There were 60 Races on Saturday 8th June 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Bangor, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Haydock, 8 races at Chepstow, 8 races at Catterick, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 8th June 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(4) Napper Tandy 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. 4/1, creditable third of 11 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good) 7 days ago. Biggest threat to Icare Desbois. Has looked promising over timber and placed last week; more required here though at 2m.
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2nd (1) (4/6 -103%) Icare Desbois
0.666667
4/6(-103%)
(1) Icare Desbois 4/6, Promising sort. 5/1, in control when unseated rider last in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Clear form pick with the potential for better, so boasts obvious claims. Progressive in last six months, winning maiden hurdle and unlucky not to win h'cap latest.
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3rd (6) (14/1 +58%) Ta Na La
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14/1(+58%)
(6) Ta Na La 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.2f, good to soft, 14/1), not knocked about. Off 8 months. Maiden who has looked promising in this sphere but will get better chances in h'caps.
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4th (2) (7/2 +13%) Wandering Rocks
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(2) Wandering Rocks 7/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. 4/1, career best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) 32 days ago. This demands more. Career best win in a maiden hurdle last month; can come on for that but bit to find.
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5th (3) (200/1 -506%) A Year Older
200
200/1(-506%)
(3) A Year Older 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (20.5f, good to soft, 40/1) on NH debut 45 days ago. Tailed off when 40s for maiden hurdle in April and enormous step forward required.
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6th (5) (250/1 -213%) Florida Strait
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250/1(-213%)
(5) Florida Strait 250/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when fifteenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 5 days ago. Shown nothing in two starts so far, including yard debut latest.
13:22 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle
17f Race Speed Rating Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
This should be straightforward for ICARE DESBOIS. On what was his handicap debut, the French-bred grey looked set to land a valuable contest at Killarney last month, before a bad mistake at the last resulted in Paul Townend being unseated. Despite that mishap, he was upped 7lb by the assessor and is by far the highest rated horse in this six-runner contest. Wandering Rocks appreciated the sounder surface when successful at Ballinrobe and the chestnut five-year-old should give a good account of himself. Napper Tandy has been placed three times from five starts since joining Matthew Smith and another solid effort can be expected from the dual Flat victor.
ICARE DESBOIS was in the process of showing improved form and had the race at his mercy when unseating at the last at Killarney last time and, back in novice company, he's expected to make amends. Napper Tandy is the likeliest to capitalise if the selection underperforms and Wandering Rocks could have more to offer.
It's very difficult to oppose ICARE DESBOIS who unseated when clear at Killarney last time and he sets a rock solid standard on form
(5) Remoji 9/4, Belardo filly. Sister to 6f/7f winner Bonkersinabundance. Second of 9 in maiden at Brighton (7f, good to soft, 15/2) on debut 30 days ago, looking green. Open to improvement and leading claims. Pleasing start at Brighton and represents a yard with a fine record here.
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2nd (3) (16/5 +42%) Mysteryofthesands
3.2
16/5(+42%)
(3) Mysteryofthesands 16/5, Lightly-raced gelding. 10/3, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Haydock (8f, soft) 15 days ago. Boasts a relatively positive profile and respected back in a maiden. In frame in handicaps last two starts, including over C&D; in the mix again.
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3rd (2) (20/1 -150%) Highland Olly
20
20/1(-150%)
(2) Highland Olly 20/1, Twice-raced gelding. 100/1, third of 8 in maiden at this C&D (soft) 10 days ago, hampered. 100-1 both starts but showed more over C&D on latest; unexposed and not ruled out.
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4th (4) (11/8 +21%) Alreet Cha
1.375
11/8(+21%)
(4) Alreet Cha 11/8, Fairly useful filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Off 4 months, 25/1, good fifth of 19 in handicap at York (7f, good) 14 days ago, making her effort in a well-run contest before those that finished ahead of her. Can surely win races. Fifth of 19 in York handicap last time is the best form on offer here; the one to beat.
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5th (1) (100/1 -100%) Baritus Bellator
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100/1(-100%)
(1) Baritus Bellator 100/1, 28,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 1m winner Delorean and 6f winner Grenham Bay. 50/1, seventh of 8 at Brighton (8f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago, in the firing line for a long way. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Beat only one home on debut; needs first-time tongue-strap to have a transformative effect.
13:30 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
REMOJI made a pleasing start when second on her debut at Brighton last month, running on well when the penny dropped, and she can go one place better with that experience under her belt. Highland Olly outran his odds to finish third in a similar event over C&D last week and another prominent showing is likely. The more experienced Alreet Cha also enters calculations, but she is yet to score from eight attempts and a supporting role may await once again.
ALREET CHA ran really well in a competitive 3-y-o York handicap a fortnight ago and is taken to open her account. Roger Varian's Remoji is the danger after an encouraging debut at Brighton.
Mysteryofthesands and Remoji are respected but her fifth in a big-field handicap at York makes ALREET CHA the one to beat.
(12) Not Now Nathaniel 4/11, Debut bumper winner who also made a successful start over hurdles (fitted with a hood) in 4-runner novice at Aintree (16.5f, good to soft) 22 days ago, going clear. Has an ungainly way of going about things but looks the one to beat. Promising in bumpers last season and wide-margin winner on recent hurdle debut.
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2nd (7) (13/2 +0%) Upagainstit
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(7) Upagainstit 13/2, Showed fair form when making a successful chasing debut at Warwick in March 2023 but disappointing since and now reverts to hurdles. Low-grade chase winner last year; considered each-way on return to hurdling.
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3rd (10) (80/1 -300%) Kintaro
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80/1(-300%)
(10) Kintaro 80/1, A regressive staying maiden on the Flat, showed a bit tried hurdling at Hereford 15 days ago but now has to build on that. Out of form on AW this year and showed only minor promise on recent hurdling debut.
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4th (1) (9/1 -157%) Chantico
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9/1(-157%)
(1) Chantico 9/1, Half-brother to useful/unbeaten hurdler Golden Ace (2m-2½m winner, by Golden Horn). Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, stays 1¼m, respectable effort last time. Very interesting hurdling debutant in the context of this race. Fairly useful at his best on the Flat; half-brother to a smart hurdler; makes hurdle debut.
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5th (8) (40/1 +39%) Urs Fischer
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40/1(+39%)
(8) Urs Fischer 40/1, 5,000 gns 3-y-o, Pivotal gelding. Closely related to useful 1m-1¼m winner Maqsad. Dam useful French 1½m winner. Well beaten in two point bumpers in April 2022 and has not raced since.
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6th (3) (125/1 -25%) Grandpa's Folly
125
125/1(-25%)
(3) Grandpa's Folly 125/1, Unpromising in points and was well held in an Aintree bumper on his only previous outing under Rules (for Mrs Kay Horsfall). Well beaten in a bumper on rules debut in 2023; failed to complete three points this year.
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7th (9) (22/1 -83%) Gwennie May Jem
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22/1(-83%)
(9) Gwennie May Jem 22/1, In a top yard but little promise in a bumper/maiden hurdle so far. With a top stable but was soundly beaten in weak C&D maiden last month.
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8th (14) (150/1 -500%) Fennella
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150/1(-500%)
(14) Fennella 150/1, Too free when well held in bumper and on completed start in novice hurdles. Hooded for 1st time. Needs to brush up her jumping but shaped with some promise here recently (2m3f).
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9th (2) (150/1 -127%) Dun Dancing
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150/1(-127%)
(2) Dun Dancing 150/1, 6/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) on NH debut 21 days ago, soon beaten. Struggled to get competitive on last month's debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f).
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10th (5) (300/1 -200%) Peruvian Summer
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300/1(-200%)
(5) Peruvian Summer 300/1, Modest handicapper on Flat, stays 1m, out of sorts. Makes very little appeal switched to hurdles. Struggled off lowly marks on the Flat last year; makes hurdling debut today.
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11th (6) (450/1 -1264%) Pub Crawl
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450/1(-1264%)
(6) Pub Crawl 450/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1¾m) but well held both outings over hurdles. Regressed on the Flat; well beaten in two maiden hurdles last month.
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12th (4) (400/1 -300%) Nippin N Poppin
400
400/1(-300%)
(4) Nippin N Poppin 400/1, Well held in bumper/completed start over hurdles. Showed no significant promise on bumper debut or on first two hurdling attempts.
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13th (13) (250/1 -279%) I Spy A Rainbow
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250/1(-279%)
(13) I Spy A Rainbow 250/1, Telescope mare. Dam (c92/h84), maiden over hurdles/fences (stayed 2½m), half-sister to useful hurdler/chase winner (stays 25f) Crystal Glory. Bred for longer trips and looks best watched. Out of a half-sister to two useful jumpers but probably best watched on debut.
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|PU| (11) (25/1 -178%) Little Beast
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25/1(-178%)
(11) Little Beast 25/1, Affinisea gelding. Brother to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Release The Beast, and half-brother to fair hurdler She's Commanche. Dam (h95) 2½m hurdle winner. Made frame both starts in Irish points, runner-up last time (Apr 13). Market for clues. Joined Sam Allwood after making the frame in two slow-ground Irish points this year.
13:40 Bangor-on-dee Maiden Hurdle
(Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
NOT NOW NATHANIEL showed a decent level of ability in bumpers, and she made no mistake when bolting up on her hurdles bow at Aintree last month. Donald McCain's filly must shoulder a 7lb penalty, but that might not stop her from following up with improvement forthcoming. Chantico achieved a peak rating of 84 when trained on the Flat and he's of obvious interest now sent over timber, while Upagainstit is also noted.
NOT NOW NATHANIEL has an ungainly way of going about things, but this is a decidedly ordinary maiden, so it looks a good opportunity for her to follow up from Aintree. Chantico is a notably interesting hurdling debutant in the context of the race and, providing he settles (can take a keen hold), should prove a big threat to the selection.
Donald McCain's filly NOT NOW NATHANIEL made a pleasing start to her hurdling career last month and looks the one to beat.
(8) Ace King Queen 66/1, 12/1, fourth of 11 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 32 days ago, slowly away. Likely to improve. Speedily-bred filly only beaten 2l over C&D on debut and form has worked out quite well.
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(14) (90/1 -13%) Oitentinha
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90/1(-13%)
(14) Oitentinha 90/1, 100/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, soft) on debut 40 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not shamed for 100-1 poke when mid-division over 6f at Naas but probably best watched.
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1st (3) (8/1 -45%) Celtic Chieftain
8
8/1(-45%)
(3) Celtic Chieftain 8/1, Foaled January 17. 280,000 gns foal, 450,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to useful 7f/1m winner Janoobi and 2-y-o 5f winner Lumacho. Lot to like on paper. Expensive yearling out of fast 2yo is half-brother to 7f/1m winner Janoobi (RPR 103).
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2nd (7) (6/4 -65%) Red Evolution
1.5
6/4(-65%)
(7) Red Evolution 6/4, Promising individual. 5/1, third of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) on debut 14 days ago, running on and unlucky not to finish closer. Sets a good standard with promise of more to come. Expensive breeze-up purchase was close third over 6f at the Curragh; leading contender.
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3rd (10) (12/1 +25%) Flash The Cash
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12/1(+25%)
(10) Flash The Cash 12/1, Promising sort. Fifth of 13 in maiden (10/3) at Cork (5f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago. Open to progress. Only 10-3 when finishing close fifth at Cork but Foley rides stablemate.
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4th (6) (11/1 +56%) Rebel Diamond
11
11/1(+56%)
(6) Rebel Diamond 11/1, Seventh of 15 in maiden (20/1) at the Curragh (6f, soft) on debut 33 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Beaten 8l over 6f at the Curragh last month; may improve for faster ground here.
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5th (2) (2/1 -33%) Alfred Tennyson
2
2/1(-33%)
(2) Alfred Tennyson 2/1, Promising type. 2/1, fourth of 6 in novice event at Tipperary (5f, heavy) on debut 11 days ago. Sure to know more and improve on that, perhaps a lot. Ground was soft for recent debut when fourth of six at Tipperary and Moore keeps the faith.
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6th (1) (25/1 -108%) Adrenaline Rush
25
25/1(-108%)
(1) Adrenaline Rush 25/1, Seventh of 11 in maiden (16/1) at the Curragh (6f, good) on debut 14 days ago, refusing to settle. Drop in trip therefore probably a good move. Inexpensive yearling, 16s, showed speed in 6f Curragh maiden, 4l behind Red Evolution.
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7th (4) (125/1 -213%) Desert Cyclone
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125/1(-213%)
(4) Desert Cyclone 125/1, 40/1, last of 6 in minor event at Tipperary (5f, heavy) on debut 11 days ago. Yard in good form. Unfancied when last of six on soft ground at Tipperary; will need more time.
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8th (12) (100/1 -25%) Katie Ross
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100/1(-25%)
(12) Katie Ross 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at this course (5.8f, good) 21 days ago. Sent off 50-1 for two runs here last month, far from shamed but won't be winning this.
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9th (9) (100/1 -52%) Eclairage
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100/1(-52%)
(9) Eclairage 100/1, Eighth of 10 in maiden at Naas (5f, good, 12/1) on debut 28 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Sent off 12-1, early speed before fading at Naas a month ago; tongue-tie.
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10th (17) (125/1 -213%) Tino Pai
125
125/1(-213%)
(17) Tino Pai 125/1, Foaled February 23. €10,000 yearling, Soldier's Call filly. Dam 5f winner who stayed 7f out of winning half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Special Kaldoun. Cost E10,000 as a yearling; first foal; dam 5f winner (inc AW; RPR 80).
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11th (11) (200/1 -150%) Gateway Arch
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200/1(-150%)
(11) Gateway Arch 200/1, Eleventh of 12 in maiden (22/1) at Roscommon (7.4f, good) on debut 19 days ago, missing break. Significantly down in trip. Unfancied when down the field over 7f at Roscommon; will need more time.
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12th (5) (300/1 -275%) Faire La Nouba
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300/1(-275%)
(5) Faire La Nouba 300/1, Twice-raced colt. 250/1, last of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) 14 days ago. Out the back in two Curragh maidens; can't have him.
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13th (18) (100/1 -25%) Wee Mary
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100/1(-25%)
(18) Wee Mary 100/1, Foaled April 2. Sands of Mali filly. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Filly by Sands Of Mali; first foal; dam 5f AW winner (inc 2yo; RPR 73).
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14th (13) (250/1 -213%) Keithal
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250/1(-213%)
(13) Keithal 250/1, Twice-raced filly. 33/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Naas (5f, good) 28 days ago. Better on second start but still beaten 9l at Naas; can only be watched.
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15th (15) (33/1 -50%) Rumba Bay
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33/1(-50%)
(15) Rumba Bay 33/1, Foaled April 22. 8,000 gns foal, €65,000 yearling, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 5f/5.7f winner Showbizzy and winner up to 6f Moyola. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Speedily-bred daughter of Havana Grey cost E65,000 as a yearling; yard's first 2yo runner.
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16th (16) (125/1 -56%) Tilly's Company
125
125/1(-56%)
(16) Tilly's Company 125/1, Foaled April 21. Kuroshio filly. Half-sister to 10.7f-1½m winner French Company. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). Homebred half-sister to 10.6f/1m4f winner French Company (inc AW); dam placed over 7f.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
ALFRED TENNYSON should improve from his debut run at Tipperary 11 days ago. The Starspangledbanner colt missed the kick then and stayed on into fourth without threatening. He will have learned plenty from that run. Red Evolution didn't have the clearest of passages on his debut at the Curragh a fortnight ago and ran a big race there to finish third. He's a leading player now. Ace King Queen ran a nice race when fourth on her debut here last month and is another who is entitled to improve from her initial effort. She also has to be on the shortlist.
RED EVOLUTION cost plenty at the breeze-ups and showed an awful lot to work on when third at the Curragh a fortnight ago, running on having been short of room. Sure to build on that, he's very much the one to beat, though a leap forward from Alfred Tennyson would come as no surprise whatsoever. Rumba Bay is bred to be sharp and is also considered.
Expensive breezer Red Evolution showed plenty on debut at the Curragh and one imagines the drop back to 5f won't be a problem
(8) Believing 13/2, Smart filly who scored twice last spring (latterly a Group 3) and well suited by the strong pace when adding Pontefract listed event (6f) to her tally in August. Fine third in Sprint Cup (6f) here, too and probably best to overlook heavy defeat in a Group 1 at Sha Tin on return in April. Went close in 6f Group 1 Sprint Cup here last September; could run well.
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2nd (1) (16/1 -78%) Commanche Falls
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16/1(-78%)
(1) Commanche Falls 16/1, Dual Stewards' Cup winner who made his mark outside of handicaps last season, winning 3 times in listed/Group 3 company. Shaped like he'd tighten up for his return in April's Abernant Stakes at Newmarket but he failed to go with much zest at York since. Eases back in class returned to 5f. Below par in 2024 but Group 3/dual Listed winner last term; could bounce back with big run.
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3rd (3) (16/1 -78%) Korker
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16/1(-78%)
(3) Korker 16/1, Prone to missing the break but he's a smart handicapper, signing off 2023 in the perfect fashion at Windsor. Fourth-place finish at York in May flanked by lesser efforts and he could manage only sixth in this race a year ago. Cheekpieces on for the first time could be beneficial. Slow starts are a concern but the cheekpieces may help and an each-way case can be made.
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4th (7) (12/1 +40%) Pink Crystal
12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Pink Crystal 12/1, Useful filly who gained a deserved breakthrough in listed company at Ayr in September. Excellent third in Group 3 company soon after before not being seen to best effect held up at Lingfield. Off since November but fitness no concern given yard she represents. Needs a career best & further probably preferable, but she'll get a strong pace to aim at.
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5th (4) (80/1 -7173%) Live In The Dream
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80/1(-7173%)
(4) Live In The Dream 80/1, Very speedy front runner who showed improved form when winning the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York last summer. Ended campaign with respectable fourth in Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita and reappearance second in the Temple Stakes over C&D a fortnight ago was really good. One to beat. Group 1 Nunthorpe winner who was second in Group 2 Temple here on return; the one to beat.
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6th (2) (80/1 -627%) Democracy Dilemma
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80/1(-627%)
(2) Democracy Dilemma 80/1, Resumed winning ways at Chester in May and more than backed that up with a brace of cracking runner-up efforts in handicap company since. Career best needed on these terms but he clearly arrives in excellent order. Has thrived in handicaps of late and holds each-way claims now back up in grade.
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7th (5) (100/1 -525%) Marshman
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100/1(-525%)
(5) Marshman 100/1, Group 3 winner in France last year and just about a career best when runner-up in listed company on reappearance in March. Hasn't come close to matching that form since, though. Tongue tie removed. Listed runner-up on reappearance but down the field in Group races the last twice.
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8th (6) (50/1 +0%) Tees Spirit
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50/1(+0%)
(6) Tees Spirit 50/1, Prolific in 2022 and having drawn a blank last year (set a few stiff tasks) he returned with a bang when making all in handicap company at Newmarket. Brushed aside in Group 3 company back there next time but back on his game eased back in class when fifth at York. Tall order here. Front-runner; some good handicap form this year but looks out of his depth today.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
It was a pleasing seasonal reappearance for last year's Nunthorpe hero LIVE IN THE DREAM, who was only picked up late on by Kerdos in the Temple Stakes here a fortnight ago. He's likely to step forward with that run under his belt and, with the return to a quicker surface an added positive, Adam West's talented five-year-old is hard to oppose. Democracy Dilemma posted a career-best performance when filling the runner-up spot in the Dash at Epsom last Saturday and is one to be interested in. All of Believing's best form has come over 6f, but the daughter of Mehmas could go well if they go too hard up front.
It's not hard to envisage Nunthorpe-hero LIVE IN THE DREAM blitzing his rivals down in class on the back of an excellent runner-up effort in the Temple Stakes over C&D a fortnight ago. Believing will also find this easier than the Group 1 she contested in the spring and is dangerous in receipt of weight all round, with Korker likely to be sticking at it for place purposes.
Last season's Nunthorpe winner LIVE IN THE DREAM reappeared with a highly creditable second here and can go one better.
(8) Lieutenant Highway 20/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Gordon Elliott when seventh of 9 in minor event hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Potential improver back on sound surface in first handicap chase.
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1st (4) (3/1 +45%) The Banger Doyle
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3/1(+45%)
(4) The Banger Doyle 3/1, Hood on for 1st time in this code, creditable seventh of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, soft, 11/2) 13 days ago, left with lot to do. Switches from Flat to chase. Better in this sphere and merits respect. Useful recent form in other disciplines; back chasing and big chance if handling ground.
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2nd (7) (10/3 +0%) Great Bear
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10/3(+0%)
(7) Great Bear 10/3, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Respectable third of 12 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17.1f, good, 13/2) 32 days ago. Should give another good account. Ballinrobe third still not foot-perfect over fences but should go well with ground to suit.
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3rd (5) (10/3 +17%) Gaelic Arc
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10/3(+17%)
(5) Gaelic Arc 10/3, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Third of 5 in novice chase (17/2) at Killarney (23f, good to soft) 27 days ago, pulling hard. Drop back in trip should suit and he's worth of interest on first go in a handicap chase. First handicap chase off 5lb lower than hurdles, not one to rule out on ground he handles.
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4th (2) (20/1 -567%) Final Orders
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20/1(-567%)
(2) Final Orders 20/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap chase (22/1) at Ballinrobe (23.4f, good) 12 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. Lost form last term and recent Ballinrobe run was poor; back in trip here.
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5th (3) (22/1 -57%) Grey Diamond
22
22/1(-57%)
(3) Grey Diamond 22/1, Below form tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Naas (15.6f, heavy) 104 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Becoming well treated. No form yet for Gordon Elliott; back from a break with plenty to prove.
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6th (6) (7/1 +22%) Typical Thomas
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7/1(+22%)
(6) Typical Thomas 7/1, Possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap chase at this course (16.3f, good to soft, 28/1) 37 days ago, folding tamely between 4 out and 3 out. Needs to get back on track. Pulled up at the festival but bounce back to form on favoured ground a possibility.
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|PU| (1) (13/2 -86%) Uncle Phil
6.5
13/2(-86%)
(1) Uncle Phil 13/2, Three wins from 7 runs last season. 22/1, fourteenth of 17 in handicap chase at this course (16.3f, good to soft) 37 days ago, eased down. Others more persuasive. Fairyhouse win not backed up and a bit to prove now.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
Uncle Phil is sure to have plenty of supporters, but his most recent efforts have been disappointing and he is without a win from four visits to Punchestown. Towards the bottom of the handicap, GREAT BEAR appeals most. Returning from a break, he ran a fine race to finish third at Ballinrobe, on what was his handicap debut over fences. The 123-rated eight-year-old should come on plenty for that effort and it'll be disappointing if he is not involved towards the business end here. returns to fences for the first time since September and with Carl Millar claiming a valuable 7lb, the versatile chestnut looks a leading contender. Typical Thomas is another to consider.
GAELIC ART has shown plenty as a chaser and, having pulled hard upped in trip last time, he makes plenty of appeal dropped back to a more suitable distance and switched to handicaps. The Banger Doyle should appreciate the return to this sphere, so he's a danger along with the in-form Great Bear.
Plenty of these are out of form, one exceptions being THE BANGER DOYLE who gets the vote despite slight concerns over the ground
(5) Larchill Lass 14/1, Placed twice in a brace of C&D contests before getting it right ay Carlisle last week, staying on well. Good test of stamina over 5f will suit but stall 15 could be an issue. Impressive winner at Carlisle, although that wasn't much of a race; drawn on wide outside.
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(6) (66/1 -32%) Lift Lady
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66/1(-32%)
(6) Lift Lady 66/1, Excuses can be made for both starts so far but a huge leap forward is required. Has beaten just one rival in two outings; needs to find significant improvement.
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1st (15) (125/1 -89%) Perfect Part
125
125/1(-89%)
(15) Perfect Part 125/1, Foaled April 12. £10,000 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to winners in Spain by Estidhkaar and Zoffany. Not an easy debut assignment but her yard is already off the mark with its 2yos.
8
2nd (8) (7/2 +22%) Maw Lam
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(8) Maw Lam 7/2, Six-figure buy as a yearling and created a very favourable impression when landing 10-runner maiden at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 14/1) on debut 21 days ago by ¾ length from Mademoiselle, well on top finish. Likely to improve and she's the one to beat from stall 1. Overcame slow start to win cosily at Thirsk; big shout with plenty of improvement expected.
1
3rd (1) (80/1 -789%) Aviation Time
80
80/1(-789%)
(1) Aviation Time 80/1, Flashed her tail but did everything else right when winning 11-runner novice event at Kempton (6f) on debut 17 days ago, rallying. Should progress with that under her belt but drop to 5f may not be ideal Dug deep to score on debut at Kempton; open to improvement and makes the shortlist.
9
4th (9) (17/2 +29%) Nad Alshiba Snow
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(9) Nad Alshiba Snow 17/2, Foaled February 14. €25,000 foal, €50,000 yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Deverell. Knew her job and made a promising start to her career when second of 8 in a C&D novice 3 weeks ago. Weak in the market but shaped well on debut over C&D; commands major respect.
3
5th (3) (18/1 -13%) Call Me Harswell
18
18/1(-13%)
(3) Call Me Harswell 18/1, Overcame a bad draw when making second start a winning onhe over C&DA May. 4½ lengths tenth of 15 to Betty Clover in listed race at York (5f, good, 50/1) 22 days ago, found out in better company. C&D winner in May before struggling in York Listed event; improvement required.
10
6th (10) (8/1 +20%) Over Spiced
8
8/1(+20%)
(10) Over Spiced 8/1, Better than the result on debut and proved that point when landing 12-runner maiden at Leicester a month ago. Likely to progress further. Leicester winner last month, and second and third both scored next time; solid credentials.
14
7th (14) (66/1 -230%) Havana White
66
66/1(-230%)
(14) Havana White 66/1, Foaled March 3. 12,000 gns foal, €58,000 yearling, 180,000 gns 2-y-o, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Evening Song and 1m winner Larrsen. Dam ran once in France. Changed hands for a large sum at the breeze-ups; yard 1-3 with 2yos so far this season.
4
8th (4) (9/1 +36%) Invincible Annice
9
9/1(+36%)
(4) Invincible Annice 9/1, Back on track when winning 7-runner seller at Musselburgh (5f, good, 10/3) 7 days ago, driven out. That was her third start and wouldn't be open to as much improvement as some of these. Took advantage of drop to seller when scoring at Musselburgh last week; this is tougher.
11
9th (11) (8/1 +33%) Powerful Lady
8
8/1(+33%)
(11) Powerful Lady 8/1, Promising start when fourth of 12 in maiden at Cork (5f, good) on debut 29 days ago. Should have more to offer with next-time-out winners coming out of that race. Debut form at Cork is already working out well; another to consider in an open race.
2
10th (2) (20/1 -67%) Brazilian Belle
20
20/1(-67%)
(2) Brazilian Belle 20/1, Shaped as though in need of the run on debut and built on that when winning 4-runner maiden at Catterick (5f, soft, 13/8) 16 days ago. Open to improvement but bare form nothing to get excited by. Beat three rivals at Catterick 16 days ago; this is more competitive but she's unexposed.
12
11th (12) (80/1 -300%) Sands Of Dubai
80
80/1(-300%)
(12) Sands Of Dubai 80/1, Half-sister to 2-y-o 5.3f winner Jumbeau. Dam 7f winner. Represent yard in red-hot form but she merely hinted at ability behind a couple of these at Thirsk. Has plenty to find with Maw Lam and Mademoiselle judged on Thirsk debut run.
7
12th (7) (100/1 -1011%) Mademoiselle
100
100/1(-1011%)
(7) Mademoiselle 100/1, Similar form to debut when ¾-length second of 10 to Maw Lam in maiden (11/10) at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Isn't drawn as well as that rival. Found only Maw Lam too strong at Thirsk; has untapped potential and should be involved.
13
13th (13) (100/1 -1150%) Storm Call
100
100/1(-1150%)
(13) Storm Call 100/1, Clearly derived plenty mentally from debut when winning 8-runner maiden at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 26 days ago, just holding on. In the right hands to progress again. Green on debut and improved to win narrowly at Windsor; impossible to rule out.
14:05 Beverley Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
In a wide-open affair, MAW LAM gets a tentative nod. She defied market weakness when scoring impressively, despite running green, on her debut at Thirsk, beating Mademoiselle into second, and she can confirm superiority over that rival en route to victory once more. Larchill Lass looks to have improved with each start and warrants respect on the back of a comfortable victory at Carlisle last week. Sands Of Dubai and Invincible Annice are just a couple more worthy of careful consideration.
Not only has MAW LAM just about achieved the most of these, but she's also landed stall 1, which could be a big advantage. With that in mind she has to be the call, for all there are lots of potential improvers in here, notably Powerful Lady and Over Spiced.
In an open race, MAW LAM is selected to follow up her debut win at Thirsk, with Nad Alshiba Snow perhaps the main threat.
(7) Rapido Girl 15/2, Improved again when second of 7 in maiden at this course (6f, soft, 5/2) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Should be in the mix. Better with each start, going close over 6f here last week.
1
2nd (1) (5/6 +34%) Asinara
0.833333
5/6(+34%)
(1) Asinara 5/6, 4/5, disappointed bearing in mind debut promise when third of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) 74 days ago, running green/carrying head bit awkwardly. Looks the one to beat switched to turf. Placed twice over 7f in March; sets the standard now switching to turf after a short break.
6
3rd (6) (20/1 -264%) Moral Standards
20
20/1(-264%)
(6) Moral Standards 20/1, Lightly-raced filly. Too free and was below the form of her previous 2 runs as a result when fourth of 6 in maiden at this course (6f, good, 11/2) 39 days ago. Placed over 6f/5f in April but not in quite same form when fourth over 6f here latest.
5
4th (5) (28/1 -522%) Sense Of Spirit
28
28/1(-522%)
(5) Sense Of Spirit 28/1, €35,000 yearling, Exceed And Excel filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7.5f winner La Sapienza. Dam, French 11.5f winner, half-sister to smart 1¼m winner (stayed 1½m) Bright Melody out of smart 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Lyric of Light. From good yard and starts out in ordinary race so a market move could prove significant.
2
5th (2) (66/1 -1100%) Highfield Heiress
66
66/1(-1100%)
(2) Highfield Heiress 66/1, Offered something to work on amidst inexperience when third of 7 in minor event (4/1) at Redcar (6f, soft) on debut 37 days ago. Should progress. Promise amidst inexperience when third on 6f Redcar debut; more to come up at 7f.
3
6th (3) (80/1 -142%) Qatar Wave
80
80/1(-142%)
(3) Qatar Wave 80/1, 6/1, held back by inexperience when eleventh of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut 44 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. 6-1 for Chelmsford debut in April but finished well held; cheekpieces are added now.
4
7th (4) (250/1 -279%) Queensbury Lodge
250
250/1(-279%)
(4) Queensbury Lodge 250/1, Offered little on first outing since leaving Michael Bell after 5 months off when last of 7 in maiden at this course (6f, soft, 50/1) 8 days ago. 14l fifth on AW debut and always behind (upset in stalls) over 6f here last week.
14:10 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ASINARA was unable to build on the promise of her debut second at Kempton in March when third at Southwell later in the month. Given some time to recover, Charlie Hills' filly is likely to have benefited plenty from that outing and makes plenty of appeal on her turf debut. Highfield Heiress shaped as though an extra furlong would suit on her debut at Redcar, while newcomer Sense Of Spirit is capable of making an impact.
Not a strong maiden by any means so ASINARA gets the nod to build on her debut promise at the second attempt provided she takes to turf. Rapido Girl has improved in each of her 3 runs, so she can give the selection most to think about, with Highfield Heiress rounding off the shortlist on the back of an encouraging debut effort.
Another chance is given to ASINARA now switching to turf after 11 weeks off.
(2) Almazhar Garde 14/1, Losing run stretches back to 2021 but he comes here in good form, keeping the mistakes to a minimum and finding only an improving novice too good at Wincanton (25.1f). Should give another good account. Nothing like the force old but has finished second three times in recent months.
7
2nd (7) (7/2 -17%) Getaway Glory
3.5
7/2(-17%)
(7) Getaway Glory 7/2, Winning pointer who surpassed his hurdles form at the first attempt over fences when scoring by a neck at Huntingdon in spite of jumping right throughout in first-time headgear. Excellent third over C&D since and he can remain competitive. Won on chasing debut in April and was close third over C&D last month; must be considered.
5
3rd (5) (14/1 +13%) Rebellious Gale
14
14/1(+13%)
(5) Rebellious Gale 14/1, Shaped better than the result a few times since gaining sole hurdles win in May 2022. Limited impact both chase starts but this Irish raider is one to monitor in the betting on return. Soundly beaten over fences in December but well handicapped on 2022-23 hurdling form.
1
4th (1) (12/1 -60%) Aquila Sky
12
12/1(-60%)
(1) Aquila Sky 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler at his best. Back in good order over fences this spring, though spurned a great opening at Chepstow last time, idling markedly and headed close home. Addition of cheekpieces may help his focus. Looked sure to win until tying up in closing stages at Chepstow in April; raised only 1lb.
3
5th (3) (11/1 -144%) No Tackle
11
11/1(-144%)
(3) No Tackle 11/1, Only second run for his current yard when getting off the mark over fences at Leicester (22.7f, heavy) in January. Set to finish second when falling here in April and stamina seemed to ebb away late over 25.8f at Newton Abbot latest. Should be involved. Won readily at Leicester in January; both runs in cheekpieces this spring were creditable.
6
6th (6) (40/1 -100%) Arctic Ambition
40
40/1(-100%)
(6) Arctic Ambition 40/1, Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and well held all 3 starts for this yard. Multiple winner when trained in Ireland but seems to have lost his way.
9
7th (9) (7/2 +86%) Daranova
3.5
7/2(+86%)
(9) Daranova 7/2, Back-to-back winner over this C&D 2 years ago but little to shout about since. 4 lb out of the weights. Dual C&D winner in May 2022 but generally very disappointing since.
8
|PU| (8) (300/1 -2400%) The Composeur
300
300/1(-2400%)
(8) The Composeur 300/1, Little to shout about for a while outside of points, dropping away on hunter debut at Cheltenham last month. Won a minor point in January but was pulled up when back under rules last month.
4
|PU| (4) (350/1 -13900%) Can't Beat History
350
350/1(-13900%)
(4) Can't Beat History 350/1, Chase record is a positive one, taking his form up a notch for win number 3 at Hereford last month. Jmped/travelled fluently and 8 lb rise may underestimate him. Took form to another new level with 6l win at Hereford last month and now 3-6 over fences.
10
|PU| (10) (450/1 -4400%) Voice Of Hope
450
450/1(-4400%)
(10) Voice Of Hope 450/1, Established as very limited and he's a long way out of the weights. Has struggled off lowly marks in recent months and is 16lb wrong today.
14:15 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class
4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A wide-margin winner at Hereford in October, it was a similar story for CAN'T BEAT HISTORY when he defied a 9lb rise at the same track on his seasonal reappearance last month. Henry Oliver's gelding has a further 8lb hike to contend with, but the low-mileage chaser could have more in the locker and is preferred to Getaway Glory. Aquila Sky finished a creditable third at Chepstow in April and he could find some improvement for the addition of first-time cheekpieces.
CAN'T BEAT HISTORY looks a chaser firmly on the up judged on the manner of his stylish reappearance win at Hereford a month ago and on that evidence, his revised mark is well within reach. No Tackle and Getaway Glory head the opposition.
The pick is NO TACKLE, who raced quite wide when third at Newton Abbot last month but still managed to challenge in the home straight.
(1) Thunderbear 11/2, Eighth of 12 in handicap at York (5f, good, 18/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and this is a pretty big drop in class. Standout performances came on testing ground; down in grade but opposable on this terrain.
2
2nd (2) (14/1 -27%) Arnhem
14
14/1(-27%)
(2) Arnhem 14/1, Eleventh of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good, 33/1) 15 days ago. Eased further 3 lb and this isn't as competitive. Has run some crackers in defeat at this venue and should be okay on the ground.
6
3rd (6) (11/1 -193%) Never Shout Never
11
11/1(-193%)
(6) Never Shout Never 11/1, Good third of 10 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, heavy, 9/4) 11 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Behind a couple of these over C&D last month and beaten fav when dropped in grade since.
7
4th (7) (11/4 +31%) Blanc De Noir
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(7) Blanc De Noir 11/4, Creditable fifth of 19 in handicap (5/1) at the Curragh (6.3f, good to firm) 3 days ago. Yard having good spell. Blinkers back on. 2l behind Mehman on reappearance over C&D; fifth in lower grade at Curragh on Wednesday.
5
5th (5) (17/2 -70%) Pro Bono Alexander
8.5
17/2(-70%)
(5) Pro Bono Alexander 17/2, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Below form seventh of 14 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Wasn't able to transfer AW improvement to turf when nearly 4l behind Mehman over C&D.
3
6th (3) (33/1 -136%) Tawaazon
33
33/1(-136%)
(3) Tawaazon 33/1, Course winner. 50/1, twelfth of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's below his last winning mark. Made hay last year when winning six races for James McAuley; in rear both recent starts.
4
7th (4) (15/8 -15%) Mehman
1.875
15/8(-15%)
(4) Mehman 15/8, Latest win at Naas in May. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (85/40) at this C&D (good) 21 days ago, having to pick way through. Yard having good spell. Should continue to give a good account. Gained first turf win at Naas; third over C&D since with three of these behind.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
MEHMAN ran well here last time off the same mark when third to Amazon Lady. It paid to be on the pace that day and he did well to stay on from mid-division to chase home the front pair. He had been a cosy winner at Naas previously and there looks to be another race in him off his current rating. He had Never Shout Never and Pro Bono Alexander behind in sixth and seventh here last month. The former has run well to finish third at Tipperary since and could be the danger now. Pro Bono Alexander got a slight bump when staying on inside the final furlong that day and may get closer now.
It might be worth siding with THUNDERBEAR, who showed enough at York a fortnight ago to think he's in reasonable nick and this represents an easier assignment. Pro Bono Alexander and Mehman are a couple of potential threats.
Last month's C&D third Mehman has obvious claims but ARNHEM has run several good races in defeat here and should handle the ground
(6) Iron Lion 13/2, Stepped up on his Southwell reappearance third when an easy winner over 1½m at Doncaster on his penultimate start. Easy to put a line through his subsequent Newmarket run (short of room 2f out/hampered 1f out) and he remains one to be interested in for in-form stable. Unraced on firmer than good; ups and downs, including this term, but looks good on his day.
7
2nd (7) (11/2 +0%) Knightswood
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(7) Knightswood 11/2, Successful on 2 of his 5 starts last year and has performed with plenty of credit on 2 of his 3 outings this spring, faring best of those held up following a tardy start when third of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f) 8 days ago. Should remain competitive. Off 311 days before this term, in which he's run well to be placed in two of three starts.
3
3rd (3) (13/2 +46%) Struth
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(3) Struth 13/2, Won at Chester last May and generally held form well in defeat later in the season, headed only late on when runner-up in the November Handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) on his final outing. Gelded after and not figured either start so far this term and bit to prove here. Two disappointing runs this term, the latest at Epsom last Saturday; on a good mark.
4
4th (4) (9/4 +55%) Divina Grace
2.25
9/4(+55%)
(4) Divina Grace 9/4, Won back-to-back handicaps at this sort of trip in September and returned to action with a solid third of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (12f) 2 weeks ago, ridden more prominently than the pair that beat her. Nudged up 1 lb ahead of this but she's likeable and ought to go well again. Raced mainly on good/firmer; still on the upgrade, close third at Goodwood 15 days ago.
8
5th (8) (25/1 -178%) Mountain Road
25
25/1(-178%)
(8) Mountain Road 25/1, Ended his 3-y-o campaign on the up, winning pair of Chelmsford handicaps at up to 2m. Exploits proved mixed in light 2023 campaign but he did sign off with a good second at Kempton (2m) in September. Hood refitted for return/dropping back in trip. Absent 264 days and all of his nine handicaps have been at either 1m6f or 2m.
2
6th (2) (22/1 -120%) Max Mayhem
22
22/1(-120%)
(2) Max Mayhem 22/1, Dual winner of 11f Kempton handicaps for Kevin Philippart de Foy last year and ended time with that yard with a respectable third in French listed contest in December. Changed hands for 47,000 gns after and he's not discounted on return. Raised his game last season; left Kevin Philippart De Foy for 47,000gns this February.
1
7th (1) (16/1 +20%) Wise Eagle
16
16/1(+20%)
(1) Wise Eagle 16/1, Has built up a good strike rate for this yard, making a winning return at Musselburgh (14f) last term before a good second in Grp 3 Sagaro Stakes. Clearly not 100% final start and whilst he should strip fitter for his return at Newmarket last month, this mark demands more. Cheekpieces back on. Tailed off in 2023 Ascot Gold Cup; well beaten in handicap 5 weeks ago on first run since.
9
8th (9) (16/1 -33%) Melek Alreeh
16
16/1(-33%)
(9) Melek Alreeh 16/1, Had an underwhelming 4-y-o campaign but eased in weights and back on track on all-weather earlier this year, building on his reappearance second when a narrow winner at Southwell (12.1f) in March. Much more on his plate back on turf but there could be a little more to come. Two good AW runs this February/March; more to prove back on turf from 2lb out of handicap.
14:25 Haydock Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A fairly open contest in which a tentative vote can be given to IRON LION. The son of Roaring Lion didn't appear to handle the undulations of Newmarket on his latest start, but he had been steadily progressive prior to that performance and it would come as no surprise were he to bounce back on this more conventional track. Max Mayhem is interesting back into handicap company having reached the frame in a Listed event at Deauville when last seen in December. Others to note include Divina Grace and Knightswood.
Successful on his return at Goodwood, MAGHLAAK wasn't seen to best effect when down the field in the Zetland Gold Cup 12 days ago and, unexposed at this trip with blinkers now enlisted, it would come as no surprise to see Charlie HIlls's 5-y-o have more to offer yet. Iron Lion wasn't seen to best effect at Newmarket latest and he's danger, with Knightswood and Divina Grace others to consider.
The progressive mare DIVINA GRACE has a particularly good record on good to firm ground and may well be open to further improvement.
(5) Marronstown 9/1, Good second of 11 in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft, 9/2) 55 days ago. Needs considering. Dual point winner; giving impression his turn may be near in recent starts; more to come.
13
2nd (13) (16/1 +0%) Land Jet
16
16/1(+0%)
(13) Land Jet 16/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. 28/1, solid fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Possibilities. Out of form recently; long losing run; step back in right direction latest but 3lb wrong.
11
3rd (11) (4/1 +75%) Thehairyfella
4
4/1(+75%)
(11) Thehairyfella 4/1, 14/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.3f, heavy), pulled up before 2 out. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving D. J. Barry. Pulled up on only start in 2023 and arrives on back of another absence; new yard.
1
4th (1) (25/1 -456%) Favori Logique
25
25/1(-456%)
(1) Favori Logique 25/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft, 5/1) 33 days ago, pulled up approaching sixth. Missed 2023 but showed he retained ability in March; hard to gauge but good mark.
3
5th (3) (13/2 +24%) Gondor
6.5
13/2(+24%)
(3) Gondor 13/2, One win from 3 runs last season. Winner in chase at Killarney in July. 13/2, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft). Off 9 months and needs to hit the ground running. Generally progressive over fences; soft against him latest; match-fitness main concern.
10
6th (10) (33/1 -65%) Ardaghs Choice
33
33/1(-65%)
(10) Ardaghs Choice 33/1, 10/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.7f, good) 29 days ago won by Jump The Shark. Missed 2023 and struggled in both chase starts since incl' behind Jump The Shark latest.
6
7th (6) (15/2 -25%) Lady Kate
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(6) Lady Kate 15/2, Winner in chase at Tipperary in April. 6/1, creditable 5 lengths third of 12 to Jump The Shark in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.7f, good) 29 days ago. In the mix. First chase success at Tipperary in April and creditable 3rd to Jump The Shark since.
12
8th (12) (28/1 -40%) Clyde The Glide
28
28/1(-40%)
(12) Clyde The Glide 28/1, Sixth of 15 in handicap chase (33/1) at Limerick (19.7f, good) 16 days ago. Up in trip with more to do. Career best when sixth last time but still a modest level of form and he's 3lb wrong here.
2
9th (2) (33/1 -450%) Balinaboola Steel
33
33/1(-450%)
(2) Balinaboola Steel 33/1, Good third of 10 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Limerick (22f, soft) 9 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Merits consideration. Struggling when last seen over fences but step back in right direction over timber latest.
8
10th (8) (80/1 -142%) Low Lie The Fields
80
80/1(-142%)
(8) Low Lie The Fields 80/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, pulled up in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Pulled up in beginners' long way out latest; hard to fancy on form and lengthy losing run.
4
11th (4) (7/2 -75%) Jump The Shark
3.5
7/2(-75%)
(4) Jump The Shark 7/2, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap chase (15/8) at Downpatrick (23.7f, good) 29 days ago, cosily. Player despite 8 lb weights rise. Winning return, first win in 13 starts; relished the step up in trip; may come on for that.
9
|PU| (9) (10/1 +29%) Squire Ohara
10
10/1(+29%)
(9) Squire Ohara 10/1, 9/1, very good fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Much respected on handicap chase debut. Modest hurdle form and hasn't shown enough in a pair of chase starts to support him here.
7
|PU| (7) (12/1 +40%) Dr Val
12
12/1(+40%)
(7) Dr Val 12/1, Fair winner at 24f over hurdles. Pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25.2f, heavy, 8/1) 21 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Needs to bounce back. Hurdle winner at this venue; pulled up over fences at Wexford last month; bit to prove.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
JUMP THE SHARK might be able to follow-up on his Downpatrick success. The subject of strong market support prior to that recent victory, the Walk In The Park bay was value for more than the winning margin of a length and a quarter. Upped 8lb to a mark of 104, the Gavin Cromwell-trained six-year-old still looks ahead of the handicapper. Marronstown has been knocking on the door of late and is a definite danger, while Lady Kate, Gondor and Balinaboola Steel are other leading hopes. Favori Logique also has solid claims and can be excused for his most recent effort after his reigns snapped early on.
JUMP THE SHARK had something in hand when scoring at Downpatrick last time and still looks ahead of his mark despite taking an 8 lb weights hike. Veteran Balinaboola Steel is feared most on the back of his good Limerick third with in-form pair Lady Kate and Marronstown also in the mix.
This can go the way of JUMP THE SHARK (nap) who belatedly got off the mark latest and there should be more to come this summer
(4) Rajeteriat 11/1, Mehmas colt. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Made frame both starts to date, 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Moving Force in minor event at this C&D (good to firm, 9/2) 25 days ago. Could have more to offer but others appeal more for win purposes. Put firmly in his place by Moving Force over C&D; 4lb better off but needs more progress.
6
1st (6) (15/8 +6%) Shareholder
1.875
15/8(+6%)
(6) Shareholder 15/8, Foaled April 10. $62,000 yearling, €460,000 2-y-o, Not This Time colt. Dam, unraced, closely related to Jersey Stakes winner (runner-up in Irish 2000 Guineas) Gale Force Ten. Expensive breeze-up purchase for yard with an excellent record with their juveniles and he merits respect on debut. Cost 460,000euros at the breeze-ups; represents a stable having a fine season; fascinating.
1
2nd (1) (2/1 +20%) Moving Force
2
2/1(+20%)
(1) Moving Force 2/1, Foaled March 2. Mehmas colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner New Definition. Well backed, looked a good prospect when winning 8-runner C&D novice on debut 25 days ago, quickening to lead well inside final 1f. Sure to progress and he's shortlisted. Bred to be useful and made a winning debut over C&D last month; big chance.
2
3rd (2) (18/1 -125%) Jm Jhingree
18
18/1(-125%)
(2) Jm Jhingree 18/1, €32,000 Dandy Man gelding. Finished midfield in a race that's working out well on debut at Thirsk and duly improved on that form when taking 8-runner maiden (9/4) at Redcar (5f, soft) 12 days ago, responding well when tackled. Looks sure to progress further. Improved on debut form to justify favouritism at Redcar; must be considered.
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4th (3) (10/3 +26%) Regal Gem
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(3) Regal Gem 10/3, Zoustar colt who knew his job and justified good support when landing valuable 16-runner Pontefract maiden (6f) on debut 2 weeks ago. More on his plate now but he's another open to improvement. Well backed when making winning debut in big field at Pontefract; commands major respect.
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5th (5) (100/1 -203%) Horus
100
100/1(-203%)
(5) Horus 100/1, Foaled March 27. Expert Eye colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Beria. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. This looks a warm enough race on debut but worth a precautionary market check nevertheless. Worth a market check but would need to be useful to make a winning start in this company.
14:40 Beverley Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
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Richard Fahey's string is flying and Moving Force warrants the utmost respect after scoring cosily over C&D, but he may struggle to give weight to SHAREHOLDER. The son of leading American sire Not This Time fetched 460,000 euros at the breeze-ups and, for a yard who are no strangers to success first time up, he gets the vote. Regal Gem impressed with a victory over 6f at Pontefract and must enter calculations, for all that he had the run of the race on that occasion.
MOVING FORCE is bred to be sharp and confirmed himself a good prospect when making a winning C&D debut 25 days ago and, with progress anticipated, he earns the vote to make it 2-2. Shareholder, a €460,000 purchase, is very much of interest for the Karl Burke stable despite lacking experience. Jm Jhingree and Regal Gem are both promising also and merit respect in a competitive contest.
Big-money purchase Shareholder needs a close look but MOVING FORCE was impressive on his C&D debut and is taken to follow up.
(8) Bits And Bobs 8/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving Jamie Osborne when eighth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Redcar (7f, soft) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Low-key stable debut but faster ground & the return of headgear could give him a lift.
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1st (3) (13/2 +0%) Patontheback
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(3) Patontheback 13/2, Much better than bare result when twelfth of 14 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good) 26 days ago and below last winning mark again now. Interesting. Always in rear over C&D latest but only 5-1 on that occasion; chance if breaking on terms.
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2nd (7) (18/1 -50%) Rain Cap
18
18/1(-50%)
(7) Rain Cap 18/1, Four-time course winner. First home in group when third of 7 in handicap at this course (5f, soft, 14/1) 16 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. C&D winner off 5lb lower last season; running himself back into form; return to 7f a plus.
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3rd (10) (17/2 +15%) Rockin Rosa
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(10) Rockin Rosa 17/2, Third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 11/2) 16 days ago. Regular slow starts mean she'll likely need a couple of these to falter. On a good mark and placed in 3 of her 4 runs this year; often slowly away so carries risk.
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4th (4) (4/1 +0%) Shark Two One
4
4/1(+0%)
(4) Shark Two One 4/1, C&D winner. Shaped well when third of 9 in handicap (5/2) at Leicester (7f, soft) 11 days ago, doing too much too soon. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form. C&D winner last season; comes here in form but slower ground would be preferable.
11
5th (11) (9/1 +25%) Variety Island
9
9/1(+25%)
(11) Variety Island 9/1, C&D winner in April. 14/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, soft) 9 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner in April but less good twice since; drawn wide this time.
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6th (1) (11/2 +21%) One More Dream
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(1) One More Dream 11/2, Course winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in March. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 8/1) 22 days ago. Bounce back required. Better on AW but handicapped accordingly & he is a course winner; feared back in Class 6.
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7th (2) (22/1 -10%) Arranmore
22
22/1(-10%)
(2) Arranmore 22/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 99 days. Difficult to recommend on recent efforts. On a good mark but form dipped on AW this winter after a good 2nd at Newcastle in January.
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8th (5) (16/1 +20%) Temper Trap
16
16/1(+20%)
(5) Temper Trap 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, last of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 10 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark but others make more appeal. Promise over C&D last month but he ran poorly ten days ago; others more persuasive.
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9th (6) (10/1 -43%) Cuban Fiesta
10
10/1(-43%)
(6) Cuban Fiesta 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third at Southwell in March but only eleventh of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 56 days ago. Hood/cheekpieces on 1st time. Still could be worth another chance to build on comeback promise. Unepxosed 3yo who looks well worth a crack at this trip; headgear may help; shortlisted.
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10th (9) (13/2 -136%) Desert Dream
6.5
13/2(-136%)
(9) Desert Dream 13/2, C&D winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 15-runner handicap at Redcar (7f, soft, 10/1) 12 days ago. Player from 6 lb higher mark. Easy win at Redcar 12 days ago but 6lb rise, wide draw & faster ground could find him out.
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11th (12) (100/1 -150%) Bloomin Robbery
100
100/1(-150%)
(12) Bloomin Robbery 100/1, 100/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) 25 days ago. Hooded for 1st time, cheekpieces on for 1st time. Set for another struggle. Little solid form; well drawn and new headgear can help but others make much more appeal.
14:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
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Desert Dream returned to form with the tongue-tie reapplied at Redcar on his most recent start. However, a 6lb rise and the prospect of faster ground are enough to look elsewhere for win purposes. With that in mind, a chance is given to CUBAN FIESTA. Third on his handicap debut at Southwell, the son of Havana Grey was too keen for his own good when down the field at Yarmouth and the drop to 7f, along with the combination of a hood and cheekpieces for the first time, may see him in a better light. Others for the shortlist include Shark Two One and Rockin Rosa.
SHARK TWO ONE did really well to hold onto third under an aggressive ride at Leicester last time and Jessica Macey's gelding gets the verdict over Patontheback, who has slipped a long way in the weights and looked on good terms with himself despite finishing down the field over C&D last time. Recent Ripon winner Desert Dream completes the shortlist.
The 3yo Cuban Fiesta looks worth a crack at 7f but ONE MORE DREAM may be able to exploit his lowly turf mark dropped to a Class 6.
(7) Maxcel 15/2, Made a winning handicap debut in 13-runner event at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in November 2022. Off 18 months, shaped as if retaining his ability when fifth of 9 in 2m Huntingdon handicap 6 weeks ago. Won on handicap debut in 2022 and ran well for a long way on reappearance outing in April.
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2nd (3) (5/1 -67%) Feel The Pinch
5
5/1(-67%)
(3) Feel The Pinch 5/1, Prolific since joining Robbie Llewellyn, gaining a fifth win for the yard in a handicap chase at Ludlow in November. Given a break after a couple of below-par runs in December and back on song when second of 13 over C&D 3 weeks ago. Respected. Won five times (twice over C&D) in 2023 and ran well here last month, after a break.
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3rd (4) (5/2 +44%) Lunar Sovereign
2.5
5/2(+44%)
(4) Lunar Sovereign 5/2, Relatively lightly-raced 8-y-o who caught eye when fourth in Swinton Hurdle at Haydock last spring. Shaped well quite well in a pair of 2m Chepstow handicaps on his return to action in April and better than result (failed to stay 2f1) at Warwick latest. Interesting having been eased another 2 lb. Placed at Chepstow in April but Warwick last month was a backward step; others preferred.
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4th (5) (16/1 -60%) Barrichello
16
16/1(-60%)
(5) Barrichello 16/1, Has tumbled in the weights but no obvious sign of a revival back from a short break at Southwell last month. Needs first-time blinkers (which are added to a tongue tie) to have a positive effect. Has lost his way over the last 18 months or so; tried in blinkers today.
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5th (8) (66/1 -313%) Leylak
66
66/1(-313%)
(8) Leylak 66/1, Impressive winner of a novice at Warwick for Dan Skelton in May 2022 but left that yard after finishing well held at Uttoxeter a month later and well held when taking a late fall at Hereford on his belated return to action 26 days ago. Returned from long absence with fairly encouraging stable debut last month; not ruled out.
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6th (9) (20/1 -186%) Superbolt
20
20/1(-186%)
(9) Superbolt 20/1, Modest form over hurdles during the winter, including well beaten when sent off 15/8 favourite for a 2m Musselburgh handicap in February. Comfortably held in 2 maidens on the Flat in Ireland this spring. Tough to make a case for on form but it's still early days with him. Disappointing favourite on handicap debut but remains unexposed.
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7th (6) (100/1 -400%) Simply Red
100
100/1(-400%)
(6) Simply Red 100/1, Enhanced excellent course record with 2 wins over this trip for Donald McCain last summer. Well held in 2 Flat outings and an Aintree handicap hurdle for new yard in recent months so hopes are pinned on a return to this venue sparking him back to life. Out of form for new stable this spring but the return to Bangor is a big plus.
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8th (1) (25/1 -56%) Sir Tivo
25
25/1(-56%)
(1) Sir Tivo 25/1, Better than ever with 2 chase wins last summer. Off 9 months, might have needed his comeback run over fences here 3 weeks ago and does have a lower mark to work with over hurdles. Has very good strike-rate over fences but his hurdling record is much less convincing.
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|F| (2) (20/1 -700%) Collingham
20
20/1(-700%)
(2) Collingham 20/1, Back to form with a bang to take advantage of his reduced mark at Ludlow and over C&D under Charlie Maggs last month. Retains handicapping scope on best form even after a further 5 lb rise. Should go well on hat-trick bid. Got back on track with two wins last month, the latter over C&D; respected.
14:50 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class
4) 17f Race Class Flow
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COLLINGHAM was said to have benefitted from a return to quicker conditions when winning at Ludlow last month, so it wasn't a huge surprise when he was able to follow up over C&D 11 days ago. Given that he was able to score off a mark of 121 in February last year, the six-year-old appears to hold every chance of completing his hat-trick with conditions ideal. Feel The Pinch and Lunar Sovereign are others to consider.
LUNAR SOVEREIGN should prove suited by the return to 2m and is worth siding with to bring to an end the winning run of Collingham. Feel The Pinch is also shortlisted after his back-to-form second over C&D last month.
Mel Rowley's MAXCEL shaped well in April, after a long absence, and can hopefully begin to make up for lost time.
(8) Step Back In Time 14/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 7/2) 32 days ago. Interesting if able to get a lead. C&D winner last term but beaten a little more than 3l in both starts here this year.
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1st (1) (2/1 +47%) Keke
2
2/1(+47%)
(1) Keke 2/1, Eye-catching third of 13 in handicap (7/2) at Naas (5f, good) 28 days ago, finishing well after getting gap final 1f. Good chance down in class from stall 16. Promising return over C&D before unlucky-in-running third in higher-grade Naas contest.
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2nd (6) (14/1 -17%) Eruption
14
14/1(-17%)
(6) Eruption 14/1, 14/1, improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner claimer at Sligo (5.9f, good) 24 days ago, getting first run. More needed back in handicap. Got a fair hike for winning Sligo claimer and others might be stronger up the hill.
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3rd (7) (22/1 -57%) Realtin Fantasy
22
22/1(-57%)
(7) Realtin Fantasy 22/1, 6½ lengths eighth of 11 to Cuban Grey in handicap at Tipperary (5f, heavy, 12/1) on return 11 days ago. Better for recent return at Tipperary behind Cuban Grey but this stiff 5f is not her bag.
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4th (4) (13/2 -30%) Cuban Grey
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(4) Cuban Grey 13/2, 9/2, won 11-runner handicap at Tipperary (5f, heavy) 11 days ago, kept up to work. In good heart and can make presence felt again. Two placed efforts here before winning at Tipperary last week; recent form on easy ground.
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5th (17) (80/1 -21%) Ginormous
80
80/1(-21%)
(17) Ginormous 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, 12¾ lengths seventh of 11 to Rappell in handicap (50/1) at Fairyhouse (6.1f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Was 50-1 for handicap debut when long way behind Rappell at Fairyhouse; 4lb wrong.
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6th (3) (18/1 -29%) Marble Angel
18
18/1(-29%)
(3) Marble Angel 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 4/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Limerick (6.7f, soft) 23 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Could do better. Only beaten 1l in Sligo maiden on yielding to soft; fast ground may help on handicap debut.
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7th (11) (4/1 -33%) Rappell
4
4/1(-33%)
(11) Rappell 4/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Fairyhouse (6.1f, good to soft, 7/2) 9 days ago, cosily. Going the right way and good shout again. Scopey 3yo was second over C&D before winning readily over 6f at Fairyhouse last week.
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8th (9) (25/1 -14%) Sosallycanwait
25
25/1(-14%)
(9) Sosallycanwait 25/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. 25/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 57 days ago. Longstanding maiden was twice placed here last summer; better for comeback at Dundalk..
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9th (5) (9/1 -20%) Havana Notion
9
9/1(-20%)
(5) Havana Notion 9/1, 22/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 32 days ago. Back to form when third over C&D last month, 4lb pull with runner-up Cuban Grey.
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10th (10) (14/1 -100%) My Girl Sioux
14
14/1(-100%)
(10) My Girl Sioux 14/1, Bit below form 3½ lengths fifth of 11 to Cuban Grey in handicap (9/2) at Tipperary (5f, heavy) 11 days ago, never nearer. Tongue strap on 1st time, cheekpieces back on. 27-race maiden not far off Cuban Grey and Havana Notion here two runs back; headgear combo.
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11th (15) (150/1 -127%) Just Another
150
150/1(-127%)
(15) Just Another 150/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. 66/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 171 days ago. AW winner when trained in Britain, unplaced all 10 starts for yard and modest turf form.
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12th (2) (50/1 +0%) Sunday Sovereign
50
50/1(+0%)
(2) Sunday Sovereign 50/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, heavy, 16/1) 11 days ago. Four of his five wins have come on easy ground; out the back in two runs last month.
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13th (12) (14/1 -115%) Un Bacio Ancora
14
14/1(-115%)
(12) Un Bacio Ancora 14/1, One win from 40 Flat runs. 13/2, creditable length third of 11 to Cuban Grey in handicap at Tipperary (5f, heavy) 11 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Some good efforts on easy ground this year and only a length off Cuban Grey at Tipperary.
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14th (16) (28/1 +44%) Silver Nemo
28
28/1(+44%)
(16) Silver Nemo 28/1, Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Seventh of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Dundalk (5f) 57 days ago. Others more persuasive. Over three years since he won a couple on AW in Britain and modest form at Dundalk.
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15th (13) (40/1 -60%) Coco Hill
40
40/1(-60%)
(13) Coco Hill 40/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, bit below form 4 lengths sixth of 11 to Cuban Grey in handicap at Tipperary (5f, heavy) 11 days ago. On the heels of three of these over C&D a month ago, beaten 4l by Cuban Grey at Tipperary.
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16th (14) (80/1 -14%) Florence Thompson
80
80/1(-14%)
(14) Florence Thompson 80/1, Remains a maiden after 51 Flat runs. Twelfth of 13 in handicap (80/1) at Listowel (6.3f, good) 6 days ago. Back down in trip. 51-race maiden ran well in Sligo miaden but out the back twice since; makes no appeal.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
KEKE was an eye-catcher when meeting traffic problems on his last outing at Naas and may be able to step forward now in this grade. The Dandy Man gelding had nowhere to go for almost a furlong last time before getting out inside the final furlong and running on to finish third to Mehman. He is only 2lb higher now. Rappell was a good winner at Fairyhouse last time and is still relatively unexposed. He looks a danger with Robert Whearty taking 5lb off now to offset most of his 7lb rise. Cuban Grey only went up 3lb for his win at Tipperary 11 days ago and is another for the shortlist.
KEKE finished to really good effect having been stopped in his run more than once when third at Naas 4 weeks ago and makes plenty of appeal. The improving Rappell is a big player, with Tipperary-winner Cuban Grey also highly respected.
A scopey sort who won't be out of place against his elders, RAPPELL has given the impression that he can rate a lot higher by year's end
(5) Miss Cantik 9/1, Campaigned exclusively in France at 3 yrs, winning twice, and improved further this term, making all on handicap debut at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) on return. Unable to pull off the same tactics in the Brigadier Gerard next time and more needed up in trip (bred to stay) now. Ran respectably in Sandown Group 3 latest; more to prove with first go over a longer trip.
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1st (9) (5/1 +38%) Queen Of The Pride
5
5/1(+38%)
(9) Queen Of The Pride 5/1, Leicester maiden winner in September and no surprise she proved all stamina (dam was a St Leger winner) as she ran a blinder in listed Goodwood race over this trip on return, doing especially well considering she was the only one of the first 4 not to have run already this season. More to come. Third race when Listed 2nd at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) latest; wandered but kept on strongly.
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2nd (3) (15/2 +25%) Lady Boba
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(3) Lady Boba 15/2, Improving filly who chased home Madame Ambassador in 1¼m Newmarket handicap in October and landed Fontainebleau listed event over that trip to end 2023. Should have more to offer this year, including over this trip. Open to further improvement and the return to 1m4f does not dent that impression.
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3rd (6) (28/1 -100%) Mistral Star
28
28/1(-100%)
(6) Mistral Star 28/1, Did well last year, winning Salisbury handicap over this trip and second in Saint-Cloud listed race final start. Gambled on and shaped well behind Madame Ambassador on return at Ayr, typically travelling well before tiring late on. Should be better for that and one to note back up in distance. Creditable 2l fifth to Madame Ambassador in Listed race at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm).
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4th (12) (12/1 -85%) Sea Theme
12
12/1(-85%)
(12) Sea Theme 12/1, Looked a smart prospect when landing good York listed event over this trip last summer. Final run easily excused (sweated up) and every chance she'll have more to offer after just 4 starts for top stable. Big player. Listed Galtres winner; needs improvement but, after just four races, it is possible.
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5th (4) (33/1 -267%) Madame Ambassador
33
33/1(-267%)
(4) Madame Ambassador 33/1, Took form to another level when winning a pair of 1¼m Newmarket handicaps last autumn (from Lady Boba second occasion) and back to winning ways in Ayr listed event over that trip last month. More needed again back up in distance but clearly going the right way still. Flourishing at 1m2f and got up close home in Listed race at Ayr 17 days ago.
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6th (11) (25/1 +38%) Scenic
25
25/1(+38%)
(11) Scenic 25/1, Put experience to good use to open her account at the tenth attempt after 7 months off in Kempton fillies' novice over this trip 4 weeks ago. First crack at this level and will surely find it too tough. Finally off mark on latest (1m4f, AW; 8-11); Listed 3rd but work to do in first Group race.
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7th (8) (5/1 +23%) Night Sparkle
5
5/1(+23%)
(8) Night Sparkle 5/1, Progressive on the Flat for Michael O'Callaghan last summer and better effort second run for this yard when going close in York Group 3 over further on return. Successful on only other visit here and she's respected back in trip. 2nd in Group 3 at York (1m6f, good to soft) last month; return to 1m4f is not too worrying.
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8th (13) (33/1 -106%) Starry Heavens
33
33/1(-106%)
(13) Starry Heavens 33/1, Listed winner in France last summer and good effort over this trip at the Curragh a fortnight ago fitted with first-time tongue tie. More needed to take a hand here. Third in Listed event at the Curragh (1m4f, good) latest; needs to build markedly on that.
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9th (10) (50/1 -669%) Sapphire Seas
50
50/1(-669%)
(10) Sapphire Seas 50/1, Went from strength to strength last term, completing 4-timer when readily landing 14-runner listed race at Yarmouth. Solid efforts in Meydan and York Group 2s since 3 months apart and couldn't dismiss on first crack at this trip. Won 1m2f Yarmouth Listed race in good style; respectable shows in two Group 2s in 2024.
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10th (2) (100/1 -400%) Ching Shih
100
100/1(-400%)
(2) Ching Shih 100/1, Good efforts in the Geoffrey Freer at Newbury and Park Hill at Doncaster last term. Might have needed comeback in listed contest at Goodwood 5 weeks ago but it was still an underwhelming display all told. Plenty of Listed/Group form; no show on reappearance and needs a career best to win this.
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11th (1) (33/1 -175%) Caernarfon
33
33/1(-175%)
(1) Caernarfon 33/1, Reached the frame in the 1000 Guineas and Oaks last year. Satisfactory return in the Dahlia at Newmarket but well beaten in the Middleton at York just 11 days later. Unexposed over this sort of trip and down in class here, but will need to be at the top of her game. Below form last month in Group 2s at Newmarket and York, tailing off in the latter.
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12th (14) (150/1 -275%) Wynter Wildes
150
150/1(-275%)
(14) Wynter Wildes 150/1, Successful 3 times in handicaps at around this trip during a productive 2023 campaign (including 3-runner C&D event). Well held in Epsom handicap on return 7 weeks ago and faces a stiff task now. Peak form when close third in Lingfield Listed race (1m5f, AW) last November; needs better.
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13th (7) (100/1 -150%) Moogie
100
100/1(-150%)
(7) Moogie 100/1, Three-time winner on AW but proved herself fully effective on turf as she did best of the older fillies behind a 3-y-o handicap debutante when second at Ascot (1¼m) in first-time hood 4 weeks ago. This is much tougher back up in trip. Good 2nd in 1m2f handicap at Ascot (hooded) but all her form is way below what is required.
15:00 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow
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Sapphire Seas has flattered to deceive in a couple of Group 2 events since the turn of the year, most recently in the Middleton at York. Pedigree suggests she will relish this longer trip, though, and the drop in class must be viewed as a positive to her chances. NIGHT SPARKLE found significant improvement as a four-year-old last season, and she was an excellent second in the Bronte at York on her reappearance a fortnight ago. Andrew Balding's string often improve for their first run and, should she follow suit, the Postponed mare might be the answer. The unexposed Queen Of The Pride finished second in the Daisy Warwick at Goodwood last month and must enter calculations too.
William Haggas has sent out fillies by Sea The Stars to win this for the last 2 years and SEA THEME can complete a unique hat-trick for the stable. She landed a good listed race at York over this trip last summer and seems sure to have more to offer in 2024 having made just 4 starts overall. Queen of The Pride ran a screamer on her return at Goodwood and seems sure to improve again. Sapphire Seas is a firm player also if her stamina lasts out.
The vote goes to NIGHT SPARKLE ahead of lightly raced contenders Lady Boba, Queen Of The Pride and Sea Theme.
(25) Rampere West 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, fourth of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft) on NH debut 97 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE Minor promise in a bumper on debut; reserve.
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(24) (66/1 -32%) Jim's Cracker
66
66/1(-32%)
(24) Jim's Cracker 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 150/1) on NH debut 18 days ago. RESERVE Tailed off 150-1 shot on hurdle bow last month; reserve.
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(23) (66/1 +0%) Tuscaloosa Anna
66
66/1(+0%)
(23) Tuscaloosa Anna 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 200/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) on NH debut, pulled up 3 out. Off 6 months. Hooded for 1st time. RESERVE Pulled up when 200s for debut and off 204 days; reserve.
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1st (5) (13/8 -30%) Gaucher
1.625
13/8(-30%)
(5) Gaucher 13/8, Fairly useful Flat winner. Promising type. Second of 11 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 5/2) 22 days ago, just failing. Stable in good form. Big player. 2 promising runs in maiden hurdles for new yard; latest form working out.
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2nd (22) (28/1 -300%) Kimy
28
28/1(-300%)
(22) Kimy 28/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft, 5/2) 23 days ago, faltering quickly. Promising fourth over C&D in January but pulled up twice since.
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3rd (11) (25/1 -127%) Light Fandango
25
25/1(-127%)
(11) Light Fandango 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1 and tongue strap on, fifth of 16 in novice hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. No forlorn hope if building on it. Should build on promising first outing but not sure to appreciate the drop back in trip.
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4th (15) (11/4 -10%) Omniscient
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(15) Omniscient 11/4, Promising individual. Useful winner at 12f on flat. Second of 15 in novice hurdle (85/40) at this course (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Likely to improve. In the picture. Only 3l behind Icare Desbois 2 starts and ago and just beaten roughly 1l here since.
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5th (16) (100/1 -52%) Avondale
100
100/1(-52%)
(16) Avondale 100/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 33/1, eighth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good to soft). Off 13 months. Fairly modest Flat form and has been off 402 days; not an obvious pedigree for this.
3
6th (3) (5/1 +75%) Eagle's Way
5
5/1(+75%)
(3) Eagle's Way 5/1, Useful Flat winner. 28/1, twenty fourth of 34 in handicap at Newmarket (9f, good to firm). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Sir Mark Prescott and much respected hurdling debutant. Smart Flat performer who was sold for 120,000gns and market should be revealing.
2
7th (2) (11/1 -10%) Clonshire River
11
11/1(-10%)
(2) Clonshire River 11/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Close up when fell 2 out in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 10/3) 18 days ago. In the mix. Still involved when coming down 2 out latest; best form on softer but respected.
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8th (20) (66/1 -313%) My Policy
66
66/1(-313%)
(20) My Policy 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 15 in novice hurdle (200/1) at this course (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago. No forlorn hope. Failed to complete in 4 points and low-key rules bow but 200-1 3rd latest was better.
19
9th (19) (80/1 -21%) Lady Of Inishfree
80
80/1(-21%)
(19) Lady Of Inishfree 80/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap (66/1) at the Curragh (10f, good) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Not at his best on Flat of late and may not appreciate switch of codes.
18
10th (18) (300/1 -500%) Kiwi Kiss
300
300/1(-500%)
(18) Kiwi Kiss 300/1, Fair Flat winner. Once-raced maiden. 200/1, first run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when eighth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Won races on the Flat in France but not much since and struggled on hurdle bow last week.
6
11th (6) (300/1 -50%) Harveyshonor
300
300/1(-50%)
(6) Harveyshonor 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 51 days ago. Hit the frame in a point but poor rules form in three starts so far at big prices.
10
12th (10) (300/1 -809%) King's Commander
300
300/1(-809%)
(10) King's Commander 300/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 150/1, thirteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, heavy). Off 16 months. Flat winner for David O'Meara in 2021; poor form in three runs for this yard.
21
13th (21) (300/1 -200%) Gilded Moon
300
300/1(-200%)
(21) Gilded Moon 300/1, First run since leaving Ed Dunlop when thirteenth of 14 in handicap (100/1) at Dundalk (12f). First run for yard after leaving F. Flood. Visored for 1st time. Struggled on Flat return earlier in the year and not bred for this; wears first-time visor.
17
14th (17) (100/1 -300%) Nakassama
100
100/1(-300%)
(17) Nakassama 100/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. 50/1, first run since leaving James McAuley when ninth of 16 in juvenile hurdle at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) on NH debut 45 days ago. Promise on the Flat up to 1m4f but low-key hurdle/yard debut latest and best watched.
14
15th (14) (300/1 -355%) Ol Man Dingle
300
300/1(-355%)
(14) Ol Man Dingle 300/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 50/1) on hurdles bow 18 days ago. Went close in a point but form in two starts under rules and probably needs further.
1
16th (1) (300/1 -200%) Bringsty
300
300/1(-200%)
(1) Bringsty 300/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. 125/1, twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. More needed. Showed ability on the Flat but poor form in two hurdle starts at big prices so far.
4
17th (4) (300/1 -500%) Fernhill Fling
300
300/1(-500%)
(4) Fernhill Fling 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, twenty second of 25 in novice hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 148 days ago. Shown nothing in four runs at huge odds; off 148 days.
8
18th (8) (300/1 -200%) Khadaash
300
300/1(-200%)
(8) Khadaash 300/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eleventh of 13 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) on hurdles bow 29 days ago. Has looked very risky of late, refusing to race on Flat and reluctant over timber latest.
9
19th (9) (80/1 -300%) Kincade
80
80/1(-300%)
(9) Kincade 80/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Off 17 months. First run for yard after leaving Jedd O'Keeffe. Market can guide. Poor form in two hurdle starts in Britain and off since January 2023.
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20th (7) (100/1 -100%) Jersey Klass
100
100/1(-100%)
(7) Jersey Klass 100/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Free Port Lux gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Cherif de L'Isle, stays 3m, and French hurdler/chase winner Agence de L'Isle. Betting can guide. Free Port Lux gelding; 55,000eur 3yo; half-brother to 4 winners; tough for a newcomer.
12
21st (12) (300/1 -500%) Limited Edition
300
300/1(-500%)
(12) Limited Edition 300/1, Making GB/IRE jumps debut. Twelfth of 17 in handicap at Navan (10f, good to soft, 33/1) 32 days ago, slowly away. Poor form on Flat in recent times and this looks tough on hurdle debut.
13
|PU| (13) (17/2 +6%) Martinstown
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(13) Martinstown 17/2, Promising sort. Useful winner at 10f on flat. First run since leaving Aidan O'Brien when third of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft, 11/2) on NH debut 18 days ago. Should progress. Useful maiden winner on Flat in 2022; encouraging hurdle bow latest; hood on; respected.
15:07 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle
17f Race Speed Rating Flow
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A dual winner on the level in France, GAUCHER might be able to make it third-time lucky over flights. Returning from a lengthy absence, he was a fine fourth on his hurdling debut at Navan and was narrowly beaten when last seen at Kilbeggan. Only headed in the closing stages at the Co Westmeath venue, the Frankel chestnut is likely to be suited by this drop back in trip. Omniscient has also won twice on the Flat. He has been placed on two of his three starts since switching to hurdles and another bold bid can be expected from him now. Martinstown is also of interest in a first-time hood, while Clonshire River and Eagle's Way are others to consider.
Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and GAUCHER is fancied to build on his promising hurdling debut second at Kilbeggan and get off the mark in this sphere. Gordon Elliott's course runner-up Omniscient also looks to have better days ahead of him and is next on the list, with Martinstown and Clonshire River appealing as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.
GAUCHER could be the way to go having shown plenty of promise in two runs for Willie Mullins and his latest form is working out
(1) On The River 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Pontefract in April. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 7/2) 28 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Goes well here (two wins/two seconds) and on soft ground; chance would improve with rain.
8
(8) (12/1 -9%) Broken Spear
12
12/1(-9%)
(8) Broken Spear 12/1, 9/2, only fourth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (6f, heavy) 42 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Not the force of old, never a threat last time; drying ground would be a concern.
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(10) (12/1 +40%) No Nay Nicki
12
12/1(+40%)
(10) No Nay Nicki 12/1, Below form tenth of 18 in handicap (18/1) at York (7f, good) 14 days ago. Hood refitted and she merits consideration if back on her A-game. Back down to her last winning mark; trip and ground will be fine; not discounted.
7
1st (7) (3/1 +70%) Billyb
3
3/1(+70%)
(7) Billyb 3/1, Off 9 months/first run since leaving Ann Duffield when creditable fifth of 18 in handicap at York (7f, good) 14 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Weighted to go well eased 1 lb. Well treated on best form; shaped nicely on stable debut; major claims if building on that.
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2nd (14) (12/1 +52%) Park Street
12
12/1(+52%)
(14) Park Street 12/1, C&D winner. 33/1, below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good). Off 8 months. Not easy to make a case for. Both turf wins came here; claims on best form but fitness a possible issue after a break.
2
3rd (2) (7/2 +22%) Tropez Power
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(2) Tropez Power 7/2, Latest win at Southwell in April. Respectable fifth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good, 11/2) 22 days ago. Not taken lightly. Creditable fifth of 20 at York off lower turf mark; high on the list once more.
5
4th (5) (20/1 -186%) Zapphire
20
20/1(-186%)
(5) Zapphire 20/1, 14/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 36 days ago, not much room. In the mix. Unexposed; won at Haydock in 2023; had excuses on return; should be at concert pitch now.
4
5th (4) (33/1 -230%) Waiting All Night
33
33/1(-230%)
(4) Waiting All Night 33/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 4/1) 53 days ago, having to pick way through. No forlorn hope. Hasn't won in 16 attempts since a successful debut; bit to prove.
15
6th (15) (100/1 -150%) Yoshimi
100
100/1(-150%)
(15) Yoshimi 100/1, 20/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more needed. 7f specialist; below par both outings this year and has drawn the widest stall.
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7th (9) (22/1 -10%) Cliffcake
22
22/1(-10%)
(9) Cliffcake 22/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Twentieth of 21 in handicap (40/1) at York (6f, good) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. C&D winner with a fine strike-rate; needs to put a poor last run well behind him.
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8th (16) (50/1 -213%) Onemorenomore
50
50/1(-213%)
(16) Onemorenomore 50/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Doncaster in April. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 13/2) 22 days ago. Blinkers back on and needs to step forward. Began season well with narrow Doncaster win but two runs since have been less convincing.
12
9th (12) (100/1 -809%) Fools Rush In
100
100/1(-809%)
(12) Fools Rush In 100/1, Good fourth of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm, 6/1) 19 days ago, not ideally placed. Can make his presence felt. On a long losing sequence but dangerously treated if things fall his way.
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10th (6) (11/1 -38%) Eligible
11
11/1(-38%)
(6) Eligible 11/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. 16/1, respectable seventh of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good) 22 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Back below last winning mark; better than result last time; has a chance despite wide draw.
11
11th (11) (100/1 -400%) Ugo Gregory
100
100/1(-400%)
(11) Ugo Gregory 100/1, 4-time C&D winner. 16/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy). Off 7 months. Can make presence felt. Has an excellent record at Beverley but will need to be ready to roll after 224 days off.
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12th (13) (100/1 -100%) Visibility
100
100/1(-100%)
(13) Visibility 100/1, Unreliable type. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 9 in handicap (20/1) at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Others have achieved more. Not one to rely on (often misses break) but he's well treated and could outrun his odds.
3
13th (3) (100/1 -400%) Golden Sands
100
100/1(-400%)
(3) Golden Sands 100/1, Course winner. 33/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f). Off 9 months. Something to find on form. Possibly best over 1m but not on a bad mark and his stable won this last year.
15:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
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TROPEZ POWER was not disgraced when finishing fifth in a competitive event at York on his return to turf last month and a repeat of that performance would give him a big chance here. Billyb also caught the eye on the Knavesmire on his most recent outing and should not be discounted, while Broken Spear and On The River make the shortlist too.
Lots with chances. BILLYB made an encouraging start for Craig Lidster when fifth in a big-field York handicap and can build on it here off a handy-looking mark. Fools Rush In heads the list of dangers on the back of his good recent Carlisle fourth, although Eligible, On The River and Tropez Power all need factoring in too. Waiting All Night completes the shortlist.
The most appealing candidate is BILLYB (nap), thrown in on his best form for Ann Duffield and arriving after a pleasing run at York.
(5) Without Delay 13/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 9/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good) 36 days ago, all out. Respected. Back to winning ways at Musselburgh 5 weeks ago (1m, good); effective over C&D; e-w shout.
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2nd (6) (13/2 -95%) Sunny Orange
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(6) Sunny Orange 13/2, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 15 in handicap (7/2) at Redcar (7f, soft) 12 days ago, nearest finish after meeting trouble. Has good chance on pick of form. Had excuses at Redcar last time and he's handicapped to win; one to take seriously.
12
3rd (12) (28/1 +15%) Pearl Sands
28
28/1(+15%)
(12) Pearl Sands 28/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 9 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Plenty to find on form. Refusing to settle has held him back over further; faces different test over this sharp 7f.
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4th (7) (10/1 -25%) Liberty Breeze
10
10/1(-25%)
(7) Liberty Breeze 10/1, Three-time C&D winner. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 6 months. Best watched on return. All 3 wins have come over C&D, including this race in 2023; six-month absence to overcome.
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5th (3) (33/1 -560%) Homer Stokes
33
33/1(-560%)
(3) Homer Stokes 33/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 10/3) 16 days ago by neck from Miss Willows, driven out. Can make presence felt. Beat Miss Willows over C&D 16 days ago (soft; pair clear); handles good to firm; contender.
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6th (10) (50/1 -456%) Mr Trevor
50
50/1(-456%)
(10) Mr Trevor 50/1, Visored for 1st time, good second of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good, 9/1) 22 days ago. Place claims again if able to back that up. Back to form in a visor last time, 2nd of 11 at Hamilton; well drawn; shortlisted.
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7th (8) (100/1 -203%) Gunnerside
100
100/1(-203%)
(8) Gunnerside 100/1, 28/1, shaped as if better for run when eighth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, soft) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Others preferred. Ended 2023 quietly and low-key return 9 days ago; down to tempting mark but risky for now.
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8th (9) (28/1 -100%) Asmund
28
28/1(-100%)
(9) Asmund 28/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 26 days ago. More required. Conditions won't be a problem and he's on a good mark; should make a bold bid.
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9th (2) (80/1 -1233%) Obee Jo
80
80/1(-1233%)
(2) Obee Jo 80/1, Three-time C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 12/1, won 9-runner handicap at Leicester (7f, soft) 11 days ago. High draw isn't ideal but respected nonetheless. Conditions should be fine and he won well on heavy 11 days ago; tricky draw though.
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10th (4) (50/1 -213%) Juryman
50
50/1(-213%)
(4) Juryman 50/1, Unreliable type. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Redcar (8f, soft, 11/1) 11 days ago. Something to find on form. On a good mark and should be at peak fitness with two runs behind him; one to consider.
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11th (1) (12/1 -60%) Mutanaaseq
12
12/1(-60%)
(1) Mutanaaseq 12/1, FOur-time C&D winner and in frame twice here this year. Run best excused when eeventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 13/2) 26 days ago, snatched up inside final 1f. Now below last winning mark. Conditions to suit and he's in better form than his last result would suggest; contender.
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12th (11) (40/1 -400%) Miss Willows
40
40/1(-400%)
(11) Miss Willows 40/1, Very good neck second of 7 to Homer Stokes in handicap at this C&D (soft, 9/2) 16 days ago, clear of rest. Not taken lightly. 0-10 but ran well when 2nd to Homer Stokes over C&D last month (soft); fast ground a query.
15:20 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
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A neck separated Homer Stokes and Miss Willows when they met over C&D last month and a 1lb swing at the weights may benefit the latter in her attempt to reverse the placings. Liberty Breeze is capable of being in the mix if ready to go on her first outing since December, but the vote goes to WITHOUT DELAY. A winner of her latest start at Musselburgh, she is taken to strike again off a 3lb higher mark.
SUNNY ORANGE produced an eye-catching effort at Redcar last month and can build on that effort to score for the first time since debut. Homer Stokes had slipped a long way in the weights when edging out Miss Willows over C&D last time and that pair complete the shortlist.
Neither Mutaaaseq nor SUNNY ORANGE saw any daylight at a crucial stage on their latest start. The latter just edges preference.
(8) Almost Gotaway 9/1, A three-time hurdles winner early in 2023 but off for 13 months since a good Worcester third. Needs to hit the ground running on his chasing bow. Absent since modest third over hurdles 13 months ago; makes chase debut; others preferred.
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1st (6) (7/1 -56%) Breizh River
7
7/1(-56%)
(6) Breizh River 7/1, Fair in bumpers/hurdles and got off to a winning start over fences in 9-runner handicap at Hexham (15.6f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Should progress. Firmly in the picture. Upped in grade after last month's winning chase/handicap debut but still has potential.
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2nd (2) (12/1 -380%) In This World
12
12/1(-380%)
(2) In This World 12/1, Flat/hurdles winner in 2021 and immediately improved for the switch to fences, second of 4 at Southwell 17 days ago. Expected to improve on that so he's a major player. Began chasing career with two close seconds last month and remains on a workable mark.
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3rd (1) (33/1 -891%) Grain D'oudairies
33
33/1(-891%)
(1) Grain D'oudairies 33/1, Scored at Market Rasen in March and backed it up with a solid third of 7 in handicap chase over C&D (soft) 49 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Won by 16l at Market Rasen in March and also ran well over C&D in April; respected.
5
4th (5) (66/1 -1000%) Legendary Day
66
66/1(-1000%)
(5) Legendary Day 66/1, Made a winning start over fences in 14-runner handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Not ruled out under a 7 lb penalty. Makes quick reappearance after winning on chasing debut at Southwell on Tuesday.
3
5th (3) (66/1 -230%) Soldat Forte
66
66/1(-230%)
(3) Soldat Forte 66/1, Made a successful hurdles debut and fairly useful form shown since. Goes chasing now after a pipe-opener at Hereford and needs considering. Quite promising novice hurdler last year; ran very poorly on recent handicap hurdle debut.
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6th (7) (100/1 -1329%) Garde Des Champs
100
100/1(-1329%)
(7) Garde Des Champs 100/1, Got back on track when second of 4 in handicap chase at Perth (16f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Can make his presence felt off the same mark. Steadied the ship when second of four at Perth last month; still unexposed over fences.
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7th (4) (100/1 -733%) Top Speed
100
100/1(-733%)
(4) Top Speed 100/1, A farily useful winning 2m hurdler at his best for Henry De Bromhead. Disappointing fifth on his chase debut so has a bit to prove back in this sphere for his new handler. Point/hurdle winner in Ireland; not ruled out on this stable/chase debut.
15:25 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class
4) 17f Race Class Flow
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After two second-placed finishes, IN THIS WORLD can make it third-time lucky over fences and could very easily kick on throughout the summer months. Grain D'oudairies is capable in this discipline and warrants serious thought despite letting favourite backers down when he failed to make all over this C&D last time out. Assuming he settles better, the Donald McCain-trained gelding can give the selection most to think about, ahead of last-time-out winners Legendary Day and Breizh River.
IN THIS WORLD has made a promising start to chasing and can go one better than his recent Southwell second now to open his account. Breizh River rates a big threat on the back of his Hexham victory with in-form trio Garde des Champs, Legendary Day and Grain d'Oudairies also in the mix in an intriguing handicap.
The suggestion is IN THIS WORLD, who went close in consecutive chases last month and is probably still on a workable mark.
(2) Kayhana 5/1, Useful filly. Good second of 14 in handicap (9/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) on return 15 days ago. Worth another crack at this level and one to consider. Consistent in defeat last year and ran a cracker on return in a Curragh premier h'cap.
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1st (7) (11/10 +56%) Everlasting
1.1
11/10(+56%)
(7) Everlasting 11/10, Lightly-raced winner. 25/1, 13½ lengths eleventh of 13 to Fallen Angel in Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh (8f, soft) 13 days ago. This is easier and she's set to go well. A close 3rd to Oaks winner Ezeliya in a Group 3 (1m2f) here before well-held in Irish 1000.
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2nd (5) (5/1 -11%) Asian Daze
5
5/1(-11%)
(5) Asian Daze 5/1, Useful filly. Good third of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 6/1) 13 days ago. That looks strong form and she can go well again. Improving sort won over 7f at Curragh and unlucky there last time over this trip; a player.
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3rd (6) (10/3 -11%) Bluedrum
3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(6) Bluedrum 10/3, Won at Naas on debut. 6½ lengths seventh of 10 to Gregarina in Athasi Stakes (8/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) on return 33 days ago. Likely to improve up in trip. Won a 7f Naas maiden last year; below that form on soft in a Group 3 on return.
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4th (3) (12/1 -20%) Star Galaxy
12
12/1(-20%)
(3) Star Galaxy 12/1, Fairly useful filly. 16/1, 12¼ lengths last of 6 to Empress of Beauty in listed race at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) on return 31 days ago, too free and always behind. Won a 1m1f Punchestown handicap last term; below that on soft ground twice since.
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5th (4) (40/1 -122%) Zenga
40
40/1(-122%)
(4) Zenga 40/1, Fairly useful mare. 33/1, first run since leaving Roger Varian when 17¼ lengths last of 6 to Goldana in listed race at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on return 59 days ago. Was a close 4th in this grade in UK last year; well beaten in heavy on debut for this yard.
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6th (9) (28/1 -211%) Serialise
28
28/1(-211%)
(9) Serialise 28/1, Won 11-runner maiden at Naas (8f, good to firm, 8/1) on return 20 days ago, digging deep. Immediately up in class and not dismissed. Made all to win a Naas maiden over this trip; entitled to improve but this is much tougher.
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7th (8) (200/1 -100%) Flying Phoenix
200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Flying Phoenix 200/1, €18,000 foal, £25,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Dam French/Italian 2-y-o 5f/6f winner, won Prix du Bois. Wears hood. Uphill task on debut. By a promising young sire but this is a very tough ask on debut.
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8th (1) (12/1 -60%) Girl Racer
12
12/1(-60%)
(1) Girl Racer 12/1, Useful filly. 40/1 and hooded for 1st time, 5 lengths seventh of 8 to Ocean Jewel in Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago, too free. This is easier. Decent handicap 3rd on Irish debut and a similar effort in a Group 2 since; should go well.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
EVERLASTING takes a drop in class here having made little impression in the Irish 1,000 Guineas last time. The Kingman filly had run well on her two previous outings in stakes company, including when third to Oaks winner Ezeliya in the Salsabil Stakes here in late April. Bluedrum may be capable of better on nicer ground now. She won her maiden in good style last year but couldn't make much impression in the Athasi Stakes on her return at the Curragh last month. It's interesting that Ben Coen sides with Girl Racer from the Johnny Murtagh-trained pair. She was very free in Group 2 company at the Curragh last time and wasn't disgraced by finishing seventh in the end.
ASIAN DAZE has returned an improved performer and gets the vote back up in grade. Everlasting steps down from the Irish 1000 Guineas and is a clear danger. Kayhana is another to consider.
Unable to get involved in the Irish 1000 Guineas, EVERLASTING should win this on her previous close third to Oaks winner Ezeliya here.
(10) Tiber Flow 7/1, Smart gelding. 13/2, held when brought down 1f out in 1895 Duke of York Stakes at York (6f, good) 24 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Beaten when hampered/falling at York last month but best form puts him high on the list.
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2nd (12) (14/1 +13%) Sirona
14
14/1(+13%)
(12) Sirona 14/1, Useful 7f scorer for Charlie Johnston in 2023. Returned with a solid third for her new stable in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. This demands more, however. Close third in fillies' Group 3 at Lingfield latest; others have more substance to claims.
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3rd (5) (6/1 +14%) Pogo
6
6/1(+14%)
(5) Pogo 6/1, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a good neck second of 6 to Shartash in listed race here (7f, good) 28 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. Won this in 2022 and went close in C&D Listed race last month; may well be in the mix.
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4th (6) (28/1 -75%) Point Lynas
28
28/1(-75%)
(6) Point Lynas 28/1, Smart gelding who posted a career best when winning 17-runner handicap at York (7.9f, good) 23 days ago. Can give another good account. Better than ever when winning York handicap on return; needs another career best here.
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5th (1) (16/1 -129%) Flight Plan
16
16/1(-129%)
(1) Flight Plan 16/1, Smart colt but he resumed with a well-beaten last of 10 to Audience in Lockinge Stakes at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Tailed off in Lockinge but may have needed it; carries 5lb penalty for Irish Group 2 win.
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6th (8) (12/1 +52%) Quinault
12
12/1(+52%)
(8) Quinault 12/1, Enjoyed a fine 2023 when a seven-time 6f/7f winner. Not seen to best effect when eighth in 7f Newmarket handicap on his return. Possibilities. Progressive handicapper last season; now in first Group race; others have stronger claims.
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7th (7) (50/1 -150%) Popmaster
50
50/1(-150%)
(7) Popmaster 50/1, Smart and reliable gelding who landed 7f Newbury listed event last autumn. Recorded a good seventh of 21 in Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Solid form claims. Listed winner who was creditable 7th off lofty mark in Victoria Cup; might not be far away.
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8th (9) (6/1 +25%) Ramazan
6
6/1(+25%)
(9) Ramazan 6/1, Big improver towards the end of last season and he took his form up a notch when runner-up in Victoria Cup at Ascot four weeks ago. Enters calculations. Beaten just a head in the Victoria Cup Handicap and in calculations on the back of that.
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9th (11) (12/1 -140%) Witch Hunter
12
12/1(-140%)
(11) Witch Hunter 12/1, Bagged Buckingham Palace (Handicap) at Royal Ascot and Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury last summer. Not disgraced when third to Audience in Lockinge Stakes at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 21 days ago. One for the shortlist. Group 2 winner who is at his best off a strong pace and should get one today.
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10th (2) (40/1 -60%) Bless Him
40
40/1(-60%)
(2) Bless Him 40/1, Smart gelding who resumed from 7 months off with a good third of 21 in Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 28 days ago. This veteran is no forlorn hope. Highly admirable performer in prestigious 7f/1m handicaps but up against it today.
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11th (3) (33/1 -175%) Jumby
33
33/1(-175%)
(3) Jumby 33/1, Winless since landing this 12 months ago but he wasn't seen to best effect when 18th in Victoria Cup at Ascot 28 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track. Won this 12 months ago but hasn't hit the same heights on his last five starts.
15:35 Haydock Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow
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Noble Dynasty made every yard of the running to score by two lengths in a class 2 handicap at Newmarket last time, which puts him on a rating of 110 and running to that level gives him a big shout. However, the vote goes to POGO, who finished in front of Witch Hunter (third) by over two lengths when second in the Spring Trophy over track and trip last time. Charles Hills' eight-year-old looks the way to go, while Ramazan is another to keep an eye on.
Charlie Appleby's NOBLE DYNASTY has more on his plate than when a stylish Newmarket handicap victor last month but this half-brother to the high-class miler Barney Roy remains with relatively few miles on the clock and is fancied to take the step up in class in his stride. Victoria Cup runner-up Ramazan is another who goes up in grade but rates next best ahead of the consistent Popmaster and last year's victor Jumby. Witch Hunter completes the shortlist in a cracking John of Gaunt.
This should be run at a good clip, which will be ideal for WITCH HUNTER (nap). The lightly raced 6yo Noble Dynasty is second choice.
(24) Dairy Force 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Anthony Mullins when fourth of 13 in bumper at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 16/1) 22 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE Showed a bit more in a bumper last time and not ruled out if he gets a run; reserve.
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(23) (50/1 +0%) Colorado Charlie
50
50/1(+0%)
(23) Colorado Charlie 50/1, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Tumbling Dice. RESERVE Diamond Boy gelding; dam half-sister to smart Tumbling Dice; tough for newcomer; reserve.
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(25) (50/1 +0%) Truckers Cruising
50
50/1(+0%)
(25) Truckers Cruising 50/1, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam useful 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Considered debutant. RESERVE Point winner when last seen and a bit to like about his pedigree; rules debut.
4
1st (4) (12/1 +25%) Donnie Devito
12
12/1(+25%)
(4) Donnie Devito 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 28/1 and hooded for 1st time, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good) on hurdles bow 22 days ago. Tongue strap back on and not ruled out. 2 placed runs in bumpers were promising but hasn't built on that of late.
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2nd (15) (4/5 +12%) My Great Mate
0.8
4/5(+12%)
(15) My Great Mate 4/5, Useful bumper winner. Makes hurdles debut with yard having good spell. Interesting. Won 2 bumpers last term; tough asks in Graded races last 2 runs; can kick on down in class.
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3rd (21) (100/1 +50%) The Diddler
100
100/1(+50%)
(21) The Diddler 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 19 in bumper at this course (18.8f, heavy, 150/1) 36 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Minor promise in Naas bumper on his debut in November but hasn't built on that twice since.
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4th (9) (66/1 +34%) Joecooker
66
66/1(+34%)
(9) Joecooker 66/1, €58,000 3-y-o, Masked Marvel gelding. Dam unraced. Pulled up sole start in points (Apr 2023). Pulled up on only point start more than a year ago.
10
5th (10) (15/2 -125%) Kilkee Bay
7.5
15/2(-125%)
(10) Kilkee Bay 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/4, fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago, inadequate test. Leading form claims. Big run when 2nd last month and unsuited by drop in trip last week; may resume progress.
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6th (19) (80/1 +20%) Useta Lover
80
80/1(+20%)
(19) Useta Lover 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 18 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Fairyhouse (19.6f, heavy) on NH debut 70 days ago. 150-1 when tailed off on his debut 70 days ago.
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7th (17) (9/1 +10%) Sage Conseil
9
9/1(+10%)
(17) Sage Conseil 9/1, Tongue strap on, won 10-runner bumper (9/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 10 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Not ruled out. Stayed on nicely to land Kilbeggan bumper; off 301 days but should relish further here.
14
8th (14) (33/1 -230%) Moonlight Jazz
33
33/1(-230%)
(14) Moonlight Jazz 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/2, seventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 26 days ago. Needs to step forward. Tailed off when 9-2 on debut; hard to recommend but will do better at some stage.
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9th (2) (200/1 -506%) Beechfield
200
200/1(-506%)
(2) Beechfield 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Cork (24.4f, heavy) 68 days ago. Down in trip. Won a point but poor form in two rules starts so far.
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10th (6) (200/1 -100%) Hakensack
200
200/1(-100%)
(6) Hakensack 200/1, €26,000 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser Nero Rock and fairly useful chaser Pontresina, stays 3¼m. 0-6 in points and unlikely to make an impact on rules debut.
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11th (13) (100/1 +0%) Mighty Soldier
100
100/1(+0%)
(13) Mighty Soldier 100/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences who became ungenuine, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Eternal Spring. Pulled up on only point start and hard to recommend on the back of that run.
12
12th (12) (4/1 +20%) Midleton Rare
4
4/1(+20%)
(12) Midleton Rare 4/1, 3/1, career best when winning 9-runner bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft), staying on well. Off 8 months. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. One to consider. Promising runs in bumpers last year before soft ground win; major player if ready.
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13th (18) (200/1 -300%) Tom's My Star
200
200/1(-300%)
(18) Tom's My Star 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Tramore (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 7 days ago. Tailed off 40-1 shot on debut last week.
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14th (11) (18/1 -260%) La Vega Moon
18
18/1(-260%)
(11) La Vega Moon 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 16/1, creditable fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good) 7 days ago. Possibilities. Dual point winner; encouraging rules bow but struggled on quicker ground of late.
5
15th (5) (200/1 -506%) Glenmorefiftyfour
200
200/1(-506%)
(5) Glenmorefiftyfour 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 13 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 29 days ago. Huge prices and shown nothing in three runs under rules so far.
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16th (16) (80/1 +20%) Qasbaz
80
80/1(+20%)
(16) Qasbaz 80/1, Fair Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Eleventh of 18 in handicap (28/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley. Has won 3 on the Flat up to 1m2f (stays 1m4f); entitled to need this on hurdle/yard debut.
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17th (1) (150/1 -200%) Anysignofhim
150
150/1(-200%)
(1) Anysignofhim 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Ballinrobe (22.6f, good) on NH debut 12 days ago. Tailed off 66-1 shot on debut and looks up against it for now.
8
18th (8) (200/1 -100%) Hestheboycandoit
200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Hestheboycandoit 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 16 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Kilbeggan (20.1f, good) 6 days ago. Poor point form and similar story in three runs under rules so far.
3
19th (3) (300/1 -500%) Do The Math
300
300/1(-500%)
(3) Do The Math 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle (150/1) at this course (16f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Tailed off in three outings at triple figure odds so far.
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20th (22) (200/1 -100%) Evies Court
200
200/1(-100%)
(22) Evies Court 200/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 15 in juvenile hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Struggled with his jumping in three runs so far and best watched for now.
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21st (7) (150/1 +0%) Handy Manny
150
150/1(+0%)
(7) Handy Manny 150/1, Policy Maker gelding. Dam placed once from 2 starts in bumpers. Didn't beat many home in a point last month and unlikely to make impact now on rules bow.
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22nd (20) (300/1 -50%) Kir Royal Blou
300
300/1(-50%)
(20) Kir Royal Blou 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 17 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (17.3f, good, 200/1) 28 days ago. Tailed off at triple figure odds in two maiden hurdles at Cork last month.
15:42 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle
20f Race Speed Rating Flow
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Dual bumper winner MY GREAT MATE is a standout name among the 22 intended starters. A half-brother to Grade 1 victor Ashroe Diamond, the Jukebox Jury grey was down the field when tried at the highest level on his most recent start. In much calmer waters now and upped in trip on his hurdles debut, he looks the one to beat. Midleton Rare and Sage Conseil are other bumper scorers in the line-up, with the former successful by 10 lengths at Fairyhouse in October. Kilkee Bay has some valuable hurdling experience to his name but was disappointing when a beaten favourite at Ballinrobe last month. Donnie Devito and dual point-to-point winner La Vega Moon are others to respect.
MY GREAT MATE has some useful winning bumper form to his name and is fancied to go in at the first time of asking over hurdles. Kilkee Bay rates much the pick of those with experience and is next best ahead of hurdling newcomer and fair bumper scorer Midleton Rare.
This isn't the most competitive maiden hurdle for this venue and MY GREAT MATE could be the one with this drop in class likely to help
(2) Order Of Malta 7/2, Off the mark at the fourth attempt Nottingham (10.2f) last July. Consistent in handicaps after that and likely his reappearance fourth over further at Chester (12.3f) 4 weeks ago will have taken the freshness out of him. Of interest from this sort of mark. Too free when fourth on 1m4f reappearance; drop back in trip could help.
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1st (3) (5/2 +50%) Ludo's Landing
2.5
5/2(+50%)
(3) Ludo's Landing 5/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2023 but his recent consistency is hard to knock, finishing creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Hamilton (11.1f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Should give another good account. Consistent on AW this year and sound return to turf at Hamilton last Sunday.
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2nd (4) (15/2 -88%) Island Native
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(4) Island Native 15/2, Won twice on AW at the start of the year and quickly back to form back down in grade when second of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 6 days ago, having run of race. Steps back up in trip now. Beaten only a head off this mark over 1m last Sunday; first attempt at 1m2f.
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3rd (1) (2/1 +20%) Blueflagflyinghigh
2
2/1(+20%)
(1) Blueflagflyinghigh 2/1, Opened his account from 3 lb lower at Ripon (9.7f) last summer and he ran well on the back of 8 months off when second of 10 in handicap back at that venue 3 weeks ago. Big shout with a repeat under James Doyle. Close second on 1m2f Ripon reappearance; bold show likely if in the same form.
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4th (7) (14/1 +0%) Dandy's Angel
14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Dandy's Angel 14/1, Enjoyed a fine 2023 (winning this race) and gained her fifth C&D victory in September. Has yet to find her best form in handful of outings so far this term but her mark is easing all the time and return to this venue another likely plus. Four C&D wins last year, including this race; not at best lately but hard to dismiss.
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5th (6) (11/1 +0%) Burglar's Dream
11
11/1(+0%)
(6) Burglar's Dream 11/1, Stoutly-bred gelding who has yet to get his head in front but returned with a cracking second in a C&D handicap in April. Disappointed in higher/grade back up in trip at York subsequently but repeat of his reappearance effort gives him a shout. Second on C&D return and poor run at York since came in a hot race.
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6th (5) (6/1 +14%) Contrast
6
6/1(+14%)
(5) Contrast 6/1, Veteran who benefited from the step up in trip when resuming winning ways in 12-runner handicap (11/1) at Ripon (9.8f, good) 29 days ago, deserving of credit for getting up late on. More on his plate up 3 lb in a race that looks stronger. Veteran former C&D scorer who won at Ripon last month; ought to be competitive again.
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7th (8) (80/1 -142%) Tio Mio
80
80/1(-142%)
(8) Tio Mio 80/1, Made a winning debut for Alex French at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December and good third back at that venue a month later. However, underpeformed on final start for that yard in February and others make more appeal now starting out for another new yard. All wins on AW, the latest in December; best watched back on turf for new yard.
15:50 Beverley Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
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BLUEFLAGFLYINGHIGH was only beaten a head into second at Ripon on his seasonal return last month and Michael Bell's gelding merits plenty of respect on the back of that performance, especially off just a 1lb higher mark. Island Native was also narrowly denied on his latest appearance, at Nottingham last weekend, and is an obvious threat to the selection. Contrast edges out Ludo's Landing to be best of the rest.
It could be worth siding with ORDER OF MALTA. Successful at around this trip last summer, he's entitled to be sharper with his Chester reappearance run under his belt 4 weeks ago and he appeals as being on a handy mark. Blueflagflyinghigh, following his solid return second at Ripon, is next best, with Ludo's Landing and Island Native completing the shortlist.
The vote goes to BLUEFLAGFLYINGHIGH on the back of his good reappearance run at Ripon. Order Of Malta can follow him home.
(5) Unavailable 22/1, Won back-to-back on AW at Lingfield in April. 3/1, last of 4 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 38 days ago. First turf start of the year. Two AW wins at Lingfield in April; well held in hat-trick bid latest; high in weights now.
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1st (7) (4/1 +0%) Secret Command
4
4/1(+0%)
(7) Secret Command 4/1, Good second of 10 in C&D handicap on reappearance 26 days ago. Has good chance on form. Carlisle win at two; good second over C&D last month; not so well drawn this time.
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2nd (12) (28/1 +15%) Lady Of The Garr
28
28/1(+15%)
(12) Lady Of The Garr 28/1, Poor maiden. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (6f, good to soft, 33/1) 8 days ago. Others are preferred again. Poor turf form, albeit her best run came at this track; not easily recommended.
2
3rd (2) (5/2 +58%) Alfa Moonstone
2.5
5/2(+58%)
(2) Alfa Moonstone 5/2, C&D winner. 9/2, third of 5 in handicap at Chester (6f, soft) 14 days ago, fading late on after making the running. Respected back at 5f. C&D winner at two; promising reappearance and latest run easy enough to forgive; chance.
13
4th (13) (66/1 -100%) Sassy Soprano
66
66/1(-100%)
(13) Sassy Soprano 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Redcar (5f, good) 19 days ago. Hooded first time. No real improvement for handicapping at Redcar 19 days ago; now tried in a hood.
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5th (1) (16/1 -33%) Mecca's Duchess
16
16/1(-33%)
(1) Mecca's Duchess 16/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good, 11/1) on reappearance 33 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Chance on last season's best and this represents a drop in grade; could bounce back.
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6th (6) (14/1 -180%) Crack The Kode
14
14/1(-180%)
(6) Crack The Kode 14/1, C&D winner last year. Blinkered first time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good, 12/1) 19 days ago, not clear run. Back on a good mark. Two course wins last season; promise at Redcar latest in first-time blinkers; contender.
4
7th (4) (14/1 +0%) Whogoesthere
14
14/1(+0%)
(4) Whogoesthere 14/1, Creditable third on 5f AW reappearance but not at the same level on turf twice since. Not at best the last twice but Southwell 3rd in April brings him right into the picture.
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8th (15) (80/1 -142%) Ifonlytheycudtalk
80
80/1(-142%)
(15) Ifonlytheycudtalk 80/1, Poor form at 2, including in handicaps. Poor form at two; gelded since but drawn widest and easy to swerve.
3
9th (3) (7/1 +0%) Northerner
7
7/1(+0%)
(3) Northerner 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 6/1, second of 5 in maiden at Musselburgh (5f, good) on reappearance 36 days ago. Brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut. Displayed fair ability in three maiden/novice runs; likely improver now handicapping.
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10th (11) (17/2 -42%) Northern Prince
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(11) Northern Prince 17/2, Poor form. Off 12 months, shaped as if better for run when fifth of 10 in C&D handicap (good) 26 days ago. Ran well in a stronger race on his reappearance (raced wide); still has time to do better.
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11th (9) (25/1 -25%) Emerald Army
25
25/1(-25%)
(9) Emerald Army 25/1, Poor form. Seventh of 10 in C&D handicap (good, 28/1) 26 days ago. Finished behind a few of these when seventh over C&D last month.
10
12th (10) (50/1 -100%) Uwaittillplaytime
50
50/1(-100%)
(10) Uwaittillplaytime 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on reappearance 20 days ago. No improvement for handicapping on his reappearace; wide draw and plenty to prove.
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13th (14) (40/1 -471%) Missterious
40
40/1(-471%)
(14) Missterious 40/1, Well held in 3 runs last summer but in good hands and has a basement mark to work with now handicapping on her return. One to note in the betting. Bred to be better than she showed in her three runs last summer; check the market.
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14th (8) (14/1 +30%) Crooked Crown
14
14/1(+30%)
(8) Crooked Crown 14/1, 12/1, first run since leaving Rod Millman when last of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good) on reappearance 33 days ago. Can only be watched after that. May have needed her stable/seasonal debut last month but she was well beaten all the same.
15:55 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
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Given NORTHERNER was second to a horse now rated 80 at Musselburgh last month, the daughter of Profitable debuts in handicap from a highly-competitive mark of 64 based on a literal reading of the figures. A low draw could also be very beneficial for the selection, who can steal a march on the likes of Secret Command and Crack The Kode, both of whom are respected but will need to be sharply away to combat wide draws.
SECRET COMMAND made a good return to the track when second over C&D last month and might prove the answer to an open-looking sprint handicap. Crack The Kode was better than the result (met trouble) at Redcar last time and has dipped back to the mark he defied over C&D last autumn so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him play a prominent role. Alfa Moonstone is also shortlisted along with Brian Ellison handicap newcomer Northerner.
Northern Prince is open to lots of improvement but CRACK THE KODE, a dual course winner at two, looked on the way back last time.
(5) Regal And Royal 11/4, Made a winning start to his handicap career over C&D (good) 3 weeks ago. Only nudged up 4 lb and an unexposed profile provides the hope for better still. Considered. Improved form when winning handicap debut over C&D (good); up 4lb; bang there.
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2nd (2) (11/8 -10%) Clararose
1.375
11/8(-10%)
(2) Clararose 11/8, Improved over hurdles since tongue tied, building on her Fakenham second in April when going one better at Warwick (21f, good to soft) last month. Could be plenty more to come now she's turned the corner. Leading claims. Ready winner over 2m5f (good) last month; up 8lb but very likely to improve further.
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3rd (4) (20/1 +20%) Gentle Victor
20
20/1(+20%)
(4) Gentle Victor 20/1, Offered something to work on at huge odds on hurdles debut at Ludlow in October but hasn't kicked on subsequently, including in 3 handicaps. All hurdle runs on good to soft or slower; needs to improve plenty for return to good.
3
4th (3) (10/1 -122%) Easter Junction
10
10/1(-122%)
(3) Easter Junction 10/1, Placed on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and fair form when fourth in maidens on first 2 completed starts over hurdles. His 2 handicap runs subsequently have been disappointing (had wind surgery and off 5 months in between) but it's still too soon to be writing him off. Best hurdle form at about 2m1f; well held in two handicaps, at 2m3f and 2m.
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5th (8) (400/1 -506%) Ivynator
400
400/1(-506%)
(8) Ivynator 400/1, One-time fairly useful Flat performer but yet to get anywhere near that form over hurdles. Off 7 months, well beaten on Flat at Ayr 25 days ago. Easily passed over. Two AW wins in 2020/21 but out of sorts over hurdles and on Flat since last May; 6lb wrong.
1
6th (1) (450/1 -5525%) Imac Wood
450
450/1(-5525%)
(1) Imac Wood 450/1, Three chase wins last season but not at best on his last 2 starts. Lower mark back hurdling but others arrive with more pressing claims. Three chase wins between August and January; well below best latest; has lower hurdle mark.
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7th (7) (250/1 -658%) League Clash
250
250/1(-658%)
(7) League Clash 250/1, Poor form. Ninth of 10 on 3m Ludlow handicap debut 27 days ago. Needs major improvement. Placed in an Irish point but modest hurdle form in Britain, including on handicap debut.
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8th (6) (125/1 -1150%) Silverbridge
125
125/1(-1150%)
(6) Silverbridge 125/1, Fair form on Flat for John Joseph Murphy in Ireland. Initial efforts in this sphere were low key but upped his game when third on 2m course handicap debut in April. Failed to build on that when sixth over 18.5f at Stratford since, looking a bit laboured. Cheekpieces go on in a bid to sharpen him up. Took a step forward when 3rd in a 2m handicap on soft; less good on quicker ground since.
16:00 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Hurdle (Class
5) 20f Race Class Flow
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The in-form Dan Skelton is a force to be reckoned with at any time of the year, but CLARAROSE epitomises the majority of the trainer's summer jumpers in that she is open to any amount of improvement. She appears to have been well placed to back up her Warwick romp, despite an 8lb higher mark. Regal And Royal, a comfortable winner over this C&D last month, is feared most ahead of Silverbridge.
An 8 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop CLARAROSE with further progress likely on the back of her Warwick success. Regal And Royal should also have more to offer after his C&D handicap success 3 weeks ago and looks the obvious danger.
Regal And Royal is much respected but CLARAROSE (nap) impressed at Warwick and can cope with an 8lb rise in the weights.
(4) Old Faithful 9/4, Career best when winning 4-runner minor event at Naas (10.4f, good, 13/8) 28 days ago by short head from Gibbs Island, idling. Makes handicap debut. Should continue to give a good account. Tricky customer doesn't go for the stick and got fine ride from Lordan to win at Naas.
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2nd (7) (10/1 -82%) Going Remote
10
10/1(-82%)
(7) Going Remote 10/1, 10/1, very good second of 9 in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Leading claims. Much improved in third handicap start when beaten half a length at Fairyhouse; 4lb higher.
5
3rd (5) (8/1 -60%) Gibbs Island
8
8/1(-60%)
(5) Gibbs Island 8/1, Fairly useful performer. Good short-head second of 4 to Old Faithful in minor event (7/2) at Naas (10.4f, good) 28 days ago. Battled on well when narrowly beaten by Old Faithful at Naas and may reverse the form.
2
4th (2) (16/1 -45%) Cheeky Wink
16
16/1(-45%)
(2) Cheeky Wink 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft, 12/1) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. Trainer going well. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Remains unexposed. Gowran maiden winner over 9.5f, not shamed in stakes/handicap company since; headgear.
6
5th (6) (12/1 -140%) Rapid Mission
12
12/1(-140%)
(6) Rapid Mission 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/4, respectable third of 9 in nursery at the Curragh (8f, heavy). Off 7 months. Blinkers on 1st time. Placed in final three starts at two (maidens/nursery) and has beeen gelded; blinkers tried.
1
6th (1) (3/1 +25%) Glor Tire
3
3/1(+25%)
(1) Glor Tire 3/1, 3 wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 11/8) 2 days ago. Up in trip. This is a bit tougher, but she's clearly in great heart. Gained second 9.5f Gowran win on Monday, completed hat-trick at Leopardstown on Thursday.
3
7th (3) (13/2 +46%) Harbour Gem
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(3) Harbour Gem 13/2, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 8-runner maiden at Cork (10.2f, good, 7/2) 29 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Placed in three of her first four maiden runs before winning one over this trip at Cork.
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GLOR TIRE completed her hat-trick in fine style at Leopardstown on Thursday evening, under a polished ride from Gabriella Hill, and can go in again. She was sent for home before the bend at the Dublin venue and was a cosy winner at line. Going a bit further should suit the daughter of Teofilo. Old Faithful was value for a bit more than his short-head margin when beating Gibbs Island at Naas last time. He was nursed home 'hands and heels' then and with that win under his belt, he could progress again. Gibbs Island is now 2lb better off and is obviously entitled to be in the mix again.
GOING REMOTE improved when tackling this trip for the first time at Fairyhouse recently and is narrowly preferred to Aidan O'Brien's Old Faithful. Cheery Wink wasn't seen to best effect on her handicap debut and is another who could have a say.
A tricky little heat and we'll go with GIBBS ISLAND who was gallant in defeat when touched off by Old Faithful at Naas
(6) Daring Legend 25/1, Made a bright start for present yard on AW, impressive when taking 6f Newcastle handicap in March. Far from disgraced on 2 of his 3 starts since, finishing midfield in 12-runner Ascot handicap (6f) 4 weeks ago. Ran well on his sole previous visit here but he's less than ideally drawn in 12. Well held the last twice; return to 7f may suit but he still looks high in the weights.
8
1st (8) (13/2 +54%) Pedro Valentino
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(8) Pedro Valentino 13/2, Improved on debut form when taking a Wolverhampton maiden (6f) in November. Gelded thereafter and he's ran to a similar level in pair of 3-y-o handicaps so far this campaign, fifth of 19 in handicap at Newmarket (7f) 5 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on but another with a less-than-ideal draw. Has run with credit in both starts since returning; holds each-way claims; cheekpieces on.
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2nd (10) (14/1 -40%) Tourist
14
14/1(-40%)
(10) Tourist 14/1, Maiden following 8 starts but hard to knock his consistency, creditable third on back of 4 months off in a Redcar maiden (6f, soft) for new stable 12 days ago. Well drawn inside but suspicion he'll be vulnerable to less exposed sorts now pitched in to a handicap. 0-8 but in the frame seven times; starting to look exposed; handicap debut.
9
3rd (9) (20/1 -25%) Jonny Concrete
20
20/1(-25%)
(9) Jonny Concrete 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden who got back to something like his debut form when second of 11 in a Carlisle novice (6.9f) hanging right briefly over 1f out and keeping on. Present mark does demand further progress, though. Runner-up on his debut and at Carlisle last time; possibilities back in a handicap.
12
4th (12) (7/2 +36%) Tennessee Gold
3.5
7/2(+36%)
(12) Tennessee Gold 7/2, Displayed some promise in trio of starts as a juvenile and, gelded/back from 6 months off, he confirmed his opening mark lenient when readily taking 10-runner Kempton handicap (6f) 31 days ago. Up 8 lb on the back of that but very much the type to do better again. Respected upped to 7f. 8lb higher than when making a successful handicap debut on AW, but still respected.
3
5th (3) (4/1 +0%) Bigbertiebassett
4
4/1(+0%)
(3) Bigbertiebassett 4/1, Won a 7f novice for Tom Dascombe last year and lines up here having posted a career-best display when fourth of 11 in handicap at Ascot (1m) 4 weeks ago, disputing second final 1f and keeping on. Well-made sort and he's very much of interest from a handy draw back at 7f. Ran well when fourth on his Ascot reappearance last month; return to 7f may suit.
13
6th (13) (66/1 -313%) Beale Street
66
66/1(-313%)
(13) Beale Street 66/1, Zoffany gelding who displayed fair form in a trio of back end novice events at up to 7f last term, fourth of 12 at Newcastle when last seen in October. Off 7 months and he goes handicapping in what could prove a warm enough race. Others make more appeal. This looks a competitive race in which to make his handicap debut after 222 days off.
4
7th (4) (13/2 -44%) Shy Hi Bye
6.5
13/2(-44%)
(4) Shy Hi Bye 13/2, Left Yarmouth debut form in her wake when edged out by a subsequent winner at Newcastle (6f) in November and she displayed a nice attitude to go one place better on return in 4-runner Ayr maiden (6f) in May. Type to go on improving in handicaps for top stable. Made hard work of winning at Ayr but the second has won since; return to 7f should suit.
11
8th (11) (13/2 +0%) Kindest Nation
6.5
13/2(+0%)
(11) Kindest Nation 13/2, Sioux Nation filly who built on debut effort when winning 10-runner Southwell maiden (7f) in March. Made the frame both starts subsequently, having run of the race when third of 9 in handicap at Sandown (1m, soft) 16 days ago. No surprise to see her thereabouts. Third in both handicaps and high on the list if coping with likely quicker conditions.
1
9th (1) (16/1 -167%) Silver Trumpet
16
16/1(-167%)
(1) Silver Trumpet 16/1, Improving 3-y-o who won back-to-back AW handicaps earlier in the year and took another marked step forward when running out a comfortable winner at Salisbury (7f) 14 days ago, clear inside final 1f. Handicapper has reacted but he's still lightly raced on turf. Has won three of his last four start; up 8lb for latest easy win but still much respected.
7
10th (7) (16/1 +20%) Miguel
16
16/1(+20%)
(7) Miguel 16/1, Winner of a Brighton maiden and Ripon nursery in September. Didn't shape at all badly when hitting the crossbar on return at Wolverhampton but he hasn't scaled same heights either start since, ninth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (1m, good) 15 days ago. Back down in trip now. Won twice on turf last autumn and ran well on reappearance, but twice well held since.
5
11th (5) (18/1 -125%) Commander Of Life
18
18/1(-125%)
(5) Commander Of Life 18/1, Invincible Spirit gelding who showed benefit of his reappearance/stable debut effort when just failing to land 9-runner Southwell handicap (1m) in April, travelling better than most. Not dismissed lightly back on turf with Rossa Ryan again in the plate. Best efforts have come on the AW and hasn't run very well in his two previous goes on turf.
16:10 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
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Silver Trumpet has recorded three wins out of his last four starts, including at Salisbury last time, and he should go well off 9lb higher than that four-length victory. However, SHY HI BYE is the one to be on. William Haggas' three-year-old did just enough to be victorious over 6f at Ayr last time and she may appreciate this step back up in trip on her handicap debut. Commander Of Life is another to consider.
BIGBERTIEBASSETT shaped promisingly when fourth on his reappearance at Ascot (1m) 4 weeks ago and, appealing as the type who can go on improving this term, he looks to hold sound claims back down in trip/from a handy draw. Easy Kempton scorer Tennessee Gold is another of interest with the prospect of more to come. Silver Trumpet, Kindest Nation and Shy Hi Bye complete the shortlist.
The vote goes to SHY HI BYE from whom there may still be plenty more to come now she's back up in trip for her handicap debut.
(20) Cloughroe 9/1, Very good fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Cork (24.6f, good) 28 days ago, doing too much too soon. Down in trip. Can make presence felt. RESERVE. Cork run encouraging and drop in trip may suit on favoured ground; reserve.
21
(21) (20/1 -25%) Miss Vivacious
20
20/1(-25%)
(21) Miss Vivacious 20/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 24 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Not taken lightly. RESERVE. Best form on soft so ground concerns here if getting a run; reserve.
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(19) (25/1 -25%) Leis Fein
25
25/1(-25%)
(19) Leis Fein 25/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft, 33/1) 50 days ago. RESERVE. Lightly raced 9yo pulled up after never counting on recent handicap debut; reserve.
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1st (15) (10/1 -43%) Gaelic Des Chastys
10
10/1(-43%)
(15) Gaelic Des Chastys 10/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 15/2, bit below form sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Alan Donoghue. Hooded for 1st time. Exposed maiden's best form on a sound surface; hooded on first start for new yard.
11
2nd (11) (15/2 -7%) Del Girl
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(11) Del Girl 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) 33 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve. Opening two handicap efforts have been ordinary; longer trip could bring improvement.
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3rd (7) (7/2 -27%) Warmer Days Ahead
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(7) Warmer Days Ahead 7/2, Promising type. Tongue strap on for 1st time cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 16 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at this course (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Second here last month a career-best; just 2lb higher so big chance.
5
4th (5) (14/1 -56%) The Virginian
14
14/1(-56%)
(5) The Virginian 14/1, 9/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.4f, soft) 107 days ago. Possibilities. Potential improver back on more favoured ground.
9
5th (9) (12/1 +25%) Arctic Saint
12
12/1(+25%)
(9) Arctic Saint 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 33/1, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Encouraging hurdles return here last month but bit to find with Warmer Days Ahead.
6
6th (6) (66/1 -65%) Gonetomillgrove
66
66/1(-65%)
(6) Gonetomillgrove 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 12f on the Flat. Broke blood vessel when pulled up in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Listowel (20f, soft), pulled up early in straight. Off 8 months. Burst blood vessels last twice; absent since September and hard to have confidence in.
8
7th (8) (28/1 -100%) Spellacy's Cross
28
28/1(-100%)
(8) Spellacy's Cross 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at this course (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Dropped away tamely when beaten 40l on handicap debut here last month.
12
8th (12) (6/1 -20%) Great Rainbow
6
6/1(-20%)
(12) Great Rainbow 6/1, Excellent third of 16 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at this course (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Just denied for second by Warmer Days Ahead here last month; shorter trip to suit.
13
9th (13) (80/1 -300%) Mabel In May
80
80/1(-300%)
(13) Mabel In May 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Hard to see her making an immediate impact in handicaps.
1
10th (1) (18/1 +10%) Lummi Island
18
18/1(+10%)
(1) Lummi Island 18/1, 50/1, very good seventh of 13 in novice hurdle at Cork (24.6f, good) 28 days ago, not knocked about. Back down in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Mild promise in three maiden hurdle runs; opening mark looks high.
17
11th (17) (22/1 +33%) Trim To Milan
22
22/1(+33%)
(17) Trim To Milan 22/1, Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Tramore (21f, soft). Off 6 months. Needs a couple of these to falter. Modest hurdles form, though recent efforts off this basement mark mildly encouraging.
18
12th (18) (9/1 +10%) War Thunder
9
9/1(+10%)
(18) War Thunder 9/1, Eleventh of 17 in handicap (5/1) at Tipperary (12.5f, soft) 10 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 9/13 on last hurdle run. Recent Flat winner a potential improver back hurdling.
3
13th (3) (10/1 +29%) Glenriver
10
10/1(+29%)
(3) Glenriver 10/1, Respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good to soft, 11/2) 18 days ago, finding little. Handicap debut run at Downpatrick was encouraging but took a backward step here last month.
2
14th (2) (33/1 +0%) Saynothinatall
33
33/1(+0%)
(2) Saynothinatall 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. 14/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. Plenty to find from recent handicap debut at Killarney.
14
15th (14) (11/1 +21%) Mademewhatiam
11
11/1(+21%)
(14) Mademewhatiam 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy, 25/1) 169 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Mark Walford. Ex British-trained; may appreciate this better ground and market best guide on yard debut.
10
16th (10) (100/1 -150%) Daicheadacuig
100
100/1(-150%)
(10) Daicheadacuig 100/1, One win from 30 NH runs. Blinkered for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase (40/1) at Ballinrobe (23f, good to soft), pulled up before 3 out. Off 8 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Pulled up final three runs over fences last year and seems best watched on return.
4
|PU| (4) (33/1 +0%) The Miracle Man
33
33/1(+0%)
(4) The Miracle Man 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving A. L. T. Moore when tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy, 20/1) 21 days ago. Entitled to come on for recent comeback run after mammoth absence.
16
|PU| (16) (80/1 -300%) Internet Biddy
80
80/1(-300%)
(16) Internet Biddy 80/1, First run since leaving Fergal O'Brien when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, soft, 100/1), pulled up after 2 out. Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Jackie Stephen. Placed in bumper for Fergal O'Brien but poor hurdles form; hooded on yard debut.
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It might be worth taking a chance on DEL GIRL in this competitive affair. Trained by the shrewd Shane Crawley, the Mount Nelson mare finished ninth of 20 on her most recent start at Down Royal. That was just her second try in handicap company and, upped in trip now, she is open to further progress. Second and third here last month, Warmer Days Ahead and Great Rainbow are sure to have plenty of supporters. The latter was only headed in the closing stages and this slight drop in trip could prove ideal for the Brian McMahon-trained six-year-old. Gaelic Des Chastys starts off for Eric McNamara and is of interest, while Spellacy's Cross and The Virginian also warrant respect.
This represents a good opportunity for WARMER DAYS AHEAD, who posted much his best effort yet when runner-up in this headgear combination here recently and he shoud have more to offer. Great Rainbow was hot on the heels of the selection in that handicap, finishing third, and he is likely to be on the premises once again, while it's still early says for Del Girl and she makes each-way appeal on the back of an encouraging effort at Down Royal.
The booking of a 7lb claimer can see WARMER DAYS AHEAD confirm recent course form with Great Rainbow
(5) Walter Hartright 5/1, 15/2 and visored for 1st time, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 25 days ago. Blinkers now the headgear of choice but work to do with a couple here on that evidence. Fair efforts the last twice but work to do with two of these on last month's C&D clash.
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2nd (2) (6/5 +4%) Miss Gitana
1.2
6/5(+4%)
(2) Miss Gitana 6/5, Promising sort who has upped her game since switched to longer trips this season, latest when narrow second of 9 in C&D handicap 25 days ago. Likely more to come yet and big player here. Went very close over C&D last time (just ahead of Rogue King) and she holds leading claims.
6
3rd (6) (14/1 -100%) Wannabeawallaby
14
14/1(-100%)
(6) Wannabeawallaby 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 18 days ago, effort around3f out and plugging on. Appeals as being on a workable mark and this further increase in trip could unlock further progress. Kept on for fifth over 1m2f on handicap debut; could take fair step forward now at 1m4f.
4
4th (4) (9/1 -125%) Sun Dancer Girl
9
9/1(-125%)
(4) Sun Dancer Girl 9/1, Made the frame on a couple of occasions in AW handicaps earlier this year and didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 10/1) 23 days ago, well positioned. Respected back on turf. Sole turf run was a big defeat, but on soft ground; won at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last time.
3
5th (3) (100/1 -1900%) Rogue King
100
100/1(-1900%)
(3) Rogue King 100/1, Still lightly raced and he improved for the marked step up in trip when third in a C&D handicap on penultimate start (Miss Gitana placed second). Disappointed when last of 5 at Yarmouth latest but return to a forecast faster surface here may well be in his favour. Very close third over C&D last month and perhaps the slow ground didn't suit at Yarmouth.
1
6th (1) (40/1 -400%) Amasar
40
40/1(-400%)
(1) Amasar 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden who ran to a similar level as previously on back of 6 months off when fourth of 6 in handicap (12/1) at Haydock (10.2f, good) 28 days ago. Needs to build on that now. 4th of 6 on h'cap debut at Haydock; that was a warm little race & he could improve for it.
16:25 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
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MISS GITANA went agonisingly close to gaining her first victory over C&D, following on from her handicap bow when fourth over 1m2f at Yarmouth. Sir Mark Prescott's filly is going the right way and a 2lb rise is unlikely to stop her from getting off the mark. Rogue King and Walter Hartright were third and fourth in the aforementioned contest here. However, the latter has every chance of reversing the form with a change of headgear to blinkers, and the former needs to bounce back from his subsequent disappointment at Yarmouth.
MISS GITANA was very much suited by the increase in trip when losing out in a head-bobbing finish over C&D 25 days ago and, open to further improvement, she looks to hold sound claims of going one place better. Rogue King needs to shrug off a lesser effort at Yarmouth but is feared if doing so. Wannabeawallaby and Sun Dancer Girl are others in the mix.
Having been beaten just a nose over C&D last time on her first crack at 1m4f, MISS GITANA can go one better and get off the mark.
(3) Gibside 13/2, Shaped encouragingly after 7 months off when eighth of 20 in handicap at York (11.8f, good, 33/1) 24 days ago. Has stepped forward markedly from his reappearance the last 2 seasons, so every chance he will be bang there back in a lower grade. 2lb below last winning mark, but not sure fast ground is ideal; still has stamina to prove.
4
2nd (4) (9/2 -13%) Knights Affair
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(4) Knights Affair 9/2, Ran up to best when second of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good, 9/1) 8 days ago. Still low mileage in handicaps and remains of interest from this sort of mark. Beaten a neck at Doncaster last time and shapes as though he will stay; still unexposed.
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3rd (6) (15/2 +25%) Gastronomy
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(6) Gastronomy 15/2, Winner at Newcastle in April. Found run of good form coming to a halt back on turf when fourteenth of 20 in handicap at York (11.8f, good, 25/1) 24 days ago. Others more persuasive. 1-6 on the AW but 0-10 on turf and was beaten a long way at York last month.
10
4th (10) (100/1 -2903%) Lord Torranaga
100
100/1(-2903%)
(10) Lord Torranaga 100/1, 15/8, made the most of a good opportunity to end a long losing run in 5-runner handicap at this C&D (soft) 8 days ago. Nudged up just 2 lb and may well feature if this doesn't come too soon. Dual C&D winner including eight days ago; only 2lb higher.
11
5th (11) (80/1 -400%) Calevade
80
80/1(-400%)
(11) Calevade 80/1, Course winner. 17/2, turned in another woeful effort when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy) 3 months ago. This a rare Flat start and others make more appeal. Course winner in the summer of 2020, but last two efforts over hurdles have been poor.
2
6th (2) (66/1 -1220%) Pons Aelius
66
66/1(-1220%)
(2) Pons Aelius 66/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, ran much better than for a while returned to turf from an easing mark when third of 8 in handicap at this course (15.9f, good) 26 days ago. Chance if building on that. Ram much better when third here last time and is 11lb below his last winning mark.
1
7th (1) (66/1 -164%) Achnamara
66
66/1(-164%)
(1) Achnamara 66/1, 28/1, made no impression when sixth of 7 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) 7 days ago, very slowly away. Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage. Has run a couple of encouraging races since last summer, but they haven't been built on.
7
8th (7) (100/1 -900%) Weigh Anchor
100
100/1(-900%)
(7) Weigh Anchor 100/1, 5/1, proved a let-down making her handicap debut after 5 months off when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) 3 months ago. Makes handicap debut on Flat and this presumably a pipe opener with a view to going back hurdling. 0-8 under rules; makes her Flat handicap debut on her second start since wind surgery.
5
9th (5) (100/1 -1150%) Clear White Light
100
100/1(-1150%)
(5) Clear White Light 100/1, Course winner in April. Ran creditably when sixth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Chester (15.9f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Back down in trip and not discounted. Won on heavy ground here in April but unraced on ground faster than good under either code.
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10th (8) (100/1 -525%) Victoriano
100
100/1(-525%)
(8) Victoriano 100/1, Probably needed the run after 7 months off when seventh of 8 in handicap (40/1) at Thirsk (14f, soft) 5 weeks ago. Others look stronger. Would have needed his Thirsk return and good or faster ground suits him perfectly; player.
9
11th (9) (100/1 -900%) Myboymax
100
100/1(-900%)
(9) Myboymax 100/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, stepped up on his reappearance when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (15.9f, good) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Each-way claims. Last month's fourth here was a step back in the right direction; each-way claims.
16:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow
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LORD TORRANAGA justified good support in the betting when scoring in fine style over this course and distance eight days ago and rates the strongest contender off just 2lb higher. Weigh Anchor is also notable back on the Flat on just her second start after undergoing wind surgery, while Victoriano should have benefitted from last month's return to action at Thirsk and may offer some each-way value from 5lb below his last winning turf mark.
GIBSIDE shaped encouragingly after 7 months off when eighth at York last month and having stepped forward markedly from his reappearance the last couple of seasons, Tim Easterby's 5-y-o is fancied to notch career victory number 5 at the expense of Knights Affair, who is still low mileage in handicaps and ran up to his best when runner-up at Doncaster last week. Pons Aelius and recent C&D winner Lord Torranaga can fight out third spot.
This can go to PONS AELIUS who suggested he was returning to form when third here last time. He is 11lb below his last winning mark.
(2) Nowinittowinit 10/1, Left previous form well behind when causing an 80/1 upset in Perth maiden (20.2f) last April. Followed up in 3-runner handicap there the following month but both efforts over the winter left a bit to be desired. Hopes pinned on fences sparking a revival after 6 months off. Ended 2023 with two poor runs; makes chasing debut after a break; cheekpieces added.
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1st (5) (13/8 +28%) Fancy Stuff
1.625
13/8(+28%)
(5) Fancy Stuff 13/8, Bumper winner who failed to progress over jumps for Dan Skelton. However, she'd dropped to an eye-catching mark given the pick of hurdles form and got off the mark with plenty in hand over fences at Stratford (19.4f, good) last month by 8½ lengths from The Gambler. Up 8 lb but can go in again. Looked back in good nick when winning comfortably at Stratford last month; good chance.
3
2nd (3) (6/1 -50%) Gentle Connections
6
6/1(-50%)
(3) Gentle Connections 6/1, Four-time winner over hurdles in first half of 2022 but she has struggled since, including both starts over the larger obstacles when last seen 13 months ago. Potentially a dangerous runner from this much-reduced mark on return with her yard flying. Lightly raced and disappointing since winning four in a row over hurdles in 2022.
9
3rd (9) (22/1 -10%) Rory's Story
22
22/1(-10%)
(9) Rory's Story 22/1, Pulled up sole start between the flags and while she was placed on 2 of her 3 starts in bumpers, this 5-y-o failed to pull up any trees over hurdles. Finished well held but showed aptitude for chasing after 4 months off recently and she should do better at some stage. Still has low mileage but was safely held on recent chasing debut; improvement required.
6
4th (6) (20/1 -150%) Admiral's Sunset
20
20/1(-150%)
(6) Admiral's Sunset 20/1, Sprung a surprise when winning at Stratford last year and proved she retains some ability after a 7-month break when fourth in that same race (19.4f, good) just under 3 weeks ago. Entitled to come on from that, so foolish to ignore dropped 4 lb. Triple chase winner; no longer the force of old but very well handicapped now.
4
5th (4) (100/1 -525%) Smurfette
100
100/1(-525%)
(4) Smurfette 100/1, Placed in mares' bumper/novice hurdle but disappointed switched to handicaps last 3 starts (on chasing debut last time). Sold from Dan Skelton for just £4,000 last month, so she's best watched. Sold out of Dan Skelton's for £4,000 after last month's disappointing chase debut.
8
6th (8) (400/1 -2757%) Cotton End
400
400/1(-2757%)
(8) Cotton End 400/1, Losing run is mounting up and she's yet to find her form since her winter break. Headgear back on but looks an easy swerve despite a tumbling mark. Regressive 10yo who was soundly beaten last week and is now 0-12 over fences.
7
7th (7) (350/1 -2817%) Stamina Chope
350
350/1(-2817%)
(7) Stamina Chope 350/1, Has returned over hurdles in good form, winning over 25f at Plumpton. Found 2m an inadequate test when third at Leicester in November and got back on track without managing to get competitive when fifth at Hereford in January. Now back over the larger obstacles. Absent since respectable hurdle run in January but has possibilities if fully tuned up.
1
8th (1) (450/1 -5525%) Emily's Choice
450
450/1(-5525%)
(1) Emily's Choice 450/1, Off the mark at seventh attempt in points and won first 2 starts hurdles, conceding weight all round for the latest of them at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) in March. Turned in a poor effort on handicap debut (lost a shoe) last time, and attentions quickly switched to the larger obstacles. Irish point winner; 2-3 over hurdles last season; makes chasing debut today.
10
9th (10) (250/1 -4067%) The Gambler
250
250/1(-4067%)
(10) The Gambler 250/1, Irish point winner last April. Also made a successful start under Rules in a Market Rasen bumper and having struggled after, showed her first form over obstacles from well out the weights when 8½ lengths second to Fancy Stuff at Stratford (19.4f, good) 20 days ago. Must build on that. Well beaten in first two handicap chases but last month's Stratford second was much better.
11
|PU| (11) (350/1 -1300%) Oneway Express
350
350/1(-1300%)
(11) Oneway Express 350/1, Pulled up in a point recently and exploits over hurdles have been underwhelming, well held from 5 lb out of the weights at this course (23.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Visor on for chase debut but tough to see her getting seriously involved. Modest maiden hurdler who is 6lb wrong for this chasing debut; headgear switched.
16:35 Bangor-on-dee Handicap Chase (Class
5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FANCY STUFF beat The Gambler (second) by over eight lengths in this grade over an extended 2m3f at Stratford last month, and she is 8lb higher for that triumph. The daughter of Presenting looks well placed to confirm that form and record a double. Gentle Connections was last seen finishing last of four in a class 4 event at Warwick, but she returns off a 7lb lower mark and has to be considered for the in-form Dan Skelton yard.
FANCY STUFF landed a few tidy bets when bolting up at Stratford just under 3 weeks ago and an 8 lb rise may not be enough to prevent her from going in again. She gets the nod ahead of chasing-debutante Emily's Choice, who won her first couple of starts over hurdles and can have a line put through her handicap debut at Uttoxeter 9 weeks ago (lost a shoe). Admiral's Sunset can edge out Rory's Story for third place.
The one with by far the least to prove is FANCY STUFF, who rewarded solid market support with an emphatic win at Stratford last month.
(12) Quilieve 50/1, Twice-raced filly. 11/4, last of 8 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 31 days ago. Well beaten in two heavy ground maidens and will have to find loads of improvement.
10
1st (10) (9/4 +59%) Mo Ghille Mar
2.25
9/4(+59%)
(10) Mo Ghille Mar 9/4, Fairly useful filly. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs but was first past the post in a Leopardstown handciap last time only to lost the race in the stewards' room. Good form chance but others are less exposed. Demoted after winning Leopardstown handicap; rating of 83 means she should be involved.
4
2nd (4) (5/1 -50%) Cancelled
5
5/1(-50%)
(4) Cancelled 5/1, Once-raced filly. Second of 7 in maiden at Cork (12f, good to soft, 16/1) on debut 18 days ago. Should have more to offer. Ran a cracker on debut at Cork over 1m4f; this shorter trip should suit; big player.
6
3rd (6) (3/1 -9%) Declaree
3
3/1(-9%)
(6) Declaree 3/1, Promising sort. 4/1, second of 8 in maiden at Cork (10.2f, good) 29 days ago. Trainer going well. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Merits serious consideration. Just denied at Cork; cheekpieces are added today and looks likely to be a big player.
8
4th (8) (16/1 +0%) La Vita Nova
16
16/1(+0%)
(8) La Vita Nova 16/1, €50,000 foal, €150,000 yearling, Gleneagles filly. Closely related to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Nell Quickly and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 1m winner Shaaqaaf and winner up to 7f Oso Rapido Made 150,000euros as a yearling; tongue-tie on for debut; seems yard's second-string.
5
5th (5) (17/2 -113%) Clever And Cute
8.5
17/2(-113%)
(5) Clever And Cute 17/2, Promising individual. 10/1, second of 16 in maiden at Gowran (8f, heavy) on debut 31 days ago, no match for winner. Up in trip. Open to improvement. Ran a solid race on debut over 1m on heavy ground at Gowran; should have improved for that.
11
6th (11) (4/1 -45%) Opaque
4
4/1(-45%)
(11) Opaque 4/1, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 11 in maiden (6/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) on debut 56 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve for her top stable. Beaten 7l on debut over a similar trip at Dundalk two months ago; can be involved.
3
7th (3) (200/1 -150%) Nutbush City
200
200/1(-150%)
(3) Nutbush City 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, last of 7 in maiden at Cork (12f, good to soft) 18 days ago, very slowly away. Beaten a long way after a slow start at Cork on return; handicaps will suit better.
9
8th (9) (150/1 -355%) Lightning Legs
150
150/1(-355%)
(9) Lightning Legs 150/1, Once-raced filly. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good to soft, 14/1) on debut 5 days ago. Up in trip. Beaten 22l on debut at Gowran and needs huge improvement from that.
7
9th (7) (50/1 +0%) Eponine Etoile
50
50/1(+0%)
(7) Eponine Etoile 50/1, €14,000 yearling, €28,000 2-y-o, Australia filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 12.5f Preferential and 2-y-o 6f winner Rule of Nature. Dam French maiden. Colin Keane up so worth a betting check. By a classy sire and the champion jockey on board; could run well on debut.
1
10th (1) (300/1 -275%) Boyne Princess
300
300/1(-275%)
(1) Boyne Princess 300/1, Once-raced filly. 100/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (6f) on debut. Off 21 months. Significantly up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Well beaten on debut over 6f as a 2yo; best watched after long absence with a hood added.
2
11th (2) (250/1 -213%) Miss Bowers
250
250/1(-213%)
(2) Miss Bowers 250/1, Thrice-raced filly. 150/1, last of 7 in maiden at this course (8f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Beaten a long way in three maidens and can't be fancied.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
CANCELLED ran a lovely race on her debut at Cork 18 days ago and can collect now. The Almanzor filly shot into the lead a furlong and a half from home then before getting outstayed by a smart sort in Sixandahalf over 1m4f. Dropping back to 1m2f looks an obvious move now. Declaree was only edged out by a neck by Harbour Gem at Cork last month and she looks a danger. Ryan Moore takes the mount on Opaque and it would be no surprise if the Ten Sovereigns filly improved from her initial effort at Dundalk in April.
DECLAREE achieved enough when second at Cork last time to think a race like this should be within her grasp and is preferred to Clever And Cute and Cancelled, who both made promising starts when runner-up last month.
Having run a big race on debut over 1m4f at Cork, CANCELLED can improve enough from that to get off the mark.
(10) Tinto 12/1, Highlight of 2023 was his close second in the Ayr Silver Cup in September. Stepped up on first 2 starts of this season when resuming winning ways at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago but, though nudged up just 1 lb for that, he has more on his plate here. Won at Thirsk three weeks ago; this is tougher but he remains feasibly treated.
16
1st (16) (20/1 -25%) Buccabay
20
20/1(-25%)
(16) Buccabay 20/1, Doubled his tally when scoring in good style in a Bath handicap in September and positive start to this season when going close at Ascot (5f, good). Wasn't disgraced back at 6f there next time, albeit leaving the impression that the minimum trip is probably optimum. Went close at Ascot on reappearance but soundly beaten back there last time.
1
2nd (1) (28/1 -75%) Aramis Grey
28
28/1(-75%)
(1) Aramis Grey 28/1, Admirable mare who does most of her racing on the AW but she's effective on turf and was a good third in a C&D listed race on sole previous visit here last May. Easy to forgive her for a rare below par effort when last seen in March but others could be better treated in any case. Running well on AW prior to last time; has shown strong form over C&D; could bounce back.
15
3rd (15) (17/2 +15%) Radio Goo Goo
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(15) Radio Goo Goo 17/2, Enjoyed a highly productive spell during May/June last season, winning 4 times (including over C&D) before finishing a good fourth at Royal Ascot. Having slipped down the weights he got his head back in front at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last time but this assignment arguably calls for a career-best. Made all at Ripon three weeks ago and remains feasibly treated; has won over C&D.
3
4th (3) (6/1 +14%) Billyjoh
6
6/1(+14%)
(3) Billyjoh 6/1, Back-to-back winner on the AW in February and has remained in good heart since, going down narrowly in 6f handicaps at Southwell and Ascot (good) the last twice. Yet to win off a mark this high but on recent evidence it's probably not beyond him. Beaten just a neck the last twice; progressive and could be in the mix once more.
7
5th (7) (14/1 -56%) Fresh
14
14/1(-56%)
(7) Fresh 14/1, Landed a couple of big pots over 7f at Ascot in 2022 and while he wasn't at the peak of his powers last year he still performed with credit in a number of valuable handicaps. Wasn't seen to best effect in Newbury race won by Wiltshire last time and he's now lurking on a very dangerous mark. Form has deteriorated but there were signs of encouragement last time; very dangerous mark.
11
6th (11) (28/1 -12%) Gisburn
28
28/1(-12%)
(11) Gisburn 28/1, Snapped a lengthy losing run at Goodwood last October and after a couple of below-par performances this year, he was a good third back at the same course (6f, heavy) in May. However, commensurate with his rather up-and-down profile he failed to back that up at Newbury next time. Good third at Goodwood last month, on heavy ground; well beaten either side of that.
4
7th (4) (20/1 -67%) Intrinsic Bond
20
20/1(-67%)
(4) Intrinsic Bond 20/1, Was in the groove after switching to this yard last summer, bagging a nice pot at Ascot in July before finishing second in the Shergar Cup Dash there the following month. Better still when a fine third in the Portland at Doncaster's St Leger meeting but ended 2023 on a downer and may need the run. May have benefited from a break and is well handicapped on his form last July-September.
5
8th (5) (9/1 +36%) Mustajaab
9
9/1(+36%)
(5) Mustajaab 9/1, Made it 2-2 on the AW when scoring with plenty to spare on return/first run since being gelded at Southwell (7f) in April. It was a strronger race than this in which he came up short at Ascot next time but a patchy profile is starting to emerge and others make more appeal. Won in good style on Southwell AW in April but hasn't hit the same heights on turf.
12
9th (12) (25/1 -39%) Abduction
25
25/1(-39%)
(12) Abduction 25/1, Proved better than ever to narrowly resume winning ways at Wolverhampton on final start last year. Out with the washing first 2 starts of present campaign but shaped as though coming to hand when third here (7.2f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and the booking of Jim Crowley is a bonus. Hold-up horse who is at his best off a strong pace and should be finishing to good effect.
9
10th (9) (66/1 -633%) Lir Speciale
66
66/1(-633%)
(9) Lir Speciale 66/1, Four-time winner for Roger Varian and shaped well equipped with a first-time tongue strap (retained) when fourth in a 7-runner Newmarket handicap (5f, good to firm) on return/debut for new yard. This step back up in trip looks a good move and he's one to be interested in. Fair 4th over inadequate 5f on reappearance and could be a contender now back up in trip.
6
11th (6) (12/1 -85%) Al Barez
12
12/1(-85%)
(6) Al Barez 12/1, Flourishing now able to stand his racing, scoring at Kempton in April before following up to take his win record to an impressive 5 wins from 10 starts at Southwell later that month, proving a neck too strong for the re-opposing Billyjoh. 4 lb rise fair and another bold show likely back on turf. Won two in a row on AW in April; now 5-10 and could still have plenty more to offer.
13
12th (13) (50/1 -213%) Tough Enough
50
50/1(-213%)
(13) Tough Enough 50/1, Hit the target in a Windsor handicap (6f, good to firm) on his reappearance last season and also struck at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in August. Far from disgraced at Newcastle when last seen in December and, now 2 lb lower and given that he goes well fresh, a bold show could be on the way. Below best at end of last year but won at this time last season after a similar break.
14
13th (14) (66/1 -313%) Secret Guest
66
66/1(-313%)
(14) Secret Guest 66/1, Back on the scoresheet at Newcastle in February and went down fighting when a close third to Tinto at Thirsk last month. Another respectable displat at Redcar (6f, soft) recently but he'll need to improve for the addition of cheekpieces in order to emerge on top here. Close third at Thirsk last month and soft ground may not have been ideal since; e-w chance.
8
14th (8) (80/1 -700%) Batal Dubai
80
80/1(-700%)
(8) Batal Dubai 80/1, Added to his tally at Chelmsford in October and largely creditable efforts on the AW since the turn of the year, most recently finishing fourth of 14 at Newcastle (first run since being gelded). Sole previous visit here resulted in a C&D success in 2022 and he merits respect. Cheekpieces applied. On a competitive mark on this year's AW form; has to prove he can reproduce that on turf.
16:45 Haydock Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Al Barez took his career record to 5-10 when completing an all-weather double at Southwell in April. There should be more to come from Tom Clover's charge but, though respected, a chance can be taken on TINTO. The eight-year-old was able to exploit a sliding handicap mark when winning at Thirsk three weeks ago and given that he remains competitively treated off just 1lb higher, further success could be on the cards. Others to note include Billyjoh and Radio Goo Goo.
This looks wide open and a chance is taken on LIR SPECIALE, who made an encouraging start for this this yard when returning from an eight-month absence at Newmarket and stepping back up to this trip will be in his favour. Fresh probably isn't as good as he once was but his mark reflects that and he is feared most, while old rivals Al Barez and Billyjoh need considering, too.
The unexposed 5yo AL BAREZ could be a sprinter to follow and he is taken to land a hat-trick following his two AW wins in April.
(4) Toor Moon 11/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 13/2, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (24.6f, good) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Shortlist material. Exposed maiden but trip/ground to suit and each-way claims.
21
(21) (17/2 -21%) Hurricane Honey
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(21) Hurricane Honey 17/2, Twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft, 25/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Looks competitive on form. RESERVE. Expected to come on for recent run so don't rule out on handicap debut; reserve.
20
(20) (18/1 -29%) Katherine
18
18/1(-29%)
(20) Katherine 18/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 29 days ago. RESERVE. Good bit to find on recent Downpatrick run where trip too far; back in trip here; reserve.
19
(19) (25/1 -25%) Mayos Vendangeur
25
25/1(-25%)
(19) Mayos Vendangeur 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Slipped up in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.7f, good, 40/1) 29 days ago. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. RESERVE. Too keen on last month's handicap debut, cheekpieces now added; reserve.
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1st (16) (8/1 -7%) Flashthelights
8
8/1(-7%)
(16) Flashthelights 8/1, One win from 23 NH runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 9 in handicap chase (11/2) at Downpatrick (19.4f, good) on debut over fences 29 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Penultimate Downpatrick run gives him a squeak on favoured ground.
17
2nd (17) (8/1 +43%) Papa Barns
8
8/1(+43%)
(17) Papa Barns 8/1, Unreliable type. 7/2, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Capable of making his presence felt off this mark. Best form on soft; latest two runs well below best however so questions to answer now.
6
3rd (6) (25/1 -39%) Kalaroun
25
25/1(-39%)
(6) Kalaroun 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Modest winner at 11f on the Flat. 28/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Glimpses of ability in maidens, entitled to come on recent comeback run and ground okay.
1
4th (1) (15/2 +6%) Mac's Xpress
7.5
15/2(+6%)
(1) Mac's Xpress 15/2, Remains a maiden after 21 NH runs. Bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 24 days ago. 3m probably too far last time so drop back in trip to suit but wants it softer.
8
5th (8) (4/1 +11%) Birdsandthebees
4
4/1(+11%)
(8) Birdsandthebees 4/1, Below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, heavy, 3/1). Off 6 months. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly. Lacks a recent run but trip/ground in her favour.
12
6th (12) (11/1 +56%) Winds Of Winter
11
11/1(+56%)
(12) Winds Of Winter 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, eleventh of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft). Off 10 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Beaten in excess of 45l on all four maiden runs; market best guide on handicap debut.
5
7th (5) (12/1 -33%) Il Silenzio
12
12/1(-33%)
(5) Il Silenzio 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good). Off 9 months. Tongue strap and cheekpieces on 1st time. Difficult ask. Modest handicap debut back in August; headgear combination now tried on return.
3
8th (3) (40/1 -60%) Ixigreczed
40
40/1(-60%)
(3) Ixigreczed 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Thurles (15.9f, heavy) 84 days ago. Up in trip and hood on 1st time for this handicap hurdle debut. Others more persuasive. Best maiden form on soft; opposable on handicap debut (hooded first-time).
10
9th (10) (16/1 -33%) Hees Dynamite
16
16/1(-33%)
(10) Hees Dynamite 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft, 50/1), faring best of those ridden prominently. Off 7 months. Enters calculations. Cheekpieces worn at Cork last time now left off; may need this.
11
10th (11) (16/1 -78%) Its Not Over Yet
16
16/1(-78%)
(11) Its Not Over Yet 16/1, 66/1, sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 29 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Encouraging Downpatrick handicap debut last month; could have more to offer.
7
11th (7) (12/1 -140%) Rideau Canal
12
12/1(-140%)
(7) Rideau Canal 12/1, 13/2, twelfth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Place possibilities. Trip probably too far last time and needs to jump better but don't rule out.
14
12th (14) (40/1 -21%) Warrior Lion
40
40/1(-21%)
(14) Warrior Lion 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uphill task. Recent handicap debut just okay, will need to improve plenty to feature; cheekpieces added.
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13th (18) (20/1 +0%) Shean Glory
20
20/1(+0%)
(18) Shean Glory 20/1, Two wins from 45 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 13/2, below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17.2f, heavy) 21 days ago. Needs to improve on two recent runs; never one to rule out though.
2
14th (2) (50/1 -150%) The Empty Kettel
50
50/1(-150%)
(2) The Empty Kettel 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 10 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy). Off 7 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Best form on soft ground, may need this comeback run.
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15th (15) (40/1 -100%) Eire Comes Tribsy
40
40/1(-100%)
(15) Eire Comes Tribsy 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Clonmel (19f, soft) 23 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Recent Cork run more encouraging but first-time tongue tie will need to bring much more.
13
16th (13) (18/1 +45%) Make No Plans
18
18/1(+45%)
(13) Make No Plans 18/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.2f, heavy, 20/1). Off 6 months. Booking of Millar a plus. Modest form in maidens, pulled up in Gowran handicap on penultimate; opposable.
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|PU| (9) (18/1 -29%) Bowgate Street
18
18/1(-29%)
(9) Bowgate Street 18/1, Sixteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle (25/1) at this course (20f, good). Off 8 months. Can make presence felt. Okay mark and runs well fresh so one to consider.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
This looks even more competitive than the first division, with the vast majority of these still yet to taste success. While a beaten favourite on her last start, BIRDSANDTHEBEES might be able to redeem herself. A sister to well-regarded point-to-point winner Shuffle The Deck, she has some solid efforts to her name and will be aided by the 7lb claim of capable conditional Peter Smithers. Trained by the shrewd Martin Brassil, a tongue-tie and cheekpieces might bring about some improvement from Il Silenzio. As the only two winners in the line-up, Shean Glory and Flashthelights warrant respect, while others for the shortlist include Its Not Over Yet, Papa Barns, Toor Moon and Ixigreczed.
The vote goes to RIDEAU CANAL, who shoudn't be judged too harshly on his recent Ballinrobe effort and he is appealing on the strength of his encouraging reappearance effort at Navan on April when returning from a 13-month absence. Toor Moon will be a threat if he puts his best foot forward and is second choice ahead of Birdsandthebees and Papa Barns.
Very few appeal here but it may be worth chancing on top-weight MAC'S EXPRESS, still feasibly treated on his best maiden form
(2) Jesmond Dawn 9/2, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 6/1) 9 days ago, doing too much too soon. Drop back in trip looks a plus and he's back down in grade. So plenty to like about his chances. Has shaped at Carlisle (1m/1m1f) the last twice as though this drop back in trip may help.
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1st (4) (4/1 +43%) This Years Love
4
4/1(+43%)
(4) This Years Love 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form seventh of 15 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, soft, 15/2) 41 days ago, not ideally placed. May yet have more to offer. Soundly beaten in both handicaps but has attracted support; today's better ground may help.
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2nd (3) (11/10 +56%) Evelyn's Phoenix
1.1
11/10(+56%)
(3) Evelyn's Phoenix 11/10, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Redcar in May. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good, 7/2) 6 days ago. Merits consideration. A win and a good third from his first two handicaps and he's a solid candidate.
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3rd (8) (10/1 -25%) Port And Starburd
10
10/1(-25%)
(8) Port And Starburd 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (5f, soft) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip. One to monitor in the betting. Pedigree suggests the step up in trip may suit but improvement is certainly needed.
5
4th (5) (20/1 +39%) Whatwouldiknow
20
20/1(+39%)
(5) Whatwouldiknow 20/1, Visored for 1st time, last of 15 in handicap (22/1) at Doncaster (8f, firm) 21 days ago. Has plenty to prove at present. The return to Beverley offers a glimmer of hope but a major turnaround is needed.
10
5th (10) (66/1 -230%) Court Of Roseann
66
66/1(-230%)
(10) Court Of Roseann 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f). Off 116 days. Makes handicap debut. Others make more appeal. Has shown little but there's potential in her pedigree; watch the market on handicap debut.
7
6th (7) (33/1 -136%) Barnsnape Boy
33
33/1(-136%)
(7) Barnsnape Boy 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) 9 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Not dismissed. Faded into soundly beaten 3rd at Carlisle latest; perhaps today's better ground will help.
9
7th (9) (66/1 -230%) Dandiva
66
66/1(-230%)
(9) Dandiva 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in minor event (150/1) at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Yet to show anything. Goes handicapping off a basement mark but her claims aren't compelling.
1
8th (1) (11/1 -144%) Briar Rose
11
11/1(-144%)
(1) Briar Rose 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at Kempton (6f). Off 7 months. Remains open to improvement back up in trip for handicap debut. Goes handicapping off a lowly mark and Newmarket trainer has a good record here.
6
9th (6) (11/1 +21%) Madame Christine
11
11/1(+21%)
(6) Madame Christine 11/1, 11/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs the headgear to perk him up. Her mark continues to fall but she's failed to threaten on her two starts this season.
11
10th (11) (100/1 -400%) Thea Bell
100
100/1(-400%)
(11) Thea Bell 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eighth of 9 in seller at this course (5f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. A lot more needed. Market check advised now up in trip on handicap debut but she's struggled thus far.
17:00 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
EVELYN'S PHOENIX caused a surprise when scoring at Redcar before finishing third at Nottingham. The drop back in trip may be a slight cause for concern, given his running style, but the uphill finish on this occasion is likely to play to his strengths. Jesmond Dawn didn't appear to get home over 1m1f at Carlisle and better is expected here, while Briar Rose is of interest making her handicap bow.
JESMOND DAWN has been shaping like the drop back to this sort of trip will suit and this is a weaker race than he's been contesting, so he gets the nod ahead of Evelyn's Phoenix, who is going the right way. Briar Rose is another one to note on handicap/seasonal debut.
Ed Dunlop has a good record at Beverley and BRIAR ROSE is taken to defy top weight on her handicap debut.
(2) Tatterstall 7/2, Good third of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Bold showing is on the cards at these weights. Back to form with close third at Thirsk last month; same mark & he's one to take seriously.
10
2nd (10) (10/1 -186%) Albegone
10
10/1(-186%)
(10) Albegone 10/1, 3-time C&D winner. Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 9/2) 8 days ago. Up 3 lb but needs considering. Smooth C&D win 8 days ago; 3lb rise manageable; any rain would help his cause.
7
3rd (7) (13/2 +28%) Le Beau Garcon
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(7) Le Beau Garcon 13/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Fair sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 16/5). Off 7 months but can give a good account. No win since 2yo days but regularly threatened last year; had wind op since last seen.
6
4th (6) (10/3 +49%) Vadamiah
3.333333
10/3(+49%)
(6) Vadamiah 10/3, 3-time C&D winner. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm, 14/1) 29 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. Three C&D wins in 2022; good third at Ripon on her return last month; well draw; contender.
5
5th (5) (11/1 -120%) Khabib
11
11/1(-120%)
(5) Khabib 11/1, Creditable second of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Can make presence felt. Good 2nd at Thirsk last month but not sure to confirm placings with Tatterstall.
1
6th (1) (33/1 -230%) Ready Freddie Go
33
33/1(-230%)
(1) Ready Freddie Go 33/1, C&D winner. 16/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago so needs to bounce back. Won this race off 1lb higher last year; should be at concert pitch now; not ideally drawn.
4
7th (4) (100/1 -525%) Castan
100
100/1(-525%)
(4) Castan 100/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in March. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 28/1) 21 days ago so needs to get back on track. C&D winner; 2lb higher than for March's AW success; drawn wide and rain would help.
8
8th (8) (40/1 -344%) Jojo Rabbit
40
40/1(-344%)
(8) Jojo Rabbit 40/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 15/2, creditable 1½ lengths third of 6 to Albegone in handicap at this C&D (soft) 8 days ago. In the mix. AW win in April; third to Albegone over C&D 8 days ago; more required in this field.
9
9th (9) (40/1 -344%) Ecclesiastical
40
40/1(-344%)
(9) Ecclesiastical 40/1, Off 6 months before creditable fifth of 6 to Albegone in handicap (17/2) at this C&D (soft) 8 days ago. One to consider with that run under his belt. Should be sharper with a recent run behind him but looks a bit too high in the weights.
3
10th (3) (100/1 -525%) Another Baar
100
100/1(-525%)
(3) Another Baar 100/1, 17/2, last of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time now. Progressed last season; can leave low-key return behind but still risky in new headgear.
17:05 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
TATTERSTALL possibly needed his first couple of starts this season and, given he won the 3YO 'Dash' at Epsom off 1lb higher last summer, this could be a good time to catch the Michael Dodds-trained gelding. Vadamiah was beaten by less than a length when third at Ripon 29 days ago and she can give the selection plenty to think about with that seasonal debut under her belt. Albegone and Ecclesiastical are old rivals who can also make their presence felt.
TATTERSTALL figures on an attractive mark and signalled he's ready to strike when a good third at Thirsk last time out so gets the vote in this competitive sprint. Ecclesiastical is next on the list after resuming from six months off with an encouraging C&D fifth, while Albegone, Khabib, Vadamiah and Jojo Rabbit can all make their presence felt.
Khabib was in front of TATTERSTALL at Thirsk last month but the placings may be reversed at this track.
(7) Sayva 33/1, Related to a dual bumper winner but Haydock debut was short of promise, so would need to prove an entirely different proposition. 6-1 for Haydock debut (good) but he weakened up the straight to finish tailed off.
1
2nd (1) (17/2 -143%) Bold Recruit
8.5
17/2(-143%)
(1) Bold Recruit 17/2, Maiden pointer who showed up well when runner-up at Southwell 17 days ago and could make his presence felt with a step forward. Placed in points before finishing second at Southwell; probably needs to find more.
5
3rd (5) (5/4 +17%) Gwennie May Star
1.25
5/4(+17%)
(5) Gwennie May Star 5/4, Offered something to work on when mid-field in a much stronger race than this at Newbury 77 days ago. More to come and worthy of respect. Made debut in a valuable Newbury bumper and shaped nicely in mid-division.
10
4th (10) (100/1 +0%) Sweet Serene
100
100/1(+0%)
(10) Sweet Serene 100/1, Yet to show much ability and needs a lot more if he's to make an impact after 3 months off. Out of a bumper winner but comfortably held on good to soft at Huntingdon and Hereford.
6
5th (6) (350/1 -3400%) Jacks Wish
350
350/1(-3400%)
(6) Jacks Wish 350/1, Bred to stay well and, while he showed ability when sixth at Huntingdon first time out, he's probably more of a long-term project. Stoutly bred and got outpaced when it mattered at Huntingdon (2m, good).
3
6th (3) (450/1 -11150%) Little Big Kev
450
450/1(-11150%)
(3) Little Big Kev 450/1, Runner-up on his only start in points and made an encouraging start under Rules when third at Huntingdon. Not seen to best effect at Stratford next time and worth a chance to open his account. Only 3l away at Stratford last time and would have been closer with a clearer run.
9
7th (9) (350/1 -250%) On A Sticky Wicket
350
350/1(-250%)
(9) On A Sticky Wicket 350/1, Jack Hobbs mare. Dam, lightly-raced over hurdles/fences (stayed 3m), half-sister to fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Big City Roller. Wears tongue strap. Last of 9 finishers sole start in points (Feb 25). Others more persuasive. Finished tailed off in a point bumper at Larkhill three months ago; tongue-tie added.
11
8th (11) (400/1 -3233%) Work De Street
400
400/1(-3233%)
(11) Work De Street 400/1, €3,500 3-y-o, Workforce filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Penneys Hun and modest hurdler/fair chaser Not The Chablis. Pulled up sole start in points (May 18). Hard to fancy. Pulled up in a 2m4f good-ground point only three weeks ago; no appeal after that.
4
9th (4) (400/1 -1112%) Spanish Buttons
400
400/1(-1112%)
(4) Spanish Buttons 400/1, From a reasonable family but failed to beat a rival at Southwell first time out and there's others with significantly better claims. 40-1 and was completely tailed off on good ground at Southwell.
2
|U| (2) (200/1 -2567%) Fan Magnet
200
200/1(-2567%)
(2) Fan Magnet 200/1, Magneticjim gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to fairly useful French hurdler/chaser (15f-21f winner) Benefique. Newcomers from yard often fancied. Out of a 21-race French maiden; interesting runner from Northern Ireland.
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10th (8) (350/1 -250%) Ambers Rose
350
350/1(-250%)
(8) Ambers Rose 350/1, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to 2 point winners. Dam unraced sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Grangeclare Lark. Not an obvious sort on paper. Bought for £4,500 this February; tenth foal; half-sister to two point winners.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BOLD RECRUIT shaped with bundles of promise when hitting the crossbar on his Rules debut at Southwell last month and he would have learned a great deal from that experience. The five-year-old can find enough improvement to get off the mark, with his main threat possibly being Little Big Kev, who wasn't disgraced in fourth at Stratford and should give another good account. Any market support for Fan Magnet with Brian Hughes booked would be interesting.
LITTLE BIG KEV has marginally the best form and wasn't seen to best effect at Stratford last time, so he's capable of opening his account at the third go under Rules. Gwennie May Star is a danger with improvement on the cards and Fan Magnet looks an appealing newcomer.
This doesn't look a strong bumper and GWENNIE MAY STAR showed enough in a much deeper one at Newbury to earn the vote.
(8) Mr Mills 12/1, C&D winner. Off 6 months, unseated rider in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good to soft) 9 days ago, hampered 4f out. This should reveal more. C&D winner was hampered and unseated rider on return at Fairyhouse; considered.
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(18) (25/1 -25%) Sand Castle
25
25/1(-25%)
(18) Sand Castle 25/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at this course (13f, good) 21 days ago. Down in trip. Sole win in 21 Flat starts came on AW; not bad efforts lately but needs to find more.
25
(25) (28/1 -12%) Higher Kingdom
28
28/1(-12%)
(25) Higher Kingdom 28/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (25/1) at Down Royal (7f, good) 8 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Reserve 2. Five AW wins but 0-20 on turf; well held over 7f last time; reserve.
26
(26) (33/1 -83%) Tasmanian Girl
33
33/1(-83%)
(26) Tasmanian Girl 33/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 11/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. Reserve 3. Ran well in a Tipperary maiden but was below that in a Listowel handicap since; reserve.
19
1st (19) (8/1 +64%) Mayo For Sam
8
8/1(+64%)
(19) Mayo For Sam 8/1, 9/1, below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Limerick (11.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Previous C&D second was her best effort yet and not out of things if bouncing back. Was 2nd over C&D on yld but below that level at Limerick on heavy; could bounce back.
1
2nd (1) (22/1 -10%) La Dame Blanche
22
22/1(-10%)
(1) La Dame Blanche 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Fourteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, heavy, 6/1). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael Mulvany. Regressive last year; unseated rider and bolted before intended start at Gowran recently.
5
3rd (5) (14/1 -115%) Explorers Way
14
14/1(-115%)
(5) Explorers Way 14/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in February. Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Cork (10.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Not discounted in a wide-open affair. Not a bad Cork run last time on second run for this yard; has a chance down 1lb.
9
4th (9) (10/1 -200%) Doctor Grace
10
10/1(-200%)
(9) Doctor Grace 10/1, 8/1, excellent second of 13 in handicap at Cork (10.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago, just failing to reel one in who had the run of things. Can make presence felt. Ran her best race on turf when just denied at Cork last time; should go well with a repeat.
3
5th (3) (14/1 +30%) Desert Friend
14
14/1(+30%)
(3) Desert Friend 14/1, Bit below form eighth of 17 in handicap (33/1) at Tipperary (12.5f, soft) 10 days ago. Well beaten on return to this sphere at Tipperary last time and needs much more.
4
6th (4) (28/1 -300%) Shining Aitch
28
28/1(-300%)
(4) Shining Aitch 28/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap (15/2) at Dundalk (8f) 56 days ago, never better than midfield. Did finish runner-up in this race 12 months ago and he's not one to write off. Below form off this mark on AW when last seen; record of 1-20 on turf isn't inspiring.
13
7th (13) (33/1 +0%) No Trouble
33
33/1(+0%)
(13) No Trouble 33/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Not disgraced when ninth of 21 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, good, 50/1) 22 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Not one to write off from easing mark. Ran a fair enough race over 1m4f at Leopardstown last time; still needs more off 2lb lower.
20
8th (20) (16/1 +76%) Crystal's Heir
16
16/1(+76%)
(20) Crystal's Heir 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Twelfth of 18 in handicap at this course (10f, good to soft, 66/1) 32 days ago, ridden over 2f out and never a threat. Can only be watched. Well beaten in maidens and handicaps lately off low marks and isn't easy to fancy.
6
9th (6) (11/1 +61%) Fleetfootsoldier
11
11/1(+61%)
(6) Fleetfootsoldier 11/1, Good sixth of 18 in handicap at this course (10f, good to soft, 22/1) 32 days ago, staying on without proving a match for the principals. Tongue strap on 1st time. A decent effort over C&D last time; can be involved with a repeat.
21
10th (21) (12/1 -50%) Selective Power
12
12/1(-50%)
(21) Selective Power 12/1, 17¼ lengths eleventh of 14 to Power Drive in handicap (14/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 57 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won over 7f on AW in 2022; well beaten on that surface on return and others preferred.
24
11th (24) (12/1 -9%) Storm Eric
12
12/1(-9%)
(24) Storm Eric 12/1, 8/1, bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good to soft) 9 days ago, switched 1f out and keeping on. Not one to write off. Reserve 1. Decent Leopardstown 5th but was hampered at Fairyhouse since; chance; reserve.
11
12th (11) (11/1 +21%) Slaney Tide
11
11/1(+21%)
(11) Slaney Tide 11/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 33/1, creditable seventh of 21 in handicap at Leopardstown (12f, good) 22 days ago. Now operating 2 lb below last winning mark and she's one to bear in mind. Best effort for a while at Leopardstown over 1m4f last time; of interest off this mark.
2
13th (2) (20/1 -82%) Bright Dick
20
20/1(-82%)
(2) Bright Dick 20/1, Winner at Dundalk in April. 9/1, tenth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good) 22 days ago, no extra final 1f. Up in trip. Dundalk 1m winner was below that level at Leopardstown since; steps up in trip.
12
14th (12) (33/1 -32%) Susiesparkle
33
33/1(-32%)
(12) Susiesparkle 33/1, Twelfth of 16 in handicap (14/1) at Gowran (9.4f, heavy). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Ms Sheila Lavery. Hooded/tongue tie reached for. Poor in heavy ground handicaps when last seen; this ground will suit better; not dismissed.
7
15th (7) (25/1 +11%) Marians Gal
25
25/1(+11%)
(7) Marians Gal 25/1, Took a step forward on previous exploits when fourth on handicap debut at Dundalk (10.7f) in December. Proved a disappointment when twelfth of 14 in handicap back at that venue in February and market best guide returned to turf. A decent fourth on handicap debut at Dundalk last winter but was poor there next time.
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16th (17) (22/1 -38%) Power Drive
22
22/1(-38%)
(17) Power Drive 22/1, Latest win at Dundalk in April. 28/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good to soft) 9 days ago, weakening 1f out. Best form on AW with six wins, the last in April; poor on turf since.
16
17th (16) (66/1 +6%) Love Mocha
66
66/1(+6%)
(16) Love Mocha 66/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Cork (10.1f, good to soft, 66/1) 18 days ago. Hard to warm to at present. Well beaten on last number of starts and isn't easy to make a case for.
23
18th (23) (20/1 +0%) The Dazzer
20
20/1(+0%)
(23) The Dazzer 20/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap at Cork (10.1f, good to soft, 16/1) 18 days ago, dropping away early in the straight. That was his first start for 6 months and fitting of a visor may sharpen him up here. Not beaten far at Cork on return but officially rated only 40, so visor needs to help.
10
19th (10) (25/1 +38%) Easy Way
25
25/1(+38%)
(10) Easy Way 25/1, Below form eighth of 16 in handicap (40/1) at Gowran (8f, heavy) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Well held in handicaps lately and needs to get back to his early promise.
14
20th (14) (16/1 -88%) Lady Delila
16
16/1(-88%)
(14) Lady Delila 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in handicap at Cork (10.1f, good to soft, 28/1) 18 days ago, staying on final 1f. Remains less exposed than most and she could have more to offer. Lightly-raced but an eyecatching 4th at Cork on handicap debut; one ot consider.
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21st (22) (25/1 -14%) Sleepless Knight
25
25/1(-14%)
(22) Sleepless Knight 25/1, Modest gelding. Last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 11/1) in October. Much more needed if he's to feature on seasonal bow. Well held off lowly marks when last seen and not easy to fancy.
15
22nd (15) (28/1 +60%) Charli Sands
28
28/1(+60%)
(15) Charli Sands 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap (66/1) at Gowran (8f, heavy) 31 days ago. Up in trip. Well beaten in two handicaps on easy ground and will have to improve markedly.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
MAYO FOR SAM ran really well on her last visit here and may be worth a shot in a tricky looking contest. She made the running before settling for second behind easy winner Cleopatra's Needle here last month and looked to bump into a well handicapped rival on that occasion. Doctor Grace ran a big race at Cork last time when going down by a neck to Barretstown and could go well again, although the draw hasn't been kind in stall 23. Lady Delila was fourth in that Cork race and off the same mark she's another that has to enter calculations.
DOCTOR GRACE dropped a strong hint her turn is imminent when just failing to reel one in who got first run at Cork 18 days ago and she looks to hold sound claims in a race where plenty have something to prove. Lady Delila is easily one of the least exposed and heads up the dangers along with Slaney Tide. Last year's runner-up Shining Aitch is another to consider for each-way purposes.
Well drawn for a frontrunner, SLANEY TIDE ran a solid race over 1m4f at Leopardstown last time and the drop to this trip can help.
(2) Dashing Darcey 9/2, Won a pair of 1m Lingfield novices on AW in December and has made a sound start to his turf and handicap career when reaching the frame 3 times at around 7f this spring. Respected back up at 1m. Dual AW winner; in the frame in all three starts on turf but latest effort not working out.
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2nd (4) (10/1 -11%) New Chelsea
10
10/1(-11%)
(4) New Chelsea 10/1, Fairly useful form without winning at 2. Can have his comeback run at Lingfield last weekend overlooked as he met trouble. Met all sorts of trouble on Lingfield return; stable won this for the same owners in 2022.
3
3rd (3) (13/2 +19%) Gunfighter
6.5
13/2(+19%)
(3) Gunfighter 13/2, Two AW wins last year. Consistent in handicaps this time round, good fourth (Dashing Darcey third) back on turf at Chester (7.5f) last month. Dual AW winner; 7.6f seemed to stretch him last time so longer trip has to be a concern.
1
4th (1) (7/2 +13%) Cerulean Bay
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(1) Cerulean Bay 7/2, Maiden/novice winner on first 2 starts last summer. Reached the frame in handicaps on first 2 outings this year (including C&D) and he was better than the result (met trouble) in the ultra-competitive Silver Bowl here last time. Player back in slightly calmer waters. Hasn't enjoyed a clear run here in his last two starts; capable granted a bit more luck.
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5th (5) (66/1 -450%) How's The Guvnor
66
66/1(-450%)
(5) How's The Guvnor 66/1, Maiden winner at Doncaster last summer. Failed to reproduce that form in 3 subsequent outings last season. Has first start for 8 months here. Returns from eight months off having been gelded and the market may be revealing.
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6th (6) (100/1 -2757%) Gressington
100
100/1(-2757%)
(6) Gressington 100/1, Plenty of promise in novice events over 7f and not seen to best effect when fifth of 7 on Newmarket handicap debut over that trip 3 weeks ago. Remains of interest from his mark now stepping up to 1m. Bit disappointing since returning and he was behind Dashing Darcey at Newmarket last time.
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7th (8) (100/1 -1900%) Secret World
100
100/1(-1900%)
(8) Secret World 100/1, Thrice-raced winner. 16/5, third of 11 in novice at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) on reappearance 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer. 1m should be within range and she's still open to improvement on handicap debut.
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8th (7) (100/1 -733%) Louis Quatorze
100
100/1(-733%)
(7) Louis Quatorze 100/1, Fairly useful performer who won a 7f Chelmsford novice in a first-time hood in November. Went without the hood when well-held in 1m Newcastle listed race on reappearance but it's back on for this handicap debut. Makes handicap debut having been well held in a Listed race last time; 1-1 in the hood.
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9th (9) (100/1 -400%) Invincible Aura
100
100/1(-400%)
(9) Invincible Aura 100/1, Winner of maiden at Southwell in March. Creditable fourth in AW handicap next time but well held in 2 runs back on turf since. Others are preferred. Exposed compared to these rivals and his last two efforts leave plenty to be desired.
17:20 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CERULEAN BAY hasn't had much luck here on his last couple of appearances, staying on into third after being held up for a run before meeting trouble when co-favourite for the Silver Bowl. He appears weighted to go close and deserves a change of fortune. Only a neck separated Dashing Darcey and Gressington when fourth and fifth at Newmarket, and there should be little between them again. Gunfighter acquitted himself well at Chester's May meeting, although the biggest threat to the selection could come in the shape of handicap debutant Secret World.
CERULEAN BAY should find this a bit easier than the Silver Bowl here a fortnight ago and gets the nod. Charlie Johnston's Secret World appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps and is second choice ahead of Dashing Darcey and Gressington.
The least exposed in the field after just three starts, SECRET WORLD should still have better to come now she is switched to a handicap.
(3) Won't Stand Down 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 25 days ago. More needed from current mark. Easy to back at 16-1 when fifth of the seven runners on her C&D handicap debut.
1
1st (1) (11/8 +31%) Jacquelina
1.375
11/8(+31%)
(1) Jacquelina 11/8, Five wins from 13 runs this year. 5/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 8 days ago by 3½ lengths from Louis Treize. Expected to be bang there in his quest for the 5-timer. Engaged 2.38 Thirsk Friday. Narrowly denied the five-timer at Thirsk on Friday; 5lb higher today but respected.
2
2nd (2) (12/1 -243%) Howzak
12
12/1(-243%)
(2) Howzak 12/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good, 40/1) 8 days ago. Eased further 1 lb and he's a player on that run. Five-time AW winner; making his turf debut here last week and ran well to make the frame.
5
3rd (5) (12/1 -140%) Wedgewood
12
12/1(-140%)
(5) Wedgewood 12/1, Latest win at Lingfield in May. Bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft, 11/4) 30 days ago. Lower turf mark is justified. Just missed out on the places last time after getting competitive some way out.
4
4th (4) (33/1 -633%) Alfred Cove
33
33/1(-633%)
(4) Alfred Cove 33/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 7 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good to soft, 4/1) 4 days ago. Frustratingly 1-31, especially after finishing runner-up in his last four starts.
7
5th (7) (66/1 -1220%) Louis Treize
66
66/1(-1220%)
(7) Louis Treize 66/1, Tricky customer. C&D winner. 12/1, creditable 3½ lengths second of 9 to Jacquelina in handicap at this C&D (good) 8 days ago, no match for winner. Comes with risks attached. Last year's winner; may reverse last week's placings with Jacquelina.
6
6th (6) (80/1 -220%) Darkened Edge
80
80/1(-220%)
(6) Darkened Edge 80/1, Thirteenth of 15 in handicap (18/1) at Bath (5.7f, good) 24 days ago. Must improve. She started her handicap career with an 11l defeat at Bath (5.7f, good) last month.
17:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Alfred Cove and Howzak are taken seriously on the back of improved recent form but this could be an ideal opportunity for WEDGEWOOD to register a first win on turf. The four-year-old posted a respectable effort back on grass at Brighton last month and, with the likelihood of fast ground, the Tony Carroll-trained filly has a strong chance of exploiting a lenient mark in comparison to her all-weather rating. Jacquelina would also be a key player if turned out quickly after Friday's second at Thirsk.
JACQUELINA is absolutely thriving and has a significant class edge over her rivals, so is fancied to successfully concede plenty of weight and complete the 5-timer if taking up the engagement. Howzak may offer most resistance.
Last year's winner LOUIS TREIZE can reverse last week's C&D placings with Jacquelina, who ran well again yesterday.
(9) Fatal Flaw 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Mark J. O'Hare when second of 16 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good, 7/1) 32 days ago, running on. One to consider. Ballinrobe second on recent comeback; major player.
3
2nd (3) (15/2 -50%) Base Of Fire
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(3) Base Of Fire 15/2, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, fourth of 7 in bumper at Navan (16f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Type do better, so definite player. Navan debut promise back in November on much softer ground; contender if handling ground.
7
3rd (7) (4/1 -60%) Chart Topper
4
4/1(-60%)
(7) Chart Topper 4/1, Promising sort. 7/2, fifth of 14 in bumper at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Could improve significantly from that and is capable of opening his account at the second attempt. Okay debut run over C&D at the festival; entitled to come on for that.
12
4th (12) (10/1 -122%) Ned In The Park
10
10/1(-122%)
(12) Ned In The Park 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6/1, fourth of 11 in bumper at Thurles (15.6f, soft) 116 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. Very useful form both starts last winter; major player if handling quicker ground.
2
5th (2) (22/1 +73%) Ballysax Hank
22
22/1(+73%)
(2) Ballysax Hank 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 10 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Miss Katy Brown. Worth consideration on pick of form. Cork debut promise not built on; back from a break for new yard with questions to answer.
13
6th (13) (5/2 +79%) Passenger
2.5
5/2(+79%)
(13) Passenger 5/2, Invincible Spirit gelding. Half-brother to useful 1m winner Rose de Pierre. Dam, smart 1¼m-1¾m winner who stayed 2m, half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner Rock Critic. Flat bred making belated debut but interesting runner for in-form yard.
16
7th (16) (28/1 -12%) The Gray Ghost
28
28/1(-12%)
(16) The Gray Ghost 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 16 in bumper at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good, 25/1) on NH debut 32 days ago. Respectable Ballinrobe debut last month but good bit to find with Fatal Flaw.
14
8th (14) (14/1 -115%) Solsbury Hill
14
14/1(-115%)
(14) Solsbury Hill 14/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, fourth of 14 in bumper at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gearoid O'Loughlin. Strong-finishing C&D fourth at the festival augurs well; changed yards since.
5
9th (5) (33/1 -175%) Bigcitylights
33
33/1(-175%)
(5) Bigcitylights 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in bumper (6/4) at Downpatrick (17.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 15 days ago. Hooded for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Open to improvement. May not have handled track when very disappointing favourite at Downpatrick; headgear on.
15
10th (15) (25/1 -213%) The Correction
25
25/1(-213%)
(15) The Correction 25/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1 and tongue strap on, second of 10 in bumper at this course (16f, good to soft) on NH debut, running on. Off 15 months. Needs to prove he retains ability. C&D second on debut early last year; definite contender if returning in the same form.
20
11th (20) (150/1 -50%) She Can Do It
150
150/1(-50%)
(20) She Can Do It 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 12 in bumper at Down Royal (16.8f, good to soft) on NH debut 33 days ago, running green. Some late headway on last month's Down Royal debut; 4yo may still need more time.
17
12th (17) (200/1 -150%) Vintage Red
200
200/1(-150%)
(17) Vintage Red 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Tenth of 14 in bumper (33/1) at this course (16f, soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Keen, never counted on last month's C&D debut with a couple of today's rivals well ahead.
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13th (19) (125/1 +17%) Final Flutter
125
125/1(+17%)
(19) Final Flutter 125/1, Shirocco mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler Project Mars. Dam (c90/h113), 2½m hurdle winner, sister to smart hurdler/chaser (winner up to 3m) Massini's Maguire and fairly useful hurdle winner/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Twirling Magnet. Half-sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Project Mars best watched on debut.
4
14th (4) (125/1 -25%) Bebbinberg
125
125/1(-25%)
(4) Bebbinberg 125/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in bumper at Limerick (19f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut. Off 10 months. Never counted on bumper debut at Listowel last summer; best watched on return.
11
15th (11) (125/1 +17%) Mountain Port
125
125/1(+17%)
(11) Mountain Port 125/1, Portage gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (barely stayed 3m) Alasi. Wears tongue strap. Has showed nothing in points. Failed to complete in four point-to-points last season; easily passed over on Rules debut.
10
16th (10) (200/1 -150%) Getone
200
200/1(-150%)
(10) Getone 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Eleventh of 14 in bumper at Clonmel (16.2f, soft, 50/1) on NH debut 23 days ago. 50-1 shot when never sighted on last month's Clonmel debut; can only be watched for now.
1
17th (1) (200/1 -33%) As The Lad Says
200
200/1(-33%)
(1) As The Lad Says 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in bumper (150/1) at Wexford (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 10 days ago, struggling some way out. Not much to show for three point-to-point runs and pulled up on recent bumper debut.
6
18th (6) (125/1 -150%) Caminito Del Rey
125
125/1(-150%)
(6) Caminito Del Rey 125/1, Califet gelding. Dam unraced. Wears hood. Not an obvious sort on paper. Pulled up on sole point-to-point season before last; can only be watched on Rules debut.
8
|PU| (8) (33/1 -106%) El Toro Rocco
33
33/1(-106%)
(8) El Toro Rocco 33/1, €38,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Closely related to modest 3m chase winner Another Day Out. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap. Maiden pointer, runner-up last time (Apr 13). Runner-up in Ballycrystal point; tongue-tied for Rules debut and stable second-choice.
18
|PU| (18) (125/1 -25%) Elmonir
125
125/1(-25%)
(18) Elmonir 125/1, 1,000 gns 3-y-o, New Approach gelding. Dam fair 7f winner. Cheap purchase who might struggle to feature. Godolphin cast-off for only 1,000gns; all the better for this initial experience.
The chart reads from right to left to today's race.
This looks a race sure to produce plenty of future winners. Jonathan Sweeney is operating at a 50 per cent strike rate so far this campaign and the shrewd Co Cork handler is represented by FATAL FLAW. The Pour Moi six-year-old made late progress to finish a never-nearer second to the well-regarded Sorrentino at Ballinrobe last month, and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Fourth in a good quality contest at Navan in November, Base Of Fire will be popular with punters, while Bigcitylights (tongue-strap and hood now deployed), Chart Topper, Ned In The Park, Solsbury Hill, The Correction and interesting newcomer Passenger are other leading contenders.
CHART TOPPER appeared to be learning but offered encouragement when fifth on debut here and he's worth a chance to improve sufficiently to open his account at the possible expense of Base of Fire, who also arrives on the back of a promising start.
Very open but a chance is taken on recent Ballinrobe runner-up FATAL FLAW, whose yard a recent well-backed bumper winner
(3) Starshine Legend 6/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 81 days ago. Very much the type to progress now upped in trip for handicap debut with cheekpieces applied. Bred to be better than he has shown and longer trip should suit on pedigree; interesting.
5
2nd (5) (18/1 -50%) Made In China
18
18/1(-50%)
(5) Made In China 18/1, Last of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Redcar (14f, soft) 11 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Hard to make a solid case for at present. Has shown little in three starts since returning from a gelding operation; blinkers on.
1
3rd (1) (15/2 -114%) Livinthelife
7.5
15/2(-114%)
(1) Livinthelife 15/2, Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 18/1, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. AW winner who who finished second of five at Yarmouth 12 days ago; high on list.
6
4th (6) (25/1 -108%) Letmeseethecolts
25
25/1(-108%)
(6) Letmeseethecolts 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Up in trip. Needs to take a step forward. Out of the frame in all five starts; unlikely winner.
2
5th (2) (100/1 -6035%) Thrilling Dream
100
100/1(-6035%)
(2) Thrilling Dream 100/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Bath in May. Creditable second of 10 in handicap (11/4) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Open to further improvement and looks the one to beat. Done well since handicapping, winning at Bath and finishing second at Windsor; key player.
4
6th (4) (66/1 -1220%) Solar Bentley
66
66/1(-1220%)
(4) Solar Bentley 66/1, 10/3, sixth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Previous effort was promising and he's not one to write off. Twice runner-up before a lesser run on fast ground at Beverley; conditions may be similar.
7
7th (7) (66/1 -371%) Lunar Rocks
66
66/1(-371%)
(7) Lunar Rocks 66/1, 10/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 22 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others are more appealing. Made the frame in her first four handicaps earlier in year, but gone quiet the last twice.
17:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Connections will be disappointed if a race of this nature wasn't within the reach of STARSHINE LEGEND at some point. The son of Sea The Stars hasn't cut much ice in his three qualifying runs, but a bold bid is expected now sporting first-time cheekpieces on his first start since being gelded. Livinthelife was unsuited by the way the race developed when finishing second at Yarmouth last week and he is respected off 1lb lower, while Thrilling Dream found only one rival too good over an extended 1m3f at Windsor last month and he must enter calculations despite being upped 4lb.
Following a winning handicap debut, THRILLING DREAM shaped well off a steady pace when runner-up at Windsor a fortnight ago, so he's fancied to get his head back in front for all that Starshine Legend looks a formidable opponent upped in trip off a feasible opening mark. Livingthelife should also give a good account.
Preference is for THRILLING DREAM (nap) who has improved since handicapping, winning at Bath and finishing second at Windsor.
(6) Pfingstberg 5/2, Modest maiden who is shaping up well, coming from further back than ideal when third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f) 16 days ago. Remains one to be interested in. Maiden who has proved largely consistent in handicaps; solid claims.
5
2nd (5) (15/2 -173%) Taxiing
7.5
15/2(-173%)
(5) Taxiing 15/2, Ran at least as well as when winning the time before when fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f) 16 days ago, despite missing the break. Ties in with Pfingstberg on latest Chelmsford AW effort; possibilities.
1
3rd (1) (14/1 -75%) Anisoptera
14
14/1(-75%)
(1) Anisoptera 14/1, 9/1, offered little on her return to turf when last of 7 in handicap at Ascot (16f, good) 29 days ago. Return to Lingfield looks a plus; recorded her best turf efforts here.
4
4th (4) (16/1 +0%) Arabescato
16
16/1(+0%)
(4) Arabescato 16/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Bangor (19.6f, good) 21 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Olly Murphy. Poor on last Flat outing. On a long losing spell and form has deteriorated.
2
5th (2) (33/1 -1550%) Beggarman
33
33/1(-1550%)
(2) Beggarman 33/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in April and backed it up with an excellent second of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, soft) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and has obvious claims. In good form this term; went very close at Yarmouth last time; fighting chance.
7
6th (7) (66/1 -164%) Henry The Fifth
66
66/1(-164%)
(7) Henry The Fifth 66/1, One win from 29 Flat run and finished last of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 37 days ago. Visor on for 1st time. Two years since sole win; form dipped last time; new headgear.
3
7th (3) (450/1 -6823%) Smokey Malone
450
450/1(-6823%)
(3) Smokey Malone 450/1, Course winner who ran creditably back on turf when fifth of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, soft) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should go well again. Attractively treated on best form; second off 2lb higher in this race last year.
17:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Beggarman arrives here in good form after a close second at Yarmouth last time and he looks sure to go well once again. However, TAXIING wasn't beaten far over this trip at Chelmsford last time and if she can translate that form back onto turf, then she can go well with the experienced Neil Callan in the saddle for the first time. Pfingstberg finished just ahead of Taxiing that day and he's another who shouldn't be too far away.
PFINGSTBERG has been shaping like a winner in waiting for a while now and, having again been caught further back than ideal at Chelmsford on his most recent outing, he remains one to be interested in. Beggarman and Smokey Malone are considered the main threats.
Being in good form and still favourably handicapped, BEGGARMAN holds strong claims. Smokey Malone is second choice.
(4) Liveandletlive 3/1, Proved a different propisition when tanking along to land a 10-runner handicap (11/4) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 18 days ago, 11 lb rise is hefty but he looks well up to holding his own at this higher level. Easily landed a touch at Nottingham last month, but is now 11lb higher.
3
2nd (3) (11/2 +8%) Crown Estate
5.5
11/2(+8%)
(3) Crown Estate 11/2, Fair form at 2 and didn't need to improve to make a winning return from wind surgery (also gelded) in 1m Newcastle maiden in March. Shrugged off a lesser effort when third behind The Ice Phoenix and Zain Blue in a handicap (13/2) at Ascot (8f, good) 29 days ago, so isn't ruled out from same mark. Behind The Ice Phoenix the last twice; better off at the weights, but may need further now.
2
3rd (2) (11/1 -38%) Christian David
11
11/1(-38%)
(2) Christian David 11/1, Still green but continued theme of race-by-race progress when winning 8-runner Lingfield novice (7f) in October and returned with a pair of solid placed efforts at Bath and Newbury. Not in same at Newmarket last time and cheekpieces now go on. Disappointing at Newmarket five weeks ago and needs to bounce back; cheekpieces on.
9
4th (9) (6/1 +25%) Phone Tag
6
6/1(+25%)
(9) Phone Tag 6/1, Off the mark in a Windsor nursery in October and took a step forward when runner-up in a 9-runner event at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Bit more exposed than most in this field but can give another good account nonetheless. Windsor nursery winner last October and second on last month's return; could go well.
7
5th (7) (100/1 -1150%) Zain Blue
100
100/1(-1150%)
(7) Zain Blue 100/1, Fairly useful form in maiden/novice events at 2 yrs and shaped well switched to a handicap when chasing home The Ice Phoenix at Ascot last month, Seemingly failed to handle the track at Goodwood last time and is well worth another chance. Split two of these at Ascot last month, but last on his latest outing; may need further.
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6th (6) (100/1 -525%) Expensive Queen
100
100/1(-525%)
(6) Expensive Queen 100/1, Successful start to her career at Haydock (7f, firm) in July and possibly unsuited by slow ground when coming up short in a Sandown listed race next time. Subsequently second in a Newmarket nursery but she'll need to leave a disappointing comeback at York behind. Twice ran well last summer (won here); more from her would have been preferable on return.
5
7th (5) (80/1 -1500%) Swift Victory
80
80/1(-1500%)
(5) Swift Victory 80/1, Displayed an impressive turn of foot when making second nursery start a winning one in November and encouraging reappearance run when fourth at Kempton (1m) last month, not clear run 1f out and running on. Player. AW winner who ran better than it looked when a close fourth on Kempton return.
1
8th (1) (40/1 -1355%) The Ice Phoenix
40
40/1(-1355%)
(1) The Ice Phoenix 40/1, Progressed further under a well-judged rude to land an 11-runner handicap at Ascot (8f, good) 29 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Zain Blue. 6 lb higher now but he's going the right way and should be in the mix again. 6lb higher than when beating two of these at Ascot last time but he won that in good style.
8
9th (8) (50/1 -52%) Sennockian
50
50/1(-52%)
(8) Sennockian 50/1, Much improved switched to AW this year, completing hat-trick at Wolverhampton in February. Seemingly found his level since, though, and application of visor will need to bring improvement against upwardly-mobile rivals. Completed a hat-trick on the AW in February but has regressed; visor on.
17:52 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THE ICE PHOENIX confirmed the promise of his Newmarket third when winning with something up his sleeve at Ascot and he is open to plenty more improvement. A 6lb turnaround in the weights may not be enough for third home Crown Estate to reverse the form, while runner-up Zain Blue has struggled since, and a bigger danger may be presented by Liveandletlive, who easily landed a gamble at Nottingham. Phone Tag, Christian David and Swift Victory are all worth a look.
Plenty to like about the bulk of these 3-y-os, though LIVEANDLETLIVE makes most appeal after his facile success at Nottingham, an 11 lb rise perhaps still on the lenient side given the ease with which he scored there. Swift Victory showed plenty to like despite seeming unsuited by the run of the race on his comeback and is shortlisted, whilst The Ice Phoenix had 2 of these rivals behind when winning at Ascot and should be in the mix again.
The vote goes to THE ICE PHOENIX who is 6lb higher than when winning at Ascot last month but did it nicely that day.
(6) Violet Love 7/4, Twice-raced filly. Second of 8 in maiden (5/2) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 49 days ago. The one to beat. Havana Grey filly who sets the standard on her close seconds at Southwell and Brighton.
3
2nd (3) (15/2 -50%) Jane Garfield
7.5
15/2(-50%)
(3) Jane Garfield 15/2, Twice-raced filly. Third of 10 in maiden (15/2) at Doncaster (5f, firm) 21 days ago. Should make her presence felt. Two good runs; likely to need more here but doesn't have masses to find.
2
3rd (2) (66/1 -32%) Go Steelers Go
66
66/1(-32%)
(2) Go Steelers Go 66/1, Twice-raced filly. 14/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Brighton (6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Hard to warm to. Speedy pedigree but has made quiet start and was well behind Could She Be Magic last time.
7
4th (7) (11/1 -175%) Could She Be Magic
11
11/1(-175%)
(7) Could She Be Magic 11/1, Twice-raced filly. Second of 9 in maiden at Brighton (6f, good to soft, 9/1) 11 days ago. Will need to raise her game in order to go one better here. Well beaten at Bath but was a lot wiser at Brighton and only narrowly failed to get up.
8
5th (8) (150/1 -971%) Sienna Gold
150
150/1(-971%)
(8) Sienna Gold 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 14 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good, 66/1) 24 days ago. Probably more one for nurseries in due course. Sent to Bath for first two races, faring better second time but even then beaten nearly 8l.
4
6th (4) (125/1 -2678%) Miami Memories
125
125/1(-2678%)
(4) Miami Memories 125/1, Foaled March 28. £32,000 yearling, Muhaarar filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Golden Rainbow and useful winner up to 6f Knebworth. Yard is no stranger to success with first-time-out 2-y-os and she's one to monitor closely in the betting. £32,000 yearling; useful sprinting pedigree and in a top yard, so of obvious interest.
1
7th (1) (80/1 -100%) Glamorous Jewel
80
80/1(-100%)
(1) Glamorous Jewel 80/1, Foaled May 3. Ardad filly. Dam 5f winner out of useful winner up to 5f (including at 2 yrs) Glamorous Spirit. Yard rarely strikes with newcomers. Second foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 85), closely related to multiple 5f winner Glamorous Force.
5
8th (5) (250/1 -3471%) Subsonictoshannon
250
250/1(-3471%)
(5) Subsonictoshannon 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 3/1) 26 days ago. Each-way shout. Close up on debut and fractious at the start when not so good second time out.
9
9th (9) (300/1 -1100%) Tiggy Webber
300
300/1(-1100%)
(9) Tiggy Webber 300/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 8 in maiden (5/1) at Brighton (6f, good to soft) on debut 11 days ago. Will need to leave that form well behind if she's to play a leading role. Started slowly and always behind at Brighton 11 days ago, not showing much at all.
18:00 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
VIOLET LOVE hasn't done much wrong so far and is taken to build on her two second-placed finishes to go one better. A potential pace angle, the selection could be too wily for the likes of Miami Memories and Glamorous Jewel, who are notable debutants given that they are both related to winning sprinters. Could She Be Magic appeals most from the remainder.
The in-form Ralph Beckett yard had a first-time-out 2-y-o winner on Wednesday and MIAMI MEMORIES could be another. There is no shortage of speed in her pedigree and she gets the nod ahead of Violet Love, who is the clear pick of those with experience following her near-misses at Southwell and Brighton. Jane Garfield is best of the rest.
Violet Love is clearly up to winning a maiden of this nature but the speedily-bred newcomer MIAMI MEMORIES is worth chancing.
(6) Resilience 14/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Very good second of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f), slowly away. Off 145 days. Expected to be bang there if tuned up. Running well on AW over the winter; feasibly treated if ready to roll after 145 days off.
3
2nd (3) (7/1 +0%) King Of Tonga
7
7/1(+0%)
(3) King Of Tonga 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Below form fourth of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Not one to write off returning to a track that suits. C&D win two weeks ago (soft) franked by the second; less good last week; can bounce back.
1
3rd (1) (13/8 +28%) Ghathanfar
1.625
13/8(+28%)
(1) Ghathanfar 13/8, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D (good) 26 days ago. Capable of going one better. Two good runs in defeat this spring; leading claims at this level with conditions no issue.
4
4th (4) (12/1 -50%) Let's Go Hugo
12
12/1(-50%)
(4) Let's Go Hugo 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in April. 11/1, bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Course winner; goes well for today's rider; fair mark but still to prove he wants this far.
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5th (7) (16/1 -300%) Langholm
16
16/1(-300%)
(7) Langholm 16/1, Course winner. Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 4/1) 8 days ago. Has been running well all season and another bold showing is on the cards. Placed in all five course runs this year; 3lb higher than for latest second & drawn widest.
2
6th (2) (12/1 -71%) Music Society
12
12/1(-71%)
(2) Music Society 12/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable 2 lengths third of 6 to King of Tonga in handicap at this C&D (soft, 10/1) 16 days ago. Becoming feasibly treated. Two C&D wins in 2022; down in weights and latest third was promising; should go well.
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7th (5) (100/1 -733%) So Grateful
100
100/1(-733%)
(5) So Grateful 100/1, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5f, good to firm, 10/1) 19 days ago. Well treated on last season's best; two runs this year should have him spot on; chance.
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8th (8) (100/1 -733%) Lezardrieux
100
100/1(-733%)
(8) Lezardrieux 100/1, 3-time C&D winner. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 11/1). Off 156 days. Has work to do. Three C&D wins to his name; on a good mark but quiet when last seen five months ago.
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|U| (9) (80/1 -400%) Tantalus
80
80/1(-400%)
(9) Tantalus 80/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (25/1) at this course (5f, good) 39 days ago. Others make more appeal. 14-race maiden; effective over C&D but needs to leave this year's two efforts behind him.
18:10 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
LANGHOLM has hit the woodwork on his last couple of starts, most recently being collared close home when attempting to make all over C&D last week, but with a 7lb claimer booked to negate a 3lb rise, he gets the vote to make every yard a winning one this time around. King Of Tonga had a subsequent winner back in second when scoring over C&D on his penultimate start and he commands respect off 3lb higher. Ghathanfar is down to an attractive mark and he completes the shortlist.
GATHANFAR ran a cracker to finish second over C&D last time and is worth a chance to go one better at the possible expense of course-regular Langholm, who reacted well to blinkers last time. Resilience is another player despite a four-month absence.
A repeat of GHATHANFAR's latest C&D second might suffice and he can end his losing run at the main expense of Music Society.
(2) Grey Charger 4/11, Debut winner who shaped well when second of 3 in minor event at Goodwood (8f, heavy, 7/2) 36 days ago. Will go on improving now upped in trip and ought to prove hard to beat. Solid second, behind the subsequent German 2,000 Guineas winner, on latest outing.
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2nd (4) (11/1 +67%) Salik
11
11/1(+67%)
(4) Salik 11/1, Made some appeal on paper but ran to only a modest level when eighth of 16 in minor event at Chelmsford City (8f) on debut 16 days ago. Up in trip. Open to improvement upped in trip with Chelmsford effort under his belt.
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3rd (6) (6/1 +20%) Edna E Mode
6
6/1(+20%)
(6) Edna E Mode 6/1, Showed plenty to work on when fourth of 7 in minor event at Kempton (12f) on debut 31 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should progress. Out of an Italian Oaks winner for her owner; should improve on Kempton effort.
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4th (5) (12/1 +0%) Bayadere
12
12/1(+0%)
(5) Bayadere 12/1, €20,000 yearling, resold £55,000 yearling, Awtaad filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m winners Mosakhar and Akdaar. Dam unraced sister to Prix Morny winner Arcano. Interesting newcomer. Awtaad half-sister to two winners; sole newcomer in the field; market instructive.
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5th (1) (80/1 -21%) Spitfire Bridge
80
80/1(-21%)
(1) Spitfire Bridge 80/1, Is decidedly limited so easily passed over back in this code. Disappointing favourite over hurdles last time; modest claims back on the Flat.
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6th (3) (250/1 -658%) Dancing Highlander
250
250/1(-658%)
(3) Dancing Highlander 250/1, Not badly bred but was beaten a long way out when last of 6 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) on debut 40 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Tailed off at Southwell; fitting of visor needs to make a big difference.
18:15 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Although he's carrying a winners' penalty, GREY CHARGER is very difficult to oppose here after his close second to the very smart Devil's Point last time, and a repeat of that effort should suffice in this company. None of those with previous form look good enough to put it up to William Haggas' colt, so the newcomer Bayadere rates as the main danger, but Edna E Mode left something to work on when fourth on her debut at Kempton last month, so she could go well if building on that effort.
GREY CHARGER progressed significantly from his debut when second to a subsequent Group 2 winner at Goodwood last month and should take all the beating with further improvement to come now stepping up in trip. Edna E Mode fared best of those held up on last month's debut at Kempton and is preferred to newcomer Bayadere for forecast purposes.
Having performed well behind a smart rival last time, GREY CHARGER sets a clear standard. Edna E Mode is second choice.
(1) Rosy Affair 6/5, Dead-heated to win 8-runner novice event at Chelmsford City in February. 15/8, second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 40 days ago. Should have more to offer and good shout back against her own age group on turf debut. Novice winner who was no match for an Irish raider on handicap debut.
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2nd (2) (6/1 +20%) Miss Anya
6
6/1(+20%)
(2) Miss Anya 6/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. Seventh of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Looks vulnerable. Got behind when below par last time and she's a better filly when up with the pace.
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3rd (5) (5/1 +23%) Via Blanca
5
5/1(+23%)
(5) Via Blanca 5/1, Latest win at Southwell in March. Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good, 15/2) 14 days ago. This looks easier and one to consider. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Didn't run badly last time at Salisbury but both wins and best form has been on the AW.
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4th (4) (5/1 -11%) Wrestling Revenue
5
5/1(-11%)
(4) Wrestling Revenue 5/1, Winner at Brighton in May. 9/1, fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 28 days ago, tricky draw. Respected. Brighton winner who never threatened to follow up at Lingfield; 4lb above winning mark.
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5th (3) (40/1 -1043%) Looby
40
40/1(-1043%)
(3) Looby 40/1, Winner at Brighton in September. Last of 11 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 11/4) 6 months ago, found to have an irregular heartbeat. Progressive form until clearly failing to give her running the final time (Nov).
18:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
All of these already have winning form and while the likes of Rosy Affair and Looby are open to progression on turf, WRESTLING REVENUE could be the way to go off just 4lb higher than last month's success over an extended 5f at Brighton. The selection wasn't disgraced when fifth in a similar race at Lingfield on his latest start and he may have more to offer.
ROSY AFFAIR is easily the least exposed and should have more to offer now switched to turf so could be hard to beat. Wrestling Revenue may prove to be the danger.
A chance is taken on LOOBY who was nicely progressive until failing to give her running on final appearance of last year.
(1) Arctic Mountain 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good, 8/1) 19 days ago, sticking to task. Will be suited by a return to this trip and has solid claims. Placed all starts; second over 1m at Redcar latest; return to 1m2f a help; should go well.
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2nd (7) (66/1 -1220%) Charlie's Choice
66
66/1(-1220%)
(7) Charlie's Choice 66/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 2/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) on most recent outing, leaving the impression he'd have benefited from a stronger gallop. Needs considering back from a break. Two AW wins in Jan; possibly stretched by 1m4f latest; off 119 days; first turf handicap.
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3rd (6) (150/1 -3233%) Morcar
150
150/1(-3233%)
(6) Morcar 150/1, Shaped like a non-stayer when sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW, 4/1) 7 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time and type to bounce back returned to a shorter trip. Failed to stay 1m4f on AW here latest; blinkers added back at 1m2f; on a good mark.
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4th (3) (80/1 -1233%) Fast Steps
80
80/1(-1233%)
(3) Fast Steps 80/1, Turned in another creditable effort when sixth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 14 days ago. In decent form at Windsor this spring; ought to be competitive again.
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5th (2) (350/1 -3789%) New Heights
350
350/1(-3789%)
(2) New Heights 350/1, Signed off last season with a brace of wins at Epsom and ran creditably after 8 months off when fourth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good, 28/1) 39 days ago. Ended 2023 with 2 Epsom wins; fair fourth on return but shows she needs more from her mark.
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6th (5) (300/1 -4515%) Oj Lifestyle
300
300/1(-4515%)
(5) Oj Lifestyle 300/1, Stepped up on reappearance run when creditable eighth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 11/1) 19 days ago. Merits consideration. Falling in weights without obviously shaping as if likely to take advantage.
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7th (8) (450/1 -3650%) Moab
450
450/1(-3650%)
(8) Moab 450/1, 50/1, matched previous form on first run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when fourth of 9 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 18 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More required. Reached frame in all three maidens; brings unexposed potential to handicap debut.
18:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Although still a maiden, ARCTIC MOUNTAIN has shown a decent level of form in defeat on his five starts to date and this looks an excellent opportunity for this son of Nathaniel to get off the mark at the sixth time of asking. The handicapper has taken no chances with Moab's opening mark but he should do better now tackling handicaps for the first time, while Morcar is back down to his last winning mark and he could go close with the talented Alec Voikhansky taking off a valuable 3lb.
ARCTIC MOUNTAIN boxed on once headed in the style of one who'll be suited by a return to this trip at Redcar 19 days ago, so he's an appealing candidate, especially given his low-mileage profile. Morcar is the type to bounce back quickly returned to a more suitable distance, with Charlie's Choice completing the shortlist.
Richard Hannon's MORCAR is back on a good mark and is worth chancing in the hope that first-time blinkers give him a lift.
(6) Signcastle City 11/1, Latest win at Bath in May. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good, 12/1) 21 days ago. This is easier. Useful 1m win in May; held at bay since but well worth considering back over 7f.
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2nd (11) (11/2 -100%) King Of War
5.5
11/2(-100%)
(11) King Of War 11/2, C&D winner. 11/1, first run since leaving Alexandra Dunn when good second of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft) on return 11 days ago. Big player if building on that. Ran up to his best on reappearance for new yard; two from three over C&D; obvious claims.
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3rd (3) (33/1 -633%) Hat Toss
33
33/1(-633%)
(3) Hat Toss 33/1, 13/2, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Continues in good form and one to consider with strongly-run race over this trip likely to suit. Sole win over 7f last June; two good efforts for new yard of late; competitive again.
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4th (4) (28/1 -180%) Able Kane
28
28/1(-180%)
(4) Able Kane 28/1, 16/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good) 15 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Below best in 2024; 10lb lower than good C&D run in August; yard won 2 of last 3 runnings.
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5th (5) (350/1 -1650%) Lyndon B
350
350/1(-1650%)
(5) Lyndon B 350/1, Won 7f handicap at Glorious Goodwood in 2022 and now below that mark. 28/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good) 22 days ago. Useful 1m and 7f handicap form in 2022 but had slow season last year and well held in 2024.
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6th (9) (125/1 -1463%) Flying Secret
125
125/1(-1463%)
(9) Flying Secret 125/1, Recorded back-to-back wins in June last year. Failed to build on an encouraging AW return when ninth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 8/1) 20 days ago (Hat Toss second) but no great surprise to see him bounce back. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Two 7f wins last June; well handicapped but off beam latest and cheekpieces now fitted.
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7th (8) (100/1 -1567%) Eagle Day
100
100/1(-1567%)
(8) Eagle Day 100/1, Dual winner over longer trip at Wolverhampton last winter. 11/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good) 28 days ago. One to consider. Yet to win on grass and turf mark went up alongside AW one following winter wins.
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8th (7) (40/1 -400%) Youarenotforgiven
40
40/1(-400%)
(7) Youarenotforgiven 40/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft) 12 days ago. On a tempting mark now. Ground slower than ideal this year; now 1lb lower than latest win; better show this time.
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9th (2) (350/1 -4275%) Ernie's Valentine
350
350/1(-4275%)
(2) Ernie's Valentine 350/1, Latest win at Kempton in April. Fifth of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm, 4/1) 19 days ago, slowly away. Hasn't won on turf since debut; fair 4th at 1m latest and this test likely to suit better.
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10th (10) (450/1 -800%) Secret Strength
450
450/1(-800%)
(10) Secret Strength 450/1, 40/1, 24¾ lengths seventh of 8 to Signcastle City in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy) 33 days ago. Suited by 7f on good or quicker ground; turnaround possible after two 1m defeats.
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11th (1) (400/1 -1900%) Assessment
400
400/1(-1900%)
(1) Assessment 400/1, Displayed useful form when winning 2 of his first 4 starts for Sir Michael Stoute. Has lost his way though, seventh of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm, 25/1) 21 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Two 1m wins for Sir M Stoute; not yet found level for new yard; first 7f run since debut.
19:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
KING OF WAR ended last season with a victory over track and trip, and finished a creditable second at Brighton on his reappearance. That was his first start for Michael Wigham's yard and another bold bid is expected. Hat Toss was third at Leicester earlier in the week and has a chance with his rider's 5lb allowance helping his cause, while Flying Secret could go well with cheekpieces applied for the first time.
KING OF WAR has a good record here and made a bright start for his new yard at Brighton recently so gets the vote. Hat Toss, Flying Secret and Eagle Day are dangers.
King Of War is right in the reckoning but ABLE KANE (nap) also catches the eye on his C&D form in a better race last summer.
(4) Formidable Force 3/1, Ran respectably when fourth of 13 in minor event (4/1) at Kempton (7f) 52 days ago. Into handicaps now and likely to come on for the run. Shapes as if this drop to sprinting will suit on handicap debut; interesting.
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2nd (1) (3/1 +67%) Labalaba
3
3/1(+67%)
(1) Labalaba 3/1, Lightly-raced winner who proved too free in a first-time hood and tongue strap when last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 38 days ago, hampered. Back down in trip. Return to this trip/sphere looks a plus with Kempton reappearance under his belt.
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3rd (2) (15/2 -25%) Western
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(2) Western 15/2, 11/1 and blinkered for 1st time, went backwards from reappearance when ninth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 29 days ago. Record is 0-8 but he's competitively weighted on several efforts; drops in class.
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4th (8) (7/2 +22%) Kiss And Run
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(8) Kiss And Run 7/2, Took a step forward when second of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago, clear of rest. Has to be taken seriously. Form figures of 222 this season, clear second last time; solid claims up just 2lb.
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5th (7) (80/1 -2302%) Chiedozie
80
80/1(-2302%)
(7) Chiedozie 80/1, Fair maiden who again ran creditably when fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to soft, 5/1) 40 days ago. Can give another good account. Consistent in 6f handicaps this term; return to faster turf looks ideal; respected.
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6th (6) (150/1 -650%) Flag Carrier
150
150/1(-650%)
(6) Flag Carrier 150/1, Winner at Kempton in January. 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 11 days ago, never nearer. Substandard form for current yard and has something to prove back on turf.
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7th (9) (100/1 -400%) Spirited Lad
100
100/1(-400%)
(9) Spirited Lad 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden who ran poorly making handicap debut when tenth in 12-runner event at Ascot (6f, good) 29 days ago. Failed to transfer his AW promise to turf last month; something to prove.
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8th (3) (350/1 -1650%) World Of Darcy
350
350/1(-1650%)
(3) World Of Darcy 350/1, 80/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 35 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Placed in Listed grade at two; has regressed sharply in handicaps this year.
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9th (5) (150/1 -1150%) Kinnigoli Kid
150
150/1(-1150%)
(5) Kinnigoli Kid 150/1, 12/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 61 days ago. Enough to prove. Has failed to build on debut win but this drop back to Class 5 may suit.
19:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
FORMIDABLE FORCE has shown plenty of speed in his three races to date and this step back in trip looks a good move for his handicap debut, so he rates as the one to side with in what looks a fascinating contest. Kiss And Run has filled the runner-up spot on her last three starts and while a 2lb rise makes life more difficult, she should be on the premises once again. Chiedozie is another who has been knocking on the door of late and with a talented 7lb claimer taking over, he's weighted to go well if putting his best foot forward.
KISS AND RUN took a step forward when edged out only close home at Goodwood 2 weeks ago and still looks well treated following a 2 lb rise in the weights, so she's the percentage call to go one better. Handicap-debutant Formidable Force and the consistent Chiedozie head up the opposition.
Handicap debutant FORMIDABLE FORCE can live up to his name. Chiedozie is second choice.
(7) Bama Lama 7/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Bath (5.7f, good) 15 days ago. Place possibilities. On a workable mark and comes here after solid runs at Windsor and Bath.
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2nd (1) (10/1 +17%) Vape
10
10/1(+17%)
(1) Vape 10/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 11/2). Off 157 days and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Yard also saddles Iconic Knight. Potentially well handicapped but he lacks a recent run and had lost his way when last seen.
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3rd (10) (16/1 -60%) Lupset Flossy Pop
16
16/1(-60%)
(10) Lupset Flossy Pop 16/1, One win from 29 Flat runs, which was registered back in 2022. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good, 20/1) 15 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Fair 4th last time at Bath but can flatter to deceive and others appeal more for the win.
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4th (9) (12/1 +14%) Port Noir
12
12/1(+14%)
(9) Port Noir 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Seventh of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Bath (5.7f, good) 15 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Behind two of these last time at Bath but this quicker surface will assist.
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5th (6) (18/1 -555%) Diamondsinthesand
18
18/1(-555%)
(6) Diamondsinthesand 18/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Good second of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f, heavy, 9/1) 25 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Case can be made on lots of his runs and he didn't get much luck when second over 7f here.
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6th (5) (40/1 -100%) Vaunted
40
40/1(-100%)
(5) Vaunted 40/1, 50/1, last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm), slowly away. Off 10 months and probably best watched on debut for new yard, which saddles a more appealing candidate in Diamondsinthesand. Three wins but lost her way badly last year and was sold on for 1,000gns.
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7th (2) (40/1 -567%) The Cola Kid
40
40/1(-567%)
(2) The Cola Kid 40/1, Below form tenth of 26 in handicap (50/1) at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Probably weighed up to his best for now. Close to his last winning mark and Ascot last time was always going to be tough.
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8th (8) (125/1 -3025%) Sisters In The Sky
125
125/1(-3025%)
(8) Sisters In The Sky 125/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Respectable fifth of 15 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good, 15/2) 24 days ago, nearest finish. Looks competitive on form. Would have been closer at Bath (5.7f) last time with a clearer passage.
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9th (3) (250/1 -658%) Iconic Knight
250
250/1(-658%)
(3) Iconic Knight 250/1, Four-time course winner. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, trailed in last of 13 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, heavy) 34 days ago. Others more persuasive. Finished tailed off a month ago after a break and does have soft-ground form.
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10th (4) (150/1 -2208%) Porterinthejungle
150
150/1(-2208%)
(4) Porterinthejungle 150/1, Course winner. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW). Off 7 months ahead of this debut for new yard but wouldn't be without each-way hope if fully tuned-up. Has done all her winning on turf and she was close up in two of her four races in 2023.
19:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Diamondsinthesand represents last year's winning trainer, although he has yet to win on turf in 15 attempts, and BAMA LAMA is preferred. The latter has returned to a winning mark, and recent placed efforts suggest she's ready to get her head back in front. Both Lupset Flossy Pop and Port Noir finished behind the selection at Bath last time, so Sisters In The Sky may prove a bigger danger.
This looks ripe for DIAMONDSINTHESAND, who posted his best effort of the season so far when runner-up over 7f here last month and is very appealing back at 6f off the same mark. Sisters In The Sky is next on the list ahead of Bama Lama.
This looks open but there could be a big run in THE COLA KID who was tilting at windmills last time.
(2) Harvard Sound 11/10, Ten Sovereigns gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 9f/1¼m winner Sacramento and 7f winner Harry Magnus. Produced a promising first effort when runner-up at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago and is open to improvement. Close second, despite wide trip, in Kempton novice event; holds leading claims.
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2nd (1) (80/1 -3100%) Dimsons
80
80/1(-3100%)
(1) Dimsons 80/1, Ran up to his best when second of 12 in minor event (15/2) at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago, having run of race. Should be competitive once again. 0-4; close second at Kempton most recently; one of the main form contenders.
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3rd (3) (66/1 -2300%) Ureshii
66
66/1(-2300%)
(3) Ureshii 66/1, Improved on debut form following a breathing operation/8 months off when third of 18 in minor event at Doncaster (6f, firm, 6/1) 21 days ago. Should progress further over this 1f longer trip. Placed in big field at Doncaster on reappearance; clear possibilities.
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4th (4) (400/1 -1112%) Explosively
400
400/1(-1112%)
(4) Explosively 400/1, Ran to only a modest level when eighth of 12 in minor event (66/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut, slowly away. Off 6 months. Visor on for 1st time. No impact at Southwell on sole 2yo start; now visored.
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5th (5) (125/1 -525%) Kinematica
125
125/1(-525%)
(5) Kinematica 125/1, Went backwards from an encouraging debut when sixth of 7 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f) 30 days ago. Needs improvement and may be more interesting when qualified for a mark.
19:45 Lingfield Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Dimsons returned to action with good effort at Kempton last month when attempting to make all. He was beaten only a neck on that occasion, but HARVARD SOUND also went close at the same Kempton fixture on his racecourse debut. Tom Clover's charge found only the unbeaten Bengurion too good and normal progress could see him get off the mark in this contest. Ureshii placed over 6f at Doncaster on his first start after a wind operation and this extra distance should suit.
HARVARD SOUND and Ureshii easily make most appeal. The former produced a promising first effort when runner-up to a previous winner at Kempton on his recent debut, doing well having made his challenge from further back than that one in a modestly-run race, so he's taken to go one better.
The Tom Clover-trained HARVARD SOUND is taken to build on his debut effort and go one better. Dimsons is second choice.
(4) Bhubezi 9/2, Course winner. Twenty-one runs since last win in 2021. 13/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 18 days ago, finishing well. Expected to be bang there. Losing run up to 21, but beaten just a neck at Brighton last time; major player.
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2nd (7) (10/1 -233%) Letter Of The Law
10
10/1(-233%)
(7) Letter Of The Law 10/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/1, bit below form fourth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Blinkers back on and he's not discounted, Return to this trip should suit, but his record of 2-40 urges caution.
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3rd (8) (9/1 +0%) Kenstone
9
9/1(+0%)
(8) Kenstone 9/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Dual C&D winner is 4lb lower than when winning this race last year; worth a second look.
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4th (5) (17/2 -42%) Fact Or Fable
8.5
17/2(-42%)
(5) Fact Or Fable 17/2, Course winner. Below form sixth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at this course (7.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Would have a live each-way chance if on-song. Three wins over 7f here last year, but has won over 1m elsewhere; loves fast ground.
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5th (6) (200/1 -1329%) Alyara
200
200/1(-1329%)
(6) Alyara 200/1, 22/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, heavy) 34 days ago and she looks set for another struggle. Engaged 9.00 Bath Friday. Likely conditions here should suit but her moderate strike-rate is offputting.
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6th (2) (200/1 -700%) Emorcee
200
200/1(-700%)
(2) Emorcee 200/1, 18/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good) 24 days ago. Significantly back down in trip and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Little in four starts for this yard since returning in January and is now 0-15.
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7th (1) (18/1 -414%) Eye Of The Water
18
18/1(-414%)
(1) Eye Of The Water 18/1, 7/1, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, good) 15 days ago. Runner-up off this mark at Bath 3 starts back and reproduction of that effort would give him every chance. 5lb below his last winning mark, but could do with rain.
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8th (3) (300/1 -809%) Ishani
300
300/1(-809%)
(3) Ishani 300/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 66/1) 79 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way. Showed some ability last summer, but last couple of efforts leave plenty to be desired.
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9th (9) (100/1 -52%) Motasaleeta
100
100/1(-52%)
(9) Motasaleeta 100/1, Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 100/1) 40 days ago and she is hard to fancy. Placed in three times between May and July last year, but has gone badly the wrong way.
20:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
It's been a long time since BHUBEZI last won, but last month's neck defeat at Brighton suggests his turn is not far away. Patrick Chamings' charge finished well ahead of Kenstone at Brighton, and the latter won this contest last year off a 4lb higher mark, while Letter Of The Law has also slipped down the handicap and may prove best of the remainder.
BHUBEZI put in good late work when going close at Brighton recently and, on that evidence, his turn is near. The 6-y-o is taken to confirm that impression by striking here, perhaps at the chief expense of Eye of The Water. Letter of The Law is also shortlisted.
The selection is FACT OR FABLE who has dropped 3lb lower than for the last of three wins over 7f here last year (has won over 1m).
(7) Frankfreya 12/1, 66/1 and blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, returned to form from out of the blue despite again showing a tendency to hang left when fourth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 26 days ago. Dropped 1 lb and has good chance on pick of form. Signs of a return to form in first-time blinkers on latest AW start.
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1st (10) (22/1 -83%) One Hart
22
22/1(-83%)
(10) One Hart 22/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, again ran poorly when ninth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 22 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Several respectable efforts this year; form dipped the last twice.
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2nd (9) (6/4 +73%) Lady Wingalong
1.5
6/4(+73%)
(9) Lady Wingalong 6/4, Winner here in April. 2/1, wasn't quite in the same form when fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 6 weeks ago, doing too much too soon. Has a first start on turf for this yard. Ex-Irish mare; respectable AW form in two runs for new yard; not dismissed.
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3rd (13) (11/1 -38%) Essme
11
11/1(-38%)
(13) Essme 11/1, C&D winner. 18/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, produced another good effort after 4 months off when fourth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Can give another good account. Sole win came off this mark over C&D two years ago; consistent in 2024; solid chance.
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4th (1) (28/1 -155%) Spanish Mane
28
28/1(-155%)
(1) Spanish Mane 28/1, C&D winner. Tailed-off tenth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Yarmouth (8f, soft) 17 days ago. Interesting off a handy mark returned to Lingfield, being 3-3 here; revival possible.
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5th (16) (25/1 +24%) Boasted
25
25/1(+24%)
(16) Boasted 25/1, Wasn't seen to best effect when sixth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Bath (5.7f, good) 15 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip. 5yo maiden who looks far from solid on her form for current yard.
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6th (2) (28/1 -250%) Fayasel
28
28/1(-250%)
(2) Fayasel 28/1, 17/2 and visored for 1st time, wasted no time getting back on track despite having been drawn widest when third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 11 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Creditable third in 7f AW contest here last week; place possibilities.
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7th (8) (125/1 -3025%) Swiss Pride
125
125/1(-3025%)
(8) Swiss Pride 125/1, 18/5, took advantage of a slipping mark when won 11-runner handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) a couple of months ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Makes a rare turf start these days but certainly not discounted from this much lower mark. Multiple AW winner at this venue; defied a 9lb higher mark when last seen.
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8th (11) (66/1 -230%) La Mujer
66
66/1(-230%)
(11) La Mujer 66/1, Fared no better making handicap debut over 4f longer trip after 14 months off when tenth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) when last seen 6 months ago. Significantly back down in trip. Holds weak form claims; betting may prove best guide on second handicap start.
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9th (12) (350/1 -3400%) Arlo's Sunshine
350
350/1(-3400%)
(12) Arlo's Sunshine 350/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Ran poorly when eighth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Had been in good form prior, so can bounce back. 0-12 for current stable but was placed twice at Brighton in April.
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10th (15) (100/1 -203%) Haveagobeau
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100/1(-203%)
(15) Haveagobeau 100/1, Offered little after 8 months off when last of 8 in handicap (33/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Inconsistent maiden; failed to beat a rival on seasonal debut.
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11th (17) (200/1 -900%) Kodiac Brave
200
200/1(-900%)
(17) Kodiac Brave 200/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Happy Valley (10.9f, good to firm). Off 11 months. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving D. J. Hall. Market can guide expectations making his first start on these shores (this just his new trainer's fourth runner). 0-14 in Hong Kong; best watched on British debut unless the market speaks positively.
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12th (6) (100/1 -2757%) Heerathetrack
100
100/1(-2757%)
(6) Heerathetrack 100/1, Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 3/1) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly from the same mark. Tough and consistent on AW this year; runner-up off this mark at Chelmsford latest.
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13th (14) (450/1 -2150%) Deep Spirit
450
450/1(-2150%)
(14) Deep Spirit 450/1, Blinkered for 1st time, made no impression when ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 33/1), hampered soon after start. Off 6 months. Lost her form after winning at Yarmouth; absent since December.
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14th (5) (200/1 -506%) Whistledown
200
200/1(-506%)
(5) Whistledown 200/1, Ran poorly after further 11 weeks off when last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 28/1) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Form has deteriorated since last win; cheekpieces enlisted.
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|PU| (3) (450/1 -2150%) Revolutionary Man
450
450/1(-2150%)
(3) Revolutionary Man 450/1, 5/1, wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 6 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, good) 9 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Robyn Brisland. Cheekpieces back on. Enters calculations. 0-14 on turf; absent since last August; debut for new yard.
20:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Those with the best recent form have yet to win on turf. That includes Swiss Pride, who scored over a mile on the Polytrack in April, while Heerathetrack finished runner-up at Chelmsford last time. FAYASEL placed over today's distance on the all-weather track here when fitted with a visor for the first time. The headgear remains in place and he gets the vote in an open affair.
An unusually huge field for the track with plenty in with a squeak but the verdict goes to FRANKFREYA, who had blinkers/a tongue tie on for the first time and returned to form from out of the blue when fourth at Wolverhampton last month. The main danger may emerge from Heerathetrack, who has been going through a good spell on the all-weather recently, with Revolutionary Man and Swiss Pride another couple worth considering.
The two suggestions against the field are ESSME and Spanish Mane, with this return to Lingfield a positive factor for both of them.
(8) Kalama Sunrise 11/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (7f, soft, 7/2) 11 days ago. Now tried in cheekpieces and could have a part to play if the headgear has the desired effect. Excuses last time; has placed form and unexposed at 1m; cheekpieces added.
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2nd (6) (17/2 -21%) Dappled Light
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(6) Dappled Light 17/2, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Bath (8f, heavy, 9/2) 33 days ago, missing break. Needs to get back on track. Irish winner; two fair runs on the AW before an excusable failure on soft at Bath.
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3rd (4) (12/1 -140%) Romanovich
12
12/1(-140%)
(4) Romanovich 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f, heavy, 9/2) 25 days ago. Can make presence felt if able to bounce back. A course winner with the form to feature if getting himself back on track.
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4th (1) (15/2 +63%) Thewaytothestars
7.5
15/2(+63%)
(1) Thewaytothestars 15/2, 15/2, eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Readily passed over. Dual winner last year but not crying to be backed after her recent struggles.
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5th (3) (50/1 -3900%) Duchess
50
50/1(-3900%)
(3) Duchess 50/1, 1 win from 1 run this year. Won 11-runner handicap at Yarmouth (8f, soft, 14/1) 17 days ago, suited by way race developed. Expected to be bang there. Headed to Yarmouth 17 days ago as an 18-race maiden but she put that right with a 3l win.
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6th (7) (300/1 -2900%) Doonbeg Farmer
300
300/1(-2900%)
(7) Doonbeg Farmer 300/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at this course (7.1f, heavy) 25 days ago. Others more persuasive. Dual AW winner who made it 0-14 on the grass when only ninth here last month.
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7th (2) (125/1 -525%) Run Cmc
125
125/1(-525%)
(2) Run Cmc 125/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Bath (8f, good) 15 days ago. Opposable. 5f winner (good) who has gone close over 7f but weakened over 1m last time.
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8th (5) (450/1 -5900%) Mayz
450
450/1(-5900%)
(5) Mayz 450/1, 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Placed on a couple of occasions prior to that and she's not without each-way hope. 3lb above her winning mark; two recent thirds bode well; fast ground a slight concern.
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9th (9) (400/1 -700%) Child Of Lir
400
400/1(-700%)
(9) Child Of Lir 400/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 46 days ago. Hard to warm to. Picked up for just £2,000 from Rebecca Menzies and pretty much tailed off since.
20:30 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
DUCHESS accounted for her nearest rivals by three lengths on her return to action at Yarmouth last month and Gina Mangan's claim negates half of her 6lb rise for that triumph. John Berry's mare looks to have lots in her favour and could go in again. The main danger might be Thewaytothestars, who only managed eighth over 7f here last time but has to be considered back up in trip. Of the remainder, Mayz makes the most appeal.
The one with by far the most appealing claims is DUCHESS, who produced her best effort on this side of the Channel when scoring in good style at Yarmouth and a 6 lb rise is unlikely to be enough to prevent her from going in again. Romanovich and Kalama Sunrise can fill the places, in that order of preference.
Preference is for KALAMA SUNRISE who has placed form and probably resented the heavy ground last time when prominent in the betting
(3) Mister Mojito 5/2, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 10/3) 56 days ago, forging clear. Progressing recently and makes plenty of appeal again. Scored by 3l at Yarmouth eight weeks ago and looks open to further progress.
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1st (7) (8/1 -45%) Mbappe
8
8/1(-45%)
(7) Mbappe 8/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Kempton in April. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Bath (8f, good, 12/1) 24 days ago. Not taken lightly. In good form for new yard; ties in with Monks Mead on latest effort.
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2nd (4) (9/2 +36%) Just Rita
4.5
9/2(+36%)
(4) Just Rita 9/2, 7/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Perhaps vulnerable to less exposed sorts but holds frame claims. Largely consistent maiden; creditable third at Brighton most recently; solid.
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3rd (2) (20/1 -100%) Rothay Park
20
20/1(-100%)
(2) Rothay Park 20/1, 50/1, left with mountain to climb after being carried badly left when ninth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 26 days ago but others are perhaps more solid on balance. Unable to recover from interference on the bend at Windsor last time.
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4th (6) (22/1 -389%) Monks Mead
22
22/1(-389%)
(6) Monks Mead 22/1, Course winner. 16/1, good second of 14 in handicap at Bath (8f, good) 24 days ago. Would have benefited from stronger handling from same claimer there but has to be shortlisted nonetheless. Won here last July; close second at Bath most recently; in the mix.
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5th (9) (66/1 -2100%) Maple
66
66/1(-2100%)
(9) Maple 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 20/1, tenth of 16 in minor event at Chelmsford City (8f) 16 days ago. Hood back on. Makes handicap debut. Open to improvement. Looks one of Stoute's lesser lights but may well improve now handicapping.
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6th (1) (80/1 -471%) Palazzo Persico
80
80/1(-471%)
(1) Palazzo Persico 80/1, Latest win at Kempton in December. 15/2, possibly needed run when seventh of 12 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 47 days ago. Place claims if sharper this time. Failed to transfer his AW form back to turf on reappearance.
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7th (5) (200/1 -1150%) Frightening
200
200/1(-1150%)
(5) Frightening 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Hard to warm to. Soundly beaten in both outings for new yard; tongue-tie enlisted.
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8th (8) (125/1 -525%) Invincible Navy
125
125/1(-525%)
(8) Invincible Navy 125/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Salisbury (7f, good) 14 days ago. Others preferred, Modest RPRs for new stable this year; needs to improve.
20:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MONKS MEAD was winning on fast ground here last summer, and a recent second at Bath points to a big run in this. Mark Usher's grey finished in front of Mbappe at Bath, while Mister Mojito has an 8lb rise to contend with having won nicely at Yarmouth in April. Just Rita remains a maiden, but Palazzo Persico has won twice on the all-weather and it would be no surprise to see a better effort from him.
MISTER MOJITO forged clear to score at Yarmouth last time and gets the nod in his bid to follow up. Monks Mead ran well at Bath last time and is respected again with an inexperienced claimer retaining the ride, whilst Mbappe wasn't too much further behind in that Bath contest and merits consideration again.
Yarmouth winner MISTER MOJITO (nap) is taken to show further improvement and defy an 8lb rise. Just Rita is second choice.
(1) Marmalade Lady 5/6, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, third of 10 on handicap debut/reappearance at Lingfield (1½m, AW) 23 days ago. Makes turf debut. Leading claims. Close third when stepped up to 1m4f on handicap debut (AW); should be fine on the grass.
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2nd (4) (5/2 +17%) Top Flight Century
2.5
5/2(+17%)
(4) Top Flight Century 5/2, Looked a potential improver in handicaps but well held on his first attempt at Carlisle (9f) only 9 days ago. Too soon to write off now taking a significant step up in trip. Poor so far but unraced on fast ground and he's related to a Group 1 winner.
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3rd (5) (18/1 -80%) Exceptionality
18
18/1(-80%)
(5) Exceptionality 18/1, Poor form. Never involved when eighth of 12 in handicap at Bath (1¼m, good, 80/1) on turf debut 24 days ago. Uncompetitive in all five races, including handicaps at 8.6f and 1m2f.
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4th (3) (10/1 -67%) Tomorrow Day
10
10/1(-67%)
(3) Tomorrow Day 10/1, 28/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Bath (1m, heavy) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on first time. Best run was at 7f and he's unraced beyond a mile; unconvincing tried in cheekpieces.
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5th (2) (125/1 -942%) White Coco
125
125/1(-942%)
(2) White Coco 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) on reappearance 14 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Hard to make a case for unless she finds something out of the blue.
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6th (6) (150/1 -650%) Escape The Grape
150
150/1(-650%)
(6) Escape The Grape 150/1, Poor form. 125/1, last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (9f, good) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Has no form claims after seven starts, four of those handicaps (1m-1m4f); very opposable.
21:00 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MARMALADE LADY put her first three underwhelming efforts in novice company last year behind her when hitting the frame over 1m4f on her handicap debut at Lingfield last month. Hughie Morrison's filly remains on the same mark and she looks the one to beat. Tomorrow Day finished fifth over a mile at Bath last time and he takes a big step up in trip in first-time cheekpieces, so he is one to watch out for, while Exceptionality is another to note.
In a contest where compelling claims are decidedly thin on the ground, MARMALADE LADY rather stands out on the back of a solid opening effort in handicap company on AW last month. Although Top Flight Century was well beaten on his recent handicap debut it's too soon to write off Sir Mark Prescott's charge and he might fare a lot better now going up in trip.
Hughie Morrison's MARMALADE LADY is the only runner arriving here on the back of a positive performance.
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