1 Wednesday 1st May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 42 Races on Wednesday 1st May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Punchestown, 8 races at Ascot, 6 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Brighton, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (11/2 -38%) Enchanting Empress	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(6) Enchanting Empress 11/2, 62,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner, fourth in Cornwallis Stakes. 11/2, bred to be sharp and made a successful start in 5f Wolverhampton maiden 3 weeks ago. Second won next time and she should have more to offer. Green but kept on well to win on AW three weeks ago (form solid); more to come.
2 2nd (2) (10/3 -77%) Rock Hunter	3.333333 10/3(-77%)	(2) Rock Hunter 10/3, Made a winning start at Chantilly (5f, heavy) last month, showing signs of inexperience when alone in front late on but always doing enough to maintain superiority. Timeform rating of 88 sets a good standard and he could be hard to catch with improvement likely. Green on his Chantilly debut (5f, heavy) but won decisively, looking useful in the process.
3 3rd (3) (17/2 -55%) Sex On Fire	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(3) Sex On Fire 17/2, 11/4, overcame inexperience to make a winning start in early 5f Southwell maiden, readily coming clear as the penny dropped. That form is mixed but out of a smart sprinter who was 2-3 over C&D and he's open to progress. Ready win despite greenness on AW in March; that form looks modest but he can do better.
5 4th (5) (2/1 +71%) Diligently	2 2/1(+71%)	(5) Diligently 2/1, Foaled February 22. 30,000 gns foal, £100,000 yearling, Harry Angel colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart 7f winner Audience out of useful 6f-7f winner Ladyship. Likely type on paper and yard won this with a newcomer in 2018. £100,000 yearling; dam a well-related 6f AW winner; yard won this with a newcomer in 2018.
4 5th (4) (5/1 -25%) Tanager	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Tanager 5/1, Already gelded, isn't really bred to be a sprinter (plenty of winners at 7f+ in his pedigree) but made quite a taking winning start nonetheless in 5f Chelmsford maiden (12/1) 5 weeks ago, not the first from the yard to do so this year. Stable target this and he should improve. Did plenty wrong but still won well on AW debut in March; yard's 2yos flying; interesting.
1 6th (1) (9/1 -38%) Atherstone Warrior	9 9/1(-38%)	(1) Atherstone Warrior 9/1, Built on promising Brocklesby fourth when landing 7-runner maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 22 days ago, making all. Could do better again. Made all despite hanging left at Thirsk (5f, heavy) last month; more required to follow up.

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13:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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Tanager defied a slow beginning to make a winning debut at Chelmsford towards the end of March and the manner of victory suggested he may have more to offer for the switch to turf. Rock Hunter won nicely at Chantilly on his first career start and is likely to go well, but it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the sole newcomer DILIGENTLY were to be successful. A 100,000-pound purchase at Goffs UK Premier Yearling sale, his trainer won this contest with a debutant in 2018 and the son of Harry Angel comes from an excellent Cheveley Park family.

A Royal Ascot trial that has had some bearing on events in June and the smart one here could be ROCK HUNTER, who posted a good rating when storming clear in the mud on debut at Chantilly and seems sure to improve. Sex On Fire is feared most ahead of Tanager.

Tanager isn't opposed lightly but ROCK HUNTER looked most promising when easily winning at Chantilly four weeks ago.

13:40 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4/1 +27%) Quddwah	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) Quddwah 4/1, Kingman colt who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 7f novice at Salisbury a year ago and defied a penalty at Newmarket a fortnight later. Off the track since but he's clearly open to lots of progress as a 4-y-o. 2-2 in novice races last May; bottom on form but he'll probably be a Group-race performer.
1 2nd (1) (11/4 +0%) Docklands	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Docklands 11/4, Quickly developed into a smart performer, winning twice over C&D last summer, notably the Britannia at the Royal Meeting. Third-place finish in the Balmoral Handicap back here an excellent end to 3-y-o campaign and he's a major player on these terms. Shone in big C&D handicaps; not top on form but can do better and is highly respected.
4 3rd (4) (2/1 +20%) Maljoom	2 2/1(+20%)	(4) Maljoom 2/1, Quickly made up into a smart miler at 3 yrs, scoring at Doncaster and Kempton before going on to land the German 2000 Guineas. Unlucky fourth in the St James's Palace here but restricted to just one run since, fifth of 5 in the Joel Stakes in September. Classy but a tough one to weigh up. Unlucky 4th in 2022 St James's Palace here; only one run since, below form last September.
3 4th (3) (11/1 +0%) Kingdom Come	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Kingdom Come 11/1, Low-mileage 5-y-o who confirmed promise of his Lingfield run when running out a good winner of the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March. Cracking second in All-Weather Mile Championships at Newcastle last time and lot depends on whether he can replicate that on turf. 4-7 on AW, in career-best form last month, but 0-5 on turf; unraced on softer than good.
2 5th (2) (4/1 -78%) Epictetus	4 4/1(-78%)	(2) Epictetus 4/1, Looked suited by the drop back to 1m when stylish winner of Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (soft) in August. Fell short in better company later in 2023 but he's certainly in the right hands to get back on track this year (has been gelded). 1m Group 3 win at Glorious Goodwood (soft) but not so hot afterwards; gelded since.

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13:40 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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MALJOOM has only seen the racetrack once since an unlucky fourth here in the St James's Palace at Royal Ascot in 2022, when only beating one rival home in the Joel Stakes at Newmarket last September. It augurs well that the five-year-old is out early in the season and William Haggas' charge is expected to land this en route to bigger targets that lay ahead. Epictetus has conditions to suit based on his Group 3 success at Goodwood last August when claiming the scalp of Nostrum, while Britannia Stakes winner Docklands might not be done improving yet.

A tricky little puzzle to solve but DOCKLANDS reserved his best form for this C&D in a productive 3-y-o campaign and can pick up where he left off. Maljoom has clearly had his share of issues but this represents a drop in class, while Quddwah is unbeaten and the one open to most progress.

All five are taken seriously. QUDDWAH lags behind on form but that's after just two races, both wins, and he looked full of promise.

13:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 -60%) Clifftop Heaven	4 4/1(-60%)	(3) Clifftop Heaven 4/1, Not seen since taking 12-runner handicap at this course (12.2f, 22/1) 17 months ago but is effective over this longer trip and must be taken seriously on return to action. Beaten 6-4 fav (second) in this contest in 2022; won over 1m4f later that year; off since..
4 2nd (4) (7/4 +0%) Kiss My Face	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(4) Kiss My Face 7/4, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 14/1) 15 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Visor back on. Shortlist material. Sits just below last winning mark; competitive at Newcastle (12.5f-2m) lately; contender..
7 3rd (7) (7/2 +13%) Kingston Sunflower	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(7) Kingston Sunflower 7/2, Posted creditable efforts the last twice, latest when third of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Bath (14f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Should give another good account. Yet to win on Flat (0-16); merit to previous C&D efforts (form figures 293); possibilities.
1 4th (1) (9/2 +72%) Champagne City	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(1) Champagne City 9/2, 25/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Work to do. Veteran; useful dual-purpose horse in prime; no win since Pontefract (2m2f) last spring..
9 5th (9) (12/1 +14%) Triple Nickle	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Triple Nickle 12/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft, 2/1) 75 days ago. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Runner-up in a selling handicap hurdle at Fakenham (2m) in February; not out of it.
8 6th (8) (100/1 -400%) Moans Cross	100 100/1(-400%)	(8) Moans Cross 100/1, 10/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Stratford (19.4f, good). Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. Poor on last Flat outing. Chaser; 0-12 Flat (first appearance on the level since October 2019); tough to consider..
6 7th (6) (40/1 -400%) Chef De Troupe	40 40/1(-400%)	(6) Chef De Troupe 40/1, C&D winner. 25/1, last of 13 in handicap at this C&D. Off 11 months. Claims on best form. Two C&D wins, including this race last year; off since June; enough questions to answer..
10 8th (10) (125/1 -525%) Enforcement	125 125/1(-525%)	(10) Enforcement 125/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (10/1) at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy) 68 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Below form on last Flat run. 1 lb out of the weights. Moderate record over jumps (2-31); first Flat start since August 2018; look elsewhere..
2 9th (2) (18/1 +10%) Swift Tuttle	18 18/1(+10%)	(2) Swift Tuttle 18/1, 80/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (12.2f). Off 127 days. Significantly up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Yet to win on Flat (0-12); difficult to build a case for on return from four-month absence.

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13:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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Although KINGSTON SUNFLOWER remains winless on the Flat, Ralph Smith's mare continues to run creditably in defeat and would not need much more in what looks a relatively moderate event. Kiss My Face has dropped to a competitive mark and has the potential to be a leading contender with top amateur Simon Walker booked. Swift Tuttle should not be underestimated for his in-form yard.

KISS MY FACE figures off a handy mark and acquitted himself well over a shorter trip at Newcastle last month. With his usual headgear now reapplied, he can return to winning ways. Clifftop Heaven and Kingston Sunflower look the likeliest dangers.

The returning Clifftop Heaven must be afforded respect, but a slight preference is for Simon Walker's mount KISS MY FACE.

14:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (13/8 +60%) Princess Karine	1.625 13/8(+60%)	(2) Princess Karine 13/8, Won twice last year with give underfoot and solid return to action when fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 28/1) 49 days ago, weakening only late on. Should be sharper with that run under her belt and possibilities from 1 lb lower mark. Usually front runs, as when giving it a good go on her reappearance at Newcastle (5f, AW).
3 2nd (3) (4/1 -14%) Westmorian	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Westmorian 4/1, Latest win at Newcastle (6f) in March and run with credit next 3 starts on AW. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at Musselburgh (5f) 10 days ago and he still needs to confirm his effectiveness on ground softer than good. 0-8 on turf and seems happier on AW surfaces; ideally wants further as well.
4 3rd (4) (11/2 -120%) Impressor	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(4) Impressor 11/2, Enjoyed a productive 2023, gaining a fourth success of the campaign at Hamilton (6f) in August. Better for his return when third of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f) 11 days ago and with his rider taking off a handy 3 lb, he's of firm interest here. Encouraging third of 13 at Thirsk and enters the reckoning on ground he likes.
5 4th (5) (9/2 -13%) Mersea	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Mersea 9/2, Confirmed positive signs from Catterick when running out a gutsy winner at Southwell (5f) 2 starts back but folded tamely when twelfth of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 11 days ago. Needs to shrug that off turned out quickly. Not sure what happened last time but definite claims on her previous efforts.
1 5th (1) (9/2 -35%) Exalted Angel	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(1) Exalted Angel 9/2, Twenty eight runs since his last success in 2021 but eased in weights this year and he ran creditably when third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 25 days ago. Has a lower turf mark to work from if he can build on that and his yard continue in excellent form. Placed at Kempton (6f) last month and now bids to exploit 11lb lower turf mark.

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14:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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Exalted Angel has been in fair form on the all-weather of late, as evidenced by his latest placed effort at Kempton. Karl Burke's veteran must enter calculations on this switch to turf, but IMPRESSOR rates a more solid proposition with forecast soft ground sure to suit him. The seven-year-old posted a solid third over 6f at Thirsk recently and this return to 5f could be just what the doctor ordered. Westmorian may fare best of the remainder.

It could be worth siding with IMPRESSOR, who stepped forward from his comeback run when third over further at Thirsk 11 days ago and he's now just 1 lb above his last winning mark. Princess Karine and Exalted Angel are others to consider.

The soft ground swings the pendulum towards IMPRESSOR (nap) who arrives here on the back of a pleasing effort at Thirsk.

14:15 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (7/2 -40%) Coltrane	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(3) Coltrane 7/2, Very smart gelding. Two wins from 6 runs last year, namely this race on return and Lonsdale Cup at York. Excellent second in Ascot Gold Cup in between. Below par last 3 starts, though looked rusty at Meydan on return in March. Big shout if back to best in first-time headgear. A top British stayer 2022 and 2023 but not late last year; ran poorly in Dubai last month.
2 2nd (2) (11/1 -22%) Caius Chorister	11 11/1(-22%)	(2) Caius Chorister 11/1, Rapid improver in handicaps at 3 yrs, winning 5 in a row. Plenty of good efforts in defeat last season before finally back to winning ways in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (13.9f, soft) final start. Should stay but she does have a bit to find under a 3 lb penalty. Won by 4l from the front in a Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (1m6f, very soft) to end last term.
5 3rd (5) (2/1 +33%) Sweet William	2 2/1(+33%)	(5) Sweet William 2/1, Most progressive equipped with blinkers last season, winning competitive handicaps at Newbury and Goodwood. Excellent second in the Ebor at York and ran at least as well upped in grade when runner-up to Trueshan in Doncaster Cup. Not at best final start but may have more to offer this term. Needs extra but he's relatively lightly raced (nine races) and may well have more to offer.
1 4th (1) (11/4 +0%) Trueshan	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Trueshan 11/4, One of the leading stayers of recent years. Signs of decline early last season but showed he still has plenty to offer when landing the Doncaster Cup and Prix du Cadran. Must shoulder a 7 lb penalty on return but ground has come in his favour. Has had a breathing operation. Another wind op; that seemed to turn him round last term but conceding 7lb may be tough.
4 5th (4) (4/1 -14%) Quickthorn	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Quickthorn 4/1, Front-runner who slipped the field when a wide-margin winner of the Goodwood Cup last summer. Not in same form when 13¼ lengths sixth of 7 to Coltrane in Lonsdale Cup at York final start but would be dangerous if getting his own way out in front again. Mostly a front-runner; off since August; big shout if he's back on song for this.

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14:15 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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COLTRANE returns to defend his crown having enjoyed a fine spell during last summer with a fine runner-up display in the Gold Cup and victory in the Lonsdale Cup at York. His form tailed off at the back end of last season and, while disappointing on his return in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan, the seven-year-old is more than capable of bouncing back, especially in first-time cheekpieces. Last year's Goodwood Cup hero Quickthorn is sure to be on the front end and is respected along with Trueshan.

All 5 can be considered but SWEET WILLIAM progressed into a smart stayer in his first full season last year so gets the vote up against some ageing rivals, including Coltrane, who's been fitted with headgear, and the penalised Trueshan.

The whole field has questions to answer but SWEET WILLIAM, who is younger and more lightly raced than his chief rivals, gets the vote.

14:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (Evens +20%) Arch Legend	0 Evens(+20%)	(1) Arch Legend Evens, 7/2, much improved when winning 7-runner event on handicap debut at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 9 days ago, leading over 2f out and staying on well. Carries penalty. Makes tapeta debut. Will be suited by 1½m and is likely to progress further. Galloped on willingly to win on h'cap debut at Windsor (11.5f); good chance under penalty.
3 2nd (3) (6/1 -80%) Publicity	6 6/1(-80%)	(3) Publicity 6/1, Got off the mark on his first start at the trip in 7-runner handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW) just over 3 weeks ago, leading near line. Visor reapplied and he should go well on the back of a 3 lb rise. Lingfield winner (1m4f) over three weeks ago; respected in visor from a 3lb higher mark..
2 3rd (2) (5/1 -100%) Bella Grazia	5 5/1(-100%)	(2) Bella Grazia 5/1, Soundly beaten at huge prices over 6f in maidens/novice last year. Makes handicap debut and should do much better now stepping up markedly in distance. Moderate juvenile form (6f); is bred to be suited by middle-distances; handicap debut..
4 4th (4) (8/1 +43%) Dibble Dabble	8 8/1(+43%)	(4) Dibble Dabble 8/1, C&D winner in February. 9/2, found things tougher in a deeper race when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 32 days ago. Likely she'll find a couple too strong. C&D winner (100-30) in February; slightly below that level subsequently; others stronger..
5 5th (5) (11/2 +39%) Rubio De Oro	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(5) Rubio De Oro 11/2, 7/1, ran better than previously from a career-low mark when 1¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Publicity in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) just over 3 weeks ago. Maiden (0-8); form figures probably read slightly better than worth; others favoured..

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14:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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Arch Legend took a giant leap forward when winning on his handicap bow at Windsor last Monday and he merits the utmost respect under a 6lb penalty. BELLA GRAZIA showed little over 6f last year but Sir Mark Prescott's charge, whose dam won over 1m4f on the all-weather, is expected to improve plenty this season. A narrow victor at Lingfield earlier this month, Publicity is taken to chase the pair home.

ARCH LEGEND is very much a 3-y-o type and duly improved to make a winning return/handicap debut at Windsor last week. With further improvement on the cards, he's taken to follow up at the expense of Bella Grazia, who was soundly beaten at huge prices over 6f as a 2-y-o but should be capable of much better now handicapping at a more suitable trip. Publicity got off the mark at Lingfield last month and he can fill out third.

Charlie Johnston's ARCH LEGEND got the season off to a flying start at Windsor (1m4f) and can make light work of the incurred 6lb penalty.

14:30 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 19f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
23 1st (23) (17/2 -13%) Harsh	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(23) Harsh 17/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, creditable fourth of 22 in juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 40/1) 50 days ago, running on. This step up in trip is likely to suit on this ground and could be a very big player.
22 2nd (22) (22/1 -57%) West Away	22 22/1(-57%)	(22) West Away 22/1, 11/2 and hooded for 1st time, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Second in a Tramore handicap hurdlelatest but up another 2lb for that; might fall short.
16 3rd (16) (80/1 -100%) Global Export	80 80/1(-100%)	(16) Global Export 80/1, 14/1, ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22f, heavy) 164 days ago. Continues to disappoint over hurdles. Well beaten in a Navan handicap hurdle in November when last seen; others preferred.
15 4th (15) (10/1 -54%) Como Park	10 10/1(-54%)	(15) Como Park 10/1, Winner over hurdles at Cork in November. Creditable fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft, 8/1) 27 days ago, running on late. Back up in trip. Blinkers back on and he's of serious interest. Solid effort in a Naas novice handicap last time; better ground will be in his favour.
11 5th (11) (28/1 +15%) Luminous Light	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Luminous Light 28/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Gowran (20.1f, heavy) 74 days ago, behind when pulled up before last. Likely to bounce back given overall profile. Put in a rare below par effort at Gowran in February when last seen and has to bounce back.
19 6th (19) (33/1 +18%) Champella	33 33/1(+18%)	(19) Champella 33/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Leopardstown (20f, heavy) 58 days ago. May come on for that reappearance. Undoubtedly needed the run after a year off at Leopardstown in March; big ask here though.
1 7th (1) (66/1 +0%) Baltic Bird	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Baltic Bird 66/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in August. 33/1, sixteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft) 151 days ago. Beaten a long way in a Fairyhouse handicap in December when last seen; others preferred.
2 8th (2) (14/1 -17%) Dark Note	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Dark Note 14/1, Creditable second of 10 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Up in trip, which should suit. Good Naas run; more needed here but has an each-way if he stays the extra few furlongs.
12 9th (12) (50/1 +24%) Mister Beeton	50 50/1(+24%)	(12) Mister Beeton 50/1, Course winner. Below form thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) 41 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Well beaten at Cork last time; cheekpieces tried and ground in his favour but has it to do.
18 \|F\| (18) (80/1 -300%) Smooth Scotch	80 80/1(-300%)	(18) Smooth Scotch 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, good second of 22 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft), running on. Off over 2 years. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not easy to assess. Probably best watched on his handicap debut after two years off but worth watching.
26 \|U\| (26) (28/1 -40%) Elusive Prince	28 28/1(-40%)	(26) Elusive Prince 28/1, 16/1, third of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. First reserve; point winner and solid effort in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last month.
13 10th (13) (28/1 +15%) Party Playboy	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Party Playboy 28/1, 10/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (22.2f, heavy) 30 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time, cheekpieces back on. Back after four years and has shown that he retains some ability; interesting runner.
25 11th (25) (7/4 +56%) Walk Away Harry	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(25) Walk Away Harry 7/4, Promising individual. 6/1, good third of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 41 days ago. Tongue strap on first time and his opening mark could be lenient based on bumper form. Good run at Cork; tried in a tongue-tie here and could be attractively handicapped.
7 12th (7) (25/1 +24%) Striking	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Striking 25/1, Course winner. Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft, 18/1) 45 days ago. Slight drop in trip in his favour. His wins have come on good ground but yet to really convince over this trip.
10 13th (10) (25/1 -25%) Joyau De Thaix	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Joyau De Thaix 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy, 20/1) 32 days ago. Has work to do. Strong gallop will suit although the better ground is very much an unknown.
9 14th (9) (22/1 -10%) Heliko Conti	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Heliko Conti 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Naas (19f, heavy) 52 days ago. Headgear quickly removed. Below best last twice but easy to make a case for on Leopardstown run; handles the ground.
3 15th (3) (9/1 +18%) Final Orders	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Final Orders 9/1, 25/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (20.6f, good) 14 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Tongue strap back on. Out of form over fences this season but still well in over flights if close to his best.
5 16th (5) (18/1 -13%) The Other Mozzie	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) The Other Mozzie 18/1, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in December. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy, 16/1) 31 days ago, running on. Progressing well. Third in a novice handicap at Fairyhouse; tongue-tie retained here off the same mark.
4 17th (4) (18/1 -29%) Napper Tandy	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Napper Tandy 18/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on Flat. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft, 10/3) 12 days ago. Should be more to come from him in this sphere. Close third in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle two weeks ago after a year off; more needed.
20 18th (20) (80/1 -60%) Mighty Jeremy	80 80/1(-60%)	(20) Mighty Jeremy 80/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in February. 17/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Must improve. Been at his best on testing ground though and won't get a soft lead here; others preferred.
17 19th (17) (12/1 -100%) Maroto	12 12/1(-100%)	(17) Maroto 12/1, Highly promising individual. 6/5 and tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 13 days ago, running on. Open to plenty of progress now handicapping for top yard. Has potential for plenty of improvement and could well jump much better on this ground.
8 20th (8) (80/1 +20%) Ballywilliam Boy	80 80/1(+20%)	(8) Ballywilliam Boy 80/1, 100/1, seventh of 9 in novice chase at Thurles (16.3f, soft) on debut over fences 78 days ago. Quickly back over timber. Returned in November after 21 months off and no real trace of his best form; up against it.
21 21st (21) (11/2 +50%) Park Of Kings	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(21) Park Of Kings 11/2, Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last season. 8/1, respectable fifth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (24.3f, soft) 88 days ago. Down in trip. Enters calculations. This trip should be ideal and very much a player here with ground in his favour.

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14:30 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DARK NOTE has an each-way chance in a typically competitive renewal of this race. Andrew Slattery's charge is up in trip, but has contested some valuable handicap hurdles with a close second in the Lartigue at Listowel a notable effort. Harsh was trapped out wide in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival, but still finished fourth. A big run over this new trip wouldn't be surprising. Maroto makes his handicap debut and, as the sole representative for Willie Mullins, has to be respected. Final Orders has an obvious chance as he bids to exploit a much lower hurdles mark in relation to his chase rating. He wouldn't want too much rain, though.

This looks a hot handicap for the grade with WALK AWAY HARRY of particular interest at the foot of the weights given he's well treated on his bumper form for an ultra-shrewd yard. Como Park has blinkers back on over his ideal trip so he's on the shortlist, with Maroto another potential big improver for Willie Mullins.

The selection is the possibly well-handicapped WALK AWAY HARRY(nap) a bumper winner here last year and a big eye-catcher at Cork

14:40 Pontefract Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/4 +45%) Francisco's Piece	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(1) Francisco's Piece 11/4, Foaled January 26. 44,000 gns foal, 58,000 gns yearling, Mayson colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Windstormblack and 1m winner Azahara Palace. Early sort who makes appeal on paper and he's worth a look. 58,000gns yearling; 8th foal; half-brother to four winners; dam won over 5f.
5 2nd (5) (6/5 +13%) Invincible Annice	1.2 6/5(+13%)	(5) Invincible Annice 6/5, Foaled March 19. 25,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit filly from the family of top-class 5.5f-7f performer Muhaarar (won British Champions Sprint Stakes/July Cup). Yard's 2-y-os flying and obvious appeal on paper. 50,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to 7f winner Mulhimatty.
6 3rd (6) (22/1 -83%) Beaujolais Nouveau	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) Beaujolais Nouveau 22/1, Foaled April 20. £18,000 yearling, Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to winner up to 8.4f On The River (dual winner here) and 6f-7f winner Purple Martini. Dam 1m/9f winner who stayed 1¾m. £18,000 yearling; third foal; half-sister to useful 7f-8.4f winner On The River.
7 4th (7) (9/1 +55%) Morning Angel	9 9/1(+55%)	(7) Morning Angel 9/1, Foaled March 19. 8,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel filly. Dam maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Get Knotted. 8,000gns yearling; second foal; dam placed 1m4f AW (RPR 63).
3 5th (3) (7/2 -27%) Solar Biricz	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(3) Solar Biricz 7/2, Foaled March 7. €31,000 foal, £30,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Anfaal. Handful of yard's juvenile runners this year haven't fired. £30,000 yearling; fourth foal; closely related to KSA 6f 2yo winner Anfaal.

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14:40 Pontefract Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The betting market is likely to prove informative in this contest full of debutants, with a tentative vote going to FRANCISCO'S PIECE. A half-brother to multiple winners, the Mayson colt boasts plenty of speed in his pedigree and he could be worth chancing to make a winning start. Karl Burke has his string in fine fettle, which must bring Invincible Annice into the reckoning, while Solar Biricz makes appeal on paper too.

No form to go on and the betting might be informative but it's easy to start with Karl Burke's well-bred INVINCIBLE ANNICE with the yard having had 2 winners and 6 placed horses from their last 8 juvenile newcomers. Francisco's Piece and Double Parked are a couple of others who make appeal on paper.

The market will make for essential reference. Karl Burke's 2yos are already going well and INVINCIBLE ANNICE could be the answer.

14:50 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/1 -29%) Jasour	9 9/1(-29%)	(5) Jasour 9/1, Much improved when taking the step up to Group 2-company in his stride at the Newmarket July meeting (6f, good to firm), scoring by 2 lengths with a bit in hand. Came up short in Prix Morny at Deauville and Middle Park (pulled very hard) after but 7-month break should have done him good. Disappointing end to campaign but the break may have helped; Group 2 winner last July.
10 2nd (10) (16/5 +20%) Adaay In Devon	3.2 16/5(+20%)	(10) Adaay In Devon 16/5, Has returned thriving, landing a handicap at Bath before upping her game again to pick up a listed event there 12 days ago under this rider. Likeable type who has the form to go close at this level. Readily won Listed fillies' race at Bath recently and she's a leading form contender.
7 3rd (7) (9/2 -13%) Purosangue	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(7) Purosangue 9/2, Progressive colt as a 2-y-o, yet to run a bad race and signing off with an improved effort to land a listed contest at York 6 months ago. More to come this season, so warrants consideration. 6f Listed win at York last October, when clear with recent Group 3 Greenham winner Esquire.
4 4th (4) (28/1 -27%) Jakajaro	28 28/1(-27%)	(4) Jakajaro 28/1, Fairly useful gelding. Didn't need to improve to win 5-runner minor event at Dundalk (6f, 7/2) 47 days ago, always holding on. Very hard to make a case for in this company, however. Solid 2yo campaign; reappeared with conditions race win but has something to find today.
8 5th (8) (10/1 -33%) Rosario	10 10/1(-33%)	(8) Rosario 10/1, Won on debut last summer and much better form when placed in the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster and the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (both 5f, good to soft) in the autumn. Not on his game at Lingfield on return (trouble at start) but capable of getting competitive if back to his best. Disappointing on reappearance but placed in 5f Group races last autumn; retains potential.
9 6th (9) (7/2 +46%) Starlust	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(9) Starlust 7/2, Useful sort who has already done his fair share of travelling for one of his age, running with credit at Meydan the last twice. Expected to be on the premises back in Britain after a break. Third at Breeders' Cup; very solid form at Meydan earlier this year; could be thereabouts.
11 7th (11) (10/1 +9%) Got To Love A Grey	10 10/1(+9%)	(11) Got To Love A Grey 10/1, Useful filly. Latest win at Chantilly in March. Followed that with a lesser effort and others arrive with more potential. Two Listed wins from first four starts; below par last time but not written off.
1 8th (1) (22/1 +45%) Blue Prince	22 22/1(+45%)	(1) Blue Prince 22/1, Useful and consistent sprinter who put in a rare poor effort at Newmarket last time. Probably isn't up to this grade. Did well on AW after joining this yard last autumn but up against it in today's company.
2 9th (2) (9/1 +0%) El Bodon	9 9/1(+0%)	(2) El Bodon 9/1, Promising second on Yarmouth debut last May and not fully extended to go one better at Lingfield (6f, AW) the following month. Big improvement when an excellent second in the Greenham at Newbury on return but this comes quite soon and the drop back in trip isn't sure to suit. Runner-up in Group 3 Greenham over 7f; unexposed and respected now back down in trip.
3 10th (3) (20/1 -82%) Inishfallen	20 20/1(-82%)	(3) Inishfallen 20/1, Fairly useful juvenile. Form plateaued towards the end of the campaign, however, and although he might do better as a 3-y-o, others have more compelling cases to be made for them. Ran well in Group races last season but needs to produce something new on reappearance.

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14:50 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

An open event in which Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint third Starlust will look to bounce back to winning form having posted a couple of solid efforts at Meydan this year. Karl Burke has a decent record in this contest and Got To Love A Grey, who was a touch underwhelming in a Group 3 at Chantilly last month, must be respected. The vote goes to EL BODON, who finished an excellent second in the Greenham 11 days ago and looks to hold strong claims on that piece of form, especially as this stiff finish should suit.

ADAAY IN DEVON has returned at the top of her game and had something in hand when taking a listed event at Bath last time, so she's the one to side with in an open-looking Group 3. Purosangue and Starlust both arrive with likeable profiles and should give their running, while a few others have the potential to get back on track on reappearance.

Preference is for JASOUR, who won the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket last season and may have benefited from a break.

15:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (11/8 +8%) Pratigya	1.375 11/8(+8%)	(6) Pratigya 11/8, In need of the experience on debut but wasn't seen to best effect 7 weeks later when fifth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 25/1) in December, denied a run home turn. Remains capable of better. Well related; clear ability on Kempton debut (sixth); excuse next time; likely competitive.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 +31%) Loveable Rogue	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(2) Loveable Rogue 9/2, Seventh of 13 in maiden (16/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 73 days ago, weakening final 1f. Has since left Tom Clover with tongue strap now applied. Could fare better with that run behind her. Finished in midfield on Kempton debut (7f); tongue-tie on for first start for James Owen..
3 3rd (3) (5/1 -186%) Breathtaking	5 5/1(-186%)	(3) Breathtaking 5/1, Fair filly. Took a step forward from her first outing when fourth of 9 in maiden at Chantilly (9.4f, 84/1) 68 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Nick Littmoden. The one to beat. In the frame (fourth) on second start at Chantilly (9.5f; Polytrack maiden) in February..
1 4th (1) (13/2 +68%) Diligencia	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(1) Diligencia 13/2, Finished well held on debut when eighth of 11 in minor event (25/1) at this course (6.1f) in October. Needs to leave that first effort behind as she goes up in trip after 6 months off. No impact on debut here (6f); should cope with extra yardage; potentially one for future..
5 5th (5) (22/1 +33%) La Sonnambula	22 22/1(+33%)	(5) La Sonnambula 22/1, After 8 months off, again didn't make much impact when sixth of 9 in maiden (50/1) at Newcastle (8f) 15 days ago. Needs another run for a handicap mark. Hasn't shown a great deal in two attempts so far; handicaps more suitable after this.
8 6th (8) (11/2 -22%) Thunder Sparks	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(8) Thunder Sparks 11/2, €15,000 yearling, The Grey Gatsby filly. Half-sister to Czech 1½m winner Stormy Awakening. Dam unraced half-sister to 2-y-o 1¼m winner Garrogorille and winner up to 6f Ventura Lightning (both useful). Shortlisted. 15,000euros second foal; half-sister to the 1m4f Czech winner Stormy Awakening; newcomer..
7 7th (7) (66/1 -230%) Rock And Royal	66 66/1(-230%)	(7) Rock And Royal 66/1, In hood for debut, was very green when last of 8 in maiden (14/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 18 days ago. Needs to have learnt plenty from that first experience as she goes up in trip. Slowly away and always behind on Chelmsford debut (7f; 14-1, last of eight) 18-days ago..
4 8th (4) (250/1 -150%) Cutting Edge Queen	250 250/1(-150%)	(4) Cutting Edge Queen 250/1, Has shown little in her 2 starts so far, last of 7 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 150/1) 9 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Well beaten in both starts and an unlikely winner..

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15:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Not the strongest of contests, but that could present BREATHTAKING, who posted a promising fourth at Chantilly before joining the Amy Murphy team, with a solid opportunity in which to shed her maiden tag. Pratigya is bred to be useful and she could leave the form of her juvenile campaign behind now. Diligencia ought to be suited by a step up in trip and is entitled to improve from her debut effort.

BREATHTAKING improved from her debut when making the frame in a Chantilly maiden in February and, with her new yard amongst the winners, she can continue her progress to get off the mark. The main danger looks to be Pratigya, who could still have more to offer after meeting trouble on her latest outing, with newcomer Thunder Sparks also considered.

The tentative suggestion is Harry Charlton's filly PRATIGYA, who sports the same silks as her capable half-brother Merlin The Wizard.

15:05 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/1 +13%) Backtonormal	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Backtonormal 7/1, 8/1, creditable 2½ lengths third of 7 to Blizzard of Oz in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 59 days ago. Since joined Gavin Cromwell and is worth monitoring in market. Third in races won by Answer To Kayf and Blizzard Of Oz, needs to find extra, yard debut.
1 2nd (1) (11/4 -22%) Answer To Kayf	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(1) Answer To Kayf 11/4, Made the most of a return to a lower grade when doubling his tally over hurdles at Naas (19.1f) in February and improved again when fourth in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham since. Remains fairly treated. Confirmed a high standard of form when fourth in Irish-dominated Martin Pipe, good chance.
5 3rd (5) (11/2 +31%) Black Bamboo	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(5) Black Bamboo 11/2, Made the most of a good opportunity to get off the mark at Cork in October and has shaped well in handicaps since, finishing sixth in Coral Cup at Cheltenham Festival and valuable handicap at Aintree in recent months. Warrants respect. Form in staying handicaps at leading venue has been respectable, could go well.
3 4th (3) (13/8 +19%) Blizzard Of Oz	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(3) Blizzard Of Oz 13/8, Promising type. Career best when winning 7-runner novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 6/4) 59 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Purse Price, shaken up to assert. Back up in trip. Should go well again. Strong overall claims but not guaranteed to reverse Naas form with Answer To Kayf.
13 5th (13) (18/1 +28%) Theflyingbee	18 18/1(+28%)	(13) Theflyingbee 18/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. 11/8, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) 7 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Drumgill. This is much more competitive. Won in good style at Bellewstown last week and deserves to have a shot at this prize.
4 6th (4) (22/1 -38%) Iceberg Theory	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Iceberg Theory 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 6-runner novice hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy) 39 days ago. More on plate here. Addition of cheekpieces seemed to work when winning over 2m4f at Navan, left off now.
15 7th (15) (33/1 -32%) Mi Lucky Cailin	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) Mi Lucky Cailin 33/1, Fair hurdler. 7/1, good second of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Each-way claims. Runner-up on her last three maiden hurdle starts, tough task against so many winners.
7 8th (7) (11/1 +21%) Aeros Luck	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Aeros Luck 11/1, Off the mark at Listowel (16f) in September and improved on that (back from 7 months off) when very good sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Interesting contender. Consistent on decent ground last summer, should be better for last month's Naas run.
12 9th (12) (40/1 -150%) Purse Price	40 40/1(-150%)	(12) Purse Price 40/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Thurles in January. 7/2, fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 39 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Only one win from 16 starts under rules, reported blowing hard after poor Navan run.
2 10th (2) (20/1 -150%) Any Road	20 20/1(-150%)	(2) Any Road 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Clonmel in November. 6/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy) 31 days ago. Others look better treated. Close up in fourth behind Answer To Kayf at Naas, fair placed form in handicaps since then.
8 11th (8) (100/1 -203%) My Gaffer	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) My Gaffer 100/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Bit below form tenth of 23 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 127 days ago. Up in trip. Others preferred. Fourth in a Navan Grade 3 novice in November; handicap form does not inspire confidence.
11 12th (11) (150/1 -127%) On Lovers Walk	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) On Lovers Walk 150/1, Fair hurdler. Respectable second of 9 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 20 days ago. Work to do with principals here, however. Has been placed four times in maiden hurdles, not suited by the race conditions..
9 13th (9) (125/1 -213%) Drumgill	125 125/1(-213%)	(9) Drumgill 125/1, Modest hurdler. Very good 3¼ lengths second of 10 to Theflyingbee in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft, 16/1) 7 days ago. Up against it. Good run behind Theflyingbee at Bellewstown; others have much stronger credentials.
16 14th (16) (250/1 -67%) Ivy Hall	250 250/1(-67%)	(16) Ivy Hall 250/1, Modest hurdler. Below form 23½ lengths fifth of 10 to Theflyingbee in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft, 11/1) 7 days ago. Uphill task. 95-rated mare was a remote fifth behind Theflyingbee at Bellewstown last week.
14 15th (14) (80/1 -60%) Confidential Gosip	80 80/1(-60%)	(14) Confidential Gosip 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 7½ lengths fourth of 10 to Theflyingbee in novice hurdle (12/1) at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Improvement required to play a part here. Shaped quite well when fourth to Theflyingbee at Bellewstown, stepping up in grade now.
17 \|PU\| (17) (80/1 +20%) Our Girl Sal	80 80/1(+20%)	(17) Our Girl Sal 80/1, Modest hurdler. Below form 28¼ lengths seventh of 14 to Black Bamboo in novice hurdle (6/1) at Cork (20.4f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Work to do. Chance is not obvious but the trainer won has two of the last three editions.
10 \|PU\| (10) (250/1 -67%) Mont Beuvray	250 250/1(-67%)	(10) Mont Beuvray 250/1, Modest hurdler. 20/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) 7 days ago won by Theflyingbee. Plenty to find on form. Placed in a bumper, has looked limited in seven attempts hurdling, out of his depth.

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15:05 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BLIZZARD OF OZ looks a likely sort for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. The form of his latest victory at Leopardstown was emphatically franked when the horse in fourth came out and landed a Fairyhouse Grade 2 novice hurdle by a wide margin. Answer To Kayf emerged from Cheltenham with credit following a staying-on fourth in the Martin Pipe. He enjoyed a similar trip when delivering the goods at Naas and his rating of 138 entitles him to be heavily involved. Backtonormal has form behind both Blizzard Of Oz and Answer To Kayf and has since switched stables to the in-form Gavin Cromwell.

AEROS LUCK remains with potential and shaped well on his return from a break at Naas last month. He gets the nod. Answer To Kayf, Blizzard of Oz and Black Bamboo make up the shortlist.

The 7lb claimed by John Shinnick could prove crucial. He gets on well with ANSWER TO KAYF who ran well in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham

15:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (10/3 +17%) Giselles Defence	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Giselles Defence 10/3, Placed in AW handicaps at Dundalk at the end of 2023 and went close from this lower turf mark on first outing since leaving Gavin Cromwell after 4 months off at Nottingham recently. Respected. Good start for new yard when runner-up at Nottingham 11 days ago; he can go well again.
3 2nd (3) (9/2 -100%) Bearwith	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(3) Bearwith 9/2, Tremendously consistent at this trip, running well in useful Newcastle handicap on return and building on that when scoring at Southwell (11f) 3 weeks ago despite reverting back to his slow-starting ways. Obvious claims off lower turf mark if not getting too far back. Took his form up a notch when landing 1m3f Southwell handicap; major claims off 1lb lower.
9 3rd (9) (15/2 -25%) Fiftyshadesaresdev	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(9) Fiftyshadesaresdev 15/2, Fair maiden handicapper on the Flat who went close over 1m here back from 9 months off last week. On a career-low mark and a return to the pick of his 3-y-o form would be enough to see him take a race like this if staying. Remains winless but solid third here nine days ago; must enter calculations off same mark.
5 4th (5) (25/1 -79%) Flying Scotsman	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Flying Scotsman 25/1, Winning Flat handicapper/hurdler in Ireland. Big prices and yet to trouble the judge for this yard (including over C&D latest) but now lurks on a very low mark with cheekpieces refitted. Market move would be interesting. Yet to fire for his current yard, beating only one over C&D latest; has something to prove.
7 5th (7) (33/1 -175%) Jewel Maker	33 33/1(-175%)	(7) Jewel Maker 33/1, Dual winner over this trip last season off 2 lb lower mark. Suspect he'll come on for this. Proved reliable in 2023 when a two-time 1m2f winner, at Redcar and Newcastle; a possible.
8 6th (8) (9/2 +59%) Loddon	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(8) Loddon 9/2, Maiden who ran creditably in first-time tongue strap after 3 months off at Beverley (10f) under this rider last week. Bit more needed to open her account. Still to get head in front but a good Beverley third six days ago; ought to be thereabouts.
1 7th (1) (16/1 +0%) Simpson's Paradox	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Simpson's Paradox 16/1, Killarney maiden winner in the mud final start for Jessica Harrington in September. Sold 15,000 gns and well held making handicap debut on return for new yard at Windsor 16 days ago. Blinkers (worn for the win) back on. Beat only one on recent yard debut at Windsor; blinkers refitted so could bounce back.
4 8th (4) (17/2 +47%) Bushfire	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(4) Bushfire 17/2, Scored twice last summer and returned with a creditable effort over C&D under this rider. Not so good at Ripon since but shouldn't stay down for long. Only seventh in Ripon h'cap 13 days ago; this two-time 2023 scorer needs to bounce back.
2 9th (2) (4/1 -20%) Chantico	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Chantico 4/1, Fine effort with equipment reapplied (including first-time tongue strap) back over this trip at Bath last month, beaten only late on. Up 3 lb and can give another good account (ran well in decent maiden here on debut). On long losing run but good second at Bath 24 days ago; well in the mix despite 3lb rise.

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15:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

The combination of a tongue-tie and cheekpieces appeared to unlock some improvement in CHANTICO at Bath last month, finishing a head second. The fourth that day has subsequently scored since and the Kingman gelding may be able to defy a 3lb higher rating, despite the pieces being left off this time. Southwell winner Bearwith is likely to prove popular and demands respect, while Giselles Defence and Fiftyshadesaresdev warrant a second look too.

BEARWITH might not get away with a very slow start around here but he's undoubtedly on a good turf mark judged on his AW form (successful again at Southwell 3 weeks ago) and has to be the call. Chantico and Giselles Defence are a couple of the other likely players.

A few with chances but preference is for Harriet Bethell's recent Southwell scorer BEARWITH who is weighted to go in again back on turf

15:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/2 -17%) Woolhampton	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(6) Woolhampton 7/2, Ran well in 3 starts at this C&D last year, successful in July and placing on the other 2 occasions. Not discredited after 5 months off when fourth at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago and, with blinkers back on, she can build on that run to return to winning ways. C&D winner; promising return last month when blinkers were left off; leading claims.
5 2nd (5) (4/1 +20%) Buccabay	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Buccabay 4/1, Winner here (6f) as a 2yo and doubled his tally when scoring in good style in a Bath handicap (5.7f, good to firm) in September. Continued in good heart for the remainder of the year and he can give his running again after 4 months off. In good form on AW since a Bath win last September; needs ground to dry out.
1 3rd (1) (10/1 -150%) Glamorous Breeze	10 10/1(-150%)	(1) Glamorous Breeze 10/1, Better than ever last season, landing a third success of the campaign when scoring at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) in September. After 6 months off, shaped as if better for the run when mid-field in listed race at Bath 12 days ago, so she's respected back in a handicap. Effective over C&D and shaped okay on return; usually steered clear of slow ground though.
8 4th (8) (11/1 +8%) Mister Bluebird	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Mister Bluebird 11/1, Started off 2023 in good form, winning at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in June on his third start of the campaign. Wasn't at the same level towards the end the year, but he has a decent record when fresh so he's not discounted having dropped below his last winning mark. 7f winner last summer; on a handy mark and goes well fresh but perhaps vulnerable at 5f.
9 5th (9) (7/1 +50%) Almaty Star	7 7/1(+50%)	(9) Almaty Star 7/1, Winner of a Lingfield maiden (5f, AW) in September when trained by Roger Varian. However, has yet to fire in 3 starts for his current yard, seventh of 14 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good) 15 days ago. Others preferred. Of interest on his best form but has not quite found his feet for new connections.
3 6th (3) (18/1 -29%) Watchya	18 18/1(-29%)	(3) Watchya 18/1, Ran up to his best when a close fifth in listed race at Lingfield (5f, AW) early last year, though he hasn't managed to go on from that effort. Shaped as if in need of the run in handicap at Kempton on his reappearance, but he remains unproven on ground softer than good. Drops in class but well held on his reappearance and the ground is a concern.
2 7th (2) (5/1 +29%) Burning Cash	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Burning Cash 5/1, It's been a while since his last win but he's been dropping in the weights as a result, shaping encouragingly when runner-up at Newcastle (5f) on his return. Hasn't built on that effort at a higher level in his 2 subsequent outings, but he merits consideration back down in grade. Good second on last run in a Class 4; lightly raced on soft; could go well.
7 8th (7) (9/2 +0%) Moulin Booj	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(7) Moulin Booj 9/2, Has shown improved form this year, stepping forward from his first run back when winning a shade cosily at Southwell (5f) in March. Ran respectably upped to this grade at Lingfield next time, never nearer, and he can give another good account back on turf. Progressive sprinter; not seen to best effect latest; drying ground would aid his cause.

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15:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A chance can be taken on CELSIUS, who landed the corresponding event in 2022. Tom Clover's charge posted a below-par showing on the all-weather when last seen in November, but the return to turf will suit, as will ground conditions, and the son of Dragon Pulse looks competitively treated. Burning Cash continues to slide down the weights himself and must be respected now eased in class, while Moulin Booj could prove to be best of the rest.

WOOLHAMPTON has yet to finish out of the top 3 in a trio of visits to this course, so from 1 lb below her last winning mark she could be ready to get her head back in front with the blinkers reapplied. She can see off the challenge of Glamorous Breeze, who isn't taken lightly with her recent run behind her, while Burning Cash is also one to note at this level.

There's more to come from Moulin Booj but WOOLHAMPTON (nap) can confirm the promise of her Wolverhampton return.

15:35 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (11/4 -38%) Gogo Yubari	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(3) Gogo Yubari 11/4, 13/8, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (5.1f) 18 days ago. Should continue to give a good account. Thriving mare who didn't look all out when scoring over 5f here latest; bold show likely.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 +17%) Mammy	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(5) Mammy 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 7/2) 43 days ago. Can give a good account. Prominent for a long way on 7f course handicap debut; should be fine back at 6f; respected.
2 3rd (2) (10/3 +67%) Hilltop	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(2) Hilltop 10/3, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in novice event at this course (8.6f, 80/1) 43 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Should progress. Promise in qualifying runs but not sure to benefit from drop to 6f on handicap debut.
4 4th (4) (16/1 -33%) Mademoisellecancan	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Mademoisellecancan 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in novice event at this C&D (7/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Second on C&D comeback in March but remote fourth back here since; handicap debut.
1 5th (1) (7/2 -40%) Cervaro Della Sala	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(1) Cervaro Della Sala 7/2, Promising sort. Good third of 7 on handicap bow (4/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on return 8 days ago, finishing strongly. More to come and expected to be bang there off same mark. Caught the eye with strong finish on last week's 6f Yarmouth reappearance.
7 6th (7) (12/1 -85%) Badosa	12 12/1(-85%)	(7) Badosa 12/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. Couldn't complete a hat-trick but shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 4/1) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Won first two this year but below-form fourth on hat-trick bid latest.
6 7th (6) (33/1 -106%) Gloves	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Gloves 33/1, 14/1, first run since leaving George Boughey when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 15 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Maiden who often misses break and offered no short-term promise for new stable recently.

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15:35 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Having come from an uncompromising position in rear to complete a double over 5f at this venue last time out, GOGO YUBARI was value for further that day. This return to 6f shouldn't hamper Dylan Cunha filly's and she's taken to complete a hat-trick racing off a 4lb higher mark. The biggest threat may be posed by Mammy, who could improve for this drop in trip having weakened into third over 7f at Dunstall Park in March. The reliable Cervaro Della Sala also has to be considered..

CERVARO DELLA SALA caught the eye when a strong-finishing third on her handicap bow/return at Yarmouth last week and looks the way to go. The thriving Gogo Yubari is an obvious threat, while Badosa shaped as if still in good form at Newcastle.

Dylan Cunha's GOGO YUBARI (nap) looked to have a bit in hand when swooping late over 5f here last time and can defy the handicapper.

15:40 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (4/1 +75%) Gorgeous Tom	4 4/1(+75%)	(8) Gorgeous Tom 4/1, 11/10, confirmed previous promise after 3 months off when winning 19-runner maiden hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 27 days ago, staying on well. Bred to stay at least 2½m and may yet do better. Unknown quantity over this trip, perhaps not sure to stay as well as stablemate Tag Man.
9 2nd (9) (Evens +28%) Mistergif	0 Evens(+28%)	(9) Mistergif Evens, Fair form in couple of hurdle runs in France but different proposition when making winning start for new yard in maiden at Limerick (2m) in January. Acquitted himself with plenty of credit up in a couple of Grade 1s subsequently and no surprise should he regain the winning thread. Fifth in the Supreme Novices', will be hard to beat if recovered from Grade 1 Aintree bid.
1 3rd (1) (22/1 -120%) Antrim Coast	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Antrim Coast 22/1, Confirmed abundant hurdles debut promise when taking a 19-runner course maiden in October. Just edged out by the progressive Butch upped to 3m at Cheltenham later that month but ran poorly in a first-time tongue tie back there (20.2f, good to soft) in January. Needs to find his form again after a Cheltenham run in January that was too bad to be true.
4 4th (4) (17/2 -55%) Cleatus Poolaw	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(4) Cleatus Poolaw 17/2, Winner in hurdle at Naas in January. Bit below form ninth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft, 15/2) 48 days ago. Remains lightly raced and could get back on the up here. Consistent before failing to stay 3m in the Pertemps Final, solid place chance.
7 5th (7) (40/1 -60%) Freemans Bay	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Freemans Bay 40/1, Improved for the switch to hurdling when won 14-runner maiden (14/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) just under 6 weeks ago, leading last and asserting close home. More required. Made a fine start over hurdles with 2m4f maiden win at Cork, takes a big jump in class now.
2 6th (2) (20/1 +20%) Barry Lyndon	20 20/1(+20%)	(2) Barry Lyndon 20/1, Course winner on debut. 18/1, back on track when fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 31 days ago. Fair fourth in a 2m4f Fairyhouse handicap, others better suited by the race conditions..
3 7th (3) (80/1 -220%) Binge Worthy	80 80/1(-220%)	(3) Binge Worthy 80/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. 20/1, back on track when third of 4 in novice hurdle at Navan (21.7f, heavy) 39 days ago, having run of race. Dismal effort at Fairyhouse in January; some reassurance from Navan run, stable outsider.
11 8th (11) (40/1 -186%) Sempo	40 40/1(-186%)	(11) Sempo 40/1, Useful chaser. 12/1, proved he retains ability back over hurdles after the best part of 3 years off when second of 5 in minor event hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy) 31 days ago, running on. Up in trip. Has run only twice since 2021, ran as well as could have been expected at Cork on return.
5 9th (5) (25/1 -108%) Don Chalant	25 25/1(-108%)	(5) Don Chalant 25/1, Useful hurdler. 9/1, showed improved form to get off the mark when winning 18-runner maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy) 32 days ago, forging clear. Lightly-raced sort for his age and capable of better again. Won 2m4f maiden at Fairyhouse readily on third start for Pat Foley, more on his plate now.
6 \|U\| (6) (15/2 +17%) East India Express	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(6) East India Express 15/2, One win from 3 runs this season. Ran well when second of 13 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Newbury (16.3f, soft) 81 days ago, sticking to his task. Both wins on good going at Kempton, fair Newbury run on latest, home team looks too strong.
15 10th (15) (80/1 -400%) Lady Bluebird	80 80/1(-400%)	(15) Lady Bluebird 80/1, Bumper winner who stepped up markedly from her hurdling debut after 11 weeks off when winning 15-runner maiden hurdle (9/2) at Down Royal (19.8f, soft) 17 days ago. Faces a stiff task here though. Course bumper winner over 2m2f, confirmed stamina with 2m4f maiden hurdle win, tough task.
14 11th (14) (250/1 -400%) Zulu Mike	250 250/1(-400%)	(14) Zulu Mike 250/1, Built on debut showing when third of 18 in maiden hurdle (10/1) at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 13 days ago. This obviously much more difficult. Can probably win a maiden in due course judged on Clonmel third, this is very demanding.
16 12th (16) (300/1 -500%) Real Empire	300 300/1(-500%)	(16) Real Empire 300/1, Ran below previous form when sixth of 10 in bumper at Ballinrobe (15.8f, soft, 7/1) 12 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Placed in bumpers, lacks hurdling experience, faces unenviable task against older rivals.
10 \|PU\| (10) (15/2 -25%) No Flies On Him	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(10) No Flies On Him 15/2, Made a winning debut at Leopardstown on St Stephen's Day. 5/1, didn't get home when 36¾ lengths seventh of 11 to Captain Cody in Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 31 days ago. This more suitable. Good impression made when winning a maiden has become tarnished but unwise to rule out.

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15:40 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MISTERGIF ought to find this company to his liking. This Zarak gelding has contested Grade 1 contests on his last two starts and his fifth at Cheltenham and fourth at Aintree should have him more than competitive up in trip here. Cleatus Poolaw didn't have the smoothest passage when unplaced in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham. Prior to that, though, he was in a consistent vein of form which gives him claims. Antrim Coast won his maiden hurdle over slightly further at this track. He found a Grade 2 assignment at Cheltenham too hot, but has been freshened up. Nicky Henderson's raider East India Express should be given a market check.

Willie Mullins and Paul Townend combined to take this last year with subsequent Grade 1 winning chaser Grangeclare West and they can repeat the feat with MISTERGIF, who has been highly tried on both starts since winning his maiden and should find this assignment easier. Gorgeous Tom got off the mark at Naas last month, so he's put forward as the main threat stepping up in trip, with No Flies On Him and Cleatus Poolaw another couple fancied to go well, too.

Following Grade 1 attempts at Cheltenham and Aintree, MISTERGIF should take advantage of this significant drop in class

15:50 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6/1 +50%) Pearl Eye	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Pearl Eye 6/1, Tasted success 4 times on turf at up to 8.5f last year and creditable efforts from marks in the mid 80's thereafter. Needs to pull out a little more but he's a likeable sort and not ruled out returning from 127 days off. Enjoyed an excellent 2023, scoring four times at around 1m; very much one to consider.
4 2nd (4) (13/8 +41%) On The River	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(4) On The River 13/8, Had dipped below last winning mark and showed benefit of his reappearance when running out a ready winner over C&D 9 days ago. Held his form particularly well during first half of last term and big shout under a penalty. Took form up a notch when a stylish C&D h'cap scorer 9 days ago; big shout under 5lb pen.
2 3rd (2) (13/2 -8%) Arkendale	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Arkendale 13/2, Thirsk novice winner (at 1m) on final start for Ed Walker who ran well on first of 2 starts for current yard thereafter last summer. Entitled to be sharper for last month's Newcastle reappearance and underfoot conditions very much in his favour here. Gelded/off six months and not disgraced when sixth at Newcastle; can build on it now.
6 4th (6) (20/1 +0%) Garden Oasis	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Garden Oasis 20/1, C&D winner who returned to winning ways at Ayr (1m) in June. Ended last season below best though, only seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 18/1) in September. Has often needed a run to put him spot on and likely best watched. C&D scorer but he ended 2023 under bit of a cloud; no forlorn hope off falling mark though.
1 5th (1) (5/1 +0%) Dora Milaje	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Dora Milaje 5/1, Winner on sole start at 2 yrs and improved to defy a penalty on return at Thirsk (1m) last June. Progressed again despite losing unbeaten record when third on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m) a month later and whilst absent since, possible she can do better still. C&D winner; excellent third at Newmarket last July; absent since but not discounted.
5 6th (5) (3/1 +50%) Stately Home	3 3/1(+50%)	(5) Stately Home 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in January. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good, 9/2) 16 days ago, well positioned. This mark certainly not beyond him. C&D winner who arrives in good nick; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb.

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15:50 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Do I Dream was all out to score by a neck in a class 5 event over C&D last time and she is now seeking the hat-trick, but this is a tougher assignment. For that reason, ON THE RIVER is the one to be on. Harriet Bethell's five-year-old struck in stylish fashion over track and trip on his latest outing and he looks capable of shouldering a 5lb penalty. Pearl Eye can fight it out for the minor honours.

ON THE RIVER showed the benefit of his comeback run when running out a ready winner over C&D 9 days ago and a 5 lb penalty won't prevent another bold bid on that evidence. Do I Dream, also successful here that day is thriving herself and feared, with Arkendale and the returning Dora Milaje others to consider.

Harriet Bethell's ON THE RIVER handles soft ground well and looks the way to go under a 5lb penalty for his emphatic C&D success

16:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/1 -57%) Isle Of Lismore	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Isle Of Lismore 11/1, Winner at Newmarket's July course last summer and stepped up on his seasonal comeback when third in a 14-runner event on the Rowley Mile there 15 days ago. Seems to be building up to something and can't be ruled out. Two solid efforts this year, latterly in a better race at Newmarket; each-way shout.
5 2nd (5) (5/1 -25%) Fair Wind	5 5/1(-25%)	(5) Fair Wind 5/1, Ended last season on a high note, producing a career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft). Still low mileage in sprint terms and should have more to offer this season. Ended 2023 with a fine win at Windsor (5f, soft); can do better this year; considered.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 +50%) Brave Nation	6 6/1(+50%)	(7) Brave Nation 6/1, Lost his way as a 2-y-o and didn't offer much last season until a more encouraging fourth in a C&D handicap (good to firm, 50/1) in October. Off 6 months. Hood on 1st time. Intriguing to see whether he can build on that. Ended 2023 with an eyecatching C&D effort; well handicapped; hood should help; contender.
6 4th (6) (10/1 -25%) Thunder Star	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Thunder Star 10/1, Improved when winning 3 times last season and shaped as if retaining all ability when third on comeback run at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 22 days ago. Not ruled out. Three wins last summer and she made a pleasing return at Thirsk; each-way shout.
3 5th (3) (6/1 +8%) Lil Guff	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Lil Guff 6/1, Won twice in the space of a week at Bath and Sandown last summer but shaped as if needing the run on her seasonal return and didn't get the rub of the green in listed company last time. Not ruled out back at last winning mark. Not seen to best effect this year but back to last winning mark; capable of a big run.
4 6th (4) (11/1 -57%) Change Sings	11 11/1(-57%)	(4) Change Sings 11/1, Front-runner did well after joining this yard last year, winning 3 times on the all-weather over 6/7f. Interesting dropped to the minimum trip for the first time. Dam got faster with age; not fully exposed; slow ground a query (all three wins on AW).
9 7th (9) (3/1 +25%) Juicy	3 3/1(+25%)	(9) Juicy 3/1, Made her a belated debut a winning one at Southwell in December and very much caught the eye when fourth in a Newcastle handicap in February, finishing with running left after meeting repeated trouble. Switched to turf now with more to come. Luckless run on her handicap debut in February; unexposed; respected on turf debut.
8 8th (8) (9/2 +10%) Kuwait City	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(8) Kuwait City 9/2, Had slipped below his last winning mark and capitalised on a marked drop in grade when winning a 10-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 9/2) 18 days ago. Did well to overcome a pace bias there and he's a player from only a 2 lb higher mark. Hold-up sprinter who won at Yarmouth 18 days ago; reliant on a strong early pace.

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16:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

FAIR WIND rounded off last season with a comfortable win at Windsor in October and Owen Burrows' unexposed four-year-old might have what it takes to defy a 5lb rise in the handicap. Kuwait City was on target at Yarmouth 18 days ago and he remains fairly treated nudged up 2lb in the weights, while others to note include Isle Of Lismore and Change Sings.

JUICY looked ahead of her mark when getting a luckless run at Newcastle last time and Richard Spencer's filly gets the nod on her turf bow. Kuwait City overcame the run of the race to score at Yarmouth last time and also merits respect, whilst Fair Wind appeals as the type who should do better still this season.

Fair Wind ended 2023 on the up but BRAVE NATION shaped well on his final run last year and he's a fascinating contender.

16:10 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 -6%) Miss Anya	2 2/1(-6%)	(1) Miss Anya 2/1, Career best when finally got the mark in 4-runner maiden at Chelmsford City (5f, 5/6) 20 days ago, pushed out. Respected back in a handicap. Made all in 5f maiden latest; close second over C&D off 3lb higher last autumn.
2 2nd (2) (5/4 +55%) Fidelius	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(2) Fidelius 5/4, Fair form at best in 3 runs at 2 yrs. Off 169 days (has been gelded). Makes handicap debut. Yard has had a few similar types successful of late and opening mark is a fair one. In frame on all three outings at 2 and potential improver in handicaps after a gelding op.
4 3rd (4) (18/1 -80%) Ninety Nine	18 18/1(-80%)	(4) Ninety Nine 18/1, Maiden winner for Richard Fahey last June. Well held all 3 starts for this yard, including on return. Struggled in three runs for this yard and can only watch for now.
3 4th (3) (3/1 -100%) Unavailable	3 3/1(-100%)	(3) Unavailable 3/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 13/8) 21 days ago, made light work of a penalty after just 5 days off. Big player. Has clicked with two all-the-way wins at Lingfield last month; up 7lb but still respected.

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

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

It's hard to look past UNAVAILABLE, who has proved a revelation since being fitted with cheekpieces in April. The daughter of Twilight Son recorded a brace at Lingfield last month and a 7lb rise for her latest victory may not be enough to prevent her from following up. Fellow last-time-out winner Miss Anya opened her account in a Chelmsford maiden and she should remain competitive on her return to handicap company. Fidelius completes the shortlist having been gelded over the winter.

It could be worth chancing FIDELIUS, who's far less exposed than his rivals and hails from a yard that's had success with similar types of late. Hat-trick-seeking Unavailable is the obvious threat.

If there's one in this line-up which could be well ahead of its mark it is Robert Cowell's handicap newcomer FIDELIUS.

16:15 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/4 +30%) Dancing City	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(4) Dancing City 7/4, Smart hurdler. Career best when winning 8-runner Sefton Novices' Hurdle (4/1) at Aintree (24.7f, soft) 19 days ago by 5½ lengths from The Jukebox Man. Capable of reversing the Albert Bartlett form with old rival Stellar Story. Similar track to Aintree will play to his strengths and good ground will not be an issue.
5 2nd (5) (9/1 +18%) High Class Hero	9 9/1(+18%)	(5) High Class Hero 9/1, Useful hurdler. Pulled up in Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Spa) (10/1) at Cheltenham (24f, heavy) 47 days ago won by Stellar Story. Impressive on penultimate outing and not one to write off completely. Better ground here than at Cheltenham will be okay for him and better can be expected.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 -35%) Better Days Ahead	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(3) Better Days Ahead 9/2, Smart hurdler. 5/1, career best when winning 21-runner Martin Pipe at Cheltenham (20.2f, heavy) 47 days ago, staying on strongly. Can improve further and leading claims. Stayed on strongly to win the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; this trip could suit very well.
7 4th (7) (10/3 -33%) Stellar Story	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(7) Stellar Story 10/3, Smart hurdler. Career best when winning 13-runner Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Spa) at Cheltenham (24f, heavy, 33/1) 47 days ago by head from The Jukebox Man, suited by emphasis on stamina. Major player. Looks an out-and-out stayer and may not be as well suited by this test, but should go well.
6 5th (6) (5/1 +33%) Lecky Watson	5 5/1(+33%)	(6) Lecky Watson 5/1, Useful hurdler. Hooded for 1st time, good 8 lengths fifth of 13 to Stellar Story in Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Spa) (16/1) at Cheltenham (24f, heavy) 47 days ago, not ideally placed. Not ruled out. Fifth in the Albert Bartlett; more needed here but can get into the shake-up.
2 6th (2) (16/1 -14%) Backmersackme	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Backmersackme 16/1, 8/15, won 12-runner bumper at Cork (19f, heavy) on NH debut 30 days ago. Clearly has plenty of talent but this is a tricky assignment on hurdling debut. Workmanlike winner of a point-to-point bumper at Cork a month ago; much bigger test here.
8 7th (8) (50/1 -52%) Cuta Des As	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Cuta Des As 50/1, Latest win in hurdle here in February. Pulled up in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final (16/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 31 days ago won by Jade De Grugy. Easy to look elsewhere. Pulled up in a Grade 1 mares hurdle at Fairyhouse over Easter; can be ruled out.

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16:15 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Gordon Elliott's STELLAR STORY might take the scalp of Dancing City again. He beat Dancing City into third in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival and his vanquished foe came out and scooted home in a Grade 1 at Aintree. Stellar Story has had a break since Cheltenham and could just be the fresher of the pair. Stellar Story's stablemate Better Days Ahead would want more rain but shouldn't be underestimated, while Backmersackme is pitched in here for shrewd connections.

DANCING CITY was most impressive at Aintree and, although behind Stellar Story in the Albert Bartlett on his penultimate outing, he's capable of reversing the form with that rival under more suitable conditions. Better Days Ahead is another definite player on the back of success in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham.

Preference is for Eliott's BETTER DAYS AHEAD, who indicated in winning the Martin Pipe that he might relish the step up to this trip

16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (6/5 +78%) Dubai Hills	1.2 6/5(+78%)	(5) Dubai Hills 6/5, 11/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 22 days ago. Continues to look a bit vulnerable for the win. Now exposed after ten defeats but has finished runner-up on three occasions.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 -21%) Mart	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) Mart 10/3, Three wins from 10 runs last year. 9/4, another fine effort when creditable second of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Well handicapped if carrying on the good work back on turf. Three AW wins during the winter; still in good form but something to prove on soft.
1 3rd (1) (3/1 -71%) Pals Battalion	3 3/1(-71%)	(1) Pals Battalion 3/1, Took another step forward when winning 12-runner novice at Beverley (5f, heavy, 7/2) when last seen in September. That form isn't great but could be the type to do better again at 3 yrs upped to 6f having been gelded. Won a weak maiden at Beverley but now gelded and should progress as a 3yo.
2 4th (2) (16/1 -380%) Jonny Concrete	16 16/1(-380%)	(2) Jonny Concrete 16/1, Narrowly denied in 6f Hamilton maiden on debut last summer but didn't progress in 2 runs after. Gelded ahead of return/handicap debut. Potentially well treated for handicap debut on initial effort; now gelded.
4 5th (4) (17/2 -6%) Marie Ellen	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(4) Marie Ellen 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 5 months, ninth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 9 days ago. Needs to improve. Some initial soft-ground promise but comprehensively beaten in her two handicaps.

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16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Mart has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last three outings and goes off a 1lb higher mark than his latest effort at Chelmsford, but his hold-up tactics might work better once granted a larger field. With that in mind, PALS BATTALION gets the vote. The son of Invincible Army has been gelded since shedding his maiden tag at Beverley in September and he can defy his opening mark of 76 with Daniel Tudhope back on board. Dubai Hills looks best of the remaining trio.

MART is on a good mark if he can keep up his form back on turf and has to be the call. Pals Battalion is the type to do better again this year now handicapping and is the clear danger.

The now-gelded JONNY CONCRETE could be the best handicapped of these if tapping back into the promise of his initial effort.

16:35 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/2 -56%) Diamond Rain	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(5) Diamond Rain 7/2, Shamardal filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1¼m-1½m winner Jalmoud and winner up to 9f Magic Lily, both smart and by New Approach. Dam 1¼m-1½m (Oaks) winner (also won Preis der Diana). Of obvious interest on debut. Bred in the purple; strong chance this one will have a big say on debut.
8 2nd (8) (2/1 +11%) Shaha	2 2/1(+11%)	(8) Shaha 2/1, 280,000 gns yearling, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 15f Big Blue and useful 2-y-o 1m winner Denmark. Dam, 1¼m/11f winner (runner-up in Prix de l'Opera), half-sister to Prix de Diane winner Bright Sky. Stacks to like. Makes obvious paper appeal for a stable which won this with a newcomer last year.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 +50%) Chorus	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(2) Chorus 7/2, Plenty of promise on both starts last year, again doing some good late work when finishing runner-up (conceded first run) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) back in November. Represents a top yard and remains one to be positive about, especially once she steps up further in trip. Promise at 2; capable of better at 3 but bred to come into her own over longer trips.
4 4th (4) (22/1 +12%) Madame De Sevigne	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Madame De Sevigne 22/1, Progressed with each run last year, staying on well when finishing runner-up to an odds-on shot at Chelmsford (7f) back in November. Probably more one for handicaps further down the line, however. Fair form at 2 but surprise if she's up to the task here.
7 5th (7) (11/1 +21%) Fayqa	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Fayqa 11/1, Dubawi filly. Sister to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Wuqood and half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 1½m Rakan and 1m/9f winner Giladah, both useful. Dam, winner up to 1¼m who stayed 1½m, half-sister to high-class 12.4f-2¼m winner (stayed 2½m) Saddler's Rock. This newcomer has a smart pedigree; the betting should provide more clues.
1 6th (1) (25/1 -213%) Aquacell	25 25/1(-213%)	(1) Aquacell 25/1, Churchill filly who looked a good prospect as she overcame inexperience to cosily make a winning debut in 5-runner maiden at Chelmsford (7f) just under 3 weeks ago, missing break but staying on to lead final 100 yds. Will improve but carries a penalty and faces some well-bred newcomers here. Promising winning debut on AW (7f); 1m will suit but useful effort needed under penalty.
6 7th (6) (6/1 +14%) Echo Lima	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Echo Lima 6/1, Kingman filly. Sister to smart 1m winner Tsar and 11.5f winner Alpha King and half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 9f Juliet Foxtrot. Dam winner up to 1m (including at 2 yrs). Makes plenty of paper appeal. Debutante from a good Juddmonte family; the market should help guide to expectations.
3 8th (3) (12/1 -71%) Climate Action	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Climate Action 12/1, Cracksman filly who finished runner-up on both starts in similar events last year (including over C&D on debut). Returns from 6 months off and she's a likely improver back on turf. RPR of 82 on her C&D debut (good) but she might be up against some good newcomers here.

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16:35 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The Charlie Appleby stable has made an excellent start to the season and they could have a decent newcomer on their hands with DIAMOND RAIN, a daughter of Oaks winner Dancing Rain and half-sister to the talented Magic Lily. She is narrowly preferred to fellow debutant Shaha, who cost a pretty penny at the sales for last year's winning trainer but may need further in time going by her pedigree. A comfortable winner on debut at Chelmsford last month for which she carries a 6lb penalty, Aquacell sets the standard, while Chorus is another open to improvement after a solid runner-up effort at Wolverhampton.

A race chock-full of potential and it could be worth focusing on the debutantes, Shamardal filly DIAMOND RAIN getting the nod to come out of top for Godolphin before the benefit of market clues. John & Thady Gosden won this last year with a newcomer and their Shaha ticks plenty of boxes on paper, with Echo Lima and sole previous winner Aquacell completing the shortlist.

The well-bred newcomers may come to the fore, with SHAHA preferred to Diamond Rain before any betting clues are known.

16:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (4/1 +67%) Howzak	4 4/1(+67%)	(2) Howzak 4/1, Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 9/1) 18 days ago. On a workable mark if putting best foot forward. Five AW wins; signs of retaining ability back from absence and mark continues to slide.
4 1st (4) (4/1 -45%) Spanish Angel	4 4/1(-45%)	(4) Spanish Angel 4/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 18 runs last year. 10/3, respectable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Can give another good account. Pipped Wakai Umi for third over C&D latest; can win off his mark if things drop right.
6 2nd (6) (40/1 -60%) Granny B	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Granny B 40/1, Won Pontefract handicap (5f) at first time of asking for this yard in September. 20/1, last of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) 38 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Winning yard debut in September but hasn't built on it.
8 3rd (8) (16/1 -167%) Next Second	16 16/1(-167%)	(8) Next Second 16/1, Three-time C&D winner. 7/1, creditable 1¼ lengths second of 7 to So Sleepy in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f). Off 6 months. Not ruled out from this mark on comeback. Good record over C&D (including win in September) but might be best watched on return.
1 4th (1) (13/2 +28%) So Sleepy	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(1) So Sleepy 13/2, Last of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford City (5f). Off 162 days. Still less exposed than most at this level but others preferred. Flopped at Chelmsford in November but did well on AW before that; claims if ready to roll.
7 5th (7) (4/1 +38%) Birkenhead	4 4/1(+38%)	(7) Birkenhead 4/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 22 days ago. Visor back on. Place claims again. Better signs when placed last twice and should be thereabouts again.
3 6th (3) (13/2 -44%) Wakai Umi	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(3) Wakai Umi 13/2, C&D winner. 12/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Should strip fitter for the run and has fallen a long way in the weights. Well handicapped C&D winner and shaped well on recent C&D reappearance; interesting.
5 7th (5) (4/1 -45%) Basholo	4 4/1(-45%)	(5) Basholo 4/1, Three-time C&D winner, including when winning 7-runner handicap (9/2) here 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Third C&D win of 2023 when leading late under Alex Jary latest; should go well again.

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16:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Basholo regained the winning thread when scoring over C&D last month and another bold bid is forecast from Stella Barclay's mare. However, a 4lb rise for that victory could leave the five-year-old vulnerable and it may pay to take a punt on three-time course scorer SPANISH ANGEL. The Gutaifan gelding caught the eye when a staying-on third over track and trip in April and he now races off a 5lb lower mark than his last triumph. Birkenhead and Next Second also warrant a second look.

BASHOLO won over C&D in March and then again the following month, so looks up to defying a 4 lb higher mark. Ruth Carr's duo Spanish Angel and Next Second head the list of dangers.

Mark Loughnane's WAKAI UMI can reverse recent C&D placings with Spanish Angel and gain a second C&D success.

16:50 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 +68%) Redemption Day	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(5) Redemption Day 9/2, One win from 3 runs last season. 2/1 and hooded for 1st time, improved to win 7-runner bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 30 days ago, pushed out. Looks vulnerable back at the top level. Second in this event two years ago, in fine shape again this term, strong second-string.
8 2nd (8) (16/1 -14%) The Yellow Clay	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) The Yellow Clay 16/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. Creditable 12 lengths sixth of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 17/2) 49 days ago. Needs to find more. Promising run at Leopardstown, third-best of the Elliott squad when sixth at Cheltenham.
9 3rd (9) (6/1 -9%) William Munny	6 6/1(-9%)	(9) William Munny 6/1, Well-bred 6yo who is two from two in impressive fashion, quickening clear in ready style at Naas a couple of months ago. Definite player upped in grade. Winner left-handed at Naas and Navan, capable of a big run having sidestepped Cheltenham.
7 4th (7) (28/1 -100%) Sounds Victorius	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Sounds Victorius 28/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. One win from 3 runs last season. 5½ lengths fourth of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 66/1) 49 days ago. Place claims. 66-1 Cheltenham fourth, hard to see him turning the tables on the winner and second.
6 5th (6) (5/1 -43%) Romeo Coolio	5 5/1(-43%)	(6) Romeo Coolio 5/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 1¾ lengths second of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 18/1) 49 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards. Put in a spirited effort at Cheltenham, faces an intriguing rematch with Jasmin De Vaux.
1 6th (1) (80/1 +20%) Argento Boy	80 80/1(+20%)	(1) Argento Boy 80/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 32 lengths fourteenth of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper (18/1) at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy) 49 days ago. Uphill task. Won readily on debut at Fairyhouse in January, 18-1 when down the field at Cheltenham.
12 7th (12) (66/1 -32%) Switch From Diesel	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Switch From Diesel 66/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. 16/1, good 2½ lengths second of 13 to Fleur Au Fusil in Grade 2 mares bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 87 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Second to Mullins-trained winner of the Grade 2 mares' event at Dublin Racing Festival.
3 8th (3) (6/4 +8%) Jasmin De Vaux	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(3) Jasmin De Vaux 6/4, Won sole start in points and justified prohibitive odds with ease in a 12-runner contest at Naas on Rules debut. Big step up to land the Champion Bumper from Romeo Coolio and leading claims of adding another big prize. Delivered a 13th Cheltenham bumper win for trainer, sets the standard, rematch with second.
11 9th (11) (33/1 -230%) Shuttle Diplomacy	33 33/1(-230%)	(11) Shuttle Diplomacy 33/1, Winning start at Naas and followed up in 10-runner listed bumper (13/8) at Limerick (16.2f, heavy) 38 days ago by 7½ lengths from Putapoundinthejar, impressively. Can go on progressing, so not without hope for all this is a marked step up. Backed up Naas win with impressive front-running success in a Listed bumper at Limerick.
4 10th (4) (200/1 +0%) My Great Mate	200 200/1(+0%)	(4) My Great Mate 200/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. 24½ lengths ninth of 10 to Jeroboam Machin in Gr 2 bumper (50/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 88 days ago. Others more persuasive. Two bumper wins, in rear in Grade 2 at Leopardstown, one of the stable outsiders now.
10 11th (10) (25/1 +24%) You Oughta Know	25 25/1(+24%)	(10) You Oughta Know 25/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. 15/2 and hooded for 1st time, below form 21 lengths tenth of 19 to Jasmin De Vaux in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy) 49 days ago. Trainer going well. Has probably slipped in the stable's pecking order after mid-field finish at Cheltenham.
2 12th (2) (9/1 +10%) Harbour Highway	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Harbour Highway 9/1, Won sole start in points and followed suit in 9-runner bumper at Navan (15.7f, heavy) on NH debut 39 days ago, readily. Open to progress and worth a crack at this level. Point winner, beat a well-fancied rival at Navan on bumper debut, promising youngster.

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16:50 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

JASMIN DE VAUX came wide and ran out a convincing winner of the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham and can confirm that form with several of these rivals that finished in behind. The Tirwanako gelding quickened up nicely in testing conditions then to beat Romeo Coolio and it's hard to see the runner-up turning the tables. Gordon Elliott's well-regarded charge could be suited by better ground now, though. A bigger danger may be the Barry Connell-trained William Munny. This Westerner gelding is unbeaten in two starts and was impressive when scoring at Naas in February. His trainer is very bullish about his ability and the six-year-old has the scope for further improvement.

JASMIN DE VAUX and Romeo Coolio filled the first two positions in the Champion Bumper and the obvious assumption is that they could fight this out too, with the former fancied to uphold the positions. Several arrive with the potential to do better, notably the unbeaten William Munny and Shuttle Diplomacy.

Perhaps better ground than at Cheltenham will enable ROMEO COOLIO to turn the tables on Jasmin De Vaux

17:00 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (12/1 +64%) Bolton	12 12/1(+64%)	(1) Bolton 12/1, Bumper winner for Rebecca Menzies in 2021/22. Huge absence to overcome but is a half-brother to Another Lincolnday who was a winner here. Wouldn't completely dismiss. Off since winning a heavy-ground bumper at Wetherby in early 2022.
5 1st (5) (4/5 +20%) Savvy Exchange	0.8 4/5(+20%)	(5) Savvy Exchange 4/5, Sales price rose to 110,000 gns as a yearling and he made a promising start when sent off favourite for 7.2f newcomers' maiden at Wolverhampton in November, every chance 1f out and keeping on. That form looks solid. Stiffer test switched to turf should suit and he can improve. Well backed at Wolverhampton and finished close up behind a Haggas-trained newcomer.
4 2nd (4) (5/4 +62%) Operate	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(4) Operate 5/4, Steady progress in AW maiden/novice events, again making the running when second at Lingfield 3 weeks ago. Must prove himself on turf but surely has races in him. All three runs have been on the AW at about 1m, getting closer in each of them.
6 3rd (6) (50/1 +0%) Pack Ice	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Pack Ice 50/1, Postponed filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 1¼m-11f winner Victory Chime and 9f-11f winner Pontchateau. Doesn't appeal as an obvious winner first time up over this trip. Seventh foal; half-sister to useful winner Victory Chime (1m2f-1m3f/Listed; RPR 112).

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17:00 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

OPERATE has improved with each start this year and prominent tactics could be the way to go again as looks to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking. Switching to the turf should be of no inconvenience being by Kodi Bear and he may have too much for Condor Pasa, who has been gelded since a beaten favourite at Kempton in February. A promising second on his debut over 7f at Wolverhampton, Savvy Exchange is another to consider stepping up in trip.

SAVVY EXCHANGE was sent off favourite and shaped well in a newcomers' maiden at Wolverhampton in November. He looks sure to improve and gets the vote over Condor Pasa and Operate.

Roger Varian's now-gelded CONDOR PASA has seen the form of his latest third at Kempton franked since.

17:05 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/1 +29%) Wrestling Revenue	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Wrestling Revenue 5/1, Good fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 5/1) 36 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back in trip. 0-9 but close fourth at Southwell (6f) latest and has claims if he can build on that.
3 2nd (3) (5/2 +38%) Say You'll Never	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(3) Say You'll Never 5/2, Another sound effort when third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago. Makes turf debut and this test could be too sharp. Third on handicap debut at Wolverhampton and she could find more on this drop to 5f.
4 3rd (4) (10/3 +17%) Pannonica	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) Pannonica 10/3, Creditable 2¼ lengths second of 8 to Ten Club in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 6 days ago, no match for winner. Better off with that rival and could be the chief danger. 0-8 but she was runner-up behind Ten Club last week and shouldn't be far away back in trip.
5 4th (5) (8/1 -129%) Piper's Fort	8 8/1(-129%)	(5) Piper's Fort 8/1, Sent off 11/8 so just a respectable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 4 days ago, no real excuses. Front-running third at Wolverhampton on Saturday and has claims if he can back that up.
1 5th (1) (9/4 -63%) Ten Club	2.25 9/4(-63%)	(1) Ten Club 9/4, Well backed fitted with a hood for the first time and produced a career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 6 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Pannonica, readily. Carries penalty but the one to beat on turf debut. Made all at Chelmsford latest and he's open to more progress back at this trip; big player.

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17:05 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A first-time hood worked a treat for recent Chelmsford scorer TEN CLUB and providing he proves as effective on his turf debut, the son of Dandy Man should prove tough to beat under a 6lb penalty. The main threat may emerge from the Marco Botti-trained Say You'll Never, who posted a respectable third on her handicap bow at Wolverhampton last month. Fellow in-form rival Pannonica shouldn't be far away either.

TEN CLUB turned a Chelmsford handicap into a one-sided affair a week ago and assuming he's as effective on turf, the follow up looks firmly under the cards. Pannonica was runner-up to the selection in that aforementioned race and better off at the weights this time, may chase him home again.

It's hard to rule out any of these but the most striking contender is TEN CLUB, who put in a dominant display at Chelmsford last week.

17:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (10/3 +17%) Two Tempting	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Two Tempting 10/3, Back to best when winning 14-runner handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (8f) 33 days ago, always holding on. Just 3 lb higher now and is one for the shortlist. Better than ever when successful on 1m AW reappearance but has yet to win on turf.
8 2nd (8) (5/1 +17%) Roarin' Success	5 5/1(+17%)	(8) Roarin' Success 5/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when successful on her seasonal return over C&D last July. Disappointed on 2 of her 3 starts thereafter but conditions will hold no fears and she remains with few miles on the clock. Won on C&D reappearance in 2023 and yard is in form; needs considering.
9 3rd (9) (13/2 +46%) One Step Beyond	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(9) One Step Beyond 13/2, Ended last season with a couple of heavy defeats but it was otherwise a productive 2023 campaign (scored 3 times including over this C&D). Should be straighter for recent Newbury return but is another who may find conditions against him. Three wins in 2023 but ended last year on a low note and also below par on recent return.
7 4th (7) (10/1 +0%) Repertoire	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Repertoire 10/1, Bagged this prize (off 4 lb lower) first time up in 2022 and scored twice over this sort of trip last season. Would likely prefer a sounder surface, though. Former winner of this race with a good record fresh; has to enter calculations.
1 5th (1) (9/2 -50%) Vultar	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(1) Vultar 9/2, Upped his game since sent handicapping, scoring twice at Kempton and finding further improvement when second of 10 at same course (8f, 10/3) 30 days ago. Soft ground is an unknown but he must enter calculations. Progressive in AW handicaps and big shout if translating that form to turf.
5 6th (5) (50/1 -400%) Lyndon B	50 50/1(-400%)	(5) Lyndon B 50/1, Won handicap at Glorious Goodwood in 2022 but never really fired in 4 starts last term and makes limited appeal on his return here. Useful at peak but not at best in 2023; no great record fresh either.
2 7th (2) (20/1 -122%) Canoodled	20 20/1(-122%)	(2) Canoodled 20/1, Four-time winner (at up to 8f) who posted career best when fine fourth in 7f listed race at this course in October. However, below that level twice since and others more appealing. Well held on reappearance but placed second time up in 2022 and 2023.
3 8th (3) (4/1 +43%) Bluelight Bay	4 4/1(+43%)	(3) Bluelight Bay 4/1, Just 1 lb above last winning mark and should be straighter for last month's respectable Kempton reappearance. Warrants respect. Should be sharper for reappearance and only 1lb above last winning mark.
4 9th (4) (14/1 -180%) Assessment	14 14/1(-180%)	(4) Assessment 14/1, Low-mileage 5-y-o who displayed useful form when winning 2 of his first 4 starts for Sir Michael Stoute prior to being pulled up at Sandown last May (went wrong after 3f). May have needed first run for new connections at Southwell in March but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Well held on AW yard debut in March but 100-30 SP suggests better was anticipated.

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17:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

VULTAR has been in terrific form of late on the all-weather and, if he can transfer that to the turf, he must be the one to beat with Oliver Timms taking off a valuable 7lb. Back to winning ways in determined fashion at Chelmsford, Two Tempting will look to do much better than he did in this contest last year, while Canoodled has performed well in Listed company here before and should come on for her Newmarket spin. Assessment and Repertoire are capable of being in the mix as well.

Preference is for ROARIN' SUCCESS, who won a C&D handicap first time up last term and returns on a workable mark. Two Tempting and Vultar may provide the chief threat.

The thriving VULTAR is taken to continue the good work back on turf. Harry Charlton's Roarin' Success may give him most to do.

17:25 Punchestown Conditions Chase 25f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/2 -5%) Fastorslow	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(5) Fastorslow 7/2, Inflicted defeats on Galopin des Champs in this race last year and Grade 1 in November but last year's Gold Cup winner saw him off by 4½ lengths in the Irish version at Leopardstown (3m, soft) in February. Unfortunate unseat in Gold Cup after and is the obvious threat to the favourite. Has inflicted two major defeats on Galopin Des Champs, Mullins horse has upper hand now.
6 2nd (6) (1/2 +32%) Galopin Des Champs	0.5 1/2(+32%)	(6) Galopin Des Champs 1/2, Outstanding staying chaser who recorded his 9th Grade 1 success when winning his second Cheltenham Gold Cup 7 weeks ago. Only second behind Fastorslow in this last year but fancied to make amends. Twice beaten by Fastorslow, now sets awesome standard as a dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner.
8 3rd (8) (12/1 +25%) Hewick	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Hewick 12/1, Career-best effort when winning the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day, albeit fortunate the race fell apart after 2 out. Missed the Gold Cup due to the ground and had a spin over hurdles at Aintree 18 days ago. Arrives fresh for this at least. Change of headgear. King George winner with a string of big wins to his name, should be better for Aintree run.
7 4th (7) (40/1 +39%) Gentlemansgame	40 40/1(+39%)	(7) Gentlemansgame 40/1, Smart staying hurdler who made a fine start over fences when landing the Charlie Hall (24.2f, heavy) at Wetherby in November. Never figured in Gold Cup but much better when fifth in Bowl at Aintree, left behind 2 out. Up against it again. Pulled up in Cheltenham Gold Cup, only fifth behind Gerri Colombe in the Bowl at Aintree.
1 5th (1) (33/1 +0%) Appreciate It	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Appreciate It 33/1, High-class hurdler though only has a maiden/novice win to his name over fences. No match for Journey With Me in Fairyhouse Chase at Fairyhouse (19.7f, heavy, 10/3) 30 days ago and easily passed over at this level. Split Fastorslow and Galopin Des Champs in the John Durkan, questions to answer now.
3 6th (3) (25/1 -56%) Conflated	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Conflated 25/1, Top-class chaser on his day but only success in last 2 seasons came in Savills Chase last term. Good placed efforts in Ryanair at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) and Melling Chase at Aintree (19.9f, soft) last 2 starts but to find with the principals back up in trip. Has begun to prosper again at around 2m4f, place chance here if his jumping holds up.
9 7th (9) (33/1 -65%) Journey With Me	33 33/1(-65%)	(9) Journey With Me 33/1, Smart chaser who endured a miserable Punchestown Festival experience for the second time in as many years when falling in Grade 1 novice 12 months ago. Couldn't justify favouritism on first run since at Navan in March but was a good winner of a Fairyhouse Grade 2 last month. This much harder. Beat Appreciate It handsomely in a Grade 2 Fairyhouse event, plenty to prove at this level.
2 8th (2) (33/1 +0%) Capodanno	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Capodanno 33/1, High-class chaser who got back to winning ways when landing Grade 2 Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham in January and similar form despite shaping as if the drop in trip was against him when fourth in the Ryanair. However, made it 2 successive Grand National no-shows 18 days ago and this is a tough ask. Failed to stay in Grand National, not in the same league as stablemate Galopoin Des Champs.
4 \|PU\| (4) (18/1 -13%) Corach Rambler	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Corach Rambler 18/1, High-class chaser who was a most impressive winner of Grand National last season. Produced a career best when a cracking third in Gold Cup at Cheltenham but got no further than the first when bidding to defend his crown at Aintree 18 days ago. This very much plan b. Last year's National hero, exited at first this year, game effort in Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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17:25 Punchestown Conditions Chase 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS did get turned over in this last year but it's hard to oppose the dual Gold Cup winner. After a below-par effort on his return this season, in the John Durkan, he has been imperious in the top staying chases, culminating in a dominating performance at Cheltenham. Obviously Fastorslow lowered his colours in this last year and also in the John Durkan. He was no match for a peak Galopin Des Champs in the Irish Gold Cup and didn't get a chance to test him at Cheltenham last time. Corach Rambler ran a cracker when third in the Gold Cup before a first-fence exit at Aintree in the Grand National. He could be place material.

GALOPIN DES CHAMPS had presumably taken too much out of himself in the Gold Cup when second to Fastorslow in this 12 months ago but he's had an extra week to recover from his Cheltenham heroics this time around, so he's fancied to reverse the placings with his old rival. Corach Rambler got no further than the first in the Grand National 18 days ago but was a superb third in the Gold Cup prior to that and can place in this, too.

Having won both the Irish Gold Cup and the Cheltenham Gold Cup for a second time, GALOPIN DES CHAMPS is now firmly in the ascendant

17:35 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/4 +68%) She's Got Bottle	2.25 9/4(+68%)	(1) She's Got Bottle 9/4, Won a division of this race 12 months ago and placed on 3 of her 4 starts thereafter last season. Entitled to be sharper for a pair of AW runs in recent months and no surprise to see her go well from an easing mark/handy draw. Took a division of this 12 months ago; encouraging Newcastle 6th latest; very good claims.
4 2nd (4) (11/4 +61%) Isle Of Wolves	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(4) Isle Of Wolves 11/4, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2019. 10/3, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 54 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Down in trip. Has good chance on pick of form. Is a long time without a win but he arrives in good order; he's weighted to go well.
6 3rd (6) (16/1 -167%) Musical Masquerade	16 16/1(-167%)	(6) Musical Masquerade 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Blinkered for 1st time, good fourth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 23 days ago, headed over 2f out and keeping on. Visor now the headgear of choice back up in trip and not discounted. Back on track in first-time blinkers when fourth at Newcastle; in the mix with visor on.
2 4th (2) (8/1 -33%) Bay Dream Believer	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Bay Dream Believer 8/1, Temperamental sort. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 18/1) 11 days ago, headway over 1f out and keeping on. Task now is to back that up. Good fourth in Nottingham handicap 11 days ago; she can have a say if backing that up.
11 5th (11) (100/1 -400%) Knight Of Magic	100 100/1(-400%)	(11) Knight Of Magic 100/1, 80/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) 33 days ago. Hood refitted for this handicap debut. Plenty to find. Yet to make the frame in eight runs; first venture into handicap company with more needed.
3 6th (3) (8/1 -60%) Fitz Perfectly	8 8/1(-60%)	(3) Fitz Perfectly 8/1, 14/1 and hooded for 1st time, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy) 22 days ago, just failing for third. Merits consideration. Still to register a victory but solid fourth at Thirsk latest; enters calculations.
5 7th (5) (16/1 -300%) My Brother Mike	16 16/1(-300%)	(5) My Brother Mike 16/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. 5/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 23 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Respected back on turf. Won at Southwell and very good Lingfield third since; firmly in the picture back on turf.
10 8th (10) (100/1 -203%) Quoteline Direct	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Quoteline Direct 100/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Off 97 days. Back down in trip. Tricky to fancy. Not disgraced when sixth at Newcastle in January; possibilities after a break.
12 9th (12) (100/1 -52%) Maddisonelle	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Maddisonelle 100/1, Maiden who has little in the way of solid form and she never figured when sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 5 days ago. Hard to fancy back on turf. Arrives on back of below-par efforts in two Newcastle h'caps; she's hard to fancy.
7 10th (7) (9/1 +10%) Mr Heinz	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Mr Heinz 9/1, Opened his account at the fourteenth attempt at Newcastle (1m) in October and made the frame next 2 starts. Possibly in need of the run back from 5 months off back at that venue 23 days ago and ease back in trip a likely plus with cheekpieces refitted. Looked rusty after five months off when beating only one at Newcastle; can build on it now.
9 11th (9) (22/1 -267%) Ribkana	22 22/1(-267%)	(9) Ribkana 22/1, Ribchester filly who remains a maiden but returned to her best when second of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Ripon (1m, good to firm) in September. Possible she has a small race in her this term but first start for 7 months may bring her on. Remains winless; she needs to hit the ground running after seven months off.
8 12th (8) (7/1 +42%) Premiership	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Premiership 7/1, Tasted success 3 times last year, including a division of this race from a 4 lb lower mark. Yet to scale the same heights in trio of starts on AW/turf this spring but assessor is relinquishing his grip and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Took a division of this last year but yet to fire in 3 runs this term; no forlorn hope.

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17:35 Pontefract Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Not beaten far in his attempt to complete the double at Lingfield last month, MY BROTHER MIKE arrives in fine form and this represents a good opportunity for him to gain a first win on turf since October 2021. His chief threats look to be promising Nottingham fourth Bay Dream Believer and first-time visored Musical Masquerade, who recorded a career-best when mowed down late on at Newcastle over 7f. Fitz Perfectly and Ribkana are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

ISLE OF WOLVES losing run understandably tempers enthusiasm but he's fallen plenty in the weights and comes here with his yard in good order, so he gets the tentative vote in the hope a positive ride dropped back in trip sees him in a better light. Fitz Perfectly ran well at Thirsk last time and is feared, with She's Got Bottle, My Brother Mike and Musical Masquerade entering calculations, too.

Preference is for SHE'S GOT BOTTLE, who took a division of this last year and arrives on the back of an encouraging sixth at Newcastle

17:40 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (18/1 +55%) Daisy Inthe Breeze	18 18/1(+55%)	(7) Daisy Inthe Breeze 18/1, Foaled March 14. Land Force filly. Dam 5f-6f winner. Yard 18% with 2yos last season and market should be informative on debut.
5 2nd (5) (4/1 -220%) Sir Geoff Morgan	4 4/1(-220%)	(5) Sir Geoff Morgan 4/1, Foaled February 12. €16,000 yearling, Soldier's Call colt. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Jerry Jewells. Newcomer of interest. February foal; brother to a 6f 2yo winner; interesting to see how he figures in market.
2 3rd (2) (9/4 -13%) Coiled	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(2) Coiled 9/4, Slight step up on debut run when third of 8 in maiden at this C&D (good, 3/1) 11 days ago. Will attempt to put experience to best possible use. Sets fair standard on his third here 11 days ago and yard won this last year; big player.
4 4th (4) (5/2 +25%) Lovestruck Romeo	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(4) Lovestruck Romeo 5/2, Foaled February 23. 15,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Dam 5f/6f (Italian Group 3) winner. One of the likelier types. Has speed on both sides of his pedigree and needs a close look on debut.
1 5th (1) (11/1 +78%) Cable Rate	11 11/1(+78%)	(1) Cable Rate 11/1, Showed only greenness when last of 10 in novice event at Windsor (5.1f, good) on debut 16 days ago. Always behind and finished last of ten on his Windsor (good) debut two weeks ago.
3 6th (3) (18/1 +45%) Hype Merchant	18 18/1(+45%)	(3) Hype Merchant 18/1, Foaled April 28. 1,400 gns yearling, Far Above colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Revolutme and 2-y-o 1m winner Silver Spirit. Yard has had a 2yo winner this year and market should guide on debut.
10 7th (10) (8/1 -45%) Kimmico	8 8/1(-45%)	(10) Kimmico 8/1, Just a fair start when third of 5 in novice event at Kempton (5f) on debut 30 days ago. Well-held third of five on her Kempton debut and needs to leave that form well behind.

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17:40 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

COILED was far from disgraced on his C&D third recently and a reproduction of that performance could prove sufficient. Eve Johnson Houghton's gelding should put his experience to good use and he rates the one to beat. Newcomer Sir Geoff Morgan boasts a speedy pedigree and any market support for the Soldier's Call colt would be interesting. Kimmico is entitled to build on her debut third at Kempton last month and she also enters the reckoning.

LOVESTRUCK ROMEO is an early foal and has presumably been showing a fair amount of dash at home given his Super Sprint entry, so he could be the way to go on debut. Coiled already has 2 runs under his belt, latterly over this C&D, and that experience could take him a long way here, with Sir Geoff Morgan another likely-looking type on paper.

This can go to COILED, who sets a fair standard on his improved third over C&D last time and represents a yard that won this last year.

17:50 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (10/1 +0%) Ruby's Profit	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Ruby's Profit 10/1, Foaled February 10. €19,000 foal, 16,000 gns yearling, Profitable filly. Closely related to 5f winner Miss Power, and half-sister to winner up to 1m Cuppacoffee and 2-y-o 6.3f winner Between Hills. One to note in the betting. Bred to be sharp; first 2yo runner for a trainer partnership among the winners.
7 2nd (7) (11/8 +0%) Lucid	1.375 11/8(+0%)	(7) Lucid 11/8, Promising type. Seventh of 13 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good to firm, 13/2) on debut 14 days ago, travelling well and green. That race is guaranteed to produce winners and she seems sure to improve. Good shout down in class. Some promise when seventh of 13 on 5f Newmarket debut; should improve and this easier.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -50%) Lady Dorchester	12 12/1(-50%)	(3) Lady Dorchester 12/1, 17/2, creditable third of 6 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 11 days ago. 4 runs already and not progressing. Surely vulnerable for the win. Form in four starts to date little better than modest; others preferred.
5 4th (5) (3/1 +0%) Ashen Glow	3 3/1(+0%)	(5) Ashen Glow 3/1, 35,000 gns yearling, Earthlight filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 6f Louis Treize and 6f-9f winner Nevile Chamberlain. 9/2, second of 8 at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 23 days ago, looking green. Should improve and leading claims. Promising second on 5f Wolverhampton debut; should progress and go well here.
2 5th (2) (9/2 +36%) Khutulun	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Khutulun 9/2, Foaled March 23. 55,000 gns foal, 55,000 gns yearling, Mohaather filly. Half-sister to 1m-11f winner Sayl and 7f/1m winner Talabaat. Dam, winner up to 9.5f (2-y-o 7f winner), half-sister to useful 1m-1¼m winner La Gommeuse. Mixed pedigree but interesting to see market support. First 2yo runner of year for stable; needs checking out in the betting.
4 6th (4) (17/2 -6%) Stage Effect	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(4) Stage Effect 17/2, Foaled February 1. Showcasing filly. Dam, 11f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 6f Kachy. Market support worth noting on debut for an in-form stable.
6 7th (6) (150/1 -127%) Bluesy Moon	150 150/1(-127%)	(6) Bluesy Moon 150/1, 28/1, seventh of 8 over C&D on debut 21 days ago. Looks one for later on. Never involved when seventh on C&D debut three weeks ago.

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17:50 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

ASHEN GLOW shaped with plenty of promise when hitting the crossbar on debut at Wolverhampton last time and she should take a step forward from that effort, which makes her the one to beat. 55,000gns purchase Khutulun has plenty of speed in her pedigree and it would be no surprise to see her get involved, while any market support behind Stage Effect on her debut would also be interesting.

LUCID was green and shaped well in a valuable Newmarket maiden on debut a fortnight ago and could be the way to go with improvement likely. Ashen Glow also made a promising start at Wolverhampton and has leading claims. Fancy Dancer might be the pick of the newcomers.

Richard Hannon's LUCID showed promise in a big-field maiden at Newmarket on debut and is the one to beat with her sights lowered.

18:00 Punchestown Handicap Chase 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 1st (14) (11/4 +77%) Lets Go Champ	2.75 11/4(+77%)	(14) Lets Go Champ 11/4, Promising sort. Third of 5 in handicap chase at Limerick (19.6f, heavy, 11/8) 38 days ago. Unexposed and remains open to improvement back in a more truly-run affair. Not many chances taken with his mark but no surprise should there be more improvement.
15 2nd (15) (18/1 -13%) Must Be Obeyed	18 18/1(-13%)	(15) Must Be Obeyed 18/1, Course winner. Ran well at this meeting last season. Mixed record this term, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap chase (7/1) at Fairyhouse (21.6f, heavy) 32 days ago. Improved effort at Fairyhouse last time; goes on the ground and could go well.
2 3rd (2) (25/1 -79%) Authorized Art	25 25/1(-79%)	(2) Authorized Art 25/1, Useful chaser who returned with improved efforts in cheekpieces to finish in the frame in the Galway Plate and Kerry National, but not seen since pulled up in Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham in November. Galway Plate runner-up off for five months and likely to come on for this.
6 4th (6) (18/1 -125%) Jetoile	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Jetoile 18/1, Ended last season on the up, landing back-to-back handicaps at Chepstow before making a winning return in Old Roan Chase at Aintree. After another 3 months off, shaped well when fourth at Cheltenham (20.6f) but needs to shrug off a poor run at Newbury. Pulled up in a Grade 3 at Newbury in March when last seen; others preferred.
11 5th (11) (22/1 -38%) Brideswell Lad	22 22/1(-38%)	(11) Brideswell Lad 22/1, Course winner who returned to form from out of the blue with a career-best win in 10-runner handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) 59 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Won the Pat Taaffe (off 10 lb lower) at this meeting last season so must be respected. Showed his well-being when landing a Listed handicap chase at Leopardstown; has a chance.
9 6th (9) (50/1 -52%) Embittered	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Embittered 50/1, Back to winning ways at Navan in December. Respectable eleventh of 21 to Shakem Up'arry in the Plate at Cheltenham (20.6f, soft) but ran poorly in the Topham at Aintree since. Not that competitive in the Plate at Cheltenham or the Topham at Aintree. others preferred.
4 7th (4) (16/1 -14%) Adamantly Chosen	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Adamantly Chosen 16/1, Made most of a good opportunity when resuming winning ways in 5-runner Down Royal chase (26.2f) in March. Reportedly bled when pulled up in Grand National 18 days ago. Beaten a mile in the Grand National last time; others look more likely.
5 8th (5) (14/1 -17%) Seddon	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Seddon 14/1, In excellent form for new yard last season, winning at the Cheltenham (chase) and Punchestown (hurdle) Festivals in the spring. Had a couple of runs over hurdles in the autumn but not seen since. Ground in his favour and should be a contender here if forward enough.
7 9th (7) (28/1 +15%) Indiana Jones	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Indiana Jones 28/1, Seems to have put his jumping issues behind him and picked up a couple of novice chase wins last season, notably a Grade 3 at Navan (2m). Better for return when fourth in Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter in November and excuses at Leopardstown since. Grade 3 winner at Navan last year but not at his best in three runs this season.
10 \|B\| (10) (8/1 +33%) Watch House Cross	8 8/1(+33%)	(10) Watch House Cross 8/1, Hit the ground running returned to this sphere when landing pair of small-field novice events at Wexford last summer. Yet to build on that since, though, just a respectable ninth of 21 in the Plate at the Cheltenham Festival (20.6f, soft) 48 days ago. Can compete at this level and no surprise should he play a hand here.
17 \|B\| (17) (28/1 -75%) Union Park	28 28/1(-75%)	(17) Union Park 28/1, Capitalised on a lower hurdles mark in 12-runner handicap (12/1) at Cork (20f, heavy) before producing best effort to date back chasing when close third at Naas in January. This much tougher. Winning hurdler and chaser this season; 3lb wrong but not hard to see him with a chance.
1 \|F\| (1) (7/2 -17%) James Du Berlais	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) James Du Berlais 7/2, Consistent sort but he's been winless in this sphere since his debut in January 2023. However, was an excellent second under a big weight in Topham at Aintree last month and he's a big player with a repeat. Caught late in the Topham over the National fences at Aintree; deserves a change of luck.
3 \|F\| (3) (20/1 -186%) Idas Boy	20 20/1(-186%)	(3) Idas Boy 20/1, Lightly-raced sort who made returned from year off to win 8-runner handicap chase here (21.3f, soft) in November, forging clear. Let down by jumping following month and off since, but clearly goes well fresh. Fell early in the Paddy Power Chase at Christmas when last seen; others preferred.
12 10th (12) (40/1 +20%) Hereditary Rule	40 40/1(+20%)	(12) Hereditary Rule 40/1, Produced a career-best effort when signing off last term with success in this race off 6 lb lower but lightly raced and no encouragement from 4 runs this season. Out of form but back down to a mark just 6lb higher than last year; watch the market.
13 \|PU\| (13) (9/1 -13%) Bill Baxter	9 9/1(-13%)	(13) Bill Baxter 9/1, Winner of the Topham at Aintree 12 months ago but he turned in a laboured effort when only sixth of 9 in handicap chase (9/2) at Newbury (19.8f, soft) before getting no further than the third in this season's renewal of the Topham 19 days ago. Struggled to recover his best form this season but back to a winnable mark if he can.
8 \|PU\| (8) (15/2 -36%) The Goffer	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(8) The Goffer 15/2, Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when fifth of 21 in Ultima Handicap at the Festival. Failed to stay in Grand National since but that was only 18 days ago. Drop in trip is a big plus. Looked like playing a hand in the Grand National before failing to stay; could be a player.
16 \|PU\| (16) (66/1 -164%) Aarons Day	66 66/1(-164%)	(16) Aarons Day 66/1, Latest win in chase at Naas in January 2023. Not seen since pulled up in handicap chase at this meeting 12 months ago. Not seen since pulling up in a Grade A novice handicap here a year ago; best watched.

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18:00 Punchestown Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

LETS GO CHAMP looks on a nice weight and can land a deserved success. The Jeremy gelding has performed well in his three chase starts to date and ran a big race on his handicap debut when third to Hgranca De Thaix at Limerick in March. He remains on the same mark and there looks to be scope for further improvement. Willie Mullins saddles three with James Du Berlais heading the weights. He ran a big race when second over the National fences at Aintree last time and is only 1lb higher in this. Seddon had a terrific campaign last season and is one to note in the market on his return.

LETS GO CHAMP was unsuited by the slow pace when third at Limerick and this unexposed sort is potentially ahead of his mark in a race which promises to suit. The Goffer is well worth another try at this shorter trip and is next best ahead of Idas Boy, who has an excellent record fresh.

The selection is top-weight JAMES DU BERLAIS who has been very consistent all season and deserves a change of luck

18:10 Brighton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +11%) Juantorena	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) Juantorena 2/1, Good third of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (7f) 35 days ago. Same mark here and he should be on the premises again. 0-6 but he has a solid record and looks interesting on this drop back in grade.
5 2nd (5) (7/2 +36%) Let's Get Em	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(5) Let's Get Em 7/2, Back to something like his debut form during the autumn when fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on first time and slight step up in trip will suit him. Big player. Still has potential but he needs improvement back up in trip; tongue-tie added.
7 3rd (7) (9/1 -38%) Dan Dee Prince	9 9/1(-38%)	(7) Dan Dee Prince 9/1, 11/1 and blinkered for first time, last of 8 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good) 16 days ago. Needs to leave that effort well behind but he is just 2 lb above his winning mark. Record of 1-11 and he's been well held in last four runs; others preferred.
4 4th (4) (8/1 -45%) Enpassant	8 8/1(-45%)	(4) Enpassant 8/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/4). Off 100 days and this mark within range, though he may not be straightforward. Plenty of good efforts on AW and he's respected back on turf after a break.
8 5th (8) (10/1 -25%) Darroch	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Darroch 10/1, Heavy defeat on reappearance when tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. No progress in his five runs and was out the back on handicap debut last month; opposable.
2 6th (2) (11/2 -22%) Lunar Streets	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) Lunar Streets 11/2, Made a winning debut at Leicester in August. 4/1, third of 6 in nursery at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft). Off 7 months and this mark asks for more, but she's clearly unexposed. Leicester winner on soft last summer; still unexposed and she's respected on her return.
9 7th (9) (12/1 -20%) Timebar	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Timebar 12/1, Stiff mark on what he achieved in his qualifying runs and finished tenth of 12 in nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW). Off 6 months and gelded ahead of his reappearance. Well held in his four 2yo runs and needs to show a lot more on his return; been gelded.
3 8th (3) (33/1 -136%) Treasure Storm	33 33/1(-136%)	(3) Treasure Storm 33/1, Nottingham novice winner a year ago. 50/1, 11¼ lengths last of 9 to Got To Love A Grey in listed race at York (5f, good to firm). Off 11 months. Makes handicap debut and this a more suitable assignment. Back after 348 days off but she needs watching in market upped in trip on handicap debut.
6 9th (6) (40/1 -150%) Miss Idunn	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) Miss Idunn 40/1, Didn't go with masses of promise on reappearance when sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 33/1) 16 days ago, finding little. In good hands and still early days but she needs a transformation back in trip.

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18:10 Brighton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Juantorena made a satisfactory comeback when third in a class 3 event at Kempton in March and Andrew Balding's gelding warrants respect dropped in grade. However, there is a sneaking suspicion that LUNAR STREETS could have benefitted from a winter break and she's taken to build on her encouraging handicap bow when third at Ayr in September. Treasure Storm goes handicapping off what looks a workable mark and the daughter of Expert Eye could also feature prominently.

LET'S GET EM got back on track switched to a handicap when fourth at Lingfield 3 weeks ago and with this slight step up in trip sure to suit, he's the most appealing option. Juantorena is a solid rival, with Enpassant dangerous if keeping his attitude in check.

This looks tricky but JUANTORENA gets the vote ahead of Lunar Streets, Enpassant and the handicap newcomer Treasure Storm.

18:25 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3/1 +63%) Letaba	3 3/1(+63%)	(2) Letaba 3/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in December. 10/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Not dismissed. Better than the bare form on last month's return; not many goes beyond 1m2f as yet.
4 2nd (4) (5/2 +29%) Geelong	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(4) Geelong 5/2, C&D winner. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 21 days ago. Should give another good account. Two autumn 1m3f wins (one C&D); unfailingly consistent since, albeit mostly played later.
8 3rd (8) (15/2 +6%) Artavian	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(8) Artavian 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 66/1), finishing with running left. Off 177 days. More to come as a 4-y-o and warrants a close check in the betting. Gentle progression across three autumn starts at up to 9.5f; mark appears realistic.
6 4th (6) (9/2 -80%) Malacanne	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(6) Malacanne 9/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 9/1, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 18 days ago, no match for winner. One to consider. Kept on after denied a run at Chelmsford latest (1m2f); still well treated on Irish best.
7 5th (7) (8/1 +50%) Lawn Ranger	8 8/1(+50%)	(7) Lawn Ranger 8/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Goodwood (9f, soft). Off 7 months. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Sole Polytrack win came on 2017 debut; may need this first outing since last September.
1 6th (1) (20/1 -25%) Dorset Lady	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Dorset Lady 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Fourteenth of 19 in maiden (66/1) at the Curragh (10f, soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Timothy Doyle. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. 0-14 in Irish bumper and Flat starts; might just need this outing after 221 days out.
5 7th (5) (7/1 +72%) Semser	7 7/1(+72%)	(5) Semser 7/1, Temperamental sort. 50/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 27 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. 3lb lower now than for last May's Chelmsford 1m2f success; proven at and beyond 1m3f.

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18:25 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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Malacanne filled the runner-up berth over 1m2f at Chelmsford on his latest outing and is 1lb higher for that effort, but the step up in trip could catch him out. With that in mind, LETABA looks the way to go. Ed Dunlop's gelding kept on when fourth at Yarmouth on his return to action and the four-year-old can get back to winning ways on the all-weather. Geelong is a consistent performer who is more than capable of a decent showing.

MALACANNE is in good order and shaped well from further back than ideal when second at Chelmsford last time, so he's worth taking a chance on. Artavian is a notable handicap debutant on his return with more to come and Geelong shouldn't be far away.

Perhaps the step back up 3f can help SEMSER record a fourth Polytrack win off his lowest ever mark. Malacanne is next best.

18:35 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 +20%) Familiar Dreams	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) Familiar Dreams 4/1, Had begun to look exposed but has come on leaps and bounds since the turn of the year, taking another step forward when completing the hat-trick in listed bumper at Fairyhouse in March, making all and drawing clear final 1f. Respected again. Beat Magic McColgan in a Listed at Fairyhouse; can contend here if continuing her progress.
8 2nd (8) (5/1 +75%) Mozzies Sister	5 5/1(+75%)	(8) Mozzies Sister 5/1, Winner of her completed starts in points and well backed, she was impressive when winning 7-runner bumper at Cork (16f, heavy) on NH debut 41 days ago, travelling strongly and clear from 2f out. Player with the distinct possibility of more to come. Cork winner could be anything and is an exciting addition to this field.
2 3rd (2) (15/8 +32%) Aurora Vega	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(2) Aurora Vega 15/8, Promising sort who took the rise in class in her stride when completing bumper hat-trick at Gowran (2m) in September. Raced freely and not in same form back from 4 months off when fourth in Leopardstown Gr. 2 in February but she remains a good prospect. Came up short against stablemate Fleur Au Fusil at Leopardstown; still a big player..
5 4th (5) (7/2 -17%) Fleur Au Fusil	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(5) Fleur Au Fusil 7/2, Promising mare who hasn't been fully extended to win first 2 starts, the latter coming in Grade 2 (mares) company at Leopardstown over a month ago. Far from disgraced when seventh in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham since and return to mares' company a plus here. Seventh in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham; hood is left on and has a favourite's chance.
4 5th (4) (50/1 -100%) Femme Magnifique	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Femme Magnifique 50/1, Impressive winner at Thurles on debut in December but not in same form either start since, 15½ lengths fifth of 9 to Familiar Dreams in bumper at Naas (15.5f, heavy) 52 days ago. Bumper winner at Thurles in December but has had her limitations exposed in better company.
14 6th (14) (125/1 -25%) Thisistheway	125 125/1(-25%)	(14) Thisistheway 125/1, Came in for a good tactical ride when making a winning bumper debut at Wexford (16.7f) in August. However, well-beaten last of 9 to Aurora Vega in listed bumper at Gowran (2m, heavy) a month later and she may well prove vulnerable here on the back of 7 months off. Ran no race at Gowran latest behind Aurora Vega; up against it here after seven months off.
1 7th (1) (16/1 -146%) Air Of Entitlement	16 16/1(-146%)	(1) Air Of Entitlement 16/1, Westerner mare. Successful on second of 2 starts in points (Dec 2023) and having been all the rage in the betting, she impressed in how she pulled clear in a slowly-run affair when winning mares' bumper at Cork (2m, heavy) 4 weeks ago. Open to improvement and worth her place at this level. Probably capable of significant improvement and not underestimated here.
12 8th (12) (100/1 -203%) Sharp Object	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Sharp Object 100/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. 33/1, tailed-off last of 13 to Fleur Au Fusil in Grade 2 mares' bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 87 days ago. Needs to get back on track now. Disappointing last twice and has a question or two to answer now.
11 9th (11) (33/1 -32%) Roedora	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Roedora 33/1, Lightly-raced winner in bumpers. Respectable 23 lengths sixth of 10 to Only By Night in listed bumper at Navan (16f, heavy, 7/1) 164 days ago. Dual winner; disappointing at Navan in November but this better ground will suit.
10 10th (10) (40/1 -100%) Queens Melody	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Queens Melody 40/1, £60,000 4-y-o, Jukebox Jury mare. Placed both starts in points (latest Oct 2023) and despite showing inexperience, she won 13-runner bumper at Hereford (16.2f, soft, 4/1) on NH debut 53 days ago, running green before asserting final 100 yds. More on her plate now but she's open to improvement. Won a bumper at Hereford in March; hard to assess in the context of this race.
13 11th (13) (16/1 +0%) Speculatrix	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Speculatrix 16/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 20/1, 7½ lengths sixth of 16 to Diva Luna in Nickel Coin Mares' National Hunt Flat Race at Aintree (17f, soft) 20 days ago. Possible she'll be sharper here given that was her first start for 14 months. Very respectable sixth in the Grade 2 mares bumper at Aintree; could be more to come.
6 12th (6) (25/1 +24%) Ma Belle Etoile	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Ma Belle Etoile 25/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in 8-runner bumper at Limerick (16f, heavy) in November. Promised more than she delivered (after 4 months off) when 11¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Familiar Dreams in bumper at Naas (15.5f) in March but she may be sharper for that run. Limerick winner; respectable effort behind Familiar Dreams at Fairyhouse but more needed.
9 13th (9) (40/1 -186%) Neon Diamond	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Neon Diamond 40/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 9/2, won 10-runner bumper at Limerick (19f, heavy) 20 days ago, asserting final 1f. Represents leading stable and that unlikely to prove her limit. Limerick winner progressing but a bit more is needed here.
7 14th (7) (28/1 -100%) Magic Mccolgan	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Magic Mccolgan 28/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 13/8, 5½ lengths second of 7 to Familiar Dreams in listed bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 32 days ago. Remains lightly raced and she may yet have more to offer. Good second behind Familiar Dreams at Fairyhouse; needs more to be a factor here though.

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18:35 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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FAMILIAR DREAMS can cap a fantastic season with a fourth straight bumper success. The Postponed mare has really come into her own this year with some powerful front-running performances, including a commanding success in Listed company at Fairyhouse last time. She will make it a tough test for her rivals, particularly if getting a soft lead. Patrick Mullins partners Aurora Vega from the four Closutton runners. The daughter of Quevega was beaten at a short price in the Grade 2 bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival having won her previous three. Air Of Entitlement made a good impression on her Rules bow at Cork and is another for the shortlist.

Impressive when landing each of her first 3 starts in bumpers last summer, AURORA VEGA was probably keener than ideal back from 4 months off when fourth behind stablemate Fleur au Fusil at Leopardstown in February. However, she remains one to be positive about and a better showing can be expected here. Impressive debut winner Mozzies Sister and aforementioned Fleur au Fusil head up the dangers, along with Air of Entitlement who also impressed on her Rules debut.

The impression left by MOZZIES SISTER in making a winning track debut at Cork was very taking, and she can make the required step up

18:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/2 -80%) The Conqueror	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(4) The Conqueror 9/2, Winner at Lingfield in December. 5/1, creditable 1¾ lengths third of 12 to Chourmo in handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. High on the shortlist having been eased 1 lb. Back from a break with a good third behind Chourmo over C&D; shortlisted.
3 2nd (3) (13/2 +35%) Angel On High	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(3) Angel On High 13/2, C&D winner. 28/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 23 days ago, lost all chance at start. Back up in trip with headgear left off. C&D win last September but he's been quiet on AW since; needs major revival back on turf.
5 3rd (5) (7/2 -27%) Chourmo	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(5) Chourmo 7/2, Won 12-runner handicap (14/1) at this C&D (good) 11 days ago, always holding on despite pulling hard. Task is to now back that up. Off the mark when scoring over C&D 11 days ago; only 2lb higher here and he's respected.
6 4th (6) (9/2 +36%) Irezumi	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(6) Irezumi 9/2, Very good second of 10 in handicap (66/1) at this C&D (good) 11 days ago, clear of rest. Can give a good account. 0-13 but he had a near miss over C&D last time and has claims if he can repeat that form.
7 5th (7) (3/1 +54%) Gilbert	3 3/1(+54%)	(7) Gilbert 3/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 10 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. Blinkers back on and has work to do with Irezumi on that run. Placed over C&D last time but was 4l behind Irezumi and he needs to find more.
2 6th (2) (17/2 -113%) Cryptos Dream	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(2) Cryptos Dream 17/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 29 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Jack Jones and just 1 lb above last winning mark. Dual C&D winner who has been in good form on AW; respected back on turf for new yard.
1 7th (1) (33/1 -136%) Long Call	33 33/1(-136%)	(1) Long Call 33/1, C&D winner. Fit from hurdling when tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 20/1). Off 7 months but this represents a dip in class. Veteran who was out of sorts under both codes in last two runs; bit to prove on return.
8 8th (8) (28/1 -40%) Jackie Diamond	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Jackie Diamond 28/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy, 33/1). Off 6 months. Back up in trip. Runner-up on debut last summer but she's struggled in six runs since; lots to prove.

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18:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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Trainer Jim Boyle looks to have strong claims in this contest with both The Conqueror and IREZUMI, and it may be the latter who is the one to focus on this time around. The son of Hawkbill ran right up to his best when narrowly denied over C&D last month and he must hold every chance if building upon that effort off 1lb higher. A determined winner himself over track and trip on the same day, Chourmo is a key player, along with Cryptos Dream, who is of interest on her first start for new connections.

THE CONQUEROR finished behind the well-ridden Chourmo over C&D 11 days ago but he's 3 lb better off this time and his profile is more convincing, so he may be able to turn the tables. Irezumi was an excellent second here last time and is another to consider.

Preference is for CHOURMO, who made his breakthrough over C&D 11 days ago and is only 2lb higher here.

19:00 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (1/4 +38%) Reyaadah Star	0.25 1/4(+38%)	(3) Reyaadah Star 1/4, Promising sort. Second of 7 in maiden at this C&D (11/8) 16 days ago, racing freely in front but idling final 1f and headed late on. Remains with potential and this looks a good opening. Built on promising Wolverhampton fourth when going close over C&D; hard to beat.
4 2nd (4) (12/1 -71%) Assured	12 12/1(-71%)	(4) Assured 12/1, 16,000 gns yearling, Nathaniel filly. Closely related to useful 1½m winner Doubling Dice, and half-sister to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 7f winner I Love Me. Appealing newcomer not overfaced first time up. Quite a useful pedigree and interesting to see what the betting makes of her.
6 3rd (6) (25/1 +50%) Moonsilver	25 25/1(+50%)	(6) Moonsilver 25/1, Lightning Spear filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Silver Nightfall. 66/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut 18 days ago. 66-1, beaten 12l when fifth of six on her 1m2f Chelmsford debut 18 days ago; best watched.
1 4th (1) (16/1 -191%) Aussie Star	16 16/1(-191%)	(1) Aussie Star 16/1, Twice-raced filly. Off 7 months and much better effort when fourth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 50/1) 21 days ago. Looks one for handicaps. Modest fourth on recent return and good deal more needed to trouble Reyaadah Star.
2 5th (2) (20/1 -67%) Blonde Arrow	20 20/1(-67%)	(2) Blonde Arrow 20/1, 25,000 gns yearling, Nathaniel filly. Dam 1½m-17.5f winner. Stamina-packed pedigree and suspect she'll come on for this. Bred to make a reasonable middle-distance stayer but might be best watched this time.
5 6th (5) (8/1 +43%) Atrixi	8 8/1(+43%)	(5) Atrixi 8/1, Cityscape filly. Half-sister to 1¼m-1½m winner Waterloo Sunset and 11.6f-13f winner Asense. Could go well on debut. AW winners in her family and yard among winners over jumps; betting should guide.

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19:00 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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

REYAADAH STAR put in a much improved display when finishing second over track and trip earlier in the month, which is by far her best effort to date. Charlie Johnston's filly can find normal progression to go one better, with her main threat possibly being Assured, who is related to a few winners and she wouldn't have to be a world beater on debut to have a say. Atrixi and Blonde Arrow appeal most of the remainder.

REYAADAH STAR still looked very raw switched to front-running tactics when second here last month, going best 2f out but unable to put the race to bed. She remains with potential if proving more professional and this looks a good opening. Assured might be the pick of the newcomers.

The three newcomers have something to recommend them but REYAADAH STAR sets a decent standard for a race like this.

19:15 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/2 -25%) Uncle Dick	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(1) Uncle Dick 5/2, 4-time C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 6/4, didn't need to improve to win 12-runner handicap at this C&D 11 days ago but never dangerous here on Tuesday. Clearcut win over C&D 11 days ago but never featured here yesterday over 7f.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 +38%) Otago	4 4/1(+38%)	(3) Otago 4/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. Still working his way back and wasn't disgraced when fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good, 11/1) 11 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Respected. Triple course winner who caught the eye with his late headway over C&D latest; in the mix.
8 3rd (8) (15/2 -25%) Mayz	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(8) Mayz 15/2, Winner at Windsor in October. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Bath (8f, good to soft) on return 12 days ago. Entitled to come on for that. Won on heavy at Windsor last October but has not come close to that form in two runs since.
5 4th (5) (9/4 +10%) Buy The Dip	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(5) Buy The Dip 9/4, Won 11-runner C&D handicap on final 3-y-o start in October, all out. Shaped well when respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) on return 30 days ago, not much room. Has to be taken seriously. C&D winner in October; now returns to turf but he probably wants the ground to dry out.
2 5th (2) (9/1 -29%) Eight Mile	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Eight Mile 9/1, Course winner. 6/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Potentially on a handy mark. On dangerous mark and hasn't been beaten far in his three runs this spring; not ruled out.
6 6th (6) (28/1 -40%) Comedian Leader	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Comedian Leader 28/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. 25/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago. Opposable back on turf. Well held on AW in last four runs and she's 0-9 on turf; others preferred.
7 7th (7) (33/1 -200%) Local Bay	33 33/1(-200%)	(7) Local Bay 33/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Made a decent comeback at Lingfield but has gone backwards since. Won over C&D last August but he was a remote last of eight back here 11 days ago.
4 8th (4) (11/1 +0%) Mykonos St John	11 11/1(+0%)	(4) Mykonos St John 11/1, Twenty eight runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 8 days ago. Has work to do. Out of form during the winter and never involved on his return last week; down the list.

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19:15 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

BUY THE DIP didn't get the clearest of runs when making his return at Kempton last month, but that should have brought him on, and returning to a C&D he won over last October is a major plus. He gets the vote ahead of Eight Mile, who has dropped to a mark 3lb lower than his latest success and should appreciate going back up in distance. A stablemate of the selection, Otago goes well around here and is another to note.

BUY THE DIP shaped well on his return at Kempton and this C&D winner is potentially on a good mark back on turf, so gets the vote over stablemate Otago, who is working his way back nicely. Eight Mile is another to consider off a tempting mark.

Preference is for triple course winner OTAGO, who is versatle ground-wise and is only 1lb higher than for his win here in October.

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/1 +30%) Mr Baloo	7 7/1(+30%)	(5) Mr Baloo 7/1, Course winner. Latest win here in April. 3/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 8 days ago, finishing with running left. Enters calculations. Considered. 7f winner here last month; held off tonight's mark over 8.5f back on sound turf latest.
6 2nd (6) (11/10 +37%) Jayyash	1.1 11/10(+37%)	(6) Jayyash 11/10, Promising sort. Won 9-runner minor event at this C&D (8/11) 21 days ago, pushed out. Makes handicap debut. May well do better for top yard and leading claims. Landed the odds in a C&D novice latest; weighted up to that effort, but can improve again.
9 3rd (9) (14/1 +58%) Ebt's Guard	14 14/1(+58%)	(9) Ebt's Guard 14/1, Bit below form 5 lengths sixth of 11 to Speeding Bullet in nursery (14/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to soft). Off 6 months. 5l behind Speeding Bullet when last seen in October; mixed messages as to his needing 1m.
2 4th (2) (6/1 -50%) Swift Victory	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Swift Victory 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. 16/5, career best when winning 7-runner nursery at this C&D, easily. Off 163 days. Unlikely to have reached his limit, so worthy of respect on return. C&D 0-85 nursery win when last seen wasn't missed by the assessor; respected nonetheless.
3 5th (3) (7/1 -75%) Surveyor	7 7/1(-75%)	(3) Surveyor 7/1, Promising type. Won 12-runner maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 2/1) 27 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Progressive filly who is bred to do better still. Makes plenty of appeal. Not at best when narrowly obliging at Lingfield latest (1m); opening mark looks okay.
8 6th (8) (10/1 -67%) Screaming Eagle	10 10/1(-67%)	(8) Screaming Eagle 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 11 in maiden (7/4) at this C&D 28 days ago, having run of race. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer. Twice placed here already (one C&D); fair opening mark, but could ideally break better.
4 7th (4) (22/1 -175%) Sennockian	22 22/1(-175%)	(4) Sennockian 22/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 17/2, good second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 30 days ago, no match for winner. Not dismissed. 3-4 in 1m/8.5f handicaps away from turf in 2024, possibly bumping into one last time.
7 8th (7) (20/1 -43%) Labalaba	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Labalaba 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 10 in nursery (10/3) at Yarmouth (6f, soft). Off 7 months/gelded. Makes polytrack debut. Hood on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. This trip should suit. No further improvement in debuted cheekpieces when last seen; may fare okay upped to 1m.

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

JAYYASH has clearly been a work in progress so far having stepped forward with each start. The son of Siyouni got off the mark here last month and that form was well advertised by the runner-up winning a contest at Sandown which has been known to throw up some smart performers over the years. As a result, an opening mark of 80 is likely to underestimate how far he might be able to go. Screaming Eagle may prove better for his reappearance when a beaten favourite here in maiden company, while Lingfield scorer Surveyor is capable of being in the mix.

JAYYASH impressed with how quickly he got to the front when landing a C&D novice with something to spare and a mark of 80 is likely to underestimate him, so he's marginally preferred to Surveyor, who also arrives with an upwardly-mobile profile. Swift Victory is another one to consider in what looks a potentially strong 3-y-o handicap.

Works in progress JAYYASH and Screaming Eagle appeal most, the former carrying greater momentum following his C&D novice success.

19:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (6/1 +25%) Heer's Sadie	6 6/1(+25%)	(8) Heer's Sadie 6/1, C&D winner. Looked rusty when eighth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D (good) on return 11 days ago. Dipped below last winning mark. Handles most ground and won twice over C&D last summer; player if back near best.
1 2nd (1) (7/1 +0%) Adace	7 7/1(+0%)	(1) Adace 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 25/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) on return 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Needs considering back on turf. C&D winner but she's been quiet last twice and probably wants the ground to dry out.
9 3rd (9) (7/2 +36%) Dequinto	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(9) Dequinto 7/2, 11/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 26 days ago, left poorly placed. Can give a good account. Inconsistent nine-race maiden who still has plenty to prove on turf; others preferred.
6 4th (6) (5/2 +38%) Mudlahhim	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(6) Mudlahhim 5/2, 6/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 11 days ago. Better on AW but mark reflects that. 0-16 on turf but he was an eyecatching fourth over C&D 11 days ago; could be dangerous.
7 5th (7) (4/1 -33%) Outreach	4 4/1(-33%)	(7) Outreach 4/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in December. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 15/2) 31 days ago. Respected back on turf. Close third on Tapeta last twice and he's still lightly raced on turf; respected.
5 6th (5) (15/2 +25%) Neptune Legend	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(5) Neptune Legend 15/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Below par last 3 starts, tenth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Kempton (6f) 16 days ago. Has lost his way in last three runs and sole turf win was in 2021; others preferred.
3 7th (3) (28/1 +30%) Brazen Diamond	28 28/1(+30%)	(3) Brazen Diamond 28/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (66/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 40 days ago. Missed last year and has struggled in two runs for new yard this spring; plenty to prove.
4 8th (4) (66/1 -32%) Piranheer	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) Piranheer 66/1, 150/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 16 days ago. Eight-race maiden with record of 50700 in handicaps; needs a transformation at new trip.

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19:45 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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MUDLAHHIM has caught the eye on a couple of occasions of late, including when making late headway for fourth over C&D last month. The eight-year-old has been dropped 2lb for that effort, which could prove lenient, and this may be as good an opportunity as any to finally gain a first win on turf. He could see off the in-form Ballybaymoonshiner, who has won two of his last four on the all-weather. Dequinto might also have a say in proceedings.

Most of these are more familiar with the AW so it could be worth chancing ADACE, who wasn't seen to best effect on her return and won on her most recent start on turf in the summer. Heer's Sadie won twice over this C&D last summer and is weighted to go close again, while Ballybaymoonshiner has been thriving on the AW this year.

Top of the list is BALLYBAYMOONSHINER (nap), who is 2-4 this year and is a big player if he can transfer his progress back to turf.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (10/3 +56%) Whitcombe Rockstar	3.333333 10/3(+56%)	(12) Whitcombe Rockstar 10/3, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (25/1) at this C&D 30 days ago, readily. May do better still, so worthy of consideration. Strong at the finish in a Class 5 over C&D last month; up 7lb but still low mileage on AW.
9 2nd (9) (16/1 +0%) Dream Of Mischief	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Dream Of Mischief 16/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, soft, 10/1). Off 6 months. Hood on 1st time. Hard to make a solid case for. Two good runs on AW; could rate higher in this sphere; interesting in a new hood.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 +40%) Mr Mistoffelees	12 12/1(+40%)	(3) Mr Mistoffelees 12/1, C&D winner. Seventeenth of 18 in handicap (16/1) at Newbury (10f, good) 11 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Plenty to prove at present. C&D win at two; early 3yo promise but form has nosedived since; good mark if blinkers work.
7 4th (7) (5/1 +9%) Miss Dolly Rocker	5 5/1(+9%)	(7) Miss Dolly Rocker 5/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap (11/8) at Bath (10.2f, heavy) 24 days ago. Likely to get back on track returned to AW. One to consider from a good draw. Ready winner over C&D in November; relatively low mileage at this trip; could go well.
1 5th (1) (5/1 +50%) Baltimore Boy	5 5/1(+50%)	(1) Baltimore Boy 5/1, C&D winner. Below form tenth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good, 6/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Likely to bounce back returned to AW. C&D winner; encouraging stable debut here before 1m2f stretched him latest; new headgear.
8 6th (8) (13/2 -44%) Francesi	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(8) Francesi 13/2, One win from 21 Flat runs. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (9/4) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Expected to be bang there. Hard to win with but knocking at the door and a strong pace would aid his cause.
4 7th (4) (16/1 -129%) Tahitian Prince	16 16/1(-129%)	(4) Tahitian Prince 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. 5/1, won 6-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f), responding well. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon. Worth monitoring in the betting. Conditions to suit and he starts off for new yard on a fair mark; not sure what to expect.
5 7th (5) (25/1 -213%) Botas	25 25/1(-213%)	(5) Botas 25/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 5/1). Off 7 months. Likely to strip fitter for the run. C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer; back down in class for his return; drawn widest.
2 9th (2) (11/1 -144%) Ernie's Valentine	11 11/1(-144%)	(2) Ernie's Valentine 11/1, 5/1, won 10-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Should remain competitive after a small rise. Made all over C&D three weeks ago; mark still fair but it won't be easy dominating today.
14 10th (14) (28/1 -12%) Once Adaay	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Once Adaay 28/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in March. 5/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 25 days ago. Others more persuasive. Three Chelmsford wins this winter (7f/1m) but looks vulnerable in this grade.
11 11th (11) (100/1 -203%) Warning Sign	100 100/1(-203%)	(11) Warning Sign 100/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 25/1) 27 days ago, inadequate test. Others make more appeal. Unsighted over 1m on his return and he'll be of more interest stepped back up in trip.
6 12th (6) (6/1 +8%) Lady Of Arabia	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Lady Of Arabia 6/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 63 days ago. Not dismissed. Good record over C&D but held on merit here last time and needs a career best.
10 13th (10) (40/1 -233%) Optiva Star	40 40/1(-233%)	(10) Optiva Star 40/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Creditable third of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good) 16 days ago, better placed than most. Worth considering. Brighton hat-trick last summer; fair reappearance but more is needed to take this.
13 14th (13) (150/1 -200%) French Martini	150 150/1(-200%)	(13) French Martini 150/1, 150/1, first run since leaving H-F. Devin when last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) on UK debut 27 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Difficult ask. 1m looked inadequate on his stable debut last month (150-1).

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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Despite not landing the hat-trick of C&D victories here in February, LADY OF ARABIA still performed with a fair amount of credit to finish third and is likely to remain competitive racing off the same mark. Baltimore Boy drops back in trip and sports cheekpieces for the first time, which may bring out some improvement. Others to consider include Francesi and Optiva Star.

FRANCESI has returned in good order and did well to get as close as he did from a poor position at Lingfield last time, so he makes plenty of appeal in a race that should be run to suit his style. Miss Dolly Rocker is likely to get back on track and she's feared most ahead of recent winner Ernie's Valentine.

Whitcombe Rockstar won well here last month but the returning DREAM OF MISCHIEF could have more to offer on AW.

20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2/1 +75%) Cajetan	2 2/1(+75%)	(2) Cajetan 2/1, Winner at Newcastle in March. Creditable sixth of 17 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 20/1) 13 days ago, faring best of those held up. Makes polytrack debut. Not dismissed. Odds-on win at Newcastle on return; solid effort in a Class 2 at Newmarket latest; chance.
8 2nd (8) (10/1 -43%) War Bride	10 10/1(-43%)	(8) War Bride 10/1, Won 7-runner minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW, 10/3), cosily. Off 96 days. Needs to step up again switched to handicaps but still unexposed. Made all in a 6f Lingfield novice when last seen in January; more needed now handicapping.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 +44%) Drama	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(3) Drama 9/2, Lightly-raced winner. Gelded and 7/2, very good fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 41 days ago, looking errant under pressure. Makes polytrack debut. More ability to unlock if his quirks can be kept in check. Hung his chance away at Southwell six weeks ago (7f); will need to keep straighter to win.
6 4th (6) (8/1 -357%) Mrs Morrell	8 8/1(-357%)	(6) Mrs Morrell 8/1, Confirmed previous promise when winning 7-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (6f, 6/4) in December, always holding on. Bred to go on progressing and should be hard to pass if she gets out in front again. Off the mark at Chelmsford on third 2yo start (made all over 6f); still time to do better.
5 5th (5) (3/1 +33%) Invincible Speed	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) Invincible Speed 3/1, 10/3, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 110 days ago, dominating. Up 10 lb but has to be taken seriously. Easy win at Wolverhampton on January's handicap debut (6f); up 10lb but unexposed.
1 6th (1) (12/1 -50%) Dapperling	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Dapperling 12/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 17/2) 18 days ago. Others look better treated. Pleasing return to action at Wolverhampton last month (6f); one to consider.
10 7th (10) (16/1 -191%) Want Want	16 16/1(-191%)	(10) Want Want 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, excellent second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago, clear of rest. Enters calculations. Improved when second over C&D on h'cap debut 4 weeks ago; up 4lb in a better race.
7 8th (7) (33/1 +18%) Flag Carrier	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Flag Carrier 33/1, Course winner. Winner here in January. Eighth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) 15 days ago. Not firing at present. 7f win here in January but less good in two Class 4 runs for new yard.
4 9th (4) (80/1 -300%) Ziggy's Phoenix	80 80/1(-300%)	(4) Ziggy's Phoenix 80/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Bath (5f, heavy, 8/1) 24 days ago. May strip fitter for latest outing but still has a bit to prove. Dropping in the weights but still to prove herself at 6f; yard also run Dapperling.
9 10th (9) (150/1 -275%) Falling For You	150 150/1(-275%)	(9) Falling For You 150/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 20/1) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. Others make more appeal. In and out at 2 and well beated over 1m latest; too much to prove.

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20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Invincible Speed made a sparkling introduction to handicaps when winning at Wolverhampton in January and he must be respected, despite a 10lb hike in the ratings. An opening mark of 77 for Chelmsford winner MRS MORRELL appears to be lenient, though, and she gets the vote. Want Want struck the woodwork over C&D last time out and can enter calculations along with Dapperling, who reached the frame at Wolverhampton on her return last month.

MRS MORRELL got off the mark in quite impressive fashion at Chelmsford in December and, with more to come, she should be hard to peg back if she gets out in front. Invincible Speed is an obvious threat following an impressive success at Wolverhampton and Want Want should be on the premises again.

Dapperling and Cajetan ran well last time but INVINCIBLE SPEED (nap) is preferred after an impressive win in January.

21:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/2 +22%) Wild Waves	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Wild Waves 7/2, Bred to stay well and with that in mind he shaped with plenty of promise when fourth in a pair of 7f Sandown novice events last summer. Proved easy to back and ran below best on return at Doncaster (10.2f) in March but very much the type to do better now handicapping. One to note with hood on. Two backward steps since his eyecatching debut; may need more time; mark is no gift.
5 2nd (5) (7/2 -17%) Bur Dubai	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(5) Bur Dubai 7/2, Just fair form in 3 AW maidens (trained by Alice Haynes first 2 starts) and he ran well in face of a stiff task despite finishing last of 6 in listed company on return at Epsom (10f) 8 days ago. Opening mark could well underestimate him if replicating that level of form up in trip here. Reasonably close last of six in the Blue Riband Trial last week; may improve for 1m4f.
7 3rd (7) (4/1 +67%) Aulis	4 4/1(+67%)	(7) Aulis 4/1, Clear signs of ability in novice events at Newmarket (7f) and Kempton (1m) towards the backend of last year. Gelded, well below that level when last of 7 in maiden (18/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 39 days ago but no surprise to see him leave that behind. Handicap debut. 27l last on his return (1m2f, soft) but capable of better up further in trip; fair mark.
6 4th (6) (8/1 -23%) Rakki	8 8/1(-23%)	(6) Rakki 8/1, Son of Sea The Stars who offered definite signs of promise in novice/maiden events at up to 1m during the second half of last year. In good hands and bred to come into his own over middle-distances so interesting if the market speaks in his favour making handicap bow. Conspicuous promise over an inadequate 1m twice last year; big step forward should follow.
3 5th (3) (5/1 +17%) Clockwatcher	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Clockwatcher 5/1, Teofilo colt who stepped up markedly on his debut form despite still showing signs of greenness when second in a C&D novice in February. Disappointed with his finishing effort at Newbury (11f) since but return to AW may help now switched to handicaps. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Best judged on C&D novice near-miss two starts ago; initial mark looks manageable on that.
2 6th (2) (17/2 -42%) The Hun	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(2) The Hun 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 10 in maiden (4/1) at Newmarket (10f, good to soft) in October, weakening over 1f out. Switch to handicaps a plus on return from 6 months off but he does need to find some improvement. Could forgive October's below-par effort when last seen; gelded since; not bred for 1m4f.
1 7th (1) (17/2 -183%) Path To Dubai	8.5 17/2(-183%)	(1) Path To Dubai 17/2, Winner on debut at Southwell (1m) in January and shaped well both starts since, latterly when second of 5 in handicap back at that venue (11.1f) 3 weeks ago. Rates the type to do better, particularly granted a stronger gallop to aim at. 1l second on recent Southwell handicap debut; up 3lb, but extra 1f should be fine.

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21:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Each of these remain open to further improvement so only a tentative vote can go to RAKKI. Alan King's gelding made no impact across his three qualifying runs, but the son of Sea The Stars, who is a half-brother to St Leger winner Masked Marvel, can excel now stepped up in trip. Path To Dubai has proven himself to be a consistent performer and has to be respected, while Clockwatcher, who could improve for the addition of first-time cheekpieces, is another to consider.

BUR DUBAI took a marked step forward on the form he showed as a juvenile and wasn't beaten at all far in listed company at Epsom 8 days ago. He's very well handicapped if building on that up in trip here. There's a number of interesting ones in opposition though, headed up by Path To Dubai and Wild Waves.

Middle distances ought to be the making of RAKKI, perhaps starting tonight. He's preferred to C&D novice second Clockwatcher.

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Races & Results Wednesday 1st May 2024

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13:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:40 Pontefract Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:50 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

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16:15 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:25 Pontefract Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Punchestown NH Flat Race 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:00 Pontefract Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:05 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow