13:45 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:45 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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Bergentown was a two-length victor at Bangor earlier in the month over an extended 2m3f, and he was raised 5lb for that effort. However, dropping in distance might not be ideal and could leave the door open for BURNAGE BOY. The seven-year-old filled the runner-up spot on his penultimate start at Newcastle and, if he can reproduce that level of form, he is likely to be bang there. Another live contender is Joie De Vivre.

At forecast longer odds it could be worth siding with JOIE DE VIVRE, who shaped well returning from 10 weeks off back on the level at Thirsk last month and Martin Todhunter's 8-y-o can notch a third victory in this sphere. Bergentown is likely to be popular having scored first time up for his new yard at Bangor recently. Burnage Boy can fill out third spot.

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14:00 Ffos Las Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:00 Ffos Las Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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KOJI was sent off favourite for her debut run at Chelmsford and although she failed to justify those odds, the Kodiac filly certainly produced a highly promising effort and she looks the one to beat here. The main threat might be Relentless Warrior, who was a decent second at Bath on his penultimate outing, while Heed The Call isn't ruled out either.

HEED THE CALL put her experience to good use to get off the mark second time up at Kempton last month and, having been found out in better company in France since, Archie Watson's filly is fancied to double her tally with first-time cheekpieces applied. Koji and Kitty Bennet both shaped with promise making their respective debuts and they look the main dangers in that order.

The vote goes to KITTY BENNET who should build on her Lingfield effort. Koji, a similar type, is second choice.

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14:15 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:15 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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CLASSIC LADY beat Buto (third) and Pipers Cross (fourth) comfortably last time over C&D and she is only asked to compete off a 4lb higher mark for that success. Therefore, the daughter of Flemensfirth is highly likely to prove very tough to beat once again. Fairland is an interesting contender as she makes her first start for new connections and is a point-to-point winner.

CLASSIC LADY was full value for her C&D victory 3 weeks ago, her first under Rules, and she can go in again. Old-rival Buto is a big threat, while Pipers Cross could yet find a race like this.

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14:30 Ffos Las Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:30 Ffos Las Stakes (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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NOTRE MAISON had Master Sully (third) and Mr Pc (fifth) behind in this grade last time at Brighton over an extended 5f when making all in first-time cheekpieces and she looks to have conditions in her favour once more, so she could prove tough to pass. Another to consider is Pearly Gaits, who ran with credit into fifth in a class 6 handicap most recently.

NOTRE MAISON was perked up by the application of cheekpieces when shedding her maiden status at Brighton 12 days ago and, assuming the headgear works again, this is a good follow-up opportunity. Master Sully was a shade disappointing behind the selection in that race but may still provide the main opposition.

Although everything went her way at Brighton, NOTRE MAISON may have more to offer in the cheekpieces. Master Sully is feared most.

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14:45 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:45 Hexham Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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This could go the way of MONTY NEVETT, who took a big step forward last month at Newcastle as he was only beaten half a length into third over 2m1f. The four-year-old may appreciate this step up in distance and he looks the one to side with. Champagnesocialist has to be respected in first-time cheekpieces for the John McConnell stable, while Imperial Data is noted with Brian Hughes in the plate.

CHAMPAGNESOCIALIST has been expensive to follow over hurdles but she sets the clear standard and probably won't get a better chance to shed her maiden status now fitted with cheekpieces. Imperial Data and Monty Nevett can fight it out for minor honours.

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15:05 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:05 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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Hydration is a fascinating contender on his handicap bow for the Harry & Roger Charlton stable after showing more than enough in novice events to suggest he could defy his opening mark of 75. However, a chance can be taken on AMAZONIAN DREAM, who takes a further drop in grade after finishing last of three at Bath. He lost many lengths at the start that day and, with a better break, he could play a strong hand in the finish. Vape is another to consider.

BEYOND EQUAL has his first go in a class 5 since his 3-y-o days and while he's far from the most consistent it's hard to believe he can't cash in off his much-reduced mark soon. He's won here in the past and is worth chancing in new headgear. 3-y-o Hydration could do better now handicapping and is feared along with Vape.

On current form VAPE has the most solid chance. Unexposed Hydration is second choice.

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15:20 Hexham Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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LORD CAPRIO returned to winning ways over C&D on his most recent outing in this sphere before attempting to back up just four days later on the level at Ripon, where he filled the runner-up spot. Off a 4lb higher mark on this occasion, that might not be enough to stop the eight-year-old. A drop back in trip might aid the cause of Deluxe Range, while Cousu Main completes the shortlist.

Most of these arrive with a question mark against them so the reliable LORD CAPRIO is fancied to bag a second C&D success on the back of his good recent second on the Flat at Ripon. Fenna's Loss is weighted to have a big say if freshened up after a break.

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15:35 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:35 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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Royal Dream arrives on the back of a breakthrough success on the all-weather at Lingfield and can't be dismissed off 4lb higher. Ed Dunlop's gelding, however, has yet to prove as effective on turf and it may pay to take him on with C&D winner MUJID. The eight-year-old returned to form when finishing third at Nottingham last time and a 1lb drop in the ratings can only aid his cause. Denis Anthony is another possibility.

The 3-y-os look set to dominate this with marginal preference for DENIS ANTHONY, who deserves to win one of these having bumped into a big improver on his last 2 starts. Royal Dream has plenty going for him too, with Solution sure to do better now handicapping.

Having posted solid efforts the last twice, DENIS ANTHONY looks poised to open his account. Royal Dream is feared most.

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15:45 Pontefract Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:45 Pontefract Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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WHOOP WHOOP has shaped well on both starts to date, finishing fourth at Salisbury and Kempton, and the manner of her performance last time suggested the stiff finish would play to her strengths on this occasion. The step up to 6f is likely to benefit Mauna Loa following her neck second at Carlisle on her second outing and she appears the most likely to serve it up to the selection. Sacred Angel cost 52,000 pounds at the Goffs UK Premier sale and she appeals most of the remainder.

WHOOP WHOOP was much improved from her debut when fourth over this trip at Kempton and could be hard to beat. Mauna Loa is ready for 6f and can go well, while Sacred Angel is an interesting newcomer for a yard that had one go close here recently.

This looks less demanding than the races WHOOP WHOOP has contested to date and she can get off the mark at the third attempt.

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15:53 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:53 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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KICKSAFTERSIX got off the mark over C&D last Saturday with an authoritative display and it would be no surprise to see him strike again, especially with the lack of opposition being in his favour. Guinness Affair may have needed the run when returning from a lengthy spell off the track at Worcester last month and he is preferred to Royle Steel in the battle for the minor honours.

KICKSAFTERSIX has made a positive start over fences and is fully expected to follow up his C&D win 8 days ago. The opposing pair both failed to fire on their chasing debuts but could step forward with the benefit of experience.

The winner of a low-grade handicap here last week, KICKSAFTERSIX is taken to follow up off this 6lb higher mark.

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16:05 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Although warranting respect, Baileysgutfeeling returns to handicaps off a career-high mark and the four-year-old may come up short in his quest to complete the hat-trick. Last-time-out novice stakes winner MERLIN THE WIZARD makes most appeal, with an opening rating of 83 appearing workable. Tollard Royal shouldn't mind the return to an extended 7f, and a wind procedure since his latest fifth at Kempton may help George Boughey's inmate in seeing his race out with more verve.

MERLIN THE WIZARD confirmed the promise of his first 2 starts when opening his account at Kempton 18 days ago, sealing matters with a sharp turn of foot, and he can continue his progress to make a successful handicap debut. Tollard Royal could fare better having had a wind op and with the hood back on, so he is feared most ahead of Baileysgutfeeling.

The vote goes to handicap debutant MERLIN THE WIZARD, who looks the type to improve further. Tollard Royal is second choice.

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16:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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SHIMMERING SANDS improved from his return third here last month when producing a career-best performance at Doncaster and a 6lb rise is unlikely to stop the son of Teofilo from making it back-to-back victories. Paddy The Squire took a big step forward after a wind operation when runner-up in a Chester maiden and he is very much of interest on his handicap bow. Others to note include the hat-trick seeking Prophet's Dream and Cockalorum.

SHIMMERING SANDS confirmed the promise of his reappearance in no uncertain terms fitted with a tongue tie at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, looking some way ahead of his mark in the process. The assessor has reacted with a 6 lb rise but that looks lenient, so he's the one to be with. Prophet's Dream is an improving 4-y-o chasing a hat-trick so demands respect, with Million Thanks completing the shortlist.

Eeetee is a key player back at 1m2f but SHIMMERING SANDS won easily at Doncaster last time and can make light of a 6lb rise.

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16:23 Hexham Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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DOLLY DANCER comes with risks attached after appearing unsettled by an early mistake here last Saturday, nevertheless, she lurks on a dangerous mark and first-time cheekpieces may prove the tonic. Cilluirid returned to form when staying on into second at Market Rasen earlier in the month and a similar level of performance should see him involved once more. Follow Your Arrow and Exit To Where can't be discounted either.

With the cheekpieces left off, CROAGH PATRICK wasted no time getting back to form when third at this course 8 days ago and he could be ready to return to winning ways over this shorter distance. He can see off the challenge of Follow Your Arrow who is respected back at this venue, while Cilluirid returned to form last time and lurks on dangerous mark.

Course-and-distance winner FOLLOW YOUR ARROW is back on a good mark and, after two good recent runs, he can win from Croagh Patrick.

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16:35 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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SYMPATHISE has proved a different proposition since going handicapping under the tutelage of Victor Dartnall and a latest 5lb rise may not prevent his mare from completing the hat-trick. Ballet Blanc returned to form when runner-up in a classified stakes event at Chepstow earlier in the month and may emerge as the chief threat on this switch to handicaps, ahead of Madrinho, who has been given some respite by the handicapper.

SYMPATHISE is thriving under the tutelage of Victor Dartnall and a 5 lb rise for her comfortable Chepstow success is unilkely to prevent this improving mare from completing a hat-trick. In-form pair Griggy and Tranquility appeal as the pick of the remainder and can chase home the selection in that order.

Improving SYMPATHISE (nap) could well complete a hat-trick. Ballet Blanc is second choice.

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16:45 Pontefract Listed (Class 1) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:45 Pontefract Listed (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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LUISA CASATI built on a placed effort in this company at Saint-Cloud in March when scoring at Goodwood last month and she may prove to be a tough nut to crack, despite giving weight to all of her rivals bar Pennymoor. John and Thady Gosden's mare had excuses on her return at Doncaster, but the best of her form has come on the all-weather. With that in mind, the most likely threats are Voodoo Queen, who was behind the selection at Goodwood but has since run well at York, and Caius Chorister.

A few of these still have the potential for further improvement but CAIUS CHORISTER sets a good standard and David Menuisier's very useful and likeable filly can gain a deserved first success of the season. Luisa Casati is feared most on the back of her Goodwood success in similar company, with Voodoo Queen and Icykel appealing as the pick of the rest for place purposes.

Caius Chorister is the clear pick judged on her handicap form and can front-run from stall 1. However, LUISA CASATI may reel her in.

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16:53 Hexham NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Tineggiori wasn't beaten far on his debut at Wetherby in April and Mark Walford's charge can't be discounted in an open contest. A chance, however, is taken on newcomer J C INTERNATIONAL. The four-year-old is a rare runner under this code for his yard, with Brian Hughes an eye-catching jockey booking. Dream Boy arrives fresh on the back of a point-to-point success and also commands attention.

J C INTERNATIONAL is bred to be well equipped for bumpers and the booking of Brian Hughes looks notable on debut, so he gets the nod ahead of point-winner Dream Boy. The Scan Man is another Rules newcomer worthy of consideration, and the market should be informative.

It could be worth taking a chance on TINEGGIORI, who wasn't beaten far in a fair race on his bumper debut.

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17:05 Ffos Las Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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LUSAKA found more prominent tactics to his liking when romping home at Chepstow earlier in the month and the handicapper may have let him in lightly off only 3lb more. There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from Red Royalist's stable debut when collared inside the final furlong to finish third at Doncaster last time and the nine-year-old must enter calculations, with This Ones For Fred making most appeal of the remainder.

LUSAKA produced his best effort for a while when scoring at Chepstow last time and, in a weak affair, he's worth a chance to follow up. Shibuya Song is likely to come on for her stable debut, so she's regarded as a threat, while Red Royalist is worth considering on the back of a solid start for his current yard.

The suggestion is SHIBUYA SONG on her second start for a new stable. This Ones For Fred is second choice.

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17:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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HAIZOOM made her first start for the Charlie Johnston yard a successful one when accounting for her three rivals at Ripon over 2m and she was only put up 2lb for that effort. Therefore, she is fancied to take another step forward to make it a double. The main danger might be Blow Your Horn, who has been in fine fettle recently, as he has secured a quick-fire double this month and is likely to be bang there once more, while Adamaris is worth a market check.

A few with chances but COLD HENRY has yet to run a bad race since sent over staying trips so gets the vote with this return to 2m a plus for this son of Sixties Icon. Hat-trick seeking Blow Your Horn rates an obvious threat, though Adamaris figures on a handy-looking mark on his debut for Adrian Keatley and is worth a second look too.

Cold Henry and Flint Hill are feared but the scene may be set for BLOW YOUR HORN (nap) to complete his hat-trick.

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17:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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TAMILLA could only manage seventh last time at Goodwood, but it's likely she could take a big step forward from that run, considering it came after a 266-day break. The daughter of Nathaniel was sent off favourite for a class 2 handicap at Haydock in September when finishing a close-up fourth and she could be the one to beat. Last-time-out winner Derry Lad enters calculations, as he went in by half a length at Hamilton and could have a say off 6lb higher. Geremia completes the shortlist.

Plenty in with a squeak but the vote goes to FOX JOURNEY, who left previous efforts behind when making a successful reappearance/handicap debut at Newmarket last month, and with this extra distance sure to play to his strengths, Sir Michael Stoute's 3-y-o is taken to double his tally. Wootton'sun has returned in top form, so he could be the one to chase the selection home, with Derry Lad and Two Brothers also considered.

A string of in-form candidates go head to head and improvement from the 3yo FOX JOURNEY on his first attempt at 1m4f may secure the win.

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18:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:15 Pontefract Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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CONCORDE won a shade cosily at Redcar last month and a further 7lb rise may not prevent George Boughey's progressive three-year-old from completing a hat-trick. Silver Sword lost little in defeat when finding only subsequent Hampton Court fourth Torito too strong on his handicap debut at Epsom earlier this month and he likely has more to offer in this sphere. The son of Charm Spirit is feared most, ahead of Venetian, who arrives in good form too.

CONCORDE has shown much improved form sent handicapping this season, making it 3 wins from his 4 starts in 2022 with a cosy success at Redcar last time, and a 7-lb rise in the weights may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. Silver Sword has also been going the right way this year and could be the main danger, ahead of Tasever.

Concorde may not be done with just yet but SILVER SWORD ran a cracker at Epsom on Derby Day and he gets the nod.

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18:45 Pontefract Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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FARO DE SAN JUAN did well to win from an uncompromising position at Chester recently and a 4lb nudge in the ratings doesn't appear insurmountable. Dylan Cunha's string remain in good order and a second success of the season could be on the cards for his four-year-old. Milbanke posted his best effort of the season when finishing second over C&D just under a fortnight ago and also warrants consideration, ahead of in-form duo Manila Scouse and Shalaa Asker.

MANILA SCOUSE shaped like he's ready to win when second at Beverley last time and, with the return to this trip and low draw both in his favour, he takes preference over Faro de San Juan, who scored at Chester last time. Milbanke is likely to play a part if they go hard in front.

Shalaa Asker and JORDAN ELECTRICS appeal most and the selection could take another step forward back over this longer trip.

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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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