1 Friday 31st May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 54 Races on Friday 31st May 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Epsom, 6 races at Carlisle, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Tramore, 6 races at Stratford, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Down Royal, 6 races at Catterick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (5/1 +0%) On Song	5/1(+0%)	(2) On Song 5/1, Blinkered for 1st time, respectable 6½ lengths sixth of 14 to Sunny Corner in handicap at Bath (8f, good, 4/1) 16 days ago, badly hampered. Warrants respect. Badly hampered at a crucial stage in race won by Sunny Corner at Bath last time..
1 1st (7) (6/1 -9%) Loose Tongue	6/1(-9%)	(7) Loose Tongue 6/1, Upped her game, on handicap debut, when third of 10 at Redcar (7f, good, 9/1) 11 days ago. Remains fairly treated and merits consideration. Eyecatching third on turf/handicap debut at Redcar this month and 1m should suit..
2 2nd (1) (6/4 +50%) Sunny Corner	6/4(+50%)	(1) Sunny Corner 6/4, Much improved when winning 14-runner handicap (8/1) at Bath (8f, good) 16 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and another bold bid is anticipated. Hood on first time. Pulled hard on his return but settled much better when winning at Bath this month..
3 3rd (5) (12/1 +0%) Mleiha	12/1(+0%)	(5) Mleiha 12/1, Blinkered for 1st time, respectable 6 lengths fifth of 14 to Sunny Corner in handicap (12/1) at Bath (8f, good) 16 days ago. Others more appealing. Still in with a chance when eased off to avoid trouble on her inside last time..
4 4th (8) (12/1 -20%) Dancing The Dream	12/1(-20%)	(8) Dancing The Dream 12/1, Posted best effort to date when very good third of 12 on handicap bow at Brighton (7f, good) 10 days ago. Step up in trip should suit and warrants respect. Improved effort when third on handicap debut at Brighton recently; steps up to 1m..
5th 5th (9) (25/1 +24%) My Clementine	25/1(+24%)	(9) My Clementine 25/1, 22/1, 14¼ lengths tenth of 14 to Sunny Corner in handicap at Bath (8f, good) 16 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well beaten in two starts this year and needs to show significant improvement..
6th 6th (3) (17/2 -6%) Aljadel	17/2(-6%)	(3) Aljadel 17/2, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Enters calculations. Won twice on AW last year; encouraging third back on turf last time and should run well..
7th 7th (6) (17/2 +39%) Sneaky Blinder	17/2(+39%)	(6) Sneaky Blinder 17/2, Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good, 33/1) 14 days ago. Still looking for first success, though. Still a maiden but beaten only 4l at Newbury two weeks ago; needs just a bit more..
8th 8th (10) (9/1 +44%) Weston Court	9/1(+44%)	(10) Weston Court 9/1, 66/1, fifth of 12 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Others look better treated. 0-11; best of his runs this term when leading until over 1f out at Bath last time..
9th 9th (4) (17/2 -6%) Poles Apart	17/2(-6%)	(4) Poles Apart 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, last of 7 in maiden at Goodwood (8f, soft) 27 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping. Modest form to date in three maidens but may show more on this handicap debut..

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13:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Aljadel seemed to run out of stamina late on when beaten a length into third over 1m2f at Brighton on her return to turf. She can step forward off the same mark, but preference is for SUNNY CORNER. He ran on well after a poor start to score at Bath and could go in once more off just 3lb higher, in a first-time hood. On Song was more than six lengths behind him that day, but had a terrible run and can finish much closer now.

SUNNY CORNER got off the mark at Bath earlier this month and hasn't been harshly treated by the handicapper for that victory. He may be able to follow up. Loose Tongue and Dancing The Dream rate the principal dangers.

Loose Tongue was an eyecatcher last time on her handicap debut, but preference is for Bath winner SUNNY CORNER.

13:40 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (30/1 -50%) Victoriano	30/1(-50%)	(2) Victoriano 30/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, soft, 40/1) 27 days ago. Up in trip and he looks set for another struggle. Best turf form has come on good and faster ground; opposable under the likely conditions.
1 1st (3) (11/2 +31%) Bonne Vitesse	11/2(+31%)	(3) Bonne Vitesse 11/2, Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Catterick (12.1f, heavy) 58 days ago, inadequate test. This trip is more her thing and she merits respect. Has won over 2m on soft ground and should appreciate stepping back up in trip.
2 2nd (6) (7/4 -7%) Tarbat Ness	7/4(-7%)	(6) Tarbat Ness 7/4, One win from 21 Flat runs. 4/1, good 1½ lengths second of 9 to Ney in handicap at Ripon (16f, good) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Another bold show anticipated. Behind Ney in last 2 starts, finishing closer last time; greater stamina test should suit.
3 3rd (4) (7/1 +22%) Cold Henry	7/1(+22%)	(4) Cold Henry 7/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 7 lengths ninth of 14 to Ney in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, good, 7/2) 31 days ago. Back up in trip and cheekpieces refitted. On a losing run of 13 and behind a couple of these at Catterick last time; needs more.
4 4th (1) (13/8 -8%) Ney	13/8(-8%)	(1) Ney 13/8, Three wins from 7 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (evens) at Ripon (16f, good) 21 days ago by 1½ lengths from Tarbat Ness, staying on well. Not taken lightly. Bids for a hat-trick after two wins on good ground; handled soft ground well over hurdles.
5th 5th (7) (20/1 +39%) Gold Ring	20/1(+39%)	(7) Gold Ring 20/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, soft, 28/1) 34 days ago, having run of race. Likely to find a few too good. Handles testing ground well but is inconsistent.
6th 6th (5) (25/1 -108%) Bouncing Bobby	25/1(-108%)	(5) Bouncing Bobby 25/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to soft, 11/1) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he looks vulnerable for win purposes. Back off last winning mark but still to show that he wants this far on the Flat.
7th 7th (8) (80/1 -60%) Monticello	80/1(-60%)	(8) Monticello 80/1, Twenty-three runs since last win in 2016. Seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at this course (19.3f, soft). Off 14 months. Latest effort in this sphere was poor, too, and it's best to look elsewhere. 0-33 since winning his first two starts as a 2yo; off 14 months.
8th 8th (9) (66/1 +34%) Best Guess	66/1(+34%)	(9) Best Guess 66/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 125/1) 45 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he's hard to warm to. 0-10 under rules and his efforts on the AW this year don't suggest that is about to change.

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13:40 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 17f Race Class Flow

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

NEY had little difficulty in completing a quickfire double at Ripon earlier this month and another bold bid is forecast. Danny Brooke's charge is only 4lb higher in the ratings than last time and the six-year-old is sure to prove a warm order. The biggest threat may emerge from Tarbat Ness, who finished behind the selection in second at Ripon, while Bonne Vitesse should appreciate a return to this greater emphasis on stamina.

TARBAT NESS has won just one of his 17 starts but he has shaped well in the handicaps won by Ney at Catterick and Ripon the last twice, leaving the impression that his turn is very near. The 5-y-o is taken to deliver on that promise back on a stiffer track, and prevent his old rival from completing the hat-trick in the process. Bonne Vitesse will appreciate this step back up in trip and she is third choice.

Ney and TARBAT NESS meet for the third race in a row. The latter may be the more favoured by this greater stamina test.

13:50 Chepstow Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (4/9 +78%) Mount Teide	4/9(+78%)	(5) Mount Teide 4/9, Twice-raced maiden. 9/4, second of 19 in minor event at Newbury (7f, good) 14 days ago, outbattled. Obvious chance on form. Close second of 19 at Newbury and he sets a useful standard on that form; strong claims.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 -64%) Swindon	9/2(-64%)	(2) Swindon 9/2, Foaled April 16. €45,000 yearling, 85,000 gns 2-y-o, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Dangerous Moonlite and winner up to 9.5f Anoline. Promising type. Won 6-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/3) on debut, keeping on well. Off 7 months. Player. Won at Wolverhampton in November and that form has worked out well; respected on return.
3 3rd (11) (16/1 -113%) Echo Lima	16/1(-113%)	(11) Echo Lima 16/1, Kingman filly. Sister to smart 1m winner Tsar and 11.5f winner Alpha King and half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 9f Juliet Foxtrot. Dam winner up to 1m (including at 2 yrs). 6/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Ascot (8f, good) on debut 30 days ago. Ran green on her Ascot debut and she needs a transformation on this drop in trip.
4 4th (8) (18/1 -29%) Sheila's Paradise	18/1(-29%)	(8) Sheila's Paradise 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, sixth of 19 in minor event at Newbury (7f, good) 14 days ago. More needed. Well held in two runs at Newbury this spring and will be more interesting in handicaps.
5th 5th (4) (80/1 -220%) Due To Henry	80/1(-220%)	(4) Due To Henry 80/1, 15,000 gns yearling, Due Diligence gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 5f winner Saras Hope and 7f-9.5f winner Rivas Rob Roy. Half-brother to four winners and he needs checking in market on debut.
6th 6th (6) (33/1 -136%) Pacific Prince	33/1(-136%)	(6) Pacific Prince 33/1, Australia colt. Closely related to useful 1m/8.3f winner Fantastic Fox and half-brother to several winners, including high-class winner up to 7f Dream of Dreams. Of obvious interest on debut. Plenty to like on paper and interesting to see how he figures in market.
7th 7th (3) (14/1 -40%) Cavalry Call	14/1(-40%)	(3) Cavalry Call 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. 7/2, fifth of 14 in maiden at Leicester (7f, good) 20 days ago, slowly away. Likely more needed. Two promising runs but he has quite a bit to find here and others are preferred.
8th 8th (7) (18/1 -50%) Sarmiento Power	18/1(-50%)	(7) Sarmiento Power 18/1, €200,000 Churchill colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Masekela and useful 1¼m winner Asoof. Dam 9.5f-1½m winner. 14/1, ninth of 19 in minor event at Newbury (7f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Likely to improve, but needs to. Never involved on his Newbury debut and was 8l behind Mount Teide.
9th 9th (1) (400/1 -300%) Infantryman	400/1(-300%)	(1) Infantryman 400/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. 250/1, fifteenth of 16 in minor event at Chelmsford City (8f) 8 days ago. Up against it. Down the field in three bumpers and he's struggled at 250-1 in two Flat runs this month.
10th 10th (9) (66/1 -164%) Throne Of Glory	66/1(-164%)	(9) Throne Of Glory 66/1, €7,000 foal, €50,000 yearling, Sioux Nation gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Fuwayrit and 7f winner Gunmaker. Dam French maiden. Already had wind/gelding operations but yard won this in 2023 and he needs look in market.
11th 11th (10) (22/1 -120%) Dubawi Dream	22/1(-120%)	(10) Dubawi Dream 22/1, Dubawi filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Novakai. Dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m (stayed 12.5f) Elas Ruby. Well-bred Dubawi filly and she needs a close look on debut.

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13:50 Chepstow Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Clive Cox won this last year and has Sioux Nation newcomer Throne Of Glory in here, though a market watch may tell us most about his chances. Echo Lima missed the start on her Ascot debut before running green throughout and she looks a likely improver, but SWINDON is hard to oppose. A winner on his one start at Wolverhampton, when making all under Cieren Fallon, he might be able to shrug off his penalty.

SWINDON has been off 7 months since his debut, but showed more than enough promise then to suggest a race of this nature should be well within his compass. Mount Teide's form entitles him to play a big part, while Dubawi Dream and Pacific Prince are interesting newcomers.

Preference is for MOUNT TEIDE, who sets a useful standard on his clear second in a big field at Newbury two weeks ago.

14:00 Epsom Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (7/2 +46%) Teej A	7/2(+46%)	(6) Teej A 7/2, 52,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 7f). Much better for debut when winning Chester maiden (6.1f, good) 3 weeks ago, seen to advantage with a perfect trip but in fairness quickening decisively. The way she handled Chester bodes well and she's respected under a penalty. Scored nicely at Chester three weeks ago; in excellent hands; open to further progress.
2 2nd (5) (9/2 -29%) Megalithic	9/2(-29%)	(5) Megalithic 9/2, 220,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to useful 1¼m winner Wonderful Times. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, sister to very smart 7f winner Gustav Klimt. Badly held back by greenness when third in Salisbury novice, shaping quite well by the finish. Needs to have learnt plenty from that. 220,000gns purchase; showed promise at Salisbury; interesting with progress on the cards.
3 3rd (4) (18/1 -112%) Tanager	18/1(-112%)	(4) Tanager 18/1, Not really bred to be a sprinter but made a winning start in 5f Chelmsford maiden, not the first from the yard to do so this year. Only fifth of 6 at Ascot since but extra 1f will suit and yard won this last year. Step up to 6f should be beneficial; represents last year's winning yard.
4 4th (2) (50/1 -100%) Atherstone Warrior	50/1(-100%)	(2) Atherstone Warrior 50/1, Built on promising Brocklesby fourth when landing 7-runner maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy), making all. However, was behind Tanager when last of 6 at Ascot since and headgear now applied. Thrice-raced colt who has something to find on even his best form.
5th 5th (3) (9/2 +10%) End Of Story	9/2(+10%)	(3) End Of Story 9/2, €35,000 Bungle Inthejungle colt. Dam unraced half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Setarhe out of Ballycorus Stakes runner-up Inverleigh. Largely knew his job when justifying favouritism in 13-runner maiden (4/1) at Thirsk (5f, soft) on debut 27 days ago, staying on well. Player under a penalty. Justified favouritism at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) and form is working out well; promising.
6th 6th (1) (25/1 -79%) Assertively	25/1(-79%)	(1) Assertively 25/1, 75,000 gns yearling, Acclamation colt. Dam unraced close relation to smart 7f-9f winner (including Grade 1 winner in South Africa) Queen Supreme. Edged ahead when justifying support in novice at Ripon (5f, heavy) but found it tougher under a penalty when fourth at Beverley since. Headgear on. May bounce back and confirm Ripon debut form granted slow ground.
7th 7th (9) (15/8 +53%) New Charter	15/8(+53%)	(9) New Charter 15/8, New Bay filly, first foal of a 1½m winner who is closely related to smart 7f-1¼m winner Lay Time. Shaped well behind a really promising rival when second in Newmarket novice 2 weeks ago, running on nicely. Sure to progress and expected to be bang there. Promising effort at Newmarket, beating all bar a leading Albany prospect; big player.
8th 8th (10) (40/1 -43%) Whiskey Glasses	40/1(-43%)	(10) Whiskey Glasses 40/1, 30,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit filly. Dam, 1½m winner who stayed 1¾m, half-sister to very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Universal. Bred for longer trips and offered something to work on when sixth in a Kempton novice, but not an obvious type for a race like this. Needs to improve sharply on her Kempton AW effort.
9th 9th (7) (16/1 +43%) J Street	16/1(+43%)	(7) J Street 16/1, Made an encouraging start to her career when fourth of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good, 18/1) 25 days ago, no extra only late on. Open to improvement but does have plenty to find with some of these. Shaped encouragingly in Beverley maiden but this looks a tough task.
10th 10th (8) (40/1 -60%) Lift Lady	40/1(-60%)	(8) Lift Lady 40/1, Kodi Bear filly. Sister to 7f winner Lady Onyx. Went off favourite but offered little faced with testing conditions when sixth of 7 in maiden (3/1) at Leicester (5f, heavy) on debut 5 weeks ago, losing place before halfway. Folded tamely and achieved no worthwhile form in soft-ground event at Leicester.

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14:00 Epsom Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The Richard Hannon yard has won this twice in the last decade and New Charter seems likely to prove popular after her highly promising debut second at Newmarket, where she pulled too hard to give her best. If she settles now, she can get involved but preference is for MEGALITHIC. Left with plenty to do at Salisbury before running on well into third behind a previous winner, he can only improve for the experience. Recent winners End Of Story and Teej A are others to consider in a fascinating contest.

NEW CHARTER shaped well when chasing home the current Queen Mary/Albany favourite Mountain Breeze at Newmarket 2 weeks ago and she looks the one to beat for a stable that has a good record in this. End of Story had 3 subsequent winners behind him when landing a Thirsk maiden so rates the main threat ahead of Teej A, who won her maiden in good style at Chester.

Newmarket runner-up NEW CHARTER holds a leading chance at the weights. End Of Story is second choice.

14:15 Carlisle Stakes (Class 3) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/1 -60%) Ain't Nobody	8/1(-60%)	(1) Ain't Nobody 8/1, Foaled March 25. £30,000 yearling, Sands of Mali colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Appeals as a likely type on paper so interesting if market vibes are positive behind him on debut. Stable has had a couple of 2yos go in first time this season.
2 2nd (4) (7/4 +0%) Georgecandoit	7/4(+0%)	(4) Georgecandoit 7/4, Territories colt who cemented the positive start made when second of 10 to Al Hussar in maiden at Doncaster (5f, firm, 6/4) 13 days ago, every chance entering final 1f and no extra near finish. Likely he can play a part again. Runner-up in both starts this month; sets the standard and a major player again.
3 3rd (2) (Evens +56%) Airspeed	Evens(+56%)	(2) Airspeed Evens, Foaled February 15. Soldier's Call colt. Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Represents a stable boasting a 26% strike with their juveniles on turf so far this campaign and he needs factoring in on debut. Stable has had several 2yo newcomers either win or go close so far this season.
4 4th (3) (22/1 -38%) Brooke Winder	22/1(-38%)	(3) Brooke Winder 22/1, Foaled January 22. 20,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m The Mackem Bullet. Stable doesn't have many 2yos go in first time.
5th 5th (5) (40/1 -21%) Joshuas Dream	40/1(-21%)	(5) Joshuas Dream 40/1, Foaled March 30. Expert Eye colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1¼m-2m winner Laws of Spin. 14/1, proved far too free last of 5 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Looks one for later on. Proved a hard ride when last of five on his Hamilton debut; looks to need more time.
6th 6th (6) (14/1 -180%) Magic Micky	14/1(-180%)	(6) Magic Micky 14/1, Kodi Bear colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Dandy Man. 13/2, third of 10 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago, showing plenty of speed and no extra final 100 yds. Should give another good account dropped to the minimum trip. Fair third on his Redcar debut; possibilities with the experience under his belt.

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14:15 Carlisle Stakes (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

GEORGECANDOIT posted another creditable effort in defeat when runner-up at Doncaster in mid-May. The Territories colt sets the standard of those with race experience and a breakthrough victory could be in the offing. Magic Micky rates an obvious danger after finishing a promising third on his debut at Redcar recently, although market support for the Karl Burke-trained Airspeed would be interesting on his opening bid.

GEORGECANDOIT has ran well to finish runner-up on both starts to date and, with this stiffer track looking likely to suit kept to the minimum trip, he can put his experience to good use with underfoot conditions also holding no fears. Ain't Nobody and Airspeed are interesting newcomers to note and need monitoring in the market for clues. Magic Micky is clearly a sharp juvenile and can also feature.

The choice is GEORGECANDOIT who sets a fair standard having finished runner-up in both starts. That experience could prove key.

14:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (14/1 +58%) Darkened Edge	14/1(+58%)	(9) Darkened Edge 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good, 18/1) 16 days ago. Something to find on form. Unexposed 4yo but she made a low-key start in handicaps at Bath two weeks ago.
1 1st (1) (5/4 +50%) Jacquelina	5/4(+50%)	(1) Jacquelina 5/4, Arrives at the top of her game, completing a hat-trick (under 5 lb penalty) when taking 8-runner handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft, 9/4) 3 days ago, well on top finish. Further 5 lb penalty to carry now but holds strong claims nonetheless. Won three in a row including a dominant display at Brighton on Tuesday; major player again.
2 2nd (10) (12/1 +14%) Louis Treize	12/1(+14%)	(10) Louis Treize 12/1, Tricky customer. C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good, 14/1) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others are more convincing. Two wins here last summer but he's not been in top form this season; needs to step up.
3 3rd (6) (10/1 -11%) Savannah Smiles	10/1(-11%)	(6) Savannah Smiles 10/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 11/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good) 7 days ago. Could be a player. Vulnerable in her last four runs and she's now 0-8 on turf; others look stronger.
4 4th (2) (16/1 -60%) Diamond Cottage	16/1(-60%)	(2) Diamond Cottage 16/1, Course winner. 14/1, second of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good) 7 days ago. Drop back in trip not ideal but she can't be ruled out. Dual course winner who turned things around with good second at Bath last week; in the mix.
5th 5th (3) (8/1 -14%) Rhubarb	8/1(-14%)	(3) Rhubarb 8/1, Three-time C&D winner who returned to form when second of 7 in handicap (9/2) at this course (5.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. One for shortlist. Runner-up in this race last year and was second back over C&D 17 days ago; possibilities.
6th 6th (7) (6/1 +0%) Notre Maison	6/1(+0%)	(7) Notre Maison 6/1, Dual winner last term who has acquitted herself well in both starts this season, latest when third of 7 in handicap over C&D (heavy) 17 days ago. Blinkers back on. Ought to give another good account. Reliable type who was third over C&D last time and should go well again.
7th 7th (8) (9/2 +75%) My Genghis	9/2(+75%)	(8) My Genghis 9/2, 25/1, seventh of 13 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good) 20 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Record of 1-18 and he's finished down the field in last six runs; opposable.
8th 8th (4) (40/1 -400%) Second Collection	40/1(-400%)	(4) Second Collection 40/1, Returned to winning ways when taking 9-runner handicap (13/8) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in November. Fairly treated on return and merits consideration. Eight-time winner but she returns after 199 days off and is ideally suited by fast ground.
9th 9th (5) (22/1 -175%) Colors Of Freedom	22/1(-175%)	(5) Colors Of Freedom 22/1, Tumbled down the weights and returned to form when second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 16/1) 8 days ago. Remains to be seen if she can build on that, though. Second on AW latest but she's hard to predict and still has something to prove on turf.

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14:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Rhubarb has won here four times and finished second three times, with one victory off a higher mark, suggesting she can go close after keeping on well to finish runner up over C&D earlier in the month. JACQUELINA took this race last year and is back for more after winning all three starts since returning to the turf. She may have one more victory in her, while Colors Of Freedom might run into a place again after last week's Lingfield second.

JACQUELINA is thriving and had something in hand when completing the hat-trick at Brighton earlier this week. She is taken to score again, Rhubarb and Notre Maison should also go well.

Top of the list is last year's winner JACQUELINA (nap), who has won three in a row including a dominant display at Brighton on Tuesday.

14:35 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (9/1 -20%) Dancing Magic	9/1(-20%)	(7) Dancing Magic 9/1, Yet to get his head in front (0-13) but, having been gelded following 2023 campaign, he has resumed with solid efforts in competitive handicaps at Newbury and Chester. A first taste of success is surely just around the corner but he could probably do with the ground drying out. Useful maiden; now 0-13 but may well have a race of this nature in him.
1 1st (13) (12/1 +57%) Two Tempting	12/1(+57%)	(13) Two Tempting 12/1, Largely consistent in 2023 and cracking start to this season when bagging 1m handicaps at Chelmsford and Ascot. He was put in his place off this mark at Newbury last time, though, and there'll be no respite for him in another very competitive heat. Only eighth in this race last year; opposed off career-high mark.
2 2nd (3) (12/1 +0%) Beshtani	12/1(+0%)	(3) Beshtani 12/1, Fairly useful form for Francis-Henri Graffard in France last year, winning 3 of his 5 starts at up to 9.5f. Recently changed hands for €340,000 and while the handicapper has taken no chances with this 4-y-o, it will be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting. Cheekpieces applied. 3-6 in France; sold for 340,000euros since last run; check the market signals.
3 3rd (2) (6/1 +8%) Al Mubhir	6/1(+8%)	(2) Al Mubhir 6/1, Consistent type who was just touched off when bidding to repeat 2023 success in a fairly valuable Leicester handicap (1m, heavy) last month. Better than the bare result next time at York where the drying ground wouldn't have been ideal and, with more give underfoot forecast here, he's a big player. Possibilities granted a suitable surface; best form on softer than good.
4 4th (1) (16/1 -33%) Notre Belle Bete	16/1(-33%)	(1) Notre Belle Bete 16/1, Good strike rate on the AW (4-9) and while he remains winless on turf following 16 attempts, a reproduction of his third-placed effort in a strong Newmarket handicap (9f, soft) last spring would give him a serious chance. Has won when fresh in the past, too, so there's cause for optimism. 0-16 on turf and lacks recent match practice; not the percentage call.
5th 5th (6) (11/1 -22%) Fantastic Fox	11/1(-22%)	(6) Fantastic Fox 11/1, Proved as good as ever when resuming winning ways at Lingfield (1m, AW) in January and rounded off his productive winter campaign when a close third at Newcastle. Wasn't beaten far back on turf in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot 20 days ago and each-way shout back up in trip here. Not disgraced in this race for the last two years (third in 2022, fifth in 2023).
6th 6th (9) (9/2 +18%) Koy Koy	9/2(+18%)	(9) Koy Koy 9/2, Successful off similar mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last September and, following a low-key, three-race stint in Dubai, he shaped well back on these shores when sixth of 15 at Newmarket (7f, good) where he was hampered at a crucial stage. One to consider back up to a mile with William Buick aboard. Latest effort needs marking up; trainer and jockey teamed up to win this race in 2022.
7th 7th (5) (8/1 +43%) Bopedro	8/1(+43%)	(5) Bopedro 8/1, Smart handicapper who enhanced good Newmarket record when placed in the Cambridgeshire during the autumn. Appears to be coming back to the boil judged on his solid third at York (1m, good) last time (stablemate Blue For You, Al Mubhir and Dutch Decoy all behind) and he's high on the shortlist. Similar profile to stablemate Blue For You; first attempt at Epsom.
8th 8th (10) (14/1 -27%) Dutch Decoy	14/1(-27%)	(10) Dutch Decoy 14/1, Cracking servant to connections who has looked as good as ever this spring, runner-up in back-to-back competitive Newmarket handicaps prior to a rare below par display at York. Appeals as the type to bounce back quickly and he's a strong each-way candidate. Close second in this contest 12 months ago; form dipped on latest start.
9th 9th (16) (17/2 +29%) Orbaan	17/2(+29%)	(16) Orbaan 17/2, Losing run mounting up but he was a good third off this career-low mark at Ayr (7.2f, good) recently, leaving the impression that this step back up in trip would be in his favour. Helps give the David O'Meara yard (also represented by Blue For You and Bopedro) a strong hand. Finished fourth in this race last year; now on a lower mark.
10th 10th (15) (50/1 +0%) Canoodled	50/1(+0%)	(15) Canoodled 50/1, Did the job well when getting her head back in front at Newmarket last summer but that win was gained off a 9 lb lower mark and she hasn't fired in 2 starts so far this season. Has a doubt over current form and is on a difficult mark.
11th 11th (8) (17/2 +23%) Finn's Charm	17/2(+23%)	(8) Finn's Charm 17/2, Winner of 1m Musselburgh handicap on 2023 reappearance and shaped pretty well on return this time round, too, when sixth of 13 at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago (first run having been gelded/following a wind op). Yard also represented by Dutch Decoy and Benacre. On a workable mark and represents last year's winning connections; interesting.
12th 12th (4) (14/1 -27%) Blue For You	14/1(-27%)	(4) Blue For You 14/1, Resumed winning ways in good style at York (1m, good) last summer and encouraging start to present campaign when fourth of 17 back on the Knavesmire recently (first run following a wind op). Should be effective on this course and has the right man on board to pull off his favoured hold-up tactics. Won off this mark at York last July; has no experience of Epsom.
13th 13th (12) (33/1 +50%) Autumn Festival	33/1(+50%)	(12) Autumn Festival 33/1, Prolific in 2022 and capitalised on a drop in the weights when adding to his tally at Beverley last September. Performed well above market expectations (sent off at 50/1) when third on return/debut for new yard in the Thirsk Hunt Cup but subsequent display at Newbury was poor. Has done most of his winning at 7f/7.5f; something to prove.
14th 14th (14) (20/1 +39%) Dashing Roger	20/1(+39%)	(14) Dashing Roger 20/1, Signed off last season with a pair of wins in the mud but hasn't threatened in a handful of appearances so far this year, for all that he his latest effort at Leicester represented a step back in the right direction. Others preferred. Would be more interesting granted heavy ground; 3-3 on that surface.
15th 15th (11) (12/1 +0%) Benacre	12/1(+0%)	(11) Benacre 12/1, Three-time winner as a juvenile and, having been gelded following a rather up-and-down 2023 campaign, he resumed with a solid effort at Wolverhampton. However, his response to pressure was rather underwhelming at Newmarket next time and he looks vulnerable. Interesting on belated return to Epsom; 2-2 here, both wins as a 2yo in 2022.

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14:35 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Four-year-olds have won the last two renewals and that run could continue if French import BESHTANI is ready to go for his UK debut. The winner of three of his six starts, including last time out, and second in Listed class at La Teste De Buch, he cost 340,000 euros at the sales last November and may be classier than this in first-time cheekpieces. Al Mubhir gets his ground and could prove a serious rival, with Fantastic Fox and Bopedro others for the shortlist.

The key to this could be the handicap at York's Dante meeting in which stablemates BOPEDRO and Blue For You finished third and fourth respectively. The latter is entitled to come on for that and looks very dangerous with Jamie Spencer in the hot-seat but Bopedro is taken to uphold that form and emerge on top. Al Mubhir shaped better than the bare result in that same race and further rain would strengthen his case, while Koy Koy also warrants consideration, along with Fantastic Fox.

The two suggestions against the field are FINN'S CHARM and Benacre, both interesting contenders for last year's winning stable.

14:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (7/1 +42%) Reprised	7/1(+42%)	(8) Reprised 7/1, Ended time with Karl Burke with success at Southwell (6f) in January. Changed hands for 27,000 gns after and having not been disgraced at Lingfield next time, she ran below form when third of 5 in handicap (15/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 43 days ago. AW winner who ran well in heavy ground in sole turf outing, but high enough in the weights.
1 1st (6) (4/1 -20%) Angel Shared	4/1(-20%)	(6) Angel Shared 4/1, Signed off 2-y-o campaign with victory in 4-runner Haydock nursery (5f) in September and picked up where she left off when scoring from the front in another small-field affair at Bath (5f, soft) 33 days ago. Possible there's more to come. Has only beaten a total of five rivals in her last two wins; more needed from 7lb higher.
2 2nd (2) (7/4 +47%) Elegant Erin	7/4(+47%)	(2) Elegant Erin 7/4, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 13 in handicap (10/1) at Thirsk (5f, soft) 27 days ago, that despite not being seen to very best effect. That effort suggested her turn may not be far away and return to class 4 company another plus. Won this race two years ago and 4lb below last winning mark; suited by a stiff track.
3 3rd (1) (11/1 +56%) May Blossom	11/1(+56%)	(1) May Blossom 11/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, stepped up on yard debut/reappearance effort without getting competitive when seventh of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Blinkers back on and her mark is steadily easing. Held in two starts over 6f since returning but 5f suits better; back off last winning mark.
4 4th (3) (9/1 -140%) Bella Kopella	9/1(-140%)	(3) Bella Kopella 9/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (8/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Not taken lightly nudged up 2 lb for all underfoot conditions are a concern. Suited by a stiff track, but soft ground or worse would pose a question.
5th 5th (9) (15/2 +53%) Canaria Queen	15/2(+53%)	(9) Canaria Queen 15/2, Capitalised on a falling mark to win 7-runner handicap (3/1) at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) last month but found a 4 lb higher mark preventing a repeat when fifth of 6 in handicap at Catterick (6f, soft, 4/1) 8 days ago. Needs to pull out a little more. Winning reappearance at Wetherby and met trouble at Catterick last time; not out of it.
6th 6th (7) (6/1 +70%) Isle Of Dreams	6/1(+70%)	(7) Isle Of Dreams 6/1, Prolific winning mare who may have needed the run returning from 6 months off when fourth of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Doncaster (6f, soft) 34 days ago. Has edged back down to last winning mark and conditions will hold no fears. 7-14 on turf and is back off her last winning mark; goes on any ground; shortlisted.
7th 7th (4) (40/1 -186%) Game Breaker	40/1(-186%)	(4) Game Breaker 40/1, Successful making nursery debut at Thirsk (6f) on final start last summer and probably needed first start for 10 months on debut for new yard when sixth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, slowly away and racing off the pace. This should reveal more. Soft-ground winner for Ralph Beckett last summer, but well held on return/stable debut.
8th 8th (10) (16/1 -14%) Back Before Dark	16/1(-14%)	(10) Back Before Dark 16/1, Showed benefit of debut experience when winning 13-runner course maiden (5.8f, soft) last June. Probably best not judged too harshly on return effort faced with contrasting ground at Doncaster (6f, firm) 13 days ago and switch to handicaps rates a plus. Won here last June, but well held on recent return; needs to have come on from that.
9th 9th (5) (12/1 -20%) Je Ne Sais Quoi	12/1(-20%)	(5) Je Ne Sais Quoi 12/1, Dual winner as a juvenile for William Haggas, latterly a Nottingham nursery (5f, soft) in October. Faced stiff task and never figured at Newmarket 6f, listed) on stable debut in November but returns to action at a more suitable level. Won twice over 5f/6f on varying ground last season; bit to prove after seven months off.

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14:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The hat-trick seeking Angel Shared is sure to have her supporters. However, a 7lb rise in the ratings for last month's Bath triumph requires another career-best performance from Steph Hollinshead's filly. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on C&D winner ELEGANT ERIN, who shaped as if she's ready to strike again when finishing third at Thirsk earlier this month. Bella Kopella and Back Before Dark are also noted.

ELEGANT ERIN's losing run is mounting up but she dropped the hint her turn may be imminent when third at Thirsk 4 weeks ago, that despite not being seen entirely to best effect. She shades the vote to confirm the promise showed then, with progressive 3-y-o Angel Shared another on the shortlist. Je Ne Sais Quoi and Bella Kopella complete the shortlist.

The vote goes to the 2022 winner ELEGANT ERIN, who is suited by a stiff track and has dropped 4lb below her last winning mark.

15:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (10/3 +56%) Connie's Rose	10/3(+56%)	(4) Connie's Rose 10/3, 4-time course winner. Finished runner-up for a third start in a row when beaten 3¼ lengths by Sarah's Verse in 10-runner handicap (17/2) at Bath (5.7f, good) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. In the mix. Four-time course winner who has finished runner-up in last three starts; shortlisted.
2 2nd (6) (10/1 -33%) Beyond Equal	10/1(-33%)	(6) Beyond Equal 10/1, Twenty-one runs since last win in 2021. Perhaps blunted by the ground late on when fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f, heavy, 5/1) 17 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Last win was in November 2021 and has not posed a threat this year; visor now added.
3 3rd (9) (40/1 -400%) Howzak	40/1(-400%)	(9) Howzak 40/1, Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 9/1) 48 days ago. On a workable mark if putting best foot forward on turf debut. Mixed form for current yard and this is competitive on belated turf debut; down the list.
4 4th (1) (5/1 +0%) Treacherous	5/1(+0%)	(1) Treacherous 5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Ran creditably after 5 months off when third of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Entitled to come on for that run, so not taken lightly. 13-time winner and he went close at Windsor (5f, good) on his recent return; respected.
5th 5th (7) (3/1 +0%) Sarah's Verse	3/1(+0%)	(7) Sarah's Verse 3/1, 11/4, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Bath (5.7f, good) 7 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Connie's Rose, leading final 1f. High on the shortlist with an in-form apprentice more than negating a penalty. Clearcut win at Bath last week and she's 4lb well in under a penalty; major player.
6th 6th (8) (6/1 +57%) Some Nightmare	6/1(+57%)	(8) Some Nightmare 6/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Better than result when fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f, heavy, 4/1) 17 days ago, every chance from 2f out but hanging quite badly late on. Others look stronger. Triple course winner but he needs to rediscover his spark back in trip.
7th 7th (3) (6/1 +0%) Maharajas Express	6/1(+0%)	(3) Maharajas Express 6/1, Latest win at Bath in April. 6/1, below form when sixth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago, slowly away. Must bounce back. In good form at Bath last month and had an excuse at Beverley last time; could bounce back.
8th 8th (2) (28/1 -100%) Ultramarine	28/1(-100%)	(2) Ultramarine 28/1, Latest win at Kempton in February. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/2) 23 days ago. Back down in trip. Seems to be going through the motions. Record of 0-16 on turf and all of his AW wins have been at 6f/7f; opposable.
9th 9th (5) (14/1 +30%) Level Up	14/1(+30%)	(5) Level Up 14/1, 33/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 18 days ago. Visor back on. Seems to be in a lull for now, so others more persuasive. Now 4lb lower than for last win but he's hard to predict and comes with risks attached.

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15:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

SARAH'S VERSE arrives here 4lb well-in under a penalty following a comfortable success at Bath and Ron Harris' mare is likely to prove a tough nut to crack once more. Connie's Rose chased home the selection last week and is expected to be in the mix once again, especially with first-time cheekpieces applied. Others to consider include Treacherous and Maharajas Express.

SARAH'S VERSE bounced back to form to a track she goes well at when scoring at Bath last week and with an in-form apprentice taking over in the saddle, Ron Harris' 7-y-o is fancied to follow up at the expense of Treacherous, who is entitled to come on for his reappearance third at Windsor earlier this month. Connies Rose, who was well beaten by the selection last week, rounds off the shortlist.

This can go to SARAH'S VERSE who surged clear at Bath last Friday and is 4lb well in under a penalty for that success.

15:10 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (9/4 +36%) Luxembourg	9/4(+36%)	(3) Luxembourg 9/4, High-class horse with 4 Group 1 wins to his name. Underwhelming performance in Dubai last time and this is his first visit to the track, but can't be dismissed given how talented he is. Capable of high-class form at about 1m2f; may yet show he's fully effective over 1m4f.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 +84%) Hamish	4/1(+84%)	(2) Hamish 4/1, Classy and highly likeable sort who has won his last four outings, including the John Porter Stakes at Newbury 41 days ago. Will give his all but he's yet to score at the top level and would need the ground to be more testing to be seen to maximum effect. Excellent record in Group 3 races; may be found wanting in this bigger prize.
3 3rd (1) (6/1 +25%) Feed The Flame	6/1(+25%)	(1) Feed The Flame 6/1, Very smart sort who stepped forward from his reappearance when third of 9 to Haya Zark in Prix Ganay at Longchamp (10.4f, soft, 10/1) 33 days ago, left poorly placed. Still unexposed and notable that connections have made the trip to contest a Group 1 on British debut. Smart French colt who should be suited by the step back up to 1m4f; interesting.
4 4th (4) (7/4 -119%) Emily Upjohn	7/4(-119%)	(4) Emily Upjohn 7/4, Unlucky in Oaks at 3 yrs. Impressive winning return in this last season before good second in Eclipse. Shaped as if retaining all of her ability when unlucky in the Sheema Classic at Meydan a couple of months ago and is the one they all have to beat. Unlucky in the 2022 Oaks, then gained compensation in this race last year; respected.
5th 5th (5) (12/1 +14%) Time Lock	12/1(+14%)	(5) Time Lock 12/1, Smart winner of a French listed race and the Group 3 Princess Royal Stakes at Newmarket last season. Back on track with a respectable return in the Jockey Club Stakes there last time but she has a bit to find with a few of these rivals. Chance of winning this prize depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

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15:10 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A small but select field for this top-class race, won by EMILY UPJOHN last season. The Gosdens' mare was last seen finishing fifth to Rebel's Romance in the Dubai Sheema Classic and with that form boosted by the winner scoring in Hong Kong last weekend, she can retain her crown, despite the softer surface. Hamish looks overpriced on his favoured ground but is yet to win at this level and has to find a bit more, so three-time Group 1 winner Luxembourg appears the main danger.

EMILY UPJOHN created a big impression when landing this last year and she seemed as good as ever when a never-nearer (met trouble) fifth in the Sheema Classic earlier this year, so she's a straightforward choice to defend her crown. Luxembourg is the obvious danger on form, albeit with more to prove, and Feed The Flame looks an intriguing runner for France.

Last year's winner EMILY UPJOHN earns top marks on various counts. Feed The Flame is the forecast choice on 1m4f form.

15:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (13/2 +80%) Edgewater Drive	13/2(+80%)	(7) Edgewater Drive 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, first run since leaving Ollie Sangster when eighth of 15 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, soft) 33 days ago. Back down in trip and looks set for another struggle. Hasn't finished within 10l of the winner in four starts; dropped right back in trip.
2 2nd (2) (13/8 -95%) Anglesey Lad	13/8(-95%)	(2) Anglesey Lad 13/8, Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 6 in handicap (11/8) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 10 days ago, clear of rest. Likely to prove a tough nut to crack. Runner-up in his last two starts and the form of both is working out well; 1lb well in.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 +20%) Profiteer	4/1(+20%)	(3) Profiteer 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 28 days ago. Sizeable step forward will be needed if he's to open his account here. Encouraging third on Musselburgh return; stable has taken two of the last six runnings.
4 4th (9) (14/1 +58%) Parson's Meadow	14/1(+58%)	(9) Parson's Meadow 14/1, Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good, 28/1) 18 days ago. Needs to find improvement from somewhere. Third of five on his debut here a year ago, but modest in five subsequent starts.
5th 5th (4) (22/1 +0%) Oriental Prince	22/1(+0%)	(4) Oriental Prince 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 5 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good) 29 days ago. Needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap. From a successful family the trainer knows well; could improve now handicapping.
6th 6th (1) (7/1 +42%) Miss Rainbow	7/1(+42%)	(1) Miss Rainbow 7/1, 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 45 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Placed in three of her first four handicaps but needs to bounce back from a modest effort.
7th 7th (6) (33/1 -136%) Lady Of The Garr	33/1(-136%)	(6) Lady Of The Garr 33/1, 17/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f). Off 101 days and she's opposable. Unplaced all six starts; down another 3lb for this return to turf but hard to warm to.
8th 8th (8) (12/1 +40%) Askim	12/1(+40%)	(8) Askim 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 9 in seller at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago, inadequate test. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Out of the frame in five starts including in a Beverley seller; plenty more needed.
9th 9th (5) (15/2 -50%) Dollarindex	15/2(-50%)	(5) Dollarindex 15/2, Creditable third of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and she merits consideration. Encouraging turf debut when third at Ripon 12 days ago; off the same mark; cheekpieces on.

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15:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Profiteer was beaten into third on his handicap debut over 5f at Musselburgh, but he has been dropped 2lb for that effort and could appreciate the step back up in trip. However, the vote goes to DOLLARINDEX, who was denied by just under three lengths into third in this grade at Ripon and she goes off an unchanged mark. Bryan Smart's three-year-old sports first-time cheekpieces, which could eke out the improvement required to shed her maiden tag. Anglesey Lad completes the shortlist.

ANGLESEY LAD has found just one too good on three of his last four starts and this represents a clear-cut opportunity for David Loughnane's charge to deservedly open his account. Dollarindex wouldn't need to improve much for the fitting of cheekpieces to have a say in the finish and she is the clear pick for forecast purposes ahead of Askim.

This can go to ANGLESEY LAD. The form of both races in which he finished second this month is working out well and he is 1lb well in.

15:35 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (13/8 -8%) Gilded Water	13/8(-8%)	(5) Gilded Water 13/8, 16/5, stepped up on debut run despite still looking raw when third of 13 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Up in trip. Well bred and remains with potential, he could take some stopping. Sets good standard on his Windsor third and he's open to more progress upped to 1m2f.
2 2nd (6) (6/4 +50%) James Webb	6/4(+50%)	(6) James Webb 6/4, American Pharoah colt who showed plenty to work on amidst greenness when fifth of 11 in minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, good) on debut 3 weeks ago, not unduly punished. Sure to improve. Made a promising start at Nottingham and he's respected for yard that won this in 2022.
3 3rd (8) (9/1 +10%) St Pancras	9/1(+10%)	(8) St Pancras 9/1, Produced a promising first effort when seventh of 11 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good, 16/1) 2 weeks ago. Open to improvement. Some promise at Newbury but he has quite a lot to find here and others are preferred.
4 4th (7) (14/1 -133%) Old Saxony	14/1(-133%)	(7) Old Saxony 14/1, Matched debut form despite still looking a bit rough around the edges when third of 6 in minor event (16/1) at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Can put that experience to good use. Promising third at Yarmouth and has claims if he can build on that back in trip.
5th 5th (10) (40/1 +0%) Selectivity	40/1(+0%)	(10) Selectivity 40/1, 33/1, shaped like a stayer when sixth of 9 in maiden at Windsor (10f, good to soft) on debut 32 days ago. Likely to need more time and distance. Never involved on her Windsor debut last month before finishing a well-held sixth of nine.
6th 6th (2) (250/1 -279%) Onesteptwosteps	250/1(-279%)	(2) Onesteptwosteps 250/1, Little show under Rules so far. Expect that to be much of the same on Flat debut. Struggled over hurdles/fences in last four runs and is easy to oppose on Flat debut.
7th 7th (9) (17/2 -31%) Domaine Des Combes	17/2(-31%)	(9) Domaine Des Combes 17/2, 325,000 gns yearling, Le Havre filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winner Sabousi and useful 9f-12.5f winner Galashiels. Dam, 1m winner who stayed 1¾m, half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Millisle. Noteworthy debutante. 325,000gns yearling; yard won this last year and she's an interesting newcomer.
8th 8th (3) (200/1 -203%) Anna Of Saxony	200/1(-203%)	(3) Anna Of Saxony 200/1, Went with little immediate promise when seventh of 8 in maiden at Kempton (11f, 22/1) on debut 4 months ago, very slowly away. Had breathing operation since last seen. Made a low-key start at Kempton in January; needs major improvement after wind surgery.
9th 9th (1) (250/1 -279%) Beaming Light	250/1(-279%)	(1) Beaming Light 250/1, Well held on completed start in junior bumpers. Makes Flat debut after 6 months off. Ran out on bumper debut before before finishing tailed off at Doncaster in December.
10th 10th (4) (12/1 -20%) Bye Bye Salam	12/1(-20%)	(4) Bye Bye Salam 12/1, 450,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt who ran as if in need of run for fitness and experience when fourth of 9 in minor event at Salisbury (9.9f, heavy) on debut just over 2 weeks ago. Likely to improve. Remote fourth on his Salisbury debut and he needs to leave that form a long way behind.

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15:35 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

GILDED WATER stepped forward from a promising start in the Wood Ditton to finish third at Windsor and rising in trip promises to bring about a fair amount of improvement from William Haggas' gelding. Old Saxony improved when third at Yarmouth earlier in the month and has to enter calculations, while James Webb and Domaine Des Combes, a 325,000gns purchase at Tattersalls Book 1 in October 2022, are others capable of making an impact.

A few interesting types in this maiden and it's GILDED WATER who gets the nod to make it third time lucky and continue his race-by-race progression upped to 1¼m for the first time. James Webb showed plenty to work on amidst greenness when fifth at Nottingham earlier in the month and he can provide most resistance, with debutante Domaine des Combes completing the shortlist.

The vote goes to GILDED WATER, who sets a good standard on his third at Windsor and is open to more progress on this step up in trip.

15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (5/1 +9%) Bolster	5/1(+9%)	(4) Bolster 5/1, Landed first 2 starts in novice company 8 months apart and having left Simon & Ed Crisford, he produced a huge career best when making a successful return to action at Pontefract just under 6 weeks ago. Scopey sort who could well be on the path to pattern company. Big chance. Made all at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on stable/seasonal debut, taking his record to 3-5.
2 2nd (5) (18/1 -29%) Paradias	18/1(-29%)	(5) Paradias 18/1, Useful at up to 1½m on the Flat and made a winning hurdling debut at Lingfield in November. Matched rather than built on that at Newbury a month later, but found to have bled (and also showed signs of post-race heat stress) at Doncaster in February. Others preferred returned to the level. Has a bit to prove on soft but best efforts last term suggest he has a competitive mark.
3 3rd (12) (15/2 +6%) Derry Lad	15/2(+6%)	(12) Derry Lad 15/2, Progressed steadily last year and got back on the up with the benefit of reappearance when third at Naas (8f, good to firm) 12 days ago, noted putting in some good late work. Back up in trip and this Irish raider is one to consider from an unchanged mark. Big run over just 1m at Naas 12 days ago; that should tee him up nicely for a bold show.
4 4th (3) (8/1 +33%) Haunted Dream	8/1(+33%)	(3) Haunted Dream 8/1, Won on 2023 reappearance for Ed Dunlop and performed creditably for his new yard in Doha in recent months, scoring first time up in December. Found just the one too strong in the Qatar Trophy (10.9f, good) when last seen a couple months ago and a career-best effort required to land this. Reliable, progressive for Ed Dunlop previous seasons; unraced on worse than good to soft.
5th 5th (14) (11/1 +50%) Lord Melbourne	11/1(+50%)	(14) Lord Melbourne 11/1, Was back at the scene of his best 3-y-o effort and proved more straightforward to get off the mark back on turf after 4 months off at Pontefract (10f, heavy) last month. Failed to repeat that effort back on a sounder surface last time, and has since left Simon & Ed Crisford (for 16,000 gns). Won at Pontefract (1m2f, heavy); well beaten latest and left the Crisfords for 16,000gns.
6th 6th (8) (28/1 +30%) Mysterious Love	28/1(+30%)	(8) Mysterious Love 28/1, Won a Nottingham maiden (8.3f, heavy) last May and not disgraced faced with some stiff tasks thereafter. Couldn't get competitive when down the field on handicap debut at Windsor (10f, good to firm) last Saturday however, so it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Struggled to make an impact in Listed/Group 3 races and only ninth of 11 on handicap debut.
7th 7th (1) (9/2 +36%) Liberty Lane	9/2(+36%)	(1) Liberty Lane 9/2, Smart and improved performance to win 15-runner handicap at last year's Doncaster St Leger meeting and wasted no time putting a disappointing reappearance behind him when scoring at Newmarket (9f, good) earlier this month. May do better still with a return to 1¼m holding no fears. Got his act together to take a good handicap at Newmarket (1m1f) latest in clearcut style.
8th 8th (9) (16/1 -33%) Sweet Reward	16/1(-33%)	(9) Sweet Reward 16/1, Won twice last year (including over C&D) and looked as good as ever when second at Newbury on return last month. Not in same form at Goodwood next time but wasted no time getting back to form returned to the Berkshire venue a fortnight ago, albeit having the run of race. Fourth in this race in 2022 and won over C&D last July; also each-way claims on 2024 form.
9th 9th (7) (22/1 -120%) King's Code	22/1(-120%)	(7) King's Code 22/1, Real success story for his yard, adding more wins at Southwell and Kempton at the beginning of the year. Proved beyond doubt he's still every bit as big a force on turf as all-weather when bumping into a Group-race bound winner at York (10.2f, good) 2 weeks ago so there's plenty to like. 2nd of 16 at York two weeks ago; back up 2lb to career-high mark but enters calculations.
10th 10th (6) (13/2 -30%) City Streak	13/2(-30%)	(6) City Streak 13/2, Went one better than on his reappearance when getting up late in the piece at Chester (10.3f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. 3 lb higher here and should go well again being a fairly reliable operator. Unraced here but has form figures of 211 at Chester, which augurs well.
11th 11th (11) (11/1 -10%) I Still Have Faith	11/1(-10%)	(11) I Still Have Faith 11/1, Won 4 times on the level (also successful in a juvenile hurdle) last year. Ran a cracker on return from 6 months off when second of 8 at Nottingham (8.3f, good) just under 3 weeks ago and even more progress isn't out of the question this season. Heads back up in trip. More to prove on worse than good to soft; returned from his winter break with a good 2nd.
12th 12th (10) (11/1 +21%) Loyal Touch	11/1(+21%)	(10) Loyal Touch 11/1, Stepped up on reappearance when scoring at Newcastle in March and finished runner-up on his next couple of starts. Sweated up badly and probably remained in form when seventh at York (10.2f, good) a fortnight ago but others look stronger for win purposes. Engaged 4.20 Ripon Thursday. 1m2f second at Chester; first run on soft saw him go very close at Ripon on Thursday.
13th 13th (2) (22/1 +12%) Killybegs Warrior	22/1(+12%)	(2) Killybegs Warrior 22/1, Won a valuable 1¼m handicap on the July Course last summer and some smart efforts in defeat subsequently, notably his second from the front in 11f Rosebery at Kempton on reappearance in April. Bit below par at Chester (10.3f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago but may well bounce back. On the premises enough last season (won at Newmarket July) to warrant some respect.

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15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Liberty Lane has to be respected following his victory over 1m1f at Newmarket earlier in the month, but marginal preference is for CITY STREAK. Andrew Balding's progressive gelding returned to winning ways over an extended 1m2f at Chester recently and a 3lb rise for that success may still underestimate him. Bolster remains unexposed and should not be discounted, while I Still Have Faith and Paradias have each-way claims.

I STILL HAVE FAITH enjoyed a thoroughly productive 2023 campaign, and with his reappearance second at Nottingham sure to have blown away any cobwebs (winner that day has gone in again since), Ben Brookhouse's 4-y-o is fancied to notch a fifth career victory on the level back up at 1¼m. Karl Burke saddles a couple of last-time-out winners in Bolster and Liberty Lane so they're most feared, with Irish-raider Derry Lad another worth a mention, too.

Irish challenger DERRY LAD made some telling strikes in Britain last term and may well be about to add to them given the Naas promise.

16:00 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (11/10 -21%) Test Of Love	11/10(-21%)	(2) Test Of Love 11/10, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (3/1) at Salisbury (7f, good) 6 days ago, running on. Should give it a good shot under a penalty. Off the mark at Salisbury six days ago; major player despite the penalty.
2 2nd (4) (14/1 -40%) Wait And Hope	14/1(-40%)	(4) Wait And Hope 14/1, Winner at Kempton in January. 12/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, soft) 35 days ago. It's starting to look as though he's essentially an AW specialist. Running well on AW this year, but his two efforts on turf raise doubt.
3 3rd (5) (4/1 +0%) Blufferonthebus	4/1(+0%)	(5) Blufferonthebus 4/1, Two wins from 4 runs this year. 17/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago, impressively. Carries penalty. Engaged 7.25 here Thursday. Two wins this spring; creditable minor honours from off pace here (1m1f, soft) on Thursday.
4 4th (1) (10/3 +26%) Roberto Caro	10/3(+26%)	(1) Roberto Caro 10/3, Thrice-raced winner. First run since leaving Ollie Sangster when second of 12 in minor event at Redcar (7f, soft, 9/2) 29 days ago, slowly away. More needed now handicapping but he's hardly exposed. Form of latest Redcar second often boosted; 1lb well in; much respected on handicap debut.
5th 5th (3) (15/2 +17%) Gone Rogue	15/2(+17%)	(3) Gone Rogue 15/2, 6/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Needs to get back on track now equipped with first-time blinkers. Won twice over 7f last year, but out of the frame in all three starts since; blinkers on.

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16:00 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

TEST OF LOVE accounted for his nearest rival by over a length when stepping back up in distance at Salisbury on his latest outing. Sir Mark Prescott's gelding takes a further rise in trip, which looks a good move, and he can carry 6lb extra to record a double. Gone Rogue has failed to fire so far this year but first-time blinkers could spark a revival, while Roberto Caro is unexposed and seemingly heading the right way.

There should be better to come from TEST OF LOVE, who opened his account at the sixth time of asking at Salisbury recently and he looks capable of defying a penalty. Roberto Caro and Gone Rogue are taken to fill the places, with Blufferonthebus due to run here on Thursday evening and Wait And Hope yet to prove his effectiveness on turf.

Preference is for the unexposed ROBERTO CARO on handicap debut. His latest second of 12 at Redcar could hardly be working out better.

16:15 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (2/1 +11%) Midair	2/1(+11%)	(6) Midair 2/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 8 on handicap debut at Ascot (10f, good to firm, 5/2) just under 3 weeks ago, going well when not clear run from 2f out. This much easier and he's fancied to build on his 3 previous runner-up efforts. RPRs in 80s in three of his five runs and this looks a decent opportunity back in a maiden.
(5) (14/1 -17%) Kingdom Of Stars	14/1(-17%)	(5) Kingdom Of Stars 14/1, Looked green but offered something to work on when fifth of 13 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good, 100/1) on debut 46 days ago. Likely to improve. Shaped with promise when fifth at Windsor and has each-way claims if he can build on that.
(8) (66/1 +0%) Rust E Gal	66/1(+0%)	(8) Rust E Gal 66/1, 50/1, showed only greenness when eighth of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 8 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly up in trip. 50-1 at Lingfield last week and she finished a tailed-off eighth of nine.
1 1st (7) (5/6 +67%) Trouville	5/6(+67%)	(7) Trouville 5/6, 13/2, left his debut form well behind when second of 12 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good) 2 weeks ago, showing a willing attitude to hold the lead but having no answer to the late thrust of the winner. Fancied to go on improving. Runner-up in both runs this spring and he's respected for in-form yard.
2 2nd (9) (11/2 +73%) Seek And Destroy	11/2(+73%)	(9) Seek And Destroy 11/2, In need of experience when eleventh of 13 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 9/1) on debut 6 months ago, weakening over 1f out. Up in trip. Will need to leave that initial effort well behind. Made a low-key start at Kempton and she needs major improvement upped in trip on return.
3 3rd (4) (15/8 +37%) Hajara	15/8(+37%)	(4) Hajara 15/8, Shaped with plenty of encouragement from off the pace in a steadily-run affair when second of 8 in maiden (11/4) at Chelmsford City (10f) on debut just over 3 weeks ago, finishing well. May well do better. Eyecatching second on his Chelmsford debut (1m2f) and he's an interesting contender.
4 4th (3) (14/1 -100%) Far Lane	14/1(-100%)	(3) Far Lane 14/1, 7/1, found wanting for know-how when fifth of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good) on debut 10 days ago, slowly away. Bred to be suited by 1¼m and entitled to progress. Ran green on his Nottingham debut and he looks a likely improver on this step up in trip.
5th 5th (2) (150/1 -200%) Six Foot Lap	150/1(-200%)	(2) Six Foot Lap 150/1, Well held both starts in bumpers and looks a big outsider on Flat debut. Tailed off in two bumpers this spring and makes no appeal on this switch to the Flat.
6th 6th (1) (150/1 -200%) Al Wasl Dream	150/1(-200%)	(1) Al Wasl Dream 150/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, failed to progress all that much from debut when fifth of 7 in minor event at Leicester (7f, good, 11/1) when last seen 21 months ago, unsuited by drop in trip. First run for yard after leaving Saeed Bin Suroor (for 2,000 gns) and has been gelded. Changed hands for 2,000gns in September and is best watched back from long absence.

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16:15 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Midair didn't receive much luck in running when fourth at Ascot on his handicap debut and has to warrant plenty of respect on his return to maiden company. That said, he finished second on his three outings prior and the son of Frankel may prove vulnerable to some less-exposed types. Trouville has achieved a decent level of form on both starts so far, but the vote goes to HAJARA. Runner-up on debut at Chelmsford, Roger Varian's colt is entitled to have learned plenty from that experience and is taken to go one better now switched to turf.

MIDAIR would have finished quite a bit closer without meeting trouble when finishing fourth on handicap debut at Ascot earlier this month, so this looks a good opportunity for Harry Charlton's colt to get off the mark back in maiden company. Trouville has found just one too strong on both outings so far, but he may have to settle for silver once again, with Hajara and Kingdom of Stars another couple open to improvement after promising debut efforts.

Top of the list is MIDAIR, who sets a clear standard back in a maiden and gets the vote ahead of Trouville and Hajara.

16:30 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (13/2 -63%) Ezeliya	13/2(-63%)	(3) Ezeliya 13/2, Took her record to 2-3 when seeing off 6 rivals (including Caught U Looking) in 1¼m Navan Group 3 (good to soft) on reappearance, relishing the step up in trip. Should be even more to come at 1½m (dam placed in Irish Oaks). Player. Twice got on top late on, latterly in Group 3 at Navan (1m2f, good to yielding); player.
2 2nd (2) (7/1 +72%) Dance Sequence	7/1(+72%)	(2) Dance Sequence 7/1, 7f Group 3 winner at 2. Beaten a neck in Nell Gwyn on Newmarket reappearance but could only finish ninth of 16 in the 1000 Guineas there 18 days later. Significantly up in trip. Plenty to prove after 1,000 Guineas 9th, even though stamina can be found in her pedigree.
3 3rd (10) (50/1 +50%) War Chimes	50/1(+50%)	(10) War Chimes 50/1, Listed winner on heavy ground at 2. Creditable efforts in defeat at Group level in France this year but there's little in her record to suggest she'll be up to the task here. 5l French Listed win (1m1f, heavy) as 2yo; not quite at that level in French Group races.
4 4th (12) (15/2 +46%) You Got To Me	15/2(+46%)	(12) You Got To Me 15/2, AW winner at 2 who was having only her third start when fending off Rubies Are Red by ½ length in Lingfield Oaks Trial (11.5f, good to firm) on her reappearance 3 weeks ago. One of 4 in this for the stable. Looks capable of better again. Game, front-running winner of the Lingfield Oaks Trial (11.6f good) from Rubies Are Red.
5th 5th (1) (16/1 +76%) Caught U Looking	16/1(+76%)	(1) Caught U Looking 16/1, Group 3 winner at 2 but only sixth in the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket on final start. Creditable 2 lengths fourth of 7 to Ezeliya in Group 3 at Navan (1¼m, good to soft) on reappearance 34 days ago. Up in trip again. Hard to make a case for. Best form in 1m2f Group 3 at Navan but three others headed by Ezeliya took her measure.
6th 6th (11) (11/8 +31%) Ylang Ylang	11/8(+31%)	(11) Ylang Ylang 11/8, Frankel filly who won 3 of her 5 starts as a juvenile, notably the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket. Good ¾-length fifth of 16 to Elmalka in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good) on reappearance 26 days ago, nearest finish. Promises to be suited by this much longer trip. Leading claims. Seemingly crying out for further in Fillies' Mile and 1,000 Guineas; still the form pick.
7th 7th (4) (10/1 -25%) Forest Fairy	10/1(-25%)	(4) Forest Fairy 10/1, Waldgeist filly who has looked a smart prospect when winning both starts, latterly the Cheshire Oaks (11f, good), leading near the line having had to wait for run. Definitely capable of better for a stable no stranger to success in this. Found space just in time to win by a head in Listed Cheshire Oaks at Chester (11.3f, good).
8th 8th (5) (40/1 +60%) Making Dreams	40/1(+60%)	(5) Making Dreams 40/1, Three wins in a busy 2-y-o season and took her form up another notch with 10.5f Saint-Cloud Group 3 success (heavy) on her reappearance in April. Not in the same form when only sixth in a Longchamp Group 2 since. Ran away with a French Group 3 (10.5f, heavy) before modest show in a Group 2 (1m2f, soft).
9th 9th (6) (12/1 -200%) Rubies Are Red	12/1(-200%)	(6) Rubies Are Red 12/1, Sister to Arc winner Found. Has shaped encouragingly when placed on all 3 starts, showing useful form when ½-length second of 7 to You Got To Me in Lingfield Oaks trial (11.5f, good to firm) 20 days ago, staying on strongly after losing her place coming down the hill. More to come. Needs to have learned plenty from Lingfield, for handling this hill, but finished strongly.
10th 10th (8) (20/1 -25%) Secret Satire	20/1(-25%)	(8) Secret Satire 20/1, Progressive form, winning the Musidora at York (1¼m, good) 16 days ago by 2 lengths from Francophone (won since). Likely capable of better but her stamina isn't assured now stepping up to 1½m. Kept on strongly to win 10.2f Musidora at York by 2l, having failed to settle in first 2f.
11th 11th (9) (22/1 -38%) Treasure	22/1(-38%)	(9) Treasure 22/1, Made a winning debut in the mud at Nottingham last autumn. Stepped up on that form when 1½ lengths fourth of 7 to stablemate You Got To Me in Lingfield Oaks Trial (11.5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Open to progress for a yard which has won this twice. 4th in Lingfield Oaks Trial when You Got To Me fought her off and Rubies Are Red went past.
12th 12th (7) (40/1 +60%) Seaward	40/1(+60%)	(7) Seaward 40/1, Won a 1m Ascot novice last September. Well held in Fillies' Mile on her final 2-y-o start but much improved when 1¼ lengths third of 6 to Forest Fairy in Cheshire Oaks (11f, good) on reappearance 23 days ago. Front-running third in Cheshire Oaks but Forest Fairy left the more favourable impression.

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16:30 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Ylang Ylang sets the standard based on her victory in the Fillies' Mile last year and an encouraging fifth in the 1000 Guineas. The daughter of Frankel looks set to relish this step up in trip but preference is for EZELIYA, who accounted for a subsequent Group 3 winner when scoring on her second start as a juvenile. She took a big step forward when winning the Salsabil over 1m2f at Navan, and her dam was a high-class middle-distance performer for these connections. Further improvement can be expected over this trip and it would be no surprise to see her play a leading role. Rubies Are Red remains a maiden but cannot be discounted, while Forest Fairy and Treasure are likely to stay well and could also be in the mix.

YLANG YLANG looked ready for further when a promising fifth in the 1000 Guineas and can provide her yard with a seventh Oaks win since 2015. It's 43 years since Dermot Weld broke his Classic duck in this race with Blue Wind but he looks to have found a live contender in Ezeliya, who should relish 1½m. Ralph Beckett in 2013 was the last trainer other than Aidan O'Brien and the Gosdens to taste success in this and Cheshire Oaks winner Forest Fairy looks the pick of his quartet.

Aidan O'Brien looks set to taste Oaks success again thanks to the upped-in-trip YLANG YLANG (nap). Ezeliya is second on the list.

16:40 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (12/1 +14%) Jkr Cobbler	12/1(+14%)	(6) Jkr Cobbler 12/1, Completed a 7f hat-trick at Ayr last summer and placed off similar marks to this in the autumn. Much depends on whether he's fully primed after 7 months off. Did well last year, but has been off for 224 days and has no great record fresh.
2 2nd (8) (11/4 +31%) Darbucks	11/4(+31%)	(8) Darbucks 11/4, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Form of latest Ayr second working out well; a win and a narrow defeat in two visits here.
3 3rd (3) (15/2 -36%) Mr Squires	15/2(-36%)	(3) Mr Squires 15/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at Southwell (7f, 9/2) 49 days ago, always holding on. Respected despite a 6 lb rise. Won well on the AW at Southwell last time, but well beaten in three starts on turf.
4 4th (2) (11/4 +45%) Buckshaw Village	11/4(+45%)	(2) Buckshaw Village 11/4, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 but he has been knocking on the door this year, finishing second again at Leicester (7f, good) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt. 1-25, but second in two of his last three starts; no reason why he shouldn't go well again.
5th 5th (5) (10/1 +17%) First Dynasty	10/1(+17%)	(5) First Dynasty 10/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (1m, soft, 25/1) 27 days ago. Mark on the slide but need to see more. Shown nothing since last summer including in five starts for this yard; best watched.
6th 6th (7) (5/1 -25%) Ring Of Gold	5/1(-25%)	(7) Ring Of Gold 5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 10/3, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 35 days ago. On a losing run of 17 and 0-14 on turf, but ran well when second at Doncaster last time.
7th 7th (10) (28/1 -133%) Majestic Newlaw	28/1(-133%)	(10) Majestic Newlaw 28/1, 12/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 14 days ago but had been a creditable second at Ayr prior to that. 0-10; second at Ayr this month but didn't back it up last time; down the pecking order.
8th 8th (1) (12/1 +25%) Shandy Star	12/1(+25%)	(1) Shandy Star 12/1, Below par this season, although latest sixth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good) 25 days ago was a slight step back in the right direction. Has dropped to a favourable mark, but needs to better her three efforts since returning.
9th 9th (9) (28/1 -75%) Redrosezorro	28/1(-75%)	(9) Redrosezorro 28/1, Course winner. 16/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good) 18 days ago. One of 2 from his yard with a good shout. Catterick specialist who has also won here; twice run well since cheekpieces went back on.
10th 10th (4) (25/1 -257%) Bossy Parker	25/1(-257%)	(4) Bossy Parker 25/1, Won back to back over 7f at Wolverhampton this year but his run of good form came to a halt at Chelmsford (7f) 63 days ago. Reverts to turf now. Did well on the AW earlier in year; won twice over this trip on turf in Ireland as a 2yo.

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16:40 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Mr Squires made most of the running to score in comfortable fashion at Southwell last month, but he was put up 6lb for that triumph and will need to prove as effective on turf. With that in mind, the vote goes to RING OF GOLD, who just got up to snatch the runner-up spot from Darbucks (third) in this grade at Doncaster last time and he goes off the same mark. With Lewis Chalkley claiming 7lb this time around, he could be the one to beat. Redrosezorro is another to consider.

DARBUCKS has returned in good form and perhaps this is the day he can snap his lengthy losing run. Buckshaw Village is another who hasn't tasted success for a while but he went close again last time and is second choice ahead of recent Southwell scorer Mr Squires and the selection's stablemate Redrosezorro.

The choice is DARBUCKS (nap), the form of his latest Ayr run having worked out so well. He has won and gone close in two starts here.

16:45 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/1 +21%) Continuance	11/1(+21%)	(3) Continuance 11/1, 8/1, failed to come on for recent run when fifth of 6 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good) 20 days ago, not clear run under 2f out. Hood on 1st time. He hasn't improved for stepping up beyond 1m this term; first-time hood goes on..
2 2nd (2) (6/4 +25%) Knight Templar	6/4(+25%)	(2) Knight Templar 6/4, Took a step forward returning from 9 months off when second of 7 on handicap debut (11/2) at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 17 days ago, collared post. Should sharpen up for that outing and can progress again. Showed improvement on handicap debut and step up to 1m2f when second last time..
3 3rd (7) (16/1 -88%) Remarkable Flight	16/1(-88%)	(7) Remarkable Flight 16/1, Proved a different proposition back on turf to spring a surprise in 7-runner handicap (28/1) at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Hard to know what to expect. Sprang a surprise when winning (28-1) at Brighton this month and should run well..
4 4th (1) (4/1 -20%) Theworldsnotenough	4/1(-20%)	(1) Theworldsnotenough 4/1, Winner at Windsor in April. 4/1, improved again when second of 10 in handicap at same course (8.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Up in trip. May do better still so has to be taken seriously. Won on handicap debut at Windsor last month and good second there last time..
5th 5th (6) (5/1 +23%) Masonbrook Meadow	5/1(+23%)	(6) Masonbrook Meadow 5/1, Ran as well as she has this year when second of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 10 days ago, staying on final 1f. Looks competitive on form. Second at Nottingham (1m2f, good) recently over today's distance but needs more..
6th 6th (5) (6/1 +0%) Budding	6/1(+0%)	(5) Budding 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Saw out the longer trip despite racing freely when second of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Each-way claims. Showed improved form when headed close home at Windsor this month; sure to win races..
7th 7th (8) (50/1 -25%) Ormering Tide	50/1(-25%)	(8) Ormering Tide 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, tenth of 11 on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) just under 11 weeks ago. Makes turf debut. Modest form and makes turf debut..
8th 8th (4) (18/1 -13%) Big Lou	18/1(-13%)	(4) Big Lou 18/1, Failed to come on for recent run when tenth of 13 in minor event (33/1) at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Could well prove a different proposition. Modest form and marked improvement is required on handicap debut; cheekpieces are added..

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16:45 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Sir Mark Prescott's yard is in flying form at present and KNIGHT TEMPLAR may prove the one to side with. He improved for the step up in trip when caught close home at Beverley and there looks plenty more to come over middle-distances. Remarkable Flight opened her account with a victory at Brighton and should go well again, while Masonbrook Meadow found only one too good at Nottingham and is not out of this. Budding drops down in distance after going close on fast ground at Windsor.

A few in with a squeak but preference is for KNIGHT TEMPLAR, who wasn't exactly strong in the betting but made a significant step forward when finishing runner-up over a much longer trip on handicap debut at Beverley earlier this month. He can get the better of Theworldsnotenough, who has returned an improved model this season. Masonbrook Meadow and Budding can fight out minor honours.

The top two are the ones to be interested in. Theworldsnotenough did little wrong last time but KNIGHT TEMPLAR can go one better.

17:10 Epsom Listed (Class 1) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (7/2 +22%) Pandora's Gift	7/2(+22%)	(5) Pandora's Gift 7/2, Winner of 4 of her 5 starts on the AW, again impressive upped to listed company at Chelmsford (6f) last time. Clearly a filly going places and the one to beat on these terms but the one question mark surrounding her is whether she will prove equally effective on turf up in trip. Has won her last four on the AW, including a 6f Listed race; 7f on soft ground is a query.
1 1st (3) (10/1 -43%) Evade	10/1(-43%)	(3) Evade 10/1, Winning debut at Deauville in July and took form to a new level when length-second of 7 to Beauvatier in Prix La Rochette in September. Found Group 1 company too much a month later and has left Andre Fabre, though has joined another very good stable. Interesting on his second in a French Group 3; lacking a run may count against him.
2 2nd (4) (10/3 +49%) Native American	10/3(+49%)	(4) Native American 10/3, Excellent start to his career, supplementing his debut win in novice company with a taking success in a sales race at the Curragh 4 months later. Mid-field in Group 1 company final 2-y-o start and reappearance was a shade disappointing (9f). Back in trip and should step up on that a lot. 2yo form brings him into it and he had any number of excuses on his reappearance.
3 3rd (2) (2/1 +56%) Balmacara	2/1(+56%)	(2) Balmacara 2/1, Has quickly made up into a useful colt, bagging a pair of 7f novices at Doncaster this spring in good style. Bred for longer trips but clearly not short when it comes to speed (goes with bags of enthusiasm) and his limit hasn't yet been reached. Untroubled to win his last two and highly respected despite facing a stiff task on ratings.
4 4th (1) (15/8 +25%) Zoum Zoum	15/8(+25%)	(1) Zoum Zoum 15/8, Won all 3 starts as a juvenile, conceding weight to promising Kikkuli at Newmarket before ending the year with a Saint-Cloud Group 3 success (7f, heavy). Lost unbeaten run in the Greenham on reappearance but didn't do a lot wrong in second. Penalty doesn't make life easy but he's still respected. Unbeaten at two; second in the Greenham but that form isn't working out well.
5th 5th (6) (22/1 -57%) Bellarchi	22/1(-57%)	(6) Bellarchi 22/1, Thriving filly who scored with something to spare under patient ride at Ascot 3 weeks ago. (1m). Sixth in listed company a fortnight ago and she's standing up really well a busy campaign. Has been running well this season but is biting off more than she can chew here.
6th 6th (7) (16/1 +0%) Heritage House	16/1(+0%)	(7) Heritage House 16/1, Nursery winner who did well to hit the frame at huge odds in listed company on final start in November. Ran about as well as could have been expected both starts this spring and she's been set another stiff task. No closer than fifth in Group 3/Listed assignments this season and this looks no easier.

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17:10 Epsom Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Zoum Zoum lost his unbeaten record when dead-heating for second in the Greenham at Newbury and this appears to be the ideal spot to come ahead of the Jersey at Royal Ascot. That said, BALMACARA, who finished third to the former on his racecourse debut at Newmarket, has impressed on both starts this season at Doncaster and it seems notable that connections opt to run here as opposed to taking advantage of a tempting handicap mark. Evade and Native American appeal most of the remainder.

This track promises to suit BALMACARA, who got into a lovely rhythm when hammering his rivals at Doncaster a month ago, and with further progress likely, he could take some stopping. The obvious threat is Pandora's Gift, who brings the best form to the table but has yet to tackle 7f or turf so far. Zoum Zoum has to concede weight all round but has to be taken seriously, too.

Native American could easily bounce back from Newmarket but BALMACARA looked packed with potential in winning his two novices.

17:15 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (5/2 +50%) Taritino	5/2(+50%)	(6) Taritino 5/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Ran better than for a while on the Flat when second of 8 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (heavy) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Nudged up 1 lb and should be in the shake-up again. Good second over C&D this month and can go close if reproducing that effort..
2 2nd (4) (40/1 -60%) Cubana Habana	40/1(-60%)	(4) Cubana Habana 40/1, 50/1, ran badly on first outing since leaving Richard Fahey (for 23,000 gns) after 8 weeks off when last of 7 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, heavy) 9 months ago. Best watched on return. Last of seven on his stable debut at Chester last August and is hard to fancy..
3 3rd (3) (25/1 -108%) Rebel Angel	25/1(-108%)	(3) Rebel Angel 25/1, Ran no sort of race after 10 days off in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft, 33/1) 50 days ago. Visor on 1st time, tongue strap back on. Fair on the Flat, well beaten on last outing in March. Modest form since returning from France and is best watched..
4 4th (9) (5/1 +64%) Adrian	5/1(+64%)	(9) Adrian 5/1, Again ran below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 7/1) 17 days ago, carrying head bit awkwardly over 4f out. Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage. Group 3 winner in Germany in 2021; way below that level now and difficult to recommend..
5th 5th (8) (13/2 +46%) Sonnet Star	13/2(+46%)	(8) Sonnet Star 13/2, 8/1, respectable fifth of 14 on handicap debut at Kempton (11f) 7 months ago. Hood back on. Dropped 2 lb and will need to hit the ground running. Placed five times in minor contests last year; returns from 228-day break..
6th 6th (7) (16/1 -100%) Flame Of Kodiac	16/1(-100%)	(7) Flame Of Kodiac 16/1, Course winner in May. Wasn't seen to best effect when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good, 12/1) 7 days ago, short of room 3f out. Worth a market check upped further in trip. 1m win here on soft at 66-1 this month; ran moderately at Bath last week..
7th 7th (5) (10/1 -11%) Feyha	10/1(-11%)	(5) Feyha 10/1, 33/1, ran poorly back on all-weather when last of 13 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 6 months ago. Better showing anticipated returned to turf. She won at Epsom last September but may be best watched on this first run in seven months..
8th 8th (1) (5/2 -67%) Absolute Queen	5/2(-67%)	(1) Absolute Queen 5/2, Better than ever returned to turf with cheekpieces left off when winning 10-runner handicap (9/1) at Brighton (11.9f, good to soft) 10 days ago, leading around 1f out and forging clear. Carries penalty and likely to take the beating if in the same form. Won easily at Brighton last week on return to turf; carries 5lb penalty but hard to beat..
9th 9th (2) (12/1 -71%) Kitty Foyle	12/1(-71%)	(2) Kitty Foyle 12/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in April. Unable to get to the lead from wide draw and raced too freely when last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f, 13/2) just over 6 weeks ago. Enters calculations if settling better on turf debut. Makes turf debut; got off the mark at Wolverhampton last month..

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17:15 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

ABSOLUTE QUEEN returned to turf with an easy success at Brighton. A 5lb penalty is reduced by her rider's allowance and she can go in again. Taritino had been racing over hurdles without success before reverting to the Flat and finishing runner-up over track and trip. He makes more appeal than Flame Of Kodiac, who sprung a surprise over a mile here earlier in the month but has something to prove over this far.

It's tough to look beyond ABSOLUTE QUEEN, who bolted up at Brighton 10 days ago, and provided this doesn't come too soon, she'll take some stopping if in the same mood under a penalty. The main danger may emerge from Taritino, who has slipped in the weights and ran better than for a while in this sphere when runner-up over C&D recently. Kitty Foyle can edge out Flame of Kodiac for third spot.

This looks between Taritino, who finished second here last time, and ABSOLUTE QUEEN who won easily at Brighton.

17:20 Tramore Maiden Chase 22f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(16) (16/1 +0%) Attitash	16/1(+0%)	(16) Attitash 16/1, Modest chaser. One win from 22 NH runs. 11/1, ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. RESERVE. Losing run since only win in 2021; hard to fancy and tailed off at Cartmel Monday; reserve.
1 1st (1) (11/4 -38%) Ceanndana	11/4(-38%)	(1) Ceanndana 11/4, Fair chaser. Two wins from 5 runs last season. 9/1, excellent second of 11 in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on form. Dual hurdle winner and just as good over fences; best form on good but acts on soft.
2 2nd (13) (6/1 +45%) Gold Haven	6/1(+45%)	(13) Gold Haven 6/1, Modest chaser. Promising start over fences when second over C&D last month but pulled up in handicap chase at Limerick (19.7f, good) 8 days ago. 0-22; went close here on her penultimate start; seemingly amiss last week; may do better.
3 3rd (4) (18/1 -125%) Farrokh	18/1(-125%)	(4) Farrokh 18/1, Modest hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft, 22/1) 16 days ago, battling well. Makes chase debut. Career best to win over timber earlier in month; needs to be just as good over fences.
4 4th (15) (10/1 +64%) Michal	10/1(+64%)	(15) Michal 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (19.2f, good, 14/1) 20 days ago. Makes chase debut. Best run yet when 6th in maiden hurdle at Cork; will need further progress on chase debut.
5th 5th (8) (14/1 -56%) Natural Breeze	14/1(-56%)	(8) Natural Breeze 14/1, Modest hurdler. 15/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21.4f, good to soft) 40 days ago, finding extra. Makes chase debut. Back to his best when winning over hurdles here last month; may need more on chase bow now.
6th 6th (5) (16/1 +0%) Inforapenny	16/1(+0%)	(5) Inforapenny 16/1, Fair hurdler. 10/1, good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft) 15 days ago, no match for winner. Makes chase debut. Just 1-20 so far but he's pretty consistent over hurdles at his level; may need this.
7th 7th (2) (50/1 +24%) Corkbeg	50/1(+24%)	(2) Corkbeg 50/1, Modest hurdler. Modest winner at 20f over hurdles. Ninth of 14 in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft, 33/1) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly up in trip. Hasn't shown much on either chase start and career best required to get involved.
8th 8th (10) (16/1 +43%) Rock On Pedro	16/1(+43%)	(10) Rock On Pedro 16/1, Fair hurdler. Eighth of 15 in novice chase at this C&D (good, 20/1) on debut over fences 39 days ago. Likely to improve. 0-9 over jumps but went close off 106 over timber; may come on for recent chase debut.
9th 9th (9) (10/1 -11%) Nephin Beg	10/1(-11%)	(9) Nephin Beg 10/1, Fair hurdler. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Fair winner at 20f over hurdles. 6/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (25.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Won h'cap debut in 2022 but not at same level in 5 chase starts; each-way chance.
\|F\| \|F\| (12) (10/3 +33%) Coillte Aris	10/3(+33%)	(12) Coillte Aris 10/3, Fair hurdler. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good, 15/8) 24 days ago, easily. Makes chase debut. Needs considering. Appreciated this trip when winning over hurdles latest; needs more again on chase debut.
10th 10th (14) (10/1 -25%) Kelly's Birr	10/1(-25%)	(14) Kelly's Birr 10/1, Fair hurdler. First run since leaving John Patrick Ryan when 13/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft). Off 13 months. Makes chase debut. Off the mark on yard debut when last seen; may need this after more than a year off.
11th 11th (6) (40/1 +0%) Jeronimo De L'ouch	40/1(+0%)	(6) Jeronimo De L'ouch 40/1, Modest hurdler. 15/2, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Naas (23.8f, soft) 57 days ago, weakening entering straight. Makes chase debut. Pulled up on handicap debut last time and probably up against it on chase debut now.
12th 12th (3) (80/1 -21%) Duncarrig	80/1(-21%)	(3) Duncarrig 80/1, Fair hurdler. 28/1, ninth of 12 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (19f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Pulled up on both chase starts and tailed off in a claimer over hurdles latest.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (33/1 +50%) Aghmorough Bridge	33/1(+50%)	(11) Aghmorough Bridge 33/1, Modest hurdler. Modest winner at 19f over hurdles. Fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Cork (24.6f, good) 20 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkered for 1st time. Three-time point winner; won over hurdles over Christmas but lost her way since; tough ask.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (40/1 +39%) Low Lie The Fields	40/1(+39%)	(7) Low Lie The Fields 40/1, Fair hurdler. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 100/1, fifth of 11 in hunter chase at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Losing run goes back to 2021 hurdle win; beaten 22l in hunter chase latest; hard to fancy.

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17:20 Tramore Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Provided the ground doesn't get any softer, the Ross O'Sullivan-trained CEANNDANA can open his account over fences. A dual winning hurdler last season, the seven-year-old has run well on two of his three starts since switching to chasing. The obvious concern is that that one poor effort came under testing conditions at Killarney. With no further rain forecast, the gelding looks to have a leading chance. Coillte Aris had been running consistently over hurdles before gaining a first success when stepped up to this trip last time. The chasing debutant has previous point-to-point experience, which should be an asset. Lightly-raced Tipperary winner Farrokh also enters calculations for trainer Barry Connell.

CEANNDANA shaped well on her return when second at Downpatrick last week and can put her chasing experience to good use up against progressive hurdlers/chasing newcomers Coillte Aris and Farrokh.

ROCK ON PEDRO may do better than his chase debut latest with that run under his belt and he ran to a fair level over hurdles previously

17:30 Down Royal Handicap 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (14/1 +13%) She's Smart	14/1(+13%)	(5) She's Smart 14/1, Sixth of 15 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good, 10/1) 11 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Now 0-7 and limitations further exposed in a claimer last time.
2 2nd (8) (3/1 +50%) Dark Enigma	3/1(+50%)	(8) Dark Enigma 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, excellent 1¼ lengths third of 9 to Land Lover in handicap at Sligo (5.9f, good) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly on the back of that big career best. Third to Land Rover at Sligo under a positive ride; interesting back over 5f.
3 3rd (4) (10/1 -67%) Mary Shoelaces	10/1(-67%)	(4) Mary Shoelaces 10/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (5f, 10/1) 48 days ago. Dropped to a dangerous mark if she can revive. Placed five times on the AW but has been below her best on last two visits to Dundalk.
4 4th (7) (9/1 +44%) Comein Comein	9/1(+44%)	(7) Comein Comein 9/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (5f, 28/1) 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael J. Browne. Standout effort came in a C&D maiden last September and he has been gelded; new yard.
5th 5th (6) (17/2 -21%) Beano Power	17/2(-21%)	(6) Beano Power 17/2, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Only midfield on Navan return and she's faced with a tricky draw here.
6th 6th (11) (13/2 +7%) Charles Atlas	13/2(+7%)	(11) Charles Atlas 13/2, Creditable third of 15 in handicap (28/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Ran his best race yet when keeping on well to make the frame at Navan.
7th 7th (10) (20/1 +0%) Stopitnowjulia	20/1(+0%)	(10) Stopitnowjulia 20/1, 18/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (5f). Off 126 days. Hood on 1st time. Hasn't run badly in 5f AW handicaps the last twice, latterly against older opposition.
8th 8th (1) (5/1 -150%) Land Lover	5/1(-150%)	(1) Land Lover 5/1, Justified strong support down in grade when winning 9-runner handicap at Sligo (5.9f, good, 9/2) 16 days ago, responding well. Didn't go unbacked when always prominent and winning a shade comfortably at Sligo.
9th 9th (12) (16/1 +20%) Sophia Klimt	16/1(+20%)	(12) Sophia Klimt 16/1, 14/1, 12¼ lengths seventh of 9 to Land Lover in handicap at Sligo (5.9f, good) 16 days ago. Slowly away and never landed any sort of blow in Land Rover's race at Sligo.
10th 10th (2) (16/1 -60%) Platino Bianco	16/1(-60%)	(2) Platino Bianco 16/1, Excellent 9½ lengths eighth of 13 to Cherry Blossom in listed race at Cork (5.5f, good, 150/1) 21 days ago. Lot depends on whether she can back that up but she's potentially dangerous. Outclassed last time; not without hope on the form she had shown at Navan.
11th 11th (9) (16/1 -33%) Veracidad	16/1(-33%)	(9) Veracidad 16/1, 11/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. First run for yard after leaving K. J. Condon. Can make presence felt. Only ninth on her comeback run and was some way behind Charles Atlas.
12th 12th (3) (15/2 +25%) Always Love You	15/2(+25%)	(3) Always Love You 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 8 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. Shown enough to believe she could have a future in handicaps off this low a mark.

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17:30 Down Royal Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

An open-looking handicap to kick things off, in which LAND LOVER shades the verdict. With the blinkers back on and more aggressive tactics adopted, he ran out a comfortable winner over 6f at Sligo and remains open to improvement on just his fourth start for the shrewd Denis Hogan stable. He could be challenged for the lead again by Dark Enigma, who was third behind the selection at Sligo and demands respect under Shane Foley. Charles Atlas is one of a few more with claims.

DARK ENIGMA rook a big step forward when third to Land Lover at Sligo 16 days ago and on these 4 lb better terms, is just fancied to reverse that form. Of the rest, Platino Bianco is dangerous if repeating her effort in a kuch better race than this at Cork.

Land Rover essentially outstayed DARK ENIGMA at Sligo and the selection can gain his revenge back at 5f with a 4lb pull.

17:40 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/1 +10%) Rhoscolyn	9/1(+10%)	(1) Rhoscolyn 9/1, Won this race back in 2021 and scored 3 times at 7f/1m winner last season. Efforts have been mixed in 2 starts following a good fourth at Haydock (7f) in April but he's certainly not out of things from this sort of mark. Won this race easily in 2021; Haydock 4th confirmed he retained ability; excuses since.
2 2nd (10) (5/2 +38%) Mission To Moon	5/2(+38%)	(10) Mission To Moon 5/2, Makes plenty of appeal on paper (family improve with age) and he quickly resumed progress after 7 months off in 5-runner Goodwood handicap (7f, soft) 4 weeks ago, readily. That unlikely to prove his limit and he's ran well on sole previous start here. Claims. Two Goodwood wins (7f, soft) to his name, strong at the finish on this month's return.
3 3rd (3) (28/1 -27%) The X O	28/1(-27%)	(3) The X O 28/1, Dual AW winner who wasn't disgraced on first turf outing of the year when fifth of 9 in handicap at Ascot (6f) 21 days ago, not clear run briefly 2f out and no extra. This his first try beyond 6f. Dangerous mark again now but the trip and the ground are unknown quantities.
4 4th (9) (22/1 -38%) Marlay Park	22/1(-38%)	(9) Marlay Park 22/1, 4-time C&D winner who justified good support when successful again here in September. Easy to back, probably needed the run having a rare start sprinting at Windsor (6f) in April. Had wind surgery since and return to this trip rates a plus. Four C&D wins & third in this race last year; wind op since last run; needs a career best.
5th 5th (4) (12/1 -9%) Earls	12/1(-9%)	(4) Earls 12/1, Highlighted he was coming to the boil at the Curragh prior to resuming winning ways with a bit to spare at Haydock (7f, heavy) in April. Couldn't replicate that level from 5 lb higher mark at Cork (7f, good) since but a good gallop to aim at here will help from handy draw. Ready winner at Haydock last month (7f, soft); low-key Cork run latest; more rain a plus.
6th 6th (6) (17/2 -6%) Spanish Star	17/2(-6%)	(6) Spanish Star 17/2, Won this race from a 1 lb higher mark 12 months ago and plenty of solid efforts in defeat thereafter. Returned with a good fourth at Newbury in April and whilst not in quite the same form when filling same spot at Goodwood (6f) since, no surprise to see him thereabouts back up at 7f. Last-gasp winner of this race 12 months ago and now 1lb lower; retains all his ability.
7th 7th (11) (28/1 -100%) Hodler	28/1(-100%)	(11) Hodler 28/1, C&D winner who goes well when the mud is flying and he returned to form following a low-key start to the season when third behind a most progressive sort at Yarmouth (7f) 4 weeks ago. Mark is steadily easing but this a sterner assignment. 7f on slow ground ideal; good mark and latest Yarmouth 3rd more promising; each-way shout.
8th 8th (8) (28/1 -12%) Sandy Paradise	28/1(-12%)	(8) Sandy Paradise 28/1, At the top of his game on AW in recent months, resuming winning ways at Chelmsford (7f) in April. Found things tougher from career-high mark when fifth at Chester (7f) 23 days ago and this looks a tougher ask again. Pretty useful on AW but 0-9 on turf and looks on a tough mark on the grass.
9th 9th (12) (4/1 +75%) Speeding Bullet	4/1(+75%)	(12) Speeding Bullet 4/1, Consistent on the whole as a 2-y-o, opening his account in a Newmarket nursery (7f, good to soft) in October prior to a creditable fourth at Kempton (1m) final outing. Has been gelded ahead of return but this looks a tough ask on seasonal bow. 7f on soft ground fine but he returns from 205 days off in a competitive race; yard runs 2.
10th 10th (2) (5/1 +9%) Dark Thirty	5/1(+9%)	(2) Dark Thirty 5/1, Likeable sort who posted a career-best effort on back of 6 months off when landing 18-runner Newmarket handicap (6f) in April. Creditable third (English Oak placed second) despite missing the kick back there (7f) 4 weeks ago and he remains on a competitive mark. Two good runs (6f/7f) at Newmarket this season; unproven on this track but shortlisted.
11th 11th (7) (9/1 -50%) Darkness	9/1(-50%)	(7) Darkness 9/1, Boasts just the one win for current stable but threatening to come good again soon, fifth of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (7f) 2 weeks ago, keeping on when badly hampered final 100 yds. Runner-up in this race 12 months ago and he's worth considering. Looked to have pinched this race last year before collared late on by Spanish Star; solid.
12th 12th (5) (22/1 -57%) Baldomero	22/1(-57%)	(5) Baldomero 22/1, Consistent 6-y-o who deservedly ended lengthy losing run in 8-runner Goodwood handicap (6f, heavy) on penultimate start. Creditable fourth back up at this trip at Haydock 6 days ago but he appears to have little wriggle room from this mark. Cheekpieces replace visor. Consistent sort; wasn't winning out of turn at Goodwood this month; others better treated.

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17:40 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

SPANISH STAR won this contest 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and has warmed up for a return with solid displays at Newbury and Goodwood. The booking of Tom Marquand is another positive and the nine-year-old has plenty in his favour for a repeat bid. Dark Thirty returned with success at Newmarket in April before finishing third at the same venue on Guineas weekend and is expected to be in the mix once again. Mission To Moon and Earls complete the shortlist.

MISSION TO MOON posted a career best when making a winning return to action at Goodwood 4 weeks ago, defeating a next-time-out winner with a shade more authority than the bare margins imply, and a 4 lb rise is unlikely to prevent him going close again. Darkness, runner-up 12 months ago, comes here in good order and is feared along with Dark Thirty. Last year's winner Spanish Star is another not out of things.

Last year's one-two can fight it out again with DARKNESS selected to reverse the placings with Spanish Star.

17:45 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (6/1 +0%) Southern Voyage	6/1(+0%)	(2) Southern Voyage 6/1, Third of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Chester (12.5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. The type to pop up at some point from his reduced mark. Chester was better last time but on good to firm and conditions are a concern.
2 2nd (5) (9/1 -100%) Knights Affair	9/1(-100%)	(5) Knights Affair 9/1, Fair maiden. Off 8 months, not seen to best effect when fourth of 7 in 13f Ayr handicap on reappearance 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Less exposed than the majority of these. Considered. Beaten just under 3l back in a handicap last time when only seven ran.
3 3rd (7) (7/4 +50%) Sisterandbrother	7/4(+50%)	(7) Sisterandbrother 7/4, Hurdle winner for Milton Harris last May and made a positive start back on the Flat for new trainer when close second of 13 at Bath (1¼m, good) last Friday. Sure to go well if coping with 2 outings in quick succession after a break. Second at Bath last week and did well to threaten after challenging wide.
4 4th (6) (9/1 +0%) Major Major	9/1(+0%)	(6) Major Major 9/1, 12/1, below form when fourth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (1½m, good) 41 days ago. Others more persuasive. Dual winner over the trip; on a good mark and Brighton gradients an excuse latest.
5th 5th (3) (9/2 -35%) She's A Novelty	9/2(-35%)	(3) She's A Novelty 9/2, Won a pair of11.5f turf handicaps at the end of last summer. Likely to go well on the hat-trick bid if fully primed after 8 months off. Goes well fresh and remains on a very workable mark with Joe Leavy taking off 5lb.
6th 6th (8) (9/2 +36%) Churchill Rose	9/2(+36%)	(8) Churchill Rose 9/2, Modest maiden. 9/4, fourth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Might have to wait a bit longer for a first success. Unproven on softer than good but if that's no problem then she should run well.
7th 7th (1) (28/1 -100%) Polemon	28/1(-100%)	(1) Polemon 28/1, Fair form when runner-up twice in AW novice events to start 2023 but well beaten in 2 outings over the winter, including a handicap. A subsequent wind operation needs to help him get his career back on track. Twice runner-up on the AW; quiet following an absence and now had a wind op.
8th 8th (4) (28/1 -40%) Glory Nights	28/1(-40%)	(4) Glory Nights 28/1, Opened his account at Wolverhampton in October. Creditable second of 12 there (1½m) on Boxing Day but not so good in 2 outings this year. Sports first-time cheekpieces in a bid to get back on track. Good record at Wolverhampton but yet to show comparable form on turf.

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17:45 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

SISTERANDBROTHER made a highly encouraging first start for the Harriet Dickin stable when occupying the runner-up berth over 1m2f at Bath recently. The son of Sixties Icon should have no issues with this rise in distance and he could be the one to beat off an unchanged rating. The main threat might be She's A Novelty, who was last seen completing a double at Haydock in September and she should go well on her return. Southern Voyage is another to note.

A second outing in quick succession after a lay-off is always a slight concern but SISTERANDBROTHER was nicely clear of the rest when a narrowly denied at Bath last Friday and looks well treated off the same mark. The unexposed Knights Affair was better than the result on his Ayr reappearance and is second choice ahead of the returning She's A Novelty.

The 6yo SISTERANDBROTHER gets the nod after he was perhaps a little unfortunate not to win last week at Bath.

17:50 Tramore Handicap Chase 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (9/2 +10%) Calico	9/2(+10%)	(1) Calico 9/2, Useful winner at 17f over hurdles. 22/1, well-beaten fifth of 7 to Brides Hill in Gr 2 chase at Punchestown (20.2f, soft) 28 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap chase debut. Can make presence felt back down in class. Back in trip for handicap debut with likely more to offer and rider's claim a positive.
1 1st (9) (14/1 +13%) Mater Matuta	14/1(+13%)	(9) Mater Matuta 14/1, C&D winner. 25/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (12.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Switches from Flat to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Bit below form on last chase run. 2022 winner; all the better for recent Flat comeback run but 3lb wrong here.
2 2nd (7) (25/1 -14%) Itsalonglongroad	25/1(-14%)	(7) Itsalonglongroad 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase here in October. Seventh of 10 in handicap chase (20/1) at Thurles (16.3f, soft) 108 days ago. Visor back on. Others more persuasive. Has tended to need a run in the past but can't be ignored given his record here.
3 3rd (6) (11/8 +27%) Cheerful Chap	11/8(+27%)	(6) Cheerful Chap 11/8, Promising sort. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle (2/1) at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft) 42 days ago, just holding on. Switches from hurdles to chase. Very interesting runner back off lower chase mark here. Much improved hurdler of late; 16lb lower chase mark so has to be respected.
4 4th (5) (7/2 +42%) Freddie Robdal	7/2(+42%)	(5) Freddie Robdal 7/2, C&D winner. 17/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Can give a good account. C&D winner ran well enough on recent Tipperary comeback to suggest he'll figure here.
5th 5th (4) (14/1 -155%) Look Dont Touch	14/1(-155%)	(4) Look Dont Touch 14/1, Remains a maiden after 25 NH runs. 14/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap chase at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Dermot Anthony McLoughlin. Good second at Tipperary latest; first start for new yard.
6th 6th (3) (22/1 +12%) Presenting Lad	22/1(+12%)	(3) Presenting Lad 22/1, Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. Unseated rider in handicap chase (33/1) at Ballinrobe (17.1f, good) 24 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Best form on a decent surface so will appreciate any drying in the ground.
7th 7th (10) (16/1 +36%) Lakomet Of Saints	16/1(+36%)	(10) Lakomet Of Saints 16/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap chase (9/2) at Limerick (17.7f, good) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uphill task. C&D fourth last month but tame effort since at Limerick; 11lb wrong.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (11/2 +61%) Malinas Glory	11/2(+61%)	(8) Malinas Glory 11/2, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 12/1, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. C&D placings; 2lb wrong here but don't rule out.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (15/2 +6%) Dundaniel	15/2(+6%)	(2) Dundaniel 15/2, Third of 8 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Down in trip. Jumping awry last time chasing; more forgiving fences here so don't rule out.

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17:50 Tramore Handicap Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The Philip Rothwell-trained CHEERFUL CHAP catches the eye now he reverts to fences off what appears an attractive mark. A course winner over hurdles here a couple of seasons back, the seven-year-old received a chase rating prior to winning his two latest runs over flights. Off a 16lb lower mark, the gelding looks well treated. Dundaniel had a nice confidence booster back over hurdles last time, having failed to complete on his two previous chase starts. The nine-year-old is a strong traveller who should be well suited to this track, provided he is back on song. Four-time winning hurdler Calico takes a significant drop in class, with Carl Millar further easing her burden. The Gordon Elliott-trained mare should be very competitive.

CHEERFUL CHAP has much improved over hurdles of late and is potentially well handicapped back over fences, so is fancied to complete the hat-trick at the main expense of Calico and Freddie Robdal.

Although lacking experience, the claims of in-form hurdler CHEERFUL CHAP (nap) are hard to ignore off a 16lb lower chase mark

18:00 Down Royal Maiden 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (18/1 -50%) Miss Meagher	18/1(-50%)	(8) Miss Meagher 18/1, Once-raced filly. 25/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (8f, soft) on debut 37 days ago. Raced prominently at Gowran before dropping through the field to finish eighth of 12.
2 2nd (4) (Evens +0%) Betula	Evens(+0%)	(4) Betula Evens, Thrice-raced filly. 3/1, fifth of 16 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft). Off 7 months. Yard in good form. The one to beat. Has been off since October but she sets the standard by some margin.
3 3rd (5) (7/4 +0%) Kailasa	7/4(+0%)	(5) Kailasa 7/4, Twice-raced filly. Second of 7 in maiden at Limerick (7f, soft, 5/2) 15 days ago, no match for winner. Stable having good spell. Looks sure to go well again. Two promising runs this season and should have a fitness edge on Betula.
4 4th (9) (40/1 +20%) My Vonnie	40/1(+20%)	(9) My Vonnie 40/1, €7,000 foal, €11,000 yearling, Make Believe filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Volenti. Dam unraced. 11,000 euros yearling; third foal; half-sister to 7f winner Volenti (RPR 60).
5th 5th (7) (13/2 +41%) Labhaoise	13/2(+41%)	(7) Labhaoise 13/2, Once-raced filly. Eleventh of 14 in maiden (6/1) at Dundalk (7f) on debut. Off 168 days. May do better this time. Prominent to a point before dropping out in a 7f Dundalk maiden in December.
6th 6th (6) (20/1 -25%) Kansai	20/1(-25%)	(6) Kansai 20/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 9 in maiden (16/1) at Naas (8f, heavy) on debut 68 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Finished last over 1m at Naas when a 16-1 chance; tackles drier ground in a new hood.
7th 7th (10) (18/1 -29%) Princess Aurea	18/1(-29%)	(10) Princess Aurea 18/1, €7,500 foal, Cotai Glory filly. Sister to winner up to 6f Nordic Glory. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, sister to smart 1m-10.3f winner Erik The Red. Sister to 5f/6f AW winner Nordic Glory (RPR 77); dam 5f 2yo winner (76).
8th 8th (11) (125/1 -213%) Sayfa Fad	125/1(-213%)	(11) Sayfa Fad 125/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to firm, 200/1) on debut 19 days ago. 200-1 when last in a Leopardstown maiden won by Ballydoyle's Ivor Stravinsky.
9th 9th (12) (100/1 +0%) Warazam	100/1(+0%)	(12) Warazam 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 80/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Limerick (6.7f, soft) 15 days ago. Beaten 22l and 15l in her first two races; tackles drier conditions for the first time.
10th 10th (3) (150/1 -50%) Behomebyhalfpast	150/1(-50%)	(3) Behomebyhalfpast 150/1, Thrice-raced filly. Fourteenth of 17 in maiden (150/1) at Navan (5f, good) 13 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Down the field in all her runs, initially over 7f and then back at 5f the last twice.
11th 11th (1) (125/1 -25%) Becausedellasaidso	125/1(-25%)	(1) Becausedellasaidso 125/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1, last of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 140 days. Significantly down in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Has beaten one rival in two visits to Dundalk and transformation is needed in the hood.
12th 12th (2) (66/1 -65%) Peppa's Sister	66/1(-65%)	(2) Peppa's Sister 66/1, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including winner up to 9f Ryehill Dreamer and 6f-1m winner Nodiac, both useful. Dam French 9.5f winner. Wears hood. Nice pedigree but hooded for this belated debut and rather watch.

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18:00 Down Royal Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Betula was a fine fourth behind Ylang Ylang on debut, which may have earned her a tilt at a Group 2. She came up short there, and was only fifth back in maiden company on her final run at two, but this isn't nearly as competitive. Even so, she is passed over in favour of KAILASA, who has race fitness on her side after offering plenty of encouragement at the Curragh and Limerick. Better is predicted from Labhaoise on her return.

BETULA showed enough at 3 to think she can win a race like this and is narrowly preferred to the Aga Khan's Kailasa, who has shown promise when reaching the frame in similar company this spring. Labhaoise faded to finish well held on her Dundalk debut before Christmas but there was money for her and she might last longer this time with Billy Lee doing the steering.

The best form belongs to BETULA, though Kailasa has to be a big danger with the benefit of two runs this season under her belt.

18:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 4) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (9/1 +18%) Learntalot	9/1(+18%)	(4) Learntalot 9/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Olly Murphy, third in handicap company when last seen under Rules in March 2023. Winning pointer for new connections, runner-up in April ahead of this hunter debut. Well beaten by Jay Bee Whiskey three starts back.
2 2nd (6) (4/1 +33%) Padjoes Legacy	4/1(+33%)	(6) Padjoes Legacy 4/1, Multiple-point winner who seemed to excel himself when third of 9 in cheekpieces on hunter debut at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago. Did look quite hard work so drop in trip may not be ideal. Responded well for pressure to make the frame at Cheltenham four weeks ago.
3 3rd (8) (8/1 +6%) Well P	8/1(+6%)	(8) Well P 8/1, Limited impact in Irish bumpers earlier in his career but arrives in good heart, winning last 2 points. Has four unseats to his name in points and was beaten by Padjoes Legacy this March.
4 4th (5) (12/1 -71%) Mount Pleasant	12/1(-71%)	(5) Mount Pleasant 12/1, Limited impact in a trio of Rules starts for Nicky Henderson, latest of them in May 2022. Enjoyed plenty of success in points, winning last 2 starts. The horse he beat in the latest point 12 days ago isn't up to much.
5th 5th (7) (15/8 +53%) Red Nika	15/8(+53%)	(7) Red Nika 15/8, Wasn't far off the pick of his Rules form when fourth of 11 to Castle Daragh on hunter debut last month. 3 lb better off with that rival and he can make his presence felt. Wasn't beaten far behind Castle Daragh at Chepstow last month; tongue-tie added.
6th 6th (3) (6/1 -20%) Jay Bee Whiskey	6/1(-20%)	(3) Jay Bee Whiskey 6/1, Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Great Oak. Multiple point winner, runner-up in pursuit of 6-timer last time (Apr 1). Fascinating Rules debutant. A line through his latest conqueror gives him something to find with Castle Daragh.
7th 7th (2) (22/1 -38%) Caballo Diablo	22/1(-38%)	(2) Caballo Diablo 22/1, Has won between the flags but offered precious little starting out in this sphere when fifth of 6 at Fakenham in May 2023. Pulled up in a recent point. Won his penulimate point but pulled up in the latest and that was only last week.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (15/2 -150%) Castle Daragh	15/2(-150%)	(1) Castle Daragh 15/2, Winning pointer who sprung a surprise when making a successful hunter debut at Chepstow last month, staying on well. Jumped well on that occasion so has to command serious respect, even under 3 lb penalty. Recent Chepstow winner and that form gives him strong claims in today's company.

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18:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

CASTLE DARAGH prevailed by a neck in a fight to the line at Chepstow on his first start over regulation fences. David Pipe's charge is fancied to confirm superiority with fourth-placed Red Nika, despite the worse terms, and go in again. The latter looks a threat, as does recent Cheltenham third Padjoes Legacy, while Mount Pleasant and Jay Bee Whiskey have been in good form between the flags.

JAY BEE WHISKEY clearly possesses his share of ability in points, racking up a 5-timer, and providing his jumping holds up tackling regulation fences for the first time, he could be the answer. Castle Daragh and Red Nika finished first and fourth respectively at Chepstow recently and both command respect.

David Pipe's CASTLE DARAGH had Red Nika behind when winning at Chepstow and a repeat of that could suffice.

18:15 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (25/1 -14%) Savvy Exchange	25/1(-14%)	(2) Savvy Exchange 25/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing the odds in 3-runner maiden at Pontefract (8f, soft, 4/5) 30 days ago, always holding on. May well do better but looks vulnerable under a penalty. Not strong form in winning at Pontefract but a scopey colt who can do better.
1 1st (4) (9/1 -80%) Indelible	9/1(-80%)	(4) Indelible 9/1, Shamardal filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Midterm and 9f/1¼m winner Mori, both smart. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner), including 6 Group/Grade 1s. Much better for debut when winning maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) in November. Respected under a penalty. AW winner and there's no doubt a lot more to come from this Irish Oaks entry.
2 2nd (6) (3/1 +14%) Amphius	3/1(+14%)	(6) Amphius 3/1, Kingman colt. Brother to very smart winner up to 1¼m Sangarius and smart 1m-1¼m winner Greek Order and half-brother to 3 winners. Scopey sort who made a promising start when fourth behind subsequent Dante winner Economics in 17-runner maiden at Newbury 6 weeks ago. Sure to improve and big shout. Caught the eye from off the pace when fourth to the Dante winner Economics.
3 3rd (12) (9/2 +25%) Sword	9/2(+25%)	(12) Sword 9/2, 500,000 gns Kingman colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Oceania Legend. Showed plenty to work on when fourth of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f, 9/2) in November, held back by greenness initially but a notable eyecatcher by the finish. Open to significant improvement. Encouraging fourth on AW debut behind this week's impressive winner Matsuri.
4 4th (8) (3/1 +14%) English Harbour	3/1(+14%)	(8) English Harbour 3/1, Kingman gelding. Half-brother to smart 7f-1m winner Tinker Toy and useful 1¼m winner Voodoo Queen. Dam 2-y-o 6f/7f (Moyglare Stud Stakes) winner. Showed plenty to work on when chasing home a subsequent lised winner in Yarmouth maiden last month. Could be useful and needs considering. Second at Yarmouth and the winner franked that form in a big way last week.
5th 5th (3) (5/1 +29%) Fifty Nifty	5/1(+29%)	(3) Fifty Nifty 5/1, Ten Sovereigns half-brother to 3 winners, including very smart 6.5f-1m winner Obviously (including Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, by Choisir). Looked potentially useful when making a winning start in 8-runner Yarmouth maiden last month. Respected under a penalty. Yarmouth form has taken some knocks but that was still an impressive debut.
6th 6th (5) (33/1 +0%) Ajdayet	33/1(+0%)	(5) Ajdayet 33/1, 100,000 gns yearling, Ten Sovereigns colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Arkendale. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to Dewhurst Stakes winner Intense Focus. Would have to be at least useful to be making a winning debut in a race like this. 100,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to 1m winner Arkendale (RPR 89).
7th 7th (11) (22/1 -120%) Parkland	22/1(-120%)	(11) Parkland 22/1, Son of Wootton Bassett who showed ability when placed in a couple of AW maidens this winter, notably when chasing home subsequent 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech. Respected back from a break. Close up behind Guineas winner Notable Speech but surely flattered by that.
8th 8th (7) (12/1 +76%) Brindley	12/1(+76%)	(7) Brindley 12/1, €50,000 foal, 75,000 gns yearling, Calyx colt. Dam unraced out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) Amazonas. Eighth of 13 in maiden (25/1) at Newbury (7f, good) on debut. Off 9 months. Plenty to find. Gelded and had a wind op since running a nice race at Newbury last season.
9th 9th (10) (18/1 -80%) Mutaawid	18/1(-80%)	(10) Mutaawid 18/1, Frankel colt. Brother to high-class 7f-1½m winner Mostahdaf and half-brother to 3 winners, including very smart 7f/1m winner Nazeef and smart 1m winner Mostabshir. Failed to meet market expectations when fifth of 8 in maiden (13/8) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) on debut 10 days ago. Very coltish in the prelims when failing favourite backers at Nottingham.
10th 10th (1) (28/1 -56%) Piloto Pardo	28/1(-56%)	(1) Piloto Pardo 28/1, Much improved from debut when winning 14-runner novice at Kempton in September. Off since and tough ask to be shouldering top weight in what looks a hot race. AW winner; needs further progress if he's to concede weight to some promising rivals here.
11th 11th (9) (150/1 +25%) Midnight Missile	150/1(+25%)	(9) Midnight Missile 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 5 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good) 10 days ago, very slowly away. Huge outsider. Well beaten over 1m and 5f on two visits to Nottingham; outclassed in this company.

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18:15 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Fifty Nifty put more experienced rivals to the sword in comfortable style on his debut at Yarmouth and he is likely to have plenty more to offer. However, he could find it tough to give 5lb away to AMPHIUS, who finished fourth behind subsequent Dante winner Economics on his first outing at Newbury and he would have learnt a great deal from that experience. With normal improvement, he could prove very hard to beat, while English Harbour and Indelible are just two others to consider.

ENGLISH HARBOUR showed plenty when beaten only by a very smart prospect in a maiden at Yarmouth last month and shades the vote over Amphius, who also made a promising start when fourth in a maiden won by Dante winner Economics. Sword was a big eyecatcher when fourth in a novice at Kempton in the autumn and is another to consider in what looks a strong novice.

Roger Varian has won two of the last three runnings and ENGLISH HARBOUR's likeable Yarmouth debut looks all the better now.

18:20 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(18) (14/1 +0%) Rampere West	14/1(+0%)	(18) Rampere West 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft, 9/1) on NH debut 89 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE. Encouraging 4th of eight in a Leopardstown bumper in March; could build on that; reserve.
(5) (22/1 -10%) Eastmore	22/1(-10%)	(5) Eastmore 22/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (125/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 122 days ago, pulled up before last. Promise on Flat; struggled at huge prices over timber; may do better at some stage.
(17) (25/1 +0%) That Danny Feeling	25/1(+0%)	(17) That Danny Feeling 25/1, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) My Immortal. RESERVE. Unraced dam closely related to useful My Immortal; may need further; reserve.
(14) (33/1 +0%) Polly Poppins	33/1(+0%)	(14) Polly Poppins 33/1, Pour Moi filly. Half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser Mr Whipped, stayed 25f. Dam (h118) 2m-2½m hurdle winner, also 1¾m-2m winner on Flat. Pour Moi filly; half-sister to smart Mr Whipped; one of the more interesting newcomers.
1 1st (3) (8/13 +15%) Trustyourinstinct	8/13(+15%)	(3) Trustyourinstinct 8/13, Useful Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Useful winner at 10f on flat. 11/10, second of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good) 20 days ago. Useful on Flat; progressive RPRs over timber; went close latest and can gain compensation.
2 2nd (8) (2/1 -23%) Mordor	2/1(-23%)	(8) Mordor 2/1, Fair hurdler. Respectable third of 19 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft, 11/4) 25 days ago. Went close on Flat for David Simcock and some good races in defeat for this yard.
3 3rd (1) (15/2 +6%) Edge Of Darkness	15/2(+6%)	(1) Edge Of Darkness 15/2, Promising type. Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. Sixth of 19 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Won four on the Flat and wasn't disgraced on hurdle bow last time; could be in the mix.
4 4th (13) (28/1 +15%) Wings Like Pyne	28/1(+15%)	(13) Wings Like Pyne 28/1, Wings of Eagles gelding. Dam, unraced, sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Ballybolley. Wings Of Eagles gelding; dam sister to Ballybolley; tough ask for newcomer.
5th 5th (10) (50/1 -25%) Orlando Spirit	50/1(-25%)	(10) Orlando Spirit 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 18/1 and tongue strap on, twelfth of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 16 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Green and showed little when tailed off on debut; hood needs to have dramatic effect.
6th 6th (15) (50/1 -52%) Saidekelly	50/1(-52%)	(15) Saidekelly 50/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 40/1, eighth of 11 in bumper at Wexford (16f, heavy) on bumper debut 13 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Only minor promise on debut here and was tailed off in a bumper subsequently.
7th 7th (9) (50/1 +50%) Navy Beach	50/1(+50%)	(9) Navy Beach 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in juvenile hurdle (50/1) at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 19 days ago. First run for yard after leaving A. J. Martin. Nine-race maiden on the Flat and shown very little in two hurdle starts.
8th 8th (16) (22/1 +33%) King In Love	22/1(+33%)	(16) King In Love 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 66/1, eighth of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good) 20 days ago. RESERVE. Shown ability in trio of runs so far but plenty to find; probably one for h'caps; reserve.
9th 9th (7) (80/1 +20%) Lynskey	80/1(+20%)	(7) Lynskey 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good) on NH debut 20 days ago. Poor form on the Flat and showed very little when 200-1 on hurdle bow 20 days ago.
10th 10th (11) (40/1 +60%) Rorkes Drift	40/1(+60%)	(11) Rorkes Drift 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 13 in juvenile hurdle (50/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 16 days ago. Struggled with his jumping when a tailed off fifth of 13 earlier this month.
11th 11th (6) (100/1 +0%) Lucky Junior	100/1(+0%)	(6) Lucky Junior 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1 and hooded, last of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 16 days ago. Tailed off last at Tipperary earlier this month when 20-1 and was never involved.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (66/1 +34%) Tenor D Anjou	66/1(+34%)	(12) Tenor D Anjou 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 16 in juvenile hurdle (16/1) at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 19 days ago. Was tailed off on debut earlier this month at Killarney and may need further.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (80/1 +20%) Star Of Mayo	80/1(+20%)	(2) Star Of Mayo 80/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 8f on flat. Thirteenth of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good, 125/1) 20 days ago. Flat winner but tailed off in two hurdle starts and may need more time.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (100/1 +33%) Dalmatic	100/1(+33%)	(4) Dalmatic 100/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, fell in juvenile hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Modest Flat performer and shown very little over timber so far.

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18:20 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Despite being an 11-race maiden, the Gordon Elliott-trained MORDOR looks the one to beat. A gelded son of Roaring Lion, the four-year-old shaped well in much stronger company over the winter months. Even the bare form of his recent third at Down Royal would be good enough in the context of this race. As a dual winner on the Flat, Trustyourinstinct has to concede weight to all but two of his rivals. Joseph O'Brien's gelding was a 102-rated performer on the level but has taken time adapting to hurdling. He did, however, show a bit more when runner-up at Cork last time. Eastmore reached the frame on all three starts on the Flat last year but has shown little since switching codes. He is certainly one who will appreciate the likely better ground.

TRUSTYOURINSTINCT hasn't looked entirely straightforward over hurdles but this looks a good opportunity for him to open his account in this sphere. Mordor is next best ahead of Edge of Darkness.

This looks like a good opportunity for TRUSTYOURINSTINCT who has looked progressive in 3 hurdle starts and there should be more to come

18:25 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (5/6 -4%) Military Girl	5/6(-4%)	(4) Military Girl 5/6, Foaled March 9. €16,000 yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Dam multiple 5.5f/6f winner. Promising individual. Second of 12 in maiden at Leicester (5f, good, 10/1) on debut 20 days ago, running on. Leading claims. Promising 2nd at Leicester three weeks ago (5f, good); open to improvement; strong claims.
2 2nd (1) (9/2 +25%) Sonic Si	9/2(+25%)	(1) Sonic Si 9/2, Thrice-raced colt. 7/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, best effort when third of 6 in maiden at Chepstow (5.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. Likely more needed. Consistent in his three runs but without progressing; others stronger for the win.
3 3rd (2) (7/1 -56%) Harswell Dandy	7/1(-56%)	(2) Harswell Dandy 7/1, Thrice-raced filly. Third of 4 in maiden (11/8) at this C&D (soft) 8 days ago. First two starts give her good claims but underperformed when favourite over C&D last week.
4 4th (3) (3/1 +33%) Henry's Rose	3/1(+33%)	(3) Henry's Rose 3/1, Foaled February 5. Prince of Lir filly. Dam of little account. No great appeal on paper but the yard won this with a newcomer last season.

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18:25 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

MILITARY GIRL didn't do herself any favours when slowly into stride on debut at Leicester, but the way she finished her race was highly encouraging, and the third has come out and since won impressively. With normal improvement expected, Michael Dods' youngster can break the maiden at the expense of Harswell Dandy and Sonic Si, who have gone well on all three career outings. Henry's Rose is one to monitor for market support, hailing from a yard that can ready one first time out.

This looks an open goal for MILITARY GIRL judged on her promising debut effort. Newcomer Henry's Rose's profile doesn't jump off the page, but she may pose a threat if the market speaks in her favour.

This looks a good opportunity for MILITARY GIRL to confirm the promise of her Leicester debut.

18:30 Down Royal Handicap 7f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(16) (14/1 -17%) Boadicea Belle	14/1(-17%)	(16) Boadicea Belle 14/1, Unreliable sort. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in April. Creditable eighth of 19 in handicap (12/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 7 days ago. RESERVE Reserve; AW winner in April and respectable on turf since then; perhaps best at 1m.
(15) (40/1 +0%) My Kurkum	40/1(+0%)	(15) My Kurkum 40/1, Twentieth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, heavy, 33/1) 74 days ago (for Tony Martin). RESERVE Reserve; dual winner in France; bits of promise for Tony Martin but no more than that.
(17) (40/1 +0%) Wayne R Walker	40/1(+0%)	(17) Wayne R Walker 40/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Thirteenth of 19 in handicap (33/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 32 days ago, slowly away. RESERVE. Reserve; penultimate third on AW one of his better efforts but now 0-28.
1 1st (5) (10/3 +45%) Talia	10/3(+45%)	(5) Talia 10/3, 14/1, respectable ninth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 7 days ago. This is a bit easier and respected under Billy Lee. Can cope with this mark and had stamina to prove over 1m last week at the Curragh.
2 2nd (11) (11/1 -10%) Red Heel	11/1(-10%)	(11) Red Heel 11/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 9½ lengths twelfth of 13 to Distillate in handicap (8/1) at Cork (7f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Hasn't been firing but she's on a good mark and approaching her time of year.
3 3rd (14) (12/1 +25%) Hijo De La Luna	12/1(+25%)	(14) Hijo De La Luna 12/1, 40/1, creditable eleventh of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good) 7 days ago. Beaten under 5l last week at the Curragh but doesn't look a winner waiting to happen.
4 4th (2) (16/1 +0%) Imperial Dream	16/1(+0%)	(2) Imperial Dream 16/1, First run since leaving Sir Mark Prescott Bt when bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Cork (8f, good) 21 days ago, not clear run. Midfield at Cork (1m, good) after seven months off; drawn wider than ideal.
5th 5th (1) (6/1 +25%) Shoot To Kill	6/1(+25%)	(1) Shoot To Kill 6/1, 22/1, respectable sixth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.7f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Enters calculations. Excuses the last twice and he's well drawn for one who likes to be up there.
6th 6th (7) (11/1 -69%) Distillate	11/1(-69%)	(7) Distillate 11/1, Won 13-runner handicap (28/1) at Cork (7f, good to soft) 10 days ago, just holding on. 4 lb rise may not prevent another prominent showing. Surprise 28-1 winner at Cork ten days ago but that was a belated return to 7f.
7th 7th (3) (13/2 +0%) Universally	13/2(+0%)	(3) Universally 13/2, Below form seventh of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft, 6/1) 25 days ago, not knocked about. Cheekpieces back on. 6f winner; decent run last time at that trip; going over 7f looks promising.
8th 8th (6) (12/1 -100%) Chestnutter	12/1(-100%)	(6) Chestnutter 12/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 12/1) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 1m a stretch last time; feasibly treated on her two wins last year over 7f on good ground.
9th 9th (12) (14/1 -17%) Rockbury Lad	14/1(-17%)	(12) Rockbury Lad 14/1, Unreliable individual. One win from 26 Flat runs. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Blinkers back on. Has work to do. Ran okay over 1m at Leopardstown last time and has another change of headgear.
10th 10th (8) (14/1 -17%) Half Nutz	14/1(-17%)	(8) Half Nutz 14/1, Twenty six runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, sixth of 12 in handicap at Limerick (6.7f, soft) 15 days ago. This six-time winner has become a hard horse to catch right.
11th 11th (13) (25/1 -79%) Higher Kingdom	25/1(-79%)	(13) Higher Kingdom 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 11/1), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 112 days. Five-time AW winner who is 0-19 on grass but a three-time runner-up; revival needed.
12th 12th (10) (22/1 -57%) Monzoon	22/1(-57%)	(10) Monzoon 22/1, Latest win at Dundalk in November. Ninth of 14 in claimer (9/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 119 days. Claims if ready to roll after a break. Hasn't raced on turf since September but he was third of 15 that day at Gowran.
13th 13th (4) (33/1 +0%) Goldsmith	33/1(+0%)	(4) Goldsmith 33/1, 28/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, soft) 33 days ago, unable to sustain effort. First run for yard after leaving Alice Haynes. Something to find on form. Probably wants further than 7f and left former British yard for 9,000gns.
\|RR\| \|RR\| (9) (7/1 +13%) Loma Larnee	7/1(+13%)	(9) Loma Larnee 7/1, Shaped well when second of 21 on Navan reappearance but she comes with risks having refused to race for the second time in her last 3 starts at the Curragh 23 days ago. Went close at Navan so she's capable but again refused to race last time.

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18:30 Down Royal Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

In a wide-open affair, marginal preference is for DISTILLATE, who won a similar event at Cork 10 days ago and is only 4lb higher in the ratings. Universally was not disgraced on his return at the Curragh recently and he has to be of interest here, while Rockbury Lad edges out Shoot To Kill and Half Nutz to be the pick of the remainder.

SHOOT TO KILL is starting to look well treated and might be able to land a first win since joining Ado McGuinness. His stablemate and recent Cork scorer Distillate is second choice ahead of Natalia Lupini's Talia, the mount of Billy Lee.

Shoot To Kill is well drawn for one who likes to be handy but he might set it up for CHESTNUTTER who has a lot in her favour.

18:35 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 3) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/4 -207%) Famous Clermont	7/4(-207%)	(1) Famous Clermont 7/4, Useful chaser who shaped vastly better than the bare result when seventh in Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown 4 weeks ago, receiving an overly-positive ride that saw him endure an extremely hard race. Sets a clear standard but chance he finds this coming soon enough. Has the form to win this comfortably provided it doesn't turn into a mudbath.
2 2nd (4) (7/1 +72%) Imperial Esprit	7/1(+72%)	(4) Imperial Esprit 7/1, Successful on first of 2 starts in handicap chases for Harry Fry in 2021/22 and creditable fourth in hunter at Kempton on belated return to Rules last month. Has it all to do on these terms, however. Limitations were exposed in his previous hunter chase at Kempton.
3 3rd (2) (15/8 +25%) Shantou Flyer	15/8(+25%)	(2) Shantou Flyer 15/8, Admirable veteran who won this last year and far from disgraced when sixth in the Festival Challenge Cup Hunters' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Prolific point winner, including last 2 starts (latest May 15), and could be worth chancing. He won this 12 months ago and defends on the back of two point wins.
4 4th (3) (7/2 +71%) Captain Biggles	7/2(+71%)	(3) Captain Biggles 7/2, Won a novice hunter over C&D last summer and shaped much better than being pulled up suggests on return to Rules at Haydock in February, briefly looking like he was going to play a hand in the finish before floundering returned to very testing conditions. Multiple point winner, runner-up last time. Won on this card 12 months ago but wouldn't appear to be returning in same form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (25/1 -79%) Shang Tang	25/1(-79%)	(5) Shang Tang 25/1, Fairly useful chaser who produced his best effort since joining this yard when second in a 5-runner affair at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) in February. Disappointed next 2 starts, however, and unplaced in a point last time. He's relying on the market principals being well off their games to win this.

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18:35 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Olive Nicholls teamed up with SHANTOU FLYER to win last year's renewal by a wide margin and another bold bid looks on the cards. Famous Clermont has every chance at the weights if putting a below-par effort at Punchestown behind him and should give the selection plenty to think about, while Gina Andrews has partnered two of the last three winners of this and her mount Captain Biggles could be in the mix too.

Famous Clermont is the clear pick on form but he endured an extremely hard race at Punchestown last month so is taken on with last year's winner SHANTOU FLYER.

Unless conditions take a significant turn for the worse then FAMOUS CLERMONT should outclass these.

18:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 +0%) Twirling	4/1(+0%)	(1) Twirling 4/1, Latest win at Kempton in December. Tongue strap on for first time, excellent third of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 20 days ago, travelling with plenty of zest. Player from the same mark. Excellent Nottingham third latest; must enter calculations with few miles on the clock.
2 2nd (5) (10/3 +0%) Roarin' Success	10/3(+0%)	(5) Roarin' Success 10/3, Ran right up to form on reappearance when good second of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Ascot (8f, good) 30 days ago, never nearer. Low-mileage 4-y-o may have more to offer. Excellent second at Ascot 30 days ago; firmly in the picture nudged up just 1lb.
3 3rd (11) (20/1 +0%) Abruzzo Mia	20/1(+0%)	(11) Abruzzo Mia 20/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 17/2) 28 days ago. Back on turf for first time since 2022. Won at Newcastle in March but his more recent form is less encouraging.
4 4th (4) (3/1 -20%) Nikovo	3/1(-20%)	(4) Nikovo 3/1, Three wins from 4 runs this year. 10/3, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 9 days ago, impressively. Carries penalty but looks to be the one to beat again. Not looked back for current yard and easy Ayr victor latest; a major player under 5lb pen.
5th 5th (3) (11/1 -22%) Repertoire	11/1(-22%)	(3) Repertoire 11/1, Successful twice last year and creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) trying to win that race again 13 days ago. Can give a good account. In decent nick, fourth at Newmarket 13 days ago; one for the shortlist off an easing mark.
6th 6th (8) (10/1 +38%) The Cookstown Cafu	10/1(+38%)	(8) The Cookstown Cafu 10/1, Shaped as though in need of the run when tenth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good, 11/1) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not taken lightly with that under his belt. Resumed from eight months off with encouraging York tenth; not to be underestimated.
7th 7th (7) (9/1 -29%) Pumalin Park	9/1(-29%)	(7) Pumalin Park 9/1, AW winner on second career start around a year ago. 7/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 33 days ago, inadequate test. Tongue strap on first time and return to 1m can only help. Promising fifth at Southwell on return; very much one to consider back at 1m.
8th 8th (6) (80/1 -60%) Cabrillo	80/1(-60%)	(6) Cabrillo 80/1, Deauville novice winner in August 2022. Missed all of last year but stepped up on reappearance when eighth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. In decent nick for new yard, eighth at Thirsk 13 days ago; not ruled out now up to 1m.
9th 9th (2) (12/1 +64%) Pisanello	12/1(+64%)	(2) Pisanello 12/1, Low-key start to the campaign, ninth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Redcar (8f, good) 11 days ago. On his last winning mark if he can revive but others more persuasive. Offered little in two runs this term, cheekpieces retried at Redcar 11 days ago.
10th 10th (10) (16/1 -33%) Achillea	16/1(-33%)	(10) Achillea 16/1, Latest win at Lingfield in November. 6/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f). Off 171 days and mark isn't obviously generous. A two-time 1m scorer in 2023; much respected on her seasonal return.
11th 11th (9) (22/1 +33%) Trip To Rome	22/1(+33%)	(9) Trip To Rome 22/1, 33/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, last of 13 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) 21 days ago, though he did meet some trouble. Tough to assess at present. Cheekpieces tried when last of 13 in Chester h'cap three weeks ago; others are preferred.

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18:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

ROARIN' SUCCESS finished second in a class 3 event at Ascot on her return to the fray earlier in the month and she was only put up 1lb for that performance. The daughter of Roaring Lion takes a drop in grade and she looks the one to beat, with her main threat possibly being Nikovo, who has recorded three wins from his last four starts and has to be respected. Of the remainder, Twirling makes most appeal after her third at Nottingham.

NIVOKO is absolutely thriving for David O'Meara, barely breaking sweat when winning for the third time in 4 starts at Ayr last week, and on that evidence, a penalty won't prevent another success. Twirling, Roarin' Success and The Cookstown Cafu are potential threats.

5yo NIKOVO (nap) has gone from strength to strength this term and can make it 4-5 under a 5lb penalty for his easy Ayr win.

18:50 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (7/1 -40%) Run For Harry	7/1(-40%)	(1) Run For Harry 7/1, 3/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 14 days ago. Clearly in excellent nick. Recent Kilbeggan breakthrough win from the front; 5lb rise okay so respected.
(13) (9/2 +10%) Oakley	9/2(+10%)	(13) Oakley 9/2, Promising sort. Fair winner at 15f on Flat. Fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft, 7/2) 16 days ago. Enters calculations from what could be a lenient mark. Blunder put paid to his chances at Tipperary; remains potential improver.
1 1st (7) (4/1 -33%) Redwood Queen	4/1(-33%)	(7) Redwood Queen 4/1, 3/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.7f, good) 21 days ago, pushed out. Landed a gamble in the process for ultra-shrewd yard. Likes good ground so recent Downpatrick winner will want some drying conditions.
2 2nd (6) (9/4 +80%) Macinamillion	9/4(+80%)	(6) Macinamillion 9/4, Winner in hurdle at Cork in April. Respectable sixth of 24 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Cork winner ran okay off this 10lb higher mark at Punchestown; drops in grade here.
3 3rd (2) (11/1 +31%) Gwan Tadhg	11/1(+31%)	(2) Gwan Tadhg 11/1, Three wins from 5 runs last season. Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in September. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy). Off 6 months. Absent since November but runs well fresh; career-best needed off this mark.
4 4th (8) (9/1 +44%) Inchiquin Star	9/1(+44%)	(8) Inchiquin Star 9/1, C&D winner. Winner in hurdle here in August. 40/1, below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (14f, heavy) 22 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Back down in trip. C&D winner last summer; recent Flat run should have brought her on but others preferred.
5th 5th (12) (50/1 +0%) Rushford	50/1(+0%)	(12) Rushford 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. 40/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft) 15 days ago, tailing off leaving back straight. Plenty to find on form. Not nearly as effective as on the Flat; hard to fancy.
6th 6th (10) (14/1 +44%) Aussie Warrior	14/1(+44%)	(10) Aussie Warrior 14/1, 14/1 and hooded for 1st time, bit below form ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 16 days ago. May have needed that reappearance. Better for recent comeback run but still seems best watched.
7th 7th (11) (6/1 +33%) Pidoyne	6/1(+33%)	(11) Pidoyne 6/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at this course (16.7f, good to soft) 39 days ago, reportedly lame. In the right hands to bounce back. Excuses for poor C&D run last month when joint-favourite so considered.
8th 8th (3) (9/2 +50%) Mister Wilson	9/2(+50%)	(3) Mister Wilson 9/2, Fairly useful winner at 9f on Flat. Creditable second of 12 in handicap chase (9/1) at Ballinrobe (17.1f, good) 24 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Back hurdling and definite contender from yard continuing in excellent form.
9th 9th (5) (28/1 -133%) One Cool Poet	28/1(-133%)	(5) One Cool Poet 28/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Second of 18 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Punchestown (16.6f, good), keeping on well. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Matthew J. Smith. Can make presence felt if fully tuned for this. Veteran likes a sound surface; may need this comeback run for new yard.
10th 10th (9) (22/1 +12%) Lorca	22/1(+12%)	(9) Lorca 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Good fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Limerick (16f, heavy) 156 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Must improve. Absent since fair Limerick fourth at Christmas; cheekpieces tried and may need this.
11th 11th (4) (12/1 -20%) Timeless Piece	12/1(-20%)	(4) Timeless Piece 12/1, Winner over hurdles at Down Royal in January. Set to finish mid division when falling in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Punchestown faller when bit to do latest; has a bit to find off this mark.

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18:50 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The Tony Mullins-trained OAKLEY can recover losses having been a beaten favourite at Tipperary earlier this month. A bad mistake at the penultimate flight ended supporters hopes, as everything had looked to be going to plan up to that point. A dual winner on the Flat, boasting a rating of 67, he could be very well treated off just 95 over jumps. Compensation awaits those who remain loyal to the former German-trained six-year-old. Mister Wilson has been chasing of late but Gavin Cromwell's gelding is of definite interest reverting to hurdles off a lower mark. He shaped well on his latest start when second at Ballinrobe. Redwood Queen is another to note, although the mare may require more of a gap between her races.

OAKLEY is well handicapped on his Flat form and having shaped better than the result at Tipperary, he can confirm that point here. Redwood Queen and Run For Harry look to be the pick of the opposition.

Very competitive but it's worth taking a chance on the still unexposed OAKLEY who blundered away his chance last time

18:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (13/2 -44%) Dandy Fitz	13/2(-44%)	(7) Dandy Fitz 13/2, Good second at Nottingham on return and ran creditably in first-time eye-shields when fifth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good, 4/1) 11 days ago. Leading player. Poor form on soft last year; better on quicker ground twice this month; capable of better.
2 2nd (8) (4/1 +20%) Yiengaa	4/1(+20%)	(8) Yiengaa 4/1, Again made frame when fourth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt. 0-9 but has shown winning potential on slow ground; should make a bold bid.
3 3rd (2) (7/2 +56%) Lady Bouquet	7/2(+56%)	(2) Lady Bouquet 7/2, Tenth of 15 in handicap (66/1) at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Others more persuasive. Best efforts have come on AW; still has something to prove on slow turf.
4 4th (4) (15/2 -67%) Piper's Fort	15/2(-67%)	(4) Piper's Fort 15/2, Respectable third of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago, well positioned. Blinkers back on. Nine-race maiden but he's reliable; the ground is a query though and others appeal more.
5th 5th (1) (11/2 +0%) Tees Douge	11/2(+0%)	(1) Tees Douge 11/2, Failed to stay longer trip when sixth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Newcastle (6f) 45 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form but not straightforward at all. Good claims on his best form, including C&D; new headgear; something to prove on soft.
6th 6th (6) (7/2 +42%) Port And Starburd	7/2(+42%)	(6) Port And Starburd 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Could do better in this sphere. Looks a likely improver now handicapping at a low level; promise on soft on debut.
7th 7th (3) (14/1 -100%) La Verite	14/1(-100%)	(3) La Verite 14/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm, 8/1) 15 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Not matched AW best (8.5f) in two turf sprints for her new yard; bit to prove for now.
8th 8th (5) (33/1 -106%) Rishi	33/1(-106%)	(5) Rishi 33/1, 20/1, last of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for. Yet to shine for current stable but dropping to 5f can help; now tongue tied.

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18:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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The key to this race could be the recent clash at Nottingham between DANDY FITZ (second) and Piper's Fort (third), with Tim Easterby's charge taken to get off the mark now. The son of Dandy Man has since run with credit at Redcar and it may be Tees Douge who gives him the most to think about on his return to the turf. Unexposed handicap debutant Port And Starburd is capable of being in the shake-up as well.

DANDY FITZ has made a pleasing start to this season and Tim Easterby's gelding can get off the mark in a winnable contest. Handicap-newcomer Port And Starburd and Yiengaa complete the shortlist.

Yiengaa can go well back on slower ground but handicap debutante PORT AND STARBURD has the look of a likely improver.

19:00 Down Royal Handicap 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (13/2 +54%) Alex Belardo	13/2(+54%)	(6) Alex Belardo 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Engaged 8.00 Fairyhouse Thursday. Never got involved over 5f when beaten 8l on turf/handicap at Navan..
(5) (14/1 -56%) There's No Limit	14/1(-56%)	(5) There's No Limit 14/1, Last of 5 in handicap (25/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 128 days. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Engaged 8.00 Fairyhouse Thursday. Twice placed in 2yo maidens for Charlie Johnston but well held latest AW starts.
1 1st (2) (11/2 +66%) Cornahilt Soldier	11/2(+66%)	(2) Cornahilt Soldier 11/2, 22/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 13 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Engaged 7.00 Fairyhouse Thursday. Never landed a blow on seasonal/handicap debut but twice runner-up in C&D maidens.
2 2nd (12) (33/1 +0%) Star Sailor	33/1(+0%)	(12) Star Sailor 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 16 in handicap (40/1) at Navan (5.8f, good) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. In rear on handicap debut at Navan; speedily-bred and not sure he wants this longer trip.
3 3rd (11) (9/1 -13%) Chou Chou	9/1(-13%)	(11) Chou Chou 9/1, 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to soft) 10 days ago.The headgear is quickly discarded. Just behind Special Angel when fifth of 13 at Gowran; beaten 10l both starts sinc.
4 4th (3) (7/2 +42%) More Profit	7/2(+42%)	(3) More Profit 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, creditable sixth of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft) on reappearance 32 days ago. Unexposed sort who may come on for the run. Off five months before handicap debut sixth of 19 at Naas so entitled to improve.
5th 5th (7) (10/3 -48%) Pandion Power	10/3(-48%)	(7) Pandion Power 10/3, Very good second of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Gowran (8f, heavy) 23 days ago. Yard having good spell. One to keep on right side. Much improved when second of 12 over a mile at Gowran; much faster ground here.
6th 6th (9) (6/1 -20%) Poppadom	6/1(-20%)	(9) Poppadom 6/1, Creditable second of 6 in handicap (15/2) at Limerick (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Can make presence felt. Second of six at Limerick; that was a weak contest and he'll need a bit more here.
7th 7th (10) (14/1 -17%) Anyothername	14/1(-17%)	(10) Anyothername 14/1, Blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 6 in handicap (16/1) at Limerick (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Fourth of six in this headgear combo at Limerick, a couple of lengths off Poppadom there.
8th 8th (1) (7/1 +30%) Fickou	7/1(+30%)	(1) Fickou 7/1, 33/1, very good seventh of 12 in handicap at Limerick (6.7f, soft) 15 days ago. Didn't get home over a little shorter at Limerick but better ground may help.
9th 9th (8) (28/1 -27%) Sovereign City	28/1(-27%)	(8) Sovereign City 28/1, 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (7f). Off 119 days. Others more persuasive. Fair efforts in sprints but well held when stepped up to this trip on AW in February.
10th 10th (4) (17/2 -21%) Special Angel	17/2(-21%)	(4) Special Angel 17/2, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Gowran (8f, heavy, 9/2) 23 days ago but has been running with credit prior to that. Capable of bouncing back in refitted blinkers. Runner-up on AW in January and some fair efforts since; unsuited by heavy ground last time.

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19:00 Down Royal Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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MORE PROFIT wasn't disgraced on her handicap debut when finishing sixth after being pitched in against older horses at Naas. The drop back in trip is unlikely to be an inconvenience to Gavin Cromwell's filly and she appeals as having more to offer. Pandion Power arguably produced his best effort to date when second at Gowran earlier in the month and he commands plenty of respect, while others likely to enter the reckoning include Special Angel and Poppadom.

PANDION POWER came clear with an improver when second at Gowran earlier this month and can go one better now. Poppadom is respected on the back of a good runner-up effort at Limerick a fortnight ago, while Special Angel can also play a part if a lesser run last time is forgiven.

Faster ground may help FICKOU who hasn't shaped too badly in two starts this term and he's down in grade as well

19:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 2) 28f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/2 -13%) Forest Chimes	9/2(-13%)	(1) Forest Chimes 9/2, Mahler gelding who opened his account at the first attempt in hunters over 21f here in March, clear briefly run-in and always holding on. Enhanced his good record in points since and he's respected for good yard. Course winner; unproven at the trip but fair chance if he does get home.
2 2nd (3) (4/5 +33%) Iskandar Pecos	4/5(+33%)	(3) Iskandar Pecos 4/5, Multiple point winner who didn't need to be at his best when taking his record to 3-4 in hunters at Cheltenham (26f, heavy) 4 weeks ago, leading home turn and driven clear. This further increase in trip will hold no fears and he's shortlisted. Won at Cheltenham (3m2f) despite not being at his best and hard to beat here.
3 3rd (2) (7/1 +13%) Go Go Geronimo	7/1(+13%)	(2) Go Go Geronimo 7/1, Multiple point winner who posted fairly useful form in pair of hunters for G. T. Bailey in early 2022. Pulled up in class 2 hunter at Cheltenham for present stable last spring but in good heart in points off late, successful on latest outing (May.12). Worth a look. Runner-up two years ago; won his latest point and should give a good account of himself.
4 4th (5) (11/2 -65%) Master Templar	11/2(-65%)	(5) Master Templar 11/2, Fair maiden hurdler who has built up an excellent record in points and made a good fist of his first start in this discipline when second of 10 at Cheltenham (32.4f) 4 weeks ago. Drop back in trip on this sharper track won't inconvenience him on that evidence. Chased home an improver at Cheltenham (4m); assured stamina could be useful.
5th 5th (4) (125/1 -279%) King Orry	125/1(-279%)	(4) King Orry 125/1, Little impact from lowly marks over hurdles/fences earlier in career. Winless in points subsequently and whilst he seemed to excel himself when third on his hunter debut at Newton Abbot recently, he faces a very stiff task on these terms. Has more on his plate than when third at Newton Abbot recently (3m2f, good).
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (11/1 +8%) Dul Ar Aghaidh	11/1(+8%)	(6) Dul Ar Aghaidh 11/1, Winning pointer. Pulled up on Limerick hunter debut over Christmas but much better when second at Cork (3m, heavy) in April. However, he'll need to step up again on first outing for new connections. Good second at Cork latest but likely to need more if she's to beat the best of these.

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19:05 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 2) 28f Race Class Flow

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Forest Chimes struck over these fences in March and should make his presence felt again, but the less exposed ISKANDAR PECOS is preferred. The six-year-old has now won three of his four starts over regulation fences having scored nicely at Cheltenham last time and may not have finished improving yet. Master Templar finished runner-up at the same Cheltenham meeting and can give another good account.

ISKANDAR PECOS didn't need to be at his best when enhancing his good record in hunters at Cheltenham 4 weeks ago, the muddling nature of the race not playing to his strengths. Unexposed at this sort of trip, he looks to hold sound claims once more. Forest Chimes and Master Templar can provide the chief threats.

The progressive ISKANDAR PECOS got the job done at Cheltenham last time despite being below par. Master Templar is next best.

19:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (13/8 -8%) Mickley	13/8(-8%)	(3) Mickley 13/8, Has progressed with each run and looked an exciting prospect when winning 10-runner runner maiden at Southwell (7.1f) 66 days ago, storming clear. Opening mark appeals as lenient and he's the one to beat. Impressively won at Southwell in March; has got in lightly on h'cap debut so big shout.
2 2nd (8) (5/1 +17%) Mono River	5/1(+17%)	(8) Mono River 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 15/8, second of 13 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Not discounted. Good second at Windsor 18 days ago; may do better still now h'capping with cheekpieces on.
3 3rd (6) (7/1 +56%) Jungle Mac	7/1(+56%)	(6) Jungle Mac 7/1, Won at Chelmsford City in February. 25/1, creditable fourth of 19 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 27 days ago, rallying. Respected from the same mark. Arrives in very good form, fourth in Newmarket h'cap latest; can make his presence felt.
4 4th (1) (6/1 +8%) Love Billy Boy	6/1(+8%)	(1) Love Billy Boy 6/1, Has made a solid start to this season, again running creditably when second of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 9/2) 13 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Is knocking on the door, runner-up at Newmarket 13 days ago; ought to be thereabouts.
5th 5th (2) (11/1 -69%) Secret Bid	11/1(-69%)	(2) Secret Bid 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. 12/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago by 1½ lengths from Sky Warrior. Still unexposed in handicaps and further improvement is a distinct possibility. Took his form up a level when making all at Lingfield latest; up 5lb but not taken lightly.
6th 6th (7) (11/1 +8%) Saviour	11/1(+8%)	(7) Saviour 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/2). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Consistent rather progressive at 2 yrs and others make more appeal on return. Solid fourth at Wolver last autumn; had wind op ahead of h'cap debut and one to consider.
7th 7th (4) (10/1 -43%) Sky Warrior	10/1(-43%)	(4) Sky Warrior 10/1, Won second time up over 6f here last year. Improved for the switch to a handicap when 1½ lengths second of 8 to Secret Bid (9/2) at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Respected. Excellent second on handicap debut at Lingfield 20 days ago; can go well again up 1lb.
8th 8th (5) (14/1 -17%) Call To Action	14/1(-17%)	(5) Call To Action 14/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing odds in 10-runner maiden at Newcastle (5f) before leaving Kevin Ryan. Similar form when when second of 12 in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. No chances taken with his opening mark. Gelded before good second on yard debut at Nottingham; not discounted on h'cap debut.

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19:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

MICKLEY was quite taking when readily dispatching a subsequent winner in a maiden at Southwell in March and he looks one to follow. Edward Bethell's gelding enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark and a double could beckon. Having made all at Lingfield earlier this month, Secret Bid could prove the biggest threat if able to gain an easy lead, while Mono River and Love Billy Boy also warrant consideration.

MICKLEY impressed both visually and on the clock when scoring at Southwell in March and looks to have been let off lightly for his handicap debut, so gets the verdict over Love Billy Boi, who has held his form well in defeat this term and recent Lingfield winner Secret Bid.

Improving MICKLEY looks to start life in handicaps on a good mark and can follow up his stylish Southwell success (form been franked).

19:20 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 22f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(16) (14/1 +0%) Fire Force	14/1(+0%)	(16) Fire Force 14/1, €33,000 3-y-o, Workforce mare. Half-sister to smart staying chaser Kitty's Light and fair hurdler Yulong Voice, stays 3m. Dam 1¼m winner on Flat. Maiden pointer, runner-up last time (Apr 14). Reserve. 0-5 in points but went close last time; probably up against it on rules debut; reserve.
1 1st (8) (13/2 -86%) Jumping Susie	13/2(-86%)	(8) Jumping Susie 13/2, Fair form at best in this sphere and she again found only one too good in 9 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) in October having travelled best. Absent since but up to playing a part on return. Hit crossbar in 4 maiden hurdles last year; beaten fav in Britain last twice; respected.
2 2nd (4) (16/1 -33%) Ashlia Dancer	16/1(-33%)	(4) Ashlia Dancer 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 28/1, showed more when third of 8 in maiden hurdle at Downpatrick (21.5f, good to soft) 20 months ago. Not seen since but he could yet have more to offer. Getting better with each run when last seen but absence has to be a concern.
3 3rd (15) (3/1 -84%) Wudya	3/1(-84%)	(15) Wudya 3/1, Looked in need of the experience when sixth of 9 in a Thurles bumper in February but belied big odds to finish promising second of 16 in a Killarney mares' maiden (22.5f) on hurdles debut 18 days ago. Open to improvement and she's likely to stay further still. Big step forward from debut when 2nd earlier this month; should progress.
4 4th (13) (50/1 -25%) Sights Unseen	50/1(-25%)	(13) Sights Unseen 50/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Hillstar mare. Dam (c96/h107) 19f/2½m hurdle winner (stayed 2¾m). Hillstar mare; 5,000euros 3yo; dam 2m3f hurdle winner; interesting newcomer; may need this.
5th 5th (12) (7/2 +46%) Scar Bridge	7/2(+46%)	(12) Scar Bridge 7/2, Lucky Speed mare. Won sole start in points (Mar 17) and showed up well for a long way when third of 14 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft, 14/1) on NH debut 15 days ago. Ought to be sharper with that under her belt. Point winner who stayed on for 3rd on debut and should relish this much longer trip.
6th 6th (11) (150/1 -50%) Princess Felicia	150/1(-50%)	(11) Princess Felicia 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 16 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tailed off at triple figure odds in two runs so far.
7th 7th (2) (25/1 +24%) Alright Darling	25/1(+24%)	(2) Alright Darling 25/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 25f) Sub Lieutenant. Held when fell last sole start in points (Jan 2024). Beaten when coming down in only point start and best watched on rules bow.
8th 8th (5) (150/1 -50%) Beacon Storm	150/1(-50%)	(5) Beacon Storm 150/1, Maiden pointer who offered little when last of 9 in mares' point-to-point bumper at Cork (2m) 2 months ago. Likely outsider now hurdling. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 0-11 in points and tailed off on only rules start in a bumper; cheekpieces now tried.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (6/4 +55%) Hashtag Be Kind	6/4(+55%)	(7) Hashtag Be Kind 6/4, Flat-bred mare who finished runner-up only start in bumpers for Jamie Osborne in 2021. Shaped better for the run following 25 months off when fifth in mares' maiden for her powerful NH yard in November and she looks sure to do better. Promising 2021 debut in Warwick bumper; low-key yard bow latest; may improve; check market.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (9/1 +44%) Kilrush Lady	9/1(+44%)	(9) Kilrush Lady 9/1, Kalanisi mare. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (winner around 2m) Farmer Brown. Kalanisi mare; half-sister to point winner Fairland; up against it on debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (100/1 -150%) Mrs Wemyss	100/1(-150%)	(10) Mrs Wemyss 100/1, Sageburg mare. 40/1, shaped bit better than distance beaten suggests when fifth of 8 in bumper at Downpatrick (17.7f, good) on NH debut 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Distant 5th in Downpatrick bumper on debut; probably not form to get excited about.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (3) (125/1 -89%) Aravcaria	125/1(-89%)	(3) Aravcaria 125/1, Jeremy mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Queensteel. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) No Loose Change. Jeremy mare; half-sister to 3m hurdle winner Queensteel; unlikely type on belated debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (125/1 +50%) Stone Rosie	125/1(+50%)	(14) Stone Rosie 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, fourteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (19.2f, good) 20 days ago. Can only be watched. Tailed off both starts so far at huge prices and difficult to fancy.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (1) (150/1 -50%) A Brandy For Bob	150/1(-50%)	(1) A Brandy For Bob 150/1, Westerner mare. Dam (c104/h110), 2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (stays 25f) Sporting John. Ninth of 13 in novice hurdle (25/1) at this course (16.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 39 days ago, always behind. Up in trip now. Tailed off when 25s for last month's debut and probably going to need more time.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (200/1 -60%) Coppola	200/1(-60%)	(6) Coppola 200/1, Flemensfirth mare. Showed nothing when tenth of 14 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Never involved when tailed off at 80-1 on debut earlier this month; best watched.

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19:20 Tramore Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SCAR BRIDGE won a point-to-point on debut in March and shaped well on her first start over hurdles when third at Clonmel earlier this month. That was over two miles and Tony Mullins' charge will appreciate this longer trip. Wudya was sent off a huge price for her hurdling debut at Killarney, but acquitted herself very well when runner-up to a well-supported winner. A slicker round of jumping will see her go close. Jumping Susie has plenty of experience and ran well first time out last year, while Hashtag Be Kind struggled on testing ground at Fairyhouse in November but could be a different proposition on this surface.

WUDYA belied long odds when finishing a promising second on her respective hurdles debut at Killarney 18 days ago,, and with improvement on the cards, she looks to hold solid claims of going one place better. Hashtag Be Kind, back from another break, could yet do better in this sphere and is feared. Jumping Susie and Scar Bridge can also make the frame.

It may be worth taking a flyer on SCAR BRIDGE who should relish a step up in trip after her promising debut at two miles

19:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (15/8 -15%) Lord Torranaga	15/8(-15%)	(3) Lord Torranaga 15/8, C&D winner. Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good) 31 days ago. Consistent sort looks to have found a decent opening in this contest. Has plenty of Catterick form, most recently third of 14 in 1m6f event one month ago.
2 2nd (5) (2/1 +43%) Sugarpiehoneybunch	2/1(+43%)	(5) Sugarpiehoneybunch 2/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Ripon (16f, good) 21 days ago, missing break. Won twice from this mark last season and can pose a threat. In-form mare; ties in with Lord Torranaga on C&D running last month; possibilities.
3 3rd (4) (9/1 +10%) Perfect Arch	9/1(+10%)	(4) Perfect Arch 9/1, One-time fair maiden. 17/2, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft) 75 days ago. First run for yard after leaving S. McConville. Worth market check back on the Flat. Longstanding maiden whose form has largely deteriorated; debut for new yard.
4 4th (2) (10/3 -11%) Peripeteia	10/3(-11%)	(2) Peripeteia 10/3, Down the field at Beverley on Thursday, albeit not disgraced in form terms. Claims in a poor contest if coping with the quick turnaround. Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf; below par at Beverley two days ago.
5th 5th (1) (12/1 +14%) Three Platoon	12/1(+14%)	(1) Three Platoon 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap chase (22/1) at Hexham (15.6f, good) on debut over fences Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Poor on last Flat outing. Seems to have completely lost way. Sole win came in 2021; achieved little in three starts last year; makes reappearance.

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19:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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LORD TORRANAGA may not exactly be a winning machine on the turf but his most recent effort over C&D, when third behind a winner who has scored again since, sets the standard. The evergreen nine-year-old was highly consistent last year and he gets the vote ahead of old rival Sugarpiehoneybunch. Perfect Arch could find improvement on his first start for new connections.

LORD TORRANAGA hasn't won for some time but is a more consistent operator than plenty in this grade and looks to have found a decent opportunity to resume winning ways. Sugarpiehoneybunch ran close to her best at Ripon last time and can pose the biggest threat ahead of Peripeteia.

Judged on recent form and other factors, SUGARPIEHONEYBUNCH (narrowly preferred) and Lord Torranaga hold the strongest claims.

19:30 Down Royal Listed 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (7/2 -40%) Countess Of Tyrone	7/2(-40%)	(7) Countess Of Tyrone 7/2, Thrice-raced winner. 2 lengths second of 9 to Enfranchise in listed race at Gowran (14f, heavy, 9/2) 23 days ago. Stable having good spell and she has to enter calculations. Unexposed and second at Listed level over 1m6f at Gowran; trying 2m for the first time.
2 2nd (8) (12/1 +57%) Esquiline	12/1(+57%)	(8) Esquiline 12/1, Useful filly. 8/1, 21 lengths last of 9 to Enfranchise in listed race at Gowran (14f, heavy) 23 days ago. Others make more appeal on this occasion. Best form has come over 1m4f and stiff task at the weights.
3 3rd (6) (3/1 +45%) Party Central	3/1(+45%)	(6) Party Central 3/1, Twice-raced winner on Flat. Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 25/1, sixth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Remains open to improvement in this sphere. 140-rated hurdler has won both Flat starts but stiff task here; place claims all the same.
4 4th (4) (6/1 +29%) Serious Challenge	6/1(+29%)	(4) Serious Challenge 6/1, Smart gelding. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 5 lengths fourth of 6 to Kyprios in Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown (14f, good, 66/1) 14 days ago. Should make his presence felt. Raised 5lb for getting to within 5l of Kyprios in Group 3; mark may flatter him.
5th 5th (3) (7/1 -100%) The Very Man	7/1(-100%)	(3) The Very Man 7/1, Useful gelding. Creditable fifth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.5f, soft, 12/1) 27 days ago, running on. Latest effort in this sphere wasn't one of his better ones but he's a player nonetheless. Dual-purpose type won 2m Ascot handicap off 92 last summer; good run over hurdles latest.
6th 6th (2) (10/1 +9%) Prairie Dancer	10/1(+9%)	(2) Prairie Dancer 10/1, Fairly useful gelding. Good second of 7 in novice chase at Tipperary (23.4f, good to soft, 11/2) 22 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and faces no easy task back on the Flat on these terms. Useful dual-purpose type won last year's Naas November Handicap; second over fences latest.
7th 7th (1) (7/2 -17%) Falcon Eight	7/2(-17%)	(1) Falcon Eight 7/2, Smart gelding. 22/1, creditable seventh of 16 in handicap at Chester (18.6f, good to firm) 21 days ago, never nearer. Yard in good form and he's the one to beat. Group 3 winner over this trip last term; beaten less than 4l in Chester Cup last time.
8th 8th (5) (25/1 +0%) La Hacienda	25/1(+0%)	(5) La Hacienda 25/1, Fairly useful mare. 100/1, twenty-ninth of 30 in handicap at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy). Off 8 months and she looks set for another struggle. Won valuable AW handicap last summer; third in this last year but this is a better renewal.

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19:30 Down Royal Listed 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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FALCON EIGHT seemed to show that plenty of his old zest remains with a creditable effort in the Chester Cup and Dermot Weld's grand veteran may have too much class for his rivals at this level. Countess Of Tyrone improved significantly for going up in trip at Gowran Park and a further rise to 2m could eke out more improvement in this unexposed daughter of Australia. Unbeaten in two starts on the level, Party Central is another to consider, along with The Very Man.

Useful hurdler PARTY CENTRAL is unbeaten in two starts in this sphere and she may well find the necessary improvement to get the better of Falcon Eight and Serious Challenge in this intriguing listed contest. Countess of Tyrone is also entitled to respect on the back of her solid effort in defeat at Gowarn.

The one with the fewest question marks is FALCON EIGHT and his Chester Cup run showed that he retains plenty of ability

19:35 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 2) 28f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (12/1 -50%) What A Glance	12/1(-50%)	(8) What A Glance 12/1, Held form well in points and has made a solid return to this sphere, finishing third here before scoring comfortably at Cheltenham last time. Not dismissed for all that others have achieved more. Career-best form when beating a next-time-out winner by 11l at Cheltenham this month.
2 2nd (6) (14/1 +36%) Lift Me Up	14/1(+36%)	(6) Lift Me Up 14/1, Multiple point winner who returned to this sphere with a solid showing when third at Cheltenham a month ago. Has something to find if he's to land this, though. Ran well when third behind two of these at Cheltenham this month but more is needed here.
3 3rd (3) (9/4 +10%) Fairly Famous	9/4(+10%)	(3) Fairly Famous 9/4, Prolific in points and produced his best effort in this sphere when readily accounting for Premier Magic at Cheltenham last time. That is the best piece of recent form on show and he's taken to follow up. Drew clear of Premier Magic on run-in at Cheltenham this month; major player.
4 4th (4) (3/1 +57%) Go On Chez	3/1(+57%)	(4) Go On Chez 3/1, Has shown the odd sign of temperament but he's useful and is now two from two in hunters, again having plenty in hand at Kelso last time. Looks a big player. Dual hunter chase winner this spring; might still be on the upgrade; must be considered.
5th 5th (5) (12/1 -33%) Law Of Gold	12/1(-33%)	(5) Law Of Gold 12/1, Pulled up in this last year and, having won a couple of points, it was a similar story at Cheltenham on return to Rules. Has a bit to prove now. Won this in 2021 and was second in it a year later; no surprise if he features.
6th 6th (1) (4/1 -45%) Annamix	4/1(-45%)	(1) Annamix 4/1, Not the most reliable jumper but scored at Gowran prior to an excellent third in the Foxhunters' at Aintree last time. Definite claims in this slightly lesser contest. Creditable third in last month's Aintree Foxhunters'; strong claims if today's trip suits.
7th 7th (7) (9/1 -80%) Premier Magic	9/1(-80%)	(7) Premier Magic 9/1, Likeable type who belied huge odds to win Festival Challenge Cup Hunters' Chase at the Cheltenham Festival sole start in 2022/23. Right back to form when runner-up to Fairly Famous there last time and should get closer to that rival. 2023 Cheltenham Festival hero; ran well in defeat behind Fairly Famous this month.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (18/1 -50%) D'jango	18/1(-50%)	(2) D'jango 18/1, Appeared to be very much on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters, scoring in an 8-runner event at Warwick in January. Has remained in form since and should give a good account. Twice in the frame at Cheltenham this year (3m2f/4m); each-way claims at least.

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19:35 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 2) 28f Race Class Flow

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

ANNAMIX hit the frame in the Randox Foxhunters' at Aintree last month and he sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 139. Willie Mullins' veteran tries this trip for the first time, but he can cope with it to record his seventh career victory. The main danger might be Go On Chez, who is seeking the hat-trick after scoring in easy fashion at Kelso to supplement a Ludlow triumph. Premier Magic is another to consider after his second at Cheltenham.

FAIRLY FAMOUS was impressive when comfortably getting the better of Premier Magic at Cheltenham last time and he's probably up to going in again at the possible expense of Go On Chez, who is yet to taste defeat in this sphere. Annamix is another obvious player.

Preference is for the upward trajectory of FAIRLY FAMOUS, who was too good for Premier Magic at Cheltenham four weeks ago.

19:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (11/2 +31%) Rhythm N Hooves	11/2(+31%)	(3) Rhythm N Hooves 11/2, Won at Royal Ascot last season and though he's yet to fire this year, recent fifth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago was a step back in right direction. Blinkers on 1st time. Interesting back at last winning mark. Yet to hit top form this term, cheekpieces on when Windsor fifth latest; blinkers on now.
2 2nd (4) (17/2 +15%) Another Investment	17/2(+15%)	(4) Another Investment 17/2, Shaped as if still in form twelfth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good, 13/2) 14 days ago. Capable of getting involved from this mark but recent finishing efforts have left something to be desired. Rarely wins but he arrives in decent nick; possibilities off sliding mark.
3 3rd (6) (15/8 -57%) Supreme King	15/8(-57%)	(6) Supreme King 15/8, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 9/4, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 29 days ago, plenty in hand. Leading player despite 10 lb rise. 6l C&D victor latest; up 10lb but still quite unexposed at trip; leading claims.
4 4th (5) (8/1 +64%) How Impressive	8/1(+64%)	(5) How Impressive 8/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in March. 11/1, rare poort effort when nineteenth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good) 14 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly and can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Rare poor effort when beating only one at York latest; he's the sort to get back on track.
5th 5th (2) (6/1 +20%) Tiger Crusade	6/1(+20%)	(2) Tiger Crusade 6/1, Course winner. Consistent sort wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 19 days ago, faring best of those held up. Not discounted back on turf. Course winner; not seen to best effect with Newcastle sixth latest; considered.
6th 6th (8) (9/1 -20%) Be Proud	9/1(-20%)	(8) Be Proud 9/1, C&D winner. 8/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 17 days ago. Sound place claims again. Got back on track when third at Ayr 17 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering.
7th 7th (9) (16/1 +52%) American Star	16/1(+52%)	(9) American Star 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 28/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft) 27 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Hard to warm to. Winless since 2021 and only tenth at Thirsk 27 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.
8th 8th (1) (12/1 -20%) Aljari	12/1(-20%)	(1) Aljari 12/1, Good third at Kempton on seasonal return but not in same form when last of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW). Something to find after another 113 days off. Last at Lingfield in February; no surprise to see him get back on track for in-form yard.
9th 9th (7) (25/1 -79%) Rathbone	25/1(-79%)	(7) Rathbone 25/1, C&D winner. 11/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (firm) 13 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark but needs to leave recent efforts long way behind. C&D winner but he's yet to fire in three runs this term; others appeal more.

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19:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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Supreme King must enter the reckoning having romped home over C&D earlier this month, but a 10lb rise in the ratings will undoubtedly make life tougher for David Evans' gelding. TIGER CRUSADE hasn't been disgraced in two outings on the all-weather since his trip to Meydan in February and this drop into class 4 company could prove just the tonic. The seven-year-old edges the verdict, while dual track winner Be Proud is unlikely to be far away either.

SUPREME KING could barely have been more impressive when sluicing up over C&D earlier in the month and David Evans' unexposed sprinter promises to follow up. Rhythm N Hooves is becoming well treated on the pick of his form and may be working his way back to his peak, whilst Be Proud should run another solid race.

David Evans' upwardly-mobile sprinter SUPREME KING is taken to make light of a 10lb weights hike for his recent wide-margin C&D success

19:50 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 22f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(17) (9/1 -13%) Toor Moon	9/1(-13%)	(17) Toor Moon 9/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Cork (24.6f, good) 20 days ago. Claims on pick of form if getting a run. Reserve 1. 0-19; arrives on back of tailing off at Cork; previous C&D 2nd was more promising; reserve.
(18) (20/1 -11%) Safran Et Bleu	20/1(-11%)	(18) Safran Et Bleu 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft, 80/1) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and he may yet do better now handicapping. Shown very little in maiden hurdles; cheekpieces on for handicap debut; reserve.
(14) (20/1 +0%) Gendarme	20/1(+0%)	(14) Gendarme 20/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. Eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Limerick (19.7f, good, 33/1) 8 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Now below last winning mark. Struggling over fences this year and on lengthy losing run; best form over shorter trips.
(19) (25/1 +0%) Beggars Rock	25/1(+0%)	(19) Beggars Rock 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, fourteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Reserve 3. Struggled on handicap debut last time; back up in trip; reserve.
1 1st (9) (22/1 -10%) Rauzan	22/1(-10%)	(9) Rauzan 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.7f, good to soft) 39 days ago, racing lazily. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps. Has shown very little over hurdles since joining this yard and no improvement for h'caps.
2 2nd (12) (8/1 -45%) Roman Parish	8/1(-45%)	(12) Roman Parish 8/1, Remains a maiden after 18 NH runs. Fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. 0-18 under rules and beaten fav in lesser race last week; wouldn't want the ground soft.
3 3rd (7) (10/1 +38%) Elegant Dan	10/1(+38%)	(7) Elegant Dan 10/1, Veteran. Winner over hurdles/fences here who probably needed the run after 6 months off when tenth of 14 in handicap chase (12/1) at this course (21.8f, good) 39 days ago. Better showing anticipated reverting back to smaller obstacles. No hurdle win since 2020; both wins have come here; will have needed last month's return.
4 4th (8) (14/1 -17%) Port Rashid	14/1(-17%)	(8) Port Rashid 14/1, Course winner. 11/1, ninth of 14 in handicap chase at this course (21.8f, good) 39 days ago, always behind. Switches from chase to hurdles and needs to bounce back. Runner-up at Ballinrobe last summer but has lost his way since; well held here latest.
5th 5th (6) (11/2 +50%) The Border Boy	11/2(+50%)	(6) The Border Boy 11/2, Creditable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft, 16/1) 10 days ago, keeping on gradually. Further increase in trip could help on that evidence. Six-race maiden and no improvement for the switch to handicaps; hard to recommend.
6th 6th (5) (13/2 +0%) How Decc	13/2(+0%)	(5) How Decc 13/2, Maiden who made the frame on 3 occasions over fences/hurdles last summer. Pulled up after 6 months off at Limerick (19f, heavy) in April but that ought to have blown the cobwebs away. Not one to write off. 0-12 under rules; pulled up on return but should do better now back up in trip.
7th 7th (4) (28/1 -100%) Bondi Boy Blue	28/1(-100%)	(4) Bondi Boy Blue 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Pulled up on debut and tailed off in three runs since at huge prices; h'cap bow up in trip.
8th 8th (13) (12/1 -20%) Romella	12/1(-20%)	(13) Romella 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, creditable sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Ran okay when last seen but stamina doubts at this trip on back of absence.
9th 9th (11) (11/4 +17%) Queen Kulina	11/4(+17%)	(11) Queen Kulina 11/4, Good second of 16 in handicap hurdle (7/1) at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 2nd at Punchestown last week; 2lb higher but still lightly raced and should go well.
10th 10th (16) (14/1 +44%) Oscar Tonic	14/1(+44%)	(16) Oscar Tonic 14/1, Maiden who ran up to best when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) 13 days ago, leading until 2 out and no extra from 2 out. Not sure to build on that effort returned to handicaps. Dual point winner but has struggled under rules so far.
11th 11th (15) (16/1 +20%) Angelofthemorning	16/1(+20%)	(15) Angelofthemorning 16/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Clonmel (19f, soft) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Poor form so far and tailed off in three handicaps so far.
12th 12th (1) (28/1 +15%) Appian Way	28/1(+15%)	(1) Appian Way 28/1, 20/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24.2f, heavy) 151 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before last. Needs to hit the ground running on debut for new stable. Failed to complete in his last three starts and probably best watched on return/yard debut.
13th 13th (3) (40/1 -60%) Presenting Point	40/1(-60%)	(3) Presenting Point 40/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Killarney (20.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago, beaten some way out. Switches from chase to hurdles. Pulled up or tailed off in 5 runs for this yard; 0-16 over timber; hard to recommend.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (14/1 +0%) Special Protector	14/1(+0%)	(10) Special Protector 14/1, Creditable eighth of 21 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, good, 22/1) 14 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. 0-23 and struggling from a basement mark on the Flat of late; modest hurdle form too.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (25/1 -39%) Smitty Bacall	25/1(-39%)	(2) Smitty Bacall 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap chase (25/1) at Wexford (25.2f, good to soft), pulled up before ninth. Off 12 months. Switches from chase to hurdles and betting may prove a good guide as to expectations. Badly out of form when last seen; this looks tough after more than a year off.

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19:50 Tramore Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Fifth over C&D in her first two outings in handicap company, QUEEN KULINA ran her best race so far when runner-up at Punchestown last week. Peter Croke's daughter of Court Cave is just 2lb higher and can go one place better. The booking of Michael O'Sullivan looks significant for How Decc, who struggled on heavy ground in his last two runs but had decent form last summer, including when beaten less than two lengths over this trip at Downpatrick. Elegant Dan has won twice at this venue and the veteran should be fitter for last month's first outing since October.

QUEEN KULINA confirmed the promise of her belated reappearance effort when finishing a good second at Punchestown (20f) 10 days ago, suggesting she has a race of this nature within her grasp and she looks one of the more solid options where most have something to prove. How Decc and The Border Boy are others to consider. Toor Moon would also be worth a look if getting a run.

The well handicapped ELEGANT DAN will have needed his return and he's down to a dangerous mark back at his preferred venue

19:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (9/2 -13%) Albegone	9/2(-13%)	(6) Albegone 9/2, C&D winner. 16/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) 33 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and be much closer to form. Two C&D wins last season; still feasibly weighted and can build on last month's return.
2 2nd (5) (17/2 -113%) Glory Fighter	17/2(-113%)	(5) Glory Fighter 17/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in April. 9/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft) 27 days ago. This is easier than the last two races he contested, so shouldn't be ruled out. Goes well over C&D and his Thirsk win last month was a game effort; should go well.
3 3rd (4) (15/2 +6%) Jojo Rabbit	15/2(+6%)	(4) Jojo Rabbit 15/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Last of 10 in handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 18 days ago. Has a bit to prove. Below par in two runs since an AW success in April; has run well over C&D on soft before.
4 4th (1) (10/11 +48%) Seantrabh	10/11(+48%)	(1) Seantrabh 10/11, C&D winner. 4/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Drops in grade and makes plenty of appeal. C&D winner on soft as a 2yo; promising fourth at Thirsk latest; strong claims.
5th 5th (2) (17/2 -55%) Ecclesiastical	17/2(-55%)	(2) Ecclesiastical 17/2, 3/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f), racing closer to pace than ideal. Off 6 months. Solid claims if he's tuned up for this return. Four handicap wins last year, including on soft; high in the weights after AW win in Nov.
6th 6th (3) (10/1 +17%) Punchbowl Flyer	10/1(+17%)	(3) Punchbowl Flyer 10/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, last of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 14 days ago. Has work to do. On a dangerous mark and conditions should suit but yet to find his best form this year.

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19:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

SEANTRABH was not beaten far when fourth in a similar event at Thirsk last time and the son of Tasleet merits plenty of respect off a 1lb lower mark here. Glory Fighter, who claimed this prize last year, should appreciate an ease in grade and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Punchbowl Flyer and Albegone are others who can go well.

SEANTRABH wasn't beaten far in a hotter contest than this last time and he was successful on his only previous visit to the track, so he's the one to side with in the hope that he can make all. Albegone is one to consider on the back of a mildly encouraging return and Glory Fighter is another one dropping in grade.

Conditions will suit SEANTRABH (nap) and he can build on the promise of his recent fourth at Thirsk.

20:00 Down Royal Maiden 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (7/2 +22%) Zariygann	7/2(+22%)	(8) Zariygann 7/2, Thrice-raced gelding. 17/2, third of 8 in maiden at Sligo (10.6f, good) 16 days ago, running on late. Likely to be in the mix. Third of eight at Sligo and was just in front of Wisdomofhindsight on that occasion.
(1) (16/1 -33%) Churchwarden	16/1(-33%)	(1) Churchwarden 16/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 34¾ lengths last of 4 to Bottler'secret in Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle (10/1) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 96 days ago. Opposable for win purposes. Promise in 1m4f Curragh maiden in October and fair level of form over hurdles.
1 1st (6) (7/4 +42%) Samui	7/4(+42%)	(6) Samui 7/4, Fairly useful jumps winner. Tenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft, 25/1) 31 days ago. One to consider on Flat debut. Bumper winner landed valuable h'cap hurdle at Listowel last year, rated 126 in that sphere.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 +22%) Free Flow	7/2(+22%)	(2) Free Flow 7/2, Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. 2/1, good second of 8 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, soft) 17 days ago. Back up in trip and he's a strong candidate. Twice runner-up over a mile; 69-rated gelding may find a few too good..
3 3rd (5) (7/2 -56%) Nucky Johnson	7/2(-56%)	(5) Nucky Johnson 7/2, Useful jumps winner. Thirteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Galway (16f, good). Off 10 months. Could have a big part to play on Flat debut. Bumper winner and useful 132-rated hurdler; no surprise if he's competitive on Flat debut.
4 4th (7) (5/2 +29%) Wisdomofhindsight	5/2(+29%)	(7) Wisdomofhindsight 5/2, Thrice-raced gelding. Fourth of 8 in maiden (7/2) at Sligo (10.6f, good) 16 days ago. Place possibilities. Didn't build on good Curragh run when fourth of eight over this trip at Sligo.
5th 5th (4) (40/1 +0%) Hungry Rock	40/1(+0%)	(4) Hungry Rock 40/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventh of 8 in maiden (40/1) at Sligo (10.6f, good) 16 days ago. Sent off 40-1 when beaten around 10l both starts; best watched.
6th 6th (9) (125/1 -25%) Wee Valerie	125/1(-25%)	(9) Wee Valerie 125/1, Twice-raced mare on Flat. Tenth of 11 in maiden (200/1) at Roscommon (10.3f, good) 11 days ago. Modest form under all codes including both Flat starts; can't be fancied.
7th 7th (3) (125/1 -25%) Gift Of Life	125/1(-25%)	(3) Gift Of Life 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, unseated rider in maiden at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Tailed off in AW maiden last summer and wayward last time; blinkers.

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20:00 Down Royal Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ZARIYGANN looks to have the strongest claims after running on into third at Sligo, although he will need to start rolling slightly earlier to get to the front where it matters. That was a much improved effort and gives him every chance on his second start of the season. Useful hurdler Samui could be interesting if he has the speed for this trip on his Flat debut. Killarney second Free Flow and Churchwarden, who was highly tried as a juvenile hurdler, are others worthy of serious consideration.

If NUCKY JOHNSON and Samui are able to translate their useful hurdles form to this sphere at the first attempt they should emerge as the main protagonists in this maiden. The former is marginally preferred. Free Flow is just about the pick based on Flat form ahead of Zariygann and Wisdomofhindsight.

A renewal of Sligo rivalry between Zariygann and WISDOMOFHINDSIGHT and the latter, if settling better, may come out on top this time

20:05 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (9/2 +10%) Envious Editor	9/2(+10%)	(3) Envious Editor 9/2, Did well in hunters last year and warmed up for this with a point win a couple of weeks ago. Won a point on recent stable debut and looks favoured by the weights here.
2 2nd (1) (10/3 +5%) Rebel Dawn Rising	10/3(+5%)	(1) Rebel Dawn Rising 10/3, Multiple point scorer who is also pretty useful under Rules, winning hunters at Fakenham (3m) and Cheltenham (20.5f) this spring. Has to give a lot of weight away to most of these rivals but still respected. Looked as good as ever when battling on gamely to win at Cheltenham this month; a player.
3 3rd (7) (11/2 +54%) Drakes Well	11/2(+54%)	(7) Drakes Well 11/2, C&D winner in 2022. Fell 3 out in hunter at Leicester on return from long absence in March but has shown he retains his ability with a point win since. Rallied to win minor point this month but others have more compelling recent form.
4 4th (2) (10/1 -33%) Stratagem	10/1(-33%)	(2) Stratagem 10/1, Useful sort who made all in 3m Southwell hunter in May 2022. Hasn't proved he retains that ability when fourth in 2 comeback runs over 3m this spring but his stamina was stretched on deep gound at Hexham last time. The drop back in trip looks a good move. Well handicapped on old form but has struggled on both outings this year; headgear on.
5th 5th (6) (6/1 -71%) Sixteen Letters	6/1(-71%)	(6) Sixteen Letters 6/1, Saw off Peacocks Secret by 2 lengths to win this race last year. Been in decent form in points this spring (won again 13 days ago). Should make a bold bid to defend his crown. Won this off 3lb lower in 2023 and has collected three small-field points this year.
6th 6th (4) (7/2 +50%) Solomon Grey	7/2(+50%)	(4) Solomon Grey 7/2, Creditable 12 lengths third of 10 to Rebel Dawn Rising in hunter chase at Cheltenham (20.5f, heavy, 9/2) 28 days ago. Enjoys a 9 lb swing in the weights so it should be closer between them this time. No longer the force of old but recent hunter chase thirds suggest he won't be far away.
7th 7th (8) (16/1 -33%) Back Bar	16/1(-33%)	(8) Back Bar 16/1, Second in a hunter at Fontwell early last year. Has won 3 times between the flags since, including latest start 16 days ago. Rarely seen under rules in recent years but led close home to win open point this month.
8th 8th (5) (16/1 -191%) Peacocks Secret	16/1(-191%)	(5) Peacocks Secret 16/1, Course winner. 15/2, creditable 2 lengths second of 5 to reopposing Sixteen Letters in this race last year. Fit from points. Should go well again. Second to Sixteen Letters in this race a year ago and is 2lb lower today.

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20:05 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

REBEL DAWN RISING got up by a length at Cheltenham earlier in the month and that was a highly encouraging effort to make it two wins out of his last three starts. The 10-year-old can continue his fine form to go in again, with his main threat possibly Envious Editor, who was victorious in a point-to-point recently and should go well. Solomon Grey and Sixteen Letters are just two others to consider.

SIXTEEN LETTERS arrives on the back of a recent point success and is taken to land back-to-back wins in this race, possibly at the main expense of last year's runner-up Peacocks Secret. Rebel Dawn has 2 recent wins in his hunters and is also respected despite having to concede weight to the majority.

The most interesting one is ENVIOUS EDITOR, who won a point on his recent stable debut and has slipped to an attractive handicap mark.

20:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (7/2 +22%) Monsieur Melee	7/2(+22%)	(4) Monsieur Melee 7/2, Promising fifth on Sandown reappearance and shaped well in both starts since, latest when fifth in Newbury handicap (10f, good) a fortnight ago. Likely contender. Ran quite well when fifth at Newbury this month but is 0-7 now; others appeal more.
2 2nd (5) (13/2 -8%) L'eagle Aid	13/2(-8%)	(5) L'eagle Aid 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good third of 7 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm, 3/1) 17 days ago. Enters calculations. Close third when upped to 1m2f for seasonal/handicap debut; can progress again over 1m4f.
3 3rd (7) (9/4 +10%) The Crafty Mole	9/4(+10%)	(7) The Crafty Mole 9/4, Upped his game when scoring at Wetherby (14f) last month and followed up in 7-runner handicap at Redcar (14f, good, evens) 11 days ago. 6 lb penalty will make life tougher but another bold bid is on the cards. 2-2 since upped to 1m6f and returned to turf last month; commands respect in current mood.
4 4th (3) (11/2 -38%) Sir Galahad	11/2(-38%)	(3) Sir Galahad 11/2, Much improved, in first-time cheekpieces, when second of 8 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 44 days ago, having to pick way through. Promises to stay this longer trip and is one for shortlist. Runner-up on last month's seasonal/handicap debut at Kempton (1m3f, AW); has more to offer.
5th 5th (6) (12/1 +14%) It's Not Risky	12/1(+14%)	(6) It's Not Risky 12/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good, 28/1) 22 days ago. Others look better treated. Dual AW winner in January but safely held on turf return; others may have more potential.
6th 6th (10) (22/1 -38%) Veer	22/1(-38%)	(10) Veer 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 15 days ago. Each-way claims. Weakened into sixth when upped to 1m4f for recent handicap debut; up in grade today.
7th 7th (2) (17/2 +15%) Night Horn	17/2(+15%)	(2) Night Horn 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 7 in minor event at Thirsk (12f, good to firm) 13 days ago. May do better now sent handicapping. Made low-key seasonal reappearance but remains unexposed; handicap debut today.
8th 8th (9) (14/1 -56%) Elforleather	14/1(-56%)	(9) Elforleather 14/1, Winner at Brighton in April. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft, 5/6) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Looks competitive on form. Off the mark at Brighton last month but beaten there since and contests stronger race here.
9th 9th (1) (33/1 +0%) Turing	33/1(+0%)	(1) Turing 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 4 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW). Off 126 days. Makes turf debut. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Likely best watched. Sold out of Andrew Balding's after finishing last of four on handicap debut in January.
10th 10th (8) (80/1 -100%) Carvalhal	80/1(-100%)	(8) Carvalhal 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Visor on 1st time. Work to do. Safely held on seasonal/handicap debut; upped from 1m1f and fitted with visor today.

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20:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Turned out again quickly after a comfortable success over further at Redcar, THE CRAFTY MOLE is in rude health at present and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to prevent him from completing the hat-trick. A highly creditable second on his handicap bow at Kempton last month, Sir Galahad is a key player stepped up in distance. L'Eagle Aid wasn't beaten far at Beverley on his latest start and also holds claims.

SIR GALAHAD looked a different proposition when runner-up at Kempton last month and remains open to improvement. He can open his account. Monsieur Melee and The Crafty Mole rate the principal dangers.

One of two to pull well clear of the others when scoring at Redcar recently, THE CRAFTY MOLE could still be ahead of the handicapper.

20:20 Tramore NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (6/1 -118%) Fillusin	6/1(-118%)	(6) Fillusin 6/1, Malinas mare. Half-sister to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Duel At Dawn and useful hurdler The Con Man. Dam (b64) ran once in bumper. One to note on paper. Debutante half-sister to bumper winner Miles To Memphis; obvious appeal from top yard.
2 2nd (8) (2/5 +25%) Si Se Puede	2/5(+25%)	(8) Si Se Puede 2/5, Spanish Moon mare. Sister to top-class chaser around 2m El Fabiolo, and half-sister to 2 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Tommy Silver. Wears tongue strap. Clearly the one to beat. El Fabiolo's sister tongue-tied for debut, very interesting for top connections.
3 3rd (4) (20/1 +20%) Just For Luck	20/1(+20%)	(4) Just For Luck 20/1, Shirocco gelding. Dam (c106/h104), 2½m-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Abbey Magic. Pulled up sole start in points (May 19). Pulled up on recent point-to-point debut.
4 4th (2) (16/1 +0%) Ardera Gun	16/1(+0%)	(2) Ardera Gun 16/1, €27,000 3-y-o, Yeats gelding. Closely related to fair hurdler Valentina Lady, and half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Flight of Freedom. Wears tongue strap. Yeats 4yo tongue-tied for debut, market should be informative.
5th 5th (5) (28/1 +44%) Doyen Lady	28/1(+44%)	(5) Doyen Lady 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, fourteenth of 16 in bumper at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 166 days ago. The most experienced of these but opposable.
6th 6th (7) (5/1 +33%) Lady Bee Great	5/1(+33%)	(7) Lady Bee Great 5/1, Flemensfirth mare. Sister to poor/untrustworthy hurdler Miss Wachit, stays 3m, and half-sister to useful hurdler Black Mischief. Likely to need further in time, but warrants a market check. Related to some winning hurdlers; market probably best guide on debut.
7th 7th (3) (66/1 -32%) Houdini Mansion	66/1(-32%)	(3) Houdini Mansion 66/1, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser who became ungenuine Commanche Red and useful hurdler Dani California. Unplaced completed start in points, pulled up last time (May 5). Point-to-point form doesn't suggest he'll make an impact in bumpers.
8th 8th (1) (50/1 +0%) Patrol Leader	50/1(+0%)	(1) Patrol Leader 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1, eighth of 9 in bumper at Killarney (17f, soft) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Hard to fancy. Tailed off on Killarney debut last summer when a long shot; best watched on return.

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20:20 Tramore NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A sister to her yard's top-class chaser El Fabiolo, SI SE PUEDE is the obvious starting point in this winnable contest and the daughter of Spanish Moon is hard to oppose. Willie Mullins won this with an odds-on chance in 2021, although his runners in the last two renewals have been turned over when sent off short-priced favourites. The locally-trained Ardera Gun, fitted with a tongue-tie for debut, is closely related to a bumper winner and could go well, while Fillusin is a half-sister to six winners, including bumper and Flat winner Miles To Memphis. Doyen Lady has twice run poorly since showing promise on debut at Navan.

SI SE PUEDE and Fillusin are well-bred mares from top yards and they're firmly expected to dominate this, with the first-name, a half-sister to the classy El Fabiolo appearing as the likeliest to prevail. Lady Bee Great makes most appeal of the others.

All eyes here will be on El Fabiolo's full-sister SI SE PUEDE who is expected to make a winning debut

20:25 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (4/1 +11%) Dusk Dame	4/1(+11%)	(6) Dusk Dame 4/1, Lightly-raced filly. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form third of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (5f) 8 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Return to this distance should help and she's not dismissed in a weak affair. Second over C&D on good ground last month; less good twice since and soft a question mark.
2 2nd (7) (5/2 +64%) Rapido Girl	5/2(+64%)	(7) Rapido Girl 5/2, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 18 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, firm, 200/1) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Needs to take another step forward. Still green when fifth at Doncaster 13 days ago; open to further progress.
3 3rd (5) (9/4 +44%) Royal Justice	9/4(+44%)	(5) Royal Justice 9/4, Twice-raced filly. 7/2, fifth of 12 in minor event at Redcar (7f, soft) 29 days ago. Bred to do better still and it's early days, so no surprise if she ups her game again. Latest 5th came in a race that is working out well; down in trip but capable of better.
4 4th (1) (13/2 -86%) Obligatory	13/2(-86%)	(1) Obligatory 13/2, Fair gelding. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap (100/1) at Haydock (6f, good to soft) 6 days ago, hampered. Would boast excellent claims if he could return to the form he showed when runner-up here in April. Conditions won't be a problem but he needs to bounce back from two lacklustre efforts.
5th 5th (3) (11/1 -230%) Hachiko	11/1(-230%)	(3) Hachiko 11/1, €20,000 foal, €24,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 7f winner Bronterre and 7f/1m winner Dark Wonder. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Bred to be useful and starting out in a weak race; market support would be significant.
6th 6th (2) (17/2 +15%) Crown's Lady	17/2(+15%)	(2) Crown's Lady 17/2, Twice-raced filly. Sixth of 18 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, firm, 150/1) 13 days ago. More required. Improved effort when 6th at Doncaster 13 days ago; slower ground a query; yard runs two.
7th 7th (4) (50/1 -317%) Queensbury Lodge	50/1(-317%)	(4) Queensbury Lodge 50/1, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 9 in maiden (15/2) at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut. Off 139 days. First run for yard after leaving Michael Bell. Well held in one AW run for M Bell (7f); something to prove down in trip for stable debut.

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20:25 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

DUSK DAME was second in a similar event over C&D in April and it would be no surprise to see Alice Haynes' filly go one better here. Rapido Girl took a step forward when fifth at Doncaster last time and remains open to further progression, while Obligatory is another with valid form claims. Any market support for Hachiko would have to be noted.

This is undoubtedly a weak affair and Hachiko is quite well related/speedily bred, so she's worth chancing to make a winning start if the market speaks in her favour. Obligatory has the best form to date but needs to bounce back, while Royal Justice may yet be capable of better.

Royal Justice is high on the list but RAPIDO GIRL can continue to progress as she gains experience.

20:30 Down Royal Maiden 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (5/4 +69%) Leinster	5/4(+69%)	(4) Leinster 5/4, Once-raced colt. 25/1, eighth of 20 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, heavy) on debut. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Open to progress. Some promise in finishing eighth of 20 over 1m on heavy ground at the Curragh in Nov.
2 2nd (6) (14/1 +50%) Robbies Rock	14/1(+50%)	(6) Robbies Rock 14/1, Twice-raced gelding. Ninth of 16 in maiden (125/1) at Gowran (7f, heavy) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Beaten in the region of 20l in two 7f maidens at Gowran and no appeal for now.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -60%) Latin	12/1(-60%)	(3) Latin 12/1, Fair gelding. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Roscommon (12.1f, good, 16/1) 11 days ago. Not taken lightly. No great shakes but a form case can be made in this modest a maiden.
4 4th (5) (16/1 -88%) Mickey Cohen	16/1(-88%)	(5) Mickey Cohen 16/1, Once-raced gelding. Seventh of 9 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy, 25/1) on debut 38 days ago. Never better than mid division when beaten about 7l at Gowran (1m1f, soft; 25-1).
5th 5th (7) (15/2 -114%) Sportingsilvermine	15/2(-114%)	(7) Sportingsilvermine 15/2, Fair gelding. Excellent second of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Cork (10.2f, good) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Form choice. Presumably appreciated the good ground when going close in a 1m2f handicap at Cork.
6th 6th (8) (100/1 +0%) T Or Coffey	100/1(+0%)	(8) T Or Coffey 100/1, Modest gelding. 33/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft) 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Six-race maiden with a mark of 51 and not up to winning a race of this nature.
7th 7th (13) (9/2 +44%) Punta Coco	9/2(+44%)	(13) Punta Coco 9/2, Lightly-raced filly. 18/1, bit below form fourth of 11 in maiden at Gowran (8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Best run was on the AW but latest fourth at Gowran wasn't too shoddy.
8th 8th (14) (6/1 -167%) Step To Somewhere	6/1(-167%)	(14) Step To Somewhere 6/1, Promising type. Fifth of 12 in maiden (6/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) on debut 56 days ago. Yard in good form. Likely to improve. Held a Group 1 entry when never dangerous at Dundalk two months ago.
9th 9th (10) (66/1 +0%) Boskill Carmel	66/1(+0%)	(10) Boskill Carmel 66/1, Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 11 in maiden (50/1) at Gowran (8f, heavy) 22 days ago. Up in trip. 50-1 when tailed off at Gowran three weeks ago and was well behind Punta Coco.
10th 10th (1) (66/1 -65%) Dancing Steve	66/1(-65%)	(1) Dancing Steve 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eighth of 10 in maiden (100/1) at the Curragh (10f, good) 6 days ago. Right out the back in middle-distance maidens at Limerick and the Curragh.
11th 11th (11) (14/1 -75%) Gleaning	14/1(-75%)	(11) Gleaning 14/1, Thrice-raced filly. Tenth of 11 in maiden at Naas (8f, good, 6/1) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Stable in good form. Top-class pedigree but even a mark of 66 looks high on what she's achieved.
12th 12th (12) (33/1 +18%) Gregorina	33/1(+18%)	(12) Gregorina 33/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 12/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Cork (10.2f, good) 21 days ago. Thoroughly exposed maiden after 16 defeats and has a basement mark; not good enough.
13th 13th (9) (200/1 -60%) Ulfhada	200/1(-60%)	(9) Ulfhada 200/1, Twice-raced colt. 125/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good) 6 days ago. Beat nothing at Dundalk and just the one rival at the Curragh (1m2f) last week.
14th 14th (2) (50/1 +38%) Las Vegas Nevada	50/1(+38%)	(2) Las Vegas Nevada 50/1, Temperamental sort. Tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in maiden (28/1) at Sligo (10.6f, good) 16 days ago. Followed two modest runs with a refusal to race at Sligo after getting unruly.

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20:30 Down Royal Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Sportingsilvermine almost sprung a surprise in a Cork handicap and the application of cheekpieces may not need to inspire too much improvement. Latin also drops out of handicap company, while Gleaning has to be respected for her powerhouse yard. Punta Coco is in with a shout, but STEP TO SOMEWHERE is open to the most progression and is fancied to build on her debut fifth in a decent Dundalk maiden.

Well-bred filly STEP TO SOMEWHERE showed clear signs of ability on debut at Dundalk and, with improvement on the cards, she could be the answer to this maiden. Leinster was never better than mid-field on his sole 2-y-o start at the Curragh but there were nevertheless positives to glean from that effort and he is feared most. Sportingsilvermine is third choice ahead of Latin.

It's hoped that expensive yearling LEINSTER can improve on last season's slow-ground debut at the Curragh.

20:40 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(10) (20/1 +0%) The Golden Rebel	20/1(+0%)	(10) The Golden Rebel 20/1, Fairly useful but inconsistent for Ben Case and, while he's tasted success between the flags since, he ran poorly in that sphere last time. Useful in his prime but was tailed off in a point on last month's stable debut.
1 1st (2) (17/2 -55%) Kaproyale	17/2(-55%)	(2) Kaproyale 17/2, Dual winner in hunters last season but, despite being fit from points, disappointed when only fifth at Kempton on return. Too soon to write off. Won this in 2023; flopped when odds-on at Kempton last month but a player if back on song.
2 2nd (5) (7/2 -17%) Cat Tiger	7/2(-17%)	(5) Cat Tiger 7/2, Useful chaser at his best for Paul Nicholls and, while not the force of old, his latest second at Cheltenham was a positive step. Excellent claims if he can build on that. Very useful hunter chaser at his best; comes here after good Cheltenham second this month.
3 3rd (7) (22/1 -10%) Mix Of Clover	22/1(-10%)	(7) Mix Of Clover 22/1, Modest form for Alastair Ralph in 2023 and mixed bag between the flags this year. Ran quite well when third in open point this month; not ruled out each-way.
4 4th (11) (17/2 +29%) Missed Tee	17/2(+29%)	(11) Missed Tee 17/2, Fair hurdles for Dan Skelton and stepped up on her opening run in hunters when third at Ludlow in March. Not quite in the same form at Cheltenham next time but she's a player if avoiding errors. Third in two hunter chases this spring but does not help himself by racing too freely.
5th 5th (1) (3/1 -9%) Cap Du Mathan	3/1(-9%)	(1) Cap Du Mathan 3/1, Useful chaser who lost his way in handicaps prior to completing a relatively simple task in a 7-runner event at Leicester on hunter debut in March. Not disgraced in the Foxhunters' at Aintree next time and definite claims back in calmer waters. Easy winner on hunter chase debut in March and ran well for a long way at Aintree in April.
6th 6th (3) (15/8 +6%) Fier Jaguen	15/8(+6%)	(3) Fier Jaguen 15/8, Well capable in this sort of company and returned to form when respectable second of 8 in hunter chase (evens) at Cheltenham (16.3f, heavy) 28 days ago. Should go well. Ran big race in defeat at Cheltenham this month; tendency to jump right remains a concern.
7th 7th (8) (40/1 +0%) Olly Norse	40/1(+0%)	(8) Olly Norse 40/1, Point winner who didn't offer much in a hunter at Cheltenham last time and may struggle once more. Dual point winner; well beaten over 3m2f on hunter chase debut; steep drop in trip today.
8th 8th (4) (33/1 +18%) Calidad	33/1(+18%)	(4) Calidad 33/1, Winning pointer who was third last time but his Rules form doesn't inspire much confidence. Pulled up in a restricted point last month and looks up against it here.
9th 9th (9) (100/1 -100%) Rewritetherules	100/1(-100%)	(9) Rewritetherules 100/1, Multiple point winner but rarely shows his form in hunters. Third in this race last year but pulled up on all four outings this year.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -257%) Cooldine Bog	100/1(-257%)	(6) Cooldine Bog 100/1, Has struggled to make an impact in hunters for this yard. Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in his prime but this year's hunter chase form is uninspiring.

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20:40 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

FIER JAGUEN was just touched off by a head at Cheltenham last time and that is arguably the best recent form in this contest. Bradley Gibbs' nine-year-old looks well placed to go one better, although Cat Tiger also filled the runner-up spot at Cheltenham earlier in the month, over an extended 2m4f, and he has to be feared. Cap Du Mathan isn't out of it either.

CAP DU MATHAN was an easy winner on hunter debut before seeming stretched by the trip in a much more competitive environment at Aintree last time, so he's worth chance to resume winning ways with a lot more in his favour this time. Cat Tiger and Fier Jaguen look the main dangers.

The finale can go to CAP DU MATHAN (nap), who looked revitalised when winning on his hunter chase debut in March.

20:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (11/1 +21%) Charging Thunder	11/1(+21%)	(1) Charging Thunder 11/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 19 days ago. Others more appealing. Back in form with good third on AW this month and remains well handicapped.
1 1st (9) (17/2 -55%) Lexington Knight	17/2(-55%)	(9) Lexington Knight 17/2, C&D winner who has been good form in recent outings, latest when creditable second of 13 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 5/1) 11 days ago. Merits consideration. C&D winner; placed on last four appearances and ought to be in the thick of things again.
2 2nd (7) (6/1 +20%) Kardia	6/1(+20%)	(7) Kardia 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. Last of 14 in handicap (3/1) at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 41 days ago. Hood back on. Something to find on form. Flopped on seasonal debut; probably still has potential, but needs to learn to settle.
3 3rd (2) (17/2 -21%) Knightswood	17/2(-21%)	(2) Knightswood 17/2, Disappointed at Newmarket latest but had posted good second on return at Ripon (12.1f) previously and must enter calculations. Didn't fire at Newmarket this month but ran big race on seasonal debut; a possible.
4 4th (3) (7/4 +13%) Great Bedwyn	7/4(+13%)	(3) Great Bedwyn 7/4, Dual winner last term who made a fine return from 11 months off when second of 14 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to firm, 14/1) 20 days ago. He remains nicely treated and looks the one to beat. Progressive 4yo who might have been unlucky not to win on seasonal debut at Ascot.
5th 5th (8) (33/1 +18%) Billy No Mates	33/1(+18%)	(8) Billy No Mates 33/1, 17/2, last of 6 in handicap at Ripon (16f, heavy) 34 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Ran poorly on latest outing and younger rivals are much more appealing here.
6th 6th (6) (11/1 +21%) Bringbackmemories	11/1(+21%)	(6) Bringbackmemories 11/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in March. Creditable sixth of 20 in handicap (18/1) at York (11.8f, good) 16 days ago. Each-way claims. Won twice during AW season and was respectable sixth of 20 on turf return at York.
7th 7th (4) (40/1 -43%) Sonnerie Power	40/1(-43%)	(4) Sonnerie Power 40/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Seemingly back in good form on AW two starts ago but soundly beaten on turf since.
8th 8th (5) (3/1 +14%) King Of The Plains	3/1(+14%)	(5) King Of The Plains 3/1, Opened account at Newcastle (12,5f) in September and made a pleasing start for new connections when fourth of 14 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Made pleasing seasonal/stable debut at Ascot this month and still has low mileage.
9th 9th (10) (20/1 +20%) Haliphon	20/1(+20%)	(10) Haliphon 20/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW). Off 117 days. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive. Out of form on AW during the winter and needs to have been refreshed by 177-day break.

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20:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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KING OF THE PLAINS (fourth) didn't get the clearest of runs on his return at Ascot and he is taken to overturn form with the reopposing Great Bedwyn (second) on this occasion. That was the four-year-old's first run for new connections and he is entitled to improve. He may prove too good for Windsor second Lexington Knight, as well as Knightswood, who has strong claims on his penultimate effort at Ripon.

GREAT BEDWYN ran a cracker on his reappearance at Ascot earlier this month and makes plenty of appeal here. KIng of The Plains and Lexington Knight may provide the chief threat.

Progressive 4yo GREAT BEDWYN might have been unlucky not to make a winning seasonal debut at Ascot three weeks ago and gets the nod.

21:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (16/5 +20%) Mister Sox	16/5(+20%)	(7) Mister Sox 16/5, Course winner who ran right up to form when second of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good, 7/2) 25 days ago. No reason why he won't give it another good go nudged up 1 lb. 7f course winner; two good recent runs over that trip and interesting dropped to 6f.
2 2nd (9) (4/1 +27%) Langholm	4/1(+27%)	(9) Langholm 4/1, Course winner. Twenty-six runs since last win in 2022. 9/4, good second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, soft) 8 days ago. Blinkers on first time in hope to break this sequence and he's clearly in better form than most. On a losing run but conditions no problem and blinkers are now given a go.
3 3rd (5) (15/8 +37%) Wreck It Ryley	15/8(+37%)	(5) Wreck It Ryley 15/8, Consistent performer who posted another sound effort when second of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good, 17/2) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Expected to be bang there eased slightly in grade. Three solid placed efforts for new yard this year; likely to be in the thick of it again.
4 4th (2) (6/1 +14%) Harry's Halo	6/1(+14%)	(2) Harry's Halo 6/1, Been rather expensive to follow in recent times, 10/3 when just a respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Tendency to miss the break remains a concern. Trip/ground fine but he'll need them to go quick up front if he's to end his losing run.
5th 5th (3) (15/2 +6%) Mersea	15/2(+6%)	(3) Mersea 15/2, Latest win at Southwell in April. Fifth of 7 in handicap (10/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, weakening late on having pulled hard. Just 1 lb above her last winning mark. Went close over C&D (heavy) before winning at Southwell; gone quiet more recently.
6th 6th (4) (28/1 -250%) Dicko The Legend	28/1(-250%)	(4) Dicko The Legend 28/1, Doubled career tally at Chelmsford in December. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 3/1). Off 128 days. First run for yard after leaving Roger Ingram and professional handling may help this tricky ride. Two AW wins in late 2023; soft ground a worry starting out for a new yard.
7th 7th (6) (33/1 -230%) Yesterday's Hero	33/1(-230%)	(6) Yesterday's Hero 33/1, Raced on the AW so far and winless since debut, seventh of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (6.1f). Off 116 days and others more persuasive. Yet to win a handicap but on dangerous mark if switch to slow turf has a positive effect.
8th 8th (1) (40/1 -82%) Nammos	40/1(-82%)	(1) Nammos 40/1, First run since leaving Jane Chapple-Hyam when seventh of 8 in novice event (11/1) at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 39 days ago. Lots to prove following that. Promise on good/AW but two heavy defeats on slow ground; opposable under these conditions.
9th 9th (8) (40/1 -100%) Three Beauz	40/1(-100%)	(8) Three Beauz 40/1, Maiden who showed little when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 28/1). Off 9 months. Has shown winning potential but she returns from nine months off and the ground is a query.

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21:00 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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LANGHOLM has been running well in defeat all year and was only beaten a head into second over 7f at this venue last week. The veteran is 3lb well-in here and is hard to oppose as a result. Mister Sox has also been knocking on the door of late so has to be of some interest. Wreck It Ryley and Harry's Halo complete the shortlist.

WRECK IT RYLEY ran a cracker when runner-up in a higher band of handicap 3 weeks ago, and from the same mark in refitted headgear, he has plenty in his favour. Langholm has been on a frustrating losing run but he certainly arrives in good nick, with Mister Sox likely to give it another good go.

Langholm can go well again but dropping in trip could see MISTER SOX get off the mark for the season.

Racecard Key

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	Ran similar race before
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T	Top Time speeed rated
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	At the races top pick
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Tomform Friday 31st May 2024

Races & Results Friday 31st May 2024

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13:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 17f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Chepstow Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Epsom Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Carlisle Stakes (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Carlisle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Carlisle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Epsom Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Carlisle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:10 Epsom Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Tramore Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:30 Down Royal Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:40 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:45 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:50 Tramore Handicap Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow