1 Wednesday 8th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 36 Races on Wednesday 8th May 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Kelso, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (20/1 -82%) Garfield Shadow	20 20/1(-82%)	(5) Garfield Shadow 20/1, Supplemented debut Hamilton win in 9-runner novice at Newcastle in October. 6f sure to suit on reappearance but opening mark not obviously generous and stall 13 isn't ideal. Two from two as a 2yo; unfavourable draw but otherwise looks a promising sort.
3 2nd (3) (7/2 +65%) Al Shabab Storm	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(3) Al Shabab Storm 7/2, Placed over 7f on first 2 starts and got off the mark at the third time of asking in 6f Goodwood novice (soft) in October. Gelded ahead of reappearance/handicap debut and failed to meet market expectations when sixth at Newbury. Drops in trip. Solid 2yo campaign; below par on reappearance but may rebound with the run under his belt.
13 3rd (13) (7/1 -8%) Old Chums	7 7/1(-8%)	(13) Old Chums 7/1, Productive period on the AW during the winter, winning twice over 6f. Followed that with a brace of excellent runner-up efforts and lot depends on whether he's as effective on turf. Solid record on AW since handicapping; well drawn back on turf; should go well.
4 4th (4) (9/2 +55%) Beyond Borders	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(4) Beyond Borders 9/2, Successful 4 times during a very productive juvenile campaign. Fitter for reappearance when second of 5 at Pontefract a month ago but assessor may just have him now. Stall 1 will help, at least. Productive last term; solid second (split subsequent winners) on latest outing; respected.
1 5th (1) (9/1 +36%) Billy Webster	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Billy Webster 9/1, Made it 3 wins from 4 starts with a useful effort to see off 4 rivals in a 5f Southwell handicap in January. Wide draw counted against him at Lingfield 2 months later so that effort easy to forgive and he remains of interest. Lumbered with top weight in a warm race returned to turf; needs to resume his progress.
14 6th (14) (28/1 +30%) Macanudo	28 28/1(+30%)	(14) Macanudo 28/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in February. Better than result when sixth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield and a fair effort in a stronger event at Bath since. Has something to find on the balance of his form for new yard.
7 7th (7) (40/1 -150%) Cargin Bhui	40 40/1(-150%)	(7) Cargin Bhui 40/1, Wolverhampton winner on second start and improved again when runner-up under a penalty at Newcastle. Strong in the betting and much better than the result on nursery debut at Southwell. That run makes him of interest if stall 11 doesn't prove to be an obstacle. Disappointing on latest AW start; bit to prove from difficult draw back on turf.
12 8th (12) (11/1 -57%) Stash The Cash	11 11/1(-57%)	(12) Stash The Cash 11/1, Left juvenile form well behind when winning 8-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) last month. Up 8 lb in a better race but that may well be within range, as should 6f. Clearcut win at Catterick on handicap/seasonal debut; the type to improve further.
10 9th (10) (11/1 -100%) Auric	11 11/1(-100%)	(10) Auric 11/1, Confirmed the promise of his debut when landing 8-runner novice event at Kempton (6f) last month. Heavily backed to follow up switched to turf/handicap company and he didn't do a lot wrong in second. 2 lb rise very fair. Thrice-raced colt; ran well at Windsor most recently; open to further progress.
8 10th (8) (25/1 -79%) Call Glory	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Call Glory 25/1, Successful twice over 5f during an intensive 2-y-o campaign. Fitted with cheekpieces and well held when last seen in January. Gelded since last run; exposed sort but is fairly consistent and has a good draw.
6 11th (6) (12/1 -9%) Tsunami Spirit	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Tsunami Spirit 12/1, AW winner in October and even better form when second under a penalty at Catterick a fortnight later. Sound return to action when second of 3 at Kempton but this is a deeper race. Ran creditably in three-runner race on reappearance; now goes into a much deeper field.
11 12th (11) (8/1 -23%) Winged Messenger	8 8/1(-23%)	(11) Winged Messenger 8/1, Signed off 2-y-o campaign in the perfect fashion at Hamilton and shaped with plenty of promise when third on reappearance 18 days ago. 6f promises to suit so he's on the shortlist. Good third, clear of remainder, at Thirsk on seasonal debut; solid chance off same mark.
2 13th (2) (28/1 -40%) Exponista	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Exponista 28/1, Nottingham 6f maiden winner in August. 8¼ lengths eleventh of 13 to Adaay In Devon in listed race on reappearance, unsuited by drop to 5f and better expected back in a handicap over this trip. Handicapped on a Group 3 effort that may flatter her; poorly treated on other form.
9 14th (9) (28/1 -12%) Siobhanbrogan	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) Siobhanbrogan 28/1, Didn't need to improve to land the odds on third start at Wolverhampton in February. Reportedly bled on handicap debut a month later and this will reveal more back on grass. Widest stall to contend with. Best to forgive latest effort (bled from nose); however, has the worst of the draw.

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13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A chance is taken on the dropped-in-class BILLY WEBSTER in what looks a fiercely competitive opener. Although unable to complete the hat-trick last time, there was much to like about his fifth-placed effort following a tardy start and he can go close with normal luck this afternoon. The unbeaten Garfield Shadow warrants respect despite his unfavourable outside draw, while Auric and Al Shabab Storm are others to keep an eye on.

A cracking handicap to open the meeting with the vote going to WINGED MESSENGER, who shaped with plenty of promise on reappearance and the return to 6f is sure to suit. Auric has progressed by the run and further improvement cannot be ruled out, with Old Chums dangerous from stall 2 if replicating his AW form.

The meeting commences with a competitive 3yo handicap. Preference is for BEYOND BORDERS, ahead of Old Chums.

13:40 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (7/2 +36%) Idem	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(3) Idem 7/2, Made it 2-2 over hurdles when scoring in good style at this course (20.9f) in September and has been shaping encouragingly in defeat since, left with a lot to do when fifth of 10 at Ayr (24.3f) last time. Major player with the potential of better still to come. 2-5 over hurdles and his last win came at this track (2m5f); not ruled out back in trip.
10 2nd (10) (17/2 +15%) Dream Boy	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(10) Dream Boy 17/2, Irish point winner who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in maiden at this course (16.2f) in December. Has made the frame here all 3 starts since, taking a small step forward in 16-runner handicap (20.9f) last time. Can give another good account. Rallying fourth behind Kingston Bridge here latest and he's in the mix at this new trip.
2 3rd (2) (17/2 -89%) Billy Boi Blue	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(2) Billy Boi Blue 17/2, Bumper winner for Fergal O'Brien who got off the mark over hurdles in likeable fashion at Hereford in January. Ran to a similar level when second of 3 in a Wetherby novice (19.7f) in March and he remains open to improvement now handicapping. Won at Hereford on penultimate run and he's respected back up in trip on handicap debut.
11 4th (11) (13/2 +35%) Swallows Song	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(11) Swallows Song 13/2, Bumper winner/fair maiden over hurdles. Best effort since switched to fences when third in 5-runner handicap at this course (23.4f) on latest start in November. Capable of getting involved back hurdling if ready to go after 5 months off. Bumper winner but he's 0-8 over jumps and needs to find more on this return to hurdling.
6 5th (6) (11/1 -22%) Harper Valley	11 11/1(-22%)	(6) Harper Valley 11/1, Third success of a productive campaign when seeing off 6 rivals at Catterick (19.3f) in February. Ran at least as well when third at this course (20.9f) next time, but never involved in race won by Kingston Bridge here on his latest outing. Cheekpieces applied. Held here last time and he needs more progress with cheekpieces added.
5 6th (5) (12/1 +52%) Brandy Mcqueen	12 12/1(+52%)	(5) Brandy Mcqueen 12/1, Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 who made a winning start over fences at this track in October. Didn't go on from that effort, but reverted to hurdles he took a step back in the right direction when mid-field at Ayr (24.3f) last time. Needs to build on his latest run. On dangerous mark but he's lost his way in last four runs and needs to turn things around.
14 7th (14) (33/1 -32%) Kajaki	33 33/1(-32%)	(14) Kajaki 33/1, Won at Sedgefield and Perth in 2022/23 (both at around 20f) and ran well at the latter course when fourth in August. However, not in the same form on his 2 subsequent outings, so others make more appeal after 7 months off (blinkers reapplied). On workable mark but he struggled in final two runs in the autumn and others are preferred.
8 8th (8) (5/1 -11%) Kingston Bridge	5 5/1(-11%)	(8) Kingston Bridge 5/1, Opened his hurdles account at the second attempt and placed in handicaps at Hexham and this C&D to end 2023. After a couple of below-par efforts, back on the up when winning 16-runner contest here (20.9f) 23 days ago. Enters calculations. Beat 15 rivals in a series final here (2m5f) last time; up 6lb but he's respected.
13 9th (13) (20/1 -122%) Starlyte	20 20/1(-122%)	(13) Starlyte 20/1, Made a winning return to hurdles for current yard at Newcastle in November 2022. In the frame 4 times from 6 starts in 2023/24, though would have benefited from setting a stronger pace when 3¼ lengths last of 6 at this course (20.9f) in October. More needed after 7 months off. Last win was in 2022 and he's been held in small fields here last twice; down the list.
7 10th (7) (11/1 +73%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	11 11/1(+73%)	(7) Ilikedwayurthinkin 11/1, Useful winning handicap hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell but has struggled for form over hurdles for his current yard, well held at Wetherby in February. Has enough to prove at present. Out of sorts in final few runs in Ireland and same story for new yard since September.
9 11th (9) (125/1 -525%) Pure Sirloin	125 125/1(-525%)	(9) Pure Sirloin 125/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Navan (20f) in January 2023 but hasn't progressed as hoped since, failing to come on for his previous run when pulled up Listowel when last seen in September. Others more persuasive on first start since leaving Gavin Cromwell. Disappointing in last two runs in Ireland and has something to prove on return.
12 12th (12) (18/1 -50%) Haveyougotmymoney	18 18/1(-50%)	(12) Haveyougotmymoney 18/1, Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing Southwell handicap (24.3f) in October. Ran poorly when last seen in December, but he appeals as the type to bounce back given a longer break ahead of this run. Drops back in trip after a break but he has a decent record fresh and could go well.
4 13th (4) (7/1 -8%) Magic Wave	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) Magic Wave 7/1, Made light of a 12-month absence when landing the odds in a Market Rasen maiden (20.6f) in November. Hasn't been able to build on that in 2 subsequent outings, pulled up when sent off favourite on handicap debut last time, but it still remains early days for him. Flopped on handicap debut in February but he could bounce back after a break.
1 14th (1) (150/1 -1400%) Percy's Word	150 150/1(-1400%)	(1) Percy's Word 150/1, Fairly useful hurdler at best, recording a second win of 2022/23 when landing the odds with the minimum of fuss in a Newton Abbot seller (18.5f) in September. However, has been off 20 months since as he makes first run for yard after leaving Dan Skelton. Untried beyond 2m4f and has something to prove for new yard after long absence.
15 15th (15) (200/1 -400%) Swift Reply	200 200/1(-400%)	(15) Swift Reply 200/1, Mixed form switched to handicaps on his last 3 starts, running one of his better races when second at Sedgefield (19.8f) in January. However, well held at the same C&D the following month and he's a long way out of the weights in this contest. Still unexposed but he struggled last time and is a long way out of the weights.

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13:40 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

KINGSTON BRIDGE won over 2m5f here last month and is progressive enough to cope with a 6lb higher mark, with the additional yardage not expected to pose too many problems. Billy Boi Blue is also open to improvement at this sort of trip and warrants close inspection on his first run in a handicap. Harper Valley does have ground to make up with the selection given he only managed 10th in that aforementioned race, but he is better than that and rates an each-way player.

IDEM has made a promising start to his hurdling career, successful both outings in novices before shaping up well switched to handicaps, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he drops back down in grade. He can get the better of handicap-debutant Billy Boi Blue, while last-time-out course winner Kingston Bridge is also considered.

An open race in which the vote goes to KINGSTON BRIDGE, who stayed on strongly when beating 15 rivals here last time.

14:05 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (11/2 +15%) Seraphim Angel	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(11) Seraphim Angel 11/2, Sergei Prokofiev filly who shaped encouragingly when fourth of 13 on debut in a Newmarket maiden (5f) 3 weeks ago, displaying plenty of speed before no extra late on. Looks sure to improve for that initial experience and no surprise where she to feature. Showed speed in maiden at Newmarket's Craven meeting; this track should suit.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +60%) Flicka's Girl	3.5 7/2(+60%)	(6) Flicka's Girl 7/2, Sergei Prokofiev filly who justified good support when running out a comfortable winner on debut in a Wolverhampton maiden (5.1f) early last month. Not in same form when fourth at Bath (5f) 19 days ago but not one to write off for stable who won this in 2022. Beaten favourite last time but has Rossa Ryan back on board and remains of interest.
8 3rd (8) (11/2 +15%) Lady Lightning	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(8) Lady Lightning 11/2, Bred to have some stamina but showed enough speed to make a successful debut at Wolverhampton with something to spare last month. That form has taken several knocks since but she's open to improvement with plum draw to operate from here. Scored a shade comfortably at Wolverhampton; has the plum draw; interesting.
4 4th (4) (4/1 +38%) Sir Geoff Morgan	4 4/1(+38%)	(4) Sir Geoff Morgan 4/1, Soldier's Call colt who produced a promising first effort amidst inexperience when second behind Daisy Inthe Breeze in a Brighton maiden (5.2f) 7 days ago, running green over 1f out and keeping on well close home. Likely to have derived plenty from that and handy draw to operate from here. Strong-finishing second to Daisy Inthe Breeze at Brighton; has a good draw.
7 5th (7) (12/1 -118%) Kodibeat	12 12/1(-118%)	(7) Kodibeat 12/1, Half-sister to several winners, including 5f (including at 2 yrs) winner Match Play (by Dandy Man) and 2-y-o 5f winner She Can Dance. Impressively won 8-runner fillies' novice at Kempton (5f, well-backed 2/1) on debut 28 days ago. Will improve but this rates tougher. Kempton success lacks substance but she's a late foal who looks open to progress.
1 6th (1) (17/2 -13%) Arabian Cobra	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(1) Arabian Cobra 17/2, Foaled February 20. 60,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Brother to French 7.5f-9f winner Darlinghurst. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. One to note on debut with Oisin Murphy booked and yard very much amongst the winners. 60,000gns yearling; out of a C&D winner; one of two newcomers for Hugo Palmer.
3 7th (3) (20/1 -43%) Herecomesthebear	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Herecomesthebear 20/1, Foaled March 26. €22,000 foal, £65,000 yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to smart 11f-12.5f winner Savoir Vivre out of useful 11f winner Soudaine. Market should guide with yard also saddling Arabian Cobra. £65,000 yearling; by Kodi Bear; one of two newcomers for this yard; market helpful.
5 8th (5) (5/1 +23%) Daisy Inthe Breeze	5 5/1(+23%)	(5) Daisy Inthe Breeze 5/1, Proved easy to back but clearly knew her job when making winning debut in 7-runner Brighton maiden (5.2f) 7 days ago, by a length from Sir Geoff Morgan. Good berth to operate from and yard's 2-y-os have been going nicely. Respected. Appeared to know her job at Brighton, holding on by 1l from Sir Geoff Morgan.
2 9th (2) (80/1 -60%) Ettorino	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Ettorino 80/1, Mehmas colt. Dam German 9f/1¼m winner. Showed a bit when tenth of 15 in Brocklesby at Doncaster on debut in March and whilst he's entitled to know more here, he's been done no favours with the draw. Only tenth in a substandard Brocklesby that hasn't worked out particularly well.

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14:05 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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NIGHT IN PARIS did all but win on her racecourse debut at Ripon, showing plenty of early speed before inexperience saw her edge away from the rail late on, and normal improvement could make her difficult to beat. Seraphim Angel probably ran to a similar level when fourth on her debut at Newmarket and she must enter calculations, while first-time-out winners Kodibeat, Daisy Inthe Breeze and Lady Lightning add further spice to the race.

DAISY INTHE BREEZE knew her job and impressed when making a winning debut in a Brighton maiden 7 days ago and, well drawn with progress anticipated, there appears no reason why she won't go well again. Sir Geoff Morgan, runner-up to the selection then, looks another sure-fire improver and is feared along with Night In Paris. Arabian Cobra is a newcomer to note in the betting for clues.

An open-looking Lily Agnes. The percentage call goes to LADY LIGHTNING, ahead of Sir Geoff Morgan.

14:10 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (Evens -37%) Pinot Rouge	0 Evens(-37%)	(6) Pinot Rouge Evens, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and built on a promising hurdling debut when landing a listed event at Doncaster, looking well suited by the 3m trip. Cracking effort in the Grade 1 Sefton last month (in cheekpieces) and she'll take some stopping at this level. Fourth in Grade 1 at Aintree and she should be hard to beat back in much calmer waters.
1 1st (1) (3/1 +40%) Magical Hill	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Magical Hill 3/1, Placed in an Irish point/both starts in bumpers before making winning hurdles debut at Huntingdon last month, keeping on well. Penalty to carry but step up in trip promises to suit. Won at Huntingdon last month; this is much tougher but he's open to progress upped in trip.
11 2nd (11) (4/1 +67%) Tigga Time	4 4/1(+67%)	(11) Tigga Time 4/1, £30,000 buy after making a successful sole start in points. Promise a couple of times under Rules but may need more time. Has shown promise under rules but he will have better opportunities in handicaps.
13 3rd (13) (14/1 +72%) Killybegs Jet Lady	14 14/1(+72%)	(13) Killybegs Jet Lady 14/1, Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points in December last year. Limited impact over hurdles, shaping like a stayer. Irish point winner but she's been disappointing over hurdles; stablemate of Sea God.
8 4th (8) (2/1 +40%) Sea God	2 2/1(+40%)	(8) Sea God 2/1, Half-brother to bumper/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Turn Turk and, having prevailed on sole start between the flags, he completed a simple task when winning a match on Rules debut in a Carlisle bumper (17f, heavy) in December. Brings potential to the table now switched to hurdles for new yard. Point/bumper winner and he's an interesting recruit to hurdling; needs watching in market.
4 5th (4) (100/1 +0%) Looking Splendid	100 100/1(+0%)	(4) Looking Splendid 100/1, Didn't show much in bumpers and looks a handicap project over hurdles. Down the field at big prices in all five starts including two hurdle runs this year.
12 6th (12) (25/1 +50%) Disco Annie	25 25/1(+50%)	(12) Disco Annie 25/1, Runner-up completed start in points but failed to offer much in bumpers. Up in trip now hurdling. Struggled in three bumpers and has plenty to prove on hurdling debut.
5 7th (5) (66/1 -65%) Major Champion	66 66/1(-65%)	(5) Major Champion 66/1, Doyen gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Before Midnight. Wears tongue strap. No impact in Irish points. Pulled up in three of his four points and can only be watched on hurdling debut.
7 8th (7) (150/1 -50%) Rock N Roll Champ	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Rock N Roll Champ 150/1, €14,000 3-y-o, Champs Elysees gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful chaser Another Stowaway and fair hurdler/useful chase winner Sholokjack. Maiden in Irish points and never really a factor in 18f course novice last month. 0-5 in Irish points and was a remote sixth here (2m2f) on his hurdling debut last month.
14 9th (14) (66/1 -100%) Para Handy	66 66/1(-100%)	(14) Para Handy 66/1, Displayed as much temperament as ability so far. Remote in first two starts and was pulled up at Hexham last time.
10 10th (10) (18/1 +45%) Telemetry	18 18/1(+45%)	(10) Telemetry 18/1, Ran to a fair level when 12 lengths second of 8 on his debut in a Wetherby bumper last April but hasn't matched that level in 2 starts since the turn of the year. Probably best watched now attentions switch to hurdles. No progress in bumpers and he needs major improvement upped in trip on hurdling debut.
2 11th (2) (300/1 -100%) Beechmount	300 300/1(-100%)	(2) Beechmount 300/1, Pulled up sole start in points and no promise over hurdles. Pulled up in sole point and has struggled at massive prices in three hurdle runs.
3 12th (3) (25/1 -25%) Blue Plan	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Blue Plan 25/1, Retirement Plan gelding. Brother to bumper winner Lady Bluebird. Dam unraced sister to temperamental but fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Goldencard. Brother to a 2m4f hurdle winner but this looks a tough starting point; best watched.
9 \|PU\| (9) (9/2 +44%) Split The Bill	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(9) Split The Bill 9/2, Fair maiden hurdler for Micky Hammond and ran right up to best fitted with a tongue tie when third of 8 at Aintree in June. Off since and work to do with a couple of these. Exposed type with a record of 0-9 and this looks tough back in a novice on his comeback.

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14:10 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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PINOT ROUGE was the surprise winner of a mares-only Listed race at Doncaster on her penultimate start, but went about the task in a pleasing manner. Thrown in at the deep end in the Sefton at Aintree subsequently, she didn't disgrace herself and is readily forwarded as the one to be with here. Huntingdon winner Magical Hill rates the chief danger, although Sea God won between the flags before landing a Carlisle bumper and is noteworthy on his hurdling debut for a new yard.

Having excelled herself when fourth in the Grade 1 Sefton, for all that wasn't a vintage renewal, PINOT ROUGE really should make no mistake back in a novice. Sea God should have more to offer now hurdling for Lucinda Russell, with Magical Hill likely to give it a good go under a penalty.

This can go to PINOT ROUGE, who ran well in a Grade 1 at Aintree last time and sets a clear standard back in much calmer waters.

14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (16/1 -14%) Ziggy's Missile	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Ziggy's Missile 16/1, Much improved for switch to handicaps on AW this year, making it 3 wins from last 4 starts at Southwell (5f) in March, making all to score by 1¾ lengths from Moonstone Boy. Expected to be equally as effective back on turf but no easy task from widest draw. Progressive on AW this year; has the worst of the draw returned to turf.
12 1st (12) (11/1 -47%) Knicks	11 11/1(-47%)	(12) Knicks 11/1, Landed a class 2 nursery on final start for Karl Burke in September and, off 6 months/gelded, made a bright start for new yard when runner-up on heavy ground at Catterick (6f) 5 weeks ago. Drops back to 5f now, and whilst this is tougher, he holds each-way claims. Record of 2312 on ground softer than good; sound chance granted similar going.
7 2nd (7) (13/2 -44%) Vince L'amour	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(7) Vince L'amour 13/2, Son of Invincible Army who comes here on a roll, bolting up at Ripon (6f) and having no problem with the return to the minimum trip when registering another authoritative victory at Catterick (5f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Handicapper applies further pressure but unlikely he's reached his limit yet. Made all at Ripon and Catterick the last twice; improving sharply; respected.
6 3rd (6) (7/2 +59%) Due For Luck	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(6) Due For Luck 7/2, Won first 2 starts in maiden/novice company and shade unlucky not to complete the hat-trick on C&D nursery debut in September. Lesser efforts final 2 starts but handy draw inside to work from on return and interesting if market vibes are positive on return. Went very close off this mark over C&D last September; interesting back here.
1 4th (1) (11/2 +35%) Blue Storm	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(1) Blue Storm 11/2, Bright start for new yard when third at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in November and confirmed himself a good buy at 7,000 gns when winning 8-runner Southwell handicap (5f) a month later, showing a good turn of foot. Handy draw in 3 to work from and respected back from 5 months off. Absent since winning nicely at Southwell five months ago on second start for new yard.
11 5th (11) (5/2 +58%) Kings Merchant	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(11) Kings Merchant 5/2, Bated Breath gelding who was again strong in the betting and showed improved form to get off the mark in good style at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in March. Has the plum draw to work from now handicapping with Oisin Murphy booked. Lots to like. Form of last-time-out win has been boosted; strong claims from the plum draw.
5 6th (5) (6/1 +33%) Moonstone Boy	6 6/1(+33%)	(5) Moonstone Boy 6/1, Pulled out a little more when deservedly opening his account at Southwell (5f) in March and filled runners-up spot next 2 starts on AW/turf. Latest Newcastle fourth 5 days ago was a creditable effort and application of first-time blinkers may put an extra edge on him here. Consistent in the main; nicely drawn; possibilities in first-time headgear.
9 7th (9) (12/1 +14%) Dandy Devil	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Dandy Devil 12/1, Knew enough to make a winning debut in 5-runner maiden at Newcastle (5f) in March (Kings Merchant second) and possible testing conditions found him out at Pontefract (6f) 5 weeks ago. Remains early days and switch to handicaps a plus on this sounder surface. 5f success on debut; dropped away in closing stages over 6f since.
4 8th (4) (25/1 -14%) Midnight Lir	25 25/1(-14%)	(4) Midnight Lir 25/1, Largely consistent as a juvenile and bagged a second career success at Hamilton (5f) in September. Below best at York final start and whilst he should strip fitter for his return on heavy ground at Thirsk, he's another with a less-than-ideal draw to contend with. More exposed than many of these rivals and has a difficult draw.

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14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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KINGS MERCHANT could make the most of stall one to follow up his cosy Wolverhampton success. The form of that last-start win looks fairly solid with the runner-up twice successful since and the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye. Ziggy's Missile needs to overcome his outside draw but still merits consideration having won three of his last four appearances, while Blue Storm and Vince L'Amour are other names to note.

KINGS MERCHANT marked himself down as one to be interested in moving forward when opening his account in ready fashion at Wolverhampton in March and, from the plum draw on handicap debut, he looks a big player under Oisin Murphy. The thriving Vince L'Amour faces his toughest assignment to date but remains of firm interest in his hat-trick bid. Blue Storm is another to consider.

There are clear positives for KINGS MERCHANT (nap), who is first choice ahead of Due For Luck.

14:40 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (13/2 +13%) No Regrets	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(4) No Regrets 13/2, Won a pair of 3m handicap chases in the first half of 2023. Never going back from a break at Musselburgh in February but he has returned to a feasible mark if the first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) helps spark him back to life. Dual chase winner; below best when last seen but first-time visor could make a difference.
6 2nd (6) (5/1 +50%) Everyday Champagne	5 5/1(+50%)	(6) Everyday Champagne 5/1, First run since leaving Nicky Richards when bagging 12-runner handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) in November. However, form has taken a turn for the worse since and he looks vulnerable once more. May not have been suited by soft ground on last two starts; back on same mark as last win.
2 3rd (2) (40/1 -300%) Empire De Maulde	40 40/1(-300%)	(2) Empire De Maulde 40/1, Latest success was gained here off 12 lb higher but that was back in October 2021 and he has largely struggled in his handful of subsequent appearances. Out of sorts when last seen but down in grade after a break and down to a handy mark.
5 4th (5) (13/8 +19%) Raceview Road	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(5) Raceview Road 13/8, Multiple point winner who was placed in a bumper and couple of Newcastle novice hurdles prior to making a winning chase debut here (21.6f, soft) last month. This stiffer test will be right up his street and a 5 lb rise doesn't look at all harsh. Triple point winner; bettered hurdle form when winning on chase debut; longer trip a plus.
7 5th (7) (10/1 -43%) Castletown	10 10/1(-43%)	(7) Castletown 10/1, Tricky character (resents use of whip) but capable when in the mood, as he demonstrated when landing a handicap chase at Perth last summer. Safely held on recent reappearance over hurdles but that run will have blown away the cobwebs and couldn't rule out back in this sphere. Ordinary strike-rate; should be better for recent hurdle run but others appeal more.
1 6th (1) (10/1 -25%) Captain Quint	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Captain Quint 10/1, Cheekpieces on when regaining the winning thread in a 7-runner Musselburgh handicap (23.6f, soft) in February. However, his jumping went to pot at Newbury next time and the headgear is now discarded. Others preferred. Made mistakes at Newbury last time but not without a chance back in the north.
3 7th (3) (33/1 -408%) Hidden Commander	33 33/1(-408%)	(3) Hidden Commander 33/1, Got back on track when landing back-to-back handicaps over this C&D and at Hexham during the autumn. Well held the last twice, though, including back here over hurdles when last seen in November. Good record here but has a couple of below-par efforts to put behind; back over fences.
8 \|PU\| (8) (7/2 +13%) Domandlouis	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) Domandlouis 7/2, Hurdles winner here in 2022 and runner-up 3 times over fences last year, including twice over this C&D. Below par last 2 starts but the handicapper has given him a chance and, like stablemate Castletown, he's not discounted. Not at best on heavy on last two starts but no surprise should he fare better back on good.

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14:40 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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RACEVIEW ROAD showed tenacity when scoring over the extended 2m5f here last month and, off just 5lb higher, a follow-up success is a feasible outcome given he has proven stamina for this step up in trip from his time in point-to-points. Castletown won over C&D a couple of years ago and will be a big threat if he recaptures his old sparkle. No Regrets can also go well with track, trip and ground all in his favour.

Lightly-raced 6-y-o RACEVIEW ROAD made the perfect start over fences here last month and he looks capable of going in again off this 5 lb higher mark. No Regrets will be a real threat if responding well to the new headgear and he is second choice ahead of the Lucinda Russell-trained pair Castletown and Domandlouis.

The step up in trip should suit RACEVIEW ROAD (nap) and he can make light of a 5lb rise gained for winning on his chase/handicap debut

15:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/4 +0%) Forest Fairy	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(4) Forest Fairy 11/4, Waldgeist filly who looked a smart prospect when seeing off a next-time-out winner by 6 lengths on her 1½m Wolverhampton debut in February. Very interesting runner. This demands a good deal more but she stormed clear in novice at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW).
7 2nd (7) (7/1 -75%) Port Fairy	7 7/1(-75%)	(7) Port Fairy 7/1, Left last autumn's Gowran debut behind when winning an AW maiden over the extended 1¼m at Dundalk last month. Open to further progress for a top stable with an excellent recent record in this and Ryan Moore on her rather than Rubies Are Red. Well beaten on heavy on debut; made most to win maiden at Dundalk (10.5f, AW) last month.
9 3rd (9) (17/2 +58%) Seaward	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(9) Seaward 17/2, Won a 1m Ascot novice last September but not up to the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket final start. Up in trip for reappearance. Forest Fairy probably the stable first string unless the betting hints otherwise. Firmly put in her place in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile (28-1) as 2yo but still early days.
5 4th (5) (7/4 +30%) Galileo Dame	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(5) Galileo Dame 7/4, Confirmed the promise of last autumn's Gowran debut second when going one better over 1¼m at Leopardstown 4 weeks ago, seeing off the reopposing Rubies Are Red by 3½ lengths. Looks useful. Stayed on strongly to win from Rubies Are Red in maiden at Leopardstown (1m2f, heavy).
2 5th (2) (7/1 +42%) Beeley	7 7/1(+42%)	(2) Beeley 7/1, Promise when runner-up at Nottingham (1m, heavy) and Sandown (1¼m, good to soft) 7 months ago. More to come for an in-form yard no stranger to success in this race. Withdrawn twice after getting loose; 2nd both starts, Sandown latest (1m2f, good to soft).
6 6th (6) (7/1 +56%) Lasting Love	7 7/1(+56%)	(6) Lasting Love 7/1, Fared best of the newcomers when third on 7f Doncaster debut last September and advanced her form when filling the same position at Newbury (1¼m) 7 months later. Open to further progress. Bottom of this pack on ratings but likely to leave that figure well behind in due course.

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15:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 11f Race Class Flow

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The key to this race could be the recent clash at Leopardstown between GALILEO DAME (first) and Rubies Are Red (second), and the former is taken to come out on top again. Joseph O'Brien's charge was a comfortable winner on that occasion and stepping up in trip should eke out further improvement. Forest Fairy made quite the impression when scoring over 1m4f on debut at Wolverhampton in February, and she is a key player too.

FOREST FAIRY looked something out of the ordinary when a wide-margin winner on her Wolverhampton debut in February so she might be able to fend off a strong Irish challenge, headed by Leopardstown maiden winner Galileo Dame. Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore have combined to win this 5 times since 2015 so Port Fairy has to enter the reckoning, while Beeley also can't be discounted having shaped well at Sandown recently.

This contains some fascinating prospects but GALILEO DAME achieved plenty when winning her 1m2f maiden and this trip will suit.

15:10 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/2 +55%) Faithfulflyer	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Faithfulflyer 9/2, Failed to fully fire last season and though he did shape better than distance beaten suggests over this C&D last time, his finishing efforts are becoming a repeated issue. Others make more appeal. Returns to a suitable grade and is competitively weighted on best form.
5 2nd (5) (3/1 -50%) Call Me Jack	3 3/1(-50%)	(5) Call Me Jack 3/1, Progressive when winning 3 out of 4 starts in handicaps, looking more professional and impressing with the manner he was able to recover from significant interference from a loose horse when scoring at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy, 11/4) 25 days ago. Lots to like about his chances again. Has form figures of 1211, all on heavy ground, since handicapping; progressive.
8 3rd (8) (33/1 -313%) Pateen	33 33/1(-313%)	(8) Pateen 33/1, Largely in decent heart last spring, winning at Hexham in May. Well into the veteran stage of his career but has gone well fresh and isn't fully discounted after 8 months off. Veteran who is on last winning mark but is best at about 2m.
12 4th (12) (9/1 +36%) Boot 'n' Shoe	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Boot 'n' Shoe 9/1, Reached the frame in a couple of AW bumpers early-2022 but hasn't threatened in a handful of appearances at around 2m over hurdles. Now makes his handicap debut off a realistic mark and it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. Tongue strap/cheekpieces applied. The type to improve now handicapping; has an attractive opening mark; interesting.
7 5th (7) (22/1 -10%) Beat The Boum	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Beat The Boum 22/1, Made frame in an Irish point and ran to only a poor level when fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at this course (18.1f, good to soft, 150/1) 23 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut from stiff-looking mark. Possible improver back up in trip on handicap debut.
16 6th (16) (14/1 +58%) Bullion Boss	14 14/1(+58%)	(16) Bullion Boss 14/1, Modest handicap hurdler at best but little show in 2 runs in March following lengthy absence. Couple of heavy defeats since returning from two-year absence.
6 7th (6) (33/1 -175%) The Blame Game	33 33/1(-175%)	(6) The Blame Game 33/1, All 3 career victories gained at Sedgefield, capitalising on a falling mark there (3m3f) last February. Found to be lame when pulled up here 3 months later and lost action again at Musselburgh 160 days ago, so looks best watched on return. Big question mark over current form; all wins at Sedgefield.
2 8th (2) (20/1 -43%) Ritson	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Ritson 20/1, Badly out of sorts over fences since scoring on Boxing Day in 2022 and looks easy to oppose reverting to hurdling. Returns to hurdles off a workable mark but has stamina to prove.
9 9th (9) (16/1 -14%) Sword Of Fate	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) Sword Of Fate 16/1, Scored over fences at Perth (20f) in August and backed that up with good second at Cartmel. Seemingly in a lull this spring, though, and others are preferred switched back to hurdling. Chase mark is 10lb higher; won over hurdles in 2017 and 2021.
15 10th (15) (6/1 +14%) Arctic Lodge	6 6/1(+14%)	(15) Arctic Lodge 6/1, Ex-pointer made little impact over hurdles and produced a shoddy round of jumping at Stratford on chase debut last summer. Back over the smaller obstacles after 10-month break. Southern raider; may improve off a reduced mark on only his third handicap start.
14 11th (14) (14/1 +30%) Bolt Man	14 14/1(+30%)	(14) Bolt Man 14/1, Mid-field in 2 staying handicap hurdles last spring. Will likely need to up his game on return from 14-month absence. Absent since looking a non-stayer over 3m at Ayr 14 months ago.
13 12th (13) (28/1 -100%) Fiadh	28 28/1(-100%)	(13) Fiadh 28/1, Won over 3m at Wetherby last March but has showed very little recently since returning from an 11-month absence. Passed over. Won off 2lb higher in March 2023; badly out of sorts last season.
4 13th (4) (50/1 -52%) Longstone Cowboy	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Longstone Cowboy 50/1, Runner-up in a Hexham maiden hurdle on his second start under Rules and ran well again when third in a C&D novice 12 days later. Failed to complete both outings last spring, though, and has plenty to prove on return from a year off. Absent since a dismal effort just over a year ago.
10 14th (10) (14/1 -100%) Dirk Gently	14 14/1(-100%)	(10) Dirk Gently 14/1, Placed in handicaps at Uttoxeter and Worcester last summer. Temperament has long been under suspicion, though, and others make greater appeal on his return from 7 months off. Southern raider; gives the impression there's an ordinary handicap in him.
11 15th (11) (12/1 +40%) Monty Nevett	12 12/1(+40%)	(11) Monty Nevett 12/1, Little form over hurdles for either Jedd O'Keeffe or for his current yard. Poor form for current stable and has a stamina doubt.
1 16th (1) (14/1 -17%) Jake Stevens	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Jake Stevens 14/1, Failed to threaten both starts between the flags but was still in touch when falling 3 out at Sedgefield on hurdles debut and found only one too good there 19 days later. Beaten by more than the longer trip when last seen and he's an interesting handicap newcomer persevered with over the distance. Open to progress now handicapping at an ordinary level; one to consider.

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15:10 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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Being badly hampered by a loose horse before the last proved no barrier to success for CALL ME JACK, who completed a double a shade cosily at Newcastle. A 6lb rise looks more than fair and the five-year-old is sure to prove popular in his hat-trick bid. The booking of Sam Twiston-Davies catches the eye on Arctic Lodge, who returns to timber off an attractive mark, and market support could prove significant. Bumper performances suggest that handicap debutant Boot 'n' Shoe could also play a prominent role.

CALL ME JACK has thrived since switching to handicaps and is a clear standout on recent form. Handicap newcomer Jake Stevens rates as the biggest threat, with Faithfulflyer a modest pick for third.

Armed with several possible sources of improvement, BOOT 'N' SHOE gets the vote. Dirk Gently is second choice.

15:40 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/4 +32%) Hidden Law	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(5) Hidden Law 9/4, Dubawi colt who looked a shade unfortunate when touched off by Cadogan Place on debut at Southwell (slightly slower on the uptake than the winner but displayed a fine turn of foot to challenge and was beaten on the nod). Impressive at Newbury (11f, good) since and he is brimming with potential. Strong finish when pipped by Cadogan Place; strode clear in fine style at Newbury (1m3f).
1 2nd (1) (3/1 +75%) Agenda	3 3/1(+75%)	(1) Agenda 3/1, Confirmed promise of sole 2-y-o start at the Curragh when seeing off 8 rivals upped to 10.7f on return at Dundalk. Looks ready for this step up in class/trip and yard boasts a terrific record in this race but Ryan Moore prefers Grosvenor Square. Close in a Curragh maiden in mud as 2yo; better the further he went at Dundalk (10.5f, AW).
4 3rd (4) (7/4 -75%) Grosvenor Square	1.75 7/4(-75%)	(4) Grosvenor Square 7/4, Winner of 2 of his 3 starts as a 2-y-o, signing campaign off with a ready success in the Eyrefield Stakes at Leopardstown (9f, heavy). Yard has saddled 7 of the last 10 Chester Vase winners and this Galileo colt, who is open to improvement now faced with a stiffer test, is probably the one to beat. Half-brother to Irish Derby winner Santiago; won debut; 3rd in a Group 2 and won a Group 3.
3 4th (3) (33/1 -32%) Golden West	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Golden West 33/1, Decisive winner of minor events at Newcastle and Epsom (both at around 1m). Failed to beat a rival home on return in a Group 3 at Longchamp (10.4f, soft) and while he's worth another chance given last season's promise, he's up against some very promising types here. Cheekpieces applied. 2-2 as 2yo but last of seven when reappearing on very soft ground for 10.5f French Group 3.
2 5th (2) (17/2 -89%) Cadogan Place	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(2) Cadogan Place 17/2, Very well-bred colt who justified strong market support on debut when getting the better of an argument with the re-opposing Hidden Law (pair clear of the rest) in a 6-runner novice event at Southwell (11f). No Derby entry at this stage but he's a useful colt in the making. Held on by a short head from fellow newcomer Hidden Law at Southwell (1m3f, AW) on debut.
6 6th (6) (25/1 -79%) Pappano	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Pappano 25/1, Shaped best when third of 13 in maiden at Kempton (11f) on debut in December. Built on that by landing a 7-runner Wolverhampton novice upped to 12.2f last month and while this demands significantly more, he's in good hands and should go on improving. Strong-galloping type with improvement in him (after two AW races) and plenty of stamina.

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15:40 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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The Aidan O'Brien/Ryan Moore combination has dominated this contest in recent years and they look to have another ideal candidate in the shape of GROSVENOR SQUARE. A half-brother to Irish Derby winner Santiago, the son of Galileo ended last season with a dominant display at Leopardstown in October and stepping up in trip should suit. A well-bred sort by Frankel, Cadogan Place narrowly got the better of the reopposing Hidden Law (second) on debut at Southwell, and they are noted too.

HIDDEN LAW looks ready for this step up in class judged on his impressive display in a valuable Newbury maiden and he gets the nod ahead of Grosvenor Square, who is Ryan Moore's pick of the Ballydoyle duo and has the distinction of being the only Group-race winner in the line-up. Cadogan Place just got the better of Hidden Law when they met at Southwell at the end of March and the Frankel colt is another fascinating contender.

All but one are last-time-out winners who look all set to make improvement. GROSVENOR SQUARE gets the vote ahead of Hidden Law.

15:45 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/2 -13%) Lily Du Berlais	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Lily Du Berlais 9/2, Career best when winning 7-runner novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft, 5/2) 19 days ago by 7½ lengths from Shakeyatailfeathet. May be more to come on handicap debut and isn't taken lightly. Off mark in Ayr mares' maiden last time; this is tougher and better ground a concern.
3 2nd (3) (7/1 -40%) Politacus	7 7/1(-40%)	(3) Politacus 7/1, Bumper winner who left her qualifying efforts over hurdles behind when making a successful handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.5f) in March and improved again when following up at Hereford (21.7f, good) 24 days ago. Raised 6 lb since but further progress may be forthcoming. Cheekpieces on first time. Won mares' handicaps over 2m4f/2m5f on last 2 starts; headgear tried; shorter trip a worry.
1 3rd (1) (16/1 -60%) Brucio	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Brucio 16/1, Won a Catterick maiden before landing 2¼m Leopardstown listed handicap in February. Not seen to best effect at Aintree latest and can't be ruled out. Two wins, latest a Listed mares' handicap; now 12lb higher; may find others better treated.
8 4th (8) (16/1 -14%) Linda Moon	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Linda Moon 16/1, Steadily progressive in this sphere until well beaten on handicap bow at Doncaster (16.6f, heavy, 11/8) 67 days ago. Probably best excused that run (testing conditions) but others appeal more. Tongue strap on first time. Bumper winner; best hurdles run when 2nd on good in February; interesting on h'cap debut.
12 5th (12) (5/1 +29%) Dameofthecotswolds	5 5/1(+29%)	(12) Dameofthecotswolds 5/1, Stepped up on previous form over timber when second of 11 in juvenile at Cheltenham (16.8f, good) 20 days ago, suited by strong pace. 4 lb out of the handicap but useful claimer (aboard last time) takes off 7 lb. Best on good ground; clear 2nd in Cheltenham h'cap last month; 4lb wrong but has a chance.
7 6th (7) (9/1 -50%) Shakeyatailfeather	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Shakeyatailfeather 9/1, Made the frame all 3 completed starts over hurdles, latest when creditable 7½ lengths second of 7 to Lily Du Berlais in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Sent handicapping for shrewd yard now and is worth a second look in the market. Closely matched with Lily Du Berlais on Ayr form in March; better ground fine; a possible..
9 7th (9) (28/1 -40%) Spit Spot	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Spit Spot 28/1, Fair performer on the Flat and has run to a similar level over hurdles for her current yard, making the frame again when fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (18.1f, good to soft, 7/1) 23 days ago. However, others look more progressive. Dual AW Flat winner; best hurdles form when 2nd in mares' h'cap; better ground should suit.
4 8th (4) (13/2 +35%) Mighty Moth	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) Mighty Moth 13/2, Fair form when placed twice in bumpers and off the mark at the third attempt in this sphere when bagging Hereford maiden (16.2f) in February. Built on that when runner-up on handicap debut at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) since and merits consideration. Won mares' maiden before good second in a mares' h'cap; conditions suit; interesting.
10 9th (10) (15/2 +63%) Mary	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(10) Mary 15/2, Shaped better than in previous handicap outings when respectable seventh of 16 at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 20 days ago. Claims if building on that but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Placed in bumpers; good runs on first two hurdles starts, but hasn't progressed.
11 \|PU\| (11) (10/1 -43%) Brendas Asking	10 10/1(-43%)	(11) Brendas Asking 10/1, Showed ability in points/bumpers and posted her best effort over hurdles when second of 5 in handicap at Ludlow (15.8f, soft) 48 days ago, running on. Should have more to offer. Goes on good ground but has a bit to find with Linda Moon on Taunton form in February.
6 \|PU\| (6) (14/1 -133%) Strong Belle	14 14/1(-133%)	(6) Strong Belle 14/1, Came good at the fifth time of asking over hurdles when winning 2m mares' maiden at Bangor (heavy) at the end of February. Faces different conditions for handicap debut here but warrants respect nonetheless. Won a 2m mares' maiden on heavy last time; better ground fine; worth considering.
5 \|PU\| (5) (16/1 +0%) Micks Jet	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Micks Jet 16/1, Bumper winner who made steady progress over hurdles prior to landing the odds in Musselburgh maiden (19.8f, soft) in February. Ran poorly in higher grade at Cheltenham latest, however, and needs to bounce back on handicap debut here. Pulled up in Listed novice last time having won 2m4f maiden in Feb; drop to 2m a concern.

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15:45 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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The combination of the application of a tongue-tie and switch to handicapping has brought the best out in Politacus, who followed up her Huntingdon victory when landing the spoils at Hereford. However, she may prove vulnerable now dropping to 2m, with preference for last month's easy Ayr winner LILY DU BERLAIS. The eight-year-old's current mark looks more than workable and a brace could be on the cards. Strong Belle and Mighty Moth are just two others to note in an open contest.

Plenty with claims here, including BRENDAS ASKING, who put in some good late work when runner-up on her handicap debut at Ludlow last time and should have learnt plenty from that. Lily du Berlais and Politacus head the list of dangers.

The vote goes to DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS who goes well on this ground and is at the top of her game. Shakeyatailfeather is next best.

16:10 Chester Maiden (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/8 -10%) Gallantly	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(5) Gallantly 11/8, Frankel colt who built on his debut effort when second at Naas (1m) in October and filled same spot on return at Leopardstown (1m) 4 weeks ago. Promises to be suited by this step up to 1¼m and he's one to consider for his leading stable. 3 short-priced defeats but among the best form and step up in trip offers additional hope.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 +39%) Castle In The Sand	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(1) Castle In The Sand 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden who matched previous best on first crack at this trip when second of 7 in a Windsor novice (10f) 16 days ago. Expected to give another good account for all he lacks the potential of one or two here. Six starts, runner-up in the last four; has among the best form but vulnerable again.
6 3rd (6) (12/1 -100%) Liam Swagger	12 12/1(-100%)	(6) Liam Swagger 12/1, Unlucky not to finish closer when last of 5 on debut at Southwell (1m) in March and despite still being green, built on that run (in first-time hood) when second of 9 in a Windsor maiden (10f) 9 days ago, edged out late on. Possible he can do better still and not discounted. Went close in a sustained duel for nine-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f, good to soft).
3 4th (3) (9/1 +25%) Eben Zaabeel	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Eben Zaabeel 9/1, Sea The Stars colt who built on his Newmarket debut effort at 2 yrs when fifth of 11 in a Yarmouth novice (10f) on return 25 days ago, effort over 2f out and not given a hard time. Promises to do better again. 16-1, travelled best at Yarmouth (1m2f) but had raced freely and weakened into fifth of 11.
4 5th (4) (8/1 -60%) Far L'amore	8 8/1(-60%)	(4) Far L'amore 8/1, €55,000 yearling, Territories gelding. Backed at long odds and showed a good deal of ability when fourth of 10 in a Newbury maiden (11f) 18 days ago, lack of experience catching him out late on. Rates a likely improver with that under his belt. Contender on his recent fourth in maiden at Newbury (1m3f) and should improve.
2 6th (2) (9/2 +0%) Chortal	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(2) Chortal 9/2, Golden Horn colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Sense of Humour and 2-y-o 1m winner Kings Joy. Dam lightly raced half-sister to 2000 Guineas winner Footstepsinthesand. Makes plenty of appeal on paper for top stable and well worthy of note. King Edward VII entry; Golden Horn half-brother to two winners; from a top yard.
7 7th (7) (100/1 -52%) Prince Iago	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Prince Iago 100/1, Starspangledbanner colt. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner. Offered little when last of 6 in minor event at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut 20 days ago, left behind over 2f out. Passed over here. 40-1, slowly away and checked when always behind in novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good).
8 8th (8) (125/1 -150%) Sanks To Flicka	125 125/1(-150%)	(8) Sanks To Flicka 125/1, Closely related to useful winner up to 7.4f Evocative Spark and he hinted at ability when fourth of 6 in an Ayr novice (1m, heavy) on debut in October. Gelded ahead of return and possibly one for later on. 17-2, 14l fourth of six in novice at Ayr (1m, heavy) in October was low-level form.

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

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LIAM SWAGGER took a big step forward when a neck second at Windsor nine days ago and the son of Iffraaj could be hard to beat if finding any further progression. Castle In The Sand is an obvious threat to the selection having filled the runner-up position on his last four starts, but he could be vulnerable once again. Gallantly is a noteworthy Irish raider, while Chortal merits a market inspection on his racecourse bow.

GALLANTLY looked ready for this step up in trip when chasing home a subsequent listed runner-up on his return at Leopardstown (1m) 4 weeks ago and Aidan O'Brien's colt could well be the answer here. Liam Swagger and Far L'amore head up the dangers, whilst Chortal is a newcomer to note for the Gosden team.

Stepping up in trip today may enable GALLANTLY to make the breakthrough. Gosden newcomer Chortal has a Group 2 Royal Ascot entry.

16:20 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (14/1 -56%) Guy	14 14/1(-56%)	(5) Guy 14/1, Back to winning ways in 8-runner handicap chase at Hereford (16f) in January but his wins have come in lower-grade contests and he didn't fire at Aintree last time. Won at Hereford in January; 33-1 in a much better race when tailed off on soft at Aintree.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 +0%) Coastguard Station	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Coastguard Station 4/1, Consistent chaser who jumped more efficiently when readily scoring at Fakenham last time. Still on a fair mark and can be relied upon, so should be competitive once more. Revival on last two outings and he had better form two seasons back; considered.
9 3rd (9) (12/1 +25%) Fearless	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Fearless 12/1, Lightly raced since winning at Aintree (15.8f) but returned with good placed efforts at Uttoxeter/Sedgefield in the autumn. Below best since, however. Dropped to a good mark having underperformed in his three runs this winter; off 11 weeks.
4 4th (4) (11/2 -38%) Pay The Piper	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(4) Pay The Piper 11/2, Useful winning chaser who, having been given a chance by the handicapper, returned to form when runner-up at Newcastle last time. Stable is going well and he's worth a chance to go one better. Out of form last term; well down weights; final run was big step back in right direction.
3 5th (3) (7/2 +35%) Parisencore	3.5 7/2(+35%)	(3) Parisencore 7/2, Couple of good efforts over fences in the winter and shaped as if still in form back over hurdles at Musselburgh three months ago. Should give another good account. Second in his only two chases, before a fair effort back over hurdles in February.
8 6th (8) (12/1 -100%) Gold Des Bois	12 12/1(-100%)	(8) Gold Des Bois 12/1, Hasn't got his head in front since back-to-back wins here in 2022 but the handicapper has relented and he returned to form when second in a 5-runner contest over C&D 2 months ago. Looks a player in new headgear. 2nd of five over C&D in March latest; well treated on form in October; cheekpieces now.
1 7th (1) (28/1 +15%) A Wave Of The Sea	28 28/1(+15%)	(1) A Wave Of The Sea 28/1, Useful handicap chaser for Joseph Patrick O'Brien, in frame in Galway Plate and Munster National last season. Come down the weights after seriously low-key start for Ben Haslam. No worthwhile in four races for this yard, albeit with the latest at Cheltenham Festival.
2 8th (2) (10/3 +17%) Frere D'armes	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Frere D'armes 10/3, Useful chaser who has edged back to a feasible mark and has shaped as if back in form the last twice, fourth from a poor position at Kempton last time. Race should be run to suit and a bold showing is expected. Out of form this winter but did enough latest two outings to suggest he can be thereabouts.
6 9th (6) (10/1 +29%) Bollingerandkrug	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) Bollingerandkrug 10/1, Has shown improved form switched to front-running tactics, landing a hat-trick here in November. Below form since but return to his favourite track (all 6 wins here) could spark a revival. Has a superb record at Kelso; out of form elsewhere on his latest three outings; big shout.
10 \|PU\| (10) (25/1 -178%) Duty Calls	25 25/1(-178%)	(10) Duty Calls 25/1, Recorded second C&D win 2 months ago in determined fashion with positive tactics readopted for the first time in a while. This is tougher and not sure to be in the same form. Clearcut win under Lewis Stones here in March last time, on soft; more to prove on good.

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16:20 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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FRERE D'ARMES has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in recent months and the seven-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to end a bit of a drought. The biggest threat may come in the shape of last month's Newcastle runner-up Pay The Piper, who should enjoy a return to this distance. Having finished second twice over fences last season, Parisencore is still open to improvement in this discipline and he shouldn't be far away if his inexperience doesn't catch him out.

PAY THE PIPER bounced back to form at Newcastle last time and he's handicapped to win if he can build on that for a stable that has been amongst the winners, so he gets the marginal vote. Frere d'Armes and Coastguard Station look the main dangers.

The return to Kelso for course specialist BOLLINGERANDKRUG is hard to ignore, so he is taken to repeat last year's win in this race.

16:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/1 +20%) Divine Libra	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Divine Libra 4/1, Proved consistent last term, scoring twice. Much better than the result when ninth (met trouble and finished with running left) at Newbury on return and big player if he gets some luck from stall 12. Did better last season when dropped to 6f, first with a win here; shaped well on return.
13 2nd (13) (25/1 -79%) He's A Gentleman	25 25/1(-79%)	(13) He's A Gentleman 25/1, A two-time scorer at Wolverhampton last autumn who resumed with a good second of 12 in handicap there. Followed it with a lesser showing at Doncaster, so others make more appeal. Doing well on AW; 0-15 on turf but there have been seven seconds.
14 3rd (14) (12/1 +45%) Evocative Spark	12 12/1(+45%)	(14) Evocative Spark 12/1, Scored over C&D from this mark in September and, while below form at Doncaster last time, he'd offered encouragement on two previous outings. Not fully ruled out despite a tricky draw. C&D win last September off the same mark as today when drawn wide and coming from the back.
5 4th (5) (7/2 +65%) Metabolt	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(5) Metabolt 7/2, Generally held his form last year, signing off with a respectable effort at Haydock. Shaped nicely on his only previous run here and could get involved if tuned up for this return from 8 months off. Creditable sole run here; began 2023 very well and ran creditably on penultimate start.
6 5th (6) (18/1 -125%) Sandy Paradise	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Sandy Paradise 18/1, Arrives at the top of his game, scoring readily at Chelmsford last time. Needs another career-best effort if he's to defy a 7 lb rise for that but should give a good account in current mood. Consistent sort on AW (winner last time) but there's a big question to answer on turf.
8 6th (8) (7/1 +13%) Legal Reform	7 7/1(+13%)	(8) Legal Reform 7/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 15/2) 28 days ago by ½ length from Sandy Paradise. Likeable prominent racer who has a good record on sharp, turning tracks. Worthy of consideration. Can front-run; four 7f places from his five appearances at this track; can go well again.
11 7th (11) (33/1 -106%) Oso Rapido	33 33/1(-106%)	(11) Oso Rapido 33/1, Scored at Catterick towards the end of last season but hasn't fired on either outing this year. May be closer to full fitness now and mark is sliding. Often front-runs; folded from low draws in 2 runs here; heavy defeats both runs this year.
1 8th (1) (9/1 -13%) Way To Dubai	9 9/1(-13%)	(1) Way To Dubai 9/1, Not at best the last twice but wasn't seen to best effect at Wolverhampton on latest outing and he's worth considering back on turf. Lingfield 2nd (6f) in December; two modest shows since and gelded since; off since January.
10 9th (10) (17/2 +0%) G'daay	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(10) G'daay 17/2, Only fourth to Sandy Paradise at Chelmsford last time but he's liable to strip fitter for it and the headgear goes back on, so fancied to go well under a positive ride from a low draw. Took time to find his form last season but made a brighter comeback this time around.
3 10th (3) (11/1 +8%) Princess Shabnam	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Princess Shabnam 11/1, Well capable from this mark on her day and shaped as if better for the run when fifth at Chelmsford last time. Can get involved if securing a good early position. Five runs here and came second in the first four; looked stretched on sole go at 7f latest.
7 11th (7) (7/1 -40%) On A Session	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) On A Session 7/1, Edging down the weights and took a firm step back in the right direction when third at Musselburgh 17 days ago. Can make his presence felt if things drop right. Infrequent winner; showed enough on latest outing to be given an e-w chance from stall 1.
12 12th (12) (11/1 -29%) Remarkable Force	11 11/1(-29%)	(12) Remarkable Force 11/1, First run since leaving Brian Toomey when below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy, 8/1) 20 days ago, possibly unsuited by conditions. Blinkers back on and stable has been in good order, so one to consider from handy draw. Twice went close for Brian Toomey this winter; heavy going an excuse on debut for new yard.

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

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

ON A SESSION showed plenty of promise when filling third place in a similar event at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see him go well off the same mark from the rail draw. Legal Reform has to be of some interest following his success at Lingfield last time, while Sandy Paradise and Princess Shabnam also merit places on the shortlist.

G'DAAY should be spot on following a respectable reappearance and, with the visor refitted, he might be hard to pass if he gets to the front from a low draw. Divine Libra looks better than his mark but will need more luck than the selection, while another bold showing is expected from Sandy Paradise.

This looks tricky but LEGAL REFORM earns the vote ahead of Evocative Spark, G'Daay, On A Session and Divine Libra.

16:55 Kelso NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (15/8 +25%) Dedicated Hero	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(1) Dedicated Hero 15/8, Placed in point and having been well backed, improved from Rules debut to get off the mark 4 months on over C&D (soft) in February. Presumably saved for this so rates a major player. Won over C&D in February and is open to more progress after another break; leading claims.
9 2nd (9) (50/1 +0%) Highland Fashion	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Highland Fashion 50/1, Showed a bit on his Perth debut last spring and off, probably ran to a similar level 9 months on at Carlisle in February. Easy to look elsewhere. RPRs in the 80s when a well-held fifth in two runs ten months apart; opposable.
4 3rd (4) (9/2 +31%) Battle Born Lad	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(4) Battle Born Lad 9/2, Placed both starts in Newcastle bumpers this spring, doing well under the circumstances when runner-up last month (hung badly right early final circuit). Will need to keep his quirks in check to feature. Placed in two runs at Newcastle this spring and the latest can be marked up; shortlisted.
2 4th (2) (4/1 -100%) Kingston James	4 4/1(-100%)	(2) Kingston James 4/1, Kingston Hill gelding who was successful on his completed start in points and made a winning start under Rules in straightforward fashion at Ayr (16f, good, 4/1) a couple of months ago, making all and quickening entering straight. More to come. Point winner who made all on his rules debut at Ayr in March; respected under penalty.
6 5th (6) (7/2 +22%) Disco Davis	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(6) Disco Davis 7/2, Point winner who built on debut promise 12 weeks on when third of 16 in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, good) a fortnight ago. Lots to like for his top stable. Close third of 16 at Ludlow last time and he should go well again for top yard.
8 6th (8) (7/1 -56%) Flaubert	7 7/1(-56%)	(8) Flaubert 7/1, Lightly-raced winner in points and produced a promising effort fitted with a tongue strap when second of 7 in bumper (7/4) at Musselburgh (15.6f, soft) 4 months ago. The winner that day has gone in again since, so he could well have more to offer. Point winner who made solid start under rules when runner-up at Musselburgh; not ruled out.
7 7th (7) (250/1 -279%) Fairly Fulling	250 250/1(-279%)	(7) Fairly Fulling 250/1, From a good family but failed to complete both starts in points and finished well held in 2 bumpers last October. Others preferred. Failed to complete in two points and he's struggled in both bumpers; hood added on return.
3 8th (3) (33/1 -106%) Off To Alabama	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Off To Alabama 33/1, Telescope gelding who won 11-runner bumper at Wetherby (16f, heavy, 66/1) in February but failed by a long chalk to repeat that effort 18 days on at Doncaster. Bounce back needed after a break. 66-1 win on Wetherby debut but he was tailed off under a penalty 18 days later.
5 9th (5) (33/1 +0%) Diamond Mix	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Diamond Mix 33/1, Diamond Boy gelding who attracted some support and hinted at ability when sixth of 10 in bumper at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 6 months ago. Step forward required. Finished a remote sixth on his Carlisle debut and he could be a longer-term prospect.
10 10th (10) (80/1 -60%) Theonetowatch	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Theonetowatch 80/1, Showed a bit when sixth of 15 in bumper at Ayr (16f, good) on debut in November but failed to repeat that effort 3 months on over C&D (soft) back in February, well behind Dedicated Hero. Others preferred. Promise in his first bumper but was out the back behind Dedicated Hero over C&D last time.

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16:55 Kelso NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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KINGSTON JAMES scored in comfortable style when making his bumper debut at Ayr in March and he now has a 4lb penalty to carry. Lucinda Russell's point-to-point winner should have plenty more to offer and he might be the one to beat. Dedicated Hero improved on his first bumper start to justify favouritism over C&D in February so he would be foolish to overlook, while Flaubert could improve on his second at Musselburgh.

DEDICATED HERO showed improved form to get off the mark over C&D back in February and presumably saved for this, Sandy Thomson's 5-y-o can progress again and land this valuable pot. Kingston James made a winning start under Rules in straightforward fashion at Ayr a couple of months ago and he could give the selection most to think about, with Disco Davis and Flaubert another couple fancied to go well, too.

Several have possibilities but C&D winner DEDICATED HERO gets the vote ahead of Kingston James, who made all at Ayr last time.

17:10 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (9/2 -13%) Whynotnowroy	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) Whynotnowroy 9/2, Still to get his head in front but has reached the frame in handicap hurdles at around 19f on his last 3 starts. Up in trip. Ought to be competitive again. 0-9 over hurdles but ran well when placed off today's mark at Hereford last month.
3 2nd (3) (11/2 +8%) The Cox Express	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(3) The Cox Express 11/2, Won Warwick bumper in January 2023 for Tom Lacey. Largely disappointing over hurdles but he has reached the frame in course handicaps over shorter trips on 2 of his last 3 starts. 0-8 hurdles but has made the frame twice here this year (2m3f/2m1f); considered each-way.
5 3rd (5) (28/1 +15%) Reine Fee	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Reine Fee 28/1, Struggling for form lately and hard to make a case for. Out of form last season and it's very nearly two years since his latest win.
1 4th (1) (17/2 -6%) Celtic Fortune	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(1) Celtic Fortune 17/2, Placed 3 times on the bounce in handicaps at around 2½m at the start of last season but hasn't been at his best this spring. Needs a revival. Not at his best this year but was placed over C&D last May and current mark is workable.
7 5th (7) (16/1 +52%) Royal Regard	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) Royal Regard 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat who has made little impact over hurdles, finishing a remote fourth in Wincanton handicap last time. Soundly beaten on all four starts for new yard this year and now 0-10 overall.
2 6th (2) (11/2 -83%) Only Fools	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(2) Only Fools 11/2, Showed improved form when gaining hurdle win number 2 over 19f here in March. Good second at Hereford next time and shaped as if still in good form when fifth at Wincanton latest. Respected back here. Comfortable winner here in March and still in good form; respected.
4 7th (4) (14/1 -367%) Dreadpoetssociety	14 14/1(-367%)	(4) Dreadpoetssociety 14/1, Well held in bumpers/hurdles around 2m but has hinted at ability and could come into his own now handicapping over longer trips. Interesting runner. Showed only tiny glimmers of promise in three novice/maiden hurdles; up in trip today.
10 \|U\| (10) (2/1 +71%) Come On Paddy Mac	2 2/1(+71%)	(10) Come On Paddy Mac 2/1, Winning Irish pointer. Best run over hurdles when third of 9 on 19f Taunton handicap debut in February but he didn't look entirely straightforward. Kept on for third on handicap debut at Taunton in February; open to further improvement.
8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -175%) Bellamy's Grey	33 33/1(-175%)	(8) Bellamy's Grey 33/1, This veteran has been reaching the frame in handicap hurdles this year but he needs more if he's to land a belated second career success. Not beaten far at Wincanton last month but this quirky veteran often races very lazily.
9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 -106%) Stargazer Belle	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Stargazer Belle 33/1, Little form of worth, finishing a well-held fourth in 20.5f Huntingdon handicap on Easter Monday. Others preferred again. Well held when fourth at Huntingdon in April and needs to find improvement from somewhere.
11 \|PU\| (11) (33/1 +50%) Vintage Icon	33 33/1(+50%)	(11) Vintage Icon 33/1, Seemingly of little account. Yet to show any worthwhile form after five hurdling starts, the last two in handicaps.
12 \|PU\| (12) (125/1 -150%) No Guarantee	125 125/1(-150%)	(12) No Guarantee 125/1, No show in a pair of bumpers and 4 runs over hurdles. More chance in handicaps but still hard to make a case for. Struggled in two bumpers and four hurdle races last season; handicap debut.

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17:10 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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

Only Fools found a career-high mark beyond her when finishing fifth at Wincanton last month, but the David Pipe-trained mare wasn't beaten far that day and she could prove dangerous if dictating the pace. Marginal preference, however, is for WHYNOTNOWROY. The six-year-old has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in recent months and Harry Atkins' 5lb claim could prove pivotal. Market support for handicap debutant Dreadpoetssociety would also be interesting.

In an opener where few arrive with compelling claims a chance is taken on Chris Gordon handicap newcomer DREADPOETSSOCIETY, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Only Fools, a course winner in March, is feared most ahead of Whynotnowroy.

The suggestion is COME ON PADDY MAC, who was placed on his handicap debut at Taunton and may fare better on this left-handed track.

17:20 Gowran Park Maiden 7f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
18 (18) (150/1 -50%) Tyder	150 150/1(-50%)	(18) Tyder 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, ninth of 18 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. RESERVE. Well beaten in two maidens and handicaps will suit better; reserve.
1 1st (1) (2/1 +43%) Cill Mocheallog	2 2/1(+43%)	(1) Cill Mocheallog 2/1, Promising sort. Third of 13 in maiden (5/2) at Dundalk (7f) on debut 47 days ago, best work finish. Should improve. Solid debut over this trip at Dundalk; run well again if handling this different terrain.
11 2nd (11) (11/8 +59%) Ebanza	1.375 11/8(+59%)	(11) Ebanza 11/8, Promising individual. 9/2, fifth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 17 days ago, running on. Hood may help her settle and she's the one to beat on her debut run. Can be keen so the addition of a hood should help; go well if lasting the trip.
15 3rd (15) (250/1 -150%) Rodeeve	250 250/1(-150%)	(15) Rodeeve 250/1, Eleventh of 12 in maiden (150/1) at this course (8f, soft) 14 days ago. Beaten a long way both starts, including here; wait for handicaps.
6 4th (6) (16/1 -300%) Royalcorrespondent	16 16/1(-300%)	(6) Royalcorrespondent 16/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 11/8, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 33 days ago, not ideally placed. First run for yard after leaving G. M. Lyons. Hood back on. Disappointing at Dundalk and moved from Ger Lyons since; Keane stays aboard but questions.
8 5th (8) (14/1 +58%) Bizarre Dreams	14 14/1(+58%)	(8) Bizarre Dreams 14/1, Twice-raced filly. 16/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 31 days ago. Yard having good spell. Beaten 13l on both maiden starts in heavy ground at Leopardstown; needs to improve plenty.
2 6th (2) (50/1 -150%) Eastern Capital	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Eastern Capital 50/1, Eighth of 18 in maiden (12/1) at Cork (8f, good to soft) on debut 12 days ago, never nearer. Stable having good spell. Open to improvement. Well beaten in heavy ground at Cork on recent debut; stable jockey deserts.
7 7th (7) (16/5 -16%) Subjugate	3.2 16/5(-16%)	(7) Subjugate 16/5, Promising type. 20/1 and tongue strap on, fifth of 15 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy) on debut 51 days ago. Open to progress. Ran with promise in a decent Curragh maiden over this trip on heavy ground; be involved.
3 8th (3) (25/1 +24%) Jacks Inn	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Jacks Inn 25/1, Twice-raced gelding. 6/1, fourteenth of 18 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, soft). Off 7 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving A. Slattery. Solid Dundalk debut but well below that level at Navan next time; might want faster ground.
5 9th (5) (125/1 -400%) Robbies Rock	125 125/1(-400%)	(5) Robbies Rock 125/1, Sixth of 8 in maiden at this C&D (soft, 17/2) on debut 14 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Beaten 20l on debut over C&D and isn't easy to fancy on the back of that.
12 10th (12) (100/1 -100%) Kentucky Gal	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Kentucky Gal 100/1, Fourteenth of 18 in maiden (40/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) on debut 18 days ago. Made debut at Curragh over this trip and was only beaten 6.5l; can run respectably.
4 11th (4) (66/1 -450%) Liamo	66 66/1(-450%)	(4) Liamo 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 12/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Donnacha Aidan O'Brien. Tongue strap on 1st time. Third at Dundalk last year; tongue-tie added for new yard; chance if handling conditions.
10 12th (10) (80/1 -100%) Clove Rock	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Clove Rock 80/1, Fascinating Rock filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Candella and 9f winner Apprentice. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to St Leger winner Kingston Hill. Second runner for yard; best watched for future reference.
16 13th (16) (100/1 -52%) Warazam	100 100/1(-52%)	(16) Warazam 100/1, Elzaam filly. Dam unraced. By a useful sire but likely to improve for this debut.
17 14th (17) (250/1 -150%) Quite Content	250 250/1(-150%)	(17) Quite Content 250/1, 125/1, seventeenth of 18 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to soft) on debut 12 days ago. First run for yard after leaving David Richard Barry. RESERVE. Well beaten in a Cork maiden on debut and enormous improvement required; reserve.
13 15th (13) (125/1 -279%) Mama Zonia	125 125/1(-279%)	(13) Mama Zonia 125/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at this course (8f, soft) 14 days ago, not knocked about. Better effort over 1m here last time; needs another big leap forward to score.
9 16th (9) (100/1 -52%) Bridge The Gap	100 100/1(-52%)	(9) Bridge The Gap 100/1, Sixth of 14 in maiden (150/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) on debut 17 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Likely to improve. Beaten 13l in a Curragh maiden on debut; loads of improvement needed.

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17:20 Gowran Park Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SUBJUGATE was a 20-1 chance for his debut over this trip at the Curragh on the opening day of the season in March. Although no match for the first two who pulled clear, he acquitted himself well when fifth and seemed to get through heavy ground well. Given a bit of time to mature, the Exceed And Excel gelding should go close. Cill Mocheallog ran on well to be third to a long odds-on favourite at Dundalk and is another likely to take a good step forward on his second start. Ebanza has shown plenty of promise despite racing keenly in two races over 6f and is now fitted with a hood for this step up in trip.

EBANZA's debut in October was full of promise and while she was a shade disappointing on reappearance, a hood will hopefully help her settle and allow her to resume her progress. Cill Mocheallog is capable of better, with Next Trick another to consider.

Having shown promise in a stronger maiden than this at the Curragh on debut, SUBJUGATE could have improved enough to score.

17:25 Kelso Hunter Chase (Class 4) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (25/1 +38%) Dressedforsuccess	25 25/1(+38%)	(1) Dressedforsuccess 25/1, All 5 wins under Rules have come at Cartmel. Pulled up in hunters at Catterick and Hexham this spring and readily opposable away from Cartmel. Last win was in 2022 and has been pulled up in both runs for current yard; opposable.
2 1st (2) (3/10 +25%) Go On Chez	0.3 3/10(+25%)	(2) Go On Chez 3/10, Has shown the odd sign of temperament but he's useful and won nicely on his hunter debut at Ludlow (3m, good) last month. Very much the one to beat again. Useful chaser who made a winning hunter chase debut at Ludlow two weeks ago; strong claims.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 +0%) Windsor Avenue	4 4/1(+0%)	(4) Windsor Avenue 4/1, Fairly useful chaser on his day and took a step back in the right direction when runner-up in hunter at Catterick (25tf, soft) in March. Never going in the Aintree Foxhunter since but this is a more realistic assignment. The blinkers he wore earlier in his career are refitted. Still retains quite a bit of ability and was runner-up at Catterick in March; dangerous.
3 3rd (3) (14/1 -100%) Shanroe Street	14 14/1(-100%)	(3) Shanroe Street 14/1, Won a 3m hunter at Perth last May before finishing second here later in the month. Returned from 11 months off to finish a good second at Hexham last month. Should go well again. Went close at Hexham on his comeback but this is a tough task on adjusted figures.
5 4th (5) (20/1 +39%) Teds Charley Roe	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Teds Charley Roe 20/1, Finally got off the mark in points in February but it was a match race and he's finished a well-held third since. Outsider on belated Rules debut. Record of 1-16 in points and this 11yo is best watched on this hunter chase debut.

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17:25 Kelso Hunter Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Shanroe Street was just touched off by three-quarters of a length into second behind Jerrysback at Hexham last month and he should put in another bold showing. However, he could find it tough to deny GO ON CHEZ, who returned from a 232-day break to go in by over five lengths at Ludlow. If he remains in the same sort of form, he could prove very hard to beat. Windsor Avenue is also a player based on his second at Catterick two starts ago.

This looks a good opportunity for GO ON CHEZ to make it 2-2 in hunters. The veteran Shanroe Street made a fine return to action at Hexham last month and is preferred to Windsor Avenue for the forecast spot.

This looks a good opportunity for GO ON CHEZ, who won at Ludlow last time and is the standout contender at the weights here.

17:40 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (9/1 +10%) Global Focus	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Global Focus 9/1, £60,000 buy after winning an Irish point in February 2022). It's taken a long time to get him to the track but he's still one to note in the betting for his successful yard. Engaged 2.25 Ffos Las Tuesday. 2022 Irish point win; soundly beaten at 8-1 for belated rules debut at Ffos Las yesterday.
4 1st (4) (6/5 +4%) He Knows Better	1.2 6/5(+4%)	(4) He Knows Better 6/5, Showed fairly useful form when placed on 2 of his 3 bumpers starts for Harry Whittington last season. Promise on 3 of his 4 starts over hurdles, displaying improved form on the back of a breathing op when second on handicap debut at Ffos Las. Sets the standard. Second on recent handicap debut at Ffos Las; major player back in novice company.
5 2nd (5) (9/4 +25%) Lumi Plugin	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(5) Lumi Plugin 9/4, Showed ability in bumpers and pleasing start to hurdles career when second of 13 in a 19.2f maiden here 3 weeks ago, finishing well. Slight step up in trip can only suit. Bettered bumper form when keeping on well for close second here (2m3f) on hurdling debut.
1 3rd (1) (11/4 +21%) Artiste D'ainay	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(1) Artiste D'ainay 11/4, Fair hurdler who has finished in the money on each of his 6 start in this sphere at up to 19f. Doesn't look especially progressive but should be a factor starting out for a new yard. Placed all six hurdling starts for Stuart Crawford and an easy point winner for this yard.
8 4th (8) (18/1 -100%) An Cailin Ciuin	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) An Cailin Ciuin 18/1, Shaped as if needing the run on first outing since leaving Ms Margaret Mullins when last of 5 in novice hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, heavy) in March. Tongue tie and more like it on the back of a breathing operation when third at Southwell. Showed benefit of a wind op when placed at Southwell last month; each-way claims.
10 \|F\| (10) (150/1 -50%) Drishogue	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) Drishogue 150/1, No impact in bumpers and unseated rider at the first on hurdles bow. Soundly beaten in both her bumpers then unseated rider at first flight on hurdling debut.
11 \|PU\| (11) (25/1 -56%) Singapore Lady	25 25/1(-56%)	(11) Singapore Lady 25/1, 5,000 gns 3-y-o, Schiaparelli mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Singapore Saga and modest hurdler Asian Spice. Well backed but never looked like getting involved on last month's hurdles debut. Showed no promise (albeit on heavy ground) when pulled up on last month's hurdling debut.
9 \|PU\| (9) (28/1 -75%) Bare Assets	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Bare Assets 28/1, £82,000 buy after winning a point in April 2022. Took a while for new connections to get her to the track and she shaped as though badly in need of the run on January's hurdles debut. Irish point winner in 2022; flopped on rules debut; may fare better after wind surgery.
12 \|PU\| (12) (40/1 -186%) Westmill	40 40/1(-186%)	(12) Westmill 40/1, Left previous form well behind when second of 8 at Plumpton, allowed to dictate and no match for the winner. Task is to now back that up. 80-1 second in Plumpton maiden last month but that form lacks depth; others are stronger.
7 \|PU\| (7) (125/1 +38%) Whats Cooking	125 125/1(+38%)	(7) Whats Cooking 125/1, Pulled up all 3 starts over hurdles. Went close in a point last year but pulled up on all three hurdling starts.
2 \|PU\| (2) (250/1 -25%) Carrickfergus	250 250/1(-25%)	(2) Carrickfergus 250/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Pressies Girl and fairly useful hurdler She's Da One. Made frame first 2 starts in points but showed nothing on Rules debut. Struggled when a big-priced outsider for Kempton maiden hurdle last month.
6 \|PU\| (6) (300/1 -50%) Stancheski	300 300/1(-50%)	(6) Stancheski 300/1, Well beaten in bumpers and no promise as yet over hurdles. Well beaten on first two hurdling starts and unseated rider at first flight last time.

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17:40 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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

HE KNOWS BETTER found only a useful yardstick too strong on his handicap bow at Ffos Las recently and a similar performance on this switch to maiden company may suffice. The biggest threat could emerge from Lumi Plugin, who caught the eye when a close-up second on his hurdles debut here last month. Artiste D'ainay should appreciate this return to timber and the pick of last year's form puts the six-year-old firmly in the mix too.

LUMI PLUGIN surpassed his bumper form when second in a 19.2f maiden hurdle here 19 days go and with this stuffer test of stamina sure to bring out more, he could be the answer. He Knows Better upped his game in handicap company last time and that's a solid piece of form in the context of this, with An Cailin Ciuin another to consider.

This could be a good opportunity for HE KNOWS BETTER, who is back in novice company after running well on last month's handicap debut.

17:50 Gowran Park Maiden 8f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
18 (18) (12/1 +0%) Apache Eagle	12 12/1(+0%)	(18) Apache Eagle 12/1, Once-raced colt. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Navan (10f, good to soft, 9/2) on debut 11 days ago. RESERVE. Beaten 18l on debut over 1m2f at Navan and will have to improve plenty to score; reserve.
17 (17) (66/1 +0%) Golden Goose	66 66/1(+0%)	(17) Golden Goose 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 11 in maiden (250/1) at Cork (10.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago, merely closing up late. Down in trip. RESERVE. Soundly beaten in two maidens and has to improve plenty to score; reserve.
7 1st (7) (2/1 -23%) Chicago Fireball	2 2/1(-23%)	(7) Chicago Fireball 2/1, Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Respectable third of 14 in maiden (17/2) at Dundalk (7f) 33 days ago, clear of rest. Gelded since and he's the one to beat. Several fine runs in defeat; has form on soft ground, so should be involved again.
14 2nd (14) (10/1 -11%) Clever And Cute	10 10/1(-11%)	(14) Clever And Cute 10/1, €18,000 yearling, Belardo filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 7.5f Clever And Cool and 6f winner Focus On Heaven. Will be of interest if the market speaks in her favour. Is related to some smart types and one to consider, more so if attracting market support.
9 3rd (9) (15/8 +0%) No Knee Never	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(9) No Knee Never 15/8, Twice-raced colt. 2/1, ninth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs considering. Half-brother to an Irish Derby winner, so the step up in trip should suit; a big player.
13 4th (13) (4/1 +11%) Vadali	4 4/1(+11%)	(13) Vadali 4/1, Promising sort. Sixth of 10 in maiden (33/1) at this course (8.3f, heavy) on debut, not knocked about. Off 6 months. Open to progress and he's one to consider. Promise on debut here last year; if ready enough on seasonal debut then should go close.
4 5th (4) (250/1 -67%) You Are The Deal	250 250/1(-67%)	(4) You Are The Deal 250/1, Once-raced colt. 150/1, last of 15 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good) on debut. Off 8 months and he's hard to warm to. Tailed-off on sole start last year and can't be fancied.
16 6th (16) (5/1 +58%) Pink Oxalis	5 5/1(+58%)	(16) Pink Oxalis 5/1, $60,000 yearling, Caravaggio filly. Half-sister to useful 1m winner Pink Sorrel. Dam 2-y-o 8.6f winner who stayed 1¾m. One to note in the betting. By a decent sire and cost USD60,000 as a yearling; could go well.
3 7th (3) (66/1 -65%) Superbolt	66 66/1(-65%)	(3) Superbolt 66/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, tenth of 11 in maiden at Cork (10.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Down in trip and he's opposable. Has shown some ability on the Flat and over hurdles; likely to find this trip a bit sharp.
5 8th (5) (250/1 -25%) Barrogstown Girl	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Barrogstown Girl 250/1, Thrice-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D (heavy) 15 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Well beaten in three maidens and handicaps will suit her better.
2 9th (2) (80/1 +47%) Calzaghi	80 80/1(+47%)	(2) Calzaghi 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, thirteenth of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 18 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Well beaten in two Curragh maidens on heavy ground and likely to do better in handicaps.
11 10th (11) (100/1 +33%) Noble Nation	100 100/1(+33%)	(11) Noble Nation 100/1, Once-raced gelding. Eleventh of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, heavy, 22/1) on debut 18 days ago. Will need to leave that form well behind if he's to make an impact here. Tailed-off over 1m2f on Curragh debut and can't be fancied on that showing.
8 11th (8) (25/1 +24%) Liffeydale Spirit	25 25/1(+24%)	(8) Liffeydale Spirit 25/1, €21,000 foal, Teofilo gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 12.5f Time Shanakill and useful winner up to 1m The Gatekeeper. Entitled to come on for the run. Unsold for 7,000gns as a 2yo; nice pedigree and could run respectably.
15 12th (15) (150/1 +0%) Melkorka	150 150/1(+0%)	(15) Melkorka 150/1, Tough As Nails filly. Dam maiden (stayed 11.5f). Probably best watched on debut. By a useful sire but best watched for future reference.
1 13th (1) (200/1 -33%) Applejack Poet	200 200/1(-33%)	(1) Applejack Poet 200/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 100/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at the Curragh (12f, heavy). Off 6 months and significantly down in trip. Readily passed over. Hurdle winner was beaten a long way in two Flat starts last year and can't be fancied.
10 14th (10) (250/1 -25%) Noble Andy	250 250/1(-25%)	(10) Noble Andy 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. Thirteenth of 14 in maiden (200/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Well beaten in two starts and makes no appeal.
12 15th (12) (250/1 -25%) Storm Tracker	250 250/1(-25%)	(12) Storm Tracker 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. First run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when last of 8 in maiden (200/1) at this course (7f, heavy) 15 days ago. Hard to fancy. Well beaten in two starts, including over 1m here last time; no appeal.
6 16th (6) (250/1 -25%) Casapulla	250 250/1(-25%)	(6) Casapulla 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. First run since leaving Eddie & Patrick Harty when last of 7 in maiden (300/1) at Cork (12.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Significantly back down in trip and he makes very little appeal. Heavily beaten on both starts and can't be fancied.

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17:50 Gowran Park Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Not many with obvious credentials for winning a maiden and the 86-rated CHICAGO FIREBALL has certainly been found a good opportunity. Not beaten far by the placed horses when sixth in the Goffs Million in September, Johnny Murtagh's charge was easy to back when third to useful types on last month's reappearance at Dundalk. Vadali was unfancied when showing promise in a heavy ground C&D maiden in the autumn and the form of that race has been boosted several times since. Pink Oxalis, a $60,000 yearling and a half-sister to her trainer's winning miler Pink Sorrel, is a newcomer to note.

The form of the maiden in which VADALI was a promising sixth here on his sole 2-y-o start is working out pretty well and, with improvement on the cards, this well-bred colt is taken to strike. Chicago Fireball put in a good shift when placed on the all-weather on his reappearance last month and he is an obvious danger, while No Knee Never and newcomers Clever And Cute and Pink Oxalis are others to consider.

As a half-brother to Irish Derby winner Latrobe, the step up in trip can unlock the necessary improvement for NO KNEE NEVER to win.

18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/11 +51%) Scenic	0.727273 8/11(+51%)	(1) Scenic 8/11, Useful filly, 0-9 but kept some good company last year, chasing home promising winners final 2 starts. Should be suited by this trip and fresh might be the time to catch her. Listed third at York last July highlights that she should have broken her duck by now.
6 2nd (6) (14/1 -27%) Nowhere	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Nowhere 14/1, Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner (stays 1¼m) Promoter (by Showcasing). Dam, 10.3f-14.4f winner, half-sister to smart 1½m-16.2f winner Here And Now out of Oaks winner Look Here. From good family for owners and she's an interesting newcomer. Late foal; appeals as much as any of newcomers on pedigree but had wind surgery in October.
2 3rd (2) (18/1 +10%) Solid Silver	18 18/1(+10%)	(2) Solid Silver 18/1, Placed in 2 bumpers. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Leicester (10f, heavy, 11/2) on Flat debut 11 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Imposing mare should be able to find a race or two. Placed in bumpers; 21l fourth of 8 in maiden at Leicester (1m2f, soft; 11-2) 11 days ago.
4 4th (4) (8/1 -23%) Edna E Mode	8 8/1(-23%)	(4) Edna E Mode 8/1, Gleneagles filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Royal Rift. Dam, 8.3f-11f winner, sister to smart 7f-9f winner Callwood Dancer. By Gleneagles out of Italian Oaks winner; the yard's 3yos are a striking 6-9 this season.
3 5th (3) (4/1 -45%) All Too Well	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) All Too Well 4/1, 42,000 gns foal, 75,000 gns yearling, Ulysses filly. Half-sister to French 1m winner Night of Lightning. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner (stayed 1¼m) Smaih. Newcomer to note from top yard. 75,000gns yearling; Ulysses half-sister to French 1m winner; dam 6f 2yo winner (RPR 86).
7 6th (7) (15/2 -114%) Path Of Stars	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(7) Path Of Stars 15/2, €25,000 yearling, €90,000 2-y-o, Masar filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1½m winner Queen Emma and 2-y-o 7f winner Little Becky. Big run on debut for in-form yard would come as no surprise. 90,000euros May 2yo; Masar half-sister to three winners; yard has made a good start to May.
5 7th (5) (125/1 -213%) Lovemeforareason	125 125/1(-213%)	(5) Lovemeforareason 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, last of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) on debut 20 days ago, very green and tailed off. Significantly up in trip. 80-1 and unruly in parade ring when tailed off in maiden at Newmarket (1m, good).

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18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Scenic already has black type on her CV and sets a really good standard. She was turned over at odds of 8/11 on her final two starts in 2023, though, and while there will be plenty who keep the faith, it may be worth taking her on with ALL TOO WELL. The daughter of Ulysses cost 75,000gns as a yearling and there is a nice blend of speed and stamina in her pedigree. Path Of Stars, Nowhere and Edna E Mode are other newcomers to keep an eye on.

SCENIC's record of 0-9 probably doesn't tell the full story and she's worth another chance to make a successful return having gone well here previously. Dangers may come in the shape of newcomers Path of Stars and All Too Well.

Scenic was costly to follow last term. The newcomers are interesting on paper and stable form sways the vote for EDNA E MODE.

18:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (17/2 +29%) Roll With It	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(2) Roll With It 17/2, Off mark over hurdles at Market Rasen last summer and wasn't beaten far switched to handicap company when fourth of 6 at Southwell (20.4f) 3 months later. Inauspicious start to chase career soon after, though, and he's opposable on debut for new yard. Pulled up on chase debut in November and has something to prove on return for new yard.
10 1st (10) (15/2 +70%) Mister Upton	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(10) Mister Upton 15/2, No great shakes over hurdles and will need to improve for the switch to fences if he's to play a leading role here. Has not finished closer than 19l to a winner and he needs a transformation on chase debut.
4 2nd (4) (2/1 -14%) My Gift To You	2 2/1(-14%)	(4) My Gift To You 2/1, Immediate improvement upon joining James Owen, scoring twice over hurdles last year and made it 3-4 in this sphere under Alex Chadwick at Catterick (19f, soft) in March. Fortunate winner that day (probably would've finished second had Master Breffni not departed 2 out) but strong claims nonetheless. Made it 3-4 over fences when forging clear at Catterick; big player again off 4lb higher.
11 3rd (11) (33/1 +0%) Shaw's Cross	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Shaw's Cross 33/1, Veteran who gained his first chasing success at Plumpton in January 2023. Rather hit-and-miss since and likely to find a few too good here. 12yo who went close at Plumpton in December but he's taken three backwards steps since.
3 4th (3) (13/2 +0%) Moytier	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(3) Moytier 13/2, Had been shaping up well prior to opening his account in ready fashion at Wincanton (2½m, heavy) in February. Wasn't in the same form next time but creditable third back over hurdles since and will have an each-way chance if able to reproduce that form returned to this sphere. Held in last two runs and he needs to find more on this return to chasing.
6 5th (6) (25/1 +0%) Iron Mike	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Iron Mike 25/1, Now 14 lb lower in the weights than when runner-up at Wincanton on debut for Harriet Brown in December 2021. Seen out just 3 times since, though, and can only be watched starting out for new yard on the back of a monster absence. 0-13 over jumps and has lots to prove for new yard after 820 days off.
5 6th (5) (9/2 +44%) Time To Dazzle	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Time To Dazzle 9/2, From a useful family and made a good start switched to handicaps over hurdles, finding just one too good at Uttoxeter prior to going one better here in February. Ran no sort of a race at Taunton next time but interesting to see how he gets on now tackling the larger obstacles. Major blip over hurdles last time and has a bit to prove again on this switch to fences.
7 7th (7) (12/1 -20%) Family Business	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Family Business 12/1, Successful 5 times from 21 starts over fences but it's been a while since he last fired on all cylinders. Blinkers replace cheekpieces here and hopes are very much pinned on the new headgear helping to spark a return to form. His last win was 15 months ago and he needs a major revival in new headgear.
8 \|U\| (8) (10/3 +39%) Filanderer	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(8) Filanderer 10/3, Bumper winner who bettered hurdles exploits at the first attempt in this sphere when second in a Wincanton handicap chase in December. Hasn't gone from that since but it's still early days for this 8-y-o as a chaser and he's not without hope. 0-10 over jumps and he's not progressed since switched to fences; others preferred.
9 \|PU\| (9) (100/1 -100%) Phil The Sock	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Phil The Sock 100/1, Maiden hurdler/chaser for Ben Pauling and pulled up over hurdles on first start under Rules for this yard at Kempton 16 days ago. Failed to complete in six of last seven runs and can only be watched back over fences.

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18:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

My Gift To You has enjoyed a fruitful campaign since being under the tutelage of James Owen and he merits respect in his quest to land a career sixth win. However, the six-year-old looked slightly fortuitous to land the spoils at Catterick in March and it may be worth taking a chance on SHERBORNE. The Getaway gelding is only 1lb higher than his latest second at Wincanton and this drop in class can only help. Chase debutant Time To Dazzle is also noted.

While MY GIFT TO YOU was fortunate when scoring at Catterick last time, his record since joining the James Owen yard is hard to knock and he shades preference ahead of Sherborne, who will be a big threat if backing up his latest Wincanton effort. Filanderer and chase debutant Time To Dazzle both make each-way appeal.

Top of the list is MY GIFT TO YOU, who made it 3-4 over fences when forging clear at Catterick in March and is open to more progress.

18:20 Gowran Park Listed 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (16/1 -191%) Enfranchise	16 16/1(-191%)	(4) Enfranchise 16/1, Useful mare. Six wins from 22 Flat runs. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable ¾-length second of 10 to Thunder Roll in listed race at Galway (12.2f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Stepped up previous form when second in a 1m4f Listed race at Galway last October.
3 2nd (3) (9/2 +36%) Countess Of Tyrone	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(3) Countess Of Tyrone 9/2, Justified good support and overcame greenness to ultimately run out a cosy winner of a Galway maiden (12f) on sole start at 2yrs. Possibly still in need of the experience when 6½ lengths ninth of 12 on return in listed race at Cork (12.1f) 12 days ago and she remains the type to do better. Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last August, likely to be capable of better than at Cork recently.
6 3rd (6) (14/1 +72%) Joupe	14 14/1(+72%)	(6) Joupe 14/1, Fairly useful mare. 150/1, creditable 5¼ lengths seventh of 12 to Thunder Roll in listed race at Cork (12.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago, hampered over 1f out and no extra. Work to do on these terms if she's to come out on top. Not disgraced as a 150-1 chance at Cork 12 days ago, another good run not impossible.
1 4th (1) (3/1 -20%) Dancing Tango	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Dancing Tango 3/1, Useful mare. Career best when winning 15-runner listed race at Naas (11.9f, heavy, 13/2) in October, well suited by having a strong pace to aim at. Absent since but underfoot conditions in her favour on return and good claims on these terms. Ground-versatile, signed off last year by landing a 1m4f Listed race on soft, good chance.
2 5th (2) (12/1 -20%) Vischio	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Vischio 12/1, Useful mare. C&D winner. Latest win at the Curragh in November. 28/1, last of 6 in minor event at Dundalk (12f) 33 days ago, possibly needing the run after 5 months off. Forecast conditions in her favour returned to turf. Dual-purpose type improved considerably on Flat last year, can be forgiven a poor AW run.
9 6th (9) (18/1 +10%) Starry Heavens	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Starry Heavens 18/1, Fairly useful filly. 9¼ lengths last of 12 to Thunder Roll in listed race (80/1) at Cork (12.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago, looking held when hampered over 1f out. Others stronger for win purposes. Stable outsider at Cork and finished last of 12 with four of these rivals in front of her.
8 7th (8) (6/1 +40%) Star Kissed	6 6/1(+40%)	(8) Star Kissed 6/1, Sea The Stars mare who won 3 of her 4 starts last year, career-best display when winning 13-runner handicap at Cork (12f, soft) in June. Entitled to be sharper for first start for 10 months in listed race back at that venue 12 days ago and better showing anticipated here. Should be better for her recent run at Cork but has plenty to find at these weights.
7 8th (7) (7/2 +22%) Perfect Portrait	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(7) Perfect Portrait 7/2, Useful filly. Course winner. Good 3 lengths third of 15 to Dancing Tango in listed race at Naas (11.9f, heavy, 14/1). Off 6 months. Merits consideration. Ended last season with a solid third behind stablemate Dancing Tango at Naas.
5 9th (5) (8/1 +20%) Esquiline	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Esquiline 8/1, Useful filly. Good 2¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Thunder Roll in listed race (33/1) at Cork (12.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Stable having good spell. Held her own when sixth at 33-1n a Listed race at Cork contested by several of these.

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18:20 Gowran Park Listed 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

It is concerning to see DANCING TANGO reappear in a first-time tongue-tie following a winter's break but she has strong form and is suited by easy ground. She progressed well last year and while she steps up in trip today, should have no issues at this distance and won well last October. In that Naas race she comfortably beat stablemate Perfect Portrait into third and is now 2lb better off with that rival, whom herself steps up to this distance for the first time but has strong place claims. Vischio has failed in 10 all-weather races and she was well held at Dundalk recently. That was her reappearance run, though, and she will be much better suited by returning to this surface.

DANCING TANGO proved at least as good as ever when making her final start last term a winning one at Naas in October and she gets the nod to hit the ground running on return with forecast conditions very much in her favour. Countess of Tyrone rates the type to do better on the back of just 2 starts and she's feared along with Perfect Portrait. Star Kissed is another who may yet have more to offer.

Having ended last season on a high note with a 1m4f Listed win on soft ground at Naas, DANCING TANGO could prove hard to beat.

18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (15/2 -7%) Brinton	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(3) Brinton 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 8 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 32 days ago. Closest when fourth of eight at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) on first run since August.
12 1st (12) (9/2 +44%) Blacklion	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(12) Blacklion 9/2, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 5/2) 32 days ago. Hood back on and has been backed as though clearly thought capable of better. Player judged on one run out of six, when 2nd of 6 at Chelmsford (1m) three starts ago.
4 2nd (4) (15/2 +6%) Rinnovati	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Rinnovati 15/2, Last of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 150/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Eve Johnson Houghton. Makes handicap debut and interesting what the market makes of her. No solid claims following her three runs last year for Eve Johnson Houghton.
13 3rd (13) (11/1 +56%) Dash Power	11 11/1(+56%)	(13) Dash Power 11/1, Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 6 days ago, merely closing up late. Visor may help him travel with more purpose. 0-13 and the best of his five runs this term was on second occasion; now visored.
8 4th (8) (18/1 -200%) Call Me The Breeze	18 18/1(-200%)	(8) Call Me The Breeze 18/1, Tongue strap on for first time having left Ed Walker when fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 25/1) 15 days ago, travelling with purpose before lack of outing told. Capable of better. Tongue tied, 4l 5th of 9 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) for new yard, travelling best to 2f out.
6 5th (6) (40/1 -82%) Warrior Tune	40 40/1(-82%)	(6) Warrior Tune 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago. Fared no better when 20-1 for handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest outing.
11 6th (11) (11/2 +54%) Tea Leaf Ted	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(11) Tea Leaf Ted 11/2, 7/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D. Off 95 days and he's been expensive to follow on the AW in 2024. Close in December and short-headed next time; both were C&D but so were 2 poor shows since.
1 7th (1) (16/5 +29%) Blenheim Star	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(1) Blenheim Star 16/5, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, good third of 13 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, running on. Has to enter calculations eased slightly in class. Minor honours over 7f on Polytrack in her two handicaps puts her into each-way contention.
9 8th (9) (66/1 -100%) Wedgewood Sapphire	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Wedgewood Sapphire 66/1, First run since leaving P. De Chevigny when tenth of 11 in maiden (250/1) at this C&D on UK debut 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Well beaten in her two starts in France (5.5f/1m1f) and same story in C&D maiden (250-1).
2 9th (2) (6/1 -33%) Falmouth Boy	6 6/1(-33%)	(2) Falmouth Boy 6/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap (6/4) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 33 days ago, needing stiffer test. Not taken lightly upped to 7f. Made the frame in 7f/6f handicaps on Lingfield Polytrack all three starts this year.
14 10th (14) (22/1 +0%) Dream Of Keda	22 22/1(+0%)	(14) Dream Of Keda 22/1, Fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (150/1) 21 days ago. Fortunes improved in C&D handicap last time but she still managed only fifth of 13.
7 \|RR\| (7) (22/1 +56%) Unforgettable Fire	22 22/1(+56%)	(7) Unforgettable Fire 22/1, 20/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 8 days ago, slowly away. Free-going sort; contrasting tactics on last two start both had uninspiring results.

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18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

FALMOUTH BOY has lacked a change of gear at Lingfield on his last couple of appearances, including when sent off a strong favourite last time, but the rise from 6f could be just what he needs and he is worth sticking with. Blenheim Star made an encouraging return when third over C&D, as did Brinton with her Chelmsford fourth. Rinnovati hasn't come anywhere near justifying her 200,000-euro price tag, but new trainer Archie Watson sends her handicapping off a low mark.

CALL ME THE BREEZE travelled with plenty of purpose on reappearance a fortnight ago and likely to strip fitter with that under her belt, she could be the answer. Blenheim Star is eased in grade and she's a big danger, along with ready Bath scorer Meet Me In Meraki if he's allowed to take his chance.

It's two days since Meet Me In Meraki made his breakthrough at Bath on soft ground. FALMOUTH BOY otherwise looks the best option.

18:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (2/1 -33%) Aworkinprogress	2 2/1(-33%)	(8) Aworkinprogress 2/1, Left previous form well behind when making second handicap start a winning one at this track in March, finding plenty over 21.8f trip. There should be more to come as stamina is drawn out further so he's a huge player. Off the mark last time and he's open to more progress upped to 3m1f; big player.
7 1st (7) (13/8 +54%) The Bold Thady	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(7) The Bold Thady 13/8, Weak finisher who has yet to win but he does have consistent form figures, not disgraced when 9 lengths fifth of 6 to The Wise Traveller in handicap at Fakenham (23.4f, good) last month. In the mix. 0-16 but he's been placed ten times including at Plumpton (3m1f) last month; in the mix.
4 2nd (4) (11/4 +54%) Thirtyfour Thirty	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(4) Thirtyfour Thirty 11/4, Fairly useful bumper winner for Nigel Twiston-Davies and found some improvement when opening his account over hurdles for present stable at this track (17.7f) in December. Disappointed on both subsequent starts but a return to this venue could spark a revival. Won on handicap debut here (2m1f) in December but disappointing in both runs (2m5f) since.
3 3rd (3) (18/1 +45%) Westtara	18 18/1(+45%)	(3) Westtara 18/1, Well held in bumpers and having shown little on his first 2 starts over hurdles in 2021 (won once from more than a dozen point runs since), exceeded expectations when third in maiden at Plumpton last month. Failed by a long chalk to repeat that sent handicapping last time, though. Unexposed over hurdles but he struggled at a big price on his handicap debut last month.
2 4th (2) (8/1 +0%) The Wise Traveller	8 8/1(+0%)	(2) The Wise Traveller 8/1, Arrived seeking a hat-trick but possibly found the race coming too soon after just 9 days off when down the field at Stratford (26.4f, good to soft) 17 days ago, never involved having gone in snatches. Bounce back needed. Didn't fire in hat-trick bid last month but a return to patient tactics may have backfired.
1 5th (1) (11/1 -38%) Weseekherthere	11 11/1(-38%)	(1) Weseekherthere 11/1, Bumper/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott who stepped up plenty on her stable debut run when second of 7 in mares' handicap at Hereford (19.7f) in November. Ran poorly on return at Wincanton (21.4f, good) 17 days ago and now hiked up in distance. Bumper/hurdle winner but she was tailed off last time and is untried beyond 2m5f.
6 6th (6) (4/1 +33%) Bobalot	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Bobalot 4/1, Resumed winning ways back hurdling in 2¾m course handicap in January. Little to shout about since but is edging back down the weights as a result. Cheekpieces back on upped in distance. Won here (2m5f) in January but has failed to repeat that form since; needs to revive.
5 7th (5) (33/1 -65%) Chabadatika	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Chabadatika 33/1, Fair form over hurdles in France but has beaten just one rival on both completed starts for this yard. Headgear left off returning from 3 months off and the handicapper relinquishes his grip further. Has struggled in three runs for new yard and has a lot to prove upped to this trip.

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18:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

AWORKINPROGRESS scored in comfortable fashion when stepped up to an extended 2m5f here in March and a 6lb rise for that victory could prove to be lenient. Nick Gifford's five-year-old may improve further on his first attempt at this trip and he looks the one to beat. Weseekherthere was well held in seventh at Wincanton last month but this is an easier assignment off 2lb lower. Of the remainder, Bobalot makes most appeal.

It's tough to get away from AWORKINPROGRESS, who was suited by the increase in trip to get off the mark here just under 6 weeks ago and with more to come as stamina is drawn out further, Nick Gifford's 5-y-o is a confident selection to follow up. The main danger may emerge from The Bold Thady, who is yet to get his head in front but boasts consistent form figures, with Thirtyfour Thirty rounding off the shortlist back at this track.

This can go to AWORKINPROGRESS (nap), who won over 2m5f here in March and is open to more progress on his step up to this trip.

18:50 Gowran Park Listed 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (11/1 -38%) Flight Of Fancy	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Flight Of Fancy 11/1, Attracted support after 7 months off and showed more than first time up when third of 7 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 9/2) 4 weeks ago. Another jolt of improvement needed but that's certainly possible with her 3-y-o allowance taken into account. Third in a 1m2f maiden at Leopardstown on seasonal debut, considerable improvement needed.
2 1st (2) (5/1 +17%) Empress Of Beauty	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Empress Of Beauty 5/1, C&D winner. Below form when 13 lengths sixth of 11 to Maxux in Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Fairyhouse (9.1f, good to soft, 15/2) 7 months ago, not persevered with once held. C&D winner on debut, showed good form on next two races, below par on final 2023 outing.
1 2nd (1) (10/11 +17%) Goldana	0.909091 10/11(+17%)	(1) Goldana 10/11, Didn't need to be at best to open her account for the season in 6-runner listed race (4/9) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 4 weeks ago by ½ length from Power Under Me, digging deep to hold off the persistent runner-up. In the mix again. Missed an engagement on Monday, three-time stakes winner, strong chance in this company.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 +82%) Mexicali Rose	4.5 9/2(+82%)	(3) Mexicali Rose 9/2, Wasn't beaten far despite her finishing position on first outing since leaving Ralph Beckett after 6 months off when seventh of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 8/1) 18 days ago, nearest finish. One to keep an eye on with that under her belt. Unplaced in a handicap on stable debut, not well treated by the race conditions.
6 4th (6) (16/1 -129%) Villanova Queen	16 16/1(-129%)	(6) Villanova Queen 16/1, Won the Kensington Palace handicap at Royal Ascot under Colin Keane last June. Hasn't reproduced that form in Group/listed events since, merely underlining inconsistency in first-time cheekpieces when mid-field at Dundalk (10.7f) 7 months ago. Leading player on her best form. Won the valuable Kensington Palace Handicap at Ascot last year, stable second-string now.
4 5th (4) (7/1 -75%) Snowcapped	7 7/1(-75%)	(4) Snowcapped 7/1, Course winner. Ran poorly over 2f longer trip when 16 lengths tenth of 15 to Dancing Tango in listed race (10/1) at Naas (11.9f, heavy) 6 months ago. Can give a good account if ready to roll. Ran well on first two attempts in stakes races, stamina stretched by 1m4f at Naas.
5 6th (5) (16/1 -14%) Star Galaxy	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Star Galaxy 16/1, 15/1, ran respectably up in grade when 9¾ lengths fifth of 14 to Tasmania in listed race at Compiegne (9.9f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Hood back on. Promising display when fifth of 14 in a Listed race at Compiegne last October.

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18:50 Gowran Park Listed 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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GOLDANA relishes easy ground and arrives in excellent form. Well suited by a mile, she won a recent Listed race at Leopardstown, has performed well at a high level and is dependable. Snowcapped disappointed on her most recent start last October, where she may have been unsuited by that 1m4f trip, but had previously shown useful distance form and returns from a winter's break. Stablemate Villanova Queen was Group 3-placed as a three-year-old and won last year's Kensington Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot, but she would prefer drier ground and is second-string on jockey bookings.

It's fair to say things didn't really go to plan for VILLANOVA QUEEN after winning at Royal Ascot last season, but this looks a good starting point for Jessica Harrington's mare returned to turf with headgear discarded. She can get the better of Goldana, who dug deep to land the odds in a similar event at Leopardstown 4 weeks ago. The selection's stablemate Snowcapped can edge out Flight of Fancy for third place.

Having missed an engagement at the Curragh on Monday, GOLDANA would seem to set the standard in this

19:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/10 +51%) Rochelle	1.1 11/10(+51%)	(2) Rochelle 11/10, Promising Scissor Kick filly who matched her Newmarket debut form when off the mark in 10-runner Chelmsford maiden (7f) in November, forging clear final 1f. Promises to do better again this term and respected on debut for new yard. Favourite for two runs last backend and has plenty of potential for her new yard.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 -20%) Get Jiggy With It	4 4/1(-20%)	(4) Get Jiggy With It 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who returned from 6 months off with a respectable second of 10 in maiden (9/4) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 33 days ago. A repeat gives her claims here but she may just lack the potential of a couple of the others. No obvious reason she won't go well once more but is vulnerable to improvers now.
3 3rd (3) (14/1 -100%) Eternal Spring	14 14/1(-100%)	(3) Eternal Spring 14/1, Cheap purchase given her pedigree but she showed plenty to work on nevertheless when sixth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (22/1) on debut 23 days ago, keeping on without being knocked about. Looks sure to progress. Shaped nicely (slowly away, trapped wide from stall 11) on C&D debut; entitled to improve.
7 4th (7) (9/2 -100%) Bella Taslina	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(7) Bella Taslina 9/2, Promising sort. Second of 10 in maiden (14/1) at Newbury (7f, good to soft) on debut 19 days ago, no match for a potentially smart filly. Open to improvement and she's shortlisted here. Plenty to like about her Newbury debut, when a clear second; holds leading claims on that.
1 5th (1) (5/1 +29%) Atlantis Blue	5 5/1(+29%)	(1) Atlantis Blue 5/1, Fair mare who made the frame on each of her first 4 starts for present stable on turf/AW last summer. Ran below best when eleventh of 13 in handicap here (1m) on final outing in November. This is tougher coming back out of handicaps and racing over shy of 1m for the first time.
10 6th (10) (125/1 -400%) Dancing The Dream	125 125/1(-400%)	(10) Dancing The Dream 125/1, Bated Breath filly who showed a bit more than on debut when sixth of 9 in minor event at Bath (5.7f, soft, 11/1) 10 days ago. Up in trip now but she's one for handicaps later on. Bit more last time but she'll want another big step forward if she's to take this.
6 7th (6) (40/1 -60%) Sneaky Girl	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Sneaky Girl 40/1, Half-sister to very smart 7f-1¼m winner Lady Bowthorpe. Green and only displayed modest form in a couple of starts to date but pedigree an ongoing recommendation and she ought to do better somewhere down the line. Tonight's drop in trip doesn't look optimal and she may be best watched again.
5 8th (5) (150/1 -355%) Idyllic	150 150/1(-355%)	(5) Idyllic 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at this C&D 23 days ago, racing well off the pace and never dangerous. Handicaps entitled to be more her bag moving forward. Slowly away both starts to date; is likely to find life easier once handicapping.
8 9th (8) (150/1 -275%) Moon Over India	150 150/1(-275%)	(8) Moon Over India 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 11/2, last of 9 in minor event at Bath (5.7f, soft) 10 days ago. Back up in trip. Below market expectations down to sprinting last time; may want more time.
9 10th (9) (66/1 -100%) Rhapsody In Blue	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Rhapsody In Blue 66/1, 32,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 8.6f winner Felix The Poet, and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m winner Desert Haze. Yard among the winners but with handicappers and they wouldn't be noted for newcomers.

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19:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

BELLA TASLINA was no match for a smart filly who ran in the Guineas last weekend when making her debut at Newbury, but she beat the rest comfortably and is taken to go one better. Rochelle built on her pleasing introduction when landing the odds at Chelmsford. She has switched stables since and looks a bright prospect. A heavy defeat in a valuable sales race aside, Get Jiggy With It has performed with great credit so far and won't remain a maiden for too much longer.

BELLA TASLINA shaped with definite promise when chasing home a potentially smart filly in a Newbury maiden on debut 3 weeks ago and she's of interest here with progress anticipated. Rochelle, who ran out a good winner at Chelmsford late last year is feared on debut for her new yard, with Get Jiggy With It next best.

Bella Taslina has the benefit of a recent run and gets 5lb from the penalised ROCHELLE, but the selection has plenty of potential.

19:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (11/2 +45%) Getupearly	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(7) Getupearly 11/2, Modest hurdler who shaped a bit better than the result when sixth of 15 at Warwick 13 days ago. Mark looks potentially lenient if he can build on that. Just a respectable sixth on recent chasing debut but well handicapped on hurdling form.
6 1st (6) (9/1 -29%) River Tyne	9 9/1(-29%)	(6) River Tyne 9/1, Good efforts both starts prior to latest effort at Uttoxeter, when shaping as if still in form for a long way. This quicker ground should help and she's not one to write off. 0-19 under rules but was second twice in March/April and has obvious each-way claims.
11 2nd (11) (22/1 +33%) Fama Et Gloria	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) Fama Et Gloria 22/1, Runner-up in Limerick claiming hurdle on final start for Joseph O'Brien. No impact under Rules for yard but has made his mark in points. Won a minor point in March but still makes only limited appeal now back under rules.
10 3rd (10) (33/1 -136%) Eightytwo Team	33 33/1(-136%)	(10) Eightytwo Team 33/1, Long-standing maiden in Ireland who finally bucked that trend equipped with a first-time tongue tie at Southwell (3m) last July. Added to patchy record when below form at Uttoxeter when last seen and hard to make a strong case for after 8 months off. Belatedly off the mark last July but absent since two lesser efforts last summer.
3 4th (3) (9/2 -100%) Joe Cotton	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(3) Joe Cotton 9/2, Point winner who left hurdle efforts behind when making a successful chase debut in 19f Exeter handicap in March. Shaped as if still in form when third here next time and worth a chance to resume winning ways up in trip. Has made good start to chasing career this spring and today's trip can unlock improvement.
8 5th (8) (33/1 -32%) Touch Tight	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Touch Tight 33/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap chase (18/1) at this course (19.5f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tough to assess at present. Second in three points this year but struggled when back under rules here last month.
2 6th (2) (11/1 -10%) Twenty Twenty	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Twenty Twenty 11/1, Gradually warmed to his task under a more forceful ride when capitalising on much-reduced mark at Wincanton in December. Backed that up when third at Huntingdon next time, but ran poorly on his latest outing. Caused 20-1 surprise in December but back in the doldrums since; hard to predict.
12 7th (12) (6/4 +85%) Cloudy Flamingo	1.5 6/4(+85%)	(12) Cloudy Flamingo 6/4, Winning pointer who has made little impact under Rules to date and looks set for another struggle from out of the weights. 0-6 under rules but ran quite well from the front at Exeter last time; could have a say.
4 8th (4) (28/1 -100%) Uallrightharry	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Uallrightharry 28/1, Took advantage of a big drop in the weights when back to form over C&D in March but followed it with a lacklustre effort at Stratford. Claims if he's on a going day. Won from the front over C&D in March but pulled up since and needs to bounce back again.
5 9th (5) (10/1 -25%) Astroman	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Astroman 10/1, After 6 months off he ran well over hurdles at Plumpton in April. Probably found the race coming too soon back over fences at Wincanton next time but visor goes back on and he won twice around this time last year. Placed over hurdles last month but disappointed when back over fences; headgear switched.
1 10th (1) (150/1 -200%) Friends Don't Ask	150 150/1(-200%)	(1) Friends Don't Ask 150/1, Dual winner in 2021/22 for Martin Smith but doesn't seem to retain much ability these days. Pulled up on both starts for current stable; needs to prove some ability remains.
13 \|PU\| (13) (11/1 +21%) Elzaaro	11 11/1(+21%)	(13) Elzaaro 11/1, Little to shout about in a bumper/over obstacles and is hard to make a case for from out of the weights. Unable to land a telling blow over 2m3f here on recent chasing debut; up in trip.
9 \|PU\| (9) (17/2 -143%) Seymour Promise	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(9) Seymour Promise 17/2, 10/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase at Taunton (23f, soft) 27 days ago, driven clear. Obvious claims if in the same form but he's not the most reliable. Had mixed record last season but ended that campaign with clear Taunton win last month.

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19:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

Seymour Promise struck by just under four lengths over 2m7f at Taunton on his latest outing and the son of Flemensfirth should remain competitive off a 6lb higher mark. However, the vote goes to CLOUDY FLAMINGO, who was well held in third in this grade at Exeter last time but he has been dropped 1lb and could relish this extra distance. River Tyne and Joe Cotton are just two others to consider.

JOE COTTON made a big impression when scoring at Exeter on chasing debut and, although only running respectably here next time, he's worth a chance to get back on the up trying this trip for the first time. Seymour Promise is a danger if in the same form as last time and Astroman can't be ruled out.

Class-dropper JOE COTTON made a pleasing start to his chasing career over shorter trips at the end of last season and gets the vote.

19:20 Gowran Park Maiden 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/2 +8%) Glor Tire	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(2) Glor Tire 11/2, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. Tenth of 13 in maiden (50/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Claims on best form. Relatively experienced filly, modest form apart from Leopardstown second last July.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 -78%) Iseult Of Ireland	4 4/1(-78%)	(4) Iseult Of Ireland 4/1, Once-raced filly. 15/2, seventh of 11 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, heavy) on debut, not knocked about. Off 6 months. Likely to improve. Failed to make any impression in a Galway maiden last October, should be more mature now.
8 3rd (8) (16/1 -60%) Victoria Kesia	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Victoria Kesia 16/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at this course (8f, soft) 14 days ago, merely closing up late. Others more persuasive. Made some late headway over 1m at this venue a fortnight ago, extra distance should help.
3 4th (3) (10/3 -33%) Hanalia	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(3) Hanalia 10/3, Sea The Stars filly. Closely related to useful 1m/9f winner Hamariyna and half-sister to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1m Hunaina and ungenuine 6f-1m winner Haraz. Noteworthy newcomer. Closely related to Group 3 winner Hamariyna, half-sister to Group 3 scorer Hunaina.
6 5th (6) (50/1 +38%) Share The Treasure	50 50/1(+38%)	(6) Share The Treasure 50/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 12 in maiden (150/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Unlikely to feature on the evidence of two runs at two, safely held by Quileive.
1 6th (1) (100/1 -100%) Star With A Spark	100 100/1(-100%)	(1) Star With A Spark 100/1, Once-raced filly. 80/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 84 days ago. Was doing her best work at the finish over 1m at Dundalk on debut, longer trip should suit.
7 7th (7) (7/2 -5%) Thisoldheartofmine	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(7) Thisoldheartofmine 7/2, €50,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Diamond Dougal and French 2-y-o 4.5f/5f winner Brand New Day. Market check advised on debut. Half-sister to six-time winner Diamond Dougal, speedy pedigree, trip might be an issue.
5 8th (5) (11/4 +39%) Quilieve	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(5) Quilieve 11/4, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy, 6/1) on debut, inadequate test. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Should progress. Never competitive after a slow start on Leopardstown debut last October, should do better.

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19:20 Gowran Park Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Ben Coen has been showcasing his talent to a wider audience, including at Goodwood at the weekend. He might get a turn on home soil here for his boss Johnny Murtagh, aboard newcomer HANALIA. They've been tending to hit the woodwork since the turf campaign began, but there's little doubt the winners will soon begin to flow from the constantly progressive Murtagh outfit. If proving reasonably solid in the betting market, the expectation would be that Hanalia will more than hold her own, in company that doesn't appear to be overly taxing. She's plainly got plenty going for her on breeding. The benefit of experience may see Iseult Of Ireland emerge as a bigger player than Thisoldheartofmine.

HANALIA appeals on pedigree and hails from a yard going well. She may be able to make a winning debut. Iseult of Ireland and Glor Tire rate the principal dangers.

It could pay to take a chance with QUELIEVE who attracted some market support on her only start at trwo

19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (100/1 -300%) Unsung Hero	100 100/1(-300%)	(14) Unsung Hero 100/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (11/2), slowly away. Off 6 months and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Generally struggled during a light campaign last year; bit on his plate from stall 14.
13 1st (13) (7/1 +42%) Thapa Vc	7 7/1(+42%)	(13) Thapa Vc 7/1, C&D winner. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 9/1) 28 days ago, left poorly placed. Cheekpieces back on. Looks vulnerable. Tonight's bigger field should help and he's fairly treated again; is one to consider.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 +0%) Giant	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Giant 4/1, C&D winner in March. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 2/1) 34 days ago. Likely to give another good account of himself. Looked to have no excuses on Tapeta latest, again from the front; this is a deeper race.
5 3rd (5) (11/1 -22%) Sayifyouwill	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Sayifyouwill 11/1, Four-time C&D winner. 10/1, respectable third of 6 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago, slowly away. Entitled to come on for that run and she's not without each-way hope. Currently 4-13 over C&D; won this race last year off a 2lb higher mark; shortlisted.
8 4th (8) (11/1 -22%) Arctician	11 11/1(-22%)	(8) Arctician 11/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 9/2) 34 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Consistent; will be happier back up from 6f and should give his running as usual.
10 5th (10) (12/1 -71%) Mystery Monarch	12 12/1(-71%)	(10) Mystery Monarch 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable second of 7 in maiden (13/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) 20 days ago, no match for winner. That was a good effort given that he was returning from a 31-month absence and merits respect now pitched into a handicap. Entitled to come on for comeback but is taking on hardened handicappers from a wide stall.
3 6th (3) (9/1 -64%) Chola Empire	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Chola Empire 9/1, 5/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 43 days ago, having run of race. 4 lb rise fair enough but another step forward will be needed if he's to follow up here. Made all when winning at Southwell off 4lb lower; little wiggle room off his revised mark.
6 7th (6) (11/2 +61%) Ultramarine	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(6) Ultramarine 11/2, Dual C&D winner, the latest in February. 25/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Others make more appeal. Currently 2-2 over C&D, latterly off this mark in February; can do better if settling.
7 8th (7) (100/1 -400%) Redredrobin	100 100/1(-400%)	(7) Redredrobin 100/1, Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft, 12/1). Off 7 months and moves back up in trip. 0-5 on the AW and likely to find a few too good. Resumes above her highest winning mark after a successful 2023; all wins have come on turf.
4 9th (4) (9/2 +18%) Rich	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(4) Rich 9/2, Fourth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Newmarket (7f, soft) when last seen 9 months ago. Resumes on a 3 lb lower mark and she has to enter calculations. Won first time out as a 2yo and ran well on comeback last spring, which gives hope.
12 10th (12) (13/2 +7%) Surrey Noir	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(12) Surrey Noir 13/2, C&D winner. 13/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good) 23 days ago, not knocked about. That spin will have blown away the cobwebs and he's one to consider. Cheekpieces helped last backend; should do better than on his 6f turf comeback.
9 11th (9) (25/1 -79%) Touchwood	25 25/1(-79%)	(9) Touchwood 25/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in October. 14/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 27 days ago. Others make more appeal on this occasion. Expensive to follow; remains 6lb above his last successful mark and is drawn wide.

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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CHOLA EMPIRE returned to winning ways in a similar event at Southwell on his most recent outing in March and a 4lb rise may not be enough to prevent the five-year-old from following up. Rich has not fulfilled the promise that she displayed as a juvenile but the daughter of Cracksman should not be underestimated at this level. Giant won over C&D two starts ago and rates best of the rest.

Provided she's raring to go following a nine-month absence, RICH could be the answer. She has kept pretty good company since making a winning debut at 2 yrs and resumes here on a very attractive mark. Giant is in good form and should be in the mix once again, while Surrey Noir and handicap debutant Mystery Monarch are also shortlisted.

Last year's winner SAYIFYOUWILL is 2lb lower this time and can follow up. Surrey Noir and Thapa Vc also have chances.

19:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (4/1 -33%) Seasmoke	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Seasmoke 4/1, Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in Irish points. Shaped well when fourth of 9 over 21f at Ludlow a fortnight ago, going with enthusiasm. That was only her second handicap and there could easily be more to come. Big player. Ran well for a long way at Ludlow (2m5f) last time and she's in the mix back in trip.
3 1st (3) (13/8 +75%) Mermaids Cave	1.625 13/8(+75%)	(3) Mermaids Cave 13/8, Bit of a patchy record, finishing a well-held seventh of 14 over 20.5f at Southwell on recent first outing for the James Owen stable. 0-8 and was disappointing back in a handicap last time; others are more convincing.
2 2nd (2) (6/1 -50%) Janworth	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Janworth 6/1, Poor form in her qualifying runs over hurdles this year but was third in a bumper at the start of her career and it wouldn't be a surprise were she to take a step forward now handicapping. Unexposed 7yo who looks a possible improver upped in trip on handicap debut; interesting.
6 3rd (6) (8/1 -78%) Miss Popalong	8 8/1(-78%)	(6) Miss Popalong 8/1, Hasn't shown much so far but that may change now switching to a low-grade handicap. All the more interesting if backed. Unexposed 5yo but she needs a transformation with hood added on handicap debut.
9 4th (9) (8/1 +60%) Hey Day Baby	8 8/1(+60%)	(9) Hey Day Baby 8/1, £45,000 buy after winning last of 4 starts in Irish points but has yet to make an impact under Rules, including pulling up in 2 handicaps this spring. Remains to be seen whether a change of headgear (cheekpieces for blinkers) makes a difference. Pulled up in both her handicaps and has plenty to prove with cheekpieces now tried.
11 5th (11) (11/1 +31%) All Blues	11 11/1(+31%)	(11) All Blues 11/1, Modest form on Flat in Ireland and little impact in 4 starts over hurdles so far, including well-held fourth on Fakenham handicap debut in February. Tough to fancy from out of the handicap. Well beaten in all four runs over hurdles and is 8lb out of the weights.
4 \|U\| (4) (5/1 +75%) Jamaicaine	5 5/1(+75%)	(4) Jamaicaine 5/1, Placed in a French bumper and Sedgefield novice hurdle on her first 2 starts but has lost her way badly in 3 outings since, including a handicap. Off 3 months. Could only consider if backed. Unexposed 5yo but she's been pulled up in last two runs and has lots to prove.
7 \|U\| (7) (18/1 -29%) Princess Unique	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Princess Unique 18/1, Poor in bumpers/over hurdles. More chance now handicapping back from a break but could only consider if backed. Handicap newcomer but she needs major improvement after 233 days off; hood back on.
1 \|PU\| (1) (11/1 +31%) Miss Mahmite	11 11/1(+31%)	(1) Miss Mahmite 11/1, Seemed to show fair form when second in a Doncaster novice hurdle for Phil Kirby in November 2020 but has pulled up in 3 handicaps in a very light career since. Starts out for another new yard here after a further 6 months off. Pulled up in last three runs and has plenty to prove after another absence; new yard.
10 \|PU\| (10) (40/1 -100%) Silver Bobbin	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Silver Bobbin 40/1, Little form on Flat/in 3 races over hurdles. Handicap debut in this sphere. Hard to make a case for. Poor form under both codes and needs to show a lot more on her handicap hurdle debut.

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19:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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Seasmoke has gradually improved with each run and her recent fourth at Ludlow off this mark wasn't bad. The drop back from an extended 2m5f appears to be in her favour, but there are a couple of handicap debutants lurking on potentially dangerous marks and JANWORTH just gets the vote ahead of Miss Popalong having shown slightly more so far, although the latter now sports a first-time hood.

The drop back in trip could suit SEASMOKE who is taken to build on her encouraging run at Ludlow a couple of weeks ago. Jamie Snowden's Janworth is a possible improver in handicaps and is next on the list. Orbys River would also firmly enter the reckoning if showing up here rather than Southwell on Tuesday.

Preference is for the unexposed 7yo JANWORTH, who looks interesting upped in trip on her handicap debut. Seasmoke is feared most.

19:50 Gowran Park Handicap 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/1 +17%) Timeonourside	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Timeonourside 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) on reappearance 51 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Some ability in maidens last year but was poor on return over 6f; this trip suits better.
8 2nd (8) (9/2 +68%) Pandion Power	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(8) Pandion Power 9/2, Seventh of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Naas (7f, heavy) 45 days ago. Stable having good spell. Soundly beaten in three handicap runs and has to find improvement even dropping in weights.
7 3rd (7) (16/1 -167%) Miami Sunshine	16 16/1(-167%)	(7) Miami Sunshine 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 13 in nursery (16/1) at Dundalk (8f), running on. Off 173 days. Decent 3rd behind a quality rival when last seen at Dundalk; run well if effective on turf.
4 4th (4) (11/2 +8%) Expecto	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Expecto 11/2, C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Cork (12.1f, good to soft) on reappearance 12 days ago. This trip more suitable. Not discounted. Won a C&D nursery last year; didn't stay 1m4f on return but this is more suitable.
11 5th (11) (66/1 -32%) Flippity Flop	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Flippity Flop 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f) 26 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes turf debut. C All runs on AW; showed ability on one of maiden starts but tailed-off in a handicap since.
1 6th (1) (20/1 -43%) Butter Fingers	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Butter Fingers 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 8 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed. Some ability on debut but below that twice since; still of interest on handicap bow.
12 7th (12) (18/1 +28%) Nobody	18 18/1(+28%)	(12) Nobody 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 18 in maiden (200/1) at Cork (8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Well held in three maidens and will need to find improvement, even off this low mark.
9 8th (9) (9/4 -29%) Dolce Far Niente	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(9) Dolce Far Niente 9/4, Good third of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, soft, 9/2) on reappearance 14 days ago. Shortlist material. Twice placed in nurseries last year and a similar run over 7f here on return; a player.
10 9th (10) (22/1 +12%) Maxwell Smart	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Maxwell Smart 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 16/1). Off 96 days. Others more persuasive. Poor in a Dundalk handicap last time but these conditions might suit better.
2 10th (2) (9/2 -35%) Special Angel	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(2) Special Angel 9/2, 7/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, soft) 14 days ago. Merits consideration. Consistent in defeat and ran well over 7f here last time; this trip should suit; player.
5 11th (5) (80/1 -220%) Lough Lannagh	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Lough Lannagh 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 400/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixteenth of 18 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. A glimpse of ability in four maidens but beaten a long way at Cork last time.
6 12th (6) (40/1 -300%) Romford	40 40/1(-300%)	(6) Romford 40/1, Eighth of 11 in nursery (11/2) at this course (7f, heavy). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter. Hood on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Best run came over 6f in a Cork nursery last year; go well if staying this trip.

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19:50 Gowran Park Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SPECIAL ANGEL and Dolce Far Niente clash again, after their meeting here behind Madame Plaintiff a fortnight ago. That was probably a reasonable heat for the grade, and Special Angel might bridge a two and a quarter length gap to reverse placings with Dolce Far Niente, after third and fourth placings then. The selection is joined here, by Miami Sunshine for the same connections, so market movements ought to be revealing. Special Angel meets her old rival on slightly better terms, and an extra furlong may play to her strengths also. Given that she's the only previous winner in the line-up, Expecto is much respected, course and distance knowledge assured with the Jim Bolger runner too.

DOLCE FAR NIENTE made an encouraging return to action when third over 7f here a fortnight ago and can build on that promise and get off the mark now stepping up to 1m for the first time. Special Angel was a place behind the selection in fourth on that occasion and is second choice. Jim Bolger's Expecto also makes the shortlist back at the scene of her win last autumn.

DOLCE FAR NIENTE had Special Angel over 2l behind here last time and should confirm the form even on 1lb worse terms.

20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (9/2 -29%) Midnight Drive	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(10) Midnight Drive 9/2, 7/1, career best when striking on C&D handicap debut 21 days ago. The narrow margin of victory means the handicapper could only nudge her up 2 lb. Likely to be in the thick of things again. Still signs of inexperience latest and a 2lb rise seems fair, so she goes on the shortlist.
6 2nd (6) (5/1 +0%) Tayala	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Tayala 5/1, 17/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (7f) on reappearance 21 days ago, well positioned. Only nudged up 2 lb so should remain very competitive. Trainer enjoying good spring; no complaints about a 2lb rise; return to 1m should be fine.
7 3rd (7) (9/1 -50%) Carpathian	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Carpathian 9/1, Promise in 3 qualifying runs over 7f/1m last autumn and should have more to offer in handicaps at 3. Interesting runner, particularly if backed. Extra furlong should suit on return and looks to start handicap life on a workable mark.
5 4th (5) (11/2 -38%) Dancingwithmyself	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) Dancingwithmyself 11/2, Promising individual. 2/1, won 6-runner novice at Chelmsford (1m) in October. Very much unexposed and should have more to offer in handicaps this year. Closing win over this trip reads well enough; remains open to improvement after a break.
8 5th (8) (9/4 +59%) Salamanca City	2.25 9/4(+59%)	(8) Salamanca City 9/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in C&D maiden (33/1) 35 days ago, better placed than most. Makes handicap debut. Difficult ask. Nothing wrong with her C&D comeback; likely she has improvement in her now handicapping.
2 6th (2) (10/1 +0%) Granary Queen	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Granary Queen 10/1, Course winner in December. 25/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 28 days ago, left poorly placed. Back down to the mark she defied in December. Not discounted. Winner off this mark over 6f here in the winter; is consistent but she'll need to settle.
11 7th (11) (100/1 -300%) Guns And Flowers	100 100/1(-300%)	(11) Guns And Flowers 100/1, 22/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f) 70 days ago, nearest finish. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes. Others more persuasive. Didn't look to see out this trip in one try for Alice Haynes; would be a surprise winner.
3 8th (3) (10/1 -25%) Pearly Star	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Pearly Star 10/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) in November (final start for Hugo Palmer). Worth a market check on first outing for James Horton. Picked up from Hugo Palmer last autumn for 18,000gns; resumes 2lb above sole winning mark.
1 9th (1) (16/1 -14%) Red Treasure	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Red Treasure 16/1, 5/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m) in February. Off 96 days. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on first time. Others are more persuasive. Didn't run well in one prior try in headgear but is capable off this mark if in the mood.
4 10th (4) (66/1 -164%) Dotties Moon	66 66/1(-164%)	(4) Dotties Moon 66/1, Hinted at ability in 3 outings in the autumn but her opening handicap mark demands improvement. Possible she'll do better now handicapping but would want to see some market interest.

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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SALAMANCA CITY has shown improvement with each start to date and outran odds of 33/1 when fourth in maiden over C&D last month. Now switched to handicap company, James Fanshawe's filly could be ready to strike. Dancingwithmyself remains unexposed and is an obvious threat to the selection having won at the second time of asking at Chelmsford in October. Others to note are Midnight Drive, Tayala and Carpathian.

It's perhaps best to narrow this down to the 3-y-os. DANCINGWITHMYSELF should have more to offer on the back of last autumn's Chelmsford novice win and gets the nod. Recent C&D scorer Midnight Drive rates an obvious danger, while James Ferguson's Carpathian appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps.

Carpathian and Salamanca City are open to improvement, as is DANCINGWITHMYSELF, who won well at Chelmsford when last seen.

20:10 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (13/2 +19%) Al Sayah	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(7) Al Sayah 13/2, Fair maiden on the Flat. Not landed a blow thus far over timber but remains open to improvement on handicap hurdle debut and is worth monitoring in the market. Unexposed over hurdles and looks a possible improver on handicap debut; market helpful.
10 2nd (10) (9/1 +18%) Trickalight	9 9/1(+18%)	(10) Trickalight 9/1, Irish point winner who posted her best effort over hurdles when fourth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this course (17.7f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Not certain to repeat that effort but warrants respect nonetheless. 1 lb out of the weights. 0-11 under rules but wasn't beaten far here last month and is not ruled back up in trip.
9 3rd (9) (80/1 -21%) Den The Diva	80 80/1(-21%)	(9) Den The Diva 80/1, Little form in mares' novice hurdles and failed to complete in handicaps all starts this year. Best watched. 1 lb out of the weights. Pulled up in last three runs and is now 0-8; can only be watched.
2 4th (2) (17/2 -6%) Charmian's Place	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(2) Charmian's Place 17/2, Still looking for first success but acquitted herself well when third of 9 on handicap debut at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 37 days ago. Claims if able to build on that. Had wind operation. Well-held third on handicap debut at Huntingdon and needs improvement after wind surgery.
5 5th (5) (15/8 +46%) Newmill Getaway	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(5) Newmill Getaway 15/8, Fair winner in bumpers who shaped nicely, back from 3 months off, when sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, good, 9/1) 12 days ago. Merits consideration back handicapping here. No progress over hurdles and she needs to raise her game back in a handicap.
1 6th (1) (6/1 -219%) Lady Caro	6 6/1(-219%)	(1) Lady Caro 6/1, Fair form in bumpers and posted best effort in this sphere when second of 8 in handicap hurdle (13/8) at this course (17.7f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Likely contender. Good second when favourite on handicap debut here last month; big player upped in trip.
8 7th (8) (17/2 -89%) Lady Salvador	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(8) Lady Salvador 17/2, Showed she can make an impact from a basement mark when second of 7 on her Fontwell handicap debut/reappearance in November. That form isn't great but she remains low mileage and must enter calculations. Unexposed 8yo who was good second in C&D handicap in November; respected on return.
6 8th (6) (50/1 -25%) Far Away West	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Far Away West 50/1, Yet to trouble the judge under Rules and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping brings about improvement. Has not shown much so far and needs a transformation on her handicap debut.
4 9th (4) (4/1 +33%) Selkirk Grace	4 4/1(+33%)	(4) Selkirk Grace 4/1, Fair form shown in bumpers and made more impact than previously over hurdles when runner-up in Taunton handicap (16.5f) in January. Ran no sort of race at Hereford next time but could well bounce back here. Had wind operation. Pulled up latest but has claims on her close second at Taunton in January; had wind op.
3 \|PU\| (3) (200/1 -203%) Delightful Guest	200 200/1(-203%)	(3) Delightful Guest 200/1, Showed just poor form over hurdles for J. D. Motherway in 2019/20 and not seen under Rules since pulled up for this yard at Southwell last summer. 11yo who has struggled in all of her ten runs and can only be watched on comeback.

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20:10 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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LADY CARO was sent off a well-supported favourite on her handicap debut here and although she had to settle for second, the performance was still a big step forward. The extra yardage can help her cope with a 2lb rise and she is fancied to break through. Lady Salvador also made a pleasing start to her handicap career when runner-up at this venue back in November. She heads a list of dangers that also includes Al Sayah and Selkirk Grace.

NEWMILL GETAWAY looks nicely treated on her return to handicapping and gets the nod in the finale. Lady Caro and Lady Salvador can also make their presence felt.

Preference is for LADY CARO, who was a well-backed favourite when a creditable second on her handicap debut here last month.

20:20 Gowran Park Handicap 8f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
18 (18) (13/2 -8%) Lisamaria	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(18) Lisamaria 13/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Tenth of 15 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, heavy, 4/1) 28 days ago. RESERVE. Second reserve, maiden, placed four times in a 19-race career including at this venue.
17 (17) (33/1 -175%) Tasmanian Girl	33 33/1(-175%)	(17) Tasmanian Girl 33/1, 250/1, last of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, heavy) 129 days ago. Off 129 days. Back down in trip. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. RESERVE. First reserve, has been struggling in juvenile hurdles, some merit in her Flat form.
19 (19) (50/1 -52%) He's Justagent	50 50/1(-52%)	(19) He's Justagent 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving A. McIntyre when eleventh of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy, 33/1) 28 days ago. RESERVE. Third reserve, nothing in maidens, 33-1 towards the rear on stable/handicap debut.
11 1st (11) (4/1 +0%) Play It Again Zaam	4 4/1(+0%)	(11) Play It Again Zaam 4/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Good third of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft, 10/1) 9 days ago. Can make presence felt. 0-19 on Flat but not a lost cause judged on recent handicap displays here and at Naas.
3 2nd (3) (16/1 +0%) Kodiac Prince	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Kodiac Prince 16/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 31 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper but has a bit to prove. Out of form since a good spell last May/June featuring a C&D win and a Curragh success.
16 3rd (16) (9/1 +25%) Tall Story	9 9/1(+25%)	(16) Tall Story 9/1, Remains a maiden after 34 Flat runs. Bit below form eleventh of 27 in handicap (16/1) at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 17 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. This distance is more suitable. Now a 34-race maiden, placed eight times but hard to have much confidence in him.
10 4th (10) (12/1 -20%) The Bog Bank	12 12/1(-20%)	(10) The Bog Bank 12/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 25 days ago. Heavily raced mare, four wins and 17 places, needs to step on recent Dundalk form.
2 5th (2) (8/1 -33%) Barnhill Rose	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Barnhill Rose 8/1, C&D winner. First run since leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce when creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at this course (7f, soft, 12/1) 14 days ago. Enters calculations. Best form on good ground, ran creditably when fifth of 16 on yielding here two weeks ago.
15 6th (15) (13/2 -8%) Designer Cailin	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(15) Designer Cailin 13/2, Two wins from 45 Flat runs. Twenty eight runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fourth of 19 in handicap (20/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 9 days ago. Merits respect. Both wins on AW, 0-22 on turf but ran a fine race when fourth of 21 at Naas nine days ago.
14 7th (14) (14/1 -40%) Captured	14 14/1(-40%)	(14) Captured 14/1, Fourth of 19 in handicap (33/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 9 days ago. Looks back in form but yet to show he's good enough to defy even such a lowly mark. Big price in two handicaps this term but has run with plenty of credit on both occasions.
5 8th (5) (40/1 -21%) Easy Way	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Easy Way 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form thirteenth of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, heavy, 40/1) 17 days ago. Showed a degree of promise on AW, mid-field at the Curragh in first turf handicap.
6 9th (6) (66/1 -65%) Hastily	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Hastily 66/1, 80/1, fifteenth of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft) 9 days ago, not knocked about. A good while since she's shown her form. Both wins and all her best form has come on sound surfaces; towards rear at Naas last week.
1 10th (1) (3/1 +25%) Stormy Jenn	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Stormy Jenn 3/1, C&D winner. 9/1, creditable second of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft) 9 days ago, no match for winner. Should be on the premises again. His two wins have come at this track, worth considering now after recent Naas second.
8 11th (8) (40/1 -100%) Hopkins	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Hopkins 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Last of 8 in maiden at Clonmel (9.6f, good, 125/1). Off 8 months. Makes handicap debut. Started her career in bumpers, maiden form over longer trips does not inspire confidence.
7 12th (7) (33/1 -106%) Skontonovski	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Skontonovski 33/1, Eleventh of 19 in handicap (33/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Six of eight wins have been on AW; heavy ground against him on recent turf appearances.
12 13th (12) (16/1 +0%) Fleadhfest	16 16/1(+0%)	(12) Fleadhfest 16/1, 100/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Galway (8.3f, heavy), slowly away. Off 6 months. Others are more persuasive. Never better than sixth in six handicap appearances, hard to make a case for her.
4 14th (4) (8/1 -33%) Tomahawk King	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) Tomahawk King 8/1, Sixth of 19 in handicap (40/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 9 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Given a chance by the handicapper and caught the eye last time, so makes plenty of appeal. Good effort in sixth at Naas but finished behind Play It Again Zaam and Designer Cailin.
9 15th (9) (66/1 -32%) Charli Sands	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) Charli Sands 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft, 66/1) 9 days ago. 66-1 when down the field on handicap debut at Naas, well held by Play It Again Zaam.
13 16th (13) (50/1 -25%) Monnow Valley	50 50/1(-25%)	(13) Monnow Valley 50/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at Bellewstown (7.8f, good). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Damian Joseph English. Placed twice early last term, subsequent form left a lot to be desired, new yard.

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20:20 Gowran Park Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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She's proven herself over track and trip in the past, and BARNHILL ROSE gets the nod after an encouraging return to action at this venue two weeks back. On her first outing since September then, Denis Hogan's mare ran a promising fifth behind Summer Snow, and sure to be sharper now the experienced campaigner can benefit too from going up to a mile. Daniel King's claim is a further boon to the hopes of the near top-weight. Veteran owner/trainer Peter Cluskey is doubly represented. Stormy Jenn looks the clear stable select in the hands of Colin Keane. Anything other than a very prominent showing from that daughter of Gale Force Ten will be a surprise. Play It Again Zaam is closely matched with Barnhill Rose and he needs considering.

TOMAHAWK KING has dropped in the weights and shaped well from too far back at Naas last time so, if the pace is strong, he should be bang there at the finish. Play It Again Zaam and Stormy Jenn both arrive on the back of solid performances and should be competitive once more.

C&D winner BARNHILL ROSE(nap) gets the vote having made a pleasing start to the season when fifth over 7f here a fortnight ago.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (6/1 +25%) Tennessee Gold	6 6/1(+25%)	(7) Tennessee Gold 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f, 16/1), finishing with running left. Off 6 months. Gelded since last run. Open to progress on handicap debut. Needed the experience in three runs last backend; well worth tracking in the market.
6 2nd (6) (4/1 +0%) Horse Whisperer	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Horse Whisperer 4/1, Had something in hand when back to winning ways in 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/2) 36 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and not taken lightly. Allowed her own way in a small field latest and will need more off a 6lb higher mark.
2 3rd (2) (11/1 -57%) Bint Havana Gold	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Bint Havana Gold 11/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 13/2) 43 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Pulled hard from a wide draw latest (Tapeta) to show she's still competitive off this mark.
1 4th (1) (11/8 +50%) Dark Dreamer	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(1) Dark Dreamer 11/8, Off the mark over C&D last month and improved on that when close second of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to soft) 9 days ago, rallying. Shortlist material. C&D scorer on reappearance; ran well on soft ground last week; his claims are obvious.
3 5th (3) (12/1 -71%) Rusheen Boy	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Rusheen Boy 12/1, Dual winner (both 6.1f) at Southwell in December and posted creditable second of 10 in handicap (4/1) over same C&D when last seen in January. Enters calculations on polytrack debut. Another 2lb higher, back from a break on his Polytrack debut, and needs to find more again.
11 6th (11) (22/1 -83%) Willowbank	22 22/1(-83%)	(11) Willowbank 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 11 in nursery (33/1) at this C&D. Off 6 months. Something to find on form. 2lb higher back from seven months off; be interesting to see how she goes in the market.
9 7th (9) (40/1 -150%) Lady In Havana	40 40/1(-150%)	(9) Lady In Havana 40/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. 13/2 and hooded for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 34 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Done her recent racing over 7f; is fully exposed now and some way down the pecking order.
8 8th (8) (11/1 +8%) Bated Breeze	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Bated Breeze 11/1, 10/3, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, finding little. Others more persuasive. Shaped nicely on his C&D comeback behind Dark Dreamer; latest turf run will want forgiving.
4 9th (4) (66/1 -560%) She Is A Keeper	66 66/1(-560%)	(4) She Is A Keeper 66/1, C&D winner. 10/3, last of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Below market expectations on turf latest, which leaves her with something to prove.
5 10th (5) (10/1 +9%) Cuban Harry	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) Cuban Harry 10/1, 10/3, sixth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Still looking for first success. This mark within range if more amenable; maybe the drop from 7f in bigger field will help.

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

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

Slightly unlucky when hampered late in the piece at Windsor last month, DARK DREAMER can gain compensation on his return to a track and trip over which he scored in determined fashion on his penultimate outing. A winner of two of his last three starts at Southwell, Rusheen Boy can give him the most to think about, ahead of Horse Whisperer, who wasn't for catching at Wolverhampton last time out.

C&D winner DARK DREAMER is going the right way and can register his second victory. Horse Whisperer and Rusheen Boy should also go well.

It's hard to get away from DARK DREAMER, who looked a touch unlucky on soft ground last week. Cuban Harry has claims if settling.

21:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (13/2 -86%) Federated	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(12) Federated 13/2, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 4/1) 22 days ago, just holding on. May have more to come and merits respect. Came away with a subsequent winner latest; every chance of following up off 3lb higher.
4 1st (4) (4/1 +71%) Damascus Steel	4 4/1(+71%)	(4) Damascus Steel 4/1, 22/1, below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers back on. Tough to assess at present. Has run poorly in two starts this spring; has it to prove on his Polytrack debut.
3 2nd (3) (17/2 +6%) Golden Dove	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(3) Golden Dove 17/2, C&D winner. 18/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 30 days ago, never nearer. Can get competitive if the race is run to suit. Shaped nicely on her return from ten months off a month ago; is one to consider.
1 3rd (1) (11/2 +45%) Grigio	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(1) Grigio 11/2, Winner here in February. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 11/2) 48 days ago. Not discounted back down in grade/returned to this track. C&D winner off 2lb lower in February; should be happier back here but this is tougher.
8 4th (8) (15/2 -25%) Night Bear	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(8) Night Bear 15/2, Creditable third of 16 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 33 days ago. Well treated and definite claims if he can get across from a wide draw. Has found his level again, having missed a chunk of last year; holds each-way claims.
11 5th (11) (22/1 -175%) Manila Mist	22 22/1(-175%)	(11) Manila Mist 22/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 25 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. More lately but often been inclined to pull hard and will want to settle upped from 1m2f.
13 6th (13) (13/2 +54%) Imperial Cult	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(13) Imperial Cult 13/2, Last of 10 in handicap at Bath (14f, good to soft, 9/2) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to bounce back. Maiden who's been turned over at 9-2 or shorter on five of his last seven runs; risky.
10 7th (10) (80/1 -60%) Manor Park	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Manor Park 80/1, 125/1, first run since leaving Brian Barr when last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) 43 days ago. Fair on the Flat, ran poorly on latest effort in this sphere. Others make more appeal. Best known as a hurdler; hard to know what he's capable of now.
14 8th (14) (12/1 +40%) Alghazaal	12 12/1(+40%)	(14) Alghazaal 12/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 14/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW). Off 93 days. Others make more appeal. Infrequent winner; plenty of chances during the winter and returns from three months off.
5 9th (5) (66/1 -450%) Master Grey	66 66/1(-450%)	(5) Master Grey 66/1, 8/1, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (12f, good to firm), unsuited by way race developed. Off 11 months. Others more persuasive. Stays further and isn't easily recommended after the best part of a year off aged nine.
7 10th (7) (3/1 -9%) Fictional	3 3/1(-9%)	(7) Fictional 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Evens, fourth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f) on return 13 days ago, slowly away. Hood on 1st time. Clearly thought to be ahead of this mark and worth taking a chance on. Short price for handicap debut, only to pull hard (hood on here); should do better.
6 11th (6) (14/1 +22%) Sea Of Charm	14 14/1(+22%)	(6) Sea Of Charm 14/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 30 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Hard to win with; is adaptable regarding trip but others are stronger.
2 12th (2) (40/1 -186%) Bluenose Belle	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Bluenose Belle 40/1, Course winner. 18/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, heavy). Off 12 months. Something to prove. Not seen since eased and tailed off on soft ground a year ago; market useful.
9 13th (9) (80/1 -142%) Campese	80 80/1(-142%)	(9) Campese 80/1, 13/2 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f). Off 18 months. First run for yard after leaving Charlie & Mark Johnston. Hard to make a case for. New trainer 0-29 with Flat runners in recent seasons; would want to see good support.

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21:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A winner on her latest start over this C&D, GOLDEN DOVE caught the eye when keeping on late from off the pace over 1m2f at Lingfield last time and, with improvement expected, she may be primed to strike from an inside draw. On the other hand, Federated will have to do it from a wide berth if he is to follow up on his success at Newcastle last month. The unexposed Fictional and Manila Mist cannot be ruled out either.

FICTIONAL was heavily backed when fourth at Chelmsford on handicap debut and, now hooded, he should be more suited by a well-run race, so he gets the nod over recent winner Federated, who is also unexposed. Golden Dove is also a player in an open race.

The pair with fewest miles on the clock, Fictional and FEDERATED (nap), make most appeal, the latter edging it upped a fair 3lb.

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Tomform Wednesday 8th May 2024

Races & Results Wednesday 8th May 2024

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13:30 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Kelso Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Chester Listed (Class 1) 11f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Chester Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Kelso Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

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16:20 Kelso Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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

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16:55 Kelso NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Gowran Park Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:25 Kelso Hunter Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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17:40 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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17:50 Gowran Park Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:00 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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18:10 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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18:20 Gowran Park Listed 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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18:50 Gowran Park Listed 10f Race Speed Rating Flow