13:40 Wexford Maiden Chase 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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INCLUSION races off a nice weight here with Kieran Callaghan taking 7lb off her back. The Shirocco mare was last seen winning over timber at Downpatrick and beat a decent sort then in Sam's Choice, who went on to win a competitive handicap hurdle at Leopardstown and is currently rated 121. Her jumping left a bit to be desired on his sole previous chase start at Tramore but she was a point-to-point winner last year and this looks a nice opportunity for her. Changing The Rules has been placed on his last couple of outings and looks an obvious contender. He had Itwasfate behind in third when chasing home Too Bright at Kilbeggan last time and may be able to confirm placings.

CHANGING THE RULES sets a decent standard on her placed efforts in recent weeks and can get off the mark. Takarengo was back on song when second at Clonmel 11 days ago and is second choice ahead of Inclusion,. who returns to fences on her first outing since landing a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last October.

Beaten by a front-running outsider at Kilbeggan last time, CHANGING THE RULES has strong prospects in this company

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13:50 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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CROCUS TIME represents a yard that do typically well with their juveniles and the daughter of Acclamation boasts strong credentials on her first career outing. Mantra is better judged on her debut effort when fourth at Yarmouth last month and she is capable of bouncing back. Others for the shortlist include Lunar Shine, a half-sister to Group 1 winner Anmaat, and Nariko.

NARIKO is related to the smart Rumble Inthejungle and fetched a large sum at the Breeze-Ups, so she's worth chancing to make a winning start. South Parade is another notable debutante and Mantra is the best of those with experience.

This looks good for a newcomer and NARIKO, an expensive breeze-up purchase, can come out on top.

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14:12 Wexford Maiden Chase 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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Only five go to post but it's a hot little race and WATCH HOUSE CROSS can repeat his course victory last month. Henry de Bromhead's charge had been a bit disappointing when tried over fences last year but recorded a confidence boosting win here last time and can build on that. Saldier was a bit laboured at Killarney last time but his class came through at the end as he edged a narrow verdict over Vina Ardanza. He was demoted at an appeal having hampered his rival at the last. He is a big player here but doesn't totally convince over fences. Lieutenant Highway won a three-runner contest at Roscommon recently and this will be tougher but he has to be respected.

SALDIER has made a good start over fences and can get his head in front again. Lieutenant Highway is feared most.

A late recruit to chasing, SALDIER made heavy weather of it at Killarney but will be hard to beat with a more assured round of jumping

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14:20 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Lady Mojito clearly benefited from her debut here when running out a comfortable winner at Redcar in October. She commands plenty of respect, especially giving weight to all of her rivals, but the vote goes to CLOUD COVER. Beaten a neck on her debut at Wolverhampton, the daughter of Night Of Thunder wouldn't need to improve from that display to go one better. Time's Eye, who sports cheekpieces for the first time, and newcomer Unequal Love appeal most of the remainder.

TIME'S EYE made a satisfactory handicap debut at Chepstow 5 weeks ago and is taken to open her account now fitted with cheekpieces. Unequal Love is an interesting newcomer, while Lady Mojito, successful at Redcar when last seen in October, is another player.

Time's Eye is greatly respected but CLOUD COVER is preferred having shaped encouragingly on her recent AW debut.

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14:30 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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The globetrotting Modern Games returned to home soil with a decisive win in the Lockinge at Newbury last month, where he had the reopposing Chindit (second) in behind. A classy sort, the son of Dubawi should be thereabouts at the business end, but preference is for INSPIRAL. The champion two-year-old rounded off her three-year-old campaign with a below-par effort in the Queen Elizabeth II, but that performance can be excused given she blew the start. John & Thady Gosden's charge looks to have been laid out for this and the fillies' allowance could prove vital. Native Trail has yet to repeat the achievements of his juvenile campaign, but he's closely matched with the principals on official ratings and isn't out of this, while Cash could outrun his lengthy odds.

INSPIRAL showed her capability when fresh with a scintillating display in the Coronation Stakes on her 2022 reappearance and will take some stopping if returning in similar form. Modern Games had a few of these rivals behind him in the Lockinge and is the obvious big threat. The talented Cash should be suited by the return to 1m and is one who could go well at a big price.

Top-notch filly INSPIRAL is taken to record a second Royal Ascot success. Modern Games and Native Trail are respected.

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14:40 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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RAFIKI , who won a novice hurdle here last summer, runs for an in-form yard and appeals now he is back on a happy hunting ground. The gelding has had a wind operation since he was last seen in this discipline and, having had a spin on the Flat at Lingfield last month, he is dangerous to underestimate with a tongue-tie now applied. Boundsy Boy is also a serious player, while Genever Dragon is another to consider returning from a break.

RAFIKI failed to build on his novice success at this course last year but he is nevertheless worth chancing off this reduced mark, in the hope that the change of scenery (this will be his first run for the in-form James Owen yard) works the oracle. On recent evidence Boundsy Boy is appealing, while Genever Dragon should be involved if ready to roll and Ten Past Midnight would also have a live chance if on-song.

A few to consider but COASTAL SUN can step up on a respectable return from wind surgery in a more competitive race than this last month.

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14:47 Wexford Handicap Chase 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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ROOM TO ROAM is well exposed over hurdles but has had only five chase starts and has shown improved form in this sphere on his last two outings. Beaten just two lengths when third at Thurles, he returned from a break to be runner-up at Clonmel earlier this month and can go one place better, although connections will want the rain to stay away. Bite That won over hurdles at Tramore last summer and showed promise on chase debut at the same venue in January. He'll be better for a recent run over hurdles at this track and is another who prefers a sound surface. Elegant Dan bounced back to form with a big-priced win at Tramore and got a 6lb hike for that while Powerful Blue was a creditable fourth in a Clonmel handicap on chase debut and is another to consider.

A bad mistake at the final fence arguably cost WILD CAPRICE the race when just touched off by Rebel Waltz in a Clonmel maiden chase recently and, 4 lb better off now with that rival now that they meet in handicap company, she is taken to emerge on top this time. Rebel Waltz should give another good account all the same and is clear second choice ahead of Elegant Dan, who opened his chase account at Tramore earlier this month. The long-absent Wrong Direction needs a second look in the betting.

But for a bad blunder at the last WILD CAPRICE\ might have beaten Rebel Waltz at Clonmel and she can prevail in the rematch

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14:55 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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BLAZING SON has been in tremendous form in recent months, winning four of his last five starts, and the five-year-old is unlikely to have any issue switching back to turf following his most recent victory at Southwell. William Dewhirst remains capable of better having broke the maiden tag over C&D on his penultimate effort. Magical Merlin isn't discounted under a 6lb penalty for his Lingfield success last Monday, with Ascot scorer Prospering and Monsieur Kodi others to note.

MAGICAL MERLIN had a fair bit in hand at Lingfield last week and looks well treated under a 6 lb penalty, particularly if his good apprentice's 3 lb claim is factored in. Ascot winner Prospering is feared most ahead of Monsieur Kodi, who arrives on the back of 3 very good efforts (including a win) in big-field events in Scotland this spring.

A competitive sprint in which PROSPERING is marginally preferred to Blazing Son.

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15:05 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

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With 17 of the 22 runners successful last time out and no favourite scoring since 2019, the winner will need to be well above average and that points to the chances of ASADNA. He strolled home by 12 lengths at Ripon and clocked some decent fractions that day on his only start, so he may prove too good for the short-priced River Tiber, who has won both races so far and represents Aidan O'Brien, who has won three of the last 10 renewals of this contest. Wesley Ward's speedy Fandom is another to consider, while the booking of Frankie Dettori on Givemethebeatboys for Mrs John Harrington also catches the eye.

ASADNA produced an outstanding timefigure when winning a Ripon novice by 12 lengths on debut last month so is preferred to River Tiber, who looks an exciting prospect himself having won both his starts in Ireland. Givemethebeatboys must be respected being the only pattern-race winner in the field, while Bobsleigh makes each-way appeal at bigger odds given the manner of his success at Epsom.

A tenth Coventry win for Aidan O'Brien could be on the cards as RIVER TIBER boasts a compelling profile. Asadna is next best.

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15:15 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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TITANIUM MOON shed the maiden tag in decisive style at Cartmel and she can follow up in this contest. The five-year-old mare showed glimpses of promise on the Flat and can continue to improve in this code stepping up in trip. Stowaway Jess demands the utmost respect after recording a comfortable victory at Market Rasen last time out, while Honey I'm Good can follow them home.

A thin race so an excellent opportunity for TITANIUM MOON to follow up her recent wide-margin Cartmel success. Stowaway Jess is feared most.

Donald McCain's mare TITANIUM MOON skipped nicely clear on the run-in at Cartmel last month and can follow up here.

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15:22 Wexford Maiden Chase 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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This looks to rest between chasing debutants who represent the powerhouse yards of Wille Mullins and Gordon Elliott and the latter's charge I A CONNECT (was also engaged to run at Kilbeggan on Monday) gets the nod. A dual hurdles winner in 2021, he's been lightly raced since but ran well at this venue after a year off when second to a stablemate in a conditions event. The eight-year-old might prefer a bit further but is still preferred to higher-rated hurdler Tax For Max. The latter's mark went back up a few pounds after he finished second in a Punchestown handicap on the first of two runs at that venue's festival meeting in April and it will be interesting to see how the free-going Flat-bred gets on over fences. Walnut Beach, who has a fair bit to find on hurdles ratings, is another first-timer over fences and looks next best.

TAX FOR MAX brings some useful hurdling form to the table so Willie Mullins' 6-y-o is fancied to go in at the first time of asking over fences. Fellow chasing debutants Walnut Beach and I A Connect also offer potential in this sphere and can chase home the selection in that order.

The Willie Mullins-trained TAX FOR MAX brings slightly stronger credentials from hurdling than Gordon Elliott's I A Connect

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15:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Ascot Adventure proved he might be ready to exploit a drop in the handicap when finishing a creditable third at Beverley 10 days ago. He merits respect on the back of that effort, though preference is for CLIFFCAKE. A comfortable winner in this 12 months ago from a 1lb higher mark, Roy Bowring's charge returned to winning ways last month and he's fancied to mount a successful defence of his crown. Devilwala is another to consider.

ASCOT ADVENTURE is well treated on past exploits and produced his best effort since joining his current stable when third at Beverley 10 days ago, so he gets the marginal vote in an open-looking contest. Kitaab is still relatively unexposed and looks an obvious threat, while last-time-out winner Cliffcake is respected after a 4 lb rise.

Cliffcake can make a bold bid to follow last year's win in the race but the 3yo ERTEBAT is still open to further progress.

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15:40 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 5f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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The King's Stand serves up a fascinating contest, with 19 runners from four different countries lining up to wage war over the minimum trip. Highfield Princess completed a Group 1 hat-trick last term and gave a good account when conceding weight all round to finish runner-up in the Duke Of York Stakes last time out. The six-year-old mare is a worthy favourite, but marginal preference goes to the progressive MANACCAN, who could have more to come. Despite being drawn away from the winner, the John Ryan-trained colt took another step forward to finish third in the Palace House Stakes and he may go close on this preferred sounder surface. Coolangatta arrives after claiming Group 1 honours at Flemington and is worthy of consideration, while Twilight Gleaming finished second over course and distance in the Queen Mary in 2021 and completes the shortlist.

HIGHFIELD PRINCESS ran a race full of promise under a penalty in the Duke of York on her reappearance and is taken to gain the fourth Group 1 success of an extraordinary career which began in ordinary handicaps. This race has gone the way of Australian-trained horses 5 times in the last 20 years and Lightning Stakes winner Coolangatta is feared most ahead of Dramatised. The shortlist is completed by Manaccan, the mount of Frankie Dettori, whose sole win in this came on Lochsong back in 1994.

The overseas sprinters are always to be feared at this meeting but HIGHFIELD PRINCESS can maintain her unbeaten record at 5f on turf.

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15:50 Stratford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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The progressive CARRIGEEN KAMPALA has won her last two outings by a cumulative 27 lengths and the five-year-old gets the nod to add another win to her tally. The Fergal O'Brien-trained mare landed the first of her victories over this C&D and she can repeat that feat in this contest. Hidol Du Livet shed the maiden tag at Worcester earlier this month and he looks the most immediate danger, while Ve Day completes the shortlist.

It's highly likely this will be dominated by the 3 previous hurdle winners in this line-up, with CARRIGEEN KAMPALA taken to continue her progression and complete a hat-trick. Recent Worcester scorer Hidol du Livet may give her more to do than VE Day.

Hivol Du Livet might take some catching but CARRIGEEN KAMPALA has impressed on both appearances this spring and gets the nod.

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16:00 Wexford Handicap Chase 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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NAME ME FAMOUS was progressive over hurdles last year and finished second in handicap chase at Sligo before being put away for the winter. Eoin McCarthy's charge overcame a sloppy round of jumping to win at Clonmel on his second run back and his revised mark of 100 still leaves him rated 8lb lower than his hurdles mark. Clever Currency could go well from the front around this sharp track. He made all over hurdles at Leopardstown in March and didn't quite stay 2m4f when fourth in a handicap chase at Killarney. He was below-par last time at Punchestown but Ben Harvey is a good booking and this is his best trip. Pats Choice has plenty of weight and was another to disappoint last time when a beaten favourite at Tramore but he had been runner-up three times in a row prior to that including narrow defeats at Navan and Ballinrobe.

Little between the principals but OSCER ROMERO can boast a course success and should benefit from this return to a shorter trip so edges the vote. Where's Bunny is another with winning form to her name at this track and merits plenty of respect along with recent Clonmel victor Name Me Famous.

After winning in spite of his jumping at Clonmel, NAME ME FAMOUS can follow up if he's more fluent over the obstacles this time

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16:10 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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ENDLESS POWER shaped with promise when beaten three-lengths into fifth on his racecourse debut. His dam, a half-sister to Oaks winner Qualify, would suggest he will appreciate this greater test of stamina, and James Tate's colt is expected to step forward today. Create beat a subsequent winner when successful at the first time of asking 130 days ago, and she merits respect on this turf debut, with improvement on the cards. Soowaih can follow them home.

ZARAZA was very green when mid-field in a novice at Newmarket a month ago and could be the type to improve significantly, so he's preferred to the promising Kintaro. Create is another one to consider having made a successful start at Southwell 4 months ago.

This looks open. Kintaro is second choice to ZARAZA who could be a notable improver, as could Soowaih and Endless Power.

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16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Although Chaldean was the comfortable winner of the 2000 Guineas last month, he may need to improve again if he wants to get the better of PADDINGTON, who took the Irish equivalent with similar aplomb. On a line through Royal Scotsman, beaten two lengths at Newmarket but seven lengths adrift at the Curragh, Ryan Moore's mount might have the edge, though both could still have much more to offer. Isaac Shelby was beaten into second in a photo finish in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (French 2000 Guineas) and is another who warrants plenty of respect, leaving the unbeaten Cicero's Gift and impressive York Novice winner Mostabshir needing to improve if they want to figure.

CHALDEAN might have been seen to good advantage in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but that is still the best form on offer and his straightforwardness is likely to prove a huge asset once again. Aidan O'Brien has won this a record 8 times and he saddles the most progressive Paddington, who is the obvious threat after his win in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Royal Scotsman has the ability to run a huge race if things drop right, while Cicero's Gift and Mostabshir both have big potential.

Fast-improving PADDINGTON is taken to extend his winning sequence. Chaldean is the biggest danger on the figures.

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16:30 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Too Friendly was a touch fortuitous when winning at Fakenham after Nevendon made a bad mistake at the last and while he can still go well, an added 5lb from the handicapper will make his life harder. JAMACHO has won over C&D four times and although beaten a long way in the Swinton at Haydock last month, that was his first start since October and he ought to find this easier. For Pleasure has won both his starts here and warrants serious consideration as well.

This course lends itself well to front-runners and the free-going FOR PLEASURE is taken to maintain his 100% record here. The 8-y-o has dipped a long way in the weights and there were signs at Warwick last month that he's ready to strike. Bombyx proved that he retains plenty of ability at Ludlow and Lucy Wadham's charge is feared most ahead of Jamacho, who will find this company far more palatable than at Haydock where he contested the valuable Swinton Handicap. Oakley is also shortlisted.

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16:37 Wexford Handicap Chase 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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GATEAU DE MIEL drops in grade following a Killarney National runner-up effort and stays well. Ground-versatile, he was well beaten in Leopardstown and Fairyhouse festivals prior to his Killarney return but a reproduction would give him every chance. He has the measure of Goodnightngodbless on a Fairyhouse meeting last October, when the selection was a final-fence faller but had Goodnightngodbless, who is 1lb worse off, beaten. Goodnightngodbless' only chase win, from 28 attempts, was gained over course and distance in May and ran well five days later at Limerick. Outside The Door was pulled up on reappearance in that Limerick race (Battle Of Mirbat was fourth) and while he subsequently won at Punchestown, is 7lb higher. Silvertown was well backed when an early casualty at Punchestown and while rated 8lb lower over fences than hurdles, had been well beaten in previous chases.

GATEAU DE MIEL got back on the up with his comeback run under his belt when second at Killarney last time and should go well here. Outside The Door arrives on the back of a career-best win at Punchestown, while the in-form Goodnightngodbless is another to consider.

A fine second in a valuable contest at Killarney last month, GATEAU DU MIEL can take advantage of this drop in class to go one better

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16:45 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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MERESIDE ANGEL has been a consistent customer this term, finishing in the first three home on all four of his appearances. The four-year-old recorded a career-best effort when landing the spoils at Ayr last time out and he can continue his ascendancy under a penalty. The handicapper has loosened his grip on Count D'Orsay and he warrants plenty of consideration now eased in grade. Blazing Hot is another to consider.

MERESIDE ANGEL came clear with a bit in hand at Ayr last week and is fancied to score once more with a top apprentice up. Count d'Orsay is on a momentous losing run but caught the eye here last time and drops in grade now. High Opinion can also be in the mix again.

Significant rain would change things but MERESIDE ANGEL created a positive impression at Ayr last week and can follow up.

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17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 20f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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Bring On The Night hasn't been seen since chasing home the talented Coltrane in this race last year and he looks a worthy favourite from 4lb higher, in what is teed up to be a typically wide-open renewal. A Listed winner over timber on his latest outing, Ahorsewithnoname merits respect back in this sphere, while Law Of The Sea, who is now 1lb better off with his Haydock conqueror Solent Gateway, can be in the thick of things too. Preference, however, is for NOVEL LEGEND. Second to the reopposing Zinc White in last month's Chester Plate, James Fanshawe's unexposed stayer is taken to reverse that form and confirm earlier promise shown over this marathon trip.

BRING ON THE NIGHT hasn't been seen out since posting a fine second in this event 12 months ago and this unexposed sort from the powerful Willie Mullins yard (holds an excellent record in this event) is taken to go one better with Ryan Moore again in the saddle. Chester Cup runner-up Zoffee could emerge as the chief threat, although Nicky Henderson's Ahorsewithnoname is hugely respected back in this sphere. Zinc White and Novel Legend complete the shortlist in a fiercely competitive handicap.

Calling The Wind just looks sure to run well, while IRISH LULLABY (nap) has hinted strongly at hidden depths of stamina.

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17:10 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Pleasure Garden is one of the in-form options after winning at Plumpton and finishing second at Fontwell on his only two starts over fences and another bold bid is expected. GO FOX has been upped 7lb for a comfortable success at Fakenham and a repeat of those front-running tactics may be enough to see him back that performance up. Jet Of Dreams is a point-to-point winner who might be a better proposition in this sphere.

JET OF DREAMS shaped with encouragement over hurdles and has been allotted a generous opening mark for one that won a point easily, so he boasts strong claims of making a winning chasing debut. Go Fox is of obvious interest having bounced back to score at Fakenham and Restandbethankful could return to top form with Brian Hughes back up.

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17:17 Wexford Handicap Chase 25f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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RULE OF JUNE was greatly flattered by her proximity to an eased-down, well-in subsequent winner at Clonmel but has solid claims if the ground remains good. She failed to win in 15 hurdles but has done better over fences and while beaten four lengths by Meehall at Killarney last August, is now 8lb better off. Legacy Of Dreams beat Meehall to win well at Limerick last month and while his form is in-and-out, has strong claims if reproducing that run. Veteran Drimsree Lad was hampered when finishing behind the selection at Clonmel and while he has a light weight, is nonetheless a 21-race maiden. Five-time winner Double Windsor needs good ground and ran well at Tramore recently but is also a veteran and his previous win was in July 2021.

RULE OF JUNE finished to good effect when runner-up at Clonmel 11 days ago and she's well worth the chance to go one better in a weak race for the numbers. Legacy of Dreams is considered the main danger after scoring at Limerick last month and Drimsfree Lad is worthy of consideration despite his long-standing maiden tag.

Having run creditably behind some well-handicapped horse recently, RULE OF JUNE is the choice; Steps Match can go well at a price

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17:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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LEXINGTON KNIGHT ran on well to land the spoils at Doncaster last time out and the consistent five-year-old gets the nod off 2lb higher. The Richard Hannon-trained gelding benefitted from his front-running tactics and he can go close with P J McDonald in the saddle. Ready To Shine won with something in hand over C&D last time out and rates the most immediate danger off 5lb higher. Genesius is capable on his day and dangerous to dismiss.

GASTRONOMY made a promising start for this yard when runner-up at Ripon last time and this lightly-raced 4-y-o may have more to offer. Last-time-out winners Lexington Knight and Ready To Shine are others to consider.

A small rise for LEXINGTON KNIGHT (nap)'s game win at Doncaster last time may well not prevent him from following up.

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17:35 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 10f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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Francesco Clemente failed to maintain his unbeaten record when being denied by a small margin at Goodwood on seasonal reappearance last month, but the son of Dubawi remains lightly raced and may take another step forward in this contest with the addition of cheekpieces. However, it may pay dividends to side with the Aidan O'Brien-trained BOLSHOI BALLET, who bounced back to form when beaten a neck into third in the Al Rayyan Stakes. The five-year-old is a Grade 1 winner over this trip and he gets the nod to record a fifth career victory now eased in grade. Cadillac was runner-up in this contest last year and demands the utmost respect after relishing a sounder surface to land the spoils at Epsom on his latest outing.

There is a bigger performance in POKER FACE and a well-run race over this trip could be just what the doctor ordered. He's taken to land another cracking-looking renewal of what is usually one of the strongest listed races of the season. Francesco Clemente has more to offer after a pleasing comeback behind King of Conquest at Goodwood and is a big player along with Charlie Appleby's thriving charge, who is seeking a 5-timer.

It would be no surprise were CADILLAC to go on now he's up and running for George Boughey and he can go one better than last year.

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17:40 Beverley Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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CLOUD FREE makes a fair amount of appeal on his debut, being a full-brother to a Group 2 winner in Italy, and the 55,000gns purchase gets the vote to make a winning start to his career. Catena wasn't disgraced when fifth here on her first outing and she is entitled to progress from that display, while Sahara Kitten and Mister Daydream appeal most of the remainder.

Those with track experience haven't achieved much, so newcomers are likely to come to the fore, with SAHARA KITTEN, a half-brother to a 2-y-o 7.4f winner, One More Bottle and Cloud Free appealing most on paper, in that order.

Those with experience have achieved just modest form. Pick of the newcomers on paper is MISTER DAYDREAM, with Sahara Kitten feared.

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17:45 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:45 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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DO IT FOR THY SEN has won both starts this season, the first after a disqualification, and the latest with a very easy win when making all the running. He does have a 7lb penalty to carry here but if connections feel he is up to running again so quickly, he still looks the likeliest winner dropping in grade. Steel Wave is no back number at the age of 13 and he can fight it out with O'Faolains Lad for second place.

DO IT FOR THY SEN faces a very quick turnaround for a chaser but he's in top form and this is unlikely to take much winning, so there's a strong chance he can complete the hat-trick. Arctic Lodge looks a notable chasing debutant for a shrewd stable and O'Faolains Lad can't be ignored from a reduced mark.

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18:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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Michael Attwater has won the last two runnings of this race and he doubles up this season with C&D winner Street Parade and the younger I'm Mable, who may come out best of his pair. Jungle Fever was a game winner at Catterick last time and could be a player dropped in class, but preference is for IMPERIOUSITY. He wasn't beaten far at Lingfield in a similar race earlier in the month and, as the three-year-olds get a 6lb allowance here, he appears to have every chance.

IMPERIOUSITY confirmed himself an improved performer with front-running tactics back in use when second at Lingfield 2 weeks ago and he could prove hard to peg back around here. Jungle Fever arrives on the back of a career-best win at Catterick so is feared most.

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18:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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With winners at 16/1 and 33/1 in the last two runnings of this race, things may not be quite as clear cut as they appear but it remains difficult to oppose favourite VAUBAN for the Willie Mullins/Ryan Moore combination. Last seen on the Flat winning at Vichy for his previous trainer, he has won three times over hurdles since and finished second in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Punchestown last time out. Rated 160 over hurdles but just 101 on the Flat, he looks very well handicapped. Ruling Dynasty is improving with experience and strolled home at Haydock, so he could be the biggest danger now upped in trip, while the Group-placed Point King and the unexposed Absurde are others for the shortlist.

VAUBAN looks on a very handy mark returning to this sphere judged on his high-class hurdles form, so his claims are crystal clear. His stablemate Absurde is a bit more exposed but warrants respect on the pick of his French form and has the assistance of Frankie Dettori, while Ruling Dynasty and Postileo are others to bear in mind in an intriguing race.

High-class hurdler VAUBAN looks to be on an attractive mark now back on the Flat and is the selection ahead of Chillingham.

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18:15 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:15 Beverley Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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SUB ROSA stepped forward from her return at Haydock when beaten a short-head in second at Lingfield earlier in the month. Roger Varian's filly had run with promise on her sole juvenile outing, when fourth to subsequent Nell Gwyn heroine Mammas Girl at Newmarket, and this appears to be a suitable opportunity for her to shed the maiden tag. Cori Glory may well be suited by a return to a right-handed track following her recent third at Thirsk and she is likely to be the main threat. Queen Of Sparta completes the shortlist having shaped with some encouragement on debut at Wolverhampton.

SUB ROSA sets a clear standard on her recent second at Lingfield and is difficult to oppose. Queen of Sparta is a well-bred sort who is likely capable of a good deal more than she showed first time up at Wolverhampton and is considered the main threat.

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

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

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SOVERAINE is the obvious call here after the daughter of Ten Sovereigns was only beaten a neck at Pontefract on her debut, keeping on well once headed to be beaten a neck by the more experienced favourite. If she has learned from that then she should take all the beating, though the speedily-bred Nouveaux could have a say. A daughter of Tasleet, her stable are in good form and she could be one to watch, along with Bungle Inthejungle colt George's Rascal.

SOVERAINE showed more than enough on debut at Pontefract 8 days ago to suggest she'll be winning soon and this looks an excellent opening. Newcomers George's Rascal and Bu Sidra can fight out minor honours.

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18:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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HOW BIZARRE is 3lb higher than for his success at Musselburgh earlier last month, but he had produced some solid efforts in defeat until finishing last in a Catterick claimer on his latest star and he is given a chance to bounce back here in a contest where the majority of his rivals have something to prove. Na Scoitear is expected to be in the mix after finishing third at Wetherby last week, with Cheese The One and Krystal Maze others worth considering.

A number of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a good opportunity for NA SCOITEAR to resume winning ways on the back of his good Wetherby third achieved off the same mark as here. Course-winner Dr Rio appeals as the one to chase home the selection ahead of top-weight Back From Dubai.

It's difficult to know which way to turn in this but HOW BIZARRE is a recent winner and more likely to give his running than some.

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

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19:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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Big Time Maybe is an admirably consistent gelding, but he was out-battled in the finish here last week by RED ALERT and although the winner has a 4lb penalty to carry now, his resolution may see him follow up despite being worse off at the weights. Animist was absent for the whole of 2022, but he has now had two runs this year to put him straight and he could surprise off this mark on his best form.

BIG TIME MAYBE and Red Alert both have an affinity with this course and fought out the finish of a C&D handicap last week. The latter emerged on top that day but Big Time Maybe only gave way in the dying strides and, armed with a 4 lb pull at the weights, he has a good chance of turning the tables on Tony Carroll's charge. Minhaaj has slipped to an attractive mark and also enters calculations, while Desert wouldn't be without a chance if she puts her best foot forward.

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19:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:15 Beverley Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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SPRING IS SPRUNG has posted a couple of decent efforts since returning to the minimum trip. The latest of those, which came from a 1lb higher mark in a warm 0-105 at York last month, would suggest he can mount a serious challenge in these calmer waters. Hiya Maite continues to run well and he appeals as a likely candidate once again, while Embour has dropped to a workable mark and must be considered on the back of a short break.

HIYA MAITE arrives at the top of his game and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his good recent Thirsk third. C&D winner Ventura Flame rates the main threat to Roy Bowring's likeable 5-y-o, with Dandy Dinmont rating the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

Having just his third go for sprint specialist Paul Midgley, SPRING IS SPRUNG (nap) can win after shaping nicely in a big field at York.

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19:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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FILM STAR improved on what she had achieved to date when second over C&D on her handicap bow and Sir Mark Todd's filly is expected to confirm the form with both Mister X, who finished fourth on that occasion, and Storyinthesand (sixth). Of the aforementioned pair, the latter may prove to be the main danger after a couple of decent efforts earlier in the year.

The one who appeals most is FILM STAR, who went down narrowly on her handicap/turf debut over this C&D 3 weeks ago and it's likely that she has more to offer. Mister X was back in fourth on that occasion and should give another good account, albeit he looks pretty exposed and there's no real reason to think that he'll be able to reverse the placings with Film Star. Hurricane Kiko should have a part to play if responding well to the new headgear and he is best of the rest.

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

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

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Only narrowly denied on both of his starts for Michael Appleby, Beltane should go close once again, while Crown Princess, who hit the woodwork over C&D 20 days ago, appeals as a likely player from an unchanged mark. A chance, however, can be taken on BUNGLEY, who has yet to run a poor race around here from three efforts. Tim Easterby's filly is now 2lb lower than when successful at Thirsk in August and the daughter of Bungle Inthejungle could make the most of her low draw.

STRONGBOWE's latest Carlisle third reads quite well and he can get his head back in front now back at 0-75 level. Beltane and Forward Flight have made positive starts for new stables and might be the pair to give Tim Easterby's charge most to think about.

Topweight BELTANE has gone very close the last twice and earns the vote ahead of Crown Princess, who was second over C&D last time.

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20:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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LUCKY MASCOT took a step back in the right direction with a visor reapplied when runner-up over C&D earlier in the month and the switch of headgear to first-time blinkers could help make the difference required. Diamond Cottage is capable of being in the mix following a C&D success on her penultimate outing, while Kitaab's recent third at Doncaster warrants him a place on the shortlist.

Question marks surround the majority of these and AJRAD is the suggestion. He hasn't performed badly at Lingfield the last twice and is now 1 lb below his last winning mark. He may have most to fear from Whistledown, who produced two of her better efforts of 2022 at this course and a recent spin at Goodwood will have blown away the cobwebs. Lucky Mascot will be a threat if building on her latest C&D effort and, if he lines up here rather than at Thirsk, Kitaab will also be a player.

The return to this venue can see DIAMOND COTTAGE maintain her perfect record over C&D. Whistledown is second choice.

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

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

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In this competitive contest marginal preference goes to URBAN ROAD, who landed a first victory on turf over C&D last time out. Despite hanging right in the closing stages, the four-year-old kept on well and gets the nod to defy a 3lb rise. Clotherholme gave a good account when third over seven furlongs last time out at Catterick and he can go close stepping back up in trip, while Galton is capable on his day and completes the shortlist.

A tight-knit handicap in which last year's winner CLOTHERHOLME edges the vote on the back of a season's best effort when third at Catterick last time out. The handily-weighted Mr Heinz heads the list of dangers, with in-form pair Urban Road and Hostelry two more who can have a say.

The 6yo CLOTHERHOLME didn't get the best of runs behind some of these here last month and has run well again since.

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20:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:30 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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CLOUDY ROSE arrives on the crest of a wave having notched up back-to-back successes last month. The latest of those saw John Berry's mare score in determined fashion at Beverley and she could be capable of defying a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap. With all four of her victories coming at this venue, Silver Bubble appeals as the most likely threat, while Iconic Mover heads the remainder.

ICONIC MOVER bumped into a subsequent winner at Lingfield last time so looks ready to finally break his duck off the same mark. Cloudy Rose is the obvious threat as she bids for the hat-trick, with Harbour Project best of the others.

Preference is for CLOUDY ROSE who took a long time in getting off the mark but now bids for a hat-trick and is proven over C&D.

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20:45 Beverley Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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

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SUN FESTIVAL justified favouritism in decisive style last time out at Brighton, putting two lengths between himself and his next best rival. The five-year-old gelding has only been handed a 1lb rise for that win and gets the nod to repeat that feat. Irv found plenty of trouble last time out at Ripon and may be able to take a step forward with a clear passage. Dandy's Angel landed the spoils over course and distance on her latest outing and she completes the shortlist.

OUT OF SIGHT didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fourth at Bath last time and can make amends here off a career-low mark. C&D winner Irv also wasn't seen to best effect when fourth at Ripon on his most recent start and is next on the list, with Dandy's Angel in the mix too on the back of his C&D success ten days ago.

Having been in good form in handicaps prior to his recent classified win at Brighton, SUN FESTIVAL is taken to follow up.

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21:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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21:00 Brighton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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Letter Of The Law has been kept busy since defeating RIVAS ROB ROY over C&D last month and, though respected, the latter is preferred. John Gallagher's charge gained a narrow victory over track and trip last time out and a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap means he's still 3lb lower than when finishing a gallant second in this race last year. Eagle Eyed Freddie, who won a claimer at Catterick 18 days ago, completes the shortlist.

LETTER OF THE LAW has been in good form since returning from a short break in April and he is one of the more solid options in an open-looking race. Next on the list is Compere, who has been knocking on the door of late and has a good chance of reversing last month's C&D placings with Rivas Rob Roy on these revised terms. Recent Catterick claimer winner Eagle Eyed Freddie is also shortlisted, while Kondratiev Wave is dangerous to discount having dropped to a potentially very handy mark.

This can go to LETTER OF THE LAW (nap) who beat Rivas Rob Roy by just over 2l over C&D last month and is just 1lb worse off.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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