1 Saturday 25th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 58 Races on Saturday 25th May 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at York, 7 races at Cartmel, 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Windsor, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (4/1 +11%) Volterra	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Volterra 4/1, Off the mark in a Redcar novice in October and showed significant improvement when following up in 8-runner handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 22 days ago. The runner has franked that form since and he looks sure to go on improving. Convincing win in N'market h'cap on return; up 9lb but runner-up has since gone one better.
3 1st (3) (9/2 +25%) Nellie Leylax	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Nellie Leylax 9/2, Won 3 times during juvenile campaign and seemed to improve a chunk when making all in 5-runner handicap here (1m) 28 days ago. Enjoyed an uncontested lead on that occasion and this is a deeper affair. Made all over C&D on soft on reappearance and every chance he'll make another bold bid.
5 2nd (5) (7/1 +36%) Involvement	7 7/1(+36%)	(5) Involvement 7/1, Impressive when making a winning debut in 6-runner maiden at Redcar (7f) in September. Went close to defying a penalty at Newcastle next time and shaped well after 5 months off when third at Epsom last month, never nearer. Into handicaps now and remains with potential. Considerable promise in all three novice races and could have more left in the tank.
6 3rd (6) (20/1 +9%) Apiarist	20 20/1(+9%)	(6) Apiarist 20/1, Came good at the fourth time of asking when edging ahead late on to bag a valuable sales race in the mud at York (7f) last October. Never dangerous in minor event at Newmarket on reappearance but return to softer ground should be in his favour on handicap debut. Won soft-ground sales race at York last October and could be a player on handicap debut.
1 4th (1) (11/1 -69%) Blue Lemons	11 11/1(-69%)	(1) Blue Lemons 11/1, Debut winner who was much improved with a 5-lb claimer up when excellent second of 5 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 29 days ago, running on. Can make presence felt again. Form of Sandown second has received a major boost and he's respected up just 1lb.
9 5th (9) (12/1 +14%) Magsood	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Magsood 12/1, Made the most of his experience to get off the mark in a Beverley maiden (7.4f, good to firm) in August, channelling his energy more efficiently. However, reverted to racing freely/wandering in a first-time hood when second under a penalty at Carlisle the following month. Makes handicap bow. Four 2yo runs, winning a maiden at Beverley; in good hands to progress; not ruled out.
11 6th (11) (25/1 +0%) Celtic Warrior	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Celtic Warrior 25/1, Improved effort when going close in 7f Southwell handicap on reappearance in March and went one better in maiden company at Kempton 2 weeks later, proving determined. Ran respectably back on turf at Chester last time but others have greater scope for further improvement. Only fifth of seven at Chester but retains potential in view of Kempton maiden win.
13 7th (13) (17/2 +39%) Silent Move	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(13) Silent Move 17/2, 2-y-o winner who resumed his progress when making all in 9-runner handicap here (1m, good) 2 weeks ago. Seen to good effect that day and is up 5 lb in a better race now. Made all over C&D a fortnight ago; needs more to defy 5lb rise in a stronger race.
8 8th (8) (9/2 +63%) Cerulean Bay	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(8) Cerulean Bay 9/2, Maiden/novice winner first 2 starts last summer. Out of depth in Solario Stakes at Sandown final start but stepped up on his reappearance when third to Silent Move at this course (1m, good) 2 weeks ago, nearest at the finish. Not taken lightly. Third over C&D a fortnight ago when he had to wait for a run; in with a shout.
10 9th (10) (80/1 -142%) Yokohama	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Yokohama 80/1, Showed a good attitude when a rare debut winner for his trainer at Newcastle in September. Ran well upped in grade at same course (8f) 6 months later but finished a long way behind Volterra on turf/handicap debut at Newmarket last time. Promise at Newcastle on first two starts but well beaten on turf debut at Newmarket.
2 10th (2) (14/1 +13%) Son Of Man	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Son Of Man 14/1, Overcame greenness to make a winning debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) in September. Not disgraced in better company since but his opening mark demands more. Third in Group 3 Horris Hill on heavy ground last September and he's one to consider.
12 11th (12) (9/2 +50%) Candonomore	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(12) Candonomore 9/2, Plenty of promise in 3 outings over 7f as a juvenile and showed improved form to open his account in 6-runner maiden here (1m, heavy) on reappearance 4 weeks ago. An imposing type physically, he looks sure to go on improving now switched to a handicap. Easily won soft-ground C&D maiden last month; brings potential to this handicap debut.
7 12th (7) (12/1 +14%) Sir Les Patterson	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Sir Les Patterson 12/1, Promising sort who has won 2 of his 3 starts on all-weather, including 13-runner minor event (7/4) at Kempton (7f) 38 days ago. Should prove as effective on turf and merits respect on handicap debut. 2-3 (all on AW); no easy task on turf/handicap debut but he's clearly promising.

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13:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

In a wide-open affair where a case can be made for the majority, SON OF MAN can get his supporters off to a winning start. The son of Dark Angel ran well without winning in Pattern races towards the back end of last season and, pitched into handicap company off what looks a workable mark, he gets the vote to come home in front, with any further rainfall a positive. Volterra made light work of a subsequent winner over a mile at Newmarket earlier this month and he is respected for all that a 9lb higher mark demands more. Blue Lemons and Nellie Leylax are also noteworthy.

CANDONOMORE built on the promise he'd shown at 2 yrs when easily opening his account in a maiden here last month and very much strikes as the type to go on progressing given his physique, so he's an appealing candidate. The form of Volterra's Newmarket win has already been franked by the runner-up and he looks sure to improve further, with Blue Lemons completing the shortlist.

The return to a slow surface could be ideal for APIARIST, who won a soft-ground sales race at York last October.

13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (20/1 -67%) Hill Road	20 20/1(-67%)	(9) Hill Road 20/1, Foaled April 5. $350,000 yearling, Quality Road colt. Dam, Argentinian 7f-1¼m winner, half-sister to top-class US 6f-9f winner City of Light (by Quality Road), won Breeders' Cup Turf Mile. Likely type on paper. $350,000 yearling; yard's juveniles already merit respect on debut.
7 (7) (20/1 -43%) Gun Carriage	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Gun Carriage 20/1, Foaled February 20. $1,250,000 yearling, Gun Runner colt. Dam,US 6.5f-1m winner, half-sister to smart US 1m/8.5f winner Aurelius Maximus, runner-up in 9f Grade 2 event. 1 of 3 appealing Coolmore newcomers. $1.25m yearling; market likely best indicator on debut.
6 (6) (250/1 -25%) Go On Green	250 250/1(-25%)	(6) Go On Green 250/1, 20,000 gns foal, €4,000 yearling, Advertise colt. Dam maiden (stayed 7f) out of winning half-sister to 1000 Guineas/Irish 1000 Guineas winner Finsceal Beo. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good, 66/1) on debut 14 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Engaged 4.45 here Friday. Mild debut promise at Naas but well held yesterday; this too tough a task.
8 1st (8) (11/8 +27%) Henri Matisse	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(8) Henri Matisse 11/8, Foaled March 21. Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Tenebrism and useful 2-y-o 5.7f/6f winner Statuette. Appears to be the first string of the 3 Aidan O'Brien runners and obvious claims on paper. Half-brother to top-class 2yo filly Tenebrism; Moore's choice and has to be respected.
3 2nd (3) (9/2 -80%) Cadogan	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(3) Cadogan 9/2, Foaled March 25. 100,000 gns yearling, Farhh colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 9f winner Vienne and 2-y-o 8.5f winner Infinite Cheers, both in France. 100,000gns Farhh colt; trip could be on the short side.
12 3rd (12) (5/1 -25%) Red Evolution	5 5/1(-25%)	(12) Red Evolution 5/1, Foaled April 25. 300,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner River Tiber (won first 3 starts last season, including the Coventry). Obvious type on paper. Half-brother to River Tiber a 300,000gns breeze-up buy; Keane rides, likely big player.
4 4th (4) (66/1 +0%) East Hampton	66 66/1(+0%)	(4) East Hampton 66/1, Foaled March 6. 32,500 gns yearling, Cracksman colt. Brother to 6f winner Poweredbylove. Dam 5f winner out of unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Airwave. 35,000gns Cracksman colt; yard's 2yos tend to need a run.
13 5th (13) (14/1 +44%) Rhodreego	14 14/1(+44%)	(13) Rhodreego 14/1, Foaled May 5. €70,000 yearling, Mohaather colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Rajindri. Yard have had a couple of successful juveniles this year. Yard has had a good 2yo winner recently, likely to be well forward and could go well.
2 6th (2) (16/1 +20%) All Right By Me	16 16/1(+20%)	(2) All Right By Me 16/1, Foaled February 2. €25,000 foal, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 1m/8.3f winner Professional Widow and winner up to 1m Belle Et Bete. Yard has had a couple of 2yo turf winners, another for whom market likely best guide.
1 7th (1) (16/1 +0%) Adrenaline Rush	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Adrenaline Rush 16/1, Foaled April 13. €5,750 foal, €12,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Dam unraced out of useful 5f/6f winner Miss Anabaa. Yard's 2yos going well; market support on debut likely significant.
11 8th (11) (16/1 +52%) Native Honey	16 16/1(+52%)	(11) Native Honey 16/1, Foaled February 25. Dawn Approach colt. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Fourth of 10 in maiden at Roscommon (7.7f, good to soft, 12/1) on debut 12 days ago. Down in trip. Should progress but probably vulnerable in this company. Respectable Roscommon debut 12 days ago; this likely a stiffer task though.
14 9th (14) (33/1 +34%) Sea Fort	33 33/1(+34%)	(14) Sea Fort 33/1, Foaled March 13. €25,000 foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Siyouni colt. Brother to 1m winner Siyouking and half-brother to 2 winners, including 7f-1¼m winner Perfect Balance. Siyouni colt likely all the better for the experience.
10 10th (10) (7/1 +0%) Monumental	7 7/1(+0%)	(10) Monumental 7/1, Foaled February 24. Kingman colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Khayzaraan and half-brother to 2 winners, notably very smart winner up to 6.5f Tantheem, all in France. 1 of 3 appealing newcomers from top stable. Kingman colt bred to want further in time.
5 11th (5) (250/1 -25%) Faire La Nouba	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Faire La Nouba 250/1, Foaled January 16. €10,000 foal, €4,000 yearling, River Boyne colt. Half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Puo Succede and winner up to 9f Yelsara. Fourteenth of 15 in maiden at this C&D (soft, 200/1) on debut 19 days ago. Nearly last on C&D debut early in the month, easily passed over now.

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13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien took this last year with Unquestionable and riding arrangements suggest HENRI MATISSE is preferred of the Ballydoyle trio. The Wootton Bassett colt, out of Group 1 winner Immortal Verse, is a half-brother to four winners, including the very smart Tenebrism and Statuette. Red Evolution also makes plenty of appeal being a Mehmas half-brother to River Tiber who cost 300,000 guineas at the Newmarket Breeze Up Sale last month. Hill Road (by Quality Road) made $350,000 as a yearling, while the Farhh colt Cadogan is another to consider from a yard that has already enjoyed success with juveniles this term.

Traditionally a strong maiden with all the top yards represented, HENRI MATISSE, Red Evolution and Hill Road our three against the field before betting clues.

Henri Matisse will be popular but expensive breeze-up buy RED EVOLUTION may be that bit more forward with Keane booked

13:30 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (9/1 +10%) Balmacara	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Balmacara 9/1, Has quickly made up into a useful colt, bagging a pair of 7f novices at Doncaster this spring in good style. Capable of better now switching to a handicap. Made all in two Doncaster novices but is drawn wide and drying ground is an unknown.
6 (6) (12/1 +14%) Mission To Moon	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Mission To Moon 12/1, Both wins over C&D on soft, latterly on reappearance 3 weeks ago. Did that quite readily and respected up 4 lb. 2-2 over C&D; drying ground and 4lb rise are not major issues but wide draw probably is.
9 (9) (13/2 +64%) The Camden Colt	6.5 13/2(+64%)	(9) The Camden Colt 13/2, Has returned with good placed efforts in competitive 1m handicaps at Newmarket this spring. This strong traveller shouldn't be inconvenienced by the drop back to 7f. Well drawn and respected for a yard no stranger to success in this. Has been edging up the weights for not winning and return to 7f is not sure to be a plus.
11 1st (11) (8/1 -60%) Qirat	8 8/1(-60%)	(11) Qirat 8/1, Showcasing colt who confirmed debut promise when off the mark in a Kempton novice (7f) in August. Progressed again when second under a penalty at Salisbury (7f, heavy) in October. Appeals as very much the type to improve again at 3 and this sort of mark shouldn't be beyond him. Promising last year; gelded since last seen and still open to improvement; watch market.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 +43%) Al Shabab Storm	4 4/1(+43%)	(7) Al Shabab Storm 4/1, Won a 6f course novice on soft last autumn. Faded into sixth in Newbury handicap on reappearance but back on the up when narrowly denied in 6f Chester handicap 17 days ago, finishing well. Raised 4 lb for that but it shouldn't leave him handicapped out of things. Beaten a neck at Chester last time; better drawn here and return to 7f is not an issue.
8 3rd (8) (9/1 +0%) Blue Prince	9 9/1(+0%)	(8) Blue Prince 9/1, Course winner who enjoyed a productive spell on the AW for this yard over the winter. Bounced back from a couple of lesser effort on the grass this spring when third of 15 at York in a first-time hood (retained) last week. Should remain competitive from an unchanged mark. Ran well when third at York ten days ago but has already had 17 starts so looks vulnerable.
14 4th (14) (12/1 +14%) Brunel Nation	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) Brunel Nation 12/1, Much improved when winning handicaps at Chelmsford (6f) and Newmarket (7f, good) in recent months. Second past the post at latter but awarded the race after suffering interference. Up another 5 lb but there could be more to come. On the shortlist. Bids for a hat-trick; combination of 5lb rise and high draw makes this much more demanding.
15 5th (15) (20/1 -122%) Monfrid	20 20/1(-122%)	(15) Monfrid 20/1, Runner-up twice on AW last autumn and had more in hand a ½ length winning margin suggests in 7f Catterick novice on reappearance. Hard to argue an opening mark of 82 is generous but he almost certainly has more to offer for his leading stable. Will need to improve again from his successful Catterick return but that is quite possible.
16 6th (16) (25/1 -14%) Validated	25 25/1(-14%)	(16) Validated 25/1, Lost his way at the end of his 2-y-o campaign for Sir Mark Prescott but well and truly revitalised by his new stable with a ready 4¼-length win in 7f Brighton maiden on reappearance. More needed again now handicapping, though. Made a successful stable debut last time but this will be tougher back in a handicap.
2 7th (2) (22/1 -57%) Starlore	22 22/1(-57%)	(2) Starlore 22/1, Bred to be smart and won on debut over 7f at Sandown last July. Arguably hasn't quite kicked on as might have been expected in his 3 outings since but he ran well in a useful Newmarket conditions races on reappearance and there's still a sense of untapped potential with him. Draw could be tricky. Highly tried after his winning debut last summer and held on reappearance; drawn widest.
17 8th (17) (25/1 +38%) So Quiet	25 25/1(+38%)	(17) So Quiet 25/1, Confirmed debut promise to get off the mark in the style of a useful prospect in 7f Kempton novice in March. Well beaten switched to soft turf at Doncaster last month but he retains potential on his AW efforts. The stable bagged a big 3-y-o handicap last weekend. 16l behind Balmacara on his turf debut at Doncaster last month; enough to prove.
5 9th (5) (25/1 +24%) Gushing Gold	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Gushing Gold 25/1, Marked step forward when winning 20-runner York nursery (7f) last August. Backed that up when second in 7f Doncaster listed race next time but she was down the field in the Nell Gwyn on reappearance. Likely vulnerable to less exposed types. Highly tried in recent starts; well drawn but looks vulnerable to an improver.
3 10th (3) (11/1 +8%) Dragon Leader	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Dragon Leader 11/1, Went 4-5 at 2, notably valuable 6f events at York and Redcar. Made a creditable return to action when third of 5 on 7f Ascot handicap debut 15 days ago. Useful 2yo (4-5) but more from him would have been preferred on his recent reappearance.
12 11th (12) (9/1 +36%) Newsreader	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Newsreader 9/1, Progressive in 7f AW novices at Kempton over the winter, winning twice. Quite a useful effort to defy a penalty latterly and there's likely more to come now handicapping. Turf debut. Dual Kempton AW winner this year but should act on turf; shortlisted.
10 12th (10) (16/1 +0%) Kingdom Of Riches	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Kingdom Of Riches 16/1, Landed a 7f novice at Leicester last summer. Good 2 lengths third of 5 to the reopposing Mission To Moon on C&D reappearance (soft) 3 weeks ago. Not obviously progressive enough to win a race like this, though. 2l behind Mission To Moon over C&D on his return; 4lb better off and could step up.
13 13th (13) (9/1 +64%) Robbo	9 9/1(+64%)	(13) Robbo 9/1, Fairly useful form. Runner-up twice at 2 and got his head in front when making all in 7f Chelmsford novice on reappearance last month. Much tougher ask trying to dominate this field on handicap debut. This will be tougher than when winning at Chelmsford but he has a nice draw; could go well.

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13:30 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

MISSION TO MOON, who won a valuable nursery over this course and distance last summer, won here on his seasonal debut three weeks ago and his proven effectiveness at this venue just earns him the vote in a competitive renewal. Last year's Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy winner Dragon Leader is another must for consideration, as is Al Shabab Storm and progressive handicap debutant Balmacara. Others with place claims include Qirat, Monfrid and Newsreader.

An ultra-competitive 3-y-o handicap. QIRAT was clear of the rest when second under a penalty at Salisbury last autumn and an opening mark of 88 looks workable, particularly as there's almost certainly more to come from him this year. The Camden Colt, Brunel Nation and Newsreader are others for the shortlist. Balmacara could also have a big say.

The vote goes to AL SHABAB STORM who did well to go so close at Chester last time. He is much better drawn here.

13:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
21 (21) (25/1 -56%) Ray Vonn	25 25/1(-56%)	(21) Ray Vonn 25/1, Finished last season on a low note but proved at least as good as ever after 6 months off when winning at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago, leading inside final 1f. Just 3 lb higher and respected with Kevin Stott taking over in the saddle. More ability than his mark but blessed with lots of character; no surprise to see big run.
8 1st (8) (11/1 -22%) Tiriac	11 11/1(-22%)	(8) Tiriac 11/1, Made the frame on several occasions last season and made it third time lucky this time round at Windsor (6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Hard to grumble with a 6 lb rise given the decisive nature of that success and will be a danger to all if able to reproduce that form back on a quicker surface. Impressive on heavy ground latest; good chance if it's soft or worse.
6 2nd (6) (17/2 +15%) Holkham Bay	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(6) Holkham Bay 17/2, In good form on the AW towards the end of last year and bounced back to best with his reappearance under his belt when second of 26 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago. Lightly-raced enough to think there could be further progress this season, so he's one to consider. Not fully exposed and latest 2nd of 26 represented improvement; drying ground would help.
17 3rd (17) (17/2 +47%) Slainte Mhath	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(17) Slainte Mhath 17/2, Proving consistent this year, finding just one too strong at Ayr (6f, good) 11 days ago. Winner that day has won again since, so she's fancied to be in the shake-up from the same mark. Conditions will suit and latest Ayr second has been franked; should be in the shake up.
7 4th (7) (12/1 +0%) Mattice	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Mattice 12/1, Ended his 4-y-o campaign with success at Beverley and went one better than on reappearance when scoring at Ripon (5f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago. Has been competitive off marks in the 80s previously, so certainly not out of things back up to 6f. Comes here in top form and a 4lb rise for his Ripon win last time looks fair; shortlisted.
10 5th (10) (28/1 +15%) Jenever	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) Jenever 28/1, Won 4 times last year and has been in good form on the all-weather this year, making the frame for a third start in succession at Newcastle (5f) in March. Step back up to 6f should suit so he's respected back on turf returning from a break. Made good strides from humble beginnings and his AW form this spring is solid; e-w shout.
16 6th (16) (14/1 +30%) Trilby	14 14/1(+30%)	(16) Trilby 14/1, Won in the mud at Catterick and Haydock last month. Run of good form halted back on a quicker surface at Ripon (6f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago but could easily get back on track with any rain only enhancing his chance. Two impressive wins on bad ground this year; might not get it soft enough this time.
22 7th (22) (18/1 +55%) Little Muddy	18 18/1(+55%)	(22) Little Muddy 18/1, Shaped as if retaining all ability when third at Doncaster on return in March and ran to a similar level when fourth at Catterick (6f, soft) a month later. This is a completely different kettle of fish, however, so easy enough to look elsewhere. Has C&D form and ground won't be a problem; needs to step up on this year's Class 5 runs.
4 8th (4) (9/1 -80%) Royal Pleasure	9 9/1(-80%)	(4) Royal Pleasure 9/1, Disappointing on the whole Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero last year but very much caught the eye - including the attention of the stewards - when a staying-on fourth of 15 at Thirsk (6f, soft) 3 weeks ago, finishing with plenty of running left. One to look out for from the same mark. Huge eyecatcher on stable debut when meeting trouble repeatedly; cheekpieces return.
20 9th (20) (80/1 -100%) Beelzebub	80 80/1(-100%)	(20) Beelzebub 80/1, Made second start for this yard a winning one at Newcastle (7f) in January. Good third over the same C&D next time but form has dipped and took his record to 0-6 on turf at Ascot (6f, good to firm) earlier this month (rider slow to remove blindfold). Slow starter who is 0-6 on turf; down the list in this field.
14 10th (14) (22/1 +0%) Tolstoy	22 22/1(+0%)	(14) Tolstoy 22/1, Unreliable sort who ended long losing run at Brighton last September. Essentially blew his chance at the start on his first outing since leaving Stuart Williams (15,000 gns) when fifth of 6 at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) just under 4 weeks ago and others look much more solid. Bundles of ability but usually blows the start; low-key stable debut last month.
2 11th (2) (10/3 +58%) Champagne Sarah	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(2) Champagne Sarah 10/3, Bagged sprint handicaps at Newbury and Yarmouth last summer, and further success surely awaits this season judged on both efforts this term, again running well without things going her way when third of 26 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago. Capable of defying this sort of mark. Fine 3rd of 26 at Ascot two weeks ago; still improving but slow ground an unknown.
18 12th (18) (22/1 -57%) Rambuso Creek	22 22/1(-57%)	(18) Rambuso Creek 22/1, Doubled her tally following a second breathing operation at Leicester (5f) last October and stepped up on reappearance run when third of 11 at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month, unlucky not to finish a little closer given he met trouble. Promising 3rd at Beverley last month; might prove vulnerable to stronger finishers at 6f.
15 13th (15) (12/1 +40%) Shalaa Asker	12 12/1(+40%)	(15) Shalaa Asker 12/1, All-the-way winner at Pontefract last summer and all 4 efforts this term confirm he's in reasonable nick. Was 5 lb out of the weights here earlier this month and this Class 4 company is much more his paygrade. Much better strike-rate on AW than turf but eased in grade and likely to run well.
9 14th (9) (13/2 +24%) Gulliver	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(9) Gulliver 13/2, 3-time C&D winner who took advantage of his lower mark back on turf when scoring at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 5 weeks ago, leading inside final 100 yds. Not the easiest to win with nowadays, but he remains well treated on the best of last season's form despite a 6 lb rise. Has strong C&D form down the years and won well at Thirsk last month; this is tougher.
5 15th (5) (25/1 -56%) Strong Johnson	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Strong Johnson 25/1, Had a busy 2023, hitting the target on 3 occasions. Posted a creditable effort after 10 weeks off when third at Newcastle (5f) a couple of months ago and this is his first attempt at 6f since last summer. 3 h'cap wins last year; promising reappearance (5f, AW) 9 weeks ago; capable at this level.
1 16th (1) (16/1 +0%) Roundhay Park	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Roundhay Park 16/1, Dual C&D winner (including last summer) who returned to form from out of the blue when runner-up at Ripon (6f, good to firm) just over a fortnight ago. Has won at least once in all bar one of his seasons of racing and his turn could be near. Running himself back into form and has ideal conditions; likely to be heavily involved.
11 17th (11) (33/1 +0%) Mondammej	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Mondammej 33/1, Losing run dates back to 2021 and seems to be getting more quirky with age. Not disgraced when twelfth of 17 at this course (5f, good) 9 days ago but the percentage call is to look elsewhere for win purposes. Down the weights but not easy to predict and others look much safer.
3 18th (3) (100/1 -52%) Zaman Jemil	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Zaman Jemil 100/1, Useful handicapper at his best last year but has beaten only 3 rivals in as many runs since joining new connections. Can only be watched. Yet to fire for current stable; down in the weights but may prefer quicker ground.
19 19th (19) (80/1 -471%) Dark Kestrel	80 80/1(-471%)	(19) Dark Kestrel 80/1, Bounced back to form to record his first win for current yard at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago, typically tardy at the start but things opening up well for him in the straight. Back on turf but not one for maximum faith given his problems at the stalls. Got up late to win a 5f AW handicap 12 days ago; more to prove on slow turf.
13 20th (13) (40/1 -100%) Cliffcake	40 40/1(-100%)	(13) Cliffcake 40/1, Doubled his tally for the year at Southwell (6.1f) a couple of months ago, a strong gallop suiting him (has plenty of winning form over further). This much more competitive returned to turf and both wins this year have followed with below-par efforts. Good strike-rate but not sure about stall 20 and this probably a shade too competitive.
12 21st (12) (22/1 -10%) Remarkable Force	22 22/1(-10%)	(12) Remarkable Force 22/1, Won first 2 starts back in May 2022 and came close to adding to that tally when fourth at Wolverhampton in February. However, he's finished well held on both starts for this yard and the cheekpieces now go back on. Career-low mark to work with. Losing run stands at 16 and he's yet to shine for this yard; change of headgear today.

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13:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for TIRIAC, who won impressively over 6f at Windsor earlier in the month and a 6lb rise for that success may still underestimate him. Mattice is another recent winner who merits a place on the shortlist, while Holkham Bay and Champagne Sarah are others with strong form claims. Royal Pleasure caught the eye when fourth on his debut for these connections at Thirsk recently and has to be noted.

Another ultra-competitive sprint on the Knavesmire and having caught the eye with his staying-on fourth at Thirsk earlier this month, ROYAL PLEASURE is selected to go a few places better with headgear back on for the first time in a year. Clearly on a very good mark, he can get the better of Champagne Sarah, a filly that has returned in top form with a couple of third-placed efforts. Slainte Mhath, Tiriac and Gulliver are just a handful of others to consider, too.

Shalaa Asker can go well faced with a drop in class but ROUNDHAY PARK's latest effort suggested he was ready to win again.

13:45 Chester Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (8/13 +7%) Fair Point	0.615385 8/13(+7%)	(2) Fair Point 8/13, Promise both starts at 2 yrs and bettered those efforts when second of 14 in maiden (6/1) at Leicester (7f, good) on return 14 days ago. Big chance. Smooth-travelling second in Leicester maiden latest; proven on soft ground and big shout.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 -20%) Hiya Honey	4 4/1(-20%)	(3) Hiya Honey 4/1, Left debut form behind when second of 5 in minor event at Newbury (7f, heavy), no match for winner. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Roger Teal. Obvious player. Second in Newbury maiden on final run for Roger Teal; needs considering on reappearance.
4 3rd (4) (9/2 +0%) Mostar Dreams	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Mostar Dreams 9/2, Thrice-raced filly. Showed improved form when second of 6 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good, 7/1) 11 days ago, just failing. Solid claims. Short-head second in Ayr maiden latest; goes on soft ground and in the picture once more.
1 4th (1) (16/1 +36%) Colour Code	16 16/1(+36%)	(1) Colour Code 16/1, Fair form at best but again ran below form when last of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 150/1) 57 days ago. Has failed to beat a rival on her last two outings in 6f/7f h'caps at Newcastle/Lingfield.

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13:45 Chester Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

FAIR POINT won't get many better opportunities to shed her maiden tag, and the daughter of Farhh is fancied to do just that. Ralph Beckett's filly made a pleasing reappearance when filling the runner-up spot at Leicester a fortnight ago and any further improvement might suffice. Mostar Dreams has produced a similar level of form across her three starts and might prove to be the main danger, while Hiya Honey, who debuts for the Karl Burke team, heads the remainder.

FAIR POINT, Hiya Honey and Mostar Dreams have all shown enough to suggest they can win a small race, with narrow preference for the first named, who went down only to a promising newcomer on her return at Leicester.

Ralph Beckett's daughter of Farhh FAIR POINT resumed with a promising second so gets the nod with the prospect of more to come.

13:50 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (16/1 +27%) Kerdos	16 16/1(+27%)	(3) Kerdos 16/1, Smart colt who added to his tally in listed Beverley Bullet (5f) in September and similar form when eighth in Group 1 Prix de L'Abbaye at Longchamp following month. Better for return when not beaten far behind Seven Questions in Palace House Stakes at Newmarket but needs to step up again. Something to find today but trainer won this in 2016 and 2017 with improving 4yos.
4 2nd (4) (13/2 -81%) Live In The Dream	6.5 13/2(-81%)	(4) Live In The Dream 13/2, Very speedy front runner who showed improved form when winning the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York last summer. Ended campaign with respectable fourth in Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita. Third in this last year and should go well again if ready to go. Won the Group 1 Nunthorpe last August; key player if fully tuned up on return.
8 3rd (8) (20/1 -43%) Seven Questions	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Seven Questions 20/1, Not the most straightforward but he took his form to another level fitted in first-time headgear when winning Palace House Stakes (33/1) at Newmarket (5f, good) 21 days ago by head from Vadream. Remains to be seen whether the headgear will work so well a second time but he's still only a 3-y-o. 3yo who won Group 3 Palace House in first-time cheekpieces; could be in the mix once more.
1 4th (1) (11/2 -22%) Asfoora	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(1) Asfoora 11/2, Very smart sprinter and multiple Group winner from Australia who was beaten only ¾-length when fourth in a Group 1 at Rosehill 63 days ago. Has won on soft ground so she must be hugely respected. Aussie sprinters have historically done extremely well in Britain; could play leading role.
9 5th (9) (5/1 +44%) Beautiful Diamond	5 5/1(+44%)	(9) Beautiful Diamond 5/1, Speedy filly who cranked her form up a notch when landing a 5-runner listed event at Ayr in September. Made a highly encouraging return when head third of 8 to Seven Questions in Palace House Stakes (5/2) at Newmarket (5f, good) 21 days ago, losing out only late on. Not taken lightly. Returned with Group 3 third; stable won this with 3yo filly last year; open to improvement.
5 6th (5) (5/1 +9%) Rogue Lightning	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Rogue Lightning 5/1, Progressive sprinter who took his form up another notch to land a listed event at Doncaster in September. Beaten only1¼ lengths when fifth of 18 in Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp following month despite meeting plenty of trouble. Type to do better again at 4 yrs so high on shortlist. Close fifth in Abbaye; £1,000,000 sale since (same yard); one to consider on reappearance.
2 7th (2) (10/1 +29%) Equality	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Equality 10/1, Translated smart handicap form to Group 3 company when landing the Coral Charge at Sandown in July. Peaks and troughs since (set some stiff tasks) but right back to best returned to Britain when landing 15-runner handicap at Musselburgh 5 weeks ago. More on his plate here, however. Group 3 win at Sandown last July; not ruled out back up in grade; unproven on soft/heavy.
7 8th (7) (9/2 +10%) Vadream	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(7) Vadream 9/2, Smart mare who wasn't far off her best when just edged out by Seven Questions in Palace House Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good) 21 days ago. Handles the mud very well so any further rain would boost her claims even more. Went very close in Palace House recently & excelled on testing ground last year; respected.
10 9th (10) (12/1 +52%) Flora Of Bermuda	12 12/1(+52%)	(10) Flora Of Bermuda 12/1, Useful at 2 yrs, chasing home Big Evs in Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster, but this is a tough ask on return. 2yo Group 2 runner-up last September; open to improvement in this 3yo campaign.

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13:50 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The speedy Live In The Dream is the obvious pace angle into the race and he warrants the utmost respect on his seasonal reappearance, but on forecast rain-softened ground the final furlong could be agonising for his supporters. Preference is for SEVEN QUESTIONS. George Scott's charge got up late on to score in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in a Newmarket Group 3 over this trip earlier in the month and has race-fitness on his side. Australian raider Asfoora showed terrific early speed from a wide draw when finishing fourth on her last start and she completes the shortlist.

A high-quality renewal with the vote going to speedy front-runner LIVE IN THE DREAM, who escapes a Group 1 penalty for his win in the Nunthorpe at York last summer. Very smart Australian sprinter Asfoora rates a huge threat, as does the progressive Rogue Lightning, who was unlucky not to go very close in the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp.

The recent rain could turn out to be an inconvenience for a few of these but that certainly isn't the case for VADREAM.

13:55 Curragh Group 3 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (12/1 -33%) Arizona Blaze	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Arizona Blaze 12/1, Ran at least as well as when winning on debut when second of 5 in listed race at this course (5f, soft) 19 days ago. Should go well again. Two good runs here over 5f, will need to improve for longer trip to play a major role.
2 2nd (2) (8/13 +32%) Camille Pissarro	0.615385 8/13(+32%)	(2) Camille Pissarro 8/13, Looked a good prospect when winning 11-runner maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 10/11) on debut 28 days ago, cosily. Leading contender with improvement forthcoming. Looked potentially smart at Navan; form not working out but could be the one to beat.
4 3rd (4) (10/3 -33%) Midnight Strike	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(4) Midnight Strike 10/3, Looked a good prospect when winning 6-runner minor event at this course (5f, heavy, 15/2) on debut 34 days ago. Open to improvement. Plenty of speed to win over 5f; extra 1f to suit and major player if handling ground.
3 4th (3) (150/1 -275%) Local Lad	150 150/1(-275%)	(3) Local Lad 150/1, Foaled March 4. €47,000 yearling, resold 65,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 1m winner Dubai Quality and 2-y-o 1m winner Lecale's Approach. Dam winner up to 9.5f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner). Yard having a good season but pitched in at the deep end here on debut.
6 5th (6) (14/1 -100%) The Parthenon	14 14/1(-100%)	(6) The Parthenon 14/1, Foaled April 3. Kingman colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Buttons and half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1¼m Antilles. Dam 11.4f/1½m winner. Bred in the purple but pitched in quite deep on debut. Debutant will likely need 7f in time, will learn plenty from this.
7 6th (7) (12/1 -71%) Unexpected Issues	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Unexpected Issues 12/1, Made a winning start in 11-runner maiden (2/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, driven out. Open to progress. Showed good attitude for Navan win; longer trip to suit and could go well.
5 7th (5) (80/1 -264%) Monotone	80 80/1(-264%)	(5) Monotone 80/1, Lightly-raced winner who ran creditably when 6½ lengths third of 5 in listed race at this course (5f, soft) 19 days ago, running on late. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Held by Arizona Blaze although longer trip and cheekpieces could bring improvement.

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13:55 Curragh Group 3 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CAMILLE PISSARRO made a winning debut at Navan last month and can be expected to progress with that experience under his belt. The 1,250,000gns son of Wootton Bassett is a half-brother to seven winners, including Commonwealth Cup hero Golden Horde. Midnight Strike also scored on debut when beating Treasure Isle (won since) here over 5f and it will be interesting to see how he copes with this much sounder surface. Arizona Blaze won here on the opening day of the turf season and now steps up to 6f after filling the runner-up spot in a Listed race won by Whistlejacket, with Monotone about three lengths back in third.

CAMILLE PISSARRO made a winning debut in cosy fashion at Navan 4 weeks ago and, with improvement forthcoming, is taken to remain unbeaten. Midnight Strike cleared away from a subsequent winner in the manner of a useful prospect here last month and will be no pushover though, while Arizona Blaze should give another good account.

Navan winner CAMILLE PISSARRO can follow up en route to an Ascot bid

14:05 Goodwood Listed (Class 1) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (16/1 +20%) Lava Stream	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Lava Stream 16/1, Lightly raced filly who took another step forward when making a successful return in 4-runner event at Doncaster last time. Should get the longer trip but this is a much tougher assignment. On a hat-trick but latest win came in a handicap off a mark of 74; this is much harder.
4 1st (4) (6/4 +55%) Francophone	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(4) Francophone 6/4, Ayr novice winner last year who produced a very useful effort when making a successful start to her 3-y-o campaign in 1m Southwell. Backed it up with an excellent second in the Musidora and strikes as a big player. Beat a subsequent winner on her Southwell return; second in the Musidora and major chance.
1 2nd (1) (9/4 +44%) Regal Jubilee	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) Regal Jubilee 9/4, C&D listed winner (heavy) on her final 2-y-o start and bettered that form when neck second to Folgaria (Elmalka close up in third) in Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) on reappearance. The Guineas was too much to ask last time but this is a much more realistic assignment. Well held in 1,000 Guineas but in good form before that and this longer trip should suit.
10 3rd (10) (11/1 -10%) Where I Wanna Be	11 11/1(-10%)	(10) Where I Wanna Be 11/1, Camelot filly bred much more for stamina than speed and confirmed debut promise when landing 7-runner maiden at Nottingham 8 months ago. Type to make a better 3yo and longer trip should help, so not discounted for all that she has a chunk of improvement to find. Narrowly off the mark on her second start; off eight months since but has more to offer.
2 4th (2) (14/1 +36%) Ambiente Amigo	14 14/1(+36%)	(2) Ambiente Amigo 14/1, Won maiden/novice events on turf and AW at Lingfield at the end of last summer but well held in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket on final 2-y-o start (left Michael Bell after) and fared no better in 1¼m handicap there on reappearance for James Owen. Outsider. Well beaten on stable debut last month; hard to fancy.
8 5th (8) (16/1 -146%) Molten Rock	16 16/1(-146%)	(8) Molten Rock 16/1, Did the job well when making a winning debut at Redcar (1m, heavy) in October before sound third in a Newmarket listed contest. Yet to fire this season but return to this trip should help and there's likely a bigger effort in her. Third behind Regal Jubilee last November but held twice since; needs to resume progress.
9 6th (9) (20/1 -11%) Queen Of Atlantis	20 20/1(-11%)	(9) Queen Of Atlantis 20/1, Completed an AW hat-trick during the winter, narrowly prevailing when upped to this trip at Lingfield on latest start in January. Creditable fourth in a Sandown handicap last month but has plenty to find in this company. Hat-trick on the AW and fair fourth back on turf, but plenty more is required from her.
7 7th (7) (14/1 -56%) Local Arms	14 14/1(-56%)	(7) Local Arms 14/1, Much better for debut when wide-margin winner of Beverley (heavy, 7.4f) novice in September. Not in same form at Goodwood following week and off since. Will stay. Beverley soft-ground winner last September; this looks a tough task on return.
5 8th (5) (10/1 +17%) Kitteridge	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Kitteridge 10/1, Confirmed debut promise in the manner of a useful prospect when landing Newcastle fillies' maiden over this trip in February. Only third upped to listed level at Newmarket since but remains with the potential for better. Won a Newcastle AW maiden but beaten a long way into third in the Pretty Polly; needs more.

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14:05 Goodwood Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

York's Group 3 Musidora Stakes may not have gone the way of the market leaders but runner-up FRANCOPHONE certainly performed well. You can usually rely on the form of that race and this daughter of Study Of Man, who holds valuable previous course experience, is taken to come out on top. Regal Jubilee failed to land a telling blow in the 1000 Guineas but must be of interest dropping in class for this first try beyond a mile. Kitteridge and Molten Rock also hold solid claims.

REGAL JUBILEE was a bit out of her depth in the 1000 Guineas last time but this looks a much more straightforward task and she remains open to improvement, so gets the nod over Francophone, who ran well in the Musidora at York on her latest outing. Beeley is also considered.

A couple of these have shown better form than the rest, with FRANCOPHONE (nap) the choice after her second in the Musidora ten days ago.

14:10 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/1 -43%) Arabie	5 5/1(-43%)	(1) Arabie 5/1, 92,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Green in preliminaries but ultimately shaped very well when beaten only by one with previous experience in 7-runner Thirsk maiden (5f, heavy) 7 weeks ago. Entitled to improve but faces a stack of interesting newcomers here. Promising second on 5f Thirsk debut but the form isn't anything out of the ordinary.
6 2nd (6) (20/1 -67%) Stratusnine	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Stratusnine 20/1, Foaled April 19. €30,000 foal, £40,000 yearling, Far Above colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Ayaar and 1¼m winner Dual Identity, both useful. Dam 9f winner. Related to some useful sorts and needs a market check.
13 3rd (13) (7/2 +22%) Simmering	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(13) Simmering 7/2, Foaled February 21. 70,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Estate. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner out of smart 5f/6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Rose Blossom. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Makes paper appeal for a yard which has a quite useful 2yo filly to compare her to.
11 4th (11) (5/1 +0%) Ardeur	5 5/1(+0%)	(11) Ardeur 5/1, Foaled February 2. Kameko filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f/7f winner), half-sister to smart 7f winner Old Flame. One to take seriously on debut. Out of a mare who was Group-placed at 2 and hails from a top yard; plenty to like on paper.
7 5th (7) (40/1 +39%) Atomic Mass	40 40/1(+39%)	(7) Atomic Mass 40/1, Foaled April 15. £27,000 yearling, Havana Gold gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 7f) out of winning sister to top-class winner up to 1¼m Raven's Pass. Stable had a 2yo newcomer run very well at recent Dante meeting; betting informative.
12 6th (12) (9/1 -157%) Blue Empress	9 9/1(-157%)	(12) Blue Empress 9/1, Foaled March 20. 72,000 gns yearling, 100,000 gns 2-y-o, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 9f winner Acromatic and winner up to 7f Northbound. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Sufranel. Yard took this in 2022 with Breeze-Ups purchase Bradsell. One to note. Interesting newcomer for yard which won this with a good one in 2022.
9 7th (9) (33/1 -136%) Lesley's Boy	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Lesley's Boy 33/1, Foaled February 2. 22,000 gns foal, 26,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 5f winner Moulin Booj and 6f/7f winner Flirty Rascal. Dam 7f winner. 1 of 2 for Richard Fahey. One of two newcomers from last year's winning yard.
2 8th (2) (6/1 +50%) Dark Cloud Rising	6 6/1(+50%)	(2) Dark Cloud Rising 6/1, Foaled March 26. £85,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Albion Square. One to note on debut. From a good stable but not one which is a regular supplier of first-time-out 2yo winners.
3 9th (3) (40/1 -82%) Epicurian Lad	40 40/1(-82%)	(3) Epicurian Lad 40/1, Foaled March 30. 38,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, Twilight Son colt. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). 1 of 2 for top local yard. One of two newcomers from a powerful local yard which won this with a debutant last year.
10 10th (10) (33/1 -106%) Territorial Knight	33 33/1(-106%)	(10) Territorial Knight 33/1, Foaled March 6. £25,000 yearling, Territories colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Hellomydarlin from family of high-class 6f/7f winner Muarrab. 1 of 2 for yard. Stablemate of Harry Palmer; the betting should guide.
14 11th (14) (80/1 +36%) Baylando	80 80/1(+36%)	(14) Baylando 80/1, Foaled February 6. 16,000 gns yearling, Land Force colt. Dam 1m-1¼m winner out of very smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed 14.6f) Quiff. Yard not known for 2yo success; best watched.
4 12th (4) (18/1 +36%) Sanbona	18 18/1(+36%)	(4) Sanbona 18/1, Foaled March 17. 40,000 gns yearling, Coulsty gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Bungley and 2-y-o 5f winner Cuban Secret. Bred to have a future but might be best watched this time.
5 13th (5) (22/1 -57%) Shazani	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Shazani 22/1, Foaled April 17. €47,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Closely related to French 7.5f winner Fraiche. Dam useful French 2-y-o 5.5f/6.5f winner. Debutant from a leading yard; the betting should help guide to expectations.
8 14th (8) (20/1 -43%) Harry Palmer	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Harry Palmer 20/1, Foaled March 4. £30,000 yearling, Harry Angel colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 1¾m) Scarlet Dragon. 1 of 2 for stable that introduces some good ones here. One of two newcomers from a good stable; the betting should help to separate them.

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14:10 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

ARABIE displayed plenty of promise when a narrow second on his racecourse bow over 5f at Thirsk last month and Karl Burke's colt can put that experience to good use here. Ardeur is arguably the most noteworthy of the newcomers, being the first foal out of a mare who was placed in a Group 2 as a juvenile. That said, Blue Empress and Simmering are also worthy of consideration.

Probably an informative novice, with newcomers BLUE EMPRESS, Simmering and Dark Cloud Rising our three against the field before the all-important betting clues.

A tentative vote goes the way of Ralph Beckett newcomer ARDEUR whose dam was placed in a Group 2 in the July of her 2yo season.

14:20 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (5/2 -11%) Flicka's Girl	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Flicka's Girl 5/2, Winner at Wolverhampton on debut in April and improved on that form at the second attempt when runner-up in 9-runner minor event at this course (5.1f, good) 17 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Very good second in the Lily Agnes here 17 days ago; she holds very good form claims.
5 (5) (25/1 +24%) One More Guinness	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) One More Guinness 25/1, Foaled March 30. €5,000 foal, €7,000 yearling, €5,000 2-y-o, Arizona colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Arizona colt; possibilities on his first run, especially if betting speaks in his favour.
3 1st (3) (5/2 +29%) Columnist	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(3) Columnist 5/2, Foaled March 17. 8,000 gns yearling, £170,000 2-y-o, Ardad colt. Half-brother to 5f winners Warrior's Valley and Mendamay. Dam maiden sprinter, sister to very smart winner up to 7f Finjaan. Bred to be speedy and of interest on debut. Ardad colt; appeals on paper and yard is going well; interesting newcomer.
2 2nd (2) (10/3 +45%) Cabelleroso	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(2) Cabelleroso 10/3, Foaled March 10. Lope De Vega colt. Dam, French/US 7f/1m winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 1m winner Soustraction (by Lope de Vega) from family of Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Solemia. Bred to need further than this but still requires a market check on debut. Lope De Vega colt; considered on debut, especially if the market vibes are positive.
4 3rd (4) (9/4 +18%) King Of Angels	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(4) King Of Angels 9/4, Showed ability when fourth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good, 22/1) on debut 16 days ago. Should progress and has leading claims. Encouraging debut C&D fourth; son of Dark Angel can build on it so enters calculations.
6 4th (6) (5/1 +58%) Stapleford Park	5 5/1(+58%)	(6) Stapleford Park 5/1, Foaled April 18. 20,000 gns foal, Ardad colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Tiger Bay. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 16.2f Blue Hussar. This son of Ardad can't be discounted on his debut.
8 5th (8) (33/1 -136%) Washington Dancer	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Washington Dancer 33/1, Went backwards from debut when fifth of 14 in minor event at Bath (5f, good to soft, 14/1) 36 days ago. Up in trip. Failed to build on Kempton third when fifth in Bath novice; might leave that behind.
7 6th (7) (80/1 -21%) Boro Queen	80 80/1(-21%)	(7) Boro Queen 80/1, No impact in minor events/maiden. Has shown only poor form on her three runs to date; she needs to take a big step forward.

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14:20 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

King Of Angels shaped with promise over C&D on his debut earlier this month and appeals as a likely candidate with improvement on the cards, but FLICKA'S GIRL is preferred. Although winless in her two starts since making a successful debut at Wolverhampton last month, she was a creditable second in the Lily Agnes here 17 days ago, and looks to hold leading claims on that form. Columnist warrants a market check ahead of his racecourse bow.

KING OF ANGELS did well to hang in there considering he raced wider than ideal on his recent C&D debut and is expected to show the benefit of that initial outing and come out on top. Columnist makes most appeal of the newcomers before market clues, with Flicka's Girl likely to run well again under a penalty.

An open juvenile novice but Richard Fahey's newcomer COLUMNIST fetched £170,000 last month and is taken to make a winning debut.

14:25 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 +10%) Inisherin	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(5) Inisherin 9/2, Out of a Group 1 winner and confirmed promise of Newmarket debut second in September when landing a 1m Newcastle novice in March. Acquitted himself really well when sixth in the 2000 Guineas back on the Rowley Mile 3 weeks ago and will be a big player if coping with this drop in trip. Showed speed when sixth in the 2,000 Guineas and he's well worth a go at this trip.
6 2nd (6) (50/1 -79%) Orne	50 50/1(-79%)	(6) Orne 50/1, Winner of the Horris Hill at Newmarket (7f, heavy) in November and placed first 3 starts of this year on the AW, including twice in listed company. Misfired in first-time blinkers (retained here) in the French 2000 Guineas recently and while dropping back in trip may help, others look stronger. 7f Group 3 Horris Hill winner; worth a crack at a sprint trip but improvement is needed.
1 3rd (1) (7/1 -859%) Vandeek	7 7/1(-859%)	(1) Vandeek 7/1, Went from strength-to-strength as a 2-y-o, a campaign which culminated in a decidedly smart performance in the Middle Park at Newmarket (6f, good to firm), bagging that Group 1 prize with minimum fuss. Likely capable of better still and he sets a very good standard. 4-4 in 2yo campaign including two Group 1 wins; could be tough to beat on reappearance.
3 4th (3) (100/1 -150%) Alaskan Gold	100 100/1(-150%)	(3) Alaskan Gold 100/1, Much improved with a visor added when ½-length second of 9 to Ballymount Boy in listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy) on final 2-y-o start. Headgear omitted when a creditable fifth on return in the Greenham at Newbury but subsequent Newmarket display was disappointing. Listed runner-up last October but improvement needed today, and below par last time.
7 5th (7) (50/1 -400%) Purosangue	50 50/1(-400%)	(7) Purosangue 50/1, Ended solid juvenile campaign with a ¾-length success over Esquire in the Rockingham Stakes at York (6f, soft). Positive start to this season when third of 10 in the Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot and he's an each-way contender. 6f Listed winner on soft ground last October; each-way claims on second start of the year.
4 6th (4) (33/1 -267%) Esquire	33 33/1(-267%)	(4) Esquire 33/1, Plenty of promise on the first 2 of his 3 starts as a juvenile and improved when landing the Greenham on return at Newbury (7f, good) last month (Alaskan Gold back in fifth). Drop back to 6f won't be a problem and while this demands another step forward, he has to enter calculations. Won 7f Group 3 Greenham on comeback and surplus stamina will be no bad thing in conditions.
2 7th (2) (100/1 -300%) Airman	100 100/1(-300%)	(2) Airman 100/1, Successful sole 2-y-o start and, despite still looking green, he made it 2-2 on return in a Hamilton novice (5f, good to soft), a good effort considering that he was conceding 11 lb to the runner-up. Should stay 6f and remains open to improvement but this represents a big step up in class. 2-2; this is a big leap in grade but he could have more to offer; not ruled out each-way.

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14:25 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The unbeaten VANDEEK was last seen running out an impressive winner of the Middle Park at Newmarket last September, and this looks a good opportunity for him to get his campaign off to a winning start and cement his position and the head of the betting for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Esquire made a winning seasonal reappearance over 7f at Newbury and is the main danger to the selection, while Orne, last seen finishing down the field in a Longchamp Group 1 over a mile, is a fascinating each-way prospect tackling 6f for the first time.

This race revolves around VANDEEK, who carried all before him during his four-race unbeaten campaign in 2023, a haul which included two of the biggest 6f juvenile races of the season in Europe, namely the Prix Morny and the Middle Park. He will prove hard to beat if resuming in top form. That said, this will be no penalty kick if Inisherin, who was a fine sixth in the 2000 Guineas, copes with the drop to sprinting, while the filly Pandora's Gift has looked very good indeed on the all-weather.

Having won two Group 1s last season, VANDEEK will be very hard to beat if anywhere near his best on his reappearance.

14:30 Curragh Group 2 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (14/1 +13%) Easy	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Easy 14/1, Won first of 2 starts as a juvenile and having missed whole of last year, produced a decidedly useful performance having rejoined present yard when landing 9-runner Cork listed event (6f, heavy) in March. Remains capable of better provided she can stand regular racing. Still unexposed 4yo won well on return in March; quicker ground here.
6 1st (6) (10/1 +29%) Mitbaahy	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) Mitbaahy 10/1, Signed off light campaign last season with a career-best display to land a 6-runner listed race at Chester (6f, heavy) on what was his final run for Roger Varian. Fared best of those from off the pace when fourth in Abernant Stakes on return and drop to 5f possibly against him latest. Strong finisher after slow starts at Newmarket twice of late; not one to rule out.
3 2nd (3) (17/2 -42%) Regional	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(3) Regional 17/2, Took his form to a new level last season, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when taking Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup in September, by a neck from Shouldvebeenaring. Remains pretty lightly raced as a 6-y-o and conditions in his favour back from 8 months off. Betfair Sprint Cup winner likes it quick; entitled to plenty of respect if rain stays away.
8 3rd (8) (80/1 -60%) Ano Syra	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Ano Syra 80/1, Useful mare. Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form 2¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Aesop's Fables in listed race (17/2) at Naas (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Likely she'll find a few too good. Recent Navan comeback run okay but surprising if she made an impact back at Group level.
1 4th (1) (11/1 -175%) Art Power	11 11/1(-175%)	(1) Art Power 11/1, Very talented on his day, winning twice over C&D last term (including this race) and signed off with success in Ascot Group 1 on Champions' Day in October, showing a good attitude in the process. Encouraging run when fifth in Group 2 Duke of York 10 days ago and that ought to have put him spot on. Last year's winner loves it here; would prefer an ease in the ground.
13 5th (13) (5/1 +75%) Unequal Love	5 5/1(+75%)	(13) Unequal Love 5/1, Useful filly who won 4 of her 7 starts as a 3-y-o and proved better than ever to make winning return in listed Chaloner Stakes at Newmarket (6f) 3 weeks ago. Represents top yard and manner of that success suggests she could well have more to offer now upped further in grade. Newmarket Listed winner on the up but much stiffer test here on Group race debut.
7 6th (7) (4/1 +11%) Shouldvebeenaring	4 4/1(+11%)	(7) Shouldvebeenaring 4/1, Likeable sort who acquitted himself well in Group 1 contests on each of his last 2 starts during the autumn and ran right up to best when second in last week's Duke of York at the Dante Meeting, just failing in a tight finish. Takes his racing well and respected here. Beaten nose at York recently; ground to suit and has to enter calculations.
2 7th (2) (9/1 -80%) Moss Tucker	9 9/1(-80%)	(2) Moss Tucker 9/1, Smart gelding who won C&D Phoenix Stakes and followed up in Group 1 Flying Five back here in September. Midfield in Prix de L'Abbaye final start but returned as good as ever to land Naas listed race under a penalty 26 days ago. Respected once more. Navan win as good as last year's form; big player though wants an ease in ground.
11 8th (11) (6/1 +20%) Matilda Picotte	6 6/1(+20%)	(11) Matilda Picotte 6/1, Smart front-running filly who ended last season with back-to-back victories at Doncaster/Newmarket, posting a career-best when landing Group 2 latterly. Creditable fifth behind Annaf in Group 2 at Riyadh in February and she's of interest back on these shores. Ended last season on a high but drop in trip and quicker ground not in her favour here.
4 9th (4) (80/1 -100%) Big Gossey	80 80/1(-100%)	(4) Big Gossey 80/1, Useful gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Bit below form 5½ lengths sixth of 10 to Moss Tucker in listed race (33/1) at Naas (5f, soft) 26 days ago. Return to this track an obvious plus but he's got his work cut out on these terms back up in grade. Last year's second to Art Power not in the same form so far this season.
10 10th (10) (50/1 +0%) Magical Sunset	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Magical Sunset 50/1, Useful filly. Good 3 lengths fourth of 10 to Gregarina in Athasi Stakes at this course (7f, soft, 12/1) 19 days ago, fading final 100 yds. Needs to pull out more if she's to make the breakthrough at this level. Best form at 7f on soft so could struggle to go the pace here.
12 11th (12) (10/1 +17%) Ocean Quest	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Ocean Quest 10/1, Smart filly. Course winner. 5/2, creditable 2 lengths second of 10 to Moss Tucker in listed race at Naas (5f, soft) 26 days ago. Likeable filly and each-way claims again for all this is tougher. Second to Moss Tucker on Naas return; extra furlong to suit but has a bit to find.
5 12th (5) (28/1 +15%) Erosandpsyche	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Erosandpsyche 28/1, Smart gelding. 22/1, good 3¼ lengths second of 19 in Flying Five Stakes at this course (5f, heavy) in September 2022. Missed whole of last season but returns to action with yard in good form. Absent since Flying Five second here in September 2022.

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14:30 Curragh Group 2 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MOSS TUCKER appeared as good as ever when beating Ocean Quest by two lengths on his reappearance at Naas last month. The Ken Condon-trained gelding won twice here last year and had both Art Power and Ano Syra well behind when recording a memorable Group 1 victory in the Flying Five last September. Regional beat Shouldvebeenaring by a neck in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last autumn and it will be interesting to see if the former can continue his progressive profile from last season, while Matilda Picotte was generally campaigned over 7f last term, including a Group 2 win at Newmarket, and was far from disgraced this spring at Riyadh.

Already a 3-time C&D winner, ART POWER ran well on the back of 3 months off when fifth in last week's Duke of York and that ought to have set him up perfectly in his bid to land this for the second consecutive season. Shouldvebeenaring and Matilda Picotte are others to consider, with Moss Tucker and Regional others firmly in the mix.

Rain may not arrive in time for the likes Art Power and Moss Tucker and on quick ground it could pay to side with REGIONAL

14:35 Goodwood Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (9/2 +10%) Jakarta	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Jakarta 9/2, Night of Thunder filly. Closely related to 1¼m winner African and half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Highland Chief. Dam 1¼m-1½m winner. Came in for support but was badly in need of the experience when seventh of 10 in a warm novice at Newmarket (5f). Will improve. Seventh on Newmarket debut after a tardy start; extra furlong should suit on breeding.
12 2nd (12) (13/2 -8%) Royal Equerry	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(12) Royal Equerry 13/2, Kingman filly. Half-sister to 1m-2m winner Call To Mind and Acomb Stakes winner Recorder. Dam 2-y-o 6f (including Albany and Cherry Hinton Stakes) winner. 9/2, green when fourth of 7 in novice at Salisbury (5f, heavy) on debut 20 days ago. Runner-up has since boosted the form and she's a player. Stiff task when fourth in a conditions event on debut; form boosted and 6f should suit.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 +0%) Jewel Of London	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Jewel Of London 6/1, Foaled March 6. 150,000 gns foal, 250,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 5f winner). Yard has excellent record in this. Appeals on breeding and stable has its share of 2yo winners first time out; watch market.
5 4th (5) (80/1 -100%) Havana Dance	80 80/1(-100%)	(5) Havana Dance 80/1, Foaled February 28. Havana Grey filly. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Would be a rare winning 2yo newcomer for the yard.
4 5th (4) (50/1 -317%) Ghost Run	50 50/1(-317%)	(4) Ghost Run 50/1, Foaled April 17. £85,000 yearling, Kameko filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart 5f winner Nymphadora and 5f winner Laith Alareen. Dam, maiden (raced only at 6f), half-sister to very smart winner up to 7f Hooray. Stable has winning 2yo newcomers and her breeding makes her worth a market check.
1 6th (1) (66/1 -100%) Alerta Maxima	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) Alerta Maxima 66/1, Foaled February 5. Circus Maximus filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 9.5f winner Limerick Bound and 11f winner A La Francaise. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Stable not a noted source of 2yo winners first time out; may appreciate further.
2 7th (2) (66/1 -313%) Celandine	66 66/1(-313%)	(2) Celandine 66/1, Foaled March 13. Kingman filly. Half-sister to useful 1m winner Lil' Frank. Dam, 6f-7f winner, half-sister to winner up to 1m Redolent and 11f/11.3f winner Khothry (both useful). Something to like on breeding, but stable has few 2yos go in first time.
11 8th (11) (66/1 -230%) Raveena	66 66/1(-230%)	(11) Raveena 66/1, Foaled April 2. Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Tiber Flow and useful 9f winner Godwinson. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 10.5f, half-sister to high-class 1¼m/11f winner Poet's Word. Well bred, but stable's record with 2yos first time suggests she may be better for the run.
3 9th (3) (66/1 -633%) Countess Ciara	66 66/1(-633%)	(3) Countess Ciara 66/1, Foaled March 24. 70,000 gns foal, 150,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey filly. Dam, 7f winner, closely related to very smart 6f/7f winner Rewarding Hero out of useful 2-y-o 5f winner (stayed 7f) Caldy Dancer. Stable has plenty of winning 2yo newcomers and market support should be heeded.
8 10th (8) (100/1 -1011%) Kokabah	100 100/1(-1011%)	(8) Kokabah 100/1, Foaled March 27. Mehmas filly. Half-sister to Australian 5f/6f winner Highest Standard. Dam unraced sister to 6f/6.5f winner Kinagat. Yard won this in 2017. Stable has a fine record with 2yos first time out; well worth monitoring in the market.
9 11th (9) (66/1 -725%) Nightbird	66 66/1(-725%)	(9) Nightbird 66/1, Foaled February 9. €100,000 yearling, Invincible Spirit filly. Sister to useful winner up to 8.6f Firebird Song and 2-y-o 6f winner Summer's Day. Dam, French 11f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 1m/9f winner Taranto. Yard won this 3 years ago with Flotus. Stable has a fine record with 2yos first time out and took this race three years ago.
10 12th (10) (100/1 -1011%) Penelope Valentine	100 100/1(-1011%)	(10) Penelope Valentine 100/1, Foaled February 21. 32,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Irish Nectar. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Paperchain. Stable capable of getting them ready first time so market support would be interesting.

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14:35 Goodwood Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

With experience thin on the ground, the betting market should be a solid reference point. Of those with a previous run, Jakarta and Royal Equerry can only progress and support for either would be noteworthy. However, the newcomers are an appealing bunch, with JEWEL OF LONDON, a 250,000gns yearling, put forward as a prime candidate to know her job at the first time of asking. Ghost Run, whose dam was a dual Group 2 winner, is also high on the shortlist.

Experience often counts for plenty here so JAKARTA and Royal Equerry could be the pair to focus on having both shown plenty to work on in decent events at Newmarket and Salisbury respectively, the former shading the vote. The Hannon stable has won this with some good fillies over the years, including with multiple Group 1 winner Sky Lantern, so the costly Jewel of London looks the pick of the newcomers.

Experience can prove key with ROYAL EQUERRY given the nod after her fourth of seven in a Salisbury conditions event this month.

14:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/4 +75%) Starlust	2.75 11/4(+75%)	(4) Starlust 11/4, Useful sort who has already done his fair share of travelling for one of his age. Returned to this country with a lesser showing in Pavilion Stakes at Ascot and mark probably overestimates him. Smart 2yo; promise in Dubai but latest Ascot run slightly disappointing; unexposed at 5f.
9 2nd (9) (14/1 +0%) Lethal Nymph	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Lethal Nymph 14/1, Shaped as if back in form when 5½ lengths fifth of 16 to Magical Spirit in handicap at Doncaster on penultimate run but struggled in a competitive event here last time and likely up against it again. Dangerous mark but if he's to come good it may be over either 6f or in a lower grade.
13 3rd (13) (22/1 -83%) Copper Knight	22 22/1(-83%)	(13) Copper Knight 22/1, Veteran with an excellent record at this track but was down the field over C&D recently and looks up against it from out of the weights. Loves it here but he looks up against it from out of the weights.
7 4th (7) (66/1 -136%) Spoof	66 66/1(-136%)	(7) Spoof 66/1, Won 4 times last season. Shot back up in the weights as a result and hasn't fired yet this term. Latest run easy to forgive but soft or worse probably a requirement for him at this level.
12 5th (12) (9/2 +63%) Brooklyn Nine Nine	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(12) Brooklyn Nine Nine 9/2, Lightly-raced sort who didn't get much luck in handicaps last season and was spared a hard race when fourth at Thirsk on return a week ago. Remains with potential and shouldn't be ruled out. Yet to win a handicap but several runs suggest he's well treated; fascinating runner.
10 6th (10) (12/1 -9%) Manila Scouse	12 12/1(-9%)	(10) Manila Scouse 12/1, Back-to-back wins at Haydock/Chepstow last August and shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when finishing runner-up at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) last month. Excuses both starts since and not one to write off. Has conditions to suit and he's on a dangerous mark; a revival looks on the cards.
5 7th (5) (7/1 -8%) Vintage Clarets	7 7/1(-8%)	(5) Vintage Clarets 7/1, Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f, and firmly back on track when third at Chester recently, not beaten far. Should be on the premises. C&D winner; shaped well at Chester latest; good to soft ground will suit; high on the list.
2 8th (2) (18/1 +0%) Thunderbear	18 18/1(+0%)	(2) Thunderbear 18/1, 18/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5f, heavy) 48 days ago. Dropped 3 lb since and well treated on his very best form, so not discounted with a visor back on. Group 3 win at Newbury last year; probably needs the mud to win off his current mark.
1 9th (1) (8/1 -78%) Korker	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Korker 8/1, Talented sort who produced a big effort when fourth over C&D 9 days ago despite meeting trouble. Can make his presence felt if everything drops right. Ran well over C&D ten days ago; can miss the start and no room for error off this mark.
8 10th (8) (10/1 +44%) Hiya Maite	10 10/1(+44%)	(8) Hiya Maite 10/1, Won 3 times in 2023, including when easily landing 9-runner event at Southwell (5f) in December. Yet to fire this term but possibly working up his fitness and he's not a forlorn hope. Handles slow ground but his best efforts have come on AW; opposable at this level.
6 11th (6) (13/2 -30%) Rabaah	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(6) Rabaah 13/2, Looked useful when easily landing pair of 6f AW novices at the start of 2023 and ran creditably switched to handicap company for the first time when fifth of 21 here final outing. Looked in need of the run at Newmarket on return having been gelded and remains one to be interested in dropped to 5f. Unexposed 4yo who looks well treated; overraced on return but still shaped with promise.
11 12th (11) (100/1 -203%) Never Dark	100 100/1(-203%)	(11) Never Dark 100/1, Not firing towards the end of last season and is likely to strip fitter for this return, so others are more persuasive. Two 5f wins on softer than good last year; returns from six months off in a warm race.

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14:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

KORKER loves it here and the C&D winner looks to have a big shout again today. The five-year-old was only beaten a couple of lengths in a very competitive contest over this track and trip at the Dante meeting and he may take some stopping off the same mark here. Vintage Clarets was only held by a neck at Chester off 2lb lower 16 days ago and he is another with winning form at this venue. He is considered along with Rabaah, who is sliding down to a feasible mark.

RABAAH could have more to offer dropped to 5f for his top connections and is taken to come out on top. Korker ran well in a similarly hot C&D handicap at the Dante Meeting and is feared. Irish raider Thunderbear is an interesting runner.

Stablemates Vintage Clarets and BROOKLYN NINE NINE (nap) appeal most. The selection is surely well treated granted a change of luck.

14:55 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (12/1 +52%) Lusaka	12 12/1(+52%)	(1) Lusaka 12/1, 28/1, first run since leaving John Flint when tenth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he's probably worth taking on. Two wins over 1m6f last term; well beaten on reappearance; soft ground is a concern.
10 (10) (80/1 -21%) Sobegrand	80 80/1(-21%)	(10) Sobegrand 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Modest 2m hurdles winner. 150/1, last of 11 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, soft) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip here and blinkered for the first time. AW winner in 2022 (hurdles winner since); below par for this yard; blinkers now tried.
7 1st (7) (14/1 -155%) Animato	14 14/1(-155%)	(7) Animato 14/1, Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap (11/2) at Catterick (15.9f, good) 12 days ago. 2 lb nudge fair enough but this is a more demanding assignment. Back to form last two starts; 2m Catterick winner latest; goes on soft; chance.
12 2nd (12) (10/1 +17%) Tigerten	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Tigerten 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, soft, 17/2) 3 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Good 3rd at Yarmouth on Wednesday; cheekpieces now tried; 4lb wrong; a possible..
3 3rd (3) (100/1 -1567%) Rich Belief	100 100/1(-1567%)	(3) Rich Belief 100/1, Creditable eighth of 19 in handicap at Navan (13f, good to soft, 40/1) 28 days ago. Back up in trip with blinkers refitted here, and this Irish raider is one of the more interesting candidates. Narrow winner in April 2023; patchy form afterwards; fair fifth on reappearance; chance.
6 4th (6) (10/1 +17%) Sharp Distinction	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Sharp Distinction 10/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 27 days ago. He's on a workable mark and it will be no surprise to see this 5-y-o involved in the finish. Two wins last term, including on good to soft; should come on for reappearance run.
2 5th (2) (14/1 -56%) Percy Jones	14 14/1(-56%)	(2) Percy Jones 14/1, Respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (12.3f, good to firm, 15/2) 15 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip and he makes each-way appeal off the same mark. Both wins have been on the AW; fair third on comeback; soft ground probably not ideal.
9 6th (9) (33/1 -313%) Clear White Light	33 33/1(-313%)	(9) Clear White Light 33/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, good to firm, 33/1) 14 days ago. Successful in this sphere at Catterick last month but this 5 lb higher mark may prove beyond him. 1m4f winner on heavy in April; not fared as well since (pulled up over hurdles latest).
4 7th (4) (33/1 -633%) Dreams Adozen	33 33/1(-633%)	(4) Dreams Adozen 33/1, Course winner. 9/1, creditable seventh of 16 in handicap at this course (18.6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Entitled to come on for that seasonal reappearance and she has to enter calculations. Three wins last term, including by 15l here; pulled hard last time; should fare better.
5 8th (5) (66/1 -633%) Capone	66 66/1(-633%)	(5) Capone 66/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, soft, 13/8) when last seen in September. Third in this race 12 months ago and, provided he is ready to roll following a winter break, this consistent 9-y-o should be in the mix. C&D winner last June; runner-up next three starts; could go well but soft ground a concern.
8 9th (8) (66/1 -725%) Gifted Angel	66 66/1(-725%)	(8) Gifted Angel 66/1, 14/1, last of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good) 62 days ago. Latest effort in this sphere was respectable but he looks vulnerable for win purposes. Cheekpieces refitted. 0-14 on the Flat; three-time hurdle winner; fair third last Flat start (AW); bit to prove.
11 10th (11) (100/1 -150%) Sophar Sogood	100 100/1(-150%)	(11) Sophar Sogood 100/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, soft, 25/1) 3 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Something to find on form. AW winner last year (won here in 2021); below par at Yarmouth on Wednesday; bit to prove.

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14:55 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ANIMATO was able to cash in on a spell of decent form when winning at Catterick 12 days ago, and, given that he still looks well treated from 2lb higher, David O'Meara's five-year-old is taken to repeat the dose. Percy Jones hit the frame over an extended 1m4f here earlier this month and he should be thereabouts if seeing out this longer trip, while others to note include Capone and Gifted Angel.

Having shaped better than the bare result without headgear at Navan last month, RICH BELIEF is very interesting off the same mark with blinkers refitted. Dreams Adozen made a similarly encouraging return to action recently and she is feared most ahead of Percy Jones.

This can go to DREAMS ADOZEN who won by 15l on testing ground here last season. Irish raider Rich Belief is next best.

15:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (11/2 -10%) Metabolt	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(7) Metabolt 11/2, Hit the ground running last season, winning handicaps here and at Windsor and largely held form well thereafter. Strong in betting, made a solid return after 8 months off when fourth of 12 in handicap at Chester (7f) 17 days ago and he looks capable of exploiting this mark. Second over C&D last year; solid reappearance fourth at Chester; likely to be in shake-up.
2 1st (2) (8/11 +71%) English Oak	0.727273 8/11(+71%)	(2) English Oak 8/11, Thirsk novice winner (1m) and posted best effort having first crack at sprinting when second at Ascot (6f) in October. Returned with an encouraging second at Newmarket (7f) earlier this month, staying on approaching final 1f. Remains a colt to keep on side. Shaped well when second on 7f Newmarket reappearance; good shout off unchanged mark.
5 2nd (5) (10/1 -67%) Persuasion	10 10/1(-67%)	(5) Persuasion 10/1, C&D winner. Solid on the whole last campaign, edging down to a career-low mark before winning at Thirsk in September. Stepped up on reappearance effort when sixth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (7f) 3 weeks ago but he's still 4 lb above last winning mark. Respectable sixth at Newmarket latest but reopposing English Oak was ahead in second.
4 3rd (4) (22/1 -38%) Abduction	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Abduction 22/1, Proved better than ever to narrowly resume winning ways at Wolverhampton (7f) on final start last year. Seemingly gathering full fitness in 2 starts so far this term, down the field in Victoria Cup (7f) at Ascot 2 weeks ago. Ease in class will help. Well held both starts this season and likely best watched again.
1 4th (1) (17/2 -42%) Baldomero	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(1) Baldomero 17/2, Admirable sort who gained reward for his consistency when ending a lengthy losing run in 8-runner Goodwood handicap (6f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, showing a willing attitude in the process. Effective at this longer trip and conditions will hold no fears. Respected. Finally got his head back in front at Goodwood (6f, heavy) last time; just as good at 7f.
6 5th (6) (11/2 -22%) Zip	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(6) Zip 11/2, C&D winner who tasted success 3 times last year, latterly at Doncaster (7f, heavy) in October. Consistency has been hard to knock subsequently, good second with usual visor refitted at Newcastle (7.1f) earlier this month. Fancied to be thereabouts. Ideally suited by 7f in mud, including second here in April; run well on AW since; player.
3 6th (3) (13/2 +28%) Sterling Knight	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(3) Sterling Knight 13/2, Scored at Wolverhampton (7f) in November and shaped as if as good as ever after 4 months off when fourth at Doncaster (6f, soft) in April, having to weave way through 2f out. Probably best excused his subsequent Newmarket run on account of where he raced. Creditable reappearance and might have found run coming too soon next time; course winner.

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15:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

ENGLISH OAK made a pleasing start to his campaign this year with a runner-up effort in a class 2 event at Newmarket earlier in the month, and the handicapper may have been kind to leave his mark alone. Ed Walker's four-year-old is the least exposed in the field and he looks well placed to go one better, with his main threat possibly being Zip, who hit the crossbar over track and trip in this grade two starts ago. Of the remainder, Metabolt makes the most appeal with James Doyle booked.

ENGLISH OAK comes here easily the least exposed and following an encouraging comeback run when second at Newmarket 3 weeks ago, he could well be the way to go with the prospect of more to come. Metabolt with a reappearance spin under his belt is a danger, as is Baldomero who deservedly got his head back in front at Goodwood earlier this month. Zip is another to factor in if granted his own way on the front end.

The low-mileage ENGLISH OAK likely has bigger performances in him and can build on the promise of his Newmarket reappearance.

15:05 Curragh Listed 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (11/4 +50%) Raise You	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(3) Raise You 11/4, Smart gelding. Hooded for 1st time, 5¾ lengths fourth of 10 to White Birch in Alleged Stakes at this course (10f, heavy, 10/1) 35 days ago. Took this in 2022 so he's not taken lightly. 2022 winner ran well over inadequate trip on recent comeback; more likely here.
2 (2) (28/1 -100%) Gentleman Joe	28 28/1(-100%)	(2) Gentleman Joe 28/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, second of 6 in minor event (25/1) at Dundalk (12f) 50 days ago, having run of race. More is needed now. Promising Flat return at Dundalk but has a bit to find on ratings here.
1 1st (1) (11/4 +0%) Candleford	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Candleford 11/4, Smart gelding. 11/2, 13¼ lengths fifth of 6 to Tregony in listed race at Newmarket (12f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Yard in good form so he's a player. Runs well fresh so lack of a recent run of no concern and likely to have his ground.
11 2nd (11) (2/1 +11%) Sumiha	2 2/1(+11%)	(11) Sumiha 2/1, Debut Curragh 10f winner before excellent ½-length second of 12 to Thunder Roll in listed race at Cork (12.1f, good to soft, 9/2) 29 days ago, finishing well having had to pick way through. Big shout with better to come. Bit unlucky in 1m4f Cork Listed on reappearance; likely more to offer.
5 3rd (5) (66/1 -100%) Starry Heavens	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Starry Heavens 66/1, Fairly useful filly. Course winner. 18/1, 17 lengths sixth of 9 to Enfranchise in listed race at Gowran (14f, heavy) 17 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Uphill task here, however. Best form at 1m2f; tongue tie now added and will do well to make the frame.
10 4th (10) (13/2 +35%) Scarlett O'hara	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(10) Scarlett O'hara 13/2, Useful filly. C&D winner. 28/1, 11 lengths seventh of 11 to Time Lock in Princess Royal Stakes at Newmarket (12f, good to firm). Off 7 months and needs to hit the ground running. C&D maiden winner and creditable Group 3 form; each-way claims on favoured ground.
9 5th (9) (4/1 +50%) La Isla Mujeres	4 4/1(+50%)	(9) La Isla Mujeres 4/1, Useful filly. 10/1, creditable 5 lengths fifth of 14 to Sapphire Seas in listed race at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Ralph Beckett and not dismissed. Ex Ralph Beckett-trained filly; stiff task on yard debut and seems best with an ease.
7 6th (7) (7/1 +36%) Beechwood	7 7/1(+36%)	(7) Beechwood 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. Excellent 1¾ lengths fourth of 12 to Thunder Roll in listed race (20/1) at Cork (12.1f, good to soft) 29 days ago. No forlorn hope. Lightly raced 4yo filly still progressing but yet to race on a sound surface.
4 7th (4) (25/1 -150%) Run For Oscar	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Run For Oscar 25/1, Smart gelding. 10¼ lengths fifth of 7 to Kyprios in listed race at Navan (14f, good to soft, 66/1) 28 days ago. Not discounted. Prefers a greater stamina test.
8 8th (8) (40/1 -100%) La Filomena	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) La Filomena 40/1, Useful filly. 3/1, first run since leaving Jean-Claude Rouget when tailed-off last of 7 to Sunchart in listed race at Naas (10.4f, heavy) on IRE debut 62 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Ran no sort of race on yard debut in Naas Listed; tongue tie tried and others preferred.
6 9th (6) (33/1 -32%) Vischio	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Vischio 33/1, Useful mare. C&D winner. 12/1, respectable 8 lengths fifth of 9 to Enfranchise in listed race at Gowran (14f, heavy) 17 days ago. Possibilities. C&D Listed winner final start last year but needs to improve on recent efforts.

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15:05 Curragh Listed 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SUMIHA made a successful debut over 1m2f here last summer and didn't enjoy much lucky in running on her only subsequent outing when reappearing in the Listed Noblesse Stakes at Cork last month. The selection has plenty of scope for improvement and is preferred to Raise You, who has shown a liking for this venue with four wins here and was denied a clear passage when returning after a lengthy absence here last month. Candleford is a solid performer in this grade and carries a 3lb penalty for a Listed win at Windsor last year, while others to consider include Run For Oscar and La Isla Mujeres.

Dermot Weld's lightly-raced Sea The Stars filly SUMIHA looks a very good prospect and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of her excellent Cork reappearance second. William Haggas' returning Candleford rates the form pick and heads the list of dangers with 2022 victor Raise You and the smart Run For Oscar also well in the mix.

Plenty of positives here for the top-weighted CANDLEFORD (nap) with trip and ground in his favour and who runs well fresh

15:10 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (11/1 +31%) Tides Of War	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Tides Of War 11/1, Yet to score for current yard and no real impact in a trio of outings at Meydan last winter. Hood back on. Respectable 3rd off 10lb higher in this race last year, on the only time he's worn a hood.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 -17%) True Legend	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(6) True Legend 7/2, Improving middle-distance handicapper last season, scoring for third time at Salisbury (12f) in July. Posted solid second at Lingfield (11.6f) on return a fortnight ago and looks worth another crack at this longer trip. Can race freely, which seemed to find him out on his two runs last term over about 1m6f.
8 3rd (8) (10/1 -33%) Crescent Lake	10 10/1(-33%)	(8) Crescent Lake 10/1, Three-time winner last term (including over C&D) who got back to best when third of 7 in handicap at Ascot (16f, good) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Just 2 lb above last winning mark and not taken lightly. Dual C&D winner last May; back in serious calculations after his close 3rd at Ascot.
3 4th (3) (6/1 +25%) Adjuvant	6 6/1(+25%)	(3) Adjuvant 6/1, Looked progressive in first half of last season but ended Flat campaign with a couple of below-par efforts and made little impression on return earlier this month. His most recent efforts are a worry but he'd be a big player if reverting to his 2023 best.
2 5th (2) (9/4 +18%) Vaguely Royal	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(2) Vaguely Royal 9/4, Developed into a useful performer after landing a Doncaster maiden in June, winning back-to-back handicaps on all-weather in the winter. Ran right up to best, returned to turf, when second in Newmarket handicap (14f, good) 20 days ago and must enter calculations. Back to turf for 2nd at Newmarket (1m6f, good) three weeks ago; probably on the premises.
5 6th (5) (7/1 -27%) Get Shirty	7 7/1(-27%)	(5) Get Shirty 7/1, Not scored since 2022 but his mark reflects that and he arrives on back of creditable third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good) 8 days ago. Shortlist material. Way down the weights; finished much closer again both starts (1m4f) this term; stays 1m6f.
1 7th (1) (25/1 -25%) Ranch Hand	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) Ranch Hand 25/1, Six wins from 19 Flat runs but not seen since creditable third in Kempton handicap (16f) 18 months ago. Market may prove best guide to claims. Ran only twice in 2022 (creditably on second occasion) and has not been seen for 556 days.
4 8th (4) (11/1 +8%) There's The Door	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) There's The Door 11/1, Bagged handicaps at Doncaster and this course (9.9f) last season, both on heavy going, and far from disgraced in listed contest here (12f) latest. This trip is an unknown, however, and others are more appealing. Ran on from the back over 1m4f last two starts, as if worth this first go over further.

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15:10 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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

VAGUELY ROYAL bumped into a potentially useful sort when finishing runner-up over this trip at Newmarket recently and, upped 2lb, he can mark himself down as a force to be reckoned with in the staying handicap ranks. Get Shirty should appreciate this return to further on the back of a creditable third over 1m4f at Hamilton last week, and he looks the main danger, while True Legend made a pleasing seasonal return at Lingfield and he completes the shortlist.

GET SHIRTY will appreciate this step back up in trip and has dropped to a handy mark. He gets the nod in a tricky-looking contest. Vaguely Royal and True Legend are feared most.

The two most likely to give their running and lead them home are CRESCENT LAKE and Vaguely Royal.

15:20 York Group 3 (Class 1) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (6/1 +29%) Term Of Endearment	6 6/1(+29%)	(9) Term Of Endearment 6/1, Won a 1½m Cork Group 3 in the mud last August. Not up to an Ascot Group 1 on her final start but respected with her sights lowered on return. Won 1m4f Group 3 in the mud last August; may need more rain but new trip is interesting.
5 2nd (5) (12/1 -9%) Night Sparkle	12 12/1(-9%)	(5) Night Sparkle 12/1, Progressive on the Flat for Michael O'Callaghan last summer but down the field in the Park Hill at Doncaster for new yard in September. Off since. Progressive for M O'Callaghan, then tailed off in the Park Hill (soft) for new connections.
6 3rd (6) (5/2 +29%) River Of Stars	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(6) River Of Stars 5/2, Won this on her 2023 reappearance and showed better form in defeat at pattern level subsequently, including fourth in the Group 2 Lonsdale here (2m) on final start. Evidently capable when fresh and should make a bold bid to defend her crown. Won this race by a short head on last year's reappearance; big runs in defeat afterwards.
10 4th (10) (11/1 -38%) Trevaunance	11 11/1(-38%)	(10) Trevaunance 11/1, Smart mare at her best. 9/2, ran only respectably when length third of 12 to Thunder Roll in listed race at Cork (1½m, good to soft) 29 days ago. Each-way claims if close to her best form. Well below form this term; major form previously but mostly at 1m2f; new trip is a worry.
4 5th (4) (11/1 +31%) Marie's Rock	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Marie's Rock 11/1, Really smart hurdler at her peak but was operating below her best in that sphere last season. Pitched in at the deep end starting her Flat career as a 9-y-o. Very classy mare over hurdles; half-sister to the useful 2m York winner Arcadian Sunrise.
1 6th (1) (40/1 -60%) Ermesinde	40 40/1(-60%)	(1) Ermesinde 40/1, Useful filly who was placed 3 times at listed level last year. Below par in Longchamp listed race on reappearance 7 weeks ago. Has something to find on form with a few of these. Plenty to prove at this new trip and needs major overall improvement.
2 7th (2) (5/1 -67%) Gather Ye Rosebuds	5 5/1(-67%)	(2) Gather Ye Rosebuds 5/1, Improved when taking her career record to 3-6 in 1½m Goodwood listed race (soft) 3 weeks ago. Should give another good account if her stamina holds up in trip. Listed win at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) latest and new trip should be within range.
8 8th (8) (25/1 +62%) Shagpyle	25 25/1(+62%)	(8) Shagpyle 25/1, Quite useful at around 1½m but there's nothing in her record to suggest she can make an impact in a race like this unless improving for the longer distance. While new trip is plausible and she may be able to resume improvement, this is stiff task.
3 9th (3) (12/1 -9%) Lmay	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) Lmay 12/1, Useful at 3, notably finishing third in the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) in September. Each-way claims on return. Third in the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (1m6f, soft); needs to build on that peak form.
7 10th (7) (17/2 +6%) Safety Catch	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(7) Safety Catch 17/2, Most progressive, striking in a 13f Listed race at Lingfield (AW) last November on only her fourth career start. Major surprise if there isn't more to come from this Cracksman filly at 4. 1m6f well worth a go and, after four races, she could easily be open to further progress.

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15:20 York Group 3 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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

The form of Gather Ye Rosebuds' Listed success at Goodwood received a boost when fifth-placed Madame Ambassador landed the Rothesay at Ayr on Wednesday, and the progressive four-year-old merits respect despite a rise in class. However, RIVER OF STARS won this corresponding event 12 months ago on the back of a similar absence, and she appears to have been laid out for this once more. Trevaunance sets the standard on official ratings and she is of interest now stepped up in trip, while Night Sparkle and classy hurdler Marie's Rock are two others to consider.

A good renewal of this Group 3. RIVER OF STARS won this on her 2023 reappearance and is taken to repeat the feat at a track which evidently suits (also ran well in the Lonsdale here on final start last year). Second choice is Safety Catch who was having only her fourth start when winning an AW listed race last November. Recent Goodwood listed scorer Gather Ye Rosebuds completes the shortlist.

This may be decided between last year's winner RIVER OF STARS and and the upped-in-trip Gather Ye Rosebuds.

15:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (28/1 -40%) Evaluation	28 28/1(-40%)	(7) Evaluation 28/1, 4-time winner for Keith Dalgleish in 2022. Very lightly raced since and capitalised on easing mark on second start for this yard at Wolverhampton (16.5f) 32 days ago, overcoming a pace bias. Remains on a workable mark back on turf. AW win last time but there is a lot more for him to prove on ground softer than good.
8 1st (8) (3/1 +63%) Divine Comedy	3 3/1(+63%)	(8) Divine Comedy 3/1, Improved upon joining this yard, winning 3 of her starts over staying trips (including over C&D) and ran encouragingly when third on seasonal bow at Doncaster (11.9f) 4 weeks ago, staying on gradually under hands-and-heels ride. Unexposed granted this sort of test and of firm interest. Goes well on soft and, after one attempt, could have significantly more to offer at 2m.
5 2nd (5) (14/1 +30%) Solent Gateway	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Solent Gateway 14/1, Won this race 12 months ago and ended 2023 with sound in-frame efforts at Newbury and York. However, low key efforts on AW earlier this year and fared no better in first-time visor when well beaten in Chester Cup 15 days ago. Usual cheekpieces go back on now. Won this last term but out of sorts this season and rarely seen on soft ground.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -33%) Emiyn	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Emiyn 12/1, Likeable sort who showed benefit of his reappearance effort when finishing a fine second in a first-time visor in the Chester Cup 2 weeks ago. Now finds himself operating from career-high mark but not dismissed with visor again fitted. Visored first time and career-best form when second in the Chester Cup (2m2f) 15 days ago.
6 4th (6) (14/1 +44%) Euchen Glen	14 14/1(+44%)	(6) Euchen Glen 14/1, Veteran campaigner who proved he retains a good proportion of ability when runner-up in 6-runner Hamilton handicap (13f) 3 weeks ago. However, losing run stretches back to 2021 which is off-putting ahead of this. Superb veteran, 2nd last time, but it's hard to ignore that his last win was in July 2021.
11 5th (11) (18/1 +10%) Goobinator	18 18/1(+10%)	(11) Goobinator 18/1, Dual purpose performer (C&D winner) who proved he retains his ability following 18 months off when successful at Catterick (12f, heavy) in October. Not disgraced under either code since and drop back to 2m could well help. Not disgraced last month (2m2f, heavy) but may find that others are better handicapped.
9 6th (9) (14/1 -17%) Forza Orta	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Forza Orta 14/1, Confirmed more positive signs when resuming winning ways at York (16.2f) last August. Hasn't shaped at all badly in finishing midfield both starts so far this spring but his mark is probably about right on balance. Failed to see out the 2m2f of Chester Cup 15 days ago; 2m win at York last August though.
12 7th (12) (14/1 +0%) Yorkindness	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) Yorkindness 14/1, Typical of one from this yard who thrived on racing in 2023, successful 5 times at 2m+. There's probably still mileage in her current mark judged on creditable reappearance fourth of 14 at Chester (18.6f, good to firm) and she's a live each-way candidate. Engaged 2.25 Goodwood Friday. Five turf wins in 2023; could have a say if the ground is not soft or heavy.
14 8th (14) (13/2 +28%) Zimmerman	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(14) Zimmerman 13/2, Resumed winning ways when edging ahead late on over C&D in August and made frame in handicaps at Chester/York thereafter. Entitled to be sharper for his reappearance at Ripon (2m) 4 weeks ago and underfoot conditions will pose no fears. 2-3 at Haydock, latest win by a head from Cinnodin last August (2m, heavy); 2lb higher now.
1 9th (1) (7/2 +36%) Nothing To Sea	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(1) Nothing To Sea 7/2, Progressive son of Sea The Moon who proved well suited by the step up in trip when making a winning handicap debut at Sandown (14f, soft) in July, keeping on well to score readily. Absent since but highly likely there's more to come now stamina is tested further. Won five-runner race at Sandown (1m6f, soft) last July on handicap debut; off since.
4 10th (4) (12/1 -260%) Law Of The Sea	12 12/1(-260%)	(4) Law Of The Sea 12/1, Form tailed off after some promising runs last season but right back on his game back from 7 months off when third in Chester Plate, aided by a good draw/handy pitch. Return to softer ground will hold no fears but he's edged back up in the weights. 2nd in this race last year; nearly back with a bang in the Chester Plate 15 days ago.
13 11th (13) (22/1 -38%) Cinnodin	22 22/1(-38%)	(13) Cinnodin 22/1, Four wins last year (also close second on heavy) and advanced his form again when scoring comfortably on his 2m Kempton reappearance last month. Not in anything like the same form when last of 7 at Goodwood (2m, soft) 21 days ago but very much the type to bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. Plenty of positives but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing show three weeks ago.
2 12th (2) (40/1 -43%) Greysful Storm	40 40/1(-43%)	(2) Greysful Storm 40/1, Emphatic winner of a big-field Newbury handicap last spring and runner-up on 3 occasions thereafter. Well below best in listed race on final start and whilst she may strip fitter for last month's Epsom return, her mark does demand more. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Stays 2m; always behind at Epsom (1m4f) on reappearance; headgear is called on.
10 13th (10) (16/1 +60%) Legendary Day	16 16/1(+60%)	(10) Legendary Day 16/1, Flat/hurdles winner who landed Mallard Handicap at Doncaster (14.5f) in September. Not disgraced dropped in trip when sixth on return at Ripon (12f) in April but he needs to shrug off a lesser effort on AW at Newcastle (12.5f) earlier this month. Stays, acts on soft and 1lb lower than last win; back up from 1m4f and needs a second look.

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15:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Law Of The Sea hit the frame in the Chester Plate off a 2lb lower rating and he is likely to be on the premises again under Richard Kingscote, but the vote goes to NOTHING TO SEA. The son of Sea The Moon struck on his handicap bow over 1m6f at Sandown last year and he could improve further for this step up in trip. He is taken to prove too good for his rivals, while Emiyn holds an obvious chance after taking the silver medal in the Chester Cup.

DIVINE COMEDY progressed nicely upon joining Harry Eustace last season, winning 3 times, and shaped encouragingly with a view to stepping back up in trip when third at Doncaster (11.9f) 4 weeks ago. She shades the vote to confirm her mark still a workable one. Nothing To Sea has been absent since last summer but was progressing well and he's feared now his stamina is tested further. Zimmerman and Law of The Sea are others fancied to be in the mix.

Nothing To Sea is seriously unexposed but this test over 2m in the mud could be just right for DIVINE COMEDY (nap).

15:35 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (17/2 -113%) Chase The Dollar	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(2) Chase The Dollar 17/2, One win from 3 runs this year. 18/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago. Will be dangerous if again allowed to dictate but 7 lb higher mark could be a significant stumbling block. Back to form to win over C&D last time (good to firm); up 7lb; softer going a concern.
4 1st (4) (6/4 +67%) Cavern Club	1.5 6/4(+67%)	(4) Cavern Club 6/4, Creditable third of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 66 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Marco Botti and he looks sure to be involved in the finish with Franny Norton booked. Ex-Marco Botti; stays 1m4f and acts on soft ground; interesting contender on yard debut.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +30%) Oman	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(6) Oman 7/2, Reluctant individual. First run since leaving Patrick Morris when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 22/1) 15 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Chillhi, kept up to work. 4 lb rise tolerable. Made all to win over C&D win last time; acts on soft; should go well despite 4lb rise.
1 3rd (1) (15/2 +25%) Yokkell	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(1) Yokkell 15/2, Latest win at Dundalk in February. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 12/1) 57 days ago. Back down in trip and likely to find one or two too good. Last three wins on AW; has won on turf, acts on soft and the drop back in trip should suit.
3 4th (3) (5/1 -25%) Maso Bastie	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Maso Bastie 5/1, 16/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to firm) 14 days ago. 1 lb lower here and he's high on the shortlist. Cost 37,000gns; goes on soft and fair run over 1m4f latest; a possible.
5 5th (5) (9/2 -13%) Chillhi	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Chillhi 9/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 5/2, good 1¼ lengths second of 7 to Oman in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago, clear of rest. Couldn't rule out. Best form for a while when 2nd over C&D last time; seems to go on soft; chance..

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15:35 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

The key to this race looks to be the recent clash over C&D between OMAN (first) and Chillhi (second), with the former taken to come out on top again despite being 2lb worse off at the weights with that rival. That was the six-year-old's first run for the Tony Carroll yard and he could be open to more improvement. It may be Chase The Dollar who provides the chief threat, having scored easily over C&D on the same day.

MASO BASTIE has shaped well both starts since joining the Michael Bell yard, including when sixth of 14 back from a break in a competitive Ascot handicap a fortnight ago. He is marginally preferred to Cavern Club, who appeals as the type to do well for his new yard. Recent C&D 1-2 Oman and Chillhi are others to consider.

In a tricky race OMAN is taken to follow up his apprentice race win at the May meeting here by beating Cavern Club.

15:40 Curragh Group 1 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (Evens +0%) Rosallion	0 Evens(+0%)	(6) Rosallion Evens, Group 1 winner over 7f at 2 and saw out the mile well when excellent 1½ lengths second of 11 to Notable Speech in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on reappearance 3 weeks ago. Reopposing stablemate Haatem was 1¾ lengths back in third on that occasion. Hard to beat. Fine second in 2000 Guineas and looks the one to beat as long as the ground stays lively.
3 2nd (3) (7/1 -27%) Haatem	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Haatem 7/1, Smart effort to win Craven on Newmarket reappearance. Backed that up when 3¼ lengths third of 11 to Notable Speech in 2000 Guineas there but Rosallion was 1¾ lengths ahead in second. Likely to go well but his stablemate may prove too strong again. Third in the 2000 Guineas; has almost 2l to make up on his stablemate Rosallion from then.
5 3rd (5) (11/4 +21%) River Tiber	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(5) River Tiber 11/4, Smart colt. 11/4, creditable 2¼ lengths third of 9 to Vandeek in Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on final 2-y-o start. Steps up 2f in trip on reappearance. Big player. High-class 2yo is unproven over this trip but still respected as yard's selected runner.
8 4th (8) (10/1 -54%) Unquestionable	10 10/1(-54%)	(8) Unquestionable 10/1, Chased home Rosallion in Longchamp Group 1 last October before ending his 2-y-o campaign with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita (1m, firm). Thereabouts on form but Ryan Moore seemingly prefers River Tiber. High-class colt has ground to make up on Rosallion from last year; stable second-string.
7 5th (7) (50/1 +24%) Take Me To Church	50 50/1(+24%)	(7) Take Me To Church 50/1, Useful colt. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Below form 8½ lengths fourth of 8 to Battle Cry in Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial (7f, heavy, 3/1) 48 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Below form last time; first time over this trip and has to find a fair bit of improvement.
1 6th (1) (66/1 -65%) Atlantic Coast	66 66/1(-65%)	(1) Atlantic Coast 66/1, Lightly-raced Group 3 winner. 20¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Battle Cry in Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial (7f, heavy, 3/1) on reappearance 48 days ago, finishing tired. Tongue strap reached for after that. Group 3 winner was poor on return and has questions to answer with a tongue-tie on.
4 7th (4) (33/1 -65%) Mountain Bear	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Mountain Bear 33/1, Smart colt. Course winner. 223/10, good 1½ lengths second of 11 to stablemate Unquestionable in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita (1m, firm) when last seen in November. Ran some fine races in defeat at pattern level last year; a bit to find with some of these.
2 8th (2) (33/1 +34%) Bright Stripes	33 33/1(+34%)	(2) Bright Stripes 33/1, Useful colt. Career best when winning 5-runner listed race over C&D (soft) 19 days ago by length from Norwalk Havoc, comfortably. Plenty to find at this level, though. Won the Listed Tetrarch Stakes over C&D last time; has to improve a fair bit on that form.

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15:40 Curragh Group 1 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien has landed this race on 12 occasions and his three runners are respected on their seasonal reappearances. His UNQUESTIONABLE looks a leading contender after successfully stepping up to 1m in a Grade 1 at the Breeders' Cup in Santa Anita. Richard Hannon's Rosallion sets the standard with a rating of 118 and a runner-up berth in the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. He is by a sprinter, though, and this more galloping track may not be as ideal for him. O'Brien's River Tiber is interesting as he bids to graduate from the sprinting ranks, while Andrew Oliver's Bright Stripes is one that could go better than his odds suggest.

ROSALLION can confirm Newmarket superiority over his stablemate Haatem and land a second Group 1 success of his career. Ryan Moore partners Middle Park third River Tiber and he may prove best of the Ballydoyle trio.

River Tiber is respected but will struggle to contain ROSALLION, who ran a fine second in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.

15:45 Goodwood Listed (Class 1) 11f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/2 -86%) Meydaan	3.5 7/2(-86%)	(4) Meydaan 7/2, Progressed with each start thus far, latest when third of 9 in listed Derby Trial at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Sets the standard on that form and likely has more to offer yet. 3rd in 11.4f Lingfield Derby Trial, outpaced some way out; comfortably best form in this.
7 2nd (7) (2/1 +27%) Space Legend	2 2/1(+27%)	(7) Space Legend 2/1, Promising type who took advantage of a good opportunity when landing the odds in Leicester maiden (10f, heavy) 28 days ago, pushed out. In good hands and is an interesting contender. Easily obliged at 4-11 in a maiden at Leicester (1m2f, soft) four weeks ago, making most.
6 3rd (6) (9/2 +0%) Royal Power	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Royal Power 9/2, Well-bred colt who left debut form behind when winning 10-runner maiden at Kempton (8f) in November. Ought to be suited by this longer trip and warrants respect. Needs markedly better but he looked sure to stay further when winning 1m AW maiden as 2yo.
2 4th (2) (22/1 +12%) Lavender Hill Mob	22 22/1(+12%)	(2) Lavender Hill Mob 22/1, Fairly-useful colt who found improvement when taking 6-runner handicap (12/1) at this course (9.9f, heavy) 22 days ago. Asked a much bigger question now, however. Saw it out very well to win 1m2f handicap here (heavy) but has a lot to find on ratings.
5 5th (5) (16/1 -14%) Pappano	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Pappano 16/1, Off the mark at the second attempt at Wolverhampton (12.2f) last month but struggled in Chester Vase latest and looks stable second string here, judged by jockey bookings. Won a 1m4f AW novice before his 25-1 last of six in Group 3 Chester Vase (1m4f, good).
3 6th (3) (4/1 +11%) Lyric	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Lyric 4/1, Confirmed promise of debut effort when taking 8-runner maiden at Windsor (10f, good to soft) 26 days ago. More on plate here but remains with potential. Clearcut Windsor maiden win (1m2f, good to soft); more in the tank, probably stamina too.
1 7th (1) (40/1 +20%) Alrazeen	40 40/1(+20%)	(1) Alrazeen 40/1, Won twice on AW last winter and improved again since sent handicapping, latest when third of 12 on turf debut at Newmarket (10f, good) 7 days ago. This is much tougher, however. More improvement last Saturday (1m2f, good) but that was off a mark of 78; tough task.

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15:45 Goodwood Listed (Class 1) 11f Race Class Flow

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

SPACE LEGEND got off the mark in fine style over 1m2f at Leicester on his second start last month, cutting out his own fractions before readily pulling clear of his rivals, and with further improvement likely, he can bring up the double. Royal Power improved from his first start to score over a mile at Kempton in November and he is respected on his return for an in-form stable. Third in the Lingfield Derby Trial recently, Meydaan is also one to respect.

MEYDAAN acquitted himself well upped in grade at LIngfield earlier this month and looks the one to beat. Likely improvers Space Legend and Lyric may give him most to think about.

Meydaan has done clearly the most to prove his class but could still prove vulnerable to SPACE LEGEND and Lyric.

15:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (16/1 +0%) Rating	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Rating 16/1, Good placed efforts in nurseries at the back of end last season and returned with another sound performance when third of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 8/1) 39 days ago, first home in the far-side group. High draw is a worry here, though. Creditable 3rd at Newmarket last time; not well drawn and unraced on softer than good.
8 1st (8) (14/1 +13%) Burdett	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Burdett 14/1, Progressive in 3 starts last year, successful at Ffos Las on his second outing. Stepped up on reappearance run when third of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, soft, 18/1) 29 days ago and should prove suited by conditions here, for all he'll likely need a bit more to overcome high draw. 7.5f soft-ground maiden win 2023; fair third at 1m latest; interesting back down in trip.
3 2nd (3) (8/1 +33%) Sea The Dream	8 8/1(+33%)	(3) Sea The Dream 8/1, Tall sort showed much improved form to get off the mark when making a winning comeback at Thirsk last month. Seemingly few excuses when beaten at Beverley since, though, so bounce back required. Heavy-ground winner in April but disappointing last time; needs to bounce back.
19 3rd (19) (20/1 -25%) Bulmer Bank	20 20/1(-25%)	(19) Bulmer Bank 20/1, Some promise when mid-field in maiden/novice events last season and wasn't disgraced when a never-nearer fourth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago. Others rate as likelier winners, though. Fair form without winning, including on reappearance; other options look stronger.
16 4th (16) (33/1 -267%) Project Geofin	33 33/1(-267%)	(16) Project Geofin 33/1, Didn't look the most straightforward as a juvenile but did well to come from a long way back when landing a 9-runner minor event at Newcastle (6f) in August. Off since, though, and he'll likely require a step forward to figure on handicap debut. Won 6f AW novice last term (form sound); first run at 7f and first run for 296 days.
15 5th (15) (25/1 +0%) Alreet Cha	25 25/1(+0%)	(15) Alreet Cha 25/1, Yet to shed her maiden tag but has made the frame on each of her last 5 outings, shaping best in a slowly-run handicap at Newcastle in January before chasing home an unexposed winner back in novice company the following month. Off since but looks on a fair mark racing on turf for second time. 0-7; runner-up three times on AW this year (all at 7f); below par on debut only turf run..
13 6th (13) (28/1 -12%) Misemerald	28 28/1(-12%)	(13) Misemerald 28/1, Landed maiden/novice events at Beverley/Ayr last summer but no better than mid-field in nurseries and handicaps since, seventh of 15 (100/1) at this C&D (good) 10 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Won maiden/novice last term; best h'cap run when seventh over C&D last time; more needed.
14 7th (14) (20/1 +20%) Indivar	20 20/1(+20%)	(14) Indivar 20/1, Much improved when off the mark at Redcar (6f) in September but went the wrong way from an encouraging return when down the field at Newmarket (7f, good) 21 days ago. Others preferred. Won 6f nursery in September; good 3rd on reappearance (below par latest); going a concern.
5 8th (5) (11/2 +31%) Quiet Resolve	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(5) Quiet Resolve 11/2, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when opening his account in a Newcastle maiden (7f) in February. Ran creditably switched to turf when fifth of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good) 10 days ago but others perhaps have greater scope for progress. AW maiden winner in Feb; sound 5th in C&D handicap (good) last time on turf debut.
18 9th (18) (28/1 -40%) Up The Jazz	28 28/1(-40%)	(18) Up The Jazz 28/1, Kept busy during second half of last season, winning 8-runner Carlisle nursery (6.9f) in August and before a good second over C&D (7f) in September. Pleasing return when third of 6 in handicap at Ripon (8f, heavy, 8/1) 37 days ago but perhaps vulnerable to less-exposed rivals. 7f nursery winner last term; well-beaten third on comeback (hampered); bit to prove.
6 10th (6) (28/1 -12%) Smart Vision	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Smart Vision 28/1, Seemingly had plenty in hand when making all on handicap bow at Newcastle (7.1f) in February but folded tamely and failed to beat a rival at Southwell next time. On turf on first time since debut and others make greater appeal. Won 7f AW handicap debut; pulled hard when tailed off latest; needs to settle better.
11 11th (11) (12/1 -20%) Old Chums	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Old Chums 12/1, Progressive in handicaps, winning at Southwell and Wolverhampton in the winter. Did well to last so long after setting a strong pace when third of 14 in handicap (7/1) at Chester (6.1f, good) 17 days ago and he's respected. Two wins over 6f in the winter; good third in 6f h'cap on good latest; stays 7f; chance.
12 12th (12) (66/1 -164%) Count Palatine	66 66/1(-164%)	(12) Count Palatine 66/1, Close second in a nursery at Newbury (6f) in August but disappointing in 3 subsequent outings and has since left Brian Meehan (20,000 gns). Not easy to make a case for on return. Ex-Brian Meehan; 20,000gns buy in October; best run over 6f on good to soft; bit to prove.
9 13th (9) (11/2 +35%) Diddy Man	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(9) Diddy Man 11/2, Winless in 8 outings for Tom Dascombe last season but has proved a different proposition since joining Harriet Bethell, making a successful return at Newcastle last month before improving further to follow up at Doncaster (7f, soft) 28 days ago. Strong claims of completing the hat-trick. Won at 1m (AW) and 7f (soft) on last two starts; up another 8lb but has a good shout.
7 14th (7) (9/1 +44%) Midnite Runner	9 9/1(+44%)	(7) Midnite Runner 9/1, Overcame greenness to score on second start at Thirsk in September. Creditable effort when fifth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Beverley (7.4f, good) on return but looks no more than averagely treated from same mark. Won a 7f Thirsk novice in 2023; fair fifth on comeback; stable in fine form; a possible.
4 15th (4) (17/2 +29%) Mr Irrelevant	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(4) Mr Irrelevant 17/2, Arrives seeking hat-trick after quick-fire wins at Ripon and Doncaster just over 3 weeks ago. The form of the latter contest reads well and he's respected from 5 lb higher mark. Won 6f handicaps on last two starts; ground fine but stamina to prove on second run at 7f.
2 16th (2) (14/1 -27%) Angel Of England	14 14/1(-27%)	(2) Angel Of England 14/1, Opened his account at third time of asking in Nottingham novice (6.1f) in August and wasn't disgraced in more competitive event here next time. Gelded over the winter and shaped as if needing the run when eighth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good, 11/2) 15 days ago. Needs to be sharper here. 6f novice winner in 2023; fair run in headgear (retained) on comeback; first go at 7f.
17 17th (17) (14/1 -17%) East Bank	14 14/1(-17%)	(17) East Bank 14/1, Back to form stepped up to 7f when winning at Newcastle in March and did very well under the circumstances when runner-up at Musselburgh earlier in the month, rallying after his rider seemingly encountered a tack issue. Considered. Two sound turf runs to his credit, notably when second last time (7f, good); player.
1 18th (1) (9/1 +0%) Juantorena	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Juantorena 9/1, Improved performer in handicaps this season, posting a good third at Kempton on return before getting off the mark at Brighton (7f, good, 2/1) 24 days ago. Respected from 4 lb higher mark. Off the mark at Brighton last time; up 6lb in stronger race; softer ground a concern.
20 19th (20) (100/1 -100%) Triple Force	100 100/1(-100%)	(20) Triple Force 100/1, Modest form across 3 starts in maiden/novice company in the autumn. Up against it making handicap debut in a competitive contest. Modest in 2023; well drawn; others preferred on his handicap debut after 188-day break.

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15:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A tricky puzzle to solve and only a tentative vote can go to MIDNITE RUNNER. Having been gelded over the winter, Michael Dods' charge returned with a creditable fifth over an extended 7f at Beverley 19 days ago. He wasn't unbacked when sent off at odds of 12/1 in a valuable Newmarket sales race in August of last year, too, suggesting better was expected. This flatter track could play to his strengths and, if doing so, his current mark looks well within range. Both Mr Irrelevant and Diddy Man go in search of their respective hat-tricks and must enter calculations, along with Quiet Resolve, who was far from disgraced in a class 3 over track and trip 10 days ago.

DIDDY MAN has taken his form to a new level since joining Harriet Bethell and he's fancied to complete the hat-trick at the chief expense of Old Chums, who shaped really well under a forcing ride at Chester last time. Top-weight Juantorena and recent Musselburgh runner-up East Bank are others for the shortlist.

The improving DIDDY MAN is taken to complete a hat-trick, with East Bank and Quiet Resolve two others who should run well.

16:00 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (12/1 +40%) Vroomoz Eile	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Vroomoz Eile 12/1, Morozov mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) Bennys King. Maiden Irish pointer, third last time (Apr 13). Considered newcomer. Placed in three mares' maiden Irish points this year but has more on her plate here.
7 1st (7) (4/1 -20%) Shantwopointfive	4 4/1(-20%)	(7) Shantwopointfive 4/1, Irish point winner who was second in a Southwell bumper and in a 2m2f Fontwell novice hurdle nine days ago. Can do better still now upped in distance. No match for easy winner when second on hurdle debut but this longer trip ought to suit.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 +0%) Dunbulcan Bay	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Dunbulcan Bay 5/1, Flemensfirth gelding who shaped with promise when fifth in bumper at Exeter and third in 2m Ffos Las novice hurdle 33 days ago. In the picture. Quite promising when third of five over 2m on hurdle debut; upped in trip here.
2 3rd (2) (11/10 +56%) Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa	1.1 11/10(+56%)	(2) Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa 11/10, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for John McConnell who posted a good second on his yard debut in 2m4f maiden chase at Down Royal earlier in the month. Solid claims back hurdling. Good second in a chase on recent stable debut; strong claims here if close to best form.
6 4th (6) (50/1 -456%) Shantou Champagne	50 50/1(-456%)	(6) Shantou Champagne 50/1, Another sound effort when second in bumper at Stratford but off over 2 years since. Market can guide on comeback/hurdling debut. Absent since finishing second in two bumpers in August 2021 but still not ruled out.
4 5th (4) (150/1 -50%) Belladinotte	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Belladinotte 150/1, Well held all three runs, pulled up in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip with work to do. Struggled when a big-priced outsider for first two hurdle races; moves up from 2m today.
3 \|F\| (3) (3/1 +10%) Wise Move	3 3/1(+10%)	(3) Wise Move 3/1, Promising second of 9 in novice hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) on debut 4 days ago. This multiple winning pointer must enter calculations. Four-time Irish point winner; clear second on rules debut at Hexham on Tuesday.
5 \|PU\| (5) (33/1 -136%) Masked Artist	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Masked Artist 33/1, £12,000 3-y-o, £32,000 5-y-o, Masked Marvel mare. Half-sister to bumper winner Brushed Up. Dam placed on first of 2 starts in bumpers. Placed once from 3 starts in Irish points (Apr 2022) so needs to hit the ground running now hurdling. Bought for £32,000 after good second in Irish point in April 2022; back from long layoff.

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16:00 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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

This looks like an ideal opportunity for JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA to finally get off the mark, having placed on six of his last eight starts. Stepping back up in trip looks like a good move and he gets the vote ahead of Shantwopointfive, who was a promising second on her hurdles bow at Fontwell recently. Dunbulcan Bay and Wise Move are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

Form pick JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA made a good start for his new handler when runner-up at Down Royal and can go one better reverted to this sphere. Dan Skelton's Dunbulcan Bay rates a big threat though if, as expected, building on his debut Ffos Las third, with Shantwopointfive also in the picture.

Preference is for four-time Irish point winner WISE MOVE who makes a quick reappearance after a good second at Hexham on Tuesday.

16:05 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (13/2 -18%) Spirit Genie	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(8) Spirit Genie 13/2, Resumed winning ways in 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 14 days ago. Up 3 lb but he can go well again. Scored at Nottingham two weeks ago; not discounted despite having a 3lb rise to overcome.
9 2nd (9) (9/1 +55%) Way To Dubai	9 9/1(+55%)	(9) Way To Dubai 9/1, A fairly useful 1m winner who looked a bit rusty after 3 months off (also gelded) when eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now and can take a step forward. Eighth over C&D 17 days ago; shouldn't be ruled out with cheekpieces now added.
7 3rd (7) (12/1 +64%) Yanifer	12 12/1(+64%)	(7) Yanifer 12/1, A real success story for this yard in 2022 when a four-time 7f winner. Only twice raced since and off 14 months since only 18th in 2023 Lincoln at Doncaster. Needs to hit the ground running. Absent 14 months since finishing well held in Lincoln at Doncaster; others appeal more.
4 4th (4) (5/1 -25%) Prince Of Zenda	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Prince Of Zenda 5/1, Course winner who posted a good second of 14 in handicap (15/2) at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago. Not ruled out in his bid for a third success of 2024. Good effort when runner-up at Newcastle 13 days ago; course winner enters calculations.
3 5th (3) (15/2 +53%) Boardman	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(3) Boardman 15/2, Course winner. 16/1, eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, left poorly placed from high draw. Enters calculations. Course scorer; not best drawn when eighth here last time; very much one to consider.
2 6th (2) (12/1 -50%) Rhoscolyn	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Rhoscolyn 12/1, A three-time 7f/1m winner last season and ran at least as well as for any of those victories when fourth at Haydock (7f, heavy) in April. Not seen to best effect in Ascot's Victoria Cup since so must enter calculations. Not best drawn in Victoria Cup at Ascot latest; can bounce back with conditions to suit.
1 7th (1) (9/2 -13%) Baradar	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Baradar 9/2, Bagged the International at Ascot and 6.5f handicap at the Doncaster St Leger meeting in 2023. Yet to hit top form at Doncaster and Thirsk this term but can't be written off from an easing mark with conditions to suit. Won Ascot's International in 2023; not disgraced with Thirsk fourth latest; interesting.
6 8th (6) (10/1 -67%) Paws For Thought	10 10/1(-67%)	(6) Paws For Thought 10/1, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a creditable reappearance third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 27 days ago. One to consider with that run under his belt. Returned with encouraging Southwell third; a C&D winner and ought to be in the shake-up.
5 9th (5) (6/1 -33%) Liamarty Dreams	6 6/1(-33%)	(5) Liamarty Dreams 6/1, Scored at Doncaster and Musselburgh this spring before a solid fifth of 13 in handicap here (7.6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. This course winner ought to be in the shake-up. Course scorer; solid fifth over 7.5f here last time and can make his presence felt again.

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16:05 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A progressive sort on the all-weather this year, slight preference is for PRINCE OF ZENDA, whose only career win on turf came here over slightly further last September. A wide draw will make life difficult but if jockey Daniel Muscutt can get him on the rail early, he may be able to dictate this ahead of of Liamarty Dreams and Baradar, who is a classy sort on his day. Course specialists Boardman and Paws For Thought need considering as well.

BARADAR has slipped to an attractive mark and with ground conditions to suit he is fancied to get back to winning ways at the chief expense of course scorer Boardman. Rhoscolyn, Spirit Genie and Paws For Thought all need factoring into this very open handicap too.

Lots hold chances but BARADAR (nap) goes really well under these conditions and has slipped to a handy mark so can resume winning ways.

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (9/1 +44%) Nariko	9 9/1(+44%)	(9) Nariko 9/1, Arrives in good nick, fourth of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Can go well again from an easing mark. Some fair form for new yard but not really progressing and needs something extra.
4 2nd (4) (9/1 +25%) Kodi Lion	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Kodi Lion 9/1, Fair form shown when landing the odds in 6-runner maiden at Catterick (6f, good) 25 days ago. One to consider now going into handicaps. Readily won Catterick maiden on last month's turf debut; could have more to offer.
12 3rd (12) (16/1 +11%) Moyola	16 16/1(+11%)	(12) Moyola 16/1, Scored at Newcastle in February and backed it up with a good third of 7 in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft) 31 days ago. Since had a wind op and not taken lightly. Kept on for third over 5f at Catterick latest; each-way contender now back up in trip.
6 4th (6) (12/1 -300%) Pals Battalion	12 12/1(-300%)	(6) Pals Battalion 12/1, Opened his account in 5f novice at Beverley and resumed from seven months off/gelded with encouraging third of 5 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, soft) 24 days ago. In the mix. 5l third of five on h'cap debut but could improve for it and runner-up has gone one better.
13 5th (13) (25/1 +24%) Beechwood Star	25 25/1(+24%)	(13) Beechwood Star 25/1, Fair juvenile maiden who went without his usual visor after 6 months off when only seventh of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 46 days ago. Blinkers go on now and not discounted. Made promising start to his career last summer but struggled after moving into handicaps.
10 6th (10) (15/2 +6%) Charlie Mason	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(10) Charlie Mason 15/2, Back to winning ways with emphatic success in 5-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Up 6 lb but another bold showing is on the cards. Had been starting to look exposed until convincing soft-ground win at Windsor recently.
14 7th (14) (66/1 -65%) Badosa	66 66/1(-65%)	(14) Badosa 66/1, Started 2024 with back-to-back 6f wins at Southwell and Newcastle. Only sixth of 7 at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago so needs to bounce back. Two AW wins this year but below par the last twice and unproven on turf.
7 8th (7) (8/1 -23%) Brummell	8 8/1(-23%)	(7) Brummell 8/1, Quickly resumed winning ways in 10-runner handicap at Beverley (5f, good, 9/4) 19 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so not taken lightly despite a 7 lb rise. Did well to win at Beverley this month and could take a 7lb rise in his stride.
1 9th (1) (14/1 +13%) Close Connection	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Close Connection 14/1, Gelded and much improved when winning 9-runner minor event at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 53 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so very much one to consider on his handicap debut. Reappeared with heavy-ground Pontefract maiden win; respected with conditions to suit.
15 10th (15) (66/1 -100%) Lady Bouquet	66 66/1(-100%)	(15) Lady Bouquet 66/1, Consistent sort but turned in a below-form sixth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 12 days ago. Sort to get back on track. AW winner but her turf form is inferior and others are preferred.
2 11th (2) (35/1 -40%) Biographer	35 35/1(-40%)	(2) Biographer 35/1, Got off the mark in 7-runner minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) in January on final run for Andrew Balding. Much respected for his new handler after a break. Won AW novice on final run for Andrew Balding; sold for 17,000gns since; not ruled out.
11 12th (11) (40/1 -60%) Bandello	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Bandello 40/1, Gelded/off 10 months before posting a creditable fifth of 7 in minor event at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Can take a step forward on his handicap debut, especially with this return to 6f a plus. Yet to fulfil promise of last June's debut but could get back on track on first h'cap run.
8 13th (8) (66/1 -100%) Obligatory	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Obligatory 66/1, In excellent form without winning until coming in last of 5 in maiden at Musselburgh (5f, good) 22 days ago. Yard has a good record in this so worth another chance on his first go in handicap company. The return to slow ground may help but he needs to find some improvement on handicap debut.
3 14th (3) (25/1 -39%) Restless Prince	25 25/1(-39%)	(3) Restless Prince 25/1, Took a big step forward on his turf debut when winning 6-runner minor event at Catterick (5f, soft) 31 days ago by neck from Obligatory. Can go well again back up to 6f on his handicap debut. Won soft-ground novice at Catterick and is in good hands to continue to progress.
5 15th (5) (13/8 +41%) The Amazon	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(5) The Amazon 13/8, Farhh colt who bagged 7-runner maiden at Windsor (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Looks to have more to offer so he's a player on his handicap debut. Won by 4l at Windsor on second start and his opening mark could underestimate him.

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

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

After shaping as if this extra yardage would suit when winning going away over 5f at Beverley earlier this month, BRUMMELL looks set to follow up that success. Julie Camacho's charge has been raised 7lb in the ratings for that two-length victory which may not halt the three-year-old while he's still progressing. The Amazon rates as the biggest danger on his first handicap start after an impressive success over 6f at Windsor last time, while fellow last-time-out winner Charlie Mason should also be in the mix.

This is ultra competitive but the vote goes to James Tate's Windsor maiden scorer THE AMAZON who looks to have got in lightly for his first venture into handicap company. Fellow Windsor winner Charlie Mason is also weighted to go well and heads a long list of dangers with Brummell, Close Connection, Moyola and Nariko all worthy of respect too.

Preference is for the unexposed Windsor maiden winner THE AMAZON, who may have been let in lightly for this first handicap start.

16:15 Curragh Handicap 10f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (8/1 -23%) Take Heart	8 8/1(-23%)	(5) Take Heart 8/1, 10/3, very good second of 12 in handicap at Cork (10.2f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Dual winner last year and ran a belter in a C&D premier h'cap; just held at Cork last time.
9 (9) (14/1 -100%) Mr Rango	14 14/1(-100%)	(9) Mr Rango 14/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good ¾-length fourth of 16 to Crystal Black in handicap at this course (8f, heavy, 7/2) 35 days ago, well positioned. Back up in trip. Should go well again. C&D winner won well on heavy at Leopardstown and a good fourth here since; best on soft.
2 (2) (18/1 -29%) Chally Chute	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) Chally Chute 18/1, Course winner. 5/2, bit below form 5½ lengths fourth of 11 to Vischio in listed race at this course (12f, heavy), needing stiffer test. Off 6 months. Stays 2m and good efforts over 1m4f when last seen; might find this a bit sharp on return.
6 (6) (20/1 +0%) Titanium	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Titanium 20/1, 4/10, won 6-runner minor event at Pornichet (8f). Off 6 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving A. & G. Botti. Six wins in France up to 1m1f; of interest on Irish debut and market might help.
13 (13) (28/1 +30%) Soaring Monarch	28 28/1(+30%)	(13) Soaring Monarch 28/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy, 33/1). Off 6 months. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey. Inconsistent but useful on his day; below form on heavy when last seen; new yard.
3 1st (3) (3/1 +40%) Crystal Black	3 3/1(+40%)	(3) Crystal Black 3/1, 1 win from 1 run this year. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (8f, heavy) 35 days ago, well positioned. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Has won three of last four starts, all here from 1m-1m2f; up another 4lb but respected.
7 2nd (7) (13/2 -44%) Deakin	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(7) Deakin 13/2, Promising type. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Thurles (12.5f, soft, evens), easily. Off 7 months. Expected to be bang there. Won a maiden and h'cap last autumn over 1m3f-4f on easy ground; different conditions here.
11 3rd (11) (9/4 +44%) Saturn	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(11) Saturn 9/4, Promising sort. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/4) at Leopardstown (10f, good to firm) 13 days ago, just holding on. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Merits consideration. Won an AW maiden last winter and a Leopardstown h'cap on return; cheekpieces on; a player.
4 4th (4) (10/1 +70%) Star Harbour	10 10/1(+70%)	(4) Star Harbour 10/1, Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 57 days ago. Others more persuasive. Been running well in defeat on AW lately but might be a touch high in the weights.
1 5th (1) (14/1 +30%) Safecracker	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Safecracker 14/1, Course winner. 40/1, 8¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Vauban in Ballyroan Stakes at Naas (11.9f, soft). Off 9 months. Beaten 5l in this last year but later won a 1m4f premier h'cap here; tough task on return.
17 6th (17) (28/1 -12%) Solar Breeze	28 28/1(-12%)	(17) Solar Breeze 28/1, First run since leaving Ms Sheila Lavery when twelfth of 16 in handicap (12/1) at Naas (7f, heavy) 62 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others have achieved more. AW and turf winner got stuck in the mud at Naas last time but is much better than that.
12 7th (12) (18/1 -13%) Scholarship	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) Scholarship 18/1, Creditable 2 lengths ninth of 16 to Crystal Black in handicap (11/1) at this course (8f, heavy) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Dual winner in UK; two decent efforts for in-form yard but unproven over this trip.
16 8th (16) (28/1 +58%) Timourid	28 28/1(+58%)	(16) Timourid 28/1, C&D winner. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft) 151 days ago. Off 151 days. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Won this race last year off a 1lb higher mark; as to be respected even after an absence.
14 9th (14) (9/1 +55%) Lady Lunette	9 9/1(+55%)	(14) Lady Lunette 9/1, Course winner. 8/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Gowran (8f, heavy) 16 days ago, met some trouble. Back up in trip. Something to find on form. Dual winner incl' a 1m handicap here; decent runs on soft lately but this suit better.
15 10th (15) (16/1 +36%) Slieve Binnian	16 16/1(+36%)	(15) Slieve Binnian 16/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 16 in handicap at Sakhir (9f, good to firm). Off 113 days. C&D winner last summer improved on AW over winter; not as good in Bahrain since but chance.
8 11th (8) (12/1 -33%) Zoffman	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) Zoffman 12/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft, 3/1) 18 days ago, well positioned. Down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations. Won twice in 2022 incl' over C&D; best form since has been over further.
10 12th (10) (66/1 -164%) Lady Of Inishfree	66 66/1(-164%)	(10) Lady Of Inishfree 66/1, 14/1, last of 4 in minor event at Gowran (7f, heavy) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Back after a long absence this year and twice beaten a long way on heavy; blinkers on.

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16:15 Curragh Handicap 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SAFECRACKER is well versed in high-quality handicaps and holds each-way claims. Johnny Murtagh's charge was unplaced in a Group 3 on soft ground at Naas last summer, but is a different proposition on quick ground at this track. Crystal Black has to be feared having won three of his last four races at this venue. The handicapper has tacked on another 4lb, but he does run this track particularly well. Deakin is one to note up in class after two wide-margin victories at Roscommon and Thurles, while Take Heart and Saturn, who both sport first-time cheekpieces, are other contenders. French-import Titanium is the dark horse in the field.

DEAKIN was most progressive as a 3-y-o, shaping like a smart prospect when easily winning a handicap at Thurles on his final start, so remains one to keep on the right side of this season. Saturn showed a good attitude when making a winning handicap bow at Leopardstown on return 2 weeks ago and this regally-bred colt should have more to offer still, while Crystal Black is another improving sort who's bidding for the hat-trick.

A chance is taken on TIMOURID to follow up his win in this race last year. He is off a 1lb lower mark today and runs well fresh

16:20 Goodwood Stakes (Class 2) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/2 +0%) Crystal Flyer	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(2) Crystal Flyer 5/2, Much improved from debut when fourth of 8 in minor event at Sandown (10f, good to soft) 29 days ago, finishing well. That form is working out nicely and she sets the bar pretty high. Ability in both starts, including when just ahead of the Musidora winner last month.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 -25%) Candle Of Dubai	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Candle Of Dubai 5/1, Zoffany filly who ran to a fair level first time up when second of 8 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago, clear of rest. Should progress. Runner-up on his Chelmsford debut, but the winner did little for the form on Tuesday.
9 3rd (9) (6/1 +8%) Nini Star	6 6/1(+8%)	(9) Nini Star 6/1, Showed fair form all 4 outings for Mlle L. Pontoir in France, taking a small step forward when runner-up at Chantilly (9.9f, heavy) on final outing in March. Steadily progressive in four starts in France; shouldn't be fear away.
4 4th (4) (11/2 -22%) Loves Loving	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(4) Loves Loving 11/2, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m-13f winner Serve The King and 1¼m-1½m winner Loving Things, both smart. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Plenty to like on breeding and this isn't a deep race; market informative.
5 5th (5) (6/1 -20%) Loving Look	6 6/1(-20%)	(5) Loving Look 6/1, Made a promising start to her career when third at Windsor (10f) in April. Unable to build on that at Wolverhampton last time but conceded first run to the winner and remains open to improvement. Placed in both starts; not sure dropping in trip is ideal but still holds each-way claims.
8 6th (8) (22/1 +0%) Assured	22 22/1(+0%)	(8) Assured 22/1, Nathaniel filly who looked green but offered something to work on when second in 6-runner maiden at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps a bit further down the line. Second of six on Kempton debut, but form of that race isn't working out.
3 7th (3) (40/1 +39%) Hope Rising	40 40/1(+39%)	(3) Hope Rising 40/1, Little impact in minor event/maiden 6 months apart. Well held in two starts 191 days apart; qualifies for a mark after this.
10 8th (10) (100/1 +0%) Thunder Sparks	100 100/1(+0%)	(10) Thunder Sparks 100/1, Looks a longer term project. Well held in two AW maidens this month; may be one for handicaps after this.
7 9th (7) (12/1 +25%) Umbria	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Umbria 12/1, €28,000 yearling, The Grey Gatsby filly. Half-sister to Belgian/German 7f-1¼m winner Una Nova and useful German 1m winner Ultima. Needs a market check. Probably best watched on debut unless market suggests otherwise.
6 10th (6) (20/1 -43%) Springbecamesummer	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Springbecamesummer 20/1, Offered something to work on when fifth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 13/2) on debut in December, never nearer. Off 161 days. Open to improvement. Some ability on Wolverhampton debut in December; may be one for handicaps in due course.

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16:20 Goodwood Stakes (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

In an interesting contest full of potential improvers it may pay to side with CRYSTAL FLYER. Fourth but only beaten three lengths on her return at Sandown, the winner has since performed well in Listed class and the third won the Musidora Stakes at York giving the form a very solid look to it. Candle Of Dubai may prove to be her biggest danger after her debut second, closely followed by Loving Look, Assured and Springbecamesummer.

CRYSTAL FLYER took a big step forward when fourth at Sandown last month and, with that form proving strong, she's well worth siding with to get off the mark. Loving Look wasn't seen to best effect at Wolverhampton last time and remains open to improvement, while Loves Loving is an interesting newcomer.

The choice is CRYSTAL FLYER who has shown ability in both starts including when just behind Musidora winner Secret Satire last time.

16:30 York Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2/1 +40%) Primo Lara	2 2/1(+40%)	(3) Primo Lara 2/1, New Bay colt who took his form up a level when winning 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 16 days ago. Should improve further so he's a player. Came from last to first on 1m2f AW handicap debut; likely has more to offer.
2 2nd (2) (8/1 +33%) Midnite Storm	8 8/1(+33%)	(2) Midnite Storm 8/1, Fairly useful form at 2 yrs and has made a solid return this term, third of eight on his handicap debut at Ascot (10f) 14 days ago. In the mix once more. Good start to handicap career at Ascot recently despite a couple of things going wrong.
4 3rd (4) (3/1 -60%) Jayyash	3 3/1(-60%)	(4) Jayyash 3/1, Improving Siyouni colt who landed 1m Kempton novice before posting an excellent second in handicap there when not ideally placed. Expected to be bang there with this step up in trip also a likely plus. Progressive, winning a novice and close second in handicap (both 1m Kempton) this spring.
5 4th (5) (17/2 -42%) Colorada Dancer	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(5) Colorada Dancer 17/2, Consistent sort who opened his account in 7-runner maiden here (7.9f, soft) in October. Not ruled out on handicap debut with his stamina now drawn out more. Made it fourth time lucky in 1m maiden here in October; gelded after; handicap debut.
7 5th (7) (11/1 -22%) Terrorise	11 11/1(-22%)	(7) Terrorise 11/1, Territories colt who showed much improved form on his handicap bow when bagging 8-runner event at Doncaster (10.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Weighted to go well again despite an 8 lb hike. Much improved when forging clear on 1m2f handicap debut; looks capable of even better.
6 6th (6) (16/1 -60%) Flickering Halo	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Flickering Halo 16/1, Posted a career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Needs considering despite taking a 2 lb rise. Got up on the line in 1m2f Beverly handicap 11 days ago; up only 2lb but this looks harder.
1 7th (1) (6/1 +20%) Per Contra	6 6/1(+20%)	(1) Per Contra 6/1, Lightly-raced sort who made it 3-4 with reappearance victory in 5-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 47 days ago. Up 4 lb but not taken lightly in his current mood. Made it 3-4 in 1m4f AW handicap last month but the form has taken a few knocks.

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16:30 York Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Having relished the step up in trip when scoring with authority over 1m2f at Beverley last time, Terrorise holds strong claims of following up that success today. However, Brian Ellison's charge will have to defy an 8lb rise in the ratings and that could leave him susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as JAYYASH. The Gosden-trained colt made a pleasing start in handicap company when he was beaten just a head over 1m at Kempton, and he is taken to go one better with this extra yardage likely to suit. Per Contra is another to note.

Lots of potential on show here, not least the Gosdens' improving Siyouni colt JAYYASH who can quickly resume winning ways now his stamina is drawn out more. Primo Lara also has better days ahead of him and heads the list of dangers, although Terrorise, Flickering Halo and Colorada Dancer also need considering in an intriguing contest.

An interesting 3yo handicap. PRIMO LARA impressed with the way he went from last to first at Chelmsford and is taken to follow up.

16:35 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (5/1 -25%) Mermaids Cave	5 5/1(-25%)	(5) Mermaids Cave 5/1, On the up all of a sudden for new yard, doing well to come from the rear to land a couple of Fontwell handicaps in recent weeks. Much respected in hat-trick bid. Bids to complete quick hat-trick after two Fontwell wins this month; respected.
1 2nd (1) (13/8 +46%) She's A Saint	1.625 13/8(+46%)	(1) She's A Saint 13/8, Irish point winner who was verging on useful over hurdles in 2022/23, resuming winning ways on the back of a pair runner-up efforts in listed company at Ffos Las (15.8f). Found only one too good in Grade 2/listed company after and though off 14 months, she's in top hands. Mark could be lenient. Very useful and versatile novice in 2022-23 season; returns from long absence here.
7 3rd (7) (8/1 +20%) Spot On Soph	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) Spot On Soph 8/1, In good form last summer, scoring at Market Rasen in August and placed on her next 3 outings. Returned from a break with another good effort at Musselburgh in April but was below form back in headgear at Sedgefield last time. Good fourth in series final two starts ago but may find others better handicapped here.
4 4th (4) (14/1 -27%) Parvos	14 14/1(-27%)	(4) Parvos 14/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland who produced an improved performance to get off the mark on third start for this yard at Sedgefield in February, beating a subsequent winner with a bit in hand. However, proved to be a disappointment at Musselburgh 8 weeks later. Didn't fire last time but has claims if judged on Sedgefield win in April.
6 5th (6) (11/2 -10%) Tour Ovalie	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(6) Tour Ovalie 11/2, Fair in bumpers and of a similar level over hurdles, coping well with a test of speed when off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Stratford (16.3f, good) 16 days ago. 4 lb rise fair and should go well again. Kept on well to open account at Stratford recent; probably needs to improve again here.
3 6th (3) (15/2 +17%) Salsada	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(3) Salsada 15/2, Useful Flat winner who was placed twice in 2m handicap hurdles in March. Below-par run in Scottish Champion Hurdle can be forgiven as she faced a stiff task from out of the handicap and was hampered when unseating her rider at the third at Aintree last week. Just 1-10 over hurdles but was placed off this mark in valuable series final in March.
2 7th (2) (8/1 -78%) Carrigeen Kampala	8 8/1(-78%)	(2) Carrigeen Kampala 8/1, Progressive hurdler who won 3 on the bounce between April and June last year. Miles clear of the rest when chasing home another progressive type at Stratford prior to resume winning ways at Newton Abbot (16.8f) in September. Capable fresh but her opening mark looks on the high side. Won four times as a novice in early part of last season; makes handicap debut after layoff.

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16:35 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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

MERMAIDS CAVE has gone from strength to strength since joining the James Owen stable and a 7lb rise for her most recent success at Fontwell could prove lenient. The five-year-old is likely to be suited by the idiosyncracies of this track, and it may be Carrigeen Kampala that gives her the most to think about on her first run since scoring easily at Newton Abbot last September. Now that the penny has dropped for Tour Ovalie, she should have more improvement forthcoming.

An interesting event. SHE'S A SAINT's opening mark looks lenient based on her novice form and, with her top yard more than capable of readying one after an absence, she earns the vote. Tour Ovalie and Mermaids Cave head the opposition.

Dan Skelton's SHE'S A SAINT has fitness to prove but some of her novice form from the 2022-23 season reads very well.

16:40 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +20%) Nighteyes	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Nighteyes 2/1, Off 9 months before shaping well when sixth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Yarmouth (7f, good) 25 days ago, fading late on. Ended 2023 with 6f Ripon success and one to be interested in. Resumed with promising Yarmouth sixth; Night Of Thunder filly is primed for bold showing.
4 2nd (4) (7/1 +56%) Last Applause	7 7/1(+56%)	(4) Last Applause 7/1, Catterick 7f novice winner in October but yet to fire in two runs this term, only sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Yet to hit top form in two handicaps this spring; cheekpieces are reached for now.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 -60%) Alfa Moonstone	4 4/1(-60%)	(5) Alfa Moonstone 4/1, Catterick 5f winner at 2 yrs who resumed with a good fourth of 10 in handicap there (5f, good) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Back up in trip and weighted to go well eased 1 lb. Solid fourth at Catterick on return, giving impression worth another go over 6f; player.
2 4th (2) (9/4 -29%) All Agleam	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(2) All Agleam 9/4, Consistent sort who got off the mark in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January. May do better still so she's not ruled out after a break. Off the mark in 7f AW Lingfield handicap 142 days ago; can go well again after her break.
3 5th (3) (11/1 +8%) Court Drive	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Court Drive 11/1, Made a winning debut at Wolverhampton (7f) in April but well held there and in Chelmsford Listed event since. Needs to bounce back now handicapping. Debut Wolver winner but well held both runs since; may still do better now h'capping.

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16:40 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

ALL AGLEAM boasts commendable form figurers and, having run on strongly when scoring over 7f at Lingfield last time, dropping back to this distance shouldn't to be much of a hinderance to this daughter of Oasis Dream. A plum draw only boosts her chance, but the Andrew Balding-trained filly can expect a battle if Nighteyes comes on from her seasonal debut at Yarmouth last month. Alfa Moonstone is the pick of the rest.

NIGHTEYES teed herself up well for this after an absence when sixth at Yarmouth and David O'Meara's Night of Thunder filly can build on it to quickly resume winning ways. Alfa Moonstone goes well on turning tracks and is feared most on the back of a good recent Catterick fourth, with Lingfield scorer All Agleam also well in the mix in a tight-knit handicap.

David O'Meara's Night Of Thunder filly NIGHTEYES edges the vote on the back of her promising reappearance sixth at Yarmouth.

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (16/1 -14%) Story Horse	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Story Horse 16/1, Ended last year with pair of runner-up efforts in handicap/maiden at Wolverhampton but seemed to find the test too much when well beaten eleventh of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Needs to prove his effectiveness on this sort of ground. Promise in defeat in last year's first campaign but tailed off on soft ground last month.
11 1st (11) (11/2 +39%) Corsican Caper	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(11) Corsican Caper 11/2, Capitalised on further reduced mark at Catterick in April and had little fuss in following up at Doncaster 3 days later. Moved into the race well but ultimately found things tougher in pursuit of the hat-trick when fourth at Salisbury (14.2f) 3 weeks ago. Still, not discounted. Below par in hat-trick bid three weeks ago but that came on the back of a busy spell.
7 2nd (7) (11/1 -47%) Squeezebox	11 11/1(-47%)	(7) Squeezebox 11/1, Dual winner at up to 10f upon joining this yard last summer and ended last season with good placed efforts at Newmarket/Catterick. Did too much too soon on return at Bath in April but that ought to have blown the cobwebs away. Hood on 1st time. Productive campaign last season and may have needed reappearance run; possibilities.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 -86%) Bustaam	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(3) Bustaam 13/2, Off the mark in decisive fashion at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) in March and didn't do much wrong when runner-up at Pontefract next time. Quickly dispelled a lesser effort when seventh in 20-runner York handicap (11.8f) last week and return to a forecast slower surface here can help. Fair run at York last week and the return to slow ground could be a major plus.
10 4th (10) (22/1 +12%) Natchez Trace	22 22/1(+12%)	(10) Natchez Trace 22/1, All 3 victories for this yard have come on AW. Operating below best upon returning on turf this spring but did at least take a step back in the right direction when fourth over hurdles at Huntingdon on Tuesday. Still, others preferred. Has tumbled down the weights but he's struggled to get competitive on the Flat this year.
1 5th (1) (5/2 +55%) Western Stars	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(1) Western Stars 5/2, Won 3 times since joining his current yard last summer (including here) and left a pair of low-key efforts this term in his wake when third at Newbury (12f) 8 days ago. On a workable mark and he's one to be interested in again. Good third at Newbury eight days ago and won on sole previous visit to Haydock (soft).
8 6th (8) (17/2 +0%) Powerful Response	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(8) Powerful Response 17/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) last month. Creditable fourth at Ayr next time and not seen to anything like best effect when ninth in 20-runner handicap at York (11.8f) 10 days ago. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip. Won on soft at Nottingham last month; back on slow ground today after two lesser runs.
4 7th (4) (5/1 +33%) Eyetrap	5 5/1(+33%)	(4) Eyetrap 5/1, Lightly-raced 1m 2f winner (on heavy) and far from disgraced on back of an 8-month break when seventh of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford (10f) in January. Bred to stay well so this step up in trip could unlock further progress back from another break. Has run just once in the last 12 months but returns with conditions in his favour.
9 8th (9) (11/1 -22%) Molinari	11 11/1(-22%)	(9) Molinari 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 but fallen plenty in the weights as a result and far from disgraced when fourth at Newcastle (10.2f) 13 days ago, keeping on inside final 1f. Drops in class here and not dismissed out of hand. On a reduced mark and fair fourth at Newcastle last time, but needs to build on that run.
6 9th (6) (12/1 -60%) Alshadhian	12 12/1(-60%)	(6) Alshadhian 12/1, Fair maiden for Ralph Beckett, running best race when runner-up over 1m 6f here in September. Switched yards ahead of return and sufficiently lightly raced to think he could yet have more to offer. Steps back in trip. Absent since second in 1m6f handicap here last September; chance if coping with the ground.

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16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Alshadhian was a good second over 1m6f at this venue on his latest outing last September and, should he return to the track in similar form, he might be difficult to beat. However, having spent 260 days off the track, Alan King's runner may need the run and the race-fit WESTERN STARS gets the nod after a decent third over 1m4f at Newbury last time. Jim Boyle's charge remains on the same mark and can put in a bold bid once more, while Eyetrap is worthy of consideration too.

WESTERN STARS made a much better fist of things back down in grade when producing his best effort of the season so far when third at Newbury 8 days ago, and could just be worth siding with to build on that from what rates a workable mark. The returning Alshadhian on debut for Alan King and bottom-weight Corsican Caper are others to consider. Eyetrap is also worth keeping an eye on back from a break now his stamina is tested further.

The return to slow ground could be just what BUSTAAM needs and he's taken to add to his March win, which came on soft going.

16:49 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/4 -4%) Miss Collada	1.25 5/4(-4%)	(1) Miss Collada 5/4, Fair form. Won 8-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (5f, 5/4) 12 days ago. Another bold show likely. Has the best form, following her Newmarket third with an easy win on the AW.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 +36%) Mister Mcgregor	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Mister Mcgregor 9/2, Foaled May 11. €30,000 Harry Angel colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Lone Fighter. Newcomer from a leading stable. Respected if the betting vibes are strong. 30,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-brother to 7f AW winner Lone Fighter (RPR 74).
6 3rd (6) (11/2 -120%) Lovestruck Romeo	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(6) Lovestruck Romeo 11/2, 5/2, fourth of 7 in maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good) on debut 24 days ago. Open to improvement. Beaten under 3l at Brighton despite finding some trouble in running.
3 4th (3) (12/1 -9%) Roysdelight	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) Roysdelight 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 4 in novice at Lingfield (5f, AW, 4/1) 47 days ago. Improvement will be needed. Down the field in Brocklesby and then last of four at Lingfield (AW); one for handicaps.
7 5th (7) (12/1 -9%) Enola Holmes	12 12/1(-9%)	(7) Enola Holmes 12/1, Foaled March 30. 25,000 gns Invincible Spirit filly. Dam, 1½m winner, sister to useful winner up to 1¾m Precious Ramotswe out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) Miss Pinkerton. Interesting to see how she compares in the betting to experienced stablemate. 25,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 1m4f winner (RPR 86); stable runs two.
8 6th (8) (11/1 -10%) Sun Petal	11 11/1(-10%)	(8) Sun Petal 11/1, 16/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Ripon (5f, good to firm) on debut 15 days ago. From a powerful yard but she needs to leave that opening run well behind. Weakening fifth at Ripon (5f, good) and she'll need to find plenty on that form.
5 7th (5) (100/1 -203%) Liricist	100 100/1(-203%)	(5) Liricist 100/1, Foaled March 15. Prince of Lir half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f/7f winner Sagittarius Rising and winner up to 1¼m Ophelia's Aidan. Dam unraced. A watching brief is advised on debut. Related to winners from 6f to 1m2f; likely best watched first time out.
4 8th (4) (20/1 +20%) Zoulu Warrior	20 20/1(+20%)	(4) Zoulu Warrior 20/1, Foaled April 27. 25,000 gns Zoustar colt. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Lahina Bay. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f winner Alkasser. The betting should help guide to expectations with this one. 25,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 5f/6f winner Lahina Bay (RPR 67).

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16:49 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Lovestruck Romeo did well to come home fourth after a slow start on his debut at Brighton and he can do better now if getting away on level terms. The Harry Angel colt Mister Mcgregor is one to consider first time out for the Andrew Balding team, but MISS COLLADA is still preferred. A winner last time out on her third start, she brings ability and experience to the table and that could pay dividends.

MISS COLLADA was nicely on top at Wolverhampton recently and may be able to defy the penalty. Lovestruck Romeo is open to progress on the back of his Brighton debut fourth, while his stablemate Enola Holmes and Andrew Balding's Mister McGregor are newcomers to note in the betting.

Wolverhampton winner MISS COLLADA might know too much for these after three runs and they've all been positive.

16:50 Curragh Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (18/1 +10%) Matter Of Fact	18 18/1(+10%)	(7) Matter Of Fact 18/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9½ lengths ninth of 13 to Cherry Blossom in listed race (25/1) at Cork (5.5f, good) 15 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Not out of things. A 6f maiden winner last year; disappointing on return and is unproven over this trip.
2 1st (2) (7/2 +30%) Follow Me	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(2) Follow Me 7/2, Made winning start for new connections when taking 14-runner maiden at this course (6f, heavy, 22/1) on IRE debut 34 days ago. Fairly treated on switch to handicapping and must enter calculations. Showed good form in defeat in France last year and won a 6f maiden here on Irish debut.
6 2nd (6) (12/1 -71%) Transcending Glory	12 12/1(-71%)	(6) Transcending Glory 12/1, 1 win from 1 run this year. Career best when winning 13-runner maiden (9/4) at Dundalk (6f) 43 days ago, running on. Step back up in trip will suit and merits consideration back in handicap company. Got off the mark in a 6f Dundalk maiden; has run well over this trip before; can go well.
4 3rd (4) (14/1 +30%) Gunzburg	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Gunzburg 14/1, 20/1, first run since leaving P. Twomey when bit below form 5¾ lengths fifth of 13 to Cherry Blossom in listed race at Cork (5.5f, good) 15 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do. A 5f maiden winner last year was 2nd in a Group 2 over 6f here; unproven over this trip.
8 4th (8) (9/1 -80%) Grand City Hall	9 9/1(-80%)	(8) Grand City Hall 9/1, Found improvement when taking 10-runner maiden at Cork (6f, good, 11/2) on return 15 days ago. Entitled to build on that and looks feasibly treated on handicap bow. Got off the mark in a 6f Cork maiden on return; more needed over this stiff 7f trip.
3 5th (3) (9/1 -38%) Nerano	9 9/1(-38%)	(3) Nerano 9/1, Improved in each start thus far, latest when second of 3 in minor event at Dundalk (8f) 85 days ago. Likely more to come on handicap debut and merits consideration. A 5l Dundalk maiden winner over 1m ran a fine race again there next time; of interest.
14 6th (14) (14/1 +0%) Auburn Avenue	14 14/1(+0%)	(14) Auburn Avenue 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, third of 11 in maiden (20/1) at Naas (8f, good) 14 days ago, never nearer. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve. Some decent maiden runs but will have to improve from 4lb out of the handicap.
12 7th (12) (22/1 -83%) Uncle Albert	22 22/1(-83%)	(12) Uncle Albert 22/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Cork in March. Below form ninth of 21 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (heavy) 34 days ago. Not taken lightly. Won a heavy ground Cork h'cap but well below that form over C&D since.
9 8th (9) (14/1 +0%) Monasterboice	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Monasterboice 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, creditable 1¾ lengths third of 10 to Grand City Hall in maiden at Cork (6f, good) 15 days ago. Warrants respect on handicap bow. Similar efforts in maidens over 6f and 7f recently; one to consider on h'cap debut.
13 9th (13) (7/1 +65%) Neo Smart	7 7/1(+65%)	(13) Neo Smart 7/1, Winner at Dundalk in November. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm, 14/1) 6 days ago, not much room. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Dundalk maiden winner has run well in defeat the last twice but needs to find more.
1 10th (1) (14/1 -65%) Democracy	14 14/1(-65%)	(1) Democracy 14/1, 8½ lengths last of 7 to Diego Velazquez in Champions Juvenile Stakes (66/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm). Off 8 months. Stable having good spell. Needs a couple of these to falter. A 6f course maiden winner last year showed decent form up to 7f after; respected on return.
11 11th (11) (10/1 -11%) Tai Tam Bay	10 10/1(-11%)	(11) Tai Tam Bay 10/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Naas in April. 6/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 14 days ago. Each-way claims. Got off the mark in a 6f Naas h'cap and a good run there since; same mark and can run well.
5 12th (5) (8/1 -14%) Ragga Bomb	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Ragga Bomb 8/1, Thrice-raced winner. 20/1, 5½ lengths seventh of 14 to Mountain Bear in listed race at Dundalk (7f). Off 7 months. May do better on switch to handicapping. Won a 6f Cork maiden last year and unlucky in-running in a Dundalk Listed race over 7f.
10 13th (10) (28/1 +15%) Perfect Judgement	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) Perfect Judgement 28/1, Winner at Dundalk in January. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 25/1) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. AW winner over 6f was disappointing at Naas last time and has to bounce back up in trip.

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16:50 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The Lyons team have always believed that RAGGA BOMB is a horse for this season and he could be worth chancing on handicap debut. His Cork maiden success has been very well franked by the third home, who is now rated 100. After winning on debut at this racecourse, Democracy kept excellent company last season without being placed and he ought to appreciate this easier assignment. This is Nerano's first try on turf after winning one of his three Dundalk races and the forecast fast ground should be right up his street, being by War Front. Transcending Glory and Grand City Hall arrive in winning form and will have their supporters.

Plenty with claims here including GRAND CITY HALL, who made a winning return at Cork earlier this month and appeals as the type to make his mark in handicaps. Follow Me and Nerano head the list of dangers.

Though NERANO won a Dundalk maiden over this trip, he seemed to be outstayed there next time. This trip could be idea.

16:55 Goodwood Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (5/2 -11%) Grandlad	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(5) Grandlad 5/2, Made it third time lucky when accounting for 5 rivals at Wolverhampton (5f) where he clearly benefited from the switch to front-running tactics. Unproven on turf but mark for this handicap debut looks fair and he's otherwise very appealing. Makes handicap/turf debut; made all last time but too early to suggest he has to lead.
7 2nd (7) (7/1 -17%) Kiss And Run	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Kiss And Run 7/1, Off the mark in a Bath nursery in October and runner-up both starts since returning to action last month, latterly at Windsor (6f, heavy) where she pulled clear of the third. Likely to give another good account of herself. This sharp 5f could be ideal for this speedy filly, but is likely to be taken on up front.
2 3rd (2) (12/1 -20%) Rainyniteingeorgia	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Rainyniteingeorgia 12/1, Shaped with plenty of promise on debut at Nottingham last June and left a lesser effort in her wake when narrowly seeing off Master of My Fate in a Lingfield novice (5f, AW) in September. More on her plate back from 8 months off on handicap/yard debut but she's hardly exposed. Makes handicap/stable debut on reappearance; made all last time but may not have to lead.
6 4th (6) (40/1 -21%) Baileys Polka Dot	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Baileys Polka Dot 40/1, Winner of first 2 starts as a juvenile (both at Dieppe in France) before finishing fourth in a Deauville listed contest. Hasn't shown much spark since, though, and again well held following a wind op at Yarmouth last time. Regressive since winning her first two starts in France last summer; plenty to prove.
1 5th (1) (12/1 +25%) Boann	12 12/1(+25%)	(1) Boann 12/1, Successful twice on the AW at 2 yrs but below par both starts so far this season and she has a bit to prove back on turf in any case. Dual AW winner; return to turf and presence of other front-runners pose questions.
3 6th (3) (15/2 +38%) Dapperling	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(3) Dapperling 15/2, Opened her account in a Lingfield novice last July prior to a terrific effort when second in the Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury later that month. Hasn't quite matched that form in 5 subsequent starts, though, and she looks vulnerable. 1-11; looks vulnerable to an improver back down in trip.
4 7th (4) (15/8 +16%) Cloud King	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(4) Cloud King 15/8, Heavily-backed and much-improved when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) on return in March. Turned over when bidding to follow up over the same C&D last month but he was beaten by a progressive type that day and he remains open to improvement. Can miss the break, but if he can get away on terms this should be run to suit; respected.

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16:55 Goodwood Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

There is plenty of early pace on show here and GRANDLAD boasts as good claims as any following his comfortable novice win on the all-weather at Wolverhampton last month. Boann drops in class and could go well despite the burden of top-weight, while Baileys Polka Dot is an outsider to consider if she can get back to her better form on her second start following a wind operation.

There should be better to come from CLOUD KING, who wasn't aided by the steady pace when a beaten favourite at Southwell and he should get a strong gallop to aim at here. Grandlad led from pillar to post when opening his account on the all-weather last time and will pose a threat if able to continue the good work now switched to turf. Kiss And Run should make her presence felt, while Rainyniteingeorgia is also of interest.

A solid pace is likely which will suit CLOUD KING, who benefited from a strong tempo when winning easily on his penultimate start.

17:05 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (12/1 -33%) Extrication	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Extrication 12/1, Didn't shape badly on belated debut for Roger Varian last year and placed both starts for new yard this season, narrowly denied at Wetherby (7f, soft) last time. Needs to raise his game a touch now handicapping but that is entirely possible. Lightly raced 5yo; career best when 2nd at Wetherby last time; interesting on h'cap debut.
13 (13) (25/1 -56%) Broken Spear	25 25/1(-56%)	(13) Broken Spear 25/1, Snapped a losing run when bagging 6f Leicester handicap (heavy) last spring. Rather in-and-out since, though, and he hasn't really threatened in 3 starts so far this season. Confirmed mudlark; two fair runs on soft ground this term; cheekpieces back on; a possible.
14 1st (14) (12/1 +25%) Feel The Need	12 12/1(+25%)	(14) Feel The Need 12/1, Hasn't managed to add to Ayr maiden success at 2 yrs but posted his best effort for a while when runner-up at Newcastle (7f) last time. Not without each-way hope. Has not won since juvenile days; good AW second last time; couldn't be ruled out.
11 2nd (11) (5/1 +29%) Mereside Diva	5 5/1(+29%)	(11) Mereside Diva 5/1, Enhanced healthy strike rate when taking an 11-runner Haydock handicap on her first run over this trip a fortnight ago. 3 lb rise fair enough and she may well have more to offer at 7f, so there's plenty of cause for optimism. Has won two of last three races, latest over 7f on fast ground; acts on soft; interesting.
20 3rd (20) (10/1 +29%) Dreamrocker	10 10/1(+29%)	(20) Dreamrocker 10/1, Won a 7f Salisbury novice last summer but no significant impact in a couple of handicaps since, including on return at Yarmouth. Others look stronger. 7f novice winner last term; hasn't run as well in h'caps since; unexposed; may do better.
1 4th (1) (13/2 +19%) Riot	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(1) Riot 13/2, Performed with credit all 3 visits here last season and opened his York account at the fourth time of asking when taking a 20-runner C&D handicap (good) 8 days ago. More needed up 6 lb but he's a player all the same. Back to winning ways over C&D last week; up 6lb; softer ground a slight concern; player.
6 5th (6) (16/1 +0%) Billyb	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Billyb 16/1, Signed off 2022 on a winning note but it was a struggle last year and he's probably best watched starting out for new yard following a 9-month absence. Three wins for Ann Duffield in 2022; below par last term; well treated; lacks a recent run.
12 6th (12) (13/2 -18%) Carolus Magnus	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(12) Carolus Magnus 13/2, Winless since scoring at Newmarket in 2021 (for Andrew Balding) but there have been positives to glean from his efforts this season, most recently over this C&D where he was sixth in the handicap won by Riot. One for the shortlist. 2-19 on turf; creditable sixth to Riot over C&D last week (met trouble); a possible.
2 7th (2) (28/1 +15%) Carnival Zain	28 28/1(+15%)	(2) Carnival Zain 28/1, Progressive in 2022, winning 5 times, and while he wasn't at his best last season the handicapper has given him a real chance (now 6 lb below last winning mark). Dangerous to discount. Five wins in 2022; struggled last term; on a decent mark; may need the run after a break.
19 8th (19) (12/1 +25%) Helter Skelter	12 12/1(+25%)	(19) Helter Skelter 12/1, Seven-race maiden who has given a good account of himself in handicaps at Doncaster and Ayr this season. Eased 2 lb since latest start and while he needs to pull out something extra to win this, he shouldn't be far away. Ex-Irish; best run for this yard when close 4th last time; soft ground fine; could go well.
15 9th (15) (10/1 -43%) Northcliff	10 10/1(-43%)	(15) Northcliff 10/1, In good form since scoring at Wolverhampton (7f) in February, making the frame next 3 starts prior to striking again at Chelmsford last month. Best effort yet when belatedly opening turf account at Ascot (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and 4 lb rise is tolerable. On a hat-trick after 6f wins at Chelmsford and Ascot this month; stays 7f; contender.
9 10th (9) (18/1 +28%) No Nay Nicki	18 18/1(+28%)	(9) No Nay Nicki 18/1, Put in good shifts over this C&D on a couple of occasions last season before regaining the winning thread at Thirsk in September. Nowhere near her best on return/AW debut at Southwell but her mark is on the slide and she could have a part to play if on-song. First handicap win at Thirsk last September (cheekpieces); below par since; no headgear.
4 11th (4) (33/1 -32%) Grant Wood	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) Grant Wood 33/1, Twice a winner on the AW but record on turf stands at 0-10 after finishing down the field at Thirsk earlier this month. Two AW wins in the winter (6f/7f) but below form since; others stronger.
5 12th (5) (14/1 +0%) Deceiver	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Deceiver 14/1, Has acquitted himself well all 4 starts on the AW but efforts on turf not so good and he's opposable, for all that Jim Crowley is a positive booking. Won 7f AW novice in 2023; two fair AW runs later in 2023; modest efforts since.
10 13th (10) (12/1 +40%) Danzan	12 12/1(+40%)	(10) Danzan 12/1, Ran respectably following 6 months off when third of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) and fared easily the best of those ridden on the speed when filling that same position at Thirsk (6f, soft) next time. However, he was down the pack over C&D behind Riot recently. Tough veteran; suited by 7f on soft ground; plenty to find with Riot on recent C&D form.
7 14th (7) (28/1 -27%) Oso Rapido	28 28/1(-27%)	(7) Oso Rapido 28/1, Went close over this C&D in October before going one better at Catterick 8 days later. However, it would be something of an understatement to say that he hasn't matched that level of form in 3 appearances so far this season. Two 6f wins last term (good to firm/heavy); stays 7f; yet to hit form this term.
18 15th (18) (50/1 -127%) Leap Day	50 50/1(-127%)	(18) Leap Day 50/1, Hit the target at Southwell in December and several creditable efforts in defeat since, not least when fourth of 10 at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last weekend. Place possibilities. 1m novice winner on AW in December; close fifth over 7f last Saturday; place chance.
16 16th (16) (40/1 -60%) Kalganov	40 40/1(-60%)	(16) Kalganov 40/1, Back-to-back winner of 7f turf handicaps during the autumn and notched third victory of 2023 on the AW in December. Has found life tougher since, though, and needs to bounce back following a low-key display at Ayr. Three wins last term, including over 7f on soft; well beaten after a break last time.
8 17th (8) (16/1 -14%) Craven	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Craven 16/1, Just one success from 17 starts thus far but he has been placed on several occasions and recent third to Riot in a big-field C&D handicap was one of his better efforts. Live each-way chance. 7f winner in July last year; good third to Riot over C&D last time; each-way chance.
17 18th (17) (20/1 +29%) Magical Max	20 20/1(+29%)	(17) Magical Max 20/1, Newmarket winner last June and posted his best effort since when a close second at Newcastle in November. Blew the start when nearer last than first at Southwell the following month and absent since. Newmarket winner last year; good draw; no easy task after a break since December.

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17:05 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A very competitive contest sees a chance taken on MERESIDE DIVA, who won with something in hand on her latest outing over 7f at Haydock and a repeat of that effort would see her go close once again. David and Nicola Barron's charge has been raised just 3lb in the ratings which could prove lenient today. Riot was a comfortable winner over C&D last time and he commands respect, despite carrying top weight after going up 6lb for that success, although Craven, who finished third on that occasion, could reverse that form on much better terms. The hat-trick seeking Northcliff should also be thereabouts, while Extrication could feature on his handicap bow.

CAROLUS MAGNUS didn't get the rub of the green behind Riot here eight days ago and, granted better luck this time, he could be the answer. Mereside Diva looked very much at home over this trip when scoring at Haydock and she willl be a serious threat if able to back that up here. The hat-trick seeking Northcliff looks sure to give another good account, while Craven is also accorded respect.

The unexposed EXTRICATION is taken to win on his handicap debut having shown improved form in two runs for his current yard.

17:10 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/2 +10%) Fautinette	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Fautinette 9/2, Unbeaten all 3 starts over hurdles in France and turned in her best effort since joining current connections when third at Wincanton (21.4) in March. Not disgraced at Huntingdon subsequently, though made hard work of it away from testing ground. Up in trip. 0-7 in Britain but was placed over 2m5f in March and is worth a crack at this trip.
1 2nd (1) (2/1 +0%) Fortuna Ligna	2 2/1(+0%)	(1) Fortuna Ligna 2/1, Not a fluent jumper but signed off last season with victory in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Perth (26.6f, soft) 30 days ago, relishing the longer trip and well on top finish. 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run. Consistent mare who kept on gamely to assert on run-in at Perth last month; in the mix.
5 3rd (5) (5/1 -50%) Lady Mendoza	5 5/1(-50%)	(5) Lady Mendoza 5/1, Point winner who shaped well when finding only a progressive one too good at Musselburgh in November. Looks sure to benefit from the longer trip and makes plenty of appeal from 1 lb lower. Not seen since 2m4f second in November but may have untapped potential at around 3m.
4 4th (4) (9/2 -50%) Our Laura B	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(4) Our Laura B 9/2, Improved for the switch to handicapping, winning a pair of mares' events at Newcastle (both at 20.3f) last spring. Poor runs next 2 outings but got back on track after 4 months off when fourth of 14 at Sedgefield (19.8f) 15 days ago and shouldn't be far away if seeing out the longer trip. Returned from break with decent effort over 2m4f and is very unexposed over staying trips.
3 5th (3) (9/2 +44%) Sinndarella	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(3) Sinndarella 9/2, Course in August and good third over 23f at Market Rasen 3 months later. Found the drop back in trip against her back from another break at Kelso in March and again shaped as if in need of a stiffer test at Musselburgh last time. Not taken lightly up in trip. 2m6f course winner last summer; major player if stamina holds out today.

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17:10 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

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

FORTUNA LIGNA deservedly regained the winning thread at Perth last month and under similar conditions here, she looks well capable of following up off a 4lb higher mark. The seven-year-old remains unexposed over this distance and she may have too much for Our Laura B, who goes up in distance after staying on well for fourth over 2m4f at Sedgefield. Similar comments apply to Musselburgh second Lady Mendoza, whose pedigree offers encouragement for this trip.

LADY MENDOZA shaped well behind a likeable mare at Musselburgh on her most recent outing in November and looks sure to benefit from the longer trip, so she's taken to go one better. Fortuna Ligna was suited by the increase in trip at Perth and can go well again from a 4 lb higher mark, with Sinndarella not taken lightly, also.

The pick is OUR LAURA B, who is back down to a good mark and moves back up to a staying trip after a pleasing 2m4f reappearance run.

17:15 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/10 -38%) Fouroneohfever	1.1 11/10(-38%)	(1) Fouroneohfever 11/10, Improving Too Darn Holt colt who made it 2-2 in handicaps this year in 9-runner event here (12.3f, good) 16 days ago, finding extra. Up another 6 lb but he's expected to be bang there again. On the up since sent handicapping and on hat-trick after latest 1m4f win here; big player.
5 2nd (5) (8/1 +50%) The Hun	8 8/1(+50%)	(5) The Hun 8/1, Fair and consistent 10f juvenile maiden but he ran poorly after six months off when sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 24 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now. Beat only one on return in Kempton handicap 24 days ago; blinkers are quickly reached for.
6 3rd (6) (9/1 +36%) Swordstick	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Swordstick 9/1, Debut 1m winner at Southwell in January and not disgraced both runs since, not enjoying the clearest of passages when tenth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) in March. Gelded and not discounted after a break. Poor passage when tenth at Chelmsford latest; gelded and not dismissed.
2 4th (2) (3/1 +14%) Castle In The Sand	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Castle In The Sand 3/1, Fairly useful maiden who finished runner-up for the fifth consecutive start in maiden over C&D (good) 17 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps. Reliable maiden who was second for the fifth start in a row in maiden over C&D 17 days ago.
4 5th (4) (15/2 -25%) Prince Rasam	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(4) Prince Rasam 15/2, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 10f Chelmsford novice in September but came in last of eight in Classic Trial at Sandown (10f, good to soft) on his return. Since gelded and not written off back in these calmer waters for his handicap debut. Stiff task in Sandown's Classic Trial latest; not discounted in less exacting company.

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17:15 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

A cosy winner over 1m4f here 16 days ago, FOURONEOHFEVER looks progressive enough to cope with a 6lb higher mark. Following a win on the all-weather last month, that was the second leg of a brace registered by Geoirge Boughey's colt since returning from a break and the hat-trick is a strong possibility. Castle In The Sand is an obvious threat after finishing second in each if his last five starts. Prince Rasam is the pick of the rest.

None of these can be ruled out but it's hard to side against George Boughey's progressive colt FOURONEOHFEVER who showed a good attitude when scoring here last time and can now complete a hat-trick. Travolta rates a big threat though on the back of his Wolverhampton success, with fellow handicap debutant Prince Rasam also in the picture.

George Boughey's FOURONEOHFEVER hasn't looked back since sent into handicaps so this course scorer is taken to complete his hat-trick.

17:20 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/1 +9%) Boadicia	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Boadicia 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 8 in novice event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 26 days ago. May do better now qualified for handicaps. Likely type for handicaps, having run well in two 6f AW races; good claims on turf debut.
4 2nd (4) (2/1 +0%) Horse Whisperer	2 2/1(+0%)	(4) Horse Whisperer 2/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 4/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 17 days ago, forcing a good pace. Getting better with each recent run and leading player. Often leads; has won at about 5f on turf and over 6f on AW; no easy lead this time.
5 3rd (5) (15/2 +6%) Via Blanca	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(5) Via Blanca 15/2, Latest win at Southwell in March but below-form eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Still yet to make any impact on turf. Speedy filly with 2 wins at 5f on AW; surface query; others are more easily recommended.
6 4th (6) (5/2 +0%) Sub Thirteen	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(6) Sub Thirteen 5/2, Improved again to make it 2 from 2 for this yard in 5-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy, 4/1) 20 days ago. Can give another good account. Flourished in handicaps at about 5f for new yard; up 2lb for C&D win; may do better yet.
1 5th (1) (16/1 -33%) Tangled Up In Blue	16 16/1(-33%)	(1) Tangled Up In Blue 16/1, Fair maiden. 12/1 not seen to best effect when tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) on return 14 days ago. Maiden; needs to improve but down weights and could be suited by this stiff 5f.
3 6th (3) (20/1 -122%) Hot Front	20 20/1(-122%)	(3) Hot Front 20/1, Well held last 3 starts, tried in blinkers when 7¼ lengths sixth of 7 to Horse Whisperer in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 4/1) 53 days ago. Close 2nd over 6f on AW in February; well beaten on last 2 starts; now back on turf.
7 7th (7) (14/1 -40%) Jungle Jim	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Jungle Jim 14/1, Below par last 3 starts, including tried in a visor when last of 3 in handicap (3/1) at Bath (5f, soft) 27 days ago. Two good front-running efforts at 5f last year; low key so far this season.

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17:20 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

SUB THIRTEEN won by a nose over course and distance last time out, but he is progressive and may be the sensible choice as he looks for the hat-trick. Horse Whisperer is a danger if she can slip the field dropping back in trip after her Kempton second, while maiden Boadicia is the unknown quantity as she makes her handicap debut off a workable mark.

HORSE WHISPERER's form has taken off of late and remains of interest off what remains a good-looking mark. Hat-trick seeking Sub Thirteen is the obvious threat.

This should be run at a strong pace which should suit SUB THIRTEEN who is on a three-timer for his new yard. Boadicia is next best.

17:25 Curragh Maiden 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (20/1 -25%) Nestor	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Nestor 20/1, Once-raced colt. 40/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Navan (10.1f, good) on debut 7 days ago, slowly away. Open to progress. Showed promise on debut in a Navan maiden; could be more involved today.
5 (5) (25/1 +24%) Mythical Rock	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Mythical Rock 25/1, Once-raced colt. Sixth of 11 in maiden (40/1) at Roscommon (10.3f, good) on debut 5 days ago. Decent run at Roscommon on debut five days ago; has to find more to win this.
2 1st (2) (7/2 -86%) Jan Brueghel	3.5 7/2(-86%)	(2) Jan Brueghel 7/2, Galileo colt. Brother to several winners, including very smart winner up to 1½m Sovereign, smart 1½m-21.6f winner Dawn Rising and useful 11f/1½m winner Triplicate. Worth chancing first time out. Well-bred colt has to be seriously considered on debut, especially if strong in the market.
7 2nd (7) (2/1 -6%) Ozark Daze	2 2/1(-6%)	(7) Ozark Daze 2/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Very good third of 10 in maiden (7/1) at Cork (10.2f, good) 15 days ago. Sets a high standard. Two fine runs in defeat this term over this trip and should be firmly in the mix again.
8 3rd (8) (3/1 +70%) Raydamann	3 3/1(+70%)	(8) Raydamann 3/1, Once-raced colt. 11/1, eighth of 15 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on debut. Off 7 months. Up in trip. Likely to improve. Midfield in a heavy ground maiden last year; seems to be the yard's preferred runner.
9 4th (9) (7/1 -27%) Rosso	7 7/1(-27%)	(9) Rosso 7/1, 120,000 gns yearling, Camelot colt. Brother/half-brother to winners in South Africa, including 7f-1¼m winner Solar Power. Interesting newcomer. Nicely-bred sort by a solid sire; of interest especially if market strength.
3 5th (3) (11/1 +8%) Kalkanli	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Kalkanli 11/1, Zarak colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 1m winner Katiba and 13f winner Kazakdaria. By a leading French sire and related to several winners; could run well on debut.
10 6th (10) (9/1 -29%) Trethorn	9 9/1(-29%)	(10) Trethorn 9/1, Dubawi colt. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner (including at 2 yrs), closely related to smart 1m winner Moohaarib. By a great sire from a great damline, so of major interest on debut; check the market.
12 7th (12) (20/1 +20%) Viyanni	20 20/1(+20%)	(12) Viyanni 20/1, Almanzor colt. Half-brother to French 1½m-15f winner Varijoun. Dam French 12.5f winner. Half-brother to a 1m4f winner in France; by a useful sire but seems the yard third-string.
1 8th (1) (100/1 +33%) Dancing Steve	100 100/1(+33%)	(1) Dancing Steve 100/1, Once-raced gelding. Fifth of 6 in maiden at Limerick (11.2f, soft, 50/1) on debut 9 days ago. Beaten 18l in a heavy ground Limerick maiden recently; can put up an improved effort.
11 9th (11) (125/1 +38%) Ulfhada	125 125/1(+38%)	(11) Ulfhada 125/1, Once-raced colt. 40/1, last of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut, met some trouble. Off 99 days. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Well beaten in a Dundalk maiden on debut and can't be fancied today.
4 10th (4) (125/1 -25%) Liffeydale Spirit	125 125/1(-25%)	(4) Liffeydale Spirit 125/1, Once-raced gelding. Eleventh of 16 in maiden (25/1) at Gowran (8f, heavy) on debut 17 days ago. Up in trip. Beaten a long way on heavy ground on debut at Gowran; this ground should suit better.

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17:25 Curragh Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Newcomer JAN BRUEGHEL jumps off the page as a brother to Irish Derby winner Sovereign and, notably, he holds an Irish Derby entry in addition to a Group 2 engagement. Ozark Daze caught a tartar when runner-up at Dundalk last month and didn't have the clearest run in fourth over this trip in Cork. His mark of 87 means that he should be involved. Camelot colt Rosso is worth checking for market strength ahead of his debut, while Raydamann makes appeal on breeding and should improve upon an opening eighth-placed finish on testing ground at Leopardstown in October. The in-form Jessica Harrington takes the wraps off Trethorn and a big run wouldn't be surprising.

JAN BRUEGHEL has a very appealing pedigree and is fancied to make a winning start at the possible expense of Ozark Daze, who sets a good standard. Rosso is another interesting newcomer.

With two solid efforts in defeat already this season over this trip under his girth, OZARK DAZE could get the job done today.

17:35 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (12/1 -20%) Coco Bear	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Coco Bear 12/1, C&D winner. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (good) 40 days ago. Others look better treated. All wins at 6f on good to soft or slower, once over C&D; wouldn't want ground to dry out.
14 1st (14) (7/1 +36%) Sixties Chic	7 7/1(+36%)	(14) Sixties Chic 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 76 days ago. Each-way claims. Three 6f AW wins over the winter but off since March and this is her first turf handicap.
6 2nd (6) (13/2 +41%) Antiphon	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(6) Antiphon 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Bit below form ninth of 26 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 14 days ago. Others preferred. Multiple good runs here include 3 wins at 6f and 5f; likely to be a factor once more.
5 3rd (5) (5/1 -25%) Coup De Force	5 5/1(-25%)	(5) Coup De Force 5/1, Ran up to best when third of 10 in handicap (10/1) over C&D (good to firm) 12 days ago. Entitled to build on that and holds strong claims. Four of five wins over 5f but solid third over C&D last time and thereabouts again.
4 4th (4) (11/2 +0%) Whenthedealinsdone	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(4) Whenthedealinsdone 11/2, Course winner who has returned to form in recent starts, latest when close second of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 7/2) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Merits consideration. Course winner at 5f; on a losing run but down weights and in the thick of it back on turf.
10 5th (10) (33/1 -32%) Hello Zabeel	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Hello Zabeel 33/1, 22/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f). Off 7 months. Others more persuasive. Below best for new yard so far but 3rd in this race 12 months ago when 5lb higher.
8 6th (8) (50/1 -150%) Bright	50 50/1(-150%)	(8) Bright 50/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 6/1). Off 92 days. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Two AW wins for yard but below best latest and unknown quantity in first turf handicap.
13 7th (13) (22/1 +21%) Betweenthesticks	22 22/1(+21%)	(13) Betweenthesticks 22/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f). Off 155 days. Others more appealing. Has C&D form; resumes on a favourable mark but better for first two runs in 2023.
1 8th (1) (66/1 -100%) Ormolulu	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) Ormolulu 66/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good, 8/1). Off 8 months. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Can lead or be ridden patiently; capable on her day but well held latest in September.
2 9th (2) (13/2 +13%) Crazy Luck	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(2) Crazy Luck 13/2, Ended lengthy losing run when taking 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm, 10/1) 14 days ago, well on top finish. 5 lb rise fair and is one for shortlist. Three close calls in defeat over C&D; took advantage of good mark last time; solid chance.
12 10th (12) (15/2 +0%) On Edge	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(12) On Edge 15/2, C&D winner who has come close on both starts this term, latest when second of 10 in handicap (11/4) at this course (5.1f, heavy) 19 days ago. Remains feasibly treated and must enter calculations. Reliable type; two close calls over 6f and 5f this year; suited by return to 6f.
11 11th (11) (80/1 -142%) Umming N' Ahing	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Umming N' Ahing 80/1, 6/1, last of 5 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Hard to recommend. Three-timer at 5f on turf last spring; head-scratcher more often than not in the meantime.
9 12th (9) (14/1 +30%) Pop Star	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Pop Star 14/1, 12/1, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Visor on 1st time. Something to find on form. Won in Ireland last August; handicaps more problematic since; needs further weights drop.
3 13th (3) (4/1 +27%) Vince Lombardi	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Vince Lombardi 4/1, Scored at Hamilton (6f) 12 months ago and wasn't seen to best effect when fifth over same C&D when last seen 11 months ago. Fairly treated on return for new yard. Useful at this level when on song but long layoff to overcome for new yard.

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17:35 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

COUP DE FORCE was returning from a 202-day break when she finished a commendable third over this course and distance 12 days ago and, off the same mark, the Stuart Kittow-trained mare rates a key player. Crazy Luck has previous form that ties in with the selection and will be a big threat, despite running off 5lb higher than for her Nottingham success under Oliver Searle a fortnight ago. On Edge, Whenthedealinsdone and Antiphon all hold solid place claims too.

Preference is for CRAZY LUCK, who got back on the scoreboard under this pilot at Nottingham a fortnight ago and remains well treated on old form. Coup de Force and Whenthedealinsdone head the list of dangers.

On Edge looks sure to go well again but CRAZY LUCK is just preferred after ending a losing run at Nottingham.

17:40 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3/1 +0%) Tommie Beau	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Tommie Beau 3/1, Better than ever when winning back to back at Sedgefield (Durham National) and Fontwell (Southern National) in the autumn. Another fine effort when third in Eider at Newcastle (33f, soft) but ran poorly in Scottish National final start. Type to bounce back. Thorough stayer; did well last season until struggling in last month's Scottish National.
6 2nd (6) (6/5 +52%) Charlie Uberalles	1.2 6/5(+52%)	(6) Charlie Uberalles 6/5, Dual 3m chase winner in 2022. Only good effort last season came away from the mud when third in Premier Handicap at Doncaster (3m) in January. Big shout if the ground dries up. Excellent third in Great Yorkshire Chase in January; player if the ground dries out here.
5 3rd (5) (7/1 -75%) Flic Ou Voyou	7 7/1(-75%)	(5) Flic Ou Voyou 7/1, Enhanced his fine record at Wincanton with another victory in handicap 15 months ago. However, well held all 5 starts since, including for this yard. Regressive 10yo who has quite a bit to prove on this first venture beyond 2m5f.
4 4th (4) (8/1 +6%) Punitive	8 8/1(+6%)	(4) Punitive 8/1, Lost his way for Gordon Elliott. Took a step back in the right direction when third of 7 over 3½m at Ffos Las on yard debut but disinclined to exert himself in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr next time. This much less demanding at least. Ran in void race May 10. Won't fail through lack of stamina but his current ability is tricky to gauge.
3 5th (3) (13/2 -18%) Coqolino	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Coqolino 13/2, Often let down by jumping for Gordon Elliott so best to look elsewhere unless the betting hints otherwise. Became a bit disappointing for Gordon Elliott last season; up in trip for stable debut.

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17:40 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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

TOMMIE BEAU struggled in a tougher handicap last time but has a shout back in this lower grade. Seamus Mullins' charge, who landed a double on testing ground at the end of last year before failing to complete in the Scottish Grand National, gets a confident vote. Coqolino failed to win over fences in Ireland and has recently switched yards, while Flic Ou Voyou may prove best of the rest.

With the ground likely to dry up, CHARLIE UBERALLES is fancied to take advantage of a potentially handy mark. Tommie Beau struggled in the Scottish National 5 weeks ago but he's a likeable type and should bounce back in this much less demanding race.

Confidence in TOMMIE BEAU would be higher over a marathon trip but he's the one with least to prove here.

17:55 Salisbury Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (7/2 -40%) Noel Fox	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(8) Noel Fox 7/2, 72,000 gns yearling, 160,000 gns 2-y-o. Half-sister to ungenuine 6f-9f winner Attache and winner abroad by Make Believe. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Showed plenty when sixth of 10 in maiden at Newbury (7f, good to soft, 3/1) on debut, going better than any bar the winner. Open to progress. Dropped out tamely in a very ordinary Newbury maiden; better seemed expected.
4 2nd (4) (13/2 -44%) Northfield Lake	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(4) Northfield Lake 13/2, 150/1, best effort when third of 13 in novice event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Should have more to offer. Third to the market principals at Windsor and looked unlucky not to finish closer.
2 3rd (2) (5/2 +67%) Midnight's Dream	2.5 5/2(+67%)	(2) Midnight's Dream 5/2, 125,000 gns yearling, Cappella Sansevero colt. Half-brother to smart 5f/5.7f winner White Lavender. Popular in the betting but couldn't lay a glove on smart prospect Night Raider in 7f Southwell novice on debut in December. Well held switched to turf at Doncaster (soft) on return. Top stable has won this twice in three years but this colt has to step up.
6 4th (6) (5/1 -11%) Dancing Sapphire	5 5/1(-11%)	(6) Dancing Sapphire 5/1, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f Dancing Star and useful 6f-7f winner Foxtrot Lady. Dam 6f winner. Interesting newcomer. From a superb family that has served these connections so well; respected.
7 5th (7) (11/1 -100%) Little Miss Magic	11 11/1(-100%)	(7) Little Miss Magic 11/1, Better effort when fourth of 5 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 42 days ago, slowly away. More needed again. Improved fourth at Wolverhampton and that entitles her to solid form claims.
5 6th (5) (11/1 -10%) Alabama Anna	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Alabama Anna 11/1, Twice-raced filly. Modest form when down the field both starts. Hood on 1st time. Beaten just under 10l in 7f events at Kempton (AW) and Yarmouth (good); now hooded.
1 7th (1) (100/1 -203%) Capital Love	100 100/1(-203%)	(1) Capital Love 100/1, Washington Dc gelding. Half-brother to 1m-1¼m winner Norse Magic. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to smart 1½m-15f winner Gold Medallist. Fifth foal; half-brother to Swedish 1m-10.5f winner Norse Magic.
3 \|U\| (3) (11/1 -22%) Nevernay	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Nevernay 11/1, 115,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 6f winner Gustavus Weston and useful winner up to 6f Kape Moss. Fifth of 8 in novice event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 40/1) on debut but went backwards at Nottingham 2 weeks ago. Fair debut effort but didn't run so well at Nottingham; gets a mark after this.

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17:55 Salisbury Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

MIDNIGHT'S DREAM pulled too hard on his return at Doncaster in April but his second to Night Raider last season suggests that the colt is much better than that, and he may be worth another chance. Noel Fox was sent off joint-favourite on his Newbury debut but was hampered at the start and is another who could go well, while newcomer Dancing Sapphire and Wolverhampton fourth Little Miss Magic are others to take seriously.

NOEL FOX showed plenty for a long way when sixth at Newbury on debut 5 weeks ago and can find the required improvement to beat Northfield Lake. Dancing Sapphire is a half-sister to connections' smart performer Dancing Star so is a newcomer to note.

It's unlikely that this is too strong a maiden and therefore the very well-related DANCING SAPPHIRE could provide the answer.

18:05 Windsor Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/6 +51%) Afentiko	0.666667 4/6(+51%)	(1) Afentiko 4/6, Promising individual. Second of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, good to firm, 5/1) on debut 9 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement and holds strong claims. Green but kept on well for 2nd on recent Lingfield debut (6f, good to firm); can do better.
2 2nd (2) (15/2 -50%) Arabian Cobra	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(2) Arabian Cobra 15/2, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in minor event at Chester (5.1f, good, 17/2) on debut 17 days ago. May do better with that outing under his belt. Held back by inexperience in the Lily Agnes but showed plenty to build on; major player.
4 3rd (4) (12/1 -100%) Sensorium	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Sensorium 12/1, Foaled March 17. £40,000 yearling, resold £3,500 yearling, 48,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 1m-1½m winner Star Harbour out of useful 5f winner Sioduil. 48,000gns 2yo; dam 5f AW winner; yard's only other 2yo runner this year won the Brocklesby.
5 4th (5) (17/2 -31%) Breakout Star	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(5) Breakout Star 17/2, Foaled March 9. 36,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Ancestral Land and 2-y-o 6f winner Staincliff. Interesting newcomer. 36,000gns yearling; half-brother to two winners out of a 5f 2yo winner; fair paper claims.
10 5th (10) (33/1 -83%) Maui Breeze	33 33/1(-83%)	(10) Maui Breeze 33/1, Foaled February 20. 41,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f) out of smart winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Tropical Paradise. 41,000gns yearling; bred to have a future but perhaps further down the line.
3 6th (3) (12/1 -33%) Pietro	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Pietro 12/1, Foaled March 7. €50,000 foal, £24,000 yearling, £40,000 2-y-o, Sands of Mali colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 8.6f Mister Wilson and 2-y-o 5f winner Port Winston. One to note on debut. £40,000 2yo; half-brother to three winners out of a 7f winner in France; check betting.
12 7th (12) (22/1 -100%) Manila Thriller	22 22/1(-100%)	(12) Manila Thriller 22/1, Foaled April 22. Rumble Inthejungle filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Czabo and 1½m-1¾m winner Billy Ray. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed easy 1½m. Market check advised on debut. Half-sister to two winners out of a Listed-placed 1m winner; likely type on paper.
11 8th (11) (33/1 -65%) Sweet Sonata	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) Sweet Sonata 33/1, Foaled February 19. Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam 1m winner. Dam a minor AW winner; rookie sire going well; yard's newcomers usually better for a run.
8 9th (8) (125/1 -150%) Captain Cess	125 125/1(-150%)	(8) Captain Cess 125/1, Foaled April 26. 10,000 gns yearling, Profitable colt. Half-brother to 2 winners abroad by Kodi Bear and Dandy Man. Dam, French 9.5f winner, half-sister to smart sprinter Irish Field. 10,000gns yearling; half-brother to two winners in Europe; looks an unlikely winner.
7 10th (7) (40/1 -60%) Bear Route	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Bear Route 40/1, Foaled March 24. 16,000 gns yearling, Belardo gelding. Half-brother to 7f-1¼m winner Explorers Way and 6f-7f winner Smalleytime. 16,000gns half-brother to two winners; yard's 2yo winner this year came on AW but on debut.
6 11th (6) (22/1 +56%) Arlecchino's Rex	22 22/1(+56%)	(6) Arlecchino's Rex 22/1, Foaled May 15. 13,000 gns yearling, Belardo colt. Half-brother to 1m-1½m winner Quiviven and 1m-1¼m winner Noble Anthem. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Spinning Queen. 13,000gns half-brother to two winners; stable not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers.

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18:05 Windsor Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

AFENTIKO ran encouragingly when chasing home an expensive Godolphin recruit on debut at Lingfield and shades the vote today, given he is sure to be much wiser for the experience. Arabian Cobra, the only other runner with a previous run, never really got going in the Lily Agnes at Chester but may do better without having to deal with racing on a camber this time. Newcomers Breakout Star and Manila Thriller appeal on paper and warrant betting checks.

This can go to AFENTIKO, who should have learnt plenty from last week's encouraging Lingfield debut. The chief threat is likely to come from one of the newcomers, with Breakout Star and Manila Thriller making most appeal on pedigree.

Afentiko sets the standard and can do better but ARABIAN COBRA can take a marked step forward from his Chester debut.

18:15 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 -20%) Playful Saint	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Playful Saint 3/1, Lightly raced 9-y-o who put a couple of low-key hurdle runs behind him to get off the mark over fences right away at Hexham last week, deserving extra credit for overcoming not only an error that nearly dislodged his rider but also sitting close to a very strong pace. Can follow up. Recovered from bad jumping error to make winning chase debut at Hexham this month.
2 2nd (2) (2/1 +33%) Tedtwo	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) Tedtwo 2/1, Bumper winner for Brian Ellison who scored on Ffos Las hurdle debut in December (only start for Kerry Lee) and has continued the good work for another new stable, landing novices at Sedgefield and Hexham this spring. Brings unexposed potential to this chase and handicap debut. 3-5 in novice hurdles last season; switched to fences for handicap debut; respected.
4 3rd (4) (5/1 +29%) Doyen Du Bar	5 5/1(+29%)	(4) Doyen Du Bar 5/1, Very lightly raced for age but made up for lost time over the winter, winning maiden/novice hurdles. Well-held fourth of 5 switched to fences for his handicap debut at Carlisle in February but retains potential in this sphere. This enthusiastic front-runner sports a first-time hood. Disappointing favourite on chase/handicap debut but could still have a future over fences.
3 4th (3) (5/1 -67%) Salamanca Bay	5 5/1(-67%)	(3) Salamanca Bay 5/1, Too headstrong for his own good on first 3 starts over fences for new connections after a long absence but channelled his energy much better in a first-time hood to make all at Ayr in March. Even better form when second back there since. Should give another good account. Tends to race far too freely but arrives in good form and ought to make a bold bid.
5 5th (5) (5/1 +0%) El Muchacho	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) El Muchacho 5/1, Made a successful start for new trainer Harriet Dickin over fences at Plumpton on Easter Monday. Shaped as if still in form when third of 5 at Fakenham (2m, good) 6 weeks ago, going with enthusiasm. Remains well treated on the Plumpton form. Small-field chase winner two starts ago but has become unreliable; others appeal more.

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18:15 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Playful Saint overcame a bad blunder when scoring at Hexham on his chasing bow, although this shorter trip is not certain to suit. The headstrong Salamanca Bay ran out of steam in the closing stages when runner-up at Ayr last month while El Muchacho is upped in class for this and so a chance is taken on TEDTWO. Progressive over hurdles, Ben Haslam's charge should go close if taking to the larger obstacles and gets the vote on his handicap debut.

An interesting race. PLAYFUL SAINT did well to come back for more having sat close to a strong pace when striking on his Hexham chase debut so he might be able to cope with a 4 lb rise. El Muchacho could be the one to give him most to do in a contest where a case can be made for all 5.

Headstrong front-runner SALAMANCA BAY ended last season in good form and might seize control from an early stage here.

18:30 Salisbury Listed (Class 1) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (6/1 +8%) Raqiya	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Raqiya 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. 9/4, creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 9 to Prime Art in Firth of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good). Off 8 months. Difficult ask. 2-4 as a 2yo and retains significant potential; slow ground would be a concern.
4 2nd (4) (5/2 -11%) Funny Story	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(4) Funny Story 5/2, Useful filly. 11/4, creditable length second of 8 to Unequal Love in listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) 21 days ago. One to consider for all that she has a bit to find. Listed winner last season at this trip and he reappearance was highly encouraging.
5 3rd (5) (12/1 -33%) Mister Sketch	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Mister Sketch 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. 6/1, 19¼ lengths last of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago, possibly amiss. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Smart 2yo; disappointed at Newbury only last week and cheekpieces now go on.
2 4th (2) (10/1 -67%) Harry Three	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Harry Three 10/1, Smart sprinter. Below form 7¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Minzaal in Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, firm, 18/1), never nearer. Off 21 months/gelded. Definite claims if he retains ability. Very progressive 3yo sprinter two years ago; gelded during his lengthy absence.
1 5th (1) (12/1 -20%) Equilateral	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Equilateral 12/1, Smart gelding. 10 lengths eleventh of 13 to Star of Mystery in Blue Point Sprint at Meydan (5f, good, 12/1). Off 120 days. Has the ability to make a big impact if he can bounce back after a break. Off since two below-par runs in Dubai during the winter; prefers faster ground.
3 6th (3) (7/5 +44%) Sakheer	1.4 7/5(+44%)	(3) Sakheer 7/5, Lightly-raced winner. 17/2, well-beaten last of 13 to Shaquille in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm). Off 11 months. Shortlist material on return. Top-class 2yo; second season never went to plan, racing just the twice.

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18:30 Salisbury Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Sakheer took the Mill Reef as a juvenile before finding Group 1 company too hot in his two starts last year, but the son of Zoffany has to be respected on this drop in grade. However, FUNNY STORY was only denied by a length when competing at this level at Newmarket earlier in the month. The daughter of Havana Grey rarely runs a bad race and she can make it two wins from of her last three starts. Equilateral completes the shortlist.

EQUILATERAL failed to fire after his success in a big handicap at York last year but he had excuses on the first two occasions and is fancied to make a winning return from 4 months off if he can bounce back. Sakheer is unexposed and, although he has a lengthy absence to overcome, he has a big chance if retaining all of his ability. Funny Story has something to find on form but is the solid alternative with a good recent showing under her belt.

Harry Three and Sakheer are intriguing runners but FUNNY STORY (nap) shaped really well at Newmarket three weeks ago.

18:40 Windsor Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (50/1 +0%) Flying Star	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Flying Star 50/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 9 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft, 66/1) on debut 21 days ago. Improvement required. Sixth of nine on her belated Yarmouth debut three weeks ago; needs major improvement.
6 1st (6) (8/11 +55%) Ezra Cee	0.727273 8/11(+55%)	(6) Ezra Cee 8/11, Posted fair form in all 3 starts for Peter Chapple-Hyam, latest when fifth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 5/4) in November. Since joined new yard/gelded and holds strong claims on form. Showed ability in all three starts last autumn; looks the one to beat on stable debut.
7 2nd (7) (33/1 -50%) State Of Madness	33 33/1(-50%)	(7) State Of Madness 33/1, Washington DC colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 6f-13f winner Mohareb and 1½m winner Dashing Panther. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Stable can get them ready first time and market support would be interesting.
2 3rd (2) (100/1 -25%) Pearl's Edge	100 100/1(-25%)	(2) Pearl's Edge 100/1, Once-raced filly. Hooded, last of 10 in maiden at Salisbury (6f, good to firm, 125/1) on debut. Off 12 months. Tailed-off last of ten on her Salisbury debut a year ago; makes no appeal.
5 4th (5) (10/1 -264%) Ethandun	10 10/1(-264%)	(5) Ethandun 10/1, Fair gelding. 7/2, below form fourth of 9 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not out of things. Hasn't gone on from a promising first start of the season at two and three; cheekpieces on.
4 5th (4) (3/1 +10%) Arkhalia Flynn	3 3/1(+10%)	(4) Arkhalia Flynn 3/1, Fifth of 9 in minor event (16/1) at Newbury (7f, good) on debut in July. Off since and gelded. Likely to improve this term and merits consideration. Some promise on last July's Newbury debut; not seen since, but still a player.
8 6th (8) (22/1 +0%) Family Matters	22 22/1(+0%)	(8) Family Matters 22/1, 1,000 gns foal, Due Diligence filly. Dam unraced. Stable only has the occasional winning newcomer; best watched.
3 7th (3) (10/1 +9%) Accrual	10 10/1(+9%)	(3) Accrual 10/1, £22,000 yearling, Profitable gelding. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Paytheprice and 5f winner Seneca Chief and half-brother to 8.6f winner Mandria. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Market should indicate what is expected on debut.

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18:40 Windsor Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

EZRA CEE showed promise in three starts as a juvenile and he is the highest rated of those with an official mark. Having been gelded and switched yards since he was last seen, the selection starts his campaign with a virtual clean slate and his previous experience should be a telling factor. Ethandun has a tad more experience, though, and is a potential improver now tried with cheekpieces, while Accrual is bred for speed and appeals most from the newcomers.

EZRA CEE looks the safest option in a race which makes limited appeal from a betting perspective. Arkhalia Flynn and Ethandun are the obvious dangers.

This can go to EZRA CEE who showed enough in three starts last autumn to suggest he should be hard to beat if in the same form.

18:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (9/2 +10%) Judicial Review	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Judicial Review 9/2, Went the wrong way in bumpers (fair form at best) and made little impression over hurdles last term. Plenty to prove upped in trip on handicap/chase debut. Had wind operation. Well beaten in three novice hurdles last season but is of interest on chase/handicap debut.
2 1st (2) (9/4 +25%) Big Bee Hive	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(2) Big Bee Hive 9/4, Hurdles winner in Ireland who made perfect start over fences when scoring at Sedgefield (19.3f) in February. Improved on that when narrow scorer at Southwell (20.4f) 11 days ago and this longer trip promises to suit. 2-3 over fences after last-gasp success at Southwell this month; further progress possible.
3 2nd (3) (10/3 +45%) Shillanavogy	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(3) Shillanavogy 10/3, Failed to measure up to market expectations on handicap debut at Wetherby in January but got it together following a break/wind op when scoring in good style at Hereford (19.7f) last month. Below that level at Ffos Las since but warrants respect, upped in trip on chasing bow. Low-mileage 6yo; scored over hurdles last month; might progress again over fences.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 +9%) O'faolains Glory	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) O'faolains Glory 5/2, Winning hurdler who got off the mark at first time of asking in this sphere when taking 9-runner handicap at Downpatrick (19.4f, good) 15 days ago, just holding on. Tries longer trip now and likely has more to offer over fences. Jumped well when winning on recent chasing debut; could be hard to catch around here.
5 4th (5) (13/2 +28%) Fast Deal	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(5) Fast Deal 13/2, Caused a major surprise when getting off the mark from well out of the handicap at Stratford (27.5f) last month and proved that was no fluke when posting solid second in Southwell handicap (20.4f, good) since. Respected. Shock 150-1 winner at Stratford last month and has run well in defeat since.
7 5th (7) (11/1 +39%) Old Page	11 11/1(+39%)	(7) Old Page 11/1, Long-standing maiden who ran one of his better races when second at Sedgefield (26.9f) in February. Couldn't back that up at Newcastle since, though, and makes limited appeal. Second three times last season but pulled up on latest outing and now 0-22 over fences.
6 6th (6) (9/1 +0%) Vetoncall	9 9/1(+0%)	(6) Vetoncall 9/1, Low-mileage veteran who returned to form when creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft, 12/1) in March. 1 lb lower now and has the assistance of Sean Bowen. Ran well at Chepstow in March and this tight, left-handed track ought to suit him.

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18:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

O'Faolains Glory made a winning start over fences when successful at Downpatrick and travels over from Ireland with every chance. However, BIG BEE HIVE has won two of only three starts so far over the larger obstacles, having scored at Southwell earlier in the month, and this extra test of stamina promises to bring out further progression. Hurdles winner Shillanavogy tries his luck over fences and makes more appeal than Fast Deal.

Irish raider O'FAOLAINS GLORY looks fairly treated on the back of her recent winning chase debut at Downpatrick and can follow up. Big Bee Hive and Fast Deal should also go well.

Topweight O'FAOLAINS GLORY (nap) looked a natural chaser when dominating from the front at Downpatrick two weeks ago and appeals most.

19:00 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/1 +0%) Silver Trumpet	5 5/1(+0%)	(3) Silver Trumpet 5/1, Won 7f handicaps at Kempton and Southwell earlier in year. 11/4, something can't have been right when last of 5 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 45 days ago. Capable of bouncing back. Improvement has come on the AW (last run wasn't him); not handicapped out of it.
1 2nd (1) (6/1 +8%) Flavour Maker	6 6/1(+8%)	(1) Flavour Maker 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Ascot (6f, good) on reappearance 15 days ago. Needs to leave that behind now stepping up in trip. Promise at 2; finished last on handicap debut at Ascot but he's better than that.
5 3rd (5) (13/2 +0%) Yellow Pages	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(5) Yellow Pages 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered first time, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Kempton (7f) on reappearance 40 days ago. Showed up to a point before finishing fourth of 11 on handicap debut (blinkered; AW).
8 4th (8) (18/1 -100%) Blue Akoya	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) Blue Akoya 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Ralph Beckett when tenth of 12 in maiden (33/1) at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 38 days ago. Hood on first time now handicapping from an opening mark which demands improvement. Handicaps should see her more competitive and a hood is added.
6 5th (6) (9/4 +36%) Hilltop	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(6) Hilltop 9/4, Fair form. 18/5, good third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 24 days ago, needing stiffer test. Makes turf debut. Interesting. Stays a mile; 6f looked a bit sharp on h'cap debut; 7f might be just the ticket.
4 6th (4) (5/1 +29%) Master Franca	5 5/1(+29%)	(4) Master Franca 5/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 63 days ago. Down to only 1 lb above the mark he defied at Lingfield in October. 7f looks his trip and being exposed might not be any great drawback in this field.
10 7th (10) (12/1 +0%) Mullins Beach	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Mullins Beach 12/1, 11/1, 6½ lengths seventh of 11 to Silver Trumpet in reopposing handicap at Southwell (7f) 58 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-10 as a 2yo but was placed on six occasions; better than he showed on AW return.
7 8th (7) (14/1 +13%) Duke Wellington	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Duke Wellington 14/1, Fair maiden. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (1m, soft, 33/1) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Barely sighted on his switch to handicaps and cheekpieces are now fitted; bit risky.

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19:00 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

There were plenty of positives to take from HILLTOP's handicap bow when reaching the frame over 6f at Wolverhampton last time and she could have plenty more to offer. The daughter of New Bay should have no issues with this step back up in trip and could improve for her first start on turf. Flavour Maker finished last on his handicap debut at Ascot earlier in the month, but he is worth another chance. Yellow Pages could also enter the reckoning.

HILLTOP shaped well over an inadequate 6f on her Wolverhampton handicap debut and can come good now stepping back up in distance. Arnaz appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps and is second choice ahead of Silver Trumpet, who can't have been right last time and had been in good form on AW prior to that.

Perhaps HILLTOP can prevail as she was just exposed for a bit of pace over 6f on her handicap debut.

19:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (3/1 +50%) Tees Spirit	3 3/1(+50%)	(2) Tees Spirit 3/1, Seven wins from 27 Flat runs. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 17/2, creditable fifth of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good) 9 days ago. Should give it a good shot. Speedy front-runner; good win at Newmarket last month and solid run at York latest; chance.
4 (4) (5/1 -11%) Desperate Hero	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Desperate Hero 5/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, heavy, 6/1) 22 days ago. Can go well again. Game win at Goodwood three weeks ago (5f, heavy); only 1lb higher & should go well again.
8 (8) (17/2 -13%) Night On Earth	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(8) Night On Earth 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Epsom in April. 11/1, creditable 1½ lengths fifth of 11 to Democracy Dilemma in handicap at Chester (5.1f, good) 16 days ago, worst of draw. Engaged 5.10 Goodwood Friday. Speedy front-runner; ran well from poor draw at Chester; fair 4th at Goodwood yesterday.
7 1st (7) (2/1 +70%) Jumbeau	2 2/1(+70%)	(7) Jumbeau 2/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 4/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and she's one to consider. Winless since 2yo debut; travelled notably well on her return; now gets headgear; ground ?.
1 2nd (1) (9/4 +18%) Democracy Dilemma	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(1) Democracy Dilemma 9/4, Six wins from 22 Flat runs. 1 win from 1 run this year. 11/4, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at Chester (5.1f, good) 16 days ago. Also declared 2.45 York. Off the mark for new yard with narrow win at Chester; up 3lb but likely to go well again.
5 3rd (5) (6/1 +45%) Intervention	6 6/1(+45%)	(5) Intervention 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Below form seventh of 21 in handicap (66/1) at York (6f, good) 10 days ago, unable to sustain effort. This 7-y-o is evidently more of a force on the AW. Better than ever on AW this spring; fair run at York latest but 5f probably too sharp.
3 4th (3) (14/1 +0%) Thunder Moor	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Thunder Moor 14/1, Latest win at Sakhir in February. Last of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Has work to do. Dropped away tamely at Newmarket on Sunday; looks high in weights after wins in Bahrain.
6 5th (6) (3/1 +57%) Navello	3 3/1(+57%)	(6) Navello 3/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable 1¾ lengths second of 14 to Tees Spirit in handicap (11/1) at Newmarket (5f, good) 39 days ago, finishing strongly. Live each-way chance. Handicapped to win and he flashed home for 2nd behind Tees Spirit last month; contender.

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19:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

TEES SPIRIT made a winning reappearance at Newmarket and ran another fine race in a competitive sprint at York last week. He looks worth another chance and can confirm earlier running with Navello. The latter's stablemate Thunder Moor should go well, though he has a bit to prove off his current mark, while Desperate Hero scored at Goodwood recently but would ideally prefer softer going and Jumbeau is upped in class.

NAVELLO has returned from a break in top form, backing up his reappearance success on the all-weather with a creditable effort at Newmarket where he put in good late work from well off the pace to finish second to Tees Spirit. He gets the nod ahead of Jumbeau, who may well benefit from the fitting of cheekpieces and should have come on for her recent spin at Nottingham. Intervention will be a threat if on-song.

Navello should be finishing off well but DESPERATE HERO can continue his ascent of the handicapping ladder.

19:20 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (7/1 -27%) Tom Creen	7 7/1(-27%)	(5) Tom Creen 7/1, Scored at Sedgefield in November and arrives on the back of a solid third at Southwell a month ago, so should be on the premises again. Four-time chase winnner; ran well last month and Tom Broughton claims a useful 5lb here.
7 1st (7) (10/3 -33%) Village Master	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(7) Village Master 10/3, Irish point recruit who has left hurdling form behind since switched to chasing, making it three from three in this sphere when scoring at Stratford recently. More to come and makes the most appeal. Fast-improving 5yo who is 3-3 since switched to fences this spring; must be considered.
3 2nd (3) (5/2 +50%) My Gift To You	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(3) My Gift To You 5/2, Immediate improvement upon joining James Owen, scoring again at Catterick in March and backing it up with a positive performance at Fontwell 17 days ago. Should go well again. Progressive 6yo who has won five times for current stable; high on the list.
9 3rd (9) (17/2 +29%) Dr Sanderson	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(9) Dr Sanderson 17/2, Failed to land a gamble when fourth of 8 at Catterick (15.7f) on penultimate start and seemed amiss at Sedgefield last time. Others more persuasive. Dual course winner in 2022; has lost his way a bit but his latest run was encouraging.
6 4th (6) (9/2 +0%) Brownstone	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Brownstone 9/2, Modest hurdler who was better than ever when scoring at Tramore a month ago and looks of interest having his first go over fences. Quite stylish winner of Tramore handicap hurdle last month; makes chasing debut today.
1 5th (1) (12/1 +14%) Roll With It	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Roll With It 12/1, Off mark over hurdles at Market Rasen last summer and wasn't beaten far switched to handicap company when fourth of 6 at Southwell (20.4f) 3 months later. Inauspicious start to chase career soon after, though, and he's opposable on debut for new yard. Absent since pulled up on chasing debut in November; makes stable debut here.
10 6th (10) (14/1 +13%) Miss Fedora	14 14/1(+13%)	(10) Miss Fedora 14/1, Opened her account over hurdles at Fontwell in November and got back on track to some degree when fourth of 9 there on chasing debut. Could build on that. Very inconsistent over hurdles last season, and recent chase debut was only respecteble.
8 7th (8) (28/1 -100%) Coolkill	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Coolkill 28/1, Frustrating sort in recent years and was pulled up in a handicap chase at Carlisle last time, so others are more appealing. Struggled on heavy ground last time but has claims if judged on earlier Musselburgh win.
2 8th (2) (11/2 +31%) Zumbi	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(2) Zumbi 11/2, Novice hurdle winner here last summer who has shaped better than the result on both chasing outings, particularly when third here. Hasn't been seen for 11 months so needs monitoring in the betting. Not seen since his 3m1f third here last June but resumes on a 4lb lower mark.
4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 -136%) Agent Valdez	66 66/1(-136%)	(4) Agent Valdez 66/1, Not seen under Rules for 3 years and, while she's won in points since (unseated last time), it's hard to be sure how much ability she retains. Dual chase winner but not seen under rules since 2021; current ability very hard to gauge.

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19:20 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Both Brownstone and VILLAGE MASTER have a hike in the ratings to contend with having returned easy winners on their latest outings. But the latter has shown the most progress of the pair and remains unbeaten over fences following an easy success Stratford earlier this month. My Gift To You is still improving and is preferred to Zumbi and Tom Creen of the remainder.

VILLAGE MASTER has been a revelation since switched to chasing and there's even more to come, so he's preferred to My Gift To You and Tom Creen.

Top of the list is admirably consistent 9yo TOM CREEN, who benefits from Tom Broughton's useful 5lb claim today.

19:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/2 +13%) Test Of Love	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Test Of Love 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/5, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 22 days ago but big player on his close second on 6f Pontefract reappearance on heavy. Return to 7f should suit. Considered. Appeared to be crying out for today's trip when done for toe at Newcastle; thereabouts.
6 2nd (6) (15/2 -25%) Wonder Smile	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(6) Wonder Smile 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) on reappearance 40 days ago but the fact he went off favourite suggests better was anticipated. After racing prominently he dropped out on last month's handicap debut; now gelded.
4 3rd (4) (17/2 +29%) Loaded Quiver	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(4) Loaded Quiver 17/2, Winner of a 7f turf maiden last summer but failed to make a significant impact in handicaps later in the year. First run for 6 months. Last season started well before losing his way; at least returns off a reduced mark.
3 4th (3) (4/1 -14%) Tayala	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Tayala 4/1, Winner on 7f Kempton handicap debut and reappearance in April. 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap there (1m) 17 days ago. Placed on turf at the start of her career. Should figure again. Recent 7f winner on the AW and just got outstayed last time over 1m.
10 5th (10) (33/1 -65%) Invincible Navy	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Invincible Navy 33/1, 12/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Others have achieved more. Placed in a 6f AW nursery for Marco Botti but down the field in three runs for this yard.
2 6th (2) (9/2 +18%) Enpassant	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) Enpassant 9/2, Still a maiden but has recorded plenty of creditable efforts in handicaps, including fourth of 9 at Brighton (7f, good, 8/1) 24 days ago. Should be thereabouts under De Sousa. 0-11 but he gives his running more often than not and turf doesn't trouble him.
7 7th (7) (9/1 +10%) Johnny Johnson	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Johnny Johnson 9/1, Fair maiden. Below par when well-held third of 5 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy, 5/1) 19 days ago. Has the form to feature provided it's not soft which doesn't suit him.
8 8th (8) (25/1 -56%) Zinchenko	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) Zinchenko 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 10 in nursery (12/1) at Kempton (7f). Off 6 months. Gelded since showing AW promise as a juvenile and he could be interesting.
1 9th (1) (11/1 -120%) Glitterella	11 11/1(-120%)	(1) Glitterella 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 over C&D (good to firm) when last seen in September. Makes handicap debut on return. Has had wind surgery. Unexposed and interesting to see how she goes in the betting. Ran in a good race here last time; mark might be okay and she's had a wind op.
9 10th (9) (20/1 +0%) Cherry Hill	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Cherry Hill 20/1, Won a 7f Kempton nursery last September but last of 10 in a similar race at Wolverhampton (7f) the following month and off since. Nursery winner on the AW; turf RPRs not as good and she's been off since October.

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19:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Tayala has been in good form and occupied the runner-up berth over a mile at Kempton last time, but she needs to prove that she is as effective on turf. With that in mind, a chance can be taken on ENPASSANT, who took a fierce hold when fading into fourth at Brighton earlier in the month and he was dropped 1lb for that display. If he can settle better under Silvestre De Sousa, then he could be the one to beat. Johnny Johnson can be in the mix for the minor honours.

The return to 7f should play to the strengths of TEST OF LOVE who might prove the answer to the second division of this 7f handicap. Tayala arrives in good form from AW and is second choice ahead of Enpassant, who has yet to win but has been regularly placed in similar races, including over C&D.

Glitterella could be very interesting on her handicap debut but TAYALA is that bit more solid.

19:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 +11%) Tony Montana	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Tony Montana 4/1, Fairly useful sort who posted a career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Chester (10.3f, good) 16 days ago, travelling fluently and asserting close home. Aided by a good position then but he should give another good account nudged up 4 lb. Scored on recent seasonal debut at Chester and recent 4lb rise does not look excessive.
5 2nd (5) (7/1 -100%) Al Anoud	7 7/1(-100%)	(5) Al Anoud 7/1, Kingman filly who made a winning debut at Chelmsford (10f) in August and despite looking green under pressure, got the hang of things to follow up under a penalty at Salisbury (9.9f) a month later. In excellent hands and she promises to do better again now handicapping. Shortlisted. Unbeaten fully who won twice by narrow margins over this trip last summer; handicap debut.
8 3rd (8) (9/2 +36%) Island Star	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(8) Island Star 9/2, Much improved for his current yard this season, landing 1m Kempton maiden last spring prior to a trio of in-the-frame efforts in handicaps at up to this trip on turf. Could have more to offer at this trip having been gelded ahead of return. Third in all three handicaps (1m-1m2f); contender if tuned up after 11-month absence.
6 4th (6) (16/1 -45%) Wisper	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) Wisper 16/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Brighton (9.9f, good) 25 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Should give another good account up 1 lb. Ran well in defeat on seasonal debut but may find younger rivals better handicapped here.
10 5th (10) (9/1 +25%) Morcar	9 9/1(+25%)	(10) Morcar 9/1, C&D winner. Had wind op/gelded, returned from 8 months off with creditable third of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Could sharpen up for that and he may be worth a try over further in due course. Made pleasing seasonal debut a fortnight ago and might be the answer.
9 6th (9) (13/2 +19%) Fast Steps	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(9) Fast Steps 13/2, Won over C&D on last year's return. Returned in good heart, creditable third of 8 in handicap back over C&D (good to soft) 26 days ago. On a handy mark and entitled to go well again. Placed twice over C&D last month and remains on a workable mark; in the mix again.
1 7th (1) (22/1 +0%) Chasing Aphrodite	22 22/1(+0%)	(1) Chasing Aphrodite 22/1, Proved better than ever on the back of a wind op when making a winning return at Ascot (1m) last term. Shaped as if amiss both starts thereafter but did at least offer something to work on after 6 months off when eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton in March. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Won off this mark last spring but comes here in need of a boost from the new headgear.
4 8th (4) (4/1 -14%) Tarjeeh	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Tarjeeh 4/1, Churchill colt who made light of a 15-month absence when making it 2 wins from 3 career starts in a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) in October. Not seen since but he remains with untapped potential now handicapping and worth considering. 2-3 in maiden/races and open to improvement on this seasonal/handicap debut.
2 9th (2) (33/1 -65%) Mysterious Love	33 33/1(-65%)	(2) Mysterious Love 33/1, Won a Nottingham maiden (8.3f, heavy) 12 months ago and not disgraced faced with some stiff tasks thereafter. Never figured when last of 9 on return in listed race at Kempton (1m) 7 weeks ago and she looks to have work to do on handicap debut/back up in trip. Unable to make an impact in Listed/Group 3 races since last spring's maiden win.
7 10th (7) (25/1 -108%) Lieber Power	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) Lieber Power 25/1, Lightly raced son of Cracksman who possibly needed the run after 9 months off (also gelded) when eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 13/2) 54 days ago. Needs to build on that effort stepping back up in trip. Made low-key reappearance last month and needs to get career back on track.
11 11th (11) (40/1 +20%) Warning Sign	40 40/1(+20%)	(11) Warning Sign 40/1, Winless for present yard but ended last season with a trio of in-the-frame efforts. However, nearer last than first in pair of AW outings in recent months and others arrive with more pressing claims. Back from layoff with two very disappointing AW runs this spring.

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19:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

The novice winners Tarjeeh and Al Anoud go handicapping for the first time on their return to action and both should be noted for any significant support in the betting. However, TONY MONTANA looked an improved horse when scoring at Chester on his seasonal debut and a 4lb rise may not be enough to prevent another bold bid from Michael Bell's charge. Wisper ran well at Brighton but this is tougher, while Island Star has been gelded since finishing third at Newmarket at the end of last year.

TARJEEH clearly hasn't been the easiest to train but he evidently possesses plenty of ability, taking his career record to 2 wins from 3 starts when successful at Wolverhampton in October. Open to further progress now handicapping, he gets the vote to make light of another absence. Al Anoud is another likely improver on return/handicap debut and is feared, with Island Star and Tony Montana completing the shortlist.

Richard Hannon's MORCAR ran well on his recent seasonal debut, and that form has been very well advertised since.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (50/1 -257%) Spanish Poet	50 50/1(-257%)	(3) Spanish Poet 50/1, 10/3 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) 28 days ago, folding. First run for yard after leaving Ralph Beckett. Plenty to prove. Disappointing for Ralph Beckett after his debut win and was sold on for 6,000gns.
8 1st (8) (9/1 -13%) Geliceaux	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Geliceaux 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 11 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more but she's still unexposed. Engaged 5.25 Haydock Friday. Well held in qualifying runs; Cracksman filly for whom the longer trip should help.
2 2nd (2) (5/2 +9%) Midnight Rumble	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(2) Midnight Rumble 5/2, Promising individual. 8/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 16 days ago. Gradually getting better and latest run should have aided his development, so looks the one to beat with further progress on the cards. Seemed to find 1m2f at Chelmsford too sharp a test but he was running on.
7 3rd (7) (11/2 +45%) Ravenswell	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(7) Ravenswell 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fifth of 11 in handicap (100/1) at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Up in trip. Improved 5th at Windsor but went off at 100-1 and may have been flattered to some extent.
4 4th (4) (11/4 +39%) Nothing To Fear	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(4) Nothing To Fear 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 7/2) 40 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. May do better still and can't be ruled out. 2l away on handicap debut; sent further this evening and improvement looks on the cards.
5 5th (5) (6/1 -33%) Battle Of Omdurman	6 6/1(-33%)	(5) Battle Of Omdurman 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 14/1). Off 172 days. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. May well do better and warrants a market check. 2yo form not great but more of a 3yo on pedigree and has been gelded.
1 6th (1) (8/1 +11%) Rosenzoo	8 8/1(+11%)	(1) Rosenzoo 8/1, 25/1, last of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Has the ability to make an impact from this mark but needs to bounce back in a big way. Exposed after seven runs at two and was tailed off on his turf return.
6 7th (6) (14/1 -27%) Rich Harry	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Rich Harry 14/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good, 22/1) 14 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Engaged 5.25 Haydock Friday. Raced mostly on the AW and finished last at Haydock two weeks ago on his return to turf.

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20:00 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

NOTHING TO FEAR didn't do herself any favours when starting slowly at Kempton last month, but the way she finished that day was encouraging and stepping up in trip could be just the ticket for this daughter of Churchill as she looks to get off the mark. Rosenzoo failed to fire on his return at Newmarket but he is best judged on his efforts last season, while Battle Of Omdurman is another to note making his handicap debut after a gelding operation.

MIDNIGHT RUMBLE made a positive start in handicaps when fourth at Chelmsford and his stable does well with similar types, so a chance is taken on him to improve past his current mark. Battle of Omdurman is a notable handicap debutant and Nothing to Fear also remains with potential.

Alan King's MIDNIGHT RUMBLE appeals most as this track should suit him better than when shaping well at Chelmsford.

20:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (8/1 -100%) Elforleather	8 8/1(-100%)	(6) Elforleather 8/1, Winner at Brighton in April. Fifth of 7 in handicap back at that venue (9.9f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not out of things here. Won at Brighton and solid fifth there latest; ought to be in the shake-up; cheekpieces on.
1 1st (1) (5/2 +44%) Al Khawaneej River	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(1) Al Khawaneej River 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, ran best race in line with step up in trip when third of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 22 days ago. Could do better again now stamina is tested further. Posted his best effort when third at Goodwood 22 days ago; can go well upped in trip.
3 2nd (3) (11/4 +0%) Thrilling Dream	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(3) Thrilling Dream 11/4, Promising individual. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Bath (10.2f, good, 11/1) 10 days ago. Expected to be bang there upped further in trip. Scored on h'cap debut at Bath; more to offer with his stamina drawn out more; big shout.
8 3rd (8) (12/1 -20%) Compton Bay	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Compton Bay 12/1, Good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 12/1) 47 days ago, collared close home. Made a bright start for this yard but he may be vulnerable to less exposed sorts here. Remains winless but good second in Lingfield handicap last month; up 2lb but shortlisted.
5 4th (5) (11/2 +8%) Yarborough	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) Yarborough 11/2, Down the field all 4 starts at up to 1m as a juvenile but more like it back from 6 months off when good second of 7 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft, 7/1) 16 days ago. Could do better again. Good runner-up at Brighton 16 days ago; may do better still over this longer distance.
9 5th (9) (33/1 -50%) Venus Slipper	33 33/1(-50%)	(9) Venus Slipper 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. In good form until beating only one here 26 days ago; has her stamina to prove here too.
7 6th (7) (16/1 +43%) Ardara Rose	16 16/1(+43%)	(7) Ardara Rose 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good to soft, 150/1) 36 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has cut little ice in three outings; she goes handicapping now with plenty more required.
2 7th (2) (33/1 -65%) Quickfire	33 33/1(-65%)	(2) Quickfire 33/1, First run since leaving Ed Walker when last of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8.1f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Last of 12 on yard debut here on return; needs to get back on track stepped up in trip.
4 8th (4) (28/1 -40%) Scottish Breeze	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Scottish Breeze 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.1f, heavy, 33/1) 19 days ago, beaten well over 1f out. Heavy ground a possible excuse then and he steps up significantly in trip now. Eighth on h'cap debut here 19 days ago; needs this step up in trip to yield improvement.
11 9th (11) (8/1 +27%) Post Mistress	8 8/1(+27%)	(11) Post Mistress 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in minor event (200/1) at this course (8.1f, heavy) 19 days ago. Marked step up in trip should suit now handicapping and market confidence behind her would look significant. Has been brought along very steadily; likely improver now h'capping with stamina drawn out.
13 10th (13) (10/1 +50%) White Coco	10 10/1(+50%)	(13) White Coco 10/1, Nathaniel filly. Down the field all 3 starts in maiden/novice events at around 1m but she's bred to stay well and longer trip/switch to handicaps offers hope she can do better from a low opening mark. Little show in AW maidens; this stoutly bred daughter of Nathaniel can't be discounted.

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20:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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

Compton Bay was narrowly beaten on the all-weather at Lingfield last month but THRILLING DREAM is less exposed. Ed Dunlop's charge made a winning handicap debut when upped to 1m2f at Bath and this longer trip is expected to bring further progress. Goodwood third Al Khawaneej River may well get involved dropping down a grade for this, while Yarborough posted a better effort when runner-up at Brighton and is worth a second glance.

THRILLING DREAM improved a chunk to make a winning handicap debut at Bath 10 days ago, the way he shaped then suggesting this even longer trip will be within range, and he earns the vote to follow up, possibly at the chief expense of Al Khawaneej River and Yarborough. Post Mistress and White Coco are a couple of nicely-bred fillies who may do better now their stamina is tested further in handicaps.

Lots with chances but Ed Dunlop's THRILLING DREAM (nap) still looks ahead of his mark despite a 4lb rise for his Bath success.

20:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (5/6 +59%) Warranty	0.833333 5/6(+59%)	(5) Warranty 5/6, Won 9-runner handicap (7/1) at this C&D (heavy) 20 days ago, keeping on well. Has to be taken seriously. Back in the good books with recent C&D victory; 5lb rise is fair enough.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 +33%) Clan Chieftain	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(1) Clan Chieftain 10/3, Last of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Ripon (12f, heavy) 28 days ago. Should benefit from the return to this quicker surface and is still relatively unexposed. Needs to stop the rot but unexposed beyond 1m4f and comeback run forgiven.
4 3rd (4) (16/1 +20%) Vin Rouge	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Vin Rouge 16/1, Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Bath (11.6f, soft) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Others make more appeal. Winning hurdler but at a low level; beaten about 10l on belated return to the Flat at Bath.
2 4th (2) (8/1 -167%) It's All About You	8 8/1(-167%)	(2) It's All About You 8/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Harry & Roger Charlton when creditable second of 5 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to soft) 23 days ago. One to consider. Still lightly raced and his return at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) was a positive one.
7 5th (7) (14/1 -133%) Masterdream	14 14/1(-133%)	(7) Masterdream 14/1, Good second of 12 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Plumpton (25f, good) 41 days ago. Fair on the Flat and not discounted returning to this sphere. Won off a similar mark last summer and good recent run in defeat over hurdles.
9 6th (9) (50/1 -257%) Astroman	50 50/1(-257%)	(9) Astroman 50/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, good, 10/1) 17 days ago. Modest on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. On a fair mark returning to this sphere, albeit with something to prove. Belated return to the Flat and tailed off over fences the last twice.
8 7th (8) (16/1 +0%) Eagle Court	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Eagle Court 16/1, Course winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, soft, 11/1) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Not firing at present. Competitive form last year at 1m4f but seems to have lost his way.
3 8th (3) (50/1 -213%) Petrastar	50 50/1(-213%)	(3) Petrastar 50/1, 33/1, fell in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, soft) 29 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Poor on last Flat run and others are more persuasive. Recent winning chaser not wildly appealing on this first Flat start since 2019.

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20:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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

A taking winner over course and distance on heavy ground earlier in the month, WARRANTY is likely to encounter quicker conditions on this occasion, but a 5lb rise looks manageable and he remains the one to beat. Clan Chieftain had wind surgery and a gelding operation before his last run and he can be given another chance. A promising second over shorter at Doncaster last time out, It's All About You can also have a say in proceedings.

WARRANTY found plenty to capitalise on an easing mark on Flat debut for this yard and, in a thin race, he's fancied to go in again for all that It's All About You looks a serious opponent. Clan Chieftain is still unexposed and merits respect for all that he has an underwhelming reappearance to put behind him.

A chance is taken on CLAN CHIEFTAIN, who hated the heavy ground on his return and might yet turn a corner after being gelded.

20:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (9/4 +0%) Amancio	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(3) Amancio 9/4, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Haydock (8f, heavy, 5/2) 28 days ago, keeping on well. Has good chance on form. Engaged 5.25 Haydock Friday. Deserved breakthrough win at Haydock last month; bold bid when 2nd there yesterday.
10 (10) (50/1 -52%) Juan Solo	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Juan Solo 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tailed-off last of 10 to Calm Waters in handicap (28/1) at this C&D (heavy) 19 days ago. Hard to warm to on the back of that poor effort. In good nick without winning until last over C&D 19 days ago; others appeal more.
5 1st (5) (7/2 +30%) Great Acclaim	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Great Acclaim 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, good third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 12 days ago. Solid each-way chance. Taken form up a notch since handicapping, C&D third 12 days ago; very much one to consider.
8 2nd (8) (25/1 -127%) Delicacy	25 25/1(-127%)	(8) Delicacy 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 3/1) 53 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she's worth a second look. Last on her reappearance at Wolverhampton last month; she needs to get back on track.
9 3rd (9) (50/1 -150%) Magna Vega	50 50/1(-150%)	(9) Magna Vega 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (good) 40 days ago. Makes debut for new yard and now tried in cheekpieces. Modest form for Tom Clover; needs this yard switch to spark improvement; cheekpieces go on.
7 4th (7) (7/2 +59%) Sugarloaf Lenny	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(7) Sugarloaf Lenny 7/2, Lightly-raced winner. Respectable ninth of 19 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 50/1) 21 days ago. Likely to find a few of these too good. Not disgraced when returning ninth at Newmarket; in the mix back over 1m.
11 5th (11) (5/4 +58%) Calm Waters	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(11) Calm Waters 5/4, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy, 2/1) 19 days ago, slowly away. Strong claims. Overcame tardy start to cosily land C&D handicap; up 4lb but merits serious consideration.
1 6th (1) (50/1 -100%) Treasure Storm	50 50/1(-100%)	(1) Treasure Storm 50/1, Lightly-raced winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 24 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Off 12 months before beating only one at Brighton 24 days ago; can take a step forward.
2 7th (2) (8/1 +27%) Let's Get Em	8 8/1(+27%)	(2) Let's Get Em 8/1, Unreliable sort. 6/1, last of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 12 days ago. Opposable on the back of that display. Unreliable sort who hung badly left when last over C&D 12 days ago; has something to prove.
4 8th (4) (18/1 -13%) Too Much Trevor	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Too Much Trevor 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 4 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to soft, 17/2) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to raise his game a notch or two. Not discredited on return with Doncaster third; shortlisted with cheekpieces added.
6 9th (6) (40/1 -82%) Frightening	40 40/1(-82%)	(6) Frightening 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Ralph Beckett when 23¼ lengths fifth of 6 to Amancio in handicap (13/2) at Haydock (8f, heavy) 28 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Beat only one on her yard/handicap debut at Haydock; she needs to take a big step forward.

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20:45 Windsor Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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Calm Waters races on a faster surface than when successful over track and trip recently, and it could be the turn of GREAT ACCLAIM in this. The latter caught the eye finishing strongly for third in similar company here last time and Georgia Dobie's 3lb allowance helps his cause on this occasion. Treasure Storm will be sharper for a recent reappearance and it would be no surprise to see a better effort from her.

CALM WATERS has improved switched to handicaps for new connections this season, runner-up over C&D on return last month prior to going one better back here 19 days ago. She looks capable of going in again off a 4 lb higher mark. With Amancio due to run at Haydock on Friday, Great Acclaim and Delicacy rate the main dangers.

Rod Millman's CALM WATERS has really kicked on since switched to handicaps and can defy a 4lb rise to follow up her recent C&D win.

Racecard Key

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S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tomform Saturday 25th May 2024

Races & Results Saturday 25th May 2024

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13:15 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:30 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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13:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Chester Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Curragh Group 3 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:05 Goodwood Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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14:10 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Haydock Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Curragh Group 2 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:35 Goodwood Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:45 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Curragh Listed 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:10 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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15:20 York Group 3 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Curragh Group 1 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:45 Goodwood Listed (Class 1) 11f Race Class Flow

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15:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow