1 Saturday 27th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 57 Races on Saturday 27th May 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at York, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Cartmel, 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Ffos Las, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4.5/1 +18%) In The Breeze	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(2) In The Breeze 4.5/1, Winner over this sort of trip for Roger Charlton earlier in his career and whilst winless for present stable, he did run creditably when third at Windsor (10f, soft) earlier this month, forced to check and keeping on. Now operating from career-low mark if ground doesn't prove too lively for him. Fair third at Windsor last time off reduced mark and could be thereabouts.
6 2nd (6) (50/1 -257%) Swift Tuttle	50 50/1(-257%)	(6) Swift Tuttle 50/1, Fairly useful maiden in a light Flat campaign for Brian Meehan but only minor promise in trio of juvenile hurdle runs for present stable and no short-term promise back on Flat/following 4 months off at Chester (12.3f) 15 days ago. Dropping down weights but well beaten at Chester a fortnight ago & has something to prove.
5 3rd (5) (3/1 +14%) C'mon Kenny	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) C'mon Kenny 3/1, Bumper winner who signed off 2021 Flat campaign by landing a Sandown handicap. However, seen only twice since, understandably shaping as if in need of run on back of 14 months off at Newbury (14f) 5 weeks ago. This ought to reveal more and booking of Buick an eye-catching one. Tailed off last month after absence but on soft ground; well treated on his best form.
1 4th (1) (2.25/1 -38%) Auld Toon Loon	2.25 2.25/1(-38%)	(1) Auld Toon Loon 2.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was strong in betting and duly improved plenty when collared late on handicap debut at Wetherby (10f) 11 days ago, impressing in how he went through the race. 3 lb higher now but he remains unexposed and big shout up in trip. Close second when upped to 1m2f on handicap debut and every chance he'll stay this far.
7 5th (7) (10/1 +29%) Peripeteia	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Peripeteia 10/1, Bagged 3 victories last year, the latest at Wolverhampton (14f) in November. Form tailed off thereafter but latest Catterick eighth was at least a step back in the right direction, fading late on. Now 2 lb below last winning mark. Best form is on AW but slow ground may not have suited on her last two runs; interesting.
3 6th (3) (4/1 +27%) Tiger Beetle	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Tiger Beetle 4/1, Scored at Wolverhampton in December but he's 0-11 on turf and went backwards from his Doncaster third when well held at Newbury (10f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Return to quicker ground needs to have positive effect now. Well beaten last time but in good form previously and he's not ruled out.
4 7th (4) (12/1 -9%) Thunder Ahead	12 12/1(-9%)	(4) Thunder Ahead 12/1, Flat/hurdles winner who ran well on back of wind op when runner-up at Wolverhampton (14f) in December. Posted some low-key efforts back over timber since the turn of the year but did at least run respectably when fourth in handicap at Chelmsford (14f) recently. On a competitive mark and could benefit from the drop back in trip; not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

13:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Runner-up over 1m2f at Wetherby earlier this month, a drop in class could see Auld Toon Loon build on that effort, but he has to shoulder top-weight for this contest. Therefore, preference is for IN THE BREEZE, who arrives here following a creditable third, also over 1m2f, at Windsor on his most recent outing. He was left short of room on that occasion and is fancied to bounce back, while C'mon Kenny is another of interest when considering the booking of William Buick.

A number arrive with a little to prove but that can't be said for AULD TOON LOON who produced his best effort yet when runner-up on handicap debut at Wetherby 11 days ago and, with the prospect of more to come now upped further in trip, he looks a solid proposition. C'mon Kenny clearly hasn't been easy to train but market support behind him would look significant with William Buick aboard. In The Breeze is also on a workable mark.

The unexposed AULD TOON LOON was a close second when upped to 1m2f at Wetherby on his handicap debut and can go one better.

13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (0.67/1 +26%) Unquestionable	0.67 0.67/1(+26%)	(7) Unquestionable 0.67/1, Once-raced colt. 2¼ lengths third of 5 to His Majesty in listed race at this course (5f, soft, 15/8) on debut 26 days ago, not knocked about. Big player for top yard that has saddled the winner of this maiden 5 times since 2011. Should improve a good deal and maybe for the better ground; one of the ones to beat.
3 2nd (3) (3/1 -50%) Mr Saturday	3 3/1(-50%)	(3) Mr Saturday 3/1, Promising sort. Second of 9 in maiden at Naas (5f, good, 6/1) on debut 21 days ago, never nearer. Open to improvement and likely to make a bold bid to go one better here. Shaped as though he would improve for the run and the extra furlong at Naas; should figure.
6 3rd (6) (5.5/1 +61%) Temple Of Hera	5.5 5.5/1(+61%)	(6) Temple Of Hera 5.5/1, Foaled March 4. 68,000 gns yearling, 140,000 gns 2-y-o, Magna Grecia colt. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f (Cornwallis Stakes) winner Electric Waves. Interesting to see what the market has to say. 140,000Gns breeze-up purchase and entitled to plenty of respect from this stable.
2 4th (2) (25/1 +24%) Kortez Bay	25 25/1(+24%)	(2) Kortez Bay 25/1, Foaled April 21. €80,000 yearling, New Bay colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including smart 7f winner Lady Kaya, runner-up in 1000 Guineas, and useful 1m winner Lightship. Worth a second look in the betting. Half-brother to the yard's very talented but ill-fated filly Lady Kaya; interesting runner.
5 5th (5) (50/1 +50%) Sea Singer	50 50/1(+50%)	(5) Sea Singer 50/1, Foaled March 22. €23,000 yearling, Sea The Moon colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including US Grade 2 8.5f winner Isabella Sings and useful US 1m minor stakes winner Alaura Michele. Others make more appeal. Inexpensively bought and the trainer does not tilt at windmills; could outrun his odds.
4 6th (4) (14/1 +22%) Norwalk Havoc	14 14/1(+22%)	(4) Norwalk Havoc 14/1, Showcasing colt who is out of a half-sister to a couple of winners. Holds a Group-race entry and the market should give an indication of what is expected. Home-bred filly with a fine middle distance pedigree; no surprise if he went close.

LTO Selection:

13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

It may pay to side with those with experience, with MR SATURDAY shading the vote. There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from Ger Lyons' colt when runner-up on his debut at Naas earlier in the month and he could have enough improvement in him to topple Unquestionable. The son of Wootton Bassett also made a pleasing start to his career with a third in the First Flier Stakes here, while his stablemate City Of Troy could fare best of the newcomers.

Ger Lyons was responsible for the winner of this 12 months ago and in MR SATURDAY he saddles another live contender. The son of Blue Point pulled nicely clear of the rest when runner-up on his introduction at Naas and he will be sharper this time. Unquestionable can be expected to benefit from this step up in trip and, having showed promise when third on debut here, he is clear second choice ahead of stablemate City of Troy.

MR SATURDAY went into plenty of notebooks after chasing home Devious at Naas and he looks capable of above average improvement

13:30 Goodwood Listed (Class 1) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +43%) King Of Conquest	4 4/1(+43%)	(6) King Of Conquest 4/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who has taken his form up a level this season, landing big-field 9f handicaps in Bahrain and at Newmarket three weeks ago. Defied an official mark of 102 on latter occasion so he must enter calculations. Most progressive in handicaps since the autumn, well worth a go at this level.
3 2nd (3) (0.83/1 +9%) Francesco Clemente	0.83 0.83/1(+9%)	(3) Francesco Clemente 0.83/1, Well-bred son of Dubawi who took his unbeaten record to 3 in 4-runner handicap on Newmarket's July Course 10 months ago. Type to make a better 4-y-o and he's a big player. Most progressive in winning all three starts last year and retains any amount of potential.
7 3rd (7) (7.5/1 -25%) Phantom Flight	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(7) Phantom Flight 7.5/1, A three-time winner in 2022 and he resumed with an encouraging third of 7 to Foxes Tales in listed race at Kempton (10f) 56 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Lightly raced 4yo who didn't enjoy much luck on Kempton return; not easily dismissed.
1 4th (1) (4/1 +11%) El Drama	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) El Drama 4/1, Smart horse who comes here on the back of a decent spell in Meydan in the spring, eighth of 14 to Lord North in Dubai Turf last time. Much respected. Has won a Listed race and favoured by these terms, but unraced on ground firmer than good.
5 5th (5) (18/1 -29%) Jack Darcy	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Jack Darcy 18/1, Smart gelding but he signed off for 2022 with modest seventh in 12f Kempton listed event in November. He needs to hit the ground running on his return. Good efforts in Group 3/Listed company last summer but didn't build on it; off six months.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Goodwood Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

This revolves around Francesco Clemente and whether the unbeaten son of Dubawi is ready to step up to Listed company. The Gosdens have been patient, which has resulted in an unblemished record so far, but he has been off a fair while, whereas EL DRAMA is fit from Dubai. The Roger Varian-trained entire so nearly landed the Jebel Hatta before running with credit in the Dubai Turf, and he actually beat all bar Baaeed in a Group 3 on his only previous Goodwood appearance. King Of Conquest is progressing nicely and deserves a crack at this sort of prize.

FRANCESCO CLEMENTE has a ten-month absence to overcome but this imposing Dubawi colt looked a very good prospect when going unbeaten in three runs and is fancied to return in style before tackling better company. King of Conquest is another with better days ahead of him and rates the chief threat in his bid for a four-timer. El Drama also has the form to play a part in an intriguing listed contest.

This can go to the unbeaten FRANCESCO CLEMENTE, whose lofty entries later in the season suggest he is held in the highest regard.

13:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
19 1st (19) (28/1 +7%) Doctor Khan Junior	28 28/1(+7%)	(19) Doctor Khan Junior 28/1, Little to shout about first 4 starts but totally different proposition equipped with first-time visor when off the mark at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago, finding plenty for pressure. More on his plate in this deeper contest but he remains low mileage at least. Took well to first-time visor on latest start; still unexposed.
5 2nd (5) (40/1 -43%) Motagally	40 40/1(-43%)	(5) Motagally 40/1, All 5 career victories gained at sprint trips but record for present yard is distinctly patchy, running poorly on back of 9 weeks off in big field C&D handicap 8 days ago. Handicapper has given him a chance if refitting of blinkers perks him up. Never landed a blow over C&D last week; opposed.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 -9%) Maywake	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Maywake 6/1, Big effort when landing this race on return 12 months ago before the wheels come off in handful of outings thereafter. However, encouraging signs upon returning this spring, coming from much further back than pair who beat him at Musselburgh (7f). Interesting operating from last winning mark. Won this race off this mark 12 months ago; respected back here.
6 4th (6) (9/1 +36%) La Maquina	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) La Maquina 9/1, Multiple 7f winner who largely run with credit campaigned over longer trips on turf/AW last year for George Baker. Changed hands for just £1,500 in March but he may yet have something to offer judged on his midfield Ascot effort 2 weeks ago. Tongue tie back on. Returns to a suitable scenario on second run for new yard.
3 5th (3) (3.5/1 +42%) Another Investment	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(3) Another Investment 3.5/1, Course winner as a juvenile who produced easily his best effort of the campaign when third in a C&D handicap 8 days ago, feasible to think he'd of doubled his career tally with a smoother passage. Clearly on a handy mark if he can back that up here. Close third of 20 in C&D handicap last week; in the mix.
12 6th (12) (9/1 +44%) Intercessor	9 9/1(+44%)	(12) Intercessor 9/1, Enjoyed a productive campaign last season, winning 3 times at around 8.5f. Better for reappearance run with placed efforts at Brighton/Haydock in recent weeks but the assessor may just have him about right on balance. Placed twice since dropped to 7f; each-way possibilities.
4 7th (4) (8/1 +33%) Quick Change	8 8/1(+33%)	(4) Quick Change 8/1, Largely progressive filly who made it 2 wins from 4 starts last season at Haydock (1m) last June. That form worked out particularly well and highly likely she'll come forward from her reappearance run at Newcastle (1m) in March. One to consider. Form dipped on sole run this year; progressive otherwise.
15 8th (15) (50/1 -52%) Magical Max	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Magical Max 50/1, Course winner who arrives on a losing run but ran well to prove himself at this trip when third at Chelmsford (7f) in March. However, his record is a patchy one and he did too much too soon equipped with first-time blinkers (discarded here) when last of 6 at Wolverhampton later that month. On a handy mark but losing spell goes back to 2019.
16 9th (16) (5.5/1 -10%) Albeseeingyer	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(16) Albeseeingyer 5.5/1, Thriving filly who rattled off quick-fire hat-trick in 7f handicaps last summer and continued on the up this spring, bagging handicaps at Doncaster/Leicester in good style. Assessor applies further pressure but manner of latest success suggests there's more to come. Shortlisted. Has form figures of 511111 in handicaps; progressive filly.
1 10th (1) (10/1 +29%) Eldrickjones	10 10/1(+29%)	(1) Eldrickjones 10/1, Sole success to date came in 4-runner Pontefract maiden (6f) in summer 2021. Essentially struggled to make an impact in handicaps last term but mark has eased considerably and he could sharpen up for his midfield reappearance effort at Newcastle (7f) 3 weeks ago. Poor strike-rate but could go well off a reduced mark.
8 11th (8) (18/1 +10%) Golden Apollo	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Golden Apollo 18/1, Ended lengthy losing run at Haydock (7f) last July and scored twice at 6f thereafter, latterly at Southwell in October. Not yet hit peak form in 2 starts so far this campaign and this 9-y-o may just need a little more respite from the assessor. Midfield over C&D last week; others preferred.
18 12th (18) (12/1 -20%) Ey Up Its The Boss	12 12/1(-20%)	(18) Ey Up Its The Boss 12/1, Improved performer equipped with cheekpieces last term, completing quick-fire hat-trick in 7f handicaps before the assessor seemingly caught up with him. Gradually working way back to fitness in trio of starts this time around and return to this quicker surface rates a plus. Return to faster ground looks ideal; has C&D form; interesting.
14 13th (14) (50/1 -25%) Beauty Choice	50 50/1(-25%)	(14) Beauty Choice 50/1, Fairly useful handicapper who opened his account for William Jarvis at Wolverhampton (6f) in October. Easy to back, shaped as if he'd come on for the run on yard debut at Catterick (7f) last month but this looks tougher again. On a competitive mark; second start for new stable.
17 14th (17) (22/1 +33%) Floral Splendour	22 22/1(+33%)	(17) Floral Splendour 22/1, Haydock maiden winner (7f) on debut last summer. Matched rather than built on that thereafter and he needs to show the benefit of his reappearance run at Musselburgh recently if he's to figure here. Inconsistent form since debut win; others preferred.
13 15th (13) (22/1 -57%) Finbar's Lad	22 22/1(-57%)	(13) Finbar's Lad 22/1, Low-mileage sort who left was much-improved and caused a shock to score at odds of 40/1 in a Redcar maiden (7f) last summer. Similar form when fourth under a penalty at Southwell in August and he could yet do better now handicapping on return/debut for new yard. Market should guide. Still unexposed; heed the market signals on stable debut.
11 16th (11) (14/1 -75%) Bicep	14 14/1(-75%)	(11) Bicep 14/1, Landed back-to-back handicaps at Musselburgh (7f) in August prior to a good fourth at Carlisle (6.9f) on final start. Returned from 8 months off at the top of his game when adding to his tally at first-named venue 12 days ago but this understandably demands more from him now. Has form figures of 1141 since upped to 7f; not dismissed.
10 17th (10) (33/1 -18%) Amaysmont	33 33/1(-18%)	(10) Amaysmont 33/1, Ended time with Richard Fahey with respectable efforts on AW last year and not seen to best effect in couple of starts for new yard around the turn of the year and he's probably best watched on back of a break given he's a more reliable proposition on AW. Not crying out for this drop back to 7f.
9 18th (9) (50/1 -43%) Muntadab	50 50/1(-43%)	(9) Muntadab 50/1, Veteran campaigner who bagged another victory at Musselburgh (7f) in October and confirmed he still has something to offer when third in 7-runner Doncaster handicap (7f) on third start back 21 days ago. Still, this may prove a shade competitive. Veteran who looks vulnerable back in a deeper field.
7 19th (7) (28/1 -40%) Island Bandit	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Island Bandit 28/1, Reacted well to blinkers when notching up a 1m turf hat-trick last summer. Also went close on AW in October. Possible this run may bring him on following 6 months off, however. Something to prove back down in trip on reappearance.

LTO Selection:

13:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Albeseeingyer hasn't looked back since winning on her second appearance in a handicap and arrives chasing a remarkable six-timer. Steph Hollinshead's filly has been hit with a 9lb hike for her latest romp at Leicester, though, and may be worth taking on with ANOTHER INVESTMENT, who finished third over C&D last week and a 2lb rise might not be enough to prevent a first success of the season. Cheekpieces may eke some improvement out of Maywake, while improving Musselburgh winner Bicep can't be ruled out either.

A good winner on her final start at Haydock last season (strong form) QUICK CHANGE shaped as though she'd come on for her reappearance run on the all-weather at Newcastle in March and, appealing as still being on a handy mark, it would come as no surprise to see a bold showing back on turf. The prolific Albeseeingyer arrives in search of a remarkable 6-timer and is a threat, along with last year's winner Maywake. Ey Up Its The Boss and Another Investment can also feature.

Off a workable mark returned to better ground, EY UP ITS THE BOSS gets the vote. Albeseeingyer is feared most.

13:40 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (0.8/1 +12%) Moon D'Orange	0.8 0.8/1(+12%)	(4) Moon D'Orange 0.8/1, Third sole start between the flags and shaped well when fourth in a big-field Leopardstown maiden hurdle (2½m, soft) on Rules debut in December. Likely to benefit from this step up in trip and he's a strong contender. Fourth in strong Leopardstown maiden on hurdle debut in December; the one to beat.
1 2nd (1) (2.5/1 +0%) Artiste D'ainay	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(1) Artiste D'ainay 2.5/1, Fair hurdler who has finished in the money on each of his 5 start in this sphere at up to 19f. Doesn't look especially progressive but should have a big part to play if coping with this step up in trip. Placed on all five hurdling starts; tries a new trip today; likely contender.
2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +18%) Boomslang	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(2) Boomslang 4.5/1, Bettered maiden/novice form when hitting the crossbar on recent handicap debut second at Kelso (21f, good to soft). More needed in order to go one better here but should make his presence felt. Not really favoured by today's weights but ran well when second in a recent handicap.
5 4th (5) (22/1 +0%) Poetry Man	22 22/1(+0%)	(5) Poetry Man 22/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdlers Poetic Rhythm and Forthefunofit. Runner-up on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but beaten 12 lengths by the winner and opposable on Rules debut. Second in a slow-ground Irish point last month; probably best watched on rules debut.
3 5th (3) (16/1 +0%) Cuzco Du Mathan	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Cuzco Du Mathan 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France but hasn't shown much in a handful of maiden hurdles for present yard. Now tried in blinkers. Placed over hurdles and fences in France but hasn't shown much in Britain this year.
7 6th (7) (125/1 -89%) Bannockburn	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) Bannockburn 125/1, Little impact in a bumper/2 starts over hurdles in France and out with the washing on debut for present connections at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft). Showed some hurdling ability in France but was tailed off on recent British debut.
6 7th (6) (150/1 +0%) Bay West	150 150/1(+0%)	(6) Bay West 150/1, Never in the hunt on Rules debut in an Ayr bumper last month and didn't fare any better starting out over hurdles for new yard at Perth. In rear throughout when 100-1 for recent stable/hurdle debut at Perth (2m).

LTO Selection:

13:40 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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

Artiste D'ainay arrives here following some creditable efforts in similar events, but POETRY MAN is arguably the one to beat. The gelded son of Mahler makes his Rules debut following a second in a point-to-point last month and must command respect in a contest lacking depth. Boomslang steps up in trip following a decent second at Kelso most recently and completes the shortlist.

This is likely to boil down to a straight fight between Irish raiders MOON D'ORANGE and Artiste d'Ainay. The latter hasn't done much wrong since switched to hurdles and ought to pick up a race at some point, but he doesn't appear to be progressing and Moon d'Orange is preferred having shaped with promise on his Rules debut at Leopardstown. Boomslang could be in line for minor place money.

A very creditable fourth at the Leopardstown Christmas festival on his hurdling debut, MOON D'ORANGE sets a pretty good standard here.

13:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/1 +58%) Solent Gateway	5 5/1(+58%)	(2) Solent Gateway 5/1, Stepped up on recent run to resume winning ways at Wolverhampton in January. Has remained in form since, better placed than most when sixth of 16 at Newmarket (14f) on most recent outing. Solid sixth of 16 at Newmarket three weeks ago and he might not be far away.
4 2nd (4) (2/1 -23%) Law Of The Sea	2 2/1(-23%)	(4) Law Of The Sea 2/1, Useful at up to 1¾m for the Gosdens. Disappointing in 2 outings for Bhupat Seemar in Dubai at the start of 2023 but caught the eye upped markedly in trip on first start for his shrewd new stable when fourth in the Chester Cup (18.6f) 15 days ago, finishing with running left. Of major interest. Unlucky fourth in the Chester Cup on stable debut and could play a leading role.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 -33%) Themaxwecan	10 10/1(-33%)	(3) Themaxwecan 10/1, Useful sort who looked a bit rusty when only ninth of 14 at Musselburgh on return. Should come on for that, so he's not completely dismissed. Inconsistent but the return to better ground is a plus and he's capable of a bold show.
7 4th (7) (3/1 +65%) Mountain Road	3 3/1(+65%)	(7) Mountain Road 3/1, Ended last season on the up, winning a pair of Chelmsford handicaps at up to 2m. Resumes off a 4 lb higher mark in a stronger race but could still have more to offer. Progressive when upped in trip on AW and he's respected back on grass on reappearance.
6 5th (6) (22/1 -193%) Firstman	22 22/1(-193%)	(6) Firstman 22/1, In top form at Dundalk during the winter, suited by emphasis on speed when defying a career high mark there in January. Found his good run coming to an abrupt halt back on turf at Newmarket last time but wasn't persevered with once held. Needs to bounce back. In good form on Dundalk AW this winter and reportedly unsuited by soft ground last time.
5 6th (5) (3.33/1 -48%) Carzola	3.33 3.33/1(-48%)	(5) Carzola 3.33/1, Is improving in leads and bounds, completing a hat-trick in facile fashion switched to turf in 4-runner event at Doncaster (16.5f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Hiked up 10 lb but appeals as the type to go on improving. Completed hat-trick at Doncaster; strong claims if today's faster ground isn't an issue.
1 7th (1) (50/1 -25%) Reshoun	50 50/1(-25%)	(1) Reshoun 50/1, Smart staying handicapper for Ian Williams but was well held on first outing for new yard after 8 months off at Chester 15 days ago. Looks best watched at present. Runs off last winning mark but big question mark regarding current form.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

It is hard to oppose the four-timer seeking CARZOLA, who has shown enough in recent contests to suggest she can add to her winning tally here. A further 10lb rise may not be enough to stop her. Law Of The Sea drops in trip following a promising fourth in the Chester Cup last time out and is feared, while Firstman seeks to bounce back from his latest outing at Newmarket.

LAW OF THE SEA caught the eye in no uncertain terms in the Chester Cup and is selected to confirm the promise of that run. Carzola is proving most progressive so warrants plenty of respect in his bid for the 4-timer despite having a 10 lb higher mark to contend with. Mountain Road ended last season on the up and merits consideration, also.

Having run a cracker in the Chester Cup on stable debut, when fourth having been unlucky in running, LAW OF THE SEA (nap) is the pick.

13:55 Curragh Group 3 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (11/1 -29%) Givemethebeatboys	11 11/1(-29%)	(3) Givemethebeatboys 11/1 Got up late for a narrow win at Navan two weeks ago; this better ground could suit well.
5 2nd (5) (1.62/1 -8%) Noche Magica	1.62 1.62/1(-8%)	(5) Noche Magica 1.62/1 Impressive winner on debut over 5f trip at Cork; further improvement is likely.
4 3rd (4) (2.75/1 +31%) His Majesty	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(4) His Majesty 2.75/1 Landed a Listed race on debut here at the start of the month; exciting prospect.
1 4th (1) (14/1 +30%) Buyin Buyin	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Buyin Buyin 14/1, Once-raced winner. Won 9-runner maiden at Dundalk (5f, 14/1) on debut 57 days ago, easily. Open to improvement but this assignment calls for a sizeable step forward. Very green at Dundalk; should be plenty of improvement in him but this is a big step up.
6 5th (6) (25/1 -56%) Valiant Force	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Valiant Force 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/1, ¾-length second of 5 to His Majesty in listed race at this course (5f, soft) on debut 26 days ago. Open to progress and well worth a second look. Chased home His Majesty on debut here earlier this month; hard to see him reversing that.
2 6th (2) (2.5/1 -11%) Democracy	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(2) Democracy 2.5/1 Missed an engagement last week due to the good ground which raises a question mark here.

LTO Selection:

13:55 Curragh Group 3 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HIS MAJESTY and Valiant Force fought out the finish of the First Flier Stakes and it would come as no surprise to see a repeat in this contest, despite them tacking an additional furlong. Aidan O'Brien's youngster, who is a half-brother to winners over 6f and a mile, overcame his inexperience and created the impression that a deeper test of stamina is likely to suit. His stablemate Democracy won a maiden over C&D so also has to be respected, as do Noche Magica and Givemethebeatboys.

There was much to like about NOCHE MAGICA's clear-cut debut success at Cork and, with the promise of better to come, he is expected to take this step up in class in his stride. Democracy is Ryan Moore's pick of the Aidan O'Bien-trained duo and he also looked good when making a winning start to his career over this C&D. Stablemate His Majesty got the better of the re-opposing Valiant Force here at the beginnig of the month and is also accorded respect.

Cork maiden winner NOCHE MAGICA created a really good impression on debut and better ground should suit. He is the one to beat

14:05 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (7/1 +22%) Urban Sprawl	7 7/1(+22%)	(10) Urban Sprawl 7/1, Likeable type who signed off for 2022 with back-to-back 7f nursery wins and has returned with good placed efforts at Musselburgh (1m) and Chester (7.5f). The drop to a bare 7f won't inconvenience this front-runner who is nicely drawn in stall 3. He's well drawn to go forward and getting back on drier ground is no bad thing..
4 2nd (4) (4/1 +20%) Yacowlef	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Yacowlef 4/1, Won a 6f novice here last autumn. Good start in handicaps at Newmarket this spring, second of 14 over 6f at the Craven meeting before winning over 7f (heavy) 3 weeks ago. Considered up 6 lb. Up 6lb for his Newmarket win but that's solid form and he's going the right way..
11 3rd (11) (3/1 -9%) Tafreej	3 3/1(-9%)	(11) Tafreej 3/1, Novice winner at 2. Split reopposing Richard Hannon pair Hectic and Dark Thirty in 7f Newbury handicap on reappearance, not seen to best effect having raced away from where main action unfolded. Definitely more to come from him. Soft ground blunted his finishing kick at Newbury and deserves another chance..
5 4th (5) (14/1 -40%) Dark Thirty	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Dark Thirty 14/1, Lost his way a bit after debut win last May but firmly back on the back on the up this month, building on Newmarket second when winning a 14-runner 7f handicap at York's Dante meeting last week. Should remain very competitive after a 3 lb rise. Made all at York off 3lb lower; will do well to dominate this time from his wide draw..
2 5th (2) (6.5/1 -8%) Bresson	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(2) Bresson 6.5/1, Useful juvenile at up to 7f. Salisbury last time. Failed to fire with blinkers added in listed company on final start and the headgear is left off on return. Handicap debut. From a top stable and no surprise were he to go on to even better things at 3. Debatable whether he's well handicapped but open to improvement at three..
6 6th (6) (12/1 +0%) Classic	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Classic 12/1, Useful 7f winner at 2. Not up the Greenham on Newbury reappearance and more realistic chance now switching to a handicap. Last year's exploits offer definite hope but he ran no race in the Greenham..
13 7th (13) (28/1 +15%) Saturnalia	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Saturnalia 28/1, Won 7f Wolverhampton novice in January. Creditable second on 1m Kempton handicap debut in March. Respectable sixth over 1m here since. Return to 7f won't inconvenience but this looks a tough ask. Only sixth in a handicap here last time and he does stay 1m; others appeal more..
8 8th (8) (7.5/1 +17%) Seeking Gold	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(8) Seeking Gold 7.5/1, 7f Yarmouth novice winner last summer. Not up to listed/Group 3 level on final 2 outings last year but still early days and no surprise were he to resume his progression on handicap debut/reappearance. Highly tried after winning his novice; should have a future off this sort of mark..
1 9th (1) (25/1 +0%) Ancestral Land	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Ancestral Land 25/1, Useful sort. Failed to build on his reappearance fourth in the Craven when fourth in a 1m course conditions race 22 days and now drops back to 7f for handicap debut. Opening mark demands improvement. Returning to 7f is a positive but may prefer softer ground and he's drawn wide..
12 10th (12) (14/1 -27%) Prairie Falcon	14 14/1(-27%)	(12) Prairie Falcon 14/1, Dual 6f/7f winner last summer. Two respectable efforts on return to action this spring without suggesting he has enough in hand of his mark to win a race like this. Won a nursery here last summer but has made a quiet start to this season..
9 11th (9) (50/1 -79%) Dionysian	50 50/1(-79%)	(9) Dionysian 50/1, Won 2 AW novices over 1m at Kempton at the end of 2022. Too free on 1m Newmarket handicap debut/reappearance and this drop to 7f could suit. Dual AW winner but there wasn't much to take from his handicap debut at Newmarket..
7 12th (7) (28/1 +0%) Fully Wet	28 28/1(+0%)	(7) Fully Wet 28/1, 6f course maiden winner last May. Added to tally in Chelmsford novice in September and good second in 7f Newbury listed on final 2-y-o start. Never involved in the Fred Darling back at Newbury on her reappearance but her stable is in better form now. Handicap debut. Useful juvenile; barely sighted in one of the Guineas trials but could yet do better..
3 13th (3) (18/1 +10%) Hectic	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Hectic 18/1, Back on the up when close second on 7f Newbury reappearance and seemed stretched by 1m at Newmarket since. One of 3 runners for a stable no stranger to success in this. Respected with Alec Voikhansky taking a useful 5 lb off. 1m perhaps too far last time; has each-way claims on his previous second at Newbury..

LTO Selection:

14:05 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Not many can be confidently ruled out and the likes of Tafreej, who is unexposed at the trip, and Bresson, who drops back from Listed company, merit places high on the shortlist. However, it would be very dangerous to underestimate CLASSIC, who failed to give his running on testing ground in the Greenham at Newbury last month. His form as a juvenile is starting to work out well and he is looks worth a shot now back down in grade. Dark Thirty and Hectic, stablemates of the selection, enhance Richard Hannon's strong hand.

TAFREEJ wasn't seen to best effect on his Newbury reappearance and, from a handy inside draw, can show he's on a good mark at the second time of asking in handicaps. Yacowlef's form this spring looks very solid so he's second choice ahead of Hectic, who was a place ahead of the selection at Newbury and failed to stay 1m at Newmarket since.

There's a strong suspicion that TAFREEJ (nap) has something in hand off his current mark and, crucially over 7f here, he's drawn low.

14:10 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (1.38/1 +0%) The Line	1.38 1.38/1(+0%)	(3) The Line 1.38/1, Caravaggio colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Mild Illusion. Displayed plenty of ability amidst inexperience when third in 5-runner Ascot conditions' event (5f) on debut 24 days ago and he's very much the type to build on that. Big player. Promising third, behind previous winners, in conditions stakes at Ascot; leading claims.
1 1st (1) (10/1 -11%) Native American	10 10/1(-11%)	(1) Native American 10/1, Foaled March 25. €12,000 foal, €75,000 yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, including 7f winner Dubai Waves. Dam maiden half-sister to smart 11f-1¾m winner (stayed 2m) Tenenbaum. Interesting newcomer. 75,000euros yearling; Sioux Nation half-brother to two winners; check the betting.
4 2nd (4) (6.5/1 +19%) Ticktyboo	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(4) Ticktyboo 6.5/1, 100,000 gns breeze-up purchase who makes some appeal on paper showed a bit when fifth in 10-runner C&D maiden on debut 9 days ago, pushed along over 2f out and running green. Stable's runners usually derive plenty from their first outing and likely there's better to come. Showed some promise in C&D maiden last week; possibilities if building on that effort.
5 3rd (5) (6/1 +14%) Batal Zabeel	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Batal Zabeel 6/1, Foaled March 3. Territories colt. Dam unraced out of useful 11.7f/12.4f winner Crystal Diamond. In form yard have made a bright start with their juveniles and market confidence behind him would need to be viewed positively. Territories colt; trainer had a winning 2yo newcomer here last week; interesting.
2 4th (2) (14/1 -27%) Salamanca Lad	14 14/1(-27%)	(2) Salamanca Lad 14/1, Foaled April 17. €20,000 foal, €75,000 yearling, Profitable colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7.4f/1m winner Urban War and 7f winner Ireland Moon. Dam unraced. Betting should prove useful with yard also saddling Native American. 75,000euros yearling; by Profitable; stablemate of Native American; market helpful.
6 5th (6) (9/1 +0%) Mbappe	9 9/1(+0%)	(6) Mbappe 9/1, Foaled April 1. 43,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winners Ultra Violet and Arion Fox. Dam, 1m winner who stayed 1¼m. Makes appeal on paper and interesting what the market makes of him on debut. 43,000gns yearling; Blue Point half-brother to two 6f 2yo winners; looks a likely type.
10 6th (10) (9/1 -80%) Sayidh Kingman	9 9/1(-80%)	(10) Sayidh Kingman 9/1, Foaled March 12. 75,000 gns yearling, Kingman filly. 7/1, showed ability amidst inexperience when sixth in 8-runner Newmarket maiden (5f) 3 weeks ago and she promises to do better with that under her belt now stepping up to 6f. Seemed to need the run at Newmarket three weeks ago; open to improvement.
7 7th (7) (22/1 -57%) Mister Gan	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Mister Gan 22/1, Foaled March 12. £32,000 yearling, £60,000 2-y-o, Invincible Army colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), closely related to very smart 5f-7f winner Make A Challenge. £60,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by Invincible Army; check the betting.
9 8th (9) (100/1 -100%) Socialise	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Socialise 100/1, Advertise gelding who looks a longer-term project judged on his exploits in pair of maidens at up to 6f in recent months. Modest RPRs in a couple of races, latest here behind Ticktyboo.
8 9th (8) (66/1 -65%) Showboated	66 66/1(-65%)	(8) Showboated 66/1, Foaled March 27. Showcasing colt. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful 2-y-o 7f/7.4f winner Walk In Marrakesh. Probably best watched on racecourse bow. Showcasing colt; one of three runners for this yard; market helpful.

LTO Selection:

14:10 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

THE LINE did plenty wrong on his debut at Ascot, but to only be beaten three lengths was an achievement in itself and the way he finished his race suggested that he will be well suited by going up in trip. The son of Caravaggio gets the vote ahead of Ticktyboo, who didn't get the clearest of runs on his introduction over C&D. Batal Zabeel is interesting for a local stable that has had first-time-out winners here before.

THE LINE displayed plenty of ability amidst inexperience when third in an Ascot conditions' event on debut 24 days ago and he can build on that here and come out on top. Kevin Ryan has made a bright start with his juveniles and his newcomer Batal Zabeel is worth a look. Sayidh Kingman and Ticktyboo are a couple of others also worthy of note.

As regards the runners with experience, THE LINE appears to have the best chance. Mbappe is first choice among the newcomers.

14:15 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2.5/1 -67%) Magical Maggie	2.5 2.5/1(-67%)	(3) Magical Maggie 2.5/1, Dual bumper scorer who left opening hurdles exploits behind last winter when off the mark in a mares' novice at Ludlow (15.7f) last month. Stepped up further when runner-up under a penalty at Perth (16.2f) subsequently and of interest again now handicapping. 2-5 over hurdles; good second in Perth novice last month; makes handicap debut here.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 +10%) Pearl Of The West	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Pearl Of The West 9/1, Fairly useful performer at best but she made no impact on Flat/over hurdles last year and absent since finishing well held on the level at Dundalk in January. Betting may prove a useful guide. Very useful at her best but is a difficult mare to weigh up at present.
1 3rd (1) (1.5/1 +14%) Merry Poppins	1.5 1.5/1(+14%)	(1) Merry Poppins 1.5/1, Consistent sort who comes here at the top of her game, third in big field at Haydock (3m) 2 weeks ago, yet to be asked for effort when all but coming down 3 out. Went with plenty of zest then and big player down in trip back in calmer waters. Placed in two valuable events this spring (2m4f/3m); good chance if drop in trip suits.
5 4th (5) (2.5/1 +25%) Blue Hawaii	2.5 2.5/1(+25%)	(5) Blue Hawaii 2.5/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who tasted success over fences at Sedgefield (19.3f) in March. Highlighted her versatility in adding victory on Flat to her tally at Nottingham (14f, heavy) earlier this month and no surprise to see her give another good account back over timber. Has won over fences and on the Flat this spring; must be considered on return to hurdling.
4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 -100%) Wicklow Flyer	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Wicklow Flyer 66/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland, landing a Bellewstown claimer on final start for Gordon Elliott in August. However, well held in 2 starts over hurdles/fences for Shark Hanlon thereafter and starts out for new yard with a good bit to prove. Out of form when last seen and today's stable debut comes after an eight-month absence.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Having recorded a fair third after losing a shoe over an extended 3m at Haydock last time out, MERRY POPPINS could benefit from a drop in class and she can make her presence felt off 2lb higher here. She was only denied by half a length at Cheltenham over an extended 2m4f on her penultimate run and can be expected to be thereabouts, while the recent Flat winner Blue Hawaii and Magical Maggie are her most serious dangers.

MERRY POPPINS drops back markedly in trip but the way she travelled when third at Haydock (3m) latest suggests that will pose no fears and she gets the narrow vote to deservedly get back to winning ways. Magical Maggie is going the right way in this sphere and rates the chief threat, ahead of Blue Hawaii.

This is a significant drop in grade for MERRY POPPINS, who has performed commendably in two competitive handicaps this spring.

14:20 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1.5/1 +0%) Alsakib	1.5 1.5/1(+0%)	(2) Alsakib 1.5/1, Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Nyaleti and useful winner up to 1m Stellar Path. 11/4, shaped well and clear of the rest in second in 7f Kempton novice on debut 6 weeks ago. Open to improvement and the clear danger to Orchid Bloom. Runner-up at Kempton on debut last month; yard has won last three renewals of this race.
1 2nd (1) (1.62/1 -30%) Orchid Bloom	1.62 1.62/1(-30%)	(1) Orchid Bloom 1.62/1, Made perfect start when winning 13-runner novice event at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut in October, forging clear. More to come for top yard 7 months on and Coronation entry catches the eye. Can defy a penalty. Impressive win at Newmarket last October and sets useful standard under penalty on return.
5 3rd (5) (6/1 +0%) Kintaro	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Kintaro 6/1, 20/1, shaped with plenty of encouragement over a trip that will prove on the short side on debut at York (7.9f) in October, getting the hang of things late on and taking the eye with his finishing effort. More to come, not least when upped in distance. Promising fourth at York last October but not sure this drop in trip will suit on return.
8 4th (8) (12/1 +40%) O G Beachwear	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) O G Beachwear 12/1, Offered a bit to work on in 7f Thirsk maiden in the mud on debut 3 weeks ago. Made a promising start when fourth behind three experienced rivals at Thirsk; in the mix.
6 5th (6) (11/1 +39%) Sealine	11 11/1(+39%)	(6) Sealine 11/1, Fair form, racing freely when well held in good 10f Newmarket novice on return. May yet do better. Well held in both starts and needs a transformation on his drop to this trip.
4 6th (4) (18/1 +28%) Boxing Alex	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Boxing Alex 18/1, Cost plenty but no show on debut at Newbury (7f) in August, possibly amiss. Off 9 months with work to do. Cost 190,000gns as a yearling but he made a low-key start at Newbury (7f) last August.
3 7th (3) (150/1 -50%) Arawan	150 150/1(-50%)	(3) Arawan 150/1, Well held in 7f AW novice/Leicester maiden. Has a lot to find and handicaps look the way forward after this.
7 8th (7) (50/1 +24%) Trickytrickytricky	50 50/1(+24%)	(7) Trickytrickytricky 50/1, Well bred but already gelded and looked very hard work on debut here (10.3f, heavy) earlier in the month. Always in last and was tailed off over 10.3f here (soft; 33-1) on his recent debut.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Andrew Balding has won the last three renewals of this, suggesting a big run from Alsakib, who was second at Kempton last month when keeping on well over 7f to be beaten just half a length. He may prove a huge danger to ORCHID BLOOM, who strolled home in a decent novice event at Newmarket in October and appeared the sort to do even better this season. The rest look closely matched, with O G Beachwear the pick for third.

ORCHID BLOOM could be destined for bigger things judged by her Coronation entry and she can make it 2-2 on her return. Alsakib is the clear danger to selection after his promising start at Kempton. There is also more to come from Kintaro.

This can go to ORCHID BLOOM, who was impressive at Newmarket in the autumn and sets a useful standard under a penalty on her return.

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (1.5/1 +40%) Covey	1.5 1.5/1(+40%)	(5) Covey 1.5/1, Promising type who arrives on the back of Newmarket maiden and Newcastle novice wins (both 7f) this spring. Should stay 1m. Exciting prospect who is likely to have a big say on handicap debut. Has won in fine style the last twice and could prove to be better than his opening mark.
8 2nd (8) (7/1 -27%) Royal Cape	7 7/1(-27%)	(8) Royal Cape 7/1, Gleneagles colt who is going the right way, winning easily at Windsor (1m, heavy) 26 days ago. Interesting recruit to handicaps with William Buick taking the ride. Bolted up in soft-ground Windsor novice on third start and respected on handicap debut.
6 3rd (6) (22/1 -22%) Metal Merchant	22 22/1(-22%)	(6) Metal Merchant 22/1, Novice/nursery winner at 2. Best effort yet when third of 7 in 1m Newmarket handicap 3 weeks ago but even more will be required to come out on top here. Solid third of seven at Newmarket last time but needs something extra in this warm race.
11 4th (11) (5.5/1 +39%) Just Bring It	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(11) Just Bring It 5.5/1, Opened his account on 1m Kempton reappearance in March. Got stuck in the mud at Nottingham next time and back on the up when second of 11 at Newmarket (1m, good) last weekend. That looks solid form and he merits plenty of respect for a stable with a good recent record in this. Second at Newmarket last Saturday, despite hanging right; could still be capable of better.
10 5th (10) (16/1 -33%) Bodorgan	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Bodorgan 16/1, All 3 outings at over 7f, winning a novice at Newmarket on final one in November. Pitched into a hot race on handicap debut/reappearance but his yard's good form provides hope for better again this year. Comfortably won Newmarket novice when last seen and brings potential to handicap debut.
4 6th (4) (6/1 +8%) James Mchenry	6 6/1(+8%)	(4) James Mchenry 6/1, Drew a blank in 4 starts at 2 but has very much hit the ground running on return, winning handicaps at Ripon and over C&D. Useful performance when coming from further back than ideal to lead late on here latterly. Even a further 7 lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making bold bid for the hat-trick. 2-2 this year; climbing the weights but clearly progressive and could go well once more.
9 7th (9) (16/1 -129%) Defence Of Fort	16 16/1(-129%)	(9) Defence Of Fort 16/1, Looked useful prospect when winning novice at Ascot (7f, firm) on debut last summer. Wasn't able to build on that at Group 3 level in 2 subsequent starts, although heavy ground a possible excuse at Newbury latterly. Retains potential now handicapping on return. Has been gelded. Came up short in Group 3 races but prior to those he impressed on his debut last July.
7 8th (7) (12/1 -50%) Gincident	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Gincident 12/1, Improver on AW this winter and has continued to progress back on turf, scoring in good style at Musselburgh (1m, soft) 4 weeks ago. Raised 7 lb but still respected. Four wins from last six starts; tougher task today but he has a progressive profile.
1 9th (1) (14/1 +30%) Killybegs Warrior	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Killybegs Warrior 14/1, Dual winner over 7f on the July Course at Newmarket last summer. Even better form in defeat at listed/Group 2 level this year but will require a really smart effort to defy top weight here. Prominent for long way in the Dante; could on a good mark now back down in trip in a h'cap.
2 10th (2) (40/1 -21%) Stormbuster	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Stormbuster 40/1, Won a novice over this trip last autumn. Not up to a couple of Derby trials over 1¼m this spring and now drops back in trip. Opening handicap mark not obviously generous. Considerable promise in 2yo campaign but something to prove after his two runs this term.
3 11th (3) (33/1 -32%) Scholarship	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Scholarship 33/1, 6f course debut winner last May. Back on the up with 7f Newbury handicap win on heavy-ground reappearance but failed to back it up when a well-held third of 4 at Ascot since. Has cheekpieces added now moving up to 1m. Won on reappearance at Newbury but disappointing at Ascot since; cheekpieces go on.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Any strength in the market would have to be noted for COVEY, who makes his return to turf following an emphatic success at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. A facile winner at Newmarket on his penultimate run, the unexposed son of Frankel could have more to offer and is the one to beat. Others of interest include Gincident, who steps up in class following a comfortable victory at Musselburgh last month, along with the recent C&D winner James Mchenry.

An opening mark of 90 could easily underestimate the very promising COVEY who can add to his 2 easy wins in maiden/novice company this spring. Clive Cox has won this race twice since 2018 and Just Bring It may provide the chief threat on the back of his fine second at Newmarket last weekend. James McHenry, a good winner over C&D a fortnight ago, and the unexposed Royal Cape complete the shortlist.

Preference is for DEFENCE OF FORT, who impressed on his debut at Ascot last July and has been gelded since last seen.

14:30 Curragh Group 2 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +43%) Art Power	2 2/1(+43%)	(1) Art Power 2/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. 8½ lengths eighth of 10 to Azure Blue in 1895 Duke of York Stakes (20/1) at York (6f, firm) 10 days ago. Goes well here and is likely to bounce back. 2-2 here winning a pair of Group 3 races; needed last week's return and warrants respect.
2 2nd (2) (25/1 +62%) Big Gossey	25 25/1(+62%)	(2) Big Gossey 25/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. 20/1, 7 lengths seventh of 10 to Ladies Church in listed race at Naas (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Very hard to make a case for. Best runs have come here and is a 3-time course winner but needs clear career best.
7 3rd (7) (14/1 +13%) Ano Syra	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Ano Syra 14/1, Useful filly. Course winner. 12/1, 7¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Art Power in Renaissance Stakes at this C&D (soft). Off 8 months. Faces stiff task. Dual course winner; progressive last term but no match for Art Power when last seen.
4 4th (4) (2/1 -33%) Garrus	2 2/1(-33%)	(4) Garrus 2/1, Smart gelding. 9/1, career best when winning 7-runner Abernant Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago by head from Commanche Falls, just holding on. Expected to be bang there. Back to best with Gr 3 win last month; this is sharper but high draw may be in his favour.
8 5th (8) (50/1 -25%) My Eyes Adore You	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) My Eyes Adore You 50/1, Fairly useful filly. C&D winner. 16/1, 8 lengths eighth of 9 to Tenebrism in listed race at Cork (6f, heavy) 49 days ago. Uphill task. Sole win came in C&D maiden last year; good Listed 2nd here in October but low-key return.
5 6th (5) (3.5/1 +42%) Moss Tucker	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(5) Moss Tucker 3.5/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Bit below form 3 lengths second of 10 to Ladies Church in listed race at Naas (5f, good to firm, 3/1) 6 days ago. Should get competitive. C&D winner; front-runner; back to his best at Naas last month; best form on softer though.
6 7th (6) (8/1 -100%) Twilight Jet	8 8/1(-100%)	(6) Twilight Jet 8/1, Smart colt. 11½ lengths last of 13 to Alcohol Free in July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 28/1). Off 10 months. Booking of Keane a plus. Claims if he's tuned up for return (won fresh last year). Dual Group 3 winner; won on 2022's return but last in 2 subsequent starts; off 322 days.
3 8th (3) (16/1 -45%) Coachello	16 16/1(-45%)	(3) Coachello 16/1, Smart gelding. Latest win at Meydan in January. 2 lengths third of 7 to Moss Tucker in listed race (10/1) at Naas (5f, heavy) 33 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Relished soft when winning Listed race at Meydan this year; would have preferred rain.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Curragh Group 2 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

UK raiders have won four of the last 10 renewals of this contest and they may well do so again if GARRUS arrives in the same form as when scoring a shade cosily in the Abernant at Newmarket. Twilight Jet is a class act on his day and first time out might be the best time to catch him. Art Power likes it here and could surprise a few if he improves from his first start since being gelded.

ART POWER has been successful on his two previous visits to this track and is worth a chance to maintain that unbeaten record here despite a sub-par return at York. Garrus is an obvious danger having landed the Abernant at Newmarket on return, while Moss Tucker looks the pick of the home contingent.

ART POWER may take some catching if he comes on from last week's return and he can take his course record to 3-3

14:35 Goodwood Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/1 -100%) La Guarida	7 7/1(-100%)	(5) La Guarida 7/1, €16,000 yearling, resold €56,000 yearling, New Bay filly. Half-sister to 2 winners abroad. Dam, maiden, closely related to smart 6f-1m winner Chasing Halos. Promising third of 10 in novice event at Newmarket (6f, good) on debut 7 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress. Only ran last week when beaten 2l at Newmarket in a race won by talking horse Jabaara..
4 2nd (4) (1.25/1 +9%) Indispensable	1.25 1.25/1(+9%)	(4) Indispensable 1.25/1, Ten Sovereigns filly. Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 1m Emmaus out of smart 7f (including at 2 yrs) winner Prima Luce. Promising third of 8 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good, 7/1) on debut 22 days ago, nearest finish. Sets the standard and likely to improve. Highly promising third over 5f at Newmarket, coming from further back than the front two..
3 3rd (3) (5.5/1 -57%) Hellfire Bay	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(3) Hellfire Bay 5.5/1, Foaled March 13. Zoustar filly. Sister to 7f winner Moonstrike and half-sister to winner up to 6f Air Force Jet and 1m/9f winner Lady Clementine, both useful. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Likely type. Out of a Listed-class 2yo winner; major stable; one for the shortlist..
9 4th (9) (6.5/1 +68%) Neverstopdreaming	6.5 6.5/1(+68%)	(9) Neverstopdreaming 6.5/1, Foaled February 28. €220,000 yearling, No Nay Never filly. Dam, 8.4f winner, sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Winter (including 1000 Guineas) out of smart 6f/7f winner Laddies Poker Two. 220,000euros yearling; second foal; dam 8.4f winner and very well related..
1 5th (1) (10/1 +60%) Eleftheria	10 10/1(+60%)	(1) Eleftheria 10/1, Foaled March 20. €38,000 yearling, €60,000 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Anificas Beauty and 1¼m-1½m winner Haaland. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1¼m winner Adool. Stable's first 2yo runner of the season and probably one to watch..
6 6th (6) (18/1 -80%) Line Sheet	18 18/1(-80%)	(6) Line Sheet 18/1, Foaled April 12. 120,000 gns yearling, Advertise filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 9f Feel Glorious and winner up to 7f Himself. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Stable having 2yo winners so the market may provide the best guide as to expectations..
2 7th (2) (6.5/1 +13%) Exponista	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(2) Exponista 6.5/1, Showcasing filly. Sister to smart 6f winner Ehraz. Dam unraced, half-sister to smart winner up to 5.4f Pearl Secret. Second of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (5f, 10/1) on debut 18 days ago. Open to progress. Raced handily but still looked green before finishing runner-up at Newcastle..

LTO Selection:

14:35 Goodwood Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

An intriguing fillies' maiden in which preference lies with EXPONISTA. David Loughnane's daughter of Showcasing made a promising start to her racing career when running on for second over 5f at Newcastle earlier this month and there is likely more in her locker stepping up in trip. The fact she holds an entry for the valuable 2-Y-O Stakes at Doncaster in September indicates she is showing plenty of encouragement at home, but Indispensable and the unraced Hellfire Bay can give her plenty to think about for powerful connections.

INDISPENSABLE made a promising start when third in a Newmarket maiden 3 weeks ago and is preferred to La Guarida, who also made an encouraging debut in a novice at the Rowley Mile. Hellfire Bay looks the pick of the newcomers before market clues.

Who knows what lurks amongst the newcomers but it will take a smart performance to topple INDISPENSABLE.

14:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (12/1 -9%) Chipstead	12 12/1(-9%)	(2) Chipstead 12/1, Better than ever last year, winning 5f Sandown and Catterick handicaps (first past the post in the Portland in between). Needs to cast aside a poor run in the Palace House Stakes at Newmarket on return but that's possible now returning to handicap company. Improved steadily last season but will need another career best to return to winning ways.
7 2nd (7) (6.5/1 -8%) Mondammej	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(7) Mondammej 6.5/1, Losing run dates back to 2021 but he's dropped below his last successful mark and shaped as if back in form when fourth in 13-runner handicap over C&D (firm) 9 days ago. Has to be of interest. Quirky but well handicapped; shaped as if coming to hand here last time; considered.
3 3rd (3) (6.5/1 +41%) Fine Wine	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(3) Fine Wine 6.5/1, Came back thriving from a break when landing a brace of AW events at the end of 2022, namely a handicap and conditions event. Went off too hard at Newcastle on most recent outing and needs to resume progress now back on turf. Tough 5f performer; current mark probably demands a personal best but he must be respected.
12 4th (12) (33/1 +0%) Spring Is Sprung	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Spring Is Sprung 33/1, Won a 6f handicap on his 2022 reappearance. Found life tougher later in the year but ran creditably on first outing since leaving Michael Bell after 5 months off (sold for 45,000 gns) when fourth in 12-runner event at Southwell (5f) 57 days ago. On a competitive mark and not ruled out back on turf. Some encouragement on stable debut; off two months since; worth monitoring in the market.
8 5th (8) (20/1 +0%) Burning Cash	20 20/1(+0%)	(8) Burning Cash 20/1, Won twice at Doncaster (5f) from similar marks last summer and possibly still needed the run when down the field at Newmarket (5f, soft) last time. Not without hope. Drying ground will suit; slipping in the weights and looks the pick of Paul Midgley's pair.
5 6th (5) (4/1 +38%) Bedford Flyer	4 4/1(+38%)	(5) Bedford Flyer 4/1, Blitzed his rivals returned to the AW at Southwell in November and posted another cracking effort when second at Wolverhampton a month later. Below par next 2 outings but shaped well on first run for new yard when third of 13 over C&D 9 days ago. Respected off same mark. Closely matched with Korker on last week's C&D third; may build on that; major player.
6 7th (6) (16/1 +11%) Zarzyni	16 16/1(+11%)	(6) Zarzyni 16/1, Ended last season with a couple of below-par efforts but shaped as if better for the run when fifth of 13 in 5f handicap at Musselburgh on reappearance 49 days ago. Now 3 lb below last winning mark, so merits consideration. Went off the boil as 5yo but more promise on return; can play leading role if back on song.
4 8th (4) (11/1 +31%) Alligator Alley	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Alligator Alley 11/1, Completed AW hat-trick at Southwell in January. A bit below his best since though, running a typical race back on turf when sixth of 13 over C&D 9 days ago. Sixth of 13 over C&D last Thursday; could make frame but others appeal more for the win.
14 9th (14) (18/1 -13%) Reigning Profit	18 18/1(-13%)	(14) Reigning Profit 18/1, Has hit the ground running this year, making it 3 wins from 5 starts in 6-runner handicap at Ripon (5f, heavy) 15 days ago, always holding on. More needed back up in grade, though. Thriving, last three wins in less than a month; must prove himself on this quicker ground.
9 10th (9) (22/1 -38%) Copper Knight	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Copper Knight 22/1, Veteran sprinter who has been a fine servant for connections, winning 6 times over this C&D, including this race in 2017. Shaped okay when fourth at Pontefract on reappearance but has run below that form both starts since. Won this in 2017 but isn't quite the force of old and was only ninth over C&D last time.
1 11th (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Korker	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(1) Korker 3.33/1, Prone to slow starts but a classy sprinter when it all clicks and stepped up on his reappearance when second in 13-runner C&D handicap (firm) 9 days ago, faring best of those held up. Nudged up 3 lb but still firmly in the mix. Had several of these behind him when second of 13 over C&D nine days ago; big chance.
10 12th (10) (22/1 -57%) Music Society	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Music Society 22/1, Fairly useful performer who was all the better for his reappearance when runner-up at Thirsk and found only one too good again back at that venue 9 days later. Likely to continue in form. Arrives in form but conditions may place the emphasis too much on speed.
11 13th (11) (16/1 +20%) Squealer	16 16/1(+20%)	(11) Squealer 16/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark down in grade over C&D in September and followed up at Beverley later in the month. Signed off with a solid sixth in Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket and shaped as if needing the run when well held on handicap debut/return at Chester in the mud. Tailed off on reappearance and probably faces a stern assignment against his elders.
13 14th (13) (28/1 -75%) Sound Of Iona	28 28/1(-75%)	(13) Sound Of Iona 28/1, Caught the eye under a change of tactics back over the minimum trip when fifth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 12 days ago, not clear run over 1f out. This mark probably isn't beyond her. Encouraging fifth at Musselburgh; goes well for Amie Waugh; could go close at a price.

LTO Selection:

14:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Korker is an obvious contender after a solid second at the Dante meeting, but he has an added 3lb now and will need to start better. FINE WINE tried making all before weakening over a furlong further at Newcastle and if he can repeat that from a good draw, he may take some catching. Copper Knight loves it here and is hard to ignore, while Music Society deserves another win after an unlucky second at Thirsk.

A typically competitive sprint handicap. MONDAMMEJ has dropped below his last successful mark and looked back in form when fourth over C&D last week, so he's taken to strike. Korker fared best of those held up when finishing ahead of the selection last time but is now 5 lb worse off at the weights with that rival so may struggle to confirm the form. Zarzyni is another to consider with his reappearance under his belt.

Korker caught the eye when second over C&D last time but preference is for BEDFORD FLYER (nap), third that day and 3lb better off.

14:45 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2.75/1 -38%) Lights Are Green	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(4) Lights Are Green 2.75/1, Point winner who had shaped encouragingly prior to departing on chasing debut at Hexham and, with his confidence clearly unaffected, got off the mark under Rules back there a fortnight ago, stamina clearly very much his strength. More to come. Game winner at Hexham two weeks ago; up 5lb but still open to improvement.
2 2nd (2) (6/1 +0%) Ali Star Bert	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Ali Star Bert 6/1, Landed a gamble on just his second start over fences at Uttoxeter and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft) in February. Took a step backwards in form terms at Stratford 5 weeks ago, though. Improved this year but below best latest; needs to leave that behind.
11 3rd (11) (7/1 +50%) Passing Secrets	7 7/1(+50%)	(11) Passing Secrets 7/1, Runner-up 4 times over fences in 2021/22 and despite a quiet spell has been leaving the impression he has a small race in him, again hinting at a revival back over fences (5 lb out of the handicap) at Fontwell. Not beaten too far at Fontwell latest but limited appeal for this maiden.
8 4th (8) (16/1 +43%) Allardyce	16 16/1(+43%)	(8) Allardyce 16/1, Losing run stretches back to early-2020 and little show of late (in touch when badly hampered and fell twelfth latest). 0-14 in Britain; pulled up three times before unlucky fall latest.
10 5th (10) (5/1 +58%) O'grady's Boy	5 5/1(+58%)	(10) O'grady's Boy 5/1, Modest maiden hurdler/chaser at best, travelled well at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago but faded from 3 out. Hard to fancy. Maiden; slightly better latest two starts and trainer in good form.
1 6th (1) (22/1 -120%) Archie Brown	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Archie Brown 22/1, Won at Market Rasen in February 2021 and having been seen just twice since, shaped better than the bare result on his return from a long absence at Sedgefield, looking on a mark he can be competitive off before lack of fitness/stamina seemed to become an issue. Well beaten on return from long absence and best form has come on soft ground.
6 7th (6) (4/1 +20%) Big Gangsta	4 4/1(+20%)	(6) Big Gangsta 4/1, Irish point winner and fair form when runner-up at Sedgefield only start in bumpers. Little show over hurdles, but now goes handicap chasing up in trip for leading course trainer. Interesting. Point winner; nothing over hurdles; chasing/handicap debut and represents top team here.
7 \|PU\| (7) (10/1 +38%) So Ladylike	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) So Ladylike 10/1, Multiple point winner. Poor maiden hurdler/chaser, well held in handicap chases at Downpatrick last 2 starts. Work to do. Second at Wexford in March but not so good since; has to prove stamina at this trip.
9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 +65%) Old Page	14 14/1(+65%)	(9) Old Page 14/1, Successful between the flags last spring but little form under Rules. Good C&D effort last August but hasn't repeated it.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

An emphatic winner over 3m at Hexham earlier this month, a 6lb raised mark looks unlikely to stop BALLYNAGRAN from securing a double here and Joanne Foster's eight-year-old can add to his winning tally. Lights Are Green drops in class following a game win, also over 3m at Hexham last time out, and looks to be the selection's most serious danger. Ali Star Bert drops in trip following a distant third at Stratford last month and completes the shortlist.

LIGHTS ARE GREEN can do even better after his Hexham success and he's fancied to follow up. Big Gangsta is interesting now going chasing for Cartmel's top yard and improvement could be forthcoming. Ballynagran made all at Hexham 3 weeks ago and isn't out of it if backing that up.

Despite being a 12yo maiden, O'GRADY'S BOY might yet have a race in him and is given the nod.

14:55 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (6.5/1 +0%) Politico	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(5) Politico 6.5/1, €63,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). 9/2, third of 10 in novice event at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Up in trip. Should have more to offer. Faded into a well-held third at Beverley and he needs plenty of improvement upped in trip.
6 2nd (6) (2.5/1 -11%) Sioux Warrior	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(6) Sioux Warrior 2.5/1, €150,000 yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Terrier Spirit and smart 5f winner Royal Aclaim. Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs). 11/2, second (half a length ahead of Battaah) of 5 in maiden at Doncaster (5f, soft) on debut 28 days ago. Open to improvement and big shout. Sets standard on his promising debut second at Doncaster; big player upped in trip.
1 3rd (1) (2/1 +0%) Battaah	2 2/1(+0%)	(1) Battaah 2/1, 100,000 gns foal, 160,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Better effort in maidens when second of 6 at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 5/1) 21 days ago. Up in trip. May well do better again and good claims from stall 1. Has shown clear promise in his two runs at Doncaster and he's respected upped in trip.
7 4th (7) (11/1 -22%) Watcha Matey	11 11/1(-22%)	(7) Watcha Matey 11/1, Foaled March 16. 14,000 gns foal, €30,000 yearling, Land Force colt. Dam, placed at 1m-1¼m in France, sister to smart winner up to 1m Kenhope. Yard can ready one. Wears hood. Hood is applied on debut but he has a good pedigree and needs watching in market.
8 5th (8) (22/1 +33%) Roubay	22 22/1(+33%)	(8) Roubay 22/1, Foaled March 23. €35,000 yearling, New Bay filly. Half-sister to useful 1¼m winner Sarvan and 1¼m/11f winner Tequilamockingbird. Yard 0-9 with 2yos this season and this newcomer could be a longer-term prospect.
4 6th (4) (14/1 +0%) Overlooked	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Overlooked 14/1, Foaled January 17. 100,000 gns foal, Dark Angel colt. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Kinross out of useful winner up to 10.3f (2-y-o 8.3f winner) Ceilidh House. Likely type. Has speed and stamina in his pedigree and market should guide on debut.
3 7th (3) (4.5/1 +18%) Havanarama	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(3) Havanarama 4.5/1, 5,500 gns foal, €50,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. 17/2, fourth of 5 in maiden at this course (5.1f, heavy) on debut 16 days ago. Likely to improve. Showed promise here two weeks ago and he should know much more on this step up in trip.

LTO Selection:

14:55 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Battaah has an experience edge in this field after a third at Doncaster was followed by a second at the same track, but he was a place behind SIOUX WARRIOR when they both debuted on Town Moor and, on this better ground, that form should be confirmed. Havanarama may prove best of the Hugo Palmer pair and is another to consider assuming nominal improvement after his promising fourth here.

SIOUX WARRIOR finished half a length ahead of Battaah when runner-up at Doncaster so has solid claims up in trip. Battaah has since finished a good second at Doncaster himself so rates the main threat.

Preference is for SIOUX WARRIOR, who sets the standard on his promising second at Doncaster and is open to progress upped in trip.

15:00 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (1/1 +33%) Little Big Bear	1 1/1(+33%)	(4) Little Big Bear 1/1, Produced an outstanding juvenile performance when a devastating 7-length winner of Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh (6f, good). Missed the rest of the season due to a foot injury and reported to have returned lame when last of 14 in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on reappearance. Clear pick on form. The one to beat on his Group 1 form from last year but finished last in Guineas on return.
6 2nd (6) (11/1 +45%) Shouldvebeenaring	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Shouldvebeenaring 11/1, Won 3 times last year and has added 2 more wins this season, including 7f listed race at Newmarket 3 weeks ago. Vulnerable to speedier sorts back down in trip at this level, however. Tough colt who notched fifth win in Newmarket Listed race last time; this is tougher.
2 3rd (2) (5/1 -50%) Bradsell	5 5/1(-50%)	(2) Bradsell 5/1, Won by a wide margin on York debut before following up in Coventry at Royal Ascot. Suffered an injury which ended his season when fourth behind Little Big Bear in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh but shaped as if retaining ability when 1½ lengths third to Cold Case in Ascot Group 3 on return. Player. Coventry winner; returned from injury with promising third at Ascot; strong contender.
8 4th (8) (10/1 +9%) Matilda Picotte	10 10/1(+9%)	(8) Matilda Picotte 10/1, Useful filly who was placed in the Lowther at York before winning a 6f Newmarket listed race. Showed she's trained on well when second in 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown before good third in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Not to be underestimated. Consistent front-runner, third in 1,000 Guineas; should take drop back to 6f in her stride.
3 5th (3) (3.5/1 +30%) Cold Case	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(3) Cold Case 3.5/1, Improving colt who was third in the Gimcrack before landing valuable sales races at Doncaster and Redcar in the autumn. Produced a smart performance when completing hat-trick in Group 3 at Ascot on return so warrants plenty of respect. Reliable and progressive; dogged all-the-way winner of Ascot Group 3; solid credentials.
5 6th (5) (18/1 -13%) Mill Stream	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Mill Stream 18/1, Justified market confidence when making a winning start to his career in a 15-runner maiden at Doncaster and useful form when runner-up under a penalty at Newmarket. Decent fourth in what was a strong renewal of the Acomb at York final start and remains with potential. Fourth to Chaldean in last year's Acomb; bit to find but unexposed and may bridge the gap.
7 7th (7) (66/1 +0%) The Ridler	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) The Ridler 66/1, Useful colt who caused a surprise when winner of the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer. That form hasn't worked out, however, and struggled in Prix Morny at Deauville and in the Greenham at Newbury on return. 50-1 winner of Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last June but disappointing twice since.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Little Big Bear is clear of these rivals on ratings but has questions to answer after being found lame when last in the 2000 Guineas, so preference is for COLD CASE. Karl Burke's colt won the Commonwealth Cup Trial on his reappearance, showing a likeable attitude to come back after being headed. He won cosily enough in the end by a length and a half and appears likely to make another bold bid. Bradsell, third when favourite behind the selection at Ascot, heads the remainder.

LITTLE BIG BEAR had legitimate excuses when trailing home last in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket 3 weeks ago so is well worth another chance to confirm the form of his devastating win in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last summer. Bradsell was 1½ lengths behind Cold Case in the Pavilion Stakes at Ascot but that was his first run since suffering a season-ending injury in the Phoenix Stakes, so last year's Coventry winner may emerge as the biggest threat.

An on-song Little Big Bear would be hard to beat but he's overlooked in favour of BRADSELL and Cold Case.

15:05 Curragh Listed 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +33%) Mashhoor	2 2/1(+33%)	(1) Mashhoor 2/1, Useful gelding. Course winner. 9/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Cork (10.1f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Well worth a try at this level with his current rating but unproven as yet over this trip.
6 2nd (6) (5.5/1 +54%) Annerville	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(6) Annerville 5.5/1, Useful mare. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable 6½ lengths third of 10 to One For Bobby in listed race (22/1) at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 25 days ago, slowly away. Visor on 1st time. Finished well at Cork behind Moracana and ran okay when third in a Listed at Nottingham.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 -100%) Ottilien	4 4/1(-100%)	(5) Ottilien 4/1, Smart filly. First run since leaving David Menuisier when 7¼ lengths last of 11 to Moracana in listed race (evens) at Cork (12.1f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Hood back on. Shouldn't be written off on the back of one disappointing effort. Cork run can be ignored and she does set the standard but has a question to answer now.
4 4th (4) (3.33/1 +67%) Moracana	3.33 3.33/1(+67%)	(4) Moracana 3.33/1, Useful mare. Career best when winning 11-runner listed race (22/1) at Cork (12.1f, good to soft) 36 days ago by ½ length from Irish Lullaby. Should give another good account for all that this is a stronger race. Cork Listed winner; could be more to come from her and would be dangerous to overlook.
2 5th (2) (7/1 -75%) Run For Oscar	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Run For Oscar 7/1, Useful gelding. Below form eleventh of 26 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Cheltenham (21f, soft) 73 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Highly progressive when last seen on the Flat (autumn of 2022) and deserves a try in this grade. Drops in trip here on his first try at Listed level and is an interesting runner.
7 6th (7) (8.5/1 +74%) Venice Biennale	8.5 8.5/1(+74%)	(7) Venice Biennale 8.5/1, Useful mare. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 11/2, fourth of 7 in minor event at Killarney (14.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago, finishing with running left. Needs to up her game. Yet to find her best form this season and others look much more likely.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Curragh Listed 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Sionnach Eile (ninth) finished five-and-a-half lengths behind the reopposing MASHHOOR (winner) in handicap company at Cork last month and, though better off at the weights today, the latter is fancied to confirm that form. Johnny Murtagh's gelding produced a career-best performance that day, and with the potential for further improvement he looks well worth his place at this level. Ottilien hit the frame in the Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp last October and that form sets the standard, but it's possible she will want softer ground than anticipated here.

RUN FOR OSCAR didn't fire at the Cheltenham Festival last time but he was thriving on the Flat at the end of last year and, with further improvement on the cards, he's worth chancing upped in grade. Ottilien is an obvious threat and Mashhoor can't be ruled out having upped his game to land a handicap at Cork in April.

It might be worth giving another chance to OTTILIEN who sets the standard on last season's form and ran way too bad to be true at Cork

15:10 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1.5/1 -25%) Courage Mon Ami	1.5 1.5/1(-25%)	(2) Courage Mon Ami 1.5/1, Highly promising son of Frankel who lookd a smart prospect when easily landing 12f minor events at Kempton and Newcaste in the autumn. Open to significant improvement and a most interesting handicap debutant. Hacked up in two 1m4f novice events; unexposed and holds an Ascot Gold Cup entry..
8 2nd (8) (6.5/1 +7%) Aggagio	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(8) Aggagio 6.5/1, C&D winner who comes here on the back of victory in 2m handicap hurdle at Haydock in April. Game sort who is highly respected back in this sphere. Record of 4-5 at this track and won a competitive hurdle last time out; big player..
3 3rd (3) (22/1 +33%) Tides Of War	22 22/1(+33%)	(3) Tides Of War 22/1, Useful performer at his best but well held all three starts this year in Meydan. Makes his handicap debut now with plenty to prove. Needs to leave his Meydan form behind but has been gelded and now goes in a hood..
6 4th (6) (2.75/1 +17%) Nathanael Greene	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(6) Nathanael Greene 2.75/1, Mainly on the up last season (a dual winner) and he resumed from 6 months off with an encouraging fifth of 8 in handicap at Ascot (12f, soft) 14 days ago, staying on late. Needs considering now stepped back up in trip. Pleasing return at Ascot and that could easily be a springboard to something better..
1 5th (1) (14/1 -27%) Global Heat	14 14/1(-27%)	(1) Global Heat 14/1, 14f winner at Meydan in January and ended his spell there with a creditable fifth of 14 in Dubai City of Gold 84 days ago. Unreliable individual on the whole though so others are more persuasive. Useful performer in Dubai but on his British form this mark looks tough..
5 6th (5) (7.5/1 -15%) Sir Rumi	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(5) Sir Rumi 7.5/1, Resumed winning ways in 12f handicap at Epsom in April and backed it up with a solid third of eight at Ascot (12f, soft) 14 days ago. In the mix off an unchanged mark. A 4lb rise seemed to find him out at Ascot and may be vulnerable once more..
7 7th (7) (14/1 +22%) Traila	14 14/1(+22%)	(7) Traila 14/1, Useful form without winning for his current yard in 2022. Shaped better than his placing suggests both outings in Medyan this winter, racing wide when ninth in 14f listed event on latter occasion. Not ruled out off an easing mark. Capable handicapper but below par of late, at Meydan (1m4f/1m6f) the last twice..
4 8th (4) (18/1 -50%) Selwan	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Selwan 18/1, Useful performer at up to 12.5f for Nicolas Clement in France. New connections acquired him for €75,000 in November. Not obviously well handicapped but betting perhaps the best guide to expectations on British debut. May need his best form yet to defy this mark on his British debut and he lacks a run..

LTO Selection:

15:10 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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

The Gosdens' unbeaten COURAGE MON AMI looked a smart prospect as a three-year-old last season and, although he has to overcome his inexperience now entering handicaps off a lofty rating, he could prove too classy for his opposition. Global Heat is no back number and arrives on the back of two creditable efforts in Group company at Meydan in March. The Godolphin-owned gelding is feared most, ahead of Nathanael Greene, who should appreciate this return to his last winning distance.

A useful handicap but it is very hard to side against the Gosden's highly promising Frankel gelding COURAGE MON AMI who went 2-2 last autumn and now resumes with the prospect of much better to come on his handicap debut. Nathanael Greene made an encouraging return when fifth at Ascot and seems sure to take a step forward with his stamina drawn out more. Traila and Aggagio are two more to consider in a most intriguing contest.

The intriguing horse is Courage Mon Ami but AGGAGIO has a great record here and he impressed over hurdles the last time.

15:15 York Group 3 (Class 1) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4/1 +20%) River Of Stars	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) River Of Stars 4/1, Useful filly who improved again when landing a listed contest at Chester last August and wasn't disgraced when fifth in the Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster next time. Solid claims back down in grade after 8 months off. Progressive sort; Listed winner over 1m6f; Park Hill effort can be upgraded; respected.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 -33%) Mimikyu	3 3/1(-33%)	(1) Mimikyu 3/1, Improved massively fitted with a hood when decisively seeing off Eshaada and 6 other rivals in the Park Hill Stakes in September and unsuited by the way things developed in Fillies' & Mares' Stakes at Ascot on final outing. Remains with potential as a 4yo and makes plenty of appeal. Won last year's Park Hill on sole start at about 1m6f; leading player even with a penalty.
8 3rd (8) (14/1 +0%) Voodoo Queen	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Voodoo Queen 14/1, Useful filly who wasn't seen to best effect when fifth in a listed contest at Goodwood last time. Needs to improve to feature in this, though. Goodwood reappearance suggests she's ready for a crack at this new trip; may improve.
7 4th (7) (12/1 +14%) Typewriter	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Typewriter 12/1, Useful form, including when placed in 2 listed races at Chester last year. Excellent fourth in handicap here last time, finishing well, and she's not completely dismissed up in grade. Good fourth in warm 1m4f handicap here last week; could go well again.
4 5th (4) (7.5/1 +6%) One Evening	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(4) One Evening 7.5/1, Won 13-runner maiden (7/2) at Kempton (11f) on return from a year off last autumn and improved further when fifth in a listed contest at Lingfield 7 months ago. Type to make a better 4yo, so worthy of interest. Thrice-raced daughter of Galileo; could well improve further this season; interesting.
9 6th (9) (12/1 +25%) Wickywickywheels	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Wickywickywheels 12/1, Five-time winner at Hamilton and wasn't discredited in a handicap there 8 days ago. Has gained all British wins at Hamilton; bit to prove in this new scenario.
6 7th (6) (5.5/1 +27%) Sea Flawless	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(6) Sea Flawless 5.5/1, Sea The Stars filly who impressively landed the odds in 6-runner minor event at Newcastle (10.2f) in February. Bumped into one at Lingfield next time but had no trouble doubling her tally in ready fashion at Beverley a month ago. Up in trip/grade now, but can't be ruled out with more to come. Late developer who is 2-3 in novice events this year; has potential; one to consider.
2 8th (2) (10/1 +17%) Alaroos	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Alaroos 10/1, Reached quite a useful level in Ireland for Kevin Prendergast last year and returned with a solid showing when seventh in listed company at Goodwood on debut for new yard. Needs to improve to make her presence felt at this level. Having second run for new yard and may improve provided she stays this new trip.
3 9th (3) (8/1 +27%) Moon Daisy	8 8/1(+27%)	(3) Moon Daisy 8/1, Useful mare. Good 2¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Yashin in Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes (50/1) at Leopardstown (14f, good) 8 days ago, very slowly away. Not out of place in a race of this nature. Largely consistent and has Group form but is more exposed than most of these rivals.

LTO Selection:

15:15 York Group 3 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Mimikyu will be difficult to beat if running to anywhere near the level that saw her land the Park Hill at Doncaster last September, but a chance is taken on SEA FLAWLESS. The daughter of Sea The Stars, a full-sister to the talented Al Aasy, was a comfortable winner at Beverley last month. It's interesting that William Haggas wastes no time pitching her in at Group level, and a further step up in trip should aid her cause. River Of Stars can chase them home.

MIMIKYU improved to land the Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster on her penultimate outing last season and is best excused her subsequent effort in the Fillies' & Mares' Stakes at Ascot next time, so she's fancied to make a successful return back down in grade. Her stablemate One Evening boasts a progressive profile and is feared, while River of Stars deserves respect.

Mimikyu has the best form but fast ground presents a question mark. RIVER OF STARS is first choice ahead of One Evening.

15:20 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6/1 +57%) Al Zaraqaan	6 6/1(+57%)	(2) Al Zaraqaan 6/1, Smart at best on the Flat and positive start over hurdles, making it 4 on the spin at Musselburgh in December. However, form has subsequently dipped and needs to turn things around now switched to fences. Looks on a tough enough mark and has something to prove on his switch to fences.
1 2nd (1) (1.38/1 +27%) A Different Kind	1.38 1.38/1(+27%)	(1) A Different Kind 1.38/1, Pretty useful hurdler and there were positives to glean from his chase debut at Warwick (16.2f, good to soft) where he was undone by a bad mistake at the fifth-last. Open to improvement in this sphere. Triple hurdle winner who shaped better than bare result on recent chase debut; respected.
3 3rd (3) (3.5/1 -40%) Champ De Gane	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(3) Champ De Gane 3.5/1, Runner-up on 3 of his 4 completed starts over fences and would've won at Ayr in March had he safely negotiated the final fence. Major player. Runner-up in three of his four completed starts over fences and he's in the mix.
5 4th (5) (3.5/1 -56%) Gold Link	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(5) Gold Link 3.5/1, Showed plenty in 3 runs over hurdles in 2021 and proved that his ability remains intact when runner-up in a maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) where he was returning from a 2-year layoff. Should be in the mix provided his jumping passes the test on this chase debut. Runner-up in last four hurdle runs and he should have a future at this new discipline.
4 5th (4) (10/1 +29%) Vocal Duke	10 10/1(+29%)	(4) Vocal Duke 10/1, Four-time winner over hurdles and narrowly denied a fifth success at Carlisle in February. Both subsequent efforts have been poor, though, and hopes pinned on the switch to fences sparking a revival. His last hurdle win came at this track but he has questions to answer on his chase debut.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Runner-up on three of his last five starts and a faller when well clear at Ayr in March, CHAMP DE GANE has shown more than enough to suggest that he can finally get off the mark. A debutant over fences, Gold Link arrives in a similar vein of form, while A Different Kind should improve for his most recent effort at Warwick.

Save for a bad mistake at the fifth-last, A DIFFERENT KIND jumped well on his debut over fences at Warwick and will prove hard to beat if able to avoid any mishaps here. Champ de Gane will surely pick up a race sooner rather than later and rates the main danger ahead of chasing debutant Gold Link.

This looks a bit trappy but Emma Lavelle's chase debutant GOLD LINK gets the vote ahead of A Different Kind and Champ De Gane.

15:30 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 1st (14) (4/1 +33%) Dramatised	4 4/1(+33%)	(14) Dramatised 4/1, Useful 2-y-o, running out a decisive winner of the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. Ran a cracker in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint final start and gets weight all round on her return. One to consider. Impressive 2yo win at Royal Ascot last June; could have more to offer now back at bare 5f.
4 2nd (4) (20/1 +20%) Equilateral	20 20/1(+20%)	(4) Equilateral 20/1, Has done his winning in Meydan in recent years and ran well on a rare start over 6f there when last seen. Dettori up (has won under him in the past) and capable of a bold showing under favourable conditions. Some solid runs in defeat over last 12 months but likely he'll again find a few too good.
6 3rd (6) (7/1 -8%) Live In The Dream	7 7/1(-8%)	(6) Live In The Dream 7/1, Big improver this year, landing back-to-back 5f handicaps before running a screamer in the Palace House 3 weeks ago, headed only late on and faring much the best of these. Quicker ground upped further in class here but good chance on form with a repeat. Front-runner; close second in Group 3 Palace House last time and could be bang there.
5 4th (5) (50/1 +24%) Existent	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Existent 50/1, Improved for the return to sprinting for this yard last year, landing back-to-back AW handicaps early doors and a close second in the Palace House. Should have come on for his return in that race after 8 months off and can be closer to form here. Went close in Group 3 Palace House last April but unable to reproduce that form since.
7 5th (7) (14/1 -17%) Mitbaahy	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Mitbaahy 14/1, Big improver last season, his third win coming in Newbury Group 3 in September. No show in the Abbaye final start but no surprise to see him take another step up this term. Leading claims. Won Group 3 at Newbury in progressive 2022 and firmly in calculations on return.
10 6th (10) (9/1 +25%) Happy Romance	9 9/1(+25%)	(10) Happy Romance 9/1, Plenty of good runs in big sprints (second in Meydan Group 1 in 2022) and didn't need to be at her best to resume winning ways in 5f Bath listed contest 5 weeks ago. This is tougher. Competitive in Group 1s in past; below that form lately but not ruled out after Listed win.
11 7th (11) (5/1 +9%) Royal Aclaim	5 5/1(+9%)	(11) Royal Aclaim 5/1, Won her first 3 starts from May 2021 (impressive in York listed race last July) and ran well from unfavourable draw in Longchamp Group 3 when last seen in September. Could do better again this year with just 5 runs under her belt. Strong contender. Beaten favourite on final two runs last year but extremely impressive previously.
2 8th (2) (16/1 +27%) Annaf	16 16/1(+27%)	(2) Annaf 16/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February, and ran his best race yet on turf in the Duke of York 10 days ago. Has a race like this in him. Fourth in the Duke Of York when denied a clear run and he holds each-way claims.
9 9th (9) (5.5/1 -10%) Twilight Calls	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(9) Twilight Calls 5.5/1, Improved again last term, finishing runner-up in this (unlucky) and the King's Stand. Possibly unsuited by the soft ground on his first run for 11 months in the Palace House 3 weeks ago and probably worth another chance under a new rider. Below best on reappearance but on soft; leading claims on last year's peak efforts.
8 10th (8) (16/1 +0%) Raasel	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Raasel 16/1, Continued his remarkable rise up the sprinting ranks last year with victory in C&D listed contest, Sandown Group 3 and a close second in the King George. Fair return back on these shores in the Palace House and can win another race or 2 this summer. C&D Listed and Sandown Group 3 wins last season; not ruled out now back on better ground.
3 11th (3) (40/1 -43%) Equality	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Equality 40/1, Won handicaps at Windsor and over C&D last season. Floundered on the soft ground in the Palace House on return and could show more here although he has a bit to find with the principals. Hood tried. Career-best handicap form last autumn but further improvement needed in this field.
1 12th (1) (50/1 -25%) Acklam Express	50 50/1(-25%)	(1) Acklam Express 50/1, Not won since his 2-y-o days but capable of a big show in a top sprint like this when it all clicks (third in last year's King's Stand). Has needed his first run back after racing in Dubai, however. Has popped up with odd big run in Group 1s but he's on an 18-race losing sequence.
13 13th (13) (5.5/1 -38%) The Platinum Queen	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(13) The Platinum Queen 5.5/1, Smart 2-y-o for Richard Fahey, winning 4 times, including the Prix de L'Abbaye. 1.2 million guineas purchase for new connections and this could be a good starting point if she's trained on. Fine 2yo campaign including in all-age Group 1s; has to be respected on reappearance.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A fascinating renewal featuring the reappearance of two of last season's leading sprint juveniles, The Platinum Queen - the Group 1 Prix de l'Abbaye winner - and Dramatised, who fared much the better of the pair at the Breeders' Cup in the autumn. Both warrant a place on the shortlist along with another filly in Royal Aclaim but the one to beat may be last year's runner-up TWILIGHT CALLS, who will have derived plenty of benefit from a recent prep run on unsuitably soft ground.

A cracking-looking renewal of the Temple Stakes, with ROYAL ACLAIM getting the vote. She quickly made up into a smart sprinter last term and looked to be still on the up when last seen at Longchamp. With just 5 runs under her belt she could make the breakthrough at the top level this year. Strong cases can be made for plenty of others, particularly Live In The Dream, Mitbaahy, Twilight Calls and the 3-y-o fillies The Platinum Queen and Dramatised.

This could go to ANNAF, who was denied a clear run when a fine fourth in last week's Duke Of York. Mitbaahy is feared most.

15:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (33/1 -340%) Mukha Magic	33 33/1(-340%)	(4) Mukha Magic 33/1, Operating below best lately and, while his mark is sliding, he doesn't make as much appeal as some. Six wins since last May but has gone off the boil since his last success; others preferred.
6 1st (6) (4.5/1 -13%) Scottish Dancer	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(6) Scottish Dancer 4.5/1, Knocking on the door late last season, finishing placed on each of his last 3 outings for Jedd O'Keeffe. Solid return for new yard when second at Thirsk 3 weeks ago and should remain competitive with cheekpieces retained. Ten-race maiden but he's been placed in staying handicaps in his last four runs; respected.
1 2nd (1) (1.38/1 +27%) Pons Aelius	1.38 1.38/1(+27%)	(1) Pons Aelius 1.38/1, Successful 4 times during a busy 2022, culminating in success in London Stayers' Final at Kempton (2m) in December. Creditable efforts so far this year, finding only one too good at Newmarket recently, and another bold showing seems likely. 1-14 on turf but he was runner-up at Newmarket latest and another bold bid is likely.
7 3rd (7) (3/1 +45%) Capone	3 3/1(+45%)	(7) Capone 3/1, Fairly useful 2m4f winner over hurdles for Charlie Mann in 2020. Off 14 months before shaping encouragingly for his new yard when second in 2m Wolverhampton handicap but returned from another lengthy absence with a sub-par showing at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. May strip fitter for that. Very lightly raced in recent years and he was well held at Goodwood three weeks ago.
9 4th (9) (16/1 -129%) Red Derek	16 16/1(-129%)	(9) Red Derek 16/1, Consistent sort who scored at Doncaster (1m2f) in October. Back on track when runner-up at Nottingham a fortnight ago and he's on a fair mark. Went close at Nottingham (1m2f) last time but this is a very different test at this trip.
2 5th (2) (25/1 +0%) Oman	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Oman 25/1, On a good mark based on his form for Ralph Beckett a couple of seasons back but struggled in 3 starts over hurdles for Alan King during the winter. Lifeless efforts for new yard back on the Flat in recent months and it's best to look elsewhere. His last win was in 2021 and he's been tailed off in all four runs for his current yard.
8 6th (8) (22/1 -38%) Infiniti	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Infiniti 22/1, Prolific on the level last year, bagging fifth win from 7 starts at Pontefract (17f) in September. Poor effort on return over hurdles, though, and failed to beat a rival at Chelmsford 44 days ago Six wins last year but has been out of sorts under both codes in 2023; needs major revival.
3 7th (3) (25/1 +24%) Heart Of Soul	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Heart Of Soul 25/1, Multiple course winner who wasn't at his best (albeit poorly drawn) when only seventh on debut for current yard here 15 days ago. Others make more appeal. On reduced mark but has plenty to prove including stamina on this step back up to 2m.
5 8th (5) (8/1 +11%) Rock Chant	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) Rock Chant 8/1, Three wins already this year and did enough to think he's still in form when third at Doncaster last time. Others look better treated, though. Three AW wins this spring but was well held back on turf latest; others more persuasive.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ROCK CHANT has been in great form all year, with three wins over this sort of trip on the all-weather, and although only third at Doncaster last time out, he may bounce back to form on this quicker surface. Infiniti is coming down the handicap and could rediscover some sparkle, but Scottish Dancer looks a bigger danger after his one-length second at Thirsk on his first start for Keith Dalgleish.

PONS AELIUS has been running consistently well of late and his rider often gets it right at this track, so he gets the narrow vote over Red Derek, with Scottish Dancer also considered on just his second start for Keith Dalgleish.

The in-form PONS AELIUS (nap) made a bold bid in a Class 3 at Newmarket last time and has leading claims on this drop back in grade.

15:40 Curragh Group 1 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (3/1 +25%) Paddington	3 3/1(+25%)	(8) Paddington 3/1, Improved again when completing hat-trick in 6-runner listed race at this C&D (soft) 26 days ago by 1½ lengths from Drumroll. Main contender for yard that has won this a record 11 times. Much stiffer test and all of his best form is on soft ground; Ballydoyle first-string.
4 2nd (4) (14/1 -17%) Cairo	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Cairo 14/1, Useful colt. C&D winner. Latest win at Dundalk in March. Well-beaten tenth of 13 to Derma Sotogake in UAE Derby (9/4) at Meydan (9.4f) 63 days ago. Ryan Moore prefers Paddington. Ran poorly in the UAE Derby in March; some questions to answer on his first start since.
7 3rd (7) (5.5/1 -10%) Hi Royal	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(7) Hi Royal 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Huge improvement when 1¾ lengths second of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas (125/1) at Newmarket (8f, heavy) 21 days ago, always to the fore. Should make a bold bid. Back on good ground here and sets the standard on his Newmarket run; the one to beat.
5 4th (5) (14/1 +44%) Charyn	14 14/1(+44%)	(5) Charyn 14/1, Useful colt. Bit below form 10¼ lengths eighth of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, heavy, 66/1) 21 days ago. Has work do to. Never featured in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket; looks up against it here.
6 5th (6) (16/1 -33%) Galeron	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Galeron 16/1, Useful colt. Course winner. Very good 5 lengths fourth of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, heavy, 150/1) 21 days ago. Frame claims once again. Fourth in the 2,000 Guineas after being hampered at the start; could easily play a hand.
10 6th (10) (28/1 +0%) Quar Shamar	28 28/1(+0%)	(10) Quar Shamar 28/1, Twice-raced winner. Won 12-runner maiden at Dundalk (8f, 16/1) 43 days ago, driven out. This a massive ask. Is the preferred mount of Shane Foley but this is a massive step up in grade.
9 7th (9) (7/1 -40%) Proud And Regal	7 7/1(-40%)	(9) Proud And Regal 7/1, Group 1 winner over this trip at 2 yrs in France (Criterium International at Saint-Cloud). Respectable 5½ lengths third of 8 to Sprewell in Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 6/4) on return 20 days ago. Should be sharper for that and can make presence felt. Back to 1m here on quicker ground is another test; interesting runner but others preferred.
2 8th (2) (200/1 +33%) Alexander John	200 200/1(+33%)	(2) Alexander John 200/1, Fair colt. 14/1, below form seventh of 18 in maiden at this course (6f, heavy) 41 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Out of his depth. Seven-race maiden and completely out of his depth here.
11 9th (11) (1.5/1 +33%) Royal Scotsman	1.5 1.5/1(+33%)	(11) Royal Scotsman 1.5/1, Smart colt. 11/1, excellent 2¼ lengths third of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, heavy) 21 days ago, nearest finish despite refusing to settle. Needs things to drop right but looks the class act. Newmarket third; decent chance of getting his head in front here with that under his belt.
1 10th (1) (28/1 +15%) Age Of Kings	28 28/1(+15%)	(1) Age Of Kings 28/1, Lightly-raced winner. Course winner. 15/8, 1½ lengths third of 5 to Proud And Regal in Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown (7f, good), needing stronger gallop. Off 10 months. Looks yard third string. Run well when last seen behind Proud And Regal in the Tyros Stakes; stable third-string.
3 11th (3) (66/1 -32%) Bold Discovery	66 66/1(-32%)	(3) Bold Discovery 66/1, Lightly-raced winner. 8 lengths fifth of 6 to Paddington in listed race at this C&D (soft, 5/2) 26 days ago. Plenty to find. Could be a completely different proposition back on good ground here; respected.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Curragh Group 1 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The progressive Paddington and Group 1 winner Proud And Regal look the pick of the domestic runners in a wide-open renewal but the UK raiders could hold sway given that the English 2000 Guineas second Hi Royal, third ROYAL SCOTSMAN and fourth Galeron all line up. A solid case could be made out for each of that trio, but particularly Royal Scotsman, who wouldn't have been best suited by soft ground at Newmarket and has been supplemented for this at a cost of 50,000 euros.

ROYAL SCOTSMAN did really well to finish as close as he did when third in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket given how things panned out for him (pulled hard and met trouble) and he certainly has the ability to win this if settling better. Hi Royal finished half a length in front of the selection that day so is an obvious contender, while the progressive Paddington must be respected for a yard that has won this a record 11 times.

it was an impressive effort from ROYAL SCOTSMAN(nap) to finish as close as he did after his early exertions in the 2,000 Guineas

15:45 Goodwood Stakes (Class 2) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (5.5/1 -38%) Royal Mila	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(8) Royal Mila 5.5/1, 62,000 gns foal, Nathaniel filly. Half-sister to smart 1m/8.5f winner Bashkirova. Noteworthy newcomer for top connections. Lots to like on pedigree and the market should be revealing on debut for leading yard.
6 2nd (6) (1.38/1 +66%) Red Danielle	1.38 1.38/1(+66%)	(6) Red Danielle 1.38/1, 60,000 gns foal, 45,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to 1m-12.4f winner Champagne Rules and useful 1¼m-1½m winner Bella Vita. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner Maidaan. Entered in the Ribblesdale and well worth monitoring on debut for respected yard.
4 3rd (4) (18/1 -50%) Malka	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Malka 18/1, Nathaniel filly. Half-sister to several winners, including very smart winner up to 13f Wadi Al Hattawi and 11f winner Riva Snows. Worth monitoring in the betting. Attractive pedigree and stable can get them ready first time; watch market.
5 4th (5) (8/1 +27%) Montevideo	8 8/1(+27%)	(5) Montevideo 8/1, Well-related filly who offered something to work on when fifth of 6 at Beverley on debut 8 months ago. More to come and not ruled out. Fifth of six on last September's Beverley debut; faces some interesting newcomers.
1 5th (1) (28/1 -27%) La Belle Aurore	28 28/1(-27%)	(1) La Belle Aurore 28/1, €28,000 yearling, Motivator filly. Sister to useful French 11f/1½m winner Natsukashi. Something to like on pedigree, but stable not renowned for winning newcomers.
10 6th (10) (7/1 -56%) Flying Circus	7 7/1(-56%)	(10) Flying Circus 7/1, Promise on both outings to date and cheekpieces could eke out some improvement, so not a forlorn hope with the benefit of experience over most. Third in two starts but not a daunting standard and stamina still to prove; cheekpieces on.
2 7th (2) (22/1 +12%) Lowick	22 22/1(+12%)	(2) Lowick 22/1, The Factor filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m/9f winner Maximova out of useful 1½m/13f winner Honoria. Likely to benefit from this initial experience. Stable has few go in first time out.
3 8th (3) (5/1 -50%) Magical Story	5 5/1(-50%)	(3) Magical Story 5/1, Nathaniel filly. Sister to 13f winner Glorious Romance and half-sister to numerous winners, including 6f-8.6f winner Chevallier. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Looks the part on breeding and much respected on debut for top yard.
7 9th (7) (14/1 -17%) Rogue Princess	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Rogue Princess 14/1, €45,000 yearling, €16,000 2-y-o, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to French 1½m winner Millenial. Dam useful French 1¼m (Group 3)-1½m winner. Enough to like on breeding and stable has a good record with newcomers; watch market.
9 10th (9) (50/1 +0%) Surge	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Surge 50/1, Yet to offer enough encouragement to think she can win a novice. Our of the frame in both starts and handicaps an option after this.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Goodwood Stakes (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

There are plenty of well-bred newcomers here, although Magical Story and Royal Mila stand out on pedigree and represent top stables. They can both go well, along with Lowick, who could be the surprise package, but this may still fall to FLYING CIRCUS. Third at Doncaster last year and again at Newcastle on her return this season, she tries cheekpieces now and may put her experience to good use in this line-up.

MAGICAL STORY has an excellent pedigree and is with a top handler, so she's worth chancing to make a winning start at the possible expense of Royal Mila, another notable newcomer. Flying Circus is the clear pick of those with experience.

Narrow preference is for William Haggas's newcomer ROYAL MILA, a half-sister to the stable's Group 3 winner Bashkirova.

15:50 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (8/1 +0%) Starnberg	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Starnberg 8/1, Still a maiden after 7 starts but his reappearance second in 1m Nottingham handicap shows he can be very competitive from his mark. Should be fine back at 7f. No extra after travelling best when second over 1m on return; the drop back to 7f may suit.
6 2nd (6) (7/1 +50%) Monopolise	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Monopolise 7/1, Ended 2022 with a pair of nursery wins. Creditable third on 7f Kempton reappearance and shaped as if still in form when fifth of 17 at Newmarket since. Two wins for Saffie Osborne last autumn; better than bare result last time; interesting.
14 3rd (14) (20/1 +0%) Tasever	20 20/1(+0%)	(14) Tasever 20/1, Fair maiden. Good 4 lengths second of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) on reappearance and respectable fourth at Chester (6f) since. Tackles 7f for the first time now. Not disgraced when fourth at Chester but needs to improve for today's step up in distance.
8 4th (8) (25/1 +38%) Craven	25 25/1(+38%)	(8) Craven 25/1, Promising second on first 2 outings last year but last seen finishing well held in a C&D nursery at the Ebor meeting. Cheekpieces worn on that occasion are replaced by a first-time visor on reappearance. Went wrong way as 2yo; new headgear today; stable has more obvious claims with River Usk.
3 5th (3) (9/1 -38%) Five Towns	9 9/1(-38%)	(3) Five Towns 9/1, Came good at the third time of asking when seeing off 10 rivals in 7f Kempton novice in October. Switches to handicap company on return. Respected as an unexposed sort from a leading yard but her draw isn't ideal. Marked improvement to win Kempton novice last autumn; interesting on handicap debut.
11 6th (11) (14/1 -40%) American Affair	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) American Affair 14/1, Left first 2 efforts over sprint trips well behind when winning a 7f Wetherby novice recently. Had a bit up his sleeve and further progress is on the cards now moving into handicaps. Draw could have been kinder. Wetherby win has already been boosted; should do better still now handicapping.
10 7th (10) (9/1 -38%) Harlem Nights	9 9/1(-38%)	(10) Harlem Nights 9/1, Stepped up on his juvenile form when making a successful reappearance in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last month. Won going away and respected up 4 lb. Gelded, improved to win at Wolverhampton on reappearance; not overburdened with a 4lb rise.
5 8th (5) (18/1 -13%) Zabbie	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Zabbie 18/1, Fair 7f winning juvenile who has run well in handicaps at Goodwood (7f) and Newmarket (1m) this month. Bit more needed to resume winning ways, though. In form and ought to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win.
12 9th (12) (25/1 +38%) Impulsive Reaction	25 25/1(+38%)	(12) Impulsive Reaction 25/1, Won a maiden over this trip at 2 but needs to shrug off a below-par reappearance run at Ripon (1m) last month. Ended 2022 out of form and didn't beat a rival on reappearance at Ripon.
2 10th (2) (3.5/1 +36%) Verdansk	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(2) Verdansk 3.5/1, Fairly useful form, shaping well when third of 8 on 7f Newmarket handicap debut on reappearance, fading in the closing stages under testing ground conditions. Could see things out better on this quicker surface. Considered. Reappearance third at Newmarket was perfectly respectable; should be at concert pitch now.
7 11th (7) (10/1 -122%) River Usk	10 10/1(-122%)	(7) River Usk 10/1, Built on a good reappearance run at Catterick when off the mark in 7.5f Beverley handicap 26 days ago. Well on top at the finish and still of interest despite an 8 lb rise. Comfortable Beverley scorer; capable of another big run if handling today's quicker ground.
1 12th (1) (4.5/1 +25%) Tellus	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(1) Tellus 4.5/1, Off the mark in 6f Pontefract novice on reappearance and improved again to make a successful handicap debut at Ayr (7f, good) 19 days ago. Had a bit in hand and 4 lb rise doesn't look enough prevent another prominent showing. 2-2 this year, cosy scorer at Ayr last time; may not have reached her ceiling just yet.
9 13th (9) (14/1 -27%) Concert Boy	14 14/1(-27%)	(9) Concert Boy 14/1, Left his previous efforts behind when winning 7f Newcastle handicap 19 days ago, coming through the rear to lead in the closing stages. His useful pedigree provides hope that he can build on that. Came from rear to score at Newcastle; unexposed and high on the list.
13 14th (13) (66/1 -65%) Saleet	66 66/1(-65%)	(13) Saleet 66/1, Carlisle novice winner last summer. Didn't shape too badly when sixth of 11 on 6f Ripon reappearance, racing on the unfavoured side of the track. Return to 7f should suit. Not discounted. Hasn't had the rub of the green of late; could go well at a price.

LTO Selection:

15:50 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A typically competitive Knavesmire handicap might suit the lightly-raced VERDANSK, whose previous form has a solid feel to it and this son of No Nay Never remains unexposed on only his second start in a handicap. He was a good third at Newmarket on his reappearance and this slightly easier level could work in his favour. Recent Ayr winner Tellus is holding her form and can go well again, despite running off 4lb higher, while Five Towns, Starnberg and River Usk also warrant consideration.

VERDANSK just seemed to get found out by this trip on heavy ground on his Newmarket reappearance but it's reasonable to think that he'll be stronger at the finish with an outing under his belt and back on a sounder surface so he could prove the answer to this competitive 3-y-o handicap. The hat-trick seeking Tellus had a bit to spare on her Ayr handicap debut last time and is feared most ahead of River Usk and Harlem Nights.

The vote goes to MONOPOLISE, now reunited with Saffie Osborne after shaping nicely on his latest start. Verdansk is second choice.

15:55 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (8/1 +76%) Do No Wrong	8 8/1(+76%)	(11) Do No Wrong 8/1, Hurdles winner at Sedgefield in August 2021. Lightly raced in the last couple of years, stopping quickly after a year off at Hexham 3 weeks ago. Hard to fancy. Pulled up on recent chasing debut, after a year off.
4 2nd (4) (8/1 +6%) Mister Bells	8 8/1(+6%)	(4) Mister Bells 8/1, Hard to catch right and well beaten in the mud at Sedgefield 6 weeks ago on the back of victory at Market Rasen. Should bounce back. Modest run latest but considered on previous British efforts, including a win.
8 3rd (8) (4/1 +0%) Follow Your Arrow	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Follow Your Arrow 4/1, Goes well at Hexham (sole win in handicap chase there, ran well back over fences 21 days ago). Wouldn't dismiss off unchanged mark. Back to form with a second at Hexham three weeks ago; best form has come at that track.
1 4th (1) (4/1 +27%) Zumbi	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Zumbi 4/1, 22f novice hurdle winner at this meeting last year. Didn't progress but no surprise to see him develop into a fair staying chaser for Cartmel's leading yard (point winner). One to note. Chasing debut; pulled up over hurdles last month but still a leading fancy.
3 5th (3) (11/1 +45%) Getaway Luv	11 11/1(+45%)	(3) Getaway Luv 11/1, Won twice over fences last term. Might need this on return over a trip that is likely to stretch him. Chances on best form from last season but stamina a worry at this trip.
2 6th (2) (6.5/1 +24%) Touch Kick	6.5 6.5/1(+24%)	(2) Touch Kick 6.5/1, Veteran whose losing run is mounting up but placed the last twice. Others appeal more for the win. Just beaten two starts ago but no wins since 2019.
10 7th (10) (25/1 -257%) Ardera Cross	25 25/1(-257%)	(10) Ardera Cross 25/1, Raced mostly at Ayr in recent times, winning another couple of handicap chases in February. Stiff task latest and has form here too. Still has plenty of fire but may be vulnerable at this trip around here.
5 8th (5) (7.5/1 -50%) Bolsover Bill	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(5) Bolsover Bill 7.5/1, Big improver with the tongue tie refitted last term, gaining a fourth success over fences at Plumpton (19.7f) in March. Not disgraced from a career-high mark after another wind op at Ffos Las latest. Not quite at best latest but in good form this year and chances if staying 2m5f.
9 \|PU\| (9) (8.5/1 +29%) Raecius Felix	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(9) Raecius Felix 8.5/1, All-the-way winner of handicap chases at Sedgefield and Kelso (both at around 21f) in September. Ran no sort of race (possibly amiss) back from 7 months off at Hexham recently. Pulled up on return from a break but plenty of reasons to expect much better now.
6 \|PU\| (6) (12/1 -167%) Cenotice	12 12/1(-167%)	(6) Cenotice 12/1, Has dropped a long way in the weights and ran his best race for a while when second at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft, 16/1) in first-time cheekpieces 4 weeks ago. Considered. Back to form in cheekpieces with a second at Southwell; decent chances on that.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

This can go the way of CENOTICE, who bounced back to form with a runner-up effort at Southwell last time out and the slight rise in distance can see him go one better. Donald McCain's charge is preferred to the likes of Touch Kick and Follow Your Arrow, who ran very well at Hexham last time out. Ardera Cross and Bolsover Bill can also have a say in proceedings.

CENOTICE ran his best race for a while at Southwell and is capable of winning this if the cheekpieces work as well again. Follow Your Arrow and Mister Bells are a couple of others to consider.

Plenty to consider but top weight ZUMBI can make a winning start to his chasing career.

16:05 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6/1 +8%) Boardman	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Boardman 6/1, Shaped relatively well on return at Wolverhampton and didn't enjoy the rub of the green at all when mid-field in the Lincoln. Lacked a bit of end product when fifth over C&D on his most recent outing but still needs taking seriously having won the last 2 renewals of this race. Won this race in 2021 and 2022 and he's been in fair form recently; respected.
8 2nd (8) (10/1 +0%) On A Session	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) On A Session 10/1, Useful sort who capitalised on a drop in grade in cosy fashion at Musselburgh in April and shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 13 at Hamilton (8.3f) since, left with lot to do. Not dismissed under handy 3-lb claimer. Cashed in on a reduced mark at Musselburgh on his penultimate run and he's in the mix.
6 3rd (6) (33/1 +0%) Austrian Theory	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Austrian Theory 33/1, Landed a Hamilton handicap in June but form tailed off towards the end of last season and has failed to beat a rival both starts this year. Plenty to prove. On dangerous mark but he has something to prove and this is his first run at this track.
1 4th (1) (18/1 +64%) Dawn Of Liberation	18 18/1(+64%)	(1) Dawn Of Liberation 18/1, Useful colt who won conditions events at Doncaster (7f) and Goodwood (1m) last spring. Had wind surgery/off 10 months prior to beating only one home in 17-runner handicap at Newmarket (9f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Has it to prove now. Had excuse when switched to slow ground after wind surgery; player if he can bounce back.
2 5th (2) (2.5/1 +9%) Percy's Lad	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(2) Percy's Lad 2.5/1, Bounced back to form with a career best when scoring over C&D in August. Solid fourth at York on final outing last year and shaped well when third back over C&D on return, faring best of those ridden prominently. Shortlisted. C&D winner who was a good third from wide draw here two weeks ago; interesting contender.
4 6th (4) (22/1 -22%) Street Kid	22 22/1(-22%)	(4) Street Kid 22/1, US bred who ran as well as he ever has after an 8-week break when second at Southwell in March. Did too much too soon at Kempton subsequently and now returns to turf with good-value claimer taking over in the saddle. Campaigned on AW since autumn 2021; has bit to prove from tough draw back in this sphere.
10 7th (10) (4/1 -14%) Paws For Thought	4 4/1(-14%)	(10) Paws For Thought 4/1, Hasn't won for a long time but shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after 7 months off when third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy) 17 days ago, ridden too aggressively. On a good mark and must enter calculations. Placed here (7f) on his seasonal return but this is tougher and his last win was in 2021.
9 8th (9) (14/1 +13%) Al Rufaa	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Al Rufaa 14/1, Lightly raced and attitude seemed to ger the better of him when trained by John Gosden. Changed hands for £50,000 but hasn't fired both starts for current yard. His last win was in 2020 and he's been well held in both runs for new yard this season.
7 9th (7) (8/1 +20%) Carnival Zain	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) Carnival Zain 8/1, Progressive in 2022, winning 5 times, but the handicapper seems to have caught up with him, running to only a similar level as on reappearance when seventh of 15 at Thirsk (7f) last week. Five wins last year but he's not been at the top of his game this season; needs more.
5 10th (5) (7.5/1 -88%) Red Mirage	7.5 7.5/1(-88%)	(5) Red Mirage 7.5/1, C&D winner who ran creditably on first run since leaving Andrew Balding when fourth in 10-runner C&D handicap (soft, 11/1) 15 days ago, suited by way race developed. Goes well at this track and should give another good account. Split Percy's Lad and Boardman when good fourth over C&D on his stable debut; shortlisted.
11 11th (11) (16/1 -33%) Roudemental	16 16/1(-33%)	(11) Roudemental 16/1, Fairly useful handicapper who ran well to be placed at Newcastle first 2 starts this season. Well held back on turf the last twice but was probably unsuited by testing ground. Dual 1m winner but he's lost his way in last two starts and needs to bounce back near best.

LTO Selection:

16:05 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Plenty of the key protagonists in this raced against each other over C&D earlier in the month, with RED MIRAGE finishing strongly to grab fourth. John Quinn's charge was short of room when trying to mount his challenge on that occasion and that perhaps cost him third, with Percy's Lad filling that position. He gets the nod, while the consistent Boardman was also involved in the blanket finish for the minor money and should be bang there again.

PAWS FOR THOUGHT is on a good mark and, having shaped better than the distance beaten suggests over C&D on his return to action, he's put forward as the answer. Percy's Lad is another who shaped well over C&D on his reappearance, while Boardman can't be taken lightly having won this corresponding event the last 2 years.

An interesting event in which five-time turf winner PERCY'S LAD gets the vote ahead of Boardman, who won this in 2021 and 2022.

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4.5/1 +68%) Spirit Of Applause	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(5) Spirit Of Applause 4.5/1, Fair 6f juvenile winner. Off 6 months before only eighth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) 28 days ago. No surprise if he bounced back with that run under his belt. Decent 2yo but needed to show more on comeback to be strongly fancied for this..
11 2nd (11) (3.33/1 +5%) Big R	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(11) Big R 3.33/1, Fair maiden. Gelded/off 8 months before good fourth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Enters calculations eased 1 lb. Has improved in each of his runs and he kept on nicely from off the pace at Salisbury..
2 3rd (2) (14/1 +13%) Premiere Beauty	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Premiere Beauty 14/1, 6f Yarmouth novice winner but stiff task when ninth of 10 in listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) later in the autumn. Remains with potential now going handicapping on her return. Novice winner last season and then highly tried; bred to do better again at three..
1 4th (1) (10/1 -82%) Indian Falcon	10 10/1(-82%)	(1) Indian Falcon 10/1, Gelded/off 8 months before landing 6f minor event at Pontefract on his return by nose from William Dewhirst, getting up late. That form has been franked so he's a player on his handicap debut with more progress very much on the cards. Pontefract winner on return and the two placed horses have won since; h'cap debut..
12 5th (12) (66/1 +0%) Dunnington Lad	66 66/1(+0%)	(12) Dunnington Lad 66/1, A three-time 5f winner in 2022 but he came in only twelfth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) on his return in April. Needs to get back on track. Three-time 5f winner for David Evans but comfortably beaten in three runs for this yard..
3 6th (3) (4.5/1 -13%) William Dewhirst	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(3) William Dewhirst 4.5/1, Progressive son of Sioux Nation who bagged 9-runner maiden at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 16 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he's highly respected on his handicap debut. Eyecatching at Pontefract and then made no mistake at Thirsk; appealingly handicapped..
4 7th (4) (7/1 -8%) De Bruyne	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) De Bruyne 7/1, Ended 2022 with victory in 6f Newcastle novice in December and not discredited after 5 months off when fading sixth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Can take a step forward now. Novice winner; claims not obvious on his comeback run but entitled to improve..
9 8th (9) (5.5/1 +21%) Due Date	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(9) Due Date 5.5/1, Gelded before posting a very good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 12 days ago. Can make his presence felt on turf debut. Could have won on handicap debut at Wolverhampton had he been a tad more focused..
7 9th (7) (20/1 +9%) Secret Mistral	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) Secret Mistral 20/1, C&D winner who ended 2022 with a solid fourth of 6 in minor event at Chester (6.1f) having gone off too hard. Off 10 months but she's still not dismissed on her handicap debut. C&D winner who has only had four runs and remains a sprinter of interest..
6 10th (6) (16/1 -88%) Herakles	16 16/1(-88%)	(6) Herakles 16/1, 5f Newcastle novice scorer in December who returned with an encouraging third of 8 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft) 26 days ago. Firmly in the picture stepping up to 6f for the first time. Novice winner and 3rd on h'cap debut; bred to appreciate this faster ground..
10 11th (10) (33/1 +18%) Macho Mania	33 33/1(+18%)	(10) Macho Mania 33/1, Fair 6f juvenile maiden. 50/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 11 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now. Tailed off from a bad draw when visored at Chester; 2yo form was okay and now blinkered..

LTO Selection:

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Indian Falcon saw his recent Pontefract success franked when the reopposing William Dewhirst (second) won at Thirsk 16 days ago. There shouldn't be much to separate the pair once more and both merit consideration, but a chance is taken on BIG R. The son of Cotai Glory made a pleasing handicap debut at Salisbury earlier this month. The booking of champion jockey William Buick would appear to signal a statement of intent.

Plenty are in with a shout. INDIAN FALCON still looked a work in progress when scoring on his return at Pontefract (form been franked) and can take another sizeable step forward to follow up on his first go in handicaps. Thirsk scorer William Dewhirst also has better days ahead of him and is next on the list with the handily-weighted Herakles and turf debutant Due Date completing the shortlist.

A good-looking Class 5. BIG R was quite eyecatching in how he made late gains at Salisbury and he could be the answer.

16:15 Curragh Handicap 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (16/1 -14%) Betterdaysrcoming	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Betterdaysrcoming 16/1, Ran best race when third of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Enters calculations. Consistent sort; came on from return with 2l defeat; improvement required dropping to 7f.
12 2nd (12) (20/1 -67%) Semblance Of Order	20 20/1(-67%)	(12) Semblance Of Order 20/1, Evens, didn't need to improve to get off the mark in 5-runner maiden at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 27 days ago, driven clear. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Can make presence felt. Didn't need to improve to win Sligo maiden latest; return to 7f is fine but looks exposed.
13 3rd (13) (16/1 +11%) Aussie Girl	16 16/1(+11%)	(13) Aussie Girl 16/1, Didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner maiden (11/10) at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 27 days ago, readily. Back up in trip. 4th on h'cap debut before winning Sligo maiden last month; this is tougher but may improve.
11 4th (11) (6/1 +45%) Canute	6 6/1(+45%)	(11) Canute 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 14 in maiden (10/3) at Cork (10.2f, soft) 22 days ago, clear of rest. Significantly back down in trip for handicap debut which isn't likely to suit. Improved with each run in maidens and mark is fine but needs to prove he has speed for 7f.
3 5th (3) (25/1 +38%) Daamberdiplomat	25 25/1(+38%)	(3) Daamberdiplomat 25/1, Course winner who was well held in Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown (7f, soft, 50/1) on final outing. Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut. Needs to get back on track. Won 6f maiden here before 3l defeat in Group 3; lost his way a little since; lacks a run.
8 6th (8) (2.75/1 +50%) Farnborough	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(8) Farnborough 2.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/4, creditable second of 14 in maiden at Cork (10.2f, soft) 22 days ago, outbattled. Wears first-time blinkers for handicap debut and opening mark looks a fair one. 2nd in trio of maidens since debut; good mark and big player if he handles drop to 7f.
10 7th (10) (7/1 -17%) Not Even Close	7 7/1(-17%)	(10) Not Even Close 7/1, Twice-raced winner. Fourth of 6 in minor event at Gowran (7f, heavy, 6/1) 39 days ago. Stable in good form. Makes handicap debut. Remains open to improvement. Won AW maiden on debut; form didn't work out; solid enough 3l defeat on return; unexposed.
1 8th (1) (9/1 -50%) Tough Talk	9 9/1(-50%)	(1) Tough Talk 9/1, Lightly-raced winner who was too free in first-time blinkers (discarded here) when seventh of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 21 days ago. His mark looks fair based on his debut win. Highly promising 2yo; too keen on reappearance but may have more to give at this trip.
2 9th (2) (18/1 -29%) Carracci	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Carracci 18/1, Thrice-raced winner. 5½ lengths third of 5 to Hans Andersen in Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial (5/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 55 days ago. Blinkers on for handicap debut. Improved to win AW maiden second time; heavy ground possibly against him in Group 3 since.
14 10th (14) (25/1 -14%) Devore	25 25/1(-14%)	(14) Devore 25/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 16/1) 26 days ago. Off the mark on h'cap debut over C&D in September; hasn't built on that in 3 runs since.
4 11th (4) (9/1 -100%) Red Letter Bray	9 9/1(-100%)	(4) Red Letter Bray 9/1, Left debut form behind when off the mark in 15-runnner maiden at Naas in March and improved further when following up on handicap debut there a month later. Will go on progressing. Bids for hat-trick; up 4lb for win on h'cap bow; not ruled out if handling quicker ground.
15 12th (15) (40/1 -21%) Blue News	40 40/1(-21%)	(15) Blue News 40/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Naas (8f, heavy, 14/1) 33 days ago. Nine-race maiden; consistent sort but doesn't look well treated as a result; returns to 7f.
7 13th (7) (22/1 -10%) Cash Out	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Cash Out 22/1, Lightly-raced winner who posted a good fourth in listed company at Dundalk (8f, 14/1) 85 days ago, running on. Makes handicap/turf debut after a break and should run well again. Improved on AW through the winter and Listed 4th latest but improvement needed back at 7f.
9 14th (9) (6/1 +20%) King Of Scotia	6 6/1(+20%)	(9) King Of Scotia 6/1, Winner at Dundalk in December. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Naas (5.9f, good) 21 days ago. Should benefit from a return to 7f. 2nd on return before a staying on 4th when he met trouble latest; may improve for 7f.
6 15th (6) (16/1 +20%) Polar Bear	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Polar Bear 16/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in April and ran at least as well in defeat at Naas (5.9f, good) 21 days ago. Trainer going well. First try at 7f. Followed up return win with 1l defeat latest; up 2lb; should be involved if he sees out 7f.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This can go the way of FARNBOROUGH, who has been runner-up on each of his last three starts and should be well suited by dropping back in trip. A mark of 87 on his handicap debut looks manageable and he can see off the likes of stablemate Carracci and Red Letter Bray, who arrives here on a hat-trick. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Canute, Polar Bear and Tough Talk.

TOUGH TALK looked a good prospect when coming clear with Little Big Bear (Timeform rated 126 now) on his debut here last spring and, although he's been a bit underwhelming since, he's worth another chance with the headgear discarded (too lit up latest). Red Letter Bray is improving quickly and needs considering, along with his stablemate King of Scotia, who's likely to benefit from this return to 7f.

Competitive but KING OF SCOTIA was an eyecatcher last time and he should relish the step back up in trip here

16:20 Goodwood Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (1.62/1 +41%) Good Morals	1.62 1.62/1(+41%)	(8) Good Morals 1.62/1, Lightly-raced filly who is progressing well now and had plenty to spare when scoring at Doncaster a week ago. Likely to put up another bold bid under a positive ride. Bids for a hat-trick off a 9lb higher mark, but is improving fast; major player.
7 2nd (7) (4.5/1 +18%) Sunset Point	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(7) Sunset Point 4.5/1, Ended 2022 with a 1m Lingfiled novice win in December and advanced her form again with 1¼m Windsor handicap/turf debut success on her reappearance 19 days ago. Sub-par effort in Oaks Trial at former course a fortnight ago but returns to calmer waters. Progressive prior to finding the step up to Listed company too much last time; respected.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -85%) Haseefah	12 12/1(-85%)	(3) Haseefah 12/1, Scored twice last Spring and returned to action with an encouraging fifth at Epsom. Seems to handle tracks of this nature (C&D winner), and she should go well if there's a solid pace on. 3lb higher than when winning this race last year; fast ground would be an unknown.
9 4th (9) (7/1 +50%) Wyoming	7 7/1(+50%)	(9) Wyoming 7/1, Motivator filly who scored on her debut at Windsor before posting an excellent second of 14 in conditions at Newbury. Underperformed in listed event there on final outing but remains with some potential. Makes her handicap debut after seven months off and worth a market check.
4 5th (4) (16/1 -33%) Single	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Single 16/1, Returned from 6 months off with a creditable fifth at Newmarket but she's more exposed than the bulk of her rivals and probably vulnerable to improvers. Doesn't have a great strike-rate (3-42) and this trip looks too sharp for her now.
1 6th (1) (7/1 -100%) Crystal Estrella	7 7/1(-100%)	(1) Crystal Estrella 7/1, Won here last season and upped her game when a strong-finishing second at Brighton 25 days ago. More to come and boasts leading claims up in trip. Lightly raced 4yo who was beaten just a head on her Brighton reappearance; respected.
2 7th (2) (9/1 -20%) Tamilla	9 9/1(-20%)	(2) Tamilla 9/1, Dual winner last term and signed off with a respectable effort at Haydock 8 months ago. Type to make a better 4yo, so she deserves some respect on return. Dual winner over this trip last summer; unlikely to be found wanting for fitness on return.
5 8th (5) (10/1 +17%) Aiming High	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Aiming High 10/1, Reliable sort who has shaped well on her last two starts but is unlikely to turn the tables with Good Morals from a week ago. 9lb better off for a 4l beating by Good Morals last time but her rival is progressing fast.
6 9th (6) (40/1 -100%) Rikona	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Rikona 40/1, Scored at Lingfield in April and backed it up with a solid showing (despite being unsuited by the drop in trip) at Brighton earlier in the month. Not discounted for all that this looks more competitive. Should be suited by the return to this trip, but vulnerable to something less exposed.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Goodwood Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Raised 4lb having been narrowly denied at Brighton 25 days ago, Crystal Estrella merits the utmost respect despite top weight. Tamilla was progressing nicely last season and is interesting on her return to action, while Haseefah, who is on a fair mark, seeks to emulate last year's success. Preference, however, is for the Charlie Johnston-trained GOOD MORALS. She trounced her rivals at Doncaster a week ago, including Aiming High, and a subsequent 9lb rise might not stop her.

CRYSTAL ESTRELLA caught the eye with her finishing effort when second at Brighton last time and, with the longer trip likely to suit, she could well pick up her second course win. Haseefah also shaped well on return, so she's feared most ahead of Tamilla.

The 3yo GOOD MORALS is improving fast and can make light of a 9lb rise having easily won her last two races.

16:25 York Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (3.33/1 +26%) Quantum Impact	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(5) Quantum Impact 3.33/1, Opened his account with something in hand at Pontefract in September. Much improved when following up on nursery debut at Newbury (6f, heavy) 5 weeks later and respectable return when fourth at Goodwood. Longer trip should suit and needs considering. Doesn't appear to be crying out for this step up to 1m; may get outstayed.
8 2nd (8) (5/1 +23%) Theme Park	5 5/1(+23%)	(8) Theme Park 5/1, Looked promising when winning 7f novice event at Kempton in September on his final run for Sir Michael Stoute. Changed hands for 200,000gns but disappointed when only fifth in 1m Redcar novice on return. However, much better when sixth on handicap bow here (7f) 10 days ago and longer trip will suit. Ran well in 7f handicap here last week on second start for new yard; one to consider.
4 3rd (4) (5.5/1 -57%) Saxon King	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(4) Saxon King 5.5/1, Put his experience to good use to open his account at the fourth attempt at Haydock (1m, heavy) and took his form to another level when making a winning return at Newmarket (soft) on handicap bow, again making all and beating a subsequent winner. High on shortlist. 2-2 since upped to 1m, winning on soft/heavy; big player if coping with faster surface.
3 4th (3) (14/1 -40%) Sceptic	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Sceptic 14/1, Promise when fourth of 13 in a backend Newmarket maiden and, having been gelded during the winter, improved when landing a 7f Lingfield maiden (AW) on return in March. Not disgraced in a warm class 2 at Goodwood since but opening mark demands more. Difficult task last time; has a more realistic chance on handicap debut; not ruled out.
7 5th (7) (8/1 +71%) Metahorse	8 8/1(+71%)	(7) Metahorse 8/1, Recorded successive victories last July, winning 3-runner event on nursery debut at Thirsk (7f). In and out after, though latest second in this headgear at Doncaster was decent, albeit no match for Maximilian Caesar. Gets a 10lb pull with Maximilian Caesar and the return to faster ground looks ideal.
6 6th (6) (9/1 +25%) Feel The Need	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Feel The Need 9/1, Fairly useful 7f juvenile winner who resumed after 7 months off/gelded with an excellent second of six in 7.5f Beverley handicap. However, didn't impress with head carriage when fourth at Haydock 2 weeks ago. Has frame possibilities judged on his two efforts this season.
2 7th (2) (50/1 -67%) Dubai Jemila	50 50/1(-67%)	(2) Dubai Jemila 50/1, Expensive breeze-up acquisition who opened her account at the second time of asking in a novice at Ayr (7.2f) in August. Never landed a blow in the Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket before no show in Nell Gwyn there on return. Opening mark looks plenty high enough. Finished last in the Nell Gwyn but may be capable of progress now back down in class.
10 8th (10) (16/1 -78%) Reidh	16 16/1(-78%)	(10) Reidh 16/1, Fair form shown when in the frame in novices at Thirsk (7f) and Ayr (1m) last autumn and in a Pontefract maiden on return. Needs to improve now handicapping, however. Handicap debutant who looks well treated on his 2yo efforts; interesting contender.
9 9th (9) (9/1 +0%) Spioradalta	9 9/1(+0%)	(9) Spioradalta 9/1, Quickly got back on the up when winning 5-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 14 days ago, sticking to task. Respected up 3 lb. Recent win at Nottingham came in Class 5 on soft ground; this is a different scenario.
1 10th (1) (6/1 -80%) Maximilian Caesar	6 6/1(-80%)	(1) Maximilian Caesar 6/1, Had a solid juvenile campaign and relished the testing conditions to run out a wide-margin winner in handicap at Doncaster on return. 9 lb rise looks fair and won on fast ground as a 2-y-o, so should make another bold bid. Gelded prior to wide-margin win at Doncaster (beat Metahorse); open to further progress.

LTO Selection:

16:25 York Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A case can be made for several of these but a chance is taken one SCEPTIC, a 260,000gns yearling who makes his handicap debut following a disappointing run in a conditions stakes at Goodwood earlier this month. He is a half-brother to Listed-placed Magical Journey and mile winner New York Angel, so the Lingfield maiden winner looks capable of bouncing back for powerful connections. Maximilian Caesar bolted up over this trip at Doncaster most recently and is feared off 9lb higher, while Dubai Jemila and Saxon King add further spice to the race.

MAXIMILIAN CAESAR powered clear in the style of a useful performer when a wide-margin winner at Doncaster on his return 3 weeks ago and can defy a 9 lb rise. The improving Saxon King is the obvious threat going for the hat-trick, while Quantum Impact should come on for his comeback run at Goodwood given his progress as a juvenile.

Based on 2yo form REIDH is very tempting off a mark of 78. The suggested second choice is Theme Park.

16:30 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/1 -25%) Go Another One	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Go Another One 5/1, Winner of a 4-runner Perth handicap chase off 7 lb higher in September 2021 but lightly-raced since and was safely held back from a 12-month absence at Punchestown. Safely held in cross-country chase on only start last season but conditions will suit here.
3 2nd (3) (2.5/1 -11%) Fidux	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(3) Fidux 2.5/1, Made frame in Scottish National last season and back to form the last twice, finishing second to the resurgent Boldmere in 3m handicaps at Doncaster (good) and Fakenham (soft). Needs considering off an unchanged mark. Not the force of old but was second in two veterans' chases towards end of last season.
2 3rd (2) (1.5/1 +14%) The Wolf	1.5 1.5/1(+14%)	(2) The Wolf 1.5/1, Not the most reliable of types but appeared to benefit from a more positive ride when snapping a long losing run at Perth (23.8f, soft). Remains on a plausible mark up 7 lb and will have every chance if in a similar mood. Won off much-reduced mark last month; major player if avoiding jumping errors.
4 4th (4) (11/1 +8%) Kauto Riko	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Kauto Riko 11/1, Has drawn a blank since 3m Kelso listed success in February 2020 and there were no signs of an imminent revival at Sandown last time. Smart at his best but hasn't won since 2020 and had poor completion record last season.
5 5th (5) (5/1 +64%) Dallas Des Pictons	5 5/1(+64%)	(5) Dallas Des Pictons 5/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who ended a long losing run in 3m Cork handicap hurdle on final start for Gordon Elliott in August. Good second back chasing for his new yard at Carlisle in October but disappointing over both sets of obstacles since. Regressive 10yo; struggling from fairly early stage in Aintree handicap hurdle last month.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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

THE WOLF had hit the crossbar prior to his recent Perth romp and a subsequent 7lb rise in the handicap might not be enough stop Olly Murphy's charge from doubling up. Fidux arrives here on the back of two seconds in a couple of veterans' events and is well worth considering once more, while Dallas Des Pictons has dropped to a workable mark and should not be underestimated.

FIDUX did well to get within a neck of the resurgent Boldmere on ground that wouldn't have been ideal at Fakenham last month, and he is taken to resume winning ways off the same mark here with more suitable conditions forecast. For all that he is not one to set your watch by, The Wolf will be a big threat if reproducing the form of his last-time-out Perth success, while Breaking The Ice would also be in with a shout were he to put his best foot forward.

Likely front-runner BREAKING THE ICE comes here fresh and is selected to collect his second C&D win.

16:40 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (1.25/1 +55%) Radio Goo Goo	1.25 1.25/1(+55%)	(5) Radio Goo Goo 1.25/1, Is going the right way and arrives on a hat-trick after recent comfortable successes over C&D and at Haydock. Another bold showing is on the cards under a 6 lb penalty. 3-4 this year, including C&D; impressed at Haydock on Thursday; major player under penalty.
6 2nd (6) (10/1 -33%) Absolutelyflawless	10 10/1(-33%)	(6) Absolutelyflawless 10/1, Course winner who posted a career best when bagging 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 12 days ago. Needs considering despite taking a 4 lb rise. Course winner; back to form with last-gasp 6f win on AW 12 days ago; one to consider.
2 3rd (2) (18/1 -125%) Distinguished Lady	18 18/1(-125%)	(2) Distinguished Lady 18/1, Had a wind op/tongue strap on for 1st time when landing 9-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) in October. Much respected now going into handicaps for her in-form yard. Impressed on AW after a wind op when last seen in October; likely there's more to come.
8 4th (8) (100/1 -150%) Corinthian Kid	100 100/1(-150%)	(8) Corinthian Kid 100/1, Fair 6f winner at 2yrs for Jonathan Portman but she's been well beaten in 3 runs this season, latest over C&D for her new yard. Others are much more obvious. 150-1 when tailed off over C&D on recent stable debut; others look stronger.
1 5th (1) (6/1 +40%) Frankness	6 6/1(+40%)	(1) Frankness 6/1, Frankel filly who landed a pair of novice events over 7f here last summer. Fair seventh over C&D 17 days ago but the draw could have been kinder. Two 7f wins here in 2022; down in class today but 6f is a bit sharp & she's drawn widest.
4 6th (4) (8.5/1 -70%) Palm Lily	8.5 8.5/1(-70%)	(4) Palm Lily 8.5/1, Won cosily on her 6f Kempton debut last June but slightly underwhelming after, fifth of 10 in nursery at Newmarket (7f) when last seen 8 months ago. More is needed on her reappearance. Didn't progress from an impressive 2yo debut; down in class for her return; may do better.
3 7th (3) (3.33/1 -21%) Royal Dress	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(3) Royal Dress 3.33/1, Improved again to bag 6f Doncaster novice on reappearance and she backed it up with a good third over C&D on her handicap debut 17 days ago. In the picture once more. 11lb better off with Radio Goo Goo for a 2l defeat here 17 days ago; good draw; solid.
7 8th (7) (11/1 -10%) Wasdale	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Wasdale 11/1, Already a three-time AW scorer, latest at Newcastle (5f) in February, and she returned from 12 weeks off with a solid second there 18 days ago. Well in the mix back up to 6f and eased 1 lb. Three AW wins to her name but something to prove on turf; others look better treated.

LTO Selection:

16:40 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

ROYAL DRESS has improved with every run and is fancied to stamp her authority on this field. Richard Hannon's filly runs off the same mark as when beaten two lengths into third over C&D, with the winner since coming out and franking the form with aplomb at Haydock on Thursday. Surprise Wolverhampton scorer Absolutelyflawless is back at the scene of last year's Lily Agnes success, while Distinguished Lady also has a squeak.

RADIO GOO GOO has returned a much improved model and looks weighted to complete a hat-trick turned out under a 6 lb penalty for Thursday's comfortable Haydock success. Wasdale could emerge as the chief threat now she reverts to 6f, with in-form pair Royal Dress and Absolutelyflawless in the mix too in a competitive sprint.

The thriving Radio Goo Goo has to come into the reckoning but ABSOLUTELYFLAWLESS is preferred this time.

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4.5/1 -29%) Gorak	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(6) Gorak 4.5/1, Hit the crossbar twice on the AW earlier this year prior to resuming winning ways at Doncaster (7f, heavy) last month. Excuses next time but firmly back on track when runner-up at Chester (7f, heavy) earlier this month and he could well have a say in proceedings. Some good runs on soft going this spring and has won on good to firm ground in the past.
3 2nd (3) (6/1 +33%) Ffion	6 6/1(+33%)	(3) Ffion 6/1, Successful over 7f at Chester 12 months ago and better than ever when landing 12-runner contest back there in September. No impact in listed level the following month though, and she ran poorly after 7 months off just over a fortnight ago. Should strip fitter here. Perhaps she needed the run at Chester and she has a solid record at Haydock.
5 3rd (5) (2.5/1 +17%) Persuasion	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(5) Persuasion 2.5/1, No win since scoring over C&D in 2021 but arrives in good heart, finishing a close third at Newmarket (7f, good) on both starts this month. The booking of Buick catches the eye and he's one to consider. Solid thirds the last twice and won over C&D in 2021 on sole visit here; respected.
8 4th (8) (12/1 +25%) Equiano Springs	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Equiano Springs 12/1, Won twice last year but little encouragement to glean from both starts this term, admittedly out of his depth at Newmarket (6f, soft) 3 weeks ago. This a more realistic assignment. The return to better ground is a plus but confidence would be higher over 6f.
9 5th (9) (4/1 +38%) Roman Dragon	4 4/1(+38%)	(9) Roman Dragon 4/1, All 3 career wins have been registered over 6f at Chester, the latest off 2 lb higher last July. Entitled to strip fitter from his recent return at that venue, so he makes plenty of appeal with Dettori on board for the first time. Return to form needed but is below last winning mark and Frankie Dettori is booked.
2 6th (2) (28/1 -75%) Royal Pleasure	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Royal Pleasure 28/1, Largely consistent last winter and produced a career best when scoring at Chelmsford in February 2022. Didn't kick on as may have been expected last year and since left Sir Mark Prescott but record fresh is excellent. Had a breathing operation and a tongue tie goes on. Makes stable debut off competitive mark having had wind surgery; check the betting.
7 7th (7) (20/1 -67%) Alexander James	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Alexander James 20/1, Good second at Southwell (1m) in February but below par on both subsequent starts, tailed-off back on turf at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Tongue tie reapplied but others more persuasive. Two seconds on AW in the winner but below par the last twice; tongue-tie goes on.
1 8th (1) (22/1 -38%) Tuscan	22 22/1(-38%)	(1) Tuscan 22/1, Finished down the field on first outing since leaving Charles Hills here (7f, good to firm) last month and was well held on testing ground at Thirsk just 7 days later. Eased 3 lb and should come good for his new yard at some stage (cheekpieces applied here). Has struggled for this yard but perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will trigger a revival.
4 9th (4) (6.5/1 -44%) Zainalarab	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(4) Zainalarab 6.5/1, Wootton Bassett colt who completed a hat-trick on handicap debut at Sandown (7f) back in August. Failed to meet expectations at Doncaster next time and ran even worse when trailing in last at Newmarket 8 months ago. Gelded since and may well bounce back on return. Lightly raced 4yo who returns having been gelded and could have more to offer.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

ZAINALARAB was too keen for his own good when finishing last of eight at Newmarket in September. However, the son of Wootton Bassett had been progressive prior to that effort and after being gelded, he may resume his improvement. This would appear to be wide open though, so he can only receive a tentative vote, with Persuasion appealing as a likely challenger down in class. Others to note include Gorak and Ffion.

ZAINALARAB ended his 3-y-o campaign in a bit of a lull, but its significant connections have kept the faith with him (gelded in the interim), so's put forward as a tentative selection returning from 8 months off. Frankie Dettori gets on board Roman Dragon for the first time, and he could give the selection most to think about with a recent run under his belt, ahead of Persuasion and Royal Pleasure, in what looks a wide-open finale.

The lightly raced 4yo ZAINALARAB has been gelded since last season and could be set for a productive campaign. Gorak is a danger.

16:50 Curragh Handicap 10f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (16/1 +43%) Timourid	16 16/1(+43%)	(13) Timourid 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, 11 lengths fifteenth of 19 to Smooth Tom in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with work to do. 2nd in first 2 starts this term; below form latest but may bounce back; placed here twice.
7 2nd (7) (7/1 -17%) Smooth Tom	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Smooth Tom 7/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 10/1 and visored for 1st time, career best when winning 19-runner handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 20 days ago, soon clear. In the picture once more. Won C&D maiden last term and career best on testing ground latest; 10lb higher; respected.
9 3rd (9) (20/1 +20%) Laelaps	20 20/1(+20%)	(9) Laelaps 20/1, Hood on for 1st time in this code, below form fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft, 7/1) 25 days ago. Back up in trip. Unreliable sort. Ran okay on Flat bow for this yard in March; return to 1m2f should suit; back on good mark.
10 4th (10) (8/1 -78%) Brave Troop	8 8/1(-78%)	(10) Brave Troop 8/1, 2 wins from 2 runs this year. 5/2, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Gowran (7f, soft) 38 days ago, easily. Significantly back up in trip. Can go well again. Won all 3 Flat starts for new yard; 15lb higher now; improvement has come on softer ground.
14 5th (14) (28/1 +0%) Any Dream Will Do	28 28/1(+0%)	(14) Any Dream Will Do 28/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 14/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Cork (8f, soft) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Stable in good form. Cheekpieces on 1st time. No forlorn hope. Off the mark at 10th attempt on return but slow start cost her latest; cheekpieces on.
5 6th (5) (11/1 -100%) Vega Magnifico	11 11/1(-100%)	(5) Vega Magnifico 11/1, 9/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Limerick (8f, soft) 35 days ago, not ideally placed. Back up in trip. Stable having good spell. Ought to be in the shake-up. Navan maiden winner; encouraging return over insufficient 1m and that was just his 6th run.
4 7th (4) (4/1 +64%) Safecracker	4 4/1(+64%)	(4) Safecracker 4/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Tipperary (12.4f, good to soft, 13/2) 37 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Not taken lightly at these weights. 2nd in this last year; in good form througout the campaign; tough looking mark now though.
6 8th (6) (14/1 -155%) Ceallach	14 14/1(-155%)	(6) Ceallach 14/1, Promising individual. Evens, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Dundalk (12f), keeping on well. 9lb higher now but bold bid is expected after his break. Took form to a new level on AW last winter; may be vulnerable from new mark back on turf.
3 9th (3) (6/1 +33%) Timeless Soul	6 6/1(+33%)	(3) Timeless Soul 6/1, First run since leaving David O'Meara when good fourth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Cork (10.1f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Yard in good form. Hood on 1st time and in the mix. Listed 2nd in France at end of last term and only beaten 1l on yard debut last month.
1 10th (1) (16/1 +0%) Casanova	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Casanova 16/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 5/2, creditable second of 6 in minor event at Tipperary (7.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Every chance if back to best. Beaten half length in Irish Lincolnshire but lesser effort latest; best form over shorter.
2 11th (2) (11/1 +73%) Fastnet Crown	11 11/1(+73%)	(2) Fastnet Crown 11/1, Course winner. 16 lengths last of 5 to Point Lonsdale in Alleged Stakes at this C&D (heavy, 16/1) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Best form at 7f; last of 5 in C&D Gr 3 latest; quicker ground may help but others stronger.
11 12th (11) (9/1 -13%) Nibiru	9 9/1(-13%)	(11) Nibiru 9/1, Unreliable sort. 7/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, good) 8 days ago, conceding first run. Others remain more persuasive. Big run back on the Flat latest; possible that 1m2f on quicker ground might be too sharp.
12 13th (12) (40/1 +0%) Cold Steel	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) Cold Steel 40/1, Latest win at Dundalk in December. Last of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Cork (10.1f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Something to find on form. Won twice on AW in winter but last of 11 back on turf last month; more required.
15 14th (15) (6/1 +25%) Wild Dollar	6 6/1(+25%)	(15) Wild Dollar 6/1, C&D winner. 9/2, respectable fifth of 19 to Smooth Tom in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 20 days ago, never nearer. Has good chance on pick of form. Sole win came in C&D maiden; big run on Flat last month but not as good latest.
8 \|RR\| (8) (20/1 +39%) Finans Bay	20 20/1(+39%)	(8) Finans Bay 20/1, Respectable 6¾ lengths seventh of 19 to Smooth Tom in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 22/1) 20 days ago. Eyeshields/hood on 1st time. Unreliable type. Some placed form over C&D but refused to race here in March and slowly away twice since.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Curragh Handicap 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SMOOTH TOM had a few of these in arrears when running out a very impressive winner in a first-time visor at Leopardstown and a 10lb rise may not be enough to halt him, with scope for further progress and previous C&D-winning form in the book. A brace of facile victories suggests Brave Troop is improving rapidly and it would be no surprise to him go very close again. Casanova did the best of these in the Irish Lincolnshire and must be considered on the form of that close-up third.

CEALLACH was firmly on the up when last seen out at Dundalk in December and is fancied to return in style after his break and complete a hat-trick. Fellow hat-trick seeker Brave Troop is feared most, with C&D scorer Wild Dollar another who can have a big say in an open handicap.

The unexposed VEGA MAGNIFICO should come on for his return over an insufficient mile and a return to quicker ground will be fine.

16:55 Goodwood Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (3.5/1 -5%) Ferrous	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(4) Ferrous 3.5/1, Built on debut effort when taking Doncaster maiden (6f, heavy) on final start as a 2-y-o. Caught the eye when midfield on handicap debut at Newmarket (6f) in April and whilst he could only run to a similar level when third back at that venue since, this return to 5f shouldn't inconvenience him. Running well; hasn't raced over 5f since his debut but he looks quick enough..
3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 -21%) Pure Angel	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(3) Pure Angel 3.33/1, Upwardly mobile filly who displayed race-by-race progress in maiden/novice company last year, readily seeing off 8-rivals at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in November. Fancied to do better again and opening mark of 84 could well underestimate her. Nice progress last season; mark might not be too demanding provided the run isn't needed..
1 3rd (1) (6/1 -50%) Harry Brown	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Harry Brown 6/1, Went close on several occasions prior to getting off the mark in maiden at Chelmsford (5f) in September. Improved subsequently, landing back-to-back Lingfield handicaps (at 6f) earlier this year. Drops back to 5f in a warmer race but he shouldn't be underestimated. Improving sprinter and dropping back to 5f is probably a good thing; still well treated..
9 4th (9) (11/1 +31%) Desperate Hero	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Desperate Hero 11/1, Crucially settled better than previously when off the mark at fifth attempt at Chepstow (6f) in July. Not yet matched that in pair of handicaps so far this season though, and others make more appeal. Has perhaps found the ground too soft this season but has a bit to prove on balance..
5 5th (5) (2.5/1 +38%) Umming N' Ahing	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(5) Umming N' Ahing 2.5/1, Different proposition on back of being gelded this spring, highlighting his effective on ground softer than good when completing the hat-trick over C&D 3 weeks ago. Encounters much quicker conditions now but he's clearly thriving at present. Up 10lb for his hat-trick (all on softer ground) and life is about to get tougher..
7 6th (7) (25/1 -14%) Huberts Dream	25 25/1(-14%)	(7) Huberts Dream 25/1, Much-improved for switch to nurseries on AW during the winter, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Lingfield (6f) in December. Creditable efforts from inflated mark thereafter and probably best not judged too harshly on his latest Chester display (poorly drawn/unproven on ground). Soft was perhaps no help at Chester and the tongue-tie he tried there is swiftly removed..
2 7th (2) (11/1 +45%) Swift Asset	11 11/1(+45%)	(2) Swift Asset 11/1, Ran well in graded company after his Windsor maiden success last year but was below form on final 2 outings last term and fared no better when tenth in 14-runner Newmarket handicap (6f) on return in April. Suspicion that he's on a tough mark was seemingly confirmed when well beaten at Newmarket..
6 8th (6) (22/1 -22%) Love Affairs	22 22/1(-22%)	(6) Love Affairs 22/1, Course winner (at 6f) who displayed fairly useful form as a 2-y-o for Clive Cox and easily best effort for present stable when fourth at Ascot (6f) 2 weeks ago, weakening late on. Now just 1 lb above last winning mark if she can back that up. Best run yet for Amy Murphy was her latest at Ascot but it still wasn't near her peak form.
8 9th (8) (28/1 -56%) New Hope Bullet	28 28/1(-56%)	(8) New Hope Bullet 28/1, Successful 3 times as a 2-y-o, latterly when awarded race in stewards' room at Sandown (5f) in August. Final start at Newcastle (5f) in October probably best overlooked but she may just find a couple too good on return from 7 months off. Capable off this mark but just a question of whether this run will be needed..

LTO Selection:

16:55 Goodwood Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A determined winner over course and distance earlier in the month, UMMING N' AHING can do little wrong at present and a 4lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him from landing the four-timer. The form of Ferrous' most recent third at Newmarket has worked out extremely well and he looks to be the main danger, along with Harry Brown, who has been in terrific form on the all-weather.

PURE ANGEL built on her previous promise and created a fine impression when off the mark at Wolverhampton in November and with further progress anticipated now handicapping, she gets the nod to make light of a 6-month absence and come out on top again. Harry Brown and Ferrous head up the dangers, along with the thriving Umming N' Ahing.

Ferrous is feared despite being drawn on the wing but HARRY BROWN has a very progressive look about him.

17:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7.5/1 +25%) Shining Blue	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(1) Shining Blue 7.5/1, Four-time winner not seen to best effect in Meydan 12 weeks ago, caught out wide and his free-going tendencies resurfacing. Big weight to carry but could have a good prize in him this summer if everything falls right. Four wins from ten attempts but may need career best to defy top weight.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 +25%) Bopedro	9 9/1(+25%)	(2) Bopedro 9/1, Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who struck in 1m Newmarket handicap in April under this rider. Back to form in good handicap here at the Dante Meeting, albeit never on terms. Probably still on a workable mark. Not disgraced when sixth over C&D nine days ago but more needed to return to winning ways.
3 3rd (3) (25/1 -25%) Documenting	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Documenting 25/1, Dual winner last term at the veteran stage now but not disgraced on return in good 7f Kempton handicap in March. Should get a stronger gallop here and is a C&D winner so not to be underestimated. Veteran C&D winner; fair fifth of eight at Kempton two months ago; each-way claims.
8 4th (8) (18/1 +10%) Lord Of The Lodge	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Lord Of The Lodge 18/1, Smart AW performer but a while since he showed much on turf, folding and eased at Thirsk (6f) last week. Potentially very well handicapped but recent turf efforts have been disappointing.
11 5th (11) (1.25/1 +38%) Yorkshire	1.25 1.25/1(+38%)	(11) Yorkshire 1.25/1, Improving 3-y-o who has won 6f Redcar and Southwell novices and ran a cracker on return in 7f Southwell handicap recently, tanking through the race and headed only late on. More to come and makes plenty of appeal taking on older rivals off low weight. Unexposed 3yo, improving with every run; close second at Southwell; might be the answer.
10 6th (10) (5.5/1 -22%) Titan Rock	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(10) Titan Rock 5.5/1, Resumed winning ways in 10-runner Wolverhampton handicap (7f) in March which has proven strong form for the grade and did his bit for it with a close second to well-backed one over C&D last week. Nudged up 2 lb but got to be respected. Excellent neck second over C&D at the Dante meeting; high on the list again.
5 7th (5) (20/1 -82%) Fools Rush In	20 20/1(-82%)	(5) Fools Rush In 20/1, Multiple winner well held in 2 runs for new yard this season (not knocked about here latest) but given a chance by the handicapper. Down the field in two runs this year (short of room last time); others preferred.
4 8th (4) (9/1 -29%) Open Mind	9 9/1(-29%)	(4) Open Mind 9/1, Three-time winner, not doing a great deal once hitting the front but always in command when landing 7f Meydan handicap in January. Just failed behind a stablemate over 6f there next time but more needed now. Reliable, steadily progressive 4yo; fine second when last seen in February; big chance.
9 9th (9) (66/1 -136%) Sluzewiec	66 66/1(-136%)	(9) Sluzewiec 66/1, From a good family and successful for a fifth time in 1m claimer at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in February (claimed from Jean-Claude Rouget for €26,506 after). This is a whole different ball game. Ex-French 4yo; won Cagnes claimer in February; makes British debut in a warm race.
6 10th (6) (6.5/1 +7%) Cruyff Turn	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(6) Cruyff Turn 6.5/1, Won a good handicap at the Dante meeting last year and not disgraced having played up beforehand (as well as typically sweating) when going for the repeat in that hot race 9 days ago, not knocked about once his chance had gone. Dropped 2 lb and of firm interest over this slightly shorter trip. Two wins here; only seventh of 16 over 1m last week but this return to 7f may suit.

LTO Selection:

17:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Shining Blue is the highest rated of these and he enjoyed a decent winter in Dubai, but he may be in the grasp of the handicapper now and the nod goes to fellow Godolphin-owned four-year-old OPEN MIND. Saeed bin Suroor's charge was a good second of 16 in a valuable 6f handicap when last seen at Meydan in February and, rated just 2lb higher today, he looks the most likely to score here. The in-form Yorkshire could give him the most to think.

There is more to come from YORKSHIRE and he makes plenty of appeal getting weight from his older rivals. Little went right for Cruyff Turn at the Dante Meeting and it would be no surprise to see him go well after another nudge in the weights. Titan Rock went close here last week and is respected, while veteran Documenting could go well at bigger odds.

The 3yo YORKSHIRE receives weight all round and can take full advantage after going close on his handicap debut at Southwell.

17:05 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (8/1 -78%) Jersey Lady	8 8/1(-78%)	(4) Jersey Lady 8/1, Cashed in off a reduced mark when striking under Victoria Malzard at Plumpton (25f, soft) last month. 2 lb nudge fair enough but more needed in this higher-grade handicap. Game winner on soft ground last month and this quicker surface should suit even better.
7 2nd (7) (3.33/1 -11%) Emily Wade	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(7) Emily Wade 3.33/1, Hasn't done much wrong since switched to handicaps in this sphere, off the mark at Southwell (20.4f, soft) in March and placed both subsequent starts. Stamina to prove now moving up in trip but will be a threat if she does see it out. In good form over 2m4f this spring; up in trip/grade here.
2 3rd (2) (1.62/1 +28%) Mary Cassatt	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(2) Mary Cassatt 1.62/1, Off the mark at the eighth time of asking over hurdles when accounting for 15 rivals in a Killarney maiden (22.2f, good) 12 days ago. However, she steps back into handicap company on what looks a stiff mark. Improving mare who moves up in trip again after recent 2m6f maiden win; good chance.
6 4th (6) (4/1 +11%) Bright Sunbird	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Bright Sunbird 4/1, Back to back winner last summer, including a 2¾m novice at this course. Returned to form following a break when finding just one too good at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) earlier this month and she's a leading candidate. Course winner last summer; still on good mark after this month's reappearance second.
1 5th (1) (5.5/1 +0%) Could Be Trouble	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(1) Could Be Trouble 5.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler who shaped as though back in form when fifth of 17 in first-time blinkers (retained) at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) last month. 2 lb lower now and she has to enter calculations. Fifth of 17 in competitive 2m4f series final last month; tries new trip off 2lb lower here.
5 6th (5) (18/1 +10%) On We Go	18 18/1(+10%)	(5) On We Go 18/1, Three-time winner last spring/summer and did the job well when getting her head back in front at Ayr in February. Possible excuses for poor efforts since (testing conditions at Uttoxeter then simply looked amiss at Kelso) but she's probably a shade too high in the weights in any case. Dual course winner last year but pulled up twice last month and needs to prove wellbeing.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

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

Mary Cassatt made light work of her rivals when winning a maiden hurdle at Killarney 12 days ago but, though respected, preference is for EMILY WADE. The six-year-old has posted back-to-back seconds over 2m4f recently, but has looked outpaced each time, so it's quite possible that this extra distance could bring out the best in her. Jersey Lady is another to consider.

The vote goes to COULD BE TROUBLE, who returned to form when fifth in a Class 2 Cheltenham handicap and this step back up in trip looks a good move. Bright Sunbird produced her best effort for a while when hitting the crossbar at Ludlow recently and she is feared most, albeit only marginally as a pretty strong case can also be made for Emily Wade.

Improving 4yo MARY CASSATT (nap) returns to a handicap after a convincing 2m6f maiden win 12 days ago and makes strong appeal.

17:15 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2.25/1 +0%) Perfect Play	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(4) Perfect Play 2.25/1, Off the mark in a Carlisle novice last August and, gelded during the winter, resumed with an improved effort in a handicap at Beverley (1¼m, good) where he split a couple of race-fit and in-form rivals. Big player. Carlisle winner who made a bold bid in Beverley handicap on his recent return; big player.
1 2nd (1) (4/1 +27%) Razoni	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Razoni 4/1, Winner of 7f Newcastle novice in February and runner-up all 4 additional starts at up to 8.6f on the AW. Wasn't disgraced all things considered upped to this trip on turf debut at Redcar (1¼m, good to soft) and perhaps the forecast quicker ground here will be more suitable. Well held on turf debut at Redcar but he still has potential and is not ruled out.
6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +0%) Orange Martini	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(6) Orange Martini 4.5/1, Promise in couple of 7f maidens prior to an improved second upped to a mile in a Haydock novice in September. Failed to progress on return/handicap debut at Brighton (1¼m, good) but that run was probably needed and she's not discounted. Well-bred filly who still has potential and could kick on again in her second handicap.
7 4th (7) (6/1 +14%) Look Back Smiling	6 6/1(+14%)	(7) Look Back Smiling 6/1, Off the mark for present yard in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (7f) earlier this year. Lost little caste in defeat when second in a 4-runner Nottingham handicap (10.2f, heavy) back from a 2-month break and forecast quicker ground here shouldn't be a problem (2-y-o debut win was on good). Exposed with a record of 2-13 but he went close over this trip last time; respected.
2 5th (2) (12/1 -9%) We Could Be Heroes	12 12/1(-9%)	(2) We Could Be Heroes 12/1, Shaped well in useful 7f novice events at Newmarket and Salisbury on first 2 starts as a 2-y-o. Has failed to progress since being gelded, though, and needs to get back on track now handicapping in first-time cheekpieces. Still unexposed but he needs improvement on his handicap debut; headgear added.
3 6th (3) (6.5/1 -8%) Playactor	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(3) Playactor 6.5/1, Has shown ability in a trio of novice events, including when fifth of 10 over this trip at Newmarket's Craven meeting (form is working out pretty well). Drop back to 1m counted against him last time and needs a second look returned to this trip for his handicap bow. Showed promise in novice events this spring and needs watching in market on handicap debut.
5 7th (5) (18/1 +0%) Dragonball Prince	18 18/1(+0%)	(5) Dragonball Prince 18/1, Stepped up on what he showed in novice company when a close third on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November. However, has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, including when upped to 12.3f on his recent reappearance here (heavy), and now tried in a visor. 0-6 and he struggled here (1m4f, soft) on his recent return; visor is now added.
8 8th (8) (16/1 -33%) Eagle Prince	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Eagle Prince 16/1, Finally got the job done on his reappearance (first start following a wind op) at Newcastle (1m) in April. Decent sixth back at this trip in a Beverley handicap 11 days ago but fair bit to find with the runner-up Perfect Play on that evidence. Won at Newcastle last month but he was well held back on turf at Beverley last time.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Few jockeys ride this track better than Franny Norton and he partners a likely type in PERFECT PLAY here. A Carlisle novice event winner last term, he shaped really well in defeat at Beverley over this trip on his return and looks capable of winning off his present mark. We Could Be Heroes and Orange Martini should also come on for their recent reappearances and look feasibly treated.

Several of these are appealing but PERFECT PLAY gets the nod on the back of his solid reappearance second at Beverley and he could prove hard to peg back round here. Next on the list is Razoni, who probably didn't show his full hand switched to turf at Redcar where he took a bump and became unbalanced at a crucial stage of the race. Look Back Smiling and Orange Martini both have claims, while handicap debutant Playactor is also worthy of consideration.

The vote goes to the generally progressive PERFECT PLAY, who made a bold bid when a close second at Beverley on his recent return

17:25 Curragh Maiden 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (3/1 +91%) Trustyourinstinct	3 3/1(+91%)	(13) Trustyourinstinct 3/1, Churchill colt. Dam, 7f winner, sister to smart 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) After. Trainer going well. Churchill colt; dam 7f winner (RPR 93); mixed signs on pedigree with regards to stamina.
3 2nd (3) (18/1 +55%) Dubawi Delight	18 18/1(+55%)	(3) Dubawi Delight 18/1, 425,000 gns yearling. Brother to smart 1m-1¼m winner Maydanny and half-brother to numerous winners, including very smart winner up to 11f Elarqam. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 10/1) on debut 52 days ago. Stable in good form. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. 10-1 and showed little on debut last month; may do better on quicker ground; cheekpieces.
2 3rd (2) (3.33/1 +58%) Dawn Session	3.33 3.33/1(+58%)	(2) Dawn Session 3.33/1, Twice-raced colt. Off a year, 25/1, second of 20 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Left debut behind when close 2nd in a maiden last week; should have a say if he stays.
7 4th (7) (25/1 +24%) Open To Question	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Open To Question 25/1, €100,000 yearling, Noble Mission gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 7f winner Camelback and minor US winner by Declaration of War. Son of Noble Mission; 100,000GNS yearling; likeable pedigree but already gelded.
11 5th (11) (6/1 +70%) The Black Tiger	6 6/1(+70%)	(11) The Black Tiger 6/1, Twice-raced colt. 14/1, eighth of 15 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Stable in good form. Blinkered for 1st time. Excuses on debut; showed more at Cork last time; may improve back up in trip with blinkers.
9 6th (9) (16/1 +52%) Red Special	16 16/1(+52%)	(9) Red Special 16/1, American Pharoah gelding. Dam once-raced sister to smart 7.5f winner Filimbi out of very smart US 1m-1¼m winner Flute, won 2 Grade 1 events. Trainer going well. Wears visor. Son of American Pharoah; dam sister to Listed winner; visor on for debut and up against it.
8 7th (8) (9/1 +82%) Pittsford	9 9/1(+82%)	(8) Pittsford 9/1, €30,000 foal, Ulysses gelding. Half-brother to 7.5f-1¼m winner Beslon and smart 9f-12.5f winner Orglandes, both in France, latter also in US, where won Grade 3 11f event. Ulysses gelding; 30,000Eur foal; half-brother to 2 winners; speed on dam's side; tough ask.
1 8th (1) (7/1 +56%) Catani Gardens	7 7/1(+56%)	(1) Catani Gardens 7/1, 205,000 gns yearling, Camelot colt. Brother to 1m winner Ulster Blackwater. Dam useful French 9f-1½m winner. Camelot colt; 205,000GNS yearling; half-brother to Opposite; good middle-distance pedigree.
6 9th (6) (25/1 +24%) King Of Wessex	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) King Of Wessex 25/1, 15,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Closely related to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Aquamarine and half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 9f-11f winner Burgarita. Dam unraced. Saxon Warrior colt; closely related to Group 3 winner; well bred but tough ask on debut.
5 10th (5) (11/1 +56%) Great Cat Mau	11 11/1(+56%)	(5) Great Cat Mau 11/1, American Pharoah colt. Dam, US 5.5f winner, half-sister to US Grade 1 9f winner Cathryn Sophia. American Pharoah colt; dam US 5.5f turf winner, half-sister to US 1m1f dirt Grade 1 winner.
4 11th (4) (22/1 +12%) Duke Of Vienna	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Duke Of Vienna 22/1, Twice-raced colt. Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Aidan O'Brien when sixth of 11 in maiden (10/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Up in trip. Open to improvement. Beaten fav on debut; beaten 10l on return; should come on for that; bit to find up in trip.
12 12th (12) (28/1 +58%) Tom The Second	28 28/1(+58%)	(12) Tom The Second 28/1, Twice-raced colt. 28/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (12f, heavy) 20 days ago. Promise on AW debut; tailed off latest on turf; drop in trip on quicker ground may help.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Curragh Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

An interesting contest but it is very hard to oppose UP AND UNDER, who has already proven himself at Group level this year. The son of Lope De Vega has hit the crossbar in the Ballysax and Derby Trial at Leopardstown and it will take a big performance to stop him here if anywhere near that level of form. Dawn Session and Voice Of Reason are others with valid form claims, while Catani Gardens and Great Cat Mau are newcomers to note.

UP AND UNDER has bigger days ahead of him and it will be disappointing if he doesn't get the job done here. Voice of Reason is interesting on his return, while Catani Gardens, a stablemate of the selection, is a newcomer to note.

UP AND UNDER should be a warm order here having finished runner-up in a pair of Group 3 races this term and he sets a clear standard

17:35 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (7/1 -75%) Reveiller	7 7/1(-75%)	(3) Reveiller 7/1, Foaled February 17. €18,000 foal, €62,000 yearling, £50,000 2-y-o. Soldier's Call colt., Half-brother to 1m winner (stays 1½m) Mutadaawel (by Invincible Spirit) and 6f winner Autumn Angel (by Dark Angel): Dam, 6f winner. One of the more interesting newcomers on paper. £50,000 2yo; half-brother to 2 winners out of a useful mare; yard's 2yos flying this year.
7 2nd (7) (11/1 +8%) Magic Force	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Magic Force 11/1, Foaled March 27. £22,000 yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Dam, 7f-1½m winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Barys. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. £22,000 yearling; dam a 7f-1m4f winner (RPR 79); perhaps one for more time and distance.
10 3rd (10) (20/1 +0%) Hug A Tree	20 20/1(+0%)	(10) Hug A Tree 20/1, Foaled May 2. €50,000 yearling, 62,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 11f-15f winner Durlindana and 1¼m winner Dabbous. Dam 8.6f winner who stayed 1½m. Mixed bag on pedigree and market should prove good guide. 62,000gns 2yo; half-sister to three winners over 1m+; may need further to shine.
11 4th (11) (8.5/1 -42%) Mediate Alexander	8.5 8.5/1(-42%)	(11) Mediate Alexander 8.5/1, Kodiac filly. Promising individual. 9/2, bred to make a speedy juvenile and showed ability when fourth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 12 days ago. Should improve. Promising 4th at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; more to come but this race is stronger.
1 5th (1) (1.38/1 +21%) Serried Ranks	1.38 1.38/1(+21%)	(1) Serried Ranks 1.38/1, Foaled March 6. Land Force colt. 7/2, overcame inexperience when won 3-runner maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) on debut 15 days ago, drawing clear last ½f. Likely to improve. Impressive on Nottingham debut and open to further progress; big chance despite penalty.
2 6th (2) (10/1 +9%) Notta Nother	10 10/1(+9%)	(2) Notta Nother 10/1, Foaled February 12. 14,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam, 6f-7f winner who stayed 9.5f, half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Snoano. Worth market check on debut. 70,000euros yearling; dam a 6f-7f winner; useful standard to aim at on debut.
4 7th (4) (4/1 +53%) Call Glory	4 4/1(+53%)	(4) Call Glory 4/1, Soldier's Call colt. 11/1, shaped better than result when fifth of 13 in minor event at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) on debut 22 days ago, making headway when forced wide from 2f out. Open to progress. Showed promise at Goodwood on debut 3 weeks ago and open to improvement; needs it though.
9 8th (9) (40/1 -150%) Vidi Vici	40 40/1(-150%)	(9) Vidi Vici 40/1, Invincible Army gelding. 3/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) on debut 11 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement. Green when midfield on recent Chepstow debut (5f, good to soft); might need 6f+ to shine.
5 9th (5) (33/1 -65%) Cowboy Stuff	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Cowboy Stuff 33/1, Foaled January 22. €15,500 foal, £28,000 yearling, Dandy Man gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Kiyoshi. £28,000 yearling; dam maiden half-sis to Group 3 winner Kiyoshi; yard's 2yos in good form.
12 10th (12) (150/1 -127%) Land Of Magic	150 150/1(-127%)	(12) Land Of Magic 150/1, Land Force filly. 150/1, showed only greenness when seventh of 8 in minor event at Kempton (5f) on debut 17 days ago. Hard to fancy on that effort. 150-1, slowly away and always in rear at Kempton (5f, AW) 17 days ago.
6 11th (6) (50/1 -67%) Edgewater Drive	50 50/1(-67%)	(6) Edgewater Drive 50/1, Foaled February 21. 35,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Camacho. Dam, runner up at 9.5f, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Irish Field. Wears cheekpieces. 35,000gns yearling; half-brother to a 1m winner in Poland; tongue-tied for debut.
8 12th (8) (16/1 -14%) Rockinthefreeworld	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Rockinthefreeworld 16/1, Foaled April 14. Zoustar gelding. Dam useful French 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m. Newcomers from yard often fancied. Dam a Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner; one of two newcomers for Archie Watson.

LTO Selection:

17:35 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

This has the stamp of being an informative maiden, with NOTTA NOTHER the most appealing debutant. The son of Havana Grey, who cost 70,000 euros as a yearling, has an early entry in the Redcar Two Year Old Trophy and can give Richard Hannon some just reward on a very busy weekend for the team. Serried Ranks is penalised for a winning a three-runner race at Nottingham, so well-related newcomers Reveiller and Magic Force might pose more serious threats.

SERRIED RANKS only won a 3-runner event at Nottingham on debut but did so in rather taking fashion and is fancied to defy a penalty with further improvement anticipated. Mediate Alexander receives nearly a stone from the selection and is also expected to step forward from her first start, whilst Rockinthefreeworld perhaps makes most appeal of several interesting newcomers.

Reveiller is a newcomer of note but SERRIED RANKS looked promising at Nottingham and can defy his penalty.

17:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (9/1 -20%) The Nu Form Way	9 9/1(-20%)	(8) The Nu Form Way 9/1, Bagged a C&D handicap from 3 lb lower mark upon joining this yard last summer and resumed winning ways on penultimate start at Beverley (10f) last month, just holding on. Latest third behind Greystoke over C&D was a solid display and he's entitled to be in the mix again. Won at Beverley before his third behind Greystoke over C&D latest; thereabouts again.
1 2nd (1) (12/1 -85%) Lizzie Jean	12 12/1(-85%)	(1) Lizzie Jean 12/1, Bright start on AW last year, gaining second career victory at Southwell (11.1f) in July. Flying too high in St Leger next start and having disappointed back in calmer waters in October she did run respectably on return at Kempton in April. Each-way possibilities back on turf. Dual AW winner but she still has something to prove on turf and others are preferred.
9 3rd (9) (6.5/1 +35%) Chillhi	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(9) Chillhi 6.5/1, Successful twice from 6 starts at 2 yrs (both on AW) and left his reappearance run well behind when finishing close-up fifth at Ascot (10f) 2 weeks ago, the modest pace not playing to his strengths. Upped further in trip now which could well help. 2-2 on AW but he's 0-6 on turf and is untried at this trip; others preferred.
3 4th (3) (14/1 +0%) Zealandia	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Zealandia 14/1, French recruit who returned from 7 months off to spring a 33/1 surprise on his York stable debut last June. Easy to back and well held both starts so far this campaign and whilst his mark is easing, he's probably best watched for the time being. Drops back in grade off only 1lb higher than for last win but he needs a major revival.
6 5th (6) (18/1 -64%) Wynter Wildes	18 18/1(-64%)	(6) Wynter Wildes 18/1, Fairly useful sort who is on a fair mark and reappearance fourth at Chelmsford in April wasn't devoid of encouragement. Shade underwhelming when seventh in 8-runner Ascot handicap (10f) since but she's gone well over this C&D previously, so bounce back distinctly possible. Has mixed record since last win and was beaten 14l at Ascot latest; others more convincing.
4 6th (4) (2/1 +27%) Greystoke	2 2/1(+27%)	(4) Greystoke 2/1, Model of consistency on AW since the turn of the year and justified good support back on turf when landing C&D apprentice handicap 2 weeks ago. Excellent apprentice off-sets 3 of his subsequent 5 lb rise and he's a big player once more. Has been in good form back on the Flat this year including a C&D win last time; key player.
7 7th (7) (40/1 -43%) Restorer	40 40/1(-43%)	(7) Restorer 40/1, Course winner who is now firmly into the veteran stage and whilst he ran with credit on occasions last season, his losing run now stretches back to 2020. Has gone well fresh in the past but others arrive with more pressing claims. 11yo who hasn't won since 2020 and looks opposable back from 211 days off.
5 8th (5) (25/1 -56%) Blistering Barney	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Blistering Barney 25/1, Hit the target 3 times, including a Class 2 Nottingham handicap (1¾m, good) in September. Shaped as if needing the run over an inadequate trip on return at Haydock (10f) in April but present mark demands more now in any case. Made a low-key return at Haydock but has claims if he can recapture his peak form.
2 9th (2) (25/1 -150%) Knight Of Honour	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Knight Of Honour 25/1, Winner of minor event on yard debut at Sakhir (9.9f) in January. Exploits rather mixed since, good third at Thirsk (12f) on penultimate start but shade disappointing at Hamilton (11f) 2 weeks ago. Needs to bounce back. Dual winner but he was well below form at Hamilton latest and needs to get back near best.
10 10th (10) (2.5/1 +9%) Demilion	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(10) Demilion 2.5/1, Winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton in January and built on that in defeat subsequently, strong at the trip when runner-up in a C&D handicap (heavy) earlier this month. Type to keep on improving for this yard and has to be of interest as one of only two 3-y-o's in the line-up. Wolverhampton winner who was a close second over C&D last time; shortlisted.

LTO Selection:

17:45 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Greystoke advertised his present well-being with a smooth triumph over C&D (The Nu Form Way behind in third) but the combination of a higher mark and faster ground may leave him vulnerable. Demilion is an obvious alternative after a narrow defeat over track and trip last time but it may pay to take a chance on this return to 1m4f sparking WYNTER WILDES back to life off a falling mark.

DEMILION is steadily going the right way in middle-distance handicaps, like many from the Johnston yard and, having run just about his best race yet when runner-up over C&D earlier this month, he looks to hold sound claims of going one place better taking on his elders for the first time. Greystoke, a winner himself over C&D recently, looks a big threat, with Chillhi and The Nu Form Way next best.

The vote goes to GREYSTOKE, who has done well back on the Flat this year including a clearcut win over C&D last time.

17:55 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (2.75/1 +50%) Juggernaut	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(6) Juggernaut 2.75/1, Ran to only a modest level when fourth in a bumper and better effort in this sphere came on hurdling debut when fourth at this track in January. Bounce back required after 3 months off.
4 2nd (4) (28/1 +60%) Deal Em High	28 28/1(+60%)	(4) Deal Em High 28/1, Modest bumper winner but no show in 3 runs over hurdles.
8 3rd (8) (22/1 +45%) Astro Babe	22 22/1(+45%)	(8) Astro Babe 22/1, Half-sister to 3 winners but beat only one home in 2 bumpers last summer and it was a similar story on hurdles bow last month.
1 4th (1) (40/1 +50%) Blazing Hartingo	40 40/1(+50%)	(1) Blazing Hartingo 40/1, Runner-up completed start in points but no encouragement to glean from both starts over hurdles this month. Significantly dropped in trip but readily passed over.
2 5th (2) (125/1 +17%) Bright Focus	125 125/1(+17%)	(2) Bright Focus 125/1, Little show in 4 career starts.
5 6th (5) (50/1 +67%) Ruby's Comet	50 50/1(+67%)	(5) Ruby's Comet 50/1, Half-brother to 3 winners but didn't offer much in a couple of bumpers and similar story on hurdles debut earlier this month.
9 \|PU\| (9) (0.29/1 +57%) Splashing Wave	0.29 0.29/1(+57%)	(9) Splashing Wave 0.29/1, Modest form in bumpers and matched that sent hurdling when a close third in novice at Worcester (16f, good to soft) on 10 days ago, headed run-in having led on bridle home turn. Likely she'll prove hard to beat with a repeat.

LTO Selection:

17:55 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

There was plenty to like about SPLASHING WAVE's hurdling debut at Worcester last Wednesday and she's taken to build on that third-placed finish to gain a career first success. Moonlit Warrior was a useful sort on the Flat last season and he looks the potential fly in the ointment on his debut for David Pipe. Captain Attridge and Juggernaut may fare better once in handicaps, but they still enters calculations.

It's tough to look beyond SPLASHING WAVE, who shaped with plenty of promise when third on hurdling debut at Worcester 10 days ago and a repeat effort should be enough for Peter Bowen's mare to open her account. Moonlit Warrior is an interesting hurdling debutant on first start for his new yard, so he could be the one to offer most resistance, ahead of Captain Attridge.

Given a lot to do before keeping on well for third at Ludlow last month, CAPTAIN ATTRIDGE can open his account here.

18:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/1 -80%) Estate	9 9/1(-80%)	(5) Estate 9/1, Another creditable effort when second of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. More exposed than most here but mark looks fair back in handicap. Doesn't look to be progressing and the addition of a tongue-tie needs to turn things round.
1 2nd (1) (7/1 +30%) Betweenthesticks	7 7/1(+30%)	(1) Betweenthesticks 7/1, Three-time 5f winner last season. Went backwards from his reappearance when sixth of 10 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, heavy, 28/1) 17 days ago, albeit racing closer to pace than ideal. Respected from 3 lb lower mark. Ended 2022 on the up; yet to find top gear this year but this is a drop in class.
10 3rd (10) (5/1 -150%) Cluedo	5 5/1(-150%)	(10) Cluedo 5/1, Strong in the betting and showed improved form when easily winning 4-runner handicap (2/1) at Bath (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Bumped up 10 lb but surely have even more to come and should take the beating. Bolted up at Bath on her h'cap debut; up 10lb in a better race but unexposed.
2 4th (2) (4/1 -14%) Fair Wind	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Fair Wind 4/1, Promise when placed in maiden/minor event at Nottingham before a completing a simple task in 3-runner novice ar Wolverhampton last month. Keen-going sort looks open to plenty of improvement on handicap debut. Promise twice before straightforward task latest; more to come; opening mark looks fair.
6 5th (6) (8.5/1 +29%) Annie Maher	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(6) Annie Maher 8.5/1, In frame 4 of 5 starts at 2 yrs and shaped as if better for run when sixth of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more. Consistent but not progressing; needs to leave reappearance effort behind her to take this.
8 6th (8) (66/1 +0%) Fragrance	66 66/1(+0%)	(8) Fragrance 66/1, Winner at Catterick as an early 2-y-o for Charlie & Mark Johnston but went wrong way as a juvenile and has plenty to prove on debut for new yard. 5f win at Catterick for the Johnstons last May; mixed bag after; opposable on stable debut.
3 7th (3) (3/1 +70%) Just A Spark	3 3/1(+70%)	(3) Just A Spark 3/1, Progressive on AW, completing a hat-trick in 5f Southwell handicap in April. Not disgraced when mid-field in 18-runner handicap at York (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Three AW wins this year; midfield in hot York handicap last week; may do better.
7 8th (7) (8/1 +60%) Lady Jane Grey	8 8/1(+60%)	(7) Lady Jane Grey 8/1, Successful on debut at Lingfield (5f, turf) early last season. Similar form in nurseries at the back end of last season but concedes race fitness to her rivals after 6 months off. Didn't progress from her winning 2yo debut (5f, good); career best required in this field.
9 9th (9) (18/1 +18%) Optiva Star	18 18/1(+18%)	(9) Optiva Star 18/1, Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Below form when eighth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f, 15/2) 16 days ago and further drop in trip doesn't look obviously suitable. Opposable. Inconsistent eight-race maiden; drop to 5f not enough to tempt.
4 10th (4) (25/1 -79%) Wakai Umi	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Wakai Umi 25/1, Won back-to-back events at Dundalk in October and Wolverhampton in November. Did too much too soon in search of hat-trick at Wolverhampton last time and is worth a market check after another absence. Three wins over 5f to her name but absent since a poor run at Wolverhampton in January.

LTO Selection:

18:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

CLUEDO is noteworthy from the foot of the weights after an impressive display to get off the mark at Bath on her handicap debut. The daughter of Kodiac won by five and a half lengths and it's hard to evaluate how much more she has to give. The handicapper suggests 10lb puts her in the bracket of a big improver and she could be too progressive for this bunch. Fair Wind and Estate are others to monitor in the betting, while Just A Spark is reliable enough to consider.

CLUEDO has been handed a hefty rise in the weights after a facile success at Bath last week, but her trainer consistently does well with similar types and it would be surprising if she'd already hit the apex of her progress this time. Handicap newcomer Fair Wind landed short odds last time and looks the sort to benefit from a strongly-run sprint, whilst Estate, after a brace of good efforts can make the frame again.

This is much tougher than the race CLUEDO (nap) won at Bath ten days ago but she did it so well that she's fancied to follow up.

18:25 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (8/1 +0%) Paddy's Return	8 8/1(+0%)	(7) Paddy's Return 8/1, Well beaten in 3 novice hurdles at the start of 2021. Of some interest that connections have persevered but betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations now handicap chasing after over 2 years off. Engaged 5.40 Worcester Friday. Tailed off in three hurdles in 2021 and pulled up at Worcester yesterday evening.
4 1st (4) (4/1 +53%) Holerday Ridge	4 4/1(+53%)	(4) Holerday Ridge 4/1, Fair winner over hurdles and made an encouraging start in this sphere when third in handicap at this course (20.9f) in March. Hasn't progressed on both outings since, so percentage call is to look elsewhere. Third here on chasing debut; little since but return to good ground should help.
1 2nd (1) (1/1 +39%) Hardy Boy	1 1/1(+39%)	(1) Hardy Boy 1/1, Has been in good form over hurdles and ran close that level first time up over fences when third at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to soft) just over a fortnight ago, finishing with running left. Likely improver, so holds leading claims. Dual hurdle winner; good first chasing effort this month; leading player.
5 3rd (5) (4.5/1 +44%) Heronord	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(5) Heronord 4.5/1, Remains a maiden following 20 attempts under Rules. A place probably the best he can hope for returning from 7 months off despite a tumbling mark. Absent since October and 0-20 in career; risky for win purposes.
3 4th (3) (5.5/1 -175%) Dindin	5.5 5.5/1(-175%)	(3) Dindin 5.5/1, Had a busy season last term and resumed winning ways in a race that panned out well for him at Wincanton (20f) in March. Solid placed efforts subsequently and should give another decent account. Only 2-28 in Britain but in good form and should figure.
6 \|PU\| (6) (14/1 +30%) Talkingthetalk	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Talkingthetalk 14/1, Left hurdling debut form behind when third in a Wexford maiden on final run for Leonard Whitmore last summer. Hasn't shown much for present yard, though, and not attentions are switched to the larger obstacles. Has struggled in five hurdle starts for this yard; chasing debut.

LTO Selection:

18:25 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

HARDY BOY made an encouraging start to his chasing career when third at Market Rasen recently and he holds leading claims off the same mark in this contest. Dindin's stamina appeared slightly stretched by the extended 2m5f at Taunton last month and the veteran is feared most now returned to this distance. Heronord makes his seasonal debut and any market support is worth noting having dropped to a career-low mark.

HARDY BOY ran close to his hurdles form first time up over fences when third at Market Rasen just over a fortnight ago and, with further improvement on the cards as he gains experience, Ben Pauling's 6-y-o gets the vote to come out on top. Dindin arrives in good order, so he looks the obvious danger to the selection, with Heronord taken to fill out third place.

After an encouraging chasing debut, HARDY BOY (nap) appeals most.

18:40 Salisbury Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6.5/1 +28%) Be Frank	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(1) Be Frank 6.5/1, Twice-raced gelding. Promise on debut at Newbury and wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 15 in minor event at Leicester on next start (6f, heavy, 6/1), not knocked about. Gelded during 7-month absence and remains open to improvement. Promise in two 6f runs last autumn; been gelded; more to come this year; contender.
6 2nd (6) (33/1 +18%) Bondi Bay	33 33/1(+18%)	(6) Bondi Bay 33/1, Australia filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Beshaayir out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) (stayed 10.5f) Bahia Breeze. Yard wouldn't be known for debut winners. Dam a well-related 6f 2yo winner (RPR 88); by Australia and 6f perhaps sharp enough.
3 3rd (3) (0.8/1 +54%) Leadenhall	0.8 0.8/1(+54%)	(3) Leadenhall 0.8/1, Made a promising start when running-on fifth of 10 in minor event at Sandown on debut. Still rough around the edges when turned over a short odds at Chelmsford on next start and may well do better having been gelded during his 7-month absence, though drop to 6f doesn't look an obvious plus. Beaten favourite in both 7f runs at two but in strong races; more to come this year.
2 4th (2) (14/1 +0%) Ice Cool Harry	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Ice Cool Harry 14/1, Harry Angel gelding. Already hooded and looked very green when fifth of 9 in maiden (5/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 15 days ago. Should progress but major step forward needed to figure here. In need of the experience when midfield at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (5f); more to come.
11 5th (11) (16/1 -33%) Starproof	16 16/1(-33%)	(11) Starproof 16/1, Twice-raced filly. Much improved from debut when third of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 125/1), albeit well positioned. Off 164 days. Respected. Placed over 7f on AW when last seen in December; 6f should be fine; improvement needed.
7 6th (7) (7.5/1 -67%) Desert Voice	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(7) Desert Voice 7.5/1, Invincible Spirit filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 9f/9.5f winner That Which Is Not out of high-class 8.5f-10.5f (Tattersalls Gold Cup) winner Shiva. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. From the family of Oaks heroine Light Shift; 6f perhaps too sharp but worth a market check.
5 7th (5) (14/1 +36%) Awtaar	14 14/1(+36%)	(5) Awtaar 14/1, Twice-raced filly. 22/1, raced freely when seventh of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Needs to race more efficiently to better that form here. Promising 2yo debut (6f, good to soft); too keen over 7f at Newmarket on return; unexposed.
8 8th (8) (25/1 -56%) Maremma	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) Maremma 25/1, 80,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Dam, 6f winner, sister to smart 6f/7f winner Intense Pink and half-sister to smart 6f winner Henrik. Wears hood. Pedigree offers encouragement and she's worth market check on debut. 80,000gns yearling; from a good family; hooded for debut; check betting.
4 9th (4) (8.5/1 -183%) Okami	8.5 8.5/1(-183%)	(4) Okami 8.5/1, Showcasing gelding. Evens, needed experience when third of 10 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 16 days ago, nearest finish. Likely to improve. Couldn't justify favouritism on recent Southwell debut (6f) when green; can do better.
10 10th (10) (125/1 -150%) Pearl's Edge	125 125/1(-150%)	(10) Pearl's Edge 125/1, Cable Bay filly. Dam, 5f winner, closely related to useful 6f winner Bright Edge. Wears hood. Not the most obvious type on paper. Dam a 5f winner (RPR 80), herself a sister to a 5f winner; likely best watched on debut.

LTO Selection:

18:40 Salisbury Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

It's still early days for LEADENHALL and he can deliver on the promise he showed as a juvenile, despite him being turned over at odds-on in a novice stakes at Chelmsford when last seen. He ran too freely that day but has been gelded now so a more focused effort can be expected as he drops down a furlong. Okami appeals most of the remainder with experience, while Desert Voice and Bondi Bay are interesting newcomers to monitor in the betting.

OKAMI was well found in the market and perhaps needed the experience more than the betting predicted when a fast-finishing third at Southwell earlier this month. He's taken to improve enough to get off the mark with that experience under his belt. Leadenhall who shaped like a strong stayer over 7f twice as a juvenile can emerge as the chief threat, whilst William Haggas newcomer Desert Voice also commands attention.

Awtaar still has potential as a sprinter but LEADENHALL can make a winning return having been gelded since last seen.

18:55 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (1.38/1 +69%) Feel The Pinch	1.38 1.38/1(+69%)	(3) Feel The Pinch 1.38/1, Has built up a particularly good record at Bangor, adding to his tally over hurdles in March. Ran creditably when third over C&D 18 days ago and he looks set for another decent run is a contest that may not take much winning. In good form and solid C&D third latest; claims.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 +40%) Donnie Azoff	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Donnie Azoff 3/1, Off the mark at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when seeing off 8 rivals in a 2m Taunton maiden in March. Failed to progress as needed making handicap debut at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago and now attentions are switched to the larger obstacles. Hurdle winner in March; chasing debut and possibilities if taking to it.
5 3rd (5) (2.75/1 -10%) Abaya Du Mathan	2.75 2.75/1(-10%)	(5) Abaya Du Mathan 2.75/1, Veteran who has been kept very busy and ended long losing run to land course handicap chase (19.4f) for second successive season last month. Again ran well when runner-up at Fakenham (21.2f, good) 18 days ago and fancied to go well once again. This trip might be on the sharp side but he's in good form and has won twice here.
4 4th (4) (6.5/1 +54%) Glajou	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(4) Glajou 6.5/1, Fair chaser but he's not the most straightforward. Cashed in on a reduced mark at Worcester last summer but not scaled same heights on 3 of his 4 starts since, folding tamely at Worcester (16.5f, soft) 19 days ago. Remains easy to oppose. Worcester winner last August but well held since and not one to rely on too heavily.

LTO Selection:

18:55 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Abaya Du Mathan appeared harshly treated by a 9lb rise for his success here last month, but he subsequently ran well enough when runner-up at Fakenham to believe another bold bid could be on the cards. A chance, however, is taken on DONNIE AZOFF, who wasn't disgraced on his first start in handicaps last time at Hexham and looks the type to excel over fences. Feel The Pinch wasn't beaten far over C&D earlier this month and completes the shortlist.

FEEL THE PINCH ran creditably when third over C&D earlier this month and in a contest that is unlikely to take much winning, Robbie Llewellyn's charge is fancied to notch a second success over the larger obstacles. Abaya du Mathan is holding his form well, so he can follow the selection home, ahead of chasing debutant Donnie Azoff.

A repeat of his recent C&D third might suffice for FEEL THE PINCH.

19:10 Salisbury Listed (Class 1) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (6.5/1 -44%) Run To Freedom	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(6) Run To Freedom 6.5/1, Smart horse. C&D winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. 11/2, last of 4 in minor event at Haydock (6f, good) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Should come on for that and he's already proved himself at this level. C&D winner; better for cheekpieces last autumn (G1 placed); sharper for return; big chance.
9 2nd (9) (4.5/1 +25%) Marbaan	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(9) Marbaan 4.5/1, Useful colt. Course winner. Respectable 3¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Cold Case in Pavilion Stakes at Ascot (6f, good, 13/2) 24 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Group 2 winner as a 2yo; not seen to best effect on return but shaped okay; may do better.
4 3rd (4) (12/1 +25%) Khaadem	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Khaadem 12/1, Useful gelding. Seven wins from 22 Flat runs. 10/1, 8¾ lengths thirteenth of 15 to Al Dasim in Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint at Meydan (6f, good) 84 days ago. Difficult ask. Subdued in Dubai earlier in the year; stiff 6f perhaps more of a test than ideal nowadays.
3 4th (3) (6.5/1 +35%) Diligent Harry	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(3) Diligent Harry 6.5/1, Smart sort on his day and, while he didn't fire in the Duke of York Stakes last time, he made his effort earlier than ideal, so he's not one to write off back down in grade. Done all his winning on AW but handles fast turf; down in class today; each-way claims.
8 5th (8) (1.62/1 +35%) Sandrine	1.62 1.62/1(+35%)	(8) Sandrine 1.62/1, Smart filly. Respectable 2¼ lengths second of 8 to Sacred in Chartwell Stakes (9/4) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 14 days ago. Has the best form and could up her game this year, so should take the beating. Dual Group 2 winner; promising return on AW two weeks ago; solid contender.
7 6th (7) (14/1 -56%) Sam Maximus	14 14/1(-56%)	(7) Sam Maximus 14/1, Smart colt. Visored for 1st time, respectable 3 lengths second of 7 to Art Power in Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh (6f, soft, 9/1). Off 8 months. Cheekpieces back on. Listed winner at Newmarket last summer (6f); goes well fresh; not without hope.
2 7th (2) (40/1 -82%) Albasheer	40 40/1(-82%)	(2) Albasheer 40/1, Useful gelding. First run since leaving Owen Burrows when sixth of 7 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, heavy, 4/1) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Smart 2yo but made a low-key stable debut 5 weeks ago after lengthy absence; headgear now.
1 8th (1) (6/1 -50%) Rohaan	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Rohaan 6/1, Very smart gelding. 4/1, creditable 3 lengths fourth of 18 to Kinross in Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot (6f, good to soft), first home in group. Off 7 months. Strong claims if he's ready to go. Two Wokinghams to his name; high class on his day but this may not be run to suit.
5 9th (5) (100/1 -25%) Rolfe Rembrandt	100 100/1(-25%)	(5) Rolfe Rembrandt 100/1, Useful gelding. Last of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 16/1). Off 11 months. Plenty to find on form. On the up last spring but finished 2022 with two lesser runs; tough task on his return.

LTO Selection:

19:10 Salisbury Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

RUN TO FREEDOM, a C&D winner here last summer before finishing a shock runner-up in a Group 1 at Ascot, is better than he showed at Haydock on his reappearance and could take some stopping on the assumption that he will be sharper for that blowout. Rohaan would be an obvious threat on his best form but has tended to need his return runs, so it may be that dual Group 2 winner Sandrine is a better alternative on this occasion, with Marbaan also respected.

SANDRINE appeals as the type to make a better 4-y-o and arrives on the back of a solid showing behind the classy Sacred in the Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield, so she gets the nod ahead of Run To Freedom, who should be spot on after a low-key return at Haydock. Rohaan is another one to consider.

A cracking Listed event in which RUN TO FREEDOM is marginally preferred to Sandrine and Sam Maximus.

19:25 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (1/1 +28%) Gavin	1 1/1(+28%)	(4) Gavin 1/1, Resumed winning ways in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good) 18 days ago on his final run for Joe Ponting. Up 6 lb but still not taken lightly for his new yard. Easy winner of seller this month; 6lb higher but lively candidate on stable debut.
2 2nd (2) (8.5/1 -21%) Just The Man	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(2) Just The Man 8.5/1, In process of running well when falling 3 out at Leicester (15.5f) in November. Probably needed the run after 6 months off when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f) 7 days ago. Can take a step forward now. Well beaten last week on return from a break; best form has come at Ludlow.
1 3rd (1) (3.5/1 -100%) Horn Cape	3.5 3.5/1(-100%)	(1) Horn Cape 3.5/1, French bumper winner who got back on track for his new yard when winning handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f) in March. Defied a penalty at Hexham a week later and he could still have more to offer. Big shout. Two wins at the end of March; hat-trick more than possible but good ground a concern.
3 4th (3) (3/1 +57%) Cornicello	3 3/1(+57%)	(3) Cornicello 3/1, Fair Flat performer in Germany and easily gained second hurdles win at Wincanton in November. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 30 days ago though so needs to bounce back. Pulled up on return from a break but ought to do much better back on good ground.

LTO Selection:

19:25 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Gavin was impressive when winning a selling handicap hurdle at Fakenham recently, nevertheless, he didn't need to improve to triumph on that occasion and a 6lb rise may leave him vulnerable to the hat-trick seeking HORN CAPE. Ben Haslam's charge capped off last season with two victories and a latest 5lb rise may not prevent him from going in again. Cornicello makes more appeal than Just The Man.

A case can be made for all of these but HORN CAPE still looked to have more to offer when scoring at Hexham so gets the vote at the chief expense of Fakenham winner Gavin. Just The Man is also weighted to have a say if, as expected, building on his Bangor run after an absence.

Recent selling winner GAVIN can make a successful debut for his new yard.

19:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (2.75/1 +0%) Lady Rascal	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(5) Lady Rascal 2.75/1, Promising individual. Excellent third of 17 in handicap (7/2) at Newbury (10f, good) 8 days ago. Has good chance on form. Third of 17 when upped to 1m2f for recent handicap debut at Newbury; major player.
3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 -33%) Different Tone	3.33 3.33/1(-33%)	(3) Different Tone 3.33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in maiden (20/1) at Kempton (8f), slowly away. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Should have more to offer. Declared 8.25 Pontefract Friday. Showed minor promise in the autumn; gelded since; ought to be capable of better this year.
8 3rd (8) (5.5/1 +27%) Victoria County	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(8) Victoria County 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 7 in minor event at Ripon (9.8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Can give a good account. Latest run was a backward step but she remains unexposed (particularly on decent ground).
2 4th (2) (3/1 +14%) Climate Precedent	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Climate Precedent 3/1, Fair gelding. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 23 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Started off for Michael Bell with three pretty good efforts in AW handicaps; in the mix.
6 5th (6) (5.5/1 +8%) Manuelito	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(6) Manuelito 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 17 in handicap (20/1) at Newbury (10f, good) 8 days ago. Player. Placed in big-field Newbury handicap eight days ago and a likely contender here.
7 6th (7) (20/1 -43%) Savvy Brilliance	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Savvy Brilliance 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 17/2) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Both 2yo AW runs were promising, but she was never involved when reappearing this month.

LTO Selection:

19:40 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

None of these have looked convincing so far, including LADY RASCAL, who hasn't come close to living up to her 270,000gns purchase fee. For all that, George Boughey's filly offered more encouragement when third at Newbury on her handicap bow and may prove the answer to this tricky affair. Victoria County took a step backwards at Ripon but his earlier promise makes him a player, while Savvy Brilliance is a potential improver over this longer trip.

A competitive class 5 but LADY RASCAL arguably has the most potential of those towards the top of the ratings so gets the vote. Climate Precedent and Manuelito head the dangers.

Third in a recent 17-runner Newbury handicap, LADY RASCAL might be the answer.

19:55 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (8/1 +56%) Rock The House	8 8/1(+56%)	(5) Rock The House 8/1, Unreliable type. Eleven runs since last win in 2021 and ran poorly after 6 months off at Uttoxeter last week. Not out of the question he could return to form but percentage call to look elsewhere. Good second on stable debut last October but hasn't repeated it; pulled up last week.
7 2nd (7) (7.5/1 +12%) Loved Out	7.5 7.5/1(+12%)	(7) Loved Out 7.5/1, Course winner in June and backed that up with a good second at Newton Abbot in August. However, ran one of his lesser races here last time and needs to hit the ground running after 7 months off. Course winner a year ago but didn't really build on it; absent since October.
1 3rd (1) (7.5/1 -125%) Tulin	7.5 7.5/1(-125%)	(1) Tulin 7.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler at best but became disappointing for Paul Nicholls, finishing last in 6-runner handicap at Fontwell on final outing in October. Given a chance by the assessor on first start for new yard but is risky. Lost his way for Paul Nicholls last year; stable debut after eight months off.
4 4th (4) (6.5/1 -30%) Clapton Hill	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(4) Clapton Hill 6.5/1, Shaped well in sole bumper and reached the frame in 19f maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn. Backed out of things quickly on Huntingdon handicap bow in January but worth another chance to do better after a break. Ability in novices but was pulled up on handicap debut when last seen in January.
3 5th (3) (3.5/1 +13%) Dr Sanderson	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(3) Dr Sanderson 3.5/1, Course winner/one-time useful hurdler who slipped up towards the end of the back straight in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, soft, 9/1) 19 days ago. Yard amongst the winners and would have to enter calculations if backed. Four years since he won over hurdles but was on the premises when suffering mishap latest.
6 6th (6) (2.25/1 +32%) Nikhi	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(6) Nikhi 2.25/1, Fairly useful 2m Flat winner for Jedd O'Keeffe. Changed hands for 78,000 gns and shaped promisingly when third on hurdles debut here over 2m. Held back by her jumping since but it's still early days and she remains with some potential based on Flat form. Yet to make her mark over hurdles; beaten favourite latest; quicker ground could help.
2 7th (2) (6.5/1 +7%) Platinumcard	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(2) Platinumcard 6.5/1, Ayr winner (16f) starting out for Gordon Elliott but more miss than hit for that yard after and has offered little both starts for new yard 5 months apart. Well beaten in two starts for this yard and under something of a cloud for now.

LTO Selection:

19:55 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

All of these have been struggling for form of late, but a chance can be taken with DR SANDERSON, who is well handicapped in this sphere compared to his mark over fences. Conditions look to be in his favour and he may have too much for the unexposed Nikhi and Tulin, who is of interest on his first start for new connections.

CLAPTON HILL backed out of things pretty tamely on his Huntingdon handicap debut in January but is worth another chance given his earlier promise and lightly-raced profile. Nikhi could do with brushing up on her jumping but retains potential based on her fairly useful Flat form, while Dr Sanderson is another who can't be ruled out from a much-reduced mark, especially with his stable amongst the winners.

A trappy contest could go to NIKHI, now back on a sound surface.

20:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (1/1 +43%) Robusto	1 1/1(+43%)	(6) Robusto 1/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm, 66/1). Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Type to do better in handicaps at 3 yrs. Achieved little as 2yo but now up markedly in trip on handicap debut; dangerous.
2 2nd (2) (2/1 +60%) Graham	2 2/1(+60%)	(2) Graham 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 9 days ago. Has good chance on form. Improved when stepped up to 1m4f and fourth on this course nine days ago; leading chance.
3 3rd (3) (18/1 -125%) Cloud Angel	18 18/1(-125%)	(3) Cloud Angel 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when tenth of 11 in maiden (33/1) at Leicester (10f, heavy) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Hasn't achieved much in three runs but could take off now handicapping in headgear.
4 4th (4) (4/1 +27%) Papa Ricco	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Papa Ricco 4/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Nottingham in April. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft, 5/1) 30 days ago. Up in trip. Big shout. First and third in two handicaps this year; may not have reached his limit just yet.

LTO Selection:

20:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Robusto makes his handicap bow after barely landing a glove on any of his rivals in his career to date, but he should be respected given he hails from the Sir Mark Prescott yard and this would be a quintessential Prescott training performance. KHAL is perhaps a safer option, though, after his second of seven over 1m2f at Beverley and he should enjoy the 2lb drop in the ratings and this extra yardage. Papa Ricco is also noted.

ROBUSTO didn't show much in 3 quick runs last summer but appeals as the type to leave that form well behind now handicapping given his connections. Papa Ricco will be suited by this longer trip so should have more to offer in handicaps, while Khal was rather unlucky to bump into a subsequent winner at Beverley.

Robusto, up markedly in trip, could take off, but on recent evidence GRAHAM is easier to fancy. Papa Ricco is feared most.

20:25 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (8/1 -60%) Lady Robinn	8 8/1(-60%)	(5) Lady Robinn 8/1, Well held in novice/maiden hurdles but has undergone a breathing operation ahead of handicap debut and open to improvement. Nothing in three starts but may do better now handicapping after wind surgery.
7 2nd (7) (6.5/1 +54%) Saxon Queen	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(7) Saxon Queen 6.5/1, Showed more temperament than ability on final 2021 start. Off 19 months. Well beaten all four starts, all in 2021; plenty to prove on return from long absence.
6 3rd (6) (2.75/1 -46%) Tre A Peni	2.75 2.75/1(-46%)	(6) Tre A Peni 2.75/1, Ran creditably from 2 lb out of the weights when third in 17-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Shortlist material. Fair third at Uttoxeter, after a break; should run well but 0-11 over hurdles.
3 4th (3) (6/1 +50%) Dana's Gem	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Dana's Gem 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was well held on handicap debut at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 31 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to bring about improvement. Well beaten all four starts; cheekpieces fitted; yard in good form.
4 5th (4) (3.2/1 +20%) Cresswell Queen	3.2 3.2/1(+20%)	(4) Cresswell Queen 3.2/1, Made a winning chasing debut here in June and ran at least as well in defeat when second in 4-runner event at Newton Abbot next time. Not quite in same form subsequent chase starts but is lower in the weights over hurdles and player if ready to roll. Chase winner here last June; could run well if ready after more than eight months off.
1 6th (1) (5.5/1 -22%) Miss Pearl	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(1) Miss Pearl 5.5/1, Shaped better than previously in a first-time hood/under a change of tactics when fourth of 11 in maiden at Ludlow (21.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Into handicaps now and wouldn't need to build on that much to have a big say. Too keen in novices but has ability and can make her presence felt on handicap debut.
2 7th (2) (11/1 +45%) Ballymilan	11 11/1(+45%)	(2) Ballymilan 11/1, Dual 23f chase winner early last summer but she's not the most reliable and has been pulled up all 3 starts since returning from a break, including in first-time cheekpieces last time. Tongue strap now added. On a good mark now but has been pulled up latest three starts; tongue-strap fitted.

LTO Selection:

20:25 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

TRE A PENI may be a maiden through 13 starts but this looks like as good an opportunity as any to to break the maiden following a solid placed effort at Uttoxeter last time out. Cresswell Queen hasn't shown much in recent outings, though she is a key player on the pick of her form, while Miss Pearl has the potential to improve for going up in trip.

TRE A PENI ran her best race when third in a big-field handicap at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago and a reproduction of that form could be enough to see her get off the mark. Miss Pearl wouldn't need to build much on her latest effort to have a big say, with Cresswell Queen another to consider despite lacking a recent run.

In the hope that wind surgery will enable her to show improvement, LADY ROBINN is selected.

20:40 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6.5/1 -86%) Bashful Boy	6.5 6.5/1(-86%)	(3) Bashful Boy 6.5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in February. 11/1, fell 4 out in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat so much respected back in this sphere. AW winner in February; back on the Flat after falling in two hurdles.
7 2nd (7) (18/1 -29%) Wilderness	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Wilderness 18/1, Only ninth of 11 to Crescent Lake in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good to soft, 18/1) 22 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Caused 33-1 surprise over C&D last summer but is not one to rely upon.
9 3rd (9) (3/1 -20%) Claritudo	3 3/1(-20%)	(9) Claritudo 3/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Pontefract in April. 10/3, not best drawn when good fifth of 11 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, soft) 15 days ago. Well in the mix. Began this season in very good form on soft ground; today's conditions may not be ideal.
2 4th (2) (3.2/1 +20%) Crescent Lake	3.2 3.2/1(+20%)	(2) Crescent Lake 3.2/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (4/1) at Goodwood (14f, good to soft) 22 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there. 2-5 for Gary Moore after recent Goodwood win; unraced on ground quicker than good.
5 5th (5) (11/1 -10%) Percy Jones	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Percy Jones 11/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in December. Only sixth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW). Off 120 days and not easy to make a case for. Not seen since safely held in AW handicap in January; others have more pressing claims.
1 6th (1) (7.5/1 -36%) Seal Of Solomon	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(1) Seal Of Solomon 7.5/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. Good second of 5 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 3/1) 19 days ago. In the mix. Back from layoff with two very good AW runs this spring and fast turf also suits; a player.
10 7th (10) (80/1 -100%) Capstan	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Capstan 80/1, Last of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Goodwood (16f, heavy) 21 days ago, weakening quickly. Others have achieved more. Ran okay on stable debut in February but hasn't achieved much since.
8 8th (8) (5.5/1 +45%) Whimsy	5.5 5.5/1(+45%)	(8) Whimsy 5.5/1, Course winner. 28/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Chester (18.6f, soft) 15 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Yet to hit top gear this season but won twice on fast ground here last summer; headgear on.
6 9th (6) (7.5/1 +12%) Songo	7.5 7.5/1(+12%)	(6) Songo 7.5/1, C&D winner. Last of 6 in handicap (33/1) at Kempton (16f), not ideally placed. Off 6 months. Hood back on so he's no forlorn hope. Dual C&D winner last season; has excellent record when fresh; must be considered.

LTO Selection:

20:40 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow

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

This appears to be a competitive heat with plenty of live chances but the nod goes to CRESCENT LAKE, who was a good winner over this trip at Goodwood. Gary Moore's representative has been handed a 3lb hike in the ratings as a result of that effort, and that could prove lenient. Seal Of Solomon has been in good form on the all-weather and he deserves respect, while Claritudo should also be thereabouts.

CRESCENT LAKE arrives on the up for Gary Moore so is taken to defy a 3 lb rise in the weights for his recent Goodwood success and record win number three of the season. Seal Of Solomon is feared most on the back of his good Southwell second ahead of Claritudo, who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth at Chester last time.

2022 winner SONGO was not firing on all cylinders when last seen in the autumn but he has always run well when fresh and gets the nod.

20:55 Ffos Las NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	1 1st (1) (1/1 -9900%) Whatawit		1 1/1(-9900%)																									(1) Whatawit 1/1, Bred to do well in this sphere and built on his promising start at Market Rasen when winning at Huntingdon easily a fortnight ago. Should be following up. Good Huntingdon winner this month and should have no trouble here.
	2 2nd (2) (50/1 -100%) Johnthepostman		50 50/1(-100%)																									(2) Johnthepostman 50/1, No show in point bumper/2 bumpers under Rules. Tailed off in both bumpers under rules.

LTO Selection:

20:55 Ffos Las NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

WHATAWIT showed marked improvement from first to second start when easily scoring at Huntingdon last time out and this looks like a penalty kick as he takes on just the one rival. The form of the Sir Mark Prescott stable is another plus and it is difficult to see how Johnthepostman will be able to handle the selection, having been well beaten on each of his first two starts under Rules.

WHATAWIT should get the job done easily in this match.

This should be a doddle for Huntingdon winner WHATAWIT.

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Tomform Saturday 27th May 2023

Races & Results Saturday 27th May 2023

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13:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:30 Goodwood Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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13:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Curragh Group 3 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:05 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:10 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Chester Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Curragh Group 2 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:35 Goodwood Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Chester Maiden (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Curragh Listed 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:10 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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15:15 York Group 3 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Curragh Group 1 8f Race Speed Rating Flow