1 Saturday 10th June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 50 Races on Saturday 10th June 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Chepstow, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:15 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (5/1 -11%) Regional	5 5/1(-11%)	(8) Regional 5/1, Lightly raced for a 5-y-o and while he didn't taste success last year, he shaped well on occasions, notably when third in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in July. Enhanced excellent record fresh when landing a handicap at York 3 weeks ago and well worth a go at this level.
3 2nd (3) (3/1 +14%) Equilateral	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) Equilateral 3/1, Has done his winning in Meydan in recent years and ran well on a rare start over 6f in March. Excellent second in Group 2 Temple Stakes over C&D a fortnight ago and this is just about the best form on offer dipped into listed class.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 -9%) Raasel	6 6/1(-9%)	(7) Raasel 6/1, Continued his remarkable rise up the sprinting ranks last year with victory in a Sandown Group 3 prior to a close second in the King George. Fair return back on these shores in the Palace House and easy enough to excuse Temple Stakes run on account of track position.
10 4th (10) (25/1 -14%) Makarova	25 25/1(-14%)	(10) Makarova 25/1, Landed back-to-back Salisbury handicaps (at 6f) last spring and she acquitted herself well after, including when fifth in listed race at Newmarket on reappearance. Failed to build on that a fortnight ago and this tough out of her own sex.
2 5th (2) (6.5/1 +28%) Clarendon House	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(2) Clarendon House 6.5/1, Progressive 4-time winner as a 3-y-o who was highly tried on the back of success in small field conditions' event at Beverley (5f) last summer. Stepped up on reappearance when third in the "Dash" a week ago though that isn't form to get too carried away with.
5 6th (5) (8/1 +0%) Korker	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) Korker 8/1, Prone to slow starts but a classy sprinter when it all clicks and stepped up on his reappearance when second in 13-runner handicap at York last month. Easy to excuse effort back there a fortnight ago given he badly hampered and he's run well both starts over this C&D.
4 7th (4) (20/1 -25%) Fine Wine	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Fine Wine 20/1, Came back thriving from a break when landing a brace of AW events at the end of 2022, namely a handicap and conditions event. Ran right up to form when third returned to turf at York a fortnight ago and he'll give it a good from the front.
6 8th (6) (16/1 +0%) Mondammej	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Mondammej 16/1, Prolific handicapper in 2021 but unable to add to tally since, often compromising his chance out of the stalls. Best effort of the season when second of 14 in handicap company at York a fortnight ago but needs to build on it at this level.
9 9th (9) (3.6/1 +40%) Prince Of Pillo	3.6 3.6/1(+40%)	(9) Prince Of Pillo 3.6/1, Winner of first 2 starts and encountered traffic problems in the early part of the race when fourth in the Flying Childers. Back on track in a major way when impressively landing a listed race at Ayr before finishing third in a Group 3 final 2-y-o start. Retains potential as a 3-y-o.
1 10th (1) (28/1 -12%) Arecibo	28 28/1(-12%)	(1) Arecibo 28/1, Losing run dates back over 2 years and a couple of runner-up efforts in handicaps aside, he's been disappointing this season. Others more persuasive.

LTO Selection:

13:15 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A three-year-old has not won this race since 2012, but it seems likely that Prince Of Pillo will go well after winning a Listed contest at Ayr in September before coming home third in the Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket. With Ryan Moore on board, he is hard to ignore but the experience of EQUILATERAL may give him the edge. A seven-time winner, who looked back to his best when second in the Temple Stakes last month, and this may be his to lose. Regional, Clarendon House and Korker are others to mull over in a fascinating renewal.

Having established himself in better company than this last year, it hasn't been plain sailing for RAASEL of late. That said, there were clear excuses in the Temple Stakes here a fortnight ago so he's worth chancing at this level. Equilateral was second in that aforementioned race over C&D and he has to be feared, with Regional well worth his place in this company.

Slow starts can be an issue for KORKER but it was not his fault last time and he's run really well on both previous visits to Haydock.

13:30 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (3.33/1 +5%) Abbadia	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(6) Abbadia 3.33/1, Backward step when sixth of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 22 days ago. Expected to be bang there with this an easier assignment back in restricted maiden company. Best effort when neck second in C&D handicap in April; major player.
8 2nd (8) (2.75/1 -38%) From Beyond	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(8) From Beyond 2.75/1, Showed much more than on debut when third of 12 in novice event at Leicester (7f, good, 33/1). Off 9 months (had a breathing op). Tongue strap on first time. Placed at Leicester when last seen; open to further improvement; interesting.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 +33%) Rogue Soldier	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Rogue Soldier 6/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 10 in maiden (7/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 30 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. This step back up in trip should suit on turf debut; could go well.
3 4th (3) (40/1 -150%) Onemorenomore	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) Onemorenomore 40/1, 40/1, fifth of 9 in minor event at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 6 days ago, not knocked about and finishing with running left having been denied a run. More to come. Finished behind Letaba at Nottingham last time; needs to improve.
5 5th (5) (1.38/1 +61%) Leap Day	1.38 1.38/1(+61%)	(5) Leap Day 1.38/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 6/1, creditable second of 7 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago. That was a return to form and he can remain a factor at this sort of level. Went down by only a whisker in C&D maiden ten days ago; strong contender.
1 6th (1) (16/1 -100%) Letaba	16 16/1(-100%)	(1) Letaba 16/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Third of 9 in novice event at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm, 40/1) 6 days ago. That was much more like it but drop in trip isn't bound so suit. Appeared to improve at Nottingham; that gives him something to build on.
7 7th (7) (25/1 -194%) Bush Rose	25 25/1(-194%)	(7) Bush Rose 25/1, Failed to match market expectations both starts 9 months apart, fourth of 5 in maiden (10/3) at Brighton (8f, good to firm) 11 days ago. In good hands and may yet come good. Possibly needed her sole 2yo start and her reappearance; may improve.
4 8th (4) (80/1 +20%) Secret Joy	80 80/1(+20%)	(4) Secret Joy 80/1, Ninth of 11 in minor event (80/1) at Pontefract (6f, good to soft), slowly away. Off 7 months. Up in trip. Lacks recent match practice and has the worst chance on form.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Bush Rose looks interesting after missing the start at Brighton before pulling too hard throughout to come home in fourth and if she settles better today, she could get into the mix where it matters. From Beyond returns to action following wind surgery and might get involved under Oisin Murphy, but LEAP DAY looks to be the one. A nose second over C&D last month, that was a massive improvement and a repeat performance could be enough to see her come home in front.

ABBADIA was disappointing at Newmarket 3 weeks ago but this rates a drop in class back in a restricted maiden so she can bounce back. Leap Day seems sure to give it another good shot, with From Beyond one to monitor in the market on reappearance.

Having gone very close to winning over C&D ten days ago, LEAP DAY holds particularly strong claims. Abbadia is second choice.

13:40 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (0.73/1 +9%) Pottlerath	0.73 0.73/1(+9%)	(3) Pottlerath 0.73/1, Successful 3 times over hurdles during 2022 and has progressed with each run over fences, following up his Worcester win at Warwick 17 days ago, Hat-trick looks on the cards. On a hat-trick after two wins last month and only 3lb higher than for the second.
1 2nd (1) (4/1 -14%) Dragon Rock	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Dragon Rock 4/1, Placed in points and made successful Rules debut in 15-runner maiden at Tramore last summer. Unable to build on that twice since, including for current yard at Wexcord 10 days ago but now switches to fences and handicaps. Chasing/handicap debut and an intriguing candidate.
2 3rd (2) (2.25/1 +18%) Inishbiggle	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(2) Inishbiggle 2.25/1, Emphatic winner of 19.3f Catterick handicap hurdle in February 2022. Failed to complete both starts since over fences, though he was about to show more when falling 2 out over C&D 3 weeks ago. This will reveal more. Ran well until falling over C&D three weeks ago and can be considered.

LTO Selection:

13:40 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

POTTLERATH arrives having notched up back-to-back victories at Worcester and Warwick last month. His rivals have a bit to prove at present, none more so than Inishbiggle, who is yet to complete from his two starts over fences, so Matt Shepherd's gelding looks worth siding with once again from a 3lb raised mark. Twice-placed in points, Dragon Rock ought to possess the ability required to have a say on his fencing bow.

POTTLERATH takes on a couple of unknown quantities to some extent in chase-newcomer Dragon Rock and lightly-raced 8-y-o Inishbiggle but he was always holding on when supplementing his Worcester win at Warwick. He's therefore very much the percentage call in his hat-trick bid.

The safest option looks to be the in-form POTTLERATH.

13:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (6.5/1 +28%) Raatea	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(7) Raatea 6.5/1, Useful handicapper who scored at Newcastle (6f) last June. Resumed with a solid fifth of 21 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, soft) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on for the first time and in the mix. On a good mark and his seasonal return was promising; new headgear; shortlist material.
11 2nd (11) (10/1 +44%) Emperor Spirit	10 10/1(+44%)	(11) Emperor Spirit 10/1, Just second outing for his current yard when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) in April. Failed to back it up though when sixth at Thirsk (6f) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Not at his best at Thirsk three weeks ago and this looks even tougher.
8 3rd (8) (20/1 +9%) Nomadic Empire	20 20/1(+9%)	(8) Nomadic Empire 20/1, Useful at his best and scored at Sakhir in December. Yet to hit top form in 2023 though, tenth of 13 in handicap at York (5f, firm) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on with more required. 5f winner in Bahrain in December but not fired in 2 runs back in Britain; down in weights.
14 4th (14) (6/1 +40%) Cooperation	6 6/1(+40%)	(14) Cooperation 6/1, Resumed winning ways in 6f handicap at Thirsk in May and posted a solid fourth off 4 lb higher mark at Asscot (6f) four weeks ago. Should go well again off the same mark. Done well for this yard but he will need to step up on his latest Ascot fourth.
5 5th (5) (50/1 -52%) Volatile Analyst	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Volatile Analyst 50/1, Landed 6f Doncaster listed event last March but his form nosedived after, only eighth of 10 in similar company there on his final start. Off 7 months with something to prove. Should be well treated but this looks a warm race for his seasonal return.
10 6th (10) (33/1 -83%) Illusionist	33 33/1(-83%)	(10) Illusionist 33/1, Bagged 5f York handicap last May but lightly raced since and he went backwards from his return when twelfth of 13 in handicap at York (5f, firm) 23 days ago. Something to prove. Good reappearance but never featured at York last time; return to 6f won't hurt.
6 7th (6) (18/1 +40%) Fools Rush In	18 18/1(+40%)	(6) Fools Rush In 18/1, Course winner but he's yet to fire this season, only seventh of 10 in handicap at York (7f) 14 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Edging down the weights and should come good at some point; perhaps not today though.
12 8th (12) (20/1 +39%) Music Society	20 20/1(+39%)	(12) Music Society 20/1, Fairly useful 6f winner but his run of good form came to an end when twelfth of 14 in handicap at York (5f) 14 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Second in this race last year and also in his last two runs over 6f; each-way claims.
1 9th (1) (2.25/1 +25%) Mr Wagyu	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(1) Mr Wagyu 2.25/1, Admirable sprinter who enjoyed another fine campaign last season, landing a big pot at the Curragh. Right back on track when third of 14 in the Dash at Epsom 7 days ago. This C&D winner looks sure to make a bold bid off an unchanged mark. Good 3rd at Epsom last week, good record over C&D and potentially well drawn; solid claims.
2 10th (2) (7/1 +13%) Silver Samurai	7 7/1(+13%)	(2) Silver Samurai 7/1, Yet to hit top form in three runs this term but he took this event 12 months ago and it would come as no surprise if he got back on track in first-time cheekpieces off an easing mark. Won this race with some swagger 12 months ago; no win since but new headgear could revive.
13 11th (13) (40/1 -60%) Devil's Angel	40 40/1(-60%)	(13) Devil's Angel 40/1, C&D winner who wasn't disgraced after 5 months off when tenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 88 days ago. Needs considering eased 1 lb. C&D win last summer was impressive but the handicapper has been in command since.
9 12th (9) (3.33/1 +26%) All The King's Men	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(9) All The King's Men 3.33/1, Has taken his form up a level for his present yard, successful at Lingfield (7f) in January and eye-catching third of 12 in 8.5f Epsom handicap 8 days ago when not enjoying a clear run. Has form over this trip in France and interesting off an unchanged mark. Expensive to follow since an impressive AW win in January; down in trip; in the mix.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Nomadic Empire is worth a second glance because David O'Meara has a good record in this race and he is dropping in grade. A place looks possible, but if RAATEA takes to first-time cheekpieces, he could shock them all with the faster ground in his favour and following a fifth in a better race at Newmarket last month off 1lb higher. Mr Wagyu is another for the shortlist after his Epsom third last weekend, assuming this doesn't come too soon for him.

ALL THE KING'S MEN is thriving under the expert tuteleage of George Boughey and can build on his eye-catching Epsom third to gain a second success for the yard. C&D winner Mr Wagyu looked back to his best when third in the Dash at Epsom and rates a big threat though, while last year's victor Silver Samurai is also weighted to have a say. Lucky Man and Lethal Nymph complete the shortlist.

While the bias towards high numbers may not be as prominent as a fortnight ago, things still point to a big run from MR WAGYU (nap).

13:55 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 22f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
19 (19) (28/1 -133%) The Kids Choice	28 28/1(-133%)	(19) The Kids Choice 28/1, Sholokhov mare. Closely related to useful hurdler/chaser Loosen My Load, and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Braeside. Dam unraced. Successful on last of 5 starts in points (May 21). Points winner last month bred to need a trip like this; tongue tie fitted for rules debut.
18 1st (18) (1.25/1 +23%) Something Abouther	1.25 1.25/1(+23%)	(18) Something Abouther 1.25/1, Fair hurdler. 5/1, creditable second of 19 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (15.8f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Big player up significantly up in trip. Major claims on recent 2m form if seeing out this much longer trip.
8 2nd (8) (2.75/1 +31%) Ginnets Girl	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(8) Ginnets Girl 2.75/1, Fair hurdler. 6/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Thurles (23.1f, soft), again next. Off 6 months. Trainer going well. Booking of Gilligan a plus and considered on pick of form. Major player on best of last year's form but needs to jump better than last time.
3 3rd (3) (7.5/1 +77%) Apples In Winter	7.5 7.5/1(+77%)	(3) Apples In Winter 7.5/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.1f, soft, 40/1) 30 days ago. Yet to race on ground this quick, place prospects on best form.
12 4th (12) (18/1 -29%) North Of Nashville	18 18/1(-29%)	(12) North Of Nashville 18/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, good to soft, 20/1) 21 days ago. Chance of sneaking a place on best form and entitled to come on from recent comeback run.
5 5th (5) (6.5/1 +80%) Cool Legacy	6.5 6.5/1(+80%)	(5) Cool Legacy 6.5/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. 40/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good sixth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Not progressing and hard to see her featuring in a major way.
10 6th (10) (50/1 +0%) Line In The Sand	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) Line In The Sand 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1 and tongue strap on, ninth of 18 in bumper at Limerick (16.4f, good to soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Faded tamely in Limerick bumper last month; now switches to hurdles and best watched.
6 7th (6) (80/1 -21%) Cool Miners Star	80 80/1(-21%)	(6) Cool Miners Star 80/1, Altruistic mare. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/useful chaser (2m-25f winner) Coolcashin and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) High Nellie out of 2¼m-2½m hurdle winner Daisy A Day. Unplaced both completed starts in points (latest May 7). No show in two completed points and best watched on rules debut.
21 8th (21) (8.5/1 -6%) Workforadime	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(21) Workforadime 8.5/1, Fair hurdler. 16/5, respectable fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, good) 12 days ago. Handicaps entitled to be more her bag Didn't stay this trip under positive ride at Ballinrobe but not one to rule out.
16 9th (16) (20/1 -43%) Rebel Treaty	20 20/1(-43%)	(16) Rebel Treaty 20/1, €6,000 3-y-o, Ol' Man River mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser Beautiful Ben. Dam (h118) 2m-2¾m hurdle winner (stayed 3m). Successful on last of 4 starts in points (May 21). Inchydoney points' winner makes hurdles debut for new yard and worth a market check.
9 \|U\| (9) (66/1 +0%) Ideal Dilemma	66 66/1(+0%)	(9) Ideal Dilemma 66/1, Mahler mare. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdler (2m winner) Go Native and fairly useful 17f hurdle winner/useful chaser (stays 3m) Killer Kane. Pulled up first 2 starts in points, unseated latest (latest May 13). Failed to complete in all three point-to-points.
11 10th (11) (25/1 +0%) Millie In Milan	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Millie In Milan 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, sixth of 7 in bumper at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy). Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Bumper form no better than fair, will need to improve plenty to make an impact hurdling.
7 11th (7) (250/1 -67%) Georgie's Gal	250 250/1(-67%)	(7) Georgie's Gal 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.8f, good) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tailed off in four starts at huge odds.
13 12th (13) (150/1 -50%) Nurse Garvey	150 150/1(-50%)	(13) Nurse Garvey 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, first run since leaving Muredach Kelly when eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor form in bumpers and well beaten in maiden hurdles.
15 13th (15) (200/1 -33%) Perfectway	200 200/1(-33%)	(15) Perfectway 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in bumper at Cork (16f, heavy, 100/1) on NH debut 79 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Tailed off on bumper debut at Cork in March; best watched now sent hurdling.
1 14th (1) (125/1 -213%) Amyr	125 125/1(-213%)	(1) Amyr 125/1, Mahler mare. Dam dual winning pointer. Placed once from 3 starts in points, fifth last time (May 14). Tongue tie fitted for Rules/hurdles debut. Placed once from 3 point-to-point starts in the spring; best watched on rules debut.
17 15th (17) (250/1 -150%) Smallcashprize	250 250/1(-150%)	(17) Smallcashprize 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Unseated rider in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.3f, good to soft, 150/1) 6 days ago. Up in trip. Poor form so far hurdling, unseating early the last twice.
14 \|PU\| (14) (150/1 +0%) Parkrunner	150 150/1(+0%)	(14) Parkrunner 150/1, 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 63 days ago, badly hampered second and pulled up before fifth. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Nothing as yet hurdling, pulled up after being hampered early on latest; cheekpieces tried.
4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -33%) Castle Hide Tide	200 200/1(-33%)	(4) Castle Hide Tide 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at this course (20.6f, heavy, 100/1) 145 days ago. Tailed off both maidens last winter; easily overlooked.

LTO Selection:

13:55 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SOMETHING ABOUTHER is a seven-year-old who tackles this distance for the first time but has recent form and is suited by good ground. A 2021 bumper winner, she missed 450 days before returning this year and bumped into capable winners on recent runs. She contests a winnable race and could be suited by going up in trip. February point-to-point winner Annalecka was a 14/1 winner of a recent pointing bumper and while proven at this distance, probably faces a tougher task against today's selection. Ginnets Girl had some useful form last summer and while pulled up when last seen, makes her seasonal reappearance with today's rider claiming 7lb.

Successful in bumpers, SOMETHING ABOUTHER again displayed fair form when runner-up over hurdles at Tipperary last month, and with this longer trip expected to unlock some improvement, she gets the nod to come out on top. Annalecka impressed when making a winning bumper debut latest and is also of interest now switched to timber. The returning Ginnets Girl is also worth a second look.

An ordinary enough mares' maiden hurdle which can go the way of hurdling debutante ANNALECKA, winner of a recent pointers' bumper

14:05 Beverley Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (0.83/1 +17%) Midnight Affair	0.83 0.83/1(+17%)	(5) Midnight Affair 0.83/1, Promising sort. 5/1, second of 8 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good) on debut 36 days ago, finishing with running left. Improvement on the cards and she's the one to beat. Met trouble when second to a promising type at Newmarket; looks the one to beat.
3 2nd (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Flora Of Bermuda	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Flora Of Bermuda 4.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in minor event at Sandown (5f, good, 15/2) on debut 25 days ago. Improvement should be forthcoming and she's in with a shout. Bought for £340,000 at the breeze-ups; promising fourth at Sandown; commands major respect.
8 3rd (8) (33/1 -65%) Tallulabelle	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Tallulabelle 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 5/1, third of 12 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, good) on debut 21 days ago (second past the post but subsequently disqualified). Open to progress and she's not without each-way hope. Showed plenty of ability when second on debut (demoted a place); outside stall a concern.
9 4th (9) (6/1 -33%) Ziggy's Phoenix	6 6/1(-33%)	(9) Ziggy's Phoenix 6/1, Fairly useful filly. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Chester in May. 4 lengths fourth of 8 to The Fixer in listed race at Chantilly (5f, good to firm, 82/10) 6 days ago. Likely to be in the mix. The most experienced of these; fourth in French Listed race; should be thereabouts.
4 5th (4) (40/1 -21%) La Boo	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) La Boo 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 3¼ lengths third of 10 to Alfa Moonstone in maiden (28/1) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. Entitled to come on for that run but there will be easier opportunities than this. Needs to improve on Catterick debut third but that's not out of the question.
2 6th (2) (100/1 -52%) Callianassa	100 100/1(-52%)	(2) Callianassa 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (5f, 7/1) on debut 32 days ago, not knocked about. Now hooded and will be more street-wise this time but this demands a big step forward. Some promise on debut but refused to enter stalls next time; plenty to find on form.
7 7th (7) (12/1 -50%) Never Fear	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Never Fear 12/1, Promising type. Won 6-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 12/1) on debut 16 days ago. This is a tougher assignment but she's armed with potential and needs considering. Perfect start in maiden at Wolverhampton, making all; worth her place in this higher grade.
6 8th (6) (33/1 +34%) Miss Woo Woo	33 33/1(+34%)	(6) Miss Woo Woo 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, 5¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Got To Love A Grey in listed race at York (5f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Sights lowered here but probably more one for nurseries further down the line. Unplaced both starts, in Listed race on latest; several others have stronger form claims.
1 9th (1) (9/1 +25%) Alfa Moonstone	9 9/1(+25%)	(1) Alfa Moonstone 9/1, Twice-raced winner. Won 10-runner maiden (3/1) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, well on top finish. More on her plate in this company. Ready front-running Catterick winner; will need another surge of improvement to follow up.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Beverley Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Tallulabelle represents last year's winning trainer and warrants plenty of respect after being beaten half a length on her debut, but she will need to take a step forward to be successful here. Ziggy's Phoenix is a decent filly with wins at Ripon and Chester, as well as a Listed fourth at Chantilly, to her name, but she could prefer a softer surface, meaning NEVER FEAR is preferred. Easy to back on her Wolverhampton debut, she made most of the running to come home alone and with improvement likely, she might be able to repeat those tactics here.

MIDNIGHT AFFAIR almost certainly would've finished closer to the winner granted a clear passage when second on debut at Newmarket and, with the likelihood of better to come from this well-bred filly, she looks the way to go. Ziggy's Phoenix wasn't disgraced when bidding for the hat-trick in a French listed race recently and is next on the list ahead of likely improvers Never Fear and Flora of Bermuda.

The one to beat is MIDNIGHT AFFAIR, who would have run a very promising filly close at Newmarket with a clear passage.

14:10 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/1 +22%) Dance Angel	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Dance Angel 7/1, Thrice-raced filly. 14/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Second on AW last month but less good on turf since; others make more appeal.
3 2nd (3) (3/1 -50%) Ludden Lass	3 3/1(-50%)	(3) Ludden Lass 3/1, Sent off a big price but showed more when sixth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) 23 days ago. Didn't finish her race off on that occasion but this is easier. Promise in two of her three runs; well drawn for one that made the running latest; chance.
1 3rd (1) (1.2/1 +52%) Azahara Palace	1.2 1.2/1(+52%)	(1) Azahara Palace 1.2/1, Promising type. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 50/1) on debut 19 days ago. Open to progress given her pedigree and interesting in a race like this. Only 8th at Windsor on debut but it was a much better race than this; lots more to come.
2 4th (2) (18/1 -50%) Elizabeth's Joy	18 18/1(-50%)	(2) Elizabeth's Joy 18/1, Twice-raced filly. 10/1, third of 8 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good) 12 days ago. Has hinted at ability in two runs this spring but others have more pressing claims.
4 5th (4) (25/1 -79%) Boniato	25 25/1(-79%)	(4) Boniato 25/1, 11,000 gns yearling, Camacho filly. Half-sister to winner up to 8.6f Sweet Bertie. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to smart 6f winner Aeolus. 11,000gns half-sister to a fair winner out of a useful mare; appealing paper claims.
8 6th (8) (4.5/1 +0%) Scramble	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(8) Scramble 4.5/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. 11/2, bit below form fourth of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Makes turf debut. Blinkers on and she's starting to look exposed. Still a player at this level. Placed a few times on AW but not progressing & opposable on turf debut; blinkered 1st time.
7 7th (7) (20/1 -11%) Expert Lady	20 20/1(-11%)	(7) Expert Lady 20/1, £10,000 yearling, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Raydiance and 7.4f winner Luckyboylovelywife. Dam 8.6f-1¼m winner. Starts out in an ordinary race. £10,000 half-sister to two winners (one at Listed level); perhaps a longer-term prospect.
6 8th (6) (80/1 -220%) Dusty Rug	80 80/1(-220%)	(6) Dusty Rug 80/1, Too green to show much when sixth of 8 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good) on debut 12 days ago, slowly away. Green and never landed a telling blow on recent Redcar debut; one for the longer term.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Ludden Lass sets the standard with an official rating of 72 and she showed a bit more on her first start after wind surgery at Newmarket 23 days ago. The Dandy Man filly could take another step forward on this occasion, but a chance is taken on DANCE ANGEL. David O'Meara's charge ran well in defeat on her first two career starts (both on the all-weather), and can be forgiven a below-par Beverley performance. Scramble completes the shortlist.

AZAHARA PALACE displayed enough at Windsor 3 weeks ago to think she can win a small maiden against her own sex and this looks to be a nice opportunity for her with progress assured. Ludden lass and particularly Scramble are more exposed but need considering.

Ludden Lass can go well in these calmer waters but AZAHARA PALACE can leave her encouraging debut run well behind her.

14:15 Bangor Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (1/1 +47%) Master Player	1 1/1(+47%)	(5) Master Player 1/1, Fair bumper performer who starts out over hurdles in a weak race, so must enter calculations.
7 2nd (7) (3.33/1 -21%) Trick Of The Tail	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(7) Trick Of The Tail 3.33/1, Fair form when in the frame both starts in bumpers. Hampered and fell first on hurdling debut in October but proved a disappointment at Worcester 24 days ago. Still early days but has something to prove on the back of that.
11 3rd (11) (16/1 -45%) On Cloud Nine	16 16/1(-45%)	(11) On Cloud Nine 16/1, Runner-up on the second of 2 starts in points but has yet to better poor form under Rules.
1 4th (1) (11/1 +39%) Came From Nothing	11 11/1(+39%)	(1) Came From Nothing 11/1, Has a good pedigree and shaped a bit better than the distance beaten suggests on bumper debut at Exeter in November. Dropped away quick at Stratford 4 months later and now goes hurdling.
8 5th (8) (28/1 -40%) Regal And Royal	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Regal And Royal 28/1, Doctor Dino gelding who was pulled up with an irregular heartbeat in junior bumper over C&D on debut 49 days ago.
3 6th (3) (5.5/1 -57%) Churchman	5.5 5.5/1(-57%)	(3) Churchman 5.5/1, Showed little in a brace of bumpers last year but shaped with more encouragement sent hurdling when seventh of 12 in a Ludlow novice (15.8f) 45 days ago, running on. That is the best hurdling form on offer.
9 7th (9) (250/1 -525%) Araglen Star	250 250/1(-525%)	(9) Araglen Star 250/1, Modest form at best in bumpers and went with little promise switched to hurdles at Cartmel 12 days ago.
2 8th (2) (40/1 +39%) Carapaz	40 40/1(+39%)	(2) Carapaz 40/1, Failed to complete both starts in points and merely hinted at ability on his recent Rules debut at Uttoxeter.
4 9th (4) (50/1 -150%) Islebriand	50 50/1(-150%)	(4) Islebriand 50/1, Third in a Sedgefield bumper but well held in pair of maiden hurdles 12 months apart.
10 10th (10) (200/1 -203%) Hannah's Walk	200 200/1(-203%)	(10) Hannah's Walk 200/1, No show in a bumper/novice hurdle for Warren Greatrex at the end of 2022 and again showed little tried in a hood and tongue tie on her first start for a new yard at Cartmel 12 days ago.
12 11th (12) (80/1 -220%) Oneway Express	80 80/1(-220%)	(12) Oneway Express 80/1, Third sole start between the flags in February but has finished tailed off both starts over hurdles.
6 \|PU\| (6) (11/1 +31%) Reggae De Baune	11 11/1(+31%)	(6) Reggae De Baune 11/1, Showed more than on debut when fourth of 6 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, good, 11/4) 17 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Bangor Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Donald McCain accounts for a third of the field, of which Trick Of The Tail, who Brian Hughes would seem to prefer, might be his leading hope. On Cloud Nine finished third, albeit well beaten, on her first start following wind surgery, though she could take another step forward today. Preference, however, is for MASTER PLAYER. He has shown a fair level of ability in Irish bumpers and it would come as no surprise were he to improve over timber.

CHURCHMAN showed more than in a couple of bumpers switched to hurdling when seventh at Ludlow last month and may not need to improve much to land a much weaker contest here. Master Player displayed a fair level in bumpers so must enter the reckoning, while it remains early days for Trick of The Tail.

Although only seventh at Ludlow in April, CHURCHMAN achieved enough to be the selection in this modest event.

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (6/1 -50%) Cumulonimbus	6 6/1(-50%)	(9) Cumulonimbus 6/1, Progressed well towards the end of his 3-y-o campaign and stepped up on his reappearance to resume winning ways in first-time cheekpieces in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f, good) 23 days ago. Came in a for a well-judged ride on that occasion but shouldn't be discounted in his follow-up bid. Made all in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket; could have more to offer in the headgear.
3 2nd (3) (4.5/1 +55%) Live Your Dream	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(3) Live Your Dream 4.5/1, Progressed into a smart performer in 2021, winning 3 of his 6 starts. Not seen since beating only one home in Cesarewitch handicap that year but is well treated on the pick of his form and yard's runners rarely lack for fitness. Interesting. First run since October 2021 but he's on a competitive mark and his stable is in fine form.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 +25%) Prydwen	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Prydwen 9/1, Had top claimer up and duly stepped up on his reappearance effort when scoring cosily at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 15/2) in March, despite coming wide. Creditable effort in a better race at Kempton (11f) next time and seemed unsuited by the return to soft ground back on turf at Newmarket since. Course winner who was back on the scoresheet on AW in March but unplaced the last twice.
5 4th (5) (12/1 -20%) Onesmoothoperator	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Onesmoothoperator 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021 but took a step back in the right direction when third of 7 to Good Show in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good to firm) 22 days ago, nearest finish. Needs to build on that now. Close third at Hamilton last time and could build on that when getting a stronger gallop.
2 5th (2) (12/1 +14%) Global Heat	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Global Heat 12/1, Successful at Meydan in January but has an awkward head carriage and found life tougher back in handicap company at Goodwood (14f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Listed winner at Meydan in January but his British form isn't at the same level.
7 6th (7) (33/1 -230%) Dark Pine	33 33/1(-230%)	(7) Dark Pine 33/1, Turned in his best effort of the season back on turf when second of 11 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 30 days ago, running on. Worth another try at this trip on that evidence. Went close at Chester last month but best turf form has come there on soft/good to soft.
10 7th (10) (4.5/1 +40%) Forza Orta	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(10) Forza Orta 4.5/1, Dual winner in 2022 who stepped up on his reappearance run when seventh of 15 in a competitive handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Needs considering. Fair performance at York last time and this is less competitive; not discounted.
8 8th (8) (4/1 +11%) Good Show	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Good Show 4/1, Backed up previous effort to resume winning ways in 7-runner handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good to firm, 2/1) 22 days ago, digging deep. Remains with few miles on the clock and can give another good account. Lightly raced 4yo who won at Hamilton last time and is open to further improvement.
1 9th (1) (7/1 -8%) Get Shirty	7 7/1(-8%)	(1) Get Shirty 7/1, Had an excellent 2022, winning Old Newton Cup over C&D prior to an excellent fifth in the Ebor Handicap at York. Finished last in Dubai Gold Cup (bled) at Meydan and Yorkshire Cup at York last 2 starts but could get back on track now returning to handicap company. Query regarding current form but he's feasibly treated now back in a h'cap & could go well.
6 10th (6) (20/1 -11%) Cosmic Desert	20 20/1(-11%)	(6) Cosmic Desert 20/1, Finally got off the mark after proving expensive to follow in 5-runner handicap at Sandown (10f) in August. Shaped as if amiss at Newmarket on final outing and sold out of Charlie Appleby's yard for £100,000 in March. Ex-Godolphin; bought for £100,000 in March; lightly raced and perhaps has more to offer.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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

The fact that Godolphin continue with Live Your Dream, despite 20 months off, suggests that they feel he still has wins in him and the six-year-old might go well under Louis Steward, though a win on his return looks a big ask. Cumulonimbus was all out to hold on at Newmarket last month and could go well, but he may set the race up for the Hamilton winner GOOD SHOW. The son of Nathaniel was produced perfectly by P J McDonald that day and gets the vote off just 3lb higher here.

LIVE YOUR DREAM has a long absence to overcome, but his yard's runners rarely lack for fitness and he'll surely go close if reproducing the pick of his 2021 form. Forza Orta ran well in a competitive event at York on his most recent outing and should be competitive once more, while Get Shirty is well worth a second look now returning to handicap company having faced stiff tasks the last twice.

The drop back into a handicap could be the catalyst for a return to form from GET SHIRTY and he is taken to defy top weight.

14:30 Punchestown Handicap Chase 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/1 +7%) The Greek	7 7/1(+7%)	(4) The Greek 7/1, Latest win in chase at Down Royal in March. 40/1, tenth of 14 in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 44 days ago. Let down by jumping in better-class handicap at Punchestown festival; back from a break.
5 2nd (5) (9/1 +25%) The Dara Man	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) The Dara Man 9/1, 22/1, might have needed run when tenth of 15 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good) 12 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Becoming well treated. All the better for last month's comeback run and likely approaching a competitive mark.
1 3rd (1) (10/1 +9%) Vado Forte	10 10/1(+9%)	(1) Vado Forte 10/1, 80/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Aintree (15.8f, good) 58 days ago, left poorly placed. Player back down in class. Bit out of depth at Aintree, this more his level so don't rule out.
2 4th (2) (1.88/1 -71%) Get My Drift	1.88 1.88/1(-71%)	(2) Get My Drift 1.88/1, Career best when winning 14-runner novice chase (3/1) at Kilbeggan (19.1f, good to soft) 29 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Enters calculations. Kilbeggan maiden winner for whom drop back to 2m may not be ideal on such quick ground.
3 5th (3) (10/1 -122%) Kildorrery	10 10/1(-122%)	(3) Kildorrery 10/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 7 in handicap chase (10/1) at Naas (16f, soft) 153 days ago. Can give a good account. Hold-up performer a frustrating sort but can't be ruled out back from a break.
8 6th (8) (2.25/1 +70%) Clever Currency	2.25 2.25/1(+70%)	(8) Clever Currency 2.25/1, Latest win in hurdle at Leopardstown in March. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Fourth of 15 in handicap chase (14/1) at Killarney (20f, good) 26 days ago. Kilbeggan run encouraging and although 2lb wrong don't rule out.
6 7th (6) (22/1 -175%) Filon D'oudairies	22 22/1(-175%)	(6) Filon D'oudairies 22/1, Latest win in chase at Thurles in December. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 11 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others more persuasive. Should have come on from last month's comeback run but trip looks on the short side.
7 8th (7) (16/1 +76%) Stansfield	16 16/1(+76%)	(7) Stansfield 16/1, One win from 28 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at this course (15.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Not too much of note this year since returning from point-to-points; hard to fancy.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Punchestown Handicap Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GET MY DRIFT retuned from a mini-break to win last month and reverts to a handicap chase. Rated 134 over hurdles last year, he beat a useful mare to win at Kilbeggan and had previously run well in a Grade B chase on handicap debut, over a similar distance, in February. Vado Forte was seven lengths behind the selection in that Leopardstown race and while now 6lb better off, was well held at Aintree in April and returns following a mini-break. Kildorrery is an able type at this level and is well suited by two-miles but doesn't appear ahead of the handicapper. The Greek was well beaten in a much stronger race at the Punchestown festival but has some claims on best form while Filon D'oudairies might improve from a recent reappearance run over hurdles.

THE DARA MAN is on a good mark on the pick of last season's form so could be worth chancing having had excuses on his recent return. Get My Drift pulled clear with the runner-up when off the mark over fences at Kilbeggan and is a big threat, while the reliable Kildorrery should be in the mix again.

Although officially 2lb wrong here it may pay to take a chance on CLEVER CURRENCY, back in trip after a promising run at Kilbeggan

14:40 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (16/1 +0%) Min Till	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Min Till 16/1, 4-y-o filly who improved to score twice in handicaps on turf/AW late last year, latterly at Wolverhampton (7f) in November. Good efforts on 2 of her 3 starts thereafter (below form last time) and she may just need this on the back of 6 months off. Dual winner who can deal with this mark but record fresh is not the best.
1 1st (1) (2.5/1 +38%) United Front	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(1) United Front 2.5/1, Remains winless on turf but mark reflects that and he ran well when runner-up in 8-runner Yarmouth handicap (1m) on latest start 9 days ago. Handy draw to work from here and possibilities with Oisin Murphy in the plate. All wins on the AW but ran well at Yarmouth latest; long time since he ran over 7f.
9 2nd (9) (14/1 -56%) Floral Splendour	14 14/1(-56%)	(9) Floral Splendour 14/1, Haydock maiden winner (7f) at 3yrs but never really kicked on after for James Tate and yet to figure in 2 starts for present yard, well held in big-field York handicap (7f) 2 weeks ago. Best watched at present. Generally disappointing since her successful debut for a different yard last year.
2 3rd (2) (5/1 +33%) Ascot Adventure	5 5/1(+33%)	(2) Ascot Adventure 5/1, Ended last term below form but he ran respectably on return/yard debut when fifth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f) in April. Not in the same form in big field at York subsequently but this rates less demanding if he can bounce back. Well treated on old form and likely to come good for this yard sooner or later.
3 4th (3) (14/1 +0%) Satin Snake	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Satin Snake 14/1, Enjoyed a productive winter on AW upon joining present yard, bagging fourth success at Kempton (7f) in February. Largely gave his running from inflated mark since and he's an each-way player back on turf. Has got himself high in the weights on the AW and he's yet to be placed on grass.
10 5th (10) (2.5/1 +0%) Ugo Gregory	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(10) Ugo Gregory 2.5/1, 3-time C&D winner who went winless last term but encouraging signs from much-reduced mark of late, headed on post over C&D 10 days ago. Handy draw on the rail to work from and easy to envisage him in the shake up again. Three C&D wins and narrowly failed to make that four on his latest visit 10 days ago.
7 6th (7) (125/1 +0%) Park Street	125 125/1(+0%)	(7) Park Street 125/1, 1m winner on AW for John & Thady Gosden but offered little in handful of starts on Flat/over hurdles for present yard last year and similarly no upturn either start this campaign. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Winning miler for the Gosdens but not shown much at all under either code for this yard.
4 7th (4) (9/1 -64%) Miss Britain	9 9/1(-64%)	(4) Miss Britain 9/1, Steady improver for Gemma Tutty, adding to her tally at Catterick (7f) in April. Solid start for new yard when runner-up at Thirsk (1m) 3 weeks ago but this demands a little more from career-high mark. Finished a clear second on debut for this one over 1m at Thirsk; drawn wide.
5 8th (5) (6.5/1 +0%) Outrun The Storm	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(5) Outrun The Storm 6.5/1, Tasted success twice last term, including from 1 lb higher mark at Leicester 12 months ago. Shaped as if needing first start for 9 months at Thirsk (7f) in May and worth noting he's won second time out on each of last 2 seasons. Capable handicapper; reappearance could have been needed but it was a pretty flat effort.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

UGO GREGORY sits on joint-bottom weight in this handicap despite being a triple C&D winner. Admittedly, his last win was in October 2021, but he showed signs of a return to form when a nose second here last month, and has scored off much higher marks in the past. Satin Snake had an off day at Kempton on his latest start but is more than capable of going close here if at his best, although Yarmouth second United Front might be the bigger danger, with the Michael Appleby stable coming back into top form.

UGO GREGORY's losing run is mounting up but he went agonisingly close to bucking that trend when reeled in late over C&D 10 days ago, and a repeat should see him firmly in the mix again from a good draw. United Front is yet to get his head in front on turf but comes here on the back of a good second at Yarmouth and is feared. Miss Britain is also worth a look.

Tim Easterby's UGO GREGORY only narrowly failed to secure a fourth C&D success last time and he's a solid option.

14:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (1.75/1 +36%) Hellenista	1.75 1.75/1(+36%)	(2) Hellenista 1.75/1, Ran better than for a while when second of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) 8 days ago. On a good mark and fancied to go one better. Back on track when 2nd in 2m1f Carlisle handicap 8 days ago; weighted to go close up 1lb.
1 1st (1) (6.5/1 -136%) Fred Bear	6.5 6.5/1(-136%)	(1) Fred Bear 6.5/1, Resumed progress on just second start for the yard when winning 10-runner handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft, 9/1) 37 days ago, suited by way race developed. Others more persuasive. Second run for current yard when landing 1m6f Salisbury handicap latest; not taken lightly.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 +38%) Lord Torranaga	4 4/1(+38%)	(4) Lord Torranaga 4/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 13/2, third of 5 in handicap at this course (13.9f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Eased a further 2 lb and can't be ruled out. Course scorer who arrives on back of solid third over 1m4f here; not discounted.
3 3rd (3) (3/1 -9%) Victoriano	3 3/1(-9%)	(3) Victoriano 3/1, Confirmed promise of last run to get off the mark for the season in 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 16 days ago. Should remain competitive from a 3 lb higher mark back on turf. Built on earlier promise to land 2m Wolverhampton handicap 16 days ago; well in the mix.
6 4th (6) (12/1 -33%) Oh So Chic	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Oh So Chic 12/1, Just one win from 21 Flat runs and was again below form when sixth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (16f, heavy, 25/1) 29 days ago. Modest 1m6f winner for Ed Bethell; yet to fire in two runs for her new yard this season.
7 5th (7) (16/1 -14%) Top Attraction	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Top Attraction 16/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 26 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Carlisle (11.2f, good) 19 days ago, not much room. Significantly up in trip. Unreliable sort who has made the frame only once in five outings this term.
8 6th (8) (125/1 -150%) Danking	125 125/1(-150%)	(8) Danking 125/1, Poor over hurdles, down the field in handicap at Hexham (16.2f, good, 100/1) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor on the Flat, went with little promise on last run in this sphere. Others make more appeal. Poor maiden handicapper who beat only one over hurdles at Hexham last month.
5 7th (5) (12/1 +64%) Glan Y Gors	12 12/1(+64%)	(5) Glan Y Gors 12/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (80/1) at this course (12.1f, good) on return 26 days ago. Back up markedly in trip and should strip fitter for that outing. Not disgraced after seven months off when seventh here last month; no forlorn hope.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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

FRED BEAR powered clear of his rivals at Salisbury last time out and he appeals as the one to beat once more from a 4lb raised mark. Recent Wolverhampton scorer Victoriano merits respect back on the turf, while Hellenista, who is 3lb lower than when successful at Redcar last June, should also mount a stern challenge. Lord Torranaga is also noted.

HELLENISTA is on a good mark and suggested she's ready to strike again soon when runner-up at Carlisle last week, so she receives the vote. Fred Bear and Victoriano are a pair of credible rivals, though.

Tim Easterby's mare HELLENISTA scored twice last June and signalled she's ready to go in again when a good second at Carlisle last week

14:50 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (3.5/1 +22%) Junior Massini	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(6) Junior Massini 3.5/1, Not straightforward but excelled himself sent chasing by new connections when just failing at Warwick after 12 months off and backed that up when going one better there 10 days ago. That was a weak event, however, and much more on his plate here. Warwick winner ten days ago and only 3lb higher; better race but should run well.
5 2nd (5) (3.5/1 +53%) Camilla's Choice	3.5 3.5/1(+53%)	(5) Camilla's Choice 3.5/1, Not disgraced over fences/hurdles last 2 starts but still looking for a first success and mark still high enough. Hasn't convinced with his jumping in two chasing starts and probably needs to up his game.
2 3rd (2) (7.5/1 +0%) Steel Wave	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(2) Steel Wave 7.5/1, Returned to something like his recent best to make a winning return from 5 months off at Stratford 3 weeks ago, though shaping third best at the weights for most of the way. Not an obvious type to follow up. Possibly fortunate when winning last month; should run well but this looks tougher.
4 \|F\| (4) (2.25/1 +50%) Do No Wrong	2.25 2.25/1(+50%)	(4) Do No Wrong 2.25/1, Hurdles winner at Sedgefield in August 2021. Lightly raced in the last couple of years but left his chase bow well behind when winning at Cartmel 2 weeks ago with a bit in hand. Player. Two chasing starts; pulled up on debut but Cartmel winner two weeks ago; up 4lb.
3 \|F\| (3) (3.5/1 -40%) Heart Of A Lion	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(3) Heart Of A Lion 3.5/1, Lightly raced on the back of his chase debut success at Ludlow in 2021 but very much caught the eye under considerate handling when third at Fontwell (19.5f), finishing with running left. Shaped as if still in good form when falling 5 out over C&D 3 weeks ago and remains of interest. Fell over C&D last month on first attempt at this trip (favourite); could atone.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

DO NO WRONG lived up to his namesake when readily accounting for nine rivals at Cartmel a fortnight ago and Justin Landy's unexposed chaser is fancied to repeat the dose from a 4lb higher mark. Junior Massini has taken well to fences and he should mount another stern challenge in a bid to follow up on his recent Warwick success, while Everyday Champagne, second on each of his last three starts, heads the remainder.

HEART OF A LION shaped as if still in good form when falling 5 out over C&D 3 weeks ago so is well worth another chance given how he'd shaped at Fontwell the time before. Do No Wrong left his chase debut well behind when scoring with a bit in hand at Cartmel so is feared most.

A competitive contest can go to DO NO WRONG, after his Cartmel success.

15:00 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4.5/1 +47%) Sea Silk Road	4.5 4.5/1(+47%)	(5) Sea Silk Road 4.5/1, Very useful Sea The Stars filly who landed Goodwood listed event last May. Solid efforts in the frame after in Ribblesdale, Prix de la Nonette and Princess Royal Stakes after, but below her best when down the field in Middleton Stakes at York (10.2f, firm) on return. Can get back on track. Last year's Ribblesdale runner-up and she could leave York reappearance run well behind.
3 2nd (3) (9/1 +25%) Nachtrose	9 9/1(+25%)	(3) Nachtrose 9/1, Useful performer who won her first 2 careers starts last year, namely maiden at Munich and Oaks d'Italia at Milan. Has matched rather than advanced that form however, runner-up in a Group 2 contest at Hoppegarten (15.9f) last month, so more is required. Easy winner of last year's Italian Oaks and no surprise if she has a part to play.
4 3rd (4) (11/1 +31%) Poptronic	11 11/1(+31%)	(4) Poptronic 11/1, Big improver in first half of 2022 who completed her hat-trick in 10f Newcastle Group 3 last June. Raced typically keenly but still managed to run up to best when third in Middleton Stakes at York (10.2f, firm) just over 3 weeks ago but a career best will be needed to land this. Reappeared with third in 10.2f Group 2 at York; question mark about this longer trip.
6 4th (6) (1/1 +56%) Time Lock	1 1/1(+56%)	(6) Time Lock 1/1, Progressed very well last year, going close in the Galtres at York (1½m) when stepped up to listed level on her final outing. Produced a perfectly satisfactory return after 9 months off when runner-up at Goodwood (12f) last month and there's surely more to come from her after just 5 career starts. Listed runner-up the last twice and this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer.
2 5th (2) (3.33/1 -48%) Modaara	3.33 3.33/1(-48%)	(2) Modaara 3.33/1, Opened account in good style second time up at Chelmsford City (10f) in October and took a big step forward after 6 months off when bolting up under a penalty at Kempton (12f) last month, leading 2f out and forging clear by an impressive 13 lengths. Clearly destined for better things. Takes steep rise in grade but very impressive on AW last time & may well be up to the task.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Mimikyu and TIME LOCK meet again after battling it out in a novice race at this venue last year, where the former just held on to land the spoils. The latter gave a good account on seasonal reappearance at Goodwood, finding only one rival too strong, and the daughter of Frankel can reverse the form. The John & Thady Gosden-trained filly demands the utmost respect, though, while Modaara remains unexposed and completes the shortlist after brushing aside her rivals at Kempton last month.

Although a beaten favourite on return, TIME LOCK produced a perfectly satisfactory effort when pulling clear with one at the top of her game at Goodwood last month and, with that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs, Harry & Roger Charlton's filly is fancied to kick on with Ryan Moore in the plate for the first time. Modaara couldn't have been any more impressive on her recent return at Kempton, so she could give the selection most to think about, with Mimikyu taken to fill third spot.

The well-bred MODAARA takes a leap in grade but was extremely impressive in a Kempton novice last month and earns the vote.

15:05 Punchestown Handicap Chase 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (16/1 +20%) Outside The Door	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Outside The Door 16/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Pulled up in handicap chase (16/1) at Limerick (25.5f, good to soft) 16 days ago, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out. Pulled up on last month's return to action so watching brief advised for now.
8 2nd (8) (5/1 -50%) The Eye Of Tulla	5 5/1(-50%)	(8) The Eye Of Tulla 5/1, 5/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Limerick (17.7f, good to soft) 16 days ago, forging clear. Significantly back up in trip and a player if his stamina holds. Limerick winner could have more to offer but not yet fully proven over this longer trip.
10 3rd (10) (3/1 +25%) Subset	3 3/1(+25%)	(10) Subset 3/1, One win from 27 NH runs. Career best when winning 14-runner cross-country event chase at this course (25f, good to soft, 33/1) 42 days ago, all out. Booking of McDonagh a plus. Well handicapped back over regulation fences. Banks winner at the festival goes well on this ground so respected off a light weight.
4 4th (4) (18/1 -64%) Norwigi	18 18/1(-64%)	(4) Norwigi 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (20f, good) 26 days ago. Okay mark but poor round of jumping at Killarney since raises doubts.
6 5th (6) (18/1 -80%) Alpha Male	18 18/1(-80%)	(6) Alpha Male 18/1, Course winner. Eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (19.4f, good to soft, 33/1) 18 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Veteran won 2m5f handicap here a year ago; fair effort here over hurdles last month.
9 6th (9) (8.5/1 +29%) Highstreetfashion	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(9) Highstreetfashion 8.5/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase at Down Royal in December. 12/1, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (23.3f, good) 8 days ago. 3m2f winner last season here; best form is on much softer ground though.
5 \|F\| (5) (6.5/1 +7%) Menindee	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(5) Menindee 6.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase here in October. 6/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (23.7f, heavy). Off 6 months and market may be help assess well-being. C&D winner on this ground in October lack a recent run but ground in his favour.
3 \|U\| (3) (4.5/1 +55%) Silvertown	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(3) Silvertown 4.5/1, One win from 23 NH runs. 9/1, good eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (20f, good) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time. Cheekpieces now replace blinkers but remains on a high enough mark.
7 \|PU\| (7) (6/1 -50%) Ocean Legacy	6 6/1(-50%)	(7) Ocean Legacy 6/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft, 8/1) 36 days ago, staying on well. Likely to give it another good shot. Won latest two completed starts on better ground; one for the shortlist.
2 \|PU\| (2) (16/1 +43%) Rust To Riches	16 16/1(+43%)	(2) Rust To Riches 16/1, 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 9 in hunter chase at Listowel (24f, good) 5 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Twice raced in hunter chases recently; into handicaps here off a likely high enough mark.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Punchestown Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

OCEAN LEGACY has recently found form and is ideally suited by staying distances and good ground. Her form had been largely disappointing prior to this year but is just a six-year-old who can continue to progress a little further and can cope with an 8lb hike for a recent win. The Eye Of Tulla has also recently hit form on good ground and while he won well at Limerick, his best form is over shorter distances. Alpha Male, a 12 year old, won a similar handicap here in May 2022 and while well held over hurdles recently, that was over an inadequate distance and will be much better suited by today's conditions. Stablemate and banks specialist Subset is interesting rated just 81 but his previous handicaps form was poor.

The race revolves around SUBSET, who has never displayed a great deal over regulation fences but he's been in excellent form in cross-country events here this spring and his basement mark could be very lenient. Were he to fluff his lines, Ocean Legacy and The Eye of Tulla are probably best placed to take advantage.

With stamina proven, OCEAN LEGACY gets the vote over The Eye Of Tulla, although banks winner Subset could prove a real danger

15:15 Beverley Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 -20%) Bombay Bazaar	4 4/1(-20%)	(1) Bombay Bazaar 4/1, Promising type. Won 10-runner minor event at this C&D (good, 11/8) 25 days ago, impressively. Open to progress for top yard that has won this race on a few occasions in the past. C&D winner with plenty in hand; open to further improvement and high on the list.
4 2nd (4) (1.25/1 +43%) Fusterlandia	1.25 1.25/1(+43%)	(4) Fusterlandia 1.25/1, Promising type. 8/1, second of 10 in maiden at Leicester (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago, pulling nicely clear of the rest. Should make a bold bid to go one better here. Headed close home when beaten neck on debut; this drop from 6f to 5f should suit.
3 3rd (3) (6/1 -33%) Room Service	6 6/1(-33%)	(3) Room Service 6/1, Once-raced winner. 20/1, won 9-runner maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) on debut 25 days ago. Improvement should be forthcoming and he merits respect. Made winning start at 20-1 at Wetherby; this is tougher but he's open to progress.
5 4th (5) (8.5/1 +29%) Loaded Gun	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(5) Loaded Gun 8.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, fourth of 10 in minor event at Bath (5f, firm) 15 days ago, clear of rest. Likely to do better in time but others make more appeal on this occasion. Improved markedly from first run to second; yard won this race last year; not discounted.
2 5th (2) (4/1 -20%) Cuban Slide	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Cuban Slide 4/1, Once-raced winner. 8/13, won 4-runner minor event at Musselburgh (5f, good) on debut 26 days ago, soon clear. Hard to get excited about that bare form but she's clearly very promising. 9l winner on debut at Musselburgh; overall form is modest but he's an exciting juvenile.
7 6th (7) (40/1 -21%) Mehigburn	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Mehigburn 40/1, Foaled April 11. 37,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Alicia Darcy. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs, half-sister to smart winner up to 8.3f Baltic Knight. Will need to be pretty useful to make a winning debut. Receives weight all round but will need to be useful to make a winning start.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Beverley Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

BOMBAY BAZAAR showed marked improvement from his first run when he emerged as an easy winner over C&D 25 days ago and, with that valuable experience of this stiff finish under his belt, he could be hard to beat if he copes with the forecast faster surface. Cuban Slide, who beat a lesser-fancied stablemate by nine lengths when he was introduced at Musselburgh last month, is feared most, although Fusterlandia ran above market expectations on debut and also warrants consideration.

This one who appeals most is FUSTERLANDIA, who was just touched off by an experienced rival on debut at Leicester, in turn pulling clear of the rest. Bombay Bazaar built on the promise he showed on his introduction when scoring in good style over this C&D and is feared most ahead of promising debut winners Cuban Slide and Room Service.

Headed near the finish after looking all over the winner on his debut, FUSTERLANDIA can go one better over today's shorter trip.

15:20 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (3.5/1 +42%) Liberty Breeze	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(12) Liberty Breeze 3.5/1, C&D winner. Creditable 2½ lengths second of 13 to Mutanaaseq in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago, no match for winner. C&D scorer; good second to Mutanaaseq over C&D 16 days ago; must enter calculations.
8 2nd (8) (4/1 +27%) Mutanaaseq	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Mutanaaseq 4/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap (4/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago by 2½ lengths from Liberty Breeze, soon clear. Looks competitive on form. C&D scorer latest, suited by coming off a good pace; up 7lb but still in the mix.
13 3rd (13) (11/1 -57%) Clotherholme	11 11/1(-57%)	(13) Clotherholme 11/1, C&D winner. Good fourth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm, 7/2) 10 days ago, suited by way race developed. Becoming well treated. Hinted at a revival when fourth at Beverley latest; this C&D winner needs considering.
6 4th (6) (14/1 -56%) Swinging Eddie	14 14/1(-56%)	(6) Swinging Eddie 14/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Beverley in May. Seventh of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Wetherby (8f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Won at Beverley (7.5f) but failed to last home over 1m at Wetherby latest; shortlisted.
7 5th (7) (25/1 +0%) Temper Trap	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Temper Trap 25/1, 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Difficult ask. Comes here out of sorts, only tenth at Beverley handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.
4 6th (4) (7/1 -40%) Fiftyshadesofred	7 7/1(-40%)	(4) Fiftyshadesofred 7/1, 17/2 and hooded for 1st time, third of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Back on track in first-time hood with Ayr 3rd latest; very much one to consider.
10 7th (10) (16/1 +36%) Stripzee	16 16/1(+36%)	(10) Stripzee 16/1, 18/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Off nine months before creditable Musselburgh 3rd; worth considering off a 2lb lower mark.
9 8th (9) (22/1 +12%) Dr Rio	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Dr Rio 22/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Sixth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 88 days ago. Yet to hit top form in 2 runs this term; slipping in the weights though so no forlorn hope.
14 9th (14) (125/1 -89%) Sir Dotti	125 125/1(-89%)	(14) Sir Dotti 125/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. 125/1 and eyeshields on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly back down in trip. Winless after 29 starts and he's yet to make the frame in five outings this season.
11 10th (11) (22/1 +12%) Rain Cap	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Rain Cap 22/1, Course winner. Below form 10½ lengths seventh of 13 to Mutanaaseq in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago, slowly away. Course winner but he's been largely below form this season; needs to get back on track.
5 11th (5) (4/1 +0%) Langholm	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Langholm 4/1, C&D winner. 10/3, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 26 days ago. Made all in this 12 months ago and he arrives in very good nick; player from inside berth.
3 12th (3) (80/1 -220%) Churchill Bay	80 80/1(-220%)	(3) Churchill Bay 80/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 16 days ago. Long-standing maiden who arrives below form for current yard; easy to look elsewhere.
1 13th (1) (7/1 -17%) Surprise Picture	7 7/1(-17%)	(1) Surprise Picture 7/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 5/2, won 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago, driven out. Merits consideration. Won at Wolverhampton latest; still handily weighted on old form so must enter calculations.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

In a competitive heat, it might be worth taking a chance on LANGHOLM. Michael Dods' charge landed this prize from a 2lb lower mark 12 months ago and he's drawn well in a bid to repeat the dose. Surprise Picture was able to exploit a drop in the handicap when winning at Wolverhampton last month, but he remains well treated back on the grass and must enter calculations, along with Mutanaaseq. Others to note include Clotherholme and Stripzee.

FIFTYSHADESOFRED was picked off only late on in a well-run race at Ayr last time and looks ready to strike. Last-time-out winners Surprise Picture and Mutanaaseq head the dangers.

Michael Dods's likeable LANGHOLM goes really well round here and from his inside draw can repeat his all-the-way win of 12 months ago.

15:25 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2.5/1 +64%) Feel The Pinch	2.5 2.5/1(+64%)	(4) Feel The Pinch 2.5/1, Resumed winning ways in 4-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las (16f, good) 14 days ago. Just as effective over hurdles so this C&D scorer is firmly in the picture. Three wins here and chase success latest; should again run well.
2 2nd (2) (1.5/1 +45%) Hidalgo De L'Isle	1.5 1.5/1(+45%)	(2) Hidalgo De L'Isle 1.5/1, Already a dual C&D scorer, back from a break with smooth success in 6-runner handicap 21 days ago. Up 5 lb but looks to have more to offer. Well in the mix. Two C&D wins; 5lb higher than for the latest; obvious claims again.
5 3rd (5) (3.6/1 -31%) Lakefield Flyer	3.6 3.6/1(-31%)	(5) Lakefield Flyer 3.6/1, Made a successful chasing debut in 2m3f maiden at Downpatrick in May and backed it up with a good fifth in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20.4f) 8 days ago given he was ridden too aggressively. Must enter calculations. Has been running well in Ireland; impossible to rule out back down in trip.
1 \|F\| (1) (4.5/1 +0%) Glorious Zoff	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(1) Glorious Zoff 4.5/1, Rejuvenated following a breathing operation when cosily landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Big shout nudged up 2 lb. Narrow Warwick winner, after wind surgery; up 2lb and likely strong candidate again.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

HIDALGO DE L'ISLE scored over course and distance three weeks ago and the six-year-old remains the one to beat, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings. Glorious Zoff also returned to winning ways on his most recent start and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection off just 2lb higher. A case can be made for all of the remainder but Lakefield Flyer is the pick of them.

None of these can be ruled out but GLORIOUS ZOFF looked right back on track after a wind op when scoring at Warwick and can make light of a 2 lb rise in the weights at the chief expense of dual C&D scorer Hidalgo de L'Isle. Bombyx features on a handy mark and is another who can have a say if building on his recent Ludlow fifth.

After a promising effort at Ludlow last month, BOMBYX is taken to beat several recent winners.

15:35 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (2.25/1 +18%) Jumby	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(5) Jumby 2.25/1, Smart performer at 6f/7f who gained a fifth career success in the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury last August. Has returned in form (stretched by trip in Lockinge at same track last time) and seems likely to make his mark. Interesting back over 7f; avoids a penalty for last year's Group 2 Hungerford win.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 +0%) The Astrologist	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) The Astrologist 3/1, Group 3 winner in Australia who ran a screamer when runner-up in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in March, just failing. Bit disappointing in Duke of york Stakes last time but still merits plenty of respect. Australian gelding; leading player on ratings on this next stepping stone to Royal Ascot.
3 3rd (3) (2.75/1 +0%) El Caballo	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(3) El Caballo 2.75/1, Runner-up on debut but then reeled off 6 wins on the spin, latest when touching off Flaming Rib in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock last May. Disappointed at Royal Ascot and, having been off subsequently, returned with a tame display, so bit to prove. Disappointing the last twice; progressive otherwise; 1-1 at Haydock and 1-1 over 7f.
4 4th (4) (16/1 +68%) Gorak	16 16/1(+68%)	(4) Gorak 16/1, Useful handicapper who has been in good order and resume winning ways over C&D a fortnight ago. This is a much stiffer task, however. Successful in C&D handicap two weeks ago; faces a much stiffer task upped in class.
2 5th (2) (7.5/1 +6%) Boardman	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(2) Boardman 7.5/1, Smart C&D winner who was back to his best when landing an 11-runner handicap at Chester 14 days ago. Worth a try in this company but a steady pace would act against him. Useful handicapper; better than ever at Chester two weeks ago; first Group attempt.
6 6th (6) (8.5/1 -55%) The Wizard Of Eye	8.5 8.5/1(-55%)	(6) The Wizard Of Eye 8.5/1, Useful colt who was out of his depth in the Lockinge at Newbury last time but faces a more realistic task in this company. Not ruled out. Drops back to a more realistic level; peak turf effort came in Group 3 last July.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Jumby failed to land a blow in the Group 1 Lockinge but demands plenty of consideration in these calmer waters. Preference, however, goes to BOARDMAN, who ran on well to put three lengths between himself and second place at Chester last month. The seven-year-old may still be progressing and gets the nod to build on that career-best effort. The Australian raider, The Astrologist, failed to fire at York last time out but could bounce back stepping up in trip.

JUMBY is a likeable type who shaped as if still in form when down the field in the Lockinge at Newbury last time. Back down in trip, he's worth chancing, with The Astrologist regarded as the main danger. Boardman has a bit to find on form but he arrives in good heart and has won here before.

Dropped back further in grade, smart Australian gelding THE ASTROLOGIST gets the vote. El Caballo is second choice.

15:40 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
19 1st (19) (50/1 -150%) Eve Moneypenny	50 50/1(-150%)	(19) Eve Moneypenny 50/1, €23,000 3-y-o, Westerner mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser Youcantcallherthat. Dam (b89) bumper winner. Maiden pointer, fell latest (May 20). Wears hood. Placed in point-to-points but seems an unlikely one to make an immediate impact hurdling.
7 2nd (7) (6/1 +40%) Monsant	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) Monsant 6/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Laverock gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser The Last But One, stayed 3m, and fairly useful hurdler Let's Get At It. Newcomer from respected source but yard also have Danada here.
22 3rd (22) (80/1 -21%) Dawn Escape	80 80/1(-21%)	(22) Dawn Escape 80/1, Imperial Monarch filly. Dam, little impact in bumper/sole start over hurdles, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 31f) Imperial Circus and bumper winner/temperamental maiden over jumps (stayed 25f) Ourmanmassini. 4yo newcomer best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
13 4th (13) (200/1 -203%) Smallcraftwarning	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Smallcraftwarning 200/1, Well held in bumpers/over hurdles. Off 8 months. Tailed off in two bumpers and again in both attempts hurdling.
3 5th (3) (2.5/1 -11%) Danada	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(3) Danada 2.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden hurdle (10/3) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Good chance if bouncing back to debut form. Clonmel debut promise not vindicated at Downpatrick but potential remains back in trip now.
15 6th (15) (3/1 +0%) Summer Gale	3 3/1(+0%)	(15) Summer Gale 3/1, Fair form on the Flat/in bumpers but failed to replicate that kind of performance first time up over hurdles after 8 months off at Kilbeggan last week. Should do better. Fair flat maiden but underwhelming hurdles debut at Kilbeggan just six days ago.
1 7th (1) (14/1 +30%) Blue In The West	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Blue In The West 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 15 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, heavy, 40/1) 37 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Points' winner had been well held previously in bumpers; best watched on hurdles debut.
8 8th (8) (11/1 -120%) Nevermindestranger	11 11/1(-120%)	(8) Nevermindestranger 11/1, Made it fourth time lucky in points (dead heated) and still held every chance when unseated rider 2 out in hunter at Downpatrick on Rules debut 22 days ago. Makes hurdles debut now. Points' winner on the retreat when unseating in Downpatrick hunters chase; hurdles debut.
11 9th (11) (66/1 -32%) Ripplesinthesand	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Ripplesinthesand 66/1, Unseated rider in minor event hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft, 33/1) on NH debut 10 days ago. Pulled up in both points and unseated at first on hurdles debut at Wexford recently.
20 10th (20) (150/1 +0%) Misstheamaria	150 150/1(+0%)	(20) Misstheamaria 150/1, Well held in a pair of maiden hurdles. Off 6 months. Couple of moderate runs in maidens, eligible for a mark after this.
4 11th (4) (18/1 -29%) Dunleer Phoenix	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Dunleer Phoenix 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 16 in maiden hurdle at Gowran (20f, soft, 80/1). Off 8 months. Promising bumper debut but three maiden hurdle runs suggest he's more one for handicaps.
10 12th (10) (200/1 -100%) Rajjnatin	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Rajjnatin 200/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdles. Off 10 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Two maiden hurdle runs have offered little, easily overlooked in first-time tongue tie.
5 13th (5) (20/1 +39%) Great Rainbow	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Great Rainbow 20/1, Great Pretender gelding. Half-brother to 19f French hurdle winner Ocean's Wind. Half-brother to French 2m3f hurdle winner Ocean's Wind probably best watched on debut.
12 14th (12) (20/1 -43%) Robin Elite	20 20/1(-43%)	(12) Robin Elite 20/1, Unplaced in bumpers. 50/1, fifth of 14 in maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) on hurdles bow 11 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to improve markedly on last month's hurdles debut effort to feature.
6 15th (6) (200/1 -203%) He Knows Nothing	200 200/1(-203%)	(6) He Knows Nothing 200/1, Well held in pair of all-weather Flat maidens so easily passed over on hurdle debut. Couple of poor efforts in Dundalk AW maidens; best watched on hurdles bow.
9 16th (9) (125/1 -150%) Oldtown To Emly	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) Oldtown To Emly 125/1, Shirocco gelding. Dam (h92), maiden hurdler, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed easy 3m) Cockney Trucker. Out of a point winner; unlikely type to make an immediate impact.
17 17th (17) (100/1 -150%) The Hurdler	100 100/1(-150%)	(17) The Hurdler 100/1, €4,000 foal, Gatewood gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Stylish Chap and a point winner. Maiden pointer, fourth last time (May 21). Modest point-to-point form, hard to be enthusiastic on rules debut.
18 18th (18) (80/1 -21%) The Riastrad	80 80/1(-21%)	(18) The Riastrad 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who was well held on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 11 days ago. Up in trip. Soundly beaten on last month's hurdles debut at Ballinrobe and can only be watched for now.
14 19th (14) (2.75/1 +61%) Steel Cable	2.75 2.75/1(+61%)	(14) Steel Cable 2.75/1, Some promise in his sole bumper but was pulled up in maiden hurdle at Navan (20f, heavy), blundered 5 out. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade. Burst blood vessel on hurdles debut in November for Noel Meade; absent since.
2 20th (2) (150/1 -355%) Creggs Cross	150 150/1(-355%)	(2) Creggs Cross 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 14 in bumper (200/1) at Killarney (17f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Norman Lee. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Struggled in two bumpers; can only be watched on hurdles debut in first-time cheekpieces.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DANADA disappointed on a recent run but is better judged by a promising debut run. He shaped with promise on his Clonmel debut, with the runner-up, fifth and sixth-placed horses subsequently winning, and while he needs to show that form, his Downpatrick run was his first run for 108 days and this is a weak maiden. April point-to-point winner Nevermindestranger was in strong contention for a Downpatrick hunters chase when exiting at the second-last and while probably better suited to staying chases, seems suited by good ground and is interesting at this level. Steel Cable was reported to have burst blood vessels when pulling up at 33/1 at Navan last November. He has moved yards and it is positive that connections have persevered, but the eight-year-old needs to show vast improvement. Summer Gale has bits of flat form but was off-the-bridle for much of his seasonal reappearance and jumps debut at Kilbeggan. Blue In The West steps up from a recent confined maiden point-to-point win.

SUMMER GALE failed to replicate the level of form he'd shown in bumpers/on the Flat sent hurdling at Kilbeggan last week but is well worth another chance in a weak race. Danada can have a big say if bouncing back to his hurdling debut form, while Nevermindestranger is another to consider having shown up well in a hunter chase at Downpatrick recently.

A weak maiden for the venue. DANADA failed to back up an eyecatching Clonmel debut run but should appreciate this drop in trip

15:50 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/1 -27%) Sovereign Spirit	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Sovereign Spirit 7/1, Showed improved form to land back-to-back Lingfield handicaps (at 12f) in April/May. Underfoot conditions a plausible excuse for his subsequent Chester disappointment and return to this quicker surface could well see him bounce back. Easy winner of two AW handicaps before getting stuck in the mud at Chester.
1 2nd (1) (5.5/1 -38%) Imaginary World	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(1) Imaginary World 5.5/1, Improved a chunk when making a winning return/handicap debut at Chelmsford (10f) in March. Found things tougher from 7 lb higher mark when third of 4 at Kempton (12f) in April but he remains low-mileage ahead of switch back to turf. They were progressive rivals that he chased home in a small field at Kempton.
3 3rd (3) (1/1 +64%) Orchestra	1 1/1(+64%)	(3) Orchestra 1/1, 1m nursery winner last year who has progressed again this campaign, building on his runners-up effort when landing a 10-runner handicap here (10f) 25 days ago. Manner of that success suggests he could yet have more to offer. Up in trip. Nicely on top when winning here last time and that form was later franked.
2 4th (2) (3/1 +33%) Cool Party	3 3/1(+33%)	(2) Cool Party 3/1, Progressive dual winner at around 1m as a juvenile but yet to kick on in pair of starts so far this term, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (10f) 3 weeks ago. Is bred to be suited by this sort of trip if he can get back on track down markedly in class. Down the field in this season's two handicaps but they were much stronger races than this.
6 5th (6) (14/1 -155%) Burglar's Dream	14 14/1(-155%)	(6) Burglar's Dream 14/1, Promising sort. 14/1, good third of 9 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm) 15 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Remains capable of better and he's one to bear in mind. No threat to the winner when third at Haydock and this looks tougher again.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Charlie Johnston has a couple of solid options and, while Edge Of Darkness is respected now reunited with Andrew Mullen after their victory together off 2lb lower at Thirsk last month, his class-dropping stablemate COOL PARTY shades preference as the one to be with today. He's faced a couple of much stiffer tests than this already this season and, with the step up in trip likely to suit, this presents a good opportunity for him to return to winning ways. Imaginary World and Orchestra are also feared.

ORCHESTRA has improved again this spring, confirming the promise of his previous run when landing a 12-runner handicap here (10f) 25 days ago. This longer trip promises to hold no fears and he's fancied to make another bold bid here. Burglar's Dream and Cool Party may also feature.

Dual 2yo winner COOL PARTY faces by far and away his easiest test yet in handicap company and he could be up to the job.

15:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (6.5/1 -18%) Jungle Fever	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(5) Jungle Fever 6.5/1, 11/2, laboured effort when fifth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good) 12 days ago. Didn't kick on from a Brighton win last season and yet to fire this year; down in weights.
2 2nd (2) (1.75/1 +30%) Let's Go Hugo	1.75 1.75/1(+30%)	(2) Let's Go Hugo 1.75/1, C&D winner who returned to form back on turf when second of 7 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Has to be taken seriously off same mark. C&D winner; good effort when 2nd at Redcar 19 days ago; dangerous with a repeat.
3 3rd (3) (2.75/1 +0%) Dark Crusade	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(3) Dark Crusade 2.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fourth of 8 in nursery at this C&D (good to soft, 10/3). Off 8 months but reappears with yard amongst the winners. Ran well over C&D on fast ground last summer; unexposed but 255-day absence to overcome.
1 4th (1) (8.5/1 -42%) Dunnington Lad	8.5 8.5/1(-42%)	(1) Dunnington Lad 8.5/1, C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago, racing a little more centrally than ideal. Not dismissed down in grade. Three wins for David Evans last year; struggled at big prices for new yard; check betting.
4 5th (4) (3.33/1 +5%) Jack Of Clubs	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(4) Jack Of Clubs 3.33/1, Stepped up on an encouraging reappearance when fourth of 8 at Thirsk in May. Not in same form at Ripon subsequently and now fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Has shown winning potential over 6f; drops in trip with headgear tried; contender.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Paul Midgley has done well with his sprinters lately and has another leading candidate in the shape of DARK CRUSADE, who showed some promise in four starts last season and resumes racing off a workable mark. He seems versatile regarding ground preference and, having already garnered C&D experiences, this son of Camacho has a lot going for him at this level. Jack Of Clubs is feared most in first-time cheekpieces, with Let's Go Hugo completing the shortlist.

LET'S GO HUGO returned to form back on turf when runner-up at Redcar 19 days ago and is the percentage call to go one better from the same mark. Dark Crusade makes his seasonal return with his yard amongst the winners and is feared most.

Recent form is sparse but LET'S GO HUGO is a C&D winner who ran well last time so he looks the safest option.

16:00 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4.5/1 -13%) Midnight Jewel	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(5) Midnight Jewel 4.5/1, Consistent performer who scored over hurdles last summer before going on to win 2 of his 5 starts over fences. Creditable fourth back over timber after 7 months off at Southwell (20.4f) last month and he's hugely respected returned to this sphere. Ran well enough over hurdles on return from a break; progressive chaser last year.
3 2nd (3) (5.5/1 +15%) Norley	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(3) Norley 5.5/1, Showed improved form when adding to his tally over hurdles at Ludlow (21.2f) 3 starts back and followed up with plenty in hand on just second chase start at Huntingdon (19.8f) next time, typically travelling strongly. Possibly undone by a 9 lb rise last time so others make more appeal. Up 9lb for Huntingdon win and well held behind Heartbreak Kid over C&D next time.
2 3rd (2) (3/1 +25%) Yggdrasil	3 3/1(+25%)	(2) Yggdrasil 3/1, Fair maiden hurdler who improved for switch to chasing in 2021/22, gaining third success at Uttoxeter. Not in same form last term however, making several mid-race errors back over fences when well held over C&D 7 weeks ago. Has since switched yards and more severe headgear is enlisted. Not at best last season; stable debut and blinkers tried; market a help.
4 4th (4) (16/1 -78%) Fire Away	16 16/1(-78%)	(4) Fire Away 16/1, Added to his tally at Cartmel last year but failed to justify support refitted with headgear in a much stronger edition of that corresponding event (21.2f, good) 12 days ago. Arrives out of sorts but lurks on a dangerous mark. Out of form this spring, including in Cartmel race he'd won for previous two seasons.
7 5th (7) (16/1 +0%) Joly Maker	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Joly Maker 16/1, Reliable sort who scored at Stratford (19.4f) before fair Southwell fifth later in April. Probably failed to stay the longer trip at former course last month and this strong traveller is better judged on last season's form. Pops up from time to time but tends to win against lesser rivals than these.
1 6th (1) (1.88/1 +16%) Heartbreak Kid	1.88 1.88/1(+16%)	(1) Heartbreak Kid 1.88/1, Dual chase winner (at around 2m) early last year but having been more miss than hit in recent months, cashed in on a much-reduced mark to score over C&D 3 weeks ago, quickening to lead approaching last and soon clear. Back up 5 lb but sure to go well again if in the same mood. Back to form with C&D win three weeks ago; 5lb rise within his scope.
6 \|PU\| (6) (12/1 -85%) Ridgeway	12 12/1(-85%)	(6) Ridgeway 12/1, Promising start in this sphere when impressively landing a Kempton handicap in October. Back on song when runner-up at Ayr (16.5f, good) returning from a break in April but failed to build on that when a well-beaten second at Market Rasen (19.2f) last time. More needed. Won on chasing debut but hasn't progressed; well beaten when second latest.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

HEARTBREAK KID bounced back to form with an impressive victory over this track and trip last month and he may well be able to defy a 5lb rise in the ratings here. Norley was a well-held third on that occasion but he had been progressive prior to that defeat and should not be underestimated. Yggdrasil may benefit from the application of first-time blinkers and is another to consider.

HEARTBREAK KID cashed in on a much-reduced mark to score over C&D 3 weeks ago and, despite a 5 lb rise, Donald McCain's 8-y-o remains well treated on old form. He can follow up at the expense of Midnight Jewel, who ran creditably on his return over hurdles at Southwell recently and should be much closer to his best with that under his belt. Joly Maker and Norley can fight out third spot.

With the benefit of his outing over hurdles, MIDNIGHT JEWEL (nap) can resume his upward path.

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (2.5/1 +58%) Chartwell House	2.5 2.5/1(+58%)	(6) Chartwell House 2.5/1, Epsom maiden winner (7f) at 2 yrs. Good efforts on 2 of his 3 starts in handicaps so far this term, latterly when fourth of 13 at Newmarket (7f) 3 weeks ago. Looks sure to be in the mix again from same mark. Campaigned at Newmarket this season, running creditably on two occasions.
4 2nd (4) (5.5/1 -22%) Royal Charter	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(4) Royal Charter 5.5/1, €240,000 breeze-up purchase who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a Newmarket maiden (6f) 12 months ago. Absent since finishing down the field in Ascot Group 3 back in July but she's in excellent hands and could well do better now handicapping on return. Twice-raced filly who retains potential back down in class; interesting contender.
3 3rd (3) (2.25/1 +18%) In These Shoes	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(3) In These Shoes 2.25/1, Starspangledbanner filly who confirmed promise of opening 2 runs when landing a 7f Redcar maiden in September. Just fair efforts in nurseries after but improved form when making a winning return at Beverley a fortnight ago. 5 lb rise perfectly fair. Successful in similar event at Beverley on reappearance; open to further progress.
9 3rd (9) (40/1 -100%) Sunny Orange	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Sunny Orange 40/1, Failed to progress from debut success in a Leicester maiden (5f) for Ralph Beckett as a 2-y-o but back on track for new yard, not disgraced fifth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f) 8 days ago. Eased 2 lb subsequently but this does look tougher. Drop back to 7f looks a plus but he's more exposed than most.
7 5th (7) (10/1 +0%) Overrule	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Overrule 10/1, Fairly useful form at 2 yrs, off the mark at second attempt in Redcar novice (7f, heavy) in November. Not scaled same heights either outing so far this term but gelded ahead of this and market may guide encountering fast ground for the first time. Couple of disappointing efforts this term; gelded operation needs to help.
2 6th (2) (10/1 +50%) Dionysian	10 10/1(+50%)	(2) Dionysian 10/1, Won 2 AW novices over 1m at Kempton at the end of 2022. Proved too free and yet to threaten in pair of turf handicaps so far this year and he'll need to settle better if he's to feature here. 2-2 on AW; 0-3 on turf and has a big doubt over current form.
8 7th (8) (11/1 -22%) Hougoumont	11 11/1(-22%)	(8) Hougoumont 11/1, Won a pair of 6f novices last autumn and not disgraced either start in handicaps this spring, looking worth this try at 7f when fourth in 11-runner handicap here (6f) 16 days ago. Feasible to think he can do better yet. Latest effort (over 6f here) suggests he's ready for another crack at 7f.
1 8th (1) (10/1 -33%) Out Of Shadows	10 10/1(-33%)	(1) Out Of Shadows 10/1, Showed improved form on back of being gelded/6 months off when successful at Wolverhampton (7f) in April. Similar form from revised mark when third at Musselburgh (1m, soft) 6 weeks ago and not taken lightly dropped back in trip. Has form figures of 313 since wearing cheekpieces; looks to have a solid chance.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Given she was pitched in a Group 3 on only her second start as a juvenile, Royal Charter is of high interest on her return to action and must be considered. However, OUT OF SHADOWS, who won over this trip on the all-weather on his penultimate start, could be worth chancing now he drops back in distance. He sets a reasonable standard at this stage and carrying top weight might not be insurmountable in this company. In These Shoes and Bussento are also worth a second look.

Competitive fare with the vote in favour of CHARTWELL HOUSE. He was quickly back on track returned to a sounder surface when fourth in a deeper handicap at Newmarket 3 weeks ago and a repeat should see him firmly in the mix again from the same mark. Bussento shapes like this drop in trip will suit and he has a bigger effort in his locker. In These Shoes and low-mileage Royal Charter complete the shortlist.

Back on forecast faster ground, it's worth giving another chance to BUSSENTO. Second choice is Hougoumont.

16:15 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1/1 +43%) Da Capo Glory	1 1/1(+43%)	(2) Da Capo Glory 1/1, Useful hurdler. Good second of 9 in minor event hurdle at this course (19.8f, good to soft, 11/1) 45 days ago. Holds solid form claims. Back to best with C&D 2nd in April; may be more to come at this trip and has fitness edge.
1 2nd (1) (1.75/1 +56%) Ash Tree Meadow	1.75 1.75/1(+56%)	(1) Ash Tree Meadow 1.75/1, Useful chaser. Respectable second of 7 in novice chase (2/1) at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Switches to hurdles and not discounted. Not seen since 2nd at Cheltenham last season; progressed since last seen over hurdles.
6 3rd (6) (22/1 +56%) Darraby	22 22/1(+56%)	(6) Darraby 22/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 17 in juvenile hurdle at this course (15.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 18 days ago. Up in trip with lots to find on form. Flat winner; brings a modest level on hurdle form to the table.
3 4th (3) (125/1 +0%) Gekkota	125 125/1(+0%)	(3) Gekkota 125/1, Modest hurdler. One win from 2 runs last season. Twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, good to soft, 14/1) 15 days ago. Faces a stiff task. Maiden hurdle winner; tailed off on recent return and has a mountain to climb on ratings.
5 \|U\| (5) (4/1 -20%) Jeff Kidder	4 4/1(-20%)	(5) Jeff Kidder 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Off 14 months before below-par seventh of 10 in minor event hurdle at this course (19.6f, heavy) 161 days ago. This course winner can take a step forward. Grade 1 winning juvenile here; however, only seen once in 19 months and was tailed off.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

After THE SHORT GO's wide-margin victory in a Killarney maiden hurdle, Henry de Bromhead reported that he had really turned inside out in the last few months. A couple of winners have come out of that race to strengthen the form. The forecast quick ground ought to be in his favour being by Fame And Glory. Ash Tree Meadow has been in good form over fences. He ran up a hat-trick last summer and was also placed in the Galway Plate. He hasn't been over hurdles since April last year, but looks dangerous and Danny Gilligan's 7lb claim is a big bonus. Jeff Kidder is coming off a break, but has plenty of talent. He had a golden spell over flights a couple of years ago and is more than capable of having a say.

THE SHORT GO made light of a six-month lay-off when going in at Killarney last time and can improve sufficiently to edge out form-choice Da Capo Glory in a useful contest. Jeff Kidder and Ash Tree Meadow can have a say too if ready to roll after respective absences.

There should be more to come from DA CAPO GLORY who chased home Grangeclare West here in April and should have more to offer

16:25 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (12/1 +45%) Dandy's Angel	12 12/1(+45%)	(9) Dandy's Angel 12/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 44 Flat runs. Bit below form third of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Often a slow starter and helped when getting a strong pace to target; 2-44 overall..
4 2nd (4) (3.2/1 +4%) Berry Edge	3.2 3.2/1(+4%)	(4) Berry Edge 3.2/1, C&D winner. 9/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to firm) 18 days ago, missing break. Blinkers on 1st time and booking of Murphy catches the eye. If okay in the new headgear (replacing cheekpieces), he should be in the thick of it.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 -6%) Freak Out	9 9/1(-6%)	(3) Freak Out 9/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 8/1) 44 days ago, headway under pressure over 1f out and keeping on. Cheekpieces back on. Dual turf winner; positives to take from his never-dangerous effort over C&D latest.
1 4th (1) (7.5/1 -36%) Jewel Maker	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(1) Jewel Maker 7.5/1, Dual winner last season who stepped up markedly on first 2 starts this campaign when close-up fourth in 8-runner handicap at Redcar (10f) 12 days ago, missing break and running on. Now 2 lb below last winning mark and he's one to consider. Strong hint of returning to form when an unlucky-in-running fourth at Redcar.
7 5th (7) (4.5/1 +36%) Kalahari Prince	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(7) Kalahari Prince 4.5/1, 10/3, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (1m, good to firm) 5 days ago, keeping on without matching the front pair. Step back up in trip will hold no fears. Better the last twice in handicaps at about 1m and this is more his trip..
8 6th (8) (12/1 -20%) Bit Of A Quirke	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Bit Of A Quirke 12/1, 6-time C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this course (12.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago, held when short of room final 1f. Drop back in trip a plus and he could well get his own way in front here. Good strike-rate and a better horse at this trip than the 1m4f over which he ran last time.
6 7th (6) (20/1 -25%) Western Beat	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Western Beat 20/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in January. 18¾ lengths ninth of 11 to Broctune Red in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 3/1) 68 days ago. Form is rather up and down but this sort of mark doesn't look beyond her on balance. Once placed but 0-10 on grass, whereas she is a dual winner on the AW.
5 8th (5) (4/1 +20%) Broctune Red	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Broctune Red 4/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in April. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good, 9/2) 15 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Generally consistent and ran on well for fourth over 1m at Pontefract latest.
2 9th (2) (7/1 -56%) Eklil	7 7/1(-56%)	(2) Eklil 7/1, 9/2, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm) 11 days ago, every chance straight and staying on in a steadily-run affair. Still, he ought to give another good account from 1 lb higher mark here. Fair mark and returned with a pleasing effort in defeat at Lingfield.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

EKLIL bounced back to form when narrowly denied on his return at Lingfield last month and he must hold every chance if building upon that effort. Rae Guest's charge is preferred to C&D winner Berry Edge and Broctune Red, who has been in consistent form of late but is winless since March of last year. Dandy's Angel has also won here before and cannot be dismissed.

This looks wide open but JEWEL MAKER very much signalled a return to form when fourth at Redcar 12 days ago and, operating 2 lb below his last winning mark, he could well be ready to strike. Berry Edge's sole career success to date came over this C&D and he's feared under Oisin Murphy. Broctune Red is another fancied to go well.

After definite signs of returning to form when a luckless fourth at Redcar, JEWEL MAKER (nap) is of strong interest in this lower grade.

16:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6.5/1 -8%) Ready Freddie Go	6.5 6.5/1(-8%)	(2) Ready Freddie Go 6.5/1, 10/1, below form third of 7 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Now dipped below last winning mark. Down in weights and well drawn but he's yet to find his best stuff so far in 2023.
1 2nd (1) (0.91/1 +39%) Live In The Moment	0.91 0.91/1(+39%)	(1) Live In The Moment 0.91/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. Stall opened late when seventeenth of 20 in handicap (6/1) at Epsom (5f, good to firm) 7 days ago, merely closing up late. Cheekpieces back on. Has good chance on form back down in class. On a good mark and last week's run in the Dash debacle easy to forgive; strong claims.
7 3rd (7) (8/1 -33%) Nelson Gay	8 8/1(-33%)	(7) Nelson Gay 8/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good, 11/2) 19 days ago. Yet to build on a promising stable debut; dangerous mark though and type to revive soon.
3 4th (3) (14/1 +13%) Strong Johnson	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Strong Johnson 14/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 22/1, last of 16 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Tough to assess at present. Thrown in on Irish form; not beaten a rival in two runs for this yard; check betting.
6 5th (6) (22/1 -120%) Muscika	22 22/1(-120%)	(6) Muscika 22/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in March. 13/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Three AW wins over the winter but likely vulnerable back at 5f from the widest stall.
4 6th (4) (5/1 +0%) Mid Winster	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Mid Winster 5/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good, 13/2) 21 days ago. Can bounce back. Won this last year off 2lb higher; not hit top gear this year but had wind op since latest.
5 7th (5) (12/1 +0%) Leodis Dream	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Leodis Dream 12/1, C&D winner. 20/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 21 days ago. Ended losing run at Ripon last September; latest Thirsk run encouraging; others stronger.
8 8th (8) (20/1 +0%) Ernest Rutherford	20 20/1(+0%)	(8) Ernest Rutherford 20/1, 25/1, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. 5f winner in Ireland at 2; not hit top gear for his new yard and eligible for weaker races.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

LIVE IN THE MOMENT had no chance to show his capabilities in the Epsom Dash last week due to his stall not opening at the correct time, so that run can easily be forgiven. The six-year-old likes to race up with the pace, and has all the right attributes to give a good account on a circuit that tends to favour front-runners. Muscika also likes to be on the speed early and is feared most, while Ready Freddie Go is another to consider.

LIVE IN THE MOMENT was backed into favouritism for the "Dash" at Epsom last week but he didn't get the chance to justify the support as his stall was one of several that opened late, so he's well worth another chance back down in class. Mid Winster was a bit disappointing at Thirsk 3 weeks ago but she recorded an excellent timefigure when scoring over C&D a year ago so could well bounce back returned to this venue.

The Dash last week was a write-off but LIVE IN THE MOMENT (nap) remains of major interest and he can gain some compensation.

16:35 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/1 +56%) Bergentown	11 11/1(+56%)	(8) Bergentown 11/1, Little worthwhile form in 16 starts over hurdles in Ireland and readily passed over on this debut for new connections. Unplaced all 17 Irish starts; British debut after seven months off.
11 2nd (11) (5/1 +55%) Robber's Bridge	5 5/1(+55%)	(11) Robber's Bridge 5/1, Took a big step forward when second at Wincanton in March and, though well held next time, his latest effort at Southwell (20.4f, good) was respectable. Each-way claims. Maiden; has run well enough on occasions to hold each-way claims.
7 3rd (7) (5/1 -25%) Balranald	5 5/1(-25%)	(7) Balranald 5/1, Successful over fences at Sedgefield in winter 2021. Finally opened account in this sphere over C&D last month, proving 3¾ lengths too strong for Armattiekan, but he's not an obvious type to follow up. Won over hurdles at 23rd attempt when beating one of today's rivals over C&D; up 5lb.
4 4th (4) (6/1 -9%) Pumpkin's Pride	6 6/1(-9%)	(4) Pumpkin's Pride 6/1, Appeared to take a step back in the right direction when third of 13 at Doncaster (19.4f, good) in February. Possible that step up to 21.2f counted against him next time and needs considering back down in trip off a 2 lb lower mark. Chances on his Doncaster third in February but didn't match that at Ludlow last month.
9 5th (9) (10/1 -82%) Jina	10 10/1(-82%)	(9) Jina 10/1, Glimmers of ability in junior hurdles earlier this year but latest effort lacked spark and she needs to take a step forward now upped in trip for this handicap bow. Yet to achieve much but handicap debut for top yard off a lowly mark.
10 6th (10) (33/1 +34%) Out For The Count	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Out For The Count 33/1, Soundly beaten in 2 Irish bumpers for Philip Fenton and yet to make an impact for current yard. Addition of cheekpieces failed to do the trick last time and equipped with a first-time tongue strap here, too. Unplaced all starts and nothing in handicaps; tongue-strap on.
6 7th (6) (14/1 -133%) Mezyan	14 14/1(-133%)	(6) Mezyan 14/1, Second in a 15-runner Limerick handicap last May and would have a fighting chance were he to reproduce that level of form. However, didn't show much spark on his recent return to action and overall record stands at 0-26. 0-26 in career; tailed off on recent return from 11 months off.
2 8th (2) (20/1 +0%) Fireworks	20 20/1(+0%)	(2) Fireworks 20/1, Successful twice on the Flat but his efforts over jumps so far have not been particularly inspiring. Hopes pinned on the addition of blinkers sparking improvement. Dual Flat winner but unplaced in five hurdle outings and pulled up on recent chase debut.
3 9th (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Armattiekan	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Armattiekan 4.5/1, Five-time winner over fences and though yet to strike in this sphere, he put in a good shift back hurdling when chasing home Balranald over C&D 3 weeks ago. 5 lb better off with that rival now and should have a part to play. Second to Balranald over C&D on return from nine months off; chances on that.
1 \|U\| (1) (3.5/1 +61%) En Avant	3.5 3.5/1(+61%)	(1) En Avant 3.5/1, Creditable third of 15 in a Clonmel maiden hurdle last spring but that is a standout effort, and she didn't look entirely straightforward at the same course when returning from 9 months off in April. Maiden; will need to improve on recent efforts if he's to defy top weight.

LTO Selection:

16:35 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

BALRANALD won a similar event over C&D last month when benefiting from a drop back in trip and he looks a key player off just 4lb higher. A wind operation appears to have brought about some improvement and it would be no surprise to see him back that performance up. Armattiekan, who was second in that aforementioned race, has a feasible chance of turning the form around off 5lb better terms, while En Avant appeals most from the rest.

PUMPKIN'S PRIDE's stamina may have been stretched last time and he is of strong interest judged on his effort over a similar trip to this at Doncaster earlier in the year. Armattiekan was returning from a 9-month absence when second to Balranald over this C&D and, with that run under his belt and armed with a 5 lb pull, he is taken to reverse those placings and emerge as the main danger. Robber's Bridge is also worthy of consideration.

Although she has yet to show a great deal, JINA may step up now handicapping.

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/1 +0%) Choisya	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Choisya 5/1, Southwell novice winner in January and resumed her progress when when failing by a whisker on turf debut at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) recently. 2 lb rise for that is fair and she has to enter calculations. Went very close at Goodwood two weeks ago on turf debut; major contender.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 +27%) Venetian	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Venetian 4/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs and bounced back following a tame reappearance display when third to stablemate Lion of War in a competitive Musselburgh handicap (9f, good to firm) last weekend. Possibilities here if able to back that up. Ran well at Musselburgh last Saturday; largely consistent; place possibilities.
4 3rd (4) (25/1 -14%) Dornoch Castle	25 25/1(-14%)	(4) Dornoch Castle 25/1, Went the wrong way at 2 yrs after a promising start and has finished nearer the last than first both starts this season. Plenty to prove at present. Has failed to improve in two handicaps this year, well behind Choisya latest.
5 4th (5) (8/1 +20%) Good Gracious	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Good Gracious 8/1, Showed plenty of ability in maiden/novice company on turf prior to winning nursery/AW debut at Newcastle (7f) last October. Well held tried in a tongue strap on return at Newmarket (1m, good) but headgear omitted here and she's worth another chance. May bounce back with Newmarket reappearance under her belt; progressive in 2022.
8 5th (8) (4.5/1 +31%) Indiana Be	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(8) Indiana Be 4.5/1, Went close off this mark in a Redcar nursery last September and deservedly got his head in front when landing the odds in a maiden at Ripon (1m, good to firm) 9 days ago. This is more demanding but he's not without hope. Straightforward task in Ripon maiden last week; went close on sole handicap run.
3 6th (3) (1.88/1 +6%) Just Bring It	1.88 1.88/1(+6%)	(3) Just Bring It 1.88/1, Off the mark when getting the better of Choisya at Kempton in March and latest fourth in the valuable C&D Silver Bowl represented a step forward, particularly given that he encountered traffic problems at crucial stages of the race. Big player off the same mark. Ran creditably in the Silver Bowl over C&D two weeks ago despite poor luck; respected.
6 7th (6) (11/1 +45%) Pol Roger	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Pol Roger 11/1, Won novice events here and at Thirsk in August last summer before a good second on nursery debut at Ayr. Ended 2-y-o campaign on a low-key note, though, and has failed to fire in 3 starts so far this season. Juvenile season included two wins; not in anything like the same form this term.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

SPARKS FLY has been on a roll since being switched to turf in April and bids to extend a winning sequence that has seen her shoot up 28lb in the handicap. However, given that she won by five and a half lengths when eased near the finish at Windsor last time, it's hard to put a cap on how much more she has to offer. Choisy and Just Bring It look the pick of today's opposition.

Having shaped well in a valuable C&D handicap a fortnight ago, JUST BRING IT looks the one to be on now eased in class off the same mark. Next on the list is Venetian, who put his reappearance shocker firmly behind him when a solid third from the front at Musselburgh, while Choisya is also shortlisted on the back of her Goodwood near-miss. Good Gracious is also worth a second look, for all that she was disappointing on her first run of the season at Newmarket.

Back down in class, JUST BRING IT holds very interesting claims off an unaltered mark. Choisya is second choice.

16:50 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
19 1st (19) (1.38/1 +31%) New Year Honours	1.38 1.38/1(+31%)	(19) New Year Honours 1.38/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 12f on flat. Let down by her jumping when tenth of 18 in juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 165 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Leading form claims if back to her best. Flat winner; big run when 2nd on yard debut in November; not as good since but respected.
4 2nd (4) (2.25/1 +25%) Fermoyle	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(4) Fermoyle 2.25/1, Fair form in bumpers before encouraging fourth of 9 in maiden (15/2) at Sligo (10.4f, good to soft) on Flat debut 25 days ago, slowly away. Not ruled out now going hurdling. Big runs in defeat on first two bumper starts; return to quicker ground should help.
11 3rd (11) (4/1 -45%) Scott Lang	4 4/1(-45%)	(11) Scott Lang 4/1, Fairly useful winner at 13f on Flat, posting a good fourth of 15 in handicap (9/1) at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Shaped well when debut third in this sphere at Clonmel last May. Player. Flat winner; encouraging hurdle bow last year; in good form on the Flat of late.
3 4th (3) (9/1 -100%) Bukhill	9 9/1(-100%)	(3) Bukhill 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/4, fourth of 11 in bumper at Listowel (16f, good). Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Betting can prove a good indicator. Not beaten far in 2 bumpers for Willie Mullins; may do better at some stages; off 264 days.
12 5th (12) (22/1 +33%) Woodie Wango	22 22/1(+33%)	(12) Woodie Wango 22/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, eighth of 17 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good) on NH debut 5 days ago. Needs to build on it. Pulled up only point start but shaped with promise on Rules debut earlier this week.
8 6th (8) (18/1 -50%) Laishann	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Laishann 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (15.1f, good). Off 13 months but yard in good form so can't be dismissed. Too bad to be true when last seen and off 14 months since; promise previously.
6 7th (6) (200/1 -33%) Kalsman	200 200/1(-33%)	(6) Kalsman 200/1, Hooded for 1st time, unseated rider 5th in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good, 150/1) 8 days ago. More is needed. Poor Flat form and shown nothing over hurdles; unseated after an error last week.
10 8th (10) (28/1 +30%) Oneforgonzo	28 28/1(+30%)	(10) Oneforgonzo 28/1, Dylan Thomas gelding. Closely related to fairly useful chaser Clondaw Westie, and half-brother to fair hurdler Celebrity Status, stays 19f, and point winner Vincs Vinnie. Market can guide. Dylan Thomas gelding; related to winners but may need further given his pedigree.
7 9th (7) (33/1 +67%) Kilkee Royal	33 33/1(+67%)	(7) Kilkee Royal 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at this course (15.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Promise in points but low-key efforts under Rules so far; probably needs further.
16 10th (16) (150/1 -50%) Beanie To Sea	150 150/1(-50%)	(16) Beanie To Sea 150/1, Ninth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 300/1). Off 18 months and needs to hit the ground running on her hurdling bow. Showed nothing in four Flat outings in 2021.
17 11th (17) (33/1 +67%) Hob's Angel	33 33/1(+67%)	(17) Hob's Angel 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft, 66/1) 39 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Very minor promise in bumpers so far; beaten long way out when last seen at Ballinrobe.
18 12th (18) (33/1 -106%) Ceis Charraigin	33 33/1(-106%)	(18) Ceis Charraigin 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in bumper at Down Royal (16.8f, good, 16/1) on NH debut 8 days ago. Makes hurdles debut and market can prove a good guide. Modest point form but signs of ability on Rules bow last week; may build on that.
2 13th (2) (66/1 -32%) Bonilla	66 66/1(-32%)	(2) Bonilla 66/1, Notnowcato gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) A Grey Matter out of hurdle winner around 2m (stayed 2½m) Edwarda. Wears tongue strap. Pulled up both starts in points (latest Jan 22). Pulled up in two point starts and likely to struggle on Rules debut.
9 14th (9) (200/1 -300%) My Kurkum	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) My Kurkum 200/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 11 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.8f, good) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time with more required. Dual winner on the Flat in France but shown nothing in two hurdle outings so far.
5 15th (5) (250/1 -25%) Hi Sur Multi	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Hi Sur Multi 250/1, Last of 10 in bumper (125/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) on NH debut 160 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Gary McGill. Failed to complete in three points and showed nothing on Rules debut back in January.
13 16th (13) (100/1 -203%) Caminante	100 100/1(-203%)	(13) Caminante 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, unseated rider 1st in novice hurdle (50/1) at Tramore (16.6f, good) on NH debut 8 days ago. More of a Flat pedigree and unseated at the opening flight on debut last week when 50-1.
14 \|PU\| (14) (200/1 -33%) Golden Forest	200 200/1(-33%)	(14) Golden Forest 200/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 150/1). Hooded for 1st time. Goes hurdling with others preferred. Poor form on the Flat and not bred for this; hood tried.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SCOTT LANG has form on fast ground on the Flat and should have more to offer on his second start over hurdles. He may not have quite got home when third over 2m3f on jumping debut at Clonmel last month, so the drop back in trip can help. He has been placed on his last two starts in staying handicaps on the Flat. Nathaniel filly New Year Honours should be a factor. She won on the all-weather track at Lingfield for Ralph Beckett and has had three spins over hurdles for Gordon Elliott. She has a best finish of second at Down Royal in November and hasn't been seen since December. Fermoyle has been placed in two bumpers and has claims on his hurdling debut. Bukhill was unplaced in two bumpers for Willie Mullins, but went off favourite in both. He is worth a market check on his first start for Peter Fahey.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and SCOTT LANG, who comes here in good order from the Flat, is fancied to belatedly build on his hurdling debut promise and open his account in this sphere. New Year Honours is second on the list and would rate a serious threat if back to her best. Hurdling-debutant Fermoyle appeals as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

It was a promising hurdle debut from SCOTT LANG last year. He should be fit for this arriving on the back of solid efforts on the Flat

17:00 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (3.5/1 -86%) Thornaby Beauty	3.5 3.5/1(-86%)	(4) Thornaby Beauty 3.5/1, 6/1, good second of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, clear of rest. Obvious claims off this 1 lb higher mark. Maiden but she's getting there and ran a solid race when the clear runner-up at Redcar.
6 2nd (6) (12/1 +0%) Girl From Italy	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Girl From Italy 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Improvement needed. Only midfield on her handicap debut at Redcar but she saw her race out quite well.
1 3rd (1) (9/1 -50%) Pearly Star	9 9/1(-50%)	(1) Pearly Star 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Needs to raise her game. Doesn't look on a good mark unless settling better in her races triggers something.
2 4th (2) (11/1 +0%) Senseofentitlement	11 11/1(+0%)	(2) Senseofentitlement 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Others preferred. Not progressing and was 50-1 when down the field in his latest handicap at Haydock.
5 5th (5) (4/1 +20%) Yorkstone	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Yorkstone 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent third of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 8/1) 20 days ago, not ideally placed. Step back up in trip looks a good move and he's an each-way player. Probably his best run yet when a closing third at Ripon and returning to 7f a plus.
7 6th (7) (8.5/1 +23%) Heart Of Sofia	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(7) Heart Of Sofia 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 18/1) 8 days ago, never nearer. Shapes as though this stiffer test will suit. Beaten about 4l in 5f seller before finishing only a tad closer at Carlisle (6f handicap).
3 7th (3) (2.25/1 +36%) Aurora Glory	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(3) Aurora Glory 2.25/1, 28/1, good second of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Back up in trip and she has to enter calculations. Improved second at Ripon (6f, good) where she finished well after being slow to break.
8 8th (8) (20/1 -25%) Eyeofthebeholder	20 20/1(-25%)	(8) Eyeofthebeholder 20/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft, 33/1) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he's essentially opposable. Not a lot in three juvenile runs and it's been a similar tale in handicaps (7f-1m2f).

LTO Selection:

17:00 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Not beaten far at Redcar last time out, THORNABY BEAUTY has been knocking on the door of late and this looks like as good an opportunity as any to get off the mark at the ninth time of asking. Only a head separated Aurora Glory (second) and Yorkstone (third) when they met at Ripon last month and it is the former who is taken to come out on top once more.

THORNABY BEAUTY posted arguably her best effort yet when finding just one too strong at Redcar, for which a 1 lb rise looks very fair indeed given that she was clear of the rest. Adrian Nicholls' representative is taken to open her account at the ninth time of asking, perhaps at the chief expense of Aurora Glory, who also hit the crossbar last time and she should appreciate this step back up in trip. The return to this trip is likely to help Yorkstone, too, and he is third choice.

Aurora Glory and YORKSTONE ran similar races when finishing upside one another at Ripon. The latter is preferred this time.

17:05 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/1 -144%) Cloud Angel	11 11/1(-144%)	(2) Cloud Angel 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ¾-length third of 4 to Robusto in handicap (18/1) at Salisbury (12f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Merits consideration. Under 1l behind Robusto at Salisbury latest (1m4f); enjoys a 5lb pull at the weights here..
1 2nd (1) (6.5/1 +28%) Peaceful Night	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(1) Peaceful Night 6.5/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) 26 days ago. Running up low-70s RPRs before Windsor struggle latest; eases back down from 0-75 company..
3 3rd (3) (1/1 -20%) Robusto	1 1/1(-20%)	(3) Robusto 1/1, Promising type. Career best when winning 4-runner handicap at Salisbury (12f, good to firm, evens) 14 days ago, driven out. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Expected to be bang there. 5lb rise for defeat of Cloud Angel at Salisbury latest (1m4f) looks fair; obvious claims..
10 4th (10) (80/1 -100%) Miss Raindrop	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Miss Raindrop 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, last of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Bit better over this trip two starts back (soft), but backwards step again last week..
5 5th (5) (3/1 +33%) A Day To Dream	3 3/1(+33%)	(5) A Day To Dream 3/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Thirsk in April. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Redcar (14f, good to soft) 19 days ago. 1m4f Thirsk winner on seasonal return; same form level in defeat off today's mark since..
4 6th (4) (20/1 +0%) Gottaifan	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) Gottaifan 20/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 12/1) 29 days ago. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Tom Dascombe. Others more persuasive. 0-8 for Tom Dascombe previously; step up to 1m4f isn't an obvious plus on stable debut..
6 7th (6) (40/1 +20%) Knights Spear	40 40/1(+20%)	(6) Knights Spear 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good) 11 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uninspiring in handicaps thus far, but longer trip and gently declining mark offer hope..
8 8th (8) (80/1 -21%) Happy Dancer	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Happy Dancer 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (14f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. No improvement for the gelding operation and switch to handicaps latest; tongue tie added..
9 9th (9) (25/1 +11%) Navy Wren	25 25/1(+11%)	(9) Navy Wren 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Sizeable step forward needed, but step up to trip of dam's Group/Grade 2 wins catches eye..
7 10th (7) (10/1 +38%) Master Sheridan	10 10/1(+38%)	(7) Master Sheridan 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Up in trip. Keeping on over 1m2f on April's Beverley handicap debut; can do better again still..

LTO Selection:

17:05 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

The Sir Mark Prescott stable has hit a rich vein of form of late and ROBUSTO can continue the trend by following up on a taking first win at Salisbury last time out. He remains unexposed at the trip and he should have too much for the likes of A Day To Dream and Cloud Angel (third), who has less than a length to make up with the selection from their latest clash.

ROBUSTO was strong in the betting upped markedly in trip and unsurprisingly left his previous efforts well behind to get off the mark on handicap debut at Salisbury on return 2 weeks ago. Open to further improvement, he can defy a 5 lb rise at the main expense of Cloud Angel, who was ¾-length third to the selection that day and is now 5 lb better off. A Day To Dream is best of the others.

With the 5lb rise for his handicap debut win looking fair, ROBUSTO can follow up, chased by the back down in class Peaceful Night.

17:10 Bangor NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (1.5/1 -50%) Rose In The Park	1.5 1.5/1(-50%)	(5) Rose In The Park 1.5/1, €40,000 3-y-o, £70,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including ungenuine but smart hurdler/useful chaser Blow By Blow, stays 25f. Successful sole start in Irish points (Mar 5) and makes plenty of appeal on Rules debut. Irish point winner in March; plenty of appeal on bumper debut.
3 2nd (3) (2.5/1 +0%) Madam Ryder	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(3) Madam Ryder 2.5/1, Looked in need of experience when fifth at Southwell on debut and, with improvement likely, she's likely to be thereabouts. Looked in need of experience when fifth on debut; should do better now.
1 3rd (1) (16/1 +68%) Bobby's Fortune	16 16/1(+68%)	(1) Bobby's Fortune 16/1, €9,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 33f) Junior. Likely to need time and distance. Some appeal on pedigree but trainer just 1-26 in bumpers in recent seasons.
4 4th (4) (3.2/1 +54%) Maggie O	3.2 3.2/1(+54%)	(4) Maggie O 3.2/1, £8,000 5-y-o, Getaway mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler I Am Spider Man, stays 2¾m. Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (May 13). Respected. Won Irish maiden point a month ago; worth a look on bumper debut.
2 5th (2) (6.5/1 +68%) Classical Music	6.5 6.5/1(+68%)	(2) Classical Music 6.5/1, Muhaarar gelding. Half-brother to French hurdler Conspiracy Theory. Dam 7.4f/8.3f winner on Flat. Should have enough speed for this test, so worth a market check. Withdrawn from intended Flat debut last August; worth market look now in a bumper.

LTO Selection:

17:10 Bangor NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

ROSE IN THE PARK, who swapped hands for 70,000 pounds after she won an Irish point-to-point in March, looks a highly appealing newcomer to racing under Rules and is fancied to make a winning start for her new connections. She is a half-sister to Blow By Blow, who was a Grade 1 winner in this sphere before making into a useful hurdler, so ticks the right boxes on pedigree. Madam Ryder and Maggie O are others to monitor in the betting.

Having won her only start between the flags, ROSE IN THE PARK is well worth a chance to maintain her unbeaten record on Rules bow. Madam Ryder is likely to improve on her debut and looks the main threat, although Maggie O, another point winner, can't be ruled out.

Irish point winner ROSE IN THE PARK can make a winning start in bumpers.

17:25 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (0.67/1 +55%) Striking	0.67 0.67/1(+55%)	(11) Striking 0.67/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Creditable second of 16 in novice hurdle (5/1) at this course (15.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Clearly the one to beat. Off the mark on the Flat in April and second in last 2 hurdle outings; sets the standard.
6 2nd (6) (25/1 +0%) Irish Envoy	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Irish Envoy 25/1, Thrice-raced winner under Rules. 16/1, thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 39 days ago. Fav when winning Naas bumper on debut but shown nothing since; stopped quickly latest.
4 3rd (4) (22/1 -38%) Custers Mistake	22 22/1(-38%)	(4) Custers Mistake 22/1, Fair chaser. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Twelfth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at Listowel (16.2f, good) 6 days ago, not ideally placed. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 6/14 on last hurdle outing. 0-29 under Rules; ran okay when 6th in h'cap hurdle last month but more required here.
19 4th (19) (12/1 +40%) Bayou Belle	12 12/1(+40%)	(19) Bayou Belle 12/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 12/1, ninth of 21 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, good) 22 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Each-way squeak. Poor form in three starts over hurdles and well held on the level last month.
16 5th (16) (25/1 +38%) Petit Dejeuner	25 25/1(+38%)	(16) Petit Dejeuner 25/1, Poor hurdler. Eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 11 days ago. Placed in a mares' bumper at Leopardstown in March but hasn't built on that since.
8 6th (8) (3/1 -20%) Nottodaybobo	3 3/1(-20%)	(8) Nottodaybobo 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form sixth of 16 in bumper at Navan (15.8f, good, 3/1). Off 8 months ahead of this hurdles debut. Yard also saddles newcomer Sea Aster. Consistent last year; may do better this term but off 266 days and may need further.
17 7th (17) (12/1 +0%) Sea Aster	12 12/1(+0%)	(17) Sea Aster 12/1, Yeats mare. Sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Fruit Blossom, stays 2¾m, and half-sister to fair hurdler Wings Like Arion. One to note in the betting. Yeats mare; plenty of hurdle winners in the family; yard can ready them for debut.
9 8th (9) (150/1 -50%) Sandy Hill Toner	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Sandy Hill Toner 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle (250/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Shown nothing in four starts so far; may be one for handicaps at this point.
7 9th (7) (200/1 -100%) Moneynabane	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Moneynabane 200/1, Doyen gelding. Dam, 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Elsafeer and bumper winner Anychancedave. Hard to warm to based on exploits between the flags. Poor point form, failing to finish in five of his seven starts.
12 10th (12) (7.5/1 -50%) Farrokh	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(12) Farrokh 7.5/1, £47,000 3-y-o, Manatee gelding. Dam (h113) 17f-19f hurdle winner in France. Likely type on paper and interesting to see what the market has to say. Manatee gelding; £47,000 3yo; dam French hurdle winner; any market support worth noting.
10 11th (10) (150/1 +0%) Slaney Bank	150 150/1(+0%)	(10) Slaney Bank 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 11 days ago. Pulled up on debut and beaten a long way out in two tailed off finishes since.
13 12th (13) (150/1 +0%) Tullabrack Lad	150 150/1(+0%)	(13) Tullabrack Lad 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under Rules. 250/1, thirteenth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 27 days ago. Tailed off in a bumper on debut and same result on hurdle bow last month.
18 13th (18) (100/1 -100%) Winds Of Winter	100 100/1(-100%)	(18) Winds Of Winter 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.3f, good to soft, 25/1) on NH debut 6 days ago. Tailed off when 25-1 on last week's debut.
2 14th (2) (66/1 -65%) Ballydangan	66 66/1(-65%)	(2) Ballydangan 66/1, Saddler Maker gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to smart hurdler (2m winner) Tudor City out of smart 2m-2¼m hurdle winner She's Our Mare. 0-8 between the flags. 0-8 in points; best effort yet when 2nd last month but plenty to find on Rules debut.
14 15th (14) (125/1 -25%) Wayne R Walker	125 125/1(-25%)	(14) Wayne R Walker 125/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. 80/1, sixth of 9 in juvenile hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) on NH debut 11 days ago. 0-18 on the Flat and showed nothing on last week's hurdle debut.
5 16th (5) (150/1 -50%) Homestead Ned	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Homestead Ned 150/1, Life Force gelding. Dam poor maiden on Flat (stayed 6f). Wears hood. Probably best watched on debut. Life Force gelding; more of a Flat pedigree and best watched on yard debut with hood on.
1 \|PU\| (1) (150/1 +25%) Allhart	150 150/1(+25%)	(1) Allhart 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 6 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Poor Flat form and showed nothing on hurdle bow last week.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

STRIKING took second place on his last couple of starts over hurdles and can get his turn. Although he was beaten a long way over a similar trip at this track last month, the horse that took the honours had been placed in Grade A and Grade B handicap hurdles. Gordon Elliott's Nottodaybobo was placed in three of his four bumpers and is an obvious threat on his first crack at hurdling. His stablemate, Sea Aster, is a newcomer to note being related to several winners. Bonavena is a nicely-bred sort making his debut for Peter Fahey.

In a race bigger on quantity than quality, Flat winner STRIKING is taken to open his account in this sphere. He chased home a Willie Mullins-trained hotpot here last time and, unless one of the newcomers turn out to be pretty decent, a reproduction of that effort will surely suffice. Of the newcomers, Farrokh is the most interesting, while the Gordon Elliott-trained pair, Nottodaybobo and Sea Aster also need a second look.

It's hard to oppose STRIKING (nap) who has finished runner-up in his last two outings and that level of form sets a clear standard

17:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2.5/1 +44%) Buy The Dip	2.5 2.5/1(+44%)	(1) Buy The Dip 2.5/1, In first-time cheekpieces, found it tough upped in grade when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (1m, good, 33/1) 16 days ago. Headgear discarded and can bounce back returned to this grade/all-weather.
3 2nd (3) (7/1 -56%) Streetstorm	7 7/1(-56%)	(3) Streetstorm 7/1, After 7 months off (had wind op), failed to improve when seventh of 11 on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m, good to firm, 13/2) 21 days ago. It still remains early days, though.
6 3rd (6) (3.5/1 -5%) Double Down	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(6) Double Down 3.5/1, Again ran creditably when third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m, 9/2) 17 days ago. Can give another good account with visor now reapplied.
2 4th (2) (4/1 +20%) J J Stingleton	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) J J Stingleton 4/1, With cheekpieces back on, stepped forward from his reappearance when fourth of 13 in handicap at Bath (1m, good to firm, 28/1) 24 days ago. Can resume winning ways with more to offer at this distance.
7 5th (7) (5.5/1 -22%) Brigitte	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(7) Brigitte 5.5/1, Not seen to best effect when third of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 125/1) 17 days ago, having to wait for gap over 2f out. Remains capable of better making her handicap debut.
4 6th (4) (9/1 +0%) Greavsie	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Greavsie 9/1, Followed a creditable effort with a below-par one when fifth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, soft, 11/1) 40 days ago. May just find others stronger.
8 7th (8) (22/1 +21%) Mont Vallon	22 22/1(+21%)	(8) Mont Vallon 22/1, With tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 13 at Newmarket (6f, good, 50/1) on handicap debut 23 days ago. Needs to leave previous efforts well behind up in trip with cheekpieces applied.
9 8th (9) (33/1 +0%) The Game Is Up	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) The Game Is Up 33/1, Finished closer than previously when fourth of 14 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to firm, 80/1) 18 days ago. Needs to find more again.
5 9th (5) (66/1 -230%) Stamford Blue	66 66/1(-230%)	(5) Stamford Blue 66/1, Ran poorly after 10 weeks off when sixth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (1m, 22/1). Has plenty to find after a further 5-month absence.

LTO Selection:

17:35 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

BRIGITTE has shown ability on all three starts to date and is likely to improve for this switch to handicaps off what looks a fair opening mark. Things haven't fallen right for Double Down to date but there was enough promise again at Kempton last time to suggest he is up to winning in this grade and rates the main danger. Any market move for Mont Vallon, who has the cheekpieces on for the first time, should be noted.

With cheekpieces refitted, J J STINGLETON got back on the up when fourth at Bath last time and he remains lightly raced at this distance. He can build on his latest effort to return to winning ways, though Double Down now has a visor reapplied and is respected having made the frame on his last 2 starts. Handicap-debutante Brigitte completes the shortlist.

It might be worth siding with James Fanshawe's unexposed filly BRIGITTE, who looks interesting back up in trip on her handicap debut.

17:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (6.5/1 +19%) Quercus	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(7) Quercus 6.5/1, C&D winner who has dropped below last winning mark and stepped up on reappearance run when fourth of 11 in 6f handicap at Ripon (good to firm) 9 days ago. One to bear in mind. Conditions to suit and signs of a revival at Ripon last time; not discounted.
5 2nd (5) (25/1 -56%) Woodlands Charm	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Woodlands Charm 25/1, C&D winner who is yet to fire this season, only 6½ lengths eighth of 10 to Lezardrieux in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago. Conditions to suit and she's on a good mark; type to bounce back sooner rather than later.
2 3rd (2) (3.6/1 +35%) Blackjack	3.6 3.6/1(+35%)	(2) Blackjack 3.6/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. Good second of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 17/2) 30 days ago, just failing. That performance is backed up by the timefigure and he's respected back on turf. On the up on AW this year; effective on good ground but untried on quicker.
3 4th (3) (7.5/1 -114%) Lezardrieux	7.5 7.5/1(-114%)	(3) Lezardrieux 7.5/1, Off the mark for the season in 10-runner handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago, leading home turn and keeping on well. 2 lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run if turning up in similar form. Narrow winner over C&D 16 days ago; 2lb rise not excessive; in the mix from good draw.
1 5th (1) (2.12/1 +15%) Prospect	2.12 2.12/1(+15%)	(1) Prospect 2.12/1, Notched a fourth success in 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 5/2) 8 days ago, driven out. Should remain competitive. Comes here in good form, winning readily over C&D latest; 3lb rise not excessive; solid.
4 6th (4) (16/1 -60%) Jupiter Express	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Jupiter Express 16/1, Dual winner on the all-weather who looked a tricky ride again when fourth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Leicester (6f, good) 4 days ago, hanging right 2f out. Blinkers back on and temperament under suspicion. No luck in running behind Lezardrieux here last month; competitive granted a clear run.
6 7th (6) (2.75/1 +39%) Astapor	2.75 2.75/1(+39%)	(6) Astapor 2.75/1, Produced a career best to resume winning ways in 8-runner handicap (5/2) at this course (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Can give another good account. On the up and needs serious consideration despite wide draw and the rise in class.

LTO Selection:

17:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A determined winner over C&D last time out, LEZARDRIEUX could have been let off lightly with a 2lb rise and he is taken to notch up an 11th career success. That may be at the main expense of fellow C&D scorer Prospect and Astapor, who has won two of his last three around here over 5f. Blackjack and Jupiter Express have the form to get involved as well.

A trappy contest with a tentative vote going to QUERCUS, who goes well at this track and looks ready to hit top form again judged on his latest fourth at Ripon. Last-time-out winner Lezardrieux and Blackjack head the opposition.

All seven have claims but ASTAPOR is making good progress now and can gain his third course win of the season.

17:50 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (33/1 -136%) Louis Treize	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Louis Treize 33/1, Unreliable type. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f), very slowly away. Off 6 months. Close second on stable debut in November but off since lesser effort a fortnight later.
5 2nd (5) (2.75/1 +21%) Jacquelina	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(5) Jacquelina 2.75/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago by length from Rhubarb, always holding on. On the upgrade recently and isn't yet exposed. Made all to open account over C&D last week and warrants serious consideration.
4 3rd (4) (2.5/1 +29%) Rhubarb	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(4) Rhubarb 2.5/1, Three-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good length second of 9 to Jacquelina in handicap (13/8) at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago. Likely to give it another good shot at this venue. Won here four times in 2022 and has finished second twice in recent weeks; major player.
6 4th (6) (16/1 -45%) Fossos	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) Fossos 16/1, Three-time C&D winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 7/1) 25 days ago, lost all chance at start. Tendency to blow it at the stalls means he's a risky proposition. Triple C&D winner in 2022 but yet to get going this year; others have less to prove.
1 5th (1) (16/1 -33%) Astrophysics	16 16/1(-33%)	(1) Astrophysics 16/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 18/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, heavy) 56 days ago. Bounce back called for. 11yo; won this in 2022 but looks a shade vulnerable off current mark on turf.
2 6th (2) (2.75/1 +61%) Shesadabber	2.75 2.75/1(+61%)	(2) Shesadabber 2.75/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm, 13/2) 24 days ago. Runner-up from 1 lb higher prior to that so she's weighted to strike. Dual C&D winner in 2022; in good form lately but would probably prefer slower ground.
3 7th (3) (5/1 -25%) Desert	5 5/1(-25%)	(3) Desert 5/1, Third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 22/1) 8 days ago. Would have finished closer too with a clear passage so she's of interest dropped in grade. Proved she retains ability when running on well for third over C&D last week.

LTO Selection:

17:50 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

DESERT continues to ease in the ratings and the four-year-old gets the tentative nod off 11lb lower than her sole victory. Despite finding plenty of trouble in running, the daughter of Havana Gold gave a good account to finish third over course and distance last time out and may make amends in this contest. Rhubarb has been knocking on the door of late and demands the utmost respect, while Jacquelina is another to consider.

DESERT produced her most promising effort for Malcolm Saunders over C&D a week ago, and with this an easier band of handicap, she could well be the answer. Jacquelina and Rhubarb occupied the first 2 positions in a similar race to this recently and head the opposition.

Jacquelina was a nuisance to RHUBARB in the closing stages when winning over C&D last week. The latter can gain revenge today.

18:00 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (25/1 -25%) Onlyamatteroftime	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Onlyamatteroftime 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good), unable to sustain effort. Off 8 months. Makes bumpers debut. Improved from his debut when eighth in a maiden hurdle here in October; more required.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -60%) Fad Eadrainn	12 12/1(-60%)	(3) Fad Eadrainn 12/1, Once-raced maiden. 40/1 and hooded, third of 13 in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good) on NH debut 23 days ago. Stayed on well for 3rd when beaten 8l on bumper debut; can build on that.
12 4th (12) (3/1 -9%) Master Otis	3 3/1(-9%)	(12) Master Otis 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 22 in bumper at this course (16.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 46 days ago. Worthy of consideration. Consistent in trio of bumpers; only faded late here latest and quicker ground may help.
15 5th (15) (50/1 -52%) Aine Beag	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) Aine Beag 50/1, Fruits of Love mare. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Dal Cais and fair hurdler Maria Antonia. Dam 1m/9f winner. Interesting newcomer on paper. Fruits Of Love mare; half-sister to a hurdle winner; yard 1-19 in bumpers last 5 years.
10 6th (10) (18/1 -13%) Silas Marner	18 18/1(-13%)	(10) Silas Marner 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 11/2, sixth of 9 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft). Off 12 months. 2nd in a bumper on debut but hasn't built on that and tailed off in sole 2022 start.
9 7th (9) (150/1 -50%) Rocky's Glory	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Rocky's Glory 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (20.2f, soft, 150/1) 53 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Tailed off in 2 maiden hurdles so far; tongue-tie now tried.
16 8th (16) (100/1 +20%) Mountain Fame	100 100/1(+20%)	(16) Mountain Fame 100/1, Fame And Glory mare. Dam (h99), 2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to modest hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stays 2½m) Benefit Run. Fame And Glory mare; dam 2m4f hurdle winner; yard 1-9 in bumpers; others preferred.
2 9th (2) (50/1 +0%) Don't Tell Tiny	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Don't Tell Tiny 50/1, Jet Away gelding. Dam (c75) maiden chaser (stayed 21f). Likely to need time. Jet Away gelding; dam point winner; unlikely to be involved.
4 10th (4) (40/1 -60%) Grasshopper Time	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Grasshopper Time 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 16 in bumper at this course (16f, good to soft, 66/1) on NH debut 42 days ago. Others make more appeal. His debut wasn't devoid of promise and there's a bit to like about his pedigree.
11 11th (11) (200/1 -203%) The Tiger Tank	200 200/1(-203%)	(11) The Tiger Tank 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, thirteenth of 14 in bumper at Wexford (20f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Didn't build on minor promise when tailed off last week and one to watch for now.
17 12th (17) (80/1 -220%) In The Blood	80 80/1(-220%)	(17) In The Blood 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 18 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft, 200/1) on NH debut 62 days ago. Not disgraced when 200s on debut; may do better over further.
14 13th (14) (20/1 -67%) Smokey Putnum	20 20/1(-67%)	(14) Smokey Putnum 20/1, 16/1, good third of 13 in bumper at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Place claims. Career best when 3rd in Down Royal bumper last month; shapes like he may want further.
13 14th (13) (80/1 +20%) Nothingtodowithyou	80 80/1(+20%)	(13) Nothingtodowithyou 80/1, €8,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart chaser (stayed 21f) Fix The Rib and useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Frascati Park. Pulled up both starts in points (latest May 21). Others preferred. 8,000Euros 3yo; pulled up in a pair of points so far and hard to recommend on Rules bow.
8 15th (8) (80/1 +0%) Redondo Beach	80 80/1(+0%)	(8) Redondo Beach 80/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam unraced sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (2m-21f winner) Profit Margin. Pulled up both starts in points (latest Feb 11). Cost 40,000Euros as a 3yo but pulled up in a pair of point starts and hard to recommend.
5 \|DQ\| (5) (0.36/1 +46%) I Will Be Baie	0.36 0.36/1(+46%)	(5) I Will Be Baie 0.36/1, €43,000 3-y-o, £150,000 4-y-o, Crillon gelding. Brother to fairly useful French hurdler Diable d'Auteuil and fair French hurdler Fashion Baie. Successful sole start in points (Apr 2022) and should be able to maintain his unbeaten record. Kept on well to win 8-runner point; £150,000 sale since and improver for this yard.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

I WILL BE BAIE is hard to get away from on his first start for Willie Mullins. This French-bred gelding made 150,000 guineas at the sales after winning his point-to-point on fast ground at Taylorstown in April last year for Colin Bowe. Smokey Putnum showed marked improvement to come home third at Ballinrobe and Down Royal. This will be the quickest ground he will have faced, but he's starting to go the right way. Fad Eadrainn made a pleasing debut in third at Tipperary and should be in the hunt for prize money. Master Otis has had three outings and was second at Thurles in March. All of his runs have been on slower ground.

I WILL BE BAIE was an expensive purchase on the back of a point win and, while that was over a year ago, he's fully expected to make a successful start under Rules. Master Otis looks the main danger and Fad Eadrainn is likely to step forward from his debut.

I Will Be Baie is likely to be popular but FAD EADRAINN caught the eye on debut and with improvement likely, he gets the vote

18:10 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6/1 -71%) Bo Taifan	6 6/1(-71%)	(2) Bo Taifan 6/1, Quickly returned to all-weather, showed improved form when off the mark in 11-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 9/1) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly back up in trip. Got off the mark at Chelmsford last time and he's a key player again back up in trip.
9 2nd (9) (2.5/1 +29%) Shabs	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(9) Shabs 2.5/1, Below form when fifth of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (1m, good to soft, 14/1) 38 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Martin Smith. Had placed here on his previous 2 starts, so can fare better back at this venue. 0-20 but he's been placed plenty of times and is not ruled out back on AW for new yard.
4 3rd (4) (28/1 -100%) Endless Season	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Endless Season 28/1, After 3 months off, last of 11 in handicap at Cork (7f, soft, 25/1) 36 days ago. First run for yard after leaving G. Ahern with cheekpieces now reached for. 0-10 and has plenty to prove with cheekpieces added for another new yard.
7 4th (7) (3.5/1 +36%) No Turning Back	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(7) No Turning Back 3.5/1, Produced her best effort when second of 11 on handicap debut at Brighton (7f, good, 12/) 49 days ago. Might be even better back up in trip and she can open her account. Improved form when runner-up at Brighton last time and she's a key player back up in trip.
8 5th (8) (10/1 +0%) Royal Debut	10 10/1(+0%)	(8) Royal Debut 10/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Brighton (1m, good, 8/1) 49 days ago. Return to all-weather should suit with the headgear discarded. Inconsistent nine-race maiden who has been well held in last two runs; others preferred.
1 6th (1) (18/1 -50%) Adace	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Adace 18/1, Latest win at Kempton in November. Hasn't been in the same form since, though, in first-time cheekpieces when sixth of 12 in handicap at Brighton (1m, good to firm, 17/2) 18 days ago. Last two wins have been on Polytrack and is a big player if she can get back near best.
3 7th (3) (80/1 -60%) Chloellie	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Chloellie 80/1, Thirty-eight runs since last win in 2020. Offered little back in a handicap when twelfth of 13 at Chelmsford City (1m, 28/1) 37 days ago. Others preferred. Her last win was in 2020 and she struggled at Chelmsford last time; others preferred.
12 8th (12) (5/1 +64%) The Waiting Game	5 5/1(+64%)	(12) The Waiting Game 5/1, Well below form when sixth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 18/1) 16 days ago, though probably raced closer to pace than ideal. Tongue strap wore on last 2 starts left off this time. Lightly raced 4yo but she's not progressed so far and remains best watched for now.
6 9th (6) (16/1 +0%) Moosmee	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Moosmee 16/1, Not in the same form as previous outing when ninth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, heavy, 18/1) 56 days ago. Capable if on a going day having another try at 1m dropped in grade. Has generally struggled since his last win in 2021 and has plenty to prove back up in trip.
5 10th (5) (25/1 -56%) Laurentia	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Laurentia 25/1, C&D winner. After 4 months off, below form on first run since leaving Dean Ivory when seventh of 12 in handicap at Brighton (1m, good to firm, 50/1) 18 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Five time AW winner who could be dangerous back on Polytrack if she gets some luck.
11 11th (11) (12/1 -71%) Sirius White	12 12/1(-71%)	(11) Sirius White 12/1, Successful at Chelmsford City in January. Has returned to form on his last 2 starts, fifth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 37 days ago. Can give his running again. Has won on Polytrack (7f) this year but he will need to settle on this step back up to 1m.
10 12th (10) (40/1 +0%) Showdiemlad	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Showdiemlad 40/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Last of 7 in handicap (10/1) at this course (7f, AW) 68 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Generally regressive 16-race maiden who was tailed off over 7f here last time.

LTO Selection:

18:10 Lingfield Stakes (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Bo Taifan will be popular after his breakthrough success at Chelmsford last time but all of his best form is at the Essex venue and he maybe vulnerable is this competitive heat. ADACE has shaped well on his first two starts this season and looks an interesting alternative now switched back to the Polytrack. Endless Season had some fair form in Ireland and is a possible improver with the booking of Daniel Muscutt taking the eye for her new connections.

NO TURNING BACK ran her best race yet when second at Brighton on her handicap debut last time and, with the return to 1m to suit, she can go one better this time around. Bo Taifan got off the mark on his latest outing and is feared most, while Shabs could fare better returned to this track.

Several have possibilities but recent Chelmsford winner BO TAIFAN gets the vote ahead of the lightly raced 4yo No Turning Back.

18:20 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (2.5/1 +0%) Crooked Crown	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(5) Crooked Crown 2.5/1, Cable Bay filly who left her debut form well behind when second of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) 15 days ago. Leading form claims. Bettered low-key debut when second of 11 at Haydock two weeks ago; good chace.
3 2nd (3) (3.33/1 +72%) Mediate Alexander	3.33 3.33/1(+72%)	(3) Mediate Alexander 3.33/1, Twice-raced filly, fourth of 12 in minor event at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. More is needed now from this Kodiac filly. Did not progress from promising debut on second start but still has significant potential.
6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +0%) Dibbsy's Dream	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(6) Dibbsy's Dream 4.5/1, 6/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 15 days ago. Should progress so this Soldier's Call filly can't be ruled out. Made low-key debut when seventh at Haydock but ought to have learned from that experience.
1 4th (1) (3/1 +25%) Imperiality	3 3/1(+25%)	(1) Imperiality 3/1, Did best of the newcomers when third of 10 in minor event (6/1) at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) on debut 7 days ago. This Exceed And Excel filly seems sure to improve. Considered. Promising 3rd at Lingfield a week ago; no surprise if she makes the necessary improvement.
2 5th (2) (6.5/1 +46%) Make It Easy	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(2) Make It Easy 6.5/1, Foaled March 12. €20,000 yearling, resold 27,000 gns yearling, £35,000 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Dam 5f-7f winner. Appeals on paper and is worth a market check. First foal from a fair 5f/7f winner; bought for £35,000 at a breeze-up in April.
4 6th (4) (80/1 -21%) Aquifolia	80 80/1(-21%)	(4) Aquifolia 80/1, 28/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm) on debut 25 days ago. A big step forward is required. Made just a mildly encouraging debut over C&D last month; one for further down the line.
7 7th (7) (18/1 +73%) Moe's Legacy	18 18/1(+73%)	(7) Moe's Legacy 18/1, Foaled January 21. £2,500 2-y-o, Havana Grey filly. Dam, winner up to 5.7f, is a half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Corporal Maddox. Wears hood. No forlorn hope. First foal from stable's prolific sprinter Powerful Dream; yard not known for 2yo winners.

LTO Selection:

18:20 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

SPARKLIGHT has shown plenty of promise when runner-up on her two racecourse appearances to date and the Eve Johnson Houghton-trained filly can get off the mark at the third of asking. However, there are plenty of dangers, including Crooked Crown, who took a big step forward when second at Haydock last month. Despite showing signs of inexperience, Imperiality hit the line with plenty of conviction at Lingfield on debut and the daughter of Exceed And Excel completes the shortlist.

A few with chances but Rod Millman's Cable Bay filly CROOKED CROWN holds the edge on the form of her recent Haydock second and is taken to go one better. Imperiality seems sure to build on her debut Lingfield third and is next on the list ahead of newcomer Make It Easy and Kempton runner-up Sparklight.

Preference is for CROOKED CROWN, who was in the firing line throughout when second over 6f at Haydock two weeks ago.

18:40 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (5.5/1 +39%) Wall Game	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(8) Wall Game 5.5/1, Runner-up at Wolverhampton on penultimate start but only eleventh of 13 on handicap debut (40/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) 3 weeks ago. Needs to bounce back. Never a factor in a Newmarket 0-90 on handicap debut latest (7f); progressive before that..
13 2nd (13) (5/1 +23%) Sub Rosa	5 5/1(+23%)	(13) Sub Rosa 5/1, Promising type. Shaped as if better for the run after 7 months off when fifth of 14 in minor event (5/2) at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Remains capable of better. Some ability on both starts (7f/1m on turf); more needed but return to 7f is a plus..
11 3rd (11) (0.44/1 +56%) Mexicali Rose	0.44 0.44/1(+56%)	(11) Mexicali Rose 0.44/1, Promising sort. 5/4, excellent second of 11 on handicap debut at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 39 days ago, clear of rest. Likely to go on improving and she's one to note back in this company. Player if translating form of Nottingham handicap second (8.5f, soft) back to Polytrack..
6 4th (6) (40/1 -100%) Timely Escape	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Timely Escape 40/1, 13/2, shaped as if in need of the experience when seventh of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 17 days ago, never nearer. Open to improvement. Surely won't race as green again as on last month's Kempton debut (7f) and can do better..
12 5th (12) (9/1 +36%) Pretty Peg	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Pretty Peg 9/1, €15,000 foal, €55,000 yearling, Awtaad filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m winner Battalion. Needs monitoring in the market. Listed to Group/Grade 2 scorers in pedigree include course regular Battalion; shortlisted..
5 6th (5) (125/1 -89%) Moulin Booj	125 125/1(-89%)	(5) Moulin Booj 125/1, 80/1, showed little again when fifth of 8 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, slowly away. Slowly away in two 6f starts last month; hope rests with the longer trip (dam 7f winner)..
1 7th (1) (150/1 -50%) Ocean Potion	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Ocean Potion 150/1, Made no impression nearly 2 years on from his debut for a new yard when last of 7 in maiden (33/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 51 days ago. Can only be watched onto his third trainer in 3 outings. Form in two starts 21 months apart (6f turf/7f Polytrack) needs improving upon to figure..
4 8th (4) (22/1 +45%) Maurices Men	22 22/1(+45%)	(4) Maurices Men 22/1, Adaay gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, closely related to useful winner up to 7f Lucymai. Check betting. Out of a 6f 2yo winner, but two other newcomers make a bit more appeal on paper..
7 9th (7) (100/1 -150%) Uno Grande	100 100/1(-150%)	(7) Uno Grande 100/1, Showed more than first time up after 7 months off when sixth of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 17/2) 17 days ago. Handicaps down the line look his thing. More encouragement at Kempton latest (7f), albeit fading; one for handicaps after this..
9 \|B\| (9) (150/1 -50%) Gracious Grace	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Gracious Grace 150/1, Went backwards from her lowly debut when eighth of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good, 28/1). Off 10 months. Significantly up in trip. Green and didn't last home in two 5f turf starts last July (good); early days.
3 \|F\| (3) (100/1 -52%) Bonnie Blandford	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Bonnie Blandford 100/1, 800 gns foal, Hot Streak filly. Sister to 1m-1¼m winner Calidus Mirabilis and half-sister to winner up to 7f Escher. Dam, 11f winner, sister to useful winner up to 1m Rare Ransom. Sister and dam are both winners in moderate Polytrack handicap company; one for later on..
10 10th (10) (66/1 +34%) Jophiel	66 66/1(+34%)	(10) Jophiel 66/1, 66/1, showed only greenness when last of 8 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut 37 days ago. Never a factor on debut (7f; beaten just over 11l); may come good over further in time..

LTO Selection:

18:40 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

MEXICALI ROSE has done nothing wrong in her four starts so far and could be a tough nut to crack on her first start on an artificial surface. The ground was pretty testing on her last two starts and given her dam was a winner on the all-weather, she looks to have sound claims. Having shaped with promise on debut, Sub Rosa didn't seem to see out the extra furlong at Haydock last time and rates the main danger now back over 7f. Pretty Peg is an interesting newcomer for Richard Hannon and she requires a market check.

MEXICALI ROSE was beaten only by another improver on her first foray into handicaps at Nottingham last month and, likely to go on improving, Ralph Beckett's 3-y-o may well prove tough to beat back in novice company. Sub Rosa shaped as if the run was needed on return at Haydock just over a fortnight ago so she may emerge as the main danger, with newcomers Unequal Love and Pretty Peg certainly worth keeping a close eye on in the betting.

Two of the newcomers may well have sufficient to offer on Polytrack, with slight preference for UNEQUAL LOVE over Pretty Peg.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (5.5/1 +0%) Destiny's Spirit	5.5 5.5/1(+0%)	(4) Destiny's Spirit 5.5/1, C&D winner. 9/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 33 days ago. Can give a good account. Won three times as a 2yo but her last run was disappointing and she may need slower ground.
6 1st (6) (1.88/1 +46%) Jax Edge	1.88 1.88/1(+46%)	(6) Jax Edge 1.88/1, Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in May. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Expected to be bang there. In-form filly who may yet have a bigger run in her; may find 5f on fast ground a bit sharp.
2 2nd (2) (2.2/1 +2%) Class Member	2.2 2.2/1(+2%)	(2) Class Member 2.2/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 11 days ago. Posted a good effort when placed at Lingfield recently and is not yet fully exposed.
5 3rd (5) (14/1 +36%) Fragrance	14 14/1(+36%)	(5) Fragrance 14/1, 66/1, first run since leaving Charlie & Mark Johnston when sixth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Showed some good early speed on seasonal/stable debut; that run might have brought her on.
3 4th (3) (6/1 -71%) Doctor Mozart	6 6/1(-71%)	(3) Doctor Mozart 6/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 15/2) 9 days ago, rallying. Thriving. Battled gamely for recent AW win but today's return to turf is not ideal.
1 5th (1) (3.5/1 +42%) Pierce	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(1) Pierce 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 23 days ago. Still has low mileage but was unable to land a telling blow at Newmarket last month.

LTO Selection:

18:55 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

DOCTOR MOZART arrives here in a rich vein of form, landing the spoils on three of his last four outings, and the son of Dandy Man can defy a 3lb rise and add another victory to his record. Class Member was by no means disgraced when third at Lingfield last month and could be well handicapped off a mark of 67, while C&D winner Destiny's Spirit is another to consider.

DOCTOR MOZART is thriving currently and can add another win to his tally. Jax Edge backed up his win at Bath with a solid fourth at Salisbury so is feared most.

Dropped 2lb since a creditable third at Lingfield 11 days ago, CLASS MEMBER (nap) can now open her account.

19:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (8/1 -45%) Social City	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) Social City 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, collared close home when second of 10 in handicap (13/2) at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 16 days ago. More needed to get his head back in front again. Second at Wolverhampton latest but he's never won on turf and his losing run is up to 24.
4 2nd (4) (3.5/1 +22%) Smokey Malone	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(4) Smokey Malone 3.5/1, Course winner. Successful at Southwell in April and again ran well when 2¼ lengths second of 10 to Cherry Cola in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good to firm, 11/2) 17 days ago. Major player up in trip. Good second behind Cherry Cola at Yarmouth latest and he's respected at this new trip.
1 3rd (1) (1.75/1 +42%) Cherry Cola	1.75 1.75/1(+42%)	(1) Cherry Cola 1.75/1, Got back to winning ways at Yarmouth in May, before running creditably under a penalty when ½-length third of 8 to Easy Equation in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 9/4) 9 days ago. Respected. Won at Yarmouth before a close third behind Easy Equation over C&D; respected.
6 4th (6) (2.75/1 +8%) Easy Equation	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(6) Easy Equation 2.75/1, Gained a first win on turf when successful in 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 12/1) 9 days ago. Consistent sort who can get involved once more. Won over C&D last week and he's only 2lb higher on this drop back in grade.
2 5th (2) (8/1 -23%) Liberated Lad	8 8/1(-23%)	(2) Liberated Lad 8/1, First run since leaving Ian Williams when seventh of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm, 12/1) 8 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed. On a workable mark as he goes back up in trip. Didn't fire for new yard last month; needs to be near his best on this return to a Class 6.
3 6th (3) (20/1 -122%) Crafter	20 20/1(-122%)	(3) Crafter 20/1, Lightly raced for his age but below his best this year, fourth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm, 12/1) 17 days ago. Others make more appeal as he goes significantly up in distance. Mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove and is untried beyond 1m4f.

LTO Selection:

19:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A really open affair in which you can make a case for all the field. EASY EQUATION is a two-time Southwell winner who battled on well to win over this C&D last time and looks fairly treated off just 2lb higher, so could win again. Smokey Malone is another course winner who is admirably consistent and could be a big danger trying 2m for the first time. Liberated Lad will be a player if he can bounce back to his form from earlier in the year.

SMOKEY MALONE continued in good heart when runner-up at Yarmouth last time and, over this longer distance, he can reverse the form with Cherry Cola from when the pair met 17 days ago. They can both be thereabouts once again, ahead of Easy Equation who has also been holding his form well.

The vote goes to EASY EQUATION (nap), who beat Cherry Cola when scoring over C&D last week and is only 2lb higher here.

19:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (10/1 -25%) Savalas	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Savalas 10/1, 9/2, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) 15 days ago. Remains well treated on old form. Engaged 5.30 Bath Friday.
2 2nd (2) (2.5/1 +17%) Redredrobin	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(2) Redredrobin 2.5/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (11/2) at Bath (5.7f, firm) 15 days ago, always holding on. Should go well again.
8 3rd (8) (9/1 +36%) Red Alert	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Red Alert 9/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 100/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
5 4th (5) (8.5/1 +23%) Hagia Sophia	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(5) Hagia Sophia 8.5/1, C&D winner. 15/2, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 24 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to break on terms if she's to feature.
3 5th (3) (4/1 -60%) Connie's Rose	4 4/1(-60%)	(3) Connie's Rose 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. 2/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal.
10 6th (10) (33/1 -18%) Soldier's Son	33 33/1(-18%)	(10) Soldier's Son 33/1, Remains a maiden after 35 Flat runs. 3¼ lengths tenth of 13 to Connie's Rose in handicap (22/1) at this course (5.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Others preferred.
4 7th (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Port Noir	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Port Noir 4.5/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield in May. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good, 6/1) 4 days ago, no match for winner. Not taken lightly.
9 8th (9) (12/1 +14%) Thegreatestshowman	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Thegreatestshowman 12/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 2½ lengths fourth of 8 to Port Noir in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not discounted.
6 9th (6) (14/1 +58%) Kyber Crystal	14 14/1(+58%)	(6) Kyber Crystal 14/1, 16/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good) 12 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Something to prove at present.
1 10th (1) (40/1 -100%) Diamondsinthesand	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Diamondsinthesand 40/1, 22/1, first run since leaving Mrs A. M. O'Shea when fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft) 40 days ago. Back up in trip. Hard to fancy on the back of that.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

REDREDROBIN has been in outstanding form of late and returning to a track where she has won twice is a major plus as she looks to land the hat-trick. Malcolm Saunders' charge should have too much for Connie's Rose, who has finished in the first two on her last two starts at this venue, as well as the in-form Port Noir. Savalas would be a player as well if turning up here after he finished fifth at Bath on Friday.

CONNIE'S ROSE arrives in good order and handles the track well, so she's fancied to resume winning ways at the likely expense of Redredrobin, who has had a similarly positive start to the current campaign. Savalas may also feature if the pace is strong.

The mare PORT NOIR gets the nod. She wouldn't have beaten the well-in winner at Leicester four days ago but could have finished closer.

19:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2.5/1 -33%) Auld Toon Loon	2.5 2.5/1(-33%)	(4) Auld Toon Loon 2.5/1, Still lightly raced and shaped like a well-handicapped horse when a fine second at Wetherby on his penultimate outing. Again strong in the market but failed to see out the longer trip when fourth at Haydock (11.8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Remains of interest from this mark, Two good runs in handicaps, perhaps stretched by 1m4f on latest outing..
2 2nd (2) (3/1 +25%) Croachill	3 3/1(+25%)	(2) Croachill 3/1, Stepped up on return when a close third of 4 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good, 6/1) 11 days ago. Still looks slightly round around the edges but has slipped to an interesting mark. Appreciated return to quicker conditions when close up at Leicester (1m2f) 11 days ago..
3 3rd (3) (25/1 -56%) Victoria Grove	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Victoria Grove 25/1, Scored at Chelmsford City in October but ran no sort of race on return to turf when last of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 39 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Few positives to take from her last three efforts and others appeal more..
1 4th (1) (3.33/1 +17%) Captain Kane	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(1) Captain Kane 3.33/1, Prolific from a low base in handicaps last year, winning 7 times (at up to 12.1f). Seems to be running himself back to form this season, not disgraced from this mark when third of 6 in handicap at Newbury (12f, firm, 6/1) 3 days ago. Respected. He showed more off his reduced mark at Newbury latest but that 1m4f trip is probably best..
5 5th (5) (3/1 -9%) Magical Mile	3 3/1(-9%)	(5) Magical Mile 3/1, Four-time winner last season and proved as good as ever when second of 12 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good, 8/1) 16 days ago. Only 1 lb higher in the weights this time and should pose a threat once again. Second of 12 at Sandown 16 days ago, when he led 2f out only to be headed late on..
7 6th (7) (14/1 +44%) Tahasun	14 14/1(+44%)	(7) Tahasun 14/1, Won at Lingfield in November and hasn't beaten a rival on either outing since. Lots to prove now. C&D winner on a fair mark and a line can be put through her last two runs..

LTO Selection:

19:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Magical Mile hit the woodwork at Sandown on his latest outing and although he's respected, preference is for CROACHILL. She wasn't beaten far in a similar contest at Leicester 11 days ago, despite finishing third of four, and the daughter of Churchill could find further improvement now eased 2lb in the ratings. Auld Toon Loon weakened late on over 1m4f at Haydock a fortnight ago, so he's worth considering down in trip.

AULD TOON LOON is still fairly low-mileage and the suspicion remains that he'll prove well handicapped from a mark in the mid-70s. He can get the better of Magical Mile, who enjoyed a prolific campaign last season and ran up to his best at Sandown last time. Captain Kane can complete the placings after a good effort at Newbury on Wednesday.

A trappy handicap. MAGICAL MILE returned to form in quite a big way when second at Sandown recently.

20:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/1 +25%) Little Boy Blue	9 9/1(+25%)	(2) Little Boy Blue 9/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable 2¼ lengths third of 7 to Sir Winston in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark so he must enter calculations. Quickly back in the groove when third behind Sir Winston last week; still on workable mark.
1 2nd (1) (1.5/1 +25%) Sir Winston	1.5 1.5/1(+25%)	(1) Sir Winston 1.5/1, Improved further to get off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Up 5 lb but he's still relatively lightly raced and rates a player once more. Kept on well for clearcut success at Brighton 11 days ago; may still have more to offer.
8 3rd (8) (20/1 -43%) Bastogne	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Bastogne 20/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time when last of 5 in claimer at Leicester (7f) 12 months ago on his final run for David Evans. Has lots to prove on his comeback. Not seen since running poorly in soft-ground claimer for David Evans in May 2022.
3 4th (3) (4/1 +11%) Winforglory	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Winforglory 4/1, Arrives in good nick, third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago. Hood back on. Needs considering off an unchanged mark. Lightly raced 4yo who comes here after two good 7f AW runs this spring; must be considered.
7 5th (7) (10/1 +55%) Shoot To Kill	10 10/1(+55%)	(7) Shoot To Kill 10/1, Arrives below par, though he looked unsuited by the mud when fifth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f) 57 days ago. No forlorn hope off a falling mark. Ouf of form this year and needs to turn a corner.
6 6th (6) (3.5/1 +22%) Macs Dilemma	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(6) Macs Dilemma 3.5/1, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a creditable second of 11 in handicap here (6f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Can go well again. Triple C&D winner in 2022; second over 6f here last month; probably better suited by 7f.
5 7th (5) (11/1 -83%) Flatley	11 11/1(-83%)	(5) Flatley 11/1, Looked much more straightforward when winning 7f Wolverhampton handicap last September and not disgraced when fifth there following month. Not discounted on his reappearance. Only 1lb higher than for AW win in September but has fitness to prove.
9 8th (9) (25/1 -233%) Iconic Knight	25 25/1(-233%)	(9) Iconic Knight 25/1, 3-time C&D winner who posted a good second of 6 in handicap at this C&D when last seen out 9 months ago. Well in the mix if fully tuned up for his seasonal return. In very good form over C&D when last seen, but that was last summer.

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20:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

SIR WINSTON produced a taking win at Brighton and there should be much more to come from the four-year-old as he looks to overcome a 5lb rise for that success. His chief threat looks to be Iconic Knight, who has not been outside the first two in his last four starts over C&D, while Winforglory is another who is capable of having a say in proceedings.

Brighton-scorer SIR WINSTON arrives on an upward curve so looks the way to go despite having a career-high mark to overcome. There are plenty of dangers though to Roger Varian's 4-y-o with handily-weighted Liangel Hope and C&D winner Macs Dilemma appealing as the main threats in that order.

The pick is MACS DILEMMA, who has a very good record at this track and moves back up to his optimum trip after a good second over 6f.

20:15 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2.75/1 +17%) Bleak	2.75 2.75/1(+17%)	(1) Bleak 2.75/1, Half-brother to a couple of winners and shaped reasonably at Newcastle and Nottingham on his first 2 outings. Below that level when fourth of 7 in minor event at Ripon (9.8f, heavy) 42 days ago but could get back on track under different conditions here. Flopped last time but he's been gelded since and sets the standard on his penultimate form.
2 2nd (2) (1.88/1 -50%) Edge Of Ember	1.88 1.88/1(-50%)	(2) Edge Of Ember 1.88/1, Runner-up all 3 starts to date, conceding first run when beaten a length in a minor event (8/11) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 37 days ago. Remains open to progress and sets a reasonable standard. Runner-up three times on AW this spring and he's a key player on this switch to turf.
3 3rd (3) (3.5/1 +13%) Kehlani	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(3) Kehlani 3.5/1, Built on debut promise to land 5-runner minor event at Brighton (8f, good to firm, 9/2) 18 days ago, well on top finish. Up in trip. Open to progress. Won at Brighton (1m) last month and she's open to more progress; respected under penalty.
5 4th (5) (3.5/1 +65%) The Jackler	3.5 3.5/1(+65%)	(5) The Jackler 3.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 2/1, second of 5 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Up in trip. More needed in this stronger contest. Went close at Brighton (1m) and has claims if he can take another step forward.
4 5th (4) (20/1 +70%) Reflex	20 20/1(+70%)	(4) Reflex 20/1, El Kabeir gelding. 66/1 and cheekpieces on, twelfth of 14 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good) on debut 22 days ago. More needed. Half-brother to seven winners but was tailed off on his debut at Newbury (1m2f) last month.

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20:15 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

It's difficult to rule out the majority of these, so only a tentative vote can go to THE JACKLER. Narrowly denied at Brighton on his latest outing, the Zoustar gelding kept on well over 1m that day and should be capable of going one better now upped in trip. Bleak failed to deliver when sent off a warm favourite at Ripon in April, but he's in good hands and might bounce back, while Edge Of Ember, who has finished second on each of his three starts, heads the remainder.

EDGE OF EMBER chased home a couple of useful prospects on his first 2 outings before conceding first run in a falsely-run affair last time. He still appeals as a likely improver and is fancied to finally get off the mark here. Paradise Row took a small step forward when second at Redcar last time and should improve further with experience, whilst Brighton-winner Kehlani can also get in the mix under a penalty.

THis looks a tight contest but EDGE OF EMBER gets the vote ahead of Bleak and recent Brighton winner Kehlani.

20:30 Chepstow Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (4.5/1 -29%) Deacs Delight	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(3) Deacs Delight 4.5/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 25/1, very good third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 25 days ago. Obvious claims if he can back that up. 0-19 but was placed in a C&D handicap last month; high on the list.
11 (11) (16/1 +52%) Say Grace	16 16/1(+52%)	(11) Say Grace 16/1, Modest filly. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 50/1). Off 171 days. Likely to need the run. Off since some underwhelming AW runs in late 2022; needs to have been refreshed by a break.
5 1st (5) (4/1 -33%) Fact Or Fable	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Fact Or Fable 4/1, Modest gelding. Latest win at Brighton in May. 11/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Back up in trip. Merits consideration in a weak affair. Won Brighton handicap last month and has run well in defeat since; major player.
2 2nd (2) (50/1 -213%) Ballet Blanc	50 50/1(-213%)	(2) Ballet Blanc 50/1, Modest filly. First run since leaving Amanda Perrett when eleventh of 12 in minor event (20/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 72 days ago. Something to prove on the back of that. Second in this grade on AW in March but ran poorly on stable debut later that month.
12 3rd (12) (40/1 +20%) Wiff Waff	40 40/1(+20%)	(12) Wiff Waff 40/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Last of 12 in handicap (150/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f), very slowly away. Off 119 days. Easily opposed. Regressive 8yo who hasn't shown any worthwhile form since 2021.
6 4th (6) (5/1 +85%) Hey Pretty	5 5/1(+85%)	(6) Hey Pretty 5/1, Modest gelding. One win from 35 Flat runs. 20/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 39 days ago. Not discounted. No win since 2018 but ran quite well on AW last month, after a break.
9 5th (9) (12/1 +64%) Red Bravo	12 12/1(+64%)	(9) Red Bravo 12/1, Poor gelding. Two wins from 49 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2020. 28/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 25 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Ought to have been suited by the ground when in rear throughout over C&D last month.
1 6th (1) (50/1 +0%) Apache Portia	50 50/1(+0%)	(1) Apache Portia 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap (100/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 65 days ago. Makes turf debut. Hard to fancy. Last of 12 when 100-1 for handicap debut at Southwell (6f, AW) in April; turf debut today.
13 7th (13) (4.5/1 -13%) Dame Laura Knight	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(13) Dame Laura Knight 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago. Makes turf debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. One to consider. Made frame in two AW handicaps this spring; back in trip with headgear on for turf debut.
4 8th (4) (20/1 +39%) Epeius	20 20/1(+39%)	(4) Epeius 20/1, Poor gelding. Twenty runs since last win in 2020. Last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 50/1) 25 days ago, very slowly away. Uphill task. Well beaten in C&D handicap in May but might fare better on today's faster ground.
8 9th (8) (8/1 +50%) Quarter Blue	8 8/1(+50%)	(8) Quarter Blue 8/1, Modest mare. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm, 18/1) 15 days ago, not clear run. Up in trip. Made low-key return last month but some of last year's form gives her each-way claims.
14 10th (14) (11/1 +45%) La Mia Dutchessa	11 11/1(+45%)	(14) La Mia Dutchessa 11/1, Modest filly. Last of 12 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft, 12/1) 40 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. May not have been suited by good to soft ground when well beaten last time but is 0-12 now.
10 11th (10) (25/1 -79%) San Juan	25 25/1(-79%)	(10) San Juan 25/1, Modest gelding. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving Mark Loughnane when twelfth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 30 days ago. Others preferred. Posed no threat over 6f on stable debut and has stamina to prove here.

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20:30 Chepstow Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

FACT OR FABLE was an unlucky loser at Bath last time out when a length third despite missing the start, and then running into traffic close home over an extended 5f. With all four of his wins coming over seven furlongs or further, the step back up in trip looks ideal and a big run is can be anticipated. Dame Laura Knight tries cheekpieces on her turf debut and, if she finds improvement for the change of surface, she could surprise a few. Ballet Blanc is potentially well handicapped if connections can get her to repeat her best all-weather form on the grass.

FACT OR FABLE arrives in good order and should be suited by the return to this trip, so he makes most appeal in a race where the majority have something to prove. Dame Laura Knight is still relatively unexposed and could do better for cheekpieces, so she's regarded as the main danger ahead of Deacs Delight.

This looks good for FACT OR FABLE, who scores good marks for his consistency this year and won over today's trip on fast ground in May.

20:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3/1 +33%) Klimova	3 3/1(+33%)	(2) Klimova 3/1, Promising individual. 17/2, excellent second of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving James Fanshawe. Merits consideration. Left James Fanshawe for 48,000gns in November; needs watching in market on stable debut.
5 2nd (5) (3.6/1 +35%) Amazing	3.6 3.6/1(+35%)	(5) Amazing 3.6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 5 in handicap (5/2) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 28 days ago, again looking awkward under pressure. Others are preferred. Out of a 1m4f winner and this unexposed filly could find more on her step up to this trip.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 -33%) Zaakara	6 6/1(-33%)	(7) Zaakara 6/1, Half-sister to top-class Zaaki and unsurprisingly improved for the step up in trip when third of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 37 days ago. Should go on progressing and can get in the mix again. 0-6 but she started this season with a close third over 1m2f at Chelmsford; respected.
4 4th (4) (9/1 +0%) Sydney Mews	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Sydney Mews 9/1, Creditable second of 4 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy) on return but pulled too hard when only beating one rival home there last time. Could still bounce back with hood back on. Ended last season with a near miss but she's been well held in both runs this term.
3 5th (3) (6/1 +0%) Mildyjama	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Mildyjama 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 23 days ago, needing stiffer test. Step back up in trip will suit but others make more appeal overall. Well held in all four starts and she needs improvement on this step back up in trip.
1 6th (1) (4/1 -60%) Valkyrian	4 4/1(-60%)	(1) Valkyrian 4/1, Showed improved form when winning 13-runner handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 33/1) 12 days ago, impressing with strength at the finish. Likely to stay this trip and has to be taken seriously. Off the mark with a last-gasp win at Windsor; up 4lb but she's respected at this new trip.
8 7th (8) (14/1 +58%) Churchill Rose	14 14/1(+58%)	(8) Churchill Rose 14/1, Below form when fifth of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 37 days ago. Others look better treated overal and needs a couple of these to falter. Yet to finish placed after six starts and was well held over 1m2f at Chelmsford last time.
6 8th (6) (18/1 +28%) Al Hargah	18 18/1(+28%)	(6) Al Hargah 18/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time but handicapper still appears to have control. Mark is falling but she has plenty to prove and needs blinkers to make a difference.

LTO Selection:

20:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Valkyrian left it late to get up over 1m at Windsor 12 days ago and she looks more than capable of doubling her tally from a 4lb higher mark. A chance, however, is taken on the Ralph Beckett-trained MILDYJAMA. Outpaced at Newmarket on her latest outing, an effort for which she was subsequently eased 2lb in the handicap, the daughter of Zoffany could find improvement now returned to further and she's potentially well treated judged on her earlier form. Amazing is another to consider.

VALKYRIAN sprang a surprise to get off the mark at Windsor last time but there appeared to be no fluke about the manner of her success, so she's fancied to defy a 4 lb rise and follow up here. Klimova is intriguing starting for a new yard on her return, whilst Zaakara is bred to be better than her mark and remains unexposed over middle distances.

Top of the list is VALKYRIAN, who was a last-gasp winner at Windsor and should have more to offer on her step up to this trip.

21:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1.2/1 +31%) Lusaka	1.2 1.2/1(+31%)	(2) Lusaka 1.2/1, 25/1, fifth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good) 22 days ago, very slowly away and racing away from the main action. Cheekpieces back on and worth chancing in a weak affair. Ran okay when back on decent ground at Newbury last month; this race is easier.
3 2nd (3) (1.62/1 +35%) Geelong	1.62 1.62/1(+35%)	(3) Geelong 1.62/1, 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) 28 days ago. Hasn't been firing this term, but mark is slipping. Generally disappointing since winning 2yo debut but now too well handicapped to ignore.
5 3rd (5) (6/1 +8%) Prince Ali	6 6/1(+8%)	(5) Prince Ali 6/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft, 14/1) 40 days ago. More reliable on the AW, so others are more appealing. Without a win since 2021 and has become very inconsistent; others preferred.
7 4th (7) (40/1 -43%) Proud Warrior	40 40/1(-43%)	(7) Proud Warrior 40/1, 40/1, last of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. Beaten out of sight off basement mark last month and has now been unplaced all ten starts.
6 5th (6) (11/1 +21%) Goodison Girl	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Goodison Girl 11/1, 16/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, soft). Off 8 months. Will probably strip fitter for the run. Nine-race maiden who suffered some heavy defeats off lowly marks last summer/autumn.

LTO Selection:

21:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Though still a maiden after 17 starts under both codes, LUSAKA wasn't disgraced in a class 5 event at Newbury last month. Eased 2lb in the handicap for that effort, he is now considerably well treated on his earlier Irish form and, dropped into a class 6 for the first time, he could get off the mark. Fellow class-dropper Geelong merits respect, while Prince Ali appeals most of the remainder.

LUSAKA was much better than the bare result when fifth of 18 at Newbury last time and this is significantly less competitive, so he gets the nod over Geelong, with Iron Heart another one to consider if the market speaks in his favour.

This uncompetitive finale might go to LUSAKA, who took a big step back in the right direction when fifth at Newbury three weeks ago.

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Tomform Saturday 10th June 2023

Races & Results Saturday 10th June 2023

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13:15 Haydock Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:05 Beverley Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Bangor Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Punchestown Handicap Chase 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:40 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Punchestown Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:15 Beverley Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Bangor Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:50 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Bangor Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow