1 Tuesday 18th June 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 33 Races on Tuesday 18th June 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Royal Ascot, 8 races at Stratford, 6 races at Brighton, 6 races at Beverley, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (9/2 -50%) Cawthorne Cracker	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(8) Cawthorne Cracker 9/2, Off the mark in Exeter handicap (16.7f) last October and may have found race coming too soon when pulled up at same course 12 days later. Not taken lightly on return to action. Won in October; off since lesser effort soon afterwards but probably still has potential.
2 2nd (2) (11/4 +31%) Evenwood Sonofagun	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(2) Evenwood Sonofagun 11/4, Shaped better than the bare result back in a tongue strap after 3 months off at Worcester (every chance when bad mistake 2 out) but remains a maiden. Drops back in trip now. Only faded out of contention from final flight at Worcester this month; one to consider.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 +0%) Magistrato	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Magistrato 9/2, Won novices' handicap chase at Warwick (2m) a year ago on final start for Paul Nicholls. Mostly creditable efforts for this yard and down in class back hurdling after a wind op now. Wouldn't rule out. Quirky customer; well held when third in latest chase; back hurdling after a wind op.
4 4th (4) (4/1 -20%) Lost In The Mist	4 4/1(-20%)	(4) Lost In The Mist 4/1, Shaping up well over hurdles, ideally needing stronger gallop over further here last time. Cheekpieces go on back in trip now and he remains with potential. In the frame all four starts, the last twice in handicaps; back in trip with headgear on.
5 5th (5) (66/1 -843%) Bridge Road	66 66/1(-843%)	(5) Bridge Road 66/1, Won bare 2m Leicester novice handicap hurdle in November 2022. Should be better for last month's Perth run, his first for more than a year, and 4 lb lower in refitted cheekpieces here. Worth a look. Probably unlucky not to win off 6lb higher last spring; may have needed last month's run.
7 \|PU\| (7) (100/1 -1329%) Lone Soldier	100 100/1(-1329%)	(7) Lone Soldier 100/1, Free-going sort produced his best effort over hurdles when third in the mud at Wetherby (2m) in March. No show on chase debut subsequently though and since let go cheaply out of Dan Skelton's stable. New yard among the winners. Placed twice over hurdles last season; sold for £2,000 after flopping on chase debut.
6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -614%) Glance At Me	100 100/1(-614%)	(6) Glance At Me 100/1, Won at Plumpton and Fakenham last season. Something perhaps not right with her at present though judged on her capitulations the last twice. Career-best form when winning in April but two very disappointing runs have followed.
9 \|RR\| (9) (125/1 -279%) Fort Nelson	125 125/1(-279%)	(9) Fort Nelson 125/1, Little worthwhile form. Unplaced all six starts over hurdles and is 11lb wrong here.

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13:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

A chance is taken on the fitness of CAWTHORNE CRACKER, who has plenty of scope to progress from his breakthrough win in October.

14:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/6 +34%) Juan Bermudez	0.833333 5/6(+34%)	(1) Juan Bermudez 5/6, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Andrew Balding, stays 2m. Made the most of a good opportunity when off the mark over hurdles in 10-runner novice over C&D 17 days ago and remains with potential. Has improved with experience over hurdles and scored over C&D last month; major player.
5 2nd (5) (9/2 +0%) Jazz King	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(5) Jazz King 9/2, Looked a useful prospect when making a winning chase debut at Ludlow on final outing for Sam Thomas. Pulled up both starts over fences for new yard last season, though did show some ability remains back hurdling at Bangor last month. Pulled up in two chases this year but fared much better when back hurdling last month.
10 3rd (10) (80/1 -100%) Flighttothestars	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Flighttothestars 80/1, Minor promise at best in bumpers and finished a long way behind Juan Bermudez on hurdling debut over C&D 17 days ago. Not disgraced over C&D on hurdling debut but minor role is probably her best hope.
6 4th (6) (33/1 +0%) Paddys Island	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Paddys Island 33/1, Ocovango gelding. Dam made frame completed start in points. Last of 8 finishers sole start in Irish points (May 2023). Well beaten on Irish point debut 13 months ago and not seen again since.
2 5th (2) (100/1 -3900%) Pleasant Man	100 100/1(-3900%)	(2) Pleasant Man 100/1, Useful stayer on Flat. Yet to get near that level over hurdles but opened his account after 4 months off (from Flat) in 12-runner maiden at Fakenham (2m) 16 days ago and likely to be very competitive under a penalty. Led close home at Fakenham (2m) this month and today's longer trip will suit.
8 6th (8) (100/1 -733%) Runaway Bride	100 100/1(-733%)	(8) Runaway Bride 100/1, Showed a bit when fifth of 9 in bumper (8/1) at Tipperary (18f, good to soft) on debut 40 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Mrs Grainne O'Connor. Not disgraced in Irish bumper last month; improvement needed on stable/hurdle debut.
7 7th (7) (100/1 -1233%) Stage Show	100 100/1(-1233%)	(7) Stage Show 100/1, Fair maiden on Flat, stays 1½m, best effort in 2024 when second in handicap in April. No forlorn hope if taking to this new discipline. Fair Flat-racer who has been placed a few times at up to 1m4f; makes hurdling debut today.
9 \|F\| (9) (200/1 -203%) Simply Gorgeous	200 200/1(-203%)	(9) Simply Gorgeous 200/1, Fair at best on Flat and offered little tried hurdling when eighth of 12 to Pleasant Man in maiden at Fakenham (16f, good) 16 days ago Towards rear throughout when 100-1 for recent Fakenham maiden hurdle won by Pleasant Man.
3 \|PU\| (3) (100/1 -525%) Boundary Jack	100 100/1(-525%)	(3) Boundary Jack 100/1, Down the field in bumpers and major improvement needed on hurdles debut in a first-time hood. Showed only minor promise in bumpers, finishing weakly on all three occasions.
4 \|PU\| (4) (300/1 -650%) Elrondo	300 300/1(-650%)	(4) Elrondo 300/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam, little promise in bumpers, half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Punjabi and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Attribution. Pulled up sole start in points (May 31). Pulled up in a maiden point on last month's debut.

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14:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Seemingly back on track when switched back to hurdling last month, JAZZ KING has a good chance at the weights here.

14:15 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (85/40 +23%) The Dancing Poet	2.125 85/40(+23%)	(2) The Dancing Poet 85/40, Four-time C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 9/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, firm) 31 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. 4-time C&D winner who scored at Musselburgh two runs ago; capable of playing leading role.
3 2nd (3) (9/1 -227%) Natchez Trace	9 9/1(-227%)	(3) Natchez Trace 9/1, Creditable third of 12 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good, 7/1) 16 days ago, running on. Respectable fourth of 9 on latest effort in this sphere at Haydock and he's a must for the shortlist. Unable to threaten on the Flat this year but dropping down the weights & could be involved.
5 3rd (5) (50/1 -525%) Made For You	50 50/1(-525%)	(5) Made For You 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Five-time winner over hurdles. Below par when a well-held second in a selling hurdle at Wetherby on latest start in March. Opposable back in this sphere on debut for new yard. Below best over hurdles earlier this year but he's on a lowly mark for rare Flat outing.
6 4th (6) (28/1 -40%) Swift Tuttle	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Swift Tuttle 28/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, firm, 33/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Won over hurdles last September but he's 0-13 on the Flat and has struggled this year.
9 5th (9) (125/1 -89%) Straitouttacompton	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Straitouttacompton 125/1, Twenty-nine runs since last win in 2021. 80/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 67 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Fair fourth at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in February but positive performances scarce nowadays.
4 6th (4) (100/1 -1150%) Carlos Felix	100 100/1(-1150%)	(4) Carlos Felix 100/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good, 14/1) 15 days ago, inadequate test. Back up in trip and Cheekpieces refitted. Others make more appeal. Reappeared with respectable effort at Musselburgh but flopped at Ayr subsequently.
8 7th (8) (100/1 -809%) Milltown Lily	100 100/1(-809%)	(8) Milltown Lily 100/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 80/1, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 103 days ago. Off 103 days and passed over. 0-26 and out of form when last seen but case can be made on last year's best Flat efforts.
7 8th (7) (66/1 -843%) Rayena	66 66/1(-843%)	(7) Rayena 66/1, 20/1, first run since leaving Patrick Owens when bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip and each-way chance. Nine-race maiden who is unproven beyond 8.4f but isn't discounted on second stable start.
1 9th (1) (50/1 -1150%) Polar Princess	50 50/1(-1150%)	(1) Polar Princess 50/1, Winner at Newcastle in February. 5/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 20 days ago, having run of race. Tongue strap on 1st time and will be a threat if she puts her best foot forward. Below her best last month but drops back in grade & not ruled out in first-time tongue-tie.

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14:15 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Four-time C&D winner THE DANCING POET was on the scoresheet at Musselburgh two starts ago and this looks a good opportunity.

14:30 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 (13) (20/1 +0%) Royal Scotsman	20 20/1(+0%)	(13) Royal Scotsman 20/1, Third in last year's 2000 Guineas and better than ever when landing the Group 3 Diomed at Epsom earlier this month, coming in for a canny front-running ride from Spencer. Difficult to see him dominating this field. Made all in the Diomed at Epsom but faces strong competition for the lead in this field.
5 1st (5) (4/1 -33%) Charyn	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Charyn 4/1, Has returned an improved performer, winning Doncaster listed race and Group 2 Sandown Mile (beat Poker Face 1¼ lengths) before a fine second to Audience in the Lockinge, pulling well clear of the rest. Stiffer track here will suit (finished well in the St James's Palace last year) and he's a player. Better than ever this term; clear second in the Lockinge most recently; commands respect.
6 2nd (6) (12/1 +25%) Docklands	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Docklands 12/1, Has quickly developed into a smart performer and has a cracking record over C&D, winning the Britannia last season. Good efforts in listed races this term (again here first occasion) and while this is a big step up in grade it's not impossible to see him reach the frame at a big price. Record of 1132 over C&D includes a success in last year's Britannia; each-way claims.
11 3rd (11) (17/2 +39%) Maljoom	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(11) Maljoom 17/2, Quickly made up into a smart miler at 3 yrs, winning the German 2000 Guineas and an unlucky fourth in the St James's Palace here. Raced just twice in 2 years since, shaping as if retaining at least most of his ability in listed race here last month (raced freely in the lead). Needs to build on that. Unlucky fourth in the St James's Palace Stakes in 2022 (three starts ago); not ruled out.
14 4th (14) (40/1 -43%) Witch Hunter	40 40/1(-43%)	(14) Witch Hunter 40/1, Won the Buckingham Palace Handicap here and Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury last season. Not quite hit the same heights so far this term despite grabbing a place in the Lockinge and has plenty on his plate again. Finished third in the Lockinge; the likely strong pace will suit this hold-up runner.
1 5th (1) (8/1 +0%) Audience	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Audience 8/1, Seen to good advantage as he made all in the Lockinge on his return, racing apart from the rest and looking to have things sewn up a long way from home. Front-running tactics will be harder to pull off successfully here even if he is drawn wide. Needs to prove his all-the-way Lockinge win wasn't a fluke; this stiffer 1m is an unknown.
8 6th (8) (7/2 -5%) Facteur Cheval	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(8) Facteur Cheval 7/2, Six-length second to Big Rock in the QEII here in October before running out a determined winner of the 9f Dubai Turf in March, battling well under this rider. That is good form and this consistent sort seems sure to go well again. Could well build on his Dubai Turf win and improve further; sire won this race in 2017.
7 7th (7) (12/1 +40%) Dolayli	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Dolayli 12/1, Smart performer who has won 6 times at up to 1½m and ran well in the Prix d'Ispahan last month, racing keenly and run out of the places approaching the finish. Well-run race over a mile should suit him. French gelding who is steadily progressive; ran well in the Prix d'Ispahan most recently.
4 8th (4) (200/1 -203%) Cairo	200 200/1(-203%)	(4) Cairo 200/1, Useful sort who was a Group 3 winner for Aidan O'Brien and chased home Brave Emperor in Qatar in February. Decent start for this yard in listed Leopardstown contest a fortnight ago but looks to be biting off more than he can chew here. Runner-up in Listed grade on debut for new yard; stiff task returned to Group 1 level.
3 9th (3) (100/1 -150%) Brave Emperor	100 100/1(-150%)	(3) Brave Emperor 100/1, Has been a real money spinner on the continent for connections, completing a hat-trick in 1m Group 2 in Qatar in February as he held on from Cairo. Not so good at the top level twice since and this will surely be too tough also. Needs a drop back in class judged on his Group 1 defeats the last twice; opposed.
2 10th (2) (6/1 -9%) Big Rock	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Big Rock 6/1, Broke his Group 1 duck with a bang in the QEII here in October, making all from Facteur Cheval, posting the best performance seen by a miler in 2023. Blew the start and unable to lead when well held in the Lockinge on his return and clearly much better than that. Big run expected. Top rated on his peak performance, namely a 6l success in the QEII over C&D last October.
10 11th (10) (33/1 +50%) Hi Royal	33 33/1(+50%)	(10) Hi Royal 33/1, Placed in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Irish version last season. Promising return at Newmarket but not so good ridden more patiently with cheekpieces back on in the Lockinge. Sterner headgear now tried. Midfield (well below par) in the Lockinge; needs improvement for new headgear.
9 12th (9) (80/1 -60%) Flight Plan	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Flight Plan 80/1, Improver with positive tactics employed, winning 1m Leopardstown Group 2 in September. Well beaten in the Lockinge on return but better at Haydock 10 days ago. Looks up against it in this company. Soundly beaten in both Group 1 attempts, latest in this year's Lockinge; opposed.
12 \|PU\| (12) (28/1 -12%) Poker Face	28 28/1(-12%)	(12) Poker Face 28/1, Improved again last year, landing hat-trick in Longchamp Group 2. Good 1¼ lengths second to Charyn giving 3 lb in Sandown Mile on reappearance but not so good in the Lockinge next time. More needed. Solid record over 1m until well held in good-ground Lockinge; ideally suited by softer.

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14:30 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Solid performer FACTEUR CHEVAL is taken to emulate his sire Ribchester by winning the Queen Anne. Charyn is second choice.

14:40 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (17/2 +47%) Jazzmina Queen	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(6) Jazzmina Queen 17/2, No show in bumper/novice hurdle. In good hands but has shown next to nothing in both her starts.
2 1st (2) (Evens +85%) Go Go Chicago	0 Evens(+85%)	(2) Go Go Chicago Evens, Shirocco gelding. Closely related to bumper winner Windswept Girl and half-brother to a point winner. Dam (c118/h124), 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m, became unreliable) Montana Glen. Has had a breathing operation ahead of debut. Newcomer; his rivals don't set the bar very high so he needs considering.
8 2nd (8) (11/1 -69%) Pacific	11 11/1(-69%)	(8) Pacific 11/1, Down the field sole outing in bumpers but has shaped with some promise on both outings over hurdles and can't be dismissed in an ordinary affair. Limited on the Flat but some promise in two hurdle starts on good ground.
4 3rd (4) (66/1 -100%) Golden Moonshake	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Golden Moonshake 66/1, Well held in bumpers/maiden hurdle. Uncompetitive in two Taunton bumpers (soft) and again on hurdling debut when 100-1.
9 4th (9) (200/1 -100%) Bubblecraft	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Bubblecraft 200/1, Fair at up to 13f on the Flat in France but has failed to complete all 3 outings over hurdles (pulled up first 2 starts). French Flat winner but poor form in both codes since arriving in Britain.
7 5th (7) (250/1 -279%) Lucille Diamond	250 250/1(-279%)	(7) Lucille Diamond 250/1, Has failed to beat a rival in 2 bumpers. Last to finish and tailed off in bumpers at Uttoxeter and Huntingdon.
3 \|F\| (3) (100/1 -1150%) Highly Recommended	100 100/1(-1150%)	(3) Highly Recommended 100/1, Highland Reel gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful winner up to 1½m winner Appointed. Well held in sole bumper at Hereford 7 months ago and now tries hurdling. Never sighted with a chance when beaten 23l in a good-ground bumper at Hereford.
1 \|U\| (1) (6/4 -317%) Six And Out	1.5 6/4(-317%)	(1) Six And Out 6/4, Fair in bumpers and similar form over hurdles, not needing to improve much more to open his account in 10-runner novice over C&D 17 days ago. The one to beat under a penalty. Penalised for recent C&D victory but this looks an even weaker race.
10 \|U\| (10) (150/1 -50%) Habibi	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) Habibi 150/1, Made a promising debut in a Newbury bumper in December but well below that level next 2 outings and made an inauspicious start over hurdles for new yard over C&D 17 days ago. Pulled up on hurdle/stable debut here when a 200-1 chance and isn't progressing.
5 \|PU\| (5) (150/1 -200%) Rocky Breese	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Rocky Breese 150/1, Unplaced in a couple of points and showed nothing with a hood fitted on C&D hurdle debut 17 days ago. Beaten 21l and 16l in two point bumpers; jumped moderately when pulled up here 17 days ago.

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14:40 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

This looks a desperately weak race and certainly no better than the novice that SIX AND OUT took here 17 days ago.

14:50 Catterick Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (22/1 -214%) Horus	22 22/1(-214%)	(4) Horus 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 5 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 20/1) on debut 10 days ago. Can be expected to leave that form behind here and he's one to consider. Promise in a good race at Beverley ten days ago; open to improvement; slow ground a query.
5 (5) (125/1 -25%) Westgate Warrior	125 125/1(-25%)	(5) Westgate Warrior 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 13 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, soft, 66/1) on debut 45 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. 66-1 and offered little short-term promise at Thirsk last month (5f, good to soft).
7 1st (7) (13/8 +19%) Educating Rita	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(7) Educating Rita 13/8, Promising sort. Neck second of 8 to Jm Jhingree in maiden (4/1) at Redcar (5f, soft) on debut 22 days ago, staying on well. 7 lb better off with that rival here and she's a major player. Promising 2nd to Jm Jhingree at Redcar on debut; 7lb better off today; major player.
8 2nd (8) (18/1 -29%) Kitten In The Sky	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Kitten In The Sky 18/1, Foaled February 25. €1,500 yearling, €33,000 2-y-o, Far Above filly. Dam maiden. Watch the betting for clues. 33,000euros breeze-up 2yo; first foal of a modest maiden; yard 2-10 with 2yos in 2024.
6 3rd (6) (9/2 +10%) Desdemona	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Desdemona 9/2, Once-raced maiden. Second of 6 in minor event at Lingfield (5f, good, 16/1) on debut 17 days ago. Open to improvement and she's well worth considering. No match for easy winner but finished clear of the third on recent debut; can do better.
3 4th (3) (17/2 +58%) Brooke Winder	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(3) Brooke Winder 17/2, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in minor event (22/1) at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago, missing break. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Yard also saddles Horus. 22-1 and always on the back foot after a slow start at Carlisle last month; yard run two.
9 5th (9) (16/1 -167%) Unthinkable	16 16/1(-167%)	(9) Unthinkable 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 8-runner claimer (4/6) at Beverley (5f, soft) 20 days ago, driven out. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey. Should make her presence felt. Won a Beverley claimer for G Boughey last month (5f, soft); tricky draw on stable debut.
10 6th (10) (80/1 -220%) Dawn Awakening	80 80/1(-220%)	(10) Dawn Awakening 80/1, Price dipped to £5,000 when resold this yard. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Nullifier (2-y-o 5f winner) and 2-y-o 6f winner Would You Believe. Hooded for this debut, which is somewhat disconcerting. £5,000 breeze-up 2yo; half-sister to four winners; yard have modest strike-rate with 2yos.
1 7th (1) (16/1 -433%) Jm Jhingree	16 16/1(-433%)	(1) Jm Jhingree 16/1, Thrice-raced winner. Winner at Redcar in May. Third of 5 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 14/1) 10 days ago. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view under a penalty. Followed Redcar win with good 3rd at Beverley; penalised but should be in the thick of it.
2 8th (2) (22/1 -38%) Deal Maker	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Deal Maker 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Southwell in March. 33/1, respectable third of 7 in seller at Musselburgh (5f, good) 17 days ago. Needs to raise her game. Not progressing and beaten in a seller latest; could prove vulnerable under her penalty.

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14:50 Catterick Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Jm Jhingree beat EDUCATING RITA at Redcar three weeks ago but the placings may be reversed on today's terms.

15:05 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (7/1 +22%) Andesite	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Andesite 7/1, Pinatubo colt. Half-brother to connections' Queen Mary winner Dramatised. Looked a very useful prospect when making a winning debut in York novice (6f, good, 7/2) last month, pulling clear with Yah Mo Be There and recording a good time. Interesting contender. Bred for the job, won well on debut and connections are strong on his prospects.
16 1st (16) (80/1 -21%) Rashabar	80 80/1(-21%)	(16) Rashabar 80/1, €120,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m-14.5f winner (stays 16.5f) River of Stars. Placed in a couple of maidens at Newbury/Chester but firmly up against it here. Solid third at Newbury and he had a wicked draw to contend with when second at Chester.
10 2nd (10) (40/1 -43%) Electrolyte	40 40/1(-43%)	(10) Electrolyte 40/1, 72,000 gns yearling, £220,000 2-y-o, Hello Youmzain colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Steel of Madrid. Decisive winner of 4-runner maiden at Ayr 2 weeks ago. However, that was just an ordinary maiden and James Doyle looks elsewhere. Had sufficient toe to make all at Ayr (6f, good), albeit in just a four-runner race.
7 3rd (7) (50/1 -52%) Columnist	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Columnist 50/1, 8,000 gns yearling, £170,000 2-y-o, Ardad colt. Booked himself a ticket for this when impressive debut winner at Chester last month, making all. However, those tactics much harder to pull off here and James Doyle prefers stablemate Catalyse. Pedigree all speed and he was never headed from a good draw at Chester; promising.
8 4th (8) (40/1 +39%) Cool Hoof Luke	40 40/1(+39%)	(8) Cool Hoof Luke 40/1, 16,000 gns foal, €20,000 yearling, Advertise colt. Dam once-raced sister to smart winner up to 6f Lohit. Knew what was required when making a winning start at Chelmsford 12 days ago. Had more in hand than bare margin suggests but still a big outsider here. Looked good value for his AW win but he'd be a surprise Coventry winner.
1 5th (1) (10/1 +0%) Al Qudra	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Al Qudra 10/1, Behind The Actor at Newmarket first 2 starts before landing the odds in good style back down in class at Lingfield 2 weeks ago. More needed again at this level, however. Beaten in first two races but looked more professional winning easily on AW (6f) latest.
18 6th (18) (7/1 +65%) Symbol Of Honour	7 7/1(+65%)	(18) Symbol Of Honour 7/1, 250,000 gns foal, 600,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to very smart 5f-6f winner Dragon Symbol. Beaten favourite when down the field at Newmarket on debut but left that well behind when easy winner of a Lingfield maiden. More to come but Buick prefers Al Qudra. Impressed at Lingfield but William Buick rides stablemate Al Qudra.
9 7th (9) (6/1 -33%) Cowardofthecounty	6 6/1(-33%)	(9) Cowardofthecounty 6/1, €98,000 foal, 100,000 yearling. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Cassy O and 6f winner Bedford Blaze. Made a taking debut when comfortably beating subsequent winner and current Norfolk Stakes favourite Whistlejacket in 11-runner maiden at the Curragh 2 months ago. High on shortlist. Beat a subsequent Listed winner on debut and this colt has considerable scope.
17 8th (17) (80/1 -220%) Star Anthem	80 80/1(-220%)	(17) Star Anthem 80/1, Only just held at Newbury on debut before easily landing odds at Bath (5f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. Runner-up has since boosted the form so could figure at a big price. Stable has won this before but he probably has to step up a fair bit on his Bath win.
3 9th (3) (20/1 +50%) Angelo Buonarroti	20 20/1(+50%)	(3) Angelo Buonarroti 20/1, Foaled February 2. $135,000 yearling, €1,000,000 2-y-o, Justify colt. Half-brother to US 1m winner Musical Score. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to high-class winner up to 1m (stayed 10.5f) Churchill. Lots to like on paper but this is a burdensome task first-time out. 1,000,000euros breeze-up buy; a 2yo made a winning debut at this meeting two years ago.
15 10th (15) (80/1 -60%) Nascimento	80 80/1(-60%)	(15) Nascimento 80/1, €100,000 foal, €135,000 yearling, Cotai Glory colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 6.3f winner King X J. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Golden Steps.Offered plenty to work on when third of 6 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, soft, 9/2) but needs to take a big step forward. Inexperience got the better of him at Yarmouth but he's likely to be outclassed here.
5 11th (5) (33/1 -450%) Camille Pissarro	33 33/1(-450%)	(5) Camille Pissarro 33/1, Looked a good prospect when winning 11-runner maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 10/11) on debut. Just edged out in Group 3 at the Curragh next time and that is the best form on offer. Much respected for trainer who has won this a record 10 times. Yard has won this 10 times; strong contender despite narrow defeat in Group 3 latest.
6 12th (6) (22/1 -38%) Catalyse	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Catalyse 22/1, €60,000 yearling, £300,000 2-y-o by Starspangledbanner who justified market confidence in good style in 6-runner novice at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on debut 16 days ago, impressing with how quickly he sealed matters. Well worth a shot. £300,000 breeze-up buy; looked stronger the further he went when winning at Hamilton.
19 13th (19) (18/1 -50%) The Actor	18 18/1(-50%)	(19) The Actor 18/1, Harry Angel colt who confirmed debut promise when winning 7-runner novice event at Newmarket (5f, good) 44 days ago. Only had a neck in hand that day but the form couldn't have worked out any better. Likeable but there's a suspicion that he'll prove vulnerable in this hot contest.
20 14th (20) (100/1 +0%) Turners Cross	100 100/1(+0%)	(20) Turners Cross 100/1, €85,000 2-y-o, No Nay Never colt. Brother to smart winner up to 7f Cadamosto. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 11 in maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Should improve but this is a very tough ask. Irish stable always respected on British forays but this colt needed to show more on debut.
13 15th (13) (100/1 -300%) Midnight Strike	100 100/1(-300%)	(13) Midnight Strike 100/1, Won 6-runner novice at the Curragh (5f, heavy, 15/2) on debut and was only ½-length behind Camille Pissarro when third of 7 to Arizona Blaze in Marble Hill Stakes there next time despite taking strong hold. In the mix. Debut winner; got outpaced before digging deep for third in a Curragh Group 3.
14 16th (14) (150/1 -500%) Mr Chaplin	150 150/1(-500%)	(14) Mr Chaplin 150/1, 58,000 gns foal, 120,000 gns yearling, Without Parole colt. Emerged best of newcomers when fourth behind The Actor at Newmarket (5f, good, 16/1) before ready winner of 20-runner maiden (11/2) at Newbury (6f, good) 32 days ago. More needed again but that is entirely possible. Looked good when winning against 19 rivals at Newbury but that form has taken some knocks.
12 17th (12) (350/1 -961%) Ingot	350 350/1(-961%)	(12) Ingot 350/1, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1m Fundamental. Dam 1m (Sun Chariot/Falmouth Stakes) winner. Made a decent start when edged out by an outsider in a Kempton novice 3 weeks ago but faces a tough ask chucked in at this level. Narrowly denied over 7f at Kempton on debut but has the potential to raise his game at 6f.
22 18th (22) (12/1 +0%) Yah Mo Be There	12 12/1(+0%)	(22) Yah Mo Be There 12/1, Mohaather colt who showing bundles of ability when short-head second of 11 to Andesite in novice at York (6f, good) on debut 33 days ago, making a stylish mid-race move that took him all the way to the front before the winner rallied. Bold showing wouldn't surprise. Came off second best in a titanic tussle with Andesite at York; improvement on the cards.
11 19th (11) (40/1 -233%) Francisco's Piece	40 40/1(-233%)	(11) Francisco's Piece 40/1, Winner of 2 of his 3 starts, taking form to another level when bagging listed event at Chantilly in good style 16 days ago. Raced only over 5f so far but this trip should be within reach. Not taken lightly. French Listed winner on heavy; unlikely to be far away if handling conditions.
23 20th (23) (350/1 -430%) Zminiature	350 350/1(-430%)	(23) Zminiature 350/1, Territories colt who won a weak renewal of the Brocklesby at Doncaster (heavy). Much better form when third in listed event at Sandown 2 months later but up against it again. Tongue strap on 1st time. Came from behind to be third in a Listed race at Sandown and this extra 1f is worth a go.
4 21st (4) (66/1 -164%) Arran	66 66/1(-164%)	(4) Arran 66/1, €52,000 foal, €180,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to Italian 2-y-o 7f winner Bridge Dress Me and useful winner up to 1m The Wizard of Eye. Created a good impression when edging out The Actor in 6-runner novice (6/1) at Newmarket (5f, good) on debut 63 days ago so not taken lightly. Beat some of these on Newmarket debut and the yard won this three times in the 1990s.
21 22nd (21) (200/1 -100%) Up The Clarets	200 200/1(-100%)	(21) Up The Clarets 200/1, Won 5-runner maiden (9/4) at Hamilton (5f, good) on debut but beaten in a seller at Musselburgh since and subsequently claimed from Richard Fahey for £60,000. First and second so far but surprising if this colt gets in the shake-up for his new yard.

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15:05 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

An open Coventry. There's good reason to believe that YAH MO BE THERE can reverse York placings with the well-regarded Andesite.

15:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6/1 -20%) Theonlywayiswessex	6 6/1(-20%)	(3) Theonlywayiswessex 6/1, Dual AW Flat winner who went close at Wolverhampton in April before making a creditable return to jumping when 3½ lengths third of 10 to Dusky Days over C&D last month. In the mix again. Went close on the Flat in April and ran big race in defeat in C&D chase last month.
9 2nd (9) (40/1 +0%) Invincible Wish	40 40/1(+0%)	(9) Invincible Wish 40/1, Veteran who went close over C&D in June 2022 but he hasn't made much of an impact since, including finishing a remote fourth to Clean Getaway at Market Rasen 11 days ago. Ran quite well when fifth over C&D last month but is out of the weights again today.
7 3rd (7) (7/2 -56%) Clean Getaway	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(7) Clean Getaway 7/2, Long-standing maiden over hurdles but much improved when making a winning start to his chase career over 17f at Market Rasen 11 days ago. Did that easily and a 10 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him if in a similar mood. 0-17 over hurdles but won by 13l from out of the weights on recent chasing debut.
6 4th (6) (100/1 -100%) Bbob Alula	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Bbob Alula 100/1, Modest Flat winner. Limited impact in 4 hurdle starts earlier in career. Can only watch on chase debut. Not seen over jumps since heavy defeat on handicap hurdle debut in September 2022.
5 5th (5) (100/1 -900%) Henry Box Brown	100 100/1(-900%)	(5) Henry Box Brown 100/1, Opened his account over hurdles in December 2022. Mixed record since but his latest 10 lengths second over C&D was a step back in the right direction. Needs to show he can build on that now. Kept on for modest second over C&D this month but is far too inconsistent to rely upon.
2 6th (2) (100/1 -2757%) Ferrybridge	100 100/1(-2757%)	(2) Ferrybridge 100/1, A fair winning hurdler/chaser who was left clear at the last when opening his chase account at Huntingdon (16.5f, good to soft) in March. Creditable placed efforts last 3 starts and likely to give it another good go. Scored at Huntingdon in March and recent efforts suggests he'll be play a major role here.
8 7th (8) (66/1 -313%) Full Of Light	66 66/1(-313%)	(8) Full Of Light 66/1, Fair chaser at his peak but largely struggled last season. Off 169 days. Has claims if judged on Hereford fourth in November but overall profile not persuasive.
4 8th (4) (100/1 -809%) Politicianspromise	100 100/1(-809%)	(4) Politicianspromise 100/1, Tailed off in a maiden hurdle in Ireland in 2021 and won once from 10 starts in points subsequently. Better effort in novice hurdles for new yard last month when sixth of 13 over 19f at Warwick 19 days ago. Needs keeping a close eye on in the betting now handicap chasing. Displayed minor promise in maiden hurdle last month; makes chase/handicap debut today.
1 \|PU\| (1) (66/1 -2100%) Dusky Days	66 66/1(-2100%)	(1) Dusky Days 66/1, Bounced back to form with a bang after a 5-month break when winning a C&D handicap 30 days ago, staying on to lead close home. Respected up 3 lb. Kept on strongly on run-in to score over C&D last month, his third chasing start.

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15:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

He succumbed to a late thrust from Dusky Days over C&D last month but THEONLYWAYISWESSEX can gain revenge on these terms.

15:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/1 -25%) High Opinion	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) High Opinion 5/1, Won 10-runner handicap at Nottingham (5f, good, 7/2) 16 days ago. More needed up 5 lb but he's pretty consistent on the whole and shouldn't be far away. Had been threatening prior to making all at Nottingham 16 days ago; 5lb rise demands more.
6 2nd (6) (9/2 -29%) Birkenhead	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(6) Birkenhead 9/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 5/1) 26 days ago. 5 lb rise easy to swallow given the manner of that success and he's a must for the shortlist. Easy C&D win last month (soft) when track position was a big advantage; still well treated.
4 3rd (4) (13/2 +28%) Mereside Angel	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(4) Mereside Angel 13/2, Respectable 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to High Opinion in handicap (14/1) at Nottingham (5f, good) 16 days ago. 6 lb pull at the weights with that rival now and he's not without each-way hope. Solid 4th behind High Opinion at Nottingham latest; well drawn; each-way shout.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -150%) Object	10 10/1(-150%)	(3) Object 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in April. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good, 8/11) 49 days ago. New mark (5 lb higher) has now kicked in but this 5-y-o will be a danger to all if at his best. Easy C&D win in April (soft); beaten at odds-on six days later; now 5lb higher.
7 5th (7) (100/1 -1567%) Refuge	100 100/1(-1567%)	(7) Refuge 100/1, 33/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago. That represented a step back in the right direction and, down another 2 lb, he is one to consider. Well handicapped now and latest Ripon fourth a step back in the right direction; contender.
9 6th (9) (66/1 -725%) Lady Of The Garr	66 66/1(-725%)	(9) Lady Of The Garr 66/1, Excellent second of 14 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago. If able to build on that, she should make her presence felt. Big run when 2nd over C&D ten days ago; up 3lb but she's still of major interest.
5 7th (5) (100/1 -614%) Ramon Di Loria	100 100/1(-614%)	(5) Ramon Di Loria 100/1, 40/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, soft) 20 days ago. Hood back on and others make more appeal for win purposes. Sharper for latest run & on a dangerous mark; can't afford to fluff the start from stall 1.
2 8th (2) (100/1 -1567%) Honour Your Dreams	100 100/1(-1567%)	(2) Honour Your Dreams 100/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Pontefract (5f, good) 8 days ago. Opposable from a win point of view. Capable of winning off this mark and conditions should suit; each-way contender.
8 9th (8) (100/1 -355%) Back Tomorrow	100 100/1(-355%)	(8) Back Tomorrow 100/1, 40/1, first run since leaving Richard Spencer when eighth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Two 6f AW wins for R Spencer this winter; low-key stable debut; may need a stiffer test.

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15:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Honour Your Dreams is high on the list but LADY OF THE GARR (nap) is fancied to build on her latest promising C&D second.

15:45 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 5f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/2 +27%) Asfoora	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(8) Asfoora 11/2, Very smart sprinter and multiple Group winner from Australia who warmed up for this by finishing 2¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Kerdos in Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to soft) last month. Should be sharper with that under her belt. Respected. High-class form at about 5f in Australia; can improve from British debut; much respected.
5 2nd (5) (13/2 -44%) Regional	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(5) Regional 13/2, Took his form to a new level last season, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when taking Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup in September. Shaped well when ¾-length second of 12 to Mitbaahy in Group 2 Greenlands at the Curragh (6f, good) on reappearance 24 days ago. Not taken lightly. Group 1 win at 6f; lacked pace when 5th in 5f Group 1 in August; this stiff test can suit.
12 3rd (12) (11/4 +39%) Big Evs	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(12) Big Evs 11/4, Enjoyed a terrific first season, scoring 4 times, notably in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita (5f, firm) in November. Impressively made light of a 5 lb penalty in 5f York listed race on reappearance and can make a bold bid to become the second successive 3-y-o to win this. One off day as 2yo, otherwise flawless since debut; much more to do against older rivals.
9 4th (9) (16/1 -78%) Believing	16 16/1(-78%)	(9) Believing 16/1, Smart filly who won 2 listed races and a Group 3 last year. Shrugged off a disappointing reappearance in Hong Kong when successful again at listed level at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Placed in a Group 1 last autumn. Very effective at 6f but impressed on return to 5f in Listed company latest; interesting.
4 5th (4) (16/1 -60%) Kerdos	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Kerdos 16/1, Much improved when proving ½ length too strong for last year's Nunthorpe winner Live In The Dream in the Group 2 Temple at Haydock (5f, good to soft) last month. Likely to be bang there if he can reproduce that level of form. Progressive sprinter, career best to win Group 2 latest; this track will suit.
7 6th (7) (28/1 -133%) Twilight Calls	28 28/1(-133%)	(7) Twilight Calls 28/1, Smart gelding who was second in this in 2022 and a good 3¼ lengths fourth of 17 to Bradsell last year. His ¾-length fourth of 8 to Seven Questions in Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) on reappearance suggests he's as good as ever. Can go well in this race again. Yet to win above handicap company but 2nd and 4th in the last two runnings of this race.
10 7th (10) (22/1 +33%) Makarova	22 22/1(+33%)	(10) Makarova 22/1, Landed a listed contest at Ayr last summer and held her own when fourth in the Nunthorpe at York and sixth in the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp. Respectable efforts in defeat both starts this term but she has a bit to find with the principals here. Not far away in Group 1s over 5f in August and October; needs extra push to be involved.
2 8th (2) (40/1 +39%) Emaraaty Ana	40 40/1(+39%)	(2) Emaraaty Ana 40/1, Smart gelding. Didn't need to be at best when winning 9-runner local Group 3 at Doha in February and he was only a respectable seventh of 14 in a Meydan Group 1 the following month. Probably best to look elsewhere. Group 1 winner over 6f in 2021 but this level is beyond him now; won C&D Listed in October.
14 9th (14) (300/1 -500%) Purosangue	300 300/1(-500%)	(14) Purosangue 300/1, Ended solid juvenile campaign with a ¾-length success in a 6f listed event at York. Creditable third in 6f course Group 3 on reappearance but well held in Sandy Lane at Haydock since. Outsider. Suited by slow surfaces; close with Big Evs on one soft-ground run at 5f; going query.
1 10th (1) (25/1 +0%) Diligent Harry	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Diligent Harry 25/1, Smart gelding who has returned as good as ever this year, winning listed events at Lingfield/Southwell before third in a Group 1 at Meydan and Group 2 Duke of York. One of 2 contenders for Clive Cox, who won this with Profitable in 2016. Impressive AW strike-rate; 0-14 on turf, despite showing smart form in Group races.
6 11th (6) (20/1 -67%) Rogue Lightning	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Rogue Lightning 20/1, Progressive sprinter last year, meeting trouble and unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 18 in Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp final start. Type to do better again at 4 and he likely needed the run when behind a few of these in the Temple on Haydock reappearance. Should strip fitter now. Major improvement in 2023 and luckless 5th in Group 1 Abbaye (5f); regular hood left off.
13 12th (13) (40/1 +39%) Kylian	40 40/1(+39%)	(13) Kylian 40/1, Useful but behind Big Evs on the 3 occasions they've clashed, most recently 3 lengths fourth to Mick Appleby's charge in a listed race at York (first run for Archie Watson). Needs big improvement to get heavily involved. In the picture on best 2yo form at 5f but well held behind Big Evs on last two starts.
15 13th (15) (80/1 -220%) Seven Questions	80 80/1(-220%)	(15) Seven Questions 80/1, Not the most straightforward but he took his form to another level in first-time headgear when 33/1 winner of Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) in April. Respectable 2¾ lengths third of 9 to Kerdos in Temple at Haydock (5f, good to soft) since. Busy 2yo season but improved form to win Group 3 in May; held by Kerdos at Haydock since.
16 14th (16) (14/1 +13%) Valiant Force	14 14/1(+13%)	(16) Valiant Force 14/1, Won Norfolk over C&D at last year's Royal meeting before ending his 2-y-o campaign with an excellent ½-length second to Big Evs in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint. Not in the same form in 2 outings at Gulfstream Park earlier this year but he might fare better having rejoined Adrian Murray. Won the Norfolk here; fine second to Big Evs in Breeders' Cup race; 3yo form inconclusive.
17 15th (17) (150/1 -650%) Crimson Advocate	150 150/1(-650%)	(17) Crimson Advocate 150/1, Won the Queen Mary over C&D (good to firm) 12 months ago. Behind Big Evs and Valiant Force in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on only subsequent start at 2 but reappeared to win a Gulfstream Park conditions race last month (final start for George Weaver). US-trained when winning the Queen Mary here; 6th to Big Evs at the Breeders' Cup; new yard.
11 16th (11) (450/1 -582%) Vadream	450 450/1(-582%)	(11) Vadream 450/1, Smart mare who wasn't far off her best when just edged out by Seven Questions in Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) in April but well held in the Temple at Haydock since. Likes this track, Group 3 winner here in 2021; good 2nd in May; well below best latest.
3 17th (3) (80/1 -100%) Equality	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Equality 80/1, Translated smart handicap form to Group 3 company when landing the Coral Charge at Sandown last summer. Another really good handicap performance when seeing off 14 rivals at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April but he finished behind a few of these in the Temple at Haydock since. Won Group 3 last July; later 3rd in Group 1 at the Curragh; needs improvement on C&D form.

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15:45 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The Australian mare Asfoora has good claims on her home form but KERDOS was quite impressive at Haydock and has better days ahead.

15:55 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (14/1 -40%) Donnie Azoff	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Donnie Azoff 14/1, Doubled his tally in this sphere when leading from pillar to post in a 3-runner C&D novice in September. However, he was turned over when odds-on for a seller back here on latest start in November. Beaten odds-on favourite in small-field seller here in November and not seen again since.
5 2nd (5) (9/2 +68%) Takeit Easy	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(5) Takeit Easy 9/2, Back to winning ways over 2m at Chepstow last April and cracking third in the Swinton at Haydock the following month. Not at that level in 2 starts since returning from 10 months off but his mark is on the slide and no surprise if he's in the mix. Safely held at Cheltenham in April but this race is easier and he's on a good mark now.
9 3rd (9) (11/2 -100%) King Otis	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(9) King Otis 11/2, Made it 4 wins from 7 starts for this yard when striking at Fakenham (2m, good) recently. 4 lb rise fair enough and anither bold show is very much on the cards. 2-3 since the tongue-tie was refitted last month; taken very seriously in current form.
7 4th (7) (16/5 -16%) Get Sky High	3.2 16/5(-16%)	(7) Get Sky High 16/5, Point/bumper winner who missed 17 months after her hurdling debut but confirmed previous promise in this sphere when winning a 2m Warwick maiden. Duly followed up from the front on handicap bow over the same C&D since and a 5 lb rise should be manageable. Low-mileage 9yo mare who struck form and made all twice against own sex at Warwick in May.
6 5th (6) (100/1 -300%) Manor Park	100 100/1(-300%)	(6) Manor Park 100/1, Got his head in front off a 3 lb higher mark at Newton Abbot last summer but there's been little to shout about since returning to action for new yard this year. Will be very well suited by today's ground but harmed chance by jumping right last time.
4 6th (4) (100/1 -525%) Vision Des Flos	100 100/1(-525%)	(4) Vision Des Flos 100/1, Successful in handicap chase at Warwick in September 2022 but failed to threaten in 3 starts back hurdling last year and is opposable following a 6-month break. Smart hurdler/chaser in his prime but out of sorts when last seen in September.
3 7th (3) (100/1 -1329%) Forever William	100 100/1(-1329%)	(3) Forever William 100/1, Returned from 7 months off to win at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) in November but hasn't shown much in 2 subsequent starts, including when returning from another break last month. Hard to now know what to expect on debut for new yard and Harry Skelton prefers Get Sky High. Bought for £5,000 after poor run for Alan King last month; yard's other one more obvious.
1 8th (1) (100/1 -3536%) Ilanz	100 100/1(-3536%)	(1) Ilanz 100/1, Made light of an 11-month absence on debut for Anthony Charlton at Wincanton in January, leading on the line. Sketchy jump at the final flight was probably costly when second to stablemate Tronador starting out for this yard at Plumpton (20.5f, good to firm) last month. Big player. Ran well in defeat on recent stable debut and should cope with this drop back in trip.
2 \|PU\| (2) (100/1 -400%) As Tears Go By	100 100/1(-400%)	(2) As Tears Go By 100/1, Hit the target twice for Gordon Elliott last May but form tailed off badly thereafter and probably best watched on debut for new yard. 3-8 over hurdles in Ireland; out of form last summer/autumn; makes stable debut today.

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15:55 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Get Sky High bids to complete a hat-trick but KING OTIS is also in very good nick and might be the answer.

16:10 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (16/1 +20%) Animate	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Animate 16/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (6f, firm, 14/1) 11 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Best form on AW but handles turf; struggling for new yard but likely to turn a corner soon.
12 2nd (12) (11/2 +31%) Highjacked	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(12) Highjacked 11/2, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win here in April. Thirteenth of 18 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 4/1) 31 days ago. Others more persuasive. Beat Crypto Quest here in April; disappointing at Thirsk last time; can revive.
5 3rd (5) (6/4 +33%) Labalaba	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(5) Labalaba 6/4, Ffos Las maiden winner as a juvenile who posted best effort yet when second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm, 3/1) 10 days ago. Likely contender. Good 2nd on his return to sprinting at Lingfield ten days ago; not fully exposed.
1 4th (1) (16/1 -146%) May Blossom	16 16/1(-146%)	(1) May Blossom 16/1, Dropped to an attractive mark and took a step back in the right direction when third of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, nearest finish. One for shortlist. Best run for new yard when 3rd at Carlisle 18 days ago; best at 5f but easy 6f in range.
2 5th (2) (50/1 -213%) Oso Rapido	50 50/1(-213%)	(2) Oso Rapido 50/1, C&D winner. Fourteenth of 18 in handicap at York (7f, good, 28/1) 24 days ago. Given a chance by the assessor. Struggled this year but C&D record reads 121; revival is likely to be predicted by betting.
8 6th (8) (16/1 -100%) Woobay	16 16/1(-100%)	(8) Woobay 16/1, Course winner (5f) on slow ground last autumn and shaped as if better for run when seventh of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) on debut for new yard 19 days ago. Warrants respect. Won here (5f) last October; encouraging stable debut last month; can do better.
9 7th (9) (66/1 -164%) No Saint	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) No Saint 66/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Work to do. Struggled in two turf runs back from an absence; of interest only if backed.
4 8th (4) (40/1 -60%) Running Cool	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Running Cool 40/1, 14/1, last of 13 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good) 12 days ago, slowly away. Hard to fancy on current form. Poor form for current stable; down in the weights but with justification.
10 9th (10) (66/1 -450%) Quercus	66 66/1(-450%)	(10) Quercus 66/1, 5-time C&D winner. Back from 7 months off when last of 12 in handicap (25/1) over C&D (good) 36 days ago and better expected now. Five-time C&D winner; down the field on his return last month; better can be expected now.

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16:10 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Highjacked can bounce back from last time but WOOBAY should be sharper with her stable debut behind her and she gets the nod.

16:25 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/2 +29%) Rosallion	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(7) Rosallion 5/2, Group 1 winner over 7f at 2 and has made an excellent start at 3, chasing home Notable Speech in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket before pegging back stablemate Haatem to win the Irish version at the Curragh. Looks sure to give another good account. Second to Notable Speech in the 2,000 Guineas, then went one better in Irish equivalent.
4 2nd (4) (11/2 -38%) Henry Longfellow	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(4) Henry Longfellow 11/2, Won all 3 starts as a juvenile, notably the Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good to soft). Not unduly punished once his chance had gone when only eighth to Metropolitain in the French 2000 Guineas on reappearance and no surprise to see him leave that run well behind now. Unbeaten last term; best to forgive his reappearance defeat; remains of major interest.
5 3rd (5) (300/1 -1775%) Metropolitan	300 300/1(-1775%)	(5) Metropolitan 300/1, Only fifth in a Longchamp Group 3 on his reappearance but a totally different proposition when holding on by ½ length from Dancing Gemini in the French 2000 Guineas back there 4 weeks later. That form still leaves him with a fair bit to find with the other Guineas winners in this line-up, though. Didn't have much to spare in the Poulains but brings the promise of better still.
8 4th (8) (100/1 -203%) Unquestionable	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Unquestionable 100/1, Chased home Rosallion in Longchamp Group 1 last October before ending his 2-y-o campaign with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita (1m, firm). 6 lengths behind Rosallion when fourth in the Irish 2000 Guineas on reappearance but he's entitled to strip fitter. Needs to step up plenty on his Irish 2,000 Guineas effort (about 6l behind Rosallion).
2 5th (2) (100/1 -525%) Alyanaabi	100 100/1(-525%)	(2) Alyanaabi 100/1, Won a Group 3 over 7f at Newmarket last September and 3½ lengths second to City of Troy in Dewhurst there on final 2-y-o start. Creditable fifth of 11 behind Notable Speech and Rosallion in 2000 Guineas back at Newmarket on reappearance but no reason why he'll turn the tables on that pair. Very useful but has finished behind Rosallion twice, latest in the 2,000 Guineas.
1 6th (1) (125/1 -400%) Almaqam	125 125/1(-400%)	(1) Almaqam 125/1, Followed his ready Yarmouth maiden success by impressively winning the listed Heron Stakes at Sandown (1m, soft), drawing clear in the final 1f to score by 3¾ lengths. Could be very smart. Impressive in notable Listed race at Sandown most recently; improving at a sizeable rate.
6 7th (6) (6/1 -300%) Notable Speech	6 6/1(-300%)	(6) Notable Speech 6/1, Didn't make his debut until January but has rapidly developed into a very smart performer, stretching his unbeaten record to 4 when proving 1½ lengths too strong for the reopposing Rosallion in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket last month. Hard to beat again with further progress likely. Fast-improving colt who beat Rosallion in the 2,000 Guineas; top rated and still unbeaten.
3 8th (3) (66/1 -313%) Darlinghurst	66 66/1(-313%)	(3) Darlinghurst 66/1, Most progressive this year, completing a 4-timer in 9f Group 3 at Chantilly 38 days ago by length from First Look. Another chunk of improvement will be needed to stretch his winning sequence to 5. Improving French colt who is climbing the grade ladder with no difficulty; 4-4 this year.

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16:25 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

There are reasons to believe that ROSALLION can reverse 2,000 Guineas placings with Notable Speech, who is respected all the same.

16:35 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (5/1 -67%) Bbold	5 5/1(-67%)	(6) Bbold 5/1, C&D winner who has acquitted himself well in a handful of starts for current yard, latest when third of 10 in handicap chase at this course (27.5f, good, 5/1) 17 days ago. Drop back in trip a plus and figures off a handy mark. Might find this trip shorter than ideal but should again be competitive in current form.
5 2nd (5) (4/1 -78%) Do No Wrong	4 4/1(-78%)	(5) Do No Wrong 4/1, Form took off last summer, winning 3 times at up to 24f, and back on scoreboard when taking 6-runner handicap at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. 4 lb rise fair and another bold bid anticipated. Made it 4-8 over fences when good value for his narrow win at Southwell; up just 4lb.
1 3rd (1) (33/1 -371%) Storm Control	33 33/1(-371%)	(1) Storm Control 33/1, Not the force of old and stopped to nothing when last seen at Doncaster 107 days ago. Hard to recommend with confidence despite an attractive handicap mark. Has seen little action in recent times and needs to stage a revival.
4 4th (4) (11/2 +54%) Gloire D'athon	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(4) Gloire D'athon 11/2, Prolific early in his chasing career (winning 5 of his first 6 starts) but lost his way last season. Tumbled down the weights and hinted at a revival over a longer trip at Uttoxeter last month but couldn't really build on that at Fakenham latest. Others more persuasive. His reduced mark is for a reason and others arrive here in better nick.
7 5th (7) (100/1 -900%) Dan's Chosen	100 100/1(-900%)	(7) Dan's Chosen 100/1, Triple chase winner in 2023, jumping fluently for latest of them at Ludlow (20.1f)in October. Below par in a couple of recent outings, however, and others appeal more. Latest chase start was underwhelming, for all that he needs further than 2m3f.
8 6th (8) (100/1 -400%) Glengeever	100 100/1(-400%)	(8) Glengeever 100/1, Point winner/dual winner over hurdles who made most of good opportunity when landing 2-runner Exeter novice chase (24.2f) in October. However, folded tamely at Southwell on only start since and is best watched. Only chase win came in a match; stopped quickly at Southwell after a lengthy break.
3 \|F\| (3) (80/1 -567%) On Springs	80 80/1(-567%)	(3) On Springs 80/1, Not entirely straightforward but thrived during summer of 2022, winning 4 times, and added to his tally when landing a small-field handicap chase at Doncaster early last year. Not seen to best effect, back from lengthy absence, at Southwell last month but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Quiet return was over hurdles and he's a five-time chaser winner on a handy mark.
2 \|PU\| (2) (100/1 -2903%) Bagheera Ginge	100 100/1(-2903%)	(2) Bagheera Ginge 100/1, Winner of 2 of his 5 starts over hurdles and given a well-judged ride from the front when opening chase account at the seventh attempt at Warwick (20f) in October. Posted solid placed efforts both starts since and is likely to go well again. Dual hurdle winner and a good-ground winner over fences; last two runs very respectable.

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16:35 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

It makes sense to stick to those in form and BAGHEERA GINGE edges preference over Do No Wrong.

16:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (12/1 -100%) Fortamour	12 12/1(-100%)	(2) Fortamour 12/1, Latest win at Ripon in April. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Respected. 6f at Ripon brings out the best in him but these conditions shouldn't be an excuse.
7 1st (7) (2/1 +20%) Sea The Dream	2 2/1(+20%)	(7) Sea The Dream 2/1, Off the mark on return at Thirsk (7f) in April and back to that sort of form when good second of 19 in handicap (8/1) at York (7f, good) 24 days ago, running on. Can race off same mark and is one for shortlist. Improved performer this year and may still have his best days ahead of him; shortlisted.
8 2nd (8) (9/2 +25%) Mister Sox	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(8) Mister Sox 9/2, Made it 2 wins from 2 starts at this course when taking 9-runner handicap (6f, soft) 18 days ago, suited by way race developed. 4 lb higher now but another bold bid is on the cards. Both wins have come here, including 18 days ago (6f); should remain competitive.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -9%) Woodstock	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) Woodstock 12/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 17 days ago, well positioned. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Each-way claims. Chance on this season's best form and cheekpieces could unlock more.
1 4th (1) (9/1 +0%) Legal Reform	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Legal Reform 9/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in April. 7/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Chester (7f, good) 41 days ago. Not out of things. Good record over C&D; better than ever on AW in April; midfield in stronger race latest.
4 5th (4) (66/1 -164%) Another Baar	66 66/1(-164%)	(4) Another Baar 66/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at this course (5f, good to firm, 20/1) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to recommend. Big chance on last year's best form but current form and suitability of 7f both queries.
9 6th (9) (100/1 -2122%) Diddy Man	100 100/1(-2122%)	(9) Diddy Man 100/1, Chasing a hat-trick when below par at York latest but is best not judged on that run and any further rain would aid his cause. Made all to win first 2 runs for this yard; had excuses at York last time; can bounce back.
10 7th (10) (100/1 -300%) Front Gunner	100 100/1(-300%)	(10) Front Gunner 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, eleventh of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good) 32 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes limited appeal. Promise in AW sprints at two; well held in 5f handicaps this year; 7f a big concern.
6 8th (6) (40/1 -900%) Bowman	40 40/1(-900%)	(6) Bowman 40/1, Took advantage of drop in weights over C&D in April and has run creditably in defeat twice since, latest when second of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) 15 days ago. Likely contender. Wind op in the spring has helped, winning over C&D before two Ayr seconds; contender.
5 9th (5) (33/1 -65%) Darwell Lion	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Darwell Lion 33/1, 18/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) 31 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Tumbled down the weights but a revival would appear more likely on AW than turf.

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16:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

This may rest between the 3yos DIDDY MAN and Sea The Dream, with the former taken to bounce back quickly from a disaster at York.

17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
18 1st (18) (20/1 -67%) Pledgeofallegiance	20 20/1(-67%)	(18) Pledgeofallegiance 20/1, Raised his game in 2023, winning 3 times at up to 2m, and built on encouraging reappearance effort when seeing off Temporize and 5 others at Goodwood (2m, good) last month. 3 lb rise fair and shapes as though he'll relish this stamina test. Each-way chance. Won from Temporize at Goodwood; getting good enough early position from stall 1 is a worry.
5 2nd (5) (8/1 +68%) Divine Comedy	8 8/1(+68%)	(5) Divine Comedy 8/1, Did nothing wrong last season and has continued the good work this time round, finishing third over 1½m at Doncaster on return in April before an impressive display back up in trip at Haydock (16.2f, good to soft). 9 lb rise asks a question but she goes on any ground and promises to stay this trip. Impressive winner of a quite valuable handicap at Haydock (2m, soft) last month; up 9lb.
8 3rd (8) (14/1 +0%) Kyle Of Lochalsh	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Kyle Of Lochalsh 14/1, Ended 2023 with a pair of wins at Chelmsford and duly left his low-key reappearance behind when making it 2-4 on turf at Salisbury (14.2f, heavy). That was a career-best performance by some way but this demands another, all things considered. Also engaged in the 6.15 on this card. Asserted in grand style to score easing down at Salisbury (1m6f, soft) last month; up 10lb.
13 4th (13) (33/1 +18%) Get Shirty	33 33/1(+18%)	(13) Get Shirty 33/1, Much-improved in 2022, winning 4 times at up to 1¾m, including the Copper Horse Stakes at this meeting. Mixed bag since and while the handicapper has reacted accordingly, it's far from certain that a stamina test such as this is what he wants. 1m6f win at this meeting 2022; lacked the same punch back in Britain from May 2023 onwards.
15 5th (15) (50/1 -100%) Temporize	50 50/1(-100%)	(15) Temporize 50/1, Best effort yet when landing a 17-runner handicap at the big Goodwood meeting last summer (20.4f, soft). Sound start to present campaign when 1¼ lengths second to Pledgeofallegiance back at that Sussex venue last month and, now 2 lb better off with that rival, he's an each-way player. 2m4f winner at Glorious Goodwood; good second to Pledgeofallegiance there on latest outing.
10 6th (10) (25/1 -355%) Zanndabad	25 25/1(-355%)	(10) Zanndabad 25/1, Four-time Flat winner in France and, following a couple of solid efforts over hurdles earlier this year, he resumed in this sphere with a cracking effort in the Chester Cup (18.6f, good to firm), beaten just a length into third after encountering traffic problems. Big player with Buick booked. Flew home all too late when close third of 16 in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good to firm).
11 7th (11) (400/1 -2400%) Ndaawi	400 400/1(-2400%)	(11) Ndaawi 400/1, Successful twice for Andrew Balding in 2022 and made it third time lucky over hurdles for this yard at Navan in January. Good third in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival next time but latest effort wasn't so good and yard saddles a stronger candidate here in Pied Piper. Pretty useful 4yo hurdler in the mud for new yard, handicap third at Cheltenham Festival.
20 8th (20) (450/1 -1264%) Tenerife Sunshine	450 450/1(-1264%)	(20) Tenerife Sunshine 450/1, Snapped a losing run with a decisive display at Goodwood (2m, good to firm) recently. Shapes as though this trip will be within range but stall 20 is a possible negative and good deal more will be needed under a penalty in what is a much stronger race. Front two were 6l clear at Goodwood (2m) and he's not ruled out by today's 5lb penalty.
9 9th (9) (400/1 -2122%) Berkshire Rocco	400 400/1(-2122%)	(9) Berkshire Rocco 400/1, Runner-up in the Queens Vase at this meeting in 2020 and, though down the field in a handicap back here 12 months ago, he put in some good shifts last term, not least when fifth of 22 off 1 lb higher in the Ebor. Respectable efforts at Newmarket this year and each-way shout if he sees this trip out. Best turf efforts of last term give him a shout but he does not look the percentage call.
1 10th (1) (100/1 -1438%) Pied Piper	100 100/1(-1438%)	(1) Pied Piper 100/1, Smart hurdler who wasn't beaten far when sixth under Jamie Spencer in the 2022 renewal of this. Good efforts both subsequent starts in this sphere, latterly a fine second in the Cesarewitch during the autumn, and he also performed with great credit on his latest hurdles start in March. Big player. Big-race performer, Cesarewitch 2nd; still just a 6yo but more exposed than some in this.
12 11th (12) (450/1 -1700%) Nusret	450 450/1(-1700%)	(12) Nusret 450/1, Landed a competitive handicap at the Curragh off 2 lb lower last June before posting a creditable effort in a very valuable Leopardstown contest. Rather in-and-out over hurdles since, though, and it remains to be seen if he possesses the required stamina reserves for this test. Much more interesting today faced with this new stamina test and away from soft ground.
2 12th (2) (350/1 -1150%) The Very Man	350 350/1(-1150%)	(2) The Very Man 350/1, Decisive winner of the Shergar Cup Stayers (2m, good) on sole previous visit here last summer. However, safely held in the Irish and Newmarket versions of the Cesarewitch on next 2 starts and, though not disgraced back in this sphere (fit from jumps) at Down Royal recently, he's on a tough mark. Dominant display from the back over 2m at this track last August; 7lb higher mark today.
17 13th (17) (250/1 -525%) The Grand Visir	250 250/1(-525%)	(17) The Grand Visir 250/1, Didn't enjoy the best of runs when mid-field in this race last year and went down all guns blazing just 4 days later in the Queen Alexandra. However, more miss than hit since and losing run stretches back to his victory in this in 2019. Royal Ascot staying stalwart with e-w claims but there's been no win since this race 2019.
4 14th (4) (450/1 -3991%) Boher Road	450 450/1(-3991%)	(4) Boher Road 450/1, Struggled over hurdles following Wexford maiden success in September but has looked better than ever back on the Flat this spring, bagging handicaps at Navan (13f, good to soft) and Killarney (16.8f, soft). However, he's gone up 16 lb in total and is going into the unknown stamina-wise here. Won at Navan (1m5f) and Killarney (2m1f, soft; in fine style) in his two runs this season.
16 15th (16) (450/1 -1700%) Law Of The Sea	450 450/1(-1700%)	(16) Law Of The Sea 450/1, Good effort when fourth in this off a 3 lb higher mark 12 months ago and resumed with a creditable effort in defeat at Chester last month. Possible that the race came too soon when well behind Divine Comedy at Haydock 15 days later but others make more appeal in any case. 4th in this race last year; doubts return following poor show at Haydock on latest outing.
19 16th (19) (350/1 -600%) Nathanael Greene	350 350/1(-600%)	(19) Nathanael Greene 350/1, Useful handicapper who has contested his fair share of competitive events. Signed off truncated 2023 campaign by finishing second in 1¾m Goodwood handicap (final run for William Haggas) but absent since flopping badly on hurdles/yard debut at Ludlow in November. Northumberland Plate 4th; pulled up (bled) in a maiden hurdle on his only run for new yard.
14 17th (14) (450/1 -2150%) Almuhit	450 450/1(-2150%)	(14) Almuhit 450/1, Winner of a minor event at Killarney for Denis Hogan last August and has performed with credit in the handicaps won by Boher Road the last twice. Shrewd yard's raiders always command respect but this 5-y-o will need to improve if he's to take this. This 5yo holds each-way interest with major stamina test away from soft ground.
6 18th (6) (400/1 -700%) Master Milliner	400 400/1(-700%)	(6) Master Milliner 400/1, Out with the washing in the Queen Alexandra at this meeting in 2022 and, though he won his next 2 starts, that campaign ended on a low-key note. No issues ground/trip-wise but this is a very big ask on the back of 21-month absence. Won at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, good to firm) in 2022 but unraced since that September.
3 19th (3) (350/1 -6900%) My Lyka	350 350/1(-6900%)	(3) My Lyka 350/1, Useful on the Flat in France and promising start for new yard/hurdles debut when just touched off by a race-fit rival following almost a year off at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft). Unexposed and represents a top trainer-jockey combination with a good recent record in this race. Tongue strap added. Plenty of the stayer about this Irish St Leger entry; his yard requires maximum attention.
7 20th (7) (450/1 -2713%) Tritonic	450 450/1(-2713%)	(7) Tritonic 450/1, Winless on the Flat last year but posted a couple of solid efforts in big handicaps, including when third in this race off a 5 lb higher mark. Scored over hurdles during the winter and should be spot-on for this following a couple of spins on the AW in April. Live each-way contender. 3rd in this last year, the clear pick of seven Flat starts in 2023 or 2024; now 5lb lower.

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17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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

The best in a strong Irish challenge may well be NUSRET (nap), while Divine Comedy from the British contingent is second choice.

17:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (14/1 -367%) Come On Nia	14 14/1(-367%)	(3) Come On Nia 14/1, Telescope mare who attracted support and showed improved form following 10 weeks off when landing 13-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, good to soft) 42 days ago, the better ground a possible factor. Still lightly raced and she could do better again. Displayed huge improvement to win at Ffos Las last month and is open to further progress.
1 2nd (1) (10/3 -11%) Sanitiser	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Sanitiser 10/3, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat. Yet to strike over hurdles but has been knocking on the door in similar company this spring, good third at Huntingdon (15.8f) 3 weeks ago. Should be thereabouts again with cheekpieces refitted. Back from break with three good runs this spring; probably on the premises again.
7 3rd (7) (22/1 -120%) Ned Cash	22 22/1(-120%)	(7) Ned Cash 22/1, Some promise in bumpers but offered little in trio of novice/maiden hurdle runs in recent weeks. Marked step forward required on handicap bow. Well beaten in three novice/maiden hurdles but may yet deliver on his bumper promise.
6 4th (6) (11/2 +39%) Tessy Lad	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(6) Tessy Lad 11/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m) who was placed in a pair of juvenile hurdles for Richard Hughes in 2022/23. Has essentially disappointed under both codes so far for new yard but it would look significant if support came for him again. Has quite a bit to prove over hurdles but was heavily backed last month; watch the market.
10 5th (10) (125/1 -681%) Saved Lizzie	125 125/1(-681%)	(10) Saved Lizzie 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden who merely hinted at ability on second of 3 runs in mares' novice/maiden hurdles and another needing to take a marked step forward for switch to handicaps. Not beaten far when sixth in modest maiden two starts ago but needs to improve here.
5 6th (5) (100/1 -1011%) Come To Pass	100 100/1(-1011%)	(5) Come To Pass 100/1, Modest handicapper on Flat who hasn't fared all that badly away from testing ground over hurdles of late, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, good) 19 days ago. Not ruled out for each-way purposes from a steadily easing mark. Not beaten far in first two handicap hurdles and has each-way claims at least.
8 7th (8) (100/1 -1233%) Royal Max	100 100/1(-1233%)	(8) Royal Max 100/1, Modest form at best for Nicky Henderson and fared better than previously for new yard of late, again making the frame when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f) 2 weeks ago. Comes here operating from career-low mark if he can take another step forward. Has arrested his decline with two Southwell thirds this spring; could have a say.
4 \|PU\| (4) (100/1 -614%) Daniel Deronda	100 100/1(-614%)	(4) Daniel Deronda 100/1, Modest maiden hurdler who ended time with Amy Murphy below his best on the Flat and offered little back from 8 months off/back over hurdles at Fakenham (2m) for new yard in March. Needs to leave that well behind to figure. Ran well to a point on stable debut in March but off for another three months since.
9 \|PU\| (9) (100/1 -150%) Gladys Eva Jane	100 100/1(-150%)	(9) Gladys Eva Jane 100/1, Fair form in bumpers for Peter Bowen (sold £5,000) but little promise over hurdles, again well held when sixth of 12 in handicap at Stratford (16.3f) 17 days ago. Can only be watched at present. Didn't run badly over 2m here this month but significant improvement is required.
11 \|PU\| (11) (250/1 -400%) Darquesse	250 250/1(-400%)	(11) Darquesse 250/1, Offered little in novice/maiden company over hurdles to date and hard to fancy now handicapping from long way out of the weights. Well beaten a massive odds on all five hurdling starts (including a seller).

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17:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Andrew Martin's COME ON NIA took a huge step forward when opening her account at Ffos Las six weeks ago and might progress again.

17:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (11/8 +50%) Infinite Honour	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(3) Infinite Honour 11/8, Upped his game in recent starts, latest when second of 10 in Carlisle handicap (9f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and is one for shortlist. Wetherby third represents excellent form for the grade; new trip; huge chance if staying.
7 2nd (7) (9/1 +44%) Little Venice	9 9/1(+44%)	(7) Little Venice 9/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Redcar (14f, soft, 14/1) 21 days ago. Eight-race maiden; placed a few times in the spring but not easily recommended for the win.
4 3rd (4) (40/1 -1233%) Made In China	40 40/1(-1233%)	(4) Made In China 40/1, Returned to form, in first-time blinkers, when second of 7 in handicap over C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago, having run of race. Enters calculations. Back to form when 2nd over C&D (blinkers first time) ten days ago; chance despite 2lb rise.
8 4th (8) (14/1 +30%) Miss Galiway	14 14/1(+30%)	(8) Miss Galiway 14/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm, 18/1) 35 days ago. Others look better treated. No improvement for the switch to handicaps this year; down in weights but others safer.
9 5th (9) (80/1 -567%) Millbuie	80 80/1(-567%)	(9) Millbuie 80/1, Found some improvement when fifth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 19 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Step up in trip should suit but others make more appeal. 1 lb out of the weights. Showed more over 1m1f at Carlisle latest; new trip needs to spark further progress.
1 6th (1) (100/1 -1438%) Thunder Sparks	100 100/1(-1438%)	(1) Thunder Sparks 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in minor event (150/1) at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Up in trip. May do better now sent handicapping. Hint of ability over shorter; travelled a long way for handicap debut; likely big improver.

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17:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Thunder Sparks and Honrado are both greatly respected but the new, longer trip can see INFINITE HONOUR come out on top.

17:40 Royal Ascot Listed (Class 1) 10f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (33/1 -32%) Certain Lad	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Certain Lad 33/1, Proved he's still a smart performer when landing back-to-back handicaps at York and Newbury last autumn and far from disgraced in better company this term. Work to do with principals on form here, however. Second of four in Sandown Listed latest but well held in two previous attempts in this.
9 1st (9) (3/1 +25%) Israr	3 3/1(+25%)	(9) Israr 3/1, Won a Group 2 at Newmarket last summer and has acquitted himself really well in defeat more recently, latest when second of 6 in Huxley Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good to firm) last month. Not taken lightly. Group 2 winner last summer; good placed efforts in Group races this spring; big player.
8 2nd (8) (16/1 +36%) Haunted Dream	16 16/1(+36%)	(8) Haunted Dream 16/1, Won on 2023 reappearance for Ed Dunlop and performed creditably for his new yard in Doha since, scoring first time up in December. Shaped really well, after stumbling out of the stalls, when fourth in Epsom handicap (10.1f) latest and warrants plenty of respect. Career-best RPR when fourth in 1m2f Epsom handicap latest; this demands a lot more again.
16 3rd (16) (12/1 -167%) Torito	12 12/1(-167%)	(16) Torito 12/1, Quickly reached a smart level last year, winning Epsom handicap (10.1f) in impressive fashion before good fourth of 16 in Hampton Court over C&D at this meeting. First start since when encouraging third of 13 in Newmarket handicap (9f, good) last month and likely has more to offer yet. Low-mileage 4yo; shaped well in strong 1m1f handicap on return; should have more to offer.
14 4th (14) (450/1 -1264%) Savvy Victory	450 450/1(-1264%)	(14) Savvy Victory 450/1, Back to winning ways in 4-runner listed contest at Sandown (10f) last summer but below that level on final 2 starts of campaign and makes limited appeal back from 8-month absence here. Claims if he can refind form which saw him win 1m2f Sandown Listed race last July; gelded.
12 5th (12) (125/1 -346%) Notre Belle Bete	125 125/1(-346%)	(12) Notre Belle Bete 125/1, Made encouraging return to action when fourth of 15 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, soft) last month but faces a much stiffer task now and remains winless on turf after 17 attempts. Pretty smart but 0-17 on turf and likely outsider.
3 6th (3) (150/1 -733%) Checkandchallenge	150 150/1(-733%)	(3) Checkandchallenge 150/1, Bounced back to something like his best when taking listed race at Newmarket (10f) on final start of last term but has yet to threaten in a couple of outings this season. Visor now reapplied. Has 3lb penalty for last November's Listed win and well held both outings this spring.
13 7th (13) (300/1 -1100%) Ouzo	300 300/1(-1100%)	(13) Ouzo 300/1, Gained reward for consistency when scoring here in September and went on to land a brace of handicaps at Meydan (both 9f) earlier this year. In deeper waters now but this likeable sort should give another good account. On a four-timer after handicap wins here and at Meydan (twice); this is a much bigger ask.
15 8th (15) (350/1 -600%) Silver Sword	350 350/1(-600%)	(15) Silver Sword 350/1, Three-time winner (at up to 8.1f) last season but went backwards from reappearance run at Epsom earlier this month and faces a stiff task, upped in trip in this company. Second in 1m1f Group 3 final 3yo start; fourth in Listed on return but last at Epsom since.
4 9th (4) (150/1 -971%) Astro King	150 150/1(-971%)	(4) Astro King 150/1, Inspired buy by connections, winning a nice prize at York Ebor meeting before following up in Cambridgeshire in September. Not seen to best effect over longer trip latest but proved himself in graded company when runner-up at Newmarket (9f) previously and could be a player here. Second in 1m1f Group 3 on reappearance and shaped as if still in form over 1m4f since.
10 10th (10) (400/1 -2400%) Knight	400 400/1(-2400%)	(10) Knight 400/1, Bagged Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury as a juvenile and took his form up a notch last term, notably when close second to Chindit in listed race at Sandown (8f heavy) in September. However, ran poorly since and may not want the ground too quick. Claims on his peak form last year; Doncaster reappearance in March was very disappointing.
11 11th (11) (250/1 -1463%) Mujtaba	250 250/1(-1463%)	(11) Mujtaba 250/1, Smart form when winning a pair of handicaps late in 2022 and ran easily his best race of this year, in first-time blinkers, when close second of 6 in listed race at Goodwood (9.9f) 25 days ago. Claims if able to build on that. Back-to-form second in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race latest but Jim Crowley prefers Israr.
1 12th (1) (400/1 -2400%) Ancient Rome	400 400/1(-2400%)	(1) Ancient Rome 400/1, Proved better than ever when making a winning yard debut in Goodwood handicap (9.9f) last summer and followed up in Kentucky Grp 3 in September. Respectable fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp on final outing but more needed on return under a penalty. Did well for this yard last summer but has a 5lb penalty for US Grade 3 win in September.
6 13th (6) (100/1 -203%) Cemhaan	100 100/1(-203%)	(6) Cemhaan 100/1, Progressive in handicaps, winning 6 times in all since September 2021, latest a career best at Kempton (11f) in April. Limitations seemingly exposed in pattern company at Newbury last time, though, and has plenty on his plate again. Creditable third in Group 3 latest; probably playing for a place at best again here.
2 14th (2) (350/1 -2088%) Bold Discovery	350 350/1(-2088%)	(2) Bold Discovery 350/1, Added to his fine record fresh when taking 5-runner Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Finds himself in a much deeper contest now, however, and is yet to score over this longer trip. Group 3 win on reappearance but penalty for that is likely to leave him vulnerable here.
5 15th (5) (400/1 -8789%) Botanical	400 400/1(-8789%)	(5) Botanical 400/1, Promising sort who picked up where he left off last season when readily winning 16-runner handicap at York (10.2f, good) 32 days ago. Asked a bigger question now but remains with potential and must enter calculations. Most impressive in handicaps last twice; can make his mark at a higher level than that.

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17:40 Royal Ascot Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Botanical and Torito are progressive. The latter's stablemate ISRAR already has form good enough to win this in a normal year.

17:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (10/3 -122%) Climate Precedent	3.333333 10/3(-122%)	(2) Climate Precedent 10/3, Fair maiden on the Flat for Michael Bell who made a solid yard (for James Owen)/hurdling debut when second at Uttoxeter in July. Failed to progress after but starts life with Dan Skelton off a potentially decent mark on return (has had breathing operation). Placed off 5lb higher on handicap debut in November; looks interesting on stable debut.
9 2nd (9) (33/1 -450%) Lookingdandy	33 33/1(-450%)	(9) Lookingdandy 33/1, Didn't shown much spark in 6 runs over hurdles for previous yard but arrives in good form off the Flat (won last time) so interesting to see how he fares this time around. Has a lot to prove over hurdles but returns to this code after a Flat win last month.
6 3rd (6) (28/1 -367%) Ryder's Rock	28 28/1(-367%)	(6) Ryder's Rock 28/1, Poor maiden. Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (2¼m) but disappointed at Hereford since. Stayed on for third in April, after a break, but didn't build on that effort last month.
3 4th (3) (100/1 -1438%) Zhang Fei	100 100/1(-1438%)	(3) Zhang Fei 100/1, Fair winner on Flat who has looked difficult over hurdles, pulling hard and left with plenty to do when fifth at Southwell on handicap bow. Caught the eye making headway from a long way off the pace on recent handicap debut.
5 5th (5) (100/1 -1900%) City Roller	100 100/1(-1900%)	(5) City Roller 100/1, Maiden who has run better with a tongue tie added to visor last 4 starts, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 13 days ago. This less competitive. 0-10 over hurdles but ran big race from the front when second here (2m2f) last month.
4 6th (4) (40/1 -300%) Oval Street	40 40/1(-300%)	(4) Oval Street 40/1, Multiple point winner but only modest form over obstacles so far, placed last 2 starts. Opening mark in this sphere not kind. Didn't achieve a great deal when making the frame in two uncompetitive maiden hurdles.
8 7th (8) (100/1 -809%) Tampico Rocco	100 100/1(-809%)	(8) Tampico Rocco 100/1, Potentially on a good mark on the form he showed when seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago but he seemed to excel himself that day. Ran well for a long way in recent Hereford maiden; improvement possible in handicaps.
7 8th (7) (80/1 -300%) Sister Julienne	80 80/1(-300%)	(7) Sister Julienne 80/1, Displayed ability in bumpers and similar story when second on return/hurdles debut at Hereford (16.2f) in October. Not got near that level since, however, including on handicap bow latest. Headgear on. Placed in bumpers and on hurdling debut last year but her form has slumped badly since.
10 9th (10) (66/1 -65%) What An Icon	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) What An Icon 66/1, Poor maiden on Flat who has offered little over hurdles so far. 3 lb out of weights. Not disgraced in tactical race on recent handicap debut but others look stronger.
1 \|PU\| (1) (150/1 -275%) Thorpeness	150 150/1(-275%)	(1) Thorpeness 150/1, Fair start over hurdles for Dan Skelton when placed in a couple of maidens last summer but struggled since, including for this yard. Pulled up on all three starts for current stable and has too much to prove.

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17:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

There is more to come over hurdles from ZHANG FEI (nap), who was given a lot to do before keeping on for fifth on his handicap debut.

18:05 Beverley Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (16/1 +36%) Good Reward	16 16/1(+36%)	(8) Good Reward 16/1, €16,000 yearling, £3,200 2-y-o, Profitable filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Mukhmal and winner up to 6f Kingsley Klarion. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. 80/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) on debut 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Sprint-bred filly who didn't show much on her recent debut at Wetherby (about 5f; 80-1).
3 1st (3) (5/1 -43%) Pap's Turf	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Pap's Turf 5/1, €23,000 yearling, resold €46,000 yearling, Shaman colt. Closely related to useful US 1m/9f winner Belle Belisa. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to very smart winner up to 1½m High Heeled. Offered something to work on when last of 4 in maiden at Ayr (6f, 25/1). Extra furlong will suit. Last of 4 on 6f debut at Ayr but looked to have ability and 7f should suit.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 -20%) Footwork	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Footwork 3/1, Foaled March 19. Footstepsinthesand colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Night of Thunder. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful 1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Monotype. Yard has won three of the last six runnings, though they all had previous experience.
5 3rd (5) (66/1 -560%) I Need Your Love	66 66/1(-560%)	(5) I Need Your Love 66/1, 20,000 gns foal, 27,000 gns yearling, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Cape Cyclone and 7f winner City Cyclone. 14/1, eighth of 16 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 25 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Well held in two 6f runs, lesser effort at Pontefract most recently; handicaps more likely.
2 4th (2) (22/1 -633%) Houndsworth	22 22/1(-633%)	(2) Houndsworth 22/1, Foaled May 4. 48,000 gns yearling, Kameko colt. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner who stayed 14.5f, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Here Comes When. May foal; 48,000gns yearling; useful pedigree; yard had winning 2yo newcomer in May.
4 5th (4) (100/1 -2400%) Sundown Kid	100 100/1(-2400%)	(4) Sundown Kid 100/1, Foaled March 14. £45,000 yearling, Twilight Son colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Credible and 7f winner Validated. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Remarkable. £45,000 yearling; likely type on pedigree and worth a market check.
7 6th (7) (100/1 -400%) Bebside	100 100/1(-400%)	(7) Bebside 100/1, £15,000 yearling, Iffraaj colt. Dam 1m/9f winner. Last of 10 in maiden (28/1) at Redcar (6f, good) on debut 29 days ago. Up in trip. 28-1 for 6f debut at Redcar when finishing a remote last of ten.
6 7th (6) (100/1 -614%) Two Man Job	100 100/1(-614%)	(6) Two Man Job 100/1, Foaled March 19. €3,000 foal, Ribchester colt. Dam maiden (stayed 1¼m). Has something to prove on debut as yard's 2yo beginners not usually fired up first time.

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18:05 Beverley Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The market should be checked regarding the newcomers but PAP'S TURF shaped nicely on debut and looks sure to be suited by 7f.

18:15 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (9/2 -13%) Belloccio	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Belloccio 9/2, Developed into a smart performer for David Menuisier, ending 2022 campaign with listed success at Kempton (12f). Winless in 4 starts last term but returned for top NH yard with an impressive hurdles success at Punchestown (2m) in May. Intriguing contender for yard who took this 12 months ago. Easy hurdle win last month; top Irish jumps trainer saddled the 1-2 last year; key player.
13 2nd (13) (40/1 -60%) Lmay	40 40/1(-60%)	(13) Lmay 40/1, Useful at 3, notably finishing third in the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) back in September. Well-beaten on return in Group 3 Bronte Cup at York 24 days ago, albeit not well served by the steady gallop. Still, she needs to step up a good deal on that. Handicap debut. Third in fillies' Group 2 last September but well beaten in York Group 3 on reappearance.
16 3rd (16) (50/1 -525%) My Mate Mozzie	50 50/1(-525%)	(16) My Mate Mozzie 50/1, Useful on Flat and even better form over jumps, runner-up in Grade 1 novice chase at Leopardstown (17f) on penultimate start in December. Below best when last seen in the Arkle at Cheltenham in March but he holds each-way claims back on the level despite a career-high mark to defy. Classy sort over jumps; has also shown considerable ability on the Flat; a possible.
1 4th (1) (125/1 -793%) Alsakib	125 125/1(-793%)	(1) Alsakib 125/1, Developed into a smart performer in 2023, winning 4 times including valuable handicaps here and Newmarket late in the season. Far from disgraced in pair of Group 3 contests upon returning this spring and this longer trip with his sights lowered could well see him in a better light. No threat in Group 3 races this spring but 2-3 in handicaps and not ruled out.
15 5th (15) (80/1 -300%) Gentleman Joe	80 80/1(-300%)	(15) Gentleman Joe 80/1, Flat/hurdles winner who ran well making a belated return to the level when second of 6 in Dundalk minor event (12f) back in April. However, had benefit of the run of the race then and this a whole lot more demanding returned to handicap company. Ran well when second in April on rare Flat outing, but that form may flatter him.
2 6th (2) (80/1 -142%) Drawn To Dream	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Drawn To Dream 80/1, 4-y-o filly who developed into a useful performer in Germany last season, winning listed race at Mulheim (19.9f) in September. Creditable fourth in Group 3 over 11f a month later and she changed hands €180,000 thereafter and the betting could prove useful on handicap bow. 2-time German winner (including Listed); handicapper has taken no chances on British debut.
7 7th (7) (80/1 -900%) A Piece Of Heaven	80 80/1(-900%)	(7) A Piece Of Heaven 80/1, Has few miles on the clock for a 6-y-o and having won 2 of his 4 starts on the Flat last year, made light of a 6-month absence to take a part a competitive lady amateur riders' handicap at Leopardstown (12f) 32 days ago. Has since joined Joseph O'Brien and likely he can progress further. Impressive the last twice; now with new yard; remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
14 8th (14) (400/1 -2400%) Party Central	400 400/1(-2400%)	(14) Party Central 400/1, Likeable, prolific winning mare (useful hurdler) who won both her starts on the level last year and comes here having shaped encouragingly when third in Down Royal listed event (2m) 18 days ago, faring best of those held up. Remains open to improvement now handicapping in this sphere. Talented hurdler; 2-3 on the Flat; may have more to offer in this code but it's necessary.
12 9th (12) (250/1 -900%) Kihavah	250 250/1(-900%)	(12) Kihavah 250/1, Thrived last summer, recording a 4-timer and signed off with a solid second in class 2 Newmarket handicap (14f) in July. Stepped up on his first 2 starts this term with a good second in Jorvik Handicap at York last month but present mark leaves little margin for error. Back to form when second at York; was no match for winner but has an each-way shout today.
5 10th (5) (80/1 -220%) Tyson Fury	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Tyson Fury 80/1, Opened his account for present yard at Dundalk (2m) in February and dispelled a couple of lesser efforts on all-weather with a career-best second over this trip at the Curragh 13 days ago, just denied by a progressive 4-y-o. Likely vulnerable to less exposed sorts here, however. Ran well here 12 months ago & short-headed at the Curragh recently; might not be far away.
3 11th (3) (350/1 -775%) Beamish	350 350/1(-775%)	(3) Beamish 350/1, Quickly developed into a smart stayer for P. Twomey in Ireland, winning first 3 starts and placed at Grp 3 level in 2022. Off 18 months/gelded, shaped encouragingly on yard debut when sixth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (16.5f) in April and likely he'll come forward from that run. Cheekpieces on. Listed winner in 2022; could improve for April comeback run and he's not discounted.
6 12th (6) (350/1 -2088%) Naqeeb	350 350/1(-2088%)	(6) Naqeeb 350/1, Superbly bred (closely related to top-class pair Baaeed and Hukum) who returned to action with a solid third in Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket in May. Clearly not himself without usual tongue tie (again left off here) in Yorkshire Cup 32 days ago and cheekpieces go on now. He needs to raise his game but may be the type to benefit from cheekpieces (tends to hang).
10 13th (10) (400/1 -700%) Lucander	400 400/1(-700%)	(10) Lucander 400/1, Did well in Bahrain for this yard over the winter, winning a handicap in December. Not disgraced in Local Group 1/listed events thereafter but returned to these shores with a below-par effort at Epsom (12f) 17 days ago. Looks to have his work cut out in another strong affair. Up in trip. Well beaten at Epsom recently but reliable in the main and he's no forlorn hope.
9 14th (9) (200/1 -4344%) Fox Journey	200 200/1(-4344%)	(9) Fox Journey 200/1, Roaring Lion colt who made up into a useful staying handicapper last term and took a step forward (well ridden) when making all on return in 8-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f) 32 days ago, unchallenged. Up 9 lb in a stronger race but he's likely to give another good account. Found chunk of improvement on reappearance; a 9lb rise may not stop him on that evidence.
4 15th (4) (400/1 -2757%) Maxi King	400 400/1(-2757%)	(4) Maxi King 400/1, Upwardly-mobile son of Belardo who resumed with victory at Ripon (9.7f) and made light of an 8 lb rise when following up at Newmarket (12f) in May. Travelled with plenty of purpose when keeping on fourth in Newbury Group 3 latest and he's completely unexposed at this trip. Made it 3-3 for this yard before fair fourth in Group 3; could continue to progress.
11 16th (11) (350/1 -2400%) Intinso	350 350/1(-2400%)	(11) Intinso 350/1, Took his form up a notch to resume winning ways in good style at Wolverhampton in March and finished placed both starts subsequently, running best race to date when third behind Bague D'or at Newmarket (14f) 44 days ago, well positioned. That may not prove his limit at this trip. Improved form this year, having been gelded, and he retains potential at this trip.

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18:15 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Willie Mullins saddled the one-two in this race 12 months and his BELLOCCIO earns the vote today. Intinso is feared most.

18:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (13/2 +46%) Porterinthejungle	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(5) Porterinthejungle 13/2, Course winner. Eighth of 14 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good, 18/1) 1 day ago. Three-time course winner; well held after making much of the running at Chepstow yesterday.
3 1st (3) (11/8 +15%) Wrestling Revenue	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(3) Wrestling Revenue 11/8, Opened his account over C&D in May and respectable efforts since, not beaten far when fourth of 5 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Not discounted. Having promising 7lb claimer Jack Doughty take over can only help; holds leading claims.
1 2nd (1) (8/1 -100%) The Defiant	8 8/1(-100%)	(1) The Defiant 8/1, Opened his account for present yard at Chelmsford (5f) in March and good placed efforts on 2 of his next 4 starts, latterly on turf at Epsom (5f) in April. Recent efforts not so inspiring but probably best excused latest run over 6f at Lingfield. Better showing not ruled out down in class. Doesn't arrive in much form but he's had a few tough draws lately and this is easier.
2 3rd (2) (125/1 -2678%) Batchelor Boy	125 125/1(-2678%)	(2) Batchelor Boy 125/1, 4-time course winner. Latest win at Yarmouth in April. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 21 days ago. Four-time course winner; having 5lb knocked off by the experienced Joe Leavy won't hurt.
4 4th (4) (80/1 -3100%) Say You'll Never	80 80/1(-3100%)	(4) Say You'll Never 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good neck second of 5 to Wrestling Revenue in handicap (5/2) at this C&D (good) 48 days ago, clear of rest. Remains less exposed than most and likely she'll be thereabouts. Edged out by Wrestling Revenue on the same terms over C&D last month; improvement left.

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18:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

There's little to choose between Wrestling Revenue and SAY YOU'LL NEVER on last month's C&D running, with the latter shading it.

18:40 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/6 +46%) Coppull Hall Lane	0.666667 4/6(+46%)	(6) Coppull Hall Lane 4/6, Mayson filly. Sister to 5f/6f winner Springwood Drive and useful winner up to 6f Bickerstaffe. 5/1, second of 12 in maiden at Redcar (6f, soft) on debut 22 days ago. Up in trip. Open to improvement and has good chance. Mayson filly; good second over 6f on debut; this longer trip should suit; a contender.
3 2nd (3) (11/4 -57%) Phoenix Of Dreams	2.75 11/4(-57%)	(3) Phoenix Of Dreams 11/4, Twice-raced gelding. Third of 10 in novice (2/1) at Catterick (7f, good) 36 days ago, still showing greenness. Promise on both starts so far; ran green on both occasions so improvement likely; chance.
9 3rd (9) (7/1 +0%) Rogue State	7 7/1(+0%)	(9) Rogue State 7/1, €11,000 2-y-o, Lope De Vega filly. Dam, British/US 1¼m-11f (US Grade 3) winner, half-sister to useful 13.3f/1¾m winner Night Sparkle. Third of 8 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f, 7/2), needing stiffer test. Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Tom Clover. Ex-Tom Clover; third in two AW novices last autumn (both worked out well); one to consider.
1 4th (1) (100/1 +0%) Max Stripes	100 100/1(+0%)	(1) Max Stripes 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. 150/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at this C&D (soft) 20 days ago, merely closing up late. Plenty to find on form. Ordinary form at 150-1 on two runs so far and not an obvious candidate.
8 5th (8) (100/1 -100%) Luna Catena	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Luna Catena 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Tenth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 150/1). Off 6 months. Well beaten both starts, latest over 8.5f on AW; needs this to qualify for a h'cap mark.
4 6th (4) (100/1 -525%) Star Delta	100 100/1(-525%)	(4) Star Delta 100/1, Twice-raced colt. Fifth of 8 in maiden at this C&D (soft, 11/1) 20 days ago. Improved on debut run when fifth of 8 over C&D last time; likely to make further progress.
5 7th (5) (100/1 -1900%) Voyeur	100 100/1(-1900%)	(5) Voyeur 100/1, Twice-raced colt. 40/1, much better for debut when fifth of 16 in novice at Chelmsford City (8f) 26 days ago, going well when hampered over 2f out. Likely to improve again. Better run when 5.5l fifth over 1m at Chelmsford last time; further progress likely.
2 8th (2) (250/1 -150%) Cherry Tree Dawn	250 250/1(-150%)	(2) Cherry Tree Dawn 250/1, Once-raced mare. 125/1, last of 8 in maiden at this C&D (soft) on debut 20 days ago, very slowly away. Mare by Time Test; tailed off when a 125-1 shot on her C&D debut last month (soft).

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18:40 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

It could pay to take a chance on ROGUE STATE on her stable/turf debut as she showed plenty of promise on her two runs last term.

19:00 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (40/1 -21%) Miss Nifty	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Miss Nifty 40/1, Foaled February 4. Far Above filly. Half-sister to Italian winner up to 1m Rough Rustic. Dam maiden (stayed 1m). Likely best watched on debut. Trainer had none placed from eight 2yo runners this season (6-98 with them here all told).
1 2nd (1) (22/1 +56%) Alashos	22 22/1(+56%)	(1) Alashos 22/1, Showcasing colt. Proved very easy to back and ultimately went with little promise when tenth of 14 in maiden (80/1) at Leicester (6f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Best watched. 32,000gns yearling who offered little promise at a big price on his debut a fortnight ago.
3 3rd (3) (5/2 -67%) Gold Medallist	2.5 5/2(-67%)	(3) Gold Medallist 5/2, Very promising start when going down narrowly on debut at Goodwood (5f, heavy) in May but failed to settle and disappointed with debut promise in mind when ninth of 12 in minor event (15/8) at Newmarket (6f, good) 32 days ago. Gelded subsequently and bounce back anticipated. Pulled hard and didn't see it out latest; gelded since; should do better if more amenable.
4 4th (4) (12/1 +25%) Up The Pace	12 12/1(+25%)	(4) Up The Pace 12/1, Foaled April 30. €3,000 foal, €13,000 yearling, £20,000 2-y-o, Sands of Mali colt. Half-brother to Italian 6f-1m winner Misternice. Dam 2-y-o 6.7f winner. Market should prove a useful guide on debut. Picked up at the breeze-ups in April for £20,000; the market will be the best guide.
2 5th (2) (5/2 -11%) Breakout Star	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Breakout Star 5/2, 36,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream colt. 8/1, fourth of 11 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 24 days ago. Entitled to have learned from that initial experience and open to progress. 36,000gns yearling; leading claims having shaped nicely after a slow start on his debut.
7 6th (7) (100/1 -203%) Lady Shinto	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Lady Shinto 100/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 80/1) on debut 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Well held on debut; yard is now 0-29 with 2yos (none placed) over the past five seasons.
6 7th (6) (8/1 -300%) Premium Pass	8 8/1(-300%)	(6) Premium Pass 8/1, Foaled April 19. Raven's Pass filly. Made a good start to her career when third of 8 in maiden (7/2) at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 21 days ago, chasing home a pair with experience. Entitled to do better. Best of the newcomers over C&D three weeks ago; will have learned from that; shortlisted.

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19:00 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The vote goes to BREAKOUT STAR, who bids to uphold the family tradition of winning second time out. Premium Pass is next best.

19:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/3 +5%) Sunny Orange	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Sunny Orange 10/3, One win from 21 Flat runs. 6/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Remains of interest from this sort of mark. 0-20 since debut win but ran very encouragingly at Catterick ten days ago; possibilities.
9 2nd (9) (10/1 +0%) Emu War	10 10/1(+0%)	(9) Emu War 10/1, 4/1 and visored for 1st time, below form fourth of 8 in claimer at Leicester (7f, soft) 21 days ago. Ordinary maiden but some of her form gives cause for optimism off this reduced mark.
8 3rd (8) (14/1 -300%) Gidwa	14 14/1(-300%)	(8) Gidwa 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 14 days ago, running on. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. Went close on AW last time; fighting chance provided the form is transferred back to turf.
1 4th (1) (10/1 -25%) King Sharja	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) King Sharja 10/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 14 days ago. Has modest claims on form but shapes as if he may improve for this drop in distance.
7 5th (7) (100/1 -1150%) Desert Dream	100 100/1(-1150%)	(7) Desert Dream 100/1, Latest win at Redcar in May. Tenth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Unsuited by fast ground on latest start; scored comfortably on soft the time before.
4 6th (4) (100/1 -150%) Penny Ghent	100 100/1(-150%)	(4) Penny Ghent 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 80/1) 25 days ago. Must improve. Failed to beat a rival at Pontefract on belated return to action.
10 7th (10) (100/1 -203%) Capernoity	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Capernoity 100/1, 28/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good) 8 days ago. Back down in trip. Holds weak claims on overall form.
2 8th (2) (66/1 -313%) Vondelpark	66 66/1(-313%)	(2) Vondelpark 66/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 20/1) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Has defied higher marks but holds weak claims on 2024 form; tongue-tie added.
12 9th (12) (66/1 -560%) Parson's Meadow	66 66/1(-560%)	(12) Parson's Meadow 66/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. 0-7; latest effort suggests he may benefit from this step back up in trip.
11 10th (11) (100/1 -1900%) Port And Starburd	100 100/1(-1900%)	(11) Port And Starburd 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, good third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago. Remains unexposed. 0-5; improved effort when third in C&D event ten days ago; respected off same mark.
5 11th (5) (100/1 -1329%) Frankfreya	100 100/1(-1329%)	(5) Frankfreya 100/1, Blinkered/tongue strap on for 1st time, returned to form when fourth of 13 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 36 days ago. Enters calculations if building on that. Signs of a return to form in first-time blinkers on latest AW start.

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19:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Being unexposed beyond sprint trips, PORT AND STARBURD may well build on her recent C&D effort. Sunny Orange is second choice.

19:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (12/1 +64%) Edmund Ironside	12 12/1(+64%)	(11) Edmund Ironside 12/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. 6/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 47 days ago, never nearer. Back down in trip. Hung to his left in one previous start here and is some way down the pecking order.
3 1st (3) (16/1 +20%) King Of Scotia	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) King Of Scotia 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Lingfield (7f, good) 17 days ago, weakening from 2f out. Must bounce back. Sharp regression since coming over from Ireland, often pulling hard; is hard to recommend.
8 2nd (8) (14/1 +44%) Ceilidh	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) Ceilidh 14/1, Dual winner in handicaps at Ffos Las/Leicester during second half of last season. However, yet to scale same heights in pair of starts this spring, seventh of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, heavy) 35 days ago. Remains 5lb above his last winning mark and has something to prove now.
10 3rd (10) (11/2 -22%) Oh So Audacious	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(10) Oh So Audacious 11/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 85/40, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago. Can go well again. Made it 2-4 over C&D when winning a 0-55 with a bit in hand a fortnight ago; shortlisted.
9 4th (9) (100/1 -1900%) Rivas Rob Roy	100 100/1(-1900%)	(9) Rivas Rob Roy 100/1, 4-time C&D winner. Good 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Local Bay in handicap (18/1) at Bath (8f, good) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Can give a good account returned to this trip. Notched a C&D hat-trick last year including this race; player back at his favourite course.
5 5th (5) (50/1 -733%) Uncle Dick	50 50/1(-733%)	(5) Uncle Dick 50/1, 5-time C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (11/4) at this course (9.9f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Fancied to be in the shake-up again returning to this shorter trip. Record over C&D currently reads 611111; arrives in form and has to enter calculations.
6 6th (6) (22/1 -1070%) Local Bay	22 22/1(-1070%)	(6) Local Bay 22/1, Capitalised on much-reduced mark at Bath (1m) at the start of the month and followed up in similarly decisive fashion back at that track/trip 3 days ago, utilising his turn of foot to good effect. Sound claims under a penalty in hat-trick bid. In the form of his life lately and his claims are obvious under the penalty.
7 7th (7) (150/1 -2043%) Otago	150 150/1(-2043%)	(7) Otago 150/1, Course winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, good, 9/2) 28 days ago, racing off the pace and making no impression. Has work to do. Most wins have come over 7f, including three here, but he gets away with this trip.
4 8th (4) (200/1 -1150%) Roger Henry	200 200/1(-1150%)	(4) Roger Henry 200/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9/2 and blinkered for 1st time, first run since leaving Jamie Osborne when sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 8 days ago. Makes turf debut. Cheekpieces back on. AW winner in the spring off 2lb lower; below that level for his new yard last week.

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19:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Impressive at Bath over the weekend, LOCAL BAY can defy a penalty at the main expense of Uncle Dick, who's currently 5-6 over C&D.

19:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (15/2 -36%) Distinction	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(8) Distinction 15/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 9/4) 20 days ago, forging clear. This is tougher up 6 lb. Won by 3l over C&D three weeks ago and a 6lb rise may not stop him.
9 2nd (9) (50/1 -317%) Wait And Hope	50 50/1(-317%)	(9) Wait And Hope 50/1, Winner at Kempton in January. 14/1, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Second of five at Carlisle latest; no match for fast-improving winner, but not ruled out.
4 3rd (4) (20/1 -100%) Poet's Dawn	20 20/1(-100%)	(4) Poet's Dawn 20/1, 4-time C&D winner. 22/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at York (8.8f, good to soft) 3 days ago, not knocked about. This is easier and he's considered. Five-time course winner but no threat the last twice, most recently at York on Saturday.
6 4th (6) (3/1 +54%) King's Fountain	3 3/1(+54%)	(6) King's Fountain 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good) 38 days ago, slowly away. Hood on 1st time. Something to find on form. No impact when fifth on handicap debut; today's forecast slower ground could help.
7 5th (7) (7/2 +30%) Puella Law	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Puella Law 7/2, Didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner maiden (2/5) at this course (7.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Ran well in a handicap here on return and one to consider with this longer trip in her favour. Running well over 7.4f here last month and today's extra yardage could be a plus; player.
5 6th (5) (33/1 -1100%) Summit	33 33/1(-1100%)	(5) Summit 33/1, 9/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Redcar (8f, good) 29 days ago. Should go well again now she's got her head in front. Broke her duck at Redcar last month and that may have given her confidence a boost.
1 7th (1) (40/1 -100%) Roll It In Glitter	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Roll It In Glitter 40/1, Successful on 2 of his 3 starts as a 3-y-o, including at this track. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 16/1) 37 days ago, possibly amiss. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Two wins during last campaign last season but well beaten on both outings this year.

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19:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Andrew Balding has a very healthy 30% strike-rate at Beverley and the unexposed 3yo KING'S FOUNTAIN is the selection.

20:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (4/1 +27%) Corporate Raider	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Corporate Raider 4/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Very good second of 9 in classified event at this course (1¼m, good, 11/2) 11 days ago. Back in form last time; got away with this trip in one previous try and is shortlisted.
5 2nd (5) (25/1 -79%) Robert Walpole	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Robert Walpole 25/1, Dual Flat winner for Roger Varian in 2022 but little in his recent efforts to suggest he's likely to add to his tally now. Stumbled at Bath latest and the handicapper's easing off quickly but he needs a deal more.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 -71%) Largo Bay	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Largo Bay 12/1, C&D winner. Two wins on AW to start 2024. 14/1, creditable third of 11 on turf there (11.5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Won this race in 2022 off a 6lb higher mark and is one of the more interesting runners.
1 4th (1) (7/2 +42%) Fascinating Lips	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(1) Fascinating Lips 7/2, Shaped well when narrowly denied at Windsor (11.5f) at the start of this month and not seen to best effect over a shorter trip at Goodwood 4 days later. Respected on the Windsor effort. Goes well round switchback tracks; should do better back at this lower level.
2 5th (2) (80/1 -627%) Lost In Time	80 80/1(-627%)	(2) Lost In Time 80/1, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (1¼m, good to firm, 10/3) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. Well handicapped now but isn't as good or consistent as he was and needs to bounce back.
6 6th (6) (100/1 -5614%) Cloudy Rose	100 100/1(-5614%)	(6) Cloudy Rose 100/1, Three-time C&D winner, including this race last year. Added another C&D win in April and good second at Beverley since. Leading claims. Made it 3-6 over C&D off 4lb lower in the spring; bit unlucky last time; leading claims.
8 7th (8) (100/1 -400%) Iconic Mover	100 100/1(-400%)	(8) Iconic Mover 100/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. 18/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (11.5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Lost his way since going close in this last year; needs to leave last month's runs behind.

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20:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A bit unlucky last time, CLOUDY ROSE (nap) is taken to follow up last year's win in this. 2022 hero Largo Bay can also go well.

20:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 -50%) Makalu	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(5) Makalu 9/2, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Ripon in May. 9/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago, repeatedly squeezed and not clear run. Still in form and one to consider. Won two out of last four (below par last time); good third over C&D last May; major chance.
10 2nd (10) (4/1 +20%) Star Of St James	4 4/1(+20%)	(10) Star Of St James 4/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Very good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 11/1) 20 days ago, no match for winner. Not taken lightly. Front-runner; yet to win for new yard, but good runs on last two starts; a possible.
1 3rd (1) (13/2 +13%) Little Ted	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(1) Little Ted 13/2, Ungenuine type. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 13 days ago, never nearer. Two fair runs on turf this season; 2lb lower than last win; worth considering.
6 4th (6) (11/1 -47%) Dr Rio	11 11/1(-47%)	(6) Dr Rio 11/1, Course winner. 25/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.4f, good) 43 days ago. Dual winner here (creditable 4th over 7.5f here latest); chance, but soft ground a concern.
3 5th (3) (66/1 -725%) Easter Island	66 66/1(-725%)	(3) Easter Island 66/1, 13/2 and blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 84 days ago. Down in trip. Others more persuasive. 0-11; two places at Newcastle this year; tailed off only turf run; plenty to prove.
7 6th (7) (100/1 -400%) Lope De Rueda	100 100/1(-400%)	(7) Lope De Rueda 100/1, 22/1, last of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Strong puller; well beaten on last four starts, latest over 5f; bit to prove at present.
8 7th (8) (80/1 -400%) Barossa	80 80/1(-400%)	(8) Barossa 80/1, 16 lengths last of 10 to Makalu in handicap (12/1) at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 30 days ago. 0-15; two good AW runs in April; well beaten on turf at Ripon last time; others stronger.
2 8th (2) (100/1 -1900%) Mr Strutter	100 100/1(-1900%)	(2) Mr Strutter 100/1, Course winner. Bit below form third of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good, 9/2) 17 days ago. Prolific winner who is best at Catterick (third over 7f there in May); others preferred.
4 9th (4) (50/1 -525%) Whatwouldyouknow	50 50/1(-525%)	(4) Whatwouldyouknow 50/1, Course winner. 16/1, third of 7 in handicap at Redcar (10f, soft) 22 days ago. Prolific winner (mainly on the AW); fair third on turf latest; soft going not ideal.
9 10th (9) (33/1 -313%) Josiebond	33 33/1(-313%)	(9) Josiebond 33/1, C&D winner. 9/2, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 20 days ago. Won this last year and back on a good mark. Won this off 7lb higher in 2023; not hit top form so far this season; could go well.

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20:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The likely strong gallop will be ideal for MAKALU (nap) who is taken to win his third race of the year.

20:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (22/1 -57%) Spirit La Adelita	22 22/1(-57%)	(1) Spirit La Adelita 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 12 in nursery at Kempton (1m) final 2-y-o start. Off 8 months. Well held in four runs last season; may be best watched unless there's good money around.
11 1st (11) (12/1 +64%) Havana Mojito	12 12/1(+64%)	(11) Havana Mojito 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (1m, firm) on reappearance 31 days ago. Big prices and well beaten all starts (6f-1m) to date; is hard to make a case for.
3 2nd (3) (5/1 -11%) Viridian	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Viridian 5/1, Blinkered first time, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good, 14/1) 29 days ago. Needs considering for top stable. Offered more in blinkers last time (second and third successful since); 2lb lower; claims.
7 3rd (7) (5/4 +55%) Tres Chic	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(7) Tres Chic 5/4, Has found improvement to win 7f handicaps at Leicester (soft) and Salisbury (good to firm) on her last 2 starts. Her success at the latter track on Sunday came in an apprentice race so she escapes a penalty. Big chance if coping with the quick turnaround. Showed she can do it good to firm on Sunday; no penalty for that; good chance.
2 4th (2) (13/2 -95%) Moreginplease	6.5 13/2(-95%)	(2) Moreginplease 13/2, 9/2, won 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago. A 5 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. Parked wide off her 5lb higher mark over this twisting 7f, so has a bit to overcome.
10 5th (10) (66/1 -100%) Edenmore Lad	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Edenmore Lad 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tailed-off last of 13 to Tres Chic in handicap (50/1) at Leicester (7f, soft) 21 days ago. Again started a big price and offered little when tailed off behind four of these latest.
8 6th (8) (400/1 -8789%) Oak Allye	400 400/1(-8789%)	(8) Oak Allye 400/1, 3/1, first run since leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman when respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) on reappearance 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Favourite for her new yard last month (5f); something to prove upped in trip round here.
5 7th (5) (350/1 -3400%) Little Siskin	350 350/1(-3400%)	(5) Little Siskin 350/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Visored first time, well-beaten tenth of 13 to Tres Chic in handicap at Leicester (7f, soft, 14/1) 21 days ago. Blinkers on now. Eased after cracking on heavy ground latest; may be capable of better switched to blinkers.
6 8th (6) (400/1 -3900%) Barnsnape Boy	400 400/1(-3900%)	(6) Barnsnape Boy 400/1, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago, fading after pulling hard in front. More from a wide stall last time; should be capable of featuring down 2lb if more amenable.
9 9th (9) (400/1 -3536%) Hits The Front	400 400/1(-3536%)	(9) Hits The Front 400/1, Tailed-off twelfth of 13 to Tres Chic in handicap (11/1) at Leicester (7f, soft) 21 days ago. Tongue strap reached for after that. Perhaps heavy ground was to blame for an abject effort behind Tres Chic last time.

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20:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A chance is taken on BARNSNAPE BOY in the hope he can keep a lid on it early back over an easier 7f. Tres Chic is a threat.

20:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/4 +30%) Freddy Robinson	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(4) Freddy Robinson 7/4, Respectable third of 13 in handicap (13/2) at Pontefract (10f, good) 8 days ago, not ideally placed. Looks set for a big run. Two hurdle wins on soft but 0-14 on the Flat; fair 3rd last week; chance in a modest event.
6 2nd (6) (14/1 -155%) Regency Boy	14 14/1(-155%)	(6) Regency Boy 14/1, Blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 12 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good to soft, 33/1) on return 22 days ago. Player if building on that. Best run in a handicap when 4th in first-time blinkers (retained) last time; a possible.
2 3rd (2) (50/1 -257%) Three Platoon	50 50/1(-257%)	(2) Three Platoon 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Last of 5 in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, soft, 12/1) on return 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Out of form on the Flat and over jumps since late 2022; well treated now; plenty to prove..
1 4th (1) (25/1 -108%) Escarpment	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Escarpment 25/1, 25/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 27 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Needs a revival. Has become disappointing and hard to fancy after three poor runs; new headgear.
7 5th (7) (12/1 -336%) Caramay	12 12/1(-336%)	(7) Caramay 12/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (9/2) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) on return 29 days ago. Live contender again up 3 lb. Off the mark at 10th attempt when short-head winner last time; up 3lb; first run on soft.
5 6th (5) (80/1 -300%) Wath Court	80 80/1(-300%)	(5) Wath Court 80/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 16/1) 8 days ago. 0-10; poor form on the turf this year (behind Freddy Robinson last time); others stronger.
8 7th (8) (28/1 -211%) Wheres The Crumpet	28 28/1(-211%)	(8) Wheres The Crumpet 28/1, Winner at Newcastle in March. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 7/2) 46 days ago. Off the mark on 17th start (1m2f, AW); not so good latest; well beaten last 2 runs on turf.
10 8th (10) (80/1 -900%) Rita Rana	80 80/1(-900%)	(10) Rita Rana 80/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. 11/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. 1-30 (won at Epsom in 2022); goes on soft, two fair runs recently and could go well.
3 9th (3) (33/1 -230%) Temper Trap	33 33/1(-230%)	(3) Temper Trap 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Chance if rediscovering old form. Landed a hat-trick on soft in 2023; slow to hit form this time; well treated; trip a worry.
9 10th (9) (40/1 -150%) Stand Free	40 40/1(-150%)	(9) Stand Free 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 50 days ago. Back up in trip. Not a regular winner; best form on AW (fair 3rd here in 2022); others more convincing.

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20:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

A tricky race can go to FREDDY ROBINSON, who won over hurdles in January and should be suited by this softer ground.

21:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (20/1 -186%) Electric Avenue	20 20/1(-186%)	(3) Electric Avenue 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f), left poorly placed. Off 97 days. Makes turf debut. Much less exposed than most of these. Interesting. Encouraging signs on Polytrack earlier in year; returns from three months off; possible.
6 2nd (6) (9/2 +40%) Adace	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(6) Adace 9/2, C&D winner. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (1m, good to soft, 33/1) 21 days ago. Hold-up mare; will always be reliant on the leaders coming back to her and a bit of luck.
5 3rd (5) (25/1 -213%) Fayasel	25 25/1(-213%)	(5) Fayasel 25/1, Both wins on AW. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 10 days ago, never nearer. Couple of tough draws lately; decent effort in the circumstances latest and should go well.
2 4th (2) (33/1 -106%) Royal Bliss	33 33/1(-106%)	(2) Royal Bliss 33/1, Cheekpieces on first time, sixth of 7 in handicap (9/1) at Salisbury (6f, heavy) 33 days ago, always behind after missing break. Blinkers go on now. Worry she'll pull hard again from a wide stall in first-time blinkers; out of form anyway.
9 5th (9) (33/1 -408%) Muy Muy Guapo	33 33/1(-408%)	(9) Muy Muy Guapo 33/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 33/1 and cheekpieces on first time, good second of 9 in C&D classified event (good to firm) 15 days ago. Almost sprung a surprise in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last time; needs to repeat it.
4 6th (4) (125/1 -525%) H Key Lails	125 125/1(-525%)	(4) H Key Lails 125/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in February. 16/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (1m, good to soft) 21 days ago. Ordinary return to turf here (1m) three weeks ago and isn't obviously fancied.
8 7th (8) (350/1 -8650%) Heer's Sadie	350 350/1(-8650%)	(8) Heer's Sadie 350/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in May. Placed twice back here since. Should go well again. Not much wiggle room off this mark but she continues in form and should go well again.
7 8th (7) (80/1 -2809%) Neptune Legend	80 80/1(-2809%)	(7) Neptune Legend 80/1, Notched a third win of the year in 10-runner classified event at Bath (5.7f, good, 5/1) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Won well latest; fine over this longer trip and goes on the shortlist under Jack Doughty.

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21:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Tony Carroll's runners have been flying and NEPTUNE LEGEND gets the nod. Fayasel, who was drawn wide last time, is a threat.

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

About U.K Horse Racing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tomform Tuesday 18th June 2024

Races & Results Tuesday 18th June 2024

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13:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Catterick Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:25 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:40 Royal Ascot Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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17:50 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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18:05 Beverley Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:15 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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18:40 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Brighton Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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19:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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19:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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20:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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20:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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20:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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20:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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21:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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