1 Saturday 15th June 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 59 Races on Saturday 15th June 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Sandown, 8 races at Chester, 7 races at York, 8 races at Leicester, 6 races at Hexham, 8 races at Uttoxeter, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:05 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (11/2 +15%) Slim Marvel	11/2(+15%)	(11) Slim Marvel 11/2, Fair hurdler. Good second of 9 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Wexford (20f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Sets the standard. Solid efforts in defeat in maiden hurdles lately; might not have stayed 2m4f last time.
(7) (150/1 +0%) Fix It For Me	150/1(+0%)	(7) Fix It For Me 150/1, Down the field in bumper/maiden hurdle. Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle so has loads to find.
(10) (150/1 +0%) Mountrivers Lass	150/1(+0%)	(10) Mountrivers Lass 150/1, Modest in bumpers and just poor form over hurdles. Some ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles but will be of more interest in handicaps.
(17) (150/1 +0%) Pasquetta	150/1(+0%)	(17) Pasquetta 150/1, 66/1, eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft) on NH debut 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. RESERVE. Beaten 34l in a Limerick maiden hurdle on debut and loads to find on that; reserve.
(18) (500/1 -233%) Ash Court	500/1(-233%)	(18) Ash Court 500/1, 125/1, last of 15 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) on NH debut 22 days ago. RESERVE. Beaten a long way on the Flat and a C&D maiden hurdle; can't be fancied; reserve.
1 1st (2) (11/4 -38%) Femme Magnifique	11/4(-38%)	(2) Femme Magnifique 11/4, Impressive winner at Thurles on debut in December and got back on the up after a dip in form when fifth of 14 in EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race at Punchestown (16.6f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Must enter calculations on hurdle debut. Thurles bumper winner ran well in a Punchestown Grade 3 last time; leading player.
2 2nd (4) (16/5 +47%) Sharp Object	16/5(+47%)	(4) Sharp Object 16/5, Fairly useful bumper winner who is bred to have a future over hurdles. Bumper winner was runner-up in Listed class in that sphere; has the ability to run well.
3 3rd (1) (7/1 -133%) Disco Dancer	7/1(-133%)	(1) Disco Dancer 7/1, Bumper winner who again shaped well when second of 10 in novice hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft, 3/1) 16 days ago. Remains with potential. Bumper winner has run solid races in maiden hurdles at Tipperary and Limerick; a player.
4 4th (3) (7/2 -56%) Long Gone	7/2(-56%)	(3) Long Gone 7/2, Promising sort. 10/3 and hooded for 1st time, won 11-runner bumper at Limerick (16.4f, soft) on bumper debut 16 days ago, easily. Back over hurdles now and expected to improve. Runner-up in a Wexford maiden hurdle and easily won a Limerick bumper; leading player.
5th 5th (12) (20/1 +0%) Tell Me This	20/1(+0%)	(12) Tell Me This 20/1, Third of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, heavy, 22/1) on bumper debut 103 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Nina Walsh. Some promise in a Leopardstown bumper on heavy ground and of some interest for new yard.
6th 6th (6) (9/1 +25%) Bobbi Gin Tree	9/1(+25%)	(6) Bobbi Gin Tree 9/1, Left hurdling debut form behind when fifth of 16 in maiden (25/1) at Thurles (16.5f, good to soft), running on. Off 6 months. Should have more to offer. Best of two hurdle starts when beaten 9l at Thurles in November; can run well after break.
7th 7th (16) (28/1 +58%) Bishbashbosh	28/1(+58%)	(16) Bishbashbosh 28/1, Malinas mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Sirobbie and modest chaser Breezy Kin, stayed 25f. Maiden pointer, third last time (May 25). RESERVE. Placed in two points but this is a tough ask on rules debut; reserve.
8th 8th (14) (50/1 -52%) Cornamona Park	50/1(-52%)	(14) Cornamona Park 50/1, 12/1, looked one for later on when eighth of 15 in juvenile hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft) on NH debut 18 days ago. Beaten 24l in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and has to improve loads in a stronger race.
9th 9th (15) (150/1 +0%) Wee Vee	150/1(+0%)	(15) Wee Vee 150/1, Well held in a pair of maiden hurdles. Beaten a long way in two C&D maiden hurdles and can't be fancied.
10th 10th (8) (200/1 -33%) Gabbys Doll House	200/1(-33%)	(8) Gabbys Doll House 200/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle 6 months apart. Well beaten in a bumper and maiden hurdle so has loads to find.
11th 11th (5) (150/1 +0%) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe	150/1(+0%)	(5) Ar Nos Na Gaoithe 150/1, Well beaten in 2 maiden hurdles. Soundly beaten in two maiden hurdles and handicaps will suit better.
12th 12th (13) (200/1 -33%) Thecornerbar	200/1(-33%)	(13) Thecornerbar 200/1, Well held in a trio of maiden hurdles. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Beaten a long way in three heavy ground maiden hurdles; has to improve enormously.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (150/1 +0%) Legacy Juno	150/1(+0%)	(9) Legacy Juno 150/1, Well beaten in bumpers and makes little appeal now going hurdling after 22 months off. Some ability in bumpers in 2022 but can only be watched on comeback from long absence.

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13:05 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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FEMME MAGNIFIQUE is one of four bumper winners in the line-up having scored at Thurles last December and has been quite highly tried since, including at Punchestown last month, where she had Sharp Object over three lengths behind. Disco Dancer won at Down Royal on St Patrick's Day and has shown promise since over hurdles, including when runner-up at Limerick last month. Long Gone confirmed the promise of her debut in a Wexford maiden hurdle when taking a Limerick bumper in impressive fashion, while Slim Marvel certainly won't lack for experience over hurdles. Tell Me This was let down by her jumping in point-to-points, but was a creditable third in a Leopardstown bumper last time.

LONG GONE shaped encouragingly when third on her hurdling debut at Wexford in April and, with improvement on the cards, gets the nod to follow up her recent bumper success. Femme Magnifique and Disco Dancer rate the principal threats.

Not beaten far in a Punchestown Grade 3 bumper last time, FEMME MAGNIFIQUE can continue that improvement into a hurdling career.

13:30 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (14/1 -40%) Von Baer	14/1(-40%)	(8) Von Baer 14/1, Improved with each of his 3 starts at 2 yrs and returned to action with a creditable third on handicap debut at Kempton (7f) in April. Below-par display at Haydock later that month but he's been given a 7-week break since. Up in trip. Remains of interest despite latest Haydock setback when soft ground was no excuse.
1 1st (9) (10/1 -150%) Prince Eric	10/1(-150%)	(9) Prince Eric 10/1, Down the field in trio of sprint novice events last summer. Gelded thereafter and upwardly mobile in 1m, all-weather handicaps earlier this year, bringing up the hat-trick at Southwell in April. Career-high mark demands more back on turf in a deeper affair but likely there's more to come. Quiet last year but has gone 3-3 in AW handicaps; has risen 18lb in the process.
2 2nd (4) (7/2 -3%) Mr Monaco	7/2(-3%)	(4) Mr Monaco 7/2, Won second of 3 starts in novice company at up to 7f at 2yrs. Gelded after and definite encouragement to glean from his close-up fourth on return/handicap debut at Goodwood (1m) 3 weeks ago, staying on inside final 1f. One to be interested in now stamina is tested further. Came from off the pace to go down narrowly in a four-way photo at Goodwood (h'cap debut).
3 3rd (5) (5/2 +29%) Into Battle	5/2(+29%)	(5) Into Battle 5/2, Left debut run well behind to win 14-runner maiden (7/1) at Kempton (1mf) in November and followed up under a penalty in 8.5f Epsom novice (good to firm) in April. Far from disgraced when fifth in London Gold Cup (10f) latest and likely he can do better again. Ran a pleasing fifth of 13 in the always-strong London Gold Cup at Newbury.
4 4th (6) (15/2 +25%) Break The Bank	15/2(+25%)	(6) Break The Bank 15/2, Stepped up on his 2-y-o form when justifying strong market support on return (also gelded) on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) in March. Hasn't quite scaled same heights in 2 starts since and connections now opt for a first-time visor upped to 9f. Twice well held since his successful handicap debut on the Kempton AW (1m); tries headgear.
5th 5th (1) (12/1 -118%) Mafnood	12/1(-118%)	(1) Mafnood 12/1, 1m novice winner as a 2-y-o and returned with good in-the-frame efforts in pair of starts this term, latterly when third of in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 5 weeks ago, every chance until no extra final 50 yds. Blinkers go on now and not discounted eased in trip. Drops back from 1m2f in first-time blinkers and looks vulnerable off his mark.
6th 6th (3) (12/1 -85%) Crystal Flyer	12/1(-85%)	(3) Crystal Flyer 12/1, Bred to be a stayer and she improved plenty on her debut form when a strong finishing fourth in a 10f novice here on return in April. Had bit in hand when opening her account at Goodwood (9.9f) 3 weeks ago. Boasts a positive profile heading into handicaps. Had the run of things at Goodwood last time but brings potential into handicaps.
7th 7th (2) (16/1 -60%) Brioni	16/1(-60%)	(2) Brioni 16/1, Cloth Of Stars colt who justified cramped odds when taking 1m maiden at Kempton in April and stepped forward again when runner-up on handicap debut here (10f) later that month. Disappointed in London Gold Cup next time but it remains early days with him. Second here before finishing down the field in the London Gold Cup at Newbury.

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13:30 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 9f Race Class Flow

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Prince Eric has been raised 18lb in the ratings during this winning spell and he appears likely to offer another bold bid, but a 4lb hike for his head success over 1m at Southwell last time may be enough to stop him. Therefore, the vote goes to CRYSTAL FLYER, who arrives here on the back of shedding her maiden tag over 1m2f at Goodwood and this opening mark of 84 doesn't appear out of her reach. Mr Monaco is also of interest after a close-up fourth over 1m at Goodwood.

CRYSTAL FLYER is a filly going the right way and one to take seriously. Mr Monaco and Prince Eric, who thrived in handicaps/on all-weather earlier this year, are others to consider.

A few hold chances but MR MONACO gave every impression that there's more to come from him when going down narrowly at Goodwood.

13:35 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 -100%) Asktheboss	7/2(-100%)	(1) Asktheboss 7/2, €70,000 foal, 55,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Brother to British/Canadian 2-y-o 6f-1m winner La Pelosa and half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Melayu Kingdom. Dam unraced. 15/2, showed good speed when fourth of 11 in novice at York (6f, good) on debut 30 days ago. Likely to improve and player. Shaped well when under 5l fourth of 11 in novice at York; one for the shortlist.
2 2nd (5) (9/2 +25%) The Flying Seagull	9/2(+25%)	(5) The Flying Seagull 9/2, Ran with promise when third of 9 in maiden over C&D on debut but failed to progress from that at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Failed to improve as anticipated after pleasing C&D debut, but not ruled out by any means.
3 3rd (11) (9/2 +0%) Thecoffeepoddotco	9/2(+0%)	(11) Thecoffeepoddotco 9/2, 42,000 gns Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam 5f-7f winner. Similar form both starts, fourth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, good to firm, 7/2) 16 days ago, finding test too much. Looks a sprinter for now and remains capable of better. Faded over 7f last time and this drop back to 6f looks ideal; may well take a step forward.
4 4th (3) (5/1 -82%) Death Or Glory	5/1(-82%)	(3) Death Or Glory 5/1, €45,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Lady Fanditha and half-brother to 2-y-o 5.5f/6f winner She's A Gambler. Dam Italian 2-y-o 5f winner. Second of 5 in maiden (5/1) at Hamilton (5f, soft) on debut 17 days ago, missing break. Up in trip. May well do better. Good late headway after slow start when second at Hamilton; serious contender.
5th 5th (4) (9/2 +10%) Saxonia	9/2(+10%)	(4) Saxonia 9/2, Similar form both starts, fourth of 6 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, soft, 11/2) 24 days ago, pulling hard. Remains with potential. Has shown speed and some waywardness so far; should go well from a stall near the rail.
6th 6th (6) (40/1 -100%) Andalprofit	40/1(-100%)	(6) Andalprofit 40/1, Foaled April 27. €8,000 yearling, 30,000 gns 2-y-o, Profitable gelding. Brother to 6f winner Fletcher's Flight and half-brother to winner abroad by Prince of Lir. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to useful 7f-11f winner Autumn Blades. Cost 30,000gns at the breeze-ups; stable has just a 7% strike-rate with its 2yos.
7th 7th (9) (28/1 +58%) Frankies Dream	28/1(+58%)	(9) Frankies Dream 28/1, Foaled April 20. €5,500 yearling, €18,000 2-y-o, Belardo colt. Dam unraced out of smart winner up to 12.5f (2-y-o 7f winner) Sea of Heartbreak. Rare 2yo runner from mainly jumps stable; probably best watched unless strong in market.
8th 8th (12) (50/1 +0%) Eva's Eyes	50/1(+0%)	(12) Eva's Eyes 50/1, 22,000 gns yearling, Harry Angel filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Reward Smile and 6f winner Pure Charmer. Dam sprint maiden. 20/1, fourth of 6 in novice at Lingfield (5f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Up in trip. Has plenty of speed in her pedigree but didn't show much on debut at Lingfield.
9th 9th (2) (66/1 -32%) Barmyblade	66/1(-32%)	(2) Barmyblade 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 8 in novice event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Up in trip. Modest form at best at Ripon (soft) and Beverley (good to firm); plenty more needed.
10th 10th (10) (28/1 +15%) One More Guinness	28/1(+15%)	(10) One More Guinness 28/1, Foaled March 30. €5,000 foal, €7,000 yearling, €5,000 2-y-o, Arizona colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). 5,000euros purchase at breeze-ups; newcomer by Coventry winner Arizona; stable runs two.

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13:35 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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ASKTHEBOSS displayed plenty of early speed on his racecourse debut when fourth at York and that could be used to his advantage from a wider draw than ideal. Death Or Glory ran well on his first start to finish second at Hamilton, but the concern would be the fact he was slowly away from the stalls and Richard Fahey's colt will need to be a lot sharper in the early stages. Thecoffeepoddotco rates best of the rest.

ASKTHEBOSS showed good speed when fourth at York on debut last month and that asset should count for plenty around here. Death Or Glory showed promise when coming through for second at Hamilton and is feared from stall 1, with Thecoffeepoddotco another to consider back down in trip.

The suggestion in an open event is ASKTHEBOSS who shaped well behind a couple of useful prospects on his debut at York.

13:40 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (4/1 +50%) Petrol Head	4/1(+50%)	(2) Petrol Head 4/1, In fine form when last seen, ready winner at Roscommon (15.4f) prior to a good second KIlbeggan (19f) in July 2022. Starts out for new yard now after a lengthy absence and the market may well prove the best guide. Dual hurdle winner is returning from a near two-year absence and is probably best watched.
2 2nd (9) (16/1 -14%) Only One Plan	16/1(-14%)	(9) Only One Plan 16/1, Winner at Roscommon (16.2f) 12 months ago and largely held form well thereafter. 22/1, offered little after 8 months off when tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) 30 days ago but feasible to expect a better showing with that under his belt. Consistent last year but was well beaten on return and might need to drop in the weights.
3 3rd (10) (6/1 -71%) Mater Matuta	6/1(-71%)	(10) Mater Matuta 6/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft, 14/1) 15 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Looks competitive on form. Won over fences last time and rated 104 in that sphere; player if transferring that form.
4 4th (8) (6/1 +0%) Brownstone	6/1(+0%)	(8) Brownstone 6/1, Latest win in hurdle at Tramore in April. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.7f, good to soft, 5/1) 4 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Won easily at Tramore and solid efforts in defeat twice since; go well but vulnerable.
5th 5th (7) (9/1 +36%) Boskill Borden	9/1(+36%)	(7) Boskill Borden 9/1, 20/1, respectable ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft) 30 days ago, possibly needing the run after 8 months. Remains less exposed than most if he can build on that here. Won at Tramore last summer but well beaten twice since and has to do more.
6th 6th (6) (40/1 -186%) Just Jacob	40/1(-186%)	(6) Just Jacob 40/1, Fair winner at 10f on flat. 125/1, seventh of 9 in novice chase at Punchestown (16f, soft). Off 18 months. Switches from chase to hurdles but yard look to hold stronger claims with Tell Us This. Poor over fences when last seen and is returning from a long absence; best watched.
7th 7th (3) (9/1 +36%) Bigz Belief	9/1(+36%)	(3) Bigz Belief 9/1, 17/2, bit below form fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort having not been ideally placed. Eased further in the weights ahead of this. Decent effort in a Clonmel claimer but below that level in a handicap here since.
8th 8th (4) (33/1 -32%) Swelltime	33/1(-32%)	(4) Swelltime 33/1, 20/1, last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft) 16 days ago, ridden after 3 out and soon done with. Something to find on form. Dropping down the weights but was poor last time and not easy to fancy.
9th 9th (1) (16/1 -167%) Gladiatorial	16/1(-167%)	(1) Gladiatorial 16/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap chase at this course (23.7f, good) 36 days ago, every chance still 2 out before weakening. Better showing anticipated back down in trip/returned to timber. Two hurdle wins, incl' here; well beaten over fences lately but respected back hurdling.
10th 10th (5) (5/2 -33%) Tell Us This	5/2(-33%)	(5) Tell Us This 5/2, 2/1, creditable second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Remains low-mileage from a handicapping perspective and he looks the one to beat. Disqualified after winning at Down Royal and second at Ballinrobe since; needs more up 3lb.

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13:40 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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TELL US THIS has progressed well since encountering good ground and got off the mark in a 20-runner handicap at Down Royal last month. The Gavin Cromwell-trained gelding subsequently beat all bar Herculaneum in another big-field event at Ballinrobe and may have been found a good opportunity to regain the winning thread, providing the forecast rain doesn't change ground conditions too much. Mater Matuta gained a fourth career win over fences at Tramore, and the dual-purpose mare is another suited by a decent surface. Brownstone also won at Tramore this spring and was far from disgraced in both outings since.

TELL US THIS brings the most compelling claims to the table on the back of a solid second at Ballinrobe 18 days ago and he looks the way to go stepping back up marginally in trip. Gladiatorial and Only One Plan are others to consider.

Having shown improved form over fences lately, MATER MATUTA should win this if transferring even some of that improvement back hurdling

13:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (11/8 +27%) Al Sayah	11/8(+27%)	(2) Al Sayah 11/8, 6/4, won 6-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) 22 days ago, plenty in hand. Up in trip. Could have more to offer back on the Flat. Emphatically landed handicap hurdles at Fontwell/Hereford of late; big player back on Flat.
2 2nd (1) (50/1 -525%) Thahab Ifraj	50/1(-525%)	(1) Thahab Ifraj 50/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap hurdle (22/1) at Exeter (18.5f, good). Off 8 months. Up in trip. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Pulled up on the back of a wind op in Southwell hurdle 11 days ago; others much preferred.
3 3rd (6) (25/1 -108%) Uther Pendragon	25/1(-108%)	(6) Uther Pendragon 25/1, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at this course (10.2f, good) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Course winner; not disgraced when sixth here eight days ago; shortlisted now up in trip.
4 4th (8) (10/1 +50%) Highland Flyer	10/1(+50%)	(8) Highland Flyer 10/1, 33/1, creditable sixth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Best effort of 2024 when sixth at Lingfield 11 days ago; possibilities up in trip.
5th 5th (4) (400/1 -9900%) Taxiing	400/1(-9900%)	(4) Taxiing 400/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in May. Good second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (16.3f, good to firm, 13/2) 7 days ago. Should go well again. Another good effort when runner-up at Lingfield week ago; must enter calculations.
6th 6th (3) (350/1 -13900%) Kiss My Face	350/1(-13900%)	(3) Kiss My Face 350/1, Fair on the Flat, creditable second on last Flat outing. Good third of 10 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Hexham (23.3f, good to soft) 25 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Brian Ellison. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs considering. Good third over hurdles at Hexham latest on final run for Brian Ellison; well in the mix.
7th 7th (7) (450/1 -1264%) Robeam	450/1(-1264%)	(7) Robeam 450/1, Unreliable individual. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, soft, 25/1) 11 days ago. Blinkers back on. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. Pulled up over hurdles latest; finished last at Chelmsford on his most recent Flat run too.
8th 8th (5) (125/1 -1289%) John Betjeman	125/1(-1289%)	(5) John Betjeman 125/1, Fair handicap hurdler, shaped as if still in form last time. Modest on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat run. Up in trip. In good form over hurdles; no forlorn hope on first outing in this sphere for nine months.

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13:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 17f Race Class Flow

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TAXIING returned to turf last Saturday when filling the runner-up spot at Lingfield and the four-year-old, who had been in decent form on her last couple of starts on the all-weather, is taken to strike on this occasion. John Betjeman has been running with credit over hurdles during the spring and has to enter calculations, while it wouldn't be a surprise to see Al Sayah go well having won twice over timber last month.

AL SAYAH looks to be improving fast over hurdles all of a sudden so could be the answer back on the Flat. Kiss My Face and Taxiing head the dangers.

Neil Mulholland's AL SAYAH has been thriving over hurdles so is taken to translate that form back to this sphere and win once more.

13:50 York Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (5/1 +38%) Lord Melbourne	5/1(+38%)	(6) Lord Melbourne 5/1, Matched pick of 3-y-o efforts when scoring on handicap debut at Pontefract (10f, heavy) in April. Disappointed at Brighton later that month but back on track making stable debut and unlucky not to finish much closer when fifth of 13 in handicap at Epsom (10f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Worth considering. Inconsistent overall but yard debut looked full of promise when finishing strongly at 1m2f.
2 2nd (15) (10/1 +17%) Whimsy	10/1(+17%)	(15) Whimsy 10/1, Yet to get her head in front for present stable but very much going through a good spell, making the frame for third consecutive start when third of 9 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 12 days ago, running on. Return to further in her favour and booking of O'Connor a positive. Her two wins were in summer 2022 but seriously competitive almost every time for new yard.
3 3rd (16) (9/1 +25%) Gibside	9/1(+25%)	(16) Gibside 9/1, C&D winner. Shaped encouragingly after 7 months off when eighth of 20 in C&D handicap in May and duly confirmed promise of that effort when winning 11-runner handicap at Catterick (13.9f) 7 days ago. Nudged up 3 lb but that shouldn't prevent another good showing. C&D winner who returned to winning ways at Catterick (1m6f, good to firm) one week ago.
4 4th (2) (80/1 -400%) Baryshnikov	80/1(-400%)	(2) Baryshnikov 80/1, Ended lengthy losing run at Redcar (10f, soft) in May and has shaped as if still in good form on 2 of his 3 starts since, unlucky not to finish closer when sixth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (9.7f) 16 days ago. Steps back up in trip now. In a 51-race career, he was below form on his only two attempts beyond 10.4f.
5th 5th (1) (33/1 -106%) Andaleep	33/1(-106%)	(1) Andaleep 33/1, Excellent servant for connections winning here (10.2f) last July before showcasing his versatility on the AW over the winter with 2 further victories. Latest midfield effort over extended 10f here (after 7 weeks off) ought to have brought him on but present mark does demand that bit more. Ran on from the back here (1m2f) latest, so it's possible he now needs further than 1m2f.
6th 6th (5) (100/1 -150%) Cardano	100/1(-150%)	(5) Cardano 100/1, Regained the winning thread at Epsom (1½m, good to firm) following a wind op in September. Lightly raced over hurdles/on Flat since and he offered little back from 8 months off/minus usual headgear in 20-runner C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. Latest run was here after six months off when well beaten, as he was in this last year.
7th 7th (11) (66/1 -560%) Piecederesistance	66/1(-560%)	(11) Piecederesistance 66/1, Posted some decent efforts in defeat last season, including when sixth of 18 in this race off a 10 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Returned from 6 months off with a solid second in a C&D handicap last month and well-treated if he can back that up now. Carries head high but proved stamina when 2nd of 20 off a career-low mark over C&D latest.
8th 8th (10) (100/1 -257%) Chillhi	100/1(-257%)	(10) Chillhi 100/1, Dual winner as a juvenile who hasn't tasted success since but went close to bucking that trend when runner-up at Chester (12.3f) in May. Ran poorly from the front when last of 5 in handicap back at that venue latest and she's not one to write off returned to more patient tactics. Best form since last July came on penultimate start when second at Chester.
9th 9th (3) (80/1 -1043%) Arrange	80/1(-1043%)	(3) Arrange 80/1, Found some improvement when bagging back-to-back handicaps in September and closed off 2023 campaign with a solid second upped to 2m here. Stepped up on Thirsk reappearance when a good fourth in big field C&D handicap 4 weeks ago and likely she'll be thereabouts again. Ran well over 1m6f and 2m last term; respectable fourth of 20 over C&D on latest outing.
10th 10th (18) (80/1 -1355%) Star Jasmine	80/1(-1355%)	(18) Star Jasmine 80/1, Churchill filly who progressed with each outing in maidens, off the mark at Bath (1m) in April and lost out only in a blanket finish on handicap debut at Hamilton (9f) 13 days ago, left worst placed as the tempo lifted. Easily one of the least exposed here and highly respected up in trip. Late bid when pipped over 1m1f on handicap debut; lightly raced and seriously unexposed.
11th 11th (12) (100/1 -525%) My Little Queens	100/1(-525%)	(12) My Little Queens 100/1, Took advantage of reduced mark in clear-cut style at Hamilton (11f) in May and having possibly found her next run coming too soon, she returned to form when fifth back at aforementioned venue 13 days ago. Each-way possibilities. Won readily at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) three starts ago; 1m4f possibly stretches her.
12th 12th (13) (100/1 -150%) Green Team	100/1(-150%)	(13) Green Team 100/1, Winner of a novice event at Ayr during 2-y-o campaign for Kevin Ryan but it's been a struggle since, down the field in handicaps at Epsom/Chester upon returning this spring. Significantly back down in trip now but he's plenty to prove. Sole win as 2yo; uncompetitive both starts this term, with tongue tied first time latest.
13th 13th (7) (50/1 -150%) Toshizou	50/1(-150%)	(7) Toshizou 50/1, Boasts just one win from 24 runs and having run well when third over C&D at the Dante Meeting, he proved disappointing when tenth of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f) earlier this month. Others make stronger appeal. Beaten all 22 times since winning in 2020; third of 20 in C&D race on penultimate outing.
14th 14th (17) (66/1 -371%) Southern Voyage	66/1(-371%)	(17) Southern Voyage 66/1, Has slipped a long way in the weights and confirmed more positive signs from Chester when ending losing run at Doncaster (11.9f) 15 days ago. Remains with plenty of handicapping scope if he can build on that further. Back up 3lb after Doncaster 1m4f win but used to be capable of much better (2021 and 2022).
15th 15th (8) (100/1 -400%) Thundering	100/1(-400%)	(8) Thundering 100/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark at Ayr in September. Hasn't troubled the judge in handful of starts since, not for the first time disappointing at this venue when sixteenth of 20 in a C&D handicap 31 days ago. Others make more appeal. Showed his good side to score at Ayr last September; 2lb lower today but he's inconsistent.
16th 16th (14) (100/1 -203%) Haliphon	100/1(-203%)	(14) Haliphon 100/1, Successful twice in 2022, including here but exploits mixed and winless since. May of needed the run after 4 months when last of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good) 15 days ago but work to do here in any case. Thrown in judged on last year's placed form over 1m6f; second run since 117-day break.
17th 17th (9) (100/1 -203%) Queen Of Seduction	100/1(-203%)	(9) Queen Of Seduction 100/1, Fairly useful performer for Jessica Harrington but well held on yard debut over hurdles at Tramore in April and fared no better in pair of starts on Flat equipped with blinkers since. Cheekpieces now the headgear of choice but others arrive with more pressing claims. Well beaten in her three races (one over hurdles) for current yard; cheekpieces back.
18th 18th (4) (50/1 -127%) Chase The Dollar	50/1(-127%)	(4) Chase The Dollar 50/1, Eased in weights and looked as good as ever back from 4 months off when landing 8-runner Chester handicap (12.3f) in May, well served by being able to dictate a steady gallop. Creditable third at Kempton (12f) has followed but more needed to defy current mark. In good form, including making all at Chester; ground softer than good looks a negative.

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13:50 York Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Benefitting from a 15lb weight-for-age allowance, STAR JASMINE is a serious contender on these terms and is suggested as the first one to consider in a highly competitive renewal of this prestigious contest. Piecederesistance, an excellent second over C&D off 1lb lower on his seasonal debut last month, also rates a key player. Arrange, fourth in that race, appeals for a place, while Lord Melbourne, Whimsy and Andaleep are also shortlisted.

LORD MELBOURNE remains a low-mileage 4-y-o and looked unlucky not to finish much closer on debut for Ralph Beckett at Epsom 2 weeks ago, finishing strongly having been denied a run. He's one to be interested in on the back of that and earns the vote stepping back up in trip with any easing in the ground in his favour. Irish-raider Whimsy has been shaping up nicely and she's feared along with progressive 3-y-o Star Jasmine. Arrange and Southern Voyage can also feature.

The best option may well be GIBSIDE who looks highly competitive judged on his C&D win last July and scored again last time out.

14:05 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(15) (25/1 +0%) Hiromichi	25/1(+0%)	(15) Hiromichi 25/1, A winner over 1m at Lingfield (AW) and Ripon (heavy) in April. Shaped better than the result (travelled well long way) when 7¼ lengths seventh of 9 to Dual Identity over C&D last time. Multiple winner but had his ground when well behind Dual Identity here 23 days ago.
1 1st (6) (12/1 +14%) Two Tempting	12/1(+14%)	(6) Two Tempting 12/1, Has made a cracking start to 2024, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when just holding on in a big-field event at the Epsom Derby meeting (8.5f, soft) a fortnight ago. A further 5 lb rise demands more of him but he can't be ruled out in his current mood. His Epsom win when the front two came clear has to go down as a career best; up 5lb.
2 2nd (8) (16/1 -14%) Classic	16/1(-14%)	(8) Classic 16/1, Course winner who had soft ground as an excuse for his below-par reappearance over C&D 23 days ago. Feasibly handicapped and could leave that opening run of the season behind now but stall 14 has the potential to make life tricky. Course winner but he finished last behind Dual Identity on last month's return visit.
3 3rd (2) (9/2 +31%) Dual Identity	9/2(+31%)	(2) Dual Identity 9/2, Very useful handicapper who added to his good Sandown record when seeing off 8 rivals over this trip (soft) last month. Raised 4 lb to a career high mark but he can still be expected to give a good account at a venue which suits. Goes well here, as he reminded us last time; a further 4lb rise asks a question.
4 4th (12) (14/1 -17%) Mascapone	14/1(-17%)	(12) Mascapone 14/1, Useful performer who shaped very well on his return from a long absence at Newcastle (7f) last month, running on well to be a never-nearer fifth. That suggests this step up to 1m could suit. Will need things to fall right from the 15 box but he's still an interesting runner. Eyecatcher on his belated reappearance and he remains dangerously unexposed.
5th 5th (11) (20/1 -67%) Terwada	20/1(-67%)	(11) Terwada 20/1, Quickly made into a useful performer in 2023, winning over 1m at Nottingham and Newmarket. Stepped up on a disappointing reappearance in the Newbury Spring Cup when sixth of 12 back there (1m, good to firm) last month. Should be competitive having been eased another 2 lb. Has become rather disappointing but Newbury last time was more encouraging.
6th 6th (16) (40/1 -150%) Great Blasket	40/1(-150%)	(16) Great Blasket 40/1, Made it four wins in his last 5 starts when seeing off 6 rivals at Nottingham (1m, good) on Thursday. Thriving but a 5 lb penalty and the outside stall will make life harder this afternoon. Penalised for his Nottingham win on Thursday but he's improving at a rate of knots.
7th 7th (9) (20/1 -25%) Farasi Lane	20/1(-25%)	(9) Farasi Lane 20/1, Former C&D winner who has had a good spell on AW since joining this yard, bouncing back from a lesser run on turf at Newmarket when third of 11 at Newcastle (7f) last month. Multiple winner; good start for current yard; the drop back to 7f found him out last time.
8th 8th (3) (16/1 -129%) Flying Frontier	16/1(-129%)	(3) Flying Frontier 16/1, Won maiden/novice events on turf last June and ended 2023 with a pair of good runner-up efforts in handicaps at Yarmouth (1¼m/9f). Has a shorter trip to contend with here but he appeals as one who should have more to offer in 2024. Absent since September and he wouldn't want any rain, but the form is there to feature.
9th 9th (10) (40/1 -186%) Bill Silvers	40/1(-186%)	(10) Bill Silvers 40/1, Useful performer who ran with credit on his first 2 outings this season. Not at his best with cheekpieces added at Redcar last time and the headgear is quickly discarded now. Has been running okay in handicaps (1m-1m2f) but no more than that.
10th 10th (13) (33/1 -65%) Pjanoo	33/1(-65%)	(13) Pjanoo 33/1, Produced an improved performance when making a winning return at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in April but an 8 lb rise found him out in a better race at Newmarket since. Never threatened at Newmarket and may find this every bit as competitive.
11th 11th (1) (33/1 -106%) Helm Rock	33/1(-106%)	(1) Helm Rock 33/1, Two AW wins at the end of last summer. Also a good third at Chelmsford in December but absent since a lesser run at Newcastle in January. It's never going to be easy with this top weight and he lacks a recent run.
12th 12th (5) (100/1 -100%) Imperial Fighter	100/1(-100%)	(5) Imperial Fighter 100/1, Third in Irish 2000 Guineas in his 3-y-o season but has largely struggled since, including on last month's reappearance for a new yard. Can only be watched. Not progressing and made a quiet start for new yard when 50-1 at Newmarket.
13th 13th (14) (50/1 -52%) Bluelight Bay	50/1(-52%)	(14) Bluelight Bay 50/1, Couple of good efforts in defeat after winning at Salisbury last summer but failed to justify support when only eighth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Ascot (1m, good) last month and needs to bounce back. Not dismissed close to his last winning mark should he get his favoured quick conditions.
14th 14th (4) (100/1 -1567%) Dancing Magic	100/1(-1567%)	(4) Dancing Magic 100/1, Yet to get his head in front (0-13) but, having been gelded following 2023 campaign, he has resumed with solid efforts in competitive handicaps at Newbury and Chester. Should be in the mix again with Oisin Murphy doing the steering. Remains a maiden but highly creditable second in Chester handicap (7.5f) most recently.
15th 15th (7) (80/1 -300%) Vultar	80/1(-300%)	(7) Vultar 80/1, Upped his game since sent handicapping, scoring twice at Kempton (7f/1m) and finding further improvement when second there in April. His run of progressive form came to a halt back on turf at Ascot last month but it's too soon to suggest he won't prove as effective on grass and William Buick rides. Running well on the AW before only fifth at Ascot and he'll need to better that.

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14:05 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

An open contest sees a chance taken on MASCAPONE, who had excuses for finishing fifth over 7f at Newcastle last month and he can stake a claim with a more polished effort today. David Simcock's charge was slowly away before doing some eye-catching late work on that occasion and he can exploit this mark of 89. Dancing Magic rates the biggest danger after a good second over an extended 7f at Chester and a 1lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear out of his reach, while Dual Identity isn't ruled out of following up his win over C&D when last seen.

FLYING FRONTIER shaped well in a couple of Yarmouth handicaps at the end last season and is low-mileage sort who has the scope for further progress as a 4-y-o. Similar comments apply to Mascapone, who caught the eye on his return from an absence at Newcastle and could be a big threat if Jamie Spencer can negotiate a trouble-free passage from the 15 box. The shortlist is completed by Dancing Magic who has yet to win but his latest Chester second shows he can go close from a mark in the mid-90s.

Lots hold chances but perhaps this will be the day when classy customer DANCING MAGIC can belatedly shed his maiden status.

14:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (6) (4/1 +20%) Copper Knight	4/1(+20%)	(6) Copper Knight 4/1, Well into the veteran stage but has been placed in C&D and York class 2 handicaps in recent weeks. 4 lb below last successful mark and 3-time C&D winner (including this race in 2022) looks poised for a big run from stall 2. Took this in 2022; good York third latest from 4lb out of h'cap; player off proper mark.
2 2nd (5) (11/1 -38%) Dickieburd	11/1(-38%)	(5) Dickieburd 11/1, Not so good the last twice but split subsequent winners at Nottingham before that and made all in a C&D event as a 2-y-o. Yard going well and he lurks on a tempting mark. Interesting. Good Nottingham second in May but he has twice failed to back it up; sort to bounce back.
3 3rd (8) (15/2 -25%) Curious Rover	15/2(-25%)	(8) Curious Rover 15/2, Enjoyed a productive 2-y-o campaign, winning twice and placed 5 times from 7 appearances, and best effort this term having edged down the weights when fifth in the Epsom "3-Y-O Dash", helping force pace for long way. Down another 2 lb taking on his elders now. One to consider. Back on track when fifth at Epsom two weeks ago; he can make his presence felt again.
4 4th (7) (40/1 -264%) Never Dark	40/1(-264%)	(7) Never Dark 40/1, Three-time winner over 5f last year who has probably needed his 2 runs back this term. Made all off 82 at Haydock for latest success and now having first run at a course that will suit his style. Led for a long way when 12th at Hamilton latest; interesting from a handy-looking mark now.
5th 5th (4) (28/1 -250%) Wen Moon	28/1(-250%)	(4) Wen Moon 28/1, Did well in the mud last season, winning twice, but has looked awkward when down the field last 2 starts on the back of an encouraging reappearance. Tongue tie goes on now which may help. Has twice failed to build on an encouraging Pontefract reappearance third.
6th 6th (9) (7/1 +0%) Reigning Profit	7/1(+0%)	(9) Reigning Profit 7/1, Having a busy campaign and holding form well in 5f handicaps, sticking on at Hamilton a fortnight ago. That has the look of a good race (impressive winner ran to a stunning 114 Timeform rating) so he's got to be feared down 2 lb from stall 1. First run at Chester. Solid sixth at Hamilton 13 days ago; shortlisted off 2lb lower mark from number one berth.
7th 7th (3) (80/1 -900%) Paws For Thought	80/1(-900%)	(3) Paws For Thought 80/1, Three-time winner over further here and ran well on return at Southwell. Not so good back on turf twice since though and drops to 5f refitted with headgear now. Might find things happening too quickly. Arrives below par, eighth at Hamilton nine days ago; cheekpieces refitted with more needed.
8th 8th (1) (16/1 -33%) Arecibo	16/1(-33%)	(1) Arecibo 16/1, Unreliable individual who returned to form when third at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Losing run now stretches back 3 years and 31 starts though and he's making a belated first visit to Chester. It's now 31 outings since his last success so others appeal more on this occasion.
9th 9th (2) (9/1 -50%) Radio Goo Goo	9/1(-50%)	(2) Radio Goo Goo 9/1, Five-time winner over 6f (2-2 here) last year when also fourth at Royal Ascot. Having slipped down the weights got his head back in front at Ripon last month and ran well when third at Haydock last week, left alone in front for a long time. Will need some luck from stall 10 back at 5f. Won at Ripon and solid third at Haydock since; can go well again despite her high draw.
10th 10th (11) (250/1 -1983%) Glory Fighter	250/1(-1983%)	(11) Glory Fighter 250/1, Successful in the mud at Thirsk in April and went close at Catterick last time. This is tougher although he split Copper Knight and Count d'Orsay in this 2 years back. Back to form when second at Catterick 15 days ago; much respected off an unchanged mark.
11th 11th (10) (200/1 -2400%) Count D'orsay	200/1(-2400%)	(10) Count D'orsay 200/1, 3 lb below last winning mark (handicap over bit further here last summer) and back to form when going close at Hamilton last week. Clearly weighted to strike although this is tougher and he's drawn widest. C&D scorer; neck second at Hamilton latest; drawn widest of all but not taken lightly.

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14:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

COPPER KNIGHT won this race in 2022 and went very close at the May meeting when just denied by an improving type in Democracy Dilemma. The 10-year-old finished third at York most recently and boasts the advantage of being drawn in stall two, which gives him every chance of getting back in the winner's enclosure. His stablemate Count D'Orsay remains on a very tempting mark and is respected, while Arecibo and Radio Goo Goo are others with viable credentials.

3-time C&D winner COPPER KNIGHT retains bags of enthusiasm and ability judged on his placed efforts in class 2 events here and at York last month and is taken to land the spoils from stall 2. Dickieburd and Never Dark are a couple of interesting rivals.

The vote goes to veteran COPPER KNIGHT who has shown plenty of his old dash of late and can now add to his 2022 success in this event

14:15 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(17) (10/1 -25%) Noriska De La Mare	10/1(-25%)	(17) Noriska De La Mare 10/1, 22/1, sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (25.2f, good) 13 days ago. RESERVE. 11-race maiden; one of her better runs last time but others more appealing; reserve.
(16) (18/1 -29%) Meadow Soprano	18/1(-29%)	(16) Meadow Soprano 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable sixth of 11 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Listowel (20.4f, good) 14 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Listowel last time; best watched for now; reserve.
(2) (20/1 -25%) Falvio	20/1(-25%)	(2) Falvio 20/1, Below form sixth of 11 in novice chase at this course (19.4f, good to soft, 28/1) 22 days ago, inadequate test. Switches from chase to hurdles. Low-key form over fences of late and struggling when last seen over timber.
(18) (28/1 -12%) Fernhill Fling	28/1(-12%)	(18) Fernhill Fling 28/1, 250/1, seventeenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.8f, good) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Minor promise on debut but tailed off in four hurdle runs since; reserve.
1 1st (10) (7/2 -17%) Cullenwaine	7/2(-17%)	(10) Cullenwaine 7/2, 7/1, good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (19f, soft) 16 days ago, edged out only on line. That was a fine run and he has strong claims if continuing the good work. Career best nose defeat latest; up 3lb and stamina to prove but not ruled out.
2 2nd (13) (10/1 -43%) Pettigo	10/1(-43%)	(13) Pettigo 10/1, Off 19 months and 66/1, sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.4f, good) 39 days ago. Showed little in 2022, missed 2023 but ran okay when 6th last month.
3 3rd (6) (16/1 +20%) Dear Ryta	16/1(+20%)	(6) Dear Ryta 16/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Listowel (23.4f, good) 14 days ago. Dual point winner; poor form under rules and tailed off on handicap debut a fortnight ago.
4 4th (5) (25/1 -25%) Renard De Noir	25/1(-25%)	(5) Renard De Noir 25/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (17f, good to soft, 18/1) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Shown nothing in five runs so far including handicaps on last two outings.
5th 5th (14) (22/1 -238%) Calahill	22/1(-238%)	(14) Calahill 22/1, Poor hurdler. Off mark in points at eighth attempt (May 26). First start under Rules for 20 months. Off the mark in point latest; not seen under rules since 2022 and probably up against it.
6th 6th (11) (28/1 +15%) Georgia Celena	28/1(+15%)	(11) Georgia Celena 28/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (22f, soft, 100/1) 62 days ago, pulled up before 3 out. Shown very little in five runs so far and was pulled up on handicap debut latest.
7th 7th (8) (20/1 +0%) Television	20/1(+0%)	(8) Television 20/1, 20/1, below form seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 8 months ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Promise over timber in 2021; tailed off in maiden when last seen; likely to need this.
8th 8th (1) (40/1 -186%) Mister Vic	40/1(-186%)	(1) Mister Vic 40/1, Thirteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19f, soft, 100/1) 30 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Showed ability in a bumper here last year but tailed off on 4 runs for new yard; h'cap bow.
9th 9th (4) (4/1 +67%) Moneynabane	4/1(+67%)	(4) Moneynabane 4/1, C&D winner. 25/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (17.2f, heavy) 144 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Neill McCluskey. C&D winner in October but lost his way since and may need this on yard debut.
\|F\| \|F\| (3) (9/2 +10%) Walk In Time	9/2(+10%)	(3) Walk In Time 9/2, Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Limerick (22f, soft) on return 16 days ago. Should be better for that and one to note. 3m winner last summer; low-key reappearance but came on from last year's return to win.
\|U\| \|U\| (12) (20/1 -186%) Scottish Dancer	20/1(-186%)	(12) Scottish Dancer 20/1, Ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (25.2f, good, 14/1) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Dual Flat winner in Britain but shown very little over jumps for new yard so far; blinkers.
10th 10th (7) (20/1 +39%) Down The Park	20/1(+39%)	(7) Down The Park 20/1, Slipped up between 3 and 2 out when closing in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 33/1) 14 days ago. Still involved when slipping on bend at Tramore on h'cap debut; interesting runner.
11th 11th (15) (25/1 -150%) Stradbally Village	25/1(-150%)	(15) Stradbally Village 25/1, Fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 100/1) 14 days ago. Pulled up in 4 runs prior to a more encouraging 5th latest; may build on that.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (12/1 -20%) Tick Along	12/1(-20%)	(9) Tick Along 12/1, Won C&D handicap on return last May. Off 10 months. Enters calculations. C&D winner on back of year off last year and just 1lb higher now; may bounce back.

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14:15 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

WALK IN TIME showed stamina is her forte when successful over three miles at Tipperary last summer on just her second handicap start. The Harry Kelly-trained mare couldn't find any extra in the straight on her reappearance at Limerick last month, but should benefit from that outing and has scope for further improvement. Cullenwaine filled the runner-up spot here last autumn and rates a threat having just lost out to Seasett at Limerick last month. Pettigo caught the eye when making late headway after a long lay-off at Ballinrobe, while Calahill reverts to Rules after winning a point-to-point last month.

Low-grade stuff and the betting could be revealing. CULLENWAINE not only produced a career best but did especially well under the circumstances when just failing at Limerick a fortnight ago and looks the way to go. Tick Along, who won over C&D on her return last season and Walk In Time are a couple of others to consider.

It may be worth taking a flyer with STRADBALLY VILLAGE who showed a bit more last time and may build on that run

14:20 Bath Stakes (Class 4) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (11/1 -38%) Kalahari Blue	11/1(-38%)	(7) Kalahari Blue 11/1, Foaled March 24. €150,000 yearling, Blue Point filly. Sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Sweetest and half-sister to 3 winners, including smart 5f-6f winner Archer's Dream and useful 7f winner Hickory. Dam, winner up to 6.5f (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to high-class 5f winner Profitable. 150,000euros half-sister to two first-time-out winners; interesting debutante.
(4) (18/1 -13%) Blue Point Express	18/1(-13%)	(4) Blue Point Express 18/1, €40,000 yearling, £68,000 2-y-o, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to useful 6f winner Rock of England. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart 1¼m winner Rydan. 20/1, fifth of 10 in novice at Ripon (5f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago. Open to progress. £68,000 breeze-up purchase who shaped fairly on debut; needs a deal more though.
(8) (33/1 +0%) Lift Lady	33/1(+0%)	(8) Lift Lady 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 10 in novice at Epsom (6f, soft) 15 days ago, badly hampered. Again ducked right at the start when beaten miles at Epsom a fortnight ago (eased late).
(12) (33/1 +0%) Skellig Isle	33/1(+0%)	(12) Skellig Isle 33/1, Foaled April 6. Mohaather filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 5.4f Maljaa and useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Ventura Mist. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Engaged Sandown 1.30 Friday. Never figured at Sandown yesterday, looking far from straightforward.
1 1st (2) (5/4 +34%) Violet Love	5/4(+34%)	(2) Violet Love 5/4, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 13/8, won 9-runner maiden at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 7 days ago, driven out. Improving all the time recently. Won easily at Chepstow last weekend; about sets the standard under a small penalty.
2 2nd (11) (11/1 +21%) Miss Show Down	11/1(+21%)	(11) Miss Show Down 11/1, 52,000 gns yearling, Showcasing filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Miss Show Off. Dam useful Italian winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5f winner). 10/1, last of 6 in maiden at Ascot (5f, good) on debut 36 days ago. Trainer has won two of the last four runnings of this; should be capable of better.
3 3rd (6) (4/1 -14%) Havana Dance	4/1(-14%)	(6) Havana Dance 4/1, Havana Grey filly. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Fourth of 12 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut 21 days ago. Should improve. Shaped well at a big price on her Goodwood debut three weeks ago; holds leading claims.
4 4th (1) (11/1 -83%) Kodibeat	11/1(-83%)	(1) Kodibeat 11/1, Winner at Kempton in April on debut. Only fifth of 9 under a penalty (12/1) at Chester (5.1f, good) 38 days ago. Will need to find more if she's to give weight all round from a wide stall.
5th 5th (9) (8/1 -78%) Loudan	8/1(-78%)	(9) Loudan 8/1, Foaled April 7. €62,000 foal, €300,000 yearling, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 1m-1½m winner Court House, useful 6f winner My Eyes Adore You. Dam unraced. One to note. Half-sister to six winners (one on 2yo debut) who's drawn widest; watch the market.
6th 6th (3) (20/1 -43%) Bermuda Princess	20/1(-43%)	(3) Bermuda Princess 20/1, Kingman filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner for connections. Ninth of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good, 15/2) on debut 10 days ago. Well beaten on her debut; improvement can be expected but she'll need a big step forward.
7th 7th (5) (28/1 -12%) Fregola	28/1(-12%)	(5) Fregola 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 16/1) 11 days ago. No significant improvement on her second run; may find life easier in nurseries.
8th 8th (10) (300/1 -100%) Miss Campanella	300/1(-100%)	(10) Miss Campanella 300/1, Once-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 11 days ago. Started 250-1 when a remote last on her Tapeta debut 11 days ago; expect similar.

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14:20 Bath Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Kodibeat performed with credit when fifth in the Lily Agnes at Chester and Georgia Dobie's 3lb claim is likely to aid her cause. Violet Love scored at the third time of asking at Chepstow last week and has to be a key player based on that performance, but a pair of newcomers make the most appeal in LOUDAN and Kalahari Blue. Both daughters of Blue Point with relations to black-type performers, it is the former, a 300,000-euro purchase, who shades the vote.

HAVANA DANCE shaped well when fourth in what is traditionally a decent maiden at Goodwood and she can find the required improvement to beat penalised-winner Violet Love. Expensive Blue Point filly Loudan is a newcomer to note.

Preference is for HAVANA DANCE, who shaped nicely on debut for a yard not renowned for 2yo newcomers. Violet Love is feared most.

14:25 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (22/1 -38%) Diamondonthehill	22/1(-38%)	(9) Diamondonthehill 22/1, Looked rejuvenated by the return to firmer ground as he won 7f Thirsk handicap (dead-heated with improving Yorkshire) 4 weeks ago, getting better luck than some. 2 lb nudge fair and he can go well again. Dead-heated at Thirsk last month and the form has been franked; may not want slow ground.
(11) (33/1 -136%) Mudamer	33/1(-136%)	(11) Mudamer 33/1, Signed off last season with victory in extended 7f Beverley handicap in August. Should strip fitter for Thirsk return after 9 months off (Diamondonthehill and New Image in front) but this is tough. Won on final outing last season and close sixth on reappearance; might not be far away.
(1) (50/1 -100%) Bear Force One	50/1(-100%)	(1) Bear Force One 50/1, Quirky sort who won two 1m handicaps for Roger Teal last year. Probably high enough in the weights on first run for 9 months/new yard. Makes stable debut after absence but won on last year's comeback and is on a handy mark.
1 1st (18) (13/2 +80%) Tolstoy	13/2(+80%)	(18) Tolstoy 13/2, Quirky sort below form on both starts for new yard this year and having a rare go over 7f. Essentially easy enough to take on. Engaged 1.50 here Friday. Escapes a penalty for his C&D success yesterday and remains unexposed at 7f.
2 2nd (13) (16/1 +36%) Quest For Fun	16/1(+36%)	(13) Quest For Fun 16/1, C&D winner in July who ran a bit better at Doncaster without being able to build on his early-season promise. Mark has dipped another 2 lb at least. Ran respectably at Doncaster latest and he excelled in big-field C&D handicaps last year.
3 3rd (7) (13/2 +7%) New Image	13/2(+7%)	(7) New Image 13/2, Progressive sort who got no luck when chasing home Diamondonthehill at Thirsk, then won 7f Musselburgh handicap under this rider a fortnight ago. Well bred and should go on improving so plenty to recommend him. 3-5 for this yard; tougher task today but clearly progressive and has to be respected.
4 4th (10) (28/1 -12%) Stone Soldier	28/1(-12%)	(10) Stone Soldier 28/1, Useful handicapper who made a good start (left Archie Watson/off 12 months) for new yard when second at Chester (7f) in September, but down the field all 3 outings since (finished lame on latest occasion). Bit to prove. Failed to threaten on AW on last three runs and returns from break with something to prove.
5th 5th (8) (4/1 +43%) Aalto	4/1(+43%)	(8) Aalto 4/1, Useful in France and back to that sort of level with a solid reappearance second at Newmarket (1m). Fourth in a much stronger contest at Newbury (1m) next time and a player back in trip under Ryan Moore. Positive performances on both starts this year and could benefit from the drop in trip.
6th 6th (2) (12/1 +14%) Boardman	12/1(+14%)	(2) Boardman 12/1, C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect from easing mark at Chester 3 weeks ago, not much going right for him. First run here for a while and could go well. 8yo whose form has gone the wrong way but mark has fallen and he hinted at spark last time.
7th 7th (5) (20/1 -82%) Yanifer	20/1(-82%)	(5) Yanifer 20/1, A real success story for this yard in 2022 when a four-time 7f winner, including over C&D. Raced only 3 times since but ran well on return from 14 months off at Chester, well backed beforehand and showing he retains all of his ability. Interesting if building on that. C&D who returned from absence with close third at Chester; in the mix if building on that.
8th 8th (17) (80/1 -300%) Eligible	80/1(-300%)	(17) Eligible 80/1, C&D winner who struck again at Southwell in January. Poorly drawn at Beverley last week and should bounce back but this looks a bit above his pay grade. Patchy form this spring but he won a big-field C&D handicap last year; on a reduced mark.
9th 9th (19) (80/1 -300%) Golden Pharaoh	80/1(-300%)	(19) Golden Pharaoh 80/1, Fairly useful performer at up to this trip in France. Taking on his elders on first run for new yard but faces a stiff-enough assignment. Two French wins but not obviously well treated for this British/stable debut.
10th 10th (4) (50/1 -52%) Londoner	50/1(-52%)	(4) Londoner 50/1, Very well-bred ex-Ballydoyle charge who hasn't been seen to best effect in 3 runs for new yard this year (shaped okay in the Victoria Cup latest). Is the sort that his shrewd handler will find the key to at some stage. Well handicapped on last year's form but down the field on his three outings this season.
11th 11th (12) (50/1 -400%) Woven	50/1(-400%)	(12) Woven 50/1, Plenty of solid runs in big-field handicaps for this yard, including when well backed and fourth in 6f contest here at the Dante Meeting. That is good form and he's a C&D winner but a 3-46 strike rate tells a story. Creditable 4th of 21 here (6f) last time and he'll be fine now back up to 7f; thereabouts.
12th 12th (3) (80/1 -300%) Yermanthere	80/1(-300%)	(3) Yermanthere 80/1, Useful handicapper at up to 1m in Ireland. 25,000 gns buy for new yard (1 of 4 runners for them) and might need the run after 8 months off. May improve for today's stable/seasonal debut but not discounted off a feasible mark.
13th 13th (6) (100/1 -300%) Austrian Theory	100/1(-300%)	(6) Austrian Theory 100/1, Kept busy last year, scoring over 8.5f at Epsom in June. Returns for new yard (1 of 4 runners for them) having been sold from Charlie Johnston 22,000 gns. Won at Epsom last June off 2lb higher; needs to be at top of game on stable/seasonal debut.
14th 14th (14) (100/1 -203%) Tactical	100/1(-203%)	(14) Tactical 100/1, Last win came in the 2021 Free Handicap. Has gone the wrong way temperamentally for this stable but his mark continues to slide for if he ever finds his spark again. His mark continues to fall but for good reason; down the field on both outings this term.
15th 15th (15) (100/1 -300%) Carnival Zain	100/1(-300%)	(15) Carnival Zain 100/1, Progressive in 2022, winning 5 times, and while he wasn't at his best last season the handicapper has given him a real chance and he hinted at a revival after 10 months off here 3 weeks ago. This is tougher. Has dropped down the weights and his C&D reappearance was pretty encouraging; e-w possible.
16th 16th (20) (80/1 -700%) Our Havana	80/1(-700%)	(20) Our Havana 80/1, Took another step forward when making a successful return in 7f Newmarket handicap, showing plenty of dash to overcome a tardy start and always holding on. That form isn't great but he could have more to offer and pitches up against the older horses now. Won on reappearance at Newmarket in April and this unexposed 3yo could improve further.
17th 17th (16) (50/1 -317%) Quintus Arrius	50/1(-317%)	(16) Quintus Arrius 50/1, Failed to build on the promise of his Doncaster return at Hamilton last time and has a first crack over 7f now. Has work to do. Promising 4th on reappearance but not at same level last time; tackles 7f for first time.

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14:25 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

WOVEN is a highly consistent type for a race of this nature and, perhaps more crucially, he is also a previous C&D winner back over this trip for the first time this season. There are dangers aplenty, with the likes of Yanifer, New Image and Our Havana all capable of being on the premises. However, the class-dropping Aalto is feared most and can go well from a potentially lenient mark if dropping back from a mile isn't an issue.

NEW IMAGE took another step forward when scoring at Musselburgh a fortnight ago and should go on improving for David O'Meara so is the call in this wide-open handicap. Old-rival Diamondonthehill can go well again, while Aalto, Boardman and Yanifer are among the other likely players.

The lightly raced NEW IMAGE has done very well since joining David O'Meara and can make it four wins from six starts for the yard.

14:40 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (12/1 -33%) Graceful Thunder	12/1(-33%)	(4) Graceful Thunder 12/1, C&D winner who shaped as if the run was needed when fifth of 12 in minor event at Chantilly (5.5f, heavy) 89 days ago. Can take a step forward. C&D scorer; won French Listed race last summer; disappointing on return; dangerous at best.
1 1st (2) (13/8 +28%) Adaay In Devon	13/8(+28%)	(2) Adaay In Devon 13/8, Dual 5f Bath winner this term and she wasn't disgraced when third of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Holds very good form claims. Likeable filly with a very good (6-14) strike-rate; should go well again.
2 2nd (3) (5/1 -43%) Flora Of Bermuda	5/1(-43%)	(3) Flora Of Bermuda 5/1, Useful filly. Very slowly away when last of 9 to Kerdos in Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Useful 2yo; blew the start in Haydock Group 2 on reappearance; big contender on best form.
3 3rd (5) (28/1 -180%) Nighteyes	28/1(-180%)	(5) Nighteyes 28/1, Fast improving filly who bids for a hat-trick after landing 6f handicaps at Chester and Haydock. This is a step up in class but she's still a big player with better to come. Going the right way; two 6f handicap wins in last three weeks; well worth her place here.
4 4th (8) (33/1 -32%) Unbreak My Heart	33/1(-32%)	(8) Unbreak My Heart 33/1, Useful at 2yrs but she's yet to fire this term, only sixth of 7 to Big Evs in listed race at York (5f, good) 30 days ago. Others more persuasive. Fine third in Group 3 at Newmarket last autumn but has yet to prove she's trained on.
5th 5th (6) (66/1 -1220%) No Half Measures	66/1(-1220%)	(6) No Half Measures 66/1, Completed her hat-trick in 4-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, soft) 42 days ago. This demands more but she's still one to consider. Progressing in leaps and bounds; completed hat-trick in Goodwood handicap; much respected.
6th 6th (7) (100/1 -733%) Symbology	100/1(-733%)	(7) Symbology 100/1, Useful juvenile but she offered little after 8 months off when 12th in 6f listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. has a bit to prove now. Down the field on last three starts; needs the drop from 6f to 5f to have positive effect.
7th 7th (1) (80/1 -471%) Dawn Charger	80/1(-471%)	(1) Dawn Charger 80/1, Useful filly but she came in last of 14 in minor event at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Well below par both outings this term; carries a penalty and others appeal more.

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14:40 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

NO HALF MEASURES has never been out of the first two in her career to date and she can continue her winning run. Richard Hughes' charge made a mockery of a mark of 82 when scoring in ready fashion over 5f at Goodwood last month and she appeared ready for this step up into Listed company. Flora Of Bermuda blew her chances leaving the stalls in the Group 2 Temple Stakes last time and she would have a solid chance with a more alert start today, while the consistent Adaay In Devon isn't discounted either.

David O'Meara's NIGHTEYES is on a roll and fancied to take this step up in class in her stride and complete a quick hat-trick. Adaay In Devon has the form to play a big part and is next on the list, with No Half Measures not discounted either in her bid for a four-timer.

The one to beat judged on form in the book is ADAAY IN DEVON (nap) whose latest third in a warm Listed race at Newbury reads well.

14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (11/1 -193%) City Streak	11/1(-193%)	(2) City Streak 11/1, Gained second C&D win when edging out Box To Box last month, just about better than ever in the process. Up 3 lb and effort flattened out at Epsom a fortnight ago. Enhanced good C&D record when edging out Box To Box last month; well held at Epsom since.
(9) (35/1 -40%) Desert Emperor	35/1(-40%)	(9) Desert Emperor 35/1, Missed 2023 having changed hands for £25,000 but shaped as though retaining ability when mid-field on reappearance at Wetherby 12 days ago. Likely to step forward on that. Hinted at retaining on recent comeback for new yard; worth a look in betting.
(11) (66/1 -164%) United Front	66/1(-164%)	(11) United Front 66/1, Successful from 3 lb higher for Mick Appleby last summer. Sent hurdling by new yard last month (given a considerate introduction) and he's well weighted on his best form back on the level. More miss than hit on AW over the winter but fit from a recent hurdle run for new yard.
1 1st (5) (12/1 +14%) Loyal Touch	12/1(+14%)	(5) Loyal Touch 12/1, Off the mark for the season in 10-runner handicap over this trip at Newcastle in March. Runner-up 3 times since and easy to excuse Epsom effort a fortnight ago. Second over C&D in May; below form at Epsom latest, albeit one day after his Ripon 2nd.
2 2nd (1) (9/2 +18%) Box To Box	9/2(+18%)	(1) Box To Box 9/2, Chester regular, gaining both 2023 wins over this C&D, including this corresponding race. Placed 3 times in Bahrain during the winter and just about better than ever when a nose second at City Streak here a month ago. Won this last year; another good run over C&D when edged out by City Streak latest.
3 3rd (8) (13/8 +41%) Hosanna Power	13/8(+41%)	(8) Hosanna Power 13/8, Has never stood much racing but he's in excellent hands and improved a chunk when making a winning handicap debut at Newbury last month. Looks one to keep on the right side. Fended off a next-time-out winner on 1m2f Newbury handicap debut; likely more to come.
4 4th (3) (10/1 +0%) King's Code	10/1(+0%)	(3) King's Code 10/1, Real success story for his yard, adding more wins at Southwell and Kempton at the beginning of the year. Proved beyond doubt he's still every bit as big a force on turf as all-weather when bumping into a Group-race bound winner at York last month before a rare blip at Epsom. Course winner over shorter; good second at York (1m2f) last month but below par since.
5th 5th (10) (12/1 -9%) Woodstock City	12/1(-9%)	(10) Woodstock City 12/1, Successful twice in France last year. Hasn't hit the ground running for this yard but he did take a step back in the right drection from his reduced mark when third to City Streak and Box To Box over C&D. Better when third to City Streak and Box To Box over C&D latest; needs to build on that.
6th 6th (6) (5/1 +29%) Glam De Vega	5/1(+29%)	(6) Glam De Vega 5/1, Twice a winner in 2022, including on handicap debut at Hamilton (9.2f). Missed all of 2023 and not judged too harshly on last month's Newbury return (hooded) denied a clear run. In top hands and he's of interest. Travelled well long way on return from long absence and could take a big step forward.
7th 7th (4) (16/1 -129%) Gaassee	16/1(-129%)	(4) Gaassee 16/1, Hasn't stood much racing in recent times and heavy defeats both starts for this yard having left William Haggas. Eased further 2 lb and clearly very dangerous if the headgear has the desired effect. Not enough in two runs for new yard to fancy strongly so headgear needs to give him a lift.
8th 8th (7) (33/1 -65%) Autumn Festival	33/1(-65%)	(7) Autumn Festival 33/1, Prolific in 2022 and capitalised on a drop in the weights when adding to his tally at Beverley last September. Performed well above market expectations (sent off at 50/1) when third on return/debut for new yard in the Thirsk Hunt Cup but well held both outings since. Below par since reappearance third and this front-runner's stamina is far from assured.

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14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

HOSANNA POWER made a successful handicap bow at Newbury when getting the better of a rival who has since franked the form by winning at Kempton last week. Given plenty of time by Sir Michael Stoute, the son of Frankel is expected to have no problem with handling a 4lb rise. City Streak (first), Box To Box (second) and Woodstock City (third) were closely matched over C&D last month and the trio are expected to be in the mix once again.

HOSANNA POWER is just the sort of low-mileage 4-y-o his leading yard excels with, and having beaten a subsequent winner on last month's return, he looks well weighted. City Streak and Box To Box finished first and second over C&D recently and are feared most, the latter perhaps the bigger threat this time.

There's likely more to come from lightly raced 4yo HOSANNA POWER (nap), who can make light of a 4lb rise for Newbury.

14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(18) (33/1 -32%) Mabel In May	33/1(-32%)	(18) Mabel In May 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, good) 7 days ago. RESERVE. Poor form in five runs to date including when tailed off at Punchestown last week; reserve.
(16) (33/1 +0%) Tropical Speed	33/1(+0%)	(16) Tropical Speed 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Michael Butler when twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, good to soft, 150/1) 14 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Shown nothing in four starts so far at huge odds; reserve.
(17) (33/1 +0%) Little Hero	33/1(+0%)	(17) Little Hero 33/1, Twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (25.2f, good, 20/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. RESERVE. 8th; in claiming hurdle was the best of her form so far; now tries cheekpieces; reserve.
1 1st (3) (16/1 -100%) Kalsman	16/1(-100%)	(3) Kalsman 16/1, 25/1, good fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (18.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Not taken lightly back in a handicap. 0-20; has run with credit in maiden hurdles here recently; h'capper nudged him up.
2 2nd (10) (150/1 -200%) Ghumama	150/1(-200%)	(10) Ghumama 150/1, Thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 80/1) 36 days ago. 0-7 over hurdles and tailed off in two recent runs for new yard in handicaps.
3 3rd (5) (14/1 -75%) Springboard	14/1(-75%)	(5) Springboard 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 17 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Punchestown (16f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tailed off in maidens but improved with 6th on h'cap debut; big player up in trip.
4 4th (2) (7/1 -8%) Cramers Valley	7/1(-8%)	(2) Cramers Valley 7/1, Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft, 9/1) 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Only beaten a neck in December; hasn't kicked on from that of late; may prefer it softer.
5th 5th (1) (10/3 -21%) O'faolains Glory	10/3(-21%)	(1) O'faolains Glory 10/3, Fair winner at 19f in chases. 5/2, creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Has good chance on form. In fine form, winning twice in last two months and respectable run at Cartmel latest.
6th 6th (9) (40/1 -186%) Mastermind	40/1(-186%)	(9) Mastermind 40/1, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2018. 6/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Charles O'Brien. Losing run since 2018 and best form is on softer ground; has never won fresh.
7th 7th (11) (33/1 -65%) Derby De Thaix	33/1(-65%)	(11) Derby De Thaix 33/1, Remains a maiden after 34 NH runs. Below form ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Punchestown (16.2f, soft) 152 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. French bumper winner in 2017 but losing run since and poor record fresh.
8th 8th (12) (25/1 +24%) Billable Grant	25/1(+24%)	(12) Billable Grant 25/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 50/1, seventh of 11 in novice chase at this course (19.4f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Losing run since early 2022; struggled last year and no signs of a revival recently.
9th 9th (13) (33/1 +0%) Ben Thomson	33/1(+0%)	(13) Ben Thomson 33/1, Sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (20.4f, good, 66/1). Off 9 months. Sole win came in 2021; has struggled in five runs for this yard and off 290 days.
\|F\| \|F\| (7) (10/1 -100%) Beau's Candle	10/1(-100%)	(7) Beau's Candle 10/1, Second at Punchestown in February but pulled up at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 8 weeks later. Distant 2nd 2 starts ago was promising but pulled up since.
10th 10th (4) (11/2 -38%) Aliunde	11/2(-38%)	(4) Aliunde 11/2, Creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good to soft, 13/2) 22 days ago. Merits consideration. 0-11 under rules; major step back in right direction when beaten less than 1l here latest.
11th 11th (6) (11/1 +45%) Sula Warrior	11/1(+45%)	(6) Sula Warrior 11/1, 25/1, below form seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (18.8f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Tailed off on only 2 starts since 2022 and enough to prove at present.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (11/2 +54%) How Decc	11/2(+54%)	(8) How Decc 11/2, 13/2, respectable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft) 15 days ago, not knocked about. Enters calculations. Some good form in 2023 and left reappearance run behind when 6th latest; could go well.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (16/1 +20%) Lucky Two	16/1(+20%)	(14) Lucky Two 16/1, 40/1, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Unplaced in 11 starts; distant 6th latest was okay but best watched in this.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (15) (80/1 -60%) Sky Tempest	80/1(-60%)	(15) Sky Tempest 80/1, Pulled up in novice hurdle (40/1) at Wexford (20f, heavy) 28 days ago, pulled up 2 out. Shown very little in 8 starts so far, failing to complete in three of her last five starts.

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14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Ian Donoghue is a trainer on the rise this year and O'FAOLAINS GLORY has played her part, winning both over hurdles and fences. The chase win came at this venue and the front-running mare remains on a lowly mark, with Joey Dunne good value for his 7lb claim. Aliunde enters calculations having been beaten less than a length over C&D last time, while Derby De Thaix, Cramers Valley and Kalsman are others to consider. Beau's Candle won two point-to-points last November and was second when reverting to hurdles at Punchestown earlier this year, but needs to bounce back after dropping away tamely at Ballinrobe.

O'FAOLAINS GLORY has been in good form over hurdles and fences lately and might be good for another win here. Aliunde was a good third on his C&D reappearance 3 weeks ago and is second choice ahead of Kalsman, who is feasibly treated if able to translate this spring's maiden form back to a handicap.

SPRINGBOARD showed more on h'cap debut last time and he may be able to build on that stepping up in trip.

14:55 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (9/4 +44%) Caribbean Wind	9/4(+44%)	(6) Caribbean Wind 9/4, Fair form when runner-up in 5f maidens at Wolverhampton and Brighton in April. Capable of going one better soon. Second of five in two maidens in April; a possible if she learns to settle better.
1 1st (3) (50/1 +0%) Accrual	50/1(+0%)	(3) Accrual 50/1, 10/1, well behind the reopposing Pear's Edge when last of 7 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut 21 days ago. Well beaten after racing too freely on last month's Windsor debut.
2 2nd (5) (5/4 +84%) Balmoral Lady	5/4(+84%)	(5) Balmoral Lady 5/4, 12/1, showed ability when 5 lengths second of 4 in novice at Lingfield (6f, good to firm, 12/1) on debut 16 days ago. Should improve. Not match for short odds winner when second of four on debut but evidently has ability.
3 3rd (7) (11/4 +39%) Felicity	11/4(+39%)	(7) Felicity 11/4, 13/8, very green when fourth of 5 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good) on debut 25 days ago. Likely to improve, possibly considerably so. Bought for 350,000gns at a breeze-up last year but her recent debut was underwhelming.
4 4th (2) (3/1 +45%) Pearl's Edge	3/1(+45%)	(2) Pearl's Edge 3/1, Always behind on debut in May 2023 but totally different proposition when a close third at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 months later. Left last year's inauspicious debut a long way behind when 100-1 third at Windsor.
5th 5th (4) (350/1 -430%) River Edge	350/1(-430%)	(4) River Edge 350/1, 40/1, achieved little when a remote fourth of 6 in maiden (40/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) on debut 12 days ago. Showed some ability but spoiled chance by handing badly on recent debut.

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14:55 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

FELICITY was never really a factor on her Nottingham introduction, but she was sent off at 13/8 so clearly better was expected. With that run under her belt, she is expected to take the necessary step forward, although she will need to because Caribbean Wind has shaped like an imminent winner at Wolverhampton and Brighton. Balmoral Lady chased home a smart prospect at a respectable distance at Lingfield and probably meets nothing of that calibre here.

CARRIBEAN WIND showed enough when runner-up twice last month to think a race like this was within her grasp. A penalty is unlikely to prevent AW scorer Capo Vaticano from going close, while it also wouldn't be a surprise were Felicity to leave the form of her debut behind and pose a threat to all.

Felicity might improve but PEARL'S EDGE nearly caused a big shock at Windsor three weeks ago and can deliver on that promise here.

15:00 York Listed (Class 1) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (6/1 +14%) Chesspiece	6/1(+14%)	(1) Chesspiece 6/1, Looked a smart young staying prospect when scoring in a Hamilton listed event in July before meeting a narrow defeat in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood. Ran creditably on his reappearance at Newbury and something clearly not right when tailed off in Henry II Stakes at Sandown. Blinkers on for 1st time. Good chance on peak form; blinkers are enlisted after he ran a shocker in Group 3 latest.
1 1st (2) (10/3 +5%) Klondike	10/3(+5%)	(2) Klondike 10/3, Galileo colt who tasted success on debut in a Newbury maiden (11f, heavy) last spring and useful efforts in defeat at listed/Group 3 level next 2 starts. Never figured in Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury in August but shaped encouragingly on last month's handicap debut/reappearance. Player. Has a bit to find but this longer trip can suit; lightly raced 4yo, open to progress.
2 2nd (5) (7/2 +65%) Salt Bay	7/2(+65%)	(5) Salt Bay 7/2, Relatively lightly raced since making a winning debut at 2 yrs and unable to add to his tally in pretty good company. Proved better than ever when third in the John Porter on his reappearance at Newbury and perhaps found the firmer ground than previously against him back there last time. Probably best on softer than good; needs to find a bit extra but 1m6f has to be worth a go.
3 3rd (4) (10/3 -33%) Relentless Voyager	10/3(-33%)	(4) Relentless Voyager 10/3, Smart performer who confirmed the promise of his reappearance when ready winner of 14-runner handicap at Epsom (12f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Remains with few miles on the clock and can make his mark back at this level. Won handicap at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) in good style two weeks ago; 1m6f is plausible.
4 4th (6) (11/1 +21%) Divine Jewel	11/1(+21%)	(6) Divine Jewel 11/1, Useful mare but is yet to add to her handicap debut win in June 2022 and this is a tough ask on reappearance. Runner-up in six of her last 11 starts; can go well fresh but has a bit to find on form.
5th 5th (3) (3/1 +14%) Real Dream	3/1(+14%)	(3) Real Dream 3/1, Low-mileage sort who hit the target twice last season and made a good start to this campaign when second in 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f) 6 weeks ago. Ryan Moore seemingly prefers Klondike but he's respected nonetheless. Excellent second in 1m4f handicap at Newmarket and stepping back up in trip can help.

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15:00 York Listed (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Relentless Voyager is back at this level after a comfortable success in handicap company at Epsom on Derby day and another bold showing is highly likely if he takes the additional two furlongs in his stride. However, Klondike and REAL DREAM both have the more proven stamina and while each holds previous course experience, the latter has actually won over the trip and can kick on after a solid runner-up effort at Newmarket, where Relentless Voyager was third.

RELENTLESS VOYAGER stamped his class all over a competitive handicap with a most taking performance at Epsom 2 weeks ago and looks more than capable of making his mark back at this level. He gets the nod over Klondike, who is an interesting contender following a highly encouraging reappearance/handicap debut at this venue. Chesspiece clearly wasn't right at Sandown last time and shouldn't be taken lightly, either.

In a competitive field, REAL DREAM can build on his fine reappearance effort now that he is stepped back up in trip.

15:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (50/1 -213%) Robbo	50/1(-213%)	(7) Robbo 50/1, Fairly useful form. Runner-up twice at 2 and got his head in front when making all in 7f Chelmsford novice on reappearance. Failed to beat a rival at Goodwood 3 weeks ago and needs to prove himself on turf. Disappointing handicap debut and this is no easy race in which to bounce back.
1 1st (11) (12/1 -9%) Spanish Blaze	12/1(-9%)	(11) Spanish Blaze 12/1, C&D winner. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Goodwood (8f, good) 22 days ago. Not dismissed. C&D winner at two and there was lots to like about his comeback effort at Goodwood.
2 2nd (8) (20/1 +39%) Quatre Bras	20/1(+39%)	(8) Quatre Bras 20/1, 18/1, creditable tenth of 19 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 42 days ago. Others look better treated. Feasible form claims and has been gelded since a quiet handicap debut in May.
3 3rd (1) (7/4 +42%) Mount Teide	7/4(+42%)	(1) Mount Teide 7/4, Two solid efforts prior to easily getting off the mark (with Swindon in second) at Chepstow recently, easing clear and not asked for everything. More to come and may be able to defy his opening mark. Taking performance at Chepstow and could have the class to threaten under top weight.
4 4th (2) (15/2 -67%) Jarraaf	15/2(-67%)	(2) Jarraaf 15/2, Zoustar colt who looked a good prospect when winning a 12-runner Kempton novice (6f) on his debut in October and was far from disgraced when third at Newbury on reappearance a month ago. Makes handicap debut and he's still unexposed. Had the penalty with third at Newbury and open to further progress for sure.
5th 5th (4) (12/1 +14%) Magsood	12/1(+14%)	(4) Magsood 12/1, Made the most of his experience to get off the mark in a Beverley maiden (7.4f, good to firm) in August, channelling his energy more efficiently. Has pulled too hard on both subsequent outings, though, and has a bit to prove. Yet again he raced keenly when beaten 9l in Haydock's competitive Silver Bowl.
6th 6th (9) (14/1 +0%) Gamekeeper	14/1(+0%)	(9) Gamekeeper 14/1, Blue Point colt who landed the odds with plenty to spare in 6f Wolverhampton maiden in October. Hasn't built on that since, however, so needs cheekpieces to perk him up. Something to prove after last couple efforts and the cheekpieces are turned to.
7th 7th (5) (9/1 -100%) Star Style	9/1(-100%)	(5) Star Style 9/1, Well backed and looked something out of the ordinary when an impressive 5½-length winner on her Newbury debut. Big ask in the 1000 Guineas next time but big chance he'll be back on track in a more realistic scenario. Outclassed in the 1,000 Guineas but her maiden win hasn't worked out at all well.
8th 8th (10) (8/1 +0%) Grand Karat	8/1(+0%)	(10) Grand Karat 8/1, Plenty to like about his 3 efforts at 2 and, while his reappearance at Newmarket was disappointing, he's had a break since and it's too soon to write him off. 2yo form reads well and expected to leave his reappearance effort behind.
9th 9th (3) (12/1 -71%) Palmar Bay	12/1(-71%)	(3) Palmar Bay 12/1, Doubled his tally at Salisbury in October, then shaped well when third in a Doncaster nursery later in the month. Has the scope for better this year and any rain would be in his favour. Lightly raced and now gelded; strong suspcision that he might be well handicapped.

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15:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

STAR STYLE impressed when opening her account with the minimum of fuss on debut at Newbury before not being seen to best effect in the 1000 Guineas, racing too keenly on the front end. Pitched into a handicap for the first time, the daughter of Zoustar gets the vote to return to winning ways. Mount Teide maintained his forward momentum with a facile success at Chepstow and looks a useful prospect. So does Jarraaf, who was a place behind Mount Teide when they took minor honours in a Newbury novice event but is 8lb better off.

MOUNT TEIDE ran well in a couple of strong races before readily opening his account at Chepstow last time, forging clear in the style of one who has more to offer, so he's worth a chance to defy a mark of 89. Star Style's run in the Guineas is best excused and she's a major player based on her impressive debut, while Jarraaf remains with potential on just his third outing.

Carrying top weight asks plenty of MOUNT TEIDE but it was hard not be taken by how he disposed of Swindon at Chepstow.

15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(10) (12/1 +0%) Burdett	12/1(+0%)	(10) Burdett 12/1, Progressive last year, successful at Ffos Las on his second outing. Plenty to like about his efforts this year and took a big step forward to get off the mark for the season in a 19-runner handicap at York (7f, good) 3 weeks ago. 6 lb rise to contend with and a wide draw complicates things. Decisive winner over 7f at York latest; 6lb rise fair but he has the worst of the draw.
1 1st (5) (8/1 +27%) Love Billy Boy	8/1(+27%)	(5) Love Billy Boy 8/1, Has made a solid start to this season, again running creditably when fourth of 8 at Doncaster (7f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. Drawn wide and more is needed to add to his debut success last year. No win since debut but consistent in defeat in 7f handicaps in recent months.
2 2nd (12) (16/1 +0%) Pitney	16/1(+0%)	(12) Pitney 16/1, Mehmas colt who confirmed promise of first 2 starts when running out a good winner of a Wolverhampton novice (7f) back in November. Ran poorly on return/handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good) last month so will need to leave that well behind. AW novice win last year but well held on handicap/turf debut in May.
3 3rd (2) (6/1 +25%) Blue Prince	6/1(+25%)	(2) Blue Prince 6/1, Enjoyed a productive spell on the AW for this yard over the winter and has come right back to form on his last 2 starts returned to 7f, just beaten by a less exposed pair at Goodwood (good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Should remain competitive from an unchanged mark. Good placed efforts in strong races at York and Goodwood last month; should go well again.
4 4th (14) (66/1 -65%) Misemerald	66/1(-65%)	(14) Misemerald 66/1, Landed maiden/novice events at Beverley/Ayr last summer but no better than mid-field in nurseries and handicaps since, 4¼ lengths sixth of 19 to Burdett at York (7f, good) 3 weeks ago. Looks a tough ask from 5 lb out of the weights. Maiden/novice winner last summer but sixth is best she's managed in four handicaps since.
5th 5th (11) (22/1 -57%) Expert Choice	22/1(-57%)	(11) Expert Choice 22/1, Looks the type to do better as a 3-y-o and shaped a bit better than the result upped in trip after 9 months off when third of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good) a fortnight ago, showing an awkward head carriage under pressure (wore first-time blinkers). Drawn wide so others look stronger. Creditable reappearance third at Musselburgh but the draw hasn't been kind to him here.
6th 6th (3) (20/1 -67%) Sailthisshipalone	20/1(-67%)	(3) Sailthisshipalone 20/1, Made it third time lucky in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) last August, proving game. Raced keenly next time, but quickly resumed progress when runner-up in a valuable minor event (form working out) at York (7f, heavy) in October. Gelded since and fancied to feature on return. Promising at 2 and returns from eight months off (gelded) with his yard going great guns.
7th 7th (6) (11/2 +54%) Teraabb	11/2(+54%)	(6) Teraabb 11/2, Stepped up on his juvenile form when making a successful handicap debut/reappearance at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April. Shaped better than the bare result upped to 1m for the first time at Ascot just over 5 weeks ago (left with plenty to do) so he's worth another chance from stall 1. Got up close home on 7f Newbury handicap and better than result at Ascot since.
8th 8th (4) (33/1 -106%) Princess Alex	33/1(-106%)	(4) Princess Alex 33/1, Has taken her form up a notch this spring, scoring at Haydock in April before following up just over a week later at Beverley (7.4f, good). Ran as well as could've been expected when sixth in a listed race a fortnight ago but should make more of a splash back in a handicap. Winner of two 7f handicaps this spring but raised another 9lb for latest Listed sixth.
9th 9th (7) (6/1 +25%) Brunel Nation	6/1(+25%)	(7) Brunel Nation 6/1, Much improved when winning handicaps at Chelmsford (6f) and Newmarket (7f) in recent months (second past the post at latter but awarded the race after suffering interference). Unable to complete the hat-trick but continued in good form when fourth at Goodwood 3 weeks ago so he's shortlisted. Progressive; not seen to best effect at Goodwood latest and probably still on a good mark.
10th 10th (13) (25/1 -25%) Secret World	25/1(-25%)	(13) Secret World 25/1, Got off the mark second time up at Wolverhampton last October (strong form) and made a solid return to action when third at Carlisle last month. However, she ran poorly making handicap debut at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm) last week (held back by attitude) so it's easy to look elsewhere. AW maiden winner but disappointed on Haydock handicap debut last weekend.
11th 11th (8) (5/1 +44%) Monfrid	5/1(+44%)	(8) Monfrid 5/1, Runner-up twice on AW last autumn and had more in hand a ½ length winning margin suggests in a 7f Catterick novice on reappearance. Showed improved form from a very tough opening mark when fifth of 13 at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago and well drawn here, he's capable of better still. Good fifth in warm race on Goodwood handicap debut; more to come after four starts.
12th 12th (9) (33/1 -106%) Purefoy	33/1(-106%)	(9) Purefoy 33/1, Showed more than previously when second on qualifying run at Lingfield (1m) in October. Gelded/after 5 months off, took another significant step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April but shaped as if amiss at Newmarket a month later. Won on AW handicap debut and had an excuse (lost action) when last at Newmarket since.
13th 13th (1) (8/1 -78%) Witness Stand	8/1(-78%)	(1) Witness Stand 8/1, Course debut winner who showed useful form later at 2, culminating with a second in Newmarket Group 3 in November. Last of 5 in a 1m Kempton conditions race won by Notable Speech on reappearance but stepped up from that when runner-up over C&D (good) last month. Tricky draw to negotiate, Good second in C&D handicap last month but stall 12 has the potential to make life awkward.

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15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

WITNESS STAND finished second to a classy colt over C&D last month and Tom Clover's gelding would appear to hold strong claims from an unchanged mark, for all that a wide draw is far from ideal. Monfrid, berthed well in stall two, looks a likely pace angle and, if building on his recent handicap bow, he can be involved. Expert Choice made a pleasing return to action when third in the Edinburgh Cup at Musselburgh a fortnight ago and is considered now eased 1lb in the ratings.

An ultra-competitive feature in which the suggestion is TERAABB, who shaped better than the bare result when mid-field at Ascot just over 5 weeks ago and Charlie Fellowes' gelding is worth another chance having landed the plum stall. Monfrid continues to show signs of inexperience, but William Haggas' colt is improving so gets the nod for second, with Sailthisshipalone and Burdett another couple fancied to go well, too.

The progressive BRUNEL NATION can get back to winning ways. Monfrid, narrowly behind the selection at Goodwood, is second choice.

15:25 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (11/1 -47%) Nephin Beg	11/1(-47%)	(5) Nephin Beg 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, below form ninth of 15 in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Won h'cap hurdle in 2022 but losing run since; chase form level below hurdle form.
(4) (25/1 +0%) Blenheim Belle	25/1(+0%)	(4) Blenheim Belle 25/1, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. Unseated rider in handicap chase at Clonmel (20f, good, 20/1) on debut over fences 8 days ago. Gained first win over timber in August; tough mark and unseated on chase debut last week.
1 1st (13) (50/1 -25%) Robin De Roost	50/1(-25%)	(13) Robin De Roost 50/1, C&D winner. 33/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (21.4f, soft), bad mistake first. Off 6 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. C&D winner but in poor form when last seen and he's a 14yo now; off 200 days.
2 2nd (8) (13/2 -30%) Game And Glory	13/2(-30%)	(8) Game And Glory 13/2, 5/1, career best when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, soft) 57 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Shortlist material. Dual hurdle winner; gained second of those win in April; has shown ability over fences.
3 3rd (10) (3/1 +25%) Benny Silver	3/1(+25%)	(10) Benny Silver 3/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 32 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Nigel Twiston-Davies. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Several good runs in defeat in Britain and might come on for latest placed run.
4 4th (12) (20/1 -100%) Nabraska	20/1(-100%)	(12) Nabraska 20/1, Good second of 11 in handicap chase (14/1) at this course (19.2f, good). Off 9 months. Step back in right direction over C&D when last seen but off 292 days and 3lb wrong.
5th 5th (9) (15/2 +38%) Attitash	15/2(+38%)	(9) Attitash 15/2, Ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Cartmel (22.1f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. Tailed off at Cartmel latest but good run here on his penultimate start.
6th 6th (3) (8/1 +0%) Mick Charlie	8/1(+0%)	(3) Mick Charlie 8/1, Three wins from 9 runs last season. Latest win in chase at Clonmel in February. 7/1, last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Followed h'cap hurdle win on Jan 1st with first chase win in Feb'; struggled twice since.
7th 7th (6) (25/1 -56%) Nevermindestranger	25/1(-56%)	(6) Nevermindestranger 25/1, Pulled up in hunter chase (15/2) at this course (23.7f, good to soft) 22 days ago, folding tamely between 5 out and 4 out. Makes handicap chase debut. Point winner; shown ability over timber but poor chase form.
8th 8th (1) (7/2 +30%) Quite Incredible	7/2(+30%)	(1) Quite Incredible 7/2, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at this course (21.8f, good) 36 days ago, always holding on. Switches from hurdles to chase. Makes handicap chase debut. Merits consideration. Gained first win in h'cap hurdle here latest; hasn't shown much over fences so far.
9th 9th (7) (12/1 +14%) Western Comandor	12/1(+14%)	(7) Western Comandor 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25.2f, heavy) 28 days ago, pulled up 2 out. Back down in trip. Showed promise over fences for former yard but hard to fancy on what he's done of late.
\|U\| \|U\| (2) (14/1 -180%) Itsalonglongroad	14/1(-180%)	(2) Itsalonglongroad 14/1, Course winner. 25/1, good second of 9 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago, having run of race. Up in trip. Gained 3rd win over fences at Tramore in October and bounced back to form when 2nd latest.
\|U\| \|U\| (11) (18/1 +28%) Coastguard Lady	18/1(+28%)	(11) Coastguard Lady 18/1, Below form sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20f, good, 20/1) 8 days ago. 12-race maiden and poor form in six chase starts so far.

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15:25 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Fitted with cheekpieces for the first time, it might be worth taking a chance on BENNY SILVER. Placed on numerous occasions when trained in the UK by Nigel Twiston-Davies, the six-year-old starts off for Ian Donoghue and could prove to be well treated off a mark of 88. Donoghue also saddles Attitash, who is not without his chance either. Recent Tramore runner-up Itsalonglongroad has never won over a trip as far as this, but still warrants respect as a dual course winner. Successful in first-time cheekpieces here last month, Quite Incredible is sure to have plenty of supporters in his bid to follow up, while others for the shortlist in this competitive heat are Ballinrobe winner Game And Glory and Declan Queally's Mick Charlie.

GAME AND GLORY is potentially on a good mark back over fences having scored off 1 lb higher over hurdles at Ballinrobe last time. Quite Incredible and Benny Silver head the dangers.

Recent hurdle winner, GAME AND GLORY, gets the vote with a lower chase mark to work with and she's unexposed in this sphere

15:30 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (10/1 -67%) Liberty Bay	10/1(-67%)	(11) Liberty Bay 10/1, Two wins from 45 Flat runs. Thirty five runs since last win in 2021. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good to soft, 10/1) 11 days ago. Consistent; fine on any ground and there's no obvious reason she won't go well again.
(12) (22/1 -38%) Katar	22/1(-38%)	(12) Katar 22/1, Remains a maiden after 31 runs. Eighth of 10 in classified event (16/1) at this course (5.7f, good) 8 days ago. Maiden who has plenty of short-priced defeats to his name; doubt he'd want too much rain.
(10) (28/1 -100%) Battle Point	28/1(-100%)	(10) Battle Point 28/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Running creditably on AW when last seen in the autumn but a watching brief is the percentage call after 7 months off. Has never run on ground slower than good, so rain a worry, but has gone well fresh before.
1 1st (7) (10/3 +0%) Frank The Spark	10/3(+0%)	(7) Frank The Spark 10/3, Not seen to best effect when fifth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, soft, 9/1) 17 days ago, meeting trouble on a couple of occasions. Much less exposed than the majority of these. Unlucky not to go closer (soft) last time and is one of the more interesting runners.
2 2nd (3) (14/1 -409%) Media Guest	14/1(-409%)	(3) Media Guest 14/1, One win from 35 Flat runs but has recorded good runner-up efforts on his last 2 outings, latterly over 5.7f here. Has to enter the reckoning. Won't mind any rain having looked unlucky not to go closer still here last time; player.
3 3rd (2) (25/1 -150%) Havechatma	25/1(-150%)	(2) Havechatma 25/1, Won back to back over 6f at Lingfield and Southwell towards the end of 2023 but off since a poor run at Chelmsford in December. Runs over 5f for the first time on comeback; nothing to suggest she's best caught fresh.
4 4th (5) (33/1 -65%) Second Collection	33/1(-65%)	(5) Second Collection 33/1, C&D winner. 40/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (5f, good) on reappearance 15 days ago. Likely to be sharper for the run. Entitled to have needed her comeback but didn't offer much and wouldn't want too much rain.
5th 5th (9) (350/1 -430%) Captain Bentley	350/1(-430%)	(9) Captain Bentley 350/1, Poor maiden. Seventh of 10 in classified event at this course (5.7f, good, 80/1) 8 days ago. Has hung right a few times and is hard to recommend on last weekend's 5.7f run here.
6th 6th (4) (50/1 -733%) Suanni	50/1(-733%)	(4) Suanni 50/1, Course winner. Latest win at Lingfield (AW) in April. Respectable third of 6 in handicap (8/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 25 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Keen-going front-runner who's been expensive to follow; rain would be a concern.
7th 7th (1) (200/1 -1567%) Cabeza De Llave	200/1(-1567%)	(1) Cabeza De Llave 200/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in February. Sixth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Goes in first-time headgear; is fine on any ground and is down to a career-low mark.
8th 8th (6) (100/1 -1567%) Atty's Edge	100/1(-1567%)	(6) Atty's Edge 100/1, Tricky customer. C&D winner. 18/1, likely needed first outing for 8 months when sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5.7f, good) 22 days ago. Offered enough behind Media Guest on his recent comeback here to suggest he's worth a look.
9th 9th (8) (350/1 -600%) Kodi Hawk	350/1(-600%)	(8) Kodi Hawk 350/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (6f) on reappearance 11 days ago. Makes turf debut. Only run on the AW to date, offering very little back from eight months off recently.

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

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

Media Guest has been knocking on the door and is likely to be in the shake-up once again, while Atty's Edge wasn't too far behind him 22 days ago and may improve for that first outing since October. However, a chance is taken on SUANNI, a past course winner who posted a solid third-placed effort at Brighton latest. The winner of that race has struck three times since and a 1lb drop in the ratings gives Darryll Holland's charge a great chance.

Paul Midgley has his team in form and this might be the day it all clicks for FRANK THE SPARK, who didn't enjoy the rub of the green at Beverley last time. Media Guest has been knocking on the door lately and is second choice ahead of Darryll Holland's Suanni.

Media Guest is shortlisted but is taken on with FRANK THE SPARK (nap), who hit traffic when showing more on soft ground last time.

15:35 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (7/1 +22%) Pocklington	7/1(+22%)	(3) Pocklington 7/1, Landed a pair of 1m Newcastle novices early in 2024 and not disgraced when 5¼ lengths fifth of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve. Lost unbeaten record in Listed race last month; still has potential now handicapping.
(2) (8/1 +20%) Woodhay Wonder	8/1(+20%)	(2) Woodhay Wonder 8/1, Made it 2-2 this year with a career best in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Up 5 lb but she's weighted to go close once more in her bid to land a five-timer. 5-6 on turf; willing attitude in two handicap wins at Newmarket this year; still improving.
1 1st (1) (13/2 +28%) James's Delight	13/2(+28%)	(1) James's Delight 13/2, Two-time 6f winner this year but he came in only eleventh of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Progressive in handicaps; flopped in Listed event four weeks ago; type to bounce back.
2 2nd (7) (20/1 +20%) Almarada Prince	20/1(+20%)	(7) Almarada Prince 20/1, Yet to add to his three juvenile wins this term but he posted a solid fourth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly. Three 2yo wins; fair runs in 6f handicaps the last twice but vulnerable to improvers.
3 3rd (8) (4/1 +43%) Elmonjed	4/1(+43%)	(8) Elmonjed 4/1, Went 2-2 as a juvenile and he returned with a good sixth of 15 in handicap here (7f, good) 31 days ago. Enters calculations with cheekpieces added. 2-2 as 2yo (6f); strong fav for h'cap debut (7f) last month but only 6th; cheekpieces now.
4 4th (16) (100/1 -300%) Media Shooter	100/1(-300%)	(16) Media Shooter 100/1, Dual 6f scorer at Kempton this spring but only seventh of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Progressive on AW but he could manage only 7th on last month's return to turf.
5th 5th (15) (50/1 -178%) Imperial Guard	50/1(-178%)	(15) Imperial Guard 50/1, Resumed with 6f novice win at Kempton and took his form up a notch when third of 12 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 36 days ago. Possibilities. Creditable 3rd at Ascot on last month's turf debut; improvement required but it's possible.
6th 6th (5) (16/1 +11%) Tropical Island	16/1(+11%)	(5) Tropical Island 16/1, C&D winner but unsettled in preliminaries when a below form 5¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Purosangue in listed race (17/2) at this C&D (soft) 8 months ago. Not discounted on her return though after a break. Won a C&D nursery last September off 9lb lower; pitched into a deep race on her return.
7th 7th (18) (66/1 -164%) The Coffee Pod	66/1(-164%)	(18) The Coffee Pod 66/1, C&D winner but tried in cheekpieces when a below-form ninth of 19 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. C&D win as a 2yo but this season has been disappointing; others look safer.
8th 8th (12) (66/1 -164%) Midnight Affair	66/1(-164%)	(12) Midnight Affair 66/1, Fairly useful 5f scorer at 2yrs. Not disgraced sent handicapping after 7 months off when seventh of 17 in handicap here (5f, good) 29 days ago. Possibilities. Last year's Hilary Needler winner; only midfield in 5f handicap on return; others stronger.
9th 9th (14) (66/1 -100%) We Never Stop	66/1(-100%)	(14) We Never Stop 66/1, 25/1, respectable fifth of 11 to James's Delight in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 42 days ago. This fair 6f winner at 2yrs is no forlorn hope if building on it. Should come on for his reappearance but such progress is a requirement if he's to win.
10th 10th (4) (50/1 -257%) Serried Ranks	50/1(-257%)	(4) Serried Ranks 50/1, A fairly useful 5f/6f juvenile winner who resumed with an encouraging fifth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (5f, good) 50 days ago. Can give another good account. 9lb higher than for Goodwood win last summer; return to 6f a plus; others better treated.
11th 11th (11) (66/1 -725%) Ziggy's Condor	66/1(-725%)	(11) Ziggy's Condor 66/1, Debut 6f winner who resumed from 8 months/gelded with a very good second of 15 in handicap here (7f, good) 31 days ago. Up 4 lb but ought to be in the shake-up. Useful C&D form at two; fine run over 7f on return; return to sprinting fine; big chance.
12th 12th (9) (100/1 -300%) Cover Point	100/1(-300%)	(9) Cover Point 100/1, Got off the mark in 7-runner maiden at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 9 months ago on his final run for William Haggas. Since had a wind op and much respected on his handicap/yard debut. 5f maiden winner at Sandown when last seen 9 months ago; wind/gelding ops since; new yard.
13th 13th (10) (100/1 -614%) Twilight Romance	100/1(-614%)	(10) Twilight Romance 100/1, C&D winner who got back on the up when second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 48 days ago. Needs considering despite a 2 lb rise in the weights. Impressed in the C&D maiden on this card last year; good 2nd on AW latest; can do better.
14th 14th (19) (66/1 -164%) Run Boy Run	66/1(-164%)	(19) Run Boy Run 66/1, Opened his account in 6f Newcastle maiden in March. Has taken his form up a level since sent handicapping, cheekpieces on when runner-up at Haydock (6f, good) 9 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Three good runs in handicaps since an AW win in March but this is a stiffer assignment.
15th 15th (17) (50/1 -100%) Vince L'amour	50/1(-100%)	(17) Vince L'amour 50/1, Bagged a pair of 5f/6f handicaps in April and not disgraced when sixth of 19 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Solid form claims despite being 1 lb out of the handicap. Improving sprinter but his limitations exposed in good 5f handicaps the last twice.
16th 16th (13) (28/1 -75%) Chief Mankato	28/1(-75%)	(13) Chief Mankato 28/1, Made a winning debut in Windsor novice (6f) in May but failed to go in much better company after. Got back on the up though after 8 months up when fourth of 17 to Woodhay Wonder in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 58 days ago. Considered. Ran well on his reappearance but this race will demand another personal best.
17th 17th (6) (80/1 -471%) Garfield Shadow	80/1(-471%)	(6) Garfield Shadow 80/1, Bagged his first three starts, landing 6f Chester handicap on his return. Solid fourth of 7 to Woodhay Wonder in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago but he remains open to improvement. Overcame a wide stall to win at Chester last month; no match for Woodhay Wonder latest.

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15:35 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Woodhay Wonder completed a four-timer at her beloved Newmarket last month and must be respected raised a further 5lb in the ratings, but Richard Fahey has his string in fine fettle and ZIGGY'S CONDOR is preferred. The son of Havana Grey was reeled in late on over 7f here last time and a drop in trip is sure to suit on that evidence. Elmonjed finished behind the selection in sixth that day, but the fact he was sent off 6/4 favourite would suggest he is one to keep on side.

An ultra competitive sprint. WOODHAY WONDER is on a major roll but still figures on a handy-looking mark so edges the vote in her bid to seal a remarkable five-timer. Richard Fahey holds a strong hand and his Garfield Shadow (second choice) could emerge as the pick of his quartet. Elmonjed and Pocklington both look to have better days ahead of them and command plenty of respect too, with Vince L'Amour completing the shortlist in a cracking contest.

Pocklington still has potential but ZIGGY'S CONDOR (nap) ran very well over 7f here on his return and can progress again back at 6f.

15:50 Sandown Maiden (Class 2) 10f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (16/1 -60%) Kingdom Of Stars	16/1(-60%)	(9) Kingdom Of Stars 16/1, Looked green but offered something to work on at big odds (100/1) when fifth of 13 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good) on debut in April. Entitled to progress. Absent for two months but ran well for a 100-1 shot when 5l fifth over 1m2f at Windsor.
(5) (20/1 -67%) Desperate Dan	20/1(-67%)	(5) Desperate Dan 20/1, In need of the experience but shaped with some encouragement when eighth of 12 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good) on debut last month. Can take a step forward from that first outing. Finished just behind Give It To Me Oj at Newbury last month; needed to show more.
1 1st (2) (50/1 -25%) Prague	50/1(-25%)	(2) Prague 50/1, 10,000 gns 3-y-o, Galileo colt. Closely related to useful 1¼m-1¾m winner Knight of Honour and half-brother to 1¼m winner Princess Nadia. May just be better for this first experience. Closely related to 1m2f-1m6f winner Knight Of Honour (RPR 95).
2 2nd (10) (12/1 -33%) Mutaawid	12/1(-33%)	(10) Mutaawid 12/1, Boasts an excellent pedigree but failed to meet market expectations first time out. Still green when ninth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (8f, good) 15 days ago, but he remains capable of better with cheekpieces on first time. High-class pedigree but has struggled in 1m races at Nottingham and Doncaster.
3 3rd (15) (13/8 +19%) Chorus	13/8(+19%)	(15) Chorus 13/8, Bred to be smart and has shown promise in each of her 3 starts to date, third in minor event won by a next-time-out listed winner at Ascot (8f, good) on her return. Likely to be suited by this longer trip and could be ready to get off the mark. Close third at Ascot behind a subsequent Listed winner; today's longer trip should suit.
4 4th (8) (40/1 -233%) Give It To Me Oj	40/1(-233%)	(8) Give It To Me Oj 40/1, Scopey sort when shaped with some promise on debut when seventh of 12 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good) in May, keeping on having run green. Likely to do better in time. Never got involved from off the pace when 33-1 for last month's Newbury debut.
5th 5th (11) (28/1 -100%) Raging Al	28/1(-100%)	(11) Raging Al 28/1, Supported in the betting (5/1) but held back by inexperience making his debut when ninth of 13 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good) in April. Big step forward required but he no surprise to see him learn from his first run. Well held at Windsor but went off at 5-1 and he cost 100,000gns as a yearling.
6th 6th (13) (28/1 -180%) Sir Lowry's Pass	28/1(-180%)	(13) Sir Lowry's Pass 28/1, Siyouni colt. Half-brother to useful 1¼m-1½m winner First Light and 12.4f winner Rockabill Angel. Makes appeal on paper. Half-brother First Light (1m2f/1m4f; RPR 97) and Rockabill Angel (12.4f; 68).
7th 7th (4) (25/1 -150%) Atlantic Convoy	25/1(-150%)	(4) Atlantic Convoy 25/1, Bit of promise at this course on debut, but after 10 months off he looked very rusty when sixth of 9 in minor event at Leicester (10f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Should stay this far and could fare better with his recent run behind him. No danger in either of his races, albeit ones won by good horses (7f/1m2f).
8th 8th (12) (12/1 -33%) Royal Approval	12/1(-33%)	(12) Royal Approval 12/1, €30,000 foal, €80,000 yearling, Cracksman colt. Half-brother to ungenuine 2-y-o 7f winner Numoor. Dam French maiden half-sister to useful 9f winner Lafta. Yard capable of readying a newcomer so he's one for the shortlist. 80,000euros yearling; third foal; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Numoor (RPR 79).
9th 9th (7) (6/1 -50%) French Master	6/1(-50%)	(7) French Master 6/1, Frankel colt. Brother to smart 1m-1¼m winner Mohaafeth and closely related to 1½m winner French Polish. Dam 1¼m/10.4f winner. Well-bred colt who is one to note on debut for his leading yard. Fifth foal; brother to 1m/1m2f winner Mohaafeth (Group 3; RPR 116); much respected.
10th 10th (6) (40/1 -100%) Edwardtheninth	40/1(-100%)	(6) Edwardtheninth 40/1, 28,000 gns yearling, Bated Breath colt. Half-brother to 14.5f winner Recoup. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 1¼m, sister to Prix Marcel Boussac winner Proportional. Has a fairly useful standard to aim at first time up. 28,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to 14.5f Flat/2m hurdle winner Recoup.
11th 11th (1) (150/1 +0%) Onesteptwosteps	150/1(+0%)	(1) Onesteptwosteps 150/1, Hasn't offered much over jumps, but after 7 months off he hinted at ability when sixth of 10 in maiden at Chepstow (10f, good) on Flat debut 15 days ago. However, he still looks to be up against it in this contest. Pulled up in a chase before finishing a well-held sixth on Flat debut at Chepstow.
12th 12th (14) (16/1 -14%) Ventorro	16/1(-14%)	(14) Ventorro 16/1, Le Havre colt. Dam, useful French/German 7f-12.5f winner, sister to useful 7.5f-1¼m winner Kenriya. Watch for market clues. Stable has some smart 3yos and Buick is booked, so could be interesting.
13th 13th (3) (125/1 +17%) Starspangledsammy	125/1(+17%)	(3) Starspangledsammy 125/1, Made the frame only start in bumpers and showed a bit more than on her first outing in this sphere when eighth of 12 in maiden at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Faces a difficult ask here, though. 4th in a bumper; down the field in both her Flat runs and likely to be outclassed.

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15:50 Sandown Maiden (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Those with experience don't look to set an unattainable standard and it may pay to side with a newcomer, namely FRENCH MASTER. The Gosden's have an impressive record in maidens this season and this son of Frankel could have enough in the locker to score first time up. Chorus was narrowly denied when finishing third over a mile latest and she warrants respect. Kingdom Of Stars and Raging Al both made low-key starts when finishing fifth and ninth respectively over 1m2f at Windsor in April but they can be expected to improve for that experience.

After 5 months off, CHORUS wasn't beaten far by a subsequent listed winner at Ascot in May and she can continue her progress as she goes up in trip. She is taken to open her account this time around, though French Master makes plenty of appeal on paper and is respected on debut, with Royal Approval also considered.

Chorus is a big danger but the well-bred newcomer FRENCH MASTER is interesting. The yard introduced a smart one in this last year.

15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (22/1 -10%) Teqany	22/1(-10%)	(11) Teqany 22/1, Useful handicap hurdler who tasted success twice in staying handicaps on Flat in 2021. Ran a cracker when runner-up in Grade 2 Elite Hurdle on final outing that year but lines up here having been absent since. Betting should prove a useful guide. Never better on Flat or over hurdles when last seen but that was in 2021; rain a worry.
1 1st (5) (4/1 +56%) Rich Belief	4/1(+56%)	(5) Rich Belief 4/1, Irish raider who shaped better than bare result on return at Navan in April and went down as an unlucky loser when third in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago, going well when shuffled back over 2f out. He's very much one to consider on the back of that. Close C&D third last time, from well off the pace and beaten just a length, short of room.
2 2nd (1) (13/2 +35%) Wind Your Neck In	13/2(+35%)	(1) Wind Your Neck In 13/2, Capitalised on a steadily easing mark when making final start of 2023 a winning one at Newmarket (12f, soft) in November, finding plenty. Easy to back and never threatened on return at Southwell (11.1f) in March but return to turf a plus and he's unexposed at this trip. Last-gasp win at Newmarket (heavy) last November on second attempt at 1m4f.
3 3rd (8) (9/1 -29%) Percy Jones	9/1(-29%)	(8) Percy Jones 9/1, Ran well on a couple of occasions here last term prior to adding to his tally at Wolverhampton (14f) in August. Returned to action in good heart, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 21 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Comes here operating from last winning mark. 0-5 at Chester but 2nd in this last year and on the heels of two of these over C&D latest.
4 4th (2) (11/2 -83%) Plus Point	11/2(-83%)	(2) Plus Point 11/2, Won first 2 starts in handicaps last summer and matched her reappearance form when resuming winning ways in 7-runner Doncaster handicap (14.5f) 2 weeks ago, rallying to lead again final 100 yds having been headed. Could be more to come back at this trip. Made most and rallied in fine style to win over 14.5f at Doncaster (good); has won on soft.
5th 5th (3) (11/2 -10%) Zimmerman	11/2(-10%)	(3) Zimmerman 11/2, Edged ahead late on when cashing in off reduced mark at Haydock (16.2f) last August. Not disgraced when fourth on return at Ripon and this looks less demanding than his latest Haydock assignment 3 weeks ago. Haydock run three weeks ago was disappointing; best efforts on softer than good.
6th 6th (7) (10/1 -67%) Sharp Distinction	10/1(-67%)	(7) Sharp Distinction 10/1, Dual winner on turf/AW during second half of last season and showed benefit of reappearance effort when fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he holds each-way possibilities. Close C&D 4th latest, having a clear shot at it unlike Rich Belief who finished alongside.
7th 7th (10) (20/1 -186%) Diamand De Vindecy	20/1(-186%)	(10) Diamand De Vindecy 20/1, Fair winner at up to 15f on the Flat in France and back to best in this sphere of late, well served by test of speed when landing 5-runner Haydock handicap (16.2f) 9 days ago. This looks tougher having been nudged up 5 lb. Won at Haydock (2m, good) nine days ago; may have more to offer now with focus on Flat.
8th 8th (6) (28/1 -100%) Lusaka	28/1(-100%)	(6) Lusaka 28/1, Had a fine spell on the level last summer, winning 4 of his last 5 starts in staying handicaps, latterly at Bath (14f) in September. Unable to make an impact after 7 months off/from career-high mark at Windsor (11.5f) in April and he needs to step up a good deal on that to figure. Well beaten on sole Flat start at about 2m (on heavy) and when on worse than good to soft.
9th 9th (9) (33/1 -106%) El Borracho	33/1(-106%)	(9) El Borracho 33/1, Likeable, versatile campaigner who tasted success on the Flat last spring and added to his tally over fences at Bangor (17.3f) in August. Mixed bag under both codes since returning from a break in recent months and others appeal more on this occasion. Cheekpieces didn't work over fences latest; needs a second look on 2023 Flat performances.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (12) (12/1 +25%) Queensland Boy	12/1(+25%)	(12) Queensland Boy 12/1, Showed benefit of reappearance run as he made his first try at 2m a winning one at Wetherby in April. However, not in same form when sixth of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, soft) 42 days ago, weakening approaching final 1f. Needs to bounce back. Won at Nottingham (soft) in April on penultimate start, his only race over this far.

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15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

This C&D will hold no fears for Percy Jones, who finished second in the corresponding event 12 months ago. He is 1lb lower and a player today, but the progressive PLUS POINT can prove too strong. A game winner over an extended 1m6f at Doncaster two weeks ago, she looks set to relish the return to further and does not look overburdened by a subsequent 3lb rise. Lusaka can be forgiven his moderate reappearance and he's one to consider too.

Claims can be made for plenty but RICH BELIEF was arguably unlucky not to win having been shuffled back at a crucial stage when third in a C&D handicap 3 weeks ago and he earns the vote to confirm the promise shown then and come out on top. Plus Point and Wind Your Neck In both have untapped potential granted this sort of test and head the dangers, with Sharp Distinction also making each-way appeal.

The bad luck he suffered here last time was glaring and RICH BELIEF is selected to gain compensation.

16:00 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (9/2 -13%) Natural Breeze	9/2(-13%)	(1) Natural Breeze 9/2, Modest winner at 21f over hurdles. Fifth of 15 in novice chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 14/1) on debut over fences 15 days ago, taking to it pretty well on a belated first chase try. Solid start to his chasing career at Tramore; should be involved with improvement.
1 1st (3) (9/2 -29%) Tullyveery Lad	9/2(-29%)	(3) Tullyveery Lad 9/2, Fair chaser. 18/1, bit below form fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Switches from hurdles to chase. Sets the standard over the larger obstacles. Can improve from his comeback hurdles run; has shown an aptitude for chasing; considered.
2 2nd (6) (10/3 +45%) Stockdale	10/3(+45%)	(6) Stockdale 10/3, Modest hurdler. One win from 23 NH runs. 9/2, unseated rider in novice chase at this course (19.4f, good to soft) on debut over fences 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Regressive over hurdles in the last year but running well at times; unseated on chase bow.
3 3rd (7) (14/1 -75%) Townhill Penny	14/1(-75%)	(7) Townhill Penny 14/1, Modest hurdler. One win from 23 NH runs. Creditable seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (17/2) at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkered for 1st time. Beaten 40l on handicap chase debut over C&D last time; needs big improvement in blinkers.
4 4th (2) (7/2 +0%) On My Bike	7/2(+0%)	(2) On My Bike 7/2, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in May. 9/5, unseated rider in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft) 16 days ago. Makes chase debut for successful yard. In good form over hurdles and considered on chasing debut from a top yard.
5th 5th (4) (15/2 -67%) Cocoplum	15/2(-67%)	(4) Cocoplum 15/2, Fair hurdler. 11/1, third of 12 in novice chase at this course (19.2f, soft) on debut over fences, faring best of those held up. Off 8 months. Back up in trip and she's one to consider. Decent effort over 2m3f here on chasing bow last October but has to be ready on return.
6th 6th (5) (9/2 +40%) Intersky Sunset	9/2(+40%)	(5) Intersky Sunset 9/2, Fair hurdler. Good third of 16 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 10/1) 14 days ago. Hurdle winner has run well at times over fences but needs to find some improvement.

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16:00 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A dual point-to-point winner, INTERSKY SUNSET might be able to take this weak affair. Successful over flights at Gowran in November, the Declan Queally-trained seven-year-old has been a bit disappointing since. She hinted at a return to form when a close third at Tramore on her most recent start and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a few places better now. Natural Breeze was a solid fifth on his debut over fences at Tramore recently and looks a leading contender, while On My Bike, who won on his penultimate start at Punchestown, is likely to have plenty of supporters with Conor Stone-Walsh aboard. Cocoplum and Stockdale represent local connections and both warrant respect, while Townhill Penny and Tullyveery Lad complete the line-up, with the former tried in blinkers for the first time.

A spin over hurdles will have blown away the cobwebs for TULLYVEERY LAD and she can put her chasing experience to the best possible use here. Stockdale didn't get very far on her chase bow and this will reveal more, with Cocuplum also of interest.

Having won over hurdles and ran respectably on chasing debut at Tramore on last two starts, NATURAL BREEZE can take this.

16:05 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(7) (4/1 -60%) Niloufar	4/1(-60%)	(7) Niloufar 4/1, Latest win at Lingfield in April and ran well upped in grade when fourth of 13 in handicap at Newbury (10f, good) 29 days ago. Not taken lightly. Unlucky not to finish closer in a messy affair latest; this less competitive if anything.
1 1st (5) (Evens +43%) Organic	Evens(+43%)	(5) Organic Evens, Showed improved form to get off the mark in 9-runner handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) 3 days ago. Open to further improvement and can follow up under a penalty. Winner over 7f (soft) at Yarmouth on Wednesday; been found the right race if stamina holds.
2 2nd (4) (11/2 +0%) Alvesta	11/2(+0%)	(4) Alvesta 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden who took a small step forward when fifth of 10 on handicap debut at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 25 days ago. More needed up in trip but that's possible. Maiden who looked ready for another go at this trip last time; is starting to look exposed.
3 3rd (3) (350/1 -4900%) Tidal Storm	350/1(-4900%)	(3) Tidal Storm 350/1, Stopped the slide down in grade when third of 11 in handicap (50/1) at this course (11.6f, good) 31 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Remains to be seen if he's able to back that up. Regressive gelding who's with his third trainer; is tried in another new form of headgear.
4 4th (6) (350/1 -4275%) Etretat	350/1(-4275%)	(6) Etretat 350/1, Fair maiden who wasted no time getting back on track when sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 11 days ago. Things didn't pan out his way latest but he's a regressive maiden who seems best on Tapeta.
5th 5th (9) (150/1 -838%) Surfer Dude	150/1(-838%)	(9) Surfer Dude 150/1, Showed next to nothing in maidens/minor event for William Muir & Chris Grassick. Sold for just 4,500 gns in October and now steps up in trip for handicap debut. Starts handicap life off a basement mark but would want to see good money around.
6th 6th (2) (80/1 -142%) Cochin	80/1(-142%)	(2) Cochin 80/1, Last of 8 in handicap (50/1) at Salisbury (9.9f, good) when last seen 10 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Milton Harris. Has had a breathing operation. Has undergone wind surgery since last seen ten months ago and is likely best watched.
7th 7th (8) (100/1 -733%) Kraken Filly	100/1(-733%)	(8) Kraken Filly 100/1, C&D winner who wasn't disgraced after 10 months off when fifth of 10 in C&D handicap last week. Fair comeback over C&D last weekend (likes it here) but she was allowed her own way.

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16:05 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Dropping back down in class should see Niloufar go close, similarly Alvesta, who sits on a dangerous mark and may improve for stretching out in distance. However, ORGANIC has fewest miles on the clock and stayed on strongly to make a winning handicap debut over 7f at Yarmouth on Wednesday. This longer trip could unlock further improvement and she gets the vote to defy a 6lb penalty.

ORGANIC was much improved on first start back with her former yard when making a winning handicap debut at Yarmouth 3 days ago and makes obvious appeal under a penalty. Niloufar ran well in a race that contained plenty of unexposed ones on her most recent outing at Newbury and is feared most ahead of Alvesta.

Organic goes right up in trip under a penalty and NILOUFAR, who's progressed since handicapping, looks the safer option.

16:10 York Maiden (Class 3) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (17/2 +29%) The Strikin Viking	17/2(+29%)	(8) The Strikin Viking 17/2, Foaled January 14. 65,000 gns 2-y-o, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Chorlton Lane. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m-9.4f winner Ashraf, out of half-sister to top-class 7f-1½m winner Azamour. Potential in his pedigree and with respected yard; no surprise to see good run on debut.
2 2nd (9) (11/1 -267%) Tiger Mask	11/1(-267%)	(9) Tiger Mask 11/1, €35,000 foal, €110,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Swot. Dam maiden (probably stayed 1m) half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Kehaar. Promising fourth of 15 in novice at Haydock (6f, good, 33/1) on debut 9 days ago, finishing with running left. Sure to improve. Fourth of 15 on recent debut at Haydock and could be sharper for that; key player.
3 3rd (11) (12/1 -380%) U Sure Do	12/1(-380%)	(11) U Sure Do 12/1, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 9.5f Meteoric and 2-y-o 7f winner High Waves. Dam, 11f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Cap O'Rushes. 125/1, second of 15 in novice at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 9 days ago, just failing after running green. Sets a good standard. Went very close on recent debut at Haydock and that performance gives him leading claims.
4 4th (4) (100/1 -614%) Hill Street Blues	100/1(-614%)	(4) Hill Street Blues 100/1, Foaled April 18. €28,000 foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 12.5f Time Shanakill and useful winner up to 1m The Gatekeeper. Dam ran once at 2 yrs. Has an attractive pedigree and makes debut with trainer in fine form, including with 2yos.
5th 5th (6) (50/1 -900%) Shamal Wind	50/1(-900%)	(6) Shamal Wind 50/1, Foaled March 19. Dubawi colt. Half-brother to several winners, including high-class winner up to 7f Dream of Dreams, useful winner up to 1m Candelisa, both by Dream Ahead. Dam unraced. Well bred and trainer had 18-1 2yo newcomer go close over C&D three weeks ago; interesting.
6th 6th (3) (33/1 +0%) Epicurian Lad	33/1(+0%)	(3) Epicurian Lad 33/1, 38,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, Twilight Son colt. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). 40/1, only hinted at ability when ninth of 14 in novice at this C&D (good) on debut 21 days ago. His dam was a Listed winner for the yard but he was well beaten at 40-1 over C&D on debut.
7th 7th (1) (100/1 -1233%) Atomic Mass	100/1(-1233%)	(1) Atomic Mass 100/1, £27,000 yearling, Havana Gold gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 7f) out of winning sister to top-class winner up to 1¼m Raven's Pass. 40/1, showed plenty of ability at big odds when fifth of 14 in novice at this C&D (good) on debut 21 days ago. Should have more to offer. Encouraging fifth of 14 over C&D on debut; could improve for that run and is not ruled out.
8th 8th (10) (50/1 -400%) Tuscan Point	50/1(-400%)	(10) Tuscan Point 50/1, Too green on debut but much better when fifth of 11 in novice at this course (5f, good) 31 days ago, nearest finish. Open to further progress and yard has good record in this. Fair fifth over 5f here at the Dante meeting and today's extra furlong looks a positive.
9th 9th (2) (80/1 -900%) Cracking Man	80/1(-900%)	(2) Cracking Man 80/1, Foaled April 8. €20,000 foal, £60,000 yearling, Unfortunately colt. Brother to useful 5f winner Looking For Lynda. Dam lightly raced out of winning sister to very smart 7f-1m winner Peeress (won Sun Chariot/Lockinge). Brother to stablemate and useful 5f winner Looking For Lynda; betting may guide on debut.
10th 10th (7) (100/1 -300%) The Childe Of Hale	100/1(-300%)	(7) The Childe Of Hale 100/1, Foaled March 26. 37,000 gns yearling, £60,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 6f-1m winner Fast And Free and winner up to 7f Incredit. Dam, French 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to useful 9f-1½m winner Demolition. £60,000 2yo (April breeze-ups); half-brother to five winners but others appeal more.
11th 11th (5) (100/1 -300%) Mission In Malton	100/1(-300%)	(5) Mission In Malton 100/1, Foaled April 16. 38,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to very smart 6f winner Sense of Duty and 1¼m-1½m winner Sanction. Dam 1m winner. Makes debut; half-brother to a Group 3 winner but U Sure Do looks his yard's chief hope.

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16:10 York Maiden (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

U Sure Do, touched off at odds of 125/1 on his Haydock debut, appeals as a leading contender with improvement on the cards, but SHAMAL WIND gets the vote. Related to a host of smart individuals, most notably dual Group 1 scorer Dream Of Dreams, Hugo Palmer's newcomer looks the type to do well this season and it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate impact. Karl Burke is doubly represented with Tiger Mask and Cracking Man, who both merit respect.

U SURE DO showed plenty of ability when very nearly causing a surprise at a huge price at Haydock recently and sets quite a high standard. Tiger Mask caught the eye when over 2 lengths behind the selection in the same race so must be respected from a yard that won this 2 years ago with subsequent Group 3 winner Cold Case. Richard Fahey has a good record in this and Tuscan Point looks the pick of his 3 runners.

Preference is for the well-bred newcomer SHAMAL WIND for Hugo Palmer, whose 2yos are going well. Tiger Mask is second choice.

16:17 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (18/1 -50%) Toscan Genius	18/1(-50%)	(4) Toscan Genius 18/1, Modest Flat winner who was runner-up on debut in this sphere at Sedgefield in November. Poor efforts since, though, both on the level and in this sphere. Runner-up on Sedgefield hurdles debut; mostly disappointing since; tailed off last time..
1 1st (5) (9/4 -13%) Huit Reflets	9/4(-13%)	(5) Huit Reflets 9/4, Remains winless following 21 starts overall but has finished in the money all 4 starts for present yard, including over 2½m here in a first-time visor (retained) a fortnight ago. Likely to be in the thick of things once again. Maiden (0-21); drops back in distance after finishing runner-up here (2m4f) two weeks ago..
2 2nd (3) (9/1 +25%) Kopa Kilana	9/1(+25%)	(3) Kopa Kilana 9/1, Bumper winner but yet to surpass modest form over hurdles and record in this sphere stands at 0-13. Still seeking first win over hurdles (0-13); out of sorts at Carlisle (2m1f) in November..
3 3rd (8) (14/1 +30%) Foxwood	14/1(+30%)	(8) Foxwood 14/1, Bits and pieces of reasonable form but he hasn't really progressed since switched to handicaps on his last 3 starts. Back from six-month absence when weakening quickly at Perth (2m; cheekpieces) last Sunday..
4 4th (11) (50/1 -25%) Rhyme Scheme	50/1(-25%)	(11) Rhyme Scheme 50/1, Regressive on the Flat and has continued to go the wrong way over hurdles. Best to look elsewhere. Yet to threaten over hurdles (0-10) and was pulled up at massive odds at Southwell latest..
5th 5th (1) (8/1 -45%) Mister Moodles	8/1(-45%)	(1) Mister Moodles 8/1, Winner of a Doncaster novice in December but he arrives here on the back of a couple of low-key efforts and needs to bounce back. Won a Doncaster novice (2m) in December; struggled in a Class 2 handicap at Kelso latest..
6th 6th (12) (66/1 -32%) Frankies Fire	66/1(-32%)	(12) Frankies Fire 66/1, Multiple-point winner but little to get excited about under Rules. 6 lb out of the handicap Prolific pointer (6-14); rules form (0-20); facing nigh impossible task at the weights.
7th 7th (6) (10/1 +0%) Gine Sacre	10/1(+0%)	(6) Gine Sacre 10/1, French import who hasn't shown much spark in 2 starts since returning from a lengthy absence in January. Handily weighted; shaped okay, despite failing to see out her race, at Market Rasen latest.
8th 8th (2) (7/2 -100%) Byron Hill	7/2(-100%)	(2) Byron Hill 7/2, Fairly useful stayer on the level and has shown ability over hurdles, not least when finding just one too good at Sedgefield (16.8f, good) last month. Key player on handicap debut in this sphere. Went down fighting on stable debut at Sedgefield (2m1f); obvious chance on handicap debut..
9th 9th (10) (66/1 -100%) Scattercash	66/1(-100%)	(10) Scattercash 66/1, Winning pointer who hasn't made any sort of an impact under Rules so far, pulled up on sole start for Nigel Twiston-Davies following a 10-month absence. Debut point winner; has shown precious little for various trainers since; look elsewhere..
\|F\| \|F\| (9) (450/1 -3114%) Boyneside	450/1(-3114%)	(9) Boyneside 450/1, Best effort to date when runner-up at Sedgefield in March but has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts. Twice placed in similar company; less productive last twice; work to do with Huit Reflets..

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

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

Although he is a 21-race maiden over both hurdles and fences, HUIT REFLETS has run some good races in defeat and, after a respectable second-placed finish over 2m4f here at the beginning of the month, dropping back down in trip could be key to finally swing a result his way. Byron Hill rates the chief threat after returning from a lengthy absence with a near miss at Sedgefield 36 days ago, while top-weight Mister Moodles can also go well.

BYRON HILL lost little caste in defeat at Sedgefield last time and this represents a good opportunity for this 7-y-o to open his account in this sphere. Huit Reflets could be the one to follow him home, while Toscan Genius also enters calculations.

Patrick Neville's BYRON HILL went down to a progressive rival at Sedgefield, so is preferred to the topweight Mister Moodles.

16:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (11/2 -100%) Get The Music On	11/2(-100%)	(1) Get The Music On 11/2, Scored at Kempton on her final start at 2 yrs and proved better than ever when a fast-finishing second of 9 in handicap there (8f) 10 days ago. Promises to go close again if in the same form. Back to form with a good staying-on second at Kempton ten days ago; respected up 2lb.
1 1st (6) (15/2 +25%) Asteverdi	15/2(+25%)	(6) Asteverdi 15/2, Landed short odds at Musselburgh on her third start last season. Good second at Thirsk on return but disappointing when seventh of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft last month. Bit more needed. Engaged 5.10 Chester Friday. Good run at Thirsk in April (7f, heavy); below par upped to 1m next time.
2 2nd (3) (17/2 +39%) Ziggy's Phoenix	17/2(+39%)	(3) Ziggy's Phoenix 17/2, Caused a 66/1 surprise when winning 13-runner handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) in May, albeit advatanged by the his track position that day. Not in same form when fourth at Lingfield last time and others are more persuasive. Sprung 66-1 surprise at Newmarket last month on first 1m run; not so good since; opposable.
3 3rd (7) (9/1 +44%) Imperial Express	9/1(+44%)	(7) Imperial Express 9/1, Placed twice at 2 yrs but failed to make an impression from a stiff-looking opening mark at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Difficult to recommend. Weighted to reverse Kempton form with Get The Music On; not sure to stay 1m on breeding.
4 4th (2) (3/1 +14%) Hot Fashion	3/1(+14%)	(2) Hot Fashion 3/1, Well-relaated sort produced a promising debut effort when runner-up in a Newbury maiden (7f) last summer and got back on track after a lesser effort when a clear second in a Southwell minor event (7.1f, 10/3) in November. Off since and opening mark takes no chances, but type to do better this year. Chased home a smart filly at Southwell in November; goes handicapping off a tempting mark.
5th 5th (8) (13/2 -63%) Royal Velvet	13/2(-63%)	(8) Royal Velvet 13/2, Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Wolverhampton in December and followed up after a 4-month break in a Newcastle handicap in April. Back to form when fifth of 10 in handicap (15/8) at Goodwood (7f, good) 8 days ago and holds sound place claims. Maiden/handicap wins on AW but two turf handicap efforts need bettering if she's to win.
6th 6th (5) (9/2 +0%) Get Jiggy With It	9/2(+0%)	(5) Get Jiggy With It 9/2, Has found one too good on 5 of her 7 starts, including when runner-up in a 12-runner Nottingham maiden (8.3f, good) 13 days ago. Hard to crab her attitude so far and opening mark appeals as fair, so she's not discounted now handicapping. Consistent rather than progressive; may prove vulnerable again on this switch to handicaps.
7th 7th (4) (11/1 -47%) Lokana	11/1(-47%)	(4) Lokana 11/1, Put her experience to good use to get off the mark after 8 months off in 10-runner maiden at Thirsk (7f, soft) in May and wasn't disgraced switched to a handicap when third at Catterick (7f, soft) later in the month. Bit more needed from unchanged mark here. Made all in a fillies' maiden at Thirsk on her return; less good on h'cap debut; new trip.

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16:25 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

After being beaten just a head over 1m at Kempton last time, this looks a good opportunity for GET THE MUSIC ON to go one better. Clive Cox's charge has been raised just 2lb for that effort, which could prove lenient. Hot Fashion has made a pleasing start to her career and this daughter of Too Darn Hot can have a say on her handicap bow, while the consistent Get Jiggy With It is also capable of staking a claim.

GET THE MUSIC ON was unlcuky not to reel-in a rival who benefited from first run at Kempton last week and Clive Cox's filly can go one better here. Get Jiggy With It has proved consistent in maiden/novice company and steps into handicaps from a workable mark, so can get in the mix again, with Royal Velvet completing the shortlist.

The well-bred HOT FASHION should fare better now upped to 1m and she can prove too strong for Get The Music On.

16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (14/1 -40%) Princess Shabnam	14/1(-40%)	(1) Princess Shabnam 14/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 25/1) 24 days ago, doing too much too soon. The draw could have been kinder. Runs this track well and returns here after a decent effort but has the outside draw.
(3) (40/1 -150%) Indian Creak	40/1(-150%)	(3) Indian Creak 40/1, Below his last winning mark but has been below par on all 3 outings this year. The draw could have been kinder. Won three times in 2023 but yet to strike form this season and has tough draw today.
1 1st (4) (33/1 +34%) Hyperfocus	33/1(+34%)	(4) Hyperfocus 33/1, Signed off for 2023 with solid fourth of 22 in York handicap last October but has been well below that level in his 2 outings this year. Bounce back called for. Well down the field on both outings this season but too well handicapped to rule out.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 +30%) Mythical Phoenix	7/2(+30%)	(2) Mythical Phoenix 7/2, Won 5f maiden in Ireland last summer. Promising start for new yard when runner-up in 6f handicaps for at Thirsk (soft) and Doncaster (firm) last month. Well drawn in stall 3. Likely to be winning soon. Runner-up on both starts for new stable this spring; holds strong claims from stall 3.
3 3rd (10) (17/2 -31%) Evocative Spark	17/2(-31%)	(10) Evocative Spark 17/2, Course winner. Creditable third over 7f here at the May meeting and backed that up when second of 9 at Beverley (7.5f, soft) 17 days ago. Claims if as effective back at shorter. Dual course winner over 7f; placed twice last month but may find 6f a bit too sharp.
4 4th (5) (6/1 -20%) Monsieur Kodi	6/1(-20%)	(5) Monsieur Kodi 6/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 9 days ago. Has fallen to 2 lb below the mark he won from at Goodwood last summer. Should have a part to play. Yet to hit top gear this season but recent Hamilton fifth was quite encouraging.
5th 5th (12) (9/1 +36%) King Of Tonga	9/1(+36%)	(12) King Of Tonga 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Catterick in May. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Pontefract (6f, good) 5 days ago. Has in the inside stall and Hollie Doyle does the steering. In the frame all three starts since last month's Catterick win; up in grade but drawn well.
6th 6th (11) (17/2 +6%) Thankuappreciate	17/2(+6%)	(11) Thankuappreciate 17/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 but his 2 efforts this year have been creditable, shaping as if ready for a return to 6f when third of 9 over 5f at Beverley last month. Handily berthed in 2. Likely to go well. Denied clear run when placed at Beverley last month; also suited by this track; a player.
7th 7th (8) (10/1 -100%) Slainte Mhath	10/1(-100%)	(8) Slainte Mhath 10/1, Three-time winner on turf during 2023 who is proving a model of consistency this time around, making the placings for sixth consecutive start when third at Hamilton (6f, soft) 17 days ago. Her draw isn't ideal here. In the frame off today's mark six times over 6f this season; wide draw dents appeal.
8th 8th (9) (33/1 -230%) Exalted Angel	33/1(-230%)	(9) Exalted Angel 33/1, Thirty runs since last win in 2021 but he did show he can be competitive from his lower turf mark when second of 8 at Carlisle (6, good to firm, 10/1) 26 days ago. Sound effort when second at Carlisle last month but remains without a win since 2021.
9th 9th (6) (8/1 -23%) Supreme King	8/1(-23%)	(6) Supreme King 8/1, Second win of 2024 when scoring by 6 lengths at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) at the start of May. Respectable third back there since. One to consider. Burst clear to win at Doncaster last month and placed off new mark there since; big player.
10th 10th (7) (10/1 +29%) Faro De San Juan	10/1(+29%)	(7) Faro De San Juan 10/1, Caused a 25/1 surprise in this race 12 months. Mixed record later in 2023 but he did perform with credit when fourth of 16 in 6f Newmarket handicap when last seen in November. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance. Absent since November but won this race in 2023 and has good record when fresh.

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16:30 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Runner-up on both of his starts since joining the Julie Camacho outfit, Mythical Phoenix is likely to prove popular once again, but a chance is taken on EXALTED ANGEL. Karl Burke's charge often reserves his best for an artificial surface, but he was a creditable second from this reduced turf mark last time out and must hold every chance under similar conditions. Hyperfocus has become too well treated to ignore, while last year's surprise victor Faro De San Juan should not be underestimated.

MYTHICAL PHOENIX can cement his positive start for the Julie Camacho stable by coming good here from a handy inside stall. Thankuappreciate is another who has fared well with the draw and is second choice ahead of Supreme King.

Preference is for MYTHICAL PHOENIX, who started off for Julie Camacho with two creditable seconds last month and is well drawn here.

16:35 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (25/1 +0%) Mooney Boy	25/1(+0%)	(9) Mooney Boy 25/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 8 months ago. Has work to do now going chasing. Unplaced in 10 hurdle starts and pulled up when last seen; off 257 days and hard to fancy.
(13) (33/1 +0%) Danesfort Mayfly	33/1(+0%)	(13) Danesfort Mayfly 33/1, Last of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft, 25/1) 55 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Completely lost her way since point 2nd in November; tailed off on recent return.
1 1st (4) (11/1 -57%) Chainofconsequence	11/1(-57%)	(4) Chainofconsequence 11/1, Unreliable individual. 15/2, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20f, good) 8 days ago. Needs to back it up. 1-15 over fences; 4lb above last winning mark, a h'cap chase success; not ruled out.
2 2nd (5) (10/1 +17%) Ocean Legacy	10/1(+17%)	(5) Ocean Legacy 10/1, C&D winner. 14/1, still close up and yet to be asked for his effort when fell 3 out in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 36 days ago. Player. Tailed off on return; fell over C&D latest was still in with shout and she goes well here.
3 3rd (1) (6/1 +40%) Centurion Steel	6/1(+40%)	(1) Centurion Steel 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Solid fhird of 13 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 18/1) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and in the mix. Struggling prior to major step back in right direction when making frame latest.
4 4th (7) (10/1 +17%) Tuff Days	10/1(+17%)	(7) Tuff Days 10/1, Below form ninth of 16 to Greenway Machine in handicap chase (11/1) at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Only win came in a point and no signs of a revival over fences last time; cheekpieces on.
5th 5th (3) (22/1 +33%) Mullaghmore Wave	22/1(+33%)	(3) Mullaghmore Wave 22/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good, 25/1) 14 days ago. More needed on her belated chase debut. Dual hurdle winner, including here; workable mark but tough ask on chase bow.
6th 6th (10) (9/1 +64%) Wee Jerry	9/1(+64%)	(10) Wee Jerry 9/1, Remains a maiden after 21 runs. Makes chase debut for new yard (formerly with Neill McCluskey) and others appeal more. 0-21 and pulled up at Limerick when last seen; hard to recommend on chase debut; new yard.
7th 7th (11) (9/1 -80%) Greenway Machine	9/1(-80%)	(11) Greenway Machine 9/1, C&D winner. Won 16-runner handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 14/1) 14 days ago by ¾ length from Ennemi Public, digging deep. Very much one to consider. 2nd chase win latest and other chase win came over C&D; up 6lb but one for shortlist.
\|U\| \|U\| (12) (11/2 +8%) Ocodango Boy	11/2(+8%)	(12) Ocodango Boy 11/2, 8/1, creditable 10 lengths fourth of 16 to Greenway Machine in handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Shortlisted. Point winner in February and has run okay in two rules starts since; needs career best.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (15) (10/1 -100%) Ennemi Public	10/1(-100%)	(15) Ennemi Public 10/1, Unreliable type. Good ¾-length second of 16 to Greenway Machine in handicap chase (20/1) at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Should go well again if on his A-game. Went close last time but his chase record of 0-22 isn't encouraging and he's 2lb wrong.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (16/1 -60%) Agirlcalledchloe	16/1(-60%)	(14) Agirlcalledchloe 16/1, Remains a maiden after 22 NH runs. 9/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Thurles (20.5f, soft), folding tamely after 5 out. Off 8 months. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. 0-13 over fences and pulled up when last seen; best watched after 240 days off.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (16/1 +0%) Nuttorridge	16/1(+0%)	(6) Nuttorridge 16/1, C&D winner. Pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (25.2f, heavy, 22/1) 28 days ago. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. C&D winner; in good form towards end of last year; pulled up latest; best watched.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (20/1 -233%) Welsh Saint	20/1(-233%)	(2) Welsh Saint 20/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2020. Last of 4 in handicap chase (15/8) at Cartmel (29.4f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort. Beaten 1l over C&D 2 starts ago; struggled at Cartmel since but can be forgiven that run.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (28/1 -100%) Cousin Zeleznik	28/1(-100%)	(8) Cousin Zeleznik 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Solid fourth of 9 in hunter chase at this C&D (good to soft, 50/1) 22 days ago. Much respected on his handicap chase debut. Poor form since switching from points and hard to make a case for here.

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16:35 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GREENWAY MACHINE might be able to follow up his recent Tramore success in this competitive affair. The imposing 12-year-old beat Ennemi Public, Ocodango Boy and Tuff Days at the Co Waterford venue and they all reoppose now. A winner over C&D in October, the Helen Markham-trained selection will be ridden by Conor Smithers, who claims a valuable 7lb. Beaten three-parts of a length and 10 lengths respectively in that Tramore contest, Ennemi Public and Ocodango Boy are sure to have plenty of supporters, while the locally-trained Welsh Saint, who was second here on his penultimate start, is another leading hope. A dual course winner, Nuttorridge warrants respect, while others for the shortlist are Declan Queally's Centurion Steel and Wee Jerry, who starts off for the shrewd Ian Donoghue.

A tightly-knit handicap in which C&D winner OCEAN LEGACY is taken to bounce back from his late fall here last time when still going well. Veteran C&D scorer Greenway Machine could emerge as the main danger, although Ocodango Boy and Cousin Zeleznik can also have a say.

CENTURION STEEL took a major step back in the right direction last time and he's well treated if he can build on that

16:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (2) (15/8 +66%) Lennon	15/8(+66%)	(2) Lennon 15/8, Thrice-raced maiden. 17/2, eighth of 9 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW). Off 178 days. Capable of significant improvement on handicap debut. Support on his handicap debut, back from six months off, would see him enter calculations.
2 2nd (9) (18/1 -13%) Bramble Jelly	18/1(-13%)	(9) Bramble Jelly 18/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Doesn't make much appeal. Has had plenty of chances now; doubt she'd want too much rain.
3 3rd (5) (13/2 +7%) Meet Me In Meraki	13/2(+7%)	(5) Meet Me In Meraki 13/2, C&D winner. Winner here in May. 11/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago. Could bounce back under promising apprentive. C&D winner early last month (soft); since been held off his 6lb higher mark on Polytrack.
4 4th (7) (6/1 +8%) Newfangled	6/1(+8%)	(7) Newfangled 6/1, 8/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (9f, good) 23 days ago. Not discounted. Better round Lingfield (turf; got unbalanced on the home turn) latest; is one to consider.
5th 5th (3) (450/1 -2713%) Aljadel	450/1(-2713%)	(3) Aljadel 450/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 17/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Currently 2-3 on Polytrack, 0-7 otherwise; is tried in first-time headgear today.
6th 6th (8) (250/1 -2678%) Keen Interest	250/1(-2678%)	(8) Keen Interest 250/1, 6¼ lengths third of 11 to Meet Me In Meraki in handicap (18/1) at this C&D (heavy) 40 days ago. Needs to up his game. Found his level on latest C&D evidence; that was only his second run on turf; considered.
7th 7th (1) (50/1 -3233%) Blenheim Star	50/1(-3233%)	(1) Blenheim Star 50/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 11/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Brighton (8f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Excellent chance of following up. Progressive since returned to turf; the hat-trick is quite possible off a 5lb higher mark.
8th 8th (10) (450/1 -1700%) Weston Court	450/1(-1700%)	(10) Weston Court 450/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Chepstow (8.1f, good) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Behind two of these at Chepstow last time; would be a surprise winner on his 13th start.
9th 9th (4) (100/1 -1329%) Saxon Magic	100/1(-1329%)	(4) Saxon Magic 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (8f). Off 143 days. Makes turf debut. Again inclined to pull when among the favourites on his AW handicap debut; turf debut.
10th 10th (11) (200/1 -700%) Hot Patootie	200/1(-700%)	(11) Hot Patootie 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Leicester (10f, good) 11 days ago. Hard to fancy. Offered more without looking to see out 1m2f latest; has fewer convictions than most.
11th 11th (6) (250/1 -1150%) Sneaky Blinder	250/1(-1150%)	(6) Sneaky Blinder 250/1, 17/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good) 15 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Unsuited by the Chepstow undulations (behind Aljadel) last time; the headgear comes off.

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16:40 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

It is very hard to oppose BLENHEIM STAR, who arrives here on the back of two victories and a 5lb rise for the most recent of those successes at Brighton may still underestimate her. Newfangled was not beaten far when fourth at Lingfield last time and should not be underestimated, while Meet Me In Meraki and Keen Interest also merit places on the shortlist.

BLENHEIM STAR is improving fast and had loads to spare at Brighton last time, so she's fancied to defy another rise to complete the hat-trick. Lennon is expected to improve for the switch to handicaps, so he's the main danger ahead of Newfangled.

Sharply progressive since returned to turf, BLENHEIM STAR is fancied to defy a 5lb higher mark and complete the hat-trick.

16:45 York Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(10) (10/1 -67%) Hale End	10/1(-67%)	(10) Hale End 10/1, Doubled his tally at Newcastle in January and proved at least as good as ever when scoring at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago by length from Boy Douglas, impressing with his strength at the finish returned to a shorter trip. 4 lb higher and looks sure to go well again. Got up close home in a big field at Thirsk latest; in the shake-up if backing up that run.
(1) (16/1 -14%) Dingle	16/1(-14%)	(1) Dingle 16/1, Better known as an all-weather performer nowadays and was below form at Redcar (8f, good) last month, not going well when short of room 1f out. Others look more solid. In good form on AW earlier this year but 0-13 on turf and this is a warm race.
(15) (22/1 -10%) Utilis	22/1(-10%)	(15) Utilis 22/1, Yet to win a race but ran as well as could be expected after 7 months off when 3 lengths tenth of 16 to Hale End in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. His task is to now build on that effort. 0-13 but kept on into mid-division over 1m at Thirsk latest; the extra furlong may suit.
1 1st (4) (22/1 -10%) Pisanello	22/1(-10%)	(4) Pisanello 22/1, Low-key start to the campaign, ninth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good) just over a fortnight ago. Now below his last winning mark if he can revive but others more persuasive. Well handicapped on last year's form but has struggled to get competitive this season.
2 2nd (8) (5/1 +0%) Boy Douglas	5/1(+0%)	(8) Boy Douglas 5/1, Confirmed the promise of his reappearance in going one better at Ayr (8f, good) 12 days ago, edging ahead close home. Less exposed than most in this field, he could have more to offer. Lightly raced 4yo who has been in fine form this season following an absence.
3 3rd (13) (100/1 -1011%) Mostawaa	100/1(-1011%)	(13) Mostawaa 100/1, Won this race last year (from 2 lb higher) but struggled to get competitive in Meydan earlier this year. Dropped in the weights again and not without each-way hope back on home soil. Returns from a break but he's 2lb lower than when making all in this last year.
4 4th (6) (22/1 -214%) Zozimus	22/1(-214%)	(6) Zozimus 22/1, Just the one win from 36 runs but arrives in form, finishing runner-up for a second consecutive start at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last month. Threatening to come good soon. Very hard to win with but has gone close the last twice; could be bang there once more.
5th 5th (9) (9/1 +0%) Clear Angel	9/1(+0%)	(9) Clear Angel 9/1, Encouraging first couple of efforts this season but lost his unbeaten record at Wetherby 12 days ago, never involved from a poor draw. Dropped 1 lb for that effort and can get back on track. The big-field scenario and return to slower ground could make everything click.
6th 6th (12) (14/1 +36%) No Nay Nicki	14/1(+36%)	(12) No Nay Nicki 14/1, Thirsk winner towards the back end of last season but has returned with a couple of low-key efforts this term, well beaten at this track (7f, good) 3 weeks ago. Hood refitted and heads back up in trip so the sole mare in the line-up merits consideration if back on her A-game. Below par on both starts this season but is on last winning mark and the hood could help.
7th 7th (16) (100/1 -300%) Cisco Disco	100/1(-300%)	(16) Cisco Disco 100/1, Shaped as if he would be sharper for the run after 11 months off when 7½ lengths seventh of 10 to Boy Douglas at Ayr (8f, good) 12 days ago. Drops another 1 lb and this run should reveal what ability remains. His recent comeback wasn't devoid of spark and slow ground could aid his cause.
8th 8th (14) (80/1 -400%) Harswell Duke	80/1(-400%)	(14) Harswell Duke 80/1, Last win came at the start of last season and it could be that he's going off the boil after an intensive start to this campaign, well beaten at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Others make more appeal. Placed three times in a row in April but not at the same level the last twice.
9th 9th (17) (25/1 +0%) Poet's Dawn	25/1(+0%)	(17) Poet's Dawn 25/1, C&D winner back at the start of his career who looks to be steadily finding his feet this term, not at his best when seventh of 9 at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last month. Has dropped back down to his last winning mark but the suspicion is he'll prove vulnerable to younger legs. Won this in 2019; mixed form this year and others are more compelling.
10th 10th (7) (100/1 -525%) John Chard Vc	100/1(-525%)	(7) John Chard Vc 100/1, Winner of 7f Leicester novice at 2 yrs and back on track following a quiet start to last season when fourth in a big-field Goodwood handicap (1m, soft) 10 months ago. Has since left Clive Cox and a watching brief is advised on return. Returns from absence but this lightly raced 4yo makes his stable debut off a handy mark.
11th 11th (11) (80/1 -400%) Barley	80/1(-400%)	(11) Barley 80/1, Losing run is mounting up and looked a hard ride back down in grade when fourth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last month. Mark shouldn't be a problem, but his attitude may well be. Fair efforts on two of last three starts and edging down weights; not ruled out each-way.
12th 12th (3) (50/1 -400%) Orbaan	50/1(-400%)	(3) Orbaan 50/1, Losing run mounting up but probably remained in form when ninth of 15 at Epsom (8.5f, soft) just over 2 weeks ago. 1 of 3 for David O'Meara yard (also represented by Pisanello and Zozimus). No threat at Epsom last time but encouraging run previously and back down in grade today.
13th 13th (5) (80/1 -789%) Theme Park	80/1(-789%)	(5) Theme Park 80/1, 7f AW winner for Sir Michael Stoute who ran his best race for present stable (having been gelded) when second here over 7.8f last September. Showed the benefit of a recent run when fifth of 16 at this course (10.2f, good) just over 4 weeks ago and not taken lightly in this grade. Twice runner-up over 1m here last year; good 1m2f run here latest; this trip may be ideal.
14th 14th (2) (100/1 -1567%) Titan Rock	100/1(-1567%)	(2) Titan Rock 100/1, Had a first-time hood on and capitalised on a falling mark in a higher grade than need be in 14-runner event at Thirsk (8f, soft) 6 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 50 yds. Up 3 lb but remains well treated on old form, so he's high on the shortlist. Won at Thirsk last month in a first-time hood (retained) and he's on the shortlist.

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16:45 York Handicap (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

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

A typically competitive big-field handicap sees a chance taken on HALE END, who won more cosily than the one-length winning margin may suggest over 1m at Thirsk and a repeat of that effort could see him defy a 4lb rise in the ratings. His stable companion Boy Douglas (second) reopposes after confirming the form when scoring subsequently over 1m at Ayr earlier this month and he appears likely to challenge once more. John Chard Vc is also of interest.

HALE END doubled his tally for the year at Thirsk 4 weeks ago, and given his strength at the finish, Michael Dods's 4-y-o is fancied to defy a 4 lb rise in the weights back over this longer trip at the expense of Titan Rock, who capitalised on a falling mark sporting first-time headgear at Thirsk 6 weeks ago and should be bang there again provided the hood works equally well. Theme Park, Orbaan and last year's winner Mostawaa are just a handful of others to consider, too.

The big-field scenario will suit CLEAR ANGEL and he can make amends for his unlucky fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster in April.

16:52 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (7) (6/1 +40%) Going Mobile	6/1(+40%)	(7) Going Mobile 6/1, Failed to win in 2023 but stepped up on his reappearance when coming home fourth of 12 over this C&D in April. However, he failed to build on that at Tramore since. Dual C&D winner on good; fair fourth here two runs back; below-par latest; chance.
2 2nd (4) (10/1 -67%) Dream Jet	10/1(-67%)	(4) Dream Jet 10/1, Placed in an Irish point and left his previous form under Rules behind when landing a Stratford maiden hurdle last summer. However, his efforts in this sphere have so far lacked any real spark. Bit disappointing since hurdle win last August; on a good mark and fair chase run latest.
3 3rd (8) (12/1 +14%) Kicksaftersix	12/1(+14%)	(8) Kicksaftersix 12/1, Finally got to grips with chasing when landing 8-runner handicap in a re-fitted hood in June 2023. Ended last year on a downer, though, and well held on return at Sedgefield (17f, good). Won this race off 2lb lower in 2023; not been in great form recently (well beaten latest).
4 4th (6) (11/2 -22%) Divas Doyen	11/2(-22%)	(6) Divas Doyen 11/2, Poor maiden hurdler/chaser who performed with credit when runner-up over this C&D last time. Reproduction of that would give him a fighting chance but record stands at 0-17. 17-race maiden; good C&D second last time; same mark; not sure to reproduce the from.
5th 5th (1) (100/1 -3900%) Shadows In The Sky	100/1(-3900%)	(1) Shadows In The Sky 100/1, Point winner who opened his Rules account when accounting for 7 rivals here (2½m, good to soft) last month. 7 lb rise asks a question but he has to enter calculations. Off the mark over fences over 2m4f here last time (form sound); chance off 7lb higher.
6th 6th (9) (22/1 -57%) Rollerruler	22/1(-57%)	(9) Rollerruler 22/1, C&D winner in 2021 but lightly raced since and he was pulled up back here last month. Vulnerable for win purposes. Third over C&D in March; could well again but bled when pulled up here last time.
7th 7th (5) (100/1 -900%) Augharue	100/1(-900%)	(5) Augharue 100/1, Came agonisingly close to breaking his duck from a tumbling mark at Sedgefield (17f, good) last month but he failed to fire at Fakenham recently. 0-15; short-head second two runs back (form not worked out) but disappointing last time.
8th 8th (10) (400/1 -1500%) Barley Breeze	400/1(-1500%)	(10) Barley Breeze 400/1, Very little in the way of promise so far and he's readily passed over. 0-12; fair run over fences at Cartmel latest (soft); this going should suit.
\|F\| \|F\| (3) (22/1 -529%) Jet Patrol	22/1(-529%)	(3) Jet Patrol 22/1, Placed twice from 5 starts in Irish points and has shown ability in a handful of runs over hurdles. Appeals as the type to do better now tackling fences and he's one to note in the betting. Placed in 2 Irish points; promise over hurdles (raced keenly); interesting on chase debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (450/1 -3650%) Breaking The Ice	450/1(-3650%)	(2) Breaking The Ice 450/1, Winner of 6 of his 19 starts over fences but he was below par in a handful of appearances last year and ran poorly at Wetherby when last seen in January. Will be a threat if able to bounce back. Patchy form since 2m4f course win in October 2022; pulled up last twice; back from a break.

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16:52 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

SHADOWS IN THE SKY was in a buoyant mood when he made all over 2m4f here last month and, given he was well in command from a long way out, dropping back in trip might not be enough to prevent the eight-year-old from following up. Divas Doyen, runner-up to a progressive type over C&D 25 days ago, is feared most, with Jet Patrol and Augharue others to keep an eye on.

It could be worth chancing JET PATROL now that he's switched to fences. Indeed, he was placed twice in points and the drying ground will aid his cause. Shadows In The Sky is next on the list having opened his Rules account here last time, while Breaking The Ice would also be a threat if on-song.

The choice last month's C&D winner SHADOWS IN THE SKY who has his ideal conditions once again.

17:00 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (7/2 +0%) Dancing In Paris	7/2(+0%)	(5) Dancing In Paris 7/2, Powered clear when landing 20-runner York handicap (11.8f) in May and suggested he's capable of defying his revised mark when reeled in late on at Goodwood (12f) 8 days ago. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip and he remains one to be interested in. Going back up to 1m4f for last two starts has seen him to good effect; 1m6f is new though.
(6) (15/2 -25%) Rhythmic Intent	15/2(-25%)	(6) Rhythmic Intent 15/2, Winless since landing Mallard Handicap at Doncaster in 2021 but plenty of creditable displays to his name, not least when runner-up over this trip at Nottingham 10 days ago. This looks tougher but he's lurking on a handy mark. Solid second at Nottingham ten days ago but he's had no win since 2021.
1 1st (9) (9/4 +44%) Coco Royale	9/4(+44%)	(9) Coco Royale 9/4, Daughter of Frankel who progressed steadily in her first season, well suited by the strong gallop when making second start in handicaps a winning one at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) in October. Represents top yard and step up to 1¾m promises to suit on return. Lots to like. Up 3lb but she's had just five races and brings clear potential for this sort of trip.
2 2nd (8) (12/1 +0%) Saligo Bay	12/1(+0%)	(8) Saligo Bay 12/1, Dual purpose performer who added a selling hurdle to his tally at Plumpton (15.9f) in November. Exploits mixed in trio of starts over timber followed but he ought to be sharper for his recent midfield effort at Windsor (11.5f) 26 days ago. Respectable return to Flat last month but his only race over this far on Flat was in 2021.
3 3rd (4) (10/3 +52%) Duke Of Verona	10/3(+52%)	(4) Duke Of Verona 10/3, 5-time winner for William Jarvis (2-2 over C&D) who returned to action with an encouraging third for new yard at Epsom (12f) in April. Couldn't replicate that when fifth at Salisbury (14.2f) latest but return to forecast quicker ground at this trip a likely plus. Better expected. Made a promising seasonal/stable debut; needs to put his run one month ago well behind him.
4 4th (10) (11/1 -10%) Western Stars	11/1(-10%)	(10) Western Stars 11/1, Won 3 times since joining his current yard last summer and left opening exploits during the spring behind when third at Newbury (12f) in May. Not in same form when fifth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (11.8f) 3 weeks ago but he isn't one to write off back up in trip. Clearly best of four runs this year was respectable third at Newbury on penultimate outing.
5th 5th (1) (16/1 +0%) Bashful Boy	16/1(+0%)	(1) Bashful Boy 16/1, Successful twice on Flat/over hurdles this time last year before a cracking fourth in Cesarewitch (18f) in the autumn. Largely disappointed over hurdles subsequently, last of 7 in handicap at Newton Abbot (18.5f) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces again absent ahead of this return to the level. Did well last year on the Flat; the concern is that he's gone downhill since over hurdles.
6th 6th (2) (11/2 -65%) Cavern Club	11/2(-65%)	(2) Cavern Club 11/2, Ended time with Marco Botti with a creditable third at Southwell (11.1f) in March and, well backed, collared the errant runner-up to make a winning yard debut at Chester (12.3f, soft) 21 days ago. Nudged up 3 lb and he's respected again. Last-gasp 1m4f winner on stable debut, so he may be worth this third attempt at 1m6f.
7th 7th (11) (25/1 -25%) Alshadhian	25/1(-25%)	(11) Alshadhian 25/1, Fair maiden for Ralph Beckett, running best race when runner-up over this trip at Haydock in September. No real short-term encouragement after 9 months off/yard debut back at that venue 3 weeks ago but this should reveal more. 0-5 for Ralph Beckett; 2nd at Haydock (1m6f, good) for him but poor on reappearance (soft).
8th 8th (7) (33/1 -106%) Cinnodin	33/1(-106%)	(7) Cinnodin 33/1, Four wins last year and advanced his form again when scoring comfortably on his 2m Kempton reappearance in April. Recent efforts not so inspiring though, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Haydock (16.2f, good to soft, 22/1) 21 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now. Better than ever for AW win in April but lost the plot in two starts since; new headgear.

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17:00 Sandown Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow

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

DANCING IN PARIS has been in great form of late and he makes most appeal in this field. Ian Williams' gelding runs off the same mark as his second over 1m4f at Goodwood earlier this month and this extra yardage could unlock some improvement. Having been beaten just three-quarters of a length over 1m6f at Nottingham last time, Rhythmic Intent commands respect off an unchanged mark, while Cavern Club is also likely to be on the scene.

Having cleared away for an impressive success at York on his penultimate start, DANCING IN PARIS ran another solid race when run down late on at Goodwood 8 days ago. He remains one to be interested in and earns the vote upped in trip. Duke of Verona is unbeaten over C&D and he's another to bear in mind. Chester scorer Cavern Club and Coco Royale complete the shortlist in a competitive finale.

Preference is for COCO ROYALE, who starts her second campaign with clear potential.

17:04 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(1) (15/2 -15%) Richard P Smith	15/2(-15%)	(1) Richard P Smith 15/2, Posted a career best when winning 7-runner handicap (17/2) at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Scored with a bit in hand there so he's not taken lightly back up in trip. Engaged York 4.45 Friday. Cosy winner at Windsor 33 days ago; came up short in higher grade at York yesterday.
1 1st (2) (3/1 +14%) Dreams Adozen	3/1(+14%)	(2) Dreams Adozen 3/1, Course winner who recorded a good third of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good) 10 days ago, sticking to his task. Weighted to go well off same mark. Course scorer; solid third at Nottingham ten days ago; merits serious consideration.
2 2nd (10) (13/2 -8%) Grey Fable	13/2(-8%)	(10) Grey Fable 13/2, Remains a maiden after 20 runs but he posted a creditable third of 14 in handicap at Sligo (10.6f, good to soft) 41 days ago on his final run for Sheila Lavery. Shortlisted. Engaged Fairyhouse 8.30 Friday. 0-20 but creditable Sligo 3rd on final run for Sheila Lavery.
3 3rd (6) (7/2 +22%) Time Tells All	7/2(+22%)	(6) Time Tells All 7/2, In good nick for his current yard, second of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 10 days ago. Up in trip and firmly in the picture. Comes here in good form without winning, runner-up at Nottigham last time; up in trip.
4 4th (5) (18/1 +28%) Sutue Alshams	18/1(+28%)	(5) Sutue Alshams 18/1, Looked rusty after 8 months off when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good to firm, 25/1) 13 days ago. Can take a step forward. Shaped as if in need of the run at Hamilton on return; can take a step forward now.
5th 5th (4) (400/1 -13233%) Order Of Malta	400/1(-13233%)	(4) Order Of Malta 400/1, Resumed from 7 months off with an encouraging fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 36 days ago. Needs considering with hood added. Shaped well on return when C&D fourth last month; can make presence felt with hood added.
6th 6th (8) (350/1 -1300%) Achnamara	350/1(-1300%)	(8) Achnamara 350/1, Winless since 2022 and comes here below par, again very slowly away when seventh of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Catterick (13.9f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Others appeal more. On long losing run; scuppered his cause last time with a very slow start at Catterick.
7th 7th (7) (400/1 -3900%) Percy Willis	400/1(-3900%)	(7) Percy Willis 400/1, Resumed winning ways at Newcastle in March and has continued in good form, third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 34 days ago. Back up in trip. Can go well again. Another good effort when third on Newcastle AW last month; reliable sort needs considering.
8th 8th (9) (350/1 -1650%) Byzantine Empire	350/1(-1650%)	(9) Byzantine Empire 350/1, Comes here fit from a recent third over hurdles so this fair performer can't be discounted back in this sphere. Below par both runs for current yard, well-held third over hurdles latest; needs more.
9th 9th (3) (250/1 -2400%) Rocha Do Leao	250/1(-2400%)	(3) Rocha Do Leao 250/1, Blinkered for 1st time when good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 66 days ago on her final run for Jane Chapple-Hyam. Cheekpieces go on for her new yard and one to consider. Good Lingfield second latest; much respected for her new yard; cheekpieces replace visor.

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17:04 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

TIME TELLS ALL bounced back to form when a short-head second over 1m2f at Nottingham 10 days ago and Declan Carroll's gelding has to be of interest off just a 1lb higher mark here. Dreams Adozen was a close third over 1m6f on the same card and could prove to be the main threat, although Rocha Do Leao and Percy Willis should not be discounted.

Course-winner DREAMS ADOZEN showed a good attitude when a recent solid Nottingham third so looks the way to go off a 1 lb lower mark. Recent Windsor scorer Richard P Smith heads the list of dangers ahead of in-form pair Time Tells All and Order of Malta.

Preference is for DREAMS ADOZEN who has winning form here and signalled she's ready to go close when a good Nottingham third last time

17:07 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (5/4 -51%) Hard As Nails	5/4(-51%)	(3) Hard As Nails 5/4, Dual bumper winner who went with plenty of zest when making third hurdles start a winning one in uncomplicated fashion at Southwell 24 days ago. Bare form nothing out of the ordinary but she can improve on that. Engaged 5.35 Newton Abbot Friday. Easily made all against own sex at Southwell last month; second at Newton Abbot last night.
1 1st (1) (6/1 -33%) Baskerville	6/1(-33%)	(1) Baskerville 6/1, Fair form when runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and looked to be in the process of showing more than on his hurdling debut when unseating his rider in soft fashion 2 out at Stratford 14 days ago. In touch and travelling okay before penultimate-flight fall at Stratford at fortnight ago.
2 2nd (7) (9/2 +72%) Don Rafael	9/2(+72%)	(7) Don Rafael 9/2, Minor promise in a trio of bumpers and again showed something when sixth of 14 on his Hereford hurdle debut 22 days ago. Caught the eye making headway from the rear to finish sixth on recent hurdling debut.
3 3rd (9) (20/1 +80%) Near Dark	20/1(+80%)	(9) Near Dark 20/1, Point winner in April 2022 but has been pulled up both starts over hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Alexandra Dunn. Irish point winner in 2022 but pulled up in two novice hurdles last year; stable debut.
4 4th (4) (8/11 +47%) Jafimgoso	8/11(+47%)	(4) Jafimgoso 8/11, Left his bumper debut form well behind to score at Warwick in April prior to a good second under a penalty at Market Rasen. Interesting hurdling debutant. Won Warwick bumper in April and went close under penalty last month; hurdle debut today.
5th 5th (8) (18/1 +82%) Runaway Train	18/1(+82%)	(8) Runaway Train 18/1, Down the field in a pair of bumpers, but he has the pedigree for jumping and hinted at ability sent hurdling at Fakenham 13 days ago. Not beaten far when sixth in tactical race on recent hurdle debut but others appeal more.
6th 6th (6) (200/1 -100%) Shadow's	200/1(-100%)	(6) Shadow's 200/1, Last of 3 finishers on second outing in points and made an unpromising start under Rules at Ffos Las 16 days ago. A well-beaten outsider on recent hurdle debut.
7th 7th (11) (400/1 -300%) Charlotte Square	400/1(-300%)	(11) Charlotte Square 400/1, Down the field in a handful of starts on the Flat for Andrew Balding and again showed nothing when pulled up on her Stratford hurdle debut 2 weeks ago. Always behind when 150-1 for recent stable/hurdle debut at Stratford.
8th 8th (2) (33/1 +0%) Fiftyfifty	33/1(+0%)	(2) Fiftyfifty 33/1, Hadn't achieved much back pointing since finishing down the field in 2 bumpers and ran to just a poor level sent hurdling at Southwell 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Drops back in trip after putting in fairly good front-running shift over 2m4f this month.
\|F\| \|F\| (10) (350/1 -250%) Tara Vango	350/1(-250%)	(10) Tara Vango 350/1, Last of 6 sole start in bumpers and tailed off completed start over hurdles, headstrong display when pulled up last time. Off 6 months. Had excuse when pulled up last time but is yet to show any significant promise.

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17:07 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Bumper winner JAFIMGOSO just missed out when carrying a penalty at Market Rasen last month. Dan Skelton's charge may prove the one to beat tackling hurdles for the first time. Baskerville looked in the process of posting a better effort at Stratford when stumbling and parting company with his rider two out. He can figure with a clear round, while Don Rafael was making late progress at Hereford on his hurdling bow and is one to keep an eye on.

HARD AS NAILS went with plenty of zest when making her third hurdles start a winning one in uncomplicated fashion at Southwell and, although the bare form is nothing out of the ordinary, she looks sure to progress further and win mores races. Bumper-winner Jafimgoso is the obvious threat.

Dan Skelton's JAFIMGOSO has shown more than enough in bumpers to suggest he can win a run-of-the-mill novice hurdle such as this.

17:10 Downpatrick NH Flat Race 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(5) (9/2 -13%) Eoin's Charm	9/2(-13%)	(5) Eoin's Charm 9/2, Twice-raced maiden. Fell when still every chance in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft, 5/1) 18 days ago. Promise both starts to date and worthy of interest switched to this discipline. Ran two big races in Ballinrobe maiden hurdles; go well if transferring that to a bumper.
(2) (12/1 -60%) Beaufort Scale	12/1(-60%)	(2) Beaufort Scale 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 12 in bumper (12/1) at Wexford (20f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Needs to do more but it's still early days. Promising bumper debut at Clonmel but was beaten nearly 30l at Wexford since.
1 1st (6) (9/2 +40%) Jackson Lamb	9/2(+40%)	(6) Jackson Lamb 9/2, Twice-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 15 in bumper at Cheltenham (16.4f, soft, 9/1). Off 7 months. Claims if he can get back to his debut form in a first-time hood. Was 2nd on debut but below that next time; has return to form with a hood on after a break.
2 2nd (1) (50/1 +24%) Augusta George	50/1(+24%)	(1) Augusta George 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 40/1, below form fifth of 9 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 13 days ago. Well beaten in four bumpers and a maiden hurdle, so has loads to find.
3 3rd (8) (11/10 +33%) Starcrossed Lover	11/10(+33%)	(8) Starcrossed Lover 11/10, Once-raced maiden. Second of 15 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft, 28/1) on NH debut 25 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal on first go in bumpers. Second in a Punchestown maiden hurdle on debut; go close if as effective back to a bumper.
4 4th (3) (18/1 -13%) Cap Bernat	18/1(-13%)	(3) Cap Bernat 18/1, Last of 6 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, soft, 40/1). Off 6 months. Others are more appealing. Some decent efforts last year, including over C&D; could get involved if back to that form.
5th 5th (7) (66/1 -164%) Microscope	66/1(-164%)	(7) Microscope 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in bumper at this course (17.3f, good to soft, 14/1) on NH debut 22 days ago. Pulled-up all four point starts and beaten 30l in a Downpatrick bumper; not easy to fancy.
6th 6th (10) (4/1 -78%) Lady Gooner	4/1(-78%)	(10) Lady Gooner 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in bumper at Wexford (16f, heavy, 5/1) 28 days ago. Can improve further and deserves serious consideration. Too keen when poor at Limerick but a better effort at Wexford since; has to do more.
7th 7th (11) (200/1 -400%) Solitaire Lady	200/1(-400%)	(11) Solitaire Lady 200/1, Diamond Boy mare. Dam won bumper sole start. Made frame on first of 2 starts in points, unplaced next time (May 25). Just a hint of ability in two point starts and will need loads of improvement.
8th 8th (9) (80/1 -142%) Times A Wastin	80/1(-142%)	(9) Times A Wastin 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 16 in bumper (100/1) at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good) on NH debut 39 days ago. Beaten 20l in a Ballinrobe bumper on rules debut so plenty more needed.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (33/1 +50%) Dans Lariat	33/1(+50%)	(4) Dans Lariat 33/1, Golden Lariat gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful chaser (winner around 2m) Festive Affair. Pulled up all 3 starts in points in 2022. Pulled-up in all three point starts and can't make a case for after a long absence.

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17:10 Downpatrick NH Flat Race 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Both Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott are represented here, but it might be worth taking them on with the Andy Slattery-trained EOIN'S CHARM. A son of Califet, his two efforts to date have come over hurdles at Ballinrobe, finishing a close fourth on debut after not getting a clear run in the closing stages. The five-year-old since fell at the last when disputing the lead at the Co Mayo venue and takes his chance in a bumper now. Starcrossed Lover is another switching from hurdles to a bumper. A fine second on debut at Punchestown, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better, with his trainer Colm Murphy responsible for two bumper winners in recent weeks. Lady Gooner is the Mullins representative and could be a different proposition encountering good ground for the first time. The Elliott-trained Beaufort Scale and John McConnell's Jackson Lamb are other leading hopes.

STARCROSSED produced an excellent effort when second under a positive ride in a novice at Punchestown on hurdling debut and, if he can translate that level of form to this sphere, he should be able to get the better of Lady Gooner, who improved last time. Eoin's Charm is also of interest based on his efforts over timber.

Having run a fine race to be second to a useful rival in a Punchestown maiden hurdle on debut, STARCROSSED LOVER(nap) should take this.

17:15 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (10/3 +5%) Local Bay	10/3(+5%)	(3) Local Bay 10/3, 20/1, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 8 days ago. Scored comfortably there so holds leading claims. Won a weak C&D handicap easily last weekend; 4lb rise looks fair and is fine on any ground.
2 2nd (4) (10/3 -21%) Andromedas Kingdom	10/3(-21%)	(4) Andromedas Kingdom 10/3, 2 wins from 2 runs this year. 10/3, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (heavy) 40 days ago, digging deep. Well in the mix in her hat-trick bid. The more rain the better for her; fair chance of the C&D hat-trick back from six weeks off.
3 3rd (12) (25/1 -25%) Ower Starlight	25/1(-25%)	(12) Ower Starlight 25/1, 22 lengths last of 10 to Local Bay in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (good) 8 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Three-time Polytrack winner whose turf work would be best described as patchy.
4 4th (2) (17/2 +23%) The Spotlight Kid	17/2(+23%)	(2) The Spotlight Kid 17/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 5/1, last of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 13 days ago. Blinkers back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well treated when it falls right; won't mind rain going back to blinkers from cheekpieces.
5th 5th (6) (100/1 -1567%) Havana Goldrush	100/1(-1567%)	(6) Havana Goldrush 100/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap (9/4) at this C&D (good) 22 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. S. Moore. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Couple of costly defeats here latterly; maybe the change of yard will have done the trick.
6th 6th (11) (250/1 -5456%) Marchetti	250/1(-5456%)	(11) Marchetti 250/1, 14/1, won 13-runner handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, heavy) 32 days ago. Enters calculations. Has never been consistent and this is a bit tougher than latest but a 4lb rise seems fair.
7th 7th (9) (100/1 -614%) Alberto	100/1(-614%)	(9) Alberto 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (10.2f, good) 31 days ago. Down in trip. Ought to be in the shake-up. Pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f on his handicap debut here a month ago.
7th 7th (8) (400/1 -4344%) Eye Of The Water	400/1(-4344%)	(8) Eye Of The Water 400/1, C&D winner. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, good to firm, 9/2) 7 days ago. Merits consideration if back on song. Lacks consistency now, no surprise at his age, but is more than capable at this level.
9th 9th (1) (350/1 -2088%) Mawada	350/1(-2088%)	(1) Mawada 350/1, Hooded for 1st time, seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good, 33/1) 22 days ago, slowly away. Plenty to find on form. Offered a bit more over C&D last time but needs another good step forward.
10th 10th (10) (400/1 -1500%) Marayel	400/1(-1500%)	(10) Marayel 400/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. No signs of a revival lately; the tongue-tie comes off again and he's hard to recommend.

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17:15 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

ANDROMEDAS KINGDOM has won twice over course and distance in recent months and the progressive mare merits the utmost respect once again, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings. Local Bay also scored over this track and trip on his most recent outing and is an obvious threat to the selection. Marchetti edges out The Spotlight Kid to be the pick of the remainder.

LOCAL BAY took his form up a notch when going in over C&D last week and a 4 lb rise in the weights doesn't look sufficient to prevent him from following up. Chepstow-scorer Marchetti is next on the list, with hat-trick seeking Andromedas Kingdom and the lightly-raced Alberto also in the frame.

The more rain the better for Andromedas Kingdom, but LOCAL BAY arrives in fine form and could well get this run to suit upped 4lb.

17:17 Leicester Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (4) (9/5 +10%) Celeborn	9/5(+10%)	(4) Celeborn 9/5, Foaled March 1. Postponed colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Clochette. One to take seriously on debut. Useful pedigree and yard going well with 2yos in 2024, recently won with newcomer here.
2 2nd (7) (16/1 -433%) Metro Dubai	16/1(-433%)	(7) Metro Dubai 16/1, Foaled March 20. €11,000 yearling, Elarqam colt. Dam, ran twice in France, half-sister to 7f/1m winner Floravise. One for shortlist on debut given connections. Wears visor. 11,000euros yearling; from leading yard but off-putting that he needs headgear on debut.
3 3rd (3) (40/1 +20%) Baylando	40/1(+20%)	(3) Baylando 40/1, Too green to show much when eleventh of 14 in novice event at York (6f, good) on debut 21 days ago. 100-1 for 6f debut at York where blindfold removed late and he never showed.
4 4th (5) (4/1 -33%) Chesneys Charm	4/1(-33%)	(5) Chesneys Charm 4/1, Foaled March 30. 10,000 gns yearling, 18,000 gns 2-y-o, Mohaather colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Smooth Talking. Dam, maiden (best effort at 8.5f), out of half-sister to Dubai World Cup winner Moon Ballad. 18,000gns 2yo; trip should suit; yard had useful 2yo winners this year, including on debut.
5th 5th (10) (50/1 -1150%) Wedadi	50/1(-1150%)	(10) Wedadi 50/1, Foaled March 30. Make Believe filly. Dam, lightly raced in UAE, half-sister to useful 1m winner Runup. US pedigree; yard won this with a newcomer in 2023 and the betting should be helpful.
6th 6th (8) (100/1 -203%) Perfidia	100/1(-203%)	(8) Perfidia 100/1, Showed something when seventh of 16 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good to soft, 50/1) on debut 22 days ago, not knocked about. 50-1 for 6f debut when slowly away and never near leaders; longer-term prospect.
7th 7th (1) (100/1 -400%) Antiquity	100/1(-400%)	(1) Antiquity 100/1, Foaled April 26. 7,500 gns yearling, Tasleet colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f-7f winner Eglish and winner up to 1¼m Couldn't Could She. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Late April foal; 7,500gns yearling; yard had a couple go well on debut this year.
8th 8th (9) (100/1 -900%) Aleishka	100/1(-900%)	(9) Aleishka 100/1, Foaled April 18. 15,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Royal Patronage. Dam, French 1¼m-1½m winner, closely related to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Shalapour. 15,000gns yearling; middle-distance pedigree; yard has low strike-rate with 2yo newcomers.
9th 9th (2) (100/1 -203%) Ardads Dream	100/1(-203%)	(2) Ardads Dream 100/1, Foaled May 5. 3,000 gns yearling, Ardad gelding. Half-brother to 1¼m-13f winner Iphitos and 1½m-1¾m winner Tajdid. Dam, unraced, closely related to smart 1m-1½m winner Treat Gently. May foal; dam bred winners at 1m2f-1m6f; likely to need time and longer trips.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -900%) Feeling High	100/1(-900%)	(6) Feeling High 100/1, Foaled February 12. 35,000 gns foal, 18,000 gns yearling, Time Test colt. Half-brother to winner up to 13f Roaring Gallagher. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 9.5f-2m winner Winterlude. Newcomer to take seriously. 18,000gns yearling; yard yet to get going with 2yos; likely to come on for the run.

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17:17 Leicester Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Those with racecourse experience make no appeal, so a chance is taken on the newcomer ALEISHKA. Ed Dunlop's filly is a half-sister to the smart Royal Patronage, who won both the Acomb and Royal Lodge as a two-year-old, and she could be thereabouts at the finish. Celeborn and Chesneys Charm represent in-form yards, while Metro Dubai is another worth noting, but Feeling High may be seen to better effect when tackling longer trips.

CELEBORN's dam was a sharp 2-y-o, and representing powerful connections, he could well be up to the task on debut. Newcomers may well dominate, with Feeling High and Metro Dubai also likely types.

This looks sure to go to a newcomer and George Boughey's CELEBORN looks a likely type.

17:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (16/1 -14%) Abate	16/1(-14%)	(4) Abate 16/1, Enjoyed a most productive 2023 campaign and hasn't done much wrong in 4 starts since returning to action in April, most recently chasing home International Girl at Ripon. 3 lb better off with that rival here and he's an each-way player. Three wins at 5f/6f in 2023; running well in defeat this year; others better treated.
(15) (18/1 -80%) Rock Opera	18/1(-80%)	(15) Rock Opera 18/1, Latest win at Southwell in January and best effort since when failing by a whisker at Nottingham (6f, good) recently. 2 lb nudge for that near miss fair enough and he has to enter calculations. On latest winning mark (AW); just edged out back on turf latest; progress needed.
1 1st (8) (11/2 +21%) Holkham Bay	11/2(+21%)	(8) Holkham Bay 11/2, In good form on the AW towards the end of last year and has continued the good work returned to turf this season, finishing second at Ascot prior to again hitting the crossbar when just touched off by Tiriac over this C&D. Another bold show on the cards. Both wins on AW but two close calls on turf of late, lost out last stride over C&D latest.
2 2nd (17) (16/1 -100%) Dark Side Thunder	16/1(-100%)	(17) Dark Side Thunder 16/1, Won 3 times in 2023 and added to his tally when narrowly prevailing at Southwell in March. Yet to strike on turf but he didn't do much wrong when fourth of 26 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) last month and should give another good account. Good AW record; acts on grass but this is a tough race in which to break his turf duck.
3 3rd (6) (9/2 +36%) Tiriac	9/2(+36%)	(6) Tiriac 9/2, Made the frame on several occasions last season and made it third time lucky this time round at Windsor (6f, heavy). Duly followed up off 6 lb higher on better ground over this C&D 3 weeks ago and he's high on the list, despite a further 5 lb rise. Improved sprinter this year, getting up late to win over C&D (good to soft); more to come.
4 4th (12) (28/1 -12%) Roundhay Park	28/1(-12%)	(12) Roundhay Park 28/1, Hit the target 3 times last year, including over this C&D, and back on-song when runner-up at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start. However, he was safely held back here in the handicap won by Tiriac 3 weeks ago and others make more appeal. Dual C&D winner; back on the same mark as his August win; well beaten here latest.
5th 5th (19) (22/1 -38%) Danzan	22/1(-38%)	(19) Danzan 22/1, Ran respectably following 6 months off when third of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) and fared easily the best of those ridden on the speed when filling that same position at Thirsk (6f, soft) next time. However, safely held here the last twice and likely to come up short once again. Latest 6f win in 2022; seen more often at 7f now but below best at that trip of late.
6th 6th (20) (16/1 -33%) Trilby	16/1(-33%)	(20) Trilby 16/1, Bagged 6f handicaps at Catterick and Haydock in April and wasn't beaten far when sixth in the big-field C&D contest won by Tiriac last month. Probably weighed up to his best at present. Two ready 6f wins for this yard; creditable 6th from poor draw over C&D latest; wants rain.
7th 7th (22) (40/1 -100%) Music Society	40/1(-100%)	(22) Music Society 40/1, Losing run stretches back to October 2022 and while he's slipped to a dangerous mark, chances are that this 9-y-o will find a few too good. Taken a chunky drop in the weights over the last year; not yet found his form in 2024.
8th 8th (1) (100/1 -525%) Good Karma	100/1(-525%)	(1) Good Karma 100/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who bagged a Wolverhampton maiden at 2 yrs and built on that when defying a penalty on return at Newbury last year. Disappointing on each of his 3 subsequent starts, though, and and needs to get back on track now dropped to 6f with cheekpieces added. Handicap career nosedived of late; now tries a drop to 6f with first-time headgear fitted.
9th 9th (5) (10/1 +17%) Another Investment	10/1(+17%)	(5) Another Investment 10/1, In good form in 7f handicaps here early last summer, winning one in good style off a 5 lb lower mark 12 months ago. Back to form when finding just one too good at Doncaster (6f, good) recently, albeit he again didn't fully convince with his finishing effort. Impressive over 7f here last June, and good 2nd latest, but has a modest strike-rate.
10th 10th (3) (100/1 -900%) International Girl	100/1(-900%)	(3) International Girl 100/1, Failed to get her head in front in 2023 but back in the winning groove on second start of this season at Ripon (6f, good to firm) where she proved 1¼ lengths too strong for Abate. Joe Leavy's claim negates the 4 lb rise she picked up and likely to be on the premises. C&D winner; better than ever with recent 6f win at Ripon; on a career-high mark now.
11th 11th (21) (66/1 -560%) Ghathanfar	66/1(-560%)	(21) Ghathanfar 66/1, Losing run mounting up but has slipped down the weights and knocking on the door of late, placed in handicaps at Windsor and at Catterick the last twice (all at 6f on good/good to firm). Effective at this course and he has strong each-way claims. Running well in defeat but up in grade and his last win was nearly two years ago.
12th 12th (16) (50/1 -52%) Sparkling Red	50/1(-52%)	(16) Sparkling Red 50/1, Dual 5f winner who ran best race yet reverting to front-running tactics when second at Redcar in September. Not in the same form since, though, and she looks up against it. Both wins at 5f; stays 6f but hasn't been finishing with much conviction this year.
13th 13th (2) (100/1 -900%) Lucky Man	100/1(-900%)	(2) Lucky Man 100/1, Last season was a struggle but made a good start to this campaign when going close at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and latest success was gained over this C&D off 6 lb higher in September 2022. One to consider. Major player in C&D handicaps in 2022; last year was a washout; good 2nd on return.
14th 14th (13) (66/1 -230%) Roach Power	66/1(-230%)	(13) Roach Power 66/1, Ended 2023 on the up with victories at Thirsk and Haydock but efforts so far this time round leave much to be desired. Two useful wins on testing ground in September but has made a slow start to this season.
15th 15th (14) (100/1 -614%) Muscika	100/1(-614%)	(14) Muscika 100/1, Dual C&D winner who has been knocking on the door on the AW since the turn of the year, placed off this mark in 6f handicaps at Lingfield and Wolverhampton the last twice. Place possibilities. Two C&D wins but 8lb higher than latest turf win, at Epsom in August; up against it.
16th 16th (9) (50/1 -100%) Rock Of England	50/1(-100%)	(9) Rock Of England 50/1, Successful twice for Edward Bethell in 2023 but hasn't shown much in 2 starts for new yard this season. Needs to bounce back with the visor refitted. Two 6f handicap wins in 2023; well held in 2024; should be sharper for refitted visor.
17th 17th (11) (100/1 -300%) Equiano Springs	100/1(-300%)	(11) Equiano Springs 100/1, Got the better of Abate when scoring at Newmarket last summer and ended 2023 with a good effort in defeat behind that rival at the same course. Entitled to come on for Doncaster reappearance spin but this 10-y-o looks vulnerable all the same. Last six turf wins at 6f on the two Newmarket courses; doesn't stand out this time.
18th 18th (7) (25/1 -79%) It Just Takes Time	25/1(-79%)	(7) It Just Takes Time 25/1, Won twice off higher marks last term and positive start to present campaign when second in a big-field Doncaster handicap (6f, soft) in April. However, followed that with a below-par effort at Newcastle and he's probably worth taking on. Mixed 2023 form after early 6f wins but well treated on best efforts; has good run in him.
19th 19th (10) (100/1 -300%) The Ridler	100/1(-300%)	(10) The Ridler 100/1, Royal Ascot winner at 2 yrs but well below that level since and he was never in the hunt on return (first run since being gelded) at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Won Group 2 as 2yo; nothing doing in 2023; fair return; dropping fast down weights.
20th 20th (18) (66/1 -500%) Digital	66/1(-500%)	(18) Digital 66/1, Regained the winning thread on fifth start for this yard at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) recently. Remains on a workable mark up 3 lb and return to 6f won't be a problem, so he's worthy of consideration. Ended losing turf run over 5f last week; long time since he was prominent over 6f on turf.

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17:20 York Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

MUSCIKA was only beaten three-quarters of a length into third at Wolverhampton on his latest appearance and this consistent veteran can stake another bold claim off the same mark. Lucky Man is feared most off an unaltered rating after his second at Thirsk on his seasonal reappearance, while Holkham Bay isn't easily ruled out and is fancied to turn the tables on his hat-trick seeking C&D conqueror Tiriac on 1lb better terms.

A first win on turf beckons for DARK SIDE THUNDER, who boasts a fine strike rate on the all-weather and he put in a good shift returned to turf when fourth at Ascot. The runner-up in that handicap, Holkham Bay, renews rivalry and he is feared most having hit the crossbar again when narrowly outpointed by Tiriac over C&D, a rival he now meets on 1 lb better terms. Lucky Man and Rock Opera are others to consider, along with Ghathanfar.

Tiriac and Holkham Bay are respected on their recent C&D form but LUCKY MAN looked on the way back at Thirsk and gets the vote.

17:27 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(11) (50/1 -150%) Goodoldbill	50/1(-150%)	(11) Goodoldbill 50/1, Got off the mark at Newcastle in November but pulled up in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on with more required. Well beaten or pulled up in three starts since a 33-1 win; others preferred..
1 1st (1) (25/1 -79%) Breakdance Kid	25/1(-79%)	(1) Breakdance Kid 25/1, Scored at Market Rasen in February. 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Pulled up and well beaten since February win; may appreciate good ground but bit to prove..
2 2nd (6) (150/1 -650%) So Be It	150/1(-650%)	(6) So Be It 150/1, Remains a maiden after 16 runs. 28/1, last of 6 in handicap chase at Kelso (23.4f, heavy) when last seen out 7 months ago so has something to prove. On a handy mark based on 2023 form but hard to fancy on his recent form in points..
3 3rd (13) (450/1 -800%) Muroor	450/1(-800%)	(13) Muroor 450/1, Unreliable type who was pulled up in hunter chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) 15 months ago on his final run for Victor Thompson. Others appeal more. Dual 2m3f chase winner whose recent form has been moderate..
4 4th (4) (300/1 -5355%) Lights Are Green	300/1(-5355%)	(4) Lights Are Green 300/1, C&D winner who recorded a solid fourth of 6 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 14 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. C&D winner who lost a couple of places late on here on soft latest; should be involved..
5th 5th (9) (450/1 -2713%) Gun Merchant	450/1(-2713%)	(9) Gun Merchant 450/1, Not the force of old but he was set plenty to do when fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good to soft, 40/1) 31 days ago. Can build on it. 2m7f chase winner; hard to make a strong case based on three runs since a lengthy absence..
6th 6th (5) (125/1 -1289%) Macavity	125/1(-1289%)	(5) Macavity 125/1, Bumper/point winner and not disgraced when second of 3 in 3m chase at Huntingdon last month on his final run for Jack Teal. Not ruled out for his new handler. Second at odds-on in three runner hunter chase latest; feasibly treated; not ruled out..
7th 7th (10) (450/1 -19900%) Not Now Tayto	450/1(-19900%)	(10) Not Now Tayto 450/1, Had wind op before a good second of 7 in handicap chase at this course (20.1f, soft) on his debut over fences 14 days ago. Up in trip now and can make his presence felt. Ran on for second here (2m4f, soft) latest; up 2lb; player if able to back that up..
8th 8th (12) (350/1 -1300%) Buto	350/1(-1300%)	(12) Buto 350/1, Modest winning hurdler but he ran poorly on the Flat at Pontefract (17.1f, good) 5 days ago. More is needed on his chase debut. Hard to make a strong case on his chase debut based on any recent form in either code..
9th 9th (2) (350/1 -4900%) Castletown	350/1(-4900%)	(2) Castletown 350/1, Unreliable individual who came in only fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft, 9/1) 20 days ago. Others appeal more. 2lb lower than last win; needs to shrug off below par run but claims on penultimate start.
\|F\| \|F\| (3) (200/1 -4900%) Ribeye	200/1(-4900%)	(3) Ribeye 200/1, Course winner who posted a good third of 12 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Holds good form claims. Placed twice from his last three starts from this same mark and should be thereabouts..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (7) (350/1 -2400%) Artic Breeze	350/1(-2400%)	(7) Artic Breeze 350/1, Remains a maiden and he was pulled up in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft, 14/1) 25 days ago. Others are preferred. Well held and pulled up last two starts; early days; not written off from workable mark..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (400/1 -3233%) West Lawn	400/1(-3233%)	(8) West Lawn 400/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022 and only fifth of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 25 days ago. Needs to get back on track. 0-10 over fences but each-way player if bouncing back from latest below par C&D effort..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (14) (450/1 -2150%) Dark Duomo	450/1(-2150%)	(14) Dark Duomo 450/1, Unreliable maiden hurdler/chaser. Pulled up in handicap chase at Kelso (23.4f, soft, 13/2) 20 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. 0-13 under rules; unable to make a case based on any form since last November..

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17:27 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

The trip might well have been the undoing of NOT NOW TAYTO when he just failed to reel in the winner in a tight finish over 2m4f here a fortnight ago and, given that was his first run back after wind surgery, the relatively quick turnaround suggests another bold showing can be expected now the gelding steps up to 3m for first time under Rules. Others to consider include Ribeye, Castletown and Buto.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and course-winner RIBEYE is taken to resume winning ways on the back of his good recent Market Rasen third. C&D winner Lights Are Green rates next best, although both Not Now Tayto and Macavity need factoring in too.

This looks an opportunity for the unexposed NOT NOW TAYTO (nap) to get off the mark over fences with this longer trip looking positive.

17:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (11/1 -57%) She's A Novelty	11/1(-57%)	(6) She's A Novelty 11/1, Won a pair of 11.5f turf handicaps at the end of last summer and returned from 9 months off with a creditable effort at Doncaster (11.9f) 15 days ago. Won final two races in 2023; good reappearance run when 5th at Doncaster; contender.
(7) (22/1 -83%) Polar Princess	22/1(-83%)	(7) Polar Princess 22/1, Opened her account a shade cosily at Newcastle (12.5f) in February but has underperformed both subsequent outings. AW winner; well below best over C&D on only previous run on turf; others preferred.
1 1st (3) (11/2 +45%) Eyetrap	11/2(+45%)	(3) Eyetrap 11/2, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who seemingly didn't get home over 2f longer trip when seventh of 9 in handicap at Haydock (11.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Others make more appeal kept to this trip. 1m2f winner last term; mainly below form since, including at 1m4f last time; bit to prove.
2 2nd (5) (10/3 +17%) Gordon Grey	10/3(+17%)	(5) Gordon Grey 10/3, Finally got off the mark after a few recent near misses in 9-runner handicap at Pontefract (12f, good to soft) 22 days ago, always holding on. 3 lb rise fair and should give another good account. Made all to get off the mark last time; up 3lb and not ideally drawn but still a possible.
3 3rd (4) (66/1 -1882%) Oman	66/1(-1882%)	(4) Oman 66/1, Reluctant individual but has made a fine start for current yard, taking advantage of a much-reduced mark over C&D last month and caught only close home in his follow-up back here 3 weeks ago. Remains of interest. Two good C&D runs in blinkers of late; up a total of 6lb but he should go well again.
4 4th (8) (350/1 -1650%) Precision Storm	350/1(-1650%)	(8) Precision Storm 350/1, Course winner who came home only fifth of 7 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft, 14/1) 48 days ago. Up in trip. Must better recent form. Sole turf win was at 1m2f here in 2022; mixed form since; well beaten in only try at 1m4f..
5th 5th (1) (400/1 -11329%) Tango Man	400/1(-11329%)	(1) Tango Man 400/1, Fairly useful maiden with some notably strong form and ran well in first-time cheekpieces on first run since leaving Paul & Oliver Cole when third of 16 in strong-looking handicap at Wetherby (10f) 12 days ago. Should stay this still longer trip and big player if that doesn't come too soon. Lightly raced 4yo; good 3rd of 16 on Wetherby return (1m2f); up in trip; interesting.
6th 6th (2) (350/1 -8650%) Sax Appeal	350/1(-8650%)	(2) Sax Appeal 350/1, Made all at Wolverhampton in February and returned to a similar level when second in 7-runner handicap at Thirsk (12f) last week. Joe Fanning takes over from regular 7-lb claimer and he has to be respected. Both wins on the AW (1m3f/1m4f); best turf run when second at Thirsk last week; a possible.
7th 7th (9) (400/1 -1900%) Rose Donnelly	400/1(-1900%)	(9) Rose Donnelly 400/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was below form stepped up in trip when down the field in 12f handicap (33/1) at Newbury (good) 29 days ago. Sound handicap debut over 1m2f but lesser run upped to 1m4f in a better race since.

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17:35 Chester Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

In an open event, marginal preference is for GORDON GREY, who got off the mark over this trip at Pontefract last month and a 3lb rise for that success appears to be fair. The unexposed Tango Man made the frame at Wetherby recently and has to be of interest on his first attempt at this distance. Oman and Sax Appeal are others who arrive here with strong form claims.

OMAN is less than straightforward but he's made a fine start for his current yard and remains very well treated on old form, so he receives the vote. Tango Man ran well in a strong-looking handicap at Wetherby 12 days ago and looks sure to play a leading role over this still longer trip providing this doesn't come too soon, with the ultra-consistent Gordon Grey completing the shortlist.

In an open event TANGO MAN, who should be suited by this step up in trip, is taken to beat the in-form C&D winner Oman.

17:40 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (5) (4/7 -14%) Valsad	4/7(-14%)	(5) Valsad 4/7, Useful on Flat (stays 1¾m), won in March, left poorly placed last time. Notable hurdling debutant. Useful at up to 1m4f for the Charltons/Jamie Osborne; strong contender on jumps/yard debut.
2 2nd (1) (20/1 -82%) Country Park	20/1(-82%)	(1) Country Park 20/1, £150,000 purchase after winning sole start in Irish points. Failed to finish his race off either start in bumpers but departed early on his recent hurdling debut through no fault of his own. Irish point winner in 2023; modest in bumpers and brought down second on hurdles debut.
3 3rd (9) (17/2 -113%) Fashionelle	17/2(-113%)	(9) Fashionelle 17/2, Runner-up twice in bumpers in 2023 and has shaped with some promise both outings over hurdles. Player in an ordinary race. Placed in two of her three bumpers; fair hurdles debut last month; each-way chance.
4 4th (3) (33/1 -230%) Mokoro	33/1(-230%)	(3) Mokoro 33/1, In top hands but well held in bumper/maiden hurdle and perhaps more one for handicaps ma bit further down the line. Has had a breathing operation since last seen. Modest form in a Hereford bumper and a Warwick maiden hurdle; may do better after wind op.
5th 5th (6) (25/1 -108%) Scintillante	25/1(-108%)	(6) Scintillante 25/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat but disappointed on his his completed over hurdles. 1m4f turf/Flat winner for Andrew Badling; quite a promising hurdles debut; a possible.
6th 6th (7) (80/1 -900%) Zodiac Star	80/1(-900%)	(7) Zodiac Star 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but ran to just a poor level with a hood refitted on his Huntingdon hurdling debut following a breathing operation and 4-month absence. Needs to improve. Fair Flat maiden; some promise after wind op on hurdles debut; should improve on that.
7th 7th (2) (400/1 -300%) Dun Dancing	400/1(-300%)	(2) Dun Dancing 400/1, Looks one for low-grade handicaps a bit further down the line. By Dunaden out of a winning pointer; modest form only completed hurdles run; more needed.
8th 8th (4) (200/1 -100%) Newton	200/1(-100%)	(4) Newton 200/1, Well held in 2 bumpers for Olly Murphy and it's been a similar story both starts over hurdles for new yard. Ex-Olly Murphy; modest form in two bumpers and over hurdles for this yard; plenty to prove.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (8) (450/1 -1025%) Apache Princess	450/1(-1025%)	(8) Apache Princess 450/1, Little impact in 3 bumpers and makes little appeal switched to hurdling. Modest form in three bumpers (last two after wind op); more needed on jumps debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (500/1 -658%) Might Do Emery	500/1(-658%)	(10) Might Do Emery 500/1, Unplaced in bumpers and showed nothing tried hurdling at Worcester (16f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Fair point run last term; well beaten in a bumper and a novice hurdle; more needed.

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17:40 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

MOKORO faded badly at Warwick on his hurdling debut. He's subsequently undergone a wind operation, though, and gets another chance with his trainer in such good form. Better is expected from Newton returning to this shorter trip, while Zodiac Star is another likely improver on his second start after wind surgery. Valsad has won three times on the Flat and makes his hurdling bow, having switched to Harry Derham's yard.

Providing he takes to hurdling, it's hard to see past useful Flat recruit VALSAD in an ordinary-looking maiden. Apache Princess looks the obvious one for the forecast.

A modest novice hurdle can go to the newcomer VALSAD who had some useful Flat form and will have been well prepared for his jumps debut.

17:48 Leicester Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (3) (4/5 +47%) Fearless Freddy	4/5(+47%)	(3) Fearless Freddy 4/5, Promising individual. 17/2, improved when third of 15 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good) 8 days ago. This longer trip is sure to suit and he could take the beating. Running-on 3rd at Bath (5.7f); the clear form pick (only three have run) and 7f could help.
2 2nd (9) (5/2 +9%) Timefall	5/2(+9%)	(9) Timefall 5/2, Foaled March 4. Time Test filly. Dam lightly-raced sister to smart 1¼m winner Snoqualmie Boy. Yard can ready one and she needs taking seriously. By Time Test; dam unplaced but well related; the market needs a close look.
3 3rd (5) (40/1 -60%) Jack Andrea	40/1(-60%)	(5) Jack Andrea 40/1, Foaled February 22. 16,000 gns foal, £32,000 yearling, £10,000 2-y-o, Time Test colt. Dam 1m winner. £10,000 breeze-up 2yo, by Time Test; late foal and stable has few 2yo winners.
4 4th (7) (40/1 -233%) Testimonial	40/1(-233%)	(7) Testimonial 40/1, Foaled March 13. Time Test colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f/1m winner Irreverent and 2-y-o 6f winner Deb's Delight. By Time Test; seventh foal; half-brother to 3 winners; trainer without a 2yo win this term.
5th 5th (6) (22/1 -175%) Kissing Strangers	22/1(-175%)	(6) Kissing Strangers 22/1, Foaled March 31. 8,000 gns yearling, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Kodiac Brown Bear. 8,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to 7f winner Kodiac Brown Bear (RPR 76).
6th 6th (8) (18/1 -200%) Sopelana	18/1(-200%)	(8) Sopelana 18/1, Foaled February 15. 16,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye filly. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5f-7f winner) Raymi Coya. Appealing on paper and worth a look. 16,000gns yearling, by Expert Eye; first foal; dam 7f 2yo/1m winner (RPR 85).
7th 7th (1) (20/1 -100%) By The Glass	20/1(-100%)	(1) By The Glass 20/1, Foaled April 14. 9,000 gns yearling, Profitable colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f winner Bobby Shaft and 1m winner Magicdollar. Dam unraced. 9,000gns yearling; eleventh foal; Profitable half-brother to four winners.
8th 8th (4) (80/1 -220%) Freak Encounter	80/1(-220%)	(4) Freak Encounter 80/1, €22,000 foal, 13,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Rajasinghe. 33/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 9 days ago. 33-1, always behind in maiden at Chelmsford (6f, AW) nine days ago; best watched for now.

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17:48 Leicester Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

FEARLESS FREDDY was doing his best work at the finish when beaten less than a length at Bath last week. This longer trip should bring further progress and he gets the vote. Corriamo finished behind the selection at Windsor on his debut but should also appreciate this extra test of stamina, and his yard has been among the winners lately. Testimonial is related to three winners, while Timefall is another newcomer to note.

FEARLESS FREDDY has made a bright start, looking ready for this trip, and could be hard to beat with the prospect of more improvement on the way. Newcomers Timefall and Sopelana are a couple of interesting fillies and a market move for either would need following.

There is very little racecourse evidence to go on but FEARLESS FREDDY has shown clearly the most and looks ready for this longer trip.

18:00 Hexham Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (8) (25/1 -56%) Stylish Recruit	25/1(-56%)	(8) Stylish Recruit 25/1, Irish point winner but has shaped like a stayer so far over hurdles and this test will likely prove inadequate again. Below par after a break at Perth last month (2m, good to soft; tongue tied); more needed..
2 2nd (5) (22/1 -83%) Famous Liss	22/1(-83%)	(5) Famous Liss 22/1, Off mark in Irish points at sixth attempt and bettered hurdling debut when fourth at Kelso last time, finishing with more to give. Type to do better at some point. Better effort when fourth at Kelso (2m, good to soft); needs another big step up on that..
3 3rd (2) (4/5 +12%) If You Let Me	4/5(+12%)	(2) If You Let Me 4/5, Point winner who showed ability in bumpers and created a big impression when making a successful hurdling debut at Kilbeggan a month ago. Sets the standard with loads more to come, so obvious choice. Looks destined for better things based on his easy win and could prove tough to beat..
4 4th (1) (5/2 +0%) Shengai Enki	5/2(+0%)	(1) Shengai Enki 5/2, Fair hurdler who is going the right way at present, improving again to land a novice at Worcester a fortnight ago. Has to give weight to one with more potential, but should give a good account. Hat-trick seeker who should give a good account in trying to concede weight all round..
5th 5th (13) (125/1 -89%) Westerdale	125/1(-89%)	(13) Westerdale 125/1, Out of a winning pointer and hinted at ability when fifth in a novice here on hurdling debut. Looks more of a long-term project, though. Well beaten (struck into herself) on debut; watching brief suggested dropping in trip..
6th 6th (11) (300/1 -500%) Away She Goes	300/1(-500%)	(11) Away She Goes 300/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and hard to fancy on her first go in this discipline. Well beaten in two bumpers, leaving her plenty to prove on her hurdling debut..
7th 7th (3) (100/1 -1438%) Auld Toon Loon	100/1(-1438%)	(3) Auld Toon Loon 100/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 10.5f), below form final start in 2023. Has left David O'Meara ahead of this hurdling debut and worthy of a market check after 8 months off. Dual 1m2f Flat winner; interesting newcomer to hurdles; tongue-tied; market check..
8th 8th (10) (300/1 -1775%) Yakaleo	300/1(-1775%)	(10) Yakaleo 300/1, Out of a winning hurdler/chaser and offered plenty of encouragement when third at Musselburgh on debut. Failed to build on that and will probably have an educational start to his hurdling career. Dam won over hurdles and fences; may be capable of improving tackling obstacles..
9th 9th (14) (100/1 -900%) What A Flirth	100/1(-900%)	(14) What A Flirth 100/1, Runner-up in an Irish point but only modest form so far over hurdles. Has joined a top British yard now but she'll probably be more interesting once qualified for a mark. Involved for a long way on hurdles debut (3m, good); check market on debut for top yard..
10th 10th (12) (350/1 -430%) Dear Dot	350/1(-430%)	(12) Dear Dot 350/1, From quite a good family but there wasn't enough encouragement in her bumper debut at Kelso to make her of interest in the short term. 33-1 when well beaten on debut in a Kelso bumper; best watched on hurdling debut..
11th 11th (4) (300/1 -200%) Fairly Fulling	300/1(-200%)	(4) Fairly Fulling 300/1, Failed to complete both starts in points and yet to offer much encouragement under Rules. Well beaten in bumpers and on his hurdling debut; much more needed..
12th 12th (7) (500/1 -900%) Stonegate	500/1(-900%)	(7) Stonegate 500/1, Modest form in bumpers and, while he's bred to make a hurdler, he's likely to be outclassed on this first attempt at it. Improved in bumpers; dam a 2m hurdle winner and he can come on again now hurdling..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (9) (400/1 -1112%) Upfordebate	400/1(-1112%)	(9) Upfordebate 400/1, Showed a bit on bumper debut in January but not in the same form a month later and left the impression that this sort of test isn't sufficient when third of 6 at Market Rasen on hurdling debut. Others preferred. Didn't jump fluently when 20l third on hurdles debut at Market Rasen (2m, good) latest..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (400/1 -900%) Mafia Power	400/1(-900%)	(6) Mafia Power 400/1, Fair performer on the Flat (stays 1½m) for Archie Watson and showed some promise at Sedgefield on hurdling debut. Tame display at Doncaster next time and has been off for 5 months since. Tailed off at Doncaster in January; since had wind surgery; returns with a bit to prove..

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18:00 Hexham Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Shengai Enki has impressively notched a double and warrants plenty of respect chasing down the hat-trick, but this prize could well be going back to Ireland courtesy of IF YOU LET ME. The five-year-old left his bumper form well behind when dotting up on his hurdling debut at Kilbeggan last month and it's worth noting that he is Gavin Cromwell's and Keith Donoghue's only runner/ride on the card. Jumping newcomer Auld Toon Loon adds further spice to the race.

IF YOU LET ME was highly impressive at Kilbeggan on hurdling debut and this race is weaker, so he's well fancied to follow up at the likely expense of Shengai Enki, who arrives on a hat-trick.

This should concern previous winners Shengai Enki and IF YOU LET ME and, in receipt of 4lb from the former the latter is preferred.

18:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (11) (5/1 -67%) Just Chasing May	5/1(-67%)	(11) Just Chasing May 5/1, Looked booked for second when falling at the last on second handicap start over C&D last month. Definite player if none the worse for that. Set to finish second before last-flight fall over C&D last month; major player.
2 2nd (7) (28/1 -12%) State Of Honor	28/1(-12%)	(7) State Of Honor 28/1, Had the race in the bag when she crashed out at the final flight on her handicap debut at Hereford in February 2023. Restricted to just 2 runs since, not shaping with masses of promise on either occasion. Unlucky not to win off today's mark on last year's handicap debut; worth a second look.
3 3rd (14) (20/1 +39%) Renegade Arrow	20/1(+39%)	(14) Renegade Arrow 20/1, Perth bumper winner in September 2021. Not seen again until well held in 4 hurdles outings this winter. Bumper winner in 2021 but soundly beaten on all four hurdling starts last season; new trip.
4 4th (9) (12/1 +0%) Joker Du Chenet	12/1(+0%)	(9) Joker Du Chenet 12/1, Respectable efforts at best without success for Stuart Crawford. Low-key start for yard going places but latest fourth at Fakenham was a bit more like it, at least. 0-10 over hurdles but has not been was stable long, and his latest run was encouraging.
5th 5th (10) (20/1 -25%) Pooch	20/1(-25%)	(10) Pooch 20/1, Left previous Rules form behind when third in a novice at Plumpton last month. Similar form on handicap debut at Newton Abbot and he's not yet exposed. Cheekpieces on first time. Badly outpaced before keeping on for modest fifth on handicap debut; haeadgear on here.
6th 6th (5) (15/8 +58%) We Gotta Getaway	15/8(+58%)	(5) We Gotta Getaway 15/8, Fair form on the second of 2 starts in bumpers, but no better than mid-division in a trio of novice hurdles last season for Fergal O'Brien. Made second handicap start a winning one at Market Rasen last week and a 5 lb rise may underestimate him. Rallied well to open account at Market Rasen this month; forecast rain a worry here.
7th 7th (12) (16/1 -78%) Eric Carmen	16/1(-78%)	(12) Eric Carmen 16/1, Finally capitalised on a mark that had fallen 21 lb since joining the yard when scoring in the mud at Southwell last month (20.4f). Found 3m too much of a test 11 days ago and quickly back in trip. Made all at Southwell (2m4f) last month but weakened tamely there (3m) recently.
8th 8th (4) (16/1 -167%) Dorcas Road	16/1(-167%)	(4) Dorcas Road 16/1, Bumper run for Ian Williams wasn't devoid of promise and positives to take form her qualifying runs. Step back up in trip sure to suit and she's a likely improver now handicapping. Fifth in modest Kelso novice last month; open to improvement in handicaps.
9th 9th (3) (28/1 -100%) Mersey Street	28/1(-100%)	(3) Mersey Street 28/1, Second in an Irish point. Hinted promise in his qualifying runs over hurdles but well held both starts in handicaps around 2m. Hopes rest on step back up in trip. Just a respectable sixth last time (2m) but today's longer trip ought to suit.
10th 10th (2) (16/1 -33%) Western Glen	16/1(-33%)	(2) Western Glen 16/1, Limited impact so far but down in the weights and offered a bit more when fourth at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. Task is to now build on that. Down the field in first two handicaps but last month's Market Rasen fourth was much better.
11th 11th (1) (17/2 -89%) Chancer Dancer	17/2(-89%)	(1) Chancer Dancer 17/2, Maiden in Ireland who shaped as though in need of the run on last month's return from an absence at Down Royal. This represents a drop in class returned to Britain. 0-12 over hurdles but ran quite well in May, after a break; no surprise if she features.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (250/1 -1150%) Fly Awhile Johnny	250/1(-1150%)	(6) Fly Awhile Johnny 250/1, Winless following half-a-dozen runs between the flags and form on the Flat was modest. Made the frame in each of his 3 qualifying runs but off 6 months and pulled up on handicap debut. Cheekpieces on. Placed in Sedgefield novice in November but struggled on last month's handicap debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (450/1 -1264%) Eddie Mush	450/1(-1264%)	(13) Eddie Mush 450/1, Well held only start in bumpers and has fared no better sent hurdling. Tailed off last month, after a long absence; significant improvement required.

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18:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

WE GOTTA GETAWAY showed plenty of battling qualities to regain the lead in the closing stages at Market Rasen and open his account. He looks capable of defying a 5lb rise in this company. Just Chasing May looked sure to figure in the finish before falling at the last here a month ago, while Western Glen posted an improved effort when fourth at Market Rasen and can also figure.

WE GOTTA GETAWAY didn't look totally straightforward but he got the job done at Market Rasen last week and there are more races to be won with him at this level. Just Chasing May would have been placed but for a late fall last time and he can make his presence felt, with Dorcas Road a potential improver.

This selection is JUST CHASING MAY, who was in the process of running a big race before his last-flight fall here four weeks ago.

18:18 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (11/1 -10%) Tiger Beetle	11/1(-10%)	(6) Tiger Beetle 11/1, Back-to-back winner at Wolverhampton (9.5f) during the winter but proved a little inconsistent of late, albeit not seen to best effect when sixth of 7 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft) 48 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Blinkers on 1st time. Well handicapped on last autumn's AW form; that may be his preferred surface nowadays.
1 1st (2) (7/2 +30%) Siempre Arturo	7/2(+30%)	(2) Siempre Arturo 7/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March. 11/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 33 days ago, losing place over 1f out. Far from disgraced on that occasion and he remains one of the least exposed, so one to consider. Fair 5th at Windsor on turf debut and that run reads pretty well in this weak-looking race.
2 2nd (5) (11/4 +58%) Giselles Defence	11/4(+58%)	(5) Giselles Defence 11/4, Made a bright start for new stable this spring, runner-up at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) prior to shedding maiden tag in good style at Pontefract (10f) in May. Disappointed back up in trip/in refitted cheekpieces (left off here) and he's not one to write off. Below par on good to firm/good the last twice; in fine form on soft going previously.
3 3rd (1) (8/1 -167%) Royal Dream	8/1(-167%)	(1) Royal Dream 8/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 23 days ago. Previous effort on turf at Yarmouth was a shade underwhelming though, and he still needs to prove himself as effective on turf. Two 1m2f AW wins of late but well beaten on turf in between; something to prove on grass.
4 4th (9) (33/1 -136%) Favorite Boy	33/1(-136%)	(9) Favorite Boy 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in novice hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good, 200/1) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others have achieved more. Lightly raced but has finished last in both h'caps and well beaten on recent hurdle debut.
5th 5th (4) (18/1 -29%) Masqool	18/1(-29%)	(4) Masqool 18/1, Latest win at Lingfield in February. 80/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago. Back up in trip here and his mark is steadily easing at least. Return to form needed but the step back up in trip is in his favour; chance.
6th 6th (3) (13/2 +7%) Tarbaan	13/2(+7%)	(3) Tarbaan 13/2, Won over this trip at Yarmouth in September and back to that sort of form when fourth at Windsor (10f) in April. Disappointed in 2 starts since, including when sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f) 23 days ago. but drop back in trip a plus and he may be worth chancing from easing mark. Ran well when fourth at Windsor in April but below par otherwise this year.
7th 7th (8) (13/2 -8%) Flight Of Angels	13/2(-8%)	(8) Flight Of Angels 13/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Hooded for 1st time, fifth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm, 18/5) 9 days ago, headed under 2f out and dropping away gradually. Needs to get back on track. Below best this year but dropping down weights; could be thereabouts in modest race.
8th 8th (7) (9/1 -100%) Olympicus	9/1(-100%)	(7) Olympicus 9/1, Headstrong sort who opened his account for this yard at Newmarket (10f) in August. Couldn't replicate that in 2 starts thereafter, again too free when on AW debut when tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f) in October. Not one to write off on return. Has been found a very winnable assignment for his reappearance, provided he's back on song.

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18:18 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Royal Dream was winning for the fourth time on the all-weather when scoring at Chelmsford, but he's yet to get his head in front on turf and was well beaten at Yarmouth on his penultimate start. SIEMPRE ARTURO was having his first outing on the grass when fifth at Windsor. There should be more to come from him on this surface, and this doesn't look a strong race. Giselles Defence won on soft going at Pontefract last month, while Flight Of Angels slides further down the handicap.

A wide-open handicap with a chance taken on TARBAAN. He's been operating below his best in recent starts but this drop back in trip rates a likely plus and he's fallen back down to a potentially handy mark. Siempre Arturo was far from disgraced at Windsor latest and he's feared. The returning Olympicus and Chelmsford-scorer Royal Dream are others to consider.

Preference is for SIEMPRE ARTURO, who was a fair fifth on last month's turf debut at Windsor and this race may take a lot less winning.

18:30 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (9) (13/2 +35%) Kingston Bridge	13/2(+35%)	(9) Kingston Bridge 13/2, Back on the up when scoring at Kelso in April and far from disgraced when eighth in more competitive race there last month. Others look better treated. Kelso winner in April; not so good last time and others look stronger..
2 2nd (7) (4/1 +0%) Imperial Data	4/1(+0%)	(7) Imperial Data 4/1, Likeable sort with an excellent strike rate under Rules, producing another improved showing to score at Cartmel last time. Cheekpieces could draw out more still, and he's worthy of interest. Has won of his last five, latest last month; up 15lb in all; headgear tried; a possible.
3 3rd (8) (66/1 -32%) Accidental Rebel	66/1(-32%)	(8) Accidental Rebel 66/1, Useful hurdler at best for Fergal O'Brien, winning 4 times from 6 starts in the 2022/23 campaign. However, absent for 14 months subsequently and has offered little in 2 Perth handicap hurdles for new stable this spring. Ex-Fergal O'Brien; four wins in 2022; not fared as well since; best watched for now.
4 4th (3) (12/1 +40%) Barbados Buck's	12/1(+40%)	(3) Barbados Buck's 12/1, Quite a useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls and struck at the second time of asking for his new stable in small-field handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) in December. Below that level since but he at least drops back in grade now. Won three-runner 3m1f handicap in December; hasn't run as well since and others stronger.
5th 5th (6) (14/1 -409%) Well Educated	14/1(-409%)	(6) Well Educated 14/1, Confirmed previous encouragement when capitalising on a reduced mark at Hexham last month and followed up 5 days later at Kelso. Should go well again but he's 8 lb worse off with Hartur D'Oudairies from their last meeting. Has won his last two races, the first over C&D (Hartur d'Oudairies 2nd); up 11lb; chance.
6th 6th (1) (100/1 -733%) Caius Marcius	100/1(-733%)	(1) Caius Marcius 100/1, Admirable veteran who bagged a 21f Newton Abbot handicap hurdle last summer. Has generally struggled for form since but warrants a market check back from 6 months off. Veteran; 12-47 over hurdles; goes well fresh, needs decent ground; one with a chance.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (4) (150/1 -500%) Egality Mans	150/1(-500%)	(4) Egality Mans 150/1, Useful chaser in his pomp for Willie Mullins but lost his way and has been pulled up twice in points this year. Potentially well handicapped but has a bit to prove. Ex-Willie Mullins; formerly useful; pulled up both starts pointing in 2024; wind op since.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (350/1 -11567%) Hartur D'oudairies	350/1(-11567%)	(5) Hartur D'oudairies 350/1, Going the right way and has very much taken to this track, scoring here in May, then backing it up with a good second to Well Educated. Can turn the tables with that rival on significantly better terms. In good form recently winning over 2m here then good 2nd to Well Educated over C&D; chance.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (2) (450/1 -14900%) Chilinlikeavillain	450/1(-14900%)	(2) Chilinlikeavillain 450/1, Much improved after wind surgery last winter, winning a 20.5f Southwell maiden. Absent for 15 months ahead of handicap debut but still an interesting runner, particularly if backed. 2m4f Southwell winner in March 2023; not run since; interesting despite long break.

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18:30 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Many will fancy Hartur D'oudairies to turn the tables on WELL EDUCATED, being 8lb better off for a half-length beating, but the latter took another step forward when following up at Kelso and he is fancied to confirm his superiority over the rival en route to completing the hat-trick. Imperial Data has won four of his last five outings and first-time cheekpieces could potentially unlock another gear, while Chilinlikeavillain is worth a market check at least on his first outing since March last year.

HARTUR D'OUDAIRIES was denied by Well Educated here in May but there's more to come from him and his old rival is much worse off at the weights having scored again since, so the first-named gets the nod. Imperial Data should typically put up a solid showing.

The choice is the veteran CAIUS MARCIUS, who has a good record fresh and has his ideal conditions. Well Educated is next best.

18:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (6/4 +50%) Unwanted Attention	6/4(+50%)	(8) Unwanted Attention 6/4, Hurdles winner over 2½m here last summer and off the mark at the fourth attempt over fences when making most at Market Rasen last week. Remains unexposed over fences. Placed over C&D last month and was clearcut winner at Market Rasen eight days ago; player.
(4) (28/1 -100%) Gamalou D'alene	28/1(-100%)	(4) Gamalou D'alene 28/1, Winning pointer, pulled up last time (May 19). Modest form only start in bumpers/over hurdles when last seen under Rules in 2020/21. Hooded for 1st time. Maiden point winner in 2022 but makes only limited appeal on rules return.
(3) (66/1 -100%) Methodtothemagic	66/1(-100%)	(3) Methodtothemagic 66/1, Had her resurgence halted when a broken blood vessel led to finishing tenth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to soft) in September. Bled again on first run since (off 8 months) when well held over hurdles here 4 weeks ago so hard to recommend. On good mark if on song but well beaten after bleeding from nose on last two outings.
1 1st (9) (9/4 +63%) Barrakhov	9/4(+63%)	(9) Barrakhov 9/4, Modest hurdler (1-9 in that sphere) and yet to hit the target following 7 runs over fences, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap chase at this course (20.9f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Good second at Warwick in April but not quite in same form last time; others preferred.
2 2nd (7) (14/1 -17%) Jean Genie	14/1(-17%)	(7) Jean Genie 14/1, Remains a long-standing maiden (runner-up 6 times) and last 2 starts were poor. Easy enough to oppose on first start under Rules in 15 months (fit from points). Went close in maiden point last month and is very well handicapped on older rules form.
3 3rd (1) (25/1 -614%) Our Zebo	25/1(-614%)	(1) Our Zebo 25/1, Seemingly modest form when second of 3 in a novice hurdle at Ayr in March but it's not solid and he has offered no encouragement since. Off 10 months (won first of 2 starts in points this spring, runner-up last time, May 12). Makes chase debut. Unexposed 5yo; won a point in April and looks interesting on this chase/handicap debut.
4 4th (12) (200/1 -100%) Scottsdale	200/1(-100%)	(12) Scottsdale 200/1, Hurdles winner back in 2019 but 0-15 in this sphere and he's hard to recommend. 3 lb out of weights. Ran quite well here last month but remains without a win since 2019.
5th 5th (2) (200/1 -2122%) Havock	200/1(-2122%)	(2) Havock 200/1, Verging on fair in bumpers but failed to kick on after a promising start over hurdles and similar story over fences. Began chasing career with three underwhelming runs; moves up in trip today.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (6) (200/1 -3233%) Higgs	200/1(-3233%)	(6) Higgs 200/1, Has been unreliable in the past but looks resurgent at the moment, scoring over C&D and Ffos Las before good second back here 3 weeks ago. Should go well again. Dual chase winner this spring (once over C&D); must be considered in current form.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (350/1 -4275%) King Of The Hill	350/1(-4275%)	(10) King Of The Hill 350/1, Maiden/hurdler/chaser who's yet to convince with his stamina at around 3m. Others preferred. Placed twice at Huntingdon this spring but latest run was less good; now 0-14 overall.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (5) (350/1 -3082%) Maska Du Morvan	350/1(-3082%)	(5) Maska Du Morvan 350/1, Seemed to have lost her way after a reasonable start over hurdles when last seen under Rules 2 years ago but was at least finally off mark in points last time (May 22). Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has not shown a great deal under rules but easily won a maiden point last month.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (400/1 -2757%) Hollow Ron	400/1(-2757%)	(11) Hollow Ron 400/1, Justified market support in 6-runner handicap hurdle here (23f) a year ago. Proved a disappointment in 3 starts subsequently, including on chase bow prior to return. Course winner over hurdles; had excuse when tailed off on chase debut; not ruled out.

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18:40 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

UNWANTED ATTENTION won impressively over 2m5f at Market Rasen earlier in the month and a 5lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him from following up. That said, Higgs has been in terrific form of late and could give the selection plenty to think about, while Barrakhov edges out King Of The Hill and Maska Du Morvan to be best of the rest.

With most arriving with something to prove, in-form veteran HIGGS appeals as the most solid option. Recent Market Rasen winner Unwanted Attention is the obvious threat with Barrakhov best of the rest.

Still on a workable mark after his recent Market Rasen win, UNWANTED ATTENTION has scope for further progress over fences.

18:53 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (11/1 +0%) Ship To Shore	11/1(+0%)	(2) Ship To Shore 11/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 16 days ago. Back down in trip and won't be without a chance if he puts his best foot forward. Unable to get in a serious blow latest but not ruled out back down in trip..
1 1st (10) (7/1 -17%) Three Dons	7/1(-17%)	(10) Three Dons 7/1, One win from 32 Flat runs. Winner here in May. Creditable third of 9 in minor event (4/1) at Brighton (9.9f, good) 8 days ago. Merits consideration. Won here (1m2f) on penultimate start; stays this trip and is not ruled out each-way..
2 2nd (5) (14/1 +0%) Chicago Gal	14/1(+0%)	(5) Chicago Gal 14/1, Below form fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, soft, 16/1) 11 days ago. Modest performer in this sphere and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Won a hurdle last month; more needed on first start in this sphere since July 2022..
3 3rd (1) (4/1 +43%) Dubai Immo	4/1(+43%)	(1) Dubai Immo 4/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Winner at Chelmsford City in April. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 6/1) 19 days ago. Should be on the premises. Still has a little to prove on fast ground but looks a likely player if handling it..
4 4th (3) (10/3 +17%) Basilette	10/3(+17%)	(3) Basilette 10/3, 10/3 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, clear of rest. Needs considering. Arrives on the back of two good efforts and should again be thereabouts..
5th 5th (4) (10/3 -33%) Camacho Man	10/3(-33%)	(4) Camacho Man 10/3, Twp wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner minor event (7/4) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 11 days ago. Merits respect in his bid to complete the hat-trick. Hat-trick seeker who may still be well handicapped following his two recent wins.
6th 6th (9) (18/1 -157%) Foursome	18/1(-157%)	(9) Foursome 18/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. 4/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive. Claims on her penultimate effort but big dip in form over C&D since.
7th 7th (11) (33/1 +0%) Little Tiger	33/1(+0%)	(11) Little Tiger 33/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 28/1) 23 days ago. Back down in trip and others make more appeal. Well beaten on his reappearance; hard to make a case on his 1m4f form..
8th 8th (8) (100/1 -1329%) Dee's Dream	100/1(-1329%)	(8) Dee's Dream 100/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 7/2) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and she has to enter calculations. Well below par in all but one start since 1m4f win off this mark in September.
9th 9th (12) (100/1 -100%) Raincloud	100/1(-100%)	(12) Raincloud 100/1, 200/1, pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Fakenham (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 75 days ago, broke blood vessel. Failed to fire on latest start in this sphere. Placed once in 14 attempts under rules and well beaten at big odds on her last six starts..
10th 10th (7) (80/1 -300%) Zanagor	80/1(-300%)	(7) Zanagor 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at this course (10f, heavy) 49 days ago. Improvement needed now pitched into a handicap. Initial mark a bit stiff and ahe's only of interest if there is support for her.
11th 11th (6) (100/1 -525%) A Shining Moon	100/1(-525%)	(6) A Shining Moon 100/1, Creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Chicago Gal in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) 36 days ago. Poor on last run in this sphere and he's opposable. Back on previous winning mark and not ruled out with race fitness assured..

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18:53 Leicester Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Although not the most straightforward, BASILETTE has given the impression that a race of this nature is certainly within her reach this season. She responded well to the application of cheekpieces when finishing an excellent second over an extended 1m3f at Lingfield, just finding an in-form rival too strong, and she can go one better. The hat-trick seeking Camacho Man might emerge as the main danger, while the step down in trip looks to be a positive for Ship To Shore.

DEE'S DREAM was a winner off this mark at Brighton last season and she shaped as though her turn may again be near recently at Windsor. The 4-y-o shades preference ahead of Three Dons, who finally opened his account here last month. The hat-trick seeking Camacho Man is also feared, while Basilette has been knocking on the door of late and Dubai Immo isn't without hope either.

The in-form CAMACHO MAN (nap) is taken to complete a hat-trick, although he may have to work harder than of late to achieve it.

19:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(2) (28/1 -100%) Cooper's Cross	28/1(-100%)	(2) Cooper's Cross 28/1, Had an excellent 2022/23 campaign, winning Sky Bet at Doncaster and second in Scottish National at Ayr, but last season was pretty much a write off, pulling up on his last 5 starts. Remains to be seen if a return to hurdles for the first time since 2020 sparks him back to life. Second in 2023 Scottish National; disappointing since; difficult to assess back hurdling.
1 1st (1) (28/1 -180%) Dinons	28/1(-180%)	(1) Dinons 28/1, Pretty useful but not seen since winning a course handicap chase for Mark Campion in June 2022. The betting should help guide to expectations on hurdle return for new stable. 2mf chase winner here on final start for Mark Campion (June 2022); off since; interesting.
2 2nd (9) (300/1 -4186%) Shantou Moon	300/1(-4186%)	(9) Shantou Moon 300/1, Successful over 25f at Catterick in January for Tristan Davidson. Shrugged off a poor first run for this stable when second over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago. Should remain competitive from an unchanged mark. Ex-Tristan Davidson; decent 2nd for this yard over C&D latest; this looks a tougher race.
3 3rd (3) (50/1 -1718%) Minniemum	50/1(-1718%)	(3) Minniemum 50/1, Free-goer who finally came good in 23f Bangor handicap last month. A 5 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Off the mark in a 2m7f h'cap hurdle last time; up 5lb; interesting jockey booking; chance.
4 4th (6) (66/1 -100%) Pure Sirloin	66/1(-100%)	(6) Pure Sirloin 66/1, Made a winning handicap debut at Navan (2½m) in January 2023 but hasn't progressed as hoped since, pulling up at Listowel when last seen in September. Others more persuasive on first start since leaving Gavin Cromwell. Navan h'cap winner for Gavin Cromwell in January 2023; not so good since; plenty to prove.
5th 5th (10) (150/1 -838%) Famous Response	150/1(-838%)	(10) Famous Response 150/1, Uttoxeter novice hurdle winner for Dan Skelton last July but well below that form in a pair of handicaps for new yard this season. Cheekpieces on first time. Point winner here in May; 2m7f hurdles winner for Dan Skelton in 2020; others stronger.
6th 6th (8) (350/1 -3400%) Dillarchie	350/1(-3400%)	(8) Dillarchie 350/1, Scored at Sedgefield (27f) in February and creditable fourth over C&D on her last 2 outings. 3m3f winner in February; some fair runs since, including C&D 4th last time (good).
7th 7th (7) (100/1 -2122%) Swallows Song	100/1(-2122%)	(7) Swallows Song 100/1, Runner-up in a C&D maiden early last season and made an encouraging return from a winter break when fourth of 15 in 22.5f Kelso handicap last month. Given a chance to build on that promise having been dropped 2 lb. Bumper winner in 2022; several places over hurdles (2nd over C&D in May); each-way chance.
8th 8th (5) (450/1 -7400%) Les's Legacy	450/1(-7400%)	(5) Les's Legacy 450/1, Three-time hurdle winner during 2022/23 campaign, including here. Good second over 2½m at this course last month and might have found the run coming too soon back here since. Now steps up in trip with a visor added. The stable won the race last year. Last win was in March 2023; several fair runs since including C&D 2nd in May; new headgear.
9th 9th (4) (300/1 -6567%) Tigga Time	300/1(-6567%)	(4) Tigga Time 300/1, Point winner who posted his best effort in novice hurdles when 6 lengths second of 13 at Kelso (21f, good) last month. While his opening mark isn't obviously generous he's unexposed and the step up to around 3m promises to suit him. Point winner; best hurdles run when 2nd in novice last time; interesting on h'cap debut.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (11) (200/1 -1150%) Tartan Cookie	200/1(-1150%)	(11) Tartan Cookie 200/1, Modest handicap hurdler. Ran well when third at Catterick when last seen but that was 17 months ago. Checcck market for clues on return to action. Won h'cap at Newcastle with blinkers in Feb 2022; no easy task after long break.

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19:00 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Henry Daly wouldn't be a frequent Hexham visitor, indeed he boasts an impressive course record of three winners from four past runners, so the fact that MINNIEMUM is his sole representative on the card is hugely interesting. Add to that the seven-year-old arrives following a breakthrough success at Bangor and champion jockey Harry Cobden takes over in the plate, she gets a confident vote. Tigga Time represents an in-form Sandy Thomson stable and looks an obvious danger on his handicap debut, while Dillarchie holds each-way claims.

SWALLOWS SONG shaped quite well in a big field at Kelso on his return from a break last month and might prove the answer to this finale. Minniemum is a last-time-out winner and has Harry Cobden doing the steering so expect her to be in the thick of things. The shortlist is completed by Tigga Time who has potential now stepping up in trip for his handicap debut.

With his stable going well TIGGA TIME is taken to get off the mark over hurdles by beating last month's Bangor winner Minniemum.

19:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (12/1 -20%) Shibuya Song	12/1(-20%)	(8) Shibuya Song 12/1, A fair Flat winner in 2022 and stepped up on what she showed in maiden/novice hurdles when fourth of 10 on handicap debut in this sphere at Market Rasen (20.6f, good). Will relish this stiffer test and she's one for the shortlist. Finished off strongly from tough position at Market Rasen (2m4f) last time; a possible..
(14) (14/1 +44%) Milanese Rose	14/1(+44%)	(14) Milanese Rose 14/1, Winless following 16 attempts over hurdles and while she would have a chance if reproducing her very best form, Of Course You Can appears to be the stable No 1. 19-race maiden; has ground to make up on stablemate Of Course You Can from Ffos Las (3m)..
(1) (15/2 -36%) Of Course You Can	15/2(-36%)	(1) Of Course You Can 15/2, Showed ability in bumpers and improved efforts switched to handicaps in this sphere the last twice. Proved that this trip is within range when fourth of 12 at Ffos Las (good) recently and likely to be in the mix off the same mark. Yet to win (0-9); developing consistent profile; keeping-on fourth at Ffos Las (3m) latest.
(4) (16/1 -14%) Caughtinaspell	16/1(-14%)	(4) Caughtinaspell 16/1, Little to get excited about in 5 outings for Michael Kennedy in Ireland and didn't fare much better on debut for new connections at Worcester a fortnight ago. Some promise in Ireland; low-key debut for Olly Murphy at Worcester (2m4f) two weeks ago..
(15) (40/1 +0%) Stargazer Belle	40/1(+0%)	(15) Stargazer Belle 40/1, Little in the way of worthwhile form and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Pulled up in two of last three starts; all hopes appear pinned on 3m proving beneficial..
1 1st (6) (4/7 +72%) Giulietta	4/7(+72%)	(6) Giulietta 4/7, From a family that her yard knows well and opened her account at the tenth time of asking with an 11-length success in a 2½m Worcester handicap on Thursday night. Solid third sole previous attempt at around this trip and she will be a big player if taking her chance. Drew clear to win easily by 11l at Worcester on Thursday; respected under 7lb penalty.
2 2nd (2) (22/1 -300%) Faha Belle	22/1(-300%)	(2) Faha Belle 22/1, Irish point winner who posted his best effort yet over hurdles when runner-up at Market Rasen (20.6f, good) last month, despite an error-strewn round. Stepping back up in trip will be no bad thing and claims granted a cleaner round of jumping. Narrowly failed to reel in winner at Market Rasen (2m4f) last time; J Burke takes over..
3 3rd (5) (350/1 -2400%) Turkey And Ham	350/1(-2400%)	(5) Turkey And Ham 350/1, Lightly-raced maiden who appeared to take a step forward when fourth at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) last August. Failed to build on that on return at Clonmel but that was following a 10-month absence, so it's reasonable to expect her to come on for the run. Well down the field in a similar handicap at Clonmel (2m3f, yielding; 25-1) four weeks ago.
4 4th (3) (200/1 -2400%) Killybegs Jet Lady	200/1(-2400%)	(3) Killybegs Jet Lady 200/1, Successful on last of 4 starts in Irish points and bettered previous exploits in this sphere when third in a 13-runner Kelso novice (21f, good). May do better still now faced with a stiffer test on this handicap debut. Point winner; slow start under rules; took a marked step forward at Kelso (2m5f) last time.
5th 5th (7) (400/1 -506%) Darsi's Darling	400/1(-506%)	(7) Darsi's Darling 400/1, Shaped well on the first of her 2 starts in bumpers but there hasn't been much to shout about in terms of what she's achieved over hurdles to date. Lost her way over the past 12 months; has much work to do with Faha Belle & Shibuya Song..
6th 6th (9) (350/1 -3400%) Oneforthefairgreen	350/1(-3400%)	(9) Oneforthefairgreen 350/1, Fair form on 2 of her 4 starts in bumpers in Ireland and has shown ability in 2½m mares' maiden/novice events the last twice, latterly at this venue. Cheekpieces enlisted for this handicap bow and she shapes as though this stiffer test will be right up her street. Slow progress over hurdles for M. Keighley; more needed stepping up in trip in cheekpieces.
7th 7th (11) (400/1 -1500%) Clover Pass	400/1(-1500%)	(11) Clover Pass 400/1, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler and while she's shown little in the way of promise herself in bumpers/over hurdles so far, it's entirely possible that she will raise her game now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Failed to shine in three attempts over hurdles (2m); plenty to prove accordingly; new trip.
\|F\| \|F\| (12) (40/1 -150%) Betty's Belle	40/1(-150%)	(12) Betty's Belle 40/1, Bumper winner who was runner-up twice in handicaps for Ben Pauling last summer, including over this C&D. However, she has largely struggled since joining present yard and is now 0-15 over hurdles. 1-19; fifth of seven in a Class 5 handicap at Plumpton (3m1f, good; beaten 15l) latest..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (16) (300/1 -1100%) Bean Norty	300/1(-1100%)	(16) Bean Norty 300/1, Little impact in 4 starts for Tom Lacey and she was beaten a long way starting out for this yard at Catterick when last seen in December. Tongue strap applied. Modest form; well beaten on stable debut last December; tongue-tie on for the first time..
\|PU\| \|PU\| (10) (350/1 -1300%) Misting	350/1(-1300%)	(10) Misting 350/1, Little promise in bumpers and similar story over hurdles so far. Improvement needed now upped in trip for this handicap debut. Never better than midfield in a recent Warwick maiden (2m3f; 150-1); difficult to consider.
\|PU\| \|PU\| (13) (400/1 -1500%) Conniegetaway	400/1(-1500%)	(13) Conniegetaway 400/1, Modest form shown in 3 bumpers and she's one of several for whom hopes here are pinned on the step up in trip/switch to handicap company sparking improvement. Has shown very little over hurdles (0-4); remote when second at Southwell last time..

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19:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

In a moderate event, it is hard to oppose FAHA BELLE, who was a close second in a similar contest over an extended 2m4f at Market Rasen last time and is only 2lb higher here. Shibuya Song was fourth in the same race and could make the frame once again, although she will do well to reverse the form. Others to consider are Killybegs Jet Lady and Of Course You Can.

With the promise of better to come from ONEFORTHEFAIRGREEN now pitched into a low-grade handicap and faced with a stiffer test, she could be the answer. This step up in trip is also likely to serve Shibuya Song well and she is second choice ahead of Of Course You Can and Faha Belle. If Giulietta turns out quickly under a penalty following her Worcester breakthrough success on Thursday she will be a danger to all.

The suggestion is OF COURSE YOU CAN who has been making gradual progress, and appears in need of a thorough test of stamina.

19:25 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (7/1 +13%) Master Of My Fate	7/1(+13%)	(3) Master Of My Fate 7/1, Winner on debut last summer. Below form fifth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Not found his best in 2024 but latest run can be upgraded and this is weaker; contender.
1 1st (2) (2/1 -150%) Mutamanni	2/1(-150%)	(2) Mutamanni 2/1, Won 6-runner maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm, 4/9) 12 days ago. Speedy sort and improving and set to go well again on handicap debut. Improved with each run, making all in a Brighton maiden 12 days ago; can do better.
2 2nd (5) (7/2 +50%) Winged Messenger	7/2(+50%)	(5) Winged Messenger 7/2, Signed off 2-y-o campaign in the perfect fashion at Hamilton (5f). 8/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, good) 38 days ago, caught wide. Better judged on Thirsk third on return and one to consider back in trip in first-time hood. Promising reappearance but failed to fire at Chester last time; this is weaker.
3 3rd (6) (11/4 +39%) Stash The Cash	11/4(+39%)	(6) Stash The Cash 11/4, Winner at Catterick in April. 10/1, second of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 14 days ago, no match for impressive winner Pilgrim. Probably nothing as good as that one in this field. Not built on his reappearance win on heavy ground but latest 2nd was more encouraging.
4 4th (1) (9/1 +44%) Midnight Lir	9/1(+44%)	(1) Midnight Lir 9/1, Dual winner last year. Tenth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Doncaster (6f, firm) 28 days ago, too free. 4 lb lower and should find his form again. Not matched his 2yo form in three runs this year; down in weights but risky.
5th 5th (4) (8/1 -14%) Doctor Vuby	8/1(-14%)	(4) Doctor Vuby 8/1, Off 3 months and 25/1, below form twelfth of 19 in "3YO Dash" handicap at Epsom (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago, hampered at the start and looking ill at ease on the track. This is easier and worth another chance. Had a valid excuse at Epsom last time and his earlier AW form brings him right into it.

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19:25 Leicester Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Handicap debutant Mutamanni represents the in-form George Boughey team and he warrants serious respect, but he is likely to be well found in the market and STASH THE CASH may offer some value against him. Tim Easterby's charge was runner-up behind a useful sprinter at Musselburgh earlier this month and, eased 1lb, he gets a tentative nod. If the early fractions are brisk, that could help Winged Messenger get competitive, for all that he needs to bounce back from a below-par effort over 6f at Chester.

MUTAMANNI will need to improve to defy his opening mark now handicapping, but there is a good chance he will and he makes most appeal as the least exposed in this field. Stash The Cash found only the useful Pilgrim too good at Musselburgh and is perhaps the danger having been dropped 1 lb.

Doctor Vuby had an excuse last time but so did MASTER OF MY FATE and he has quickly dropped in the weights this season.

19:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(3) (4/1 +11%) Limetree Boy	4/1(+11%)	(3) Limetree Boy 4/1, Winning hurdler who is yet to score in this sphere but has made the frame on each of his last 4 starts, shaping as if a return to further would suit when runner-up to Malpas at Bangor (17.4f, good) last time. Can make his presence felt with blinkers applied. In the frame four consecutive times in cheekpieces; blinkers given a whirl today.
(2) (17/2 -89%) Duke Of Luckley	17/2(-89%)	(2) Duke Of Luckley 17/2, Prone to errors but doubled his chase tally at Southwell (20.4f, good) in April, with the runner-up scoring next time. Was closing when making a bad mistake 4 out at Newton Abbot on his latest outing, so he's capable if on a going day with visor back on. Won under positive ride at Southwell in April and last month's defeat not viewed harshly.
1 1st (6) (7/4 +56%) Over Milk Wood	7/4(+56%)	(6) Over Milk Wood 7/4, Low-key start for this stable but he made his second chase start a winning one at this course (20.9f, good to soft) in May. Ran to a similar level when fourth at Warwick 16 days ago and he can give his running again back at this venue. Followed last month's course win with a good fourth at Warwick; good chance.
2 2nd (5) (7/2 -86%) Rajjamataz	7/2(-86%)	(5) Rajjamataz 7/2, Maiden hurdler but showed improved form on his third start over fences when winning handicap at Fontwell (19.5f, good) a month ago, cruising clear. Looks capable of following up with more still to offer now that he's up and running. Off the mark with very comfortably Fontwell win last month; big player, despite 10lb hike.
3 3rd (4) (100/1 -525%) Roll With It	100/1(-525%)	(4) Roll With It 100/1, Hurdles winner last summer and wasn't beaten far when fourth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (20.4f) in October. Pulled up on his chase debut, but fared better on his seasonal/stable bow when fifth of 9 at Cartmel (21.2f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. More needed. Did quite well to finish fifth on recent stable debut, given his jumping was sketchy.
4 4th (1) (100/1 -2757%) Malpas	100/1(-2757%)	(1) Malpas 100/1, Three-time winning hurdler and opened his chase account when getting the better of Limetree Boy by 3¾ lengths at Bangor (17.4f, good) last month. Remains on a workable mark based on his best hurdles form, so he's not dismissed lightly. Not an easy one to predict but returned to form with Bangor win last month.

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19:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Rajjamataz has to be of interest following his 10-length success at Fontwell a month ago, but a 10lb rise has to be a slight concern. With that in mind, preference is for MALPAS, who readily accounted for Limetree Boy over 2m1f at Bangor and merits plenty of respect off just 5lb higher. Limetree Boy now has blinkers applied for the first time so should not be discounted.

RAJJAMATAZ got off the mark in good style at Fontwell last time, travelling well and jumping soundly in the main, so he is taken to score again with further progress to come on only his fourth start in this sphere. He can get the better of Limetree Boy, who looks well worth another try at this trip, with Malpas also in the mix.

Not beaten far in a competitive race for the grade last month, ROLL WITH IT can take a big step forward if his jumping improves here.

20:00 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(8) (10/1 +9%) The Cola Kid	10/1(+9%)	(8) The Cola Kid 10/1, Back-to-back winner on the AW in November. Yet to hit the heights in 2024, seventh of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Two AW wins last November; ran well in one course start in 2022; not hit top form in 2024.
(9) (16/1 -45%) Rusheen Boy	16/1(-45%)	(9) Rusheen Boy 16/1, Latest win at Southwell in December. 12/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 38 days ago. Should strip fitter with that under his belt. Progressive on AW over the winter; sharper for recent run; has to prove himself on turf.
(2) (18/1 -13%) El Montejean	18/1(-13%)	(2) El Montejean 18/1, Pontefract winner last summer but yet to get going in 2024, seventh of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, soft, 22/1) 17 days ago. Hood back on. 6f win at Pontefract last August off 2lb lower but he's yet to get going this time around.
1 1st (11) (11/2 +8%) Sub Thirteen	11/2(+8%)	(11) Sub Thirteen 11/2, Two wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Salisbury in May. 5/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good) 21 days ago, hampered at the start and running on. Needs treating as though still in form. Won first two starts for this yard; not seen to best effect last time; still low mileage.
2 2nd (10) (11/1 +0%) Carlton And Co	11/1(+0%)	(10) Carlton And Co 11/1, Eleven runs since sole win in 2023. 10/3, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (6f), finding less than looked likely. Off 114 days and visor removed. In good form on AW early in the year but a strike-rate of 1-24 tempers enthusiasm.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 +35%) Gentle Ellen	13/2(+35%)	(3) Gentle Ellen 13/2, Ended last season on the up and shaped as though in need of the run when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good) 40 days ago. Enters calculations with that under her belt. Could do with rain but she's on a competitive mark now returned to 6f.
4 4th (7) (50/1 -733%) Shark Two One	50/1(-733%)	(7) Shark Two One 50/1, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm, 7/2) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can make presence felt again. Course winner last year (7f); comes here in good form and should run his race once again.
5th 5th (13) (14/1 -100%) Blue Collar Lad	14/1(-100%)	(13) Blue Collar Lad 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago, not ideally placed. Edged down to a good mark. Two good AW runs sandwich a modest effort over C&D; vulnerable back on turf.
6th 6th (12) (34/1 -70%) Soldier's Class	34/1(-70%)	(12) Soldier's Class 34/1, Shaped well on debut but unable to back that up since, seventh of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 40 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Not built on debut promise; 1m on heavy perhaps unsuitable on h'cap debut but still risky.
7th 7th (4) (21/1 -5%) Motagally	21/1(-5%)	(4) Motagally 21/1, Unreliable type. Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. 8/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f), slowly away. Off 176 days and others more persuasive despite falling mark. On a losing run and last year's form was patchy; best watched on his reappearance.
8th 8th (14) (100/1 -203%) Koji	100/1(-203%)	(14) Koji 100/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March. Last of 10 in handicap (66/1) at Catterick (5f, good) 33 days ago. 7f win on stable debut in March (AW) but beaten one rival home in her next three starts.
9th 9th (6) (20/1 -186%) Yellow Pages	20/1(-186%)	(6) Yellow Pages 20/1, Improved form when third of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, good, 13/2) 21 days ago. Shapes as though worth a try at 6f and he's not yet exposed. Two fair efforts in 7f handicaps this spring; worth a crack at 6f; yard won this last year.
10th 10th (5) (80/1 -1043%) Special Mayson	80/1(-1043%)	(5) Special Mayson 80/1, C&D winner. Tight in the betting and sound-enough return to action when fifth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 63 days ago. Eased 1lb and he's on the shortlist. C&D winner; creditable fifth at Yarmouth on April return; has the ability to feature.
11th 11th (1) (28/1 -460%) Kodi Red	28/1(-460%)	(1) Kodi Red 28/1, Fallen a long way in the weights and stepped up on reappearance when respectable third of 10 in handicap at Haydock (6f, firm) 8 days ago. Blinkers back on and this is a drop in class. Down in weights & last week's Haydock 3rd was much better; one for the shortlist.

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20:00 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

BLUE COLLAR LAD shaped with more promise than the bare result suggests when fourth at Wolverhampton last week, staying on strongly before meeting trouble in running close home. Eased 1lb, and granted a clear passage, he may be tough to stop this time around. The step back up to 6f can help Sub Thirteen and, off just 2lb higher than his last winning mark, he commands respect. Rusheen Boy also enters calculations on the strength of his all-weather form during the winter.

SUB THIRTEEN came up short in his hat-trick bid at Salisbury 3 weeks ago but he was hampered early so it was a sound-enough effort. The return to 6f will suit and he's taken to regain the winning thread, perhaps at the chief expense of Blue Collar Lad and Special Mayson.

Special Mayson should make a bold bid but SUB THIRTEEN wasn't seen to best effect last time and can resume winning ways.

20:15 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(12) (10/1 +0%) Bright Sunbird	10/1(+0%)	(12) Bright Sunbird 10/1, Scored at Stratford last summer for Gary Hanmer. Stepped forward from her debut for this yard when a creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (25.8f, soft) 20 days ago and holds sound place claims again. Stayed on for third at Kelso last month and could still have more to offer for new stable.
(6) (12/1 -20%) Mamoon Star	12/1(-20%)	(6) Mamoon Star 12/1, Made a winning hurdling debut in 2022 but largely below form since, well-held fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good) 33 days ago. Has work to do. Engaged 5.15 Market Rasen Friday. Soundly beaten at Market Rasen yesterday; will be trying a new trip if he runs here.
(11) (16/1 +20%) Nora The Xplorer	16/1(+20%)	(11) Nora The Xplorer 16/1, Dual winner for Donald McCain was beaten a long way after an 11-month break when tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft, 11/1) 29 days ago. Entitled to be sharper now but hard to have confidence on the back of that effort. On a tempting mark now but was well beaten on last month's stable debut.
(10) (22/1 +21%) Rocco Royale	22/1(+21%)	(10) Rocco Royale 22/1, Fair form when winning a Fontwell maiden last spring but no show in handicaps last season, so can't be fancied on recent efforts. Won maiden in spring 2023 but well beaten in all four handicaps last year (2m1f-2m7f).
(14) (33/1 +0%) Topkapi Star	33/1(+0%)	(14) Topkapi Star 33/1, Modest handicap hurdler at best but arrives after 2 below-par efforts. Needs the application of a tongue strap and cheekpices to spark her back to form from out of the weights. Out of form this spring; fitted with cheekpieces and tongue-tie today; 4lb wrong.
1 1st (2) (13/2 -8%) Mr Tambourine Man	13/2(-8%)	(2) Mr Tambourine Man 13/2, Endured a woeful 2023/24 campaign but stopped the slide when runner-up at Ffos Las last month before going on better in a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Remains on a workable mark now back on track and should go well again. No longer the force of old but, with a visor fitted, has emerged from a slump in form.
2 2nd (3) (13/2 -160%) My Monty	13/2(-160%)	(3) My Monty 13/2, Returned a 33-length winner in a thin novice handicap over C&D (soft) 20 days ago. More likely needed from 8 lb higher mark in a stronger contest. Easily won small-field C&D race last month; forecast rain in his favour today.
3 3rd (1) (15/2 -7%) Ubetya	15/2(-7%)	(1) Ubetya 15/2, Has slipped a fair way in the weights but better signs when fourth of 11 at Ludlow on penultimate outing. Some late headway when filling the same position at Huntingdon last month and he holds frame claims again. Useful chaser at best; ran quite well over hurdles two starts ago but others appeal more.
4 4th (5) (16/1 +52%) Mourzouk	16/1(+52%)	(5) Mourzouk 16/1, Much improved when racking up a hat-trick in April/May 2022 but absent for 18 months after and offered little in 2 outings last season. Bit more promise after wind-op when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Ffos Las (20f, good) 16 days ago but others still preferred. Safely held on all three starts since returning from long absence last season.
5th 5th (13) (17/2 +23%) Jukebox D'eddy	17/2(+23%)	(13) Jukebox D'eddy 17/2, Just out of the weights but ran one of his better races when third of 6 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Hereford (25.5f, good) 33 days ago. Entitled to be in the mix if in same form. Ran well when upped to 3m1f last month and testing ground will make him of major interest.
6th 6th (9) (20/1 +20%) Lermoos Legend	20/1(+20%)	(9) Lermoos Legend 20/1, Won 23f handicap chase at Worcester last summer but pulled up last 2 outings over the larger obstacles and can't be fancied back hurdling. Ended last season in poor form over fences; first hurdling start since 2020 today.
7th 7th (8) (11/2 +45%) Brianna Rose	11/2(+45%)	(8) Brianna Rose 11/2, Perhaps fortunate to resumed winning ways over fences at Hereford in April, looking booked for third until late casualties. Shaped as if still in form when third there last month and she's interesting back over hurdles. Won over fences in April but would prefer the rain to stay away before hurdling return.
8th 8th (4) (15/2 +32%) Crossing The Bar	15/2(+32%)	(4) Crossing The Bar 15/2, Hold-up performer reverted to making errors but wasn't disgraced back down in grade when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, good) 31 days ago. Others preferred for win purposes, though. Didn't run badly last month but has not been firing on all cylinders for a while now.
9th 9th (7) (15/2 -88%) Prince De Juilley	15/2(-88%)	(7) Prince De Juilley 15/2, Knocking on the door before getting off the mark in an 11-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, good to soft, 7/2) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly from 4 lb higher mark. Returned from break with three good runs this spring, the latest his breakthough win.

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20:15 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

PRINCE DE JUILLEY justified favouritism when registering a first success under Rules at Warwick at the end of last month and the seven-year-old may have more to offer in this sphere. Mr Tambourine Man is an obvious threat based on his victory at Worcester a fortnight ago, while the booking of Danny Mullins for Crossing The Bar makes him of significant interest.

Not a particularly deep handicap given the field size, with MR TAMBOURINE MAN fancied to follow up from his Worcester success a fortnight ago. Prince de Juilley also arrives on the back of a recent succes, whilst Jukebox d'Eddy seemed to take well to a staying trip last time and completes the shortlist from a light weight.

Placed off today's mark at Kelso three weeks ago, BRIGHT SUNBIRD (nap) could still have a bigger run in her for her new stable.

20:30 Leicester Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(4) (50/1 -52%) Gonzaga	50/1(-52%)	(4) Gonzaga 50/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 49 Flat runs. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 100/1). Off 8 months. Has work to do. Longstanding maiden (0-49); returns from nine-month absence and not hard to oppose..
1 1st (1) (6/1 -100%) Voltaic	6/1(-100%)	(1) Voltaic 6/1, Modest gelding. 4/1, won 9-runner minor event at Brighton (8f, good) 8 days ago by ½ length from Kondratiev Wave, all out having gone clear in a first-time visor. Clearly in better heart than most. Won similar contest at Brighton eight days ago under Molly Gunn; should be thereabouts..
2 2nd (2) (11/4 -10%) Kondratiev Wave	11/4(-10%)	(2) Kondratiev Wave 11/4, Modest gelding. Latest win at Brighton in June. Creditable ½-length second of 9 to Voltaic in minor event at Brighton (8f, good, 11/10) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Fancied to reverse the form. Won at Brighton this month and just failed to get to his stablemate Voltaic nine days ago..
3 3rd (5) (14/1 -180%) Kodebreaker	14/1(-180%)	(5) Kodebreaker 14/1, Modest gelding. Thirty runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago, edged out close home. Represents in-form yard. Continues to run to a consistent level with winning; second at Yarmouth last month..
4 4th (9) (12/1 -20%) Sea The Buckthorn	12/1(-20%)	(9) Sea The Buckthorn 12/1, Modest gelding. Winner at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 23 days ago. Player if proving as effective on turf. Usually runs on AW; won at Wolverhampton in January and third at Chelmsford last month..
5th 5th (3) (25/1 -257%) Cubanista	25/1(-257%)	(3) Cubanista 25/1, Modest gelding. One win from 33 Flat runs. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (soft) 18 days ago. Can make presence felt. Hard to win with (1-33); runner-up in three of last four starts, latest over C&D.
6th 6th (7) (33/1 -175%) Princess Naomi	33/1(-175%)	(7) Princess Naomi 33/1, Modest filly. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, heavy) 41 days ago, slowly into stride. Has plummeted down the handicap and out of the frame in her last nine starts..
7th 7th (10) (100/1 -400%) Twilight Jazz	100/1(-400%)	(10) Twilight Jazz 100/1, Modest filly. C&D winner. Last of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 47 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Has finished last on last two starts; difficult to recommend..
8th 8th (8) (100/1 -1150%) Reve De Magritte	100/1(-1150%)	(8) Reve De Magritte 100/1, Modest mare. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, respectable third of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f), slowly away. Off 152 days. Just one win in 27 starts; not beaten far when third at Wolverhampton in January..
9th 9th (6) (100/1 -614%) My Boy Jack	100/1(-614%)	(6) My Boy Jack 100/1, Modest gelding. Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, last of 7 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 86 days ago, very slowly away. Hasn't been in the best of form on AW recently; first start on turf since August 2022..

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

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

Having gone clear before halfway, VOLTAIC eventually clung on gamely to deny Kondratiev Wave over 1m at Brighton last week. With the drop back in trip in his favour, he gets the vote to confirm that form and complete the double. Kondratiev Wave has been running consistently well, though, and won't go down without a fight, while Kodebreaker and Cubanista are others to note.

It's currently 1 apiece between stablemates KONDRATIEV WAVE and Voltaic on recent Brighton form, with the former taken to get back on top having given the latter too much rope last time. Of the rest, Cubanista should give it another good go.

The looks between the Tony Carroll-trained duo, Voltaic and KONDRATIEV WAVE with preference for the latter to reverse placings.

20:45 Uttoxeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(9) (33/1 -65%) Jo Jo Binks	33/1(-65%)	(9) Jo Jo Binks 33/1, Showed nothing at Kelso on debut and will probably struggle again. Only 7-1 for last month's debut at Kelso but weakened tamely and was well beaten.
1 1st (5) (13/2 -63%) That'll Do Moss	13/2(-63%)	(5) That'll Do Moss 13/2, Black Sam Bellamy mare. Closely related to a winner, and half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Ballymillsy. Successful on second of 2 starts in points (Feb 10) and stable does well in this sphere, so worth a chance to make a winning Rules debut. Won three-runner point in February; with good stable for rules career.
2 2nd (3) (2/1 +20%) O'grady's Hill	2/1(+20%)	(3) O'grady's Hill 2/1, £5,000 5-y-o, Kingston Hill mare. Half-sister to ungenuine chaser Beat The Edge, stays 25f. Successful on last of 4 starts in points (Apr 28) and worthy of interest on Rules debut for shrewd stable. Easy winner of good-ground Irish point in April; new trainer has very good bumper record.
3 3rd (6) (9/1 +55%) All Inn Hand	9/1(+55%)	(6) All Inn Hand 9/1, Pether's Moon filly. Sister to fair hurdler Maid On The Moon. Dam (h113), bumper/17f-2½m hurdle winner (stayed 23f), from family of Champion Hurdle winners Morley Street and Granville Again. Considered. Out of a bumper and fair hurdle winner; the betting market may point the way.
4 4th (10) (16/1 +0%) Keep On Cobbling	16/1(+0%)	(10) Keep On Cobbling 16/1, Passing Glance filly. Dam (c109/h99), 2¾m-3m hurdle/chase winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (17f-21f winner) Rebel du Maquis. May need more time and distance. Second foal from a fair hurdler/chaser; yard has relatively modest bumper strike-rate.
5th 5th (1) (125/1 -2400%) Damzon	125/1(-2400%)	(1) Damzon 125/1, Left debut form well behind when a staying-on second at Southwell last month. Could do better still and can get involved again. Too green on debut but took big step forward when second of 13 at Southwell; shortlisted.
6th 6th (8) (80/1 -627%) Granny Smith	80/1(-627%)	(8) Granny Smith 80/1, €24,000 3-y-o, £1,000 4-y-o, Workforce filly. Dam (h105), bumper/2m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner (stayed 21f) Breakeven. Fourth of 5 finishers sole start in Irish points (May 12). Well held when fourth on Irish point debut but there is hope she'll fare better in bumpers.
7th 7th (7) (150/1 -8471%) Dance The Moon	150/1(-8471%)	(7) Dance The Moon 150/1, Half-sister to numerous winners, including smart hurdler/useful chaser Thomas Campbell. Something to work on when fourth in a 17-runner event at Newbury on debut and open to improvement. Strong claims after 5 months off. Well-bred filly who shaped with significant promise when fourth at Newbury in December.

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20:45 Uttoxeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

DAMZON took a decent step forward from her debut when outrunning odds of 66/1 to finish runner-up at Southwell last month. In a contest that appears to lack much depth on paper, James Evans' mare gets the vote to go one better. Dance The Moon boasts a smart pedigree and is entitled to improve from her Newbury introduction in December, while That'll Do Moss and O'grady's Hill appear best of the remainder.

THAT'LL DO MOSS arrives on the back of a point win and her new stable should have her well prepared for this, so she's preferred to Dance The Moon, who shaped with encouragement at Newbury first time out. Damzon is another one to consider.

Well-bred filly DANCE THE MOON shaped with considerable promise when fourth in a much deeper race than this at Newbury in December.

21:00 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
(6) (7/2 +0%) Wonder Smile	7/2(+0%)	(6) Wonder Smile 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Very good second of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Salisbury (7f, good) 21 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to make a bold bid to go one better. Best run when second to subsequent easy winner last time; chance on that form.
(1) (11/1 +8%) Swordplay	11/1(+8%)	(1) Swordplay 11/1, 18/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 34 days ago, never nearer. More will be needed if he's to resume winning ways here. Engaged 5.10 Chester Friday. Best two runs in 2023 were at Hamilton; never figured at Chester yesterday.
(10) (13/2 -63%) Indication Court	13/2(-63%)	(10) Indication Court 13/2, Career best when winning 8-runner claimer (40/1) at this C&D (soft) 18 days ago. More needed if he's to follow up on this debut for new yard. Improved form when winning C&D claimer latest (2nd won next time); yard debut; interesting.
1 1st (7) (7/1 +30%) Enpassant	7/1(+30%)	(7) Enpassant 7/1, Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Salisbury (7f, good) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Hard-pulling maiden; placed on seven of his 12 starts; below best both turf runs in 2024.
2 2nd (3) (9/1 +36%) Moon Man	9/1(+36%)	(3) Moon Man 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (6f, 16/1) 34 days ago. Needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap but that's by no means impossible. Yard also saddles Indivar. Placed on first three starts, all over 6f; step up to 7f should suit; handicap debut.
3 3rd (5) (11/4 +66%) Indivar	11/4(+66%)	(5) Indivar 11/4, 20/1, respectable seventh of 19 in handicap at York (7f, good) 21 days ago, running on. Place possibilities. 6f nursery winner in 2023; good third on comeback but not so good since; fast ground ideal.
4 4th (2) (20/1 -25%) Bella Bisbee	20/1(-25%)	(2) Bella Bisbee 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. 18/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 18 days ago. Well held sole previous start on turf and she opposable. AW maiden winner in November (6f); poor form since, including back on turf two runs back.
5th 5th (8) (100/1 -614%) Novation	100/1(-614%)	(8) Novation 100/1, Respectable fourth of 8 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, soft, 20/1) 17 days ago. Looks up against it. Promise over 5f for George Boughey last term; not progressed; return to h'caps should suit.
6th 6th (9) (50/1 -1329%) Perianth	50/1(-1329%)	(9) Perianth 50/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (7/1) at this course (6f, soft) 18 days ago, slowly away. 3 lb rise fair enough and he has to enter calculations. Won fillies' event on h'cap debut over 6f here last time; 7f should suit; up 3lb; chance.
7th 7th (4) (50/1 -733%) Hurricane Power	50/1(-733%)	(4) Hurricane Power 50/1, 6/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good) 8 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he's a must for the shortlist. Sound reappearance over 7f on h'cap debut last week; interesting with headgear fitted.

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21:00 Leicester Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

WONDER SMILE only found subsequent easy winner Test Of Love too good over this trip at Salisbury and, with further improvement on the cards, he is fancied to defy a 2lb rise and go one better. Perianth and Indication Court both arrive in winning form and warrant respect, but the bigger danger could prove to be Hurricane Power, who made a promising return at Goodwood and now wears first-time cheekpieces.

The vote goes to WONDER SMILE, who produced his best effort yet when chasing home an improver from the Prescott yard at Salisbury three weeks ago. Perianth hit the target over 6f here last time and, with this step back up in trip unlikely to be an issue, he is a live contender. Hurricane Power completes the shortlist.

This can go to last week's Goodwood handicap third HURRICANE POWER who should improve for the addition of cheekpieces.

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Tomform Saturday 15th June 2024

Races & Results Saturday 15th June 2024

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13:05 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 19f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:30 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 9f Race Class Flow

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13:35 Chester Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:45 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 17f Race Class Flow

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13:50 York Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Sandown Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:20 Bath Stakes (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:25 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Sandown Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Chester Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:55 Bath Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:00 York Listed (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Sandown Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Chester Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

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15:35 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Sandown Maiden (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Chester Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:05 Bath Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow