1 Thursday 18th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 42 Races on Thursday 18th May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Tipperary, 7 races at Perth, 7 races at York, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Newmarket, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (3.5/1 +30%) Redredrobin	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(3) Redredrobin 3.5/1, Shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 33/1) 29 days ago. Can make presence felt. Two 7f wins last season; promising return over 6f on AW; should make a bold bid.
2 2nd (2) (4.5/1 +36%) First Company	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(2) First Company 4.5/1, Fifteen runs since sole win in 2021. Shaped better than result when sixth of 14 in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy, 33/1) 19 days ago, no extra final 1f. On losing run and not sure he's primed to exploit his reduced mark.
1 3rd (1) (2.25/1 -50%) My Genghis	2.25 2.25/1(-50%)	(1) My Genghis 2.25/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 10/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 10 days ago, clear of rest. Has good chance on form. 5f AW winner; placed over 5f on slow turf twice this month; should be involved.
4 4th (4) (4.5/1 +36%) Firenze Rosa	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(4) Firenze Rosa 4.5/1, Creditable third of 6 in handicap (11/2) at Windsor (5.1f, soft) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Each-way player. Placed in both starts this spring and should remain competitive under suitable conditions.
6 5th (6) (7.5/1 +38%) Forever Dreaming	7.5 7.5/1(+38%)	(6) Forever Dreaming 7.5/1, Winner at Southwell in February. 16/1, last of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 7 days ago. Arrives out of sorts, so needs this switch to turf to spark a revival. Has followed her 6f win at Southwell with three poor efforts; plenty to prove; turf debut.
8 6th (8) (7/1 +0%) Arlecchino's Gift	7 7/1(+0%)	(8) Arlecchino's Gift 7/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, made little impression when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 6 days ago. Dropped in the weights after a quiet winter; too much to prove for comfort.
9 7th (9) (66/1 -120%) Hold The Press	66 66/1(-120%)	(9) Hold The Press 66/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 10 in minor event (200/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 3 months ago. Can only be watched. Unplaced in all 12 starts and opposable despite dropping to 6f for the first time.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Firenze Rosa and Redredrobin can feature but MY GHENGIS is on the up and can capitalise on this drop in grade.

13:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/1 +44%) Regional	5 5/1(+44%)	(3) Regional 5/1, Lightly raced for a 5-y-o and while he didn't taste success last year, he shaped well on occasions, notably when third in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in July. Ended 2022 in slightly disappointing fashion but returns with yard among the winners. Same mark as when fine third in Stewards' Cup; may get going too late over this speedy 5f.
4 2nd (4) (6.5/1 +0%) Korker	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(4) Korker 6.5/1, Prone to slow starts but a classy sprinter when it all clicks, winning good 5f 3-y-o handicap impressively at this meeting a year ago. Looked rusty on reappearance pitched into a Group 3 and this will reveal a lot more back in handicap company. Below par on reappearance but won big-field C&D handicap on second start last season.
7 3rd (7) (25/1 +0%) Bedford Flyer	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Bedford Flyer 25/1, Blitzed his rivals returned to the AW at Southwell in November and posted another cracking effort when second at Wolverhampton a month later. Unable to continue the good work after and has left Les Eyre. New trainer does extremely well with recruits from other stables; could go well.
6 4th (6) (14/1 +0%) Mondammej	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Mondammej 14/1, Losing run dates back to 2021 but he's back on his last successful mark and last month's keeping-on fifth at Ripon will have blown away the cobwebs. On dangerous mark on C&D form as recent as last July; comeback run was pretty encouraging.
2 5th (2) (6/1 +50%) Clarendon House	6 6/1(+50%)	(2) Clarendon House 6/1, Progressive 4-time winner as a 3-y-o who was highly tried on the back of success in small field conditions' event at Beverley (5f) last summer. Solid second back at that venue when last seen in September and record fresh is encouraging. Some strong form in 2022, particularly on reappearance; respected on this year's comeback.
5 6th (5) (12/1 +0%) Alligator Alley	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Alligator Alley 12/1, Completed AW hat-trick at Southwell in January. Unable to continue the excellent work since, albeit 6f in a warm race at Newcastle easy to excuse. Better than ever with AW winter hat-trick; remains to be seen if he's just as good on turf.
9 7th (9) (12/1 -85%) Whenthedealinsdone	12 12/1(-85%)	(9) Whenthedealinsdone 12/1, Bounced right back to his best when landing 10-runner Ascot handicap (5f) in September. Respectable efforts on 2 of his 3 starts to end the campaign and his reappearance at Goodwood was encouraging. Could do with starting on terms at this speed-favouring track, though. On a good mark judged on last year's best runs and could improve for recent reappearance.
8 8th (8) (3.33/1 +49%) Designer	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(8) Designer 3.33/1, Developed into a useful sprinter during the second half of 2022, landing a C&D handicap in August. Sound reappearance in listed company at Bath and she finished runner-up from this mark last handicap outing. Commanding win over C&D last August and this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer.
13 9th (13) (14/1 -56%) Copper Knight	14 14/1(-56%)	(13) Copper Knight 14/1, Veteran sprinter who has been a fine servant for connections, winning 6 times over this C&D, including this race in 2019 and 2021. Should be spot on fitness-wise and he's back down to a tempting mark these days. 9yo who isn't as good as he was but he's won this race twice and is not ruled out.
10 10th (10) (18/1 +28%) Nomadic Empire	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Nomadic Empire 18/1, Course winner who had a winter spell in Bahrain, scoring in December. Unable to land a blow at Ripon 3 weeks ago and visor replaces cheekpieces. On a competitive mark on last year's best but has to leave recent Ripon run well behind.
11 11th (11) (33/1 -32%) Lord Riddiford	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Lord Riddiford 33/1, Landed the same Goodwood handicap for the second time in July. Several sound efforts since (albeit Newcastle one when last seen in February wasn't one of them) and he's inching back towards that successful mark. Two-time Glorious Goodwood handicap winner but 0-7 at York; others are more compelling.
12 12th (12) (10/1 -11%) Illusionist	10 10/1(-11%)	(12) Illusionist 10/1, Right back to form when springing a 33/1 surprise over C&D at this meeting a year ago. Restricted to just 2 races since, hitting the frame on each occasion. Likely to give it another good go. Two last-to-first wins over C&D on his record but those were both on slow ground.
1 13th (1) (40/1 -300%) Mountain Peak	40 40/1(-300%)	(1) Mountain Peak 40/1, Found only one too good on last season's reappearance and very useful form when making all in a big-field handicap at Ascot in July. Mixed bag after, but just 2 lb above that successful mark and Oisin Murphy is booked for this return to action. 8yo who was better than ever last year, but York may not be his ideal course.

LTO Selection:

13:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The filly DESIGNER was an authoritative winner over C&D last August and could be set for a productive campaign. Korker is a danger.

14:05 Salisbury Stakes (Class 3) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2.25/1 +0%) Relief Rally	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(1) Relief Rally 2.25/1, Provided her top yard with a winner from first juvenile runner of the season when successful in 11-runner minor event at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) 24 days ago. Will improve from that effort and she's not taken lightly. Impressive when winning at Windsor last month & open to lots of improvement; strong claims.
2 2nd (2) (0.91/1 +0%) Juniper Berries	0.91 0.91/1(+0%)	(2) Juniper Berries 0.91/1, Knew her job and made an impressive winning debut in 8-runner minor event (4/1) at Bath (5f, good to soft) 27 days ago, scoring with plenty in hand. Can follow up. Stylish effort to win at Bath on debut and the form has been franked; leading contender.
5 3rd (5) (14/1 -27%) Unbreak My Heart	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Unbreak My Heart 14/1, Foaled February 26. Showcasing filly. Sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Heartwarming and half-sister to 3 winners, including smart 2-y-o 5f winner Heartache and winner up to 6f Asadjumeirah. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Bred for speed; yard gets them ready first time; good standard to aim at; betting to guide.
6 4th (6) (7/1 +61%) Whoop Whoop	7 7/1(+61%)	(6) Whoop Whoop 7/1, Foaled February 17. 16,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Land Force filly. Dam, sprint maiden, closely related to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Cappella Sansevero. Yard have made a good start with their 2-y-o runners this season. 50,000gns yearling; dam a close relative of a Group 3 2yo winner; yard's 2yos in form.
3 5th (3) (66/1 -65%) Chinese Knot	66 66/1(-65%)	(3) Chinese Knot 66/1, Showed plenty to work on when third of 8 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 14 days ago. Can step forward from her first experience, but has work to do in this line-up. Green but encouraging start over C&D two weeks ago; just over 4l to find with Liv My Life.
4 6th (4) (9/1 -13%) Liv My Life	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Liv My Life 9/1, Knew more than on debut when second of 8 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft, 5/1) 14 days ago, clear of rest. Open to further improvement. Promise in both starts, including behind a useful colt over C&D latest; in the mix again.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Salisbury Stakes (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

This may rest between the two winners in the field and April foal RELIEF RALLY (nap) may be open to the greater progress.

14:15 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/1 -33%) Bix Beiderbecke	4 4/1(-33%)	(2) Bix Beiderbecke 4/1, Fair form in bumpers and made a sound start to his hurdles career when third over C&D 3 weeks ago. Exuberant sort who can build on that. Made a lot of the running when third over C&D on recent hurdle debut; has potential.
6 2nd (6) (3.5/1 -100%) Knocknacree	3.5 3.5/1(-100%)	(6) Knocknacree 3.5/1, Hinted at ability prior to unseating rider in juvenile hurdle at Tramore on debut a month ago. In top hands and this isn't a strong race. Shaped with promise before unseating rider on debut; should build on that performance here.
7 3rd (7) (2.5/1 +17%) Lacila Blue	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(7) Lacila Blue 2.5/1, Low-key start but looks to be getting her act together at this modest level, finishing with running left when fifth on handicap debut at Kelso in March. Likely has more to offer. Placed at big odds two runs ago and respectable fifth in valuable series final last time.
1 4th (1) (2.75/1 +54%) Bellaney Lord	2.75 2.75/1(+54%)	(1) Bellaney Lord 2.75/1, Modest hurdler who looks one with problems at present. Hooded for first time and does set the standard if he can bounce back. Ran very well until falling at Down Royal in January but well beaten twice since.
8 5th (8) (7/1 +42%) Sunshine Girl	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Sunshine Girl 7/1, Surpassed previous efforts when second in 6-runner bumper at Down Royal in March fitted with a tongue tie but unable to make much of an impact back hurdling at Wetherby. Placed in two of her four bumpers but hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles.
5 6th (5) (100/1 +0%) Bay West	100 100/1(+0%)	(5) Bay West 100/1, Westerner gelding. Dam well held sole start over hurdles, half-sister to very smart hurdler (2m winner) Blue Bajan. Fell sole start in points and always behind in a bumper last month. Since left Gerald Stephen Quinn and a hood goes on. Always behind when making rules debut in Ayr bumper last month; now with new stable.
4 7th (4) (50/1 +24%) Desert Stranger	50 50/1(+24%)	(4) Desert Stranger 50/1, Has looked limited in various company. Shaped with promise on hurdle debut in March but never really got involved here last month.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The answer might be LACILA BLUE, who backed up her Musselburgh third with a fairly good run in a valuable series final.

14:25 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (1.2/1 +4%) Free Wind	1.2 1.2/1(+4%)	(3) Free Wind 1.2/1, Most progressive juvenile, winning 4 of her 5 starts, and she impressively landed Lancashire Oaks at Haydock (11.8f) on her sole start in 2022 despite being badly impeded. Off 10 months but this high-class filly still looks the one to beat. Absent since winning Lancashire Oaks last July but holds leading form claims.
5 2nd (5) (20/1 +9%) Rogue Millennium	20 20/1(+9%)	(5) Rogue Millennium 20/1, Useful filly who was a dual winner early last season. Posted a good 1¼ lengths third of 10 to India in Prix Allez France at Longchamp (1m2f) 18 days ago so she can't be totally discounted. Third in recent French Group 3 but career best needed if she's to threaten today.
4 3rd (4) (25/1 +11%) Poptronic	25 25/1(+11%)	(4) Poptronic 25/1, Big improver in first half of 2022 who completed her hat-trick in 10f Newcastle Group 3 in June. Too free though when below par in Yorkshire Oaks at York (hooded) and Princess Royal Stakes at Newmarket after. This is no easy ask. C&D Listed runner-up last July but probably vulnerable in this line-up.
7 4th (7) (9/1 +50%) State Occasion	9 9/1(+50%)	(7) State Occasion 9/1, Smart mare who impressively landed handicap over C&D last August. Below-form eighth in Pride Stakes at Newmarket (10f) final run but she is the sort to bounce back. Underwhelming end to last term but highly progressive in h'caps previously; not ruled out.
8 5th (8) (5.5/1 +21%) Stay Alert	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(8) Stay Alert 5.5/1, Smart filly who gained the last of her three wins in 2022 in Group 3 Legacy Cup at Newbury. Came in last of 14 in Fillies' & Mares' Stakes at Ascot (12f) in October though. Needs to hit the ground running. Settled better for Group 3 win at Newbury last September; slow going against her next time.
6 6th (6) (5.5/1 +21%) Sea Silk Road	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(6) Sea Silk Road 5.5/1, Very useful Sea The Stars filly who landed Goodwood listed event last May. Solid efforts in the frame after in Ribblesdale, Prix de la Nonette at Deauville and Princess Royal Stakes at Newmarket. Sort to go on again in 2023 so she needs considering. Last year's Ribblesdale runner-up; lightly raced and could be set for a fine campaign.
1 7th (1) (5.5/1 -22%) Aristia	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(1) Aristia 5.5/1, Smart mare who signed off for 2022 with win in 1m2f Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville in August. Runner-up in this event last season too so she's well in the mix. Second in this last year and won French Group 1 in August; strong contender on return.

LTO Selection:

14:25 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

The absence and drop back in trip are question marks for FREE WIND, but she's a class act who did very well to win the Lancashire Oaks.

14:35 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (3/1 +25%) Palmar Bay	3 3/1(+25%)	(6) Palmar Bay 3/1, Sent off 5/4 but looked in need of the experience when second of 4 in minor event at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) on debut 10 days ago, running on. Should improve. Second of 4 on recent Windsor debut; bred to do better and one for the shortlist.
3 2nd (3) (2.75/1 -46%) Jasour	2.75 2.75/1(-46%)	(3) Jasour 2.75/1, Foaled April 10. £85,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam unraced half-sister to Sprint Cup and Diamond Jubilee Stakes winner Twilight Son. Lots to like on paper. £85,000 yearling from a good sprinting family; newcomer of note; check the betting.
4 3rd (4) (6/1 +50%) Mr Baloo	6 6/1(+50%)	(4) Mr Baloo 6/1, Sixth of 7 in novice event (8/1) at Newmarket (5f, soft) on debut 30 days ago. Never threatened at Newmarket after a slow start but could take a significant step forward.
5 4th (5) (1.38/1 +21%) Novation	1.38 1.38/1(+21%)	(5) Novation 1.38/1, Speedily bred but held back by inexperience when fourth of 5 in maiden (5/2) at Doncaster (5f, soft) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. Will improve. Green on recent Doncaster debut but shaped with promise and open to plenty of progress.
2 5th (2) (40/1 +20%) Eyeros	40 40/1(+20%)	(2) Eyeros 40/1, 40/1, twelfth of 16 in minor event at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on debut 47 days ago, slowly away. Never in the hunt in the Brocklesby; gelded afterwards; needs a surge of improvement.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Jasour is a newcomer of some note but MR BALOO was very green at Newmarket yet showed enough to make him of major interest here.

14:50 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (0.53/1 +58%) Bodhisattva	0.53 0.53/1(+58%)	(3) Bodhisattva 0.53/1, Fairly useful hurdler who ran below pick of form in that sphere when eighth in 9-runner Kilbeggan maiden chase (22f) 4 weeks ago. However, feasible to think he can do better with the return to further a plus now handicapping in this sphere. Not discounted. Well beaten on last month's chasing debut but is a contender if judged on hurdling form.
2 2nd (2) (2/1 +43%) Western Run	2 2/1(+43%)	(2) Western Run 2/1, Fairly useful chaser who ended time with Stuart Crawford below par over hurdles but comes here having landed 2 of his last 3 starts between the flags. Career-low mark if he can continue the good work back under Rules. Dual point winner for new stable this spring; looks interesting on rules return.
4 3rd (4) (12/1 +82%) Get 'Em In	12 12/1(+82%)	(4) Get 'Em In 12/1, Showed little over hurdles and similar story over fences to date. Set for another struggle from miles out of the weights. Eight-race maiden; can't be recommended from 38lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

He didn't get far on his chasing debut in December but CONKWELL LEGEND was in excellent form over hurdles at the end of last season.

15:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
16 (16) (3.33/1 +0%) Assessment	3.33 3.33/1(+0%)	(16) Assessment 3.33/1, Well-related colt who is very lightly raced and overcame an absence to make an impressive winning return in a Kempton handicap a month ago. Open to further improvement and looks an obvious player. Made it 2-4 when landing AW h'cap last month; could have lots more to offer for top yard.
7 1st (7) (7/1 +42%) Croupier	7 7/1(+42%)	(7) Croupier 7/1, Improved to win at Windsor in September and back on the up when signing off with further success at Chelmsford on final outing last season. Probably unsuited by conditions in the Lincoln on return and can't be written off. Flopped in the Lincoln but on heavy ground; progressive last autumn and not discounted.
13 2nd (13) (18/1 +45%) Point Lynas	18 18/1(+45%)	(13) Point Lynas 18/1, First past the post on 2 occasions last season and produced a career-best when making all on return at Newcastle in April. Effort best excused at Newmarket since but mark demands improvement. Progressive profile until last time, when good to soft ground may not have suited.
10 3rd (10) (3.5/1 +50%) Northern Express	3.5 3.5/1(+50%)	(10) Northern Express 3.5/1, Consistent sort who confirmed the encouragement of his reappearance when landing a 15-runner event at Thirsk last time, always doing enough. Should give another good account. Won the Thirsk Hunt Cup recently and also highly effective at York; respected up just 3lb.
4 4th (4) (10/1 +60%) Astro King	10 10/1(+60%)	(4) Astro King 10/1, Consistent in top-end handicaps without winning one last year, albeit he ended the campaign on a low note when failing to beat a rival at Ascot. Has left Sir Michael Stoute since and will probably need this reappearance. On a handy mark and market check advised on yard debut, but disappointing end to last year.
3 5th (3) (16/1 +11%) Blue For You	16 16/1(+11%)	(3) Blue For You 16/1, Useful sort who won over C&D last season. Bit disappointing on final outing of that campaign at Ascot and a career-best effort on return is asking a lot. Makes reappearance; did very well to win over C&D last August given his torrid passage.
1 6th (1) (25/1 +17%) Bopedro	25 25/1(+17%)	(1) Bopedro 25/1, Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who stepped up on his reappearance run in the Lincoln when gaining a first success for this yard in 1m Newmarket handicap in April. Disappointed in bad ground at Leicester since and visor goes back on now. Flopped at Leicester last time but won at Newmarket 11 days earlier; not written off.
8 7th (8) (7.5/1 +12%) Cruyff Turn	7.5 7.5/1(+12%)	(8) Cruyff Turn 7.5/1, Won this off a slightly higher mark last year and more than likely needed his reappearance when eighth behind Northern Express at Thirsk 12 days ago. Should be primed for a big run and might be worth chancing. Recent Thirsk reappearance could have put him just right for bid for repeat win in this.
14 8th (14) (10/1 +0%) Toshizou	10 10/1(+0%)	(14) Toshizou 10/1, Useful operator for Joseph O'Brien and produced comfortably his most encouraging effort for this stable when fourth of 17 at Newmarket 12 days ago. Likely to be delivered late by Spencer, so a strong pace would suit. Good runs in defeat in Newmarket handicaps the last twice & has each-way claims once more.
6 9th (6) (66/1 +18%) Snazzy Jazzy	66 66/1(+18%)	(6) Snazzy Jazzy 66/1, Talented on his day but mark looks about right and he's hard to back after refusing to race at Thirsk on reappearance. Tried in a tongue strap. On a competitive mark but issues at the start the last twice so risks attached.
12 10th (12) (33/1 -83%) Imperial Sands	33 33/1(-83%)	(12) Imperial Sands 33/1, Bounced back to his best to land a 5-runner event from the front. This is much tougher, though, and it's questionable as to whether he's fully effective on turf. Something to prove on turf but well treated on AW form & hasn't had many chances on grass.
15 11th (15) (6.5/1 +35%) Eilean Dubh	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(15) Eilean Dubh 6.5/1, Fast improver in 2022, winning 4 times, including twice here. Back on track at Thirsk last time and could make his presence felt if things drop right. One to consider. The better ground and return to York are both possible positives; one to be interested in.
18 12th (18) (14/1 +44%) Tropez Power	14 14/1(+44%)	(18) Tropez Power 14/1, Made a positive start for this stable on the AW earlier in the year and shaped as if still in form (travelled well) when eighth in a big field at Doncaster last time. This quicker surface should help. Failed to transfer improved AW form back to turf in Spring Mile, but the ground was heavy.
17 13th (17) (16/1 +20%) Master Richard	16 16/1(+20%)	(17) Master Richard 16/1, Likeable type who scored over C&D last year and resumed progress to make a winning return at Newcastle 13 days ago. More competition for the lead now but should give his running. Two C&D wins last year and progressive ways continued with recent AW reappearance win.
9 14th (9) (18/1 +45%) Gweedore	18 18/1(+45%)	(9) Gweedore 18/1, Won 3 times in 2022 and reappeared with a career best to land 11-runner handicap at Musselburgh in April. Had excuses at Chester since but will likely face plenty of competition for the lead here. Career-best form last month & perhaps tight Chester didn't suit latest; could bounce back.
11 15th (11) (12/1 +25%) Isla Kai	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Isla Kai 12/1, Winless last term but capitalised on a handy mark with a bit to spare in 13-runner event at Ripon last time. Remains on a fair mark based on past efforts but has a wide draw to contend with. Back to winning ways at Ripon last month and remains well treated on last year's best runs.
19 16th (19) (100/1 -52%) Rise Hall	100 100/1(-52%)	(19) Rise Hall 100/1, Took a step back in right direction when fifth at Wolverhampton but that was 2 years ago and he's not been seen since. Probably best watched for all that the handicapper has given him a chance. Well handicapped on best form but has a huge absence to defy.

LTO Selection:

15:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Having run respectably on unsuitably soft ground at Thirsk on his reappearance, CRUYFF TURN can win this for the second year running.

15:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (3.5/1 -17%) Zoukster	3.5 3.5/1(-17%)	(9) Zoukster 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent second of 8 in handicap (9/4) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago, keeping on well. Expected to be bang there. Beaten favourite but improved when 2nd on handicap debut this month (7f); unexposed.
4 2nd (4) (5.5/1 -10%) Princess Naomi	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(4) Princess Naomi 5.5/1, Latest win at Bath in April. 11/4, good ¾-length second of 9 to Jax Edge in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 17 days ago. Worthy of respect. Two good runs at Bath since returned to sprinting; should make another bold bid.
5 3rd (5) (16/1 +20%) My Mate Mike	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) My Mate Mike 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, last of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 36 days ago. Makes turf debut. Up against it. Couldn't confirm promise of Lingfield 2nd when switched to h'caps latest; drops to 6f/turf.
3 4th (3) (4/1 +33%) Jax Edge	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Jax Edge 4/1, 11/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 17 days ago by ¾ length from Princess Naomi. Should go well again. 2-3 in handicaps & stayed on strongly to beat Princess Naomi at Bath latest; strong claims.
11 5th (11) (18/1 +64%) Penny Be	18 18/1(+64%)	(11) Penny Be 18/1, 11/1, first run since leaving John Bridger when last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, soft) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Others preferred. Little solid form and tailed off at Windsor when attracting support last time.
8 6th (8) (16/1 -14%) Victory House	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Victory House 16/1, 16/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 10 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly. Hard-pulling 12-race maiden; has the ability to feature but others are safer.
1 7th (1) (12/1 -33%) Many Rivers	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Many Rivers 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 10/1) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Might up her game. Debut run was promising; quiet twice since but could revive now making her handicap debut.
2 8th (2) (5/1 -11%) Beauld As Brass	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Beauld As Brass 5/1, 11/5, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good) 15 days ago, bit in hand. Looks competitive on form. Won 2 of his last 3, both from the front; 7lb rise for latest success asks more of him.
6 9th (6) (11/1 -10%) Tennessee Dream	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Tennessee Dream 11/1, 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 17/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 49 days ago. Latest effort could have been a blip, and she's not discounted. Three AW wins in Jan (6f-7f); quiet last time but yard going well; could resume progress.
7 10th (7) (12/1 +25%) Giddy Aunt	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Giddy Aunt 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, respectable eighth of 17 in nursery at Leicester (6f, good to firm). Off 7 months. More required. Promise in her four runs at two but improvement is needed to take this on her return.
10 11th (10) (14/1 +65%) Kentucky Bourbon	14 14/1(+65%)	(10) Kentucky Bourbon 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in minor event (5/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 78 days ago. Down in trip. Makes turf debut. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. No improvement for the drop to classified company latest; something to prove back at 6f.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Jax Edge is a key player but MANY RIVERS looks thrown in if returning to the form of her 2yo debut now handicapping at this level.

15:25 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7.5/1 +0%) Trebizond	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(1) Trebizond 7.5/1, Off 10 months and first run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when winning 10-runner selling hurdle (5/4) at Hexham (16.2f, soft) 12 days ago. Not discounted stepping up in trip. Won seller at Hexham on stable debut; this is tougher but he's not ruled out at new trip.
10 2nd (10) (8.5/1 +29%) Darkest Day	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(10) Darkest Day 8.5/1, Made all at Wetherby in March and backed it up with a very good second in 2m handicap here 21 days ago. Must enter calculations despite racing off a 6 lb higher mark (including 4 lb out of the handicap). 8yo who is in good form but this is tougher back up in trip and he's 4lb out of weights.
4 3rd (4) (1.1/1 +60%) Haribo Collonges	1.1 1.1/1(+60%)	(4) Haribo Collonges 1.1/1, On the up for his new yard, hooded when stylish winner of 12-runner handicap hurdle over C&D 20 days ago. Big shout despite having a 7 lb rise to overcome. Off the mark when beating a clear second over C&D three weeks ago; big player again up 7lb.
6 4th (6) (8/1 +6%) Kajaki	8 8/1(+6%)	(6) Kajaki 8/1, Capitalised on a falling mark to land 14-runner handicap hurdle over C&D 21 days ago, responding well. Can give another good account back up 5 lb. Got back in the groove when scoring over C&D last month; respected off 5lb higher.
3 5th (3) (8.5/1 +15%) Aurora Thunder	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(3) Aurora Thunder 8.5/1, Yet to hit top form this term, respectable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good) 27 days ago. Others appeal more. On dangerous mark but she needs to raise her game back in trip.
9 6th (9) (28/1 -40%) Rickety Gate	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Rickety Gate 28/1, Dual scorer last autumn at Kelso and Musselburgh. Off 4 months before fading tenth of 14 to Kajaki in handicap hurdle over C&D 21 days ago. Needs to step forward now. Ended last year with two wins but he was tailed off behind Kajaki over C&D last month.
5 7th (5) (25/1 +24%) Enemy Coast Ahead	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Enemy Coast Ahead 25/1, Landed a hat-trick of novice events in summer 2020 for Olly Murphy. Sold for just £3,000 and has offered little in 4 outings for current yard. Mark in freefall but can only be watched. Very well treated on old form but he's struggled in four runs for his current yard.
11 8th (11) (80/1 -21%) Placedela Concorde	80 80/1(-21%)	(11) Placedela Concorde 80/1, Course winner. 40/1, not disgraced when third of 10 to Trebizond in selling hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, soft) 12 days ago. It's now 26 runs since his last win in 2018, though. Both his wins came in 2018 and he's a long way out of the weights here.
2 9th (2) (5/1 +38%) Neigh Botha	5 5/1(+38%)	(2) Neigh Botha 5/1, Still a maiden in this sphere but he bettered recent efforts in first-time tongue strap/cheekpieces when fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, heavy) 46 days ago. Not ruled out if building on that effort. 0-6 over hurdles and has not really progressed in this sphere; others are preferred.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

The vote goes to the lightly raced 6yo HARIBO COLLONGES, who got off the mark when beating a clear second in a C&D handicap last month.

15:35 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (25/1 -14%) King Of Steel	25 25/1(-14%)	(8) King Of Steel 25/1, Fast-tracked to Group 1 level after an impressive debut success at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) but could manage only seventh in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster. Remains with potential but highly tried again on return for new yard. With David Loughnane as 2yo; about 10l seventh of eight in Group 1 at Doncaster (1m heavy).
11 1st (11) (6/1 -20%) The Foxes	6 6/1(-20%)	(11) The Foxes 6/1, Progressive Churchill colt who followed up Goodwood maiden win in a slowly run but strong renewal of the Royal Lodge at Newmarket final start at 2yrs. Solid return when runner-up in the Craven there and should have more to offer over this longer trip. Must be considered. Needs some improvement but it looks certain on pedigree that the move up in trip will suit.
12 2nd (12) (9/1 +10%) White Birch	9 9/1(+10%)	(12) White Birch 9/1, Confirmed debut promise to run out a ready winner of 13-runner maiden at Dundalk (7f, 7/2) in November and took another big step forward when following up in 6-runner Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) on return. Ground won't be as testing here but still warrants plenty of respect. Last to first in six-runner Group 3 at Leopardstown (1m2f, heavy) over six weeks ago.
10 3rd (10) (4.5/1 +10%) Passenger	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(10) Passenger 4.5/1, Ulysses colt who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in maiden (Wood Ditton) at Newmarket (8f, good to soft, 11/1) 4 weeks ago, produced to lead final 1f and going clear. A scopey sort who surely has more to offer. Trainer has won this a record 7 times. Weak 11-1 for newcomers race at Newmarket (1m, good) four weeks ago but won it by 3l.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 +33%) Continuous	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Continuous 6/1, Looked potentially smart when winning both 2-y-o starts, namely maiden at the Curragh and Group 3 (1m) at Saint-Cloud. Sure to progress again and win more races but isn't entered for the Derby. Unbeaten as 2yo in maiden at the Curragh and 1m Group 3 at Saint-Cloud; sure to progress.
5 5th (5) (5/1 -11%) Epictetus	5 5/1(-11%)	(5) Epictetus 5/1, Very good at 2, winning at Newmarket (Flying Honours 4½ lengths behind) on debut before runner-up in Group 2 Autumn Stakes there (Rowley Mile) and Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster. Landed the odds with a bit in hand in Blue Riband Trial at Epsom over this trip on return and high on the shortlist. 2nd in Doncaster Group 1 as 2yo; recent Epsom win was not his best, but more in the tank.
7 6th (7) (100/1 -52%) Killybegs Warrior	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Killybegs Warrior 100/1, Dual winner over 7f on the July Course at Newmarket last summer. Better form in defeat this year, good 1¼ lengths third of 9 to Canberra Legend in listed contest at Newmarket (9f, good to soft) 29 days ago, albeit having run of race. No reason why he should beat the winner here. Best form when close third to Canberra Legend in Listed race at Newmarket (1m1f) latest.
9 7th (9) (20/1 +20%) Liberty Lane	20 20/1(+20%)	(9) Liberty Lane 20/1, Impressive debut winner at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) sole 2-y-o start, forging clear. Good second under a penalty to the now-smart Waipiro at Newmarket on return. May do better again but this looks a tough ask. Won debut and second in strong Newmarket novice (1m2f, good) four weeks ago; can do better.
4 8th (4) (22/1 +12%) Dear My Friend	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Dear My Friend 22/1, Pivotal colt who won novices at Carlisle (6f) and Beverley (7.4f) first 2 starts. Has continued his progress, 4¼ lengths third to Flying Honours in Zetland Stakes at Newmarket final 2-y-o start before making winning return in listed race at Newcastle on return. More needed again. AW Listed win last time; shapes as if return to 1m2f can suit but has major work to do.
1 9th (1) (6.5/1 -8%) Canberra Legend	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(1) Canberra Legend 6.5/1, 350,000 gns Australia colt who justified market confidence with a comfortable debut win at Newcastle in February. Took the jump up in class in his stride when following up in Feilden Stakes at Newmarket last month. Rates an exciting prospect and has a similar profile to 2015 winner Golden Horn. 2-2, latterly in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket; will be suited by this extra distance.
3 10th (3) (66/1 -136%) Dancing Magic	66 66/1(-136%)	(3) Dancing Magic 66/1, Still a maiden but has been highly tried, good 3 lengths third of 7 in Craven Stakes at Newmarket on return. Up against it again. Shapes as if 1m2f+ will suit but The Foxes beat him last time and improvement is needed.
6 11th (6) (5.5/1 +0%) Flying Honours	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(6) Flying Honours 5.5/1, Made up into a useful juvenile, following up his close third in Royal Lodge (unsuited by slow pace) at Newmarket with win number 3 in Zetland Stakes there (10f) in October. This son of Sea The Stars appeals as the type to progress further at 3 yrs so he's well in the mix. Needs better still, with a longer trip perhaps providing a better hope of that.

LTO Selection:

15:35 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

There is so much to like about this field. WHITE BIRCH ranks highly in terms of form and also brings plenty of promise.

15:45 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (1.38/1 +21%) Kingfisher King	1.38 1.38/1(+21%)	(6) Kingfisher King 1.38/1, Promising Farhh colt who came in second of 8 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, soft) on his debut 23 days ago. Up in trip. Open to progress. Player.
5 2nd (5) (2.75/1 +50%) Ibrahimovic	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(5) Ibrahimovic 2.75/1, Promising sort. 14/1, third of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (10f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Should improve further so needs considering.
7 3rd (7) (14/1 -17%) King Sharja	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) King Sharja 14/1, Promising debut York fifth but he came in last of 7 in maiden at Pontefract (10f, heavy) 37 days ago. Remains with potential back under these less testing conditions.
3 4th (3) (4.5/1 -50%) Golspie	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(3) Golspie 4.5/1, 12/1, won 10-runner maiden at Newbury (8f, heavy) on his debut 26 days ago, pushed out. Up in trip. This Ribchester colt is open to improvement. In the mix.
8 5th (8) (50/1 -100%) Palio	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Palio 50/1, £32,000 yearling, Vadamos gelding. Dam, 6f-7f winner, half-sister to smart 1½m-21.6f winner Who Dares Wins. Betting can prove an accurate indicator.
9 6th (9) (9/1 +25%) Seahouses	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) Seahouses 9/1, Very green when eighth of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 8/1) on her debut 47 days ago. This half-brother to the stable's very smart winner up to 1m Kinross has plenty more to offer. Not ruled out.
4 7th (4) (18/1 +45%) Breathless Bishop	18 18/1(+45%)	(4) Breathless Bishop 18/1, Bated Breath gelding. Closely related to 9.5f winner Universal Command and half-brother to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Imperial Aviator and 1¼m-12.4f winner Selecto. Market can guide.
10 8th (10) (250/1 -279%) Sgian Dubh	250 250/1(-279%)	(10) Sgian Dubh 250/1, Cloth of Stars gelding. Dam winner up to 1¼m (including at 2 yrs). Others appeal more on this occasion.
1 9th (1) (28/1 -133%) Fazayte	28 28/1(-133%)	(1) Fazayte 28/1, Fair winning hurdler/chaser. Good second of 11 in maiden at Leicester (10f, heavy, 40/1) on Flat debut 19 days ago. Much respected.
2 10th (2) (100/1 -300%) Whitcombe Rockstar	100 100/1(-300%)	(2) Whitcombe Rockstar 100/1, Fourth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 100/1) on debut 14 months ago on his sole run for Ben James. Has his fitness to prove for his new handler.
11 11th (11) (20/1 -11%) Walk The Moon	20 20/1(-11%)	(11) Walk The Moon 20/1, Last of 12 in minor event (8/1) at this course (7f, good) on debut. Off 7 months and lots more required now going significantly up in trip.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Ibrahimovic ran well in a good race at Newmarket last month but SEAHOUSES may be able to leave his debut effort well behind him.

16:00 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (3/1 -33%) Calico	3 3/1(-33%)	(7) Calico 3/1, Made the most of a good opportunity when finally off the mark in 13-runner juvenile hurdle at Tramore last month, always holding on under hands-and-heels ride. Can make her presence felt on handicap debut. Belatedly off the mark in Tramore maiden last month; has more to do here; still considered.
8 2nd (8) (2.25/1 +32%) Scots Poet	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(8) Scots Poet 2.25/1, Resumed winning ways in handicap at Musselburgh in February and ran well when making the frame in both subsequent starts, finishing with running left when fourth of 15 at Ayr last time. Leading contender. Has remained in very good form since Musselburgh win in February; good chance.
6 3rd (6) (18/1 +55%) Palm Beach	18 18/1(+55%)	(6) Palm Beach 18/1, Flat/hurdles winner in Ireland who made a successful start for this yard in 3-runner Hexham novice in March last year. However, didn't make much of an impact in handicaps last season, running poorly after 5 months off at Wetherby in April. Cheekpieces on first time. Struggled to make an impact in handicaps last season; needs help from new cheekpieces.
5 4th (5) (6.5/1 +46%) Well Planted	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(5) Well Planted 6.5/1, C&D winner last June but below form on his final 2 starts in 2022 (on the Flat on first occasion). After 8 months off (had a wind op), bounced back to best on the level when runner-up in handicap at Ayr 10 days ago. Task is now to build on that effort returned to hurdling. C&D winner last spring and returned from layoff with good Flat run this month.
3 5th (3) (11/1 -120%) Socialist Agenda	11 11/1(-120%)	(3) Socialist Agenda 11/1, Made a winning start in handicaps at Musselburgh in February last year, but has been more miss than hit since then. After 3 months off (had a wind op), never involved when eighth of 12 at Ludlow 9 days ago. Visor now reached for. Comes here with a bit to prove but is well handicapped if perked up by headgear switch.
2 \|F\| (2) (2.5/1 +58%) Bertie's Wish	2.5 2.5/1(+58%)	(2) Bertie's Wish 2.5/1, Free-going sort who, in first-time hood, made a winning handicap debut at Sedgefield in February, despite not looking at home on the track. Failed to give his running up in grade at Sandown in April, but has since won at Ripon on the level. Shortlisted. Dual hurdle winner last season and reverts to this code after recent Flat success.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A winner at Musselburgh in February, SCOTS POET (nap) has remained in good form since and may still have a bigger run in him.

16:10 York Listed (Class 1) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6.5/1 +28%) Great State	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(2) Great State 6.5/1, Upped his game since sent handicapping, winning at Southwell (5f) in March and posting useful form when taking 10-runner handicap (2/1) at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 12 days ago. This is tougher but he warrants respect. Impressive in handicaps last twice; can make presence in higher grade under Oisin Murphy.
10 2nd (10) (12/1 +0%) Pillow Talk	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Pillow Talk 12/1, Won listed race at this meeting (5f) last season and not disgraced when sixth of 10 in Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) when last seen 10 months ago. Likely more to come this term. Won C&D Listed a year ago but off since sixth at Royal Ascot; Tudhope looks elsewhere.
5 3rd (5) (33/1 -50%) Michaela's Boy	33 33/1(-50%)	(5) Michaela's Boy 33/1, Ended last year with brace of handicap victories on AW and acquitted himself well when fourth of 9 in conditions event at Newcastle (6f, 50/1) last month. Something to find on form with principals here, though. Speedy front-runner; faded in conditions race over 6f on AW latest and return to 5f a help.
11 4th (11) (12/1 -60%) Silent Words	12 12/1(-60%)	(11) Silent Words 12/1, Off the mark on debut at Newcastle in November and improved significantly on that form when second in minor event at Hamilton (5f, good, 4/1) 11 days ago. Asked a bigger question now but clearly going the right way. Won on AW debut and went down only to a promising sort at Hamilton since; more to come.
4 5th (4) (40/1 -100%) Looking For Lynda	40 40/1(-100%)	(4) Looking For Lynda 40/1, Won 2 of his 10 starts last year, standout effort coming when second of 8 on handicap debut at this course (5.4f, good to soft) in October. Plenty on plate first time up here, though, and lacks potential of some of his rivals. Useful at 2, including some good efforts here; can get involved for his in-form yard.
6 6th (6) (4/1 +0%) Rocket Rodney	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Rocket Rodney 4/1, Useful gelding. Below form, in first-time blinkers, when last seen at Longchamp (5f, good) in September but had performed well in several listed/graded events over this trip previously and is a big player first time up here. Very useful sprint 2yo last year, including Listed win; player if resuming in similar form.
8 7th (8) (4/1 +11%) Walbank	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Walbank 4/1, Easily took minor event over C&D 12 months ago before fine placed efforts in Norfolk and Molecomb Stakes. Not seen since but remains low mileage and must be taken seriously on return. Tongue strap on first time. C&D winner who was placed in Norfolk and Molecomb last summer; tongue tie on; respected.
3 8th (3) (10/1 +0%) Hispanic	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Hispanic 10/1, Much improved, in first-time blinkers, when taking maiden at the Curragh (5f) in October. Not disgraced in listed race at Doncaster over longer trip next time and likely has more to offer this season. Led for long way in 6f Listed on final 2yo start and return to 5f should suit; considered.
1 9th (1) (3.5/1 +22%) Changeofmind	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(1) Changeofmind 3.5/1, Broke 2-y-o course record at Chester on sole start as a juvenile and returned from 10-month absence with comfortable success at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Likely more to come yet. Made it 2-2 when pulling clear in 5f Catterick novice recently; looks very useful.
7 10th (7) (11/1 +31%) Rogue Spirit	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Rogue Spirit 11/1, Useful gelding who won 3 times over this trip as a juvenile. Disappointed when upped in grade on final start at Newmarket in October, though, and percentage call is to look elsewhere. Looked good in 5f Haydock nursery last September but well held in Group 3 final start.

LTO Selection:

16:10 York Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Rocket Rodney and Walbank were classy sprint 2yos. Hispanic is also feared but the vote goes to the improving GREAT STATE.

16:20 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (3.33/1 +5%) Truthful	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(12) Truthful 3.33/1, 120,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Sister to smart 11.6f/1½m winner Sea On Time. Dam unraced, out of smart 7f-1¼m winner Lay Time. Has a Ribblesdale entry and a newcomer of extreme interest. 120,000gns sister to useful Sea On Time (RPR 110); one of a few interesting newcomers.
6 2nd (6) (1.38/1 +39%) Mantoog	1.38 1.38/1(+39%)	(6) Mantoog 1.38/1, Excellent start when second of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 3/1) on debut in November. Winners came out of the race and she seems sure to improve up in trip. Good second on her Kempton debut (1m) six months ago; likely to stay; solid contender.
4 3rd (4) (4.5/1 +44%) La Isla Mujeres	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(4) La Isla Mujeres 4.5/1, Bred for longer distancers and shaped well when fourth of 14 in novice event at Kempton (8f, 16/1) on debut. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Open to progress. Stayed on well over 1m on her 2yo debut; bred to do better over this trip; considered.
11 4th (11) (9/1 -64%) Tarraff	9 9/1(-64%)	(11) Tarraff 9/1, Tongue strap on, third of 7 in novice event (11/2) at Wetherby (10f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago, slowly away. Will know more this time. Satisfactory start when 3rd of 7 at Wetherby last month; more to come; solid form claims.
2 5th (2) (33/1 -65%) Elladonna	33 33/1(-65%)	(2) Elladonna 33/1, 60,000 gns yearling, Belardo filly. Closely related to 9f-11f winner Elegant Fighter and half-sister to several winners, including useful 11f winner Elegant Maximus. Good German pedigree but yard's newcomers usually come on for a run or two.
7 6th (7) (125/1 -89%) Mrs Twig	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) Mrs Twig 125/1, Little short-term promise when twelfth of 16 in maiden at Newbury (10f, heavy, 150/1) on debut 27 days ago. 150-1 when tailed off at Newbury on debut four weeks ago (1m2f, soft); not easily fancied.
8 7th (8) (18/1 -100%) Prosecco	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) Prosecco 18/1, Fourth on debut at Yarmouth but seemed to capitulate in the mud when seventh of 11 in maiden (2/1) at Leicester (10f, heavy) 19 days ago, possibly amiss. Fluffed her lines in deep ground on return but her 2yo debut run was promising; unexposed.
9 8th (9) (50/1 -52%) Sea Of Elegance	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Sea Of Elegance 50/1, 16/1, fifth of 10 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut. Off 7 months. Significantly up in trip. In need of the experience on her AW debut in October (7f); bred for this trip and further.
10 9th (10) (16/1 +0%) Surrey Belle	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Surrey Belle 16/1, €61,000 yearling, Golden Horn filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Coefficiente. Dam useful French 1½m winner. Promise amidst greenness when fourth of 9 in maiden (4/1) at Kempton (11f) on debut, slowly away. Off 127 days. Sure to improve Ran okay on debut (1m3f, AW) when attracting support; capable of better.
1 10th (1) (16/1 +0%) Cienfuegos	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Cienfuegos 16/1, Ulysses filly. Closely related to 1m winner Lovee Dovee and smart winner up to 1½m Highest Ground. Dam useful French 2-y-o 7f winner. Highly respected on debut for leading yard. Dam has produced nine winners, four of them with RPR at least 103; yard runs two newcomers.
3 11th (3) (16/1 -60%) High Fashion	16 16/1(-60%)	(3) High Fashion 16/1, 200,000 yearling, first foal, dam unraced half-sister to smart winning sprinter Family One out of useful French 5f/7f (including at 2 yrs) winner Ascot Family, herself half-sister to smart sprinter Flanders. 200,000gns yearling; appeals on paper; one of two newcomers for Sir Michael Stoute.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Truthful is an interesting newcomer but LA ISLA MUJERES can leave her Kempton debut behind her now she is upped in trip.

16:35 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (1.4/1 +60%) Victory Echo	1.4 1.4/1(+60%)	(7) Victory Echo 1.4/1, C&D winner last month and again ran well at Market Rasen on Friday. Not particularly the most reliable of customers and probably needs to improve stepped up in grade. Engaged 8.00 here Wednesday. Followed last month's C&D win with a good second on Friday and third over C&D yesterday.
5 2nd (5) (1.1/1 +51%) Everyday Champagne	1.1 1.1/1(+51%)	(5) Everyday Champagne 1.1/1, Made a winning chase debut at Doncaster in November and has gone close to adding to that tally on his last 2 outings, beaten only a short-head at Carlisle (20.9f, good) 40 days ago. Can go well again with visor applied. Took well to chasing last season and is still unexposed as a stayer; leading contender.
1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 -13%) Methodtothemadness	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(1) Methodtothemadness 4.5/1, Won 3 times last season, including back-to-back successes at Musselburgh in February. Amiss when attempting to complete the hat-trick at Bangor last time but can get back to form here with good-value conditional aboard. Dropped out tamely on latest outing but was a triple 3m chase winner last season.

LTO Selection:

16:35 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

This can go to EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE, who took well to chasing last season and ought to be suited by today's move back up in trip.

16:45 York Maiden (Class 2) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1.25/1 +34%) Cuban Thunder	1.25 1.25/1(+34%)	(2) Cuban Thunder 1.25/1, 150,000 gns Profitable colt who shaped very well after initially lacking sharpness when runner-up at Newmarket (5f, soft) on debut last month, not unduly punished. High on the shortlist with improvement likely and this step up in trip sure to suit. Shaped very well amidst greenness on 5f Newmarket debut; 6f will suit; the one to beat.
4 2nd (4) (2.5/1 -25%) Impressive Act	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(4) Impressive Act 2.5/1, Foaled March 15. 650,000 gns yearling, Dubawi colt. Dam, 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), won Fred Darling Stakes and third in Prix Marcel Boussac, from family of Luso, Warrsan and Needle Gun. Makes plenty of paper appeal for bang in-form yard. 650,000gns yearling who makes obvious paper appeal for his top stable.
9 3rd (9) (16/1 +20%) We Never Stop	16 16/1(+20%)	(9) We Never Stop 16/1, Foaled April 3. €16,500 foal, £70,000 yearling, Cotai Glory colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Gozen, runner-up in Staffordstown Stud Stakes, and half-brother to winner up to 1m Odyssa. Dam Italian maiden half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Pleasant Day. Varden probably the stable first string but the market will provide more clues.
5 4th (5) (7.5/1 +53%) Master Franca	7.5 7.5/1(+53%)	(5) Master Franca 7.5/1, Foaled February 13. €65,000 foal, £45,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1¼m-13f winner Court Pastoral out of Fillies' Mile winner (stayed 1½m) Teggiano. Oisin Murphy booked for a yard which has a couple of 2yo winners to compare this one to.
7 5th (7) (28/1 +44%) Ticktyboo	28 28/1(+44%)	(7) Ticktyboo 28/1, Foaled February 14. 85,000 gns foal, 100,000 gns 2-y-o, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Havana Grey. Dam, Italian winner up to 1m winner (2-y-o 5f-1m winner). This looks a tough starting point. 100,000gns breeze-up purchase but yard not a regular source of first-time-out 2yo winners.
11 6th (11) (22/1 +33%) Sue's Little Angel	22 22/1(+33%)	(11) Sue's Little Angel 22/1, Foaled April 24. €115,000 yearling, Dark Angel filly. Sister to 3 winners, including 5f winners Linda Barrett and Cariad Angel. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Signora Cabello. Worth a precautionary betting check for yard which has tasted success in this race.
1 7th (1) (9/1 +36%) Air Force One	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Air Force One 9/1, Foaled February 1. 600,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner De Boss Man and half-sister to smart German 6f/7f winner Donnerschlag. Check betting. Son of Starspangledbanner who needs monitoring in the betting.
6 8th (6) (100/1 +0%) Socialise	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Socialise 100/1, Advertise gelding who looked one for the longer term when sixth of 7 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. 25-1, well-beaten sixth of seven on 5f Thirsk debut (soft) 26 days ago.
10 9th (10) (80/1 -60%) Manali	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Manali 80/1, Foaled March 25. €20,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Dam ran once at 2 yrs out of winning half-sister to Middle Park Stakes/Prix Morny winner Dutch Art. Best watched in this field. Not an obvious one on paper; could only consider if betting speaks in her favour.
8 10th (8) (9/1 +36%) Varden	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Varden 9/1, Foaled April 16. €35,000 foal, 65,000 gns yearling, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Rocket Yogi. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Living In The Past (by Bungle Inthejungle). Stable won this with a newcomer in these silks in 2019; betting interesting.

LTO Selection:

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

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

There was a lot to like about CUBAN THUNDER's debut at Newmarket so he gets the vote. Impressive Act is an obvious sort on paper.

16:50 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (1/1 +0%) Somespring Special	1 1/1(+0%)	(4) Somespring Special 1/1, Off the mark dropped in trip in over C&D last month, making all. Has found a weak race for the follow-up bid and should take all the beating. Easy winner of weak C&D handicap last month; leading contender back in a novice.
7 2nd (7) (1.38/1 +8%) Komedy Kicks	1.38 1.38/1(+8%)	(7) Komedy Kicks 1.38/1, Fair maiden on the Flat and acquitted herself well in 3 starts over timber for Jessica Harrington. Didn't need to be at best to open her account in novice at Worcester last time and should go well again. Worcester winner last week despite not looking straightforward; contender.
6 3rd (6) (100/1 -52%) Stormbomber	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) Stormbomber 100/1, Fair Flat winner (stays 1½m), though offered little at Kempton 7 months ago and went with no promise on his previous 2 tries over hurdles. Dual Flat winner but lightly raced in last two years and no show hurdling.
5 4th (5) (5.5/1 -22%) Stiletto	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(5) Stiletto 5.5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, second of 14 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good, 11/2) on NH debut 20 days ago. Ran well when second on hurdle debut but deal more needed to beat a couple of these.
2 5th (2) (200/1 -33%) Elzaaro	200 200/1(-33%)	(2) Elzaaro 200/1, Yet to feature in a bumper/novice hurdle, so easily passed over. Tailed off in a bumper; well beaten on hurdle debut.
3 6th (3) (28/1 +15%) Hugueneau	28 28/1(+15%)	(3) Hugueneau 28/1, Easily off the mark in points at fifth attempt but has failed to land a blow so far over hurdles. Point winner; has shown enough over hurdles to suggest he'll have chances when handicapped.
1 \|PU\| (1) (200/1 +20%) Clinton Lane	200 200/1(+20%)	(1) Clinton Lane 200/1, Well held in his sole bumper and no encouragement so far over hurdles. Tailed off in a bumper and was pulled up on hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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

Komedy Kicks has strong claims but preference is for SOMESPRING SPECIAL.

16:55 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (25/1 +11%) Think Champagne	25 25/1(+11%)	(10) Think Champagne 25/1, Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this course (9.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 0-8 but one AW run in February makes him of serious interest; headgear now added.
2 1st (2) (2.25/1 -50%) True Legend	2.25 2.25/1(-50%)	(2) True Legend 2.25/1, Promising type. 1 win from 1 run this year. Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, evens) 10 days ago, pushed out. Carries penalty. Makes turf debut. Shortlist material. Duly improved for longer trip/h'caps at Newcastle; still green there & the best is to come.
6 2nd (6) (3.5/1 +22%) Campaign Trail	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(6) Campaign Trail 3.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in minor event at Redcar (7f, heavy, 8/1), slowly away. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Bred for middle distances and should leave his 2yo form well behind him this year.
9 3rd (9) (12/1 -20%) Lionella	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Lionella 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, very good second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 22 days ago. Merits consideration. Improving with experience and latest second on AW a good step forward; more to come.
7 4th (7) (9/1 -20%) Graham	9 9/1(-20%)	(7) Graham 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, soft) 17 days ago. Open to progress. Creditable 3rd on handicap debut 17 days ago; more to come and holds each-way claims.
5 5th (5) (5.5/1 +61%) Fair Dinkum	5.5 5.5/1(+61%)	(5) Fair Dinkum 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 135 days. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve. Bred to be smart and he should leave his AW form well behind him now he's handicapping.
1 6th (1) (4.5/1 +18%) Greased Lightning	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(1) Greased Lightning 4.5/1, 9/1, very good second of 7 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, soft) 17 days ago, running on. Respected. Back to form when 2nd at Windsor 17 days ago; unexposed over middle distances.
8 7th (8) (14/1 +22%) Caraxes	14 14/1(+22%)	(8) Caraxes 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 7/1). Off 136 days. Significantly up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Modest form at 1m (AW) but could prove a different proposition handicapping in blinkers.
3 8th (3) (33/1 -230%) Feyha	33 33/1(-230%)	(3) Feyha 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 5-runner nursery at Newcastle (10.2f, 10/3), well on top finish. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Blinkers on 1st time. Won handicap debut in September (1m2f, AW); sold 12,000gns after; new headgear today.
11 9th (11) (250/1 -279%) Rhythm Dancer	250 250/1(-279%)	(11) Rhythm Dancer 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, first run since leaving John Bridger when last of 7 in minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Beat one rival in three runs this year; this is more suitable but she's hard to recommend.

LTO Selection:

16:55 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Dangers abound but TRUE LEGEND is treading a well-worn path with horses from his stable and can follow up his Newcastle success.

17:00 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (100/1 -25%) Caminante	100 100/1(-25%)	(7) Caminante 100/1, Morpheus gelding. Half-brother to smart 7f-10.7f winner Ansgar. Dam ran once on Flat. Probably best watched on debut. Half-brother to 7f Group 2 Park Hill winner Ansgar, one of three runners for the stable.
10 1st (10) (0.4/1 +45%) Jit Langy	0.4 0.4/1(+45%)	(10) Jit Langy 0.4/1, Promising type. Second of 12 in juvenile hurdle at Auteuil (17.9f, soft, 5/1) when last seen 7 months ago. Obvious claims on debut for the Willie Mullins yard. Ran twice in France last year, promising second over hurdles at Auteuil, obvious chance.
3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 +45%) Samui	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(3) Samui 3.33/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 8 lengths ninth of 20 to Florida Dreams in Gr 2 bumper (16/1) at Aintree (17f, good) 33 days ago. Makes hurdles debut at a realistic level and needs a second look. Impressed with debut bumper win at Naas, ran in Grade 2 event at Aintree, interesting.
2 3rd (2) (20/1 +9%) Dark Note	20 20/1(+9%)	(2) Dark Note 20/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Fourth of 11 in handicap at Cork (8f, soft, 28/1) 13 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Flat winner on good ground, fifth on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan, form is working out well.
4 4th (4) (4/1 -33%) Spy	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Spy 4/1, Promising sort. Fairly useful winner at 9f on the Flat. Second of 16 in juvenile hurdle (5/1) at Cork (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut/first run for new yard 12 days ago. Won twice on Flat, chased home a high-rated winner on hurdling debut at Cork, respected.
6 5th (6) (100/1 +20%) Aeros Luck	100 100/1(+20%)	(6) Aeros Luck 100/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. Sixth of 16 in juvenile hurdle (125/1) at Cork (16.8f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 12 days ago. Yard also saddles Caminante and Parish Rivals. Remote sixth at Cork 12 days ago, well held by runner-up Spy on that running.
12 6th (12) (125/1 -56%) Parish Rivals	125 125/1(-56%)	(12) Parish Rivals 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, unseated rider in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 13 days ago. Badly hampered and unseated rider three out on debut at Downpatrick, 33-1 on that occasion.
15 7th (15) (125/1 +38%) Destivelle	125 125/1(+38%)	(15) Destivelle 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy, 150/1) 49 days ago. Low-grade Flat handicapper, soundly beaten on her first two maiden hurdle outings.
9 8th (9) (50/1 -127%) Jeriko De Baune	50 50/1(-127%)	(9) Jeriko De Baune 50/1, Promising individual. 29¼ lengths eighth of 10 to The Yellow Clay in listed bumper at Limerick (16.2f, soft, 12/1) on bumper debut 53 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Satisfactory hurdling debut in mid-field at Navan, ran in a Listed bumper at Limerick.
14 9th (14) (33/1 +59%) Simply The Bestone	33 33/1(+59%)	(14) Simply The Bestone 33/1, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Majestic Maid and 2¼m bumper winner Hurlerontheditch. Entitled to come on for the run. Half-brother to three winners including this yard's three-time winner Majestic Maid.
8 10th (8) (66/1 -100%) Jeje Plessis	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Jeje Plessis 66/1, Voiladenuo gelding. Brother to 11f bumper winner/19f hurdle winner in France Haul Plessis. Yard also represented by Jeriko de Baune. Brother to a French-trained Flat and hurdles winner, unlikely to be a factor on debut.
13 11th (13) (250/1 -100%) Prince Quattro	250 250/1(-100%)	(13) Prince Quattro 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Nineteenth of 22 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 150/1) on NH debut 23 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Dropped right away in the straight on debut in a good bumper at the Punchestown festival.
16 12th (16) (250/1 -67%) Heart Of Rome	250 250/1(-67%)	(16) Heart Of Rome 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in juvenile hurdle (100/1) at Cork (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 12 days ago. RESERVE. First reserve, 100-1 when tailed off on debut in a maiden hurdle at Cork recently.
11 13th (11) (200/1 +0%) My Good Pal	200 200/1(+0%)	(11) My Good Pal 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in bumper at Ballinrobe (15.6f, soft) 34 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Has finished in rear in bumper outings at Limerick and Ballinrobe, safe to rule out.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The Willie Mullins-trained recruit JIT LANGY showed promise at Auteuil last autumn and may be good enough to win a competitive maiden

17:06 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/1 +17%) Friary Rock	5 5/1(+17%)	(2) Friary Rock 5/1, Won over C&D in July and ended last season with a good second of 7 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, good). Yard form is a concern but he's hard to discounte on return from 8-month break. C&D winner last July; back from 253 days off but he needs a close look.
1 2nd (1) (4/1 -14%) Sword Of Fate	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Sword Of Fate 4/1, Won this corresponding race last season and returned to form when scoring at Wetherby in April. Creditable second over 2m here 22 days ago and he's respected back up in trip. Won this last year and he's been back in good form in his last two starts; respected.
8 3rd (8) (4/1 +0%) Izzy's Champion	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Izzy's Champion 4/1, All 3 career wins have been gained over fences at Musselburgh and produced a good effort from the front when second of 5 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (17.2f, soft, 4/1) 50 days ago. Has to be taken seriously with good-value claimer on board. On dangerous mark and he returned from a break with good run at Market Rasen; in the mix.
3 4th (3) (6/1 +57%) Spark Of Madness	6 6/1(+57%)	(3) Spark Of Madness 6/1, Made a start over fences here (2m) last May and improved upped to this trip when doubling his chase tally in 4-runner Newcastle handicap in November. Bit disappointing on return from break at Haydock last time, so bounce back called for. 2-6 over fences and he still has potential in this sphere; dangerous dropped back in grade.
5 5th (5) (4/1 +27%) Mrs Paisley	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) Mrs Paisley 4/1, Disappointing all 3 starts over hurdles since leaving Patrick Eugene Turley. Can't be fancied on anything she's shown so far but yard's runners have to be respected at this track and market good guide on switch to chasing. Irish raider who is 0-9 and needs a major revival on this switch to fences.
9 6th (9) (14/1 +58%) Shanbally Rose	14 14/1(+58%)	(9) Shanbally Rose 14/1, Off the mark over C&D in September. Placed next 2 starts but arrives here after a pair of lacklustre efforts and needs the application of cheekpieces to spark revival. Has lost her way in last three starts and needs to turn things around; headgear added.
4 \|F\| (4) (5/1 +41%) Broadway Joe	5 5/1(+41%)	(4) Broadway Joe 5/1, Won his first 3 starts over fences but it's been slim pickings since, though took a slight step back in right direction when 5 lengths seventh of 14 to Azof Des Mottes at Kelso (21.6f, good) 31 days ago. Remains potentially well treated but others are more solid overall. His last win was in December 2021 and has patchy record in last six runs; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

17:06 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A competitive race in which last year's winner SWORD OF FATE gets the vote ahead of recent Kelso scorer Azof Des Mottes.

17:15 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (1.62/1 +41%) Flag Of St George	1.62 1.62/1(+41%)	(7) Flag Of St George 1.62/1, U S Navy Flag colt who displayed definite promise despite finding things happening a little quickly when fourth in 7-runner novice event here (5f) 4 weeks ago, outpaced halfway but keeping on again final 1f. Step up to 6f will suit and he's another likely improver. Strong possibilities. The form of his debut was franked at Chester last week and 6f looks sure to suit..
12 2nd (12) (22/1 +56%) Maymay	22 22/1(+56%)	(12) Maymay 22/1, €33,000 yearling, Cloth of Stars filly. 14/1, eighth of 13 in novice event at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) on debut 13 days ago, racing off the pace and making late headway. Entitled to come on for that initial experience but she's best watched here. Related to winners but was soon on the back foot after starting slowly at Goodwood..
4 3rd (4) (125/1 -279%) States	125 125/1(-279%)	(4) States 125/1, Territories colt. Showed some ability when sixth in 8-runner Newbury maiden (5f, heavy) on debut in April and best not judged too harshly on his subsequent Salisbury run (hampered soon after start). This his third quick run and he may do better in handicaps later on. Comfortably held in 5f events at Newbury (soft) and Salisbury (good to soft)..
13 4th (13) (6.5/1 +35%) Mimi Kakushi	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(13) Mimi Kakushi 6.5/1, Galileo Gold filly. Showed a bit when fifth in 8-runner Bath novice (5f) on debut 4 weeks ago, bumped after 1f and lit up as a result. In good hands and she's entitled to do better with that under her belt. Should improve on his Bath experience but lots more is needed..
2 4th (2) (16/1 +11%) Centurion Dream	16 16/1(+11%)	(2) Centurion Dream 16/1, Foaled March 14. £50,000 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Brother to 1m winner Barud and half-brother to several winners, including useful 7f winner Dutch Treat and 2-y-o 5f winner Queen of Deauville. Makes appeal on paper and worth a check in the betting for clues. £50,000 2yo; seventh foal; brother to KSA 1m winner Barud; likely best watched..
11 6th (11) (100/1 -52%) Diddy Man	100 100/1(-52%)	(11) Diddy Man 100/1, Foaled March 17. £16,500 yearling, Dandy Man colt. Never figured when seventh in 8-runner Bath maiden (5f, soft) on debut 17 days ago. Down the field at Bath and that run gives him no obvious form claims here..
14 7th (14) (100/1 -150%) Tokyo Dreamer	100 100/1(-150%)	(14) Tokyo Dreamer 100/1, Foaled April 29. 20,000 gns foal, 30,000 gns yearling, Advertise filly. Half-sister to 6f/7f winner Oh So Hot. Dam, 9.4f winner, closely related to useful 8.6f-1½m winner Bashiyr. Probably best watched on debut unless market vibes proved particularly strong. 30,000gns yearling; third foal; half-sister to Belgian 6f/7.5f winner Oh So Hot..
6 8th (6) (7/1 -56%) White Christmas	7 7/1(-56%)	(6) White Christmas 7/1, 40,000 breeze-up purchase who displayed plenty of ability when finishing close-up last of 3 in a 5f maiden here 11 days ago, running green and not quicken inside final 1f. Very much the type to improve and he's expected to feature upped to 6f. Last of three here 11 days ago but ran well and it could be decent form..
3 9th (3) (12/1 +33%) Goodeveningmrbond	12 12/1(+33%)	(3) Goodeveningmrbond 12/1, Acclamation colt. Dam maiden (stayed 8.5f), half-sister to useful 8.5f/9f winner Media Luna. Offered something to work on when keeping on third in 5-runner Nottingham novice (5f, soft) on debut 26 days ago and he's fancied to build on that here. Not the only one to be well beaten by an impressive debutante at Nottingham (soft)..
1 10th (1) (5/1 -67%) Art Historian	5 5/1(-67%)	(1) Art Historian 5/1, Foaled January 11. 25,000 gns yearling, 55,000 gns 2-y-o, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Greg The Great. Dam 7f/1m winner. One for shortlist on debut given connections. 55,000gns 2yo; second foal; half-brother to 1m winner Greg The Great (RPR 72)..
8 11th (8) (40/1 -186%) Magnificentforce	40 40/1(-186%)	(8) Magnificentforce 40/1, Foaled March 1. Charm Spirit colt. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1½m. Betting should guide on debut but yard may well hold stronger claims with Flag of St George. Partnered by 7lb claimer Tommie Jakes and more than likely one for another day..
9 12th (9) (16/1 +36%) Sugarloaf Lenny	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Sugarloaf Lenny 16/1, Foaled February 26. €10,000 foal, €28,000 yearling, Land Force colt. Dam, French 11.5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Alder. 28,000euros yearling; fourth foal; dam French 11.5f winner..
5 13th (5) (22/1 -22%) Townsend Manor	22 22/1(-22%)	(5) Townsend Manor 22/1, Foaled February 25. 62,000 gns yearling, Advertise colt. Dam 6f winner. Market should guide. 62,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 82); makes sense to check market..
10 14th (10) (14/1 -56%) Survivalist	14 14/1(-56%)	(10) Survivalist 14/1, Foaled April 16. 37,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army colt. Dam 7f/7.5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Yard 2-6 with their newcomers on turf so far this campaign and he's one to note. 37,000gns yearling; stable had a newcomer collect at Ascot last week..

LTO Selection:

17:15 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Preference among those who have run is for FLAG OF ST GEORGE whose fourth here at the Craven meeting is already looking pretty good.

17:20 York Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 +40%) Chesspiece	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Chesspiece 3/1, Has an appealing middle-distance pedigree and overcame greenness to make a successful start at Newcastle in November. Third in 5-runner Newbury novice (1¼m, heavy) won by leading Derby candidate Military Order on return at Newbury and improvement likely now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Third to Derby favourite on return (1m2f, soft); promising and could have attractive mark.
6 2nd (6) (8/1 -33%) Land Legend	8 8/1(-33%)	(6) Land Legend 8/1, Improved on previous efforts when runner-up in a 1m Southwell novice in January (gelded after) and went one better in good style upped to 1¼m for his handicap debut at Newcastle in March. Hit with an 11 lb rise but good chance that there's more to come now that he takes another step up in trip. Raised 11lb and into a vastly stronger race but he looked good in 1m2f handicap on AW.
9 3rd (9) (7.5/1 +6%) Rathgar	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(9) Rathgar 7.5/1, Progressed from run to run at 2 yrs, off the mark at third attempt in a Goodwood novice in October. Positive start to this season when hitting the crossbar on handicap debut at Newmarket (1¼m, soft) recently and he's another that will likely benefit from this stiffer test back on better ground. More improvement when second of six at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) on handicap/seasonal debut.
2 4th (2) (5/1 -43%) Knockbrex	5 5/1(-43%)	(2) Knockbrex 5/1, Left debut form well behind when readily seeing off subsequent winners Perfuse and Crystal Mariner in a Pontefract maiden (1¼m, heavy) last month. Found just one too good upped to 11.6f under very different condition (good to firm) at Haydock since and may well improve now pitched into a handicap. The extra yards can help on today's handicap debut; stable has a fine record in this race.
8 5th (8) (33/1 -18%) Hope You Can Run	33 33/1(-18%)	(8) Hope You Can Run 33/1, Landed the odds in a 3-runner Doncaster nursery last August and perhaps found conditions too testing when fifth on return upped to 10.2f at that course (heavy) last month. Still, he arguably lacks the scope of some of these, including stablemate Knockbrex. Cheekpieces applied. Very opposable judged on last two starts; cheekpieces enlisted and he's upped in trip.
11 6th (11) (40/1 -21%) Great Bedwyn	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Great Bedwyn 40/1, Made it third time lucky when accounting for 5 rivals in a 1¼m Newcastle maiden in March. Down the field on handicap debut next time at Newmarket where he didn't appear to handle the track and may well get back on track here. Form dipped markedly back on turf for handicap debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft).
10 7th (10) (50/1 -52%) Latin Verse	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Latin Verse 50/1, Opened his account at the third attempt in 5-runner Lingfield maiden (1½m, AW) in February but was well held on subsequent handicap/turf debut at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy). Possible that the faster surface/blinkers here will help see him in a better light but looks vulnerable all the same. Handicap/turf debut at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) five weeks ago was very disappointing.
7 8th (7) (5/1 +44%) Baltic Voyage	5 5/1(+44%)	(7) Baltic Voyage 5/1, Frankel colt who stepped up markedly on his debut effort when lengths fourth in the 17-runner Convivial maiden at the Ebor meeting here last August. However, failed to build on that both subsequent starts, including upped to 1¼m at Newmarket on final 2-y-o start (gelded since). Gelded since 2yo; 1m4f may well suit him but he needs to leave that form well behind.
4 9th (4) (6.5/1 -30%) Torre Del Oro	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(4) Torre Del Oro 6.5/1, Hooded when fifth of 9 in the Goodwood novice won by Rathgar on debut in October. Has subsequently improved on the AW (without headgear), cosily scoring on his handicap bow at Wolverhampton (12.2f) last time, and he merits respect, for all that he's now 10 lb higher in a tougher race. Raised 10lb but he was hugely on top over 1m4f at Wolverhampton (AW) last time.
3 10th (3) (7/1 +13%) Tabaretta	7 7/1(+13%)	(3) Tabaretta 7/1, Gelded prior to opening his account at Wolverhampton (8.6f) during the autum and doubled his tally upped to this trip at the same course when last seen in January. 5 lb rise fair enough and showed promise on turf at 2 yrs, so he needs considering for his powerful connections. Won over 1m4f (AW) in January when last seen and could have more to offer at the trip.
5 11th (5) (25/1 -25%) High Honour	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) High Honour 25/1, Expensive purchase who got off the mark at the second attempt in a Goodwood maiden (1m, good to soft) last year. Left the impression that moving up to this trip would help when third at Newmarket (1¼m, soft) recently but William Buick prefers Tabaretta and, in any case, others make more appeal. 3rd of six at Newmarket (1m2f) was a pretty laboured performance but offered hope for 1m4f.

LTO Selection:

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

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

The Johnston yard has Knockbrex but CHESSPIECE (nap) might still prove a class apart even with clear top weight.

17:25 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (2.25/1 +50%) He's A Latchico	2.25 2.25/1(+50%)	(6) He's A Latchico 2.25/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m). Has been brought along steadily since switching to hurdles, eighth at Kempton (16f) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut and open to progress. Heavy defeats in three novices but could be different prospect now handicapping.
5 2nd (5) (8/1 -45%) Charlie My Boy	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) Charlie My Boy 8/1, Off 5 months/had wind op before much improved on yard debut when second of 6 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, good) 78 days ago. Player on his handicap debut. Appeared to run well on stable debut latest and could be a threat now handicapping.
10 3rd (10) (80/1 -60%) Miss Fedora	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Miss Fedora 80/1, Made an encouraging start to her career when second at Fontwell in September but subsequent efforts have represented steps in the wrong direction. Twice placed over C&D but nothing since.
4 4th (4) (12/1 +14%) Dickens	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Dickens 12/1, Fairly useful dual Flat winner. Yet to get near that level over hurdles, creditable third of six in 2m handicap at Market Rasen in March. Possibilities. Dual Flat winner; too keen so far over hurdles; will do better when settling.
8 5th (8) (4/1 +20%) Mickyh	4 4/1(+20%)	(8) Mickyh 4/1, Arrives in very good nick, going well when fell 2 out (looked likely winner) in handicap over C&D 27 days ago. Merits consideration despite taking a 5 lb rise. Fell when leading here last month; every chance if none the worse.
1 6th (1) (6.5/1 -18%) Stanley Pincombe	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(1) Stanley Pincombe 6.5/1, Failed to make an impact switched to fences but right back on track reverted to hurdles, scoring at Taunton before good Wincanton second 32 days ago. In the mix. Back to form in latest two starts and every reason to expect him to go close again.
3 7th (3) (7/1 +50%) Mistral Lady	7 7/1(+50%)	(3) Mistral Lady 7/1, Still a maiden but not disgraced when third of 11 to Tara Iti in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago. One for the shortlist. Third to Tara Iti over C&D last month; 8lb better off with that rival.
13 8th (13) (150/1 -127%) Onnaroll	150 150/1(-127%)	(13) Onnaroll 150/1, No show in novice hurdles. No worthwhile form; 12lb out of the weights on handicap debut.
9 9th (9) (66/1 -65%) Green Or Black	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) Green Or Black 66/1, It's now twenty one runs since his last win in 2019 and she has been off 13 months since running poorly in handicap chase at Hereford. Others appeal more back with this yard. No joy pointing and deal to prove back under rules.
7 10th (7) (7/1 +56%) Unwanted Attention	7 7/1(+56%)	(7) Unwanted Attention 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Hereford (19.7f, soft) 134 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Well beaten all starts, the latest on handicap debut in January.
12 11th (12) (6/1 +25%) Mr Snow Way	6 6/1(+25%)	(12) Mr Snow Way 6/1, Backed down from long odds and finished closer up than previously at Exeter 4 weeks ago. Not beaten too far at Exeter latest but more needed to figure strongly in this.
11 12th (11) (100/1 -257%) Harry Hazard	100 100/1(-257%)	(11) Harry Hazard 100/1, Poor maiden hurdler. Off 12 months since coming in last of four in 2m Huntingdon chase. Very hard to make a case for. Maiden; tailed off in a chase when last seen a year ago.

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17:25 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

A competitive event in which TARA ITI is taken to gain compensation for an unlucky third on Sunday.

17:30 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (0.62/1 +0%) Got Glory	0.62 0.62/1(+0%)	(1) Got Glory 0.62/1, Won sole start in France and asked big question (returning from 21-month absence) on yard/hurdles debut in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20.4f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Sights lowered now and must be respected from top yard. Won only Flat start in France, Grade 1 bid on hurdling debut was far too ambitious.
17 (17) (80/1 +0%) O'Faolains Glory	80 80/1(+0%)	(17) O'Faolains Glory 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, soft, 66/1) on NH debut 32 days ago. RESERVE. Second reserve, ran very green on debut at Tramore, will need to pick up more experience.
2 1st (2) (0.91/1 +77%) Lady Of The Vale	0.91 0.91/1(+77%)	(2) Lady Of The Vale 0.91/1, Fair hurdler who made a solid return from 6 months off when fourth of 18 in novice (25/1) at Cork (19f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Bumper winner and placed three times, fair fourth in a Cork maiden hurdle after a break.
9 2nd (9) (20/1 +39%) Russellsbelle	20 20/1(+39%)	(9) Russellsbelle 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, heavy, 40/1) on hurdles bow, behind when pulled up before 4 out. Off 6 months. Placed in mares' bumpers at Wexford and Galway last year, ended her campaign on a low note.
6 3rd (6) (6/1 +33%) Katherine	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Katherine 6/1, Fair hurdler. Disappointed in bumpers the last twice but was much improved when last seen over timber at Listowel (16f) in June and must enter calculations. Not at her best in two bumper outings after a break, one good run over hurdles last summer.
12 4th (12) (33/1 +34%) Winning Mischief	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) Winning Mischief 33/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, first run since leaving D. Harvey when tenth of 13 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.4f, soft) on hurdles bow 34 days ago. Runner-up in a point, modest Flat form, tailed off over hurdles at Ballinrobe, last month.
10 5th (10) (25/1 +11%) Sandymount Baby	25 25/1(+11%)	(10) Sandymount Baby 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in bumper at Punchestown (16f, good, 40/1). Off 11 months. Makes hurdles debut. Ballinrobe second in August 2021 by far the best of five bumper runs, off for a year.
7 6th (7) (50/1 -52%) Not Before Time	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Not Before Time 50/1, Getaway mare. Closely related to bumper winner Delta Run, and half-sister temperamental but useful hurdler/chaser Theclockisticking. Half-sister to useful hurdle/chase winner Theclockisticking, dam a sister to Synchronised.
16 7th (16) (14/1 +65%) Blenheim Belle	14 14/1(+65%)	(16) Blenheim Belle 14/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 8/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Tom Ward. RESERVE. First reserve, placed over 1m4f, modest 58 rating after a six-race Flat career in Britain.
13 8th (13) (100/1 +20%) County Graduate	100 100/1(+20%)	(13) County Graduate 100/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16.8f, good to soft, 200/1) on hurdles bow 12 days ago. Finished last in a bumper at Kilbeggan, made a couple of mistakes on hurdling debut.
11 9th (11) (40/1 +39%) Toucan Do	40 40/1(+39%)	(11) Toucan Do 40/1, Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.8f, good to soft, 66/1) on hurdles bow. Off 6 months. Ran with some promise in two of her three bumper starts, struggled on hurdling debut.
4 10th (4) (3.33/1 +83%) Eire Comes Tribsy	3.33 3.33/1(+83%)	(4) Eire Comes Tribsy 3.33/1, €15,000 3-y-o, Milan mare. Sister to useful hurdler Captain Morgs. Sister to useful Nicky Henderson-trained hurdles winner Captain Morgs, well related dam.
8 11th (8) (100/1 +20%) Princess Of Paris	100 100/1(+20%)	(8) Princess Of Paris 100/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, ninth of 13 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 39 days ago. Up against it. No threat in a bumper and a maiden hurdle at Cork in recent months.
15 12th (15) (50/1 +38%) Snow Lion	50 50/1(+38%)	(15) Snow Lion 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Naas (8f, heavy, 16/1) 24 days ago, hampered. Fourth in a 7f maiden at Galway last October, modest form in low-grade Flat handicaps.
14 13th (14) (14/1 +79%) Sefarina	14 14/1(+79%)	(14) Sefarina 14/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Twelfth of 26 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, heavy, 28/1). Off 6 months. Market check advised on yard/hurdles debut. Useful Flat pedigree, first of her six starts for Jack Davison was her best, no appeal.
5 14th (5) (18/1 +36%) Five Minutes More	18 18/1(+36%)	(5) Five Minutes More 18/1, Notnowcato mare. Dam point winner/maiden hurdler (stayed 2¼m). Sister to point winner Keep On Digging, dam won three times in points placed over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Former French-trained Flat winner GOT GLORY has her sights radically lowered after running in a Grade 1 race and will be hard to beat

17:38 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (4.5/1 +10%) Just Dottie	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(7) Just Dottie 4.5/1, Offered little in bumper/on the Flat for Katie Scott, but has hinted at ability over hurdles for her current yard. Made the frame on her second start in handicap when fourth at this C&D last month and she could be able to build on that effort. Fair efforts in last three runs but she needs to find more to make a big impact.
5 2nd (5) (4/1 +33%) Beauty To Behold	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Beauty To Behold 4/1, Winning Irish pointer who, fitted with a hood, showed more than previously under Rules when making the frame on her last 2 starts, third of 12 in novice at this C&D 3 weeks ago. Could fare better again as she now goes handicapping. Front-running third in C&D novice latest and she's open to more progress on handicap debut.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 -38%) Rose Of Siena	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) Rose Of Siena 9/1, Improved on her hurdling debut form when second in novice at Cartmel (17.2f) a year ago. Wasn't able to match that level at Doncaster on her 2 subsequent starts, though, disappointing after a further 4 months off in March. Has had a wind op ahead of her handicap bow. Had wind surgery and looks a possible improver now switched to a handicap; watch market.
2 4th (2) (6/1 -50%) Up And Out	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Up And Out 6/1, Placed 3 times in maiden hurdles in Ireland last season and ran respectably when fourth in mares maiden at Clonmel a week ago. Could still have more to offer as she makes only her second start in a handicap. 0-10 but hit a personal best on penultimate run and has possibilities back in a handicap.
6 5th (6) (5.5/1 +8%) Bella Bluesky	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(6) Bella Bluesky 5.5/1, Opened hurdles account at Kelso last February and positive start to the current year when third in mares' handicap at Newcastle in January. Below form next 2 outings, but step back in right direction when sixth of 9 at Kelso last time. Respected with tongue tie applied. Travelled well for a long way at Kelso and has claims if she can build on that.
3 6th (3) (14/1 -75%) Donso Star	14 14/1(-75%)	(3) Donso Star 14/1, Unplaced in bumpers but showed more than first time up over hurdles when third in maiden at Musselburgh (17.4f) in March, running on late. Shaped similarly when fifth of 12 in novice at this C&D 3 weeks ago and she's open to improvement on handicap debut. Lightly raced handicap newcomer but she needs to kick on again to defy this mark.
1 7th (1) (2.5/1 +17%) Minelladestination	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(1) Minelladestination 2.5/1, Made a winning debut over hurdles in February last year and gained a first success since then when scoring in mares' handicap at Stratford last month, holding off the fast-finishing runner-up. Major player. Got back on the scoresheet at Stratford and she's only 2lb higher here; big player.
9 \|PU\| (9) (40/1 -21%) Tangiers	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Tangiers 40/1, Down the field in bumpers and has shown little in maiden/novice hurdles so far, typically pulling hard despite first-time hood when well held at this C&D last time. Major improvement required as she goes handicapping. Has not achieved much so far and is long way out of weights on this handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

17:38 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

It might be worth sticking with MINELLADESTINATION, who got back on the scoresheet at Stratford and is only 2lb higher here.

17:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (22/1 +33%) Zara's Return	22 22/1(+33%)	(13) Zara's Return 22/1, Fair maiden who wasn't totally disgraced when eighth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive, however. She's not hit the ground running this campaign and is best watched for now..
5 2nd (5) (2/1 +20%) Star Guest	2 2/1(+20%)	(5) Star Guest 2/1, Promising type who got off the mark in 8-runner minor event (10/11) at Lingfield (8f, AW), always holding on. Off 124 days but well in the mix now going handicapping. The form of her novice win has worked out well; strong contender on handicap debut..
6 3rd (6) (33/1 -230%) Tulekya	33 33/1(-230%)	(6) Tulekya 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time when getting off the mark in 4-runner handicap (6/4) at Doncaster (8f, soft) 19 days ago. Had a bit in hand there so she's in the picture despite taking a 5 lb rise. A weak-looking four-runner handicap in which she justified favouritism at Doncaster..
7 4th (7) (14/1 +13%) Bloomwithgrace	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Bloomwithgrace 14/1, Fair form when third on her first two runs but below that form when fifth in the mud in 1m minor event at Newbury on her final start. Can bounce back on her handicap debut. Lightly raced and she brings potential to her handicap/seasonal debut..
3 5th (3) (8/1 +43%) Zabbie	8 8/1(+43%)	(3) Zabbie 8/1, Fair 7f winning juvenile who posted a good second of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, heavy) 12 days ago. Solid claims nudged up just 1 lb. Back to form at Goodwood; stamina to prove over this far but hard to rule out..
11 6th (11) (28/1 -75%) Mildyjama	28 28/1(-75%)	(11) Mildyjama 28/1, Modest maiden. Beat only one in 10f maiden here on her final start so she needs to bounce back now going into handicaps after 7 months off. First two runs promising; looks the type to pay her way in handicaps this season..
14 7th (14) (20/1 -25%) Risotto	20 20/1(-25%)	(14) Risotto 20/1, Fair maiden. 4/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 16 days ago. Not ruled out with this step up to 1m a plus. Built up a head of steam to be close up in a 7f handicap at Yarmouth; bred for 1m..
1 8th (1) (11/1 +8%) Mayfair Gold	11 11/1(+8%)	(1) Mayfair Gold 11/1, Made it 2-2 this year in 10f handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 14 days ago, despite going freely. Up another 2 lb but she can't be taken lightly. Consistent filly who could easily be 3-3 in handicaps; did well to win the latest; up 2lb..
10 9th (10) (16/1 +20%) Canadiansmokeshow	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Canadiansmokeshow 16/1, Fair juvenile maiden. Failed to land the odds when only fifth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 40 days ago. More is needed on her handicap debut. Worryingly only fifth when odds-on for her return in a Wolverhampton 7f novice..
2 10th (2) (6/1 -50%) Icy Dip	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Icy Dip 6/1, Improving filly who resumed with comfortable win in 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 29 days ago. Leading player in hat-trick bid. Won twice over 1m at Kempton, latterly on handicap debut and with a bit in hand; up 5lb..
9 11th (9) (66/1 -164%) Baccarat Baby	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) Baccarat Baby 66/1, Fair maiden for Ralph Beckett, creditable fourth of 6 in 1m handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford City in January. No forlorn hope for her new yard after a break. Had four races for Ralph Beckett, latterly finishing close up in a small-field 1m handicap.
8 12th (8) (11/1 +31%) Fariba	11 11/1(+31%)	(8) Fariba 11/1, Fair filly who landed a Kempton maiden (1m) in August. Raced keenly and not disgraced on her return when third of six in 9.5f handicap at Wolverhampton 43 days ago. Needs considering. Returning to her winning trip should help but doesn't look obviously well handicapped..
4 13th (4) (4/1 +38%) Maid In London	4 4/1(+38%)	(4) Maid In London 4/1, 15/2, won 7-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 33 days ago, despite conceding first run. Open to further improvement now making her handicap debut. Convincing winner second time out on the AW and she's bred to do better again..

LTO Selection:

17:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Star Guest smacks of a likely contender but MAID IN LONDON was also impressive in winning her novice on the AW.

17:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2.25/1 +18%) Farouk De Cheneau	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(3) Farouk De Cheneau 2.25/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Nicky Henderson. Folded quite tamely at Chepstow when last seen but drop in trip could help on debut for new yard. Considered. Debut for trainer after seven months off; could go close if all's well.
4 2nd (4) (5.5/1 +21%) Glengeever	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(4) Glengeever 5.5/1, Dual winner over hurdles. Last couple of efforts in that sphere were disappointing but he's scored in points and looks the type to take to chasing, so not completely ruled out after 4 months off. Two novice hurdle wins; off since January; possibilities on chasing debut.
2 3rd (2) (2/1 -14%) Any News	2 2/1(-14%)	(2) Any News 2/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who arrives winless over fences and latest effort at Kempton is best excused. Likely to bounce back after a break and merits respect in a weak race. Claims on best form but modest effort latest and has had plenty of chances.
1 4th (1) (2.5/1 -11%) Jerrash	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(1) Jerrash 2.5/1, Back on track following 11 months off when successful at Plumpton (25f) in January but has failed to build on it. Down in grade for chasing debut and not discounted. Good hurdler at best but poor efforts the last twice; chasing debut.

LTO Selection:

17:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

On his debut for this yard and after an absence, FAROUK DE CHENEAU is given the vote.

18:05 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 1st (14) (8.5/1 +47%) Hi Ski	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(14) Hi Ski 8.5/1, Respectable eighth of 20 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 38 days ago. Beaten 12l in a Cork handicap last time and can get involved with improvement.
6 2nd (6) (40/1 +39%) Sovereign Duke	40 40/1(+39%)	(6) Sovereign Duke 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 14f on Flat. First run since leaving Henry Candy when tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 143 days ago. Well beaten over hurdles at Leopardstown on debut for this yard; questions to answer.
7 3rd (7) (20/1 +60%) Littel Flour	20 20/1(+60%)	(7) Littel Flour 20/1, 22/1 and hooded for 1st time, pulled up in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (18.5f, heavy) 58 days ago, weakening between 3 out and 2 out. Has ability but was poor in a Naas handicap and Clonmel claimer last twice.
12 4th (12) (7/1 +30%) Away To Milan	7 7/1(+30%)	(12) Away To Milan 7/1, Fifth of 20 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 38 days ago. Beaten 8l on his second handicap start at Cork last time and can improve from that.
11 5th (11) (20/1 +39%) Grand Cru Chatho	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Grand Cru Chatho 20/1, Brought down in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 73 days ago. Form figures are uninspiring; slow to come down the handicap and others appeal more.
9 6th (9) (16/1 +0%) Edge Of My Seat	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Edge Of My Seat 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable ninth of 15 in handicap at Limerick (11.2f, soft, 8/1) 26 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Should be sharper for her Flat run at Limerick last time and a market check is advised.
1 7th (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Crowsatedappletart	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(1) Crowsatedappletart 3.33/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in March. 5/1, good third of 20 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, soft) 38 days ago. That was another improved effort so he's one to take seriously. In good form; should be capable of a big run if handling this faster ground.
3 8th (3) (7/1 +56%) Jakie Mac	7 7/1(+56%)	(3) Jakie Mac 7/1, 28/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 74 days ago. This mark should be within range. Not a bad Wexford run after a break in March; has to find improvement.
18 9th (18) (33/1 -32%) Prioritise	33 33/1(-32%)	(18) Prioritise 33/1, Fair winner at 9f on Flat. Fifteenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at this C&D (soft) 30 days ago. Stable in good form. RESERVE. Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut over C&D last time and has to improve hugely; reserve.
10 10th (10) (9/1 -100%) Galactica	9 9/1(-100%)	(10) Galactica 9/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft, 28/1) 17 days ago, closing all way to line. Can make presence felt again. Ran on after losing her place last time; should run well raised 2lb; cheekpieces discarded.
16 11th (16) (28/1 -56%) Chilled Out	28 28/1(-56%)	(16) Chilled Out 28/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, tenth of 15 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. RESERVE. Just a glimpse of ability in three maiden hurdles for this yard; market can help; reserve.
15 12th (15) (3/1 +25%) Nemean	3 3/1(+25%)	(15) Nemean 3/1, 3/1 and tongue strap on for first time, respectable ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16.3f, soft) 49 days ago. Not taken lightly. Just denied at Wexford before below that level on soft; this surface will suit better.
5 13th (5) (12/1 +14%) Boola Boola	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Boola Boola 12/1, Pulled up in handicap (15/2) at Navan (13f, heavy) 26 days ago, in touch 2 out. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Below form on last hurdle outing. Others more persuasive. Has shown some ability in seven hurdle starts but disappointing on last start.

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18:05 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Just denied at Wexford on good ground before disappointing at Naas on soft, NEMEAN could make the breakthrough today.

18:20 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4.5/1 +50%) English Rose	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(6) English Rose 4.5/1, Frankel filly. Dam winner up to 1¼m (Prix Saint-Alary and 2-y-o 1m winner). One to note on debut. Wears hood. Hooded for this belated debut and James Doyle presumably prefers Spring Dawn..
10 2nd (10) (0.73/1 +0%) Spring Dawn	0.73 0.73/1(+0%)	(10) Spring Dawn 0.73/1, Related to three winners and made an eye-catching start when second (conceded first run and finished strongly) over C&D on debut. Looks open to a good deal of improvement and should be up to opening his account this time. Came from off the pace to push the promising favourite close over C&D last month..
1 3rd (1) (66/1 +0%) Achillea	66 66/1(+0%)	(1) Achillea 66/1, 33/1, not knocked about when fourth of 12 in minor event at Newbury on debut but failed to build on it at this course next time and has been off 10 months since. Stable has a modest strike-rate with 2yos and she should have more to offer this season..
8 4th (8) (3.5/1 +13%) Ludmilla	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(8) Ludmilla 3.5/1, Plenty of encouragement when third at this course on debut last year and is easily excused her reappearance (still green and on the wrong part of the track), so looks a big player. Big eyecatcher here last year but ran moderately at the Craven meeting..
11 5th (11) (50/1 +24%) Valtellina	50 50/1(+24%)	(11) Valtellina 50/1, 35,000 gns foal, 52,000 gns yearling, Caravaggio filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart French/UAE 5f-7f winner Al Tariq and useful French winner up to 5.5f Lehaim. Dam lightly raced. Stable has been going well lately. 52,000gns yearling related to four winners; ridden by 7lb claimer on debut..
7 6th (7) (100/1 -100%) Ludden Lass	100 100/1(-100%)	(7) Ludden Lass 100/1, Signs of ability both starts to date but looks like more one for handicaps on the back of this. Decent debut last May but made an underwhelming return from ten months off..
9 7th (9) (33/1 -106%) Platinum Jubilee	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Platinum Jubilee 33/1, 65,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Half-sister to 6f-7f winner Sip And Smile. Dam unraced sister to high-class 1m-1¼m winner Arod. Worth a market check. 65,000gns yearling; third foal; half-sister to 6f AW/7f turf winner Sip And Smile (RPR 85).
4 8th (4) (8.5/1 +39%) Beautiful Summer	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(4) Beautiful Summer 8.5/1, Dark Angel filly. Half-sister to several winners, including high-class winner up to 8.3f Space Blues and very smart winner up to 9.5f Shuruq. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree. Half-sister to Space Blues; jockey bookings suggest she's not the yard's principal hope..
2 9th (2) (18/1 -50%) Al Haan	18 18/1(-50%)	(2) Al Haan 18/1, Frankel filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Threading. Notable newcomer. Second foal; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 84), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Threading..
3 10th (3) (100/1 -150%) Ali Jewels	100 100/1(-150%)	(3) Ali Jewels 100/1, 4,500 gns yearling, Aclaim filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 6f/7f winner Passionova and 11f/1½m winner Let Her Loose. 4,500gns yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to Passionova (6f-7f; RPR 96)..
5 11th (5) (200/1 -203%) Dalrymple	200 200/1(-203%)	(5) Dalrymple 200/1, Cracksman filly from a classy staying family (half-sister to Dal Harraild and Dal Horrisgle). Some encouragement on both starts to date but needs further and will likely be brought along gradually. Beaten about 9l at Newbury and a little under that distance when sixth of eight at Thirsk..

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18:20 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Despite the form of her debut race taking some knocks, SPRING DAWN still looks the one to be with.

18:30 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2.75/1 -46%) In The Air	2.75 2.75/1(-46%)	(1) In The Air 2.75/1, Dual juvenile hurdles winner who ran easily his best race of last term when second in 5-runner Taunton handicap (16.5f) in March, keeping on. Did enough to suggest this mark is within reach and he's of interest. Best handicap run when second at Taunton last time; taken to go one better now.
5 2nd (5) (1.62/1 +41%) Small Bad Bob	1.62 1.62/1(+41%)	(5) Small Bad Bob 1.62/1, 3-time hurdles winner earlier in career (including over C&D) and arrives here having got off the mark at third attempt over fences at Plumpton (19.7f) 4 days ago. Has plenty of handicapping scope based on his old form over hurdles and he's one to consider turned out quickly. Chase winner last Sunday and well treated on best form back hurdling.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 -38%) Times Are Blue	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) Times Are Blue 9/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a Plumpton bumper 12 months ago and solid start over hurdles when runner-up in a Hereford novice in October (shaped like a stayer). Well held in 2 quick runs the following month, so betting may prove a useful guide now handicapping on return. Went backwards from hurdle debut last autumn and needs to get back on track after break.
2 \|U\| (2) (6.5/1 -44%) American Gerry	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(2) American Gerry 6.5/1, Successful twice during first half of 2022 and having been lightly raced since, he ran right up to best when fourth in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. Now operating on last winning mark if he can back that up. Not at best lately but not dismissed having dropped to the mark he won from last spring.
3 \|RR\| (3) (4/1 +27%) Watergrange Jack	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Watergrange Jack 4/1, Irish bumper winner who opened his hurdles account at Ffos Las last June. Decent efforts at Wetherby and Ffos Las on his last two outings and he's respected. Ran no more than respectably last time and remains 8lb above last summer's winning mark.

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18:30 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Gary Moore's low-mileage 5yo IN THE AIR is preferred to recent Plumpton chase winner Small Bad Bob.

18:40 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2.75/1 +83%) Fiveonefive	2.75 2.75/1(+83%)	(2) Fiveonefive 2.75/1, 80/1, bit below form sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 113 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Hasn't gone on from debut, including in three hurdle runs; worth a look in the market.
13 2nd (13) (18/1 +0%) Inchiquin Star	18 18/1(+0%)	(13) Inchiquin Star 18/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 16/1) 31 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to progress. Showed some ability in three maidens and could fare better on handicap debut.
5 3rd (5) (16/1 +60%) Hidalgo Des Mottes	16 16/1(+60%)	(5) Hidalgo Des Mottes 16/1, 33/1, unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.7f, good). Off 7 months. Back down in trip. Unseated early when 33-1 for handicap debut last October; seems best watched on return.
11 4th (11) (5/1 +50%) Toor Moment	5 5/1(+50%)	(11) Toor Moment 5/1, Respectable ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Thurles (16.3f, good to soft) 84 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Runner-up in this race last year off 3lb higher, so is of interest on her favoured ground.
7 5th (7) (16/1 -14%) Castlehill Boy	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Castlehill Boy 16/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 74 days ago. Not a bad run at Wexford in March but has to find improvement to score.
1 6th (1) (50/1 -25%) Custers Mistake	50 50/1(-25%)	(1) Custers Mistake 50/1, First run since leaving Mark McNiff when 9/2, pulled up in hunter chase at Downpatrick (23.4f, heavy) 46 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Hasn't run over hurdles in a year and needs to return to his best form to defy top-weight.
9 7th (9) (7/1 +22%) Jack Holiday	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Jack Holiday 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle here in April. 7/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap chase at this course (17f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Won over C&D before soundly beaten over fences and is 7lb higher today.
10 8th (10) (28/1 -155%) Future Proof	28 28/1(-155%)	(10) Future Proof 28/1, One win from 31 NH runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. 50/1, good third of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.3f, good to soft) 84 days ago. Not taken lightly. Third at Thurles in February and a repeat would see him involved here.
6 9th (6) (4/1 -14%) Pidoyne	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Pidoyne 4/1, 10/3, career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 31 days ago, cosily. Trainer going well. Worthy of respect. Off the mark in fine style on soft ground at Tramore; big player if handling the ground.
3 \|F\| (3) (16/1 +36%) Mac's Xpress	16 16/1(+36%)	(3) Mac's Xpress 16/1, Well-beaten eleventh of 13 to Pidoyne in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Questions to answer after being beaten a long way on handicap debut at Tramore.
4 10th (4) (10/1 +44%) Diamond Union	10 10/1(+44%)	(4) Diamond Union 10/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Dundalk (12f) 37 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Visored for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should progress. Soundly beaten on the Flat lately but has shown a glimpse of ability over hurdles.
8 11th (8) (8/1 +20%) Park Of Kings	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Park Of Kings 8/1, Eighth of 24 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 66/1) 40 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. Promise in bumpers; one to consider on handicap debut, especially if strong in the market.
14 12th (14) (66/1 -136%) The Cooleen	66 66/1(-136%)	(14) The Cooleen 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, sixteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 68 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Showed some ability in three maidens; one to watch in the market on handicap debut.
15 13th (15) (40/1 -60%) Dgalwaygallivantor	40 40/1(-60%)	(15) Dgalwaygallivantor 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Soundly beaten in three maidens lately but is worth a market check on handicap debut.

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18:40 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A chance is taken on TOOR MOMENT to go one better than her second in this race last year.

18:55 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (16/1 -33%) Lord Rapscallion	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Lord Rapscallion 16/1, Bagged pair of 7f Chelmsford handicaps in December and remained in good form on AW since. Wasn't disgraced returned to turf over this C&D recently but likely to find a few too good once again. Blinkers refitted. Not easy to win with and was only sixth over C&D 13 days ago..
8 2nd (8) (6.5/1 +24%) Royal Musketeer	6.5 6.5/1(+24%)	(8) Royal Musketeer 6.5/1, Off the mark at second attempt for present connections when landing this race 12 months ago. 3 lb lower this time round but form dipped at the end of last year may prove vulnerable back from a break. Won this last year off a higher mark; can go well fresh and hard to rule out..
4 3rd (4) (4.5/1 +63%) Makeen	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(4) Makeen 4.5/1, Dual 7f/1m winner last spring but ended 2022 on a downer and reappearance effort at Ripon was pretty low-key, even allowing for the fact that he probably needed the run. Another quiet run on his return to action but the ability is there to be involved..
7 4th (7) (4.5/1 +31%) Granary Queen	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(7) Granary Queen 4.5/1, Enjoyed a productive 2022 campaign, winning 4 times and placed on several occasions. Returned in similarly good order last month, in the money in 7f/1m handicaps at Lingfield (both on AW), and she's likely to be in the shake-up once more. Running well on the AW but her hold-up tactics might not be ideally suited to this track..
2 5th (2) (3.33/1 +45%) Global Esteem	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(2) Global Esteem 3.33/1, Hit the target twice in 2022 and encouraging enough start to the present campaign fifth in a 15-runner Ascot handicap (1m, good) earlier this month. Each-way claims off the same mark here. Last three wins off this mark; likeable return over 1m and he's better at 7f..
1 6th (1) (7.5/1 -25%) Priscilla's Wish	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(1) Priscilla's Wish 7.5/1, Won 5 on the bounce at Yarmouth last year and belied odds of 66/1 when making a winning reappearance at Chelmsford (7f) in April. Lost little caste in defeat when runner-up over the same C&D 7 days later and another prominent showing could be on the way. Multiple winner last season and is coping well with her inflated mark..
5 7th (5) (7.5/1 -200%) Brasil Power	7.5 7.5/1(-200%)	(5) Brasil Power 7.5/1, Below par in handful of runs for two different yards in Ireland but resumed winning ways on first start since rejoining this yard (also first run since being gelded) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) recently. 3 lb rise fair enough and he's high on the list. Winning return for this yard; perhaps better on the AW than turf but has a chance..
6 8th (6) (7.5/1 -36%) Stockpyle	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(6) Stockpyle 7.5/1, Has made the frame off similar marks on each of his last 3 starts, most recently finishing fourth of 7 at Doncaster (7f, heavy). Not without each-way hope but the first-time cheekpieces will need to help eke out a bit more if he's to emerge on top here. Should be thereabouts and first-time cheekpieces could give him a lift..

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18:55 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Priscilla's Wish continues to surprise off her inflated mark but GLOBAL ESTEEM is off the same figure for his last three wins.

19:05 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (7/1 -8%) Energy One	7 7/1(-8%)	(1) Energy One 7/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Ludlow in March. Running well when saddle slipped and unseated rider last at Wincanton last month but refused to race at Warwick 17 days ago. Blinkers now replace cheekpieces. Ludlow winner in March but refused to race latest; risky after that; blinkers on.
2 1st (2) (2.25/1 +10%) Pure Theatre	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(2) Pure Theatre 2.25/1, Posted promising second of 9 in novice at Chepstow (16f, soft) on hurdles bow and didn't need to match that form to comfortably open her account at Exeter last month. Third in a stronger race under a penalty at Hexham and now up markedly in trip for handicap debut. Has taken well to hurdling; good effort last Saturday; handicap debut and up in trip.
4 2nd (4) (3.33/1 +39%) Midnight Gold	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(4) Midnight Gold 3.33/1, Much improved when third on return/yard debut here (19.2f) in November, hanging left run-in but staying on. Just starting to be pushed along when unseating seventh at Hereford (19.6f) and since followed that with a laboured effort at Uttoxeter. Up in trip with cheekpieces on. Absent since January; may be helped by cheekpieces but bit to prove.
3 3rd (3) (11/1 -120%) Micronormous	11 11/1(-120%)	(3) Micronormous 11/1, Bumper winner. Hasn't built on hurdle debut third in 2 subsequent runs but no surprise were she to get her career back on track now handicapping in first-time headgear. One to keep a close eye on in the market. Bit to prove on handicap debut but return to good ground could be a help.
7 4th (7) (9/1 +10%) Happy Returns	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Happy Returns 9/1, Big prices all starts but showed a bit more when keeping on for fourth at Hereford. Up in trip. 6 lb out of the weights. Improved effort when fourth at Hereford but she's 6lb out of the handicap.
5 5th (5) (8.5/1 -89%) Baby Sham	8.5 8.5/1(-89%)	(5) Baby Sham 8.5/1, Fair Flat winner who cashed in on a very lowly hurdles mark at Fakenham last week, just holding on. Carries a penalty but this isn't a strong race, either. Narrow winner last week; 7lb penalty makes life tougher but ought to run well.
8 6th (8) (12/1 +52%) Can You See Her	12 12/1(+52%)	(8) Can You See Her 12/1, Placed sole start between the flags but no impact in 5 starts in this sphere to date. Out of the weights again. Better when beaten less than 8l on handicap debut; more needed.
6 7th (6) (8/1 +33%) Tuscan Rose	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Tuscan Rose 8/1, Little to shout about after 5 runs. Not much to show for her efforts to date; step up in trip could help.

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19:05 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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

The step up to this trip should suit PURE THEATRE, who ran well last Saturday.

19:15 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1.38/1 +0%) What Path	1.38 1.38/1(+0%)	(2) What Path 1.38/1, Fairly useful bumper winner (at 18f) who clearly wasn't 100% when pulled up on his hurdles debut at Listowel in September. Returns with his powerful stable in fine form and well worth another chance. Has the ability to take high rank today if restored to best; market can guide on comeback.
6 2nd (6) (2.75/1 +39%) Easy Fella	2.75 2.75/1(+39%)	(6) Easy Fella 2.75/1, Fair hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 15 in novice hurdle (15/8) at Ballinrobe (21.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago, well ridden. Entitled to be in the mix. Isn't progressing; should be involved again but vulnerable to an improver.
1 3rd (1) (8/1 +43%) Misty's Gift	8 8/1(+43%)	(1) Misty's Gift 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. 16/1, below form fourth of 16 in novice hurdle at Cork (24.8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Below form last twice and needs to get back to best with a tongue-tie tried.
10 4th (10) (14/1 +44%) Noble Talent	14 14/1(+44%)	(10) Noble Talent 14/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, soft) on NH debut 32 days ago, plugging on from 2 out. Feasible to think he can build on that here. Promise in a 2m4f Tramore maiden hurdle; stepping up to this trip should suit and go well.
11 5th (11) (200/1 -100%) Ounce Of Gold	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) Ounce Of Gold 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft, 100/1) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Little sign of ability in a bumper and four maiden hurdles; best to look elsewhere.
5 6th (5) (100/1 +33%) Dream Jet	100 100/1(+33%)	(5) Dream Jet 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Cork (24.8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Tailed-off over this trip last time and questions kept to 3m.
13 7th (13) (200/1 -33%) Policy Breaker	200 200/1(-33%)	(13) Policy Breaker 200/1, Modest hurdler. 200/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (20f, good) 3 days ago, racing off the pace and never landing a blow. Low-grade handicaps will be more his bag. Well beaten in five maiden hurdle runs; look elsewhere..
12 8th (12) (250/1 -67%) Petite Mike	250 250/1(-67%)	(12) Petite Mike 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at this course (20.2f, soft, 250/1) 30 days ago. Best watched. Much better effort over 2m4f here last time; another big step forward needed.
15 9th (15) (20/1 +20%) Walk In The Dark	20 20/1(+20%)	(15) Walk In The Dark 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Fifth of 19 in novice hurdle (66/1) at this course (20.2f, soft) 30 days ago. Handicaps likely to be more his bag in due course. Much better effort over 2m4f here a month ago; should improve further over this trip.
4 10th (4) (150/1 +0%) Crafty Rascal	150 150/1(+0%)	(4) Crafty Rascal 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twentieth of 22 in novice hurdle (300/1) at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) 88 days ago. Tailed-off all four starts and can't be fancied.
3 11th (3) (40/1 -60%) Blackwater Soldier	40 40/1(-60%)	(3) Blackwater Soldier 40/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in points. Sixth of 15 in bumper (20/1) at this course (18f, heavy) on NH debut 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip for hurdles debut. Respectable effort in a 2m2f bumper here; has to settle better up in trip on hurdling bow.
14 12th (14) (3/1 -20%) Present Soldier	3 3/1(-20%)	(14) Present Soldier 3/1, Promising individual. 5/2, third of 7 in novice hurdle at Leopardstown (20f, good) 74 days ago, staying on. Increase in trip promises to suit and he's one to consider for his leading yard. Tongue tie on 1st time. Solid efforts in two maiden hurdles; this trip should suit and a tongue-tie is added.
7 13th (7) (66/1 +0%) Joe's Turn	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Joe's Turn 66/1, Dual point winner who plugged on for third in a Tipperary bumper but has offered little all 3 starts in maiden hurdles to date. Has been poor in three maiden hurdles and can't be fancied on that evidence.

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19:15 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

With two solid runs under his girth in maiden hurdles behind smart sorts, PRESENT SOLDIER(nap) should be able to get off the mark today

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3.5/1 +13%) Cumulonimbus	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(1) Cumulonimbus 3.5/1, Won back-to-back over shorter trip at Yarmouth and Haydock last September before ending campaign with good third at Nottingham (10.2f) in October. Worth a try at this longer trip and should be straighter for last month's Pontefract return. Cheekpieces on first time. May have needed reappearance run; progressive form last autumn and retains potential.
2 2nd (2) (14/1 -56%) Hasty Sailor	14 14/1(-56%)	(2) Hasty Sailor 14/1, Promising on the all-weather in 2021, scoring twice over this sort of trip. Lightly raced and unable to add to that success since but given a considerate return at Kempton recently and has been given a chance by the handicapper. Back down to last winning mark today, but there was no return to form on reappearance.
5 3rd (5) (5.5/1 -57%) Appier	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(5) Appier 5.5/1, Progressive last season, winning 5 times (at up to 12.5f), and built on solid reappearance when taking 6-runner handicap (13/8) at Newcastle (12.4f) 16 days ago. 5 lb higher now but not taken lightly. Five wins last season and landed another at Newcastle last time; strong claims once more.
3 4th (3) (3/1 +25%) Sonnerie Power	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Sonnerie Power 3/1, Much improved when scoring over this trip at Lingfield in September and ended campaign with creditable third at Wolverhampton. Posted solid return/turf debut at Leicester last month and remains fairly treated. Made a solid start to his handicap career and he's in good hands to continue to progress.
4 5th (4) (18/1 -50%) Captain Kane	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Captain Kane 18/1, Prolific from a low base in handicaps last year, winning 7 times (at up to 12.1f) and best not judged too harshly on his latest run at Wolverhampton (9.5f), having had hopeless task from position. Mark is easing. Runs off last winning mark but has been below par on his last few starts.
7 6th (7) (5/1 +17%) Star Angel	5 5/1(+17%)	(7) Star Angel 5/1, Opened account at Southwell (12.1f) in March and far from disgraced in a couple of Doncaster handicaps since, latest when fourth of 7 (16.5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Others look better treated, though. Cheekpieces on first time. Perhaps soft ground was against her in her first two handicaps; not written off.
6 7th (6) (4/1 +0%) Liseo	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Liseo 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Back from 10 months off when good second of 5 in minor event (4/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 21 days ago, clear of rest. May have more to offer now upped in trip on handicap debut. 0-5 but some solid efforts behind good horses and has potential off his h'cap debut mark.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Having bumped into some good horses across his five starts, LISEO is taken to make a winning handicap debut.

19:40 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2.5/1 +17%) Post No Bills	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(3) Post No Bills 2.5/1, Point winner who has taken well to fences, runner-up on 4 of his 5 starts, including at Stratford 25 days ago after 7 months off. Likely to be in the mix again. Good at finishing second; should find an opening soon and it could be this.
7 2nd (7) (5/1 -25%) Pleasure Garden	5 5/1(-25%)	(7) Pleasure Garden 5/1, Fair 4-time winner at up to 2m on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott. Failed to make much of an impact over hurdles for current yard but made a winning chase bow at Plumpton last month, albeit in a weak event. Probably fortunate when making winning chase debut last month but still has strong claims.
5 3rd (5) (12/1 -20%) Millies Mite	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Millies Mite 12/1, Modest maiden handicap hurdler at best and well held completed start over fences. Others make more appeal. No great encouragement from two chases last year; moderate hurdling effort latest.
1 4th (1) (4/1 +0%) The Cathal Don	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) The Cathal Don 4/1, Winner of a Tipperary maiden chase for Henry de Bromhead in July 2021. Little show for Seamus Mullins last season but subject of market support and showed a lot more starting out for new yard when 2¾ lengths second at Plumpton on belated return. Badly let down by jumping there since. Good effort on stable debut in February; claims on that but ran poorly next time.
6 5th (6) (3/1 +57%) Annie Nail	3 3/1(+57%)	(6) Annie Nail 3/1, Got the better of a dual subsequent winner when opening chase account here (19.5f) 11 months ago. Just respectable efforts both starts since but respected back at this venue after 9 months off. Course winner last June; not disgraced in either start the following month but off since.
9 6th (9) (66/1 -100%) Clondaw Robin	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Clondaw Robin 66/1, Yet to score over fences (0-18) and likely to come up short again (9 lb out of the handicap). 0-18 as a chaser and 9lb out of the handicap.
2 7th (2) (20/1 -11%) Big 'n Better	20 20/1(-11%)	(2) Big 'n Better 20/1, Improved on his fair hurdles form when making a winning debut in this discipline here (21.6f) 2 years ago but was easily brushed aside on first run since here last week. Tailed off here last week on return from two years off.
8 \|PU\| (8) (8.5/1 +47%) Johnny Mac	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(8) Johnny Mac 8.5/1, Not disgraced first 2 starts over fences but too free when failing to make an impact at Sedgefield (17f, heavy) last month. 8 lb out of the handicap. Not beaten far in all three chases but different ground now and 8lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

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

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

Although fortunate at Plumpton, PLEASURE GARDEN ran well enough to earn the vote here.

19:50 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (8/1 -14%) King Ferdinand	8 8/1(-14%)	(10) King Ferdinand 8/1, Latest win in chase at Thurles in October. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 16 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Cork (24.4f, good to soft) 39 days ago, just failing. Ought to be in the shake-up. Just failed when 4l clear of remainder in race won by well-backed 6s shot at Cork in April.
16 2nd (16) (5/1 +9%) Townhill Penny	5 5/1(+9%)	(16) Townhill Penny 5/1, Good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (23.3f, good to soft, 8/1) 28 days ago. Winner has gone in since so she's a player off an unchanged mark. 9l second at Kilbeggan reads much better now as winner followed up Friday up 14lb; noted.
1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +72%) Navigator Jack	4.5 4.5/1(+72%)	(1) Navigator Jack 4.5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (24.3f, good to soft, 33/1) 14 days ago. Needs considering. Tipperary return encouraging but unsure about this trip; yard off the back of good season.
4 4th (4) (22/1 +45%) Fox Fearless	22 22/1(+45%)	(4) Fox Fearless 22/1, 22/1, last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f). Off 6 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles with work to do. Yard in reasonable form; still can only watch trying this trip on return.
8 5th (8) (5/1 +72%) General Clermont	5 5/1(+72%)	(8) General Clermont 5/1, Remains a maiden after 26 NH runs. 40/1, creditable third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Others still more persuasive. 40-1, made bright return at Kilbeggan, but 0-26 and another with trip-related issues.
3 6th (3) (28/1 -133%) Florey Spud	28 28/1(-133%)	(3) Florey Spud 28/1, 10/3, respectable fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, good). Off 7 months and needs to hit the ground running. Banging on the door but no obvious excuses at Listowel and would not be sure he will stay.
11 7th (11) (11/1 -38%) Kingston Kid	11 11/1(-38%)	(11) Kingston Kid 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, good 2½ lengths second of 17 to Holiday In Kerry in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Not taken lightly. Keen to see how he fares in wagering to stablemate King Ferdinand; chance.
2 8th (2) (7/1 +13%) Alfieri	7 7/1(+13%)	(2) Alfieri 7/1, C&D winner. 13/2, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (22.5f, heavy) 148 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Sole win over C&D last summer; seems fine fresh, so perhaps his absence is fine.
7 9th (7) (33/1 -83%) Cassarina Gold	33 33/1(-83%)	(7) Cassarina Gold 33/1, Winner in bumper at Cork in August. Seventh of 13 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Fairyhouse (20f, good). Off 7 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut but others looks better treated at these weights. Staying bumper winner; evidence suggests she is not well-treated on return/handicap bow.
6 10th (6) (7/1 +13%) Ballyglass Beauty	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Ballyglass Beauty 7/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (23.3f, good to soft, 11/4) 28 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Kilbeggan winner over similar trip in September; rare off-day there last time but chance.
13 11th (13) (25/1 +11%) Carrig Hill	25 25/1(+11%)	(13) Carrig Hill 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Very good sixth of 19 in novice hurdle at this course (20.2f, soft, 200/1) 30 days ago, better placed than most. More needed on handicap hurdle debut though. Nothing much in maidens; going handicapping late in the day; risky.
5 12th (5) (66/1 -65%) Crimson Chief	66 66/1(-65%)	(5) Crimson Chief 66/1, 28/1, ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles with more required. 28s, beaten a car ride on return at Tramore, huge improvement needed, but should do better.
17 13th (17) (50/1 +24%) Attitash	50 50/1(+24%)	(17) Attitash 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Navan (16f, heavy, 100/1) 59 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do. RESERVE First reserve; won for Willie Mullins in 2021; this season a struggle; new trip.
9 14th (9) (9/1 -100%) Holiday In Kerry	9 9/1(-100%)	(9) Holiday In Kerry 9/1, Career best when winning 17-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (24.8f, good to soft, 8/1) 12 days ago by 2½ lengths from Kingston Kid. Up 6 lb but still not taken lightly. Not out of turn at Cork (Kingston Kid second); 6lb rise fine, might not want summer ground.
15 \|PU\| (15) (25/1 +11%) Thedancingfarrier	25 25/1(+11%)	(15) Thedancingfarrier 25/1, 20/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.4f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark so not dismissed. Both wins (2m4f) were at Cork; evidence suggests 11yo does not stay and risky.
14 \|PU\| (14) (40/1 -21%) The Last Throw	40 40/1(-21%)	(14) The Last Throw 40/1, Blinkered for 1st time, fell 7th in novice chase (28/1) at Fairyhouse (23.9f, heavy). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles and faces an uphill task. Did not go on from fair hurdling debut (2m) in 2020; yard among winners but very risky.

LTO Selection:

19:50 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Tricky but nice each-way terms and some fairly reliable sorts can be fancied. Townhill Penny is among them but ATLANTIAN can win

20:05 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (4.5/1 -20%) Fox Journey	4.5 4.5/1(-20%)	(7) Fox Journey 4.5/1, Similar form in novice/maiden events in the autumn. Will be suited by 1¼m and type to do better at 3 yrs. Brings potential, particularly for 1m2f+, so is one to note on handicap/seasonal debut.
1 2nd (1) (12/1 -33%) Mighty River	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Mighty River 12/1, Novice winner on third start at Wolverhampton in December and went the right way in handicaps during the winter, second of 6 on next 2 starts. Well held back on turf last time but that was on heavy ground. His only two turf runs have been on soft, so perhaps that is not ideal; not ruled out.
4 3rd (4) (16/1 -14%) Cavern Club	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Cavern Club 16/1, Improved when making a winning nursery debut at Kempton in this headgear in December, still looking very raw once in front. May do better still assuming he keeps his quirks in check. Plenty of ability (won handicap debut) but a few quirks too, as he's been hanging badly.
2 4th (2) (2.75/1 -38%) Connemara Coast	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(2) Connemara Coast 2.75/1, Well-bred gelding who was off the mark at the second attempt at Wolverhampton in October and not seen to best effect both starts this term, very much catching the eye when second here (1m) on handicap bow last month, running on from the rear after meeting trouble. Bred to stay and can go one better. Eyecatching second of 15 here (1m), given how long on the bridle looking for a clear run.
6 5th (6) (2.5/1 +58%) Power Of Gold	2.5 2.5/1(+58%)	(6) Power Of Gold 2.5/1, Stepped up on 2-y-o form when third at Redcar on handicap bow 2 weeks ago, staying on well from off the pace. Form has been boosted since so needs considering. Third of eight from off the pace in handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) two weeks ago.
3 6th (3) (16/1 +0%) Pol Roger	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Pol Roger 16/1, Won novice events at Haydock and Thirsk in August but underperformed at Musselburgh on return and never dangerous at Haydock since. Out of form lately but new trip may well be a plus and his yard is among the winners.
9 7th (9) (28/1 -27%) Rhythm And Tyne	28 28/1(-27%)	(9) Rhythm And Tyne 28/1, Similar form in AW maiden/novice events at Dundalk for Mick Halford. Subsequently gelded and may do better now qualified for handicaps in first-time headgear for new yard. Three runs at Dundalk (1m, AW) in the winter for Michael Halford; gelded and cheekpieces.
8 8th (8) (8/1 +20%) Muir Wood	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Muir Wood 8/1, Improved in each of his 3 starts as a juvenile, ending campaign with fairly-useful second of 10 in novice event at Lingfield (10f, AW) in December. Warrants respect on return. Improved results in his three runs as a 2yo; should be open to progress as 3yo.
5 9th (5) (10/1 -25%) Mindset	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Mindset 10/1, Still green when getting off the mark at the second attempt at Beverley last year and showed improved form when third under a penalty in 7f novice at this course in October. Can't be discounted now stepping up in trip on handicap bow/return. Good chance he can stay 1m2f and he is open to improvement on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

20:05 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

After trouble in running last time, CONNEMARA COAST (nap) can make amends. Fox Journey and Cavern Club are feared most.

20:15 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (1.25/1 +72%) San Pedro	1.25 1.25/1(+72%)	(7) San Pedro 1.25/1, Aided by first-time cheekpieces when opening his account over hurdles at Lingfield (23f) in February and bettered next 2 starts when fourth at Plumpton (25f) last month, weakening only late on. Not out of things with Harry Cobden an eye-catching booking. Just 1-20 over hurdles and likely to have opposition for front-running role.
1 2nd (1) (3.33/1 +33%) Fifty Ball	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(1) Fifty Ball 3.33/1, Won at Ascot off 7 lb higher last spring but he's proved more miss than hit in handful of starts since, no upturn in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when fifth in 6-runner handicap here (19.2f) 8 days ago. Needs to leave that behind. Well handicapped on 2021-22 form but last season was modest; up in trip.
2 3rd (2) (3.33/1 +58%) Moon King	3.33 3.33/1(+58%)	(2) Moon King 3.33/1, Left pair of low-key efforts on Flat in his wake when doubling his tally over hurdles at Worcester (23f) last August. However, finished well held all 3 starts thereafter last year and subsequent 5-month break needs to have perked him up ahead of this. Won off this mark last August but well below best in three starts after; back form a break.
6 4th (6) (33/1 -32%) Pontresina	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Pontresina 33/1, Hasn't stood much racing since joining this yard from Oliver Sherwood and failed to come on for his reappearance run sporting first-time cheekpieces at Taunton (19f) in March. Significantly back up in trip but he has a fair bit to prove here. Tailed off in both starts this spring, after a year off.
4 5th (4) (6.5/1 +19%) Good News	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(4) Good News 6.5/1, 4-time course winner who enjoyed a highly-productive 2022, registering fifth success at Kempton (24.5f) in November. Not in same groove more recently, only fifth in 7-runner Plumpton handicap (25f) 25 days ago but his mark is steadily easing at least. Not yet found his best in two starts this year but not ruled out given last year's form.
3 6th (3) (20/1 -208%) Carlow Farmer	20 20/1(-208%)	(3) Carlow Farmer 20/1, Unreliable sort who doubled his hurdles tally at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in April but proved disappointing turned out quickly at Newton Abbot (26.5f) 7 days later. Given more of a break ahead of this and he's not out of things if in the mood. Hard ride and has been been pulled up since Uttoxeter win last month.

LTO Selection:

20:15 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

The progressive novice SCAMALLACH LIATH (nap) makes most appeal.

20:25 Tipperary NH Flat Race 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (0.33/1 +64%) Readin Tommy Wrong	0.33 0.33/1(+64%)	(2) Readin Tommy Wrong 0.33/1, Runner-up on sole outing in points and won 14-runner bumper at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 16 days ago, readily. Should take all the beating.
3 2nd (3) (7/1 +72%) Ah Remy Martin	7 7/1(+72%)	(3) Ah Remy Martin 7/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 16 in bumper at Punchestown (16f, good to soft, 28/1) on NH debut 19 days ago. May do better.
6 3rd (6) (40/1 -100%) Fad Eadrainn	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Fad Eadrainn 40/1, Mustameet gelding. Dam, fair 2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (2½m winner) Persian Gayle. Wears hood.
4 4th (4) (14/1 +65%) Captain Jake	14 14/1(+65%)	(4) Captain Jake 14/1, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Rock On Rosie. Others make more appeal.
10 5th (10) (20/1 -122%) Manor Royale	20 20/1(-122%)	(10) Manor Royale 20/1, Mahler gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Killiney Court. From a good family and worthy of interest if the market speaks in his favour.
5 6th (5) (25/1 -257%) Dark Image	25 25/1(-257%)	(5) Dark Image 25/1, Winner in bumper at Limerick in July. Third of 8 in bumper (4/1) at Listowel (16f, good). Off 7 months. Likely to need the run and has improvement to find.
14 7th (14) (33/1 -65%) Its Not Over Yet	33 33/1(-65%)	(14) Its Not Over Yet 33/1, €7,000 3-y-o, Califet filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Gallant John Joe.
15 8th (15) (66/1 -32%) Lovealot Bear	66 66/1(-32%)	(15) Lovealot Bear 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 18 in bumper (20/1) at Cork (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 12 days ago.
13 9th (13) (7/1 +42%) Miss D Hunter	7 7/1(+42%)	(13) Miss D Hunter 7/1, Shirocco mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Dr Sanderson. Dam (c89/h98), ungenuine 2½m-3¼m hurdle/chase winner. Makes some appeal on paper.
7 10th (7) (150/1 -127%) Johnny Come Lately	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Johnny Come Lately 150/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam, modest 2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 23f) Mister Whitaker. Pulled up both starts in points (latest Apr 23).
11 11th (11) (200/1 -300%) Theanniversary Man	200 200/1(-300%)	(11) Theanniversary Man 200/1, €7,500 3-y-o, French Navy gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including 6f/7f winner at 2 yrs Shakerattlenroll. Dam unraced.
12 12th (12) (25/1 +24%) Annie Questions	25 25/1(+24%)	(12) Annie Questions 25/1, Fell on sole start between the flags and doesn't make much appeal on Rules debut.
9 13th (9) (250/1 -150%) Westwind Star	250 250/1(-150%)	(9) Westwind Star 250/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 121 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers.

LTO Selection:

20:25 Tipperary NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

READIN TOMMY WRONG looked a good sort at Kilbeggan, finding plenty. This looks ordinary enough for a winners' bumper

20:40 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (6/1 -100%) Quinault	6 6/1(-100%)	(4) Quinault 6/1, Comfortably made a winning handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f) last month before following up in dominant fashion 6 days later under a penalty at Brighton (7f, good) earlier this month. One to keep firmly on side and looks sure to go well in pursuit of the hat-trick. Sudden improvement to win his last two and could well deal with latest 9lb rise..
3 2nd (3) (3/1 +33%) Ertebat	3 3/1(+33%)	(3) Ertebat 3/1, Got off the mark sporting first-time blinkers/tongue tie on handicap debut at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) just over a fortnight ago, knuckling down well enough under pressure to get up close home. Up 5 lb for that success but fancied to be in the mix again. The form of his Pontefract win has been franked so a 5lb rise seems fair..
2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 +63%) Fierce	4.5 4.5/1(+63%)	(2) Fierce 4.5/1, Yet to get his head in front but hit the frame on his final 4 outings as a 2-y-o, latest when fourth at Southwell (5f) 5 months ago. Mark eases a shade and will need to hit the ground running to get involved. There are races to be won off this mark and market can guide after a break..
7 4th (7) (7/1 +61%) Champagne Sarah	7 7/1(+61%)	(7) Champagne Sarah 7/1, Off the mark at Newcastle in November and ran respectably on both outings at Lingfield after 4 months off this year, though again not really handling the turn when fourth last month. This just her second outing on turf and could do better on a straight track. Doesn't look ahead of her mark but gives the impression that this stiff 6f might suit..
6 5th (6) (12/1 -9%) Ajjaj	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Ajjaj 12/1, Showed much improved form to get off the mark on return after 8 months off at Kempton (7f) just over a fortnight ago, proving game having made most under this rider. Another step forward required now tackling handicaps. Beat a 100-1 chance in his maiden at Kempton and that form looks dubious..
8 6th (8) (5/1 +17%) Hiatus	5 5/1(+17%)	(8) Hiatus 5/1, Belatedly opened his account when narrowly outpointing Confederation at Kempton (6f) in January and showed improved form to resume winning ways in decisive style back on turf at Windsor (6f, heavy) 10 days ago. Should be in the mix under a penalty. The ground was soft when impressing at Windsor; only 1lb well-in with the penalty..
13 7th (13) (25/1 -400%) Mine That Ship	25 25/1(-400%)	(13) Mine That Ship 25/1, Just modest form shown in a trio of minor events in recent months but could leave those efforts well behind now handicapping for her in-form yard. She's with a respected yard and should be seen to better effect in handicaps..
9 8th (9) (33/1 +18%) Skallywag Bay	33 33/1(+18%)	(9) Skallywag Bay 33/1, Put experience to good use when winning 10-runner novice event at Kempton (6f) in September but dropped out tamely making her handicap debut on return at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Must bounce back. Finished last on handicap debut and her Kempton win is very much a standout..
5 9th (5) (12/1 +0%) Pierce	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Pierce 12/1, Speedily bred sort who ran creditably despite still looking rough around the edges on return/handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6.1f) just over 5 weeks ago, hanging badly left over 1f out. Will need to take a big step forward to get involved. Stronger pace would have helped on comeback and now goes in blinkers..
10 10th (10) (18/1 +28%) Confederation	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Confederation 18/1, Brighton maiden winner for John Butler on final 2-y-o start and posted best effort for present yard when touched off by Hiatus at Kempton (6f) in January. Rather snatched defeat from the jaws of victory that day, and didn't look straightforward at Windsor (6f, heavy) earlier this month. Not on a bad mark and best to put a line through his Windsor run behind Hiatus..
11 11th (11) (25/1 +38%) Warminster	25 25/1(+38%)	(11) Warminster 25/1, Won maiden at Kempton in January but has run poorly in handicaps on his last 2 outings, beaten a long way out sporting first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield last time. Hard to fancy on recent efforts. Hasn't progressed from his January maiden win at Kempton (6f); enough to prove..
1 12th (1) (25/1 -108%) Beautiful Sunrise	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Beautiful Sunrise 25/1, Improved having been gelded when good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) on return from 8-month absence in February but disappointed 4 weeks later at Lingfield. Will need to leave that effort behind but it's still early days. He's a speedy sort who may struggle to get home on this stiffer course..
12 13th (12) (50/1 -79%) Mont Vallon	50 50/1(-79%)	(12) Mont Vallon 50/1, Little to shout about on all 3 outings so far but worth monitoring in the market now switched to handicaps/gelded with a tongue tie applied. Gelded ahead of going handicapping and the tongue-tie is another notable addition..

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20:40 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Quinault has fairly dotted up the last twice but ERTEBAT could be every bit as progressive judged on his Pontefract display.

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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 18th May 2023

Races & Results Thursday 18th May 2023

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13:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:50 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Salisbury Stakes (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Perth Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:25 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:00 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Salisbury Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:35 York Group 2 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:10 York Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Salisbury Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

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16:50 Fontwell Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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16:55 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:06 Perth Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

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17:25 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:38 Perth Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:55 Fontwell Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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18:05 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:20 Newmarket Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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18:40 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:55 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:05 Fontwell Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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19:15 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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19:30 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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