13:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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1st: 4/1 (1) SIR RUMI 2nd: 6/1 (8) SAVVY KNIGHT 3rd: 3.33/1 (4) NATHANAEL GREENE

SIR RUMI notched up a comfortable success at Epsom last month and was arguably worth more than the winning margin would suggest. Richard Hannon's charge must now compete from a 4lb higher mark, but that might not be enough to stop him from repeating the dose. Saratoga Gold showed significant improvement last season, and it would be no surprise were he to resume his progress following a 216-day absence. Green Team heads the remainder.

HIGH FIBRE looked a handicapper to follow when last seen out for Ralph Beckett and is worth siding with to defy an absence and make a winning start for Harry Fry. Nathanael Greene is another with better days ahead of him and feared most on his return ahead of the handily-weighted Savvy Knight. Rhythmic Intent and Sheer Rocks complete the shortlist in a fascinating handicap.

Sir Rumi should figure very prominently again but, at the other end of the weights, RAVENS ARK could be one to thwart him.

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13:35 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 16/1 (11) WILLASTON 2nd: 8/1 (2) BOLD ENDEAVOUR 3rd: 3.5/1 (10) THANKSFORTHEHELP

MERRY POPPINS sports first-time blinkers following a fine second over an extended 2m4f at Cheltenham. She was narrowly denied over this sort of trip at Ludlow before that and can show the necessary benefit for a stiffer stamina test. Pounding Poet found only West Balboa too strong in a hot handicap at the Grand National meeting and can give the selection plenty to think about off 2lb higher. Thanksforthehelp bounced back from his Pertemps Final disappointment with a Southwell success, while Willaston and the Nicky Henderson pair Bold Endeavour and Mill Green are just two more to consider.

THANKSFORTHEHELP was sent off favourite for the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham and, while he couldn't quite justify that support (better than result), he was impressive back in novice company at Southwell since and is well worth another chance to prove himself ahead of his mark. Nicky Henderson-trained pair Mill Green and Bold Endeavour should give the selection plenty to think about and there are several others for whom a case could be made.

The suggestion is DARGIANNINI, who began this year with two pretty convincing 2m4f wins and looks well worth another crack at 3m.

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13:40 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:40 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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1st - 11/1 (1) NOBLE AFFAIR, 2nd - 1/1 (3) ALL THE GLORY, 3rd - 2/1 (2) PURE THEATRE.

ALL THE GLORY was only beaten a neck into second at Chepstow a couple of weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see her go one better here. Noble Affair got off the mark over 2m4f at this venue last month and is an obvious threat to the selection, despite carrying a 7lb penalty. Another to note is Pure Theatre.

ALL THE GLORY has returned from a winter break an improved performer and she's taken to get off the mark here, the step back to the minimum trip perhaps suitable given she way she has shaped over further. Pure Theatre and Noble Affair are penalised after last-time-out victories but should go well again.

A 0-9 record is a slight concern but ALL THE GLORY has the best form and is taken to get off the mark.

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13:45 Navan Maiden 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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It is difficult to predict which horse will do well based on this summary as there are several newcomers and lightly raced horses with little form to go on. However, based on their previous performances, 4/1 (6) JALAYBEE and 40/1 (11) NIKA PIKA may have place claims. It is also worth keeping an eye on the Ballydoyle newcomer 7/1 (1) BATTLE CRY and the Siyouni colt 3/1 (2) BATTLE FLEET who is a likely type on paper. In terms of a prediction, it is too close to call and would depend on factors such as the going and the way the race unfolds.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY is held in good regard by connections and may be sharp enough to make a winning debut. The Ger Lyons-trained son of Starspangledbanner, whose dam won as a juvenile, cost 130,000 guineas as a yearling. Aidan O'Brien's two-year-old team have made a big impact already this season and the Ballydoyle maestro is represented by Battle Cry (by No Nay Never) and Battle Fleet. The latter cost 210,000 at Arqana last October and is a Siyouni brother to a Listed-placed juvenile winner in France. Zelestial and Givemethebeatboys are other newcomers to consider, while Jalaybee has shown promise on both starts including when runner-up to Democracy on testing ground at the Curragh.

JALAYBEE is given another chance now stepping back up slightly in trip but a strong market move for newcomers such as Battle Cry, Battle Fleet and/or General Assembly would put a slightly different slant on things.

This will likely go to a newcomer; Ger Lyons had a couple of juveniles run well last weekend so a chance is taken with GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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13:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:50 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, 6/1 (1) WINFORGLORY, 6.5/1 (3) LEGAL REFORM, and 2.5/1 (2) GOLD MEDAL are the top three horses that may do well in the race. They have solid recent form and have shown success on the AW surface. However, 12/1 (11) OTAGO may also be a strong contender despite being drawn from the widest gate. It is important to note that horse racing is unpredictable, and any of these horses can surprise and perform well or underperform on the day.

Plenty of these make a lot of appeal, but marginal preference lies with LEGAL REFORM, who is now rated 4lb above his last winning all-weather mark following a comfortable success at Catterick last month. The gelded son of Lawman is likely to prove popular following that victory, but Gold Medal steps up in trip having scored over 6f most recently and has to be feared off 3lb higher. Winforglory and Sharvara add further spice to the race.

LEGAL REFORM is in the form of his life and this uncomplicated sort is well drawn to attack, so the hat-trick may well be forthcoming. Gold Medal also arrives on a roll, with better expected from Sir Winston this time.

Several of these come here in top form but WINFORGLORY has more to give at this trip and William Buick rides for the first time.

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13:55 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:55 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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Based on the information provided, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will do well in the race. However, 1.5/1 (1) LUNAR JET and 16/1 (6) RED DEREK seem to have some past success and may be worth considering. As for the top three finishers, it is impossible to accurately predict without additional information such as the quality of the other horses in the race and track conditions.

LUNAR JET appeared to be stretched by 1m4f at Doncaster on his latest outing. He won over this trip at Redcar the start prior, however, and is essentially 3lb lower than that mark when accounting for Mia Nicholls' claim. With that in mind, he edges the vote over Masqool (fifth) and At Liberty (sixth), who are closely matched on their recent meeting at Bath.

LUNAR JET handles soft ground really well so this likeable C&D scorer can quickly resume winning ways eased 1 lb for a good Doncaster fourth last time. At Liberty rates a big threat though if, as expected, building on an encouraging reappearance sixth at Bath, while in-form Masqool is another who needs factoring into an open handicap.

The one with the least to prove is LUNAR JET on this return to 1m2f. Masqool is better than he showed last time.

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14:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st - 6.5/1 (3) BELHAVEN 2nd - 2.25/1 (8) TIMELESS MELODY 3rd - 28/1 (6) FARHH TO SHY

MOUNTAIN SONG made no mistake when stepping into handicap company at Southwell last month. The daughter of Sea The Stars appeals as a likely improver switched to turf for the first time, and she can shrug off a subsequent 7lb rise in the handicap to double her tally. One Morning bumped into the smart Laurel at Kempton when last seen, so she could be well treated from an opening mark of 82. Belhaven cruised to success at Nottingham 11 days ago and she merits respect, despite the step up in class.

Several of these remain with potential, most notably TIMELESS MELODY, who left the impression that stepping back up to this trip would be in her favour when making a successful start for this yard over 7f at Leicester. She has been handed a potentially handy mark for this handicap debut and gets the nod ahead of promising Godolphin filly Mountain Song. Julia Augusta is of interest despite returning from 10 months off, while Beccara Rose is worth a second look now switched to handicap company.

This features a few lightly raced improvers, notably TIMELESS MELODY who has had the form of last month's heavy-ground win boosted.

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14:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 4/1 (7) JAMES MCHENRY 2nd: 1.75/1 (5) FLORIDA 3rd: 11/1 (3) DORNOCH CASTLE

Imperial Ace remains unexposed and is taken to improve on a disappointing handicap debut at Newmarket, but he has to shoulder top weight and DORNOCH CASTLE could be worth siding with, despite a 266-day break. Charlie Johnston's colt began his career with victories here and at Ayr and even though he failed to get involved in much deeper waters subsequently, he has had wind surgery and could bounce back on his handicap bow. Florida is another to bear in mind.

FLORIDA was really finding his feet last backend and is fancied to make a winning return off an attractive-looking mark on his first venture into handicap company. Feel The Need is feared most on the back of an excellent Beverley second, although Ripon scorer James McHenry and handicap debutants Dornoch Castle and Arkendale need factoring in too.

The Charlie Johnston-trained DORNOCH CASTLE reappears having had wind surgery and could be on a good mark. Florida is a danger.

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14:15 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 2.25/1 (5) NO REGRETS 2nd: 6.5/1 (4) UPTOWN HARRY 3rd: 6/1 (9) LIGHTS ARE GREEN

NO REGRETS returned to winning ways with a narrow success over this trip at Wetherby in March and the son of Presenting may well be capable of defying a 4lb rise here. Uptown Harry also scored on his most recent outing and has to of some interest, while Hold The Note and Storm Lorenzo are the pick of the remaining field.

NO REGRETS got off the mark over fences last time and remains potentially well treated on his hurdles form, so is fancied to follow up at the chief expense of fellow last-time-out winner Uptown Harry. Lights Are Green is perhaps the unknown quantity having shown more promise on his chase debut here recently.

The vote goes to NO REGRETS, who is still lightly raced over fences and beat a clear second over 3m at Wetherby last time.

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14:20 Navan Handicap 6f - 24 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 6.5/1 (3) CONVERSANT 2nd: 8/1 (10) CATHERINE CHROI 3rd: 40/1 (20) SIN E SHEKELLS

INTHEPOORHOUSE shaped well on his handicap debut at Galway last autumn and again ran well on soft ground at the Curragh last time. The selection didn't enjoy the clearest of passages but still made the frame in the 23-runner event won by Midnight Fire last month. Pretty Boy Floyd has dropped down in the ratings and advertised his claims when just denied by Run Forrest Run in a blanket finish at the Curragh earlier this month. Conversant acts well on soft ground and comes here in good form having beaten Catherine Chroi at Sligo recently with Darcy's Rock only weakening in the closing stages to finish fourth. Art Of Unity has dropped considerably in the ratings since winning twice here in 2021 while recent Cork winner Purring Along is another to consider.

An ultra-competitive sprint in which PRETTY BOY FLOYD is selected to snap a losing run stretching back to 2021 and go a place better than at the Curragh 12 days ago. The main danger could be Teddy Boy, who finished fourth in this corresponding event last year and is now operating from a 10 lb lower mark. Catherine Chroi, Conversant and Let's Believe are just a handful of others to consider.

Curragh fourth Inthepoorhouse is likely to contend but \bLET'S BELIEVE\is forgiven a poor run there and had previously shown potential

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14:25 Lingfield Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st - 1.5/1 (4) SACRED 2nd - 7.5/1 (6) WHITE MOONLIGHT 3rd - 3/1 (5) SANDRINE

SACRED had a mixed few runs last season but lost little in defeat behind Pogo in a Group 2 at Newmarket on her most recent outing in October. She is fancied to deliver a winning return to action here, and the fact she has an entry for the Lockinge later this month must suggest she is showing all the right signs at home. Sandrine struggled in Group 1 company at Longchamp, also in October, but still rates a big threat returning from a break, while Queen Aminatu is another to note for powerful connections.

SACRED holds the edge on form and goes very well fresh too so she looks the way to go in this Group 3. Andrew Balding has his string in excellent nick so his Lennox heroine Sandrine rates a big threat. Queen Aminatu, a stablemate of the selection, appeals as the pick of the remainder for place purposes ahead of White Moonlight.

Having run very well in Group 1 and Group 2 races last season, SACRED (nap) holds leading form claims and has a fine record when fresh.

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14:30 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:30 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will win. However, 2/1 (2) CUE'S BEAU seems like a strong contender given her consistency on AW surfaces and recent good form in a minor event at Wolverhampton. Therefore, the predicted finish order is: 1st - 2/1 (2) CUE'S BEAU 2nd - 1/1 (3) ONEFORSUE 3rd - 9/1 (4) PRIMA VALENTINA

ONEFORSUE sets the standard with an official rating of 72, and she appears to have been found an ideal opportunity to shed her maiden tag following back-to-back second-place finishes. That said, Cue's Beau is yet to run a bad race so she's likely to be in the thick of things, while Montelusa is back from handicap company and should not be underestimated either.

ONEFORSUE ended last season with a near-miss in a soft-ground Redcar nursery and also went close on return/debut for new yard over 5f at Newcastle at the end of March. She will benefit from this step back up in trip and is taken to see off Cue's Beau, who has hit the crossbar on each of her 3 starts in maiden/novice company on the AW and will be a big threat if coping with conditions now switched to turf. Montelusa will need to raise her game if she's to trouble the aforementioned duo.

Paul Midgley's new recruit ONEFORSUE made a promising return when a clear Newcastle 2nd and can go one better with this 6f trip a plus

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14:40 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 12/1 (9) BIGGLES 2nd: 11/1 (6) KINGDOM COME 3rd: 6/1 (7) TOTALLY CHARMING

Last year's winner Vafortino is now 6lb higher, but he proved the ability to be competitive from his current mark when finishing a good second to the reopposing Rebel Territory at Newmarket last month. Both must enter calculations, along with Rainbow Fire, who was successful at Haydock two weeks ago. The vote, though, goes to BARADAR. His third-placed effort in the Lincoln can be upgraded, having seemingly been drawn on the wrong side of the track, so he could be a winner in waiting from an unchanged mark. Others to note include River Nymph, Fresh, and Spycatcher.

The George Boughey stable looks to hold a strong hand courtesy of BARADAR and Totally Charming, with the former taken to build on his good reappearance third in the Lincoln now returned to what is probably his optimum trip. River Nymph and Fresh have produced several good efforts in top-end handicaps here and are likely to be in the shake-up, while Kingdom Come will be a big threat to all if translating his smart AW form to turf.

Preference is for REBEL TERRITORY (nap), who could well have more to offer over this distance. Baradar is feared most.

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14:45 Haydock Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 0.83/1 (2) CREATIVE FORCE 2nd: 3.33/1 (1) COMMANCHE FALLS 3rd: 6/1 (3) RUN TO FREEDOM

COMMANCHE FALLS gets the vote having only been narrowly denied in the Abernant Stakes. The dual Stewards' Cup hero is fancied to uphold Newmarket form with Creative Force (third) and Tiber Flow (fourth), although he is now 4lb worse off so they could close the gap. However, Run To Freedom ran a blinder for second when sent off at 150/1 for the British Champions Sprint at Ascot, and is feared most on his return to the fray.

Four really smart sprinters in a good conditions race. CREATIVE FORCE meets Commanche Falls on 4 lb better terms than when a place behind him at Newmarket last month and is selected to turn the tables now.

This should be a good opportunity for CREATIVE FORCE to return to winning ways. Commanche Falls could be the chief danger.

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14:50 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st - 1.2/1 (1) CHANCE THE ROBIN, 2nd - 2.5/1 (8) SWALLOWS SONG, 3rd - 4.5/1 (4) GRAND DU NORD.

Swallows Song is arguably the pick of those with previous hurdling experience based on his third at Kelso two starts ago, although Grand Du Nord and Gege Ville also hold valid form claims. That said, CHANCE THE ROBIN has shown plenty of promise in bumpers and may well be able to get off the mark over timber at the first time of asking.

Bumper winner CHANCE THE ROBIN already has experience over obstacles and, upped markedly in trip for his hurdling debut, he looks the one to beat. Swallows Song looks the main threat ahead of Grand du Nord, who ran with credit at Wetherby in April.

Preference is for course bumper winner CHANCE THE ROBIN, who looks interesting switched to hurdling for a yard that won this last year.

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14:55 Navan Maiden 5f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 1.63/1 (11) PARTING GLASS, 2nd: 9/1 (18) YUZU, 3rd: 6.5/1 (1) DAISY JONES.

The sprint maiden won by Amazon Lady at Tipperary last month looks a key piece of form with a number from that five-furlong event renewing rivalry. PARTING GLASS raced alone on the far side when finishing second and is taken to confirm places with Heartrate and Daisy Jones who were close up in fourth and fifth respectively. The selection looks sure to benefit from that experience and his yard has been in decent form in recent weeks. Daisy Jones also handled soft ground when narrowly denied in a 22-runner maiden at the Curragh last autumn. Zaragoza cost 200,000 at the Goffs Orby Sale and is a half-brother to three winners while Ferrari Desert is another newcomer to note.

This can go to PARTING GLASS, who ran a cracker on his return at Tipperary last month and remains open to improvement. Daisy Jones and Heartrate rate the principal dangers.

Of those with experience, YUZU showed improved form at Sligo and is just preferred to Parting Glass who has done little wrong

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15:00 Lingfield Listed (Class 1) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Based on the summary, the horses that are likely to finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are: 1st: 3.33/1 (4) ETERNAL HOPE - The summary describes the horse as a

Third in a Group 3 at Saint-Cloud on her return to action last month, Be Happy seems a likely contender having shaped with promise on that occasion, but BRIGHT DIAMOND shades the vote. Karl Burke's charge finished a decent third in the bet365 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket when last seen in October and she must hold every chance of building on that Group 1 effort on her Polytrack debut. The fact she has been entered for the Oaks must also make her of significant interest, while Perfect Prophet steps up in trip following a creditable run over a mile at Doncaster last September and is not to ruled out either.

Aidan O'Brien has already mopped up one Oaks trial this week and looks good for another courtesy of BE HAPPY. The main threat may come from Charlie Appleby pair Eternal Hope, the mount of William Buick, and Sunset Point.

Those with better form may prove vulnerable to major improvement from PERFECT PROPHET who caught the eye in the May Hill.

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15:05 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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It is difficult to predict which horse will do well based on this summary as there is no clear standout contender. However, the horses that could potentially finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are 3.5/1 (2) LUMACHO, 8/1 (1) FAMILY TIES, and 2.25/1 (7) FORTUNATE STAR.

FORTUNATE STAR bumped into an improver when narrowly denied at Catterick, and any further progress could see Declan Carroll's charge go one better. He shades the vote over Lumacho, who reappeared with a solid third at Southwell. It's always dangerous to discount sprinters from the Paul Midgley yard so Family Ties, who showed plenty of ability during her juvenile campaign, can't be taken lightly either.

The vote goes to LUMACHO who made a solid reappearance over 6f at Southwell last month and will be at home back at 5f having won 3 times over the trip last year. Fortunate Star showed improved form when runner-up at Catterick last time and is second choice ahead of All In The Hips.

George Boughey's filly LUMACHO teed herself up well for this when a returning Southwell third and she can record a fourth 5f success.

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15:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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It is difficult to predict which horse will do well with this information alone. However, based on the information provided, some horses that might perform well in the race are 4/1 (1) VALOUR AND SWAGGER, the Blue Point colt that won on debut and is expected to progress, 0.83/1 (4) OCEAN RUNNER, who has a strong record and is highly respected on debut, and 11/1 (5) SON, who is closely related to a smart winner. Therefore, our prediction for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place would be 0.83/1 (4) OCEAN RUNNER, 4/1 (1) VALOUR AND SWAGGER, and 11/1 (5) SON, respectively.

Valour And Swagger struck by over six lengths at Windsor on his debut over this trip and that was a very likeable performance, but he now carries a 6lb penalty, which is negated by his rider's 3lb claim. With that in mind, the vote goes to OCEAN RUNNER. The son of Blue Point was a 625,000gns purchase and represents the stable who won this race with subsequent Gimcrack winner Noble Style last year. With plenty of speed in his pedigree, he is likely to go very close. Any market support for Golden Arrow should be noted.

Charlie Appleby landed this contest with a promising type 12 months ago and OCEAN RUNNER could be the latest one off the conveyor belt to strut his stuff. His sales price rose markedly at the Breeze Ups so he looks most interesting of the newcomers before market clues. Golden Arrow represents a yard going well with its 2-y-os and must be respected, while Western is another likely type on paper.

Several of the newcomers are interesting, most notably OCEAN RUNNER. Second choice is Golden Arrow.

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15:15 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 20/1 (13) BLACK POPPY 2nd: 3.5/1 (16) BRENTFORD HOPE 3rd: 10/1 (15) WASHINGTON

BYKER, who showed zest in first-time cheekpieces when touched off in the Boodles at Cheltenham, has taken really well to this discipline and can go one place better off just a 4lb higher mark. Brentford Hope has posted two facile successes since joining Harry Derham and is on a nice rating compared to his Flat figure. Washington appeals for at least a place in the frame on the back of a solid third, also in first-time cheekpieces, at Aintree, while Get Back Get Back is just one more to consider in a typically competitive renewal.

The one who appeals most is smart Flat performer BRENTFORD HOPE, who is going the right way over hurdles for his new yard and has the qualities to raise his game further now pitched into a stronger contest. Byker and Black Poppy head the opposition in another competitive renewal of this long-established event.

The 4yo BYKER (nap) has to be of major interest after the improvement he found to miss out narrowly in a driving finish at Cheltenham.

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15:25 Hexham Hunter Chase (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well. However, some horses that may have a chance of finishing in the top 3 are: 1. 3.75/1 (6) VENT D'AUTOMNE - has shown ability in points and has won his last three. Makes a hunter debut and has plenty of appeal. 2. 2/1 (8) CULLIN HILLS - has won her last four points and looks like one of the main players. One to be interested in on Rules debut. 3. 1.63/1 (3) MATTS COMMISSION - has finished runner-up in the last two renewals. Out of his depth last time at Aintree but has leading claims back in a calmer waters.

Formerly with Willie Mullins, VENT D'AUTOMNE has been in excellent nick of late in the point-to-point sphere and he is taken to continue that good form on his return to Rules. Similar comments apply to the in-form Cullin Hills, while Matts Commission will need to improve on his effort in the Aintree Foxhunters. Design Plan and Torngat cannot be ruled out either.

MATTS COMMISSION was far from discredited when ninth at Aintree last time and should find this much easier, so he's worth siding with despite the presence of Vent d'Automne and Cullin Hills who have both been in excellent form between the flags.

Progressive pointers CULLIN HILLS and Vent D'automne could be the way to go.

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15:30 Navan Handicap 5f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to predict with certainty which horses will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. However, some horses that have potential to perform well include 14/1 (16) SCREEN SIREN, 22/1 (4) LOVEDAY, 3.5/1 (9) JON RIGGENS, 14/1 (6) ONLY SPOOFING, 7/1 (7) TAWAAZON, and 7.5/1 (5) CURRAHEEN PRINCESS. It is important to note that horse racing is unpredictable and outcomes can vary.

MICKEY THE STEEL looks dangerous with Wayne Hassett taking 10lb off his back. He ran well when closing in second at Naas in March under another 10lb claimer. He took the honours over C&D in October. Curraheen Princess has a brilliant record in Navan since switching to Nicky Stokes. Her form figures read '1121'. She is making her first start of the season and is more than adept on slow ground. Eddie Lynam's Jon Riggens is coming to himself after two runs this season and is capable of getting involved. His stablemate, Heavenly Power, clearly enjoys cut in the ground and signed off the last campaign by beating a massive field in a sprint handicap at the Curragh. Screen Siren, Rough Diamond and Loveday have chances. Only Spoofing has won the last two renewals of this race, but hasn't been as effective off a higher mark this season.

A few with chances but JON RIGGENS can race off a 1 lb lower mark than when a good Naas third last time when faring best of those that raced in the centre of the track so gets the vote. C&D winner Mickey The Steel is next on the list on the back of his good Naas second, with course scorer Tawaazon appealing as the pick of the rest for place purposes.

Slight preference is for last month's Naas third JON RIGGENS over Mickey The Steel who beat him over C&D last October

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15:35 Lingfield Listed (Class 1) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:35 Lingfield Listed (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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1st - 0.83/1 (4) MILITARY ORDER 2nd - 3.5/1 (1) CIRCLE OF FIRE 3rd - 14/1 (8) WAIPIRO

INQUIRING MINDS bolted up on debut at Newcastle by five lengths for John & Thady Gosden and he beat some much more experienced rivals over 1m2f that day. The son of Kingman has plenty of stamina in his pedigree and he is likely to relish the step up in trip. With potentially a significant amount of improvement to come, he ought to go close. The main threat looks to be Military Order, who put in a taking display at Newbury on his return to action and that winning form gives him a big shout, while Circle of Fire is also respected.

MILITARY ORDER is bred to be classy and, having doubled his tally in ready fashion at Newbury recently, he gets the nod ahead of the progressive Circle of Fire, who has actually achieved a bit more in form terms than the selection. Inquiring Minds is an intriguing runner and there's a case to be made for a few others.

Military Order appears to dominate calculations but several others bring striking promise. The pick of those today may be WAIPIRO.

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15:40 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:40 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well. However, some horses that may be in the running for the top three positions are 12/1 (6) JOJO RABBIT, 4/1 (10) SHOWALONG, and 2.25/1 (7) FANTASY MASTER. 12/1 (6) JOJO RABBIT is a C&D winner and is well treated, while 4/1 (10) SHOWALONG had a good second place finish in a recent handicap race. 2.25/1 (7) FANTASY MASTER has won all three races at this location and distance and was a creditable second in a recent race at Ascot. However, it is important to note that horse racing is unpredictable and anything can happen on race day.

FANTASY MASTER hit the crossbar in a competitive contest at Ascot 10 days ago and the five-year-old merits the utmost respect off the same mark here. Recon Mission has also been knocking hard on the door of late and is an obvious threat to the selection. Lipsink is entitled to improve for his encouraging seasonal return at Windsor last month, while Han Solo Berger completes the shortlist.

Several possibilities in this sprint. LIPSINK ran well on his Windsor reappearance last month and is narrowly preferred to Recon Mission and Fantasy Master.

Showalong is dangerous but the vote goes to FANTASY MASTER (nap) whose second at Ascot suggests he's ready to strike.

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15:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, the horses that are most likely to finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are 8/1 (7) KING'S CODE, 5/1 (6) DASHO LENNIE, and 3.5/1 (1) SHAHBAZ. 8/1 (7) KING'S CODE has shown promise in his novice company races and is better suited now to handicapping as a 3-year-old. 5/1 (6) DASHO LENNIE has had impressive performances on soft ground and has shown improvement over time, making him a serious contender. 3.5/1 (1) SHAHBAZ has also shown steady improvement as a juvenile and has had a good third-place finish on his reappearance, indicating that he could perform well in this handicap race.

MAASAI MARA was beaten four lengths into second on his handicap bow last time at Kempton over 1m4f, and that form is already working out well with the fourth coming out and winning since. John and Thady Gosden's gelding returns to turf off the same mark and is fancied to produce a strong account. The main threat looks to be Shahbaz, who ran a creditable third at Newmarket last month and could have a say, as his rating remains unchanged for that display. Dasho Lennie is also considered on his first start in a handicap.

Having been gelded over the winter, WESTERTON matched the pick of his form as a juvenile when runner-up to a potentially smart sort on return/handicap debut at Doncaster 2 weeks ago (nicely clear of remainder). He gets the nod to come out on top from a 1 lb higher mark, with Shahbaz, who also shaped encouragingly on his return feared most. King's Code and Maasai Mara complete the shortlist.

Shahbaz and Westerton have handicap form on soft but handicap debutants KING'S CODE and Dasho Lennie bring potential.

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15:50 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:50 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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1st: 2.2/1 (2) AL MUBHIR, 2nd: 5.5/1 (4) ESCOBAR, 3rd: Havana Grey

Things didn't go to plan for AL MUBHIR in the Lincoln at Doncaster, but he got back on track with a bloodless triumph at Leicester, looking better than a handicapper. Now returning to the scene of a 1m success from last October, the William Haggas-trained colt has a lot going for him, with ground conditions to suit, on his first attempt in a Listed race. Angel Bleu couldn't land a blow in a French Group 3 but is feared back in class and trip. The Wizard Of Eye ran well for third on All-Weather Finals Day, but has to concede weight all round now.

On the back of a pleasing return ANGEL BLEU again shaped better than the bare result suggests in France 6 weeks ago and he could be worth siding with. Escobar has been a tremendous servant to connections and is feared along with the steadily-progressive 4-y-o Al Mubhir.

It remains to be seen whether AL MUBHIR needs soft ground but this progressive handicapper looks well up to this level.

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16:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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Predicted finish: 1. 3.5/1 (4) FABULEUX DU CLOS 2. 5.5/1 (7) MOONLIGHT GLORY 3. 5.5/1 (8) SERIOUS EGO

Narrowly denied over C&D last month, MOONLIGHT GLORY can gain compensation off a 3lb higher mark and notch up a fourth career success. That may be at the main expense of the capable Serious Ego and Fabuleux Du Clos, who got off the mark in fine style at Newcastle in March. A winner of a valuable handicap at Kelso on his penultimate outing, Les's Legacy is another to consider.

Plenty with chances. LES'S LEGACY was possibly just stretched by 23f at Kelso last time and gets the nod back over shorter at a track where he has a good record. Star Vantage, Fabuleux du Clos and Serious Ego head the dangers.

Top of the list is FABULEUX DU CLOS (nap) who showed a good attitude when justifying favouritism on his handicap debut at Newcastle.

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16:05 Navan Listed 13f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:05 Navan Listed 13f Race Speed Rating Flow

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1st: 4/1 (5) SERIOUS CHALLENGE 2nd: 4/1 (4) PEKING OPERA 3rd: 4.5/1 (1) COVENT GARDEN

A very tricky race. Joseph O'Brien's NURBURGRING has the advantage of being proven over this staying trip. He upset an odds-on favourite over C&D last month when drawing more than four lengths clear. The Leopardstown maiden that Peking Opera won at the end of last season has thrown up plenty of winners. This Galileo colt is an obvious danger from the champion trainer's stable. Nurburgring's stablemate, St Vincents Garden, was an eye-catcher in Leopardstown last weekend. The penny dropped and he finished very well to get up for third without threatening the leaders. The step up in trip should be ideal based on that effort. Covent Garden, in first-time blinkers, Etna Rosso and Serious Challenge add more to the mix.

ST VINCENTS GARDEN is the only one of these not to have won a race but he made a highly promising debut when third at Leopardstown recently and improvement should be forthcoming. He gets the nod ahead of the Aidan O'Brien-trained duo, Peking Opera and Covent Garden (in that order of preference), while Serious Challenge should also be involved, provided his stamina holds out.

It could pay to overlook the fact that COVENT GARDEN finished in rear in a Group 1 event in France on his final start at two

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16:10 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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

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It is difficult to predict the winner based solely on this summary as all the horses have different strengths and weaknesses. However, some horses that could potentially do well are 3.33/1 (3) SWISS PRIDE, 5/1 (6) NAVY DRUMS, and 5.5/1 (5) INAAM based on their recent form and past performances on the course. It is important to note that horse racing is unpredictable and anything can happen on the day of the race.

Inaam has been in consistent form of late, with the latest of his efforts coming over 7f at this track when third, and he can go well off the same mark. However, preference is still for BOBBY ON THE BEAT, who failed to fire in a hotter contest last time and he is likely to appreciate the drop in class. The five-year-old is fancied to reproduce the form of his penultimate run over C&D to strike. Suzi's Connoisseur is another to note.

Plenty in with a squeak but 6-time C&D winner SWISS PRIDE is selected to add another victory to his tally back down in grade with the booking of William Buick catching the eye. The Defiant has had a breathing operation since his runner-up effort at Brighton 3 weeks ago so Daniel Steele's charge may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Navy Drums and the consistent Inaam.

Navy Drums is respected back over C&D but perhaps this is the day that SWISS PRIDE will end a losing run.

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16:15 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:15 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, the horse that is predicted to do well and likely to finish in 1st place is 1.38/1 (5) ON THE RIVER, who has had two wins in two runs this year and has a fair 3 lb rise. The horse that is predicted to finish in 2nd place is 5.5/1 (3) STRONGBOWE, who returned to form with a good second place finish at Pontefract and has possibilities off the same mark. The horse that is predicted to finish in 3rd place is 5/1 (1) LAST HOORAH, who showed signs of a revival at Chelmsford and looks interesting if he can build on that with blinkers back on.

ON THE RIVER has won both of his starts for these connections in recent weeks and a 3lb rise for the latest of those victories at Beverley may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick here. Strongbowe only found one too good at Pontefract last time and could well make the frame once again, while Last Hoorah edges out Dandy Maestro to be best of the rest.

ON THE RIVER didn't appear to have a great deal in hand when following up his Pontefract success at Beverley 12 days ago, but he arguably went for home a bit earlier than ideal and a 3 lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from completing the hat-trick. An on-song Dandy Maestro would be a threat off this mark and Strongbowe shouldn't be far away if backing up his latest effort, for all that faster ground would be ideal.

This can go to the progressive ON THE RIVER, who made it 2-2 for his new yard when beating a clear second on soft ground at Beverley.

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16:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 4.5/1 (4) CHIPS AND RICE 2nd: 6/1 (3) LADY EROS 3rd: 5/1 (8) DUBAI CRYSTAL

A taking winner on her first go at this trip at Nottingham, PEACE OF MINE should be open to plenty more improvement on just her fifth career outing. A 7lb rise for that success looks manageable and she can see off the likes of Lingfield scorer Chips And Rice, as well as Lady Eros, who has the potential to progress for stepping up in trip. Dubai Crystal and Silver Nightfall are others capable of being in the mix.

CHIPS AND RICE finished to good effect as she made a winning debut for James Fanshawe and, with more to come, she's marginally preferred to Peace of Mine, who arrives on the back of a successful handicap debut at Nottingham. Lady Eros also merits consideration.

Top of the list are DUBAI CRYSTAL and Peace Of Mine, whose 1m2f wins last time out were on soft ground and they scored comfortably.

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16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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1st: 5/1 (3) LIANGEL HOPE 2nd: 14/1 (4) ROACH POWER 3rd: 3.5/1 (9) INTERCESSOR

Liangel Hope has a decent strike-rate on turf and should make a bold bid to add to his portfolio, despite going up another 3lb after winning at Brighton. However, this step up in class is likely to be more demanding, with entirely different ground conditions forecast. With that in mind, it can pay to side with the unexposed METABOLT, who has winning form with juice underfoot and is compelling from an attractive looking mark. Culcor is another with scope in first-time cheekpieces.

None of these can be safely discounted but, that said, none look more solid than INTERCESSOR, who proved a revelation in the second half of last season and looks set for another productive campaign judged on his Brighton second 3 weeks ago. Star Zinc has yet to taste success but he's pretty consistent and is feared most on debut for new yard with Tom Marquand booked. Metabolt and recent winner Liangel Hope are also firmly in calculations.

The weather forecast looks promising for LIANGEL HOPE, who is unproven on slow ground. He was a cosy winner at Brighton recently.

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16:30 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:30 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well. However, 2.5/1 (1) SAO and 5.5/1 (2) WELL EDUCATED both appear to have strong form at the course and are interesting contenders. Therefore, they are more likely to finish in the top three. As for the third horse, 4.5/1 (3) FRINGILL DIKE has won three novice hurdle races at the course and is an interesting contender on chasing debut with blinkers fitted. Therefore, the predicted order for the top three finishers is: 2.5/1 (1) SAO, 5.5/1 (2) WELL EDUCATED, 4.5/1 (3) FRINGILL DIKE.

SAO's handicap mark has been in decline of late, but Rebecca Menzies' charge proved he still retains ability when finishing a good second at Wetherby last month. He's fancied to go one better, possibly at the main expense of Going Mobile, who would hold every chance if able to bounce back from a disappointing C&D effort. Edmond Dantes might not be far away either.

The strong-travelling SAO was inconvenienced by a ragged start at Wetherby last time and can build on the promise of that effort to go one better here. Well Educated has a fine record over hurdles at this course and arrives on the back of a positive performance last week, so can pose the main threat on his chase bow, with fellow chase newcomer Fringill Dike also respected.

Topweight Sao has form in a much higher grade but the vote goes to course specialist FRINGILL DIKE, blinkered on his chasing debut.

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16:35 Navan Handicap 13f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 2/1 (4) STRIKING 2nd: 4/1 (10) BOLERO 3rd: 12/1 (3) FRENCH COMPANY

STRIKING put in a strong-staying performance to win in Gowran Park and could go in again. He attracted plenty of support and was value for more than the victory margin of a length and a half. Red Vermillion was backed at big prices in the same race and finished third. She is well in the hunt for more prize money. Bolero ran creditably in second over a similar trip at Gowran Park on Wednesday. She has now been placed on her last four outings including when runner-up over 1m6f at this track in October. A visor is tried on her. French Company, Lariat and Indulging all have a shot at prize money.

Fit from his most encouraging run yet over hurdles, STRIKING readily surpassed his previous exploits on the Flat when successful at Gowran 24 days ago, having the run of the race to a large extent but nicely on top at the finish. He gets the nod to follow up with further progress anticipated. Bolero, Indulging and Tooso head up the dangers.

Building on a good hurdle run at Fairyhouse \bSTRIKING\b won with plenty in hand at Gowran and may defy an 11lb rise in the ratings

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16:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:40 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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Predicted 1st Place: 4.5/1 (4) PERFECT SYMPHONY Predicted 2nd Place: 4/1 (7) REVERSION Predicted 3rd Place: 6/1 (1) STORM MELODY

A chance can be taken on PERFECT SYMPHONY, who hasn't finished out of the top two in his most recent efforts over C&D. The son of Dandy Man was kindly dropped 1lb in the weights for his last run when beaten four lengths into second and he is fancied to go one better. One to consider is Reversion, who only went down by a neck at Wolverhampton last time in this grade, and can remain competitive off 2lb higher. Reckon I'm Hot should also go well.

PERFECT SYMPHONY bounced back to form when successful over C&D last month and shaped as if still in good heart when runner-up here 9 days ago, meeting some trouble in the straight, so he is taken to resume winning ways in his current mood. Reversion got back in track in a change of headgear last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Big Time Maybe.

The pick is RECKON I'M HOT, who didn't get a clear run inside the final furlong when sixth last month but still wasn't beaten far.

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

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16:45 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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1st place: 3/1 (4) AMAZING 2nd place: 4/1 (2) STARNBERG 3rd place: 5.5/1 (3) KHINJANI

KHINJANI joins the handicap ranks on a workable mark and given she has C&D experience under similar conditions to the forecast going, she appeals strongly on her return to action. Starnberg had a busier juvenile campaign and showed improvement when blinkers were applied twice towards the back end of the season. He has been gelded during his winter break and can to go well if ready to roll. Macho Sun is also considered.

Roger Varian's Siyouni filly AMAZING has improved with each of her three runs and is fancied to open her account now she steps into handicap company for the first time. Ed Walker's daughter of Sir Percy Khinjani also brings some potential and is feared most ahead of in-form maiden Edmund Ironside and the returning Starnberg.

A tricky race in which Ed Walker's handicap newcomer KHINJANI gets the vote ahead of Starnberg

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16:50 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:50 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, 6/1 (1) SPOTTY DOG seems to be the most consistent and reliable horse, having won twice and shown improvement in recent races. 5/1 (4) FURKASH and 6/1 (5) COBRA COMMANDER also have good recent form and are likely to be in the mix. Therefore, the predicted order of finish could be: 1. 6/1 (1) SPOTTY DOG 2. 5/1 (4) FURKASH 3. 6/1 (5) COBRA COMMANDER

FURKASH is now rated 1lb lower following a distant third over 2m7f at Taunton last month. He kept on late on that occasion, so he may appreciate a stiffer stamina test and the fact Harry Kimber knocks an addition 3lb off the eight-year-old's back only enhances his claims. Eurkash was headed approaching the last over an extended 2m7f at Huntingdon most recently and can go well again, while Natty Night is another to bear in mind.

SPOTTY DOG is only 3 lb above his last winning mark and acquitted himself well over C&D last month. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking opener. Furkash and Dawn Raider are feared most.

The most appealing option is EURKASH, who ran well when third at Huntingdon last month despite tending to hang left.

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16:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, the horses that are predicted to do well and might finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions are: 1. 3.5/1 (8) COCO BEAR - The horse has been performing well this season and has won back-to-back heavy ground handicaps at this trip. The 3lb rise in weight is fair, and he is expected to have conditions to suit again. 2. 6.5/1 (2) MISTER BLUEBIRD - The horse won this event last year and finished second in a recent return at Musselburgh. He is one for the shortlist, and his experience in this race might come in handy. 3. 4/1 (4) COOPERATION - The horse delivered late to score at Thirsk last Saturday and built on an eye-catching return when resuming winning ways in a 13-runner handicap at Thirsk. The 4lb rise in weight is fair, and he should go well again. These predictions are based on the information available in the summary. However, horse racing is an unpredictable sport

COCO BEAR has been in a rich vein form to begin this season and conditions look to be in his favour once more as he aims to land the hat-trick. A career-high mark of 76 will make life tougher, but he is narrowly preferred to last year's winner Mister Bluebird, and Cooperation, who was a comfortable winner at Thirsk last week. Course regular Spirited Guest and Strong Power are also on the shortlist.

Plenty with claims here, including COOPERATION, who bagged a Thirsk handicap on similar ground last week and remains feasibly treated on old form. Coco Bear arrives in the form of his life and is feared most, whilst last year's winner Mister Bluebird must also enter calculations.

The verdict goes to last year's winner MISTER BLUEBIRD who shaped well on his reappearance and can go one better under Billy Loughnane.

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17:00 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:00 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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1st - 6/1 (6) FLYING FORTUNE 2nd - 5.5/1 (1) I LOVE MY BAIE 3rd - 1.88/1 (4) SCANDISK PARK

I Love My Baie was a comfortable victor on his debut at Perth just under a year ago and if ready to go on his return, he could have a say. However, preference is still for SCANDISK PARK, who is closely related to Hurricane Fly, so it isn't surprising that he went for a big price at the sales. He can make a winning debut for the Nicky Henderson stable, while Irish raider La Perle Est Belle is one to watch in the market.

Cases can be made for a few but being closely related dual Champion Hurdler Hurricane Fly, SCANDISK PARK can make a winning start under Rules having been placed on both starts in points over the winter. Flying Fortune and I Love My Baie are both last-time-out winners and they can chase home Nicky Henderson's charge in that order, while market support for La Perle Est Belle would put a slightly different slant on things.

This could go to the Nicky Henderson-trained rules newcomer SCANDISK PARK, who was placed in his two points.

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17:05 Hexham NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Based on the summary, the horse with the highest chance of winning is 0.83/1 (7) LOOKING AS YOU ARE, followed by 2.25/1 (4) STADIUM TALK and 16/1 (2) HOUXTY BELLE.

LOOKING AS YOU ARE did well to finish second on debut last month, when Lily Pinchin dropped her whip a long way from home. The daughter of Passing Glance is likely to improve for that initial experience, and she can find the necessary progress to score on her second start. Queen Of Hindsight is the main danger, while point winner Stadium Talk rates best of the rest.

LOOKING AS YOU ARE sets a clear standard in this company and should prove hard to beat. John McConnell's point winner Stadium Talk can perhaps pose the biggest threat on Rules debut, with Queen of Hindsight best of the rest.

The clear pick of those with rules form is Looking As You Are but slight preference is for the Irish point winner STADIUM TALK.

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17:10 Navan Maiden 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 0.73/1 (12) VALIANT KING 2nd: 20/1 (11) UNIFICATION 3rd: 14/1 (9) SULLIVAN BAY

The 89-rated VALIANT KING has shown more than enough to land a maiden for Joseph O'Brien. He's had three outings and showed definite promise in third at Killarney and fourth in the Curragh before just losing out by a short head over this trip at Leopardstown last month. He holds a Group 2 entry for Royal Ascot and also has an Irish Derby entry. Justify colt City Of Chicago is a half-brother to a Group 2 winner and represents powerful connections. He falls into the 'could be anything' category ahead of his debut. Squire Danagher holds big-race entries and could improve on his third start. Cormac T showed up well in third at Gowran Park last month. O'Brien takes the wraps off Australia colt Sullivan Bay who is worth a market check.

VALIANT KING was well backed and found improvement when second in a handicap at Leopardstown and, given he shaped best that day, he's likely to do better still. He's the obvious choice despite the presence of well-bred newcomer City of Chicago. Cormac T and Squire Danagher should both improve from encouraging debuts.

Raised 6lb to 89 after going very close in a handicap at Leopardstown, VALIANT KING reverts to maiden company with strong prospects

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17:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 13f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 13f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, the horses that are most likely to do well and finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are: 1st: 6.5/1 (2) CITIZEN GENERAL - with two wins over 1m4f at Newcastle and a good second there 11 days ago, and with the added advantage of first-time visor, he is the most promising candidate for the top spot. 2nd: 5/1 (1) WHOLEOFTHEMOON - a consistent maiden who has proved himself on this AW track and can stay beyond 1m4f, he holds place claims after 158 days off. 3rd: 10/1 (9) GEELONG - with cheekpieces on for the first time and a consistent form up to 1m4f on the flat, he can give a good account without posing a serious threat to the top two.

Hughie Morrison won this contest last year when it was on turf and has chances again here with WAGGA WAGGA, who has been gelded since his fifth at Newbury in August. He can go well for a stable in decent form, though if a first-time visor brings out the best in Citizen General, he could be a huge danger along with God Of Thunder, who tries this trip for the first time and may find improvement for it.

WAGGA WAGGA was a dual winner last season and is best excused his odds-on defeat in a messy race at Newbury when last seen. He's fancied to resume his improvement, though the consistent trio of Wholeofthemoon, Citizen General and God of Thunder should all be capable of giving him something to think about.

There is a great deal which points to big runs from WHOLEOFTHEMOON and Citizen General, with Wagga Wagga third on the list.

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17:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st: 5/1 (1) TIGERTEN 2nd: 4/1 (8) RICK BLAINE 3rd: 4.5/1 (7) SHIP TO SHORE

Several have questions to answer for one reason or another, not least Casa Loupi, who was progressive over hurdles a couple of years ago but hasn't seen action in either code for 582 days. To counter that, his yard is in flying form and he still warrants serious consideration, but the vote goes to recent Salisbury winner TIGERTEN, who has proven match-fitness and little to fear from this test of stamina. Blue Hawaii completes the shortlist after her near-miss at Southwell on Monday.

Several to consider in this competitive handicap. The pick of them could be RICK BLAINE, who has got back on track since undergoing a wind op and he was beaten a whisker when dead-heating for second off this mark at Windsor last month. Stepping back up in trip here will be in his favour. Casa Loupi's wellbeing has to be taken on trust following a lengthy absence but he's interesting all the same and is feared most ahead of Fen Tiger and Tigerten.

Southwell runner-up BLUE HAWAII is taken to go one better turned out quickly. Ship To Shore is second choice.

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17:25 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:25 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, it seems that 2/1 (2) GLORIOUS FUN and 1.88/1 (5) SUPREMELY WEST have the strongest claims. Therefore, they are most likely to finish in the top three. As for the third spot, 14/1 (8) ILARY DE L'ECU has each-way claims and may be a good contender. Therefore, the predicted order of finish is as follows: 1. 2/1 (2) GLORIOUS FUN 2. 1.88/1 (5) SUPREMELY WEST 3. 14/1 (8) ILARY DE L'ECU

GLORIOUS FUN made a promising start to his racing career when filling the runner-up spot over 2m3f at this track last month. He cannot be taken lightly for powerful connections and is fancied to get off the mark at the second time of asking. Supremely West is unbeaten under Rules and must enter calculations on his hurdling bow, along with Pop Mistress, even though she hasn't been seen since June 2021.

There should be plenty more to come from GLORIOUS FUN, who made a very encouraging start in this sphere at this course last month. He is preferred to hurdling debutants Supremely West and Pop Mistress, both of whom boast unbeaten records in bumpers.

The pick is SUPREMELY WEST, who looked a good prospect when ending last season with two bumper wins for his new stable.

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17:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:35 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, the horses that may perform well are 20/1 (8) MASTERPAINTER, 5.5/1 (1) FANTIZZY, and 16/1 (4) IRONOPOLIS. 20/1 (8) MASTERPAINTER has shown solid returns and could improve with cheekpieces on. 5.5/1 (1) FANTIZZY has had good performances in the past and has had a recent drop in class. 16/1 (4) IRONOPOLIS has shown improvement and could continue to do so. However, as with all predictions, there is no guarantee that these horses will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Both LORDSHIP and Fairbanks make their handicap bow, with preference for the former, who shaped very well in second over 1m2f at Lingfield, when tapped for a bit of toe at the finish. William Haggas' gelding should improve for this step up in distance and is fancied to get off the mark. Ironopolis got up by a head when upped to 1m4f at Southwell and was only raised 4lb, which keeps him in with a shout on his return to the turf.

There should be more to come from ARTISAN DANCER over middle distances and he is fancied to land the finale. Lordship and Fantizzy can also make their presence felt.

The Nathaniel colt FAIRBANKS is from a classy family and is taken to make a winning handicap debut now up in trip in a first-time visor.

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

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

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

Based on the summary, 0.8/1 (2) PONGA looks like the strongest contender and is likely to finish in 1st place. 6/1 (1) MULLINS BEACH and 33/1 (7) RUN JOY RUN have outside chances of finishing 2nd and 3rd, but their performances have not been particularly impressive so far. It is difficult to predict the performance of 8/1 (3) TEA LEAF TED, 14/1 (4) COASTAL SUNRISE, 8.5/1 (5) FENGARI, and 12/1 (6) GRISE without more information, but their market position and trainer's form may give some indication of their chances.

PONGA finished a fair third over this trip at Beverley last time and he is taken to improve, especially when considering his run for second at Kempton on his racecourse debut last month. The son of Acclamation is entitled to break his maiden at the third time of asking. Debutants Tea Leaf Ted and Grise appeal most of the remainder.

PONGA couldn't quite match his debut form when third at Beverley earlier this month but looks the likeliest scorer here. Mullins Beach is the obvious danger on form, whilst Fengari may be the pick of the newcomers.

Dominic Ffrench Davis is enjoying a good spring with 2yos and TEA LEAF TED may be up to the job. Fengari is interesting too.

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17:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. However, some horses that have potential are 18/1 (11) CATCH MY BREATH, 6/1 (8) NO SUCH LUCK, 3.33/1 (3) CHAGALL, and 12/1 (4) WALLAROO. These horses have shown previous success and have had creditable performances in recent races. Ultimately, the outcome will depend on various factors such as the race conditions and jockey performance.

Doonbeg Farmer's last success was over C&D off this mark in March 2022 which suggests he has some chance in a race that may not take much winning, but preference is for CHAGALL. He pulled too hard when only sixth at Windsor last time out, but the seven-year-old has won here over a mile and placed over this trip at Bath, and a repeat of either performance could be enough. Sarkha sports first-time cheekpieces and may prove best of the remainder.

CHAGALL has been better than the result on a few occasions since his 1m course win in March and can get his head back in front with Oisin Murphy taking over in the saddle now. No Such Luck was well held on his turf debut last time but had been in good nick on AW prior to that and is second choice ahead of Wallaroo.

This field does not inspire much confidence but NO SUCH LUCK gets the vote ahead of Chagall and Wallaroo.

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17:55 Warwick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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

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

Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict which horse will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as many of the horses have shown only modest or underwhelming form in their previous races. However, 0.73/1 (3) SOLDIEROFTHESTORM and 1.88/1 (7) DESIGNER DESTINY seem to be the most promising based on their previous performances and potential for improvement. Therefore, they may have a higher chance of finishing in the top three. It is important to note that horse racing is unpredictable, and the outcome can be influenced by many factors such as weather conditions, jockey performance, and race tactics.

Placed on both career starts in bumpers, SOLDIEROFTHESTORM looks the one to side with on his hurdling bow in a fairly weak contest. The gelded son of Soldier Of Fortune finished two and a quarter lengths behind the winner at Hereford last month and rates a key contender with that run in mind. Designer Destiny arrives in this following a long layoff but seems the biggest threat, while Jet Of Dreams completes the shortlist.

A likely match between SOLDIEROFTHESTORM and Designer Destiny. The former has shown plenty in a brace of bumpers 5 months apart and has the scope to do well over jumps, so he's narrowly preferred to the latter, who has a long absence to overcome.

Jonjo O'Neill's SOLDIEROFTHESTORM has shown fairly useful form when placed in bumpers and looks the way to go on his hurdling debut

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18:10 Leicester Seller (Class 4) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:10 Leicester Seller (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to determine which horse will do well from this summary as many have performed poorly in their recent races or have inconsistent form. However, 2.5/1 (1) CELESTIAL FORCE stands out as a horse with a proven track record on this type of ground and a successful career both on the flat and over hurdles. Ben Curtis is also a positive booking for the ride. 9/1 (2) NAVEGAON GATE and Little could also be considered as potential contenders based on their past performances, but their lack of consistency and recent poor form make it difficult to predict their success. Therefore, the predicted finish for the top three horses would be 2.5/1 (1) CELESTIAL FORCE in 1st, 9/1 (2) NAVEGAON GATE in 2nd, and Little in 3rd.

CELESTIAL FORCE hasn't been seen on the Flat since 2019, but the gelded son of Sea The Stars has posted some respectable efforts over timber of late and gets a rather tentative vote here. Tiger Voice has been kept busy over both hurdles and fences of late and is feared most, while Still Standing looks the pick of the remainder.

A decidedly trappy seller with CELESTIAL FORCE receiving the tentative vote in the hope he's ready to roll after a lengthy absence. Free Chakarte and Still Standing may emerge as the chief threats.

A few were useful in the past but only NAVEGAON GATE has achieved anything in recent times. Watch the market with Celestial Force.

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18:25 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:25 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Predictions: 1st - 2.25/1 (1) WILLIAM OF YORK 2nd - 4.5/1 (5) KANKIN 3rd - 6.5/1 (2) FORGET THE WAY 2.25/1 (1) WILLIAM OF YORK has been performing well in his recent races and is open to more progress. 4.5/1 (5) KANKIN has been placing in his recent hurdle runs and is likely to benefit from a stronger pace in this handicap debut. 6.5/1 (2) FORGET THE WAY has had wind surgery and the step up in trip looks like a good move for him to potentially improve.

WILLIAM OF YORK has been in terrific form of late and the hat-trick looks very much on the cards as he looks to overcome a 5lb rise for a taking win at Huntingdon last month. Benefact could be off a decent mark on his handicap debut, while Forget The Way is another who could improve for the step up in trip.

The vote goes to KANKIN, who did well under the circumstances when third in a C&D maiden recently and he can be expected to take a step forward now pitched into a handicap for the first time. The hat-trick seeking William of York and Forget The Way, who shapes as though this stiffer test will be in his favour, rate the main dangers. Merveillo would be threat if able to get back on track but it's a significant 'if'.

Top of the list is Dan Skelton's WILLIAM OF YORK, who has come good with front-running wins in the last two of his three handicaps.

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18:40 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:40 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, the horses that have the best chance of finishing in the top three are 2.5/1 (6) DANZART, 3.5/1 (4) AUTUMN FLIGHT, and 3/1 (1) AUTUMN ANGEL. 2.5/1 (6) DANZART has been showing solid form, 3.5/1 (4) AUTUMN FLIGHT has recently won a smaller field race and is well-treated in the new yard, and 3/1 (1) AUTUMN ANGEL has been consistent and handles the ground well. The other horses either have not been in good form or have not shown recent promise.

A game winner over this trip at Brighton earlier this month, AUTUMN FLIGHT looks capable of securing a double on his stable debut for Ian McInnes. A 4lb rise for that success may not be enough to hold the seven-year-old back here, but Danzart retains the mark following a creditable second over C&D last month and can give the selection plenty to think about. King Of Speed finished third at Newcastle last time out and completes the shortlist.

DANZART has been given a chance by the handicapper and returned to form when runner-up over C&D a fortnight ago. He can go one better here. Autumn Angel and Autumn Flight look the likeliest dangers.

Front-runner AUTUMN FLIGHT arrives in good form and will have no problem with the much softer ground. He's preferred to Danzart.

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18:55 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:55 Warwick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, 0.83/1 (1) QUID PRO QUO and 2.5/1 (3) YOUNG BUSTER seem to have the strongest chance of doing well in the race. Therefore, it is predicted that they will finish in the top two positions. For the third position, 4.5/1 (2) BLUE STELLO seems to have potential as a lightly-raced winning hurdler with experience in Irish point-to-points, so it is predicted that he will finish in third place.

QUID PRO QUO put it together when scoring at the fourth attempt over fences at Southwell and there should be plenty more to come from Dan Skelton's charge in this winnable contest. A winner here over hurdles, Blue Stello has proved difficult to get to the track but he has ability and must be considered, along with chase debutant Young Buster.

QUID PRO QUO took a big step forward when opening his chasing account at Southwell and a 7 lb rise in the weights doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Fergal O'Brien's Young Buster could emerge as the chief threat to Dan Skelton's 7-y-o ahead of fellow chasing debutant Blue Stello.

This can go to QUID PRO QUO, who really got his act together over fences when scoring in smooth style at Southwell 15 days ago.

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19:10 Leicester Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:10 Leicester Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. However, some horses that show promise and are likely to perform well include 12/1 (8) WHERE'S FREDDY, 1.38/1 (6) LOWTON, and 3.5/1 (4) GREEN GO. 12/1 (8) WHERE'S FREDDY and 1.38/1 (6) LOWTON have both shown promising performances in their recent races and are expected to improve further. 3.5/1 (4) GREEN GO is a well-bred newcomer from a top stable and may perform well based on betting trends. However, as with any horse race, unforeseen circumstances and factors can always affect the outcome.

This could turn into a match between LOWTON and Ascari, where the former just shades the vote for the Ed Bethell stable. The son of Pivotal shaped well on his first start when beaten under three lengths at Doncaster over this trip and, with the likelihood of much more to come, he could prove very tough to beat. Of the remainder, Green Go looks the most interesting on debut and he warrants a market check.

LOWTON made an excellent start under a considerate ride when third at Doncaster first time out and, unless Green Go proves to be an above-average newcomer, he should be up to scoring at the second attempt. Ascari is also a player despite looking a little wayward last time.

This might develop into a straight fight between LOWTON and Ascari, with narrow preference for the former.

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19:25 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:25 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

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

1st - 1.63/1 (5) WISEGUY, 2nd - 7.5/1 (4) RESTITUTION, 3rd - 8/1 (8) BERTIE BLUE

Now that the penny has dropped for BERTIE BLUE after an impressive win at Southwell last month, he must hold every chance of following up off an 8lb higher mark. The six-year-old still receives weight from the rest of his rivals, which could prove key in his bid to see off the likes of Red Dirt Road and Wiseguy, who returns from a 182-day absence. I Spy A Diva and Restitution are entitled to be thereabouts too.

The unexposed WISEGUY put in a good shift when runner-up back from 11 months off at Cheltenham in November and, with the promise of better to come, he is taken to go one better here. Restitution's latest effort at Wincanton represented a step back in the right direction and he could be the one for the forecast. Abuffalosoldier and Bertie Blue are others to consider.

This competitive handicap can go to WISEGUY, who was an honourable second on his handicap debut at Cheltenham in the autumn.

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19:40 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:40 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 3.5/1 (3) TYGER BAY 2nd: 6/1 (8) PARISIAC 3rd: 7/1 (6) COLD STARE

COLD STARE ran a creditable third last time over C&D considering he missed the break and he was dropped 1lb for that effort. The eight-year-old gelding is now 13lb lower than his last winning mark and looks to have conditions in his favour. The main danger looks to be Tyger Bay, who can remain competitive off the same mark as at Windsor last time. Blind Beggar would be a player if bouncing back to form.

PARISIAC took a step back in the right direction when third on his penultimate start at Thirsk and, having again ran well when fourth at Salisbury since, he gets the narrow vote to confirm himself on a handy mark. Broken Spear has bounced back to form also in recent weeks and is feared, with Blind Beggar another to consider in an open-looking contest.

This looks a good opportunity for TYGER BAY (nap) to return to winning ways, with Blind Beggar the main danger.

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19:55 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:55 Warwick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, it is difficult to make a confident prediction about which horse will win. However, the following horses are likely contenders for the top three positions: 1st: 5/1 (8) IMPERIAL B G 2nd: 3/1 (2) GRILLON DE MONTY 3rd: 8/1 (12) SADLER'S BAY

GRILLON DE MONTY was an easy victor in this grade latest and has been raised 6lb in the weights for that success. That was only his third start over hurdles for the Dan Skelton yard, which suggests he could have more to offer and he is fancied to double up. The main threat looks to be Imperial B G, who was only beaten a length and a half last time into second at Haydock. Enjoy Your Life is another to note.

An open handicap but SADLER'S BAY ran well on his first try at this trip at Carlisle in March and promised a bit more still, with late errors holding him back. Therefore, his performance can be marked up and with a good-value conditional now taking over in the saddle, he's fancied to confirm the promise of that run. Imperial B G still looked a bit raw when runner-up at Haydock and can improve again when the penny drops, with last-time-out scorer Grillon de Monty completing the shortlist.

3m point winner LUNAR CONTACT displayed staying potential when keeping on for third over 2m3f on last month's handicap debut.

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20:10 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:10 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the information given, 1.63/1 (2) ALBESEEINGYER seems to have the best chance of winning as it has completed a four-timer and won a 17-runner handicap race recently. 6/1 (5) MARGARET'S FUCHSIA and 5/1 (1) EPONINA may also perform well and finish in 2nd and 3rd place. 10/1 (3) MISS SARAJEVO and 9/1 (6) STORYINTHESAND are not completely dismissed but may have a lower chance of winning. 4.5/1 (4) STAR SOUND is a potential improver but may not have been given a lenient rating by the assessor.

Course specialist EPONINA won this contest last year off 2lb lower and she tuned up nicely for a repeat with a solid runner-up effort at Beverley last time out. Heavy ground should pose no concerns and she may have too much for the in-form Albeseeingyer, who arrives in search of a five-timer. Margaret's Fuchsia wasn't beaten far at Yarmouth and must also enter calculations.

ALBESEEINGYER needed to up her game considerably to make it four in a row at Doncaster on reappearance and she's well worth chancing to keep up her winning sequence. Eponina is respected given her course record and there's reason to think Star Sound can improve now switched to handicaps.

The progressive ALBESEEINGYER is taken to extend her winning spree to five. Eponina might follow her home.

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20:25 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:25 Warwick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

1st: Easy winner of sole start between the flags last spring and he looked a good prospect when readily landing bumper at Huntingdon 33 days ago. 2nd: 28/1 (6) ULTRA BEAT, Third to an impressive winner here in March and that gives him strong form claims. 3rd: 5/1 (10) KINTAIL, Blue Bresil gelding who made a promising start when second of 5 in bumper (85/40) at Wincanton 27 days ago. Firmly in the picture with better to come.

Rock House won on his debut under Rules at Huntingdon and now has to carry a 7lb penalty, which could leave the door open for IDEAL DES BORDES. The son of Coastal Path won a point-to-point in Ireland and could be well up to the task on his Rules debut under Nico de Boinville. Saint Jaguen is of interest as he sports a first-time tongue-tie and returns to action after undergoing a wind operation.

ROCK HOUSE looked a good prospect when impressively landing a Huntingdon bumper last month and is taken to successfully concede weight all round. Nicky Henderson's Irish point winner Ideal des Bordes and promising Wincanton second Kintail both command plenty of respect though. Saint Jaguen and I'd Go Maniac are two more to consider in an interesting bumper.

Despite Kintail shaping with promise on his debut Nico De Boinville has jumped ship to stablemate IDEAL DES BORDES.

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20:40 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:40 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, I predict that 4/1 (5) DISTINCTION, 1.1/1 (2) BURABACK, and 3.33/1 (1) BIG BEAR HUG will finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively. 4/1 (5) DISTINCTION has had recent successful runs and has appropriate conditions, 1.1/1 (2) BURABACK had a respectable third place finish despite starting slowly, and 3.33/1 (1) BIG BEAR HUG has shown potential on soft/heavy ground and has the advantage of a return to a preferred distance. 18/1 (3) LONG CALL has not shown recent form and 7/1 (4) KINGWELL has not been competitive in their last few races. Player has the potential based on their past performances but has not shown recent success.

BURABACK has been through several trainers in his career, but he has shown particular promise of late for Michael Appleby, for whom he has run with credit on his last three starts. The son of Buratino has performed well under these conditions before and gets the vote ahead of the likes of Big Bear Hug, and Distinction, who is winless since August 2021.

BURABACK is unexposed for his current stable and did very well to get third at Lingfield recently considering he completely blew the start, so he gets the nod ahead of Big Bear Hug, who should bounce back to form returning to a more suitable trip. Distinction is also considered.

Buraback needs to settle upped from 7f and DISTINCTION, who has conditions to suit, looks the way to go.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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