There were 43 Races on Thursday 8th June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Hamilton, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, 7 races at Yarmouth, 7 races at Leopardstown, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 8th June 2023
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(2) Presentandcounting 1.5/1, Prolific over fences in 2021/22 campaign, winning 5 times in novice company before enjoying another productive summer last year, winning another 4-times over timber. Shade underwhelming on latest chase start at Aintree in May but no surprise to see a better showing here. Clear possibilities in this field, provided he stays (all rules wins at up to 2m5f).
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2nd (3) (1.1/1 +60%) To Be Sure
1.1
1.1/1(+60%)
(3) To Be Sure 1.1/1, Back to form a little out of the blue when taking advantage of his reduced mark over C&D in April. May have found race coming too soon in big field at Cheltenham later that month but bounce back not ruled out returning from a 50-day break. Scored over C&D two starts ago; gets plenty of weight from his two rivals; respected.
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3rd (1) (4.5/1 -80%) Neville's Cross
4.5
4.5/1(-80%)
(1) Neville's Cross 4.5/1, Multiple chase winner who added another couple of small field handicaps to his tally at 3m last summer. Struggling for form in trio of starts since the turn of the year but now operating 8 lb below last winning mark if 3-month break has perked him up. Could well revive off a handy mark in this weak contest on return from break.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
TO BE SURE struck over C&D on his penultimate run and he followed that effort up when down the field in a class 3 event at Cheltenham, for which he has been dropped 1lb. The eight-year-old looks to have lots in his favour and is fancied to go in once more. Presentandcounting can beat Neville's Cross home for second as he steps up to this distance, which could unlock some improvement, off a 3lb lower mark than when a well-held fourth at Aintree.
PRESENTANDCOUNTING still needs to conclusively prove his stamina for this trip but with forecast conditions in his favour and the likelihood of his own way in front, he could well be the answer. Neither To Be Sure nor Neville's Cross can be discounted, however.
In receipt of 23lb from his two opponents, TO BE SURE gets the vote in a weak race for the grade.
(2) Swordplay 0.44/1, Promising individual. Backed into 11/2, second of 8 in maiden at this course (5f, good to firm) on debut 8 days ago, green but staying on. Suspect that wasn't a bad race and he has strong claims with improvement to come. Shaped well over 5f here on recent debut; should appreciate this trip and big chance.
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2nd (3) (5.5/1 +21%) Chumbaa
5.5
5.5/1(+21%)
(3) Chumbaa 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in seller at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm, 9/1) 5 days ago. Back up in trip. Looking vulnerable now. Has improved steadily but will need a couple of these to underperform if she's to win this.
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3rd (5) (33/1 -50%) Lincoln Royal
33
33/1(-50%)
(5) Lincoln Royal 33/1, Foaled April 9. €8,000 yearling, €7,500 2-y-o, Cable Bay filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m winner Whispering Bell and 7f winner Unsung Hero. Dam sprint maiden. Several winners over a variety of trips in pedigree; trainer not noted for debut winners.
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4th (1) (4/1 +11%) Fengari
4
4/1(+11%)
(1) Fengari 4/1, 9/2, won 7-runner maiden at Leicester (5f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago. Open to progress over this longer trip and Taylor Fisher's 5 lb claim is handy. Fair form when winning over 5f (soft) debut; bit to prove up in trip on different ground.
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5th (4) (40/1 -60%) Lady Bouquet
40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Lady Bouquet 40/1, Sixth of 10 in maiden (50/1) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) on debut 14 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Big price and well beaten at Catterick on debut; needs to step up considerably to win this.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Hamilton Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Fengari made her first start a winning one as she scored by a head at Leicester, but that was on much softer ground which could open the door for SWORDPLAY. The son of Kodiac hit the line well last time over 5f at this track and he would have learned a lot from that first outing. With normal improvement, he could prove very tough to beat. Lincoln Royal is an interesting newcomer.
SWORDPLAY made an encouraging start here last week and could be hard to beat with the prospect of more to come over 6f. Fengari struck first time up at Leicester and can also improve over this longer trip.
This looks set to go the way of SWORDPLAY, who showed form bordering on useful when second here last week. He should appreciate 6f.
(1) Ajp Kingdom 0.18/1, Has been well placed to win maiden and novice hurdle in recent weeks, making all to see off a shaky veteran far better known as a chaser at Worcester (23f) last time. The hat-trick beckons. Unbeaten in three races on good ground, a bumper and two hurdles; can defy his penalties.
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2nd (4) (9/1 +25%) Rostello
9
9/1(+25%)
(4) Rostello 9/1, Unreliable type who capitalised on the drop in grade when making all over fences at Southwell (extended 3m) in March. Jumping has let him down since (including back over hurdles at Hexham latest) but he clearly has the ability to win this. Inconsistent and made it 0-9 over hurdles with a weak finish in novice company at Hexham.
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3rd (2) (6/1 -118%) Nearly Perfect
6
6/1(-118%)
(2) Nearly Perfect 6/1, Three-time winner in staying chases but seems to have lost his way. Down in grade/trip for first run over hurdles in 4 years. Blinkers also given a whirl. All his good form is on softer ground and this his first run over hurdles in three years.
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|F| (3) (50/1 -52%) Nitwit
50
50/1(-52%)
(3) Nitwit 50/1, €105,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler Oscar Elite. No show in bumper/novice hurdle. Steps up in trip. Has shown pretty much nothing in a bumper and 2m3f novice hurdle; up in distance.
LTO Selection:
14:10 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
AJP KINGDOM has won his last two starts unchallenged and is very hard to oppose in what appears to be a straightforward task in his bid to register a three-timer. He stays, has proven fitness and has the highest official rating. Nearly Perfect and Nitwit have something to prove after both failing to complete in their latest outings, so it might be down to Rostello to provide the selection with the most to think about.
Another good opening for AJP KINGDOM and he can get the hat-trick up. Rostello is a risky betting proposition given his sketchy jumping but he might get away with mistakes in this and is preferred to Nearly Perfect for the forecast.
It's extremely difficult to get away from AJP KINGDOM who is the only one in any sort of form at present.
(7) River Of Joy 1.75/1, Bumper winner in March 2022. 7/2, shaped encouragingly when fifth of 11 in novice at Cartmel (17.2f, good) on her hurdles bow 10 days ago. Should improve. Player. Modest effort at Cartmel on hurdles debut but is bred to do much better still.
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2nd (1) (1.25/1 -71%) Absolute Ruler
1.25
1.25/1(-71%)
(1) Absolute Ruler 1.25/1, Fair Flat winner who confirmed promise of hurdling debut when landing novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 10 days ago. The clear form pick. Scored at Huntingdon ten days ago on second attempt over hurdles; respected.
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3rd (4) (25/1 -25%) Film D'action
25
25/1(-25%)
(4) Film D'action 25/1, Some promise in bumper at Fontwell but pulled up in juvenile at Market Rasen (16.6f, heavy) on hurdles bow 79 days ago. Tongue strap goes on for 1st time. Combination of wind surgery and tongue-tie may prompt improvement.
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4th (6) (4.5/1 +0%) Designer Destiny
4.5
4.5/1(+0%)
(6) Designer Destiny 4.5/1, Fair form in bumpers and in a light campaign over hurdles. Off 27 months before fading fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, good to soft, 9/2) 26 days ago. In the mix if backing it up. Lightly raced 9yo; runner-up four times; leading player on peak RPRs.
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5th (5) (33/1 +18%) Bella Madonna
33
33/1(+18%)
(5) Bella Madonna 33/1, Poor form shown in two bumpers and fared no better on her hurdling debut when remote sixth of 8 in novice (50/1) at Southwell (15.8f, good) 15 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Placed in AW bumper; well beaten in two turf races.
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6th (2) (10/1 +70%) Illico Du Breuil
10
10/1(+70%)
(2) Illico Du Breuil 10/1, Kapgarde gelding. Dam unraced sister to winning hurdler/smart chaser (17f-21f winner) Sidi Bouknadel. Maiden Irish pointer, unplaced last time (April 9). Others appeal more. 0-6 in Irish points; lacks significant potential; rules debut.
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7th (3) (50/1 +50%) Importateur
50
50/1(+50%)
(3) Importateur 50/1, Poor ex-Irish maiden hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time with lots of work to do. Fitting of tongue-tie needs to have major effect.
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8th (8) (125/1 -25%) The Swede
125
125/1(-25%)
(8) The Swede 125/1, Great Pretender mare who had a breathing operation prior to offering little in maiden at Worcester (16f, good to soft) on her hurdling debut 22 days ago. Lots more is required. Unpromising debut at Worcester.
LTO Selection:
14:20 Ffos Las Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Designer Destiny made a decent enough return from the sidelines at Warwick and could be in with a shout. However, preference is for RIVER OF JOY, who shaped well enough on her hurdling debut at Cartmel to suggest she has some ability. Peter Bowen's mare was thought of highly enough to contest a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last year, so better is anticipated. Film D'action completes the shortlist.
ABSOLUTE RULER holds the clear edge on form and is fancied to defy a 7 lb penalty for his recent Huntingdon success and make it 2-3 in this sphere. River of Joy should build on her Cartmel hurdling debut fifth and appeals as the chief threat to Jennie Candlish's mare ahead of the lightly-raced Designer Destiny.
The most solid contender on recent evidence is ABSOLUTE RULER. Designer Destiny has a good chance on peak form.
(2) Crow's Nest 1.1/1, U S Navy Flag gelding who was backed at long odds and shaped promisingly amidst greenness when third in a Windsor novice (6f) on debut 10 days ago, keeping on when forced to switch final 1f. Looks sure to improve.
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2nd (4) (1.75/1 +22%) Talha
1.75
1.75/1(+22%)
(4) Talha 1.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden who showed improved form on back of 6 months off (also gelded) when second of 11 in Doncaster novice (6f, heavy) in April. 4/9, faded out of things when last of 3 in maiden at Ripon (6f, heavy) 27 days ago but not out of things here.
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3rd (3) (3.5/1 -56%) McCauley's Tavern
3.5
3.5/1(-56%)
(3) McCauley's Tavern 3.5/1, Fair gelding. 8/1, ran best race yet for present yard when third of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, headway under pressure over 1f out and staying on. In the mix again.
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4th (5) (33/1 -106%) Bloomin Robbery
33
33/1(-106%)
(5) Bloomin Robbery 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good to firm, 3/1) 16 days ago, ridden over 1f out and weakening. Does boast a good sprint pedigree however, and she'll be one to look out for in handicaps in due course.
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5th (1) (150/1 +0%) Genevieve
150
150/1(+0%)
(1) Genevieve 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 150/1) 3 days ago, pushed along approaching2f out and weakening soon after. Probably one for low-grade handicaps further down the line.
LTO Selection:
14:30 Hamilton Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
McCauley's Tavern sets the standard for others to aim at having run with great credit last time at Doncaster, where he was denied by just over two lengths and is likely to be thereabouts once more. However, preference is for CROW'S NEST, who showed some ability on debut at Windsor, as he started slowly before staying on nicely for third, and he could take a step forward to strike. Talha is another to consider.
Backed at long odds, CROW'S NEST showed promise amidst greenness when third on debut at Windsor 10 days ago and with progress highly likely, he earns the vote to build on that and come out on top. Talha and Mccauley's Tavern should also be thereabouts.
This can go to CROW'S NEST, who ran well behind two previous winners on debut and he should appreciate the nature of the finish here.
(2) Yccs Portocervo 3.5/1, Finally took advantage of a much-reduced mark returning from 7 months off over C&D last month. Yard remains in good form so can go well again. Struggles for form elsewhere but has figures of 1121 at this track, latterly by 4l; up 6lb.
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2nd (1) (3.6/1 +55%) Corran Cross
3.6
3.6/1(+55%)
(1) Corran Cross 3.6/1, Hit the target off a similar mark at Haydock last spring but not so good since. On a decent mark if putting his best foot forward but he's risky at the minute.
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3rd (4) (2.5/1 +29%) Dr Sanderson
2.5
2.5/1(+29%)
(4) Dr Sanderson 2.5/1, Disappointed over hurdles but has been given a big chance by the handicapper and interesting runner back over fences for in-form yard. This a belated return to chasing but well handicapped and there's a lot in his favour.
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4th (3) (12/1 +0%) Haut Morvan
12
12/1(+0%)
(3) Haut Morvan 12/1, Fairly useful form over hurdles in France. Didn't show much after 20 months off at Uttoxeter on yard debut but this should reveal more. Chase debut. Hurdle winner in France; tailed off on debut for this yard; goes chasing after wind op.
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5th (6) (3/1 +14%) Getthepot
3
3/1(+14%)
(6) Getthepot 3/1, None the worse for his Worcester fall and resumed winning ways in 23.6f Huntingdon novice handicap, making all with just 2 of his rivals completing. However, lost the plot at Fakenham next time and off since (7 months). Absent since October but on a fair mark if resuming on good order.
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|PU| (5) (12/1 -85%) Pens Man
12
12/1(-85%)
(5) Pens Man 12/1, Notched third success over fences Southwell last summer. Up and down since but might have needed latest run after 7 months off. Could be all the sharper for his reappearance at Market Rasen, though he'll need to be.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
YCCS PORTOCERVO was a comfortable winner over C&D and is hard to oppose, despite the imposition of a 6lb higher mark. The eight-year-old has been quite consistent over fences and given this doesn't look any tougher, he has a live chance of notching back-to-back victories for the first time in his career. Pens Man ought to be sharper after his spin around Market Rasen last month, while Dr Sanderson is well handicapped and also dangerous to ignore.
DR SANDERSON's recent hurdles form is clearly a concern, but he has been given a big chance by the handicapper and is an interesting runner back over fences for an in-form yard. Yccs Portocervo remains well treated on old form after his win over C&D last month so is the obvious threat.
Courtesy of a drab run of form over hurdles, Ben Haslam's DR SANDERSON is back on a dangerous mark for this return to chasing.
(2) Abaya Du Mathan 3.33/1, Veteran who has been kept very busy and ended long losing run to land C&D handicap chase for second successive season in April. Again ran well when runner-up at Fakenham (21.2f, good) before unsuited by drop back to 2m here 12 days ago. Can bounce back. Veteran who has been generally consistent this spring; C&D winner three starts ago.
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2nd (3) (18/1 -13%) Est Illic
18
18/1(-13%)
(3) Est Illic 18/1, Fairly useful sort at his best but has essentially become disappointing nowadays. Others preferred. Penultimate effort was encouraging but failed to back up the form last time.
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3rd (1) (0.8/1 +36%) Holerday Ridge
0.8
0.8/1(+36%)
(1) Holerday Ridge 0.8/1, Fair winner over hurdles and made an encouraging start in this sphere when third in handicap at this course (20.9f) in March. Built on that at the third attempt when scoring over C&D 12 days ago. Runner-up has since boosted the form so big shout. Recorded a comfortable success over C&D 12 days ago, beating a subsequent scorer.
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4th (5) (33/1 +18%) Chain Smoker
33
33/1(+18%)
(5) Chain Smoker 33/1, Limited hurdler/chaser who is hard to fancy. Holds weak claims on recent form; others preferred.
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|PU| (4) (3.33/1 -104%) Aces Full
3.33
3.33/1(-104%)
(4) Aces Full 3.33/1, Runner-up completed start in points. Poor form over fences, gambled on when forced to withdraw on intended comeback at Exeter in late-2022/23. Below expectations when third at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago but drop back in trip here should suit. Showed promise last time while shaping as if this drop back in trip will suit.
LTO Selection:
14:50 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HOLERDAY RIDGE beat a subsequent winner by just over four lengths over C&D and has only been raised 5lb. The Claire Hitch-trained eight-year-old now has the assistance of Harry Cobden in the saddle and he looks difficult to oppose. The main threat might be Aces Full, who takes a step back in trip after being well held in third over the best part of three miles at Huntingdon, although Abaya Du Mathan is also worth a second glance.
HOLERDAY RIDGE beat a subsequent winner when scoring over C&D 12 days ago so could well follow up. Abaya du Mathan will be suited by the return to this trip so is feared most.
Provided he stays in form with the hood removed, HOLERDAY RIDGE holds leading claims. Aces Full is second choice.
(4) Jackhammer 33/1, Last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good to soft, 16/1) 42 days ago, always behind. Needs to get back on track returned to the level. Multiple winner; mainly disappointing since last win and enough to prove back on the Flat.
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2nd (6) (8.5/1 -42%) Shine On Brendan
8.5
8.5/1(-42%)
(6) Shine On Brendan 8.5/1, C&D winner. 5/2, fourth of 5 in handicap at this course (8.3f, good to firm) 8 days ago, not so well served by switch back to patient tactics in race run at a steady gallop. Better showing anticipated here. Likes it here and, although bit below best last time, should give a good account.
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3rd (7) (1.38/1 +59%) Havana Party
1.38
1.38/1(+59%)
(7) Havana Party 1.38/1, Landed this race 12 months ago and, equipped with blinkers, stepped up on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at Ayr (10f, good to firm, 7/2) 3 days ago. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and he's one to consider. Usually comes to hand at this time of year and scored at Ayr on Monday; chance.
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4th (5) (4/1 +0%) Shahnaz
4
4/1(+0%)
(5) Shahnaz 4/1, Course winner. 10/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Now below last winning mark and of interest with cheekpieces refitted. Dual course winner last year; down to a good mark and more encouragement last time; claims.
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5th (3) (6/1 -9%) Ravenglass
6
6/1(-9%)
(3) Ravenglass 6/1, Dual 1m winner in handicaps last summer who returned with solid placed efforts at Newcastle/Pontefract. Below best when tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (8.3f, good) 25 days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back. Not at best here last time but down in grade and return to a sound surface should suit.
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6th (2) (16/1 -33%) Wadacre Grace
16
16/1(-33%)
(2) Wadacre Grace 16/1, Latest win at Newcastle in April. Seventh of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Ayr (8f, good) 15 days ago, ridden over 2f out and not quicken. Possible she's a better proposition on all weather. Dual AW winner; posted best turf effort last time but needs to raise game to win this.
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7th (9) (18/1 -29%) Golden Valour
18
18/1(-29%)
(9) Golden Valour 18/1, Temperamental sort. Twenty two runs since last win in 2020. Visored for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (8f, good) 15 days ago. Has work to do. Plenty of chances since last win and, although not disgraced latest, needs to raise game.
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8th (8) (33/1 -50%) Rogue Force
33
33/1(-50%)
(8) Rogue Force 33/1, 25/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good) 15 days ago, ridden 3f out and one paced. Needs to show more before becoming of interest despite sliding mark. Yet to win on turf but slipped to a career-low mark; will have to better latest efforts.
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9th (1) (5.5/1 -38%) Zarabanda
5.5
5.5/1(-38%)
(1) Zarabanda 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 14/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good) 15 days ago, outpaced 2f out and making little impression. Remains early days at least and drop in class can only help from easing mark. Novice winner last year; respectable efforts this season but more needed to win.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Havana Party kept on to score by a length and a half at Ayr on Monday in first-time blinkers and has to be considered under a 5lb penalty, but he could come out second best to ZARABANDA. The four-year-old filly ran with credit here on her return to action last and was subsequently dropped 2lb in the weights for her latest effort at Ayr. Ravenglass is also one to watch.
SHAHNAZ turned in her best effort of the campaign in a solid-looking handicap at Pontefract 13 days ago and with the cheekpieces refitted/operating below her last winning mark, she could be ready to strike. Last year's winner Havana Party scored at Ayr on Monday and is feared, with Ravenglass and Zarabanda completing the shortlist.
An open handicap can go to SHAHNAZ, who has slipped to a good mark and showed clear signs of a return to form last time.
(7) Green Or Black 14/1, It's now twenty two runs since her last win in 2019 and she didn't offer much on first start back with this yard (after a long absence) at Fontwell 3 weeks ago. Something to prove. Back under rules, she dropped right out in 2m1f handicap hurdle on good ground at Fontwell.
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2nd (2) (5/1 +50%) Lucky Draw
5
5/1(+50%)
(2) Lucky Draw 5/1, Modest on the Flat and similar form over hurdles. Better than the result (left with plenty to do) at Exeter 48 days ago and it's still early days for her in this sphere. Well held on handicap debut and doesn't look particularly well treated off 4lb lower.
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3rd (1) (1.88/1 +32%) Rose Of Siena
1.88
1.88/1(+32%)
(1) Rose Of Siena 1.88/1, Placed twice in bumpers and comfortably best effort to date over hurdles when third at Perth 3 weeks ago. Another step forward seems likely, so she makes plenty of appeal. Ran well on her return from two months off (and wind surgery) at Perth; stable in form.
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4th (5) (7.5/1 -125%) Noonie
7.5
7.5/1(-125%)
(5) Noonie 7.5/1, Fair 1m4f Flat maiden for Ed Bethell. Had wind op before pulled up in novice hurdle at Doncaster but much more like it last two starts. Has scope for better still now attentions are turned to handicapping. Beaten 10l in two completed starts, showing enough to be of interest now handicapping.
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5th (6) (11/1 +45%) Rhyme Scheme
11
11/1(+45%)
(6) Rhyme Scheme 11/1, Regressive on the Flat and has yet to better modest form over hurdles. Fell at Southwell last time and others make more appeal. 0-7 over hurdles and she was on the retreat when departing last time.
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6th (3) (5/1 -25%) Toughasoldboots
5
5/1(-25%)
(3) Toughasoldboots 5/1, Doubled her tally returned to hurdling at Carlisle (17f, soft) in March but was disappointing at Newcastle 23 days ago. Drops back in trip and it's too soon to write her off. Fair shout if shrugging aside a disappointing effort at Newcastle.
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|PU| (8) (5/1 +50%) Ruby's Pearl
5
5/1(+50%)
(8) Ruby's Pearl 5/1, Only poor form shown thus far and no impact at Southwell last time. Needs to up her game if she's to make any sort of impression. Seven-race maiden who has been beaten 22l and 18l in her two handicaps.
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|PU| (4) (28/1 -331%) Shipton Moyne
28
28/1(-331%)
(4) Shipton Moyne 28/1, Poor form on the Flat but sprung a 20/1 surprise on her Market Rasen hurdle debut last summer. Failed to back it up at Stratford next time and was down the field on the level recently. Others make more appeal. Poor Flat performer but respected on the strength of last summer's juvenile hurdle win.
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|PU| (9) (50/1 -52%) Rocco Molly
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Rocco Molly 50/1, Well held in a bumper/over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Kelso last month after a breathing operation. Hard to fancy. Hampered mid-race on handicap debut but ended up tailed off at triple-digit odds.
LTO Selection:
15:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
NOONIE has shown some ability since switching codes and considering she is open to any amount of progression now she knows more about what is required from her, she looks worth siding with as she steps into handicap company off a competitive mark. As is the case with the selection, Rose Of Siena has scope and warrants consideration, while Toughasoldboots has a touch more experience to call upon and is feared given she is only 2lb above her last winning figure.
ROSE OF SIENA took a step forward on handicap debut at Perth 3 weeks ago and there's reason to think she can do better still, so she's preferred to Noonie, who makes her handicap debut from a potentially lenient mark based on Flat form. Toughasoldboots is another one to consider.
Nicky Richards has his string in great order right now and ROSE OF SIENA ran a pleasing race at Perth following wind surgery.
(3) Halifax 1.1/1, Gained a deserved first success in handicap at Exeter (2m7f) in February and after a couple of below par efforts, ran better down in grade despite an indifferent round of jumping when runner-up at Warwick (21f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago. First-time headgear on and can go well. Back to form when second at Warwick last time; major player with cheekpieces added.
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2nd (2) (5/1 -67%) Jen's Boy
5
5/1(-67%)
(2) Jen's Boy 5/1, Awarded 26.5f Newton Abbot handicap in August (suffered interference) but his run of good form came to an end when remote third in 3m Southwell handicap 6 months ago. Can bounce back with cheekpieces applied. Absent since November; heed the market signals on return to action.
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3rd (4) (2.75/1 +0%) Loved Out
2.75
2.75/1(+0%)
(4) Loved Out 2.75/1, Course winner last June and went down only on the nod after 8 months off back here (20f, good) last month. Ran creditably back under a claimer after just 4 days off at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) last week and fancied to be in the mix with cheekpieces back on. Sole win came at this course; went close here on penultimate start; respected.
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4th (1) (4.5/1 -29%) Astigar
4.5
4.5/1(-29%)
(1) Astigar 4.5/1, Fair hurdler who took a firm step back in the right direction when third in a handicap at Wincanton in March. Had another breathing operation and possibly needed the run after 10 weeks off when well held at Worcester (20f, soft) last month. Needs to get back on track. Interesting upped to 3m; out of sister to the stable's useful stayer Ramses De Teillee.
LTO Selection:
15:25 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HALIFAX took a step back in the right direction when runner-up on his latest outing at Warwick and the six-year-old, who is only 1lb above his last winning mark, could have more to offer in first-time cheekpieces. Jen's Boy has run well after a break in the past and commands respect, while Loved Out was only beaten a short head here on his penultimate start and is capable of a decent showing.
There were more encouraging signs from HALIFAX when finishing runner-up at Warwick just over a fortnight ago and, with first-time headgear applied to help sharpen up his jumping, Grace Harris' 6-y-o gets the verdict to double his tally. Loved Out is taking his racing well and he gets the vote for the forecast spot over the retuning Jen's Boy.
With the return to Ffos Las a plus, bottom-weight LOVED OUT is taken to double his tally. Halifax is second choice.
(5) Edward Cornelius 5.5/1, Dual 5f winner who arrives on a losing run but all the better for his reappearance run in April when third over 5f here 25 days ago, headed last ½f, no extra. Effective at 6f and fancied to give another good account on the front end. Goes well fresh but below best on reappearance; enough to prove back over this trip.
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2nd (2) (1.25/1 +9%) Khanjar
1.25
1.25/1(+9%)
(2) Khanjar 1.25/1, Dual 6f scorer who looked firmly on the up until lesser efforts on final 2 starts last season. However, impressed with how he travelled when midfield in 21-runner York handicap on return 3 weeks ago and he could well build on that here. Triple winner on a sound surface and respectable reappearance run; claims at this venue.
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3rd (7) (9/1 -80%) Walking On Clouds
9
9/1(-80%)
(7) Walking On Clouds 9/1, Real success story for this yard, winning 5 times on AW and he found a little more progress when adding to his tally back on turf at Ayr (6f) 16 days ago, albeit seen to better effect than placed pair. This tougher but not ruled out with consistency hard to knock. Multiple AW winner who notched second turf win returned to 6f last time; claims.
6
4th (6) (11/1 -57%) Soldier's Minute
11
11/1(-57%)
(6) Soldier's Minute 11/1, 9/2, ¾-length fifth of 8 to Walking On Clouds in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago, beaten only final 100 yds. However, a while since he last got his head in front on turf. Not won on turf since 2019 but has slipped to a good mark and shaped much better last time.
8
5th (8) (7/1 +36%) Snash
7
7/1(+36%)
(8) Snash 7/1, 16/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 19 days ago, racing off the pace early and never dangerous. Easing all the time in weights but others arrive with more pressing claims. Below best both starts this season and, although on good mark, has a bit to prove for now.
1
6th (1) (8/1 +0%) Acklam Express
8
8/1(+0%)
(1) Acklam Express 8/1, Course winner who has not won since rattling off quick-fire hat-trick as a 2-y-o. However, capable of a big showing on his day (third in King's Stand last term). Mixed bag subsequently but this understandably less demanding than his Group 2 assignment at Haydock 12 days ago. Tongue tied 1st time. Hasn't won since his juvenile days and this return to a stiff 6f looks a negative.
4
7th (4) (20/1 -67%) Call Me Ginger
20
20/1(-67%)
(4) Call Me Ginger 20/1, C&D winner who bagged 3 sprint handicaps last term, latterly the Portland on final start at Doncaster (awarded race on appeal). Shaped as though needing first start for 8 months in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f) 26 days ago and this rates more suitable. Well beaten on reappearance; return to 6f on better ground should suit but high in weights.
3
8th (3) (12/1 +52%) Jump The Gun
12
12/1(+52%)
(3) Jump The Gun 12/1, Course winner. 40/1, last of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Something to find on form. AW and triple turf winner but has been disappointing this year; enough to prove for now.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Hamilton Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
This represents a considerable drop in grade for Acklam Express, who sports a first-time tongue-tie following a disappointing run in the Temple Stakes at Haydock last month. However, he does have to shoulder top-weight here, so WALKING ON CLOUDS is marginally preferred. A game winner over this trip at Ayr most recently, Grant Tuer's four-year-old cannot be dismissed now rated 1lb higher for that win. Khanjar and Edward Cornelius add further spice to the mix.
KHANJAR ended last term on a low-key note, yet he'd previously looked a sprinter to keep firmly on side and, on the back of an encouraging return at York 3 weeks ago, he could be worth siding with to get back on the up. Edward Cornelius and Walking on Clouds are others to consider.
A few to consider but the suggestsion is SOLDIER'S MINUTE, who has slipped to a good mark and shaped as though coming to hand last time.
(5) Talkingthetalk 12/1, Left hurdling debut form behind when third in a Wexford maiden on final run for Leonard Whitmore last summer. Hasn't shown much for present yard though, including when pulled up over fences at Ffos Las (19.4f) 12 days ago, dropping away end of back straight. Maiden who has shown no worthwhile form in six runs for this yard, including chase debut..
4
2nd (4) (1/1 +56%) Annie Nail
1
1/1(+56%)
(4) Annie Nail 1/1, Got the better of a dual subsequent winner when opening chase account at Fontwell (19.5f) this time last year. Similar form both starts thereafter and likely she'll strip fitter for May return at aforementioned venue. One to consider. Winning chaser; ran as though the race would bring her on three weeks ago..
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3rd (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Cotton End
3.33
3.33/1(-11%)
(1) Cotton End 3.33/1, Multiple hurdles winner who turned in her most convincing effort over fences when 3 lengths third in 7-runner handicap at Ludlow in March. However, not in same form over fences/hurdles either outing the following month. Needs to bounce back but this is hardly a deep race. Better hurdler than chaser but still looks a contender in this modest a contest..
3
4th (3) (2.5/1 +38%) Stamina Chope
2.5
2.5/1(+38%)
(3) Stamina Chope 2.5/1, Landed a small-field mares' handicap chase 14 months ago and arrives here having run creditably on 2 of her last 3 starts, staying on for fourth at Huntingdon (19.8f) 16 days ago. Not out of things from career-low mark. While she ran quite well at Huntingdon 16 days ago (2m4f, good), she reportedly bled..
LTO Selection:
15:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Presenting Belle hasn't been seen to best effect over hurdles recently, but she might take a step forward on her fencing bow. Stamina Chope is now 6lb below her sole winning mark and can't be dismissed following a creditable fourth at Huntingdon, but it could pay to side with ANNIE NAIL. Alexandra Dunn's mare bolted up in a small field, from 5lb lower, at Fontwell last June, so a similar scenario could help her regain the winning thread.
Off the mark over fences at Fontwell this time last year, ANNIE NAIL didn't go without encouragement after 10 months off at that venue in May and, entitled to be sharper with that under her belt, she's fancied to make her presence felt from a 2 lb lower mark. Stamina Chope and Cotton End head up the dangers, whilst the betting may prove useful in assessing Presenting Belle on her chase debut.
All five come with risks. COTTON END has yet to approach her best hurdling form over fences but this looks easier.
(1) Gavin 0.62/1, First run since leaving Joe Ponting, evens, career best when winning 4-runner handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 12 days ago. Going the right way and capable of completing the hat-trick. 2-2 this season; latest success came over C&D on debut for new yard; respected.
5
2nd (5) (4/1 +11%) Heronord
4
4/1(+11%)
(5) Heronord 4/1, Long-standing maiden who wasn't discredited returning over fences at this track 12 days ago. Should come on for that and handicapper has given him a chance, so warrants respect back over hurdles. Modest third over fences here 12 days ago; now 0-21; well treated on best form.
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3rd (2) (5.5/1 -22%) Karannelle
5.5
5.5/1(-22%)
(2) Karannelle 5.5/1, Enjoyed a productive spell last summer, landing back-to-back handicaps prior to a brace of runner-up efforts at Newton Abbot. Not discredited last 2 starts and could make her presence felt if the pace is sound. Has gained all wins in summer months; likely player if back in tip-top form.
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4th (6) (12/1 +64%) Joyful Kit
12
12/1(+64%)
(6) Joyful Kit 12/1, Modest maiden hurdler who arrives out of sorts. Form for current stable leaves a lot to be desired; still a maiden.
4
5th (4) (18/1 -29%) Zuraig
18
18/1(-29%)
(4) Zuraig 18/1, Too free over hurdles last year but scored on penultimate outing on the Flat (latest effort best excused) and he could have more to offer now handicapping for the first time in this sphere. Won soft-ground seller on penultimate Flat run; handicap hurdle debut.
3
6th (3) (33/1 -267%) Sydney Blues
33
33/1(-267%)
(3) Sydney Blues 33/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Has only replicated that form once in 3 goes over hurdles but worthy of a market check on first try in handicaps after 9 months off. Could be open to progress on handicap hurdle debut; interesting.
LTO Selection:
16:00 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GAVIN arrives in search of a hat-trick having backed up his Fakenham success when making his debut for Peter Bowen here. He only just got up on that occasion but appeals as the type who could progress further. Sydney Blues offered some encouragement at Newton Abbot last summer and has to be of interest, especially with his attentions switched to handicap company for the first time. Karannelle is capable of better based on her two runs in May.
Having signed off with a win on his final outing for Joe Ponting, GAVIN showed a good attitude to follow up in a C&D handicap recently, so there's reason to think he can complete the hat-trick in what doesn't appeal as a strong contest. Heronord is on an appealing mark and might well bounce back returned to hurdling, so he's feared most ahead of stablemate Sydney Blues.
Judged on current form, GAVIN (nap) holds leading claims and could well complete a hat-trick. Karannelle is second choice.
(2) La Pulga 1.88/1, 8/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (12.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Claims judged on peak 2022 form for the Charltons and he needs considering eased slightly in grade here. Stepped up on reappearance form when fourth here last time; likely to give a good account.
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2nd (3) (6/1 -33%) Arrange
6
6/1(-33%)
(3) Arrange 6/1, 9/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, soft) 39 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run (first start for 8 months) and she was consistent last season. Should be better for reappearance run but ideally suited by having a good pace to aim at.
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3rd (1) (1.1/1 +0%) Thermoscope
1.1
1.1/1(+0%)
(1) Thermoscope 1.1/1, Produced a career-best when winning 5-runner handicap (8/11) at Musselburgh (16f, good to soft) on debut for new yard 34 days ago, eased down. 11 lb rise has forced him into a higher grade but may well be equal to the task. Much-improved form on first run for yard (2m); up 11lb and down in trip but big chance.
4
4th (4) (8.5/1 +0%) Graces Quest
8.5
8.5/1(+0%)
(4) Graces Quest 8.5/1, 9/4, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) 7 days ago. However, she looks vulnerable here under a 5 lb penalty. Can't be ruled out despite carrying a penalty for last week's Carlisle win.
LTO Selection:
16:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 13f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
With just the four runners heading to post, it is hard to look past THERMOSCOPE, who bolted up over 2m at Musselburgh last month. That was his first run off a break and Keith Dalgleish's five-year-old must enter calculations off 11lb higher. Graces Quest has to defy a 5lb penalty following a three-quarters of a length success at Carlisle last Thursday, but she is still feared, while La Pulga completes the shortlist.
The hat-trick beckons for THERMOSCOPE, who improved when scoring on the all-weather on his sole start for Brian Ellison in October and made a winning start for this yard, too, when routing the opposition over 2m at Musselburgh last month. He looks capable of coping with both this drop back in trip and 11 lb higher mark. Arrange should be all the better for her reappearance spin and is feared most ahead of La Pulga.
Thermoscope was impressive last time but he's 11lb higher and down in trip so the suggestion is LA PULGA, who ran well last time
(6) Copper Beach 6.5/1, Fair maiden hurdler who posted a respectable third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (16.7f, good) 19 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up with this stiffer test of stamina a plus. If last season was anything to go by, he should leave his reappearance run behind..
2
2nd (2) (3.5/1 -17%) Surtitle
3.5
3.5/1(-17%)
(2) Surtitle 3.5/1, Capitalised on a falling mark after 7 weeks off when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 28 days ago. Player despite taking a 5 lb rise. Led on the line in a weakish handicap at Huntingdon; 5lb rise spells danger..
1
3rd (1) (5.5/1 -57%) Rattle Owl
5.5
5.5/1(-57%)
(1) Rattle Owl 5.5/1, Dual winner of novice events in 2021. Only twice raced since and not disgraced when seventh of nine at Hexham (2m4f) 16 days ago. Merits consideration off a handy-looking mark. Encouraging runs after an absence and they were both in Class 3s..
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4th (5) (7.5/1 +32%) Cluain Aodha
7.5
7.5/1(+32%)
(5) Cluain Aodha 7.5/1, Got off the mark at Warwick in March but she looked a hard ride when only fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Warwick winner in March but has made no further progress; jumped poorly latest..
4
5th (4) (4/1 -14%) Halligator
4
4/1(-14%)
(4) Halligator 4/1, Lightly-raced course winner who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good to firm) 17 days ago. One for the shortlist. Good first run in a handicap and can put a line through latest run when upped to 3m..
3
|PU| (3) (2.25/1 +36%) The Plimsoll Line
2.25
2.25/1(+36%)
(3) The Plimsoll Line 2.25/1, Arrives in good nick, second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Can go well again. Clear of the rest when chasing home a prolific all-the-way winner at Newton Abbot..
LTO Selection:
16:20 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THE PLIMSOLL LINE bumped into an improver when filling the runner-up spot at Newton Abbot last month. Jeremy Scott's charge is able to compete from an unchanged mark here and is fancied to go one better. Surtitle left it late to get up at Huntingdon and must enter calculations from a 5lb higher mark, while Copper Beach appeals most of the remainder.
A case can be made for all of these but the most persuasive one is for SURTITLE who scored at Huntingdon last time and can defy a 5 lb rise with few miles still on the clock. Copper Beach is next on the list now his stamina is drawn out more, while Rattle Owl can have a say too off an attractive mark.
The one who appeals most is COPPER BEACH who might just be the best handicapped of these if improving for today's step up in trip.
(1) Easkey Lad 2.25/1, Produced a career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago, jumping soundly. 6 lb rise asks for more but he's still much respected. Cheekpieces prompted return to best here latest; 6lb rise manageable if they work again.
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2nd (2) (7.5/1 +0%) Boagrius
7.5
7.5/1(+0%)
(2) Boagrius 7.5/1, Won at Worcester in the autumn but folded worryingly tamely on his return from a break there last month. May have been wanting for race-fitness on that occasion but it remains a disconcerting effort to arrive on the back of, so others are preferred. Perhaps sharper for last month's return and he's got sound claims on last year's best.
9
3rd (9) (25/1 +38%) Baily Gorse
25
25/1(+38%)
(9) Baily Gorse 25/1, Remains a maiden after 25 NH runs and hasn't appeared to have returned in any sort of form this year. Visor goes on but looks tricky to fancy from out of weights. Exposed low-grade maiden; today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.
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|F| (3) (3.5/1 +36%) Thundersockssundae
3.5
3.5/1(+36%)
(3) Thundersockssundae 3.5/1, Creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (19.9f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Can give another good account from 2 lb lower mark. Two Huntingdon wins last year; should run his race but vulnerable to stouter stayers.
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|U| (7) (5.5/1 -57%) Tom O'Roughley
5.5
5.5/1(-57%)
(7) Tom O'Roughley 5.5/1, Scored from out of the weights at Worcester in September and doubled his chase tally on return from a break at Warwick (24f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Didn't look the most straightforward there, though, and 6 lb rise may prove his undoing. Won two of his last three & probably value for a bit more at Warwick last month; respected.
4
|PU| (4) (3.33/1 +58%) Coal Fire
3.33
3.33/1(+58%)
(4) Coal Fire 3.33/1, Caught eye on qualifying run over hurdles here in January but failed to justify support on his handicap bow 17 days ago. Now has benefit of that run under his belt and he's worth a market check swiftly sent chasing. Little solid form but he faces a big step up in trip for his chase debut and is unexposed.
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|PU| (8) (12/1 +14%) Havana River
12
12/1(+14%)
(8) Havana River 12/1, Sprang a surprise at Uttoxeter last spring but offered little in 3 subsequent outings later in the year and has bit to prove now on return from 7 months off. Uttoxeter winner (3m, good) last spring; more recent efforts leave her with lots to prove.
LTO Selection:
16:35 Ffos Las Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
EASKEY LAD was able to put a fall behind him when winning over C&D 17 days ago and, granted a similar performance, Rebecca Curtis' eight-year-old could repeat the dose. Tom O'Roughley beat a subsequent winner at Warwick so he merits respect from a 6lb raised mark, while the veteran Boagrius remains well treated judged on past exploits and is another who could have a say in proceedings.
CRESSWELL QUEEN made a winning chase debut over C&D last year and has edged back down the weights, so is fancied to show the benefit of a recent pipe-opener and notch a second success here. Easkey Lad showed improved form to score over C&D last time and rates as the biggest danger, with Thundersockssundae also respected from a 2 lb lower mark.
Easkey Lad is respected after a recent C&D win but TOM O'ROUGHLEY is preferred on the back of his Warwick success.
(3) Novak 2.5/1, 3/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 16 days ago. 3 lb rise doesn't look harsh and another bold show is on the cards. Back to winning ways last time but all wins over 7f and bit to prove back at this trip.
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2nd (5) (3.33/1 +17%) Elladora
3.33
3.33/1(+17%)
(5) Elladora 3.33/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago, keeping on well. Hit with a 7 lb rise for that but she's a big player all the same. Goes well here, as she showed when posting career-best effort last time; could get own way.
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3rd (1) (3.2/1 +29%) Yaaser
3.2
3.2/1(+29%)
(1) Yaaser 3.2/1, 11/4, 2¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Thaki in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Will do well to reverse the placings with that rival. Respectable first run over 6f here last time but will need a good gallop to chase.
6
4th (6) (28/1 -56%) Huraiz
28
28/1(-56%)
(6) Huraiz 28/1, Twenty-eight runs since last win in 2019. Last of 14 in handicap (17/2) at Newcastle (6f), reportedly bled. Off 6 months and probably best watched. Not won since late 2019 and easy enough to oppose on this first run since December.
2
5th (2) (14/1 -40%) Golden Duke
14
14/1(-40%)
(2) Golden Duke 14/1, 12/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f), very slowly away. Off 8 months and likely to come up short once more. Won over 6f on both turf and AW but not seen since autumn; market to guide.
4
6th (4) (2.75/1 -10%) Thaki
2.75
2.75/1(-10%)
(4) Thaki 2.75/1, Won 6-runner handicap (12/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago, slowly away. Leading claims under a penalty. Multiple AW winner who notched first turf success over C&D last week; likely to go well.
LTO Selection:
16:45 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ELLADORA bounced back to form with a comfortable success from the front over C&D last time out and a 7lb rise may not be enough to stop her going in again. Similar comments apply to Thaki, who also scored over C&D last week, while Novak is a big danger if handling the drop in trip after his win over further at Ayr.
THAKI deservedly regained the winning thread over this C&D last week and, now eased slightly in grade under a penalty, the 6-y-o is taken to strike again. He certainly won't have things all his own way, though, with fellow last-time-out winners Novak and Elladora (feared in that order of preference) also strongly respected.
Katie Scott holds the key to this and front-runner ELLADORA (nap) is taken to follow up her recent C&D win at the expense of Thaki.
(7) Hollow Ron 1.62/1, Won sole start in points but little impact in a trio of novice hurdles last year. However, has shown more in handicaps on his last 2 starts, off a further 8 weeks before finishing fourth at Ludlow (21.2f) last month. Can open his account under Rules upped in trip. Won sole point last May; minor hurdle form so far, including in 2 handicaps; up in trip.
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2nd (5) (2.5/1 +25%) Merveillo
2.5
2.5/1(+25%)
(5) Merveillo 2.5/1, Useful on the Flat and shaped better than the distance beaten when third on debut in this sphere at Haydock (24.3f) in November. Hasn't gone on as hoped since then, but he's dropped further in the weights and now goes back up in trip with cheekpieces on first time. Modest handicap hurdle form but all 3 Flat wins in blinkers so fitting cheekpieces a plus.
3
3rd (3) (4/1 +43%) For Jim
4
4/1(+43%)
(3) For Jim 4/1, With visor reapplied, got back to winning ways at this C&D last July. However, his form has gone the wrong way since, pulled up on his last 2 outings (over fences on first occasion). Now 8 lb below his last winning mark if the return of the visor can spark a revival. Pulled up last 2 starts but latest was after a break; 8lb lower than C&D win last July.
2
4th (2) (6/1 -33%) Drop Him In
6
6/1(-33%)
(2) Drop Him In 6/1, Having dropped a long way in the weights, finally off the mark in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f) in March. Below-par effort back in cheekpieces last time, but he remains on a workable reverted to hurdling with the headgear discarded. Chase winner in March (2m7f); modest effort latest but 10lb lower than latest hurdle run.
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|PU| (6) (14/1 -87%) Absolutely Dylan
14
14/1(-87%)
(6) Absolutely Dylan 14/1, On a long losing run and produced a laboured effort after 15-month absence in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f) in November. Fared no better at Catterick (25.2f) in January, but he lurks on a dangerous mark now returned to hurdling. On a very low mark but shown little since back from absence; first hurdle run for 5 years.
1
|PU| (1) (22/1 +0%) Another Brown Bear
22
22/1(+0%)
(1) Another Brown Bear 22/1, Fair form when runner-up in introductory hurdle at Ludlow in November 2021, but disappointing otherwise under Rules. Offered little after 6 months off (had wind op) at this C&D 11 days ago, so he has enough to prove with hood/tongue strap now reached for. Pulled up in both staying handicaps for this yard, over fences and hurdles; due 4lb drop.
LTO Selection:
16:55 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HOLLOW RON was outpaced over 2m5f at Ludlow before keeping on to finish fourth. The step up in trip is likely to benefit him in a contest that lacks any kind of depth on paper. Drop Him In switches back to the smaller obstacles and is 10lb lower than his latest effort in this sphere when third at Lingfield in November. Others to note are Merveillo, who sports cheekpieces, and Millie Of Mayo.
A winner in points, HOLLOW RON has shown more sent handicapping under Rules when making the frame on his last 2 starts, so he could still have more to offer as he now goes up in trip. The 5-y-o is taken to get the better of Merveillo, who has dropped to a dangerous mark with cheekpieces on for the first time. Drop Him In is the pick of the remainder.
Fitting cheekpieces could be a fillip for MERVEILLO whose three Flat wins in France all came in blinkers and he is not overfaced today
(1) Rock The House 2.25/1, Opened account for current connections when getting on top close home over C&D (good) 12 days ago. In-and-out profile means that he's far from certain to back that up but, with recent winning form at a premium, he has to be feared up 3 lb. Got up late to win over C&D 12 days ago; not an obvious type to follow up.
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2nd (3) (2.5/1 -25%) Cumhacht
2.5
2.5/1(-25%)
(3) Cumhacht 2.5/1, Just denied in bumper at Thurles for John Kiely last spring. Disappointing in that sphere for this yard but has shown ability all 3 starts over hurdles, including on recent handicap debut here (15.8f, good to firm), and possibilities if improving for this step up in trip. Has shown promise and stepping up in trip should suit; one of the likelier ones.
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3rd (7) (12/1 +76%) Nowyouvebinandunit
12
12/1(+76%)
(7) Nowyouvebinandunit 12/1, Five-race maiden who wasn't completely disgraced from a long way out of the weights over C&D last month. There wasn't enough in that effort so suggest she will be up to winning this, though, unless the first-time cheekpieces work the oracle. Offered more when 6th over C&D on handicap debut last month; needs more for headgear.
2
4th (2) (3.33/1 +61%) Prison Break
3.33
3.33/1(+61%)
(2) Prison Break 3.33/1, Out of sorts since Hereford fourth in November and the addition of cheekpieces (retained) failed to spark a return to form at Uttoxeter last time. On the upside, he landed this race off a 4 lb higher mark 12 months ago, so the ability is certainly there if he is able to turn things around. Won this race last year off 4lb higher; quiet since but revival quite possible.
4
5th (4) (7/1 -56%) Twilight Prince
7
7/1(-56%)
(4) Twilight Prince 7/1, Regressive maiden on the Flat and there have been very few positives to take from his efforts in novice events here since switched to hurdles. Still, makes handicap debut in this sphere in a winnable race and it'll be worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Maiden on the Flat but minor ability; first realistic chance over hurdles; can do better.
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6th (8) (9/1 +36%) Agent Saonois
9
9/1(+36%)
(8) Agent Saonois 9/1, Won over hurdles at Uttoxeter last summer and ran to similar level when third in Taunton handicap chase in November. However, his efforts since returning from a break in April have lacked spark. Not fired in two chase starts this spring; return to hurdling needs to revive fortunes.
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7th (6) (33/1 -65%) Strictlyasoldier
33
33/1(-65%)
(6) Strictlyasoldier 33/1, Offered little in a bumper/trio of maiden hurdles last year, and again went with little encouragement on last month's return/handicap debut at Plumpton. Little solid form and easy enough to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:
17:05 Ffos Las Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Rock The House merits consideration from just 3lb higher than his recent C&D success, but preference is for CUMHACHT. The five-year-old looked outpaced when third over 2m here but eased 2lb and upped in trip, it would be no surprise were he to produce an improved effort. Twilight Prince makes his handicap debut from a workable mark and must enter calculations too.
While PRISON BREAK clearly comes with risks attached on the back of a string of lifeless efforts, he's not in the minority in that respect and it could be worth taking a chance on Tim Vaughan's charge off a mark 4 lb lower than when winning this race last year. It wouldn't be a huge surprise were Twilight Prince to step up on his low-key novice form now pitched into a handicap and he is next on the list ahead of recent C&D winner Rock The House and Cumhacht.
Low-grade fare in which CUMHACHT is preferred to recent C&D winner Rock The House.
(2) Bouncing Bobby 9/1, Last of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) when last seen in January. However, he was pretty consistent in 2022 and will be a danger to all if on-song back from a break here. Won on Flat and over hurdles in 2022 but off since finishing tailed off on AW; opposable.
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2nd (8) (8/1 +0%) Buford
8
8/1(+0%)
(8) Buford 8/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 3 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Enters calculations. Not won since 2021 and, although running well last time, wouldn't be certain to back it up.
5
3rd (5) (1.75/1 +0%) Prince Achille
1.75
1.75/1(+0%)
(5) Prince Achille 1.75/1, Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good, 5/2) 17 days ago, just holding on. 2 lb nudge fair enough and expected to be bang there once again. Finally off the mark at Carlisle last time and should go well, despite 2lb rise.
3
4th (3) (6.5/1 -44%) Termonator
6.5
6.5/1(-44%)
(3) Termonator 6.5/1, Twenty-five runs since last win in 2020. Respectable 4 lengths fourth of 12 to Prince Achille in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good, 9/2) 17 days ago. Each-way shout. On a good mark and ran well on reappearance but has had a stack of chances since last win.
4
5th (4) (12/1 +0%) Paddy's Fancy
12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Paddy's Fancy 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. First run for yard after leaving Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero. Ran poorly on latest start over hurdles in March. No show over 2m4f over hurdles last time; since changed yards but plenty to prove for now.
6
6th (6) (4/1 +47%) Lochnaver
4
4/1(+47%)
(6) Lochnaver 4/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 11/2) 31 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Likes it here and, although not shown much this season, return to this venue should suit.
7
7th (7) (9/1 +0%) Samurai Sneddz
9
9/1(+0%)
(7) Samurai Sneddz 9/1, Temperamental sort. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (9.2f, good to firm) 8 days ago, having run of race. Significantly back up in trip and others make more appeal for win purposes. Infrequent winner and isn't consistent; creditable run latest but not sure to back it up.
9
8th (9) (25/1 +50%) Cheese And Wine
25
25/1(+50%)
(9) Cheese And Wine 25/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, soft, 28/1). Off 19 months and down in trip on first run for yard after leaving Ewan Whillans. Regressive maiden who hasn't been seen since October 2021; no appeal.
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9th (1) (25/1 +0%) Kingson
25
25/1(+0%)
(1) Kingson 25/1, Course winner. 8 lengths seventh of 12 to Prince Achille in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good, 25/1) 17 days ago. Looks up against it. Disappointing since winning on first run for yard just over a year ago; best watched.
LTO Selection:
17:15 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Now that the penny has dropped for PRINCE ACHILLE after a determined win at Carlisle, there should be more to come from Jedd O'Keeffe's charge stepping back up in trip. Termonator (fourth) has over four lengths to make up with him from that contest, but remains fairly handicapped, whereas Samurai Sneddz has a losing streak dating back to May 2022 to overcome.
The vote goes to PRINCE ACHILLE, who built on the promise of his reappearance effort when finally getting off the mark at Carlisle recently, displaying a willing attitude in the process. He remains on a workable mark up 2 lb. Buford did well under the circumstances when fourth at Wolverhampton in first-time cheekpeices on Monday and will be a threat if turned out again quickly here. Bouncing Bobby and Termonator both make each-way appeal.
A few with prospects but this can go to LOCHNAVER, who has a good record here and she's better than she's shown so far this season.
(5) Lady Of Sardinia 8/1, Foaled March 14. 14,000 gns yearling, Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to 5f/6f winner Pink Flamingo. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm, 33/1) on debut 15 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. 33-1 and green when down the field at Yarmouth last month; bred to handle AW.
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2nd (6) (3.33/1 -67%) Persian Phoenix
3.33
3.33/1(-67%)
(6) Persian Phoenix 3.33/1, Foaled May 7. €19,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 10.7f/11.5f winner Kilimanjaro and 1¼m-1½m winner Mawaany, both useful. 10/3, fifth of 10 in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago. Open to progress. Finished behind Vice Captain at Redcar on debut but can reverse those placings today.
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3rd (7) (25/1 +24%) Royal Expert
25
25/1(+24%)
(7) Royal Expert 25/1, Foaled February 23. Expert Eye filly. Dam 11.5f winner who stayed 13.5f out of Australian 6f-1m winner Crafty. Dam an 11.4f winner; first 2yo runner of the season for the yard; may need more time.
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4th (2) (7.5/1 +6%) Vice Captain
7.5
7.5/1(+6%)
(2) Vice Captain 7.5/1, Foaled April 30. 3,000 gns yearling, Land Force gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 11.3f/1½m winner Infrastructure and 9.5f-1½m winner Captain Kane, both useful. Fourth of 10 in maiden (15/2) at Redcar (6f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago. Should have more to offer. Beaten 8l in a modest Redcar maiden on last month's debut; bred to appreciate 7f+.
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5th (9) (16/1 +11%) Tenyatta
16
16/1(+11%)
(9) Tenyatta 16/1, Foaled April 26. 14,000 gns yearling, Eqtidaar filly. Half-sister to winner up to 11f Agadir Gold. Dam, 11f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Jeanne Girl. 14,000gns half-sister to a Czech winner; yard's newcomers usually better for a run.
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6th (4) (1.75/1 +22%) Lady Ava
1.75
1.75/1(+22%)
(4) Lady Ava 1.75/1, Foaled April 24. €22,000 yearling, New Bay filly. Dam placed at 8.5f in France. Third of 9 in maiden (9/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago, intimidated over 1f out, kept on. Should progress. Promise when 3rd of 9 at Windsor recent debut; should have a fair bit more to come.
3
7th (3) (20/1 -82%) Elegant Elloise
20
20/1(-82%)
(3) Elegant Elloise 20/1, Foaled April 12. €14,000 yearling, U S Navy Flag filly. Half-sister to useful 1¼m winner Karalara and 1m winner Karishma. Yard's 2-y-os going well and one to note first time up under 7 lb claimer. Appealing pedigree and yard's 2yos have been going well; worth a market check.
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8th (8) (6/1 -33%) Scarlet Rosie
6
6/1(-33%)
(8) Scarlet Rosie 6/1, Foaled March 11. 6,000 gns yearling, Eqtidaar filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Two Summers. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs). One to take seriously on debut for yard that can ready them. 6,000gns half-sister to minor 6f winner Two Summers; market should guide.
1
9th (1) (22/1 +33%) Edenmore Lad
22
22/1(+33%)
(1) Edenmore Lad 22/1, Foaled March 6. 16,000 gns yearling, Territories colt. Dam, maiden (best effort at 1m), out of useful winner up to 9.5f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner) Middle Club. Wears tongue strap. 16,000gns yearling; only minor appeal on paper and yard not renowned for 2yo success.
LTO Selection:
17:20 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LADY AVA kept on well for third over this trip at Windsor last month and Ed Dunlop's charge is taken to transfer that form to the all-weather. However, the booking of Oisin Murphy for Persian Phoenix makes her of interest and the daughter of Phoenix Of Spain can give the selection plenty to think about. Vice Captain is another to bear in mind.
A tricky maiden with SCARLET ROSIE chanced first time up for George Boughey before market clues. Lady Ava can build on her first run at Windsor and is respected. Elegant Elloise is another to note for a yard that has enjoyed plenty of success with newcomers this term.
Persian Phoenix can improve on her debut effort but so can LADY AVA and she can make it second time lucky.
(5) Shalott 1.88/1, Back on track when third in a Warwick maiden last April and, equipped with a first-time tongue strap (retained), he backed that up when again third on handicap debut over this C&D a month later. Subsequent absence naturally a concern but will be a threat if fully tuned-up. 0-9; has races in him but is entitled to need this after so long off..
1
2nd (1) (1.38/1 +61%) Izayte
1.38
1.38/1(+61%)
(1) Izayte 1.38/1, Justified strong support when opening hurdles account in a Warwick handicap (2m, good to soft) last month. Always fighting a losing battle after being badly hampered early on over the same C&D since and he's worth another chance. Won at Warwick in May but needs to bounce back from a flat run there only 15 days ago..
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3rd (3) (4/1 +20%) Uggy Uggy Uggy
4
4/1(+20%)
(3) Uggy Uggy Uggy 4/1, Down the field sole bumper start but clear signs of ability in maiden hurdles at Chepstow and Huntingdon (both at around 2m). Hood enlisted for this handicap debut and he's one to be interested in. Promise in two maiden hurdles and appeals as the type to pay his way in handicaps..
2
4th (2) (8/1 +20%) Treasured Company
8
8/1(+20%)
(2) Treasured Company 8/1, Successful twice over C&D and at Sedgefield during the second half of 2021. However, he didn't show much in 2 appearances last year and it's hard to know what to expect of him back from 11 months off here. Offered little in just the two runs last year and now returns from another absence..
6
|PU| (6) (66/1 -200%) Keeper
66
66/1(-200%)
(6) Keeper 66/1, Fair form on the Flat for Roger Charlton in 2021 but has offered little for new yard on the level and over hurdles. Has undergone a second wind op since latest start in March and needs to raise his game on handicap debut in this sphere. Bit to prove on several counts on just his second run for this yard..
LTO Selection:
17:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
UGGY UGGY UGGY has shown ability on both starts to date over hurdles and the five-year-old improved from his jumping debut when fourth at Huntingdon, despite racing keenly. He wears a hood for the first time, which is likely to aid his cause, and gets the vote at the main expense of Lightening Company, who is a useful performer on the Flat and won a decent handicap at Pontefract two starts ago. Shalott rounds out the shortlist.
The vote goes to LIGHTENING COMPANY, who has recent winning form on the Flat to his name and may well step up on his previous hurdles efforts now pitched into a handicap for the first time in this sphere. Shalott's wellbeing needs taking on trust following a 13-month absence but he will be a serious player if ready to roll, while Uggy Uggy Uggy is also of interest now handicapping in first-time headgear.
Given his Flat win this spring, this initial mark should be manageable for handicap debutant LIGHTENING COMPANY (nap).
(1) Buttons 0.67/1, Foaled March 19. Kingman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1¼m Antilles and 9.5f winner Tree of Knowledge, both smart and stayed 1½m. Dam 11.4f/1½m winner. Looks stable number 1. Kingman filly related to several decent types; Ryan Moore's pick.
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2nd (5) (6.5/1 -8%) Serious Notions
6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(5) Serious Notions 6.5/1, Foaled April 1. €68,000 yearling, Advertise filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1m Simply Breathless and 1m winner Breath Away. Yard clicking into gear so market support could prove significant on debut.
2
3rd (2) (5/1 +9%) Content
5
5/1(+9%)
(2) Content 5/1, Foaled May 9. Galileo filly. Sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Hudson River. Dam multiple 5f (dual Nunthorpe Stakes, and also at 2 yrs) winner, third in Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp. Galileo daughter of a smart sprinter a tried and trusted cross.
3
4th (3) (20/1 +20%) Glor Tire
20
20/1(+20%)
(3) Glor Tire 20/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good, 25/1) on debut 11 days ago. Entitled to come on for recent debut run but this likely no weaker a maiden.
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5th (6) (6.5/1 +41%) Shardam
6.5
6.5/1(+41%)
(6) Shardam 6.5/1, Foaled February 11. €100,000 yearling, Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winners Farout and Tucson Cloud, both stay 1½m. Yard already have a Group-winning 2yo so market support would be interesting on debut.
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6th (7) (14/1 -17%) Tachos
14
14/1(-17%)
(7) Tachos 14/1, Foaled January 28. €43,000 yearling, resold €65,000 yearling, Gleneagles filly. Dam, 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), sister to very smart winner up to 1½m (US Grade 1 event) Glorious Empire. Gleaneagles filly; yard yet to have a 2yo winner this season.
LTO Selection:
17:30 Leopardstown Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Aidan O'Brien introduces three regally bred newcomers, with Ryan Moore aboard BUTTONS, who is a token choice. Out of 2011 Epsom Oaks runner-up Wonder Of Wonders, she is a half-sister to Listed winner So Wonderful, who was twice-placed at the highest level. Seamie Heffernan takes the ride on Opera Singer, who is out of Group 3 winner Liscanna. She has already produced Hit It A Bomb, winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf in 2015 and 2016 Cheveley Park Stakes victor Brave Anna. Wayne Lordan gets the leg up on Content, who is out of brilliant dual-Group 1 winner Mecca's Angel. Hudson River was her first foal and he managed to win on debut, finishing down the field on his only subsequent start. Tachos is out of a sister to Glorious Empire, a winner at the highest level in America and she looks the most interesting of the remainder.
Aidan O'Brien's 3 well-bred fillies make the most appeal on paper, namely BUTTONS, Content and Opera Singer, the first named the pick on jockey bookings.
Practically no form to go on so the percentage call is the Ballydoyle pick BUTTONS
(9) Panning For Gold 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 8/1) 16 days ago, not much room. Makes turf debut. Remains with potential. £115,000 2yo; low-level form, all at about 1m on AW and latest race was his handicap debut.
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2nd (1) (18/1 -80%) Perfect Gentleman
18
18/1(-80%)
(1) Perfect Gentleman 18/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Kempton in April. 7/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Had excuses last time and he's not one to write off. Two AW wins this year; not proven on turf and needs to bounce back from a poor latest show.
6
3rd (6) (8.5/1 -31%) Congruent
8.5
8.5/1(-31%)
(6) Congruent 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Easily closest on second start (1m, AW); no cheer from her two handicaps over about 1m.
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4th (7) (1.75/1 -7%) Eastern Charm
1.75
1.75/1(-7%)
(7) Eastern Charm 1.75/1, Promising individual. 12/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy) 54 days ago. Sets a high standard and has the scope for better still, so makes obvious appeal. Showed little last autumn; returned with a win on handicap debut over C&D (soft) in April.
5
5th (5) (3.5/1 +50%) Going To The Moon
3.5
3.5/1(+50%)
(5) Going To The Moon 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 17 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good, 40/1) 20 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Debut last August (1m, good to firm) is comfortably his best after five runs; new headgear.
2
6th (2) (8.5/1 +58%) Hurricane Kiko
8.5
8.5/1(+58%)
(2) Hurricane Kiko 8.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Last of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 9/1) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to bounce back. Tailed off at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago; wears headgear for the first time.
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7th (10) (125/1 -89%) Primrose Maid
125
125/1(-89%)
(10) Primrose Maid 125/1, Last of 10 in maiden (300/1) at this course (7f, good) 37 days ago. Hard to fancy. Has offered little, including in a handicap as 2yo; upped from 7f.
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8th (3) (40/1 -82%) Royal Design
40
40/1(-82%)
(3) Royal Design 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f). Off 105 days. First run for yard after leaving William Haggas. Makes handicap debut. Difficult ask. Off since February and first run since 7,500gns sale out of the Haggas yard in early May.
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9th (4) (7.5/1 -88%) Climate Precedent
7.5
7.5/1(-88%)
(4) Climate Precedent 7.5/1, Fourth of 6 in minor event (3/1) at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) 12 days ago, not knocked about. Should give another good account but others look better treated. Ran respectably when returned to turf at Salisbury (1m2f) on latest outing.
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10th (8) (8.5/1 -13%) Equiami
8.5
8.5/1(-13%)
(8) Equiami 8.5/1, Winner at Southwell in April. Seventh of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 44 days ago. Likely to get back on track. Won at Southwell (1m, AW) this April but ran poorly at Wolverhampton 11 days later.
LTO Selection:
17:40 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Royal Design steps up in trip for her handicap debut following a distant eighth over 7f at Southwell in February, when trained by William Haggas. Her dam is a half-sister to Group 1-placed Catch A Glimpse, so she must warrant a market check, but EASTERN CHARM kept on well to score over C&D on her return to action in April and gets the vote off 3lb higher. Climate Precedent switches back to handicapping following a fair fourth at Salisbury over 1m2f last month and completes the shortlist.
EASTERN CHARM upped her game to score comfortably over C&D last time and, with more to come, she's likely to go in again. Panning For Gold also has some potential and Climate Precedent is likely to give his running again.
Weakness of the opposition suggests that EASTERN CHARM is the one to turn to, ahead of Climate Precedent.
(6) Guns And Flowers 5/1, Twice-raced filly. 14/1, fourth of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (5f) 69 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Murray and could have more to offer up in trip for new yard. Interesting. Modest form in two 5f runs in Ireland for former yard; bred to stay; can do better.
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2nd (7) (0.83/1 +76%) Koji
0.83
0.83/1(+76%)
(7) Koji 0.83/1, Foaled April 22. 4,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Thank You Sir. Dam unraced out of useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Coral Wave. Engaged 2.00 Newbury Wednesday. 4,000gns yearling; first 2yo runner of 2023 for yard; non-runner 2.00 Newbury Wednesday.
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3rd (8) (12/1 -243%) Mistress Teite
12
12/1(-243%)
(8) Mistress Teite 12/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 11/4) 17 days ago. More needed. Promise in both starts and sets the standard, albeit not a daunting one.
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4th (3) (6.5/1 +35%) Mini Magna
6.5
6.5/1(+35%)
(3) Mini Magna 6.5/1, Foaled January 16. 4,000 gns yearling, Magna Grecia gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 1m-1¼m winner Jungle Cove and 5f winner Main Desire, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Newcomer to note. Half-brother to 5 winners, 3 of whom recorded an RPR in excess of 91; worth a market check.
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5th (1) (7.5/1 -25%) Cigar Five Hundred
7.5
7.5/1(-25%)
(1) Cigar Five Hundred 7.5/1, Foaled May 13. Portamento colt. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner). Appealing type on paper. Dam a fair 5f-6f winner; yard not renowned for 2yo success but positive jockey booking.
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6th (2) (28/1 -27%) Equiart
28
28/1(-27%)
(2) Equiart 28/1, Foaled February 16. 14,000 gns yearling. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). 10/1, last of 9 in minor event at Kempton (5f) on debut 59 days ago. Gelded since. Slowly away and always in rear on Kempton debut in April; gelded since; should do better.
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7th (5) (11/1 +45%) Coastal Sunrise
11
11/1(+45%)
(5) Coastal Sunrise 11/1, Foaled April 28. Equiano filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), closely related to useful 6f-1m winner Film Maker. 11/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Leicester (5f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago. Promise at Leicester on debut; today's extra furlong is a plus; could show marked progress.
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8th (4) (150/1 -200%) Monks Mead
150
150/1(-200%)
(4) Monks Mead 150/1, Foaled April 7. 6,000 gns yearling, Outstrip colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1¼m Devaste and half-brother to 7f-1m winner Diffident Spirit. 33/1, last of 8 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago, very green. 33-1, slowly away and offered little short-term promise on last month's Windsor debut (6f).
LTO Selection:
17:50 Chelmsford Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
This could go the way of GUNS AND FLOWERS, who makes her stable debut for Alice Haynes following a fair fourth at Dundalk when trained by Adrian Murray. She left the impression there would be more to come up in trip and can get the better of the progressive Mistress Teite, who makes her all-weather debut following a creditable fourth at Windsor. Coastal Sunrise is another to consider.
GUNS AND FLOWERS showed enough in 2 runs in Ireland to suggest she could have a small race in her and she's taken to make a winning start for Alice Haynes. Mini Magna and Cigar Five Hundred are a couple of interesting newcomers.
Money for a newcomer would look significant but COASTAL SUNRISE appeals as the type to take a big step forward on her second run.
(7) Hightimeyouwon 18/1, Latest win at Dundalk in January. 20/1, took a step back in the right direction when tenth of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Winner at Dundalk in January, has failed to find a similar level of form on turf lately.
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2nd (17) (16/1 +36%) Who Not What
16
16/1(+36%)
(17) Who Not What 16/1, 16/1, made little impression when eighth of 11 in handicap at Cork (8f, soft) 34 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Too keen over 1m2f in his first two handicaps, suffered interference in 1m Cork event.
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3rd (13) (8/1 +20%) Fastman
8
8/1(+20%)
(13) Fastman 8/1, Ran well after 6 months off when 2 lengths second of 20 to Chavajod in handicap at this C&D (good, 20/1) 20 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not an easy horse to win with but made a very pleasing start to the season with C&D second.
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4th (3) (6.5/1 -44%) Helpmeout
6.5
6.5/1(-44%)
(3) Helpmeout 6.5/1, C&D winner. Shaped encouragingly after 9 months off when fourth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 16/1) 13 days ago, running on. Successful on this card last year and very much one to be interested in. Dual C&D winner, split Jaafel and Eloquent Arthur when fourth at the Curragh on return.
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5th (6) (5/1 +58%) Plunkett
5
5/1(+58%)
(6) Plunkett 5/1, Course winner. 17/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 45 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Given a chance by the assessor. 7f course winner during a good spell of form last year, below best in three runs this term.
15
6th (15) (50/1 -79%) Draco Pulchrac
50
50/1(-79%)
(15) Draco Pulchrac 50/1, 150/1, tailed-off twentieth of 22 in maiden hurdle at Cork (16.8f, soft) 6 months ago. Down in trip. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last outing. Won twice at Dundalk last autumn, probably needs further than this to show her best form.
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7th (5) (16/1 +52%) Benavente
16
16/1(+52%)
(5) Benavente 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Turned in a rare poor effort when last of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Gowran (7f, good) 3 days ago. Placed three times in a row at Dundalk in March, last of ten over 7f at Gowran on Monday.
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8th (9) (14/1 -56%) Eloquent Arthur
14
14/1(-56%)
(9) Eloquent Arthur 14/1, Returned to form when fifth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 11/1) 13 days ago. Each-way claims. Still 5lb higher than when winning at Killarney last August but capable of holding his own.
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9th (12) (14/1 +44%) Ms Eagleton
14
14/1(+44%)
(12) Ms Eagleton 14/1, 12/1, always behind when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Maiden winner on good ground last June, failed to build on an encouraging handicap debut.
14
10th (14) (6.5/1 -44%) Dagoda
6.5
6.5/1(-44%)
(14) Dagoda 6.5/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Very good second of 25 in handicap (20/1) at Cork (7f, good) 22 days ago, finishing well. Capable from this mark if backing that effort up with Colin Keane an eye-catching jockey booking. 20-race maiden but went very close in a 25-runner contest at Cork last month, solid chance.
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11th (8) (16/1 -100%) Zahee
16
16/1(-100%)
(8) Zahee 16/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. 12/1, ran to a similar level to on his reappearance when sixth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good) 31 days ago, not clear run around 2f out. His most recent win was over C&D 14 months ago, hard to win with but often placed.
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12th (1) (6.5/1 +13%) Chavajod
6.5
6.5/1(+13%)
(1) Chavajod 6.5/1, First run since leaving John Patrick Murtagh when 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, comfortably won 20-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 20 days ago by 2 lengths from Fastman, quickening to lead entering final 1f. Hit with an 11 lb rise but not dismissed. Change of scene and addition of cheekpieces did the trick for C&D win, now 11lb higher.
4
13th (4) (10/1 -43%) Jaafel
10
10/1(-43%)
(4) Jaafel 10/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. Ran up to best when third of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 12/1) 13 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly up 3 lb for that near miss. Three-time Dundalk winner last winter, back to form with creditable third at the Curragh.
16
14th (16) (28/1 +15%) Maid To Shine
28
28/1(+15%)
(16) Maid To Shine 28/1, Winner at Dundalk in February. 25/1, bounced back to form when fifth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Dundalk winner over 7f, fair fifth at Listowel last week, needs to find a bit more now.
11
15th (11) (25/1 +0%) Thefullbackline
25
25/1(+0%)
(11) Thefullbackline 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, matched debut form after 7 months off when fifth of 14 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Qualified for a mark with a satisfactory fifth in a Gowran maiden, worth considering.
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16th (18) (125/1 -25%) Superlike
125
125/1(-25%)
(18) Superlike 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (150/1) at Killarney (16.8f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Has run over a range of distances, makes no appeal here from 5lb out of the handicap.
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17th (10) (14/1 +0%) Jered Maddox
14
14/1(+0%)
(10) Jered Maddox 14/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. Ran well when fourth of 17 in handicap (11/1) at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Has a much better record on AW but produced a good effort on grass 13 days ago.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Fitted with cheekpieces for the first time, CHAVAJOD ran out a convincing winner over the course and distance last month on what was his debut for Denis Coakley. Coakley's son Ross returns home from the UK to partner the Toronado gelding, who will be well-fancied to follow-up, despite an 11lb rise. A case can be made for many others in this wide-open contest. A dual course and distance winner, Helpmeout was fourth of 20 on her return to action at the Curragh last month and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a few places better now. Six-time winner Jered Maddox was also fourth in a competitive affair at the Curragh recently and he should give a good account of himself with Declan McDonogh aboard. A fast-finishing second at Cork last month, Dagoda is sure to have plenty of supporters with Colin Keane booked to ride, while others for the shortlist are Fastman, Eloquent Arthur and Jaafel.
A host in with chances but HELPMEOUT shaped encouragingly after 9 months off when fourth at the Curragh just under a fortnight ago and, having been successful on this card last year, she can repeat that feat and notch career victory number 3. The booking of Colin Keane catches the eye for Dagoda so she may emerge as the main danger, with last-time-out winner Chavajod and Plunkett another couple to consider.
Considering she had not run since last August, HELPMEOUT performed well at the Curragh recently and may now record a third C&D win
(7) Cuban Secret 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good) 23 days ago. Others make more appeal. Modest form (5f, good to soft) at Newmarket and Beverley four weeks later.
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2nd (4) (2.2/1 -83%) Seven Questions
2.2
2.2/1(-83%)
(4) Seven Questions 2.2/1, Promising sort. 16/1, fourth of 14 in minor event at Redcar (5f, good) on debut 10 days ago, slowly away. Likely to improve and leading claims here. Big shout judged on Redcar performance (5f, good to firm) ten days ago and should improve.
3
3rd (3) (2.5/1 -11%) Novation
2.5
2.5/1(-11%)
(3) Novation 2.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in minor event at Salisbury (5f, good to firm, 11/8) 21 days ago. Respected. Rather disappointing that he failed to improve when 11-8 latest, but among the best form.
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4th (8) (6/1 +14%) Heritage House
6
6/1(+14%)
(8) Heritage House 6/1, Foaled March 1. 45,000 gns 2-y-o, Dark Angel filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Mehmas. One to note if the market speaks in her favour. 45,000gns (April) 2yo; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Mehmas.
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5th (2) (5/1 +64%) Invincible Royale
5
5/1(+64%)
(2) Invincible Royale 5/1, Foaled May 3. 45,000 gns yearling, 62,000 gns 2-y-o, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Thismydream. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to smart winner up to 10.5f Talk Or Listen. Interesting newcomer. Engaged 5.37 Ripon Wednesday. 62,000gns (May) 2yo; late foal and market may guide on debut.
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6th (9) (125/1 -89%) Tiselle Tuendchen
125
125/1(-89%)
(9) Tiselle Tuendchen 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good, 50/1) 13 days ago. Big odds when down the field at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) and Haydock (6f, good to firm).
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7th (6) (22/1 -38%) Rockinthefreeworld
22
22/1(-38%)
(6) Rockinthefreeworld 22/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 12 in minor event (18/1) at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) on debut 12 days ago. 18-1, last of 12 in novice at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago.
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8th (1) (7.5/1 +46%) Blow Me Away
7.5
7.5/1(+46%)
(1) Blow Me Away 7.5/1, Foaled February 13. 40,000 gns 2-y-o, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Sea The Stars. Dam, French 5.5f winner, half-sister to very smart 10.5f-1½m winner Sudan. 40,000gns 2yo; third foal; half-brother to US 6f-1m winner; dam French 5.5f winner.
LTO Selection:
18:10 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
NOVATION has been consistent on both career starts and George Boughey's inmate can take another step forward dropping in class here from his latest run at Salisbury. He is a half-brother to recent Dash winner Navello and is taken to get the better of White Christmas, who has been eased in distance having not appeared to get home at Newmarket last month. Seven Questions finished a creditable fourth having lost a shoe at Redcar on his racecourse debut and can also improve.
SEVEN QUESTIONS wasn't ideally placed when a promising fourth at Redcar on debut and, with the potential for much better, he gets the nod ahead of Novation, who has shown fair form on both starts to date. Heritage House looks the pick of the newcomers.
Having had only one race and shaped well, SEVEN QUESTIONS is preferred to the other two major form contenders and the newcomers.
(8) Long Ago 18/1, Never landed a blow when ninth of 14 in minor event (22/1) at Kempton (1m) in November. Up in trip on her return from 6 months off. Should do better in time. Represents top stable and could leave her sole 2yo effort well behind.
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2nd (4) (5/1 +23%) Cherry
5
5/1(+23%)
(4) Cherry 5/1, From an excellent family and made a promising start amidst greenness when third of 11 in minor event at Haydock (1m, good, 9/2) in September. Merits consideration with improvement to come upped in trip. Nicely bred filly who showed promise at Haydock on sole 2yo start; interesting.
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3rd (10) (40/1 +0%) Mistressofillusion
40
40/1(+0%)
(10) Mistressofillusion 40/1, Some encouragement when seventh of 14 in minor event (40/1) at Kempton (1m) on debut in November. Can step forward from that effort upped to 10f on her reappearance. Midfield at Kempton on sole 2yo outing; open to improvement this year.
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4th (2) (4.5/1 -50%) Queen Of Fairies
4.5
4.5/1(-50%)
(2) Queen Of Fairies 4.5/1, Looked good prospect when winning at Southwell on debut. After 5 months off, only 13¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Running Lion in listed race at Newmarket (10f, soft, 11/4) 32 days ago. Remains with potential. Could still develop into a useful sort, despite flopping in Listed grade on second run.
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5th (9) (7.5/1 -7%) Mantoog
7.5
7.5/1(-7%)
(9) Mantoog 7.5/1, After 6 months off, again shaped well when second of 11 in minor event at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm, 11/8) 21 days ago. Should have more to offer. Runner-up in both starts, beaten narrowly at Salisbury latest; has a fighting chance.
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6th (13) (1.2/1 +36%) Red Danielle
1.2
1.2/1(+36%)
(13) Red Danielle 1.2/1, Shaped very well on debut when second of 10 in minor event at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm, 11/8) 12 days ago, clear of rest. Can go one better with scope for plenty of improvement. Ribblesdale entry; made a very promising debut (clear second) at Goodwood; respected.
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7th (7) (16/1 -33%) Ginza
16
16/1(-33%)
(7) Ginza 16/1, Shaped with encouragement first time up when third of 6 in maiden at Haydock (10.2f, good, 11/2) 14 days ago. Open to improvement with her first run behind her. Promising third to smart prospect in Haydock maiden; enters the reckoning.
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8th (6) (150/1 -355%) Flammable
150
150/1(-355%)
(6) Flammable 150/1, Wasn't seen to best effect when last of 6 in maiden at Haydock (10.2f, good, 14/1) on debut 14 days ago, stumbling over 2f out. Should know more this time around. Trailed home last of six (behind Ginza) at Haydock on debut.
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9th (5) (100/1 -100%) Cracked Up
100
100/1(-100%)
(5) Cracked Up 100/1, Hooded for debut, went with little fluency when sixth of 7 in minor event at Wetherby (10f, good to soft, 33/1) 39 days ago. Looks one for the longer term. Made no impact at Wetherby on debut; may need more experience.
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10th (12) (22/1 -100%) Quiet Sea
22
22/1(-100%)
(12) Quiet Sea 22/1, Showed plenty behind a good prospect when second of 5 in maiden at Ascot (10f, soft, 11/1) on debut 27 days ago. Can build on her first experience with hood now applied. Encouraging debut in five-runner maiden at Ascot; now in a bigger field and on AW.
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11th (14) (125/1 -25%) Spiced Rum
125
125/1(-25%)
(14) Spiced Rum 125/1, Seahenge filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Evasive's First. Dam, French 2-y-o 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 9f Musetta. Tough ask on debut. Starts off in a competitive race of its type; market can give further guidance.
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12th (1) (28/1 -211%) Opera Forever
28
28/1(-211%)
(1) Opera Forever 28/1, Much improved from her debut when winning 7-runner minor event at Newbury (1m, heavy, 9/4) in October. Hood now on 1st time and she can progress further as she goes up in distance. Scored at Newbury when last seen; looks capable of further progress; in the mix.
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13th (15) (150/1 -127%) Trussst In Me
150
150/1(-127%)
(15) Trussst In Me 150/1, Very green when last of 7 in maiden at Goodwood (1m, heavy, 17/2) on debut 33 days ago, missing break. Needs to have learnt plenty from her first outing. Trailed home last of seven in heavy-ground event at Goodwood on debut.
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14th (11) (250/1 -67%) Onemore Twomore
250
250/1(-67%)
(11) Onemore Twomore 250/1, Offered little making her first start when eighth of 9 in maiden at Beverley (8.4f, good, 150/1) 23 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Unpromising debut at Beverley last month.
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15th (3) (28/1 -12%) Awesome Georgie
28
28/1(-12%)
(3) Awesome Georgie 28/1, Still in need of experience when sixth of 16 in maiden at Newmarket (1m, good to soft, 40/1) 50 days ago. Needs to find more over this longer distance. Showed ability in 1m maidens in April; bred to be suited by this longer trip.
LTO Selection:
18:20 Chelmsford Stakes (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Opera Forever sports a first-time hood following a game win at Newbury when last seen in October, but she has to shoulder a 7lb penalty for that success, so CHERRY shades the vote. The daughter of Dubawi is related to several nice types, and her dam was Group 2-placed at Royal Ascot during her career. Red Danielle was only narrowly denied at Goodwood last month and also merits consideration.
Entered in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot, RED DANIELLE shaped very encouragingly when runner-up at Goodwood 12 days ago and, with plenty of improvement to come, she can get off the mark at the second attempt. Heading the list of dangers is Queen of Fairies who is worth another chance to build on her debut success, with Cherry and Opera Forever others who merit consideration.
This looks a competitive affair but the filly with the best credentials is RED DANIELLE. Second choice is Queen Of Fairies.
(6) Moon De Vega 1.88/1, Useful filly. First run since leaving Ralph Beckett when 13/8 and tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 4-runner minor event at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 16 days ago, quickening clear. Recent Gowran debut winner for the yard back up in grade here and major player.
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2nd (7) (3/1 -9%) Salt Lake City
3
3/1(-9%)
(7) Salt Lake City 3/1, Lightly-raced winner. 7/1, 9¼ lengths fifth of 8 to subsequent Epsom Derby winner Auguste Rodin in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster (1m, heavy) in October. May have more to offer now embarking on 3-y-o campaign with his sights lowered. Relatively unexposed 3yo could well have more to offer this year; respected.
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3rd (1) (10/1 +9%) Vega Magnifico
10
10/1(+9%)
(1) Vega Magnifico 10/1, Useful gelding. Good sixth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good, 11/1) 12 days ago, not clear run 2f out and running on. Fancied to give another good account back up in grade. Just fair efforts in handicaps this season; up in class here and has a bit to find.
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4th (5) (2.75/1 -22%) Kerkiyra
2.75
2.75/1(-22%)
(5) Kerkiyra 2.75/1, Useful filly. 11/1, respectable 2 lengths third of 10 to Insinuendo in Park Express Stakes at the Curragh (8f, heavy) 75 days ago. Stable in good form. Shortlist material. Promising seasonal return over inadequate trip; major chance if handling this fast ground.
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5th (2) (40/1 -60%) Believeinmiracles
40
40/1(-60%)
(2) Believeinmiracles 40/1, Gowran maiden winner (9.5f) last summer. However, largely struggled up in grade subsequently, 16½ lengths twelfth of 14 to Indian Wish in listed race at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 36 days ago. More needed. Well held so far in stakes company; has a fair bit to find.
4
6th (4) (8/1 +50%) Giladah
8
8/1(+50%)
(4) Giladah 8/1, C&D winner. 9/2, creditable second of 19 in handicap at this course (10f, heavy) 32 days ago. Trainer going well. Dual C&D winner in handicaps last year but plenty on at the weights here.
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7th (3) (20/1 -100%) Flame Of Eire
20
20/1(-100%)
(3) Flame Of Eire 20/1, Progressed well as a 3-y-o, landing 4 handicaps at up to 9f prior to a good fourth at listed level on final start in October. Confirmed she retains all of her ability in 2 starts so far this spring and claims of hitting the frame back up in class. Needs to improve from recent handicap effort and not sure this fast ground will suit.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
MOON DE VEGA, Salt Lake City and Kerkiyra appear the three to focus on, with preference for the Paddy Twomey-trained former. A respectable eighth in the Epsom Oaks last season, she impressed on debut for current connections at Gowran last month. Fitted with cheekpieces and a tongue-strap for the first time at the Co Kilkenny venue, they remain in place now. Kerkiyra is given second preference, after finishing a good third on her return to action in a Group 3 at the Curragh. Successful on Irish Champions Weekend last season, the Johnny Murtagh-trained bay has finished no worse than third on her last eight starts. Salt Lake City was fifth in the Futurity Trophy Stakes when last seen at Doncaster in October, finishing ahead of subsequent Epsom Derby runner-up King Of Steel. Getting a weight allowance on account of his age, the Galileo colt could prove a class apart, but may just need the run.
Having ended 2022 on the up, KERKIYRA produced a solid comeback effort when third in a Curragh Group 3 in March and with the step back up in trip rating a likely plus, she could be the answer. Moon de Vega, an impressive winner on stable debut at Gowran, can also figure, whilst Salt Lake City remains low-mileage now embarking on his 3-y-o campaign and is respected in receipt of weight all round.
A decisive winner on her first start for Paddy Twomey recently, MOON DE VEGA can land a valuable black-type win for connections
(2) Priscilla's Wish 4/1, 6-time course winner but only sixth of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Newmarket (7f, good) 21 days ago. Sort to bounce back. 6-11 at Yarmouth; form dipped at Newmarket on latest outing but she has to be of interest.
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2nd (1) (14/1 +13%) Pearle D'or
14
14/1(+13%)
(1) Pearle D'or 14/1, Lightly-raced ex-Irish 6f winner. Off 8 months before fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Can take a step forward. Behind in his three handicaps, latest for new yard; unraced on firmer than good; hood now.
4
3rd (4) (3/1 -9%) Society Lion
3
3/1(-9%)
(4) Society Lion 3/1, Latest win at Thirsk in April. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) 20 days ago. This course winner needs considering. Mostly highly competitive this year; bit of a doubt over him on ground firmer than good.
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4th (7) (6.5/1 -44%) Shades Of Summer
6.5
6.5/1(-44%)
(7) Shades Of Summer 6.5/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 9/2) 15 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. Major player if latest run (first time going right-handed) can be forgiven.
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5th (5) (7/1 +0%) Tolstoy
7
7/1(+0%)
(5) Tolstoy 7/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Last of 8 in handicap (8/1) at Newmarket (5f, good) 19 days ago. Back up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Triple 6f winner who is on a reduced mark but 0-14 for current yard.
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6th (8) (33/1 -230%) Ultramarine
33
33/1(-230%)
(8) Ultramarine 33/1, Fifth of 6 in minor event at Windsor (6f, heavy, 6/1) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Easy to look elsewhere. Ex-Joseph O'Brien; disappointing, way down weights; having his third start for this yard.
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7th (3) (3.5/1 +50%) Sir Oliver
3.5
3.5/1(+50%)
(3) Sir Oliver 3.5/1, Course winner. 25/1, sixteenth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Every chance if back to his best. Heavy defeat back on turf at Newbury on latest outing; his last win was at this track.
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8th (6) (6/1 +33%) Mellys Flyer
6
6/1(+33%)
(6) Mellys Flyer 6/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Failed to handle the mud when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Chester (7f, heavy, 14/1) 29 days ago. Has to be taken seriously back under these less testing conditions off a handy-looking mark. Plenty of excuses for latest outing; in reasonable form going into that; one to note.
LTO Selection:
18:40 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SIR OLIVER looks worth another crack following a disappointing run in stiffer company at Newbury last month. The gelded son of Dark Angel has now dropped to 3lb above his last winning mark and he gets the vote to bounce back. Society Lion was narrowly denied at Newmarket last month and appears to be the selection's biggest danger off 3lb higher, while Shades Of Summer also warrants a market check back on turf.
MELLYS FLYER wasn't seen to best effect in the mud when down the field at Chester last time and is worth siding with to bounce back in style off a still handy-looking mark. In-form course winner Society Lion could emerge as the chief threat, although Priscilla's Wish is always to be feared here and enters calculations along with Shades Of Summer and Sir Oliver.
Society Lion is the only one who ran with credit last time. PRISCILLA'S WISH edges the vote with her record at this track
(7) Inverinate 1.2/1, Good second of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 10/3) 5 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has to be taken seriously. Good second on turf at Lingfield last Saturday; future mark 2lb higher; strong chance.
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2nd (3) (4.5/1 +25%) Captain Wentworth
4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(3) Captain Wentworth 4.5/1, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 29 days ago, meeting some trouble after travelling well. Not one to write off. Has made the frame a few times in handicaps, including at this track; one to consider.
12
3rd (12) (10/1 +0%) Wilde And Dandy
10
10/1(+0%)
(12) Wilde And Dandy 10/1, Visored for 1st time, improved when fourth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm, 9/1) 19 days ago. Solid place claims if able to back that up dropped back to 7f. Ran well in first-time visor at Doncaster on seasonal debut; enters calculations.
2
4th (2) (18/1 +10%) Kimnkate
18
18/1(+10%)
(2) Kimnkate 18/1, 12/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Has looked a hard ride before and others make more appeal overall. Has frame possibilities on peak 2yo efforts.
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5th (4) (6/1 +40%) More Than A Grey
6
6/1(+40%)
(4) More Than A Grey 6/1, Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (7f) 29 days ago, albeit racing freely. Blinkers on 1st time. Place claims but could be vulnerable to less exposed sorts. Latest effort (7f) suggests he needs a return to sprinting.
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6th (6) (22/1 -83%) Irish Dessert
22
22/1(-83%)
(6) Irish Dessert 22/1, Little show in 3 Irish maidens. More needed on handicap debut having since left Michael J. Browne, though wouldn't be a surprise if his new yard could eke some improvement out of him. Ex-Irish; makes handicap/stable debut; possible improver.
1
7th (1) (7/1 -17%) Midnight Flame
7
7/1(-17%)
(1) Midnight Flame 7/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (7f, good to firm, 11/2) 23 days ago. Booking of Murphy a plus. One to consider. Oisin Murphy up for first time; may improve a bit and has possibilities.
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8th (10) (40/1 -100%) Havechatma
40
40/1(-100%)
(10) Havechatma 40/1, Little impression either start in handicaps this year and though mark has slid further, she's hard to have much confidence in at present. 0-8 but may revive off current mark.
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9th (8) (22/1 -38%) River Lyne
22
22/1(-38%)
(8) River Lyne 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, shaped as if needing run when eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 57 days ago. Still appeals as type to do better in handicaps but wide draw asks big question here. In shrewd hands and remains open to improvement at this level.
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10th (9) (50/1 -213%) Ceilidh King
50
50/1(-213%)
(9) Ceilidh King 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Bath (5.7f, soft) 38 days ago. Returned to more suitable trip here but needs more with hood on 1st time. Out of a winner for his connections; remains a potential improver.
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11th (14) (80/1 -100%) Kentucky Bourbon
80
80/1(-100%)
(14) Kentucky Bourbon 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, last of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Looks very limited. Still has nothing solid in terms of form.
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12th (5) (40/1 -150%) Puzzletown
40
40/1(-150%)
(5) Puzzletown 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, still green when tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Handicap mark still looks harsh and others are preferred. Looks the type to improve for first-time hood.
LTO Selection:
18:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MORE THAN A GREY, who swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers, appeals at this level and, reunited with Neil Callan, he could provide a bit of value in his bid for a breakthrough success. The handicapper has given the three-year-old every chance from a basement rating and, having acted well on the Polytrack at Kempton last time, the surface holds no fears. Old rival Captain Wentworth is also respected but the improving Inverinate might be more of a threat.
INVERINATE chased home a rejuvenated rival at Lingfield last week and shouldn't need to improve on that effort to get off the mark here. Captain Wentworth didn't get a clear run at Kempton last time but moved through the race smoothly enough and he may well be able to build on that, whilst Midnight Flame boasts the eye-catching booking of Oisin Murphy.
Lingfield runner-up INVERINATE is taken to go one better turned out quickly. Captain Wentworth is second choice.
(9) Coeur D'or 4/1, Good ½-length second of 20 to Sirjack Thomas in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 10/1) 13 days ago, conceding first run. Leading contender. Laytown winner last year, definite chance on the basis of recent second to Sirjack Thomas.
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2nd (12) (5/1 +38%) Coill Na Sionainne
5
5/1(+38%)
(12) Coill Na Sionainne 5/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good, 9/1) 7 days ago. Likely to again find one or two too good. On a long losing sequence since course 1m success almost two years ago, others preferred.
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3rd (2) (8/1 +43%) Longbourn
8
8/1(+43%)
(2) Longbourn 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Last of 16 in handicap at Sakhir (9f, good). Off 125 days and it's best to look elsewhere. Almost two years since his last win, has had a break since a couple of runs in Bahrain.
1
4th (1) (10/1 +17%) Howyoulikethat
10
10/1(+17%)
(1) Howyoulikethat 10/1, Course winner. Respectable tenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 66/1) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Not discounted. Now 22lb higher than at the time of a 1m course win last July, fair recent Curragh run.
13
5th (13) (4/1 +20%) Independent Expert
4
4/1(+20%)
(13) Independent Expert 4/1, 9/1, good third of 13 in handicap at Naas (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be bang there once more. Best form has been over 7f but was staying on at the finish over 1m at Naas on latest.
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6th (8) (6/1 +0%) Malabu Drive
6
6/1(+0%)
(8) Malabu Drive 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9/2, very good fourth of 9 in handicap at Gowran (12.4f, good) when last seen 10 months ago. Down in trip and claims if ready to roll. Front-running Killarney winner over 1m3f last season, this trip may be short of his best.
5
7th (5) (25/1 -14%) Higher Kingdom
25
25/1(-14%)
(5) Higher Kingdom 25/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year, the latest at Dundalk in March. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 11/2) 76 days ago. Place possibilities. Won three of his last six Dundalk races, now 19lb higher than on final 2022 turf start.
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8th (7) (28/1 +44%) Eskimo Komet
28
28/1(+44%)
(7) Eskimo Komet 28/1, 10/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 113 days and he remains on a stiff-looking mark. Dundalk winner, highly tried on turf in the past, probably too high in the ratings.
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9th (4) (40/1 -43%) Charcor
40
40/1(-43%)
(4) Charcor 40/1, First run since leaving Noel C. Kelly when seventeenth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft, 50/1) 42 days ago, not knocked about. Last seen out in this sphere back in August 2020. Down the field over hurdles on his comeback, last Flat run was in 2020, best watched now.
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10th (3) (18/1 -29%) Celtic Crown
18
18/1(-29%)
(3) Celtic Crown 18/1, 14/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft) 50 days ago, very slowly away. Back up in trip and others are more persuasive. Harmed her chance when slowly away over 7f last time, this trip should suit her better.
11
11th (11) (16/1 -113%) Sirjack Thomas
16
16/1(-113%)
(11) Sirjack Thomas 16/1, 16/1, improved on recent efforts to win 20-runner handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago by ½ length from Coeur D'or, always holding on. More needed up 7 lb but merits respect all the same. Ended a long losing sequence with 1m Curragh success recently, extra 7lb may anchor him.
6
12th (6) (10/1 +17%) Pierre Lapin
10
10/1(+17%)
(6) Pierre Lapin 10/1, 25/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back. In good form at Dundalk in the latter part of last year, below his best last three outings.
10
13th (10) (22/1 -38%) Mulgrave
22
22/1(-38%)
(10) Mulgrave 22/1, Three wins from 5 runs this year, the latest at Dundalk in February. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 62 days ago, running on. 0-11 on turf. Five-time Dundalk winner including three in a row in February, 0-11 turf record a negative.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Second in this contest 12-months ago, COILL NA SIONAINNE might be able to go a place better now. She has been hinting at a return to form of late and ran well to finish fourth at Fairyhouse last week, after being hampered in the early stages. Interestingly, Billy Lee is reunited with the daughter of So You Think for the first time since last July. Just half-a-length separated Sirjack Thomas and Coeur D'or at the Curragh on Guineas weekend, with the latter taken to reverse the form. The Dermot Weld-trained seven-year-old came from the clouds to finish a never nearer second and should appreciate this slightly longer trip. John McConnell is represented by interesting contenders in the shape of Higher Kingdom and Mulgrave. The latter has yet to win on turf but completed a quick hat-trick at Dundalk in February, finishing a close-up fifth in a valuable contest at Lingfield on Good Friday. Longbourn, Malabu Drive and Independent Expert are others for the shortlist.
COEUR D'OR was returning from a 4-month break when a close second to Sirjack Thomas over a mile at the Curragh recently and is taken to reverse the placings with that rival here. Dermot Weld's charge enjoys a 3 lb pull with the winner and shapes as though this slight step back up in trip will be in his favour. Independent Expert has put in good shifts on her last 2 starts and is likely to be in the thick of things, while the lightly-raced Malabu Drive is also shortlisted.
This could boil down to a rematch of a recent Curragh race. Runner-up COEUR D'OR may turn the tables on the winner Sirjack Thomas
(6) Discretion 3.5/1, Off 11 months before encouraging sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Very much one to consider. Made a good reappearance when sixth of 14 at Kempton (1m, AW) two weeks ago.
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2nd (3) (2.75/1 +8%) Million Thanks
2.75
2.75/1(+8%)
(3) Million Thanks 2.75/1, 10/3, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 20 days ago. Needs considering in search of his second success. 0-10 in handicaps; plenty of form would see him on the premises but not last two outings.
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3rd (5) (8.5/1 +29%) First Officer
8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(5) First Officer 8.5/1, Blinkered for 1st time, seventeenth of 19 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm, 20/1) 20 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Tailed off last two runs; last raced over about 1m in May 2022 before he went handicapping.
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4th (1) (5/1 +44%) Nikovo
5
5/1(+44%)
(1) Nikovo 5/1, 76/10, last of 12 in minor event at Saint-Cloud (8f, soft). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Andre Fabre with more needed. 40,000gns buy last October, having won one (1m1f) of seven races for Andre Fabre in France.
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5th (4) (7.5/1 -7%) Zainalarab
7.5
7.5/1(-7%)
(4) Zainalarab 7.5/1, Off 8 months before coming in last of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Three-time winner in 2022 should take a step forward. Backward steps in his last three starts and he was tailed off in the latest 12 days ago.
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6th (2) (3/1 -33%) Trueman
3
3/1(-33%)
(2) Trueman 3/1, On the up for his current yard and landed 11-runner maiden at Carlisle (6.9f, good) 17 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so he's a player on his handicap debut. Won Carlisle maiden (7f, good to firm) latest; plenty of hope for 1m going into handicaps.
LTO Selection:
19:10 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It's hard know what Nikovo achieved during his time in France with Andre Fabre, but he has joined another top team at Archie Waton's yard and any support in the betting could be significant as the gelding makes his stable/UK debut. However, preference is for MILLION THANKS, who is more proven under these conditions and has a lot going for him here. First Officer and recent Carlisle maiden winner Trueman are also considered.
TRUEMAN has started life very well with David O'Meara and is fancied to follow up his ready Carlisle success now going into handicaps for the first time. Million Thanks can't be dismissed off an easing mark while Discretion and Zainalarab are both in the mix if building on recent efforts after an absence.
Further improvement looks to be on its way from TRUEMAN (nap) and that should secure him a win on his handicap debut.
(11) Lucky Fifteen 4.5/1, Promising individual. 11/4, much improved second of 17 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good) 20 days ago, unlucky to bump into one. 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold showing with further progress on the cards. 2nd of 17 on last month's handicap debut; 3lb higher now but still has time to do better.
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2nd (9) (5/1 +9%) Penzance
5
5/1(+9%)
(9) Penzance 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in minor event (40/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago, keeping on without being knocked about. Expected to prove just as effective over longer trip and likely to progress further now handicapping. Gradual improvement in maiden/novice company; improvement can be expected now up in trip.
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3rd (3) (3/1 +50%) Serengeti Sunset
3
3/1(+50%)
(3) Serengeti Sunset 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good) 23 days ago, challenging 2f out and fading. In excellent hands and it remains early days but he does need to raise his game to play lead role here. Unplaced in his four starts but has shown some promise; still to prove he needs 1m2f.
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4th (1) (12/1 +57%) Covert Legend
12
12/1(+57%)
(1) Covert Legend 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 18/1, fourth of 11 in minor event at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Type to do better now handicapping and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour up in trip. Yet to build on his highly promising debut; may do so now handicapping over 1m2f.
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5th (5) (33/1 -50%) High Court Judge
33
33/1(-50%)
(5) High Court Judge 33/1, Gelded/switched to handicaps, improved on exploits as a 2-y-o in Ireland to land back-to-back events at 1m on AW earlier this year. Found things tougher in pursuit of hat-trick when eighth of 12 at Kempton (1m) in April and goes up in trip now. 1m winner here in January and followed up at Kempton; below par latest; new trip this time.
4
6th (4) (12/1 -60%) Kodiman
12
12/1(-60%)
(4) Kodiman 12/1, Promising type. 16/1, very good fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes polytrack debut. Respected. Promise at up to an extended 1m but he needs more for today's longer trip.
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7th (8) (5/1 +38%) Clarko's Back
5
5/1(+38%)
(8) Clarko's Back 5/1, Much-improved switched to handicaps/gelded when off the mark on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) 15 days ago. That may not prove his limit now upped to 10f. Improved for handicapping/tongue-tie at Kempton last week; still well treated; new trip.
6
8th (6) (20/1 +9%) Flame Of Kodiac
20
20/1(+9%)
(6) Flame Of Kodiac 20/1, Off the mark on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March but proved easy to back and finished well held back on turf at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 37 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Won a Class 6 at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in March; well beaten on soft since; upped in trip.
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9th (2) (33/1 +18%) Another Dimension
33
33/1(+18%)
(2) Another Dimension 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 4 in handicap (13/2) at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 27 days ago. Something to find on form. Last of 4 on his handicap debut but the ground was testing; still time to do better.
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10th (13) (100/1 -203%) Flying Panther
100
100/1(-203%)
(13) Flying Panther 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap (11/4) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in January, racing closer to pace than ideal. Usual hood goes back on following a break and too soon to be writing him off on balance. Disappointed when favourite for handicap debut in January; may do better but needs to.
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11th (7) (22/1 -57%) Fitz Perfectly
22
22/1(-57%)
(7) Fitz Perfectly 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Could only run to a similar level as previously when third in handicap at Windsor (8.1f) 24 days ago (subsequently disqualified when rider weighed in light). Longer trip needs to unlock some improvement. Stayed on over 1m on handicap debut; more needed but the longer trip can help.
12
12th (12) (9/1 +10%) You Saw Brigadoon
9
9/1(+10%)
(12) You Saw Brigadoon 9/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 11/5, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 35 days ago by neck from Dabbous. No surprise to see him give another good account. Won 2 of his last 3, the latest over C&D; up in class but could still have more to come.
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13th (10) (18/1 -64%) Dabbous
18
18/1(-64%)
(10) Dabbous 18/1, C&D winner in April and quickly dispelled lesser effort on turf when neck second of 8 to You Saw Brigadoon in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, staying on. C&D winner in April; close 2nd to You Saw Brigadoon here latest; needs more progress.
LTO Selection:
19:20 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
You Saw Brigadoon has done well since upped in trip after joining Stuart Williams and, having won over C&D last month, he is respected off just 3lb higher. However, DABBOUS, who was just a neck away in second that day, looks a good bet to turn that form around on these revised terms. This does looks a slightly deeper race and the likes of Kodiman and Flame Of Kodiac are also taken seriously.
LUCKY FIFTEEN showed much-improved form when runner-up on handicap debut at Newbury (10f) 3 weeks ago, unlucky to bump into one but nicely clear of the remainder. Open to further progress, he earns the vote to open his account from a 3 lb higher mark. Kodiman, another low-mileage sort, shaped well at Wolverhampton recently and is feared, along with Dabbous and You Saw Brigadoon.
Covert Legend and PENZANCE look likely improvers now handicapping over a new trip. The latter is marginally preferred.
(2) Tower Of London 1.1/1, Thrice-raced winner. Course winner. 7½ lengths sixth of 8 to Sprewell in Derby Trial Stakes at this course (10f, heavy, 7/2) 32 days ago. Merits respect now eased slightly in class. Tame enough Derby Trial effort; entitled to come on for that and quicker ground may suit.
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2nd (4) (16/1 -33%) Shamwari
16
16/1(-33%)
(4) Shamwari 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/2, third of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) on debut 58 days ago, hampered. May well do better. Yard also saddles Thunder Roll. Would have gone very close but for being hampered in Dundalk maiden; open to improvement.
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3rd (5) (6/1 +14%) Thunder Roll
6
6/1(+14%)
(5) Thunder Roll 6/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/1, second of 15 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) on debut 36 days ago, finishing well. Up in trip and she's open to improvement. Gowran maiden second has since changed hands; should have plenty more to offer.
3
4th (3) (6/1 +8%) Amusement
6
6/1(+8%)
(3) Amusement 6/1, Fairly useful filly. 1 win from 1 run this year. 4/1, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy) 32 days ago. Should make her presence felt. Improved for stamina test here last month; back in trip and much quicker ground.
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5th (1) (2.5/1 -33%) New Variant
2.5
2.5/1(-33%)
(1) New Variant 2.5/1, Useful gelding. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner minor event at Naas (10f, good, 9/4) 33 days ago, driven clear. Looks ready for this step up in class. Much improved this spring with step up in trip; should go well if handling fast ground.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
From an initial mark of 79, the progressive NEW VARIANT is now rated 98. The chestnut gelding made the breakthrough at Tipperary in April and followed-up in style at Naas, winning by no less than 10-lengths. He has a tougher assignment on his hands now, stepping up to Listed company for the first time. The O'Brien family are responsible for the opposition, with Aidan's Tower Of London appearing the main danger. While ultimately disappointing in two starts since winning his maiden on debut, he may appreciate a return to quick ground. Amusement got off the mark over the course and distance last month and she can't be dismissed. Shamwari and Thunder Roll both went close on debut and they are obviously well-regarded to be pitched in at this level as maidens.
Cases can be made for all five of these. NEW VARIANT tops the list on the back of an impressive victory in a minor event at Naas where he looked a potentially pattern-class performer in the making. Joseph O'Brien fields a couple of promising once-raced fillies in Shamwari and Thunder Roll, while Tower of London can be expected to give it a good shot and it's unlikely that Amusement will be far away either.
A commanding winner at Naas last month, NEW VARIANT looks a much improved performer and could prove the one to beat
(7) Blindedbythelights 1.75/1, Has been brought along steadily, seeming unsuited by the track when ninth of 10 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good to soft, 100/1) 8 months ago. Significantly up in trip for his handicap debut. Interesting for yard well among the winners. As is customary with this yard, he should be of more interest now he goes handicapping.
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2nd (6) (1.62/1 +46%) Denis Anthony
1.62
1.62/1(+46%)
(6) Denis Anthony 1.62/1, Good second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, good to firm, 3/1) 9 days ago. Holds very solid claims off the same mark. Second favourite, improved when 2nd of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) nine days ago.
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3rd (5) (11/1 -10%) Baileys Khelstar
11
11/1(-10%)
(5) Baileys Khelstar 11/1, Progressive maiden who shaped well when fourth of 8 in maiden at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Booking of Marquand is a plus so he's one to consider now going into handicaps. Closer last time; looks the type to make progress now he's sent handicapping.
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4th (2) (6.5/1 -44%) Corsican Caper
6.5
6.5/1(-44%)
(2) Corsican Caper 6.5/1, 11/2, good third of 9 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good) 26 days ago. Visor on 1st time and in the mix. Needs extra and switches to a visor; his only three turf races have been on good to soft.
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5th (4) (25/1 -108%) Dance Havana
25
25/1(-108%)
(4) Dance Havana 25/1, Course winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable ninth of 17 in handicap (25/1) at Newbury (10f, good) 20 days ago. Can't be discounted. Won here last September; soundly beaten in this season's two handicaps.
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6th (3) (16/1 -45%) Ramz
16
16/1(-45%)
(3) Ramz 16/1, Below form fourth of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy) 33 days ago, slowly away. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Edging down the weights and searching for his first win but mostly competitive this term.
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7th (1) (20/1 +29%) Rhythm And Tyne
20
20/1(+29%)
(1) Rhythm And Tyne 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run for new yard when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good, 28/1) 21 days ago. More is needed. Soundly beaten on handicap/stable debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good; 28-1) three weeks ago.
LTO Selection:
19:40 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS runs for a yard that has a remarkable strike-rate with its handicap debutants that are stepping up in trip and the son of Protectionist, who is a half-brother to 1m/1m2f winner Bucephalus, is the most intriguing option on paper. The odds are likely to be prohibitive but he is simply too hard to ignore. Baileys Khelstar is also respected as he debuts in a race of this nature, while Corsican Caper and Ramz head the supporting cast.
A case can be made for a few of these but Sir Mark Prescott's handicap debutant BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS starts off on a very workable mark and is fancied to take a sizeable step forward now his stamina is drawn out much more. Denis Anthony holds obvious claims off the same mark as when a good recent Lingfield second with both Baileys Khelstar and Corsican Caper two more who can have a say.
The pick on recent handicap form is DENIS ANTHONY but the Prescott-trained handicap newcomer Blindedbythelights has to be feared.
(3) Ray's The One 9/1, 17/2, below form sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm) 48 days ago. Modest on the Flat so more is needed back in this sphere. Polytrack winner for former yard; hurdle winner in December but quiet since; opposable.
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2nd (2) (2.75/1 +54%) Capricorn Prince
2.75
2.75/1(+54%)
(2) Capricorn Prince 2.75/1, Unreliable individual. Last of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft, 28/1) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive. Seven AW wins to his name; should leave recent low-ley Salisbury run behind him.
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3rd (4) (6/1 +20%) Dereham
6
6/1(+20%)
(4) Dereham 6/1, Off 6 months before fading fifth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (21.6f, good to soft, 10/1) 45 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Needs considering. Ended 2022 quietly and well beaten on his seasonal return; good mark but risks attached.
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4th (1) (4.5/1 +55%) Prince Abu
4.5
4.5/1(+55%)
(1) Prince Abu 4.5/1, 11/1, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 28 days ago. Holds good chance at these weights though if back on track. Went close in a Class 6 in March; well held in better races since; potential reviver.
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5th (5) (10/1 +0%) Tradesman
10
10/1(+0%)
(5) Tradesman 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 28/1) 3 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Plenty to find on form. No improvement for handicaps this year, latterly on Monday; blinkers now added.
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6th (8) (80/1 -21%) Ulysses
80
80/1(-21%)
(8) Ulysses 80/1, 80/1, ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good). Off 6 months. Poor on last Flat outing so others appeal more. Has looked on the downgrade and easy to swerve back from a seven-month break.
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7th (7) (6/1 -167%) Savoy Brown
6
6/1(-167%)
(7) Savoy Brown 6/1, 4/5, won 7-runner minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW) 73 days ago. Had a bit in hand there so holds leading claims back in handicap company. Reliable at his level on AW but tackles a new trip and his record fresh unconvincing.
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8th (6) (3.33/1 +5%) Das Kapital
3.33
3.33/1(+5%)
(6) Das Kapital 3.33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm) 19 days ago, slowly away. Unreliable individual. 2 turf wins over shorter; promising start to 2023 but form dipped latest; O Murphy booked.
LTO Selection:
19:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Savoy Brown exploited a good opportunity to win a classified stakes at Lingfield in March and is highly respected back in a handicap off a competitive mark. However, his two previous visits to this circuit yielded little in return and he may be worth taking on over this longer trip. The more proven stayer DAS KAPITAL is more appealing on these terms, especially with the in-form Oisin Murphy booked for the ride. Dereham is also considered.
Most of these arrive with a question mark against them so SAVOY BROWN is taken to follow up his cosy Lingfield success back in handicap company. Prince Abu is weighted to have a big say if on his A-game, with Dereham another who enters calculations if, as expected, building on his reappearance Pontefract fifth.
Most of these have something to prove but CAPRICORN PRINCE is a regular winner and he's preferred to Prince Abu.
(11) Agenda 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, first run since leaving Mlle I. J. Koplikova when sixth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) on IRE debut 17 days ago. Likely to come on for that and mark looks reasonable.
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2nd (3) (4.5/1 +25%) Morph Speed
4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(3) Morph Speed 4.5/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. 10/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable eighth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good) 11 days ago. Respected.
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3rd (8) (6.5/1 +59%) Believe In Science
6.5
6.5/1(+59%)
(8) Believe In Science 6.5/1, 14/1, below form fifteenth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, heavy). Off 7 months. Hard to make a strong case for.
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4th (5) (1.38/1 +39%) Theophilos
1.38
1.38/1(+39%)
(5) Theophilos 1.38/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 15/8, excellent second of 8 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Up in trip. Should go well again.
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5th (4) (10/1 -82%) Last Ammo
10
10/1(-82%)
(4) Last Ammo 10/1, 9/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Roscommon (11.7f, good) 7 days ago, keeping on well. Shortlist material.
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6th (9) (22/1 -144%) Tronador
22
22/1(-144%)
(9) Tronador 22/1, 80/1, eighteenth of 27 in handicap hurdle at this course (24f, soft) 162 days ago. Off 162 days. Fair on the Flat, good on last Flat outing. Not discounted.
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7th (2) (22/1 +0%) Act Of God
22
22/1(+0%)
(2) Act Of God 22/1, Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap chase (8/1) at Killarney (20f, good). Off 9 months. Fairly useful on the Flat, career best when winning on last Flat outing. Solid claims if he's tuned up for this.
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8th (1) (10/1 -25%) Hazy Mehmory
10
10/1(-25%)
(1) Hazy Mehmory 10/1, 9/1, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, good) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Should remain competitive.
7
9th (7) (20/1 -43%) Butterfly Garden
20
20/1(-43%)
(7) Butterfly Garden 20/1, 8/1, last of 9 in handicap at Roscommon (10.3f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to prove at present.
6
10th (6) (25/1 +38%) Turf Range
25
25/1(+38%)
(6) Turf Range 25/1, Latest win at Dundalk in March. 80/1, twelfth of 19 in handicap at this course (10f, heavy) 32 days ago. Back up in trip. Mark looks stiff based on overall turf form.
12
11th (12) (80/1 -60%) Emperor Of Silk
80
80/1(-60%)
(12) Emperor Of Silk 80/1, Last of 17 in handicap at Gowran (9.6f, heavy, 20/1) 51 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others preferred.
14
12th (14) (22/1 +21%) Folly Beach
22
22/1(+21%)
(14) Folly Beach 22/1, Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (16f, 4/1). Off 6 months. Likely to need this return.
10
13th (10) (40/1 -43%) Danza Della Luna
40
40/1(-43%)
(10) Danza Della Luna 40/1, Below form third of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Limerick (16.2f, heavy, 14/1) 88 days ago. Trainer going well. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Worth a market check back from a break.
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14th (13) (40/1 +20%) Make The Switch
40
40/1(+20%)
(13) Make The Switch 40/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Dundalk in March. 33/1, first run since leaving John McConnell when ninth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (13.7f, good to soft) 16 days ago, slowly away.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
With Conor Stone-Walsh claiming a valuable 7lb, MORPH SPEED is the suggestion in this competitive affair. A five-time winner, he claimed this race in 2021 and has hinted at a return to form in two starts since joining Joseph O'Brien. Rated 91 last year, the seven-year-old has been given a chance by the handicapper and is now on a mark of 80. Theophilos came home strongly and went down by just a neck when attempting to follow-up on his Tipperary success at Ayr. He steps up in trip now to 1m4f and this should play to his strengths. Tronador is an interesting contender for Gordon Elliott. A Grade 3 winner over flights, he won on the level at Bellewstown last summer and was twice placed at Dundalk in December. Top-weight Hazy Mehmory was sixth on her return to action here last month and should come on for that effort, while others for the shortlist are Danza Della Luna, Last Ammo and three-time French victor Agenda.
THEOPHILOS is on the up and shaped best (conceded first run) when second at Ayr recently, so he's fancied to resume winning ways back on home soil. Last Ammo and Hazy Mehmory are also likely to make their presence felt.
The extra furlong should help LAST AMMO who was staying on in the closing stages when third at Roscommon last week
(2) Queen's Company 3.5/1, Course winner. 8/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 50 days ago, finishing well. Step up in trip could suit an she's one to consider. 1m win here last term; venturing beyond 1m for the first time looks well worth a go.
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2nd (6) (10/1 +9%) Mr Marvlos
10
10/1(+9%)
(6) Mr Marvlos 10/1, Unreliable type. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good to firm, 6/1) 9 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Claims if he's on a going day. 0-15 but has new headgear and has his second go at 1m2f; considered for a place.
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3rd (1) (4/1 -45%) Come On John
4
4/1(-45%)
(1) Come On John 4/1, 11/2, improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm) 9 days ago, well on top finish. Carries penalty. Cheekpieces back on. Strong claims. Form now back almost to his best after winning on last two starts; latest was 1m2f on firm.
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4th (5) (7/1 -75%) Habanero Star
7
7/1(-75%)
(5) Habanero Star 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in March. Respectable second of 7 in handicap at this course (11.5f, good to firm, 13/2) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Likely to give her running again. Three wins and four seconds from 12 starts at this course; major role again.
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5th (7) (4/1 +67%) Star Of St Louis
4
4/1(+67%)
(7) Star Of St Louis 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in January. 17/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 14 days ago. Not discounted. First of three 1m2f wins was over C&D (good to firm) last July; each-way claims.
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6th (4) (4.5/1 -50%) Tables Turned
4.5
4.5/1(-50%)
(4) Tables Turned 4.5/1, 15/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Makes turf debut. Merits consideration. Close 4th of nine at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) two weeks ago in his third handicap; turf debut.
3
7th (3) (8/1 -14%) Alpha King
8
8/1(-14%)
(3) Alpha King 8/1, Irresolute performer. Course winner. 13/8, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (11.5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Others make more appeal. Sole win (19 races) when making all here (11.4f, good to firm) last June off 8lb higher.
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8th (8) (28/1 +44%) Private Bryan
28
28/1(+44%)
(8) Private Bryan 28/1, 66/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 15 days ago. Doesn't make much appeal. Well beaten all seven starts (four handicaps) and no form claims.
LTO Selection:
20:10 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Come On John racked up a quick-fire double last month and he warrants plenty of respect under a 5lb penalty for his success at Brighton, but a chance can be taken on HABANERO STAR, who was denied by five lengths over an extended 1m3f at this track last month. She goes off the same mark and could prove tough to pass off the front. Alpha King is also of interest, with Luke Morris booked.
COME ON JOHN ran out a convincing winner of a 7-runner handicap at Brighton 9 days ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he looks capable of following up at the likely expense of Queen's Company, who should be suited by the step up in distance. Tables Turned is still relatively unexposed and could post a bigger effort on turf debut.
A good record at this course puts Habanero Star second on the list to hat-trick seeker COME ON JOHN.
(4) Misty Dancer 7/1, Left her reappearance run well behind when second of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Newmarket (10f, good) 20 days ago, keeping on well final 1f. Can give another good account. Progressive last year & back on track when 2nd at Newmarket latest; needs more to win here.
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2nd (3) (5.5/1 -22%) White Wolf
5.5
5.5/1(-22%)
(3) White Wolf 5.5/1, After 11 weeks off with cheekpieces on for 1st time, not discredited when tenth of 15 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm, 15/2) 22 days ago, not knocked about. Respected on his polytrack debut. Two AW novice wins and promise on turf since; could still have better to come back on AW.
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3rd (7) (12/1 +40%) Howth
12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Howth 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Hooded for 1st time, fifth of 6 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good, 25/1) 20 days ago. Runner-up at this C&D on final outing last year, but needs to improve on this season's efforts. Ran well over C&D in November; less good on turf since but dangerous if back to his best.
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4th (10) (20/1 -67%) Arthur's Realm
20
20/1(-67%)
(10) Arthur's Realm 20/1, Course winner. Again ran below form when sixth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (1m, good, 9/2) 34 days ago. Edging back down in the weights, but others make more appeal as he tries this longer trip again. Stays this far but all wins have come over 1m; others are more persuasive.
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5th (9) (12/1 -41%) Sun King
12
12/1(-41%)
(9) Sun King 12/1, Respectable fifth of 19 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good to firm, 12/1) 20 days ago. Remains early days for current yard, so could still have more to offer with cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to raise his game a notch but cheekpieces could help in that regard; not discounted.
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6th (8) (16/1 -33%) Aussie Banker
16
16/1(-33%)
(8) Aussie Banker 16/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December, but unable to handle conditions when seventh of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, heavy, 12/1) 33 days ago. Had been in good form on the all-weather prior to latest outing. In good form over the winter and also ran well at Lingfield in April; stamina not assured.
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7th (5) (3.33/1 +33%) Moktasaab
3.33
3.33/1(+33%)
(5) Moktasaab 3.33/1, Bounced back to his best when fifth of 13 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm, 17/2) 20 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort with visor on 1st time. Progressive last season; solid effort at York latest; now tried in a visor; contender.
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8th (2) (2.75/1 +39%) Groundbreaker
2.75
2.75/1(+39%)
(2) Groundbreaker 2.75/1, After 8 months off (gelded), proved he retains his ability when fourth of 9 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, soft, 11/2) 27 days ago. Can step forward from his reappearance to get back to winning ways. String of good runs last year after winning his maiden; solid return at Chester; chance.
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9th (1) (8/1 -33%) Diderot
8
8/1(-33%)
(1) Diderot 8/1, Course winner, with his latest success at Lingfield in April. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at York (10.2f, good to firm, 22/1) 20 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back returned to the all-weather. Latest run easy to ignore and he's been progressing well on AW; needs another career best.
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10th (6) (40/1 -100%) Selwan
40
40/1(-100%)
(6) Selwan 40/1, Useful performer in France. First run since leaving N. Clement when last of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good to firm, 18/1) 12 days ago, though stumbled entering straight. Could fare better back down in trip. 3-7 in France last season; low-key stable/British debut 12 days ago; others look safer.
LTO Selection:
20:20 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
In an open event, in might be worth taking a chance on SELWAN. A winner on the all-weather when trained in France, he made a low-key stable debut, finishing down the field at Goodwood 12 days ago, but is entitled to take a step forward. The lightly-raced son of Zelzal could be far more potent back on an artificial surface, while Groundbreaker continues to run well in defeat and is considered, along with Misty Dancer.
Having run well in listed company last summer, GROUNDBREAKER made an encouraging return having been gelded when fourth in a Chester handicap in May and he can build on that to get back to winning ways. White Wolf could also still have more to offer in handicaps and is feared most, ahead of Misty Dancer.
The return to AW can see WHITE WOLF resume winning ways. Dangers abound, with Sun King perhaps the one to chase the selection home.
(7) Parana Delta 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Showed solid form at Dundalk, may be capable of doing better than on turf debut at Gowran.
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2nd (3) (18/1 -29%) Quick Blessing
18
18/1(-29%)
(3) Quick Blessing 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 20/1). Off 6 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut with more needed. Chance is not obvious on the evidence of four runs last year, tongue-tie may help.
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3rd (5) (20/1 -43%) Mobilise
20
20/1(-43%)
(5) Mobilise 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Plenty to find on form. Unexposed sort making his handicap debut, Colin Keane prefers stablemate Bataan.
13
4th (13) (80/1 -60%) Turbo Sprint
80
80/1(-60%)
(13) Turbo Sprint 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Two handicap runs have been over longer distances, hard to make a strong case for him.
4
5th (4) (8/1 +11%) Bataan
8
8/1(+11%)
(4) Bataan 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, sixth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (7f), not knocked about. Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. No forlorn hope. Stable has shown signs of running into form since the start of the month, Keane's choice.
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6th (6) (14/1 +36%) Lady Christa
14
14/1(+36%)
(6) Lady Christa 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 25/1) 55 days ago. Trainer going well. Makes handicap debut and can't be ruled out. Showed definite promise in two runs at two, may have needed the run at Dundalk in April.
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7th (8) (6/1 +0%) Angel's Feather
6
6/1(+0%)
(8) Angel's Feather 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, excellent length second of 16 to Summer Snow in handicap at Cork (7f, good) 22 days ago. Yard in good form. Player. Second to Summer Snow over 7f at Cork, this extra furlong may favour the winner more.
2
8th (2) (16/1 -60%) Jalo
16
16/1(-60%)
(2) Jalo 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/5, respectable third of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 97 days. Back down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Possibilities. Improved on turf form when switched to Dundalk, hard to be sure if drop in trip will suit.
14
9th (14) (2.75/1 +39%) Cherry Pink
2.75
2.75/1(+39%)
(14) Cherry Pink 2.75/1, 10/3, good third of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (7.2f, good) 7 days ago. Stable going well so she holds very good claims now stepping up to 1m. Maiden form at 1m was ordinary but has found her level, met trouble in running last week.
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10th (15) (18/1 +28%) Ano Manna
18
18/1(+28%)
(15) Ano Manna 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, first run since leaving J. S. Bolger when tenth of 16 in maiden at Cork (5f, heavy) 61 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Modest form in two outings at two for Jim Bolger, 5f inadequate on yard debut, may improve.
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11th (9) (50/1 +0%) Fratas
50
50/1(+0%)
(9) Fratas 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, first run since leaving Peter McCreery when ninth of 10 in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good) 7 days ago. Difficult ask. Never threatened over 1m2f on recent stable/handicap debut, does not seem well handicapped.
12
12th (12) (6/1 +73%) Gloves Off
6
6/1(+73%)
(12) Gloves Off 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, heavy). Off 7 months. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task. Did not show much in three runs last season, may slot into handicaps effectively.
10
13th (10) (4.5/1 +25%) Summer Snow
4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(10) Summer Snow 4.5/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. 9/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Cork (7f, good) 22 days ago by length from Angel's Feather, readily. Enters calculations. Was strong at the finish when winning over 7f at Cork, may improve again at this trip.
16
14th (16) (50/1 +0%) Zouperior
50
50/1(+0%)
(16) Zouperior 50/1, Fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 50/1) 16 days ago. Others appeal more. Has made little impression in three handicap runs for this stable, up against it.
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15th (1) (12/1 +14%) Bright Dick
12
12/1(+14%)
(1) Bright Dick 12/1, 40/1, creditable fifth of 11 in maiden at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 9 days ago, running on late. Considered. Big price in a maiden last time, each-way chance judged on Dundalk handicap form.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Tom Gibney has his horses in tremendous form of late, saddling five winners from his last 11 runners. DROP THE DIP is included amongst those winners, after she landed a gamble at Listowel on Saturday. Encountering quick ground for the first time, the Smooth Daddy filly made virtually all and comfortably accounted for her nine rivals. Upped 8lb for that win, she will carry a 7lb winners penalty here. First and second at Cork last month, Summer Snow and Angel's Feather reoppose and are sure to prove popular with punters. There was a length between them at the Mallow venue and are closer in the weights now. An unlucky third at Roscommon recently, it'll come as no surprise if Cherry Pink gains compensation. The market could speak favourably for one of the eight handicap debutants in the line-up. Ger Lyons saddles two of them, with the well-bred Mobilise of definite interest, being a brother to dual Group 2 winner Threat.
CHERRY PINK rates just about the pick of these weights and with this step up to 1m also a plus she is taken to gain a breakthrough success. Recent Listowel scorer Drop The Dip is next on the list despite saddling a 7 lb penalty, with in-form pair Angel's Feather and Summer Snow two more who merit consideration in a very open-looking handicap.
Cork 7f winner SUMMER SNOW may prove even more effective over the extra furlong and can uphold form with runner-up Angel's Feather
(2) Matty Too 4.5/1, First run since leaving Tim Easterby when eighth of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to soft, 20/1) 35 days ago, unable to sustain effort. May strip fitter for that and has left Ben Pauling since. Four wins for Tim Easterby; well beaten on return for Ben Pauling; different headgear.
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2nd (5) (11/1 -57%) Dion Baker
11
11/1(-57%)
(5) Dion Baker 11/1, 9/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 7 days ago. Likely to come on for that return and now has cheekpieces back on. 12-race maiden; well beaten over C&D on reappearance despite a market move for him.
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3rd (3) (1.62/1 +41%) Lordsbridge Girl
1.62
1.62/1(+41%)
(3) Lordsbridge Girl 1.62/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Lingfield in January. 4/1, good third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (7f). Off 113 days. Expected to be bang there. Made debut just last September; has raced once on turf; player if AW form is transferred.
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4th (4) (5.5/1 -120%) Epic Express
5.5
5.5/1(-120%)
(4) Epic Express 5.5/1, C&D winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good, 9/1) 20 days ago. Should remain competitive after a 4-lb rise. Got up in final strides at Newmarket (6f) on return to turf; needs one of his peak efforts.
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5th (6) (7.5/1 +32%) Ideal Guest
7.5
7.5/1(+32%)
(6) Ideal Guest 7.5/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 10/1) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not one to rule out from a sliding mark. Front-runner; won last summer at Brighton (twice) and Ascot (once); has slipped in weights.
7
6th (7) (7.5/1 +38%) Spanish Mane
7.5
7.5/1(+38%)
(7) Spanish Mane 7.5/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm, 9/1) 15 days ago. Ran well on penultimate outing and isn't one to write off. 2-23 at Yarmouth; should be a player on this return to 7f.
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7th (1) (8.5/1 +6%) George Morland
8.5
8.5/1(+6%)
(1) George Morland 8.5/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. 110 days off before below form returned to turf latest; turf mark cut by 5lb since.
LTO Selection:
20:40 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Lordsbridge Girl has been in fine form on the all-weather since the turn of the year and she is likely to have a say if transferring that form to turf. However, EPIC EXPRESS just shades the vote for the Chris Dwyer yard after he just got up on the line to score by a neck at Newmarket last time. Matty Too completes the shortlist on his first start for the Ed Dunlop stable.
LORDSBRIDGE GIRL's profile is generally progressive and, if there's enough emphasis on stamina over this trip, she could resume winning ways back from a break. Last-time-out Newmarket winner Epic Express looks the main threat, although Ideal Guest could be hard to peg back if he gets his own way in front.
This race looks tight but LORDSBRIDGE GIRL had a basically progressive record once going handicapping in November.
(5) Hot Chesnut 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Stepped up on return when 1¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Invested in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good, 10/1) 37 days ago. Frame claims but could do with settling better. Infrequent winner but shaped well at Yarmouth last time; more needed to win, though.
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2nd (6) (1.38/1 +39%) Bell Song
1.38
1.38/1(+39%)
(6) Bell Song 1.38/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW, 13/8) 43 days ago, late headway after conceding first run. Makes handicap debut. Widest draw not ideal but she's open to improvement. Fair form both starts and, although draw isn't ideal, she can do better now handicapped.
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3rd (9) (12/1 +0%) Kynsa
12
12/1(+0%)
(9) Kynsa 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Showed more when fourth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 100/1) 19 days ago. Could make a greater impact from this opening mark. Much improved form at Doncaster last time and could be on a good mark for handicap debut.
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4th (2) (22/1 -38%) Exigency
22
22/1(-38%)
(2) Exigency 22/1, Won twice in France in 2021 and hinted at a revival when ninth of 16 in handicap (50/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, seeming to go with greater zest in first-time cheekpieces. Step back up in trip should suit and she could show more again. 7f winner in France but disappointing so far for this yard; plenty to prove back on AW.
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5th (1) (22/1 -100%) Kodias Sangarius
22
22/1(-100%)
(1) Kodias Sangarius 22/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Again ran creditably when 1¾ lengths seventh of 10 to Invested in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good, 6/1) 37 days ago. Now 7 lb below last winning mark and holds solid place claims. Both wins and all best form came over 6f; may find one or two too good over this trip.
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6th (7) (7.5/1 -67%) Invested
7.5
7.5/1(-67%)
(7) Invested 7.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Improved when winning 10-runner event on handicap debut (17/2) at Yarmouth (7f, good) 37 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Only 1 lb higher in weights and should go well again. 6f course winner who won over 7f at Yarmouth last time; cheekpieces now fitted; claims.
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7th (3) (12/1 +25%) Nikki's Girl
12
12/1(+25%)
(3) Nikki's Girl 12/1, Won at Leicester last summer but ended season in a lull and has bit to prove on return from 7-month absence. Cheekpieces back on. Out of sorts when last seen in autumn but yard in fine form and market check is needed.
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8th (10) (10/1 +0%) Topo Chico
10
10/1(+0%)
(10) Topo Chico 10/1, Good efforts when a close second at both Wolverhampton in March and Kempton in April. No impact on return to turf at Newmarket last time but shouldn't be discounted back on the AW from a slightly-reduced mark. Well beaten on turf last time but much better judged on her AW form; each-way claims.
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9th (8) (12/1 +45%) Miss Sarajevo
12
12/1(+45%)
(8) Miss Sarajevo 12/1, C&D winner. Again looked laboured when last of 6 in handicap at Leicester (7f, heavy, 11/2) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Temperament is under suspicion and others are preferred. Well beaten on soft last time but previously in good form on AW; should give it best shot.
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10th (4) (7.5/1 -88%) Anificas Beauty
7.5
7.5/1(-88%)
(4) Anificas Beauty 7.5/1, Won over C&D in April and over 6f here in May. 6/4, creditable second of 6 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Higher in weights again here but is impossible to rule out in current vein of form. Good strike-rate at this venue and latest form has been franked; sure to run well.
LTO Selection:
20:50 Chelmsford Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Anificas Beauty came up short in her hat-trick bid last month, but Gary Moore's filly remains of interest off just 2lb higher. Recent Yarmouth scorer Invested, a course winner on her second start, could find further improvement in first-time cheekpieces and merits the utmost respect, though the vote goes to BELL SONG. The daughter of Saxon Warrior showed a fair level of ability in her three qualifying runs and ought to be capable of better now pitched into handicaps.
INVESTED broke her maiden here in February and got up close home at Yarmouth to make a successful switch to handicaps last time. She is only 1 lb higher in the weights here, so gets the nod ahead of Andrew Balding's handicap newcomer Bell Song. Topo Chico and the thriving Anificas Beauty are also respected.
Preference is for KYNSA (nap), who showed improved form on her second start and looks on a good mark for this handicap debut.
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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.
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