1 Wednesday 5th June 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 35 Races on Wednesday 5th June 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Nottingham, 7 races at Newton Abbot, 8 races at Kempton, 6 races at Ripon, 8 races at Curragh, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

14:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (33/1 -83%) General Probus	33 33/1(-83%)	(4) General Probus 33/1, Showed ability in 3 starts for Olly Murphy in 2020 and clear of the rest when a good second upped to 24.4f back from a lengthy absence for Keiran Burke at Ascot in November 2022. Off since and has changed yards again. Makes chase debut. Last seen finishing second in an Ascot hurdle in late 2022 and that was after an absence.
7 1st (7) (9/1 +25%) Easy Bucks	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Easy Bucks 9/1, Made light of a 15-month absence when making a winning debut for John Joseph Hanlon at Punchestown but no real impact since re-joining Peter Bowen. His sixth in the Eider was his best run since rejoining this yard from a spell in Ireland.
5 2nd (5) (16/1 -14%) Langley Hundred	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Langley Hundred 16/1, Dual staying handicap hurdle winner who made a promising chase debut when runner-up at Ludlow (25.6f) in November. Disappointing next 3 outings, however, including tried in this headgear latest. Capable hurdler; hasn't progressed over fences but returns from a wind operation.
10 3rd (10) (10/1 +55%) Robinsville	10 10/1(+55%)	(10) Robinsville 10/1, Yet to taste success but last 3 starts were respectable, including when third on chase debut at Stratford last month, jumping tentatively. Should learn from that. Positives to take from chase debut at Stratford (2m6f, good) when beaten 11l.
2 4th (2) (100/1 -525%) Favori De Sivola	100 100/1(-525%)	(2) Favori De Sivola 100/1, Fairly useful handicap chaser for this yard in 2022/23 Out of sorts for David Pipe in 2023/24 but has dropped a long way in weights as a result and now back with former yard. One to note after 7 months off. Five chase wins; things didn't work out for David Pipe but on a good mark and had wind op.
1 5th (1) (100/1 -1567%) Behind The Curtain	100 100/1(-1567%)	(1) Behind The Curtain 100/1, Arrives on the back of a career-best win over hurdles at Hereford 12 days ago, though he was let down by jumping when failing to complete on both starts over fences last season. Recent hurdle winner off this mark; not looked a natural chaser in two previous attempts.
6 6th (6) (200/1 -3900%) Puddlesinthepark	200 200/1(-3900%)	(6) Puddlesinthepark 200/1, Fair hurdles winner and plenty of good efforts in defeat in this sphere, including 2 lengths second of 7 to Lightonthewing in handicap chase at this C&D (good to firm, 3/1) 16 days ago. Shouldn't be long before going one better over fences. Solid run back from two months off to chase home Lightonthewing over C&D recently.
3 7th (3) (400/1 -11329%) Pentire Head	400 400/1(-11329%)	(3) Pentire Head 400/1, Improved fitted with headgear when placed over hurdles last 2 starts and type to make a chaser. Needs considering. Often placed and entitled to make a better chaser, in keeping with so many from his yard.
8 \|F\| (8) (7/1 -56%) Lightonthewing	7 7/1(-56%)	(8) Lightonthewing 7/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark at Wincanton and followed up at Exeter in March. As good as ever when resuming winning ways over C&D last month by 2 lengths from Puddlesinthepark and another bold bid looks on the cards. Excellent strike-rate of 5-13 over fences and ran out a 2l winner over C&D 16 days ago.
12 \|PU\| (12) (200/1 -506%) Shortcross Storm	200 200/1(-506%)	(12) Shortcross Storm 200/1, Scored over C&D 12 months ago but below par next 5 starts and 4 lb out of the weights on this occasion. Doesn't return here in much form and his second two runs back amounts to precious little.
11 \|PU\| (11) (300/1 -1264%) Seymour Promise	300 300/1(-1264%)	(11) Seymour Promise 300/1, Finally shed his maiden tag at Taunton but rather predictably failed badly to back that up next 2 starts. Easy enough to look elsewhere. None too consistent and finished well back in Lightonthewing's race here recently.
9 \|PU\| (9) (350/1 -1844%) Love Actually	350 350/1(-1844%)	(9) Love Actually 350/1, Won her first 2 starts over fences but has lost her way since and readily passed over. Dual chase winner but modest form of late in cheekpieces and now tries blinkers.

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14:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

Behind The Curtain is likely to be well found in the market after a game victory over hurdles last month. That said, he hasn't looked a natural chaser in the past and David Pipe's ten-year-old may prove vulnerable to younger legs, namely chasing debutant PENTIRE HEAD. Paul Nicholls' charge was last seen staying on into third over 2m4f at Ffos Las and connections will be disappointed if a race of this nature wasn't within reach for the son of Presenting. Recent C&D winner Lightonthewing also warrants respect, notwithstanding a 5lb rise for that performance.

FAVORI DE SIVOLA is potentially well handicapped back with a yard he had success with so could be worth chancing after 7 months off. Lightonthewing and Puddlesinthepark both arrive in top form having finished 1-2 over C&D last month and are others to consider.

Plenty with chances. As with so many Paul Nicholls horses, PENTIRE HEAD is fully entitled to be a better chaser than hurdler.

14:27 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (4/1 +11%) Twilight Guest	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Twilight Guest 4/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Last of 6 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm, 11/2) 2 days ago. 20-race maiden who was last of six at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on Monday.
6 (6) (25/1 +0%) New Tycoon	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) New Tycoon 25/1, Off 7 months, last of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good, 40/1) 33 days ago, coughing post race. Blinkered for 1st time. Eight-race maiden who was tailed off at Musselburgh on his return; blinkers now added.
7 1st (7) (7/1 +30%) True Nation	7 7/1(+30%)	(7) True Nation 7/1, Tenth of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f, 15/2) 153 days ago. Nine-race maiden who has struggled in handicaps and is opposable on her return.
8 2nd (8) (11/4 +17%) Fanzone	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(8) Fanzone 11/4, Twenty five runs since sole win in 2022. Good third of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Musselburgh (8f, good) 33 days ago. Arrives in form which is more than can be said for most so got to be respected. Record of 1-35 but he was good third at Musselburgh last time and is a key player.
1 3rd (1) (13/2 -44%) Concert Boy	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(1) Concert Boy 13/2, One win from 21 Flat runs. First run since leaving David O'Meara when last of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (8f, good) 14 days ago, should strip fitter. Blinkers on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form. Overall record of 1-21 and was last on his stable debut at Ayr; blinkers now tried.
5 4th (5) (17/2 +58%) Keeper's Choice	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(5) Keeper's Choice 17/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 66/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 137 days ago. Her last win was three years ago and has something to prove after another break.
3 5th (3) (8/1 +68%) Sparkle In His Eye	8 8/1(+68%)	(3) Sparkle In His Eye 8/1, Has been struggling for form, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 50/1) 72 days ago. Is edging back down in the weights but others still preferred. Has generally struggled this year and he needs a major revival back on turf.
9 6th (9) (50/1 -400%) Channel Packet	50 50/1(-400%)	(9) Channel Packet 50/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, creditable fifth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 127 days ago. Veteran who returns after a break and needs to raise his game back on turf.
10 7th (10) (100/1 -614%) Profitar Rules	100 100/1(-614%)	(10) Profitar Rules 100/1, Seventh of 8 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 12/1) 98 days ago. Well held in three runs for new yard this year and has plenty to prove back on turf.
4 8th (4) (80/1 -2186%) Red Evelyn	80 80/1(-2186%)	(4) Red Evelyn 80/1, 3-time AW winner who was second in this last year. Off 9 months and returns on tempting mark with cheekpieces back on. Jockey rode her first winner last week at Kempton. Runner-up off 3lb higher in this race last year and needs watching in market on comeback.

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14:27 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

FANZONE showed his appreciation for the return to turf when making the frame at Musselburgh and he can surely capitalise on his lowly mark sooner rather than later. Red Evelyn was beaten just a length into second in this contest 12 months ago and returns on a 3lb lower figure, while Channel Packet was down the field that day but has won here before and there was a bit more to like about his more recent performances. Twilight Guest would come into the equation if backing up after Monday's Brighton defeat.

CONCERT BOY is on a career-low mark and should strip fitter for his recent debut for Katie Scott so could be worth chancing under a young apprentice who looks good value. Fanzone is respected, while Red Evelyn should give a good account in front on her return.

Most of these have plenty to prove but FANZONE was a clear third at Musselburgh and is a key player if he can back that up.

14:40 Newton Abbot Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2/7 +12%) Huelgoat	0.285714 2/7(+12%)	(3) Huelgoat 2/7, Notched his fifth success over fences at Wincanton (2½m) in November. Little to shout about in 3 subsequent chase starts but back on track faced with an easier assignment returned to hurdling when second at Stratford 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time and he sets the standard. Beaten at Stratford but ran well and faces nothing of the winner's calibre here.
9 2nd (9) (40/1 +20%) Sweet Caryline	40 40/1(+20%)	(9) Sweet Caryline 40/1, Fetched £50,000 as a 3-y-o and she's out of a 2m hurdle winner. Unseated rider when beaten on her introduction in a Chepstow bumper in March 2023 and merely hinted at ability 8 months later. Behind when unseating in her bumper and was then tailed off on switch to jumping.
4 3rd (4) (100/1 -300%) Victoria Line	100 100/1(-300%)	(4) Victoria Line 100/1, Modest maiden on Flat (stays 1¾m) who was last seen finishing mid-field in a Newcastle handicap (16.2f) in October 2021. Has lengthy absence to overcome switched to hurdling on first run for yard after leaving Mark Walford. 0-7 on the Flat (1m4f-2m) for two different yards; long absence to overcome.
1 4th (1) (10/1 -54%) Eileen's Milan	10 10/1(-54%)	(1) Eileen's Milan 10/1, €13,000 3-y-o, Milan gelding. Brother to a winner, and half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Farren Glory and useful hurdler Croke Park. In need of the experience in a Plumpton bumper 3 weeks ago. In top hands and quickly up in trip now hurdling. Had no obvious excuses when tailed off in a good-ground bumper at Plumpton.
5 5th (5) (450/1 -350%) Dartman	450 450/1(-350%)	(5) Dartman 450/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat, stays 9f, well held on stable debut at Bath. Limited impact on hurdles bow and stamina to prove over this far. Regressed on the Flat and never really counted when switched to hurdling at Hereford.
7 6th (7) (300/1 -809%) Dontmesswithme	300 300/1(-809%)	(7) Dontmesswithme 300/1, Showed ability in bumpers but looks a handicap project over hurdles. Tongue tie applied. Weak bumper form and she's shown nothing in either hurdle start.
6 \|PU\| (6) (400/1 -3536%) Go Johnny Go	400 400/1(-3536%)	(6) Go Johnny Go 400/1, €4,000 3-y-o, Hillstar gelding. Dam unraced. Won sole start in point bumpers but looked a hard ride switched to Rules at Exeter in April. Since finished third in a point and now goes hurdling for new yard. Won a point bumper in March and was an 8l third in a 2m4f point last month.
8 \|PU\| (8) (400/1 -400%) Goldies Roc	400 400/1(-400%)	(8) Goldies Roc 400/1, Rocamadour mare. Dam 1¼m winner in Germany. Had a breathing operation prior to debut and showed very little at Warwick 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces on. Jumped moderately and always behind before pulling up when 33-1 for a Warwick maiden.
2 \|PU\| (2) (450/1 -350%) Henry Pick	450 450/1(-350%)	(2) Henry Pick 450/1, Little show in bumpers this spring and needed the experience on hurdles debut. Down the field in two bumpers and 250-1 when pulled up here on hurdling debut.

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14:40 Newton Abbot Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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

It is hard to look past HUELGOAT, who pulled clear with the eventual winner when finishing runner-up over 2m6f at Stratford last month and he should be hard to stop with a reproduction of that effort. Eileen's Milan ran too green for his own good when finishing down the field in a Plumpton bumper on his debut last month, but he is surely capable of better and can emerge as the main danger to his stablemate. It will be interesting to see how Victoria Line fares on his first start in this sphere, but has a bit to find judging by his exertions on the Flat.

HUELGOAT isn't as good over hurdles as he is fences but even so, he's expected to outclass these. Stablemate Eileen's Milan goes up in trip now tackling obstacles and could be the chief threat in a thin race.

Go Johnny Go brings some potential to the table but this should be easy pickings for HUELGOAT.

14:57 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (6/4 +20%) Leovanni	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(5) Leovanni 6/4, Foaled April 23. 20,000 gns yearling, £190,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Knocklane Lass. Yard have a strong hand with 2-y-os again and she's of obvious interest having fetched plenty at the Breeze-Ups. £190,000 2yo; yard 28% with 2yos this year and she needs a close look on debut.
10 2nd (10) (15/2 +38%) Sunshine Soul	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(10) Sunshine Soul 15/2, Foaled February 28. 68,000 gns foal, 72,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Dam, 10.7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m French Navy out of useful 1¼m winner First Fleet. Interesting newcomer. Yard 21% with 2yos this year but this newcomer could be a longer-term prospect on pedigree.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 -11%) Coeur Jaune	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Coeur Jaune 10/1, Foaled March 11. €140,000 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 5f/1m winner Ziggy's Phoenix and 2 winners abroad. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart 9f winner Edelmira. Has a useful pedigree but she could be one for longer trips later on.
8 4th (8) (11/2 -57%) Shostakova	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(8) Shostakova 11/2, Foaled February 10. Sergei Prokofiev filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 7f El Caballo and Symbology and Katey Kontent, both winners on debut for this yard. Stall 11 potentially troublesome but lots to like otherwise. Yard 15% with juveniles this season and she needs watching in market.
11 5th (11) (100/1 -733%) Taala	100 100/1(-733%)	(11) Taala 100/1, Foaled January 14. 85,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to French 7.5f-9.5f winner Divertissement and 1m winner For Real. One to note on debut. Yard 13% with 2yos here in recent years and market should guide on debut.
9 6th (9) (80/1 -220%) Smallbrook Lane	80 80/1(-220%)	(9) Smallbrook Lane 80/1, Dutch Art filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 6f-7f winner Compton Park and 7f winner Dance Company, both useful. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm, 14/1) on debut 23 days ago, very green. Half-sister to seven winners but she made a low-key start at Windsor last month.
6 7th (6) (80/1 -220%) Love Rock	80 80/1(-220%)	(6) Love Rock 80/1, Foaled February 6. 45,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner (including Italian listed race), closely related to useful winner up to 6f Es Raco. Has good pedigree but yard 0-18 with 2yos last year; others look more likely.
4 8th (4) (100/1 -733%) Facoulty	100 100/1(-733%)	(4) Facoulty 100/1, Foaled April 1. 45,000 gns yearling, Coulsty filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 5f winner Bedford Flyer and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner X Force, both useful. Dam 5f winner. Plenty to recommend her on paper. Has plenty of speed in pedigree and interesting to see how she figures in market.
1 9th (1) (100/1 -1718%) Bermuda Princess	100 100/1(-1718%)	(1) Bermuda Princess 100/1, Foaled March 31. Kingman filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner for connections. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Plenty to like on paper and she's an interesting newcomer.
2 10th (2) (80/1 -900%) Cloud Street	80 80/1(-900%)	(2) Cloud Street 80/1, Zoustar filly. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Bletchley. 8/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago, finishing with running left. Should have more to offer but probably vulnerable to the newcomers. Shaped with some promise at Thirsk and she's a likely improver on second start.
7 11th (7) (200/1 -203%) Pathetic Fallacy	200 200/1(-203%)	(7) Pathetic Fallacy 200/1, Foaled April 11. 6,000 gns yearling, Make Believe filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Morcar and 2-y-o 6f winner Mauna Loa. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m) out of useful 1¼m-1½m winner Wannabe Loved. No great appeal on pedigree and she's probably one for further down the line.

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14:57 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Cloud Street's Thirsk fifth sets the standard, but it will be surprising if this doesn't fall to a newcomer. LEOVANNI's price rose from 20,000gns as a yearling to 190,000 pounds at the breeze-ups in April, so she should be ready to roll and is bred to be quick. Shostakova is a half-sister to the stable's Lowther third Symbology, although her more illustrious half-sibling is Sandy Lane winner El Caballo. Bermuda Princess, a Kingman filly out of a Group 3-winning juvenile, and Taala are others to keep an eye on.

This is usually a decent fillies' maiden and newcomers SHOSTAKOVA, Leovanni and Facoutly are three who make plenty of appeal on paper before the betting may sort them all out.

The market should be highly informative but at this stage the vote goes to Karl Burke's striking newcomer LEOVANNI.

15:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6/1 -200%) Saint Bibiana	6 6/1(-200%)	(2) Saint Bibiana 6/1, Proved suited by the step up in trip when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (26.4f, good) 17 days ago. Up 6 lb but still looks ahead of her mark. Big shout. Got up late on in 11-runner handicap at Stratford (3m2f, good) 17 days ago; up 6lb.
1 2nd (1) (28/1 -100%) Shirocco's Dream	28 28/1(-100%)	(1) Shirocco's Dream 28/1, Scored over fences at Hereford (25.2f) in November but consistency not her strong point and she came in only seventh there 23 days ago. Switches to hurdles with others preferred. Not so good in her last three runs; back over hurdles today for first time since 2022.
8 3rd (8) (9/2 +36%) Maroochi	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(8) Maroochi 9/2, Winless since 2022 but she arrives in decent nick, eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip now and merits consideration. Needs better than on last five outings if she's to win and there are stamina doubts.
7 4th (7) (10/1 +17%) Honey I'm Good	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Honey I'm Good 10/1, Notched 3 chase wins last spring/summer but out of form since until posting a fair fourth of 7 in 3m Ffos Las handicap chase 29 days ago. Needs to back it up now. Step back in right direction 4 weeks ago; has markedly lower mark for return to hurdling.
10 5th (10) (40/1 -21%) Sevenofus	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Sevenofus 40/1, Point winner who has posted some solid efforts to be placed since over hurdles and fences. Unseated rider early in Stratford handicap chase last time. No easy ask back hurdling from 5 lb "wrong" in the weights. 0-15 under rules; placed twice switched to chases this year; 5lb out of the weights.
5 6th (5) (200/1 -2567%) Mollie Brown	200 200/1(-2567%)	(5) Mollie Brown 200/1, Took a step forward when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, good) 29 days ago. Blinkers go on for the 1st time and can't be discounted. Handicapping over 3m+ for her two starts but needs to improve on that form; first blinkers.
4 7th (4) (80/1 -1043%) Kentford Mallard	80 80/1(-1043%)	(4) Kentford Mallard 80/1, Consistent mare who scored at Hereford in October. Posted a solid fourth of 10 at Huntingdon 27 days ago and is very much one to consider eased 1 lb. On the premises in her two races (on good) this spring, so has an each-way chance again.
9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -400%) Step It Out Goldie	125 125/1(-400%)	(9) Step It Out Goldie 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden who came in eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, good) 42 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces go on for 1st time with more required from 4 lb out of the handicap. Bumper 3rd; failed to show much in three novice hurdles or 3m handicap; first headgear.
6 \|PU\| (6) (200/1 -1150%) Jaunty Belle	200 200/1(-1150%)	(6) Jaunty Belle 200/1, Still a maiden but she wasn't discredited when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, good) 42 days ago. Up in trip and not ruled out. Needs to improve; up in trip again and there is some stamina in the family.
3 \|PU\| (3) (350/1 -1300%) Heure De Gloire	350 350/1(-1300%)	(3) Heure De Gloire 350/1, Back to winning ways in 2m Ffos Las handicap in February but below that level since, only sixth of nine there (3m) last time. Others appeal more. Soundly beaten on last four starts, with moves back up to about 2m4f/3m for last three.

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15:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

SAINT BIBIANA impressed with the manner of her victory over 3m2f at Stratford last month, coming clear in the closing stages to win going away, and, on that evidence, a 6lb rise may not be enough to anchor her. Mollie Brown shaped like the application of blinkers would suit when finishing third in a similar contest at Hereford a few weeks ago, while the class-dropping Shirocco's Dream completes the shortlist.

SAINT BIBIANA took her form up a notch when going in at Stratford and a 6 lb rise doesn't look sufficient to prevent her from following up given she's still unexposed over staying trips. The reliable Kentford Mallard appeals as the one to chase home Georgina Nicholls' mare, with Maroochi, Jaunty Belle and Mollie Brown all worthy of respect too.

The move up from about 2m4f worked a treat when SAINT BIBIANA (nap) scored over the extended 3m2f at Stratford last time.

15:27 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (9/1 +0%) Abbey Heights	9 9/1(+0%)	(8) Abbey Heights 9/1, Very lightly raced for a 6-y-o and having been backed at long odds, he wasn't seen to best effect back from a lengthy absence when seventeenth of 26 in handicap (12/1) at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 25 days ago. This promises to reveal more and he's not had many tries on turf. Missed last year and he made low-key comeback at Ascot last month; down the list.
7 2nd (7) (20/1 -167%) Rock Opera	20 20/1(-167%)	(7) Rock Opera 20/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good, 11/4) 19 days ago, outpaced final 1f. Has fallen 2 lb below last winning mark ahead of this at least. Won at Southwell in January but he's not gone on from that and others are preferred.
10 3rd (10) (11/2 +15%) Fantasy Master	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(10) Fantasy Master 11/2, C&D winner. Creditable sixth of 26 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good to firm, 20/1) 25 days ago, running on. Has fallen to a workable mark and boasting a good course record, he's one to consider. Triple course winner who ran well in a big field at Ascot last time; respected.
13 4th (13) (12/1 +57%) Beelzebub	12 12/1(+57%)	(13) Beelzebub 12/1, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 80/1, again not perfect at the start but shaped as if back in form when ninth of 21 in handicap at York (6f, good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on pick of form but slow starts are a concern. 0-7 on turf and he's been well held back in this sphere last twice; opposable.
9 5th (9) (22/1 -38%) As If By Chance	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) As If By Chance 22/1, Bagged a second 6f handicap of 2023 over C&D last August. Below form thereafter and he couldn't build on his return fourth in April when ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 33 days ago. Return to sprinting could help back on turf. Dual C&D winner but he needs to rediscover his mojo back down in trip.
4 6th (4) (80/1 -344%) Lord Rapscallion	80 80/1(-344%)	(4) Lord Rapscallion 80/1, Won over 7f at Newmarket last May but failed to match that in trio of turf starts thereafter last season. Possibly needed the run after 10 months off when ninth of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) 18 days ago. Tongue strap again left off here. Most wins have been at 7f or 1m and was out the back on his 6f return last month.
3 7th (3) (33/1 -136%) Havana Pusey	33 33/1(-136%)	(3) Havana Pusey 33/1, All the better for debut when winning 7-runner C&D maiden this time last year and ran creditably in listed/handicap company next 2 starts. Had excuses on 2 of her 3 starts thereafter last summer and no surprise to see her go well from a reduced mark on return. Has mixed record and comes with risks attached after 271 days off.
11 8th (11) (66/1 -1100%) Lady Dreamer	66 66/1(-1100%)	(11) Lady Dreamer 66/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 14/1) 23 days ago, every chance over 1f out and no extra only late on. Can make presence felt. Close fourth at Windsor last time and she's 1lb lower here; in the mix..
5 9th (5) (100/1 -1076%) Above	100 100/1(-1076%)	(5) Above 100/1, Made a winning start for this yard off a 3 lb higher mark at Newmarket (5f) last summer. Posted best effort of present campaign when fourth on Rowley Mile course back there (6f) 18 days ago and not dismissed out of hand. On dangerous mark and was a creditable fourth at Newmarket last time; in the mix.
12 10th (12) (100/1 -355%) Glendown	100 100/1(-355%)	(12) Glendown 100/1, Successful 3 times during a busy second half of last season, latterly at Redcar (6f, heavy) in October. Below best on all-weather at Newcastle on final outing but he returns with his yard amongst the winners. Market may prove a useful guide. Last win was in a Class 5 on soft and has some work to do after 208 days off.
6 11th (6) (100/1 -2400%) Tyke	100 100/1(-2400%)	(6) Tyke 100/1, Hasn't always looked the easiest of rides but unexposed on turf and looked well suited by a positive ride when winning 10-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 18 days ago, well on top finish. That may not prove his limit nudged up 4 lb. Comfortable win at Doncaster and a 4lb rise looks fair; big player.
1 12th (1) (100/1 -1329%) Sergeant Pep	100 100/1(-1329%)	(1) Sergeant Pep 100/1, Dual winner as a 3-y-o who again ran respectably when third of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Windsor (6f, heavy) 30 days ago, no extra final 1f. Mark is easing steadily and his rider takes off a handy 7 lb here. Not discounted. Reached the frame at Windsor last twice but he ideally wants rain to arrive.
2 13th (2) (100/1 -900%) Celsius	100 100/1(-900%)	(2) Celsius 100/1, 8-y-o who has often gone well fresh but lightly raced in recent seasons and possible he needed the run after 6 months off when sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. This should reveal more back up at 6f. Lightly raced since his last win in 2022 and was well held here last month; down the list.

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15:27 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A busy winter appeared to have caught up with TYKE when he let down favourite-backers at Southwell but, given a short break, he rewarded those who kept the faith with a Doncaster triumph. Mick Appleby's sprinter won't find it easy from a 4lb higher rating, but there aren't many of these who arrive at the top of their game. That said, Sergeant Pep is working his way into form and has gone well for Oliver Timms in the past. Glendown is worth a look on his reappearance.

FANTASY MASTER ran up to his best from a sliding mark when sixth in a big-field Ascot handicap 25 days ago and with 3 of his 4 career victories having come at this track, he shades the vote to come out on top. Tyke looked well suited by positive tactics when successful at Doncaster recently and holds claims with a repeat. The returning Havana Pusey and Lady Dreamer are others to consider.

Preference is for Mick Appleby's TYKE, who hit a personal best with his comfortable success in a Class 4 at Doncaster last month.

15:40 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (5/1 +41%) Up For Appeal	5 5/1(+41%)	(6) Up For Appeal 5/1, Fair hurdles winner who has shaped with promise over fences, better than bare result back from 6 months off when fourth in a C&D handicap 16 days ago. Feasible to think we've yet to see the best of him in this sphere and he's not discounted here. Looked as though he'd benefit for last month's return and he's considered off 2lb lower..
3 2nd (3) (85/40 +15%) American Gerry	2.125 85/40(+15%)	(3) American Gerry 85/40, Opened chase account in refitted cheekpieces at Taunton (21.7f) and dispelled a lesser effort re-united with today's pilot when finishing a good second over C&D 16 days ago, closing all the way to the line. Well in the mix again. Finished a good second over C&D latest under Freddie Gingell; likely to be thereabouts..
5 3rd (5) (17/2 +39%) Lelant	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(5) Lelant 17/2, Fair form without success over hurdles but went backwards from his chase debut effort when third of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.5f) last month. Eased further in weights as a result but others arrive here with more pressing claims. Failed to build latest on a promising chase debut; needs to step up if he's to win this..
4 \|F\| (4) (11/1 -29%) Midnight Centurion	11 11/1(-29%)	(4) Midnight Centurion 11/1, Ludlow maiden hurdles winner in March 2022 and positive start over fences when finding just one too good on chase debut in November of that year. Might have needed first start for 14 months at first-named venue in January and this should reveal more. Well-held third on January's return from a lengthy absence; has another break to overcome..
2 \|PU\| (2) (10/3 -77%) Him Malaya	3.333333 10/3(-77%)	(2) Him Malaya 10/3, Got off the mark when landing 2m Wincanton handicap in November and has run with credit on 3 of his 4 starts since, third of 9 in handicap at Ludlow (15.7f) 24 days ago. Of interest now stepping up in trip on chasing bow. Has to prove his stamina for this far but he brings potential on chase debut; respected.
1 \|PU\| (1) (17/2 +29%) Mullinaree	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(1) Mullinaree 17/2, Won 5 on the spin over hurdles last year and ran better than on chasing bow when fourth of 7 in handicap at Plumpton (19.8f) in December. Ran poorly when pulled up over hurdles at Sandown in January but he could well bounce back returned to chasing/following a break. On a good mark reverting to fences and he's respected if ready to go back from a break..

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15:40 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Not beaten far over C&D last time out, AMERICAN GERRY must hold every chance off a 3lb higher mark with conditions in his favour once again. Hughie Morrison's charge may not be the most consistent, but he should have enough to see off Him Malaya, who makes his debut over fences after some promising efforts of late over timber. Midnight Centurion didn't shape badly on his return from a 413-day break at Ludlow in January and he is entitled to improve from that outing.

AMERICAN GERRY quickly dispelled a lesser effort when second behind an aggressively ridden rival over C&D 16 days ago, noted closing all the way to the line and, again partnered by Freddie Gingell, he looks to hold sound claims again. Him Malaya goes chasing following a good solid third over hurdles at Ludlow (form working out well) and he's of interest. Up For Appeal is another to keep an eye on.

American Gerry is the solid option but he might prove vulnerable to chase debutant HIM MALAYA if he stays this longer trip.

15:57 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (5/1 +29%) Animato	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Animato 5/1, Won 10-runner handicap (12/1) at Chester (15.9f, soft) 11 days ago. Arrives at the top of his game and should give another good account. Late bids over 2m at Catterick and Chester brought his first wins since July 2022.
6 (6) (13/2 +0%) Zimmerman	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(6) Zimmerman 13/2, 13/2, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Haydock (16.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Others more persuasive. Never figured in warm race at Haydock (2m, soft) latest; best efforts on softer than good.
5 1st (5) (7/1 +0%) Single	7 7/1(+0%)	(5) Single 7/1, 12/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (14f, good). Off 9 months. Likely to strip fitter for the run. Has a strike-rate of 3-46 but she's a reliable type, including first time out last term.
3 2nd (3) (8/1 +0%) Rhythmic Intent	8 8/1(+0%)	(3) Rhythmic Intent 8/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Ascot (12f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Not discounted. No win since 2021; while hard to dismiss, it's also hard to make him the percentage call.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 -100%) Dreams Adozen	6 6/1(-100%)	(7) Dreams Adozen 6/1, 11/4, 9½ lengths seventh of 10 to Animato in handicap at Chester (15.9f, soft) 11 days ago. Should benefit from the return to this trip, so can't be ruled out. 2lb higher than last winning mark and the return to 1m6f seems to offer possibilities.
2 4th (2) (6/4 +50%) Graham	1.5 6/4(+50%)	(2) Graham 6/4, Good third of 14 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good to firm, 9/1) 25 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. May have even more to come and looks the one to beat. Very solid in 2023 and a close third of 14 at Ascot (1m4f, good) on latest outing; player.
1 5th (1) (5/1 +44%) Wahraan	5 5/1(+44%)	(1) Wahraan 5/1, Temperamental sort. Bit below form eleventh of 20 in handicap (5/1) at York (11.8f, good) 21 days ago. Has major problems at the start currently. Showed he retains lots of ability two runs ago but he's badly blown the start last twice.
4 6th (4) (13/2 +28%) Roost	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(4) Roost 13/2, Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy, 9/1) 46 days ago. Has work to do. 1m4f winner at Ffos Las last August but that's much the best of his last five starts.

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15:57 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow

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

ANIMATO arrives here on the back of two victories last month and a 2lb rise for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. That said, Graham ran well in defeat in a competitive event at Ascot last time and is an obvious threat, while Rhythmic Intent and Single also merit consideration.

GRAHAM was back on the up and better than the result when third in a more competitive race than this at Ascot last time, so he's worth a chance to get the better of Animato, who arrives on a hat-trick. Dreams Adozen is also considered for all that she has a poor run to put behind her.

Dreams Adozen is worth a second look but top of the list are GRAHAM (nap) and Animato.

16:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (8/1 -78%) Clearance	8 8/1(-78%)	(7) Clearance 8/1, Smooth-traveller who added to his terrific course record when scoring cosily here 16 days ago. This should be run to suit and he's likely to be thereabouts once again. A five-time winner around here who will likely make his presence felt off a 4lb rise..
8 2nd (8) (15/8 -25%) Swift Hawk	1.875 15/8(-25%)	(8) Swift Hawk 15/8, Fair form on the Flat for William Knight and, having changed hands for 85,000 gns, he made the perfect start for new connections at Taunton in December. Jumped more accurately and easily got back to winning ways in a handicap at Hereford last time, so he's clearly the one to beat. In a deeper race than that of his Hereford win but the 5lb rise might underestimate him..
2 3rd (2) (20/1 +39%) War Lord	20 20/1(+39%)	(2) War Lord 20/1, Ran well back from 7 months off/wind surgery when third in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter in November but has struggled since. Remains out of form and was well adrift of Uggy Uggy Uggy on hurdles return last month..
1 4th (1) (100/1 -300%) Pisgah Pike	100 100/1(-300%)	(1) Pisgah Pike 100/1, Fairly useful over hurdles, lightly raced in recent years. Off 12 months. Others preferred. Won a valuable prize in 2022 but has plenty to prove returning from an absence..
3 5th (3) (9/4 +55%) Uggy Uggy Uggy	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(3) Uggy Uggy Uggy 9/4, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle (11/4) at Warwick (21f, good) 25 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Strong in the betting there and presumably hasn't finished improving, so another big run is on the cards. Improving 6yo, strong candidate to follow up his Warwick win off a 4lb rise; back at 2m..
9 6th (9) (28/1 -133%) Authoceltic	28 28/1(-133%)	(9) Authoceltic 28/1, Authorized colt who made a promising start to his career when 9 lengths third of 10 to Salver in Exeter juvenile hurdle. Failed to back that up in France since and handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark. Unexposed 4yo who brings potential to handicaps; interesting..
4 7th (4) (14/1 +44%) Manor Park	14 14/1(+44%)	(4) Manor Park 14/1, Three-time C&D winner, latest almost a year ago. Last couple of hurdling efforts have been poor but not disgraced on the Flat recently and return to this course will suit. A three-time C&D winner who's back on his most recent winning mark and worth considering..
11 8th (11) (20/1 +9%) Kayf Legend	20 20/1(+9%)	(11) Kayf Legend 20/1, Struck at the second attempt over hurdles at Lingfield (2m, good) in February last year but has stopped quickly on both subsequent starts. Has had a short break prior to this and will be worth a market check back on a sounder surface. Well beaten both starts since winning a Lingfield novice in February 2023, best watched..
5 9th (5) (22/1 +0%) Tarahumara	22 22/1(+0%)	(5) Tarahumara 22/1, Third hurdle success of his short career when returning from 6 months off to see off 16 rivals in a 2m Warwick handicap (heavy) in November. No show on both subsequent outings, however, leaving him with a bit to prove. 3lb lower today and down in trip but he was pulled up the last twice; others appeal more..
6 10th (6) (11/1 -22%) Cillians Charm	11 11/1(-22%)	(6) Cillians Charm 11/1, Fairly useful form at best in Ireland and, while below form when last seen 13 months ago, he's worth a market check starting out for a shrewd stable. Heavy-ground maiden hurdle winner; needs a market check on stable debut..
10 \|PU\| (10) (100/1 -150%) Believe Jack	100 100/1(-150%)	(10) Believe Jack 100/1, Back to winning ways in this first-time headgear in 2m Catterick claiming hurdle in March (final start for Olly Murphy) but then ran poorly (pulled up) back in a handicap for new yard at Chepstow. Pulled up on stable debut and has a bit to prove in this company; others preferred..

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16:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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

An easy winner at Hereford last time out, SWIFT HAWK should have plenty more improvement forthcoming off a 5lb higher mark and he can notch up a third win in five starts. Clearance arrives with similar claims after a taking win here over further on his latest outing, while Uggy Uggy Uggy is another to consider after scoring over 2m5f at Warwick.

SWIFT HAWK is going the right way for this stable and had loads in hand at Hereford last time, so he boasts leading claims with further progress on the cards. Fellow last-time-out winners Clearance and Uggy Uggy Uggy are formidable opponents.

Uggy Uggy Uggy and Clearance command respect but the selection is SWIFT HAWK who doesn't look harshly treated off a 5lb rise.

16:27 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (4/1 +20%) Great Chieftain	4 4/1(+20%)	(12) Great Chieftain 4/1, Lightly-raced son of Gleneagles. 4/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 15 days ago, no match for winner. Blinkers back on. Not taken lightly. 0-5 but he's been quietly progressive and was runner-up over C&D latest; respected.
1 (1) (11/1 +31%) Double Jump	11 11/1(+31%)	(1) Double Jump 11/1, Proved a different proposition switched to a nursery when landing a 7-runner event at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in September. Not scaled same heights in 2 starts so far this spring though, eighth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Ascot (8f, good) 26 days ago. Still lightly raced but disappointing in both runs this term and has questions to answer.
6 (6) (20/1 -25%) Seamore	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Seamore 20/1, Sales price rose to €170,000 last year and promising fourth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW) on debut in April, caught further back than ideal. Not built on that either outing since but does now get her first crack at handicaps. Market may prove useful with yard also saddling Show Biz Kid. Yard has striking record in this race and she looks a possible improver on handicap debut.
7 1st (7) (2/1 +43%) Phoenix Passion	2 2/1(+43%)	(7) Phoenix Passion 2/1, Yarmouth winner at 2 yrs and improved again this spring, winning handicaps at Windsor/Goodwood at this trip in recent months, showing a good attitude in the process. Nudged up 2 lb for latest success and unlikely he's reached his limit. Made it 3-5 in handicaps when scoring at Goodwood; only 2lb higher here and he's respected.
4 2nd (4) (17/2 +29%) Drink Dry	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(4) Drink Dry 17/2, Fair maiden who produced an underwhelming effort third of 8 in novice event at Brighton (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for returned to handicaps and he may well be sharper here. 0-7 but his best efforts put him in the picture and he's not ruled out back in a handicap.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 +14%) Show Biz Kid	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Show Biz Kid 6/1, Showed improved form when third on return/handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f) in April and possibly found conditions too testing when fifth of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 33 days ago. Looks well worth another chance to get back on the up. Had excuse at 1m2f on heavy latest and he could kick on again back in trip.
13 4th (13) (4/1 +20%) Muttasil	4 4/1(+20%)	(13) Muttasil 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who shaped better than bare result when 6 lengths fifth of 7 to Phoenix Passion in handicap at Goodwood (8f, heavy, 9/4) 33 days ago. Quicker conditions in his favour here and better expected. Well held in all four runs and needs improvement on this switch to much quicker ground.
14 5th (14) (16/1 +0%) Jolty Jem	16 16/1(+0%)	(14) Jolty Jem 16/1, Ran up to best on turf debut when sixth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 40/1) 23 days ago, not clear run 1f out and keeping on. Still lightly raced on turf and each-way possibilities. Five-race maiden and he needs to find some extra spark here.
5 6th (5) (10/1 +50%) Francesco Baracca	10 10/1(+50%)	(5) Francesco Baracca 10/1, Won second of 3 starts as a juvenile (at 1m) and whilst he's entitled to strip fitter for his first start for 7 months at Newmarket (10f) 18 days ago, he does need to find some improvement from this sort of mark. Returns to 1m now. 1m winner who is still unexposed and he could be dangerous back at this trip.
10 7th (10) (16/1 -33%) Roman Secret	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Roman Secret 16/1, Improved in line with the step up to 1m late last year, runner-up in a C&D nursery before getting off the mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November. That may not prove her limit and not discounted on return. Ended last year with a Wolverhampton win; up 3lb but has possibilities back on turf.
8 8th (8) (50/1 -52%) Ribble Radiant	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Ribble Radiant 50/1, Lightly-raced winner. First start for 7 months, found the competition too hot when last of 15 in handicap (100/1) at York (7f, good) 21 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and this ought to reveal more down in grade. Disappointing since her debut win and she needs a major turnaround; tongue-tie on.
11 9th (11) (17/2 -6%) Baynoona	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(11) Baynoona 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 11/1) in January. Off 131 days. First run for yard after leaving David Simcock. Interesting handicap newcomer for in-form new stable. Promising third at Wolverhampton and she looks interesting on this handicap/stable debut.

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16:27 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The progressive Phoenix Passion has to be of interest given that he is seeking a third win on the bounce, but marginal preference is for BAYNOONA. The daughter of Oasis Dream put in a career best when third on her latest start at Wolverhampton in January and it would be no surprise to see her make a winning handicap/stable debut here. Great Chieftain edges out Show Biz Kid to be best of the rest.

BAYNOONA is just the type to improve now handicapping for a new stable and gets the vote ahead of Show Biz Kid and Phoenix Passion in a wide-open contest.

An open race in whch the vote goes to BAYNOONA, who was a promising third at Wolverhampton and looks interesting on her handicap debut.

16:40 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3/1 +14%) King's Castle	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) King's Castle 3/1, Fairly useful performer on the Flat at best who has been going the right way over hurdles, stepping forward from his recent run when winning handicap at Warwick a month ago. Remains lightly raced over timber and he's a major player. Stayed on best at Warwick (2m) to gain his first hurdle win; strong claims off 3lb higher..
9 2nd (9) (9/2 -13%) Colonel Lesley	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(9) Colonel Lesley 9/2, Won 2 of his 3 starts in 2022/23 for Claire Harris, before having only the one run for Brian Barr last season. After 10 months off, has run well both outings for his current yard, third at Hereford 12 days ago, and he can make his presence felt. Running well for new stable and firmly in the picture with James Turner's handy claim..
3 3rd (3) (7/1 +18%) Electric Eddy	7 7/1(+18%)	(3) Electric Eddy 7/1, Signs of ability for Prunella Dobbs in Ireland and some encouragement on handicap/yard debut back from an 8-month absence at Exeter (18.5f) in April. Back down in trip, only seventh at Uttoxeter 18 days ago, but it still remains early days for him. Much closer latest on second start for the stable; Finn Lambert's 3lb claim can help..
10 4th (10) (15/2 +25%) Gorcombe Moonshine	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(10) Gorcombe Moonshine 15/2, Several placed efforts in this sphere before making a winning chase debut at Fontwell on Boxing Day. Had a couple of mishaps over fences subsequently, but back hurdling he ran creditably when third at Fontwell (17.7f) 20 days ago. Could be in the mix. 0-12 over hurdles but posted fair effort back in that discipline latest; considered..
4 5th (4) (14/1 -56%) Karannelle	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Karannelle 14/1, It's been a while since her last win but she made the frame 3 times at this C&D last season, including when beaten only a neck in September. Lesser efforts on her final 2 starts of the campaign, but she has run well fresh in the past so she's not discounted. Out of sorts when last seen but on a good mark if fully tuned up back from a break..
1 6th (1) (16/1 +43%) Afta Party	16 16/1(+43%)	(1) Afta Party 16/1, Fairly useful Flat winner and left previous hurdling efforts behind when landing a C&D novice on debut for this yard in October. However, well held all 3 starts since, including on the level when last seen in February. Has had a wind op and hood back on. A surprise C&D winner last year but has struggled since; has been given wind surgery..
11 7th (11) (66/1 -32%) What An Icon	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) What An Icon 66/1, Poor maiden on Flat who has offered little over hurdles so far, faring no better after another wind op when well beaten in a Fontwell novice (17.7f) last time. Needs to leave previous form well behind sent handicapping. Needs to find significant improvement from out of the weights on handicap debut..
7 8th (7) (17/2 -31%) Good Impression	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(7) Good Impression 17/2, Successful twice at this C&D last season, including this corresponding event. Below-par effort at Hereford 12 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back having dropped back down to his last winning mark. On a good mark and worth considering with the booking of a promising 5lb claimer..
8 9th (8) (28/1 -27%) The Longest Day	28 28/1(-27%)	(8) The Longest Day 28/1, Finally off the mark in handicap at Perth (23.9f) in August and followed up at the same C&D later that month. However, he finished well held at Hexham (25.5f) when last seen in November. Significantly back down in trip on his return from 7 months off. Drop back to 2m poses a question with both his wins coming over 3m; others preferred..
6 \|PU\| (6) (10/1 +9%) Caitlin's Court	10 10/1(+9%)	(6) Caitlin's Court 10/1, Took a step forward when getting off the mark in handicap at this course (18.5f) last May and ran at least as well when a close second here (21.5f) in October. Below form on her last 3 starts, though, so needs to get back on track after 3 months off. Goes well here but has enough to prove despite the booking of Harry Cobden..
5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 -33%) Glance At Me	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Glance At Me 12/1, Won at Plumpton early last season and proved better than ever when also successful at Fakenham in April. Turned in a rare poor effort at the former course on her latest outing, but she appeals as the type to bounce back quickly. Needs to bounce back from a lesser effort last time but capable of doing so; respected..

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16:40 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Colonel Lesley wasn't beaten far into third in this grade at Hereford last month and has to be respected off only 2lb higher. However, the eight-year-old could come out second best to KING'S CASTLE, who scored in pleasing fashion in a class 4 event at Warwick last month and the handicapper may have let him off the hook with only a 3lb rise for that triumph. Jeremy Scott's seven-year-old looks well placed to record a double, while Gorcombe Moonshine can fight it out for the minor money.

KING'S CASTLE got the better of an even less-exposed rival when opening his hurdles account at Warwick last month and, with more still to offer in this sphere, he can make it back-to-back wins. Good Impression landed this race last year and is respected back here, while Colonel Lesley could also be thereabouts.

Jeremy Scott-trained KING'S CASTLE looks good value for his 3lb rise but it will not be easy in conceding weight to Colonel Lesley.

16:50 Curragh Maiden 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (6/1 +50%) Hill Road	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Hill Road 6/1, Foaled April 5. $350,000 yearling, Quality Road colt. Dam, Argentinian 7f-1¼m winner, half-sister to top-class US 6f-9f winner City of Light (by Quality Road), won Breeders' Cup Turf Mile. Likely type on paper. Quality Road colt, $350,000 yearling, strong American pedigree, won Naas barrier trial.
4 1st (4) (6/4 +14%) Hotazhell	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(4) Hotazhell 6/4, Well-backed 5/2, fourth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) on debut 19 days ago, finishing with running left after not clear run from 2f out. Looks the type that will improve significantly, so he's high on the shortlist. Looked unlucky when getting no run in the straight on debut at Leopardstown, strong chance.
5 2nd (5) (28/1 -12%) Mount Parnassus	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Mount Parnassus 28/1, 4/1, went backwards from debut when twelfth of 15 in maiden at this course (6f, soft) 30 days ago, not ideally drawn. Blinkered for 1st time. Should still have more to offer. Could make little impact when well supported on second start; blinkered first time now.
8 3rd (8) (7/2 -27%) Swagman	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(8) Swagman 7/2, Foaled April 10. €170,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to useful 11f/1½m winner Santorini. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Plumania. Warrants considerable respect. Out of an unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Plumania, has to be taken seriously.
10 4th (10) (11/4 +39%) Yamal	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(10) Yamal 11/4, Promising type. 4/1, shaped encouragingly when third of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) on debut 19 days ago. Should improve. Promising third on debut, not guaranteed to uphold form with Hotazhell who looked unlucky.
2 5th (2) (16/1 -33%) Drivers Seat	16 16/1(-33%)	(2) Drivers Seat 16/1, Foaled March 17. €80,000 yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 9.5f), half-sister to high-class 1¼m-1¾m (St Leger) winner Sixties Icon out of very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Love Divine. Dam is a half-sister to St Leger winner Sixties Icon, bred to do well at beyond 1m.
7 6th (7) (18/1 -29%) Rhodreego	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Rhodreego 18/1, 14/1, showed good speed when fifth of 11 in maiden at this course (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Likely to improve. Made pleasing introduction when fifth behind the promising Henri Matisse here 11 days ago.
6 7th (6) (28/1 +15%) Native Honey	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) Native Honey 28/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut when eighth of 11 in maiden at this course (6f, good, 16/1) 11 days ago. Faded in the last half furlong after a prominent showing in a 6f maiden here 11 days ago.
1 8th (1) (100/1 -52%) Dance For Chester	100 100/1(-52%)	(1) Dance For Chester 100/1, Foaled March 26. €10,500 yearling, Ribchester colt. Brother to winner up to 6f Bid For Chester, and half-brother to 1m winner Grilo and 7f-1¼m winner Bertie's Wish. Dam 2-y-o 7.4f winner who stayed 1¼m. Brother to yard's dual sprint winner Bid For Chester, 7f trip could be an issue on debut.
9 9th (9) (25/1 +0%) Tilani	25 25/1(+0%)	(9) Tilani 25/1, Foaled February 26. Belardo colt. Dam unraced half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Tinandali and 1¼m-1½m winner Tregony (both smart) out of useful winner around 1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Timarwa. Dam an unraced half-sister to several useful winners, solid middle-distance.

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16:50 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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HOTAZHELL was an eye-catcher when fourth on debut in a hot maiden at Leopardstown last month. He was unable to get racing room in the straight, so his performance can certainly be marked up. Yamal picked up well to finish a place in front of him and is a big player. Hill Road landed a Naas barrier trial and his stable does well with juveniles, while Aidan O'Brien's newcomer Swagman is an obvious threat. Mount Parnassus is a potential improver up in trip, sporting first-time blinkers and on better ground, while Joseph O'Brien's Sea The Stars colt Drivers Seat is another interesting debutant.

A maiden that looks sure to throw up plenty of winners and it's HOTAZHELL who gets the vote having finished with running left when sent off favourite on debut at Leopardstown last month. Yamal was third (a place in front of the selection) that day, and he may well emerge as the main danger, with Swagman and Hill Road a couple of notable debutants, too.

The key to this is a Leopardstown race in which favourite HOTAZHELL failed to get a clear run. He can reverse form with Yamal

16:57 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (7/2 -17%) Snapcracklepop	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(7) Snapcracklepop 7/2, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 13 in handicap (7/2) at Bath (10.2f, good) 21 days ago. Solid claims. Good second over this trip at Bath last time and has claims if he can back that up.
4 2nd (4) (5/1 +38%) Time Tells All	5 5/1(+38%)	(4) Time Tells All 5/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to soft, 20/1) 12 days ago, left poorly placed. Well treated if he can build on that, so worthy of respect. Regressive nine-race maiden and well held in both runs for current yard; down the list.
5 3rd (5) (18/1 -112%) Leap Year Lad	18 18/1(-112%)	(5) Leap Year Lad 18/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Chester (12.3f, good to firm) 26 days ago, missing break. Blinkers on 1st time. Will need the headgear to perk him up. Has lost his way and needs a major revival back at this trip; blinkers added.
1 4th (1) (12/1 -20%) Taravara	12 12/1(-20%)	(1) Taravara 12/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. 28/1, bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 36 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not one to rule out from a handy mark. Lacks consistency, has record of 1-26 and is better known nowadays on AW; others preferred.
8 5th (8) (8/1 +60%) Pledge Of Honour	8 8/1(+60%)	(8) Pledge Of Honour 8/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 22/1). Off 176 days. Not easy to make a case for. On long losing run and doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return.
9 6th (9) (8/1 -129%) Snooze Lane	8 8/1(-129%)	(9) Snooze Lane 8/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Won 9-runner handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 62 days ago. Should go well again. Two AW wins this spring and has claims if he can transfer his form back to turf.
6 7th (6) (12/1 -20%) Lucky's Dream	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Lucky's Dream 12/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 66/1). Off 6 months. Significantly down in trip. Likely to strip fitter for the run but worth monitoring in the betting. Well treated on best form last season and yard won this last year; one to keep an eye on.
3 8th (3) (12/1 +0%) Far Horizon	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Far Horizon 12/1, Creditable second of 6 in handicap (4/1) at Chepstow (12f, good to firm), well positioned. Off 12 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael Scudamore. Should come on for it. Makes comeback for new yard but he looks on a workable mark and needs watching in market.
2 9th (2) (4/1 +0%) Party Island	4 4/1(+0%)	(2) Party Island 4/1, Latest win at Lingfield in May. 9/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 25 days ago, not getting clear run. Well treated based on AW form and can make his presence felt. Didn't get any luck in his bid for a double at Lingfield last time and he's a big player.

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16:57 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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SNAPCRACKLEPOP improved on his seasonal return when second over this trip at Bath three weeks ago and is arguably the one to beat on that evidence. Snooze Lane could give the selection plenty to think about if transferring his all-weather form this year to turf, while Far Horizon lacks a recent outing but should not be discounted off a workable mark.

PARTY ISLAND is of interest from his lower turf mark and wasn't seen to best effect at Lingfield last time, so he's the one to side with in an open-looking race. Last-time-out winner Snooze Lane is a definite player and Snapcracklepop should give another good account.

Top of the list is PARTY ISLAND, who won at Lingfield last month and didn't get any luck in his follow-up bid on turf there last time.

17:05 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (13/2 +19%) Dutch Kingdom	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(7) Dutch Kingdom 13/2, Course winner. 20/1, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not at his very best in three runs back from a break; fair mark but others appeal more.
5 1st (5) (11/2 +54%) Arctician	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(5) Arctician 11/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft, 18/1) 8 days ago. Must improve. Last week's turf effort excusable; well drawn should positive tactics be persevered with.
6 2nd (6) (4/1 +27%) Stockpyle	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Stockpyle 4/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 11/1) 38 days ago. Not taken lightly. Promising return from an absence (had wind op) in April; dangerous mark if building on it.
9 3rd (9) (7/1 +42%) Valtellina	7 7/1(+42%)	(9) Valtellina 7/1, C&D winner. 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 25 days ago. Others more persuasive. A win and a 3rd from two C&D runs; below par on turf latest; still has potential on AW.
2 4th (2) (3/1 -60%) Powdering	3 3/1(-60%)	(2) Powdering 3/1, 4 wins from 9 runs this year. 6/5, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 7 days ago, well on top finish. In the form of her life and boasts standout claims again. Won 4 of her last 5 and looked on top from some way out latest; big chance under penalty.
4 5th (4) (6/1 +25%) Francesi	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Francesi 6/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Every chance if back to best. Hard to win with but dropping in class with good apprentice booked; return to 7f a query.
3 6th (3) (8/1 +6%) Epic Express	8 8/1(+6%)	(3) Epic Express 8/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in March. 7/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 18 days ago. Not one to write off back on polytrack. 6f AW win in March; quiet in Class 4 the last twice but this is an ease in grade.
1 7th (1) (22/1 +12%) Powerdress	22 22/1(+12%)	(1) Powerdress 22/1, First run since leaving Richard Hannon when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 40/1) 17 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Hard to weigh up. Could build on her recent stable debut now dropped in class but she's not a solid option.
11 8th (11) (33/1 -32%) Marayel	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Marayel 33/1, 25/1, first run since leaving Shaun Lycett when below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 15 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Recent stable debut wasn't without hope; eligible for weaker races than this though.
8 9th (8) (35/1 -75%) Kracking	35 35/1(-75%)	(8) Kracking 35/1, 16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Clive Cox when last of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 18 days ago. Others make more appeal. Of interest on last year's best but he made an underwhelming stable debut 18 days ago.
10 10th (10) (40/1 -21%) Agent Mayfair	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Agent Mayfair 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in minor event (33/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. First two starts were encouraging; moves into handicaps with untapped potential.

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17:05 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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STOCKPYLE just lost out on third-place prize money in the final strides when fourth in a class 4 event at Southwell in April, but that was an encouraging return to action. The son of Oasis Dreams remains on the same mark and he could take full advantage of this drop in grade. The main danger is the in-form Powdering, who seeks the four-timer after scoring at Beverley recently and she ought to have a say once again, while Dutch Kingdom is noted too.

POWDERING is thriving at present and taking her racing well, so she's fancied to add to her sequence having been well on top at the finish when scoring at Beverley a week ago. Stockpyle is likely to be on the premises and Epic Express should benefit from the return to AW.

Powdering is in the form of her life but there could be some mileage in taking her on with Epic Express and STOCKPYLE.

17:15 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/2 -50%) Greatness Awaits	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Greatness Awaits 9/2, Not disgraced when last seen over timber at Market Rasen but arrives after a couple of moderate efforts on the Flat. Has gone close in this sphere from similar marks, though, so isn't discounted. Fair recent Flat form; 0-8 over hurdles but twice placed and he handles good ground okay.
3 2nd (3) (13/2 +35%) Western Soldier	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(3) Western Soldier 13/2, Useful on the Flat in Germany and struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in a Plumpton novice in October for Milton Harris. Disappointing in handicaps all 4 starts since, though far too free under restraint on latest and is dangerous to ignore from much-reduced mark. Flat/hurdle winner but below par in both disciplines in two runs for this yard; hood added.
8 3rd (8) (12/1 -60%) Ocean Ridge	12 12/1(-60%)	(8) Ocean Ridge 12/1, Had plenty in hand when scoring on the Flat at Wolverhampton in March. Seemingly being brought along gradually back over hurdles since and no surprise if he were to do much better now handicapping. AW winner; entitled to show more over hurdles now switched into a handicap.
9 4th (9) (16/1 +0%) Daany	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Daany 16/1, Finally off the mark at Wincanton in January but in-and-out form since, producing a lesser effort when ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft, 15/2) 55 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Conditions were heavy when off the mark over hurdles at Wincanton in January (1m7f).
4 5th (4) (9/2 +25%) Thurley	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(4) Thurley 9/2, Just modest form to date over hurdles, most recently when sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Wears a hood for the first time now. Beaten about 20l since switched to handicaps and his mark has dropped just the 5lb.
5 6th (5) (7/2 +13%) City Roller	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) City Roller 7/2, Maiden who has run better with a tongue tie added to visor the last twice, finishing second of 8 over 18.5f at Stratford latest. Likely to be competitive again. Exposed maiden but gave it a good go from the front at Southwell last month.
10 7th (10) (12/1 +0%) Mac Be Lucky	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Mac Be Lucky 12/1, Back from 15 months off when good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft) in March but went backwards from that effort when eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 20 days ago. Others preferred. Potentially well treated; good run back from an absence; may rebound after last time.
7 \|PU\| (7) (12/1 +14%) Miss Marette	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Miss Marette 12/1, Off the mark over hurdles at the thirteenth attempt when benefiting from an enterprising ride at Exeter in October. Just one creditable effort since and dropped out tamely at Wincanton in February, so bit to prove. Has the form to feature but latest run following wind surgery was very forgettable.
1 \|PU\| (1) (16/1 -60%) Clinton Lane	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Clinton Lane 16/1, Caused a surprise when taking heavy-ground Fontwell maiden in March. Not disgraced when fifth in a handicap there (17.7f, good) 20 days ago but others make greater appeal. Maiden win his standout form; dropped away in a handicap three weeks ago.
6 \|PU\| (6) (40/1 -43%) Elusive Enemy	40 40/1(-43%)	(6) Elusive Enemy 40/1, Surpassed previous form when second in a 2m Worcester maiden hurdle last May but hasn't come close to matching that form since, pulled up on handicap debut at Stratford 9 months ago. Plenty to prove. Can race freely and never got involved under patient tactics last time at Stratford.

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17:15 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

CITY ROLLER was denied by just under two lengths into second over an extended 2m2f at Stratford on his latest outing and he is only 2lb higher for that effort. The son of Scorpion lurks on an appealing mark and he can record his first career victory. Clinton Lane was dropped 2lb for finishing fifth in this grade at Fontwell last month and he should get closer, while Thurley goes in a first-time hood, which could eke out more.

Hard to be bullish about many here, so it may be worth chancing WESTERN SOLDIER, who wasn't seen to best effect under restraint at Hereford last time and looks on workable mark based on his Flat form. City Roller remains winless but arrives after a sound runner-up effort and also makes appeal, whilst handicap newcomer Ocean Ridge could do better in this sphere.

A chance is taken on GREATNESS AWAITS, who has hinted at winning potential over hurdles and this year's Flat exploits bode quite well.

17:20 Curragh Stakes 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (10/1 +9%) This Ain't Texas	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) This Ain't Texas 10/1, Promising individual. 33/1, fourth of 5 in minor event at Naas (5f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago, making steady headway halfway before fading last ½f. Very much the type to improve. Outsider of five when fourth in a 5f conditions event at Naas, extra furlong should help.
5 1st (5) (1/2 +32%) Tunbridge Wells	0.5 1/2(+32%)	(5) Tunbridge Wells 1/2, Brother to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Blackbeard and looked a good prospect himself when second of 8 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good, 7/4) on debut 18 days ago, best work finish and clear of rest. Sort to improve markedly and he rates the one to side with here. Good debut at Naas, that experience may now give him a vital edge over the newcomers.
8 2nd (8) (22/1 +12%) Mighty Eriu	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Mighty Eriu 22/1, Foaled April 19. €30,000 foal, €16,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Sister to 7f winner Inner Temple, closely related to 7f winner Poppy Carrew and half-sister to 7f winner Written Broadcast. Dam maiden (stayed 7f), closely related to smart 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Signora Cabello. Filly has a decent pedigree but may find this company too demanding on debut.
7 3rd (7) (9/1 -38%) Girl Like You	9 9/1(-38%)	(7) Girl Like You 9/1, Foaled April 16. American Pharoah filly. Dam, US 8.5f winner (minor stakes and also at 2 yrs), runner-up in Grade 2 9f event at 2 yrs. Makes appeal on paper and holds a Group 2 entry so she's well worth a second look. American Pharoah filly, dam US turf 2yo/dirt stakes winner, merits respect.
6 4th (6) (11/2 -57%) Zambales	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(6) Zambales 11/2, Foaled March 15. Pinatubo colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 10.5f, half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Pocket Square. Yard no stranger to success with their juveniles and one to monitor closely in the betting for positive vibes. Pinatubo colt; first foal out of a Group-placed 7f AW juvenile winner, interesting sort.
1 5th (1) (40/1 -21%) Besiege	40 40/1(-21%)	(1) Besiege 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in maiden at Tipperary (7.1f, soft, 25/1) 7 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. Pick of his efforts to date have come on AW and others rate stronger. Placed at Dundlak, his experience should be an asset but he looks vulnerable.
3 6th (3) (14/1 +30%) Sea Fort	14 14/1(+30%)	(3) Sea Fort 14/1, Siyouni colt. Brother to 1m winner Siyouking and half-brother to 2 winners, including 7f-1¼m winner Perfect Balance. 33/1, showed a bit when ninth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 11 days ago, keeping on when meeting some trouble final 1f. Ought to do better at some stage. Met some trouble in running on debut over C&D 11 days ago, that looked a strong maiden.
2 7th (2) (22/1 -10%) Karazhal	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Karazhal 22/1, Foaled February 10. Profitable colt. Half-brother to 10.7f winner Kalaroun and 6f winner Karakoul. Dam useful 1¼m winner. Market should prove a useful guide on debut. Third foal, half-brother to winners Karakoul and Kalaroun; dam 1m2f winner.

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17:20 Curragh Stakes 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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TUNBRIDGE WELLS ought to reap the benefit of a runner-up effort on debut at Navan. He was outgunned by a smart sort, but finished nicely clear of the remainder and holds a Group 2 entry at the end of the month. Joseph O'Brien unleashes American Pharoah filly Girl Like You, who has to be taken seriously particularly with the entries she holds. Ger Lyons saddled plenty of winners in May and he takes the wraps off Zambales, who should be checked for market strength. This Ain't Texas was highly tried on debut at Naas and wasn't outclassed in fourth, while there are winners in newcomer Mighty Eriu's pedigree.

TUNBRIDGE WELLS is bred to be smart and produced a very promising first effort when second in a Navan maiden (5.8f) 18 days ago. The type to improve markedly, he looks to hold sound claims of going one place better with that under his belt. This Ain't Texas is another likely improver with his debut run behind him and is feared. Zambales and Girl Like You are a couple of the newcomers to note.

No previous winners here and a good opportunity for TUNBRIDGE WELLS to step up a place from an initial run at Naas

17:35 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (15/2 -50%) Tales Of The Heart	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(9) Tales Of The Heart 15/2, Foaled March 10. 400,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly. Sister to 2 winners, namely smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Caturra and half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Sir Arthur Dayne. Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Interesting newcomer. 400,000gns yearling; sister to a Group 2-winning 2yo; of obvious interest on paper.
7 2nd (7) (11/2 +66%) Remaat	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(7) Remaat 11/2, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 1m winner D Flawless. Dam 1m-1¼m winner. 9/2, very green when sixth of 10 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago, missing break. Couldn't go pace over 5f on debut but stayed on late; may be a different proposition now.
4 3rd (4) (15/8 -7%) Jewel Of London	1.875 15/8(-7%)	(4) Jewel Of London 15/8, 150,000 gns foal, 250,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Dam winner up to 9f (2-y-o 5f winner). Promising third of 12 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 9/2) on debut 11 days ago, faring best of the newcomers. Will do better and the one to beat. Travelled strongly on Goodwood debut before finishing a promising third; more in the tank.
6 4th (6) (12/1 +64%) Miss El Fundi	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) Miss El Fundi 12/1, Foaled February 26. Sea The Stars filly. Dam, 5.7f-7f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stays 1¾m) Trevaunance. Dam a Listed winner from good family; stable's first 2yo runner of the year; check market.
5 5th (5) (4/1 +33%) Lucky Gift	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Lucky Gift 4/1, Dubawi filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f-6f winner (Queen Mary Stakes/Duches of Cambridge Stakes). 17/2 and hooded, not a lot of promise when eighth of 10 in novice at Newmarket (5f, good) on debut 31 days ago. Dropped away in the final furlong on debut (5f, good) but she's open to plenty of progress.
10 6th (10) (25/1 -39%) Vamp	25 25/1(-39%)	(10) Vamp 25/1, Foaled February 7. £85,000 yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam 6.5f winner in France (later raced in US) who stayed 9.5f. £85,000 yearling; dam Group-placed winner; yard sent out a promising filly here last month.
1 7th (1) (17/2 -55%) Celestial Orbit	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(1) Celestial Orbit 17/2, Foaled January 31. 260,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to several winners, including very smart winner up to 16.2f Nayef Road and useful 1m winner Middle East. Dam 5f-7f winner. Likely type. 260,000gns half-sister to 5 winners, notably Nayef Road (RPR 116); interesting debutante.
3 8th (3) (16/1 +0%) Hourglass Of Light	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Hourglass Of Light 16/1, Bated Breath filly. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner out of winning close relative of high-class winner up to 1½m Kris Kin. 50/1, sixth of 10 in novice at Newmarket (6f, good) on debut 18 days ago, hampered. Hood on 1st time. Shaped well at Newmarket on debut when two bits of interference saw her lose momentum.
2 9th (2) (50/1 -79%) Eliza Bennet	50 50/1(-79%)	(2) Eliza Bennet 50/1, Foaled March 7. 85,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Closely related to 7f winner Arabic Charm and half-sister to 7f winner Lord Lovelace and 2-y-o 6f winner Love Affairs. Dam useful French 6.5f-1m winner. 85,000gns yearling; has a useful pedigree but yard's 2yos usually better for a run.
11 10th (11) (66/1 -200%) Water Music	66 66/1(-200%)	(11) Water Music 66/1, Foaled February 28. Oasis Dream filly. Sister to 5f winner Oasis Gift and half-sister to 3 winners, including 6f winner Rebel Streak and winner up to 6f Merdon Castle, both useful. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Related to several winners but she makes her debut in a warm-looking maiden.
8 11th (8) (50/1 +0%) Sassy Sprezzatura	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) Sassy Sprezzatura 50/1, Foaled April 18. €65,000 foal, £62,000 yearling, £125,000 2-y-o, Invincible Spirit filly. Sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Fox Degree. Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful 11.6f/1½m winner Lostwithiel. £125,000 2yo; sister to a 5f 2yo winner; perhaps best watched in today's field.

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17:35 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

JEWEL OF LONDON shaped with bundles of promise when only being denied by a length and a half on her debut at Goodwood last month and she could take a big leap forward from that. 260,000gns purchase Celestial Orbit is a fascinating newcomer to keep an eye on in the market, with Jamie Spencer booked for the Ollie Sangster team, while Remaat should improve on her debut sixth at Thirsk.

JEWEL OF LONDON fared best of the newcomers when third in what is traditionally a decent Goodwood maiden 11 days ago so appeals as the most likely winner. Expensive yearlings Tales of The Heart and Celestial Orbit make the most appeal out of the newcomers.

Hourglass Of Light and Remaat can both improve upon their debut runs but so too can JEWEL OF LONDON and she is the clear pick.

17:55 Curragh Maiden 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (33/1 -136%) Comic Book	33 33/1(-136%)	(3) Comic Book 33/1, Twice-raced filly. Sixth of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good to firm, 16/1) 24 days ago. Stable having good spell but more is required. Expensive yearling has been well held in Leopardstown maidens, most recently over 1m2f.
4 1st (4) (6/1 +63%) Grateful	6 6/1(+63%)	(4) Grateful 6/1, Once-raced filly. 10/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at this course (7f, good) on debut, not knocked about. Off 9 months. Significantly up in trip. Yard having good spell. Should progress. Green but did some late work in high-class winners' event here last summer; off 10 months.
6 2nd (6) (5/6 +59%) Mother Nature	0.833333 5/6(+59%)	(6) Mother Nature 5/6, Promising Justify filly. 8/13, second of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) on debut 61 days ago. Can improve. Leading form claims. Odds-on favourite for AW debut, touched off by a rival now rated 90; hard to oppose.
11 3rd (11) (66/1 -230%) Yes Oui Si	66 66/1(-230%)	(11) Yes Oui Si 66/1, Twice-raced filly. 14/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 43 days ago. Up in trip. Not shamed on Gowran return when beaten 5l but yard second-string is hard to fancy.
8 4th (8) (15/2 -7%) Ob La Di	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(8) Ob La Di 15/2, Twice-raced filly. 7/2, fair fourth of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Stable having good spell so she's one for the shortlist. Respectable runs in 1m2f Leopardstown maidens and step up in trip should suit.
2 5th (2) (4/1 -20%) Alinta	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Alinta 4/1, Australia filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Like A Lion. Dam 2-y-o 7f (Moyglare Stud Stakes) winner who stayed 1m. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Half-sister to 7f winner Like A Lion (inc AW/2yo; RPR 82); dam was Group 1 winner at two.
5 6th (5) (16/1 -60%) Inspire Hope	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Inspire Hope 16/1, €36,000 yearling, Camelot filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Harlem and 1m winner Summit Reach. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner). Yard in good form so a considered newcomer. Half-sister to Group 1 winner cost E36,000 as a yearling; no fancy entries.
9 7th (9) (66/1 -633%) Saol Gaelach	66 66/1(-633%)	(9) Saol Gaelach 66/1, €180,000 foal, Waldgeist filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner Illusory. Much respected debutante. Cost E180,000 as a foal and is from the family of Oaks/King George winner Taghrooda.
7 8th (7) (125/1 -89%) Nosey Anna	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) Nosey Anna 125/1, Once-raced filly. Twelfth of 15 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good, 14/1) on debut 16 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Out the back in claiming maiden at Roscommon; big step up in trip and makes no appeal.
1 9th (1) (80/1 +20%) I'm Flattered	80 80/1(+20%)	(1) I'm Flattered 80/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Twelfth of 14 in bumper at Naas (16f, soft, 22/1) on NH debut 145 days ago. Off 145 days. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Tailed off in Naas bumper in January; best watched; tongue-tie.
10 10th (10) (33/1 -106%) Starlight Legacy	33 33/1(-106%)	(10) Starlight Legacy 33/1, Harzand filly. Half-sister to to a winner in Italy by Cape Cross and 1½m-2m winner Christmas Hamper. Market can guide. Daughter of Harzand is from family of 2,000 Guineas and King George winner Golan.

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17:55 Curragh Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien's MOTHER NATURE lost out by a short head on her first outing on the Polytrack at Dundalk and can make a successful transition to turf. She holds a Group 3 and Irish Oaks entry, so should have a bright future. Paddy Twomey is well versed in taking the wraps off a horse to win on racecourse bow, so Australia filly Alinta has to be respected. O'Brien's Grateful should be a different proposition over this trip after finishing unplaced over 7f in a valuable race at this track last summer, and she is another with an Irish Oaks entry. Ob La Di isn't out of it either.

Aidan O'Brien looks to hold a strong hand and his well-bred Justify filly MOTHER NATURE is fancied to build on her promising debut Dundalk second and get off the mark. Stablemate Grateful also has better days ahead of her and is next on the list with Ob La Di and Saol Gaelach appealing as the pick of the rest for place purposes.

It will be a surprise if MOTHER NATURE, odds-on when touched off on debut at Dundalk, doesn't land this maiden

18:10 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (7/1 -56%) Ten Pounds	7 7/1(-56%)	(11) Ten Pounds 7/1, Promising individual. Ignored in the betting but showed plenty to work on when fourth of 19 in novice event at Newbury (7f, good, 50/1) on debut 19 days ago. Should progress. Promising 4th of 19 at Newbury on last month's debut (7f, good); plenty more to come.
1 1st (1) (11/4 +0%) Summer Of Love	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Summer Of Love 11/4, Big eye-catcher on debut and built on that when winning 12-runner maiden at this C&D (5/1), well positioned. Off 7 months. Should have more to offer given her pedigree. Thrashed 11 rivals over C&D when last seen in October; could yet do better.
4 2nd (4) (12/1 -50%) Bobby Bennu	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Bobby Bennu 12/1, €42,000 foal, €85,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 7f winner Mattymolls Gaga and 6f-7f winner Smeaton's Light. Dam of little account. Newcomer for excellent yard. 85,000gns half-brother to four winners; market usually a good guide for stable's newcomers.
12 3rd (12) (14/1 -17%) Westridge	14 14/1(-17%)	(12) Westridge 14/1, Raced alone/freely and ultimately well held when eleventh of 14 in maiden at Leicester (7f, good) on debut 25 days ago. Has to be capable of better given yard he represents. Didn't live up to market billing on debut when racing alone/pulling hard; can do better.
10 4th (10) (3/1 +54%) Smart Hero	3 3/1(+54%)	(10) Smart Hero 3/1, Found only one too good on debut but upped in trip and proved far too free when seventh of 10 in novice event at Southwell (8.1f) 38 days ago, doing too much too soon. Promising 2nd over C&D on debut but backward step next time (too free); still early days.
5 5th (5) (13/2 +7%) Bullet Point	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(5) Bullet Point 13/2, Displayed ability when seventh of 19 in novice event at Newbury (7f, good) on debut 19 days ago. Open to improvement for leading yard. Green but showed ability at Newbury on debut (7f); work to do with Ten Pounds on that form.
3 6th (3) (10/3 +26%) Murashah	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(3) Murashah 10/3, Bred to be useful and overcame inexperience to win 8-runner novice event at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on debut in July. Presumably had an issue since but he retains significant potential. Came from unpromising position to win at Haydock on last July's debut (7f); absent since.
2 7th (2) (100/1 -52%) Castle Peak	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Castle Peak 100/1, Sent off 7/4 but could manage only seventh of 12 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) on debut, slowly away. Off 20 months/gelded. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Appleby and has had a breathing operation. Beaten fav in one run for Godolphin 610 days ago; gelding/wind ops since; carries risk.
8 8th (8) (80/1 +20%) Oscar Mike	80 80/1(+20%)	(8) Oscar Mike 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in novice event (14/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Has run to a modest level in two turf runs this spring; handicaps on the agenda soon.
7 9th (7) (20/1 -25%) Nevernay	20 20/1(-25%)	(7) Nevernay 20/1, 115,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 6f winner Gustavus Weston and useful winner up to 6f Kape Moss. Unfortunate incident when unseating rider at Salisbury 11 days ago. Might be one for handicaps. Looked stretched by 8.5f on first two starts but showed ability; capable of better.
9 10th (9) (300/1 -200%) Signature Blue	300 300/1(-200%)	(9) Signature Blue 300/1, 80/1, seventh of 12 in minor event at this C&D 14 days ago. Modest form in two novice runs this spring; minor handicaps beckon.
13 11th (13) (400/1 -100%) Disquietude	400 400/1(-100%)	(13) Disquietude 400/1, Well held in maiden/novice event. Huge prices and she hasn't beaten a rival in two runs this spring; no appeal.
6 12th (6) (150/1 -20%) Hey Crackers	150 150/1(-20%)	(6) Hey Crackers 150/1, Recoiled from debut when last of 14 in maiden at Leicester (7f, good) 25 days ago, slowly away. Tongue strap on for first time. Modest form in two runs this spring; the addition of a tongue tie isn't enough to tempt.

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18:10 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Summer Of Love beat a 77-rated rival by just over four lengths over track and trip in October, form which obviously gives her a big shout in this contest despite her penalty. However, SMART HERO looks the way to go. The son of Shamardal produced an eye-catching debut effort to fill the runner-up spot over C&D in April before running way too free and blowing his chance at Southwell next time. The return to this track and trip and a change in tactics could see him in a much better light, while Ten Pounds and Murashah are just two others to consider.

SUMMER OF LOVE didn't beat a great bunch over C&D in the autumn but she did it really easily and given her pedigree/connections, is the type to progress again as a 4-y-o. There's depth to this novice but she can concede weight all round, perhaps at the chief expense of Murashah and Ten Pounds.

Murashah is an intriguing runner after an absence but TEN POUNDS looks the type to take a big step forward with a run behind him.

18:20 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (16/1 -14%) Lady Luzon	16 16/1(-14%)	(10) Lady Luzon 16/1, Fourth of 10 in maiden (17/2) at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. Open to progress. Went the early gallop on 5f Thirsk debut before outpaced closing stages; can improve.
5 1st (5) (11/2 -57%) Loom	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(5) Loom 11/2, Moved with purpose for a long way when seventh of 11 in minor event (9/2) at York (6f, good) on debut 20 days ago. Sure to build on that and return to 5f probably no bad thing at this stage. 9-2 for 6f York debut, showed up well before weakening; more interesting at 5f for now.
2 2nd (2) (6/5 +36%) Artagnan	1.2 6/5(+36%)	(2) Artagnan 6/5, Foaled April 22. €50,000 yearling, £350,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 6f Marshman. Dam 9f winner. Makes lots of appeal on paper for excellent yard. £350,000 2yo; likely type for yard that's won two of the last five runnings of this.
8 3rd (8) (20/1 -264%) Art Design	20 20/1(-264%)	(8) Art Design 20/1, Foaled March 10. 75,000 gns yearling, 78,000 gns 2-y-o, No Nay Never filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Neverstopdreaming. One to note on debut. Top pedigree; leading yard has 24% strike-rate with 2yos here, 12-51; market can guide.
6 4th (6) (150/1 -200%) Shazani	150 150/1(-200%)	(6) Shazani 150/1, Played up badly beforehand when thirteenth of 14 in minor event at York (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Loose before 6f York debut (25-1) and his front-running effort didn't last long.
9 5th (9) (18/1 -64%) Blue Point Express	18 18/1(-64%)	(9) Blue Point Express 18/1, Foaled April 18. €40,000 yearling, £68,000 2-y-o, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to useful 6f winner Rock of England. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart 1¼m winner Rydan. Another appealing newcomer. £68,000 2yo; sister won on debut; good to soft ground thought unsuitable on intended debut.
1 6th (1) (11/4 +0%) Sonic Blue	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Sonic Blue 11/4, Justified strong support in 4-runner maiden at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) on debut 34 days ago, pushed out without rider needing to use the whip. Open to plenty of progress. Speedy 2yo who won in good style on debut; every chance of defying penalty from good draw.
4 7th (4) (250/1 -100%) Kilo Sunshine	250 250/1(-100%)	(4) Kilo Sunshine 250/1, Eighth of 10 in maiden (16/1) at Redcar (6f, good) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. 16-1 for his Redcar debut (6f, good to firm) and showed little short-term promise.
7 8th (7) (9/1 +18%) Watch Blue Point	9 9/1(+18%)	(7) Watch Blue Point 9/1, Foaled February 17. Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Royal Zabeel. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. AW/dirt pedigree; yard 4-20 with 2yos here; market can guide.
11 9th (11) (50/1 +24%) Silver Frettle	50 50/1(+24%)	(11) Silver Frettle 50/1, Foaled April 3. Havana Grey filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m London Protocol. Out of 7f 2yo winner; yard runs few 2yos and likely best watched.
3 10th (3) (250/1 -279%) East Lea	250 250/1(-279%)	(3) East Lea 250/1, Foaled February 15. 22,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt. Dam, placed at 6f-8.5f, half-sister to useful 5f winner Marlinka. 22,000gns yearling; smart pedigree but yard has low strike-rate with 2yos on turf.

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18:20 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

There was a good word for SONIC BLUE prior to his Doncaster debut and he didn't disappoint. What he actually achieved there remains to be seen, but the performance was good enough for connections to aim him at the National Stakes, only for soft ground to rule him out of that Sandown assignment. Loom was fancied for a good race at York, although the chief threat could come from the unraced brigade, of which Art Design and Marshman's expensive half-brother Artagnan make most appeal.

This could be a warm novice but the eye is drawn to ARTAGNAN on debut given powerful connections went to £350,000 to acquire him earlier this year. Sonic Blue was impressive at Doncaster and will doubtless give it a good go at conceding a penalty, with Loom another one open to progress.

The Doncaster race won by SONIC BLUE wasn't strong form but he did it nicely and can make a bold bid from the rail draw.

18:25 Curragh Handicap 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +50%) Kendall Roy	4 4/1(+50%)	(6) Kendall Roy 4/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Thirsk in April. 11/8, good second of 6 in handicap at Cork (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Winning run started from mark of 57; had Alpha Cephei a place behind when second at Cork.
1 2nd (1) (9/1 -64%) Majestic Beauty	9 9/1(-64%)	(1) Majestic Beauty 9/1, First run since leaving Alice Haynes when bit below form 5½ lengths fourth of 13 to Cherry Blossom in listed race (15/2) at Cork (5.5f, good) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Good level of form in stakes races over 5f and has to be respected on handicap debut.
4 3rd (4) (15/2 -25%) Goal Exceeded	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(4) Goal Exceeded 15/2, Lightly-raced winner. 15/8, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 37 days ago. Plenty of promise on penultimate outing and he's not one to write off. His comeback fourth against older rivals at Cork was creditable but tame effort latest.
9 4th (9) (80/1 -220%) Buddy Batt	80 80/1(-220%)	(9) Buddy Batt 80/1, 33/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Navan (5f, good) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Bellewstown maiden winner last term but has been well held in handicap company.
2 5th (2) (12/1 -20%) Power Mode	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Power Mode 12/1, First run since leaving Alice Haynes when respectable 6¼ lengths eighth of 13 to Givemethebeatboys in listed race at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 40/1) 39 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut with improvement to find. Debut winner over 6f but has been well held in stakes compnay since; blinkers fitted.
8 6th (8) (8/1 +6%) Nikki Swango	8 8/1(+6%)	(8) Nikki Swango 8/1, 14/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 25 days ago, running on. Can give another good account for all that others look better treated. Maiden win was over 6f but has the pace for 5f; not clearest of runs when fifth at Naas.
11 7th (11) (40/1 -100%) Ringabella	40 40/1(-100%)	(11) Ringabella 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in maiden (7/2) at Cork (6f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Not ruled out with few miles on the clock. Some fair runs in maidens and blinkers now added but 3lb wrong for handicap debut.
3 8th (3) (15/8 +25%) Air Force One	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(3) Air Force One 15/8, Promising type. First run since leaving David O'Meara and visored for 1st time, won 14-runner maiden (13/8) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 29 days ago, always holding on. Makes handicap debut with the scope for better still, so looks the one to beat. Beat a good yardstick on seasonal and stable debut at Navan; could be on a good mark.
7 9th (7) (8/1 +27%) Alpha Cephei	8 8/1(+27%)	(7) Alpha Cephei 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, good third of 6 in handicap at Cork (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago, missing break. Should be better for that return and may yet be a bigger effort in him. Missed the break when a place behind Kendall Roy at Cork; should improve for that return.
5 10th (5) (50/1 -127%) Bella Colombia	50 50/1(-127%)	(5) Bella Colombia 50/1, Lightly-raced winner. Visored for 1st time, 10¼ lengths eleventh of 13 to Cherry Blossom in listed race at Cork (5.5f, good, 80/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not easy to make a case for. Well beaten in stakes company since winning 6f AW maiden on debut; first run in handicap.
10 11th (10) (40/1 -43%) Verified	40 40/1(-43%)	(10) Verified 40/1, Below form ninth of 17 in maiden at Navan (5f, good, 8/1) 18 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Not completely dismissed. Promising handicap debut at Naas but blew the start completely back in a maiden last time.

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18:25 Curragh Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NIKKI SWANGO didn't have the clearest of runs when fifth on seasonal debut at Naas and Natalia Lupini's filly can strike here on her second run in handicap company. The daughter of Galileo Gold has shown her best form over 6f but has enough early speed to cope with this drop back to the minimum distance, and Wayne Lordan has a good record for the stable. Kendall Roy's bid for a four-timer failed at Cork, but he had Alpha Cephei a place behind when finishing runner-up and is likely to be on the premises again. Majestic Beauty has good form in stakes company and has to be respected on handicap debut, as does Navan maiden winner Air Force One.

AIR FORCE ONE, an expensive yearling, took a marked step forward to make a winning debut for this stable in a first-time visor at Navan and he's open to further improvement, so he gets the nod ahead of Kendall Roy, who found only one too good at Cork recently. Goal Exceeded is another big player if he can get back on track.

Her maiden win was over 6f but she has the pace for this trip and NIKKI SWANGO shaped well on her return to action at Naas

18:40 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (9/2 +25%) Dosman	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(8) Dosman 9/2, 375,000 gns yearling, Kingman colt. Well backed but ultimately shaped as if needing the run when fourth of 8 in maiden behind Ambiente Friendly at Leicester (7f, good) on debut in September, effort 2f out and no extra final 1f. Likely he can do better as a 3-y-o. Beaten favourite on 2yo debut but it represents strong form; capable of better this year.
3 2nd (3) (7/4 +13%) Cat Ninja	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(3) Cat Ninja 7/4, Very well-bred filly who, following a very encouraging second on debut, duly built on that effort to land 12-runner Windsor maiden (1m) 16 days ago, flashing tail early but digging deep to prevail. Represents leading yard and big player with the likelihood of more to come. Confirmed debut promise by making all at Windsor (1m) 16 days ago; penalty demands more.
4 3rd (4) (40/1 -82%) Apotheosis	40 40/1(-82%)	(4) Apotheosis 40/1, Night of Thunder gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Story of Light. Dam, 2-y-o 8.6f winner, half-sister to high-class 7f-1¼m winner Nayyir. Wears hood for debut and his draw could have been kinder. Half-brother to a useful sprinter out of an AW winner from a fine family; hooded for debut.
1 4th (1) (5/2 +38%) Storm Star	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(1) Storm Star 5/2, Night of Thunder colt who is bred to be smart and he made the perfect start when winning 9-runner maiden at Newcastle (6f) on debut 24 days ago, really getting the hang of things late on. Looks sure to progress and of interest now upped to 7f. Strong at the finish when making winning debut at Newcastle (6f); longer trip should suit.
7 5th (7) (5/1 +17%) Coronado King	5 5/1(+17%)	(7) Coronado King 5/1, Exceed And Excel colt who was well supported but just found wanting for know-how at a crucial stage when third of 6 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) on debut 34 days ago. Likely to have derived plenty from that effort and progress anticipated. Green (hung sharply left) when beaten favourite on Doncaster debut; bred to do well on AW.
12 6th (12) (200/1 -100%) Port Road	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Port Road 200/1, Quality Road gelding. Eighth of 13 in minor event at this C&D (150/1) on debut 49 days ago, slowly into stride and plugging on without threatening. Best watched here. 150-1 for C&D debut in April; well held there but did hint at longer-term potential.
2 7th (2) (150/1 -50%) Argentali	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Argentali 150/1, €70,000 yearling, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Bleuet. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 1¼m, third in UAE Oaks. Probably best watched on debut unless market vibes proved particularly positive. Nice pedigree but this 70,000euros yearling makes her belated debut in a useful event.
10 8th (10) (40/1 -186%) Historic City	40 40/1(-186%)	(10) Historic City 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 16 in minor event (2/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 13 days ago, ridden under 3f out and not quicken. Should improve further but handicaps could well be more his bag. Disappointing, even allowing for wide trip, at Chelmsford last month; debut promise though.
6 9th (6) (66/1 -267%) Caffu Zafeen	66 66/1(-267%)	(6) Caffu Zafeen 66/1, Exceed And Excel colt. Dam, German listed winner at 9f, closely related to St James's Palace Stakes winner Zafeen, also runner-up in 2000 Guineas. Interesting newcomer. Wears hood. Dam a Listed winner in Germany; hooded for debut; market support would be a positive.
11 10th (11) (200/1 -100%) Laguna Boy	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) Laguna Boy 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, eleventh of 13 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 23 days ago, slowly away. Likely longer-term project on that evidence. Never in the hunt on last month's Windsor debut (6f); bred to do better at some point.
13 11th (13) (66/1 -136%) Night Lark	66 66/1(-136%)	(13) Night Lark 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 10/1, went backwards from debut effort when eleventh of 19 in minor event at Newbury (7f, good) 19 days ago, racing on the wing without cover offering mitigation. Another who remains likely to do better in due course. Two runs at Newbury this spring, shaping well on debut but less so last time.
5 12th (5) (28/1 -180%) Brave Warrior	28 28/1(-180%)	(5) Brave Warrior 28/1, Dubawi gelding. Dam, smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to useful 6f-7.6f winner Kaeso. One to note on debut for leading stable. Dam a Group 2 1m winner for these connections; already gelded; betting to guide.
9 13th (9) (100/1 -203%) Grey Moon	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Grey Moon 100/1, 72,000 gns foal, 90,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon gelding. Dam, 1m/8.6f winner, half-sister to 2-y-o 1¼m winner (stayed 1¾m) Kipps and winner up to 1m Spangler (both useful). Makes appeal on paper but pedigree suggests he could be one for longer trips. 90,000gns yearling; first foal of a useful 1m winner; fair standard to aim at on debut.

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18:40 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Storm Star made a sparkling introduction when accounting for a subsequent winner with previous experience at Newcastle, although he will do well to successfully concede weight to some similarly promising three-year-olds that include Cat Ninja, who looked good at Windsor. Coronado King can step up on his Doncaster third, but DOSMAN was 11/10 for a Leicester maiden won by Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly on debut. He had to settle for fourth, but with the runner-up and third now rated 88 and 92 respectively, the form is very strong.

Despite flashing her tail early, CAT NINJA proved determined in the finish when opening her account at the second attempt in a Windsor maiden 16 days ago and with the drop back in trip not expected to inconvenience her, she looks a big player again with the prospect of more to come. There are several other likely improvers of interest also, headed up by Coronado King, Storm Star and Dosman.

The penalised pair Cat Ninja and STORM STAR appeal most and the selection can maintain his unbeaten record now up to 7f.

18:55 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (40/1 -400%) Bare Elegance	40 40/1(-400%)	(7) Bare Elegance 40/1, Twice-raced filly. Third of 6 in minor event (33/1) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, running on late. Likely to improve again. Fair third over 5f at Pontefract on second start and the return to 6f looks a likely plus.
3 1st (3) (5/2 +44%) Golden Strike	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(3) Golden Strike 5/2, Promising sort. 4/6, won 8-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, soft). Off 8 months but this Calyx colt should improve so merits serious consideration. Made all at Ayr last October on second 2yo start; firmly in calculations on reappearance.
5 2nd (5) (50/1 -52%) Cash In	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Cash In 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 12 in maiden (14/1) at Redcar (6f, soft) 9 days ago, never nearer. Lots more is required. Encouraging third on debut; lesser run on soft ground since; others have stronger claims.
9 3rd (9) (13/2 -44%) Elegant Call	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(9) Elegant Call 13/2, Thrice-raced filly, easily best effort when second of 15 in minor event at York (6f, heavy). Off 7 months but she enters calculations with her form looking strong. Good front-running second at York last October when last seen; in the mix on that form.
8 4th (8) (9/2 +0%) Dark Sun	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(8) Dark Sun 9/2, Twice-raced filly. 9/2, fifth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f), not ideally placed. Off 7 months/had wind op but not ruled out with tongue strap on. Improvement needed on return to action but she's in top hands and has had wind surgery.
6 5th (6) (6/4 +14%) Manhattan Mirage	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(6) Manhattan Mirage 6/4, Lightly-raced gelding. 6/1, respectable seventh of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) 50 days ago, ridden aggressively in front. Leading form claims back in these calmer waters. 0-4 but promise on each occasion; gelded since last outing and holds leading form claims.
4 6th (4) (50/1 -213%) Cuan	50 50/1(-213%)	(4) Cuan 50/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 6 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good, 15/2) 22 days ago, slowly away. Needs to take a step forward. Has shown ability this spring on her first two starts but improvement is needed.
2 7th (2) (33/1 -175%) Jill's Jungle	33 33/1(-175%)	(2) Jill's Jungle 33/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 6 in minor event (16/1) at Hamilton (5f, good), not clear run. Off 13 months and needs to hit the ground running with tongue strap added. Returns from absence but he's one to consider judged on the promise shown last spring.
1 8th (1) (500/1 -100%) Blue Jay Way	500 500/1(-100%)	(1) Blue Jay Way 500/1, Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 200/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f). Off 7 months. Back down in trip. Eight-race maiden who has shown very little over the last 12 months or so.

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18:55 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

MANHATTAN MIRAGE pushed the smart Balmacara to a head at Doncaster and probably performed to at least the same level when seventh in a traditionally strong maiden at the Craven meeting. Gelded since, it doesn't need to improve him too much. Golden Strike made it second-time lucky with the minimum of fuss at Ayr but, like surprise York runner-up Elegant Call, he lacks a competitive outing in 2024. Dark Sun also reappears, after wind surgery and in a first-time tongue-tie.

MANHATTAN MIRAGE has less on his plate than when an aggressively-ridden seventh at Newmarket last time and can capitalise to get off the mark at the chief expense of returning duo Golden Strike and Elegant Call who both look to have more to give. Bare Elegance is also worthy of respect in a fair maiden.

Preference is for GOLDEN STRIKE, who made all at Ayr last October on his second start and could be a 3yo to follow.

19:00 Curragh Handicap 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (6/4 +55%) Saturn	1.5 6/4(+55%)	(10) Saturn 6/4, Promising individual. 9/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 12 in handicap at this course (10f, good) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Expected to be bang there. Well-bred and progressive; third over 1m2f here last time and has won over 1m4f; new trip.
2 2nd (2) (28/1 -40%) Tyson Fury	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Tyson Fury 28/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. 4/1, fifth of 6 in minor event at Dundalk (12f) 61 days ago. AW winner over 2m off 3lb lower mark in February; held since and this looks a stiff task.
1 3rd (1) (6/1 +33%) Serious Challenge	6 6/1(+33%)	(1) Serious Challenge 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, respectable 4¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Countess of Tyrone in listed race at Down Royal (16f, good) 5 days ago. Has run well in stakes company last twice but winning off this mark might be beyond him.
3 4th (3) (14/1 +0%) Star Harbour	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Star Harbour 14/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (10f, good, 10/1) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Good run when fourth over 1m2f here last month but not sure to relish this trip.
9 5th (9) (5/1 -43%) Reina Del Mar	5 5/1(-43%)	(9) Reina Del Mar 5/1, 6/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Ed Walker when creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, good) 19 days ago, faring best of those held up. Likely to have more to offer for this yard. Three wins when trained in Britain and pleasing start for this yard at Leopardstown.
4 6th (4) (18/1 -50%) Dame Rapide	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Dame Rapide 18/1, C&D winner. 9/2, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Useful on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Others more persuasive. Dual C&D winner is only 3lb higher than when winning here just over a year ago.
11 7th (11) (11/2 -10%) Fairytale Princess	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(11) Fairytale Princess 11/2, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 20/1, career best when winning 17-runner handicap at this C&D (soft) 10 days ago, having run of race. Yard in good form. Should continue to give a good account. Decisive C&D winner on Guineas weekend when trying trip for first time; 11lb higher now.
8 8th (8) (16/1 -45%) Ceallach	16 16/1(-45%)	(8) Ceallach 16/1, Latest win at Dundalk in December. 7 lengths seventh of 11 to Saturn in handicap (12/1) at Leopardstown (10f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. All five wins on AW; fast ground will suit but up in trip and may find a few too good.
7 9th (7) (22/1 -83%) Burren Song	22 22/1(-83%)	(7) Burren Song 22/1, 14/1, first run since leaving A. Slattery when thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 19 days ago. Useful on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Rattled up a hat-trick before third off same mark in last year's renewal; hurdles prep.
5 10th (5) (66/1 -164%) Mt Leinster	66 66/1(-164%)	(5) Mt Leinster 66/1, Course winner. 21½ lengths thirteenth of 17 to Fairytale Princess in handicap at this C&D (soft, 100/1) 10 days ago. Others have achieved more. 10yo did well for Willie Mullins but has shown little for current yard and hard to fancy.
6 11th (6) (28/1 -100%) La Hacienda	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) La Hacienda 28/1, Fairly useful mare. Well held last 3 starts (stiff task on return). Stays further and useful on her day; well beaten in Listed contest on last week's return.

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19:00 Curragh Handicap 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DAME RAPIDE is a dual C&D winner and is only 3lb higher than when winning an 18-runner handicap at this venue just over a year ago. After a winter break, James Barrett gave her a spin over hurdles a few weeks ago, which should have set her up nicely for this valuable contest, and the seven-year-old will relish the quick ground. Saturn was beaten only a length in a premier handicap here last month and now steps up in trip by half a mile. He's lightly raced and open to more improvement. Fairytale Princess is up 11lb for a C&D victory at the Guineas meeting and will find life tougher in this grade.

SATURN ran well in defeat when bidding for the hat-trick here 11 days ago and this regally-bred sort remains of strong interest stepping up in trip. Reina Del Mar made a positive start for this yard when fourth at Leopardstown so rates the main threat ahead of Fairytale Princess, who won in good style over C&D recently.

A dual course and distance winner, DAME RAPIDE is only 3lb higher than when gaining her most recent victory here just over a year ago

19:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (8/1 -14%) Sunfall	8 8/1(-14%)	(10) Sunfall 8/1, C&D winner in April. 10/3, tenth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Remains open to improvement. Good win over C&D on return but down the field on last month's handicap debut.
3 (3) (10/3 +52%) City House	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(3) City House 10/3, Course winner. 14/1, fourteenth of 19 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 32 days ago. Weighted to go well if shrugging off latest effort. Impressed over 6f here last October; not fired this year but return to AW looks a big plus.
13 (13) (18/1 -13%) Mesaafi	18 18/1(-13%)	(13) Mesaafi 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 18 days ago. Possibilities. Form dipped at Doncaster last month but he'd been on the up beforehand.
1 1st (1) (8/1 +20%) Local Hero	8 8/1(+20%)	(1) Local Hero 8/1, Thrice-raced winner. Course winner. 9/4, second of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 53 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more needed. Impressed over 1m here on 2yo debut; less good since; needs more to defy top weight.
9 2nd (9) (16/1 -14%) North View	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) North View 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 26 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the mix. Stayed on for fourth at Ascot (6f, good) last month; worth another crack at 7f; needs more.
8 3rd (8) (6/1 +29%) Spun To Gold	6 6/1(+29%)	(8) Spun To Gold 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. Good fourth of 6 in handicap (7/2) at Newmarket (8f, good) 19 days ago. One to consider. Two creditable handicap runs at Newmarket this spring; needs extra to defy this mark.
6 4th (6) (5/1 +0%) Rascal Recknell	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Rascal Recknell 5/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 7-runner maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW, 1/2) with plenty in hand. Off 124 days but much respected on his handicap debut. Useful form in three 7f runs, winning easily at Lingfield in February; capable of better.
7 5th (7) (28/1 -12%) Galloping On	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Galloping On 28/1, Last of 11 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm, 20/1) 43 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not taken lightly if back on his A-game. Promise on AW but needs to bounce back from two heavy turf defeats; new headgear enlisted.
5 6th (5) (11/4 +31%) So Logical	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(5) So Logical 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (3/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) 18 days ago, kept up to work. Merits consideration. Chasing a hat-trick and a 3lb rise for latest Newmarket success looks lenient.
4 7th (4) (16/1 -14%) Inner Temple	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Inner Temple 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 3/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Sort to bounce back. Two 7f AW wins this year; below par on turf debut latest; drawn wide.
2 8th (2) (40/1 -21%) Exponista	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Exponista 40/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Chester (6.1f, good) 28 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. Handicapped on her Group 3 6th last September and she looks up against it once more.
12 9th (12) (20/1 -25%) Rey De La Batalla	20 20/1(-25%)	(12) Rey De La Batalla 20/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Solid fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, 7/1) 70 days ago. Can give a good account. Two minor AW wins this year but comfortably held upped to this grade ten weeks ago.
11 10th (11) (5/1 +23%) Star Pupil	5 5/1(+23%)	(11) Star Pupil 5/1, Took his form up a notch when winning 8-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 37 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more to offer, especially stepped up to 7f. Big player. 6f win in April offered hope of much better at 7f; opening mark looks tough though.

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

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

SO LOGICAL made amends for an odds-on defeat on her comeback when getting off the mark in no uncertain terms at Newcastle, and she took another big step forward when making a successful handicap bow at Newmarket. A 3lb rise may be lenient and she is preferred to Rascal Recknell, who also atoned for a costly second when landing the odds in a Lingfield maiden. Star Pupil displayed a good attitude to break through at Wolverhampton, while Sunfall is surely better than she showed on her own handicap debut.

A few of these offer potential, not least STAR PUPIL who is taken to follow up his Wolverhampton novice success now pitched into handicap company with this longer trip a likely plus too. So Logical rates a big threat in her hat-trick bid with Sunfall, City House, North View and Galloping On also well in the mix in an intriguing handicap.

So Logical is a solid option but CITY HOUSE (nap)'s hugely impressive course win last season is still fresh in the mind.

19:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (3/1 +33%) Garden Oasis	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Garden Oasis 3/1, Four-time C&D winner. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 17/2) 14 days ago, sticking to task. Blinkers back on and huge player eased in class returned to Ripon. Good third at Ayr a fortnight ago and this four-time C&D winner could be a contender.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 -38%) Star Shield	9 9/1(-38%)	(2) Star Shield 9/1, Another sound effort when sixth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Likely to give it another good go. 9yo who is 0-7 this year but has run some good races; each-way contender off reduced mark.
9 3rd (9) (11/1 -22%) Khathak	11 11/1(-22%)	(9) Khathak 11/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 21 Flat runs. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good, 4/1) 14 days ago, though he isn't straightforward. In good form last month but 0-20 since winning on debut in 2021, so there's reservations.
5 4th (5) (17/2 -70%) Saisons D'or	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(5) Saisons D'or 17/2, Return to turf worked the oracle when winning 14-runner handicap at Catterick (7f, good) 23 days ago. Nudged up 3 lb but can remain competitive. 7f win at Catterick latest; can be hope the return to 1m will be fine; 3lb rise not harsh.
8 5th (8) (18/1 -80%) Little Ted	18 18/1(-80%)	(8) Little Ted 18/1, Ungenuine type. Course winner. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 7/2) 40 days ago, for all he looked a seriously tricky customer. Running well in defeat on AW this year and he's a three-time course winner; chance.
6 6th (6) (20/1 +29%) Princess Niyla	20 20/1(+29%)	(6) Princess Niyla 20/1, Dropping in the weights without looking ready to take advantage, just a creditable eighth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Must improve. Thirsk last time was a step back in the right direction but she needs to take another here.
11 7th (11) (28/1 -40%) Mr Heinz	28 28/1(-40%)	(11) Mr Heinz 28/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, soft, 9/1) 35 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not easy to make a case for from 2 lb out of the weights. Won at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but well beaten on both starts this spring.
10 8th (10) (9/2 +0%) Makalu	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(10) Makalu 9/2, Winning reappearance at Southwell in March and improved again to land 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 8/1) 17 days ago despite being caught in a pocket. Another bold bid anticipated. Two wins from last three starts, the latest over C&D where he had to wait for a clear run.
3 9th (3) (40/1 -100%) No Saint	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) No Saint 40/1, 14/1, last of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip, which will suit, but he needs to leave that reappearance well behind. Well beaten on reappearance but may have needed the run; well worth another crack at 1m.
7 10th (7) (25/1 +0%) Vondelpark	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Vondelpark 25/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good, 12/1) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces need to galvanise him. Mark has fallen but well beaten on both outings this spring; a major turnaround is needed.
1 11th (1) (5/1 +9%) Tobetso	5 5/1(+9%)	(1) Tobetso 5/1, C&D winner. Best effort of the campaign when third of 16 in handicap (18/1) at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago, running on. Same mark here (his last winning one) and he needs considering. C&D winner who returned to form when third at Thirsk; plenty to like about his claims.

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19:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

MAKALU didn't get the best of runs over C&D recently, but James Sullivan didn't panic and eventually produced Ruth Carr's five-year-old to get up close home. Considering his checkered passage, a 2lb rise might underestimate the merit of that performance, and he has won off much higher marks in the past. Saisons D'Or was rewarded for some fine efforts in defeat with a Catterick victory and he heads a list of dangers that also includes Garden Oasis, Little Ted and Star Shield.

The return to Ripon coupled with change of headgear could be just what GARDEN OASIS needs and if that does prove to be the case, he's certainly on a very workable mark. Makalu is the obvious alternative up just 2 lb for his recent C&D win, with Sarsons d'Or completing the shortlist.

A chance is taken on NO SAINT, who may have needed his comeback run and is well worth another crack at 1m.

19:30 Curragh Maiden 6f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (17/2 +47%) Prince Of Eyeries	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(7) Prince Of Eyeries 17/2, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 10 in maiden at this course (7f, good, 150/1) 12 days ago. Needs to step forward. Improved from debut when fifth of ten over 7f here 12 days ago, more progress needed.
11 (11) (66/1 -100%) Dc Diva	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Dc Diva 66/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 14 in maiden (40/1) at Dundalk (6f) on debut, not knocked about. Off 96 days. Open to improvement. Likely to need more experience judged on an initial outing at Dundalk in March.
18 1st (18) (7/2 -27%) Ojw Legacy	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(18) Ojw Legacy 7/2, Lightly-raced filly. Good second of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, good, 11/2) 12 days ago. Player. Not much improvement needed from her recent second over a slightly shorter trip.
20 2nd (20) (10/1 -43%) Yefimenko	10 10/1(-43%)	(20) Yefimenko 10/1, €64,000 foal, Invincible Army filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Vitello and useful winner up to 8.3f Thunder Legend. Yard in good form. Interesting newcomer. Half-sister to winners Thunder Legend and Vitello, dam 6f-7f winner, in a top yard.
10 3rd (10) (9/2 +31%) Beatrix Power	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(10) Beatrix Power 9/2, Promising type. Fourth of 13 in maiden (20/1) at this course (6f, good) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Open to progress. Fourth on both starts, may struggle to reverse Navan form with runner-up OJW Legacy.
14 4th (14) (15/2 -150%) Gaenari	7.5 15/2(-150%)	(14) Gaenari 15/2, Fairly useful filly. Respectable second of 7 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, heavy, 8/15) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Smart form last season, has become frustrating, can hardly be recommended at this stage.
13 5th (13) (13/2 +19%) Four Blondes	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(13) Four Blondes 13/2, Lightly-raced filly. 4/1, good second of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, soft). Off 8 months but can't be ruled out. Ended last season with second over the orthodox 6f course here, capable of going close.
5 6th (5) (25/1 +62%) Blue Balle	25 25/1(+62%)	(5) Blue Balle 25/1, Twice-raced colt. 33/1, sole run for David Dennis when fourth of 6 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 6 months and needs to hit the ground running. Last of 14 over 7f at Naas on only Irish start, showed a bit more over 6f at Wolverhampton.
6 7th (6) (150/1 +0%) Moltophino	150 150/1(+0%)	(6) Moltophino 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (6f, 150/1). Off 8 months. Showed little in 6f maidens at Naas and Dundalk at two, has been gelded.
4 8th (4) (150/1 +0%) Ace In The Pack	150 150/1(+0%)	(4) Ace In The Pack 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 66/1, tenth of 13 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) on debut 19 days ago, not knocked about. Down in trip. Should improve. Made no impression in a 1m maiden at Leopardstown, possibly this trip will suit better.
8 9th (8) (7/2 -17%) Sir Sagacious	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(8) Sir Sagacious 7/2, Promising sort. Second of 8 in minor event at Dundalk (7f, 9/2) on debut, slowly away. Off 117 days. Should progress. Second to the very useful Take Me To Church on only run at two, strong contender.
15 10th (15) (150/1 +0%) It's A Gamble	150 150/1(+0%)	(15) It's A Gamble 150/1, Once-raced filly. 100/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at this course (6f, good) on debut 12 days ago, slowly away. Slowly away and never involved on debut here, safely held by OJW Legacy and Beatrix Power.
9 11th (9) (9/1 -13%) Speedwood	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Speedwood 9/1, Once-raced colt. Fifth of 10 in maiden at Cork (6f, good, 12/1) on debut 26 days ago. May well do better. Not beaten far in fifth on debut in a 6f maiden at Cork, can improve but may need further.
19 12th (19) (150/1 +0%) Set To Win	150 150/1(+0%)	(19) Set To Win 150/1, Raa Atoll filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart 1¼m-14.6f winner Dansant. Dam placed in France is a half-sister to Listed winner Dansant, likely to need experience.
17 13th (17) (100/1 +0%) Never Thought	100 100/1(+0%)	(17) Never Thought 100/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 10 in maiden (150/1) at this course (7f, good) on debut 12 days ago. Big price when down the field on debut in a 7f maiden at this venue, unlikely to feature.
1 14th (1) (150/1 +0%) Adam's Boy	150 150/1(+0%)	(1) Adam's Boy 150/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 7 in maiden (18/1) at Tipperary (5f, heavy) on debut 8 days ago, very slowly away. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Lost ground at the start and never in contention when last of seven in 5f Tipperary maiden.
2 15th (2) (250/1 -25%) Making A Move	250 250/1(-25%)	(2) Making A Move 250/1, Thrice-raced colt. Sixteenth of 17 in maiden (125/1) at Navan (5f, good) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. In rear in two outings at Dundalk, no better at Navan on first run on turf.
16 16th (16) (250/1 -67%) Leni Mo	250 250/1(-67%)	(16) Leni Mo 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Twelfth of 13 in maiden (150/1) at this course (6f, good) 12 days ago. Finished with only one behind her in maiden in which OJW Legacy was runner-up.
12 17th (12) (66/1 -32%) Eccellente	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Eccellente 66/1, 7,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath filly. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Venomous. First foal out of a French 1m4f winner, not a likely candidate for debut success.
3 18th (3) (250/1 -25%) Mighty Brave	250 250/1(-25%)	(3) Mighty Brave 250/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 66/1) on debut, lost all chance at start. Off 103 days. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Slowly away and always at the back on debut at Dundalk in February, tongue-tie on now.

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19:30 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Never worse than third, and runner-up in her last three starts, OJW LEGACY can gain reward for her consistency. The daughter of Kodiac has finished in front of Beatrix Power on her last two appearances, including in a C&D contest on Guineas weekend, and can confirm the form. Sir Sagacious was fancied when second over 7f at Dundalk, with the winner now rated 100 after finishing fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. That is an eyecatching line of form and Willie Browne's gelding must have a good chance if he's fully primed after four months off. Gaenari and Four Blondes share the same rating, but the former has let down favourite-backers the last twice and the latter hasn't run since October.

The market can prove a good guide but OJW LEGACY rates the form pick on her recent second here so is taken to gain a deserved first success. Beatrix Power came in a couple of places behind her there and looks the main danger, although Ger Lyons' newcomer Yefimenko and Dundalk runner-up Sir Sagacious both need factoring in too.

This could provide a change of fortune for OJW LEGACY who has been beaten under one length on all three starts this season

19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (9/1 +18%) Mother Mary	9 9/1(+18%)	(1) Mother Mary 9/1, Off the mark at the second attempt at Salisbury last year. Ran respectably back in a handicap (8/1) when eighth of 10 at Ascot (8f, good to firm) 25 days ago, her final start for James Ferguson. Engaged 4.38 Leicester Tuesday. Ran OK in Listed race (C&D) in April; fair 4th on Tuesday's stable debut (7f); 1m a plus.
3 1st (3) (11/2 +8%) Eleftheria	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(3) Eleftheria 11/2, Winner at Chelmsford on her return. Below that level next time but, upped in trip and in first-time tongue strap, good third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 25/1) 38 days ago, form which has worked out well. Respected. Latest Southwell third looks strong form; unexposed at 1m; capable of a prominent showing.
4 2nd (4) (11/2 +61%) Get The Music On	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(4) Get The Music On 11/2, Successful here (7f) on her final start last year. Has raced too freely switched to handicaps this season, last of 9 at Sandown (8f, soft, 9/1) 13 days ago, but she could fare better with a handy draw back at this venue. 7f win here as a 2yo; struggled in two handicaps (against males) this year; bit to prove.
9 3rd (9) (25/1 -56%) Little Heron	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Little Heron 25/1, Hasn't managed to repeat her debut form in 2 starts this year, sixth of 7 in maiden at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm, 33/1) 17 days ago. Improvement required as she makes the switch to a handicap. Promising debut over C&D last November; struggled over 1m2f this year; likely improver.
6 4th (6) (10/1 -43%) Turn Up The Heat	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Turn Up The Heat 10/1, Progressive in her qualifying runs, but seemed unsuited by conditions when ninth of 10 on handicap debut at Ascot (10f, good to firm, 3/1) 25 days ago. Remains capable of better. Of interest on her best form and still has time to do better; not ruled out.
10 5th (10) (22/1 +0%) Forever A Diamond	22 22/1(+0%)	(10) Forever A Diamond 22/1, Off the mark at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on her return, but couldn't repeat that effort when last of 7 in handicap (20/1) at the same course (8.6f) 39 days ago. Others preferred. Won a 7f Class 6 in April but well held latest and she's now upped in grade.
5 6th (5) (7/2 +53%) Cheshire Dancer	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(5) Cheshire Dancer 7/2, Winner at Beverley last year. After 6 months off, showed improved form when second of 9 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good, 11/2) 25 days ago. Can give another good account as she switches to polytrack. Good 2nd on her handicap debut last month but she was seen to maximum effect.
7 7th (7) (5/1 +38%) Miss Information	5 5/1(+38%)	(7) Miss Information 5/1, Opened her account at Ascot last September. After 8 months off, ran well when third of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 11/1) 18 days ago. Could be thereabouts again as she makes her all-weather debut. Encouraging reappearance at Newmarket & Oisin Murphy back on tonight; worth a crack at 1m.
8 8th (8) (40/1 -100%) Never Fear	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Never Fear 40/1, Won 3 times on all-weather last year, with latest success at Newcastle in December. Last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 14/1) 25 days ago, but she's not written off returned to an artificial surface. Three AW wins as a 2yo; quiet in two runs this year and now tackles a new trip.
2 9th (2) (7/2 -40%) Miss Kubelik	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(2) Miss Kubelik 7/2, Runner-up to the subsequent 1000 Guineas winner on debut and stepped up from her return when landing 11-runner maiden at Bath (8f, good, 11/2) 3 weeks ago. Major player with more still to offer now handicapping. Improved for 1m when cosily landing a Bath maiden three weeks ago; capable of better.

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19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

MISS KUBELIK, just a length behind 1000 Guineas heroine Elmalka on debut, built on her Newmarket reappearance when breaking her duck at Bath. She probably got the run of the race, but still showed a pleasing attitude and an initial mark of 83 seems fair. Cheshire Dancer has been a model of consistency so far and should be thereabouts again, although Miss Information might be the bigger threat after her encouraging return when third at Newmarket.

With her debut form proving to be strong, MISS KUBELIK opened her account with a bit in hand at Bath 3 weeks ago and she can continue her progress to follow up on her handicap bow. Eleftheria was third to a subsequent listed winner at Southwell last time and is feared most, ahead of Turn Up The Heat.

An interesting fillies' event in which MISS KUBELIK can take another step forward. Miss Information can chase her home.

19:55 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (8/1 +11%) International Girl	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) International Girl 8/1, Off 8 months when a fading fourth of 7 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago. Can take a step forward. Fair efforts without winning in 2023; on a fair mark; should improve on her comeback run.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 +11%) Abate	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Abate 4/1, C&D winner who shaped well when fifth of 21 in handicap at York (6f, good) 21 days ago, racing away from main group. Good claims eased 1 lb. Three wins last season; best run this time when fifth of 21 at York last time; interesting.
4 3rd (4) (7/2 +36%) Fortamour	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(4) Fortamour 7/2, 5-time C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 2/1) 26 days ago. Not taken lightly. Fifth C&D win in April and fair fourth off 5lb higher last time; each-way chance.
6 4th (6) (10/1 +0%) Strong Johnson	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Strong Johnson 10/1, Course winner. Fifteenth of 21 in handicap at York (6f, good, 25/1) 11 days ago so more is needed. Ex-Irish; 3 wins for this yard in 2023 (inc over 5f here); stays 6f; below par last time.
1 5th (1) (10/1 -82%) Twelfth Knight	10 10/1(-82%)	(1) Twelfth Knight 10/1, C&D winner. Fair fifth of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 9/1) 18 days ago. Needs considering. Two C&D wins last season; better run at Thirsk last time; on a fair mark.
5 6th (5) (11/2 -65%) Bay Breeze	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(5) Bay Breeze 11/2, 4-time C&D winner. 11/4, last of 4 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft) 9 days ago so needs to get back on track. Four-time C&D winner; fair fourth of four at Redcar last week; well drawn; chance.
7 7th (7) (10/1 -33%) Sibyl Charm	10 10/1(-33%)	(7) Sibyl Charm 10/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in March. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 68 days ago, running on. Ought to be in the shake-up. Has form on turf, but her three wins have been over 6f/7f on Tapeta at Newcastle.
8 8th (8) (15/2 +25%) Westmorian	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(8) Westmorian 15/2, 11/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 26 days ago. One for the shortlist. 3-15 on the AW, but 0-10 on turf; bit to find with Fortamour on last time's C&D form.
9 9th (9) (33/1 -200%) Havana Pursuit	33 33/1(-200%)	(9) Havana Pursuit 33/1, Course winner. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft, 6/1). Off 8 months but can give a good account if fully tuned up. Two wins, one over 5f here, last term; just as good at 6f; may need the run after a break.

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19:55 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

INTERNATIONAL GIRL finished fourth despite her wide trip in a class 3 event over C&D last month and she was dropped 1lb. Richard Fahey's mare takes a drop in grade and can get her head back in front, with Twelfth Knight, who wasn't disgraced in fifth at Thirsk last time, put forward as the main danger. Of the remainder, Bay Breeze makes the most appeal.

ABATE comes here on the back of a promising fifth in a big-field York handicap and is fancied to add another C&D success at the chief expense of course specialist Fortamour who bids for a sixth C&D victory. Twelfth Knight and Sibyl Charm can also have a say in a fairly useful sprint.

The choice is BAY BREEZE (nap) who has a good record here, is well drawn and should be spot-on now after two runs this season.

20:00 Curragh Handicap 6f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
15 1st (15) (11/2 +45%) Zaragoza	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(15) Zaragoza 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 33/1). Off 103 days. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. Expensive yearling hasn't shown much in maidens; gelded and headgear on for h'cap debut.
4 2nd (4) (12/1 -100%) Rathbranchurch	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Rathbranchurch 12/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Limerick (6.7f, soft, 15/2) 20 days ago. Chance on old form and merits respect for all that he's an infrequent winner. Consistent but only one win from 24 starts and would probably prefer easier ground.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 +0%) Ice Cold In Alex	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Ice Cold In Alex 10/1, 4-time course winner. 20/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 12 days ago, not ideally placed. Should be sharper for that and is worth chancing from an appealing mark. On a good mark nowadays, has his ground and if they go hard he'll be thereabouts.
5 4th (5) (9/1 -50%) Saturn Seven	9 9/1(-50%)	(5) Saturn Seven 9/1, Course winner. 11/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 12 days ago. Enters calculations. Course winner over 5f; good fourth here in higher grade over 6f on second start for yard.
1 5th (1) (6/1 +25%) Blanc De Noir	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Blanc De Noir 6/1, C&D winner. 9/1, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 12 days ago, nearest finish. Trainer going well. Should continue to give a good account. Won this on good ground last year for Jessica Harrington; only 4lb higher.
13 6th (13) (28/1 -300%) Von Krolock	28 28/1(-300%)	(13) Von Krolock 28/1, 9/4, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f). Off 6 months. Down in trip. Likely to strip fitter for the run. AW winner in October and has form on turf but would prefer further and off seven months.
6 7th (6) (14/1 -40%) Inishmot Prince	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Inishmot Prince 14/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (22/1) at Navan (5f, good) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Every chance if back to best. All 9 wins on AW; one of his better runs on turf last time when fourth in higher grade.
11 8th (11) (16/1 -33%) Run Forrest Run	16 16/1(-33%)	(11) Run Forrest Run 16/1, C&D winner. 15/2, creditable 2¾ lengths eighth of 13 to Distillate in handicap at Cork (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Hold-up performer won twice last year including over 6f here, would prefer easier ground.
7 9th (7) (6/1 +45%) Distillate	6 6/1(+45%)	(7) Distillate 6/1, Latest win at Cork in May. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, good, 12/1) 5 days ago, never nearer. Not dismissed. Big price when recording fourth career win over 7f at Cork; not beaten far at Down Royal.
19 10th (19) (28/1 -12%) Superior Council	28 28/1(-12%)	(19) Superior Council 28/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 50/1), met some trouble. Off 131 days. Down in trip. Booking of Lordan a plus. Visored for 1st time. Maiden is now a stone lower than initial Irish mark; drops in trip with visor applied.
9 11th (9) (22/1 -22%) Half Nutz	22 22/1(-22%)	(9) Half Nutz 22/1, Course winner. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, good) 5 days ago, never nearer. Must improve. Six-time winner but on a long losing run and nearly always starts slowly.
10 12th (10) (80/1 +0%) Cross Border	80 80/1(+0%)	(10) Cross Border 80/1, Unreliable sort. Winner at Dundalk in January. Last of 10 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, heavy, 66/1) 8 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Hard to make a strong case for. AW maiden winner for Eddie Lynam but has made no impression in four starts for this yard.
17 13th (17) (33/1 -32%) Wayne R Walker	33 33/1(-32%)	(17) Wayne R Walker 33/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Thirteenth of 19 in handicap at Naas (8f, soft, 33/1) 37 days ago, slowly away. Down in trip. Longstanding maiden produces the odd good effort including on AW in April.
8 14th (8) (8/1 +11%) Tai Sing Yeh	8 8/1(+11%)	(8) Tai Sing Yeh 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Listowel (6.3f, good) 3 days ago. Not discounted. Grand veteran has won 12 races; placed here last month and creditable fifth at Listowel.
2 15th (2) (12/1 -33%) Bold Optimist	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Bold Optimist 12/1, Lightly-raced winner. First run since leaving Michael McCullagh when respectable fifth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Naas (5f, good) 25 days ago. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. AW maiden winner over this trip; ran well on stable/seasonal debut over 5f at Naas.
12 16th (12) (33/1 -65%) Miqdaad	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Miqdaad 33/1, Blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 14 in handicap (11/1) at Tipperary (7.1f, soft) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. AW maiden winner over 7f in January but has struggled in handicaps over a variety of trips.
16 17th (16) (20/1 -43%) Amemri	20 20/1(-43%)	(16) Amemri 20/1, Creditable 1¾ lengths sixth of 13 to Distillate in handicap (25/1) at Cork (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Not one to write off. Three wins over 7f/1m and hasn't run over this trip very often; 2l off Distillate latest.
20 18th (20) (80/1 +20%) Sin E Shekells	80 80/1(+20%)	(20) Sin E Shekells 80/1, Remains a maiden after 41 Flat runs. 66/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good) 18 days ago. 41-race maiden has run poorly in recent starts; makes no appeal from 2lb out of the h'cap.
18 19th (18) (50/1 +0%) L'immortale	50 50/1(+0%)	(18) L'immortale 50/1, Hooded for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 66/1) 19 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others have achieved more. Modest form so far but better for respectable Leopardstown return after a year off.

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20:00 Curragh Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SATURN SEVEN holds leading claims on just her third start for new connections. A two-time winner last season, including over 5f here, she proved her stamina when successful at Limerick over 7f. Following a promising run last time in a much higher grade, the daughter of Sioux Nation should be hard to beat under Shane Foley. Inishmot Prince is undoubtedly a better horse on the all weather but the Tom McCourt-trained six-year-old, who is handicapped accordingly on turf, shaped much better when fourth at Navan last time. He will surely find his level at some point on grass this season. Run Forrest Run tends to reserve his best for this venue, so has to be respected for Micky Fenton.

ICE COLD IN ALEX is handicapped to win, shaped well on his reappearance, and has an excellent record at the track, so he gets the marginal vote in a wide-open handicap. Bold Optimist and Rathbranchurch are two of the biggest dangers.

Ken Condon's stalwart ICE COLD IN ALEX ran well on his reappearance and there might just be one more day in him; fast ground will suit

20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (9/2 -50%) Insanity	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(3) Insanity 9/2, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/4) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Shortlisted. Won at Windsor (11.4f) in April; up 4lb; needs to prove himself on AW (after one attempt).
4 (4) (11/1 -69%) Charging Thunder	11 11/1(-69%)	(4) Charging Thunder 11/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 24 days ago, possibly helped by way race developed. Looks well treated at present, so isn't ruled out. Third on Newcastle AW last time; remains well handicapped on turf form shown last year.
5 1st (5) (11/8 +61%) Cracksking	1.375 11/8(+61%)	(5) Cracksking 11/8, Good second of 14 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good, 9/2) 19 days ago. Beaten only by an unexposed rival there and makes plenty of appeal from 2 lb higher mark. Neck second at Newbury (1m2f) on latest outing and looks worth this second attempt at 1m4f.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 +45%) The Goat	6 6/1(+45%)	(6) The Goat 6/1, Wide-margin winner in heavy ground at Goodwood in August but disappointing since and others preferred. Won in great style at Goodwood (1m4f, soft; 5lb higher now) last August, so far a one-off.
7 3rd (7) (25/1 -178%) Chase The Dollar	25 25/1(-178%)	(7) Chase The Dollar 25/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 18/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chester (12.3f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Able to dictate on that occasion, so may need more from 7 lb higher mark here. Back to form when making all at Chester in May by 6l; used to be at least as good on AW.
10 4th (10) (33/1 -175%) Selwan	33 33/1(-175%)	(10) Selwan 33/1, Showed more than previously in Britain when fifth of 11 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, good, 80/1) 27 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Interesting if able to build on that. Easily most promising British start was latest when fifth at Chester, never nearer.
1 5th (1) (14/1 -56%) Global Heat	14 14/1(-56%)	(1) Global Heat 14/1, Unreliable individual. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm, 9/1) 25 days ago. Uphill task. Thrown in on form up to last June; tailed off at Royal Ascot and below form this year.
8 6th (8) (6/1 -20%) Flower Of Dubai	6 6/1(-20%)	(8) Flower Of Dubai 6/1, Course winner. Third of 5 in handicap (5/4) at Chelmsford City (14f), better placed than most. Proved admirably consistent last season and she's respected after 6 months off. Consistent as 3yo but she ended last term suggesting that about 1m6f may be ideal.
9 7th (9) (20/1 -82%) Artisan Dancer	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) Artisan Dancer 20/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 9/2, creditable third of 6 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Most consistent sort should give another good account. A model of industry and consistency on the AW, including switched to this track last time.
2 8th (2) (25/1 +0%) Gooloogong	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Gooloogong 25/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Disappointing sole outing over hurdles for Josh Halley and had previously been out of depth in Group company on last 2 Flat outings. Worth market check on handicap debut for another new yard. Formerly with Aidan O'Brien and Josh Halley; changed hands again and perhaps best watched.

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20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

CRACKSKING caught the eye when staying on well to finish a neck second over 1m2f at Newbury recently and the step back up in trip could help him to go one better here, despite a 2lb rise. The unexposed Insanity is an obvious threat to the selection following his Windsor success in April, while Chase The Dollar and Artisan Dancer are others who could go well.

CRACKSKING had some strong form to his name last season and was beaten only by a progressive rival at Newbury last month, so shouldn't be far away from going one place better if producing a similar performance here. Insanity is still low mileage on the Flat and is highly respected on the back of his Windsor success, with the reliable Flower of Dubai also respected on her return.

There's an interesting array of plausible options but they might just be headed by bottomweight SELWAN, who showed promise at Chester.

20:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Speedacus	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Speedacus 33/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm, 66/1) 26 days ago. Has tumbled down the weights and a market check is advised, but he's struggled this year.
2 1st (2) (11/2 -57%) Herakles	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(2) Herakles 11/2, Latest win at Newcastle in January. 5/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 22 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Will continue to give a good account. Placed on last three starts; in-form trainer won this in 2021 and 2022; solid contender.
1 2nd (1) (9/4 +50%) Betweenthesticks	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(1) Betweenthesticks 9/4, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, shaped as if needing the run after 5 months off when respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on pick of form. His form has gone the wrong way but reduced mark reflects that; trainer is 2-5 at Ripon.
7 3rd (7) (22/1 -175%) Saaheq	22 22/1(-175%)	(7) Saaheq 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 13 days ago. 10yo who has shown some fair form on AW this spring and is an each-way possible.
6 4th (6) (28/1 -40%) Refuge	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Refuge 28/1, Well held last 3 starts, last of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 46 days ago. Down the field on both runs this year; has won on third outing in each of last two seasons.
5 5th (5) (15/2 -88%) Brian The Snail	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(5) Brian The Snail 15/2, C&D winner. 11/2, won 11-runner handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) when last seen. Off 9 months. Player if ready to go. Won this in 2023; this 10yo races for first time since last September but isn't discounted.
4 6th (4) (4/1 +71%) Gis A Sub	4 4/1(+71%)	(4) Gis A Sub 4/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 8/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 18 days ago. Continues to drop down the weights but he's not easy to fancy on recent evidence.
9 7th (9) (11/1 +8%) Spanish Angel	11 11/1(+8%)	(9) Spanish Angel 11/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. 11/1, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 13 days ago. Below par a fortnight ago but in good form previously and no surprise if he bounces back.
10 8th (10) (11/1 +0%) Ernest Rutherford	11 11/1(+0%)	(10) Ernest Rutherford 11/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 10 in handicap (7/1) at this course (6f, soft) 6 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Must improve. Couple of hints of promise this year but poor strike-rate and others are more compelling.
3 9th (3) (10/1 +29%) Zuffolo	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Zuffolo 10/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 22/1) 22 days ago. Down to a dangerous mark but needs to produce more than he's managed this spring.
11 10th (11) (25/1 -233%) Street Life	25 25/1(-233%)	(11) Street Life 25/1, Latest win at Newcastle in February. 9/4, creditable second of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (5f) 83 days ago, running on. Respected back in a handicap. Two AW wins early this year; returns from a break and is not ruled out.

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20:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Herakles has been running well of late, including when third in this grade at Beverley last month, and he should remain competitive off an unchanged mark. However, the vote goes to BETWEENTHESTICKS, who finished midfield in a class 4 event at Windsor recently and was dropped 3lb. The handicapper seems to have given him a chance and he looks the one to beat. Street Life returns to the handicap ranks and is another to note.

BETWEENTHESTICKS should step up on his comeback and can end his losing run off a career-low mark for his in-form yard. Herakles arrives in good heart and is next best ahead of returning veteran Brian The Snail.

Paul Midgley won this in 2021 and 2022 and the in-form HERAKLES is the selection. Betweenthesticks is second choice.

20:30 Curragh Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (4/1 +0%) Layoftheland	4 4/1(+0%)	(14) Layoftheland 4/1, Evens, ran another sound race when third of 11 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6.1f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Another bold bid expected. Consistent but failed to exploit a good opportunity at Fairyhouse, this is a stronger race.
5 1st (5) (25/1 -178%) Salah Belle	25 25/1(-178%)	(5) Salah Belle 25/1, Winner at Dundalk on debut in December. 9/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, soft) 30 days ago but unexposed so can bounce back. Dundalk winner, considerable improvement needed from handicap debut over 7f at this venue.
11 2nd (11) (28/1 -133%) Fivecromwellplace	28 28/1(-133%)	(11) Fivecromwellplace 28/1, Winning reappearance at Dundalk in March. Good third of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 9/1) 75 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers on first time. Dundalk 7f winner, placed over 1m last time, this shorter trip may not be ideal.
13 3rd (13) (10/3 +70%) Dark Viper	3.333333 10/3(+70%)	(13) Dark Viper 10/3, Bit below form sixth of 27 in handicap (16/5) at this course (6f, heavy) 45 days ago. Yard in good form. Merits consideration on Naas run prior to that. Good form in testing conditions this season, may be vulnerable on better going.
8 4th (8) (16/1 +0%) Avatar Jet	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Avatar Jet 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Richard Brabazon when sixteenth of 21 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft, 16/1) 39 days ago. Back up in trip. Uphill task. Potentially interesting on the form he showed at two, may have found 5f too sharp at Navan.
2 5th (2) (14/1 +30%) Elinor Dashwood	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Elinor Dashwood 14/1, 28/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good) 25 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Fourth over 6f at Naas, soundly beaten in a stronger handicap at same venue last month.
1 6th (1) (16/1 -78%) Clonmacash	16 16/1(-78%)	(1) Clonmacash 16/1, 13/2, sixth of 8 in minor event at Dundalk (6f). Off 6 months and mark leaves no margin for error. 6f Dundalk nursery winner, has plenty of weight and lacks a recent outing.
10 7th (10) (4/1 +33%) Byzantine Empress	4 4/1(+33%)	(10) Byzantine Empress 4/1, Good third of 16 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to soft, 14/1) 15 days ago. That was a sound return to action. Did not get the best of runs at Cork, only 1/2l behind runner-up The Bear Trap, respected.
4 8th (4) (4/1 +20%) The Bear Trap	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) The Bear Trap 4/1, Unreliable type. Good second of 16 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to soft, 3/1) 15 days ago. Getting better with each recent run but he remains a maiden. Consistent maiden, edging up in the ratings but every chance he can reach the money again.
9 9th (9) (11/1 -47%) Barley Cove	11 11/1(-47%)	(9) Barley Cove 11/1, Respectable third of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 37 days ago, faring best of those held up. Of interest on the back of that. Promising effort on reappearance in 6f contest at Naas, holds a definite chance.
7 10th (7) (17/2 -70%) She's Smart	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(7) She's Smart 17/2, 14/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Down Royal (5f, good) 5 days ago, despite being slowly away. Carries penalty. Back up in trip and she has to be taken seriously. Profited from a drop to 5f at Down Royal, may find a few too good under a 7lb penalty.
12 11th (12) (40/1 -100%) Rosato	40 40/1(-100%)	(12) Rosato 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 4 lengths eleventh of 14 to Salah Belle in maiden at Dundalk (6f, 20/1), not knocked about. Off 166 days. Makes handicap debut and could be open to progress. Down the field behind today's rival Salah Belle at Dundalk last December; hard to fancy.
3 12th (3) (40/1 -186%) Katie Bairdie	40 40/1(-186%)	(3) Katie Bairdie 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in maiden (11/1) at Limerick (7f, soft) 20 days ago, not knocked about. Cheekpieces on first time and makes handicap debut. Failed to handle the track when beaten favourite at Sligo. still looked raw at Limerick.
6 13th (6) (33/1 -83%) Blame Thechampagne	33 33/1(-83%)	(6) Blame Thechampagne 33/1, Tenth of 14 in maiden (22/1) at Dundalk (6f). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Mrs J. Harrington and worth a market check. Modest form at Dundalk on her final two starts for Jessica Harrington, seems regressive.

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20:30 Curragh Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Having been short of room over two furlongs out at Naas last time, BARLEY COVE finished strongly up the stiff hill to claim third spot. Faced with an additional half-furlong here, the Wayne Lordan-ridden three-year-old should be keeping on late. Sean Davis has gone agonisingly close to opening his account in the training ranks in recent weeks. Layoftheland, a filly who has twice just been denied during that period, holds every chance once again under champion jockey Colin Keane. The Jessica Harrington-trained Dark Viper is another who has hinted that his turn is near, having hit the crossbar on recent outings.

SHE'S SMART bounced back from a quiet spell when successful at Down Royal on Friday and with this step back up in trip sure to suit, she may well be up to defying a penalty. Layoftheland and Byzantine Express are a couple of live threats.

Considering it was her first run of the season BYZANTINE EMPRESS did well at Cork and may reverse form with The Bear Trap

20:50 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (15/8 +25%) Zoran	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(1) Zoran 15/8, Bounced back to form when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 8 weeks ago, no match for winner. Can give another good account. Runner-up over C&D in November and again eight weeks ago (made most) on latest outing.
2 2nd (2) (5/2 +9%) Moel Arthur	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(2) Moel Arthur 5/2, Backed up his reappearance effort when fourth of 6 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 8 weeks ago. Should be in the mix again. 623 days off before minor honours in C&D races this March and April, close to Zoran latest.
3 3rd (3) (22/1 +12%) Motazzen	22 22/1(+12%)	(3) Motazzen 22/1, Ended a losing run from a career-low mark at Nottingham for George Baker last autumn but has made an inauspicious start to life with this yard, not seen to best advantage when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month. Cheekpieces reapplied. Return to the Flat didn't have a positive effect in his last two starts.
7 4th (7) (12/1 +40%) Master Grey	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Master Grey 12/1, 66/1, shaped as if needing run after 11 months off when ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (12f) 4 weeks ago. Significantly up in trip. 341 days off before 1m4f return here when he shaped encouragingly from off pace at 66-1.
4 5th (4) (9/2 +44%) A Gift Of Love	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(4) A Gift Of Love 9/2, 13/2 and hooded for 1st time, seemed totally unsuited by the testing conditions when tailed off on handicap debut at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) 40 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Shortlist material returned to all-weather. Second in maiden at Newcastle (1m4f) last November is clearly best effort after four races.
5 6th (5) (13/2 -117%) Sailing On	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(5) Sailing On 13/2, Ran to a similar level to on his return when fifth of 10 in handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good to soft, 9/4) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes all-weather debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 0-9 but consistent form; AW debut and cheekpieces in search of the breakthrough.
6 7th (6) (40/1 +0%) Pawpaw	40 40/1(+0%)	(6) Pawpaw 40/1, 22/1, again showed nothing back over hurdles after 3 months off when eighth of 9 in handicap at Ludlow (21.2f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Rare Flat run. Has seen plenty of action, mostly over jumps in which sphere he's been right out of form.

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

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

ZORAN hit the crossbar off this mark over C&D when last seen in April and the seven-year-old sets the standard on the back of that performance. Sailing On has to prove that he stays this far but his form over 1m6f last year was encouraging and he should not be underestimated. A Gift Of Love failed to fire last time but it is far too soon to be writing her off, while Moel Arthur is also noted.

A GIFT OF LOVE seemed unsuited by conditions when finishing tailed off at Doncaster on handicap debut just under 6 weeks ago, so another chance is given to Charlie Fellowes' 4-y-o returned to a synthetic surface. He can get the better of Moel Arthur, who backed up his reappearance effort when fourth over C&D 8 weeks ago. Sailing On completes the shortlist making his all-weather debut.

Zoran and Moel Arthur are highly respected but both may fall prey to MASTER GREY.

21:00 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (7/1 +22%) Howard's Choice	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Howard's Choice 7/1, 7/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good) 16 days ago, finishing with running left. Not taken lightly. Has met trouble on his last two starts (penultimate over C&D); an interesting contender.
1 (1) (13/8 +13%) Georgie Wooster	1.625 13/8(+13%)	(1) Georgie Wooster 13/8, Promising sort. 6/1, much improved when making a winning handicap debut at Redcar (7f, good) 16 days ago, plenty in hand. Looks sure to win more races. Off the mark on h'cap debut, form boosted by wins of the second and third; up 6lb; chance.
6 1st (6) (15/2 -25%) Havana Prince	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(6) Havana Prince 15/2, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 7/2) 26 days ago by ½ length from Curious Mrs Fox, having run of race. Vulnerable. Two wins, latest a C&D handicap on good last time; up 2lb; this looks harder.
7 2nd (7) (14/1 +13%) Due Consideration	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Due Consideration 14/1, 7/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Hood on 1st time. In good form last autumn, but disappointing recently; can pull hard; hood now applied.
2 3rd (2) (12/1 +0%) Salamanca Lad	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Salamanca Lad 12/1, 10/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 33 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Ex-Richard Fahey; 6f nursery winner; fair form on AW this year; blinkers on for 2nd time.
4 4th (4) (11/2 +54%) Bay Of Australia	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(4) Bay Of Australia 11/2, 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f), left poorly placed. Off 6 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Plenty to find on form. Fair form over 5f/6f on turf last season; also fair third on AW/h'cap debut; bit to prove.
8 5th (8) (150/1 -355%) Papagrey	150 150/1(-355%)	(8) Papagrey 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 12 in novice at Redcar (7f, good). Off 8 months. Makes handicap debut. Difficult ask. Ordinary form in 2023; gelded since; may improve for step up to 1m on h'cap debut.
5 6th (5) (11/1 -144%) Angel Of The Bay	11 11/1(-144%)	(5) Angel Of The Bay 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 10 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft, 25/1) 8 days ago. Will be suited by 1m and is open to further improvement. Good second on h'cap debut over 7f last week; should do better at 1m; interesting.
10 7th (10) (25/1 -213%) Curious Mrs Fox	25 25/1(-213%)	(10) Curious Mrs Fox 25/1, 33/1, very good ½-length second of 12 to Havana Prince in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Enters calculations. Improved form when 2nd to Havana Prince over C&D last time; this looks a stronger race.
3 8th (3) (10/1 -11%) Bellasio	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Bellasio 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, sixth of 11 in novice at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Placed in two AW novices in 2023; below form on turf debut; may do better now handicapping.

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21:00 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

GEORGIE WOOSTER put his three underwhelming efforts in novice/maiden company well behind him when accounting for his nearest rival by just over a length on his handicap debut at Redcar last time. Tim Easterby's three-year-old is only 6lb higher and rates the one to beat. Angel Of The Bay filled the runner-up spot over 7f at Redcar on his latest outing and is likely to be on the premises off the same mark. Of the remainder, Curious Mrs Fox makes the most appeal.

GEORGIE WOOSTER took a big step forward when making a winning handicap bow at Redcar and the amount in hand he had that day suggests he can defy a 7 lb rise. Angel of The Bay was also much improved making his handicap debut when second at the same track and is feared most ahead of Howard's Choice.

The form of the race that GEORGIE WOOSTER won at Redcar last time has worked out well and he is fancied to follow up.

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Tomform Wednesday 5th June 2024

Races & Results Wednesday 5th June 2024

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14:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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14:27 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Newton Abbot Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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14:57 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:27 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Newton Abbot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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15:57 Nottingham Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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16:27 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:57 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:05 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Newton Abbot Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Curragh Stakes 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:35 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:55 Curragh Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:10 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:20 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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18:25 Curragh Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:40 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:55 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Curragh Handicap 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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