1 Thursday 16th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 50 Races on Thursday 16th May 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Perth, 7 races at York, 7 races at Salisbury, 8 races at Clonmel, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Fontwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Limerick Maiden 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (5/2 +29%) Sara Valentina	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(8) Sara Valentina 5/2, 9/2, ninth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on debut. Off 6 months. Yard in good form. Could leave that opening effort well behind. Only 9-2 for back-end Leopardstown maiden, didn't get home over a mile.
4 2nd (4) (5/1 -67%) Emerald Harmony	5 5/1(-67%)	(4) Emerald Harmony 5/1, Promising individual. Sixth of 14 in maiden (13/2) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Yard in good form. May well do better. Beaten 6l both starts over 5f; had pair of these behind when onepaced at Navan last week.
7 3rd (7) (7/1 -40%) Pink Oxalis	7 7/1(-40%)	(7) Pink Oxalis 7/1, Once-raced filly. 5/1, sixth of 16 in maiden at Gowran (8f, heavy) on debut 8 days ago. Only 5-1 for Gowran maiden on similar terrain, too keen when beaten 12l over a mile.
6 4th (6) (16/1 -167%) Lady Daar	16 16/1(-167%)	(6) Lady Daar 16/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 14 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft, 25/1) on debut 9 days ago, not ideally placed. Significantly up in trip. Unfancied when never better than mid-field over 5f at Navan, shaped okay, beaten 7.5l.
2 5th (2) (14/1 -75%) Hot To Foxtrot	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Hot To Foxtrot 14/1, Promising sort. 40/1, third of 13 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) on debut. Off 8 months. Merits consideration. Beaten around 10l when third over 7f at Fairyhouse; may need first run in eight months.
5 6th (5) (5/2 +67%) Help Me Rhonda	2.5 5/2(+67%)	(5) Help Me Rhonda 5/2, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 18 in maiden (20/1) at Cork (8f, good to soft) on debut 20 days ago. Stable in good form. Should have more to offer. 20-1 for Cork debut over a mile, very green when called on for an effort and beaten 12l.
3 7th (3) (4/1 +0%) Marble Angel	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Marble Angel 4/1, Twice-raced filly. 11/1, third of 10 in maiden at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) on reappearance 11 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Just run out of it close home on easy ground over furlong less at Sligo; come on for that.
10 8th (10) (80/1 +20%) Warazam	80 80/1(+20%)	(10) Warazam 80/1, Once-raced filly. 100/1, thirteenth of 16 in maiden at Gowran (7f, heavy) on debut 8 days ago. Was 100-1 when out the back over 7f at Gowran last week, beaten 22l; can only watch.
9 9th (9) (125/1 -150%) Soar Beyond	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) Soar Beyond 125/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Stable in good form. Well beaten both starts and yard second-string; makes no appeal.
1 10th (1) (66/1 +0%) Short Change	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Short Change 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. 100/1, first run since leaving J. J. Feane when ninth of 14 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly back up in trip. Mid-field both starts including when a length and a half behind Lady Daar over 5f at Navan.

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13:30 Limerick Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SARA VALENTINA was unplaced in a hot maiden at Leopardstown in October, but could return with a victory. She is a nicely-bred sort and is a half-sister to a horse that was placed twice in Listed company. Marble Angel could deliver upon the promise of a third place in a sprint maiden at Sligo. That was her debut on turf and she attempted to make the best way home in the final quarter of a mile, but was collared in the closing stages. Pink Oxalis ran freely on her racecourse bow at Gowran Park and a step forward wouldn't be surprising. Help Me Rhonda was a six-figure purchase who put in an adequate debut performance in seventh at Cork while Emerald Harmony cannot be ruled out.

SARA VALENTINA was prominent in the market on her Leopardstown debut last backend and it would be no surprise to see this daughter of dual Group 3 winner Carla Bianca leave that bare form well behind now. Hot To Foxtrot is another potential improver and is second choice ahead of Andrew Oliver's Marble Angel.

Compared to her sole juvenile run, it was a good step forward from MARBLE ANGEL when third at Sligo and she handled softish ground well

13:50 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (5/2 +0%) Medieval Gold	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(8) Medieval Gold 5/2, Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas and made a sound start to his hurdle career for new connections when second of 5 at Market Rasen in February. Open to progress and leading claims. Ex-William Haggas; runner-up on stable and hurdles debut at Market Rasen (2m) in February..
7 2nd (7) (7/4 +56%) Vocito	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(7) Vocito 7/4, Flat winner but a long-standing maiden over jumps in Ireland for Eoin Doyle. Has joined a good yard but might find the odd one too strong again. Poor strike-rate (1-35) but possibilities on best hurdle efforts; first go for O. Murphy..
3 3rd (3) (11/1 -47%) Kinbara Firstdraft	11 11/1(-47%)	(3) Kinbara Firstdraft 11/1, Modest form in a bumper and 2 maiden hurdles in Ireland. Brian Hughes up but Al Medix perhaps the more likely of the yard's pair. Outpaced at Downpatrick (2m2f; seventh of 15) three weeks ago; stablemate of Al Medix..
5 4th (5) (12/1 +14%) Stylish Recruit	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Stylish Recruit 12/1, Irish point winner but shaped likely a stayer when fifth of 9 on his 2m Kelso hurdle debut in October. Off since. Unlikely to be of real interest over jumps until tackling further. Point winner; absent since low-key Kelso hurdles debut in October; tongue-tie now applied..
4 5th (4) (9/2 -64%) Ravenscraig Castle	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(4) Ravenscraig Castle 9/2, Pretty useful at up to 2m on the Flat but he has found winning difficult in recent years. Definitely has the ability to play a prominent role in a race like this if taking to his new discipline. Capable Flat performer; no win since 2021 (2-24); stays well & handles soft; hurdles debut.
6 6th (6) (16/1 -33%) Uncle Mac	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Uncle Mac 16/1, Half-brother to 4 winners and has shown a bit when reaching the frame in a Hereford maiden (for Ben Pauling) and C&D novice in his 2 outings over hurdles. Fourth of eight on first start for Rose Dobbin over C&D (soft) last month; more required..
10 7th (10) (125/1 -89%) Caledonian Pearl	125 125/1(-89%)	(10) Caledonian Pearl 125/1, Modest form in a bumpers last season and last of 5 in 12.5f Newcastle maiden on the Flat 13 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Has shown precious little, including on Flat at Newcastle; hurdles debut; look elsewhere..
1 8th (1) (12/1 -200%) Al Medix	12 12/1(-200%)	(1) Al Medix 12/1, €100,000 Al Namix gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/very smart hurdler (stayed 25f) Medinas. Wears tongue strap. Interesting newcomer. 100,000euros 3yo; third foal from unraced half-sister to various winners; one to consider..
2 9th (2) (200/1 -100%) Bellslea	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Bellslea 200/1, Didn't show much in 3 starts on the Flat for Keith Dalgleish in 2021 and well-held sixth in a C&D novice hurdle on his recent return from a long absence. Moderate on Flat for K Dalgleish; well beaten on C&D hurdles debut (off 950-day absence)..
9 10th (9) (250/1 -279%) Runremyrun	250 250/1(-279%)	(9) Runremyrun 250/1, Didn't show much in a Galway bumper for Denis Hogan last August. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Soundly beaten in a Galway bumper (2m) last summer; set to make hurdles/stable debut.

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13:50 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The experienced Vocito is worth a look on his first start for the in-form Olly Murphy stable, but a chance is taken on the jumping ability of RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE. Iain Jardine's six-year-old rose to a Flat figure of 87 at his peak, and is still rated 80 on the level, so brings a touch of quality to proceedings. Al Medix is the same age yet tastes competitive action for the first time now, but he cost 100,000 euros as a three-year-old so commands attention.

MEDIEVAL GOLD was a promising second on his Market Rasen hurdle debut in February and is taken to go one better now. Al Medix is an interesting newcomer from the Stuart Crawford yard and a market move for him would make him a possible big threat. Ravenscraig Castle is on a long losing run on the Flat but is talented enough to make his presence felt in a race like this if taking to hurdling.

The suggestion is Iain Jardine's hurdling newcomer RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE, who brings a fair level of Flat form into this contest.

14:00 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (12/1 -50%) Destiny's Spirit	12 12/1(-50%)	(8) Destiny's Spirit 12/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, heavy, 20/1) 2 days ago, left poorly placed. Three wins at two; signs that she could turn a corner when 7th at Chepstow on Tuesday.
5 1st (5) (11/10 +69%) Beau Jardine	1.1 11/10(+69%)	(5) Beau Jardine 11/10, C&D winner. 6/1, sound return when third of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy) 11 days ago. Of interest with that run under his belt. Ran as though his recent race here would bring him on; C&D winner on soft.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 -25%) Willingly	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Willingly 5/1, Another respectable effort when fourth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 10 days ago. Can give a good account eased slightly in grade. Loves the mud and her six wins have been equally divided between 5f and 6f.
2 3rd (2) (11/2 -83%) Big Bard	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(2) Big Bard 11/2, Well backed but failed to cash in on lower AW mark when seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 6/4). Off 161 days but has good chance on pick of form. Not the easiest to predict but on his last winning mark and can go well when fresh.
4 4th (4) (8/1 -129%) San Francisco Bay	8 8/1(-129%)	(4) San Francisco Bay 8/1, Lightly raced for his age and made a sound return to action when fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 14 days ago. One to consider back in trip. Reappearance over 7f on the AW was just okay; unraced on ground worse than good to soft.
6 5th (6) (12/1 +0%) Roman Spring	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Roman Spring 12/1, Never on terms when eighth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 10 days ago. Has work to do for all return to 6f will help. Ex-Richard Hannon 4yo with a regressive profile and yet to win a race (0-14).
3 6th (3) (9/1 +18%) Royal Bliss	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Royal Bliss 9/1, Successful twice during second half of 2023. Too free when ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Both wins at 7f and she didn't offer much at Lingfield back from a break.
7 7th (7) (25/1 +0%) Katar	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Katar 25/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. 33/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Exposed longstanding maiden who is unlikely to find any improvement on this ground.

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14:00 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A highly encouraging third on his return here over 7f recently, BEAU JARDINE encounters similar conditions to when he was successful over C&D last summer and he obviously goes well for Shariq Mohd. Not beaten far on her last two starts over shorter, Willingly is a key player for in-form connections, along with San Francisco Bay, who was a progressive sort last season and returned with a creditable effort for fourth at Lingfield.

SAN FRANCISO BAY is not fully exposed and with his reappearance under his belt, is fancied to take a step forward. Big Bard returns from a break on a workable mark returned to turf and is a definite threat, with Beau Jardine also considered.

Willingly has a lot in her favour and has run solid races in defeat the last twice, but BEAU JARDINE is marginally preferred.

14:05 Limerick Handicap 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/4 +50%) Pinar Del Rio	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(3) Pinar Del Rio 9/4, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 10/3, won 17-runner handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft) 10 days ago, readily. Others more persuasive. Up 11lb for last two runs but well-drawn for a prominent racer and could take beating.
2 2nd (2) (8/1 -100%) Shawaamekh	8 8/1(-100%)	(2) Shawaamekh 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 20/1) on reappearance 10 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Up 4lb for Curragh run but still well handicapped on his best form and should contend here.
4 3rd (4) (7/1 +22%) Rathbranchurch	7 7/1(+22%)	(4) Rathbranchurch 7/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Below form 6½ lengths eighth of 17 to Pinar Del Rio in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft, 13/2) 10 days ago. Good initial Curragh run; disappointing last twice though and others preferred here.
1 4th (1) (5/2 +9%) Ramiro	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Ramiro 5/2, C&D winner. 7/1, creditable third of 21 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 26 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Could be better drawn but comes here in good form and should be thereabouts.
7 5th (7) (11/1 -10%) Run Forrest Run	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Run Forrest Run 11/1, 12/1, below form 9¾ lengths ninth of 17 to Pinar Del Rio in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft) 10 days ago. Hood back on. Below par on his two runs this season and arguable whether he wants the ground as testing.
5 6th (5) (22/1 -83%) Half Nutz	22 22/1(-83%)	(5) Half Nutz 22/1, C&D winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2022. 24½ lengths sixteenth of 17 to Pinar Del Rio in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft, 16/1) 10 days ago. Quirky character on a lengthy losing run and no encouragement from his last two runs.
11 7th (11) (33/1 -175%) Fickou	33 33/1(-175%)	(11) Fickou 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form thirteenth of 21 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft, 25/1) on reappearance 19 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly back up in trip. Not beaten far on his return to action at Navan last month; step up in trip will suit.
9 8th (9) (66/1 -164%) Lively Set	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) Lively Set 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, first run since leaving W. McCreery when tenth of 12 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. No show on her stable debut at Naas last month and cheekpieces tried; others preferred.
12 9th (12) (28/1 -155%) Sunset Nova	28 28/1(-155%)	(12) Sunset Nova 28/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 14/1) 33 days ago. Must improve. Ten career wins but Dundalk form getting more patchy despite coming down the handicap.
6 10th (6) (20/1 -82%) Nordic Passage	20 20/1(-82%)	(6) Nordic Passage 20/1, 14½ lengths thirteenth of 17 to Pinar Del Rio in handicap (50/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 10 days ago. Colin Keane up but will need to leave his 2 runs this season well behind. Ban better than his finishing position at the Curragh last week; champion jockey booked.
10 11th (10) (100/1 -203%) Spirit Of Eagles	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Spirit Of Eagles 100/1, 150/1, eighteenth of 21 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Shown very little in two runs for this yard including back on turf last month.
8 12th (8) (6/1 +50%) Linger For Longer	6 6/1(+50%)	(8) Linger For Longer 6/1, Respectable 3½ lengths fifth of 17 to Pinar Del Rio in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft, 28/1) on reappearance 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not discounted. Poorly drawn but has real claims if she can step forward from that initial Curragh run.

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14:05 Limerick Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SHAWAAMEKH probably wants a bit further, but is a credit to connections and there was a lot to like about his seasonal reappearance in the Curragh. He found only one horse too good in that big field over 7f and plenty of cut in the ground is ideal for Johnny Levins' charge. Ramiro's third place in a higher grade at the Curragh entitles him to respect and he is a former course winner, while Pinar Del Rio has done little wrong this season in banking a runner-up berth and victory at the Curragh. Levins also saddles Nordic Passage who is dropping down the weights to an attractive mark.

RAMIRO has made a good start for the Hilary McLoughlin yard and is taken to get his head back in front. Shawaamekh made a good return to action when runner-up at the Curragh recently and is second choice ahead of Pinar Del Rio.

The tentative vote goes to LINGER FOR LONGER, who ran like she needed the run against Pinar Del Rio last week and could improve enough

14:15 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (40/1 -150%) One Night Stand	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) One Night Stand 40/1, Speedy sort who made all in a brace 5f AW handicaps earlier this year. Not so good up in class on next 3 starts and never really looked like justifying market support back on turf at Epsom 3 weeks ago. Three winter AW wins and also effective on turf, but not at very best on last few starts.
3 1st (3) (8/1 -33%) Clarendon House	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Clarendon House 8/1, Smart gelding with a good strike rate, adding to his tally at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the winter. Not so good back at a higher level next 2 starts but he shaped as though back in top form back from a break at Goodwood a fortnight ago and he's been eased 2 lb since. Fifth in this last season and better than ever on AW late last year; not ruled out.
13 2nd (13) (15/2 +32%) Looking For Lynda	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(13) Looking For Lynda 15/2, Bounced back to form when cashing in on a career-low mark over this C&D in September, that his first handicap win. Pair of runner-up efforts last month confirm he's in excellent order and speed-favouring 5f right up his street. Made all in big-field 3yo handicap over C&D last September; can make a bold bid.
8 3rd (8) (8/1 +0%) Spartan Arrow	8 8/1(+0%)	(8) Spartan Arrow 8/1, Improved again to easily land short odds in 5f Brighton maiden on last year's reappearance and took form to a whole new level when making all at Goodwood in June. Off since but he's in good hands and this track should really suit. Absent since last June but this lightly raced 4yo could have plenty more to offer.
1 4th (1) (13/2 +0%) Korker	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(1) Korker 13/2, Runner-up in this race from 7 lb lower on the back of a low-key appearance. Ended 2023 in top form and Deauville run last month easy to excuse given he was short of room. No margin for error from this mark, though. Close 2nd in this race last year and may have needed last month's reappearance in France.
4 5th (4) (17/2 +39%) Tees Spirit	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(4) Tees Spirit 17/2, Five-time winner in 2022. Didn't fire for the bulk of last season but enhanced excellent record fresh when making all in a Newmarket handicap in April. Brushed aside in Group 3 company back there 12 days ago and new mark has kicked in here. Made all at Newmarket two starts ago but 8lb higher today; below par in recent Group 3.
9 6th (9) (22/1 -38%) Bergerac	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Bergerac 22/1, Multiple-York winner who cashed in on a drop in the weights when bagging a brace of AW handicaps to end 2023. Mixed bag on that surfacer since but just 1 lb above last winning mark returned to turf. In fair form on AW in February/March but needs something extra now back on turf.
7 7th (7) (11/1 -38%) Jm Jungle	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Jm Jungle 11/1, Back-to-back handicap winner in the summer and career best when winning 17-runner handicap at Sakhir in February. Not quite at that level returned to Britain at Musselburgh last month but he's fairly treated on peak form. Strong C&D form last season and creditable run at Musselburgh latest; can be bang there.
5 8th (5) (33/1 -65%) Squealer	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Squealer 33/1, Juvenile winner over C&D in 2022 and opened his account in handicaps at Doncaster in August. Couple of runner-up efforts in Bahrain since, excelling himself in Grade 3 company in January and he's back from 3 months off here. Some good form in Bahrain in the winter but could be on a tough mark now back in Britain.
12 9th (12) (16/1 -33%) Alligator Alley	16 16/1(-33%)	(12) Alligator Alley 16/1, Newcastle winner from 2 lb higher in August and shaped well at Lingfield in March, not seen to best effect from a tricky draw. Return to 5f on turf will suit and he's a big player (second to Equilateral here in the summer). Below best on AW this year but on a dangerous mark judged on last August's near-miss here.
17 10th (17) (28/1 -75%) Shalaa Asker	28 28/1(-75%)	(17) Shalaa Asker 28/1, All-the-way winner at Pontefract last summer and all 3 efforts last month confirm he's in reasonable nick. Huge effort needed to land this from 5 lb out of the weights in a change of headgear, though. In fair form last month but faces tough task from 5lb out of the handicap.
15 11th (15) (25/1 +38%) Good Earth	25 25/1(+38%)	(15) Good Earth 25/1, Excellent servant for connections, winning 3 handicaps in 2023, a couple from poor draw. Low-key start to 2024, though, so others arrive with more pressing claims. Three wins last season and below last winning mark, but hasn't shone this year.
16 12th (16) (20/1 -25%) Mondammej	20 20/1(-25%)	(16) Mondammej 20/1, Losing run dates back to 2021 and seems to be getting more quirky with age. Down in the weights and return to turf at Epsom 3 weeks ago isn't a race to judge him on given he was short of room. 2 lb out of the weights. Well handicapped and has run well in this race in the past, but has to turn things around.
11 13th (11) (18/1 -80%) Arecibo	18 18/1(-80%)	(11) Arecibo 18/1, Now twenty-nine runs since his last win in 2021 but he ran a cracker making his stable debut/after 7 months off when second at Musselburgh (5f) last month. Also travelled with purpose at Thirsk 12 days ago but his response to pressure was underwhelming. Headgear back on. 9yo who is on a long losing sequence but has run with promise on both starts for new yard.
14 14th (14) (15/2 +38%) Wen Moon	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(14) Wen Moon 15/2, Career-best effort when landing heavy-ground C&D handicap at the October meeting. Promising return to action when third at Pontefract but backward step at Ripon since, carrying head awkwardly. String of big runs over C&D last autumn; can be a player if bouncing back to form.
18 15th (18) (10/1 +17%) Copper Knight	10 10/1(+17%)	(18) Copper Knight 10/1, Veteran who picked up another win at his favourite York in July (7-time C&D winner) before defying a penalty at Pontefract a week later. Below best towards the end of last season but bounced back from reduced mark when second at Chester last week. 6 lb out of the weights in re-fitted cheekpieces. 10yo; out of the handicap; however, narrowly denied at Chester last week and loves it here.
6 16th (6) (7/1 +30%) Marine Wave	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) Marine Wave 7/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who failed to win in 2023 having kept pretty good company, best effort when staying on for third on handicap debut over C&D. Not ideally placed on reappearance at Musselburgh and he's expected to step up on that. Unlucky third off today's mark over C&D last August and she's one to consider.
19 17th (19) (80/1 -220%) Count D'orsay	80 80/1(-220%)	(19) Count D'orsay 80/1, Back-to-back winner last summer but struggling to make an impact in lesser races this term and has it all to do from out of the weights. Down the field on both outings this year and long way out of the weights today.

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14:15 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for MARINE WAVE, who is back on the same mark as her close-up third over C&D last August. She had a pipe-opener at Musselburgh last month and might have more to offer given she's a lightly-raced four-year-old who kept pretty good company for the majority of last year. Clarendon House was not beaten far at all last time at Goodwood and cannot be discounted off a 2lb lower mark, while Korker is just one other with strong form claims.

As wide open as the numbers suggest but the 5.4f handicap at the Ebor meeting could be the key to this race, with ALLIGATOR ALLEY, runner-up to Equilateral, taken to come out on top this time from 3 lb lower. Marine Wave also shaped well over C&D last summer and a reappearance spin will have served a purpose, with Spartan Arrow completing the shortlist.

An eighth win at York for COPPER KNIGHT would bring the house down and the 10yo front-runner is taken to do just that.

14:20 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (7/2 +38%) Presenting Max	3.5 7/2(+38%)	(5) Presenting Max 7/2, €26,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Dam failed to complete both starts in points. Unseated rider sole start between the flags but interesting what the market makes of him given the yard he represents. Promise shown (despite UR) in opening point; warrants market check for rules/hurdles debut.
3 (3) (50/1 +0%) Jony R	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Jony R 50/1, Leading Light gelding. Dam (b67), ran once in bumper, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Island Mahee. Pitched into a pretty good bumper and was never involved at Ayr a month ago. Always behind when well beaten in Ayr bumper (2m, soft; 28-1) just under four weeks ago..
10 (10) (100/1 +0%) Dance Floor Drama	100 100/1(+0%)	(10) Dance Floor Drama 100/1, In good hands but limited impact in various company so far. Engaged 5.50 here Wednesday. Moderate form so far, including in a maiden hurdle here yesterday.
2 1st (2) (6/4 +25%) Imaginarium	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(2) Imaginarium 6/4, Useful on Flat (stays 1½m), mid-field in competitive handicap last time. Has left G. M. Lyons but joined another good yard and this looks an excellent starting point over hurdles. Tongue tie on. Ex-Ger Lyons; fair Flat form (Curragh winner); changed hands for 48,000gns; hurdles debut.
7 2nd (7) (9/2 +40%) Traveling Soldier	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(7) Traveling Soldier 9/2, €17,500 3-y-o, £40,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Silk Run, probably stayed 3¼m, and fair hurdler Empty The Tank. Runner-up sole outing in Irish points but low-key start in a bumper last month. Joined O Murphy for £40,000; too keen in a Newcastle bumper five weeks ago; hurdles debut..
4 3rd (4) (10/1 -186%) Lance Les Des	10 10/1(-186%)	(4) Lance Les Des 10/1, Held back by inexperience on debut at Kelso in February but more like it when third of 8 at Hexham 3 weeks ago, travelling with purpose, One to consider now hurdling. Ran well (third) in a Hexham bumper last time; possible contender now switched to hurdles..
8 4th (8) (2/1 +50%) Will Knott	2 2/1(+50%)	(8) Will Knott 2/1, Bumper winner who faced a stiff task on his hurdles debut in the Grade 2 Premier Hurdle in March. Really ought to benefit from that experience and should do better down in trip/class. Hexham bumper winner; pitched in deep on hurdles debut at Kelso; this is more realistic..
1 5th (1) (14/1 -17%) Don't Look Back	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Don't Look Back 14/1, Fair performer on the Flat for Lucinda Russell last year and has made the frame in a brace of handicap hurdles in March. Backward step over C&D 3 weeks ago and he looks extremely vulnerable back in a maiden. Flat winner (1m2f) for L Russell; placed at Carlisle on penultimate start; others stronger.
6 6th (6) (40/1 -150%) The Jeweller's Pet	40 40/1(-150%)	(6) The Jeweller's Pet 40/1, Third foal, dam unraced. Made frame on last 2 of 4 starts in Irish points, third latest (Jan 28). Placed in an Irish point (3m, heavy; beaten 3.5l) in January; stable/rules debut..
9 \|PU\| (9) (50/1 -25%) Spanish Saint	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Spanish Saint 50/1, Mid-field at best in maidens/handicap on Flat for Noel Meade. Ex-Noel Meade (0-4); switches to Nicky Richards for hurdles debut; best watched at present.

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14:20 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Will Knott was pitched into a Grade 2 on his hurdling bow and understandably came up well short, but his solid bumper form entitles him to a place high on the shortlist in a race of this nature. Even so, he is passed over in favour of IMAGINARIUM, who was a smart handicapper on the Flat in Ireland and goes jumping for Lucinda Russell. Keep Presenting Max and Traveling Soldier in mind too.

IMAGINARIUM quickly attained a useful level on the Flat in Ireland and, sure to be well prepared for this hurdles debut, he makes plenty of appeal. Will Knott is in a much more suitable race and a big step forward looks on the cards, with Presenting Max one to monitor very closely in the market.

Many enter calculations, including Presenting Max and Traveling Soldier, but preference is for Lucinda Russell's IMAGINARIUM.

14:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 3) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (15/2 +32%) Kyle Of Lochalsh	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(5) Kyle Of Lochalsh 15/2, Ended 2023 with a pair of wins at Chelmsford. 7/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 48 days ago, not knocked about. Back on correct mark and expected to step up on that returned to turf. Signed off last year on a high; quiet reappearance and there are ground queries.
7 2nd (7) (7/2 -27%) Pawapuri	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(7) Pawapuri 7/2, Won last 2 starts for Williams Haggas in 2022 and since developed into a fairly useful hurdler. Disappointing in that sphere when last seen in January but should be plenty more to come on the level. Dual winner for William Haggas and has won over hurdles since; retains potential.
6 3rd (6) (5/1 +29%) Rathgar	5 5/1(+29%)	(6) Rathgar 5/1, Excellent return to action on the AW and just about a career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Goodwood (14f, heavy) 13 days ago. Up 2 lb in a deeper race but likely to give it another good go. Recent Goodwood winner; debatable whether he's improving and this race is deeper.
10 4th (10) (40/1 -82%) Ellerton	40 40/1(-82%)	(10) Ellerton 40/1, Third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good) 9 days ago. Makes Flat handicap debut having last raced on the level in France. 0-5 over hurdles for this yard and rated way inferior to Pawapuri in that discipline.
8 5th (8) (5/1 +44%) Duke Of Verona	5 5/1(+44%)	(8) Duke Of Verona 5/1, Five wins from 17 Flat runs. First run since leaving William Jarvis when respectable third of 13 in handicap (9/1) at Epsom (12f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt. Capable handicapper from 1m4f to 2m2f and ran a highly encouraging stable debut at Epsom.
3 6th (3) (15/2 -67%) Circuit Breaker	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(3) Circuit Breaker 15/2, Successful twice as a 3-y-o before changing hands for 260,000 gns. Tongue strap on for first time, first run since leaving Ralph Beckett when excellent third of 13 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 40 days ago. More to come. Third in the Queen's Prize and the likely stiffer stamina test here should benefit.
9 7th (9) (33/1 -83%) Ocean Heights	33 33/1(-83%)	(9) Ocean Heights 33/1, Latest win when making all at Kempton in January. 10/3, last of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 75 days ago. Makes Flat turf debut. Latest AW run disappointing and there are doubts about him on testing ground.
1 8th (1) (50/1 +0%) Alright Sunshine	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Alright Sunshine 50/1, Thoroughly unreliable type. 20/1, refused to race in handicap at Ascot (16f, good). Off 7 months and cannot be supported with any confidence at present, though flip start may help him. Capable 9yo but he refused to race on his final two appearances of last season.
4 9th (4) (17/2 +15%) Torcello	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(4) Torcello 17/2, Course winner who made a winning return from 5 months off at Pontefract in April. Good third of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy, 16/1) 26 days ago, sticking to task. Enters calculations despite advancing years. Good record in staying handicaps on testing ground and this mark is fine.
11 \|U\| (11) (33/1 +0%) Hurtle Wallop	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Hurtle Wallop 33/1, Still looked in need of the experience when sixth of 8 in maiden at Windsor (10f, good to soft, 28/1) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut from a mark that demands more. Refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance and didn't look an easy ride at Windsor.
12 10th (12) (20/1 -25%) Military Tycoon	20 20/1(-25%)	(12) Military Tycoon 20/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on when fourth of 15 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy) 60 days ago. Something to find on form back on the level. Disappointing hurdle form this winter and his AW run in March wasn't up to much either.
2 11th (2) (15/2 -36%) The Goat	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(2) The Goat 15/2, Gelded after ending 3-y-o campaign in disappointing fashion and little promise when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Epsom (12f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Hasn't looked well handicapped since a 12lb rise for last year's Goodwood success.

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14:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 3) 14f Race Class Flow

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

CIRCUIT BREAKER caught the eye on his first start for new connections when rallying late in the day for third in a higher-grade race at Kempton. The son of Nathaniel has won on soft ground before and is preferred to the improving Rathgar, who has only been raised 2lb for a determined success at Goodwood. A winner twice over hurdles towards the end of 2023, including in Listed company, Pawapuri must be noted on her return to the level.

A good-quality staying handicap with the vote going to PAWAPURI, who was on the up when last racing on the level for William Haggas and she's since won twice over hurdles for another excellent stable. Duke of Verona and Kyle of Lochalsh showed enough on their respective reappearance to warrant serious consideration.

The old boy TORCELLO (nap) has a very solid record in staying handicaps when there's soft or heavy in the ground description.

14:35 Limerick Maiden 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/4 +55%) Fleur De Chine	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(3) Fleur De Chine 5/4, Fair form. 9/4, only seventh of 18 in maiden (9/4) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) on reappearance 59 days ago. Needs to leave that run behind. Best of her three runs was 3l third at Leopardstown in October (7f, heavy); excused latest.
4 2nd (4) (5/2 -81%) Kailasa	2.5 5/2(-81%)	(4) Kailasa 5/2, Once-raced filly. 10/1, fourth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago, running on. Trainer going well. Leading claims with improvement on the cards. Bit keen but kept on to be close fourth of 18 at the Curragh (7f, heavy); second won since.
6 3rd (6) (7/2 +13%) Next Trick	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) Next Trick 7/2, Twice-raced filly. Sixth of 18 in maiden (12/1) at the Curragh (7f, heavy) on reappearance 59 days ago. Stable having good spell. Hood on 1st time. Should go well. Sixth at the Curragh (7f, heavy) in March, a place ahead of Fleur De Chine; now hooded.
5 4th (5) (11/1 -144%) Katie Bairdie	11 11/1(-144%)	(5) Katie Bairdie 11/1, Promising sort. Fifth of 10 in maiden at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft, 11/8) 11 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Remains capable of better. Third on return at Cork (7f, heavy); started slowly and didn't handle the track at Sligo.
7 5th (7) (11/1 +8%) Sirene Success	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Sirene Success 11/1, €52,000 Success Days filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f winner San Carlos and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Signora Camacho. One to note in the betting on debut under Billy Lee. By yard's multiple Group winner Success Days and half-sister to some useful winners.
2 6th (2) (150/1 -50%) Dreamline Amelia	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Dreamline Amelia 150/1, Thrice-raced filly. Seventh of 13 in maiden (200/1) at Dundalk (8f). Off 104 days. At least managed to beat a few rivals on third AW start but makes no appeal on turf debut.
1 7th (1) (150/1 -50%) Bridge The Gap	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Bridge The Gap 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 16 in maiden (100/1) at Gowran (7f, heavy) 8 days ago. Curragh debut over 6f wasn't without merit but trailed home last over 7f since.

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14:35 Limerick Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

KAILASA finished well in a close fourth on debut at the Curragh last month and there should be plenty of improvement to come. The runner-up endorsed the form with a clear-cut victory in a Leopardstown maiden on his next start. Next Trick is related to a couple of multiple winners and could improve in the first-time hood. A drop in trip didn't see Katie Bairdie at her best in Sligo, but she has placed form over 7f at Cork to call upon. Fleur De Chine is better than her seventh on seasonal bow at the Curragh in March and ought to be in contention, while newcomer Sirene Success is well worth a market check.

There was a lot to like about KAILASA's debut effort at the Curragh last month and the Aga Khan's filly is taken to improve past Next Trick and Katie Bairdie.

A return to 7f will suit KATIE BAIRDIE who didn't enjoy her visit to Sligo where she was always playing catch up after missng the kick

14:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (14/1 +30%) Navagio	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Navagio 14/1, Useful 1m/9.5f winner in Ireland for Ray Cody last summer. Changed hands for 47,000 guineas and shaped well for his new yard when third of 20 in the Lincoln at Doncaster on his return. Disappointed in Spring Cup since and another who could possibly do with the rain arriving. Ex-Irish 5yo; placed in the Lincoln on debut for new yard; below form in Spring Cup.
8 (8) (17/2 +6%) Metal Merchant	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(8) Metal Merchant 17/2, Useful performer who was well prepared and improved on his 3-y-o form to make a winning return in 21-runner Spring Cup at Newbury (1m) 26 days ago, holding off an unexposed sort. Nudged up 5 lb but that shouldn't prevent him playing a part once more. Gelded prior to winning the Spring Cup at Newbury on reappearance; commands respect.
4 1st (4) (6/1 +57%) Point Lynas	6 6/1(+57%)	(4) Point Lynas 6/1, Improved model last season, winning at Newcastle (1m) and only just touched off in this corresponding race. Best effort thereafter when runner-up back over this C&D in August and not disgraced in Group 3 final start. Can't be discounted despite career-high mark on return to action. Has form figures of 222 over C&D; beaten only narrowly in this event 12 months ago.
3 2nd (3) (8/1 +20%) Northern Express	8 8/1(+20%)	(3) Northern Express 8/1, Won the Thirsk Hunt Cup 12 months ago and big efforts in defeat either side of success over 7f here in July. Entitled to be sharper for a couple of comeback runs this spring and he lines up here operating just 1 lb above his last winning mark. Expected to give his running again. Has plenty of form at York, including close third in this contest last year; likely player.
6 3rd (6) (16/1 +0%) Bopedro	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Bopedro 16/1, Smart handicapper with a good Newmarket record, including a 1m win and third in Cambridgeshire there last year. Comes here in better heart than recent form figures suggest and he's one to note having edged back down to his last winning mark. Visor again applied. Respectable sixth (off 5lb higher) in this contest 12 months ago; not solid on 2024 form.
5 4th (5) (9/1 +44%) Blue For You	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Blue For You 9/1, Resumed winning ways in good style over C&D in July but more miss than hit in handful of starts thereafter, beaten long way out in Balmoral Handicap at Ascot on final start. Goes well at this track but has tended to need his first run of the season to put him spot on. Had wind op. Dual C&D winner; respectable fifth (off 2lb higher) in this race on reappearance last term.
11 5th (11) (14/1 +30%) La Trinidad	14 14/1(+30%)	(11) La Trinidad 14/1, Showed benefit of his reappearance run when running out an easy winner at Doncaster (1m) last June and plenty of good efforts in defeat after from marks in the mid 90's. Should be sharper for his return at Thirsk (1m) 12 days ago and his yard are amongst the winners. Looks unlikely to make it third time lucky in this race (sixth in 2021, eighth in 2022).
2 6th (2) (9/2 +68%) Al Mubhir	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(2) Al Mubhir 9/2, All 3 career victories gained on ground softer than good and, off 5 months/gelded, ran right up to his best when runner-up in class 2 handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, keeping on well and just failing. Additional rain would aid his cause. Gelded prior to his solid reappearance at Leicester; up just 1lb; may remain competitive.
19 7th (19) (28/1 +44%) Chuzzlewit	28 28/1(+44%)	(19) Chuzzlewit 28/1, Belatedly doubled his account in first-time blinkers when scoring in a small-field at Newcastle in March. Mid-field in the Lincoln at Doncaster (8f, heavy) next time but again below his AW form when ninth of 16 in handicap at Newmarket 12 days ago. Others preferred. Won on AW in March; has failed to transfer that form back to turf; opposed.
18 8th (18) (33/1 -32%) Cruyff Turn	33 33/1(-32%)	(18) Cruyff Turn 33/1, Good winner of this race 2 years who added to his tally at Redcar (7f) last June. Didn't kick on in handful of starts thereafter but entitled to strip fitter for his reappearance in the Thirsk Hunt Cup earlier this month and he's lurking on a dangerous mark if taking a step forward now. Defied a 9lb higher mark in this event in 2022; only seventh last year; inconsistent.
7 9th (7) (11/1 +31%) Mirsky	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Mirsky 11/1, Useful ex-French performer who ran creditably on the back of 6 months off (acquired for €37,000) when keeping on fifth in Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) 12 days ago. Just the type his yard excel with and he may yet have more to offer. Ex-French 5yo; promising fifth in the Thirsk Hunt Cup on British debut; possibilities.
1 10th (1) (16/1 +0%) Grey's Monument	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Grey's Monument 16/1, Lightly raced C&D winner who posted a career-best effort when landing listed Hyde Stakes at Kempton (1m) on final start last year. Not disgraced when fourth behind Charyn on return at Doncaster (1m) in March and likely to give a good account with usual blinkers back on. May have more to offer in reapplied blinkers; 3-7 and largely progressive in this headgear.
10 11th (10) (11/2 +45%) Dutch Decoy	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(10) Dutch Decoy 11/2, Cracking servant to connections who has looked as good as ever this spring, runner-up on each of his last 2 starts in competitive Newmarket handicaps at up to 9f. Mark has crept up a little more ahead of this but he's the type to continue in form. Good second at Newmarket the last twice; threatening to add to his tally; big player.
15 12th (15) (50/1 -150%) Master Richard	50 50/1(-150%)	(15) Master Richard 50/1, Won on his respective return at Newcastle (7f) last term before finishing down the field in this corresponding race 12 months ago. Mixed bag in handful of starts on turf/AW thereafter and he may just prove vulnerable to a few back from 6 months off. Scored twice over C&D in 2022; paid for helping to set strong pace in this race last year.
20 13th (20) (80/1 -100%) Bajan Bandit	80 80/1(-100%)	(20) Bajan Bandit 80/1, Thrived for this yard last season, winning handicaps at Haydock/here before filling the frame all 3 starts, second of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (7f) in September. Nearer last than first in 2 starts so far this campaign but had excuses on account of the ground at Thirsk latest. Won at York last season; form has dipped sharply in two runs this term.
13 14th (13) (25/1 -25%) Symbol Of Light	25 25/1(-25%)	(13) Symbol Of Light 25/1, Lightly raced for his age and held his form well in defeat on AW in recent months, sixth in AW Championship Mile Handicap at Newcastle in March. Had wind surgery subsequently and he remains unexposed on turf so he's well worth keeping an eye on. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Useful on AW; bit to prove back on turf but mark looks handy (5lb lower in this sphere).
14 15th (14) (16/1 +52%) Nibras Angel	16 16/1(+52%)	(14) Nibras Angel 16/1, Won 2 of her 4 starts as a 3-y-o and progressed further without getting her head in front in Meydan around the turn of the year. Recent exploits not so good and others make more appeal on balance returned to these shores. Campaigned in UAE this year; form dipped the last twice; others are more appealing.
12 16th (12) (33/1 -65%) Catch The Paddy	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Catch The Paddy 33/1, Progressive for the bulk of last season, getting off the mark when meeting his elders for the first time at Newmarket (7f) in September. Looked a little tricky at Kempton final start though, and well held on his reappearance at first-named venue 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Good form at York last season; tailed off at Newmarket on reappearance; headgear enlisted.
16 17th (16) (12/1 +25%) Look Back Smiling	12 12/1(+25%)	(16) Look Back Smiling 12/1, Successful on final start at Doncaster in October and picked up where he left off when taking 18-runner Spring Mile at that venue in March. Performed well on 2 of his 3 starts since, career-best when second in Thirsk Hunt Cup last time. Slow starting remains a concern, though. Suited by slow ground; won the Spring Mile; went close in Thirsk Hunt Cup most recently.

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14:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

BLUE FOR YOU is only 1lb higher than winning over course and distance last July and he was a respectable fifth in this race 12 months ago when rated 2lb above his current figure. With that in mind, the six-year-old merits plenty of respect having had a wind operation since his last appearance. Recent Spring Cup winner Metal Merchant has to be of interest once again, while Dutch Decoy and Navagio are the pick of the remainder.

Unsurprisingly claims can be made for plenty, and having slipped a little in the weights, NORTHERN EXPRESS could be ready to strike. Far from disgraced when midfield in the Thirsk Hunt Cup recently, he has plenty of excellent efforts to his name on the Knavesmire and can be expected to go close. Spring Cup winner Metal Merchant may have more to offer himself and is feared along with Bopedro. Dutch Decoy and Al Mubhir complete the shortlist.

Last year's runner-up POINT LYNAS (nap) is taken to go one better. Northern Express is second choice.

14:50 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (25/1 -178%) Solway Molly	25 25/1(-178%)	(7) Solway Molly 25/1, Bumper winner who got off the mark at the ninth attempt in this sphere when making all at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) in October. However, not so good on both November outings (lost a shoe on latest) so returns with a bit to prove. Lost her way after a productive spell last October; returns from a six-month absence..
6 1st (6) (7/2 +56%) Just Dottie	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(6) Just Dottie 7/2, Offered little in bumper/on Flat but has found her feet over hurdles for current stable, overcoming a slipping saddle when winning this corresponding race last year. Shaped as if better for the run after 8 months off here recently and is now just 1 lb above her last winning mark. Won this last year from a similar mark; could strip fitter for recent C&D comeback fifth..
9 2nd (9) (11/1 +31%) Belle Na Bann	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Belle Na Bann 11/1, Back on track for Micky Hammond when scoring at Newcastle in December and Catterick (15.7f) on New Year's Day. However, she was well beaten on both visits to latter track in February and difficult to know what mood she'll arrive in after a break. Catterick winner (2m) on New Year's Day; less productive since; back with point to prove..
8 3rd (8) (16/1 +52%) Game Beaaa	16 16/1(+52%)	(8) Game Beaaa 16/1, Has share of temperament/jumping issues but finally put it together when a smooth winner at Market Rasen last August. Travelled with plenty of purpose back fourth back at that venue in September but wasn't on a going day when last seen at Sedgefield 7 months ago. Others preferred. Gained first win at Market Rasen (2m2f) last summer; fared okay thereafter (excuse latest).
1 4th (1) (7/2 -56%) Villainess	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(1) Villainess 7/2, Runner-up on first of 2 outings in bumpers for Jamie Snowden and filled same spot in 2 mares' novice hurdles, beaten only ½ length by Sweet Fantasy (won again next time) at Plumpton in January. Not so good in a handicap next time but opened account at Stratford (16.3f) last month. Big player. Justified favouritism in mares' maiden at Stratford (2m, gd/soft) last month; thereabouts..
4 5th (4) (7/1 +56%) Kellie's Dream	7 7/1(+56%)	(4) Kellie's Dream 7/1, Dual handicap hurdle winner for Andrew Slattery in Ireland and showed a bit when making the frame at Carlisle on her stable debut in February. Finished down the field at Ayr next time but got back on track to some extent when fourth over C&D (soft) 3 weeks ago. Better when fourth of 13 over C&D (soft) last time; place prospects are most realistic..
5 6th (5) (7/1 +13%) Anamanda	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) Anamanda 7/1, Fairly useful 3-time winner on the Flat in France for Nicolas Clement who showed more than previously over hurdles after 3 months off when a considerately handled fourth of 7 in maiden at Ayr (16f, soft) 27 days ago. Should be better still to come now pitched into a handicap. French Flat winner (1m4f); some positives are drawn from latest Ayr effort; handicap debut.
10 7th (10) (12/1 -85%) Celestial Fashion	12 12/1(-85%)	(10) Celestial Fashion 12/1, Gained reward for her good run of form when opening her account in conditionals handicap at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy) in March. Failed to repeat that at Kelso 18.1f, good to soft) the following month but she could get back on track down in grade/trip. Determined Newcastle scorer (2m1f) on penultimate start; struggled next time; rain suits..
3 8th (3) (11/2 -57%) French Highlands	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(3) French Highlands 11/2, Shirocco filly who is bred to stay well and, with a run in bumpers under her belt, she shaped encouragingly when third in a Hexham novice on hurdles bow in March. Ran to a similar level when filling the same spot there a month later and looks capable of better now handicapping. Tongue tie on. Progress in novice contests at Hexham; handicap debut in suitable company; tongue-tie on..
2 9th (2) (12/1 -71%) Beauty To Behold	12 12/1(-71%)	(2) Beauty To Behold 12/1, Still a maiden under Rules but has run well at this C&D on 2 out of 3 starts since joining her current yard, probably unsuited by conditions (and also lost a shoe) when well held back in September. In the mix provided she's ready to roll. Perth regular (323327); poor run in September; no major surprise if she bounces back here..

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14:50 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

VILLAINESS didn't give favourite-backers too much to worry about when getting off the mark in a mares' maiden hurdle at Stratford. She could only manage fifth off a 1lb higher mark on her handicap debut at Huntingdon prior to that, but that has turned out to be quite a good race and she could still prove fairly treated. Beauty To Behold chased home her now-stablemate Just Dottie in this 12 months ago and might be the pick of the pair this time. French Highlands is interesting now stepping out of novice company.

Plenty in with a squeak but the vote goes to ANAMANDA, who showed more than previously in this sphere after 3 months off when fourth in an Ayr maiden last month and given her Flat form, she should be capable of better still now handicapping. Villainess opened her account at Stratford last month and she could kick on now up and running, with French Highlands and Celestial Fashion another couple fancied to go well, too.

Villainess is entitled to be thereabouts but the recent Hexham third FRENCH HIGHLANDS receives the vote on her handicap debut.

15:00 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/1 -78%) Pont Neuf	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Pont Neuf 8/1, Foaled April 15. 24,000 gns yearling, Cotai Glory gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 9.5f-1½m winner Laseen. Dam French 1½m winner. 11/4, won 5-runner minor event at Kempton (5f) on debut 45 days ago. Likely to improve, but has a penalty. Kempton winner who now has to concede weight to some very promising newcomers.
6 2nd (6) (5/2 -25%) Kassaya	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(6) Kassaya 5/2, Foaled March 7. 1,000,000 gns foal, Kingman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including very smart winner up to 1m Chaldean, 2-y-o 6f winner Alkumait and winner up to 6f Get Ahead. One to take seriously on debut. 1,000,000gns foal; half-sister to six winners including 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean.
4 3rd (4) (13/8 +54%) Megalithic	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(4) Megalithic 13/8, Foaled April 4. 220,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Wondrous Words and useful 1¼m winner Wonderful Times. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, sister to very smart 7f winner Gustav Klimt. Interesting newcomer. 220,000gns yearling; stable won this last year a once-raced colt; interesting.
2 4th (2) (16/1 -256%) Amerjeet	16 16/1(-256%)	(2) Amerjeet 16/1, Twice-raced maiden. 15/8, fourth of 6 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Probably needs more. No surprise to see headgear turned to after he hung under pressure in his 5f races.
3 5th (3) (17/2 +23%) Blinky	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(3) Blinky 17/2, Foaled April 21. 120,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Closely related to 6f winner Dark Kestrel and half-brother to smart 5f/5.7f winner White Lavender. 120,000gns yearling; bred to be smart and quick.
5 6th (5) (6/1 -50%) Mythical Composer	6 6/1(-50%)	(5) Mythical Composer 6/1, Foaled March 2. 50,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 6f Tis Marvellous and 6f winner Mythmaker, both smart. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. 50,000gns yearling whose pedigree is all speed; interesting.

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15:00 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Related to some classy sprinters and a half-sister to the stable's 2000 Guineas winner Chaldean, valuable newcomer KASSAYA is bred for the job and she can strike in this intriguing novice stakes. A half-brother to speedster Tis Marvellous, Mythical Composer should know his job first time out, while Pont Neuf looks the pick of those with experience after a taking debut success at Kempton. Amerjeet has let down favourite-backers twice, but cannot be ruled out.

Two thirds newcomers, and KASSAYA makes a whole lot of appeal, being a half-sister to several winners, including Chaldean, and fetching 1M gns as a foal. Megalithic is another interesting newcomer, while Pont Neuf should go well even under a penalty.

This could be a hot novice. MYTHICAL COMPOSER is bred to be quick and precocious. Kassaya is a half-siser to Chaldean.

15:05 Limerick Handicap 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/5 +64%) Lord Church	0.8 4/5(+64%)	(1) Lord Church 4/5, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, ninth of 15 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Possible improver and it'll be interesting to see how he compares in the betting to stablemate Nakasero. Respectable mid-field runs in Curragh/Leopardstown maidens last term and gelded since.
3 2nd (3) (15/2 -50%) Poppadom	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(3) Poppadom 15/2, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (18/1) at Dundalk (6f) 41 days ago. A return to turf needs to help him spark a revival. Some promise in maiden/nurseries last year but hasn't gone on and well held on AW lately.
4 3rd (4) (9/2 -80%) Private Officer	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(4) Private Officer 9/2, Respectable third of 7 in handicap (3/1) at Gowran (7f, heavy) 7 days ago. Might prove the answer. A laboured effort saw him finish third of seven on bad ground at Gowran last week.
6 4th (6) (16/1 +0%) Anyothername	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Anyothername 16/1, 28/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Weakened tamely to be beaten 10l on h'cap bow at Navan (5f); headgear combo fitted.
2 5th (2) (5/1 -25%) Nakasero	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Nakasero 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventeenth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (5.9f, heavy, 150/1). Off 6 months. More chance now handicapping on return. Betting informative. Finished upsides stablemate Lord Church at Curragh in October; in rear since; gelded.
5 6th (5) (12/1 -85%) Weston Grey	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Weston Grey 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 14 in maiden at Navan (5f, good to soft, 150/1) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Mid-field run over 6f in hot maiden at Curragh wasn't too bad; could feature on h'cap bow.

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15:05 Limerick Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PRIVATE OFFICER brings the best recent form to the contest and is proven on testing ground. He was beaten a fair way into third at Gowran Park, but did some good late work. James Ryan's 5lb claim has him on a lovely light weight in this field. Lord Church has a trio of ninth places in maidens at quality tracks in the book and ought to make an impact on his handicap debut. Poppadom and Amy Jo Hayes could be in the hunt for a cheque, while a tongue-strap and blinkers would need to have a significant effect on Anyothername.

The suggestion is PRIVATE OFFICER, who didn't shape too badly at Gowran last week. Lord Church and Nakasero are possible improvers in handicaps for the Mick Halford & Tracey Collins stable and might be the pair to give the selection most to do.

Her middle maiden run in a hot contest at the Curragh wasn't too bad and WESTON GREY might be good enough off an opening mark of 50

15:15 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (25/1 -56%) Novus	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Novus 25/1, Smart filly who progressed throughout last term, winning 3 times from 8 starts. Almost added to that tally in Goodwood listed race (8f, soft) 12 days ago but asked a bigger question now. Went close in Listed race last time; this race demands more; soft ground would be a boost.
1 1st (1) (5/2 -11%) Bluestocking	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Bluestocking 5/2, Smart filly who acquitted herself well in good company last term, ending campaign with close second of 14 in Fillies' & Mares' Stakes at Ascot (11.6f, good to soft, 6/1) in October. Went well first time up last season and a bold bid is anticipated. Has bit more to prove back at this trip but she's in serious calculations on 3yo 1m4f form.
3 2nd (3) (15/8 -7%) Free Wind	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(3) Free Wind 15/8, Very smart mare who won this contest last year and produced a personal best when close second in the Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks here in August. Not quite in same form thereafter but has a fine record fresh and holds strong claims. Group 2 win in 2021, 2022 and 2023, latter in this race first time out; sets the standard.
4 3rd (4) (7/1 +13%) Infinite Cosmos	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Infinite Cosmos 7/1, Confirmed promise of sole 2-y-o start when bolting up in Newmarket maiden on return in May and improved on that when placed in better company on final 2 outings, latterly when third of 14 to Sapphire Seas in Yarmouth listed race (10.1f) in September. In good hands and remains with potential. 3rd to Sapphire Seas in 1m2f Yarmouth Listed race in September; has had just four races.
6 4th (6) (3/1 +25%) Sapphire Seas	3 3/1(+25%)	(6) Sapphire Seas 3/1, Went from strength to strength last term, completing 4-timer when readily landing 14-runner listed race at Yarmouth (10.1f) in September. Posted solid second in Meydan Group 2 on return in February and must enter calculations here. Meydan 2nd was not up with her peak form but she could still prove a force at this level.
2 5th (2) (16/1 +20%) Caernarfon	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) Caernarfon 16/1, Reached the frame in 1000 Guineas and Oaks on her first 2 outings last year and ran right up to her best when beaten only 2¾ lengths into fifth in the Nassau at Goodwood in August. Below that level both starts since, however, and looks up against it here. Best efforts in defeat in Group 1 races; step back in right direction in Group 2 latest.

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15:15 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

FREE WIND won a top-class renewal of this contest 12 months ago and while she failed to get on the scoresheet again subsequently, she was only beaten a head in the Yorkshire Oaks. A reproduction of either of those efforts here would give the daughter of Galileo an outstanding chance. Bluestocking was a consistent performer throughout last year, going close in a couple of Group 1s, and is likely to be in the mix once again. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Sapphire Seas is the pick of them.

FREE WIND had a bit in hand when taking this contest 12 months ago and her second in the Yorkshire Oaks is the strongest form on offer here. She can take the prize home again. Bluestocking and Sapphire Seas look the obvious dangers.

The Gosden 6yo FREE WIND has thoroughly proved her class, including with a win in this race last year. Sapphire Seas is feared most.

15:20 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (8/1 -45%) Cornerstone Lad	8 8/1(-45%)	(8) Cornerstone Lad 8/1, Turned in best effort for some time when third at Newcastle (20.1f, heavy) latest but strike rate over fences isn't great and this trip is an unknown. Stuck to his task pretty well when third last month but this 10yo is on the downgrade.
5 (5) (17/2 +47%) Basford	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(5) Basford 17/2, Bumper winner who scored 3 times over hurdles last summer, producing a dominant display in handicap company at Southwell (3m) in July. Not disgraced, back from 9 months off, when seventh at Southwell 23 days ago but looks on a stiff mark for chase debut. Improved hurdler in a visor last June/July; headgear missing for this chasing debut.
1 1st (1) (12/1 +14%) Statuario	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Statuario 12/1, Dual C&D winner (on quicker ground) in 2022 but absent for 18 months before disappointing effort at Kempton in March and no signs of improvement here since. Back from long absence with two disappointing runs this spring, and not yet proven over 3m.
7 2nd (7) (11/8 +39%) Busty Boy	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(7) Busty Boy 11/8, Successful on 3 of his 4 starts in Irish points so no surprise he left hurdles form behind when making a winning chase debut at Kelso in October. Upped his game further when just touched off over C&D (soft) latest and remains fairly treated. Lost out only by a short head when clear second over C&D last month; obvious contender.
4 3rd (4) (5/1 +44%) Windance	5 5/1(+44%)	(4) Windance 5/1, Won back-to-back handicaps in 2023 and would have landed the hat-trick (back from 12 months off) but for unseating rider at last in handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, soft). Run respectably both starts since but others look better treated, Blinkers on first time. Unlucky not to complete a hat-trick in February and has made the frame twice since.
3 4th (3) (4/1 +60%) Champ Royal	4 4/1(+60%)	(3) Champ Royal 4/1, Much improved since joining Susan Corbett, scoring 4 times (at up to 25.3f) over hurdles last season. Switches to chasing now (didn't jump well on sole previous attempt for former yard) and can't be ruled out. Not yet proven over fences but has made excellent progress over hurdles for this stable.
9 \|F\| (9) (6/1 -50%) Event Of Sivola	6 6/1(-50%)	(9) Event Of Sivola 6/1, Bagged third win of last term when making all in Veterans' handicap over C&D (soft) 21 days ago, unchallenged. This is more competitive but he must enter calculations. Made all over C&D last month and now 7-39 over fences; this race is more competitive.
6 \|PU\| (6) (17/2 -183%) Massini Man	8.5 17/2(-183%)	(6) Massini Man 17/2, Dual winner in 2022/23 and run creditably in all 3 completed starts last term, latest when second of 7 in handicap chase at Musselburgh (23.6f, soft) 88 days ago, conceding first run. Merits consideration. Placed twice over 2m7f at Musselburgh in February; of interest if judged on that form.

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15:20 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

In an open contest, it could be worth taking a punt on the Anthony Honeyball-trained WINDANCE. Although the nine-year-old will need to improve on last month's third at Ffos Las, first-time blinkers and a return to a right-handed track could be just what the doctor ordered. The biggest threat may emerge from Busty Boy, who was only held by a short head over this C&D off 4lb lower last month. Statuario has won twice over 2m4f at this venue and is interesting as he drops in class today.

BUSTY BOY was only narrowly denied over C&D last month and remains relatively low mileage. He can land the spoils. Massini Man and Event of Sivola are feared most.

Pipped on the post by a strong-finisher over C&D last month, BUSTY BOY could still have more to offer over fences.

15:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (10/1 +29%) Black Jack Davey	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) Black Jack Davey 10/1, Tenth of 11 in nursery (5/1) at Kempton (6f). Off 6 months. Others more persuasive. Ability to compete off this mark but today's test may find him out if he's at all free.
6 1st (6) (25/1 +24%) Thunderous Love	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Thunderous Love 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft, 33/1) 17 days ago. Down in trip. Some promise on debut but hasn't beaten a rival in either of her handicaps at 1m.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 +44%) Revenue	5 5/1(+44%)	(1) Revenue 5/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to soft, 13/2) 17 days ago. Has a bit to prove but he's plummetting in the weights. Maiden winner but 0-4 in handicaps and didn't look at home on soft last time.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 +25%) Dame Darcey	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Dame Darcey 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 13/2) 35 days ago. Makes turf debut. Hood on 1st time. Too soon to completely write off. Third before too free last time; well-bred filly and the hood could make a difference.
2 4th (2) (11/8 +54%) Miss Stormy Night	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(2) Miss Stormy Night 11/8, Promising individual. Good third of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to soft, 17/2) 27 days ago, nearest finish. Can make presence felt. Unlucky not to go close at Bath; different ground here but off the same mark.
9 5th (9) (20/1 -25%) Si Si La Bonne	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Si Si La Bonne 20/1, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 14 days ago. Second and fourth in two 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton this year but hasn't progressed.
7 6th (7) (22/1 -57%) Trois Blancs	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Trois Blancs 22/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 8/1) 44 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Will probably find this test on the sharp side. Below best form in last two runs and this drop to 6f asks further questions of him.
4 7th (4) (7/2 -100%) Monkey Miss	3.5 7/2(-100%)	(4) Monkey Miss 7/2, 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Bath (5.7f, heavy) 10 days ago, well on top finish. Carries penalty. Should go well again. Penalised for clearcut win at Bath and should go close, at the least.
10 8th (10) (33/1 -32%) Dream Of Keda	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Dream Of Keda 33/1, 22/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 8 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Best run was her 150-1 fifth (beaten 4l) in a 7f handicap at Kempton two runs back.

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15:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

MONKEY MISS was an impressive winner at Bath 10 days ago and a 6lb penalty might not be enough to prevent Daniel and Claire Kubler's filly from repeating the feat. Miss Stormy Night shaped with promise when finishing third at the Somerset venue last month and she is one for the shortlist, with further improvement likely. Dame Darcey has been running with a certain degree of credit on the all-weather and she could progress now switched to turf.

MISS STORMY NIGHT is still unexposed and shaped nicely when third at Bath last time, so she's worth taking a chance on with this extra distance bound to suit. Monkey Miss scored at the same track last time, so she's the main danger under a penalty, although Irish-raider Layoftheland warrants close attention in the betting.

The penalised MONKEY MISS looked an improved filly in striding clear at Bath and she can follow up.

15:35 Limerick Maiden 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (40/1 +20%) Key To Glory	40 40/1(+20%)	(7) Key To Glory 40/1, Once-raced filly. 80/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) on debut 23 days ago, slowly away. Hard to recommend. Beat one home after a slow start in a Gowran maiden last month; others preferred.
6 1st (6) (7/1 -40%) Alabama Calling	7 7/1(-40%)	(6) Alabama Calling 7/1, Lightly-raced filly. Good second of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 17/2) 33 days ago. Should give another good account but improvement is required if she's to open her account. Runner-up over this trip in a handicap at Dundalk last month; ground is an unknown.
8 2nd (8) (5/2 +62%) Victoria Kesia	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(8) Victoria Kesia 5/2, Thrice-raced filly. Third of 8 in maiden (16/1) at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 8 days ago. Should get competitive again. Decent effort over further in a Gowran fillies maiden last week; can improve further.
4 3rd (4) (13/8 -35%) Judge Me Not	1.625 13/8(-35%)	(4) Judge Me Not 13/8, Promising type. 50/1, second of 11 in maiden at Gowran (8f, heavy) 7 days ago. Likely to improve again and should take all the beating. Gowran runner-up on the upgrade and looks to have an ideal opportunity here.
3 4th (3) (7/2 +13%) Inner Success	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) Inner Success 7/2, Once-raced gelding. 28/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) on debut 36 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Open to progress. Drop back to 1m could suit and should improve a bit for that debut run.
2 5th (2) (10/1 +0%) Edvard Grieg	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Edvard Grieg 10/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 14/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Gowran (8f, soft) 22 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Has shown a level of ability in four starts although well beaten on his handicap debut.
5 6th (5) (25/1 +62%) Tyder	25 25/1(+62%)	(5) Tyder 25/1, Twice-raced gelding. Ninth of 18 in maiden (125/1) at Cork (8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Unlikely to feature. Well beaten in two maidens and handicaps will suit better.
1 7th (1) (66/1 +0%) Del Posto	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Del Posto 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. Twelfth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 40/1). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington. Gelded on his debut for a new stable; one for handicaps after this.

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15:35 Limerick Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ALABAMA CALLING was an eye-catcher just over a month ago in Dundalk when she came from a long way back and stayed on well for second without troubling the winner. It is debatable whether she wants truly testing ground, but she is a half-sister to a soft-ground winner. Judge Me Not was very easy to back in Gowran Park, but ran more than creditably in second. He has the advantage of being proven on this ground. Victoria Kesia showed marked improvement in third over further at Gowran Park and this trip shouldn't inconvenience her, while Inner Success shouldn't be ruled out.

JUDGE ME NOT took a marked step forward when runner-up at Gowran 7 days ago and a performance of similar merit could be enough to go one better for all that Inner Success is also open to improvement. Victoria Kesia should be on the premises again.

A reproduction of his second over this trip at Gowran last week should be enough to see JUDGE ME NOT home

15:45 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (6/1 +50%) Economics	6 6/1(+50%)	(5) Economics 6/1, Night of Thunder colt who was a promising fourth in a warm Newmarket novice on his sole 2-y-o start and built on that when winning a big-field Newbury maiden (1m, good) on his reappearance. This a big step up in grade but there could be plenty more to come. 4-6 for 17-runner maiden at Newbury (1m, good to soft) last month, asserting in final 1f.
2 2nd (2) (7/4 -40%) Ancient Wisdom	1.75 7/4(-40%)	(2) Ancient Wisdom 7/4, €2,000,000 yearling who was an excellent 4-5 in his juvenile season, most impressive when easily landing a 1m Newmarket Group 3 in October before ending his campaign with Group 1 glory in the Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy). Will be suited by 1¼m. Hard to beat. 4 from 5 as 2yo, including on testing ground over 1m in Group 3 and Group 1 Futurity.
7 3rd (7) (25/1 +0%) War Rooms	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) War Rooms 25/1, Useful form in his 3 starts, winning a maiden and third in a listed race at 2 (both 7f Doncaster). Limitations seemingly exposed when beaten 7¾ lengths into sixth by Arabian Crown in Sandown Classic Trial (1¼m, good to soft) on reappearance 6 weeks ago. Raced freely from wide draw in Sandown Classic Trial; should still prove capable of better.
3 4th (3) (10/1 +0%) Cambridge	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Cambridge 10/1, Dubawi colt who won a 1m Salisbury maiden before finishing second in a Group 2 at Leopardstown (9f, heavy) on his final 2-y-o outing. Found 1m too sharp for him when 6½ lengths fourth Haatem in Craven at Newmarket on reappearance and this test should see him in a better light. Lags behind some of these on form (Craven fourth) but this longer trip can aid his cause.
6 5th (6) (14/1 +30%) God's Window	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) God's Window 14/1, Beaten just under 2 lengths into third by Ancient Wisdom in the Futurity at Doncaster (1m, heavy) last autumn. Facile winner in novice company on 1m Nottingham return but never out of last after losing many lengths at the start in Dee at Chester last week. Given a quick chance to atone. 2l 3rd to Ancient Wisdom in Group 1; another awkward start when last at Chester last week.
4 6th (4) (4/1 +20%) Caviar Heights	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Caviar Heights 4/1, Built on his promising reappearance/stable debut in the 9f Feilden at Newmarket when a ready 4-length winner of a 1¼m listed race back there at the Guineas meeting. Should go well. Upped to 1m2f when moving 4l clear in five-runner Listed contest at Newmarket (good).
1 7th (1) (4/1 +0%) Al Musmak	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Al Musmak 4/1, Chased home Rosallion in 7f Ascot listed race last July before going one better in similar company at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in September. Advanced his form again when 1¼ lengths second to Ghostwriter in Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on final 2-y-o start. Likely to stay 1¼m. Listed win and 2nd in Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket; boxes on as if 1m2f will be fine.

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15:45 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Last seen winning the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster in October, ANCIENT WISDOM is likely to be a warm order and is fancied to book his Derby ticket. The step up in trip is expected to elicit improvement from the son of Dubawi, although that could also be said for Al Musmak, who chased home Guineas fourth Ghostwriter in the Royal Lodge. Caviar Heights streaked clear in Listed company at Newmarket and is worth considering, along with Cambridge, who was supplemented for this contest having been far from disgraced in the Craven.

Last year's Futurity winner ANCIENT WISDOM can take his career record to 5-6 and strengthen the Godolphin Derby hand. Caviar Heights was impressive when stepped up to 1¼m at the recent Newmarket Guineas meeting and can give the selection most to do ahead of Royal Lodge runner-up Al Musmak.

Ground softer than good may be important for form horse Ancient Wisdom. On good ground the vote goes to CAVIAR HEIGHTS.

15:50 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (10/1 -25%) Polisud	10 10/1(-25%)	(12) Polisud 10/1, Fairly useful hurdle/chase winner in France who took advantage of his falling mark when returning to winning ways in a Newcastle handicap hurdle in March. Has continued in good heart since, fourth behind Scots Poet here on his latest outing. Not beaten far when fourth over C&D three weeks ago and remains of interest.
11 (11) (14/1 -27%) Wolfburg	14 14/1(-27%)	(11) Wolfburg 14/1, Placed on his second start in bumpers and progressed from his hurdling debut when landing a Catterick maiden hurdle in February. However, after 11 weeks off he was pulled up on his handicap bow at Southwell 2 days ago. Pulled up on handicap debut on Tuesday; needs to bounce back quickly.
13 (13) (28/1 -75%) Malangen	28 28/1(-75%)	(13) Malangen 28/1, Successful twice at this venue in 2023/24, including over C&D on the second occasion in September. However, below form at Hexham when last seen in November and this is a tougher contest (races from 1 lb out of the weights). Hood back on. Runs this track well but has fitness to prove and might find this race too competitive.
8 1st (8) (4/1 +38%) Mack The Man	4 4/1(+38%)	(8) Mack The Man 4/1, Has reacted well to a visor lately, building on his Ayr second when winning a competitive series final at Musselburgh (17.4f) in April. Continued in good form when rallying for third behind Scots Poet at this C&D last time. Major player. No longer the force of old but is enjoying a mini-revival; must be considered.
10 2nd (10) (4/1 +27%) Dance Thief	4 4/1(+27%)	(10) Dance Thief 4/1, Point winner who has improved for the switch to handicaps in this sphere, placing 3 times before getting his head in front at Ayr in March. Again ran well when third at the same C&D last time and he can make his presence felt in his current form. Ended last season with two good efforts (one win) at Ayr; likely contender here.
3 3rd (3) (15/2 -36%) Cuban Cigar	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(3) Cuban Cigar 15/2, Successful at Musselburgh in November and, after a below-par effort next time, has made the frame on his last 4 starts. Collared only near the finish by Scots Poet at this C&D 20 days ago and he can give another good account (placed all 4 outings at this venue). Largely in good form last season, and looked as good as ever when second here last month.
6 4th (6) (11/2 +31%) Scots Poet	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Scots Poet 11/2, Returned to winning ways at Musselburgh on New Year's Day and bounced back from a poor run when finding plenty to score at this C&D by ½ length from Cuban Cigar 20 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Kept on strongly for C&D win last month; 3lb rise demands even more from him today.
4 5th (4) (13/2 +28%) Slugger	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(4) Slugger 13/2, Has an ungainly way of going about things but made a successful start over hurdles in a Kelso novice in October. Has at least matched that form in handicaps without winning, leaving behind a lesser effort when fourth at Ayr last month. Capable of getting involved. Creditable fourth in competitive handicap at Ayr last month; one to consider.
2 6th (2) (4/1 +11%) Liverpool Knight	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Liverpool Knight 4/1, Raised his game to pick up a third win of 2023/24 under a good ride from Sean Bowen at Market Rasen in September. Good effort when second at Huntingdon in November and he could be thereabouts once more returning with his yard going well. Did well in early part of last season; still on workable mark if ready to roll after break.
7 7th (7) (11/1 +31%) Inferno Sacree	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Inferno Sacree 11/1, Enjoyed a most productive spell when winning 5 times from 6 starts in the first half of 2023, including at this C&D. Has found it tougher since, finishing well held at Plumpton on his latest outing, but he's back below his last winning mark as a result. Free-going front-runner; has become inconsistent, but takes some catching on his good days.
1 8th (1) (80/1 -142%) Accidental Rebel	80 80/1(-142%)	(1) Accidental Rebel 80/1, Useful hurdler at best for Fergal O'Brien, winning 4 times from 6 starts in the 2022/23 campaign. However, absent for 14 months subsequently and offered little on his stable debut when pulled up at this course (20.2f) 3 weeks ago. Seen only twice since Grade 2 novice win in 2022 and has a lot to prove at present.
9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 -106%) Can't Stop Now	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Can't Stop Now 33/1, Front-runner who won a Musselburgh handicap hurdle last year and added to his tally on the Flat during the summer. Ran creditably when second over hurdles at Ayr in March, but well held both starts since. Not straightforward. Good second at Ayr in March but well beaten twice since (Flat/hurdle); hard to predict.

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15:50 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The returning Liverpool Knight merits respect having capped off 2023 with a solid second at Huntingdon. Olly Murphy's charge boasts a good record fresh and he's not taken lightly. However, C&D winner INFERNO SACREE should find this easier than the Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton at the end of March and the six-year-old could be ready to strike off 1lb lower than his last winning mark. Dance Thief and Cuban Cigar are also noted.

MACK THE MAN has been revitalised by the application of a visor on his last 3 outings, getting back to winning ways at Musselburgh on his penultimate start, and he remains well treated based on old form. He can continue his good spell to score again, with Liverpool Knight respected for the in-form Olly Murphy, while Cuban Cigar is also considered.

It might pay to focus on DANCE THIEF and Slugger, who both ran well in the same competitive handicap at Ayr last month.

16:00 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (5/2 -43%) Master Builder	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(6) Master Builder 5/2, Shaped encouragingly on debut when second of 8 in maiden (17/2) at Windsor (10f, good to soft) 17 days ago, making smooth progress under 3f out. Can progress from that first outing to go one better. Promising second at Windsor and should improve with that run under his belt.
9 2nd (9) (10/1 +29%) Subsequent	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Subsequent 10/1, Very green making his first start when ninth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 50/1) 18 days ago. Looks one for the longer term as he goes up in trip. Big price at 50-1 for a newcomer from this yard when ninth of ten at Southwell (1m AW).
3 3rd (3) (10/1 +29%) Crown Of India	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Crown Of India 10/1, Shaped as if need of the experience first time up when eighth of 10 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, good to soft, 25/1) in October. Should do better in time (has been gelded). Slowly away and never played a serious part over 1m2f at Newmarket (soft) in October.
2 4th (2) (13/2 -160%) Bye Bye Salam	6.5 13/2(-160%)	(2) Bye Bye Salam 13/2, 450,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Mother Margaret. Dam, 8.3f-1¼m winner, half-sister to smart 9f-1½m winner Teodoro. One to note on debut. 450,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 1m AW winner Mother Margaret (RPR 83).
8 5th (8) (2/1 +56%) Signalman	2 2/1(+56%)	(8) Signalman 2/1, Shaped as if better for the run when seventh of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (8f, good to soft, 17/2) on debut in October, not knocked about. Open to improvement upped in distance after 6 months off (has been gelded). Only midfield in one Newmarket start last year; gelded ahead of return.
7 6th (7) (150/1 -88%) Mr Cliff	150 150/1(-88%)	(7) Mr Cliff 150/1, Made an umpromising start to his career when last of 8 in minor event at Epsom (7f, good to soft, 50/1) last August. Needs to leave that effort well behind over this longer distance after 9 months off. 50-1 when last to finish in a 7f soft-ground novice at Epsom last August.
5 7th (5) (18/1 -29%) Mamdoh	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Mamdoh 18/1, Some encouragement on debut, but went backwards from that run when fourteenth of 17 in maiden at Newbury (8f, good, 33/1) 26 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track with this longer trip likely to suit. Both runs at 1m, beaten 7l at Kempton and more than double that at Newbury.
1 8th (1) (25/1 -127%) Poncho	25 25/1(-127%)	(1) Poncho 25/1, Fair winning hurdler in January last year but hasn't built on that effort yet, seventh of 14 in handicap at Ascot (15.7f, good, 18/1) 146 days ago. Has a Flat-oriented pedigree, though, so he's not discounted making his debut in this sphere. Winning hurdler who looks vulnerable in a race of this nature.
4 9th (4) (15/2 -25%) Kingkeer	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(4) Kingkeer 15/2, Fourth of 9 in maiden (18/1) at Windsor (10f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago, plugging on. Could take a step forward with that first experience behind him. One-paced fourth over this far at Windsor and it could be that he'll appreciate further.

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16:00 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Master Builder struck the woodwork on his Windsor debut and must rank highly among the contenders here, but a chance can be taken on BYE BYE SALAM. The son of Frankel, a 450,000gns purchase, looks a likely type on paper and he can continue his yard's fine run of form. Signalman must be of interest now upped in trip, while Kingkeer, who made an encouraging introduction despite being slowly away at Windsor, can also get involved.

MASTER BUILDER made a promising start to his career when finding only one with the benefit of experience too strong at Windsor 17 days ago, so he is taken to open his account with improvement to come. He can get the better of Bye Bye Salam, who appeals on paper and makes his debut with his yard going well, while Signalman is also one to consider.

Bye Bye Salam could be dangerous but MASTER BUILDER is taken to go one better than on his promising debut at Windsor.

16:05 Limerick Maiden 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2/1 +15%) Cruden	2 2/1(+15%)	(2) Cruden 2/1, 30,000 gns foal, 52,000 gns yearling, Time Test colt. Closely related to German 2-y-o 6.5f/7.5f winner A Kind Magic. Dam French 1½m winner. Promising type. Tongue strap on, third of 12 in maiden (15/2) at Navan (10f, good to soft) on debut 19 days ago. Should have more to offer. Capable of plenty of improvement and should go close here if handling the deeper ground.
6 2nd (6) (4/5 +0%) Soul Of Spain	0.8 4/5(+0%)	(6) Soul Of Spain 4/5, Twice-raced colt. 1/4, third of 9 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Hard to beat on debut form. Cheekpieces tried and the step up in trip should suit; question to answer after Gowran.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 +47%) Northern Sonas	4 4/1(+47%)	(5) Northern Sonas 4/1, Twice-raced gelding. Much better effort when third of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, heavy, 80/1) 26 days ago. Step up in trip from Curragh likely to suit and should be capable of a good showing here.
4 4th (4) (22/1 -120%) Hobart	22 22/1(-120%)	(4) Hobart 22/1, €38,000 yearling, Vadamos gelding. Brother to 11f winner Pas de Faux and half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 1m winner Starbright and useful 1m winner Tiritomba. 33/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Navan (10f, good to soft) on debut 19 days ago. Soundly beaten on debut at Navan last month; one for handicaps down the line.
3 5th (3) (50/1 -100%) Dancing Steve	50 50/1(-100%)	(3) Dancing Steve 50/1, Highland Reel gelding. Dam ran twice. Highland Reel gelding; best watched on debut.
1 6th (1) (200/1 -100%) Lough Alina	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Lough Alina 200/1, Lightly-raced mare. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (6f, 250/1) 76 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hard to make a case for. Has beaten a total of three rivals in five starts and looks of little account.

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16:05 Limerick Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SOUL OF SPAIN disappointed when a beaten favourite in third at Gowran Park last month, but the step up in trip could work the oracle. There was plenty of promise in his debut second at the Curragh in the autumn and he does hold some very notable entries. First-time cheekpieces are fitted. Cruden couldn't get to grips with the leaders in third at Navan, however, there is plenty to work with from that first start. Northern Sonas showed much more in third when upped in trip at the Curragh and tries a longer distance now.

SOUL OF SPAIN was beaten at very short odds on reappearance, but showed plenty on sole 2-y-o start, and he looks the one to beat. Cruden shaped well on debut nearly 3 weeks ago and is the obvious danger.

It may pay to side here with CRUDEN who should come on plenty for his good run at Navan

16:15 York Listed (Class 1) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/7 +43%) Big Evs	0.571429 4/7(+43%)	(1) Big Evs 4/7, Enjoyed a terrific first season scoring four times, most notably in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita (5f, firm) in November, his early speed meaning he was always in an ideal position. Carries a penalty and looks the one to beat provided he's fully tuned up. Class act last year; tough to beat under 5lb penalty if anywhere near his best on return.
5 2nd (5) (12/1 +33%) Sommelier	12 12/1(+33%)	(5) Sommelier 12/1, Progressive sort who won 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maiden company on AW last year and found further progress making handicap debut when very good ½-length second at Newcastle on New Year's Day. Disappointed there last time though, and needs to prove effectiveness on turf. Cheekpieces on. Turf debut; below par last time but has shown considerable promise on AW; not written off.
2 3rd (2) (14/1 +44%) Dark Vintage	14 14/1(+44%)	(2) Dark Vintage 14/1, Fairly useful winner in America who ran well from what looked a stiff mark on first outing since leaving Peter Eurton after 6 months off when sixth of 9 at Sandown (5f, good) just under 3 weeks ago. Will need to improve again but every chance he'll sharpen up for his return. Ex-US; fair sixth at Sandown on stable debut but needs to take sizeable step forward here.
3 4th (3) (5/1 +17%) Kylian	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Kylian 5/1, Bolted up in a listed race at Sandown in July but hasn't gone on as hoped since, 6¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Big Evs in Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) when last seen 8 months ago. Has since switched stable and will be interesting to see how he fares in the market. Twice behind Big Evs last year; still of interest in view of commanding Sandown Listed win.
4 5th (4) (14/1 +13%) Mon Na Slieve	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Mon Na Slieve 14/1, C&D winner on debut at this meeting last year. Rust best excused when 7¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Beautiful Diamond in listed race at Ayr (5f, good to soft) when last seen 7 months ago and will need a jolt of improvement if he's to feature returning at this level. Didn't progress after making all over C&D on debut; first time up may be time to catch him.
7 6th (7) (11/1 +31%) Unbreak My Heart	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Unbreak My Heart 11/1, Built on debut promise when scoring at Bath last June and ended 2-y-o campaign with an excellent 2 lengths third of 13 to Inquisitively in Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) in October, finishing well. Had little go right on her return last month, so remains with potential. Promise in Group 3s last autumn; should be finishing to good effect off strong pace today.
6 7th (6) (28/1 -12%) Sports Coach	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Sports Coach 28/1, Progressive colt over winter who doubled his tally despite signs of lingering greenness at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day. Went off favourite but ran poorly making his handicap/turf debut after 4 months off at Sandown (5f, good) just under 3 weeks ago and now a tongue tie goes on. Two AW wins last December; retains potential but disappointing on turf/handicap debut.

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16:15 York Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

BIG EVS capped off last season with a statement success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita in November and Mick Appleby's colt will be hard to beat if returning on song. Kylian finished fifth behind the selection in the Flying Childers at Doncaster when last seen and he is the main danger on his first appearance for Archie Watson. Mon Na Slieve, who performed with credit in good company last year, is most appealing of the remainder.

This seemingly revolves around BIG EVS, who rounded off an outstanding 2-y-o campaign with success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita and should prove a tough nut to crack provided he's ready to roll. Unbreak My Heart was progressive as a 2-y-o, and having had little go right on her return at Bath last month, she may emerge as the main danger, while Kylian is an interesting runner following a recent switch of yards.

This revolves around last year's star juvenile BIG EVS who, even with a penalty, will be very tough to beat if anywhere near his best.

16:20 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (22/1 +12%) Better Getalong	22 22/1(+12%)	(2) Better Getalong 22/1, Veteran who sprang a surprise when scoring at Ayr (20.4f) in December. However, he hasn't been in the same form in his 3 subsequent outings, so he looks to be vulnerable to his younger rivals. Same mark as latest success last December; placed twice here and not ruled out..
3 (3) (33/1 -230%) Wasdell Dundalk	33 33/1(-230%)	(3) Wasdell Dundalk 33/1, Took advantage of his reduced mark in 2023/24 when completing a hat-trick over fences at this course (all at 23.8f) in August/September. Runner-up at Carlisle next 2 outings, but well held at Haydock when last seen in November. Back in trip/over hurdles after a break. Goes well here; back in trip for return to hurdles; yet to win when fresh..
13 (13) (40/1 -233%) Dalileo	40 40/1(-233%)	(13) Dalileo 40/1, Held his form well in the main for his current yard last season, making the frame at this course on 5 occasions. Ended the campaign with a below-par effort, but no surprise to see him get involved back here on his return. Sole hurdles win came over C&D in 2021; record when fresh isn't the most encouraging..
4 1st (4) (8/1 -7%) Singapore Trip	8 8/1(-7%)	(4) Singapore Trip 8/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler in France and placed 3 times since joining his current yard last season. Soon left behind a lesser effort when third of 16 at Kelso (20.9f) a month ago and he can give another good account. Placed in 3-5 starts since joining current trainer and again has each-way claims..
1 2nd (1) (5/4 +38%) What A Johnny	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(1) What A Johnny 5/4, Made a winning Rules debut at Stratford in November and has been progressive since, doubling his tally when staying on well for success at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Leading contender with the potential of more still to offer. C&D win in similar race latest; up 9lb but there should be more to come; contender..
11 3rd (11) (11/2 -22%) Donso Star	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(11) Donso Star 11/2, Off the mark at Ayr (21.4f) in March and has continued in good heart since, producing her best effort yet when only narrowly denied at this C&D 22 days ago. Can make her presence felt in her current form. Improving; went close off a hold-up ride over C&D (soft) last month; up 1lb; player..
9 4th (9) (100/1 -52%) Shantou Lucky	100 100/1(-52%)	(9) Shantou Lucky 100/1, Winning hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell but his form went the wrong way in 2022/23. After 11 months off, has fared no better in 2 starts over hurdles for his current yard. Has had a wind op with tongue strap now applied. Form has tailed off and plenty to prove after failing to complete on his last two starts..
6 5th (6) (14/1 -17%) Voix Du Reve	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Voix Du Reve 14/1, Shaped encouragingly early in the 2023/24 campaign before a couple of poor efforts. However, he returned to form when third at Ayr (20.4f, had won the corresponding race in 2023) last time. Task is now to back up his latest effort. Mostly out of sorts in the past year but is slipping to a dangerous mark..
12 6th (12) (50/1 -100%) Pammi	50 50/1(-100%)	(12) Pammi 50/1, Gained a seventh course success when showing a good attitude to score over 23.9f in September. However, after a poor run on the Flat she's struggled over hurdles at Musselburgh on her last 2 starts. Bounce back called for at her favourite venue. None of her seven course wins came when fresh but she has to be respected at this venue..
7 7th (7) (14/1 -100%) Not Staying Long	14 14/1(-100%)	(7) Not Staying Long 14/1, Left her first 3 efforts for this yard behind when making all in an Ayr handicap (24.3f) in February. Creditable effort there next time, before not getting home on testing conditions when mid-field at Musselburgh (23.8f) in April. Could bounce back. Disappointed (3m, soft) latest and likely to find a few too good over this shorter trip..
5 8th (5) (33/1 +0%) Johnny Dogs	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Johnny Dogs 33/1, Irish point winner and made a winning Rules debut at Market Rasen (20.5f) last June. Failed to repeat that effort next time, but fared better after 4 months off when third in a Kelso novice (18.1f) in April. However, weakened quickly on his handicap bow 12 days ago. Trainer's string in good form; not written off going back up to a more suitable trip..
10 9th (10) (7/1 +56%) Rob Roy Macgregor	7 7/1(+56%)	(10) Rob Roy Macgregor 7/1, Bumper winner and offered something to work on first 2 outings over hurdles in 2023/24. However, his form has gone backwards on his last 3 starts, hanging right throughout at Newcastle in March. Needs to get back on track. Bumper winner (heavy) who hasn't gone on over hurdles; competitive mark; plenty to prove..
8 \|PU\| (8) (13/2 -8%) St John's Road	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(8) St John's Road 13/2, Shaped like a stayer when runner-up in a bumper and promise both starts in novice hurdles. Not in the same form on her handicap debut, but soon back on track when third of 6 (Donso Star in second) at this C&D 22 days ago. Enters calculations. Placed over C&D (soft) last month; unexposed and looks likely to be in the mix again..

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

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

A rise in distance saw a much-improved performance from WHAT A JOHNNY, who regained the winning thread over track and trip last month in some style. A 9lb hike in the ratings will make life more difficult for the gelded son of Yeats, but he looks more than capable of following up. Donso Star arrives in fine fettle and should give another good account, while Singapore Trip warrants respect on this ease in grade.

WHAT A JOHNNY relished the step up in trip when scoring in good style at this C&D last time and he is taken to follow up with further progress to come. The main danger could be Donso Star, who has also been going the right way of late, ahead of the lightly-raced St John's Road.

The manner of victory by the improving WHAT A JOHNNY (nap) here last time suggests that he can defy a 9lb rise.

16:32 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (8/1 +0%) Catch The Light	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Catch The Light 8/1, Siyouni filly who didn't come up to market expectations when third of 5 in minor event (15/8) at Ascot (8f, good to firm) on debut 8 months ago. Could easily prove a different proposition on return. Debut nothing to be excited about but disappointing if she can't do better.
1 (1) (18/1 -13%) French Mistress	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) French Mistress 18/1, Kingman filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner French Polish and smart 1m-1¼m winner Mohaafeth. Dam won both her starts at 1¼m/10.4f winner (likely to have stayed 1½m). Wears hood. Nicely bred but some concerns over the immediate fitting of headgear.
12 1st (12) (3/1 -71%) Oxford Comma	3 3/1(-71%)	(12) Oxford Comma 3/1, 12/1, showed plenty of ability when third of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, heavy) on debut 6 months ago. Sure to progress, especially now tackling middle distances. Third over 7f at Newmarket last season and she's bred for this longer trip.
8 2nd (8) (22/1 -10%) Galaxy Princess	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Galaxy Princess 22/1, Went with little promise on debut when ninth of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good to soft, 18/1) 27 days ago. Behind a couple of these when never dangerous at Newbury.
13 3rd (13) (12/1 -9%) Power Of Destiny	12 12/1(-9%)	(13) Power Of Destiny 12/1, Sea The Stars filly. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Brevity and winner up to 1¼m Concise (both useful). One for shortlist on debut given connections. Related to good horses but could need this initial experience.
7 4th (7) (7/2 +13%) Faifa	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(7) Faifa 7/2, 500,000 gns yearling, Galileo filly. Sister to several winners, including very smart 2-y-o 1m/9f winner Line of Duty and smart 1m/9f winner Jackie Oh. Dam ungenuine 2-y-o 7f winner, first past post before demoted in 1000 Guineas. Noteworthy debutante. 500,000gns yearling; sister to five winners including top-level performer Line Of Duty.
11 5th (11) (4/1 +67%) Muqinah	4 4/1(+67%)	(11) Muqinah 4/1, Frankel filly who was hopelessly green when twelfth of 13 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut 6 months ago. Upped in trip. Too green to do herself justice when behind La Cadalora at Kempton.
4 6th (4) (7/1 +0%) Birkin	7 7/1(+0%)	(4) Birkin 7/1, Dubawi filly. Sister to smart 1m-1½m winner Francesco Clemente and half-sister to 3 winners, including smart 1¼m-1½m winner Abingdon. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 1¼m-1½m performers Islington and Mountain High. Respected newcomer from a top yard. Very nicely bred but jockey bookings point towards her being the yard's number two here.
3 7th (3) (9/2 +18%) Balletic	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Balletic 9/2, Showed more than first time up after 10 months off when fifth of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good to soft, 10/1) 27 days ago, despite pulling hard early. Clearly still a work in progress, she should have more to offer. Has shown ability and hard to dismiss with further improvement no doubt lurking.
2 8th (2) (22/1 +12%) Solid Silver	22 22/1(+12%)	(2) Solid Silver 22/1, Placed in 2 bumpers. 18/1, left debut effort in this sphere behind when third of 7 in minor event at Kempton (12f) 8 days ago, having run of race. Looks on for handicaps down the line. Running well enough to believe there are races in her but faces some likely improvers here.
14 9th (14) (33/1 +18%) Tango Sunset	33 33/1(+18%)	(14) Tango Sunset 33/1, Footstepsinthesand filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 7f/1m winner Bear Force One and winner up to 1¼m Pasaka Boy, both useful. Dam 1¼m-1½m winner who stayed 2m. Dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (81), half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner; best watched unless backed.
9 10th (9) (100/1 -100%) Ghost Story	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Ghost Story 100/1, €26,000 yearling, Waldgeist filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Thatsthefinest. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Nahoodh and useful winner up to 1m Silver Games. 26,000euros yearling; Waldgeist filly and a half-sister to 6f/7f winner Thatsthefinest.

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16:32 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Ralph Beckett looks to hold a strong hand and his Oxford Comma is taken to go well on the back of a creditable third over 7f at Newmarket on debut. Beautifully-bred 500,000gns purchase Faifa is respected most of the newcomers, but the verdict is for CATCH THE LIGHT. She hasn't been seen since making her debut at Ascot last September, but is entitled to have improved plenty from two to three years and she represents an in-form yard.

This can go to OXFORD COMMA, who showed plenty of ability when third in a back-end Newmarket novice last year and Ralph Beckett's filly should have lots more to offer now tackling middle distances. John & Thady Gosden send out a couple of debutantes and they both warrant considerable respect.

A novice race likely to produce winners. OXFORD COMMA ran a hugely promising first race last season and this is more her trip.

16:38 Limerick Handicap 11f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
17 (17) (8/1 +20%) Lord Of Excess	8 8/1(+20%)	(17) Lord Of Excess 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Andrew Balding when sixteenth of 23 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 100/1) 26 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes handicap debut. RESERVE. First reserve; no show in a Curragh maiden on stable debut; interesting on handicap debut.
11 (11) (17/2 +47%) Lisamaria	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(11) Lisamaria 17/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Tenth of 15 in handicap (4/1) at Leopardstown (9f, heavy) 36 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive. Well beaten in a Leopardstown handicap last month but stable in excellent form.
8 (8) (18/1 -50%) Calmafterthestorm	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Calmafterthestorm 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in maiden (200/1) at Dundalk (8f) 51 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. May do better. Handicap debut on a vastly different surface and could well be effective off this mark.
18 (18) (25/1 -25%) Magic Charm	25 25/1(-25%)	(18) Magic Charm 25/1, 8/1, respectable seventh of 18 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft) 20 days ago, never nearer. Significantly up in trip. RESERVE. Second reserve; best form at 1m but effective over further;could be a factor if he gets in.
19 (19) (40/1 -60%) Special Protector	40 40/1(-60%)	(19) Special Protector 40/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Sligo (13.1f, good to soft, 11/1) 11 days ago. RESERVE. Third reserve; effective in handicaps at around this trip on varying ground conditions.
2 1st (2) (7/1 +86%) Forlio	7 7/1(+86%)	(2) Forlio 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f). Off 19 months. First run for yard after leaving Edward Bethell. Champion jockey booked for this one's stable debut after 576 days off; interesting runner.
4 2nd (4) (5/1 -25%) Nusra	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Nusra 5/1, 14/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (16f) 51 days ago. Down in trip. Should give another good account. Came good over 2m at Dundalk in March; effective over 1m4f and capable of getting involved.
5 3rd (5) (10/3 +26%) Spinning Web	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(5) Spinning Web 10/3, Winner at Dundalk in November. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 4/1) 62 days ago. Shortlist material. Has run well on soft but needs to bounce back after a below-par run at Dundalk in March.
10 4th (10) (12/1 +40%) Dinamine	12 12/1(+40%)	(10) Dinamine 12/1, Remains a maiden after 33 Flat runs. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (18/1) at Sligo (10.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Bit to prove. 33-race maiden, well beaten on his return at Sligo last week and makes little appeal.
13 5th (13) (12/1 +52%) Brilliant Question	12 12/1(+52%)	(13) Brilliant Question 12/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.9f, heavy, 8/1) 27 days ago. Poor on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing. Won here over hurdles; should be effective off this sort of mark and handles the ground.
9 6th (9) (9/1 -80%) Mayo For Sam	9 9/1(-80%)	(9) Mayo For Sam 9/1, 28/1 and visored for 1st time, good second of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft) 9 days ago, having run of race. Could go one better if the headgear works a second time. Good second in a 1m2f handicap at Navan last week; visor retained and a leading contender.
3 7th (3) (10/1 +0%) Intend	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Intend 10/1, Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good to soft, 15/2). Off 9 months. Likely to need the run. Has been off since last July; withdrawn on similar ground at Gowran last week.
12 8th (12) (10/1 +70%) Benzine	10 10/1(+70%)	(12) Benzine 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. 100/1, seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor on last Flat outing. Makes handicap debut. Modest enough form although ran okay in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last week; more needed.
6 9th (6) (14/1 +58%) Ifitwasme	14 14/1(+58%)	(6) Ifitwasme 14/1, Ninth of 10 in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at Cork (16.1f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Third in a C&D handicap last June on quick ground; best watched after seven months off.
14 10th (14) (10/1 +60%) Ciao Adios	10 10/1(+60%)	(14) Ciao Adios 10/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 33/1). Off 121 days. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan. Cheekpieces back on. Bits and pieces of form for Denis Hogan, others preferred on her debut for this outfit.
7 11th (7) (22/1 +33%) Hinemoa	22 22/1(+33%)	(7) Hinemoa 22/1, 14/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 62 days ago. Needs to bounce back after a break. Has done the vast majority of her racing on AW; best watched on this very soft ground.
1 12th (1) (20/1 -25%) Apprentice	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Apprentice 20/1, 40/1, twelfth of 18 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Won off this mark over 1m1f at Tipperary just over a year ago so the ability is there.
16 13th (16) (18/1 -29%) Inverbrena	18 18/1(-29%)	(16) Inverbrena 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 14 in handicap (66/1) at Dundalk (8f) 41 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly up in trip. Makes turf debut. First run for yard after leaving D. Harvey. Worth a market check. Stable have a strong candidate in Mayo For Sam but this one could run well if ground suits.
15 14th (15) (40/1 -21%) Halcyon Spirit	40 40/1(-21%)	(15) Halcyon Spirit 40/1, First run since leaving John McConnell when seventeenth of 18 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft, 50/1) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Ran okay in Dundalk claimer in October; poor runs since and on his stable debut at Cork.

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16:38 Limerick Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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NUSRA is only 4lb higher than when winning over further at Dundalk in March, so has obvious claims in a race lacking in depth. Ideally, she wouldn't want the ground to be too deep, but she does have form on soft ground. Mayo For Sam put in her best effort to date when runner-up at Navan and, if she handles this slower ground, would be in the mix. Lisamaria was backed down to favouritism on her return to action in Leopardstown, but was well beaten. She has heavy-ground form, though, and could show more here. Brilliant Question switches to the Flat after picking up prize money hurdling and could outrun her odds.

MAYO FOR SAM reacted well to a first-time visor when runner-up at Navan 9 days ago and, if she's in the same form, she can go one better at the possible expense of Dundalk winner Nusra. Spinning Web is another one to consider.

Preference is for MAYO FOR SAM(nap), who will be hard to beat if reproducing last week's effort at Gowran

16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 +0%) Andesite	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Andesite 7/2, Foaled April 18. Pinatubo colt. Half-brother to smart 5f winner Dramatised and 6f winner Public Opinion. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m. One to note on debut. Half-brother to connections' 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Dramatised; could play a leading role.
12 2nd (12) (7/1 +56%) Yah Mo Be There	7 7/1(+56%)	(12) Yah Mo Be There 7/1, (Production):£95,000Y: first foal: dam unraced sister to useful 7f winner Ornellaia out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 1m winner) (stayed 1½m) Namhroodah. £95,000 yearling; trainer has made positive start to the season with his 2yos; interesting.
5 3rd (5) (40/1 -100%) Jorge Alvares	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Jorge Alvares 40/1, Foaled January 7. £30,000 yearling, Cotai Glory gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 6f A Momentofmadness. £30,000 yearling; check the betting, but fellow newcomer Tarlac may be yard's chief hope.
2 4th (2) (8/1 +20%) Asktheboss	8 8/1(+20%)	(2) Asktheboss 8/1, Foaled March 15. €70,000 foal, 55,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Brother to British/Canadian 2-y-o 6f-1m winner La Pelosa and half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Melayu Kingdom. Dam unraced. Makes debut with yard in fine form (including with 2yos) and no surprise to see a big run.
8 5th (8) (25/1 -25%) Proud To Be Fox	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Proud To Be Fox 25/1, Foaled January 18. 135,000 gns yearling, Mohaather colt. Closely related to 6f winner Snuggle and 2-y-o 5f winner Cover Point. Dam 5f/6f winner. Wears hood. 135,000gns yearling; closely related to two useful winners; not discounted on debut.
10 6th (10) (10/3 -203%) Seattle	3.333333 10/3(-203%)	(10) Seattle 10/3, Foaled May 10. €2,200,000 yearling, Siyouni colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Just An Hour and French 2-y-o 7f winner Lady Invincible. Ineresting Irish raider and one to take seriously. 2,200,000euros yearling; from top Irish yard and entitled to considerable respect on debut.
6 7th (6) (9/2 +55%) Loom	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(6) Loom 9/2, Foaled January 29. 85,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to Qatar 6f winner Desert Games. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f-1¼m winner Busker out of useful 9f/1¼m winner Adonesque. 85,000gns yearling; from top northern yard and this Kodiac colt could go well on debut.
4 8th (4) (50/1 -150%) I Need Your Love	50 50/1(-150%)	(4) I Need Your Love 50/1, Foaled January 29. 20,000 gns foal, 27,000 gns yearling, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Cape Cyclone and 7f winner City Cyclone. Half-brother to three winners but others make greater appeal on paper.
3 9th (3) (25/1 +24%) Black Sky	25 25/1(+24%)	(3) Black Sky 25/1, Foaled February 24. £34,000 yearling, Invincible Army colt. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 10.5f. £34,000 yearling; should have a future but he's likely to improve for this debut outing.
11 10th (11) (18/1 -125%) Tarlac	18 18/1(-125%)	(11) Tarlac 18/1, Foaled February 14. Pinatubo colt. Closely related to 9f winner Society Ball and half-brother to 1m-9.5f winner Master of Combat. Pinatubo colt who has potential in his pedigree and could go well on debut.
9 11th (9) (8/1 +33%) Rare Change	8 8/1(+33%)	(9) Rare Change 8/1, Foaled February 25. €90,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Mistrix and 6f winner Alphonse Karr. William Buick is an eyecatching booking and the betting could be informative on debut.

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16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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Seattle is likely to attract supporters based on his 2,200,000-euro price tag alone and he holds obvious claims for his powerful connections. However, the vote goes to RARE CHANGE, who has plenty of speed in his pedigree as a son of Mehmas and, with William Buick booked, he can make a big impression on his debut. Any market confidence behind Tarlac or Loom should be noted, while Andesite is a half-brother to the stable's high-class sprinter Dramatised.

All newcomers, and all eyes will be on the market, but as things stand, Irish-raider SEATTLE, Rare Chance and Andesite appeal most on paper, in that order.

Preference is for ANDESITE, whose half-sister Dramatised did so well for Karl Burke and Clipper Logistics.

16:50 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (9/2 +0%) Leitrim Chief	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(3) Leitrim Chief 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden who stepped forward from his chasing debut when third at Hexham last time, staying on well after meeting some interference. Promises to be suited by the step up in trip, so looks a big player. Unlucky not to finish closer latest; drops 1lb; return to further looks positive; player..
8 1st (8) (18/1 -13%) Imperial Rule	18 18/1(-13%)	(8) Imperial Rule 18/1, Placed in Irish points so, while he only hinted at promise on one of his three outings in novice hurdles, there could be more to come starting out in this sphere for handicap debut. May be able to do better now chasing has that to prove; hood now accompanies tongue-tie..
5 2nd (5) (17/2 -42%) Sword Of Fate	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(5) Sword Of Fate 17/2, On a dangerous mark and goes well at this track (won this two years ago), so he's very much one to have in mind after a recent spin over hurdles should have put him spot on for this. Recent efforts, including here on his penultimate start, leave him a fair bit to prove..
10 3rd (10) (12/1 +14%) Claret Dabbler	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) Claret Dabbler 12/1, Maiden who was badly let down by jumping at Hexham last time. Had been shaping as if in form prior to that, so could get back on track returned to longer trip. Kelso second gives him a chance but below par since; he has it to prove over this far..
6 4th (6) (8/1 -7%) Limerick Leader	8 8/1(-7%)	(6) Limerick Leader 8/1, Fair hurdler but just a modest maiden handicap chaser. Only sixth at Kelso a couple of months ago and hard to know if he'll turn up on his game after a break. Well below par when favourite at Kelso (2m1f, soft) latest; hard to predict..
7 5th (7) (17/2 +29%) Contre Ordre	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(7) Contre Ordre 17/2, Capitalised on a career-low mark to land 17f Sedgefield handicap chase in November. Has generally struggled since, however, so will need the blinkers to perk him up. Triple 2m1f chase winner; below par recently and has a bit to prove over this far..
1 6th (1) (2/1 +20%) Wal Buck's	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Wal Buck's 2/1, Lightly raced hurdler who ran creditably at Hexham 55 days ago. Has the physique to make a much better chaser and is worth chancing to make a successful start in this discipline. Showed some ability over hurdles and goes chasing with potential; interesting..
4 7th (4) (10/1 +50%) Fenna's Loss	10 10/1(+50%)	(4) Fenna's Loss 10/1, Fair hurdler who scored at Hexham last summer. Good second back at that course in September but pulled up all three subsequent starts. Returns to chasing. 7lb lower than when second over hurdles at Hexham last year but badly out of sorts since..
2 8th (2) (7/2 -5%) Grand Voyage	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(2) Grand Voyage 7/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, soft) 31 days ago, staying on well. On a good mark and should be on the premises. Second at Kelso (2m5f, soft) latest; back up 2lb but he's a player if holding that form..
9 9th (9) (20/1 +0%) Fourth Of July	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Fourth Of July 20/1, Hasn't won for quite a while and arrives on the back of a lacklustre display (returning from a year off) over hurdles here. Cheekpieces refitted but has a bit to prove returned to chasing. Hasn't threatened to end his losing run on his two runs either side of 11 months off..

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16:50 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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WAL BUCK'S failed to justify favouritism over the smaller obstacles at Hexham last time, but he now makes his chase debut and takes a drop in trip. Lucinda Russell's five-year-old could prove a different proposition in this sphere and he gets the nod ahead of Grand Voyage, who was only beaten a length into second in this grade at Kelso last month. Sword Of Fate and Limerick Leader can fight it out for the minor honours.

WAL BUCK'S is very much built for chasing and ran with credit over hurdles last time, so he's potentially capable of making a winning start over the larger obstacles. Grand Voyage and Leitrim Chief are both solid alternatives.

With a little more luck in running this time, LEITRIM CHIEF is taken to record a first win in this discipline.

16:55 Clonmel Claiming Hurdle 19f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (6/1 -50%) Zoffanien	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Zoffanien 6/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft) 3 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on pick of form eased in class. Fell early at Punchestown; well beaten at Killarney three days ago and questions now.
5 1st (5) (3/1 +33%) Natural Look	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) Natural Look 3/1, Fairly useful chaser. Latest win in chase at Galway in October. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Leopardstown (18f, soft) 102 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Dangerous if bouncing back at this level. Third in Listed race at Navan before a poor run at Leopardstown; chance if back to form.
3 2nd (3) (15/2 +38%) On Lovers Walk	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(3) On Lovers Walk 15/2, Fair hurdler. Twelfth of 17 in minor event hurdle (150/1) at Punchestown (19.3f, good to soft) 15 days ago. This is easier. Out of his depth at Punchestown last time but this is more suitable; still needs more.
4 3rd (4) (7/1 +0%) Routine Excellence	7 7/1(+0%)	(4) Routine Excellence 7/1, Fairly useful chaser. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap chase (10/1) at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Not bad runs the last twice over fences and has a squeak if back to form.
7 4th (7) (7/1 +42%) Bigz Belief	7 7/1(+42%)	(7) Bigz Belief 7/1, Fair hurdler. Pulled up in handicap chase (14/1) at Navan (17f, heavy) 54 days ago, folding tamely. Switches from chase to hurdles. Below best form lately in all spheres and was poor over fences last twice; needs a revival.
9 5th (9) (12/1 +0%) Kendancer	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Kendancer 12/1, Fair hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, sixth of 8 in novice chase at this course (16.8f, heavy, 66/1) 161 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Would have a chance on the form of his hurdles fourth at Listowel last September.
12 6th (12) (9/1 -38%) Gino Drummer Boy	9 9/1(-38%)	(12) Gino Drummer Boy 9/1, Fair hurdler. 15/2, unseated rider in hunter chase at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) on debut over fences 13 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can make presence felt. Jumping issues in chases lately but would have a squeak on his best hurdle form.
6 7th (6) (80/1 -60%) Aill Dubh	80 80/1(-60%)	(6) Aill Dubh 80/1, 200/1, fifth of 8 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on bumper debut 174 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Placed in three of five point starts; loads to find in this company.
8 8th (8) (7/2 +13%) It Could Be You	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) It Could Be You 7/2, Fair hurdler. Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner claiming hurdle at this course (18.7f, soft, 11/4) 28 days ago, driven out. Fit and in form, which could count for a lot. Won a C&D claimer a month ago; has a shout if he repeats that form.
10 9th (10) (28/1 +15%) Duncarrig	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) Duncarrig 28/1, Fair hurdler. 33/1, pulled up in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good) 24 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Inconsistent; pulled-up in two chase starts latest and isn't easy to fancy.
1 10th (1) (13/2 -86%) Robinstown	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(1) Robinstown 13/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Course winner. 5/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Down in trip. Won Limerick claiming hurdle and 3rd in Down Royal chase since; stays further but go well.
11 11th (11) (33/1 +34%) Longagoanfarbehind	33 33/1(+34%)	(11) Longagoanfarbehind 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good). Off 9 months. Difficult ask. Showed some ability in one of his four maiden hurdle runs last year; best watched.
13 \|PU\| (13) (66/1 +0%) Westmount	66 66/1(+0%)	(13) Westmount 66/1, Tenth of 14 in bumper at Down Royal (16.4f, good to soft, 12/1) on NH debut. Makes hurdles debut on the back of a point win. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Little sign of ability in points and can't be fancied.

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16:55 Clonmel Claiming Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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ZOFFANIEN is top-rated in this and looks the pick. He failed to make much impression in a competitive event at Killarney the other day, but this is an easier task. He had run well over slightly shorter than this at Ballinrobe last month and John Shinnick is back on board having rode him then. Robinstown looks an obvious danger but may need a stiffer test of stamina than this. He was third over 3m2f over fences at Down Royal last time. It Could Be You won a claimer over a similar trip here last month and also has to be on the shortlist.

ROBINSTOWN can boast recent winning form, which cannot be said for most, and returned to timber, he's just about the most persuasive option. Zoffanien and Natural Look are just a couple of potential threats.

Though poor last time, NATURAL LOOK would be the one to beat on the form of her previous third in a Listed handicap at Navan.

17:02 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (10/3 -11%) Spartan Warrior	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(5) Spartan Warrior 10/3, Improved further when making it back-to-back wins in 9-runner handicap (7/4) at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm) 2 days ago, rallying to lead again line. Capable of making another bold bid under penalty. Two wins recently at Beverley (1m2f/1m4f) in cheekpieces; Tuesday's came by a nose.
4 1st (4) (5/2 +17%) East India Dock	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(4) East India Dock 5/2, Took another step forward when second of 9 on handicap debut at Yarmouth (10.1f, good, 10/3) 16 days ago, despite the steady gallop being against him. Major player with more still to come upped in distance. Beaten a neck in nine-runner race at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) 16 days ago on handicap debut.
2 2nd (2) (13/2 -63%) Cracker Star	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(2) Cracker Star 13/2, Has shown improved form sent handicapping this year, pulling clear of the remainder when second of 5 in handicap (6/4) at Kempton (12f) 43 days ago. Can make his presence felt with cheekpieces on 1st time. Ran on varied ground as 2yo; improved form switched to AW for two handicap 2nds this term.
3 3rd (3) (7/2 +50%) Aulis	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(3) Aulis 7/2, Away from testing conditions, back on track when third of 7 on handicap debut (4/1) at Kempton (12f) 15 days ago, despite making effort earlier than ideal. Needs to find more again back on turf. His two appearances on AW were much better than his two on turf; form chance on AW third.
6 4th (6) (7/4 +42%) Warmonger	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(6) Warmonger 7/4, Showed bit more than previously when tenth of 13 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, soft, 300/1) in November. Remains with potential this year (has been gelded) as he goes up in trip for his handicap bow. No form claims from 2yo campaign but far better could now be forthcoming.
1 5th (1) (10/1 -25%) War Director	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) War Director 10/1, Failed to repeat previous effort when last of 13 in minor event (80/1) at Kempton (8f) in November. However, he remains capable of better upped in trip for his seasonal/handicap debut (has been gelded). Makes seasonal/handicap debut and easily best of his three runs as 2yo was on heavy going.

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17:02 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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CRACKER STAR fared best of those ridden patiently when runner-up over 1m2f at Lingfield on his penultimate start, prior to pulling clear with the winner when runner-up over this trip at Kempton, and sporting cheekpieces for the first time, he can earn a breakthrough victory. East India Dock finished an encouraging second over 1m2f at Yarmouth and warrants respect upped just 2lb for that performance. War Director merits consideration on his handicap bow.

Preference is for EAST INDIA DOCK, who continued his progress when only narrowly denied by a fellow improver on his handicap debut at Yarmouth 16 days ago. He can get off the mark as he goes up in trip, with Cracker Star heading the list of potential dangers, ahead of the hat-trick seeking Spartan Warrior.

Spartan Warrior scraped home on Tuesday. EAST INDIA DOCK looks the alternative on turf form but Sir Mark Prescott has Warmonger

17:10 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1/3 +59%) Break My Soul	0.333333 1/3(+59%)	(1) Break My Soul 1/3, Fetched £290,000 after landing sole start in Irish points. Placed on first 3 starts over hurdles before making the most of a good opportunity at Chepstow (2m, good) 3 weeks ago. Taken to follow up. Gives weight all round but sets the standard for hurdles form on each of last three starts.
9 2nd (9) (10/1 -150%) Shantwopointfive	10 10/1(-150%)	(9) Shantwopointfive 10/1, Irish point winner who was second in a Southwell bumper on her Rules debut 6 weeks ago. Interesting on hurdle debut under Harry Cobden. Won Irish point in October; 9-2, 2nd of seven in bumper at Southwell (2m, heavy) in April.
11 3rd (11) (13/2 +28%) Briefly	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(11) Briefly 13/2, Fair form when placed twice in bumpers and translated that ability to hurdles when third in a 2m Hexham juvenile on hurdle debut 24 days ago. Placed in two bumpers before her third of five in a 4yo hurdle race at Hexham (2m, heavy).
3 4th (3) (66/1 +0%) Bing Belle	66 66/1(+0%)	(3) Bing Belle 66/1, 25/1, well held in Ludlow bumper on debut in November. Off since ahead of this switch to hurdles. 25-1, tailed off in a bumper at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in November; now has tongue tied.
5 5th (5) (100/1 +0%) Hallowed Rose	100 100/1(+0%)	(5) Hallowed Rose 100/1, 0-13 in the pointing field so hardly an obvious type to make a winning start over hurdles. 0-13 in points, so looks hard to fancy.
2 6th (2) (25/1 -56%) Arenas Del Tiempo	25 25/1(-56%)	(2) Arenas Del Tiempo 25/1, Fared better than on hurdles debut when third of 8 in maiden at Plumpton (2m, good) 32 days ago. Will need to step up on that form to go close here, though. Fair 1m2f Flat scorer and 3rd in a Plumpton maiden hurdle (2m, good); place chance at best.
6 7th (6) (150/1 -200%) Hurst Hill	150 150/1(-200%)	(6) Hurst Hill 150/1, Arctic Cosmos mare. Dam (h97) bumper/19f hurdle winner. Unplaced in 2 point bumpers (latest March 16). A watching brief is advised on Rules debut. Dam bumper/2m2f hurdle winner; soundly beaten in two point-to-point flat races.
14 8th (14) (200/1 +0%) What An Icon	200 200/1(+0%)	(14) What An Icon 200/1, Poor maiden on Flat and no encouragement in a trio of starts over hurdles. Had wind operation. Limited maiden on Flat and over hurdles; had wind surgery before and after latest outing.
8 9th (8) (25/1 -56%) Morning Fortune	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) Morning Fortune 25/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points showed ability when fifth of 16 on 19.5f Chepstow hurdle debut 3 weeks ago. May do better. Raced twice in Irish points; 100-1 but some ability in 2m3f maiden hurdle at Chepstow.
7 10th (7) (9/1 -157%) Miss Goldfire	9 9/1(-157%)	(7) Miss Goldfire 9/1, Made a winning bumper debut in March 2023. That wasn't a strong race and she actually bettered that form under a penalty when eighth of 18 at Cheltenham 13 months later. Should be up to making presence felt in a race like this now hurdling. Won bumper at Wetherby last March; 8th of 18 in one at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) last month.
13 11th (13) (16/1 +0%) Lazed	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Lazed 16/1, Authorized filly. Half-sister to 3 winners on Flat, including useful 9.5f winner Lady Te. Dam unraced. A newcomer to note in the betting. Fifth foal; Authorized half-sister to three winners; needs a market check on debut.
10 12th (10) (200/1 -100%) Silver Chord	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Silver Chord 200/1, Minor promise in an Exeter bumper in December but pulled up on Taunton hurdle debut 4 months later. Soundly beaten at 100-1 in her only bumper and pulled up at 150-1 in Taunton novice hurdle.
4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -100%) Drishogue	200 200/1(-100%)	(4) Drishogue 200/1, No impact in bumpers and has failed to complete in 2 course hurdles this spring. Soundly beaten in both her bumpers and has not got far in her two starts over hurdles.

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17:10 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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

The switch to more forceful tactics saw BREAK MY SOUL romp home by 25 lengths in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow last month and a similar approach may see Nicky Henderson's mare go in again. Miss Goldfire was far from disgraced when finishing eighth in an 18-runner bumper at Cheltenham and the five-year-old isn't taken lightly now tackling hurdles, with point-to-point winner Shantwopointfive another to bear in mind.

BREAK MY SOUL won hard held at Chepstow recently and might be to up to defying a penalty in this line-up. The chief threat may come from hurdle newcomers, with Miss Goldfire and Shantwopointfive showing enough promise in bumpers to suggest they can make an impact in a race like this.

This is a probably a second good opportunity in a row for BREAK MY SOUL, with Miss Goldfire looking the chief danger on bumper form.

17:20 York Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (11/1 -10%) Per Contra	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Per Contra 11/1, Landed first 2 starts in maiden/novice company before a lesser effort in Group 3 company at Newmarket (1m) in October. However, firmly back on track when making winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton (12.2f) last month and likely he can step forward again. Four starts have brought two wins on turf and a 1m4f handicap win on Wolverhampton AW.
1 1st (1) (11/2 -214%) London City	5.5 11/2(-214%)	(1) London City 11/2, Justify colt who took a step forward from his exploits at 2 yrs when landing a Dundalk maiden (10.7f) 33 days ago, seeing the longer trip out very strongly. Feasible to think there's more improvement forthcoming now upped further in trip for handicap debut. Respected. 11-10, won six-runner maiden at Dundalk (10.5f, AW); shaped as if 1m4f would suit him well.
9 2nd (9) (11/2 +54%) Align The Stars	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(9) Align The Stars 11/2, Sea The Stars colt. Finished runner-up on 2 of his 3 starts at 2 yrs and encouraging return/handicap debut effort when runner-up behind a handicap blot at Newmarket (10f) 4 weeks ago. Another who promises to do better again now his stamina is drawn out further. 2nd at Newmarket (1m2f) on return; 1m4f can help and stable has a good record in this race.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 +25%) Palace Green	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Palace Green 9/2, Showed plenty of ability on second of 3 starts as a 2-y-o and, gelded, showed much improved form when taking 8-runner Kempton novice (10f) on return 45 days ago. Promises to do better again now handicapping upped further in trip. Won by 5l in eight-runner novice at Kempton (1m2f, AW) over six weeks ago, making all.
8 4th (8) (14/1 -75%) Tokyo Bay	14 14/1(-75%)	(8) Tokyo Bay 14/1, Just fair form in pair of starts in the autumn but relished the increase in trip (bred to stay well) when making all on return at Ripon (12f, heavy) 4 weeks ago. From a family that tend to get better with age and he's likely to progress further. Made all in clearcut fashion in 1m4f maiden at Ripon; both turf runs have been on heavy.
6 5th (6) (9/2 +0%) Cool Legend	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Cool Legend 9/2, Son of Sea The Stars who displayed race-by-race progress in trio of AW maidens last year, proving determined when opening his account at Kempton (11f) in December. Gelded thereafter and he's likely to progress further now handicapping for his powerful stable. Led final strides for his 1m3f maiden win on the last of three 2yo runs on Kempton AW.
5 6th (5) (22/1 -38%) Al Mootamarid	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Al Mootamarid 22/1, 200,000 gns half-brother to top-class winner up to 1½m Golden Horn. Off the mark at third attempt at Chelmsford (10f) in November and encouraging return when third behind Per Contra on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 38 days ago. Close to Per Contra at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in April despite hanging markedly right.
7 7th (7) (15/2 +6%) Hampden	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(7) Hampden 15/2, Has plenty of stamina in his pedigree and he took a step forward in line with the 3f longer trip when second in 5-runner Wolverhampton handicap (12.2f) 23 days ago. Winner boosted that form at Chester last week and he's one to be interested in with William Buick aboard. Beaten a nose in five-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) latest; up 2lb.
4 \|PU\| (4) (7/2 +56%) Whiskey Pete	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(4) Whiskey Pete 7/2, Made the frame all 3 starts in maidens and took a step forward to make a winning nursery debut here (7.9f) in October, finding extra when challenged. Very much the type to do better now tackling further and he's one to consider. Off the mark on handicap debut here (1m, soft); up 3lb but seemed to have more in the tank.

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17:20 York Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

LONDON CITY showed he has improved over the winter when returning to justify favouritism in comfortable style at Dundalk. Aidan O'Brien's impeccably-bred Justify colt takes a further step up in trip on his handicap debut and he can defy his opening mark of 93. Per Contra, whose only defeat in four starts came when tried in a Group 3, should remain competitive off 4lb higher than for his comeback triumph at Wolverhampton. Of the remainder, Tokyo Bay makes the most appeal.

A race that looks sure to throw up plenty of winners in the coming months with HAMPDEN shading the vote. This is his toughest assignment to date but he was edged out only late on by another upwardly-mobile sort at Wolverhampton 23 days ago (winner scored again since) and rates the type to go improving back on turf. Cool Legend,,for William Haggas, London City for Ballydoyle, and Whiskey Pete, on return, are others fancied to feature.

This looks a tricky one but WHISKEY PETE, Cool Legend and London City may be the best options.

17:25 Perth NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (6/1 +0%) Kilwaughter	6 6/1(+0%)	(10) Kilwaughter 6/1, €30,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Top of The Bill. One for shortlist on debut given connections. 24,000euros foal, 30,000euros 3yo; half-brother to five winners; interesting newcomer..
1 1st (1) (11/4 -22%) Takt De Touques	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(1) Takt De Touques 11/4, Winning pointer who followed suit with a gutsy display on Rules debut over C&D recently. Penalty makes life tougher but his attitude should hold him in good stead. Debut winner here (soft); not easy to follow up under a penalty but he should go well..
7 2nd (7) (15/8 +32%) Cairndhu	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(7) Cairndhu 15/8, Shirocco gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to Champion Hurdle winner Rock On Ruby. Appears to be stable's first string and worth chancing to make a winning start. Unraced dam closely related to Champion Hurdle winner Rock On Ruby and a bumper winner..
8 3rd (8) (11/1 +21%) Fairlawn Skipper	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Fairlawn Skipper 11/1, Schiaparelli gelding. Dam unraced, out of half-sister to winning hurdler/smart chaser Swansea Bay (best at 3m+) and winning hurdler/useful chaser Gower-Slave (best at 2½m/2¾m). Makes some appeal. £2,000 yearling; first foal; dam unraced, out of maiden half-sister to winner Swansea Bay..
5 4th (5) (17/2 +15%) Whathaveyou	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Whathaveyou 17/2, £50,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser who became temperamental (stayed 3½m) Riverside City out of 2¼m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m) Blazing Sky. Wears hood. Looks the pick of pair for a trainer who is 8% in bumpers (five seasons); market check..
3 5th (3) (8/1 -60%) Magna Victor	8 8/1(-60%)	(3) Magna Victor 8/1, Has a modest pedigree but showed up well for a long way when 2¼ lengths sixth to Takt De Touques on debut here last month, travelling well. Should get closer to that rival on better terms. Sixth behind Takt De Touques; reopposes on 7lb better terms and could make a race of it..
9 6th (9) (28/1 -155%) Inoue	28 28/1(-155%)	(9) Inoue 28/1, Half-brother to 3 winners but little encouragement at Down Royal 10 days ago. Would need to have learned plenty from that if he's to feature in this. 11-2 when he finished 37l adrift at Down Royal (2m1f, good); much more needed..
4 7th (4) (14/1 +30%) Split Stone	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Split Stone 14/1, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam lightly raced on Flat/in points. Not an obvious sort on paper. £800 yearling; fifth foal; dam unplaced at 7f-1m4f Flat; not an obvious debut winner..
2 8th (2) (8/1 +60%) Big Storm Brewing	8 8/1(+60%)	(2) Big Storm Brewing 8/1, Pether's Moon horse. Dam (b85), placed in bumpers/showed nothing sole start over hurdles, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 3m) Arthur's Quay. First foal; dam placed in bumpers but trainer 0-17 in this sphere over five seasons..

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17:25 Perth NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

TAKT DE TOUQUES may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests when scoring over this C&D on his Rules bow and, with scope for improvement, he is taken to defy his 7lb penalty to record a double. That said, Magna Victor was only beaten two and a quarter lengths when sixth in that same contest and should improve for his racecourse debut, so he looks a threat as he reopposes the winner on better terms. Any market confidence behind Fairlawn Skipper would also be interesting.

CAIRNDHU is from the family of a Champion Hurdle winner and Brian Hughes is booked, so it's worth taking a chance that he has enough ability to make a winning start in a race that's unlikely to prove strong. Takt de Touques is an obvious player having scored in determined fashion on Rules debut here recently and Magna Victor could do better.

It shouldn't be easy for Takt De Touques under a penalty. Stuart Crawford-trained pair CAIRNDHU and Kilwaughter are interesting.

17:30 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (7/2 -27%) Ayiko	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) Ayiko 7/2, Promising sort. Winner in bumper at Ayr in December. 14/1, good third of 18 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) 30 days ago. Thriving d there could be more to come. Form of Naas third has been boosted by the winner Born Braver, bumper penalty is a concern.
4 (4) (22/1 -10%) Edge Of Darkness	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Edge Of Darkness 22/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on Flat. 20/1, sixth of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 10 days ago. Likely to improve. Four-time Flat winner for the Johnstons, can build on his recent hurdling debut.
19 (19) (50/1 +0%) Jony R	50 50/1(+0%)	(19) Jony R 50/1, Tenth of 11 in bumper (28/1) at Ayr (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE. First reserve, in rear in a bumper at Ayr on debut; stablemate of bumper scorer Ayiko.
21 (21) (50/1 +0%) Gorvennec	50 50/1(+0%)	(21) Gorvennec 50/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Martaline gelding. Half-brother to French hurdlers/chasers Gorvello and Gorvino. Dam 2¼m hurdle winner in France. Made frame completed start in points. Third reserve, remote fourth of five finishers on the second of two starts in points.
7 1st (7) (13/2 -189%) Clodders Dream	6.5 13/2(-189%)	(7) Clodders Dream 13/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Good third of 6 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 6/1) 139 days ago. Step back up in trip very much in his favour. Looked in need of further when third in a 2m Limerick novice event last December.
15 2nd (15) (5/2 +77%) Secrecies Of Stone	2.5 5/2(+77%)	(15) Secrecies Of Stone 5/2, Below form tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 46 days ago. Definite player on his runner-up prior to that. Solid runs in three maiden hurdles over a various trips, disappointed in a handicap latest.
9 3rd (9) (5/4 +50%) Lieber Nicc	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(9) Lieber Nicc 5/4, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Third of 10 in bumper (11/4) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on bumper debut 110 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Ran in a strong maiden last Christmas, form of bumper run at Gowran boosted by the second.
11 4th (11) (9/1 -13%) Mount Anglesby	9 9/1(-13%)	(11) Mount Anglesby 9/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 15 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 20 days ago. Gave improved display when third behind the two market-leaders at Downpatrick last month.
2 5th (2) (18/1 -100%) High City Roller	18 18/1(-100%)	(2) High City Roller 18/1, Fair hurdler. Below form fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft, 9/1). Off 10 months. Down in trip. Bumper winner, placed four times over hurdles, lengthy absence may be a drawback.
17 6th (17) (10/1 +0%) Storms End	10 10/1(+0%)	(17) Storms End 10/1, 7/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Staying on when hampered and unseated after the last on debut at Bellewstown.
6 7th (6) (150/1 +0%) Ballyeden Close	150 150/1(+0%)	(6) Ballyeden Close 150/1, Eleventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 250/1) 74 days ago. Has struggled in three starts over hurdles, second-string for trainer of High City Roller.
3 8th (3) (100/1 -203%) Cape Bridgewater	100 100/1(-203%)	(3) Cape Bridgewater 100/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. 16/1, eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 20 days ago. Flat winner for Aidan O'Brien, ordinary form on his first two starts over hurdles.
12 9th (12) (16/1 +68%) Muhtaluza	16 16/1(+68%)	(12) Muhtaluza 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 54 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for first time. Sure to progress at some point. Trainer appears to have a stronger candidate in Clodders Dream, tongue-tie fitted.
13 \|U\| (13) (50/1 +24%) Podcast	50 50/1(+24%)	(13) Podcast 50/1, £1,000 4-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, pulled up sole start in bumpers, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) Askmeroe. First foal, not enough in her pedigree to suggest she will play a leading part on debut.
14 10th (14) (66/1 +34%) Rodney	66 66/1(+34%)	(14) Rodney 66/1, 40/1, fell in novice hurdle at Thurles (20.6f, soft) 72 days ago. Modest bumper/hurdles form, already tailed off when falling two out at Thurles in March.
16 11th (16) (40/1 -60%) Southern Point	40 40/1(-60%)	(16) Southern Point 40/1, €30,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Kerrow and point winner Rattle The Cage. Dam unraced. Has picked up useful experience in points, placed all four completed starts,.
8 12th (8) (150/1 +0%) County Champs	150 150/1(+0%)	(8) County Champs 150/1, 200/1, fifteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) on NH debut 30 days ago. 200-1, tailed off first time out in a Naas maiden in which Ayiko finished third.
10 13th (10) (100/1 +33%) Mister Vic	100 100/1(+33%)	(10) Mister Vic 100/1, 200/1, eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Navan (15.7f, heavy) 95 days ago. Back up in trip. Third in a Downpatrick bumper last summer for Barry Fitzgerald, below that form since.
20 14th (20) (50/1 +0%) Rock Of Baile Ur	50 50/1(+0%)	(20) Rock Of Baile Ur 50/1, €7,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Keepthefaithinme. RESERVE. Second reserve, half-brother to a 2m4f hurdle winner, from the family of Solerina.
18 15th (18) (33/1 +67%) Stateofenlightment	33 33/1(+67%)	(18) Stateofenlightment 33/1, Twenty third of 25 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft, 40/1) 16 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Fourth in a six-runner bumper, tailed off when raised in class in Punchestown sales bumper.
5 \|PU\| (5) (80/1 -220%) Ally Kazoo	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Ally Kazoo 80/1, 4/1, tenth of 11 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good) on NH debut. Off 10 months. Makes hurdles debut. 4-1, running was too bad to be true in a Killarney bumper last July on his only start.

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17:30 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

LIEBER NICC ran with promise in a couple of strong contests over the winter and should be up to winning at this time of year. The Champs Elysees gelding was last seen finishing third to Argento Boy in a Fairyhouse bumper having been a staying-on eighth in a good maiden hurdle at Leopardstown previously. The fact that he doesn't have to carry a penalty here looks a plus. Ayiko has to give 8lb away having won a bumper at Ayr last December. He was a decent third over timber at Naas last month and is a big player on that form. Clodders Dream ran well in a rated novice contest when last seen at Limerick over Christmas and is another to consider.

CLODDERS DREAM ran right up to his best when third at Limerick in December and with this step back up in trip sire to suit, he's fancied to open his account. Liber Nicc and Ayiko head the opposition.

Ayr bumper winner Ayiko has good credentials but may not be capable of conceding 8lb to LIEBER NICC, third in a bumper at Naas

17:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 -60%) Earth King	4 4/1(-60%)	(3) Earth King 4/1, Went the wrong way over fences last season but his hurdle mark has come down at the same time and he's dangerously well treated if the combination of a return to hurdles and first-time cheekpieces spark a revival. Returns to hurdlies on a handy mark if cheekpieces help with a revival; has that to prove..
2 2nd (2) (15/8 +0%) Island Run	1.875 15/8(+0%)	(2) Island Run 15/8, Dual winner over hurdles and arrives on the back of placed efforts at Huntingdon (chase) and Kempton (hurdle) this spring. Cheekpieces on first time. Likely to go well again. 4l second in a 0-120 at Kempton (3m, good) latest; cheekpieces on; should be thereabouts..
1 3rd (1) (13/8 +28%) Norton Hill	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(1) Norton Hill 13/8, Bumper winner for Jack Barber who has been steadily progressive over hurdles for Anthony Honeyball, winning pair of 25.5f handicaps at Hereford at the end of 2023. Respectable return from a break when fourth of 11 at Plumpton (25f, good) last month. This looks less competitive than when he was fourth at Plumpton latest; player..
4 4th (4) (15/2 +6%) Blue Ridge Hill	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Blue Ridge Hill 15/2, Runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers but only modest form since switched to hurdles, beaten just over 13 lengths when fourth of 7 at Hexham last month. A first-time visor replaces the blinkers he wore at Hexham. Placed in slow-ground bumpers; competitive mark; visor replaces blinkers; more needed..
5 \|PU\| (5) (16/1 -14%) Emotional Memories	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Emotional Memories 16/1, Showed ability in a bumper and posted best effort over hurdles (albeit having set the slow pace) when third at Lingfield (23f, heavy) in February. Mistakes when pulled up over fences since and connections waste no time returning him to timber. Didn't jump well and bled from the nose over fences latest; bit to prove back hurdling..

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17:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

Although NORTON HILL was thwarted in his hat-trick bid when only fourth at Plumpton last time out, this return to class 4 company is likely to suit. The Fame And Glory gelding still looks capable of scoring off his current rating and he edges the vote ahead of Island Run. The seven-year-old arrives here on the back of a solid second over an extended 3m at Kempton and this longer distance will only help. Blue Ridge Hill rates best of the rest.

EARTH KING has lost the plot over fences but is well treated on the form he showed over hurdles last spring and might be worth chancing back over timber in first-time headgear. Island Run has been back to form this spring and is second choice ahead of Norton Hill.

Some thorough stayers involved here, not least NORTON HILL (nap), who remains in good form and may be able to outclass his opponents.

17:52 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (10/1 -25%) Sun Dancer Girl	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Sun Dancer Girl 10/1, 8/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wetherby (14f, soft) 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Best effort when second at Kempton in February; place claims on that form.
9 2nd (9) (20/1 +0%) Miss Dubai	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Miss Dubai 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, fourth of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 28 days ago. Others make more appeal. Needs to build on Chelmsford reappearance effort.
8 3rd (8) (14/1 -40%) Marmalade Lady	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Marmalade Lady 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 8 in minor event at this course (8f, AW). Off 162 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Pedigree suggests she may improve a good deal for new trip on handicap debut.
5 4th (5) (7/2 +0%) Honrado	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(5) Honrado 7/2, Promising individual. 15/2 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good) 16 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Remains with potential and is worth taking a chance on. Open to improvement with Yarmouth reappearance under his belt.
3 5th (3) (10/3 +5%) Publicity	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Publicity 10/3, C&D winner. Winner here in April. 6/1, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Respected. Recent form includes a C&D win; open to further progress at 1m4f; leading contender.
1 6th (1) (6/1 +8%) Veer	6 6/1(+8%)	(1) Veer 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Charles Hills when seventh of 9 in minor event (28/1) at Kempton (8f) 36 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes handicap debut. May have more to offer. May improve now handicapping and upped in trip; interesting.
10 7th (10) (125/1 -525%) Pagan King	125 125/1(-525%)	(10) Pagan King 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, last of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f). Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Achieved very little last year; makes handicap debut.
4 8th (4) (6/1 -50%) Bella Grazia	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Bella Grazia 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, third of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 15 days ago. Should progress further and merits plenty of respect. About 3l behind Publicity on reappearance but should build on that effort; shortlisted.
6 9th (6) (11/1 -10%) Ronnie Raven	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Ronnie Raven 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 16 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Not completely dismissed. New trip and first-time headgear are possible sources of improvement.
7 10th (7) (9/1 +10%) Hound Dog	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Hound Dog 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Yet to show any ability but gelded since last seen. Pedigree suggests he's a potential improver upped to 1m4f on handicap debut.

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17:52 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Publicity was fitted with cheekpieces when scoring over track and trip on his penultimate outing and blinkers are applied on this occasion. He makes more appeal than Sun Dancer Girl, who will likely finish closer back on this surface having struggled on soft going at Wetherby. However, HONRADO ran fresh at Yarmouth on his seasonal/handicap debut and with this extra test of stamina expected to suit Michael Bell's unexposed charge, a bold bid looks likely. Of the rest, Veer can do better now handicapping for the first time.

HONRADO is still unexposed and, having not been seen to best effect on handicap debut at Yarmouth last time, he's worth a chance to step forward upped further in trip. Bella Grazia also arrives on the back of a positive start to handicaps and she's regarded as the main threat ahead of Publicity.

Preference is for in-form PUBLICITY, ahead of Bella Grazia who looks set for an interesting rematch with the selection.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
15 (15) (25/1 +0%) Fassbender	25 25/1(+0%)	(15) Fassbender 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, thirteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 112 days ago. RESERVE. Second reserve, has usually reserved his best form for Downpatrick, limited appeal.
16 (16) (33/1 -65%) Hesasmoothoperator	33 33/1(-65%)	(16) Hesasmoothoperator 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Punchestown (23.7f, soft, 150/1) 101 days ago, pulled up early in straight. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Third reserve, pulled up on most recent maiden outing, chance is not obvious.
6 (6) (33/1 +0%) Jewelinthesky	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Jewelinthesky 33/1, 16/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft). Off 7 months. Yet to finish in the first four, and never better than sixth in three handicap attempts.
14 (14) (50/1 -100%) Hamazing	50 50/1(-100%)	(14) Hamazing 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 122 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. First reserve, hard to derive any encouragement from the form of three maiden hurdle runs.
3 1st (3) (10/3 +5%) Tideways Hero	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Tideways Hero 10/3, Promising individual. 14/1, good third of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good). Off 7 months. Should have more to offer. Solid opening handicap effort at Punchestown last October, big chance if she can reproduce.
1 2nd (1) (10/1 -67%) Inforapenny	10 10/1(-67%)	(1) Inforapenny 10/1, 6/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy), losing place around circuit out. Off 9 months. Looks competitive on form if returning on his game. Absent since pulled up at Tramore last August, 1-17 hurdles record is a negative.
9 3rd (9) (33/1 +34%) Toucan Do	33 33/1(+34%)	(9) Toucan Do 33/1, Last of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (23f, soft, 66/1). Off 7 months. Others more persuasive. No apparent chance on the evidence of her two handicap attempts, last of 14 at Thurles.
5 4th (5) (14/1 -133%) Across The Ocean	14 14/1(-133%)	(5) Across The Ocean 14/1, Good fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft, 17/2). Off 7 months. Should progress. Soundly beaten in fourth in two Downpatrick handicaps last autumn, may do better now.
2 5th (2) (5/1 -150%) Whatyouwant	5 5/1(-150%)	(2) Whatyouwant 5/1, 20/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly up 7 lb given she's unexposed. Better ground made a big difference on her handicap debut at Ballinrobe, may defy 8lb rise.
10 6th (10) (11/2 -22%) C'est Rien	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(10) C'est Rien 11/2, Remains a maiden after 23 NH runs. Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle (4/1) at this course (16.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Better was clearly expected given market support. Still a maiden after 17 starts over hurdles, disappointing when 4-1 chance here last time.
11 7th (11) (40/1 -21%) Eire Comes Tribsy	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Eire Comes Tribsy 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, fifteenth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.8f, soft) 42 days ago. Down in trip. Tailed off in a 3m contest at Naas on handicap debut, massive improvement required.
7 8th (7) (10/3 +70%) Princess Sophia	3.333333 10/3(+70%)	(7) Princess Sophia 10/3, 10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft), headed 3 out. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Ciaran Murphy. Booking of Shinnick a plus. Lost form after winning for Ciaran Murphy this time last year, can go well when fresh.
13 9th (13) (25/1 -25%) That's Me Finished	25 25/1(-25%)	(13) That's Me Finished 25/1, Ninth of 11 in novice chase (150/1) at Thurles (22f, soft) 175 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Last two runs have been over fences, undistinguished hurdles form, hard to fancy.
12 10th (12) (10/1 +44%) Angelofthemorning	10 10/1(+44%)	(12) Angelofthemorning 10/1, Thirteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Naas (19.3f, soft) 30 days ago. Ordinary maiden form, first of two handicap runs at Naas was mildly encouraging.
4 11th (4) (16/1 +20%) Bite That	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Bite That 16/1, One win from 27 NH runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Slipped up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.7f, good to soft, 22/1) 24 days ago. Tramore winner on good ground two summers ago, best run last season was at that venue.
8 12th (8) (22/1 -10%) Robin Elite	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Robin Elite 22/1, Broke blood vessel when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy, 10/1) 172 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gearoid O'Loughlin. Bellewstown third last August was quite promising, pulled up last time, has changed stable.

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18:00 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TIDEWAYS HERO ran well on her handicap debut at Punchestown when last seen in October and is capable of winning a race of this standard on her return. The Mount Nelson mare made up plenty of ground from the rear when third to Irish Envoy and there looks scope for further improvement. Whatyouwant showed significant improvement when scoring at 20/1 at Ballinrobe nine days ago. She went up 8lb for that victory and should be competitive again. Across The Ocean ran solid enough races on his last couple of starts last year and is another for the shortlist on his seasonal debut.

WHATYOUWANT took her for to a whole new level when making a winning handicap debut at Ballinrobe and looks one to keep on the right side of. Tideways Hero has more to offer for her leading yard, with C'est Rien also considered.

Michael Griffin's WHATYOUWANT(nap) was an emphatic winner on her handicap debut at Ballinrobe last week and can cope with an 8lb rise.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (80/1 -60%) Mawlood	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Mawlood 80/1, Little form last season and predictably made little impact from 7 lb out of the handicap back over fences at Southwell (20.4f, good) 9 days ago. Can only be watched. Dual 2m1f hurdle winner on a sound surface; placed just once in 11 chase starts..
2 1st (2) (5/1 -50%) Rajjamataz	5 5/1(-50%)	(2) Rajjamataz 5/1, Maiden who shaped better than the distance beaten suggested sent chasing at Leicester in January and left the strong impression he found the test too much at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) in March. Firmer conditions could suit, and yard is in flying form at present. Unexposed and interesting from a workable mark and on better ground..
6 2nd (6) (11/2 -120%) Millies Mite	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(6) Millies Mite 11/2, Seemed suited by the switch to front-running tactics and got off the mark at the twenty-seventh attempt at this C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago, making all and proving game when joined. 4 lb rise fair and could well kick on now she's off the mark. Made all to win by 2l over C&D (good), despite jumping left latest; up 4lb; respected..
5 3rd (5) (2/1 +20%) Guivinec	2 2/1(+20%)	(5) Guivinec 2/1, Irish point winner who made a low-key start in bumpers/over hurdles. Surpassed his hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when 3¼ lengths third of 11 to Millies Mite in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago and should do better again. Stayed on to be third over C&D (good) on last month's chase debut; up 1lb; player..
3 4th (3) (16/1 -14%) Miss Fedora	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Miss Fedora 16/1, Opened her account over hurdles at this course in November but been more miss than hit since (pulled up in 3 out of last 4 starts). Tries chasing for first time now. Has disappointed in three of her last four starts; bit to prove on her chase debut..
8 5th (8) (10/1 +38%) Pencil	10 10/1(+38%)	(8) Pencil 10/1, Appeared to take a step forward when placed on third start over fences at Bangor in October but hasn't really built on that and remains without a victory after 11 attempts. Chance based on his Bangor third but poor form since; also has stamina to prove..
4 6th (4) (11/1 -47%) Hooky Street	11 11/1(-47%)	(4) Hooky Street 11/1, Maiden who ran to a similar level as on chase debut when third in first-time blinkers at Exeter last month. Ran a shocker at Ffos Las (16f, good to soft) 9 days ago and others look stronger back up in trip. Pulled up (2m, good to soft) latest; return to further could help him be more competitive..
9 7th (9) (17/2 +83%) Onnaroll	8.5 17/2(+83%)	(9) Onnaroll 17/2, Poor maiden hurdler who makes very little appeal on chase debut from just out of the weights. Placed in 2-16 starts; not easily recommended based on his four runs since a break.
1 \|F\| (1) (7/1 -17%) Flamelco	7 7/1(-17%)	(1) Flamelco 7/1, Shaped like he was ahead of his mark when runner-up here in February and having been well held at Huntingdon next time, got back on track when 12½ lengths fifth of 11 to Millies Mite at this C&D (good to firm, 4/1) 27 days ago. Each-way claims. Has jumped and hung left last two starts; beaten over 12l (C&D) latest; more needed..
7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 +0%) Yesnosorry	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Yesnosorry 33/1, Runner-up over hurdles at Plumpton (15.9f) last March but has been underwhelming since, pulled up on both starts over fences in November. Returns from 6 months off with plenty to prove. Second in a 2m hurdle but plenty to prove after failing to complete in both chase starts..

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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.

Millies Mite must enter calculations after opening her account over C&D at the 28th time of asking under Rules. A 4lb rise in the ratings looks workable, but there is a fair chance that GUIVINEC, who was behind in third that day, will gain his revenge. That was the five-year-old's first start over fences and he's open to more improvement than most of these. Rajjamataz also warrants a second look.

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole have made a flying start to the 2024/25 season and their RAJJAMATAZ is taken to build on his chase debut promise at the second attempt having found the test too much at Exeter in March. He can get the better of Guivinec, who produced a promising first effort over the larger obstacles when a couple of places behind Millies Mite at this C&D last month.

A sound surface could better suit RAJJAMATAZ, who showed enough on his chase debut to suggest he can improve to score.

18:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2/1 +73%) Abraaj	2 2/1(+73%)	(3) Abraaj 2/1, Winner at Newcastle in March. 5/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, soft) 19 days ago. Should be back on his game returned to AW. Well held on turf last time; has form figures of 2313 in 2m contests on AW; not ruled out.
5 2nd (5) (15/2 -233%) Young Endless	7.5 15/2(-233%)	(5) Young Endless 15/2, 3 wins from 6 runs this year. 4/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 17 days ago, well positioned. Should go well again. Has done well at Southwell of late, winning three times; improving 5yo; respected.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 -125%) Doublethetrouble	9 9/1(-125%)	(4) Doublethetrouble 9/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 12/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can make presence felt. Earns points for consistency but remains a longstanding maiden.
2 4th (2) (3/1 +40%) Myriad	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Myriad 3/1, 10/1, back from a long absence when creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Merits respect. Clear signs of retaining ability here two weeks ago on return from lengthy absence.
9 5th (9) (4/1 +38%) Merry Minister	4 4/1(+38%)	(9) Merry Minister 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Bit below form third of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Chepstow (12f, soft) 2 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others preferred. Solid chance on recent AW form; unlikely that soft suited at Chepstow on Tuesday.
6 6th (6) (33/1 -175%) Smith	33 33/1(-175%)	(6) Smith 33/1, 6-time C&D winner. 80/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 70 days ago, inadequate test. Significantly back up in trip. Not dismissed. Six-time C&D winner who is very well treated granted a return to form.
7 7th (7) (22/1 -120%) Bascinet	22 22/1(-120%)	(7) Bascinet 22/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 21 days ago. Becoming well treated and should strip fitter for that reappearance. Not dismissed. Seemed to need his Chelmsford reappearance run; 3lb below last winning mark.
1 8th (1) (18/1 -100%) Dreams Fled Away	18 18/1(-100%)	(1) Dreams Fled Away 18/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in February. First run since leaving Shane Crawley when last of 6 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 12/1) 37 days ago. Returns to a more realistic grade of handicap now. Ex-Irish 5yo; still needs to prove he stays further than 1m4f; second run for new yard.
8 9th (8) (50/1 -100%) Simply Ed	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Simply Ed 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, third of 8 in maiden at Leicester (10f, heavy) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. Handicap debutant who has stamina to prove upped markedly in distance.

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18:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Young Endless has been in fine form at Southwell having won three of his last four outings. He's been raised a further 3lb for his latest success, while Doublethetrouble is capable at this level and may get involved in the finish. However, MYRIAD returned from a lengthy layoff with a decent third in class 4 company a fortnight ago. He'll appreciate this drop in class and return to a longer trip, having won twice on the Polytrack in the past, so he is fancied to go close.

YOUNG ENDLESS is in a rich vein of form and makes most appeal as he bids to make if four wins from five outings. Doublethetrouble is in good form and should pose a threat for all that he's an infrequent winner, while Myriad can get involved if able to build on a respectable reappearance.

The suggestion is MYRIAD, who looks interesting off a workable mark. Abraaj and Young Endless are respected.

18:30 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (14/1 -17%) Barbaha Queen	14 14/1(-17%)	(14) Barbaha Queen 14/1, Course winner. Creditable third of 6 in handicap chase (6/1) at this course (23f, soft) 28 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Yard having good spell. Reserve 1. First reserve, has been running over fences lately, best form has been at this track.
15 (15) (14/1 -17%) Supreme Authority	14 14/1(-17%)	(15) Supreme Authority 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) 114 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. Reserve 2. Second reserve, very hard to take any positives from his maiden form, hooded now.
16 (16) (70/1 -6%) I'vedoneitall	70 70/1(-6%)	(16) I'vedoneitall 70/1, Continued theme of non-completions back from 8 months off when pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, heavy) 91 days ago. Can only be watched if getting a run. Reserve 3 Third reserve, third in a 2m handicap here in March 2022, dismal record since then.
3 1st (3) (5/2 +50%) Flicker Of Hope	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(3) Flicker Of Hope 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 35 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should have more to offer on that evidence. Fourth on handicap debut at Limerick was encouraging, though his jumping was untidy.
4 2nd (4) (10/3 -48%) Tingarran Express	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(4) Tingarran Express 10/3, Gained breakthrough success here (16.3f) on penultimate start and backed that up when second of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft, 5/2) 23 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there. Has showed a marked preference for this track over any other, strong contender.
9 3rd (9) (25/1 -25%) Shesabreeze	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Shesabreeze 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Needs to find some improvement if she's to figure here. Pulled up on handicap debut at Limerick, remote ninth at Bellewstown, hard to make a case.
13 4th (13) (16/1 +20%) Navy Waves	16 16/1(+20%)	(13) Navy Waves 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Seventeenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft, 9/1) 23 days ago. More needed. Long-priced maiden winner at Thurles in 2022, little merit in her form since then.
10 5th (10) (16/1 +0%) Cullenwaine	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Cullenwaine 16/1, Eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Naas (19.3f, soft) 30 days ago, making some headway after 3 out. Needs to show benefit of that run if he's to figure here. Runner-up at Downpatrick last September, subsequent form does not inspire confidence.
12 6th (12) (10/1 -150%) Victory Star	10 10/1(-150%)	(12) Victory Star 10/1, Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner claimer (18/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 62 days ago, well ridden. Switches from Flat to hurdles on debut for new yard and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Won a Dundalk claimer in March, very poor hurdles form, possible he will be transformed.
5 7th (5) (12/1 +40%) Castlehill Boy	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Castlehill Boy 12/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.6f, heavy, 25/1). Off 6 months and betting may prove a useful guide. Placed twice in bumpers, modest form over hurdles, below best on final two starts in 20223.
7 8th (7) (12/1 -33%) Moyvilla Lass	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Moyvilla Lass 12/1, Bit below form fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good). Off 8 months. Back down in trip. Yet to finish in the first three but has taken fourth place three times, may improve.
2 9th (2) (16/1 +0%) Glas Acres	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Glas Acres 16/1, Fourteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 23 days ago. That was his first start for 5 months and this should reveal more. Showed some ability on first two hurdle runs, two more recent runs much less encouraging.
6 10th (6) (66/1 -32%) Temptation Time	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Temptation Time 66/1, Minor promise on first of 3 starts in maiden hurdles but offered little since, fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft, 66/1) in a first-time tongue strap 22 days ago. Can only be watched. Faded tamely on handicap debut at Bellewstown, 66-1 then so expectations were not high.
11 11th (11) (25/1 -108%) Turkey And Ham	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Turkey And Ham 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) in August, headway 2f out and plugging on. Absent since but possible she may yet have more to offer on the back of just 5 career starts. Fourth in 2m4f Perth handicap last August was a step in the right direction, more needed.
1 12th (1) (9/2 +0%) Doonbeg Don	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Doonbeg Don 9/2, Promising individual. 4/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (22f, soft) 32 days ago, weakening before 2 out on the back of 4 months off. Remains the type to do better for very good stable. Doubt raised by a very disappointing run in handicap debut over 2m6f at Down Royal.
8 13th (8) (25/1 -108%) Realtin Lonrach	25 25/1(-108%)	(8) Realtin Lonrach 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 20 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 46 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Maiden form has been poor though sign of slight improvement at Fairyhouse in March.

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18:30 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

FLICKER OF HOPE could be well named having shaped with much more promise on his handicap debut at Limerick last month. The Buck's Boum gelding had been well beaten in three maiden hurdles, but got a lot closer when fourth to The Big Cloud last time. Better jumps then at the last two might have seen him even closer and he's open to further improvement. Tingarran Express comes here in fine form and is entitled to be a big player again. She ran well under a penalty at Tipperary last time and is only 1lb higher now. Victory Star won a Dundalk claimer and is one to note on his first start for Charles Byrnes.

Having gained her breakthrough success here 2 starts back, TINGARRAN EXPRESS ran another solid race when runner-up at Tipperary 23 days ago and in the hope the return to further doesn't catch her out, all looks set fair for another big run. Flicker of Hope and Doonbeg Don look the pair to give her most to think about.

In good form lately, TINGARRAN EXPRESS is suited by this track, the scene of her only win and three of her five placed efforts

18:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/8 -66%) Mermaids Cave	1.375 11/8(-66%)	(2) Mermaids Cave 11/8, Left yard-debut effort behind when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle at this course (19.1f, good) 8 days ago, comfortably. 7 lb penalty to carry now but looks the one to beat. 4lb well in despite penalty for last week's rout here (2m3f, good); can do better again.
9 2nd (9) (11/2 +78%) Executive Pool	5.5 11/2(+78%)	(9) Executive Pool 11/2, Not scored since last year and hasn't done enough in recent outings to make him of real interest here. Back to form only up to a point when fifth over C&D latest; on a good mark, at least.
10 3rd (10) (9/1 +0%) Gorcombe Moonshine	9 9/1(+0%)	(10) Gorcombe Moonshine 9/1, Several placed efforts in this sphere before making a winning start over fences here on Boxing Day. Had a couple of mishaps over larger obstacles more recently and bit to prove back over timber now. Cheekpieces back on. Heavy fall over fences latest; return to hurdles looks wise, though he's 0-11 over them.
8 4th (8) (16/1 +36%) Emanate	16 16/1(+36%)	(8) Emanate 16/1, Dual 2m winner at Worcester in late summer but below par of late on the Flat at Wolverhampton and was similar story back in this sphere at Kempton last month. Back down another 2lb; this course may not suit as well as the more galloping Worcester.
1 5th (1) (25/1 -25%) Clinton Lane	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) Clinton Lane 25/1, Caused a surprise when taking heavy-ground maiden over C&D in March but possibly amiss when pulled up at Hexham since and clearly comes with risks attached. 40-1 C&D maiden winner in March (heavy) after a wind operation; blowout latest to forgive.
5 6th (5) (11/2 +27%) Sassified	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(5) Sassified 11/2, Notched third success of the year when readily seeing off 11 rivals at this course (19f, good) in October. Below that form twice since but returns from a break and may have ground conditions to suit. Triple winner on good ground last year; six-month absence and threat of rain are worries.
3 7th (3) (9/1 -64%) Tara Iti	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Tara Iti 9/1, C&D winner who returned to form when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good) 9 days ago. Races off same mark and warrants respect. Bled two runs ago; back on track in a seller latest; two C&D wins, including off higher.
7 8th (7) (25/1 +38%) Ray's The One	25 25/1(+38%)	(7) Ray's The One 25/1, C&D winner but arrives out of sorts and is hard to make a solid case for. Cheekpieces back on. Dual C&D 0-105 winner, but thumping defeats on last six Flat/hurdles starts; unpersuasive.
12 9th (12) (80/1 -60%) African Sun	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) African Sun 80/1, Been some time since he troubled the judge and can only be watched. 7 lb out of the handicap. No improvement for the recent return to 2m3f-plus; work on from 7lb out of the weights.
6 10th (6) (100/1 -400%) Phil Healy	100 100/1(-400%)	(6) Phil Healy 100/1, Bits and pieces of form for Graeme McPherson back in 2021 but made little impression on first start for new connections after a long absence last month. Some hope on last month's return from 1,045 days off; 9lb below previous handicap mark.
11 11th (11) (8/1 -60%) Mac Be Lucky	8 8/1(-60%)	(11) Mac Be Lucky 8/1, Back from 15 months off when good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft) 56 days ago. Remains fairly treated and is not out of things. Sedgefield winner two years ago (2m1f, good); lightly raced since but fine return latest.
4 12th (4) (50/1 +50%) At A Pinch	50 50/1(+50%)	(4) At A Pinch 50/1, Yet to offer much in a handful of starts for this yard, well held at Market Rasen latest. Poor 2023-24 season; not convinced this longest trip to date is what she's been after.

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18:40 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

Alex Chadwick got a great tune out of MERMAIDS CAVE here last week, with the James Owen-trained mare justifying favouritism with the minimum of fuss. She has been raised 9lb so is well-in under her penalty and can take full advantage. Mac Be Lucky was hot on the heels of a subsequent winner when third at Chepstow so has to be considered a player. Jumping has proved the undoing of Gorcombe Moonshine over fences, but he is worth a look back in this sphere.

MERMAIDS CAVE was having just her second start for James Owen when scoring in decisive fashion here last week and a 7 lb penalty may not be enough to prevent a follow-up success. Tara Iti and Mac Be Lucky can also make their presence felt.

4lb well in for last week's 2m3f course success, MERMAIDS CAVE can double up. Mac Be Lucky should appreciate the sharp track.

18:52 Lingfield Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (9/4 -29%) Symbol Of Honour	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(7) Symbol Of Honour 9/4, Foaled Feb 9. 250,000 gns foal, 600,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to very smart 5f-6f winner Dragon Symbol and useful winner up to 7f Celtic Champion. Dam 1¼m winner. 2/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Newmarket (5f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Presumably thought capable of better. 2-1 fav but green when debut sixth of seven at Newmarket; should take a big step forward.
1 2nd (1) (11/2 +45%) Afentiko	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(1) Afentiko 11/2, Foaled February 21. 55,000 gns yearling, Hello Youmzain colt. Half-brother to useful 7f/1m winner Mr Wendell and 15.5f winner Baileys Outlaw. Dam ran twice. This Hello Youmzain colt is much respected, especially if the market vibes are positive.
4 3rd (4) (11/2 -22%) Feeraas	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(4) Feeraas 11/2, Foaled March 21. €150,000 yearling, Earthlight colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 9.5f winner Belon. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Earthlight colt; stable can ready them so he's very much one to consider on his fisrt run.
5 4th (5) (8/1 -14%) Hofburg	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Hofburg 8/1, Foaled March 11. £75,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Villain's Voice. Mehmas colt; yard's juveniles are among the winners so he's an interesting debutant.
3 5th (3) (9/1 -29%) Dividend	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Dividend 9/1, Foaled February 3. 50,000 gns foal, 57,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 1½m winner Dibble Dabble. Kodiac colt; betting can prove a good indicator for this debutant.
6 6th (6) (20/1 -150%) Sabrimento	20 20/1(-150%)	(6) Sabrimento 20/1, Twice-raced colt. 11/4, fifth of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Close fifth of six in 5f York maiden last month; he can't be discounted.
2 7th (2) (33/1 -230%) Dark Thunderstorm	33 33/1(-230%)	(2) Dark Thunderstorm 33/1, Foaled April 28. 50,000 gns foal, 52,000 gns yearling, £25,000 2-y-o, Ardad colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1m Ayacara and 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Spanish Baroque. Ardad colt who is a half-brother to four winners; considered newcomer.
8 8th (8) (10/3 +39%) The Outlaw	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(8) The Outlaw 10/3, Foaled March 20. €160,000 yearling, New Bay colt. Closely related to useful 6f winner Stormy Girl and half-brother to useful 6f/7f winner Dirty Rascal. Dam 7f winner. Noteworthy newcomer. Yard is going well so this New Bay colt must enter calculations; worth a market check.

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18:52 Lingfield Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

This extra furlong should see the Godolphin colt Symbol Of Honour in a better light on the back of a moderate debut effort at Newmarket, although Sabrimento failed to improve as expected last time. Hofburg is a newcomer to note for Richard Hannon's yard but any strong support for fellow debutant FEERAAS, a half-brother to a winner in France, would boost confidence in Archie Watson's charge making a winning start.

Plenty of interesting newcomers, and the market may guide, but SYMBOL OF HONOUR, who cost a pretty packet and is bred to be well above average, is presumably thought capable of a lot better than what he showed on debut at Newmarket and gets the nod. Feeraas and The Outlaw are newcomers who really take the eye on paper.

The market should reveal plenty here but Richard Hannon's juveniles are among the winners so his Mehmas colt HOFBURG gets the verdict

19:00 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
17 (17) (12/1 -20%) That's About Right	12 12/1(-20%)	(17) That's About Right 12/1, 7/1, seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) 30 days ago, not ideally placed. Tongue strap/cheekpieces now reached for. Not taken lightly. Reserve 1. Maiden was well held over this trip latest and headgear combo is tried; reserve.
18 (18) (18/1 -50%) Springboard	18 18/1(-50%)	(18) Springboard 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 18 in novice hurdle at this course (16.4f, soft) 28 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Reserve 2. Nothing in maidens at huge prices; up in trip on better ground; reserve.
19 (19) (50/1 +0%) Fire Coral	50 50/1(+0%)	(19) Fire Coral 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft) 30 days ago. Reserve 3. Placed in modest 1m6f handicap last summer; beaten 40l on handicap hurdle debut; reserve.
4 1st (4) (10/3 +76%) Ballycashin	3.333333 10/3(+76%)	(4) Ballycashin 10/3, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 100/1, creditable sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Return to handicaps rates more suitable and she's not discounted. Fifth in last year's renewal and some fair efforts since at up to 3m; hood discarded.
16 2nd (16) (6/1 +63%) Early Arrival	6 6/1(+63%)	(16) Early Arrival 6/1, One win from 32 NH runs. Bit below form ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft, 7/2) 30 days ago, plugging on when untidy last. Lacks the potential of a few here. Sole win from 22 hurdling starts came at Tramore (2m4f); good second at Naas two runs ago.
12 3rd (12) (14/1 +0%) Jake Peter	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) Jake Peter 14/1, 40/1, fourth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft) 42 days ago, headed between last 2 and fading. May find a couple too good here. Naas fourth was his best run in this discipline for a long time and trip/ground fine.
15 4th (15) (28/1 -12%) All Walks Of Life	28 28/1(-12%)	(15) All Walks Of Life 28/1, 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (20f, heavy) 141 days ago. Probably best watched. Disappointing since getting a mark; now 10lb lower than when first assessed.
14 5th (14) (11/1 -120%) Malinas Glory	11 11/1(-120%)	(14) Malinas Glory 11/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. 18/1, very good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, heavy) 35 days ago, unlucky to bump in to one. Task is to back that up now. Loads of placed form in maidens here, second over this trip on recent return to hurdling.
5 6th (5) (14/1 +30%) Our Bobby	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Our Bobby 14/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, heavy, 17/2) 142 days ago, not ideally placed. Switches from chase to hurdles. Won over 2m4f on good at Bellewstown last July, creditable efforts after; may well need it.
13 7th (13) (20/1 -43%) The Mass Path	20 20/1(-43%)	(13) The Mass Path 20/1, Had caught the eye on occasions over hurdles before being pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, heavy) in January. Represents a very shrewd stable and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour back from an absence. Second in Sligo maiden last July his best effort so far; struggled on winter ground.
7 8th (7) (6/1 -71%) Aboy Joey	6 6/1(-71%)	(7) Aboy Joey 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (16.9f, heavy, 4/1) 27 days ago. Going the right way now and worth considering. Narrow defeats in first two handicaps on much softer terrain, got 4lb hike for each.
8 9th (8) (20/1 +0%) Boskill Borden	20 20/1(+0%)	(8) Boskill Borden 20/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in August. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Listowel (20f, soft). Off 8 months. Needs a couple of these to falter. Beat subsequent improver in two-miler around Tramore on h'cap debut; well held last time.
2 10th (2) (9/1 +10%) Housemartin	9 9/1(+10%)	(2) Housemartin 9/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Winner in hurdle here in October. 11/1, possibly needed the run when tenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, heavy) 56 days ago. Entitled to be closer to form now. Goes well here and won 2m handicap off 10lb lower in October; all his form on soft/heavy.
10 11th (10) (9/2 +10%) Ballybrack Wood	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(10) Ballybrack Wood 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/4, seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago, proving too free on the back of a 4-month break. Steps back in trip now and he remains the type to do better. Sent off 9-4 fav for handicap debut at Bellewstown but didn't get home over 3m.
11 12th (11) (12/1 -118%) Charlies Pride	12 12/1(-118%)	(11) Charlies Pride 12/1, Much improved in handicaps last summer, opening his account at Kilbeggan (2m) in August. Improved again when fourth at Listowel a month later and manner and entitled to be sharper for a spin in Punchestown charity race earlier this month. Small yard amongst winners and 5yo has no issues with goodish ground; interesting..
6 13th (6) (33/1 -65%) Reversal	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Reversal 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24.5f, good to soft, 20/1) 22 days ago. That was his first start for 4 months and too soon to be writing him off. One maiden run was promising but unfancied when well beaten on handicap debut over 3m.
3 14th (3) (100/1 -400%) Dalvey	100 100/1(-400%)	(3) Dalvey 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Twelfth of 14 in claimer (16/1) at Dundalk (12f). Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Five-time Flat winner goes well on Polytrack; yard/h'cap hurdle bow after five months off.
1 15th (1) (25/1 -178%) Teagarden Jazz	25 25/1(-178%)	(1) Teagarden Jazz 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Running creditably on back of 15 months off when falling in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) 22 days ago, might have been placed. Not dismissed if over those exertions. Back from 451 day absence when last-flight faller at Bellewstown; will handle the ground.
9 \|PU\| (9) (40/1 +20%) Rushford	40 40/1(+20%)	(9) Rushford 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Eighth of 14 in handicap (100/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 34 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Plenty to find on form. Dual Flat winner on quick ground in Britain; modest form Flat and jumps for this yard.

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19:00 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ABOY JOEY has run well on his last couple of outings and going a bit further now may suit the Arctic Cosmos gelding. He went down by three-parts of a length to the in-form Ernie From Nurney at Limerick last month and still looks fairly treated, despite a 4lb rise. Malinas Glory is another who has been showing up well recently and looks like an obvious danger. He gained a confidence-boosting win in a point-to-point in February and ran well on his return to the 'track' when chasing home King Of Cong at Limerick. Teagarden Jazz wasn't running too badly when falling at Bellewstown and is still relatively unexposed. She's another to consider.

CHARLIES PRIDE made a bright start in handicaps last summer, marking himself down as one to keep onside, so, with the benefit of a recent run in a charity race at Punchestown under his belt, he's given the nod to prove himself still well-treated back in this sphere. Aboy Joey is knocking on the door and feared. Ballybrack Wood, Reversal and Malinas Glory are others to consider.

Charity races are an underappreciated source of winners and CHARLIES PRIDE, in good form when last seen hurdling, has had a recent spin

19:10 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (9/1 -38%) Baddesley	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) Baddesley 9/1, Temperamental sort but cast aside a couple of heavy defeats over fences when landing 5-runner handicap chase at Plumpton in March. Up 5 lb and others more convincing betting propositions returned to hurdling. 9yo who won over fences last time but others here have greater scope for improvement.
6 (6) (11/1 -57%) Thahab Ifraj	11 11/1(-57%)	(6) Thahab Ifraj 11/1, Winner here over 17.7f last summer and cashed in on a career-low mark when last seen in October. Record fresh suggests he may just need this. Won when last seen but this 11yo takes on some unexposed and progressive types on return.
1 1st (1) (6/5 +60%) Hecouldbetheone	1.2 6/5(+60%)	(1) Hecouldbetheone 6/5, Dual novice hurdle winner for Gary Moore in 2021/22. Showed he retains ability in 2 outings over fences for Chris Gordon back from an absence at the end of 2023 and he landed a few bets in first-time cheekpieces in a 19.2f handicap hurdle here last month. Big player up 7 lb. Made all over C&D last month and there's still mileage in his mark based on old form.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 -33%) Baltray	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(3) Baltray 10/3, Third in Limerick bumper and has quickly made up into a fairly useful hurdler for his new yard, readily landing the odds in 2m3f novice at Hereford in November. Very likely there's more to come now handicapping for in-form yard. Won at Hereford last November when last seen and has potential off his opening mark.
2 3rd (2) (4/1 +56%) Cape Vidal	4 4/1(+56%)	(2) Cape Vidal 4/1, Didn't go on as hoped in bumpers after a winning debut but made second hurdles start a winning one over C&D in October. Quickly cast aside Ludlow run (lost his action) when third to Hecouldbetheone back here a month ago. Third to Hecouldbetheone over C&D last month and has a tidy weights pull with the winner.
5 4th (5) (4/1 -45%) Jolyjump	4 4/1(-45%)	(5) Jolyjump 4/1, Proved a different proposition on handicap debut after 12 weeks off as he landed extended 2m Taunton contest last month. Found only a fellow improver too good upped to 20f (despite not getting a clear run at things) last week and there's more to come. 5yo who has done well since moving into handicaps this spring; open to further improvement.

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19:10 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Baltray was beaten a length by Cape Vidal on these terms in a novice hurdle here back in the autumn, but comprehensively went one better subsequently and can improve past his rival. He does have an absence to overcome on his handicap debut, though, whereas JOLYJUMP was out only last week when runner-up to a well-handicapped odds-on favourite at Fakenham. He can go one better off the same mark, with Hecouldbetheone just about the pick of the remaining three.

This looks a fair race for the field size with JOLYJUMP just about the most persuasive option having shaped well in second from this mark at Fakenham last week. Hecouldbetheone won here last time and his revised mark is perfectly fair, with Baltray another potential improver now handicapping back from a break.

The very lightly raced BALTRAY looked promising last autumn and is taken to make a winning return for the in-form Emma Lavelle.

19:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (50/1 +0%) Majolica	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Majolica 50/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, heavy, 66/1) 10 days ago. Hard to recommend. Poor maiden who came in last of ten in 5.5f Bath handicap ten days ago; hard to warm to.
7 1st (7) (10/3 +26%) It's Showtime	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(7) It's Showtime 10/3, Consistent sort who posted creditable third of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, heavy) on turf debut 10 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. Yet to register a victory but she's proving a consistent sort; ought to be in the shake-up.
1 2nd (1) (4/1 -78%) So Obsessed	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) So Obsessed 4/1, Back to winning ways when taking 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 9/1) 19 days ago. Just 2 lb higher on turf debut and is one for shortlist. Cosy winner at Wolver latest; up 2lb but may do better still so is a player on turf debut.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +60%) Sir Bolton	4 4/1(+60%)	(4) Sir Bolton 4/1, Blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 17/2) 17 days ago, doing too much too soon. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Went too keenly in first-time blinkers when fading fifth in 7f Southwell h'cap last time.
9 4th (9) (22/1 -83%) Ten O'clock	22 22/1(-83%)	(9) Ten O'clock 22/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 66/1) 55 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Jamie Osborne. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Is 0-8; blinkers are reached for on her stable debut with lots more required.
5 5th (5) (8/1 +33%) La Verite	8 8/1(+33%)	(5) La Verite 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, first run since leaving Daniel & Claire Kubler when seventh of 9 in minor event at Bath (5.7f, soft) 18 days ago. Work to do. Not disgraced on yard debut when seventh at Bath; in the mix back in handicap company.
2 6th (2) (4/1 -14%) Pannonica	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Pannonica 4/1, Made the frame again when third of 5 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 15 days ago, slowly away. 1 lb lower now and must enter calculations. Yet to score but she arrives in good nick; she must enter calculations.
8 7th (8) (28/1 -133%) Marcus	28 28/1(-133%)	(8) Marcus 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 5 in maiden (150/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others more convincing. Last of five in 5.5f Brighton maiden on his return; needs to step forward now in h'caps.
3 8th (3) (28/1 -100%) Barnsnape Boy	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) Barnsnape Boy 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1 and hooded for 1st time, last of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 159 days. Improvement needed on handicap debut. Last in Wolver novice in December; needs this switch to h'caps to yield major improvement.
11 9th (11) (80/1 -400%) Lammas Park	80 80/1(-400%)	(11) Lammas Park 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 36 days ago. Likely best watched on handicap debut. Has failed to beat a rival in three runs; a major step forward required on h'cap debut.
6 \|PU\| (6) (9/1 +10%) Tomshalfsister	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Tomshalfsister 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, eighth of 12 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f). Off 6 months. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Only eighth on h'cap debut at Chelmsford in November; blinkers go on after a break.

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19:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

SO OBSESSED has won twice on the all-weather already this year and may well continue her good progress racing on this surface for the first time. She's only 2lb higher than when successful under Brandon Wilkie at Wolverhampton last time and can strike again. Pannonica slips further down the weights and can go well along with It's Showtime, while Marcus makes his handicap debut and may well improve.

This can go to SO OBSESSED, who got back on the scoreboard at Wolverhampton last month and remains fairly treated. Pannonica and It's Showtime rate the principal dangers.

Marco Botti's SO OBSESSED looked to have a bit up her sleeve when going in at Wolverhampton so she gets the vote from It's Showtime

19:30 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (50/1 -79%) Dolores Umbridge	50 50/1(-79%)	(4) Dolores Umbridge 50/1, Youmzain mare. Dam, offered little in bumper/over hurdles, sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 25f) A Decent Excuse. By a useful sire but will likely improve from this.
14 (14) (50/1 +38%) I Dont Lie	50 50/1(+38%)	(14) I Dont Lie 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 80/1) on NH debut 75 days ago. Engaged 5.30 Tipperary Wednesday. Tailed-off on Navan debut and not easy to fancy.
6 1st (6) (8/1 +33%) Only A Dollar	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Only A Dollar 8/1, Fair hurdler. 12/1, respectable eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Best run on heavy and not a bad Wexford effort last time but needs to improve.
16 2nd (16) (40/1 +0%) Miss Maxfort	40 40/1(+0%)	(16) Miss Maxfort 40/1, Order of St George filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler Chatterbox, stayed 21f, and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Minella Beau. Dam, French 19f chase winner, half-sister to high-class staying chaser My Will and very smart chaser (stays 3¼m) Unioniste. Attractive pedigree and could go well on debut; check for market confidence.
7 3rd (7) (14/1 -155%) Scar Bridge	14 14/1(-155%)	(7) Scar Bridge 14/1, Lucky Speed mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fair 2m hurdle winner Kaloci and bumper winner Kelp Forest. Won sole start in points (Mar 17). Point winner on heavy; should go close if handling this faster ground.
12 4th (12) (12/1 -41%) Turing Test	12 12/1(-41%)	(12) Turing Test 12/1, €2,500 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam (h75) lightly raced over hurdles, out of sister to smart bumper winner/useful hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Wither Or Which. Interesting what the market makes of her on debut. By a quality sire but cost only 2,500euros as a 3yo; still worth a market check.
8 5th (8) (100/1 +20%) Shanlaylin	100 100/1(+20%)	(8) Shanlaylin 100/1, Finished midfield at best in bumpers last year but yet to better poor form in 2 starts in mares' maiden hurdles in recent months. Some ability in four bumpers and two maiden hurdles but was poor at Tramore last time.
2 6th (2) (50/1 -25%) Ad Caelum	50 50/1(-25%)	(2) Ad Caelum 50/1, Cloudings mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Spirit of Adjisa. Probably best watched on debut unless betting vibes proved particularly positive. By a solid sire and a quality damline; could run well.
9 7th (9) (2/1 +27%) Stoneyford Lady	2 2/1(+27%)	(9) Stoneyford Lady 2/1, Promise when fourth on hurdles debut at Naas (2m, soft) in January and seemingly not 100% when last of 8 switched to a bumper at Leopardstown (2m) in March. Remains the type to do better back over timber. Fine fourth on debut over hurdles but poor in a bumper since and a question mark now.
1 8th (1) (7/2 +50%) Stormalong	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(1) Stormalong 7/2, Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. 66/1, fourteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (18f, soft) 102 days ago, losing place before 3 out. Well beaten on last three starts but is more effective on this ground; chance if at best.
5 9th (5) (125/1 +17%) Hurry Up Flower	125 125/1(+17%)	(5) Hurry Up Flower 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Naas (18.5f, soft) 109 days ago. Beaten a long way on both hurdle starts and isn't easy to fancy.
3 10th (3) (80/1 -100%) Coppola	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Coppola 80/1, Flemensfirth mare. Dam unraced half-sister to smart bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Pique Sous. By a leading sire and a decent damline but will likely improve from this.
13 11th (13) (16/1 +68%) Vilja Song	16 16/1(+68%)	(13) Vilja Song 16/1, Dylan Thomas mare. Dam unraced. Likely outsider on racecourse bow. By a useful sire but is likely to improve from this debut.
11 12th (11) (100/1 -150%) Trini	100 100/1(-150%)	(11) Trini 100/1, Circus Dance mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam (h86) second in bumper/maiden hurdler. From a family of winners but best watched today for future reference.
15 \|PU\| (15) (5/2 -81%) Kimy	2.5 5/2(-81%)	(15) Kimy 5/2, Fair hurdler. Faced stiff task when pulled up in Grade 1 Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 200/1) 103 days ago won by Kargese, behind when pulled up before last. Could yet get back on track returned to calmer waters. Ambitious task in a Grade 1 last time; this is much more suitable and should go close.
10 \|PU\| (10) (100/1 -150%) Theoneiwant	100 100/1(-150%)	(10) Theoneiwant 100/1, Policy Maker mare. Dam (c117/h115) 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3¼m). By a useful sire but unsold for 1,800euros as a 3yo; best watched for future reference.

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19:30 Clonmel Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

KIMY was outclassed in Grade 1 company when last seen, but would be the one to beat on her previous form over hurdles. She ran a nice race on her Irish debut when fourth to Highwind in a strong event at Punchestown and had been runner-up in France before joining Tom Mullins. This looks like a nice opportunity now that she has her sights lowered. Stoneyford Lady is another who could be a big player. She was fourth to Tullyhill on her hurdling debut at Naas before a disappointing effort in a mares' bumper at Leopardstown. Stormalong was well beaten in a competitive handicap at Leopardstown, but previous form gives her a chance of getting involved.

KIMY never figured in Grade 1 company when last seen in February but she'd previously showed enough to think a race of this nature is within her grasp and she can come out on top returned to calmer waters. Stoneyford Lady, who shaped with promise on her hurdles bow is a danger if dispelling her latest effort in a Leopardstown bumper. Point winner Scar Bridge is another worth a second look.

Preference is for KIMY, who ran a fine race on Irish debut at Punchestown behind subsequent winners and is forgiven a poor run last time

19:40 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (4/1 +0%) Blaze A Trail	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Blaze A Trail 4/1, Rattled off a 5-timer over fences in 2022 (twice over C&D) and he ran well on the back of 7 months off when second of 5 in handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f) 25 days ago. Return to this slightly longer trip will help and he's respected. C&D in September 2022 when he last contested a 0-100 chase; fine return run; player.
5 (5) (11/4 -38%) Lone Soldier	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(5) Lone Soldier 11/4, Maiden hurdler who showed more than previously with a tongue tie added when third at Wetherby (2m, heavy) in March, encouragingly finding far more than previously. Operating from a very low mark and he's worth a second look now chasing. Settled better when third at Wetherby latest (2m, soft); grounds for optimism now chasing.
4 1st (4) (11/4 +50%) Call Off The Dogs	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(4) Call Off The Dogs 11/4, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, good) in 2022. Missed whole of last year and belatedly showed he retains ability when fourth of 12 at Taunton (21.7f) 3 weeks ago. On a career-low mark if he can back that up now. Winner off 6lb higher two years ago; not sure that this shorter trip rates a positive.
3 2nd (3) (2/1 +43%) Ferrybridge	2 2/1(+43%)	(3) Ferrybridge 2/1, A fair winning hurdler/chaser who was left clear at the last when opening his account in a handicap chase at Huntingdon (16.5f, good to soft) in March. Respectable third from this mark at Hereford (2m) 9 days ago and likely to give it another good go. Still well treated on form of Huntingdon win and last week's Hereford third; respected.
2 3rd (2) (7/4 +50%) Kalkas	1.75 7/4(+50%)	(2) Kalkas 7/4, Fairly useful chaser at best for Henry de Bromhead during 2021/22. Not at same level these days but he did turn in his best effort for present connections when second of 11 in handicap chase here (19.5f) 4 weeks ago, no extra close home. Claims with a repeat. Back to form over 2f further here latest; still on great mark next to his best Irish form.
6 4th (6) (7/1 +83%) Berlais Du George	7 7/1(+83%)	(6) Berlais Du George 7/1, Encouraging signs when fourth in novice on hurdles debut at Plumpton in October but gone wrong way since, finishing well held on handicap debut at same course latest. Plenty to prove over larger obstacles here. Down 4lb for this chasing debut, having been beaten over 40l on his last three outings.

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19:40 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

Already a double winner over C&D, BLAZE A TRAIL ran an encouraging race on his first start for 209 days when second at Wincanton last month. The 10-year-old should come on plenty for that effort and he gets the vote ahead of unexposed chase debutant Lone Soldier, and Kalkas, who wasn't beaten far over further here last time out. Ferrybridge is another to note.

LONE SOLDIER showed more than previously over hurdles equipped with a first time tongue strap when third at Wetherby (2m) in March and he could be worth chancing to build on that from his low mark now his attentions switch to larger obstacles. Kalkas and Ferrybridge may emerge as the chief threats.

2-2 when contesting 0-100 handicap chases and eased 3lb, BLAZE A TRAIL can regain winning ways ahead of the well-treated Kalkas.

19:52 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/2 +36%) Cinque Verde	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(5) Cinque Verde 7/2, Made it 4 AW wins this year when seeing off 4 rivals over 6f here 14 days ago. Last of 6 on turf at Windsor on penultimate start and recent efforts on the grass make him hard to fancy. Won on Polytrack here two weeks ago, taking AW record to 5-11; yet to score on turf.
4 2nd (4) (13/2 -18%) Bang On The Bell	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(4) Bang On The Bell 13/2, Two AW wins this year. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 6 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft, 7/1) 17 days ago. Considered. Has failed to transfer his good AW form back to turf; others preferred.
1 3rd (1) (7/2 +0%) Skallywag Bay	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Skallywag Bay 7/2, AW winner here. Sixth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 26 days ago. Back on a good mark. 0-11 on turf but ties in with Secret Handsheikh and Faustus on Brighton running last month.
3 4th (3) (4/1 -14%) Nogo's Dream	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Nogo's Dream 4/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but he was placed a few times last summer. First run for 7 months. Should be competitive if ready to roll. Has shown most of his form over 6f/7f but sole win came at 5f; interesting.
6 5th (6) (9/1 -29%) The Defiant	9 9/1(-29%)	(6) The Defiant 9/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in March. 25/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good) 23 days ago, better placed than most. Ran creditably (off effectively 3lb higher) in Class 3 at Epsom last time; not dismissed.
7 6th (7) (12/1 -118%) Secret Handsheikh	12 12/1(-118%)	(7) Secret Handsheikh 12/1, Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good, 6/1) 26 days ago. Now only 1 lb above the mark he defied at Brighton last September. Solid third, splitting subsequent winners, at Brighton last time; now 2lb lower; respected.
2 7th (2) (4/1 +33%) Faustus	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Faustus 4/1, C&D winner. Might have still needed run when fifth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good, 15/2) 26 days ago. Two starts over C&D have resulted in a win and good second; on a handy mark; shortlisted.

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19:52 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Cinque Verde arrives on the back of a victory on the all-weather here over 6f but disappointed off today's handicap mark at Windsor the time before. She finished behind BANG ON THE BELL on that occasion and the latter is preferred, having only faded in the closing stages there and he has subsequently been dropped 2lb in the weights. The Defiant placed at Epsom recently but hasn't won on turf for some time now, while Secret Handsheikh may prove best of the rest.

SKALLYWAG BAY has done her winning on AW but went close off similar marks on turf last year and might be worth siding with back in a Class 5. Bang On The Bell wasn't seen to best effect under a change of tactics last time and is second choice ahead of Nogo's Dream.

On the back of a solid effort, SECRET HANDSHEIKH (nap) is preferred. Faustus and Skallywag Bay tie in with the selection.

20:00 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (7/2 +0%) She's A Fine Wine	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) She's A Fine Wine 7/2, Fairly useful bumper winner for Olly Murphy. Off the mark at first attempt over hurdles for new yard at Limerick (2m, heavy) in October and whilst absent since finishing down the field back there in December, she could yet get back on track now handicapping after a break. Tongue strap on 1st time. Limerick maiden winner disappointed there last time; a chance if back to form on return.
11 1st (11) (9/2 -35%) Woodstream Lad	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(11) Woodstream Lad 9/2, Winner in hurdle at Thurles in November. Very good second of 23 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft, 20/1) 142 days ago. Enters calculations. Ran a cracker in a Leopardstown novice handicap at Christmas time; 4lb higher; respected.
10 2nd (10) (14/1 -75%) Karacole	14 14/1(-75%)	(10) Karacole 14/1, 100/1, best excused run when pulled up in listed hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago, badly hampered first and rider lost irons. Feasible to see her quickly back to form on handicap debut. Badly hampered then pulled-up in a Punchestown Listed race; this is more suitable; chance.
5 3rd (5) (18/1 +28%) War Correspondent	18 18/1(+28%)	(5) War Correspondent 18/1, Sixteenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 40/1) 14 days ago, weakening entering straight. Others preferred. Third in a Cheltenham Grade 2 in 2022; no trace of that since and well beaten last time.
8 4th (8) (8/1 +33%) Zolpharine	8 8/1(+33%)	(8) Zolpharine 8/1, Fair winning hurdler who ran poorly when last of 6 in Navan Grade 3 when last seen in November. Switch to handicaps rates a positive on return and interesting what the market makes of her. Poor when last seen; this better ground suits and can run well if ready enough.
6 5th (6) (9/2 +50%) Dame Rapide	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(6) Dame Rapide 9/2, Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.7f) in September. 9/2, below form sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Dual purpose mare disappointed when last seen but has a chance if at best on return.
3 6th (3) (4/1 +56%) Answering	4 4/1(+56%)	(3) Answering 4/1, Winner in hurdle at Thurles in March. 22/1, not disgraced eighth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. A sound run at Naas but disappointed at Punchestown last time; has to rebound.
7 7th (7) (11/1 -22%) San Martino	11 11/1(-22%)	(7) San Martino 11/1, Good tenth of 19 in handicap at Navan (13f, good to soft, 40/1) 19 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back down in trip. Creditable on last hurdle outing. Ran creditably in novice handicap hurdles lately; back to 2m should suit and can run well.
1 8th (1) (28/1 -100%) Tom Mcgreevy	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Tom Mcgreevy 28/1, Unreliable type. Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in September. 14/1, proved too free when sixteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft), folding. Off 7 months. Needs a couple of these to falter. Raced too keenly over 2m4f when last seen; has to be at his best on return.
14 9th (14) (7/1 +65%) Dream Escape	7 7/1(+65%)	(14) Dream Escape 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 20/1) 74 days ago. Hard to warm to until showing more. Beaten a long way on handicap debut at Leopardstown in March; not easy to fancy.
13 10th (13) (22/1 -144%) Only One Plan	22 22/1(-144%)	(13) Only One Plan 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Roscommon in June. 13/2, respectable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Navan (15.6f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Others more persuasive. Won at Roscommon last summer; has been away since September but can run well fresh.
9 11th (9) (40/1 +20%) Britzka	40 40/1(+20%)	(9) Britzka 40/1, 28/1 and visored for 1st time, pulled up in novice chase at Sligo (17.6f, heavy), dropping away from 4 out. Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Three-time hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott hasn't been at the same level for this yard.
2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 +29%) Morning Soldier	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Morning Soldier 10/1, Remains winless over hurdles but bounced back to best when runner-up in novice company at Cork (2m, heavy) in January. Faced stiff tasks in handicaps both starts since but this less demanding back from 47 days off and not one to write off. Worth a look. Could probably do with dropping in the weights; tailed-off after a bad mistake last time.
12 \|PU\| (12) (12/1 -9%) Golden Temple	12 12/1(-9%)	(12) Golden Temple 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 23 days ago. That was his first start for 6 months and this 4-y-o is likely to improve further in handicaps. Ran well enough in a Tipperary handicap last time; needs more off the same mark.

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20:00 Clonmel Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Phidelma Elvin got a good tune from WOODSTREAM LAD when he won on his first start for Philip Rothwell at Thurles last November and he may be able to strike again on his return. The Soldier Of Fortune gelding ran well in a competitive event at Leopardstown subsequently and despite a 4lb rise since, he could still have a bit more improvement in him. She's A Fine Wine impressed on her first start for Henry de Bromhead before a decent effort in Grade 3 company at Navan. She is better than she showed on her final outing in very testing conditions at Limerick. Dame Rapide is still fairly unexposed over hurdles and is another to consider.

A leap of faith is required in supporting MORNING SOLDIER given his latest form figures but those exploits came in the face of some stiff tasks and, remaining with an air of unfinished business about him in this sphere, he could just be worth chancing back from 47 days off with his sights lowered. Woodstream Lad was in good form late last year and he's feared. She's A Fine Wine and Golden Temple also command a second look.

Though returning after a break, WOODSTREAM LAD could still be well-handicapped after running well in a strong Leopardstown novice

20:10 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/1 -13%) Groovy Blue	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Groovy Blue 9/1, From a good family but showed little other than greenness when down the field on debut at Newbury 6 months ago. Has left Emma Lavelle and joined a yard with a good bumper record, so interesting to see what the market makes of him. Lots to find on bare form of November's debut, but time to strengthen since; stable debut.
1 2nd (1) (10/11 +48%) Jubilant	0.909091 10/11(+48%)	(1) Jubilant 10/11, £40,000 Irish point recruit who built on a promising Rules debut to open his account at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago. Had plenty to spare, so worth a chance to defy the penalty. Small step forward to land Huntingdon bumper latest (good); chance despite penalty.
2 3rd (2) (5/1 +64%) Elysian Knight	5 5/1(+64%)	(2) Elysian Knight 5/1, Champs Elysees gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Hobb's Delight. Dam (c96/h97) 3m-27f hurdle/chase winner. Bred to need further. Dam won six staying races for this trainer; may prove in need of a trip and jumps already.
8 4th (8) (25/1 -56%) Klic Boum	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) Klic Boum 25/1, €14,000 3-y-o, Buck's Boum gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner/fairly useful 23f chase winner Gentleman de Mai and 17f chase winner in France Harmonie de Mai. Makes some appeal on paper. Son of a French bumper-winning sibling of Bristol De Mai; check for market confidence.
12 5th (12) (6/1 -100%) Getaways Gift	6 6/1(-100%)	(12) Getaways Gift 6/1, Getaway filly who left debut form behind when second under a positive ride at Plumpton last time. Should go well again, particularly if allowed another soft lead. Hung late but still recorded a much-improved second at Plumpton latest (2m1.5f, good).
9 6th (9) (9/1 -64%) Korus	9 9/1(-64%)	(9) Korus 9/1, Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Torn And Frayed, stays 3m. Promising start when third at Market Rasen last month and expected to step forward from it, so not dismissed. Keeping-on 9l third on last month's Market Rasen debut; extra yardage all to the good.
3 7th (3) (66/1 +0%) Escapologist	66 66/1(+0%)	(3) Escapologist 66/1, It's Gino gelding. Half-brother to Swiss 1¼m winner Sirene du Jour. Dam, French 1¼m/11f winner, half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler (17f-19f winner) Vatohio. Yard not renowned for bumpers winners. Mix of Flat, jump and point wins in family; optimum requirements may need time to emerge.
6 8th (6) (28/1 -211%) The Happy Chapati	28 28/1(-211%)	(6) The Happy Chapati 28/1, Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart bumper winner/top-class hurdler The New One. Most underwhelming so far, down the field again at Ludlow in April, so others are more appealing. Better latest following wind surgery, though still finished weakly; bit more to prove now.
5 9th (5) (22/1 -144%) Mr Monopoly	22 22/1(-144%)	(5) Mr Monopoly 22/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Simarian. Eleventh of 17 in bumper at Wincanton 6 months ago and others are more persuasive. Third favourite when 13l eleventh of 17 on debut last year; can do better if wiser here.
10 \|PU\| (10) (40/1 -150%) Russells Wish	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Russells Wish 40/1, 4,000 gns 3-y-o, Dartmouth gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful chaser Road Warrior and fairly useful 21f hurdle winner Theformismighty. Cheap purchase in relation to his pedigree and he will probably benefit from this experience. Siblings won at 2m3f-2m5f under rules, the granddam over further; may need jumps already.
7 \|PU\| (7) (50/1 +24%) Kevano Breeze	50 50/1(+24%)	(7) Kevano Breeze 50/1, Coulsty gelding. Dam (c94/h95), 2½m chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2m winner) Turtle Time Lucky. Likely to need time. Homebred gelding from the wider family of Run For Free; appeals more as one for later on.
11 \|PU\| (11) (66/1 +0%) Silver Hill Flyer	66 66/1(+0%)	(11) Silver Hill Flyer 66/1, Pulled up around halfway at Plumpton on debut and almost impossible to fancy. Bumper prowess in the family, but too green to function on last month's debut (pulled up).

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20:10 Fontwell NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

GETAWAYS GIFT showed major improvement from her first to second start when runner-up to a smart mare of Nicky Henderson's at Plumpton. With more progress expected, she can go one better for her in-form connections. A 7lb penalty will make life tougher for Jubilant after a comfortable success at Huntingdon last month, while Korus is another to note after a promising third on debut at Market Rasen.

JUBILANT opened his Rules account in ready fashion at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago and, with more to come, he should have enough to defy a penalty. Getaways Gift is a danger on the back of a good second at Plumpton and Korus can't be ruled out.

A powerful goer who will appreciate today's extra yardage, KORUS can oblige ahead of Getaways Gift and the penalised Jubilant.

20:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (17/2 +6%) Miss Moonshine	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(8) Miss Moonshine 17/2, Latest win at Southwell in March. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Still needs to prove herself as effective on turf. Solid fourth of nine in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; she can go well again.
7 1st (7) (13/2 +28%) Arlecchino's Gift	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(7) Arlecchino's Gift 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 7/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 23 days ago, racing off the pace and never involved. Likely type to bounce back. C&D winner; drawn wide when ninth at Wolver 23 days ago; can bounce back.
1 2nd (1) (11/2 -83%) Diamond Dreamer	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(1) Diamond Dreamer 11/2, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 13/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago, leading last ½f and well on top finish. 4 lb rise unlikely to prevent another good showing provided he can translate that form back to turf. Arrives on a hat-trick after wins here/Wolverhampton; merits serious consideration.
2 3rd (2) (9/4 +36%) Profit And Loss	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(2) Profit And Loss 9/4, Three-time winner in Jersey last year and positive start for new yard, good second of 12 in handicap (3/1) at Kempton (6f) 31 days ago. Not taken lightly. Good runner-up in 6f Kempton h'cap at 31 days ago; big shout off the same mark.
5 4th (5) (18/1 +10%) Comedian Leader	18 18/1(+10%)	(5) Comedian Leader 18/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good, 28/1) 15 days ago, never involved. Bounce back called for having a rare start back at sprinting. Went 0-10 on turf when a below-form sixth at Brighton handicap 15 days ago.
9 5th (9) (11/2 -38%) Pablo Del Pueblo	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(9) Pablo Del Pueblo 11/2, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Gambled on, finished a creditable third of 6 in handicap here (5f, AW) 14 days ago. Not ruled out from further reduced mark. C&D winner who got back on track when third here a fortnight ago; shortlisted.
4 6th (4) (11/1 -22%) Nordic Glory	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) Nordic Glory 11/1, Successful twice on AW here last year and ran well to finish runner-up on 2 of his last 3 starts. Shade disappointing when sixth of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 17 days ago. All his five successes have come on the AW; others appeal more.
6 7th (6) (18/1 -64%) Mellys Flyer	18 18/1(-64%)	(6) Mellys Flyer 18/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 6/1) 22 days ago. Winless on turf since July, 2022, and just a fair fifth at Yarmouth last time.
10 8th (10) (12/1 +25%) Moorgate	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Moorgate 12/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 20/1) 26 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Beat only one back on turf in 7f Brighton handicap 26 days ago; he needs to bounce back.
3 9th (3) (8/1 +27%) Zina Colada	8 8/1(+27%)	(3) Zina Colada 8/1, Much improved when making a winning nursery debut at Yarmouth (6f) in September but has largely disappointed since, weakening from 2f out when sixth of 7 in handicap back at that venue 12 days ago. Below-par sixth in 6f Yarmouth handicap 12 days ago; she needs to get back on track.
11 10th (11) (80/1 -142%) Carranita	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Carranita 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f). Off 12 months. Makes turf debut. Only poor form shown in her four AW runs; off 385 days and needs to take big step forward.

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20:22 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

DIAMOND DREAMER has won three of his last five outings since blinkers were applied. He's taken to continue his good progress back on the turf and confirm earlier running with Nordic Glory, despite the worse terms. Profit And Loss arrives on the back of a couple of placed efforts at Kempton and can figure, while Miss Moonshine has done all her winning on the all-weather so far.

A former C&D winner, PABLO DEL PUEBLO failed to justify support on the polytrack here 2 weeks ago but he's well drawn to make full use of forcing tactics back on turf and could be worth chancing having slipped plenty in the weights. Diamond Dreamer has improved in blinkers on AW and is feared if translating that form back to turf. Profit And Loss and Arlecchino's Gift are others to consider.

George Baker's new recruit PROFIT AND LOSS has made a promising start for the yard and he can go one better than when second at Kempton

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

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +60%) Fad Eadrainn	4 4/1(+60%)	(6) Fad Eadrainn 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/1, fourth of 14 in bumper at Thurles (15.9f, soft), needing stiffer test. Off 7 months. Place claims. Similar efforts in defeat in three bumpers; has a chance if at best on return.
5 2nd (5) (5/6 +25%) Cuckoo Valley	0.833333 5/6(+25%)	(5) Cuckoo Valley 5/6, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Timesremembered. Dam poor form in bumpers/over hurdles. One to note on debut. Homebred has to command maximum respect from yard that dominates these races.
11 3rd (11) (40/1 +68%) Nelson Muntz	40 40/1(+68%)	(11) Nelson Muntz 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 11 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, soft) 93 days ago. Some promise on debut last year in a sales race but below that twice since.
2 4th (2) (15/2 -233%) Beaufort Scale	7.5 15/2(-233%)	(2) Beaufort Scale 15/2, €18,000 3-y-o. Dam, ran twice over hurdles, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 4m) Chicago Grey. Fourth sole start in points (Dec 2023). Tongue tied. Considered. Beaten favourite on sole point start but that was a strong race; respected on rules debut.
3 5th (3) (4/1 +11%) Champagne Kid	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Champagne Kid 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, second of 8 in bumper at this course (18.7f, soft) 28 days ago. Could be on the premises if able to back that up. Only beaten 7l in a bumper over 2m2f at this course a month ago and should go close.
8 6th (8) (40/1 +20%) He's Gorgeous	40 40/1(+20%)	(8) He's Gorgeous 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 16 in bumper (25/1) at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 9 days ago. Beaten 17l in bumpers at Leopardstown and Ballinrobe either side of a poor run.
9 7th (9) (80/1 +36%) Jimalie	80 80/1(+36%)	(9) Jimalie 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in bumper at Wexford (16f, good to soft, 7/1) on NH debut. Off 23 months. Beaten 50l in a bumper on debut almost two years ago and can only be watched on return.
14 8th (14) (33/1 -50%) Lucky Manifest	33 33/1(-50%)	(14) Lucky Manifest 33/1, €7,500 3-y-o, Lucky Speed gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including smart chaser Heron Heights and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Witness In Court. Makes some appeal on pedigree. Good pedigree but cost only 7,500euros as a 3yo; likely to improve from this.
12 9th (12) (14/1 -40%) Rollthedicedoyen	14 14/1(-40%)	(12) Rollthedicedoyen 14/1, Doyen gelding. Brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Final List, stays 25f, and half-brother to useful hurdler Sir Scorpion. Dam unraced. Worth a market check. Homebred is by a useful sire and could run well on debut; check market.
4 10th (4) (80/1 -60%) Coup D'etat	80 80/1(-60%)	(4) Coup D'etat 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in bumper at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft, 25/1) on NH debut 22 days ago. Beaten 20l on debut at Bellewstown after making the running; needs to improve plenty.
7 11th (7) (50/1 -25%) Getone	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Getone 50/1, €8,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Brave Out, stayed 3m, and fair hurdler/chaser Fill The Tank. Cost 8,000euros as a 3yo; yard had a winner recently but likely to improve from this debut.
1 12th (1) (80/1 +36%) A Okay	80 80/1(+36%)	(1) A Okay 80/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at this course (16.4f, soft, 200/1) on hurdles bow 28 days ago, not knocked about. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Better effort in a maiden hurdle at this track since; loads more needed.
10 13th (10) (100/1 +20%) Nelson Eddie	100 100/1(+20%)	(10) Nelson Eddie 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 5 in bumper (33/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 82 days ago. Tailed-off on debut at Fairyhouse in heavy ground and not easy to fancy.
13 \|PU\| (13) (125/1 +17%) Two Mile House	125 125/1(+17%)	(13) Two Mile House 125/1, First run since leaving Kieran Purcell when pulled up in bumper at Gowran (18f, heavy, 150/1) 68 days ago, tailing off early final circuit Little sign of ability in bumpers and a point so can't be fancied.

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

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

Willie Mullins introduces Soldier Of Fortune gelding CUCKOO VALLEY and he may be good enough to make a winning start. The five-year-old is a half-brother to the ill-fated Timesremembered, who was a Grade 2 winner over hurdles and was runner-up in Grade 1 company. Fad Eadrainn looks the pick of those to have run. The Mustameet gelding was third on his first couple of starts, including behind Readin Tommy Wrong on debut at Tipperary. The market may prove the best guide to the chances of Beaufort Scale, who was fourth in a point-to-point for Gordon Elliott last December.

CUCKOO VALLEY is in excellent hands and should be sufficiently tuned up to make a winning start in a thin race. Point recruit Beaufort Scale is a potential danger and Rollthedicedoyen makes some appeal on pedigree.

Willie Mullins' CUCKOO VALLEY is the selection to make a winning debut and extend his dominance in bumpers.

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

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

Tomform Thursday 16th May 2024

Races & Results Thursday 16th May 2024

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13:30 Limerick Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:50 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Limerick Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:15 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 3) 14f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Limerick Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:15 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Limerick Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:45 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:05 Limerick Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:15 York Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

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16:32 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:38 Limerick Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:45 York Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow