1 Monday 8th July 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 34 Races on Monday 8th July 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Worcester, 6 races at Ayr, 7 races at Roscommon, 6 races at Ripon, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

14:00 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (7/1 +22%) Mystic Man	7 7/1(+22%)	(6) Mystic Man 7/1, Winner of 2 of his 3 starts over fences for Oliver Sherwood and back-to-back wins for this yard over 20.5f at Southwell in September/October. Ran poorly back down in trip there on return last month but type to bounce back. Won four chases in 2023; flopped last month, after a layoff, but may progress again.
12 1st (12) (3/1 -9%) Chemical Warfare	3 3/1(-9%)	(12) Chemical Warfare 3/1, Not long with this yard and was closing in third (looked a threat) when falling at the last over fences over C&D last month. Took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Market Rasen since and remains of strong interest back in this sphere. Held every chance before last-fence fall here last month and has since won over hurdles.
7 2nd (7) (22/1 -267%) Blazing Court	22 22/1(-267%)	(7) Blazing Court 22/1, Modest maiden hurdler but is a chaser on looks and made a positive start in this sphere when third over C&D last month. Entitled to build on that and not taken lightly. 0-7 over hurdles but made good start to chasing career when placed over C&D last month.
10 3rd (10) (20/1 -208%) Impression Chic	20 20/1(-208%)	(10) Impression Chic 20/1, Ex-pointer who stepped up on her hurdles form when making a winning chase debut in a first-time tongue strap at Fontwell in October. Good runner-up efforts since and can give her running again if ready to go after 7 months off. Has fitness to prove here but made very solid start to chasing career in the autumn.
5 4th (5) (80/1 -300%) Lost Connections	80 80/1(-300%)	(5) Lost Connections 80/1, Won mares' handicap chase at Ludlow in May 2023 but ran poorly bidding for a repeat success there last month, dropping away quickly home turn. Let down by jumping back over hurdles since and bit to prove now. Didn't run badly over hurdles last month and reverts to chasing on last winning mark.
9 5th (9) (350/1 -3789%) Carnet De Stage	350 350/1(-3789%)	(9) Carnet De Stage 350/1, Poor ex-Irish hurdler/chaser but ran best race for a while when second in handicap hurdle (16/1) at this C&D 3 weeks ago. That was only his second start for this yard so warrants respect back over fences. Bettered low-key stable debut when close second over hurdles here last month; shortlisted.
1 6th (1) (450/1 -3991%) Stringtoyourbow	450 450/1(-3991%)	(1) Stringtoyourbow 450/1, Fair winning hurdler who showed some promise after 19-month absence at Cheltenham in October. Pulled up sent chasing on his next 2 starts but showed his first form in this sphere when third at Fakenham in March. Lost his action back over hurdles since. Completed only one of three chases last season and was pulled up on hurdle return.
4 7th (4) (200/1 -900%) Texard	200 200/1(-900%)	(4) Texard 200/1, Easily best effort for this yard when wide-margin winner at Market Rasen (17.2f, good to soft) in April. Not in the same form since, though, sixth of 14 in handicap chase at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Wide-margin winner in April but recent efforts have been underwhelming; others preferred.
2 8th (2) (400/1 -5614%) Arctic Ambition	400 400/1(-5614%)	(2) Arctic Ambition 400/1, Lost his way for Gordon Elliott but step back in the right direction for this yard when second off reduced mark at Cartmel 10 days ago so claims can be made. No long the force of old but ran best race for current stable when second ten days ago.
11 9th (11) (125/1 -279%) Jukebox D'eddy	125 125/1(-279%)	(11) Jukebox D'eddy 125/1, Modest maiden hurdler. All but came down first and pulled up in handicap at Ffos Las on chasing debut in November. Inexperienced over fences but both hurdle runs this season were respectable; a possible.
13 \|F\| (13) (250/1 -1463%) Dreadpoetssociety	250 250/1(-1463%)	(13) Dreadpoetssociety 250/1, Well held in bumpers for Warren Greatrex and poor form over hurdles. 3 lb out of the handicap on chase bow. Second handicap hurdle run was much better than the first; chasing debut today.
3 10th (3) (350/1 -6900%) Limetree Boy	350 350/1(-6900%)	(3) Limetree Boy 350/1, 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 at Bangor (17.4f, good) last time. Can make his presence felt again fitted with a tongue tie. 0-8 over fences but in the frame all four starts since cheekpieces were added in March.
8 11th (8) (450/1 -1264%) Goaheadwiththeplan	450 450/1(-1264%)	(8) Goaheadwiththeplan 450/1, Won a 2m Uttoxeter handicap chase in July 2022 but proved very easy to back and was rusty on first run since when pulled up at Huntingdon 6 weeks ago. Might need this again. Won over fecnes in summer 2022 but pulled up in May, after a long absence.
14 \|PU\| (14) (250/1 -658%) Reine Des Tartes	250 250/1(-658%)	(14) Reine Des Tartes 250/1, Successful on last of 3 starts in points. Offered little in trio of quick-fire novice hurdle runs earlier this year and similar story switched to fences/handicap at Market Rasen last month. 8 lb out of the handicap. Well beaten on recent chase/handicap debut and effectively 3lb higher today.

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14:00 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A runner-up at Bangor last time, LIMETREE BOY is taken to go one better with this extra distance expected to bring about some improvement. Arctic Ambition has slid down the handicap and posted a better effort at Cartmel 10 days ago, while Blazing Court placed over C&D on his chasing bow and there should be more to come from him. Chemical Warfare won over hurdles at Market Rasen but is 10lb higher back over the larger obstacles.

CHEMICAL WARFARE is going the right way for his present yard, taking advantage of his lower hurdles mark in good style at Market Rasen, and remains of strong interest back over fences. Limetree Boy should be suited by a return to this trip and can make his presence felt again, while Blazing Court made a positive start over fences when third over C&D last month.

David Pipe's CHEMICAL WARFARE looked set to go close before his late fall over C&D last month, and has won over hurdles since.

14:20 Ayr Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (22/1 -561%) Wattani	22 22/1(-561%)	(5) Wattani 22/1, Foaled March 10. 34,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 1m winner Montjica and winner up to 6.5f Montussan, both in France. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 11f Tha'ir. 34,000gns yearling; by Starspangledbanner; Newmarket raider who warrants respect.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 -50%) Chuti Manika	5 5/1(-50%)	(1) Chuti Manika 5/1, Foaled April 26. Magna Grecia colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m-9f winner Striding Edge and 2-y-o 7f winner Gone Rogue. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6.5f winner), half-sister to 1¼m/10.3f winner Alexander M and winner up to 7f Rebel Assault (both useful). Magna Grecia colt; from a family that has served his connections well; interesting.
4 3rd (4) (40/1 -1355%) Impartiality	40 40/1(-1355%)	(4) Impartiality 40/1, Foaled April 11. 24,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 7f Fair Angellica. Dam, lightly raced, closely related to useful 1m winner El Hayem. 24,000gns yearling; yard has a better strike-rate with 2yos on AW than on turf.
7 4th (7) (14/1 +22%) Ezdaan	14 14/1(+22%)	(7) Ezdaan 14/1, Foaled February 3. 3,000 gns foal, Portamento colt. Half-brother to 11.6f/1½m winner Tronada. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Alazeyab. 3,000gns foal; by Portamento; yard is 1-8 with 2yos this term (win came on AW).
2 5th (2) (20/1 -300%) Coonawarra Star	20 20/1(-300%)	(2) Coonawarra Star 20/1, Foaled March 1. 22,000 gns yearling, Masar gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to winner up to 8.4f Recharge and winner up to 1½m Grove Ferry (both smart) out of very smart winner up to 10.5f (2-y-o 1m winner) Rebelline. 22,000gns yearling; by Masar; represents last year's winning stable; debutant to consider.
9 6th (9) (66/1 -500%) Kinross Claret	66 66/1(-500%)	(9) Kinross Claret 66/1, Foaled February 20. €32,000 yearling, £10,000 2-y-o, Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to 7f-1m winner Liangel Hope and winner up to 11.5f Hasten Slowly. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). £10,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by Soldier's Call out of a 7f 2yo/1m winner; check the betting.
8 7th (8) (66/1 -200%) Himself	66 66/1(-200%)	(8) Himself 66/1, Foaled April 17. €21,000 yearling, €16,000 2-y-o, Coulsty colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, also won over hurdles. 16,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Coulsty out of a 7f 2yo/hurdle winner; market instructive.
3 8th (3) (100/1 -1150%) Harry Palmer	100 100/1(-1150%)	(3) Harry Palmer 100/1, £30,000 yearling, Harry Angel colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 1¾m) Scarlet Dragon. 10/1, last of 14 in novice at York (6f, good) on debut 44 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Last of 14 in a York contest that is working out well; gelded since; may improve.
10 9th (10) (80/1 -300%) That Lucas Fella	80 80/1(-300%)	(10) That Lucas Fella 80/1, Foaled April 11. €8,000 yearling, €7,000 2-y-o, Territories colt. Closely related to 1m winner Yimkin. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to very smart 9f winner Olden Times. 7,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Territories out of a 6f 2yo winner; market informative.
6 10th (6) (100/1 -203%) Albanach	100 100/1(-203%)	(6) Albanach 100/1, Foaled March 31. 10,000 gns yearling, Earthlight gelding. Dam, UAE maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart US Grade 3 1m winner Carressa. 10,000gns yearling; by Earthlight; stable is only 2-43 with 2yos.

LTO Selection:

14:20 Ayr Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A chance can be taken on WATTANI, who changed hands for 34,000gns and the son of Starspandledbanner has a speedy pedigree. He is related to a few winners and goes for the in-form Alice Haynes stable, so he just shades the vote. Chuti Manika is another with a promising pedigree and would be foolish to dismiss on his first start. Any market support behind Impartiality should also be noted.

The market should provide plenty of clues with all bar one making their debut, with CHUTI MANIKA the tentative selection. Coonawarra Star and Wattani are other possible types.

Harry Palmer is the only runner with experience. WATTANI, Chuti Manika and Coonawarra Star are interesting newcomers.

14:35 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (14/1 -115%) Judge Earle	14 14/1(-115%)	(1) Judge Earle 14/1, Back in the groove when scoring at Uttoxeter and this track last July. Ended 2023 in tame fashion fitted in headgear, however, and little encouragement all 3 outings this term (not given at all a hard time on latest). Now 2 lb below last winning mark and market support should be noted. Seven-time chase winner; badly out of form this season; revival needed.
6 2nd (6) (200/1 -700%) Galloping Pride	200 200/1(-700%)	(6) Galloping Pride 200/1, Is a maiden over hurdles and made a discouraging debut in this sphere at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) just under 5 weeks ago. Headgear goes on and needs to show plenty more before becoming of interest. Disappointing in first two handicaps (hurdle/chase); visor added today.
5 3rd (5) (40/1 -789%) My Gift To You	40 40/1(-789%)	(5) My Gift To You 40/1, Immediate improvement upon joining James Owen, scoring for fifth time at Catterick in March and backing it up with solid placed efforts at Fontwell and Cartmel (21.2f). Gave himself little chance through a dreadful round of jumping last time, but he can bounce back with Cobden booked. Didn't fire last time but has generally done very well for current stable.
3 4th (3) (100/1 -2400%) Pilot Show	100 100/1(-2400%)	(3) Pilot Show 100/1, Finally added to his chasing debut success after a run of 11 defeats in the interim in 10-runner handicap at Warwick (24f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. 5 lb rise for that fair and he's fancied to be in the shake-up with a conditional back on board. Back in peak form when scoring at Warwick in May; Ben Bromley claims 5lb here; a player.
12 5th (12) (200/1 -2400%) Jessie Lightfoot	200 200/1(-2400%)	(12) Jessie Lightfoot 200/1, Revitalised by a return to Henry Oliver, scoring over fences at Taunton and Southwell before a solid fifth (from 2 lb out of weights) of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (good) 25 days ago. Cheekpieces on and could well have a say. In good form for new stable this spring; dangerous if cheekpieces have any positive effect.
8 6th (8) (200/1 -700%) Johnny B	200 200/1(-700%)	(8) Johnny B 200/1, On a fair mark and bounced back when runner-up at Chepstow in April. Merely underlined inconsistency when pulled up at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) just over 6 weeks ago so he's a risky betting proposition. Stayed on well for second two starts ago but pulled up since; too unreliable.
10 7th (10) (150/1 -3233%) Langley Hundred	150 150/1(-3233%)	(10) Langley Hundred 150/1, Dual staying handicap hurdle winner who has eased in weights and returned to pick of his chase form (also had wind op) when runner-up at Newton Abbot last month. Narrowly denied again at the same track 9 days later and is now 3 lb higher. Remains a leading player. Close second in two 3m2f chases at Newton Abbot last month; must be considered.
4 8th (4) (125/1 -1150%) Behind The Curtain	125 125/1(-1150%)	(4) Behind The Curtain 125/1, Career-best win over hurdles at Hereford in May but is yet to match his form in that sphere after 3 tries over fences, doing well to briefly get into contention at Newton Abbot last month after significant interference early. Cheekpieces on and it's too soon to be writing him off. Dual hurdle winner this spring but yet to convince over fences.
7 9th (7) (300/1 -2900%) Midnight Centurion	300 300/1(-2900%)	(7) Midnight Centurion 300/1, Ludlow maiden hurdles winner in March 2022 and positive start over fences when finding just one too good on chase debut in November of that year. Might have needed first start for 14 months at first-named venue in January but fell mid-race at Newton Abbot last month. Very lightly raced since promising chase debut in 2022 but lurks on a tempting mark.
13 10th (13) (400/1 -2757%) Favori De Sivola	400 400/1(-2757%)	(13) Favori De Sivola 400/1, Potentially well handicapped and, having rejoined his former yard from David Pipe, hinted at a revival after 7 months off/wind op at Newton Abbot last month. Down another 3 lb and could go well. Made fairly encouraging reappearance last month and is very well handicapped now.
14 11th (14) (350/1 -600%) Raindance Queen	350 350/1(-600%)	(14) Raindance Queen 350/1, Placed both starts between the flags early in 2022 but has shown little in over hurdles, including handicaps. Huge outsider sent chasing. Struggled in two handicap hurdles this spring; up in trip for chasing debut.
2 12th (2) (350/1 -961%) Jony Max	350 350/1(-961%)	(2) Jony Max 350/1, Put a couple of poor efforts behind him when landing a 6-runner contest from the front at Fakenham (24.2f, soft) in November. Quickly back into his shell since and others more reliable. Returned from break with three very disappointing runs this spring.
9 \|PU\| (9) (400/1 -6567%) Land Genie	400 400/1(-6567%)	(9) Land Genie 400/1, Half-brother to Constitution Hill who made a winning start to his career in Huntingdon bumper last spring. Showed much improved form on handicap debut when third of 7 in hurdle at Warwick (25f, good) a couple of months ago and now heads over the larger obstacles. One to consider. Unexposed 6yo; third on handicap hurdle debut in May; makes chasing debut here.

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14:35 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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

PILOT SHOW returned to winning ways at Warwick and another bold bid looks likely with a 5lb rise negated by his conditional jockey's allowance. My Gift To You wasn't at his best in a higher grade last time but was running well before that and he can get involved, while Langley Hundred is another to consider based on a couple of good efforts at Newton Abbot last month. Jessie Lightfoot makes most appeal of the rest.

Cases can be made for several, but it could be worth taking a chance on JUDGE EARLE, who has shown little so far this season but is now 2 lb lower than when winning at this course last summer. Pilot Show finally added to his chasing debut success at Warwick just under 6 weeks ago so he can provide most resistance to the selection, with My Gift To You and Langley Hundred another couple fancied to be in the mix.

The pick is JESSIE LIGHTFOOT (nap), who did well for her new stable this spring and held her own in a higher-grade C&D race last time.

14:55 Ayr Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (3/1 +33%) Slainte Mhath	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Slainte Mhath 3/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Run best excused when seventh of 10 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, heavy, 17/2) 23 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers on 1st time. Shortlist material. Frustrating sort but has possibilities if taking well to first-time blinkers.
5 1st (5) (6/1 +67%) Venture Capital	6 6/1(+67%)	(5) Venture Capital 6/1, 28/1, made no impression when eighth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) just over 3 weeks ago, not well placed under a change of tactics. Not easy to make a case for. Far from solid on 2024 form but shapes as if this drop to 6f is worth exploring.
4 2nd (4) (8/1 -33%) The Caltonian	8 8/1(-33%)	(4) The Caltonian 8/1, Bounced back to form to finish runner-up for the second successive year when length second of 10 to Be Proud in handicap (22/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago, not getting a smooth passage through. Mark unchanged and should go well again. 0-12 on turf but ran well (1l second to Be Proud) over C&D most recently.
1 3rd (1) (80/1 -2186%) Be Proud	80 80/1(-2186%)	(1) Be Proud 80/1, Took advantage of being eased in grade when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 4/1) 16 days ago by length from The Caltonian, leading approaching last ½f. Nudged up 3 lb and fancied to be bang there again. Successful over C&D last month; historical data suggests he's capable of following up.
7 4th (7) (22/1 -529%) Classy Al	22 22/1(-529%)	(7) Classy Al 22/1, Tricky customer. 4-time course winner. 3/1, creditable 1½ lengths third of 10 to Be Proud in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago, hanging left over 1f out. Folly to ignore. Ran creditably behind two of these rivals last time; quirky but remains in form.
2 5th (2) (100/1 -355%) Ganesha	100 100/1(-355%)	(2) Ganesha 100/1, 28/1, stepped up on reappearance run without getting back to last season's form when fifth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) 11 days ago. Others more appealing. Three wins over 5f last term; has something to find on 2024 efforts.
3 6th (3) (100/1 -4344%) Winter Crown	100 100/1(-4344%)	(3) Winter Crown 100/1, Ran up to his best when second of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm, 7/2) 26 days ago. Yard seemingly in better nick now so he's one to consider. Solid second, behind a subsequent dual winner, at Hamilton latest; respected off same mark.

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14:55 Ayr Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Winter Crown was just touched off when second at Hamilton last month and he should remain competitive off an unchanged mark. However, the vote goes to BE PROUD, who beat The Caltonian (second) and Classy Al (third) when scoring by a length over track and trip on his latest outing and he is only 3lb higher for that victory. Jim Goldie's eight-year-old can take this step up in his stride and record a double. Slainte Mhath completes the shortlist.

An open-looking sprint but BE PROUD opened his account for the season over C&D just over a fortnight ago and Jim Goldie's 8-y-o is fancied to make light of a 3 lb rise at the expense of Slainte Mhaith, who can have a line put through her latest effort at Chester and has blinkers on for the first time today. Winter Crown can edge out Classy Al for third.

On the back of a very solid effort, WINTER CROWN (nap) holds strong claims off an unchanged mark. Slainte Mhath is second choice.

15:10 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (50/1 -25%) Totowolfe	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Totowolfe 50/1, Winning Irish pointer but hasn't gone on from his hurdling debut effort, in first-time cheekpieces when seventh of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (20f, good to soft) in May. Has work to do having had a wind op. Has made little impact over hurdles; returns from wind surgery with a bit to prove..
1 1st (1) (10/11 -355%) Fine Margin	0.909091 10/11(-355%)	(1) Fine Margin 10/11, After a couple of lesser efforts, got back on track when landing the odds in a Fontwell maiden (19.1f, good) in May. Remains early days for his leading yard and he looks to hold leading claims of following up with cheekpieces added. Irish raider who was off the mark at Fontwell in May; the one to beat under a penalty..
2 2nd (2) (15/8 +53%) Bob Bob Ricard	1.875 15/8(+53%)	(2) Bob Bob Ricard 15/8, Made an encouraging hurdles debut when runner-up at Wetherby in October, but didn't manage to build on that last season. However, he has won both starts since sent chasing, scoring at this course (20f, good) 19 days ago. Respected back hurdling. Yet to win in four attempts over hurdles but 2-2 over fences this year; not ruled out..
7 3rd (7) (400/1 -700%) Definite Dream	400 400/1(-700%)	(7) Definite Dream 400/1, €800 3-y-o, £15,000 4-y-o, Mahler mare. Sister to fairly useful hurdler Kingston Retreat, stays 3m. Dam unraced half-sister to 2m-17f Italian jumps winner A Plus Ma Puce. Maiden pointer, finishing third on her latest outing in May. Modest maiden pointer who makes limited appeal on hurdle/stable debut..
8 4th (8) (400/1 -1112%) Hawk Jet	400 400/1(-1112%)	(8) Hawk Jet 400/1, Had been going the right way on the Flat but not much impact in 2 starts over hurdles, off a further 4 months before finishing seventh of 12 in maiden at Fakenham (16f, good) last month. Could fare better upped in trip with her latest run behind her. Fair Flat handicapper; well held on both hurdle starts and needs more to figure here..
10 5th (10) (450/1 -200%) Oceana Orange	450 450/1(-200%)	(10) Oceana Orange 450/1, Little form on the Flat and, making second start for her current yard, finished well held tried again over hurdles in a Newton Abbot novice (21.6f, good) 13 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Well beaten on both starts over hurdles; needs to show significant improvement..
3 6th (3) (350/1 -133%) No Promises	350 350/1(-133%)	(3) No Promises 350/1, Successful once from 6 starts in points in 2022, but after a lengthy absence he was pulled up in maiden hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good) 27 days ago. Best watched. Pulled up back from a lengthy absence latest; hard to make a case for..
5 7th (5) (200/1 -1900%) Sheer Joy	200 200/1(-1900%)	(5) Sheer Joy 200/1, €15,000 3-y-o, £10,000 5-y-o, Yeats gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Arthur's Quay, stays 3m,. Dam unraced half-sister to top-class hurdler (winner up to 3m) Bannow Bay. Runner-up on completed start in Irish points. Shortlisted. Runner-up in an Irish point in May; each-way contender on stable/hurdle debut..
4 8th (4) (400/1 -167%) Ruby's Comet	400 400/1(-167%)	(4) Ruby's Comet 400/1, Half-brother to 3 winners but didn't offer much in a couple of bumpers and has fared little better over hurdles, well beaten in maiden at this course (23f, good to soft) when last seen 11 months ago. Has shown no worthwhile form on three starts over hurdles; makes little appeal..
9 9th (9) (300/1 -1100%) Kirkuila	300 300/1(-1100%)	(9) Kirkuila 300/1, Modest maiden on the Flat and ran to a similar level sent hurdling when fifth in 10-runner juvenile at Cork (16.1f, good to soft) in October. Pulled up at Fairyhouse the following month, though, and absent since ahead of first run since leaving James M. Barrett. Not disgraced when 5th on hurdles debut; pulled up when last seen in November; new yard.

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15:10 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Willie Mullins sends FINE MARGIN over from Ireland and he will likely prove to be the one to beat. The seven-year-old won a maiden hurdle in good style at Fontwell in May and can defy a penalty. Bob Bob Ricard has been winning over fences of late and may give the selection something to think about if translating that improved form back to the smaller obstacles, while Sheer Joy has placed in an Irish point-to-point and debuts under Rules having joined Alastair Ralph's yard.

FINE MARGIN got off the mark in straightforward fashion at Fontwell last time and he's the one to beat as he makes only his fifth start for Willie Mullins. The biggest threat could be Bob Bob Ricard, who returns to hurdling having won both starts over fences this season, with Sheer Joy the pick of the remainder.

Bob Bob Ricard needs respecting but FINE MARGIN should take a bit of beating under his penalty.

15:30 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (4/1 -33%) Braes Of Doune	4 4/1(-33%)	(11) Braes Of Doune 4/1, C&D winner. Respectable second of 8 in handicap (3/1) at this course (8f, good) 47 days ago, staying on close home. Step back up in trip rates a plus and he's one for the shortlist. Engaged 5.20 here Sunday. Won over C&D a year ago; placed here in last two outings, latest yesterday.
7 1st (7) (5/1 +0%) We Still Believe	5 5/1(+0%)	(7) We Still Believe 5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Respectable third of 14 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 8/1) 17 days ago, well drawn. Significantly back up in trip. Not taken lightly. Consistent this year; ties in with Berry Edge and Highwaygrey on Carlisle effort.
10 2nd (10) (28/1 -133%) Rich Harry	28 28/1(-133%)	(10) Rich Harry 28/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap (33/1) at Salisbury (8f, good) 22 days ago, beaten final 1f. Back up in trip. 3yo maiden whose form has dipped since being gelded (consistent previously).
4 3rd (4) (13/2 +46%) Tilsitt	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(4) Tilsitt 13/2, C&D winner. 11/1, shaped as if better for the run after 6 months off when fourth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Potentially very well handicapped but his losing run does temper enthusiasm. On a long losing run but is attractively treated; won off 16lb higher here in 2022.
3 4th (3) (66/1 -725%) Berry Edge	66 66/1(-725%)	(3) Berry Edge 66/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 11/1, ended lengthy losing run in 13-runner handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 28 days ago by ½ length from Highwaygrey, staying on to lead final 50 yds having been very slowly away. Not discounted nudged up 3 lb. Got up close home to beat Highwaygrey at Carlisle and should remain competitive.
1 5th (1) (4/1 +33%) Highwaygrey	4 4/1(+33%)	(1) Highwaygrey 4/1, C&D winner who turned in best effort of the season when runner-up at Carlisle (9f) on his penultimate start. Raced keenly and ran below best when sixth of 8 in handicap back at that venue 12 days ago but not dismissed out of hand dropped into class 6 company. Best effort this term when close second to Berry Edge at Carlisle on penultimate start.
5 6th (5) (66/1 -676%) Glasses Up	66 66/1(-676%)	(5) Glasses Up 66/1, 6-time C&D winner. Fifth of 7 in handicap (40/1) at Carlisle (14.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Refitting of cheekpieces could well perk him up and he's another in with a shout. Seven-time course winner; far from consistent since last success.
8 7th (8) (40/1 -471%) Volcanology	40 40/1(-471%)	(8) Volcanology 40/1, Won second of 3 starts as a juvenile in the autumn and, easy to back, shaped as if better for the run when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good) 19 days ago, weakening final 1f. Comes here easily one of the least exposed and better showing anticipated. Failed to get home on reappearance but may improve with that outing under his belt.
2 8th (2) (80/1 -471%) Ayr Poet	80 80/1(-471%)	(2) Ayr Poet 80/1, 5-time course winner. 40/1, eleventh of 12 in Cumberland Plate handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Ease back down in class rates an obvious plus but each of his last 4 victories have come in cheekpieces (again left off here). Five course wins; should benefit from return to Class 6; record of 8-24 in this grade.
9 9th (9) (28/1 -211%) Racing Vicar	28 28/1(-211%)	(9) Racing Vicar 28/1, Left debut form well behind when second of 5 in 1m maiden here in April. Not in same form when fifth of 10 in maiden (28/1) at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 25 days ago but switch to handicaps rates more suitable now. Best effort in maidens when second here in April; may progress now handicapping.
6 10th (6) (100/1 -614%) Hondo	100 100/1(-614%)	(6) Hondo 100/1, 8/1, off 9 months/first run since leaving Roger Fell & Sean Murray when last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good to firm) 19 days ago, dropping away very quickly once headed. This should reveal more. 4yo maiden; trailed home last of seven at Hamilton on stable/seasonal debut.
12 11th (12) (125/1 -89%) Bellslea	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) Bellslea 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Last of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm, 80/1) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Has very weak claims on form.

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15:30 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Berry Edge accounted for Highwaygrey (second) and We Still Believe (third) over 1m1f at Carlisle last month and he can confirm that form off a 3lb higher mark. However, RACING VICAR hit the crossbar over a mile here on his penultimate start. The son of Make Believe takes a step up in trip on his handicap bow and can defy his opening mark of 64. Glasses Up is a seven-time course winner and is another to note.

BRAES OF DOUNE (due to run here on Sunday) remains lightly raced for a 6-y-o and returned from a break with a good second over 1m in May. The step back up in trip rates an obvious plus and he's a lead player if turned out quickly. Highwaygrey is lurking on a very dangerous mark and is a player if putting it all together. Berry Edge, Glasses Up and We Still Believe complete the shortlist.

Armed with a 3lb pull and Amie Waugh's 5lb claim, class-dropper HIGHWAYGREY could well reverse Carlisle placings with Berry Edge.

15:45 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (9/2 +0%) Lallygag	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(7) Lallygag 9/2, Down the weights following a series of below par efforts and back on track last two completed starts. Still going as well as any when ran out at the third last at Newton Abbot last time, so he's very much of interest. Was still in with a shout when running out latest; commands respect back at 2m4f.
10 2nd (10) (25/1 -25%) Hardy Boy	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Hardy Boy 25/1, Attitude and jumping has always been questionable and he found a good run of form coming to a halt in handicap chase here last time. Returns to hurdling. Jumped poorly over fences on latest start; capable hurdler but others preferred..
11 3rd (11) (11/2 -22%) Bethpage	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(11) Bethpage 11/2, Progressive mare who completed the hat-trick in good style at Southwell last month. Even more to come and makes plenty of appeal despite being 1 lb wrong at the weights. 3-3 since switched to handicaps; up in class off career-high mark but can't be ruled out.
8 4th (8) (66/1 -843%) Liverpool Knight	66 66/1(-843%)	(8) Liverpool Knight 66/1, Back-to-back winner of Uttoxeter novice events last July and progressed again when making all in a 2m handicap here in September. Back on track when fourth at Market Rasen last month but mark demands more. Inconclusive first 2m4f run at Market Rasen latest but still needs considering.
6 5th (6) (450/1 -6823%) Uggy Uggy Uggy	450 450/1(-6823%)	(6) Uggy Uggy Uggy 450/1, Latest win in hurdle at Warwick in May. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (13/8) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 33 days ago. Still of interest and this race should be run to suit. Remains in form and hard to ignore back up in trip for his in-form stable..
3 6th (3) (125/1 -2678%) Mr Freedom	125 125/1(-2678%)	(3) Mr Freedom 125/1, Most consistent sort who produced another likeable display when second to a big improver in the Sussex Champion Hurdle in March. Pulled up next time but has got back on track on the Flat since. Reverts to hurdles after winning on the Flat at Goodwood latest; respected..
4 7th (4) (300/1 -1100%) Party Business	300 300/1(-1100%)	(4) Party Business 300/1, Useful hurdler who is becoming well treated but arrives on the back of a poor effort at Bangor. Best opposed unless the market speaks in his favour. Has a bit to prove at present over a trip short of his best; others preferred..
5 8th (5) (400/1 -3233%) Chilinlikeavillain	400 400/1(-3233%)	(5) Chilinlikeavillain 400/1, Won a Southwell maiden hurdle in March 2023 but absent from then until a tame display at Hexham last month. Has a bit to prove. Unexposed 7yo; entitled to improve on last month's return but others appeal more..
9 9th (9) (350/1 -961%) As Tears Go By	350 350/1(-961%)	(9) As Tears Go By 350/1, Hit the target twice for Gordon Elliott last May but form tailed off badly thereafter and no show on debut for this yard at Stratford 20 days ago. Continues to struggle for form and failed to find any improvement on stable debut latest..
2 10th (2) (450/1 -6823%) Tronador	450 450/1(-6823%)	(2) Tronador 450/1, Hasn't had much racing for this yard and was back to best when scoring at Plumpton in May. Not disgraced on the Flat since and should be considered. Won on stable debut over hurdles in May; respected after a fair effort on the Flat.
1 \|PU\| (1) (350/1 -5733%) Teqany	350 350/1(-5733%)	(1) Teqany 350/1, Useful hurdler. Creditable 5½ lengths second of 6 to Sceau Royal in Elite Hurdle (14/1) at Wincanton (15.2f, good). Up in trip but hard to know what he's capable of having been off over 2 years. Useful form under both codes but that was back in 2021; has a mammoth absence to overcome..

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15:45 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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

The wet summer has ensured there has been enough juice underfoot for BETHPAGE to register a hat-trick of good-ground victories over a variety of trips. The mare's admirable versatility on that score earns her the vote, despite a 9lb rise for the latest of those comfortable successes. Lallygag had the race at his mercy when he ran out at Newton Abbot last time and is noted with first-time cheekpieces added. Uggy Uggy Uggy is also noteworthy returned to a longer trip.

MR FREEDOM is just 1 lb higher than his last winning mark and looked better than ever on the Flat recently, so he's worth taking a chance on. The four-timer-seeking Bethpage is an obvious threat and Lallygag should be on the premises.

A wide-open handicap with Bethpage feared most but UGGY UGGY UGGY remains with potential off this mark back up in trip.

16:05 Ayr Handicap (Class 3) 13f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/4 +38%) Sea King	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(1) Sea King 5/4, Made a winning reappearance at Ripon, before finding it tougher when fourteenth of 19 in Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (22/1) at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Well worth another chance with blinkers on 1st time. Drops back in class and has clear possibilities provided he takes well to the headgear.
3 2nd (3) (33/1 -843%) Dark Moon Rising	33 33/1(-843%)	(3) Dark Moon Rising 33/1, Back to form when winning at Hamilton in June. Not at the same level when ninth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (14f, good, 9/1) 22 days ago, but he's on a workable mark so he's a contender as he drops back down in trip. Inconsistent over the last two years but recent form includes a 1m5f win at Hamilton.
5 3rd (5) (12/1 -41%) Sir Chauvelin	12 12/1(-41%)	(5) Sir Chauvelin 12/1, C&D winner. Finished closer than previously this year when fourth of 9 in handicap (40/1) back at this C&D (good to firm) 16 days ago, never nearer. Has eased further in the weights so he's not discounted. 12yo who hinted at a revival in C&D event last time; third in this race two years ago.
2 4th (2) (22/1 -1070%) Struth	22 22/1(-1070%)	(2) Struth 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Good third at Haydock in June, but unable to repeat that effort when twelfth of 19 in Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (50/1) at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Capable if on a going day. On a 14-race losing run but holds a fighting chance off current mark; drops back in grade.
4 5th (4) (100/1 -1233%) Ravenscraig Castle	100 100/1(-1233%)	(4) Ravenscraig Castle 100/1, Last win came at this C&D back in 2021. Fit from hurdling and in first-time blinkers, raced too freely when tenth of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to firm, 33/1) 12 days ago. Others preferred. Won over C&D in 2021; close second off 5lb higher in this contest last year; interesting.

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16:05 Ayr Handicap (Class 3) 13f Race Class Flow

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

DARK MOON RISING won over this distance at Hamilton before fading in the closing stages on the slow ground at Thirsk on his latest start. He gets another chance back on his favoured surface. Sea King and Struth were both well beaten in the same handicap at Royal Ascot last month, with the former preferred of that pair only 2lb higher than when winning at Ripon in April.

SEA KING was value for extra when making a successful return at Ripon, overcoming trouble in running, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he drops back in grade after Royal Ascot last time. With blinkers applied, he can get the better of Dark Moon Rising, who won over this trip on his penultimate start, while Sir Chauvelin could also be in the mix.

This is a return to much calmer waters for STRUTH (narrowly preferred) and Sea King, who both ran at Royal Ascot last month.

16:20 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (11/1 +0%) Astroman	11 11/1(+0%)	(7) Astroman 11/1, Won twice over hurdles at the start of last summer and shrugged of some lesser efforts when third of 10 in Fontwell handicap 26 days ago. Looked back in good nick and ran well from the front when third at Fontwell last month.
14 (14) (20/1 +0%) Royal Sam	20 20/1(+0%)	(14) Royal Sam 20/1, Point winner but still a maiden under Rules. Recent chase efforts underwhelming but his mark has come down and well treated if a return to hurdles sparks a revival. Not firing on all cylinders over fences this spring; now switches back to hurdling.
9 1st (9) (16/1 -14%) No Way Pedro	16 16/1(-14%)	(9) No Way Pedro 16/1, 3-3 in Britain for Brian Barr last summer over shorter (including here) but hasn't fired in the same way since joining this stable. Latest course fourth was a bit better but need to see more. Not yet proven over this far but ran well over 2m4f here last month; could have a say.
8 2nd (8) (13/2 -44%) Faha Belle	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(8) Faha Belle 13/2, Irish point winner who arrives on the back of good runner-up efforts in handicaps at Market Rasen (20.5f, good) and Uttoxeter (23f, soft) in recent months. Big player. Runner-up on last two outings, more recently behind a much-improved mare; in the mix again.
3 3rd (3) (200/1 -900%) Champetre	200 200/1(-900%)	(3) Champetre 200/1, Fair bumper performer for Harry Whittington. Easily best effort over hurdles for new yard when fourth in 23f Uttoxeter novice 32 days ago, looking suited to the longer trip. Makes handicap debut with a first-time visor replacing regular cheekpieces. Much improved form when fourth in recent Uttoxeter novice; new headgear for handicap debut.
10 4th (10) (350/1 -961%) Magical Arthur	350 350/1(-961%)	(10) Magical Arthur 350/1, Poor form over hurdles for Phil Kirby, including in handicaps this spring. Best watched on stable debut unless the betting hints otherwise. Soundly beaten in first two handicaps for Philip Kirby; now with a new stable.
11 5th (11) (350/1 -3400%) Caspers Court	350 350/1(-3400%)	(11) Caspers Court 350/1, On a career-low and turned in one of his best recent efforts when second of 5 at Newton Abbot (21.5f, soft) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted. Not discounted. Rediscovered some form on latest start but is no longer the force of old; others preferred.
6 6th (6) (400/1 -1900%) Dasher	400 400/1(-1900%)	(6) Dasher 400/1, Showed plenty when placed in a pair of bumpers and stepped up on previous hurdling form when fifth in a handicap at Uttoxeter (23f) in May. Pulled up here since, though. Ran quite well on handicap debut in May but pulled up here since; needs to bounce back.
12 7th (12) (350/1 -4275%) Valentine Getaway	350 350/1(-4275%)	(12) Valentine Getaway 350/1, Consistent sort who made the frame again when good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good, 4/1) in May. Fell before halfway at Ffos Las since. Claims if none the worse. Fell heavily last time but was second to a big improver two starts ago.
1 8th (1) (450/1 -6329%) Electric Jet	450 450/1(-6329%)	(1) Electric Jet 450/1, Placed in points and has reached the frame on all 3 completed starts over hurdles, showing himself none the worse for a heavy fall at Bangor when third of 14 in 20.5f Southwell maiden 4 weeks ago. Back up in trip. Very respectable third in Southwell maiden last month; could easily have more to offer.
13 9th (13) (450/1 -6329%) Moro Rock	450 450/1(-6329%)	(13) Moro Rock 450/1, Back to form when 5½ lengths second of 9 to Mattie Ross in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Market Rasen (23f, good) 24 days ago. Ought to be in the thick of things from an unchanged mark. Chased home Mattie Ross at Market Rasen last month; needs another step forward here.
4 10th (4) (200/1 -900%) Moodofthemoment	200 200/1(-900%)	(4) Moodofthemoment 200/1, Modest hurdler/chaser for David Pipe. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations on return from a break for new yard. Very inconsistent maiden under rules but won three consecutive points in the spring.
2 \|PU\| (2) (300/1 -7400%) Mattie Ross	300 300/1(-7400%)	(2) Mattie Ross 300/1, Gained reward for some creditable efforts this spring when winning 23f Market Rasen handicap 24 days ago by 5½ lengths from reopposing Moro Rock. Ought to remain very competitive up 6 lb. Drew clear of Moro Rock to open hurdling account at Market Rasen last month; respected.
5 \|PU\| (5) (450/1 -8082%) Grove Road	450 450/1(-8082%)	(5) Grove Road 450/1, Looked a promising stayer in the making when winning a brace of novice hurdles in late 2022. Largely disappointing since but his mark has come down as a result and last month's stable debut fourth at Newton Abbot wasn't without promise. Respected under Cobden. Stopped the rot when fourth on stable debut; remains on a very good mark.

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16:20 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Mattie Ross jumped well en route to winning over this distance at Market Rasen last month and appeals despite a 6lb higher mark. While the runner-up in that race, Moro Rock, has a reasonable chance of reversing the form. However, slender preference is for FAHA BELLE, whose two recent second-placed finishes read well in the context of this race. Off just 2lb higher than the most recent of those occasions, she can finally go one better. Astroman and Valentine Getaway also warrant consideration.

FAHA BELLE gets the nod on the back of a pair of runner-up efforts this season. James Owen has booked Harry Cobden for Grove Road who could be a big threat if building on his stable debut fourth. Recent Market Rasen 1-2 Mattie Ross and Moro Rock also make the shortlist.

The suggestion is GROVE ROAD, who seemed to have turned a corner when a close fourth on his recent stable debut.

16:40 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (7/1 -40%) Abruzzo Mia	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Abruzzo Mia 7/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft, 9/2) 22 days ago. Similar type to Al Muqdad, having failed to see out 1m last time.
9 (9) (9/1 -13%) Jkr Cobbler	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) Jkr Cobbler 9/1, Racked up a C&D hat-trick last summer and back to winning ways on Carlisle reappearance. Not in the same form when seventh there since but he's capable of bouncing straight back at a track where he has such a good record. Good record over this C&D last term featured three wins; enters calculations.
1 1st (1) (9/4 +10%) Al Muqdad	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) Al Muqdad 9/4, C&D winner in June and followed up at Doncaster a fortnight later. 11/4, fourth of 7 back at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 9 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Can give a good account. Failed to get home over 1m when bidding for June hat-trick; remains of interest.
5 2nd (5) (9/1 +0%) He's A Gentleman	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) He's A Gentleman 9/1, Ran well when second to Divine Libra at Chester in May but well below form 3 times since. Bounce back needed. Runner-up eight times on turf but he is now 0-19 in this sphere.
4 3rd (4) (6/1 -118%) Yaaser	6 6/1(-118%)	(4) Yaaser 6/1, C&D winner. 10/1, shaped better than result when fifth of 17 in Carlisle Bell (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago, finishing with running left. His slow starts mean he's perhaps not one for maximum faith but he looks ready to strike again soon. Often slowly away; ran respectably in competitive fields the last twice; possibilities.
3 4th (3) (7/1 +56%) Judgment Call	7 7/1(+56%)	(3) Judgment Call 7/1, C&D winner. Last of 16 in handicap at York (7f, good to soft, 20/1) 24 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Had been a good second at Musselburgh prior to that. Claims if back to that form, Swallowed up in big field last time; returns to calmer waters; suited by C&D.
6 5th (6) (12/1 -20%) Monhammer	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Monhammer 12/1, C&D winner on reappearance in May. Respectable 2¾ lengths third of 10 to Al Muqdad back here since. Has plenty of C&D form, including both starts this term; third to Al Muqdad latest.
7 6th (7) (100/1 -456%) Black Friday	100 100/1(-456%)	(7) Black Friday 100/1, Four-time course winner but ran poorly here last time. Scored on this card in 2021; failed to beat a rival here last month.
8 7th (8) (80/1 -400%) Gone Rogue	80 80/1(-400%)	(8) Gone Rogue 80/1, 15/2 and blinkered first time, last of 5 in handicap at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) 38 days ago. Headgear quickly discarded. Too headstrong in blinkers last time; gelded since and headgear is removed.
10 8th (10) (66/1 -313%) Zebra Star	66 66/1(-313%)	(10) Zebra Star 66/1, C&D winner on reappearance in May but well below that level back here twice since. Hard to know what to expect. Made all in C&D event on seasonal debut; has regressed sharply since.

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16:40 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

AL MUQDAD landed a double last month that included a C&D success. Another bold bid looks on the cards back over 7f having failed to stay the mile trip at Doncaster last time. Judgment Call will appreciate the return to good ground judged on his second at Musselburgh on his reappearance, while Monhammer won here in May and makes most appeal of the remainder.

YAASER was an eyecatcher in the very competitive Carlisle Bell recently and is worth a chance to build on that promise back in slightly calmer waters. David O'Meara's Al Muqdad has made a good start to the summer and is second choice ahead of C&D specialist Jkr Cobbler.

Having performed respectably in the competitive Carlisle Bell last time, YAASER may be the answer granted a strongly run race.

16:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (15/8 +16%) Dashinwhitesargent	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(4) Dashinwhitesargent 15/8, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, took a first backward step when sixth of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Remains one to be positive about so every chance he can break his duck with Murphy booked. Shown ability at 1m on Polytrack and turf; lesser effort latest; chance on earlier runs.
8 2nd (8) (7/1 -100%) Thorntonledale Max	7 7/1(-100%)	(8) Thorntonledale Max 7/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut under another patient ride when fifth of 9 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f, 4/1) back in January. Remains with potential, but it may be in handicaps after this when he really shines. Useful 1m debut; lesser effort when last seen in January but good chance if back to best.
10 3rd (10) (33/1 -450%) Miss Dandylion	33 33/1(-450%)	(10) Miss Dandylion 33/1, 4/1, again showed some promise when third of 8 in minor event at Chepstow (10f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago, missing break. Handicaps after this may prove to be her bag. Has shown ability at 7f and 1m2f on turf but handicaps more her line after this.
1 4th (1) (20/1 -43%) Captain Cisco	20 20/1(-43%)	(1) Captain Cisco 20/1, 50/1, won 14-runner minor event at Lingfield (7f, AW) on debut 18 months ago, making all. Up in trip. Disconcerting that he's not been seen since, so watching brief advised on first run for yard after leaving Robyn Brisland. Defied 50-1 SP when making all over 7f on Lingfield AW in late 2022; off since; new yard.
2 5th (2) (9/1 -300%) Sustained	9 9/1(-300%)	(2) Sustained 9/1, Value for extra when won 11-runner maiden (10/1) at this course (7.2f) on debut 18 days ago, leading final 50 yds after denied run in straight. Up in trip. Open to improvement, so he's a must for the shortlist. Speedy pedigree but won 7f debut here with something to spare; worth a try over further.
3 6th (3) (125/1 -681%) Arazzo	125 125/1(-681%)	(3) Arazzo 125/1, Held back by inexperience when sixth of 9 in maiden at Thirsk (8f, good to firm, 5/1) on debut 31 days ago, running on but not knocked about. Should improve. 5-1 for debut in a recent 1m Thirsk maiden, showing little after a slow start.
7 7th (7) (350/1 -1300%) Hunters Run	350 350/1(-1300%)	(7) Hunters Run 350/1, 16/1, 13½ lengths tenth of 11 to Sustained in maiden at this course (7.2f) on debut 18 days ago. Up in trip. Bred to need time. Always well back after slow start behind Sustained here on debut; extra distance can suit.
9 8th (9) (150/1 -50%) Woof	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Woof 150/1, Shaped with little promise having left Robyn Brisland cheaply/missed 10 months since debut when eighth of 10 in maiden (150/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 25 days ago, slowly away. Easy to look elsewhere. Well beaten in 2 turf starts, over 7f as 2yo and 1m last month; handicaps much more likely.
5 9th (5) (150/1 -1150%) Izzy Skint	150 150/1(-1150%)	(5) Izzy Skint 150/1, 19,000 gns yearling, Ten Sovereigns gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Heretic. Dam, maiden (stayed 8.5f), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Rufus King out of useful 1m winner Mosqueras Romance. Likely outsider on debut. Polytrack and Tapeta winners close up in pedigree; yard 15% here; worth market check.
6 10th (6) (400/1 -1112%) Pasea Grande	400 400/1(-1112%)	(6) Pasea Grande 400/1, Tongue strap on, sharper for the run when 8½ lengths eighth of 11 to Sustained in maiden at this course (7.2f, 20/1) on debut 18 days ago. Up in trip. Handy pedigree but left behind in Sustained's race here 18 days ago; tongue-tie discarded.

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16:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

SUSTAINED made a winning debut over 7f here and can defy a penalty over this longer trip with his yard in top form at present. Lingfield third Thorntonledale Max failed to show any progress at Southwell last time, but Dashinwhitesargent has placed in a handicap at Epsom and rates a bigger threat. Captain Cisco made a winning introduction but that was back in 2022 and he debuts for a new trainer on his reappearance.

Preference is for DASHINWHITESARGENT, who took a first backward step after a further 8 weeks off at Goodwood last month, but Hughie Morrison's colt should be all the sharper for that outing. He can get the better of Sustained, who was value for extra when making a winning debut at this track recently and is open to improvement. Thorntonledale Max and Miss Dandylion can fight out minor honours.

Sustained did well to shrug off interference to make a winning debut here but in receipt of weight THORNTONLEDALE MAX is preferred.

16:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (13/2 +28%) Robber's Bridge	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(13) Robber's Bridge 13/2, Winner of just one of his 17 starts over hurdles but he's been in good form in recent months, again finding just one too good in a 15-runner Ffos Las handicap (2½m, good) last time. Hard to grumble with a 2 lb nudge and this 6-y-o should be competitive once more. Runner-up twice since breakthrough win in March; probably in the mix again.
14 2nd (14) (20/1 -150%) Emanate	20 20/1(-150%)	(14) Emanate 20/1, Winner of back-to-back 2 handicaps here last summer and back to form the last twice, making the frame at Fontwell and most recently on first attempt at this trip over C&D 19 days ago. Place possibilities. Won twice over 2m here last summer and gave good account when third over C&D last month.
3 3rd (3) (350/1 -15456%) Chatty Chich	350 350/1(-15456%)	(3) Chatty Chich 350/1, Has improved since switched to handicaps and faced with a stiffer test, scoring on good ground at Huntingdon (25f) and Fakenham (23.4f) on her last 2 starts. 5 lb rise for latest success looks fair and this progressive hat-trick seeker will have every chance if coping with this drop in trip. Improving mare; drops back in trip in bid to complete a hat-trick; respected.
1 4th (1) (400/1 -8789%) Ascension Day	400 400/1(-8789%)	(1) Ascension Day 400/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has improved switched to handicaps the last twice, going close at Southwell and this course (both at around 2m on good/good to soft). Moving back up in trip shouldn't be an issue and another bold show likely in a first-time tongue strap. Close second in first two handicaps; moves back up in trip today; likely contender again.
8 5th (8) (350/1 -961%) Esperti	350 350/1(-961%)	(8) Esperti 350/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler in Ireland for Peter Fahey but he has failed to fire in 5 outings for this yard. Looked badly out of sorts last year; returns from 242-day break here.
12 6th (12) (250/1 -525%) Danny's Friend	250 250/1(-525%)	(12) Danny's Friend 250/1, Appeared to take a step forward when fourth of 11 at Stratford on the third of his 3 starts in maiden hurdles. However, improvement was not forthcoming on subsequent handicap debut at Ffos Las (15.8f, good) and he has switched yards since. Not beaten far when ninth on handicap debut but clearly needs to do better for new stable.
6 7th (6) (350/1 -2400%) I Shut That D'or	350 350/1(-2400%)	(6) I Shut That D'or 350/1, Belied odds of 50/1 when taking a Wincanton novice hurdle in January 2023 but it's hard to know what to expect of him back in this sphere following an unsuccessful stint over fences. Has poor completion rate over fences since the autumn; back hurdling today.
9 8th (9) (250/1 -2678%) A Tickatickatiming	250 250/1(-2678%)	(9) A Tickatickatiming 250/1, Fair bumper winner and matched that level over hurdles when holding on gamely for success in 2m mares' maiden at this Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in November. Ultimately paid the price for pressing on too hard too far out back there over 20.5f last time and she's by no means discounted. Second to big improver on handicap debut in March; not quite in same form since.
4 9th (4) (350/1 -1650%) Toronet	350 350/1(-1650%)	(4) Toronet 350/1, Winner of a French claiming hurdle last February (subsequently claimed from Julien Phelippon for €19,999). Creditable efforts in Uttoxeter and Hereford handicaps (both at around this trip) earlier in the year but improvement will be needed if he's to emerge on top here. Twice made the frame on slow ground at start of year; returns from break today.
5 10th (5) (400/1 -1900%) Kayf Legend	400 400/1(-1900%)	(5) Kayf Legend 400/1, Struck at the second attempt over hurdles at Lingfield (2m, good) last February but his efforts since returning from over a year off in March have not been at all inspiring. Back from long absence with two very underwhelming runs this spring.
11 11th (11) (125/1 -681%) Fabreze	125 125/1(-681%)	(11) Fabreze 125/1, Benefited from a more positive ride (equipped with cheekpieces) when clear-cut winner of a 2½m mares' handicap at Uttoxeter last June. Safely held all 3 subsequent starts and needs to get back on track for new yard following a wind op/10 month absence. Out of form when last seen last summer; makes stable debut today; had wind op in April.
2 12th (2) (350/1 -775%) Fricotin	350 350/1(-775%)	(2) Fricotin 350/1, A fairly useful hurdles/chase winner for Francois Nicolle in 2022 but he hasn't shown much in 3 starts for present yard. Now tried in cheekpieces. Struggled on all three outings last season; back from break with cheeekpieces added.
10 \|PU\| (10) (300/1 -3900%) Omega	300 300/1(-3900%)	(10) Omega 300/1, Three-time winner on the Flat in Germany and made a winning hurdles bow in France back in March 2022. Comfortably held both starts for new yard in recent months and 17-month absence to overcome but booking of Harry Cobden catches the eye and it'll be interesting to how he fares in the betting. Safely held on both British starts; makes stable debut after 525-day absence.
7 \|PU\| (7) (450/1 -7400%) Mactavish	450 450/1(-7400%)	(7) Mactavish 450/1, Recorded back-to-back wins at Hereford (both at 21.7f) last year and back on the scoresheet when making all over this C&D (good) recently. 6 lb rise will ask a question of him but he will be a threat if in a similar mood. Posted career-best performance when scoring by 5l over C&D 12 days ago; a player.

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16:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Chatty Chich has proved a different proposition since switching to handicap company and she successfully completed a double at Fakenham last time, but this requires more off 5lb higher. With that in mind, the vote goes to ASCENSION DAY, who finished just under four lengths clear of the third when runner-up over 2m here last month. The step back up in trip looks a good move. The seven-year-old can get his career up and running, while last-time-out winner Mactavish is another to watch out for.

While dropping back in trip may not be entirely ideal for CHATTY CHICH, she may well get away with it on this galloping track, with her recent successes at around 3m gained on sharper courses. She is certainly progressive and a 5 lb rise for her latest victory looks manageable. Ascension Day is second choice, while A Tickatickatiming, Emanate, recent C&D winner Mactavish and Robber's Bridge all appealing as live each-way candidates.

After going close over 2m in his first two handicaps, ASCENSION DAY can make his breakthrough over today's longer trip.

17:00 Roscommon Claiming Hurdle 21f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (4/1 -14%) Postileo	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Postileo 4/1, Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Useful winner at 15f on flat. Pulled up in minor event (7/1) at Royal Ascot (21.6f, good to firm) 16 days ago, ridden home turn. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Has scope to improve given Flat form. Stamina for this far is by no means assured but he's the class act on Flat exploits.
10 (10) (12/1 +0%) Kaleosun	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Kaleosun 12/1, Ninth of 12 in novice chase (40/1) at Tipperary (17.3f, good to soft) on debut over fences 6 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Has essentially been bitterly disappointing since winning a maiden in October.
9 (9) (14/1 +0%) Summer Tide	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Summer Tide 14/1, Fairly useful chaser. Latest win in chase at Cork in March. 12/1, third of 5 in novice chase at Tipperary (19.4f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Cheekpieces back on. Hurdle/chase winner and entitled to make presence felt in a race of this nature.
19 (19) (100/1 +0%) Times A Wastin	100 100/1(+0%)	(19) Times A Wastin 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 9 in bumper at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 23 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE. Reserve; lightly raced but has no form claims.
1 1st (1) (11/4 +31%) Dollar Value	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Dollar Value 11/4, Temperamental sort. 22/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24.5f, good) 2 days ago. Second in a handicap last time and should have a good chance on these terms.
12 2nd (12) (100/1 -52%) Coastal World	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Coastal World 100/1, First run since leaving Ciaran Murphy when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.8f, good to soft, 100/1) 27 days ago, behind when pulled up before 2 out. Down in trip. Poor in points before pulling up in a Sligo handicap when 100-1.
18 3rd (18) (14/1 +58%) Gino Drummer Boy	14 14/1(+58%)	(18) Gino Drummer Boy 14/1, Fair hurdler. 16/1, well-beaten sixth of 12 to Kendancer in claiming hurdle at Sligo (18.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; behind Kendancer in his last two claimers and looking exposed.
8 4th (8) (11/1 +56%) Brownstone	11 11/1(+56%)	(8) Brownstone 11/1, Modest hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Tramore in April. Visored for 1st time, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 23 days ago. Would be receiving plenty of weight off some of these in a handicap.
4 5th (4) (15/2 -7%) Broken Ice	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(4) Broken Ice 15/2, 6/1, good 1¼ lengths second of 12 to Kendancer in claiming hurdle at Sligo (18.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago, running on. Respected. Returned to hurdling with a second in claiming company at Sligo but this looks stronger.
6 6th (6) (66/1 -100%) Darkened	66 66/1(-100%)	(6) Darkened 66/1, Modest hurdler. 18/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Fairyhouse (12f, good) 24 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Below form on last hurdle run. Six wins under both codes but up against it to make that seven on these terms.
15 7th (15) (17/2 -21%) Gordons Aura	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(15) Gordons Aura 17/2, Fairly useful hurdler who has a good chance on these terms down in class. Fourth to Kendancer in a Sligo claimer last month but since tailed off on the Flat.
7 8th (7) (33/1 +0%) Britzka	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Britzka 33/1, 40/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.2f, soft) 53 days ago. Back up in trip. Eyeshields on for 1st time. Three-time hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; looks on the downgrade.
14 9th (14) (50/1 +0%) Attitash	50 50/1(+0%)	(14) Attitash 50/1, Modest hurdler. One win from 24 NH runs. Visored for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 22 days ago. Has some good runs to his name but not last time and he's very opposable at these weights.
16 10th (16) (66/1 -100%) Dark Voyager	66 66/1(-100%)	(16) Dark Voyager 66/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f, 100/1), better placed than most. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 4/8 on last hurdle outing. A winner for Wilie Mullins but not much worthwhile form since moving stables.
17 11th (17) (125/1 -89%) Cathy West	125 125/1(-89%)	(17) Cathy West 125/1, Poor hurdler. 66/1, sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Up in trip. RESERVE. Reserve; latest effort not bad but that was a maiden and no appeal at these weights.
13 \|PU\| (13) (10/3 +33%) Kendancer	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(13) Kendancer 10/3, Fair hurdler who's won last 2 starts in this sphere and not disgraced back on Flat latest. Player. In form but this could be a better race than the ones he's been winning.
11 \|PU\| (11) (16/1 +36%) Balinaboola Steel	16 16/1(+36%)	(11) Balinaboola Steel 16/1, Fair hurdler. Fifth of 16 in handicap chase (28/1) at Tipperary (22.7f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Hasn't rediscovered his best form since returning from a long absence and he's a 12yo now.
3 \|PU\| (3) (22/1 -340%) Epson Du Houx	22 22/1(-340%)	(3) Epson Du Houx 22/1, 5/1, sixth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft) 78 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Class act back in the day but current wellbeing is a big issue.
5 \|PU\| (5) (150/1 -127%) Daicheadacuig	150 150/1(-127%)	(5) Daicheadacuig 150/1, One win from 31 NH runs. Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, good) 30 days ago. Strike-rate of 1-31 under rules and very much up against it on these terms.

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17:00 Roscommon Claiming Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Plenty of quirky characters in the line-up but KENDANCER is not one of them and Charles Byrnes' charge comes here in a consistent vein of form. The eight-year-old won back-to-back claiming hurdles at Limerick and Sligo and had a good run on the Flat a day after his latest hurdles victory. He's back up in trip here but that shouldn't be an issue. Broken Ice was picked up by John McConnell after chasing home the selection at Sligo. A winner over fences, that was his first run over the smaller obstacles for a couple of years and he can contend again. Dollar Value gave a bright display when second in a Downpatrick handicap, prior to finishing fourth over further at Bellewstown on Saturday, and he has to come into calculations.

GORDONS AURA ran poorly on the Flat last time but is favoured by the weights back in this sphere. The in-form Kendancer rates a big threat with top-weight Dollar Value best of the others.

On Flat form, POSTILEO is in a different league to this lot and he gets the vote despite disappointing in his two previous hurdles.

17:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (9/2 -80%) Thaki	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(1) Thaki 9/2, C&D winner. 12/1, improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 11 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Won at Hamilton last time; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August; respected.
9 (9) (28/1 -211%) Nazca	28 28/1(-211%)	(9) Nazca 28/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in March. 11/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 47 days ago. All wins on AW; down the field in C&D event last time; turf form remains poor.
8 1st (8) (4/1 +27%) Eternal Sunshine	4 4/1(+27%)	(8) Eternal Sunshine 4/1, 6/1, career best when winning 18-runner minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago, kept up to work. Lightly raced and should go well again. Opened her account at Thirsk two weeks ago on first 6f attempt; may build on that win.
7 2nd (7) (12/1 +14%) One Of Our Own	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) One Of Our Own 12/1, 18/5 and visored for 1st time, fifth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) 11 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. May benefit from the return of cheekpieces; sole success came in this headgear.
5 3rd (5) (15/2 -134%) Atomise	7.5 15/2(-134%)	(5) Atomise 15/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, soft, 4/1) 21 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Merits consideration. Knocking at the door this term, keeping-on second at Carlisle most recently; in the mix.
6 4th (6) (9/1 -125%) Pembrokeshire	9 9/1(-125%)	(6) Pembrokeshire 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 5 days ago, slowly away. Worthy of respect. Ran creditably over 7f last week; likely player provided he's in same form back at 6f.
3 5th (3) (16/1 -33%) Ballyare	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Ballyare 16/1, 18/1, last of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others make more appeal. Now 15lb below last winning mark but doesn't seem poised to take advantage.
2 6th (2) (80/1 -142%) Back Tomorrow	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Back Tomorrow 80/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Last of 9 in handicap (33/1) at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 20 days ago, slowly away. Two 6f AW wins last winter; needs to improve on her 5f turf efforts for new stable.
10 7th (10) (125/1 -89%) Onthebunny	125 125/1(-89%)	(10) Onthebunny 125/1, Eyeshields on for 1st time, seventh of 11 in minor event (200/1) at this course (7.2f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Still a maiden and holds very weak claims on her form for current yard.
4 8th (4) (100/1 -525%) Ski Angel	100 100/1(-525%)	(4) Ski Angel 100/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 7/1, last of 7 in handicap at this course (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, lost all chance at start. Not one to rule out. All wins at 5f; blew the start last time; something to prove back over 6f.
11 9th (11) (100/1 -100%) Allegro Brillante	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Allegro Brillante 100/1, Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good to firm, 50/1) 16 days ago. 3yo maiden who has poor RPRs; yet to be placed.

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17:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

It could pay to stick with last month's Hamilton winner THAKI, given he was scoring off a 4lb higher rating over course and distance last autumn. Atomise has been threatening a return to winning ways and placed again when runner-up at Carlisle, while Pembrokeshire found one too good over 7f at Musselburgh last week and can also figure. Eternal Sunshine won a classified stakes at Thirsk latest, but will find this tougher.

ATOMISE is on a long losing run but she's knocking on the door and, having stayed on well from further back than ideal at Carlisle last time, she gets the nod over last-time-out winners Thaki and Eternal Sunshine.

Thirsk winner ETERNAL SUNSHINE may have more to offer at this distance and is taken to follow up. Thaki is second choice.

17:20 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/1 -11%) Dillydingdillydong	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) Dillydingdillydong 10/1, Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Failed to repeat previous effort when sixth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW, 17/2) 6 days ago. However, it's still early days for his current yard as cheekpieces go back on. Yet to win and stamina looked stretched when upped to 1m4f at Lingfield recently.
7 2nd (7) (25/1 -400%) Miss Sligo	25 25/1(-400%)	(7) Miss Sligo 25/1, C&D winner. Ran better than for a while when third of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW, 25/1) 6 days ago. Task is now to build on her recent effort. Five classified wins, including over C&D, but has been very up and down in 2024.
5 3rd (5) (25/1 -525%) Eva Rosie	25 25/1(-525%)	(5) Eva Rosie 25/1, Back on all-weather, soon returned to form when third of 11 in minor event (25/1) at this course (9.5f) 18 days ago. Enters calculations as she goes up in trip. Thereabouts over 1m and about 1m1f on AW, including latest; stamina to prove over new trip.
2 4th (2) (100/1 -809%) Damoiseau	100 100/1(-809%)	(2) Damoiseau 100/1, Remains a maiden. Has been kept busy this year, running below form when seventh of 12 in minor event (9/1) at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied. Maiden; well held in classifieds on last 2 starts; unlikely improver for new trip.
10 5th (10) (200/1 -7173%) Letmebetheboss	200 200/1(-7173%)	(10) Letmebetheboss 200/1, Went like the best horse at the weights when fourth of 15 in minor event (10/3) at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago, ridden too aggressively. Could be ready to get off the mark this time around. Just five runs and good effort from the front in a competitive 1m3f classified latest.
9 6th (9) (350/1 -3789%) Ruler Of The River	350 350/1(-3789%)	(9) Ruler Of The River 350/1, Made the frame at Ripon in May and has been running over hurdles since. In first-time blinkers, failed to stay longer trip when ninth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Cartmel (22.1f, good) 10 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Minor hurdle winner in March; fair Flat form in this context in the spring; not ignored.
1 7th (1) (300/1 -3233%) Barneys Gift	300 300/1(-3233%)	(1) Barneys Gift 300/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. After 13 months off, never involved on first outing since leaving Philip Kirby when eighth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (12f, AW, 5/1) 34 days ago. This run should reveal more. Had slow time of it since 2yo win; well held back from absence in this grade (1m4f) latest.
4 8th (4) (300/1 -5900%) Endofastorm	300 300/1(-5900%)	(4) Endofastorm 300/1, After 9 months off, possibly needed the run when fifth of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Bath (10.2f, firm) a fortnight ago. Could be thereabouts as she drops in grade returned to this longer trip. Some fair efforts at about this trip in 2023; better for reappearance; down in class.
8 9th (8) (350/1 -961%) Onemore Twomore	350 350/1(-961%)	(8) Onemore Twomore 350/1, Down the field both starts for current yard, well held having forced a good gallop when last of 8 in handicap (66/1) at Leicester (11.8f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Fewer chances than most but had heavy defeats and unhelpful terms back in a classified.
6 \|PU\| (6) (400/1 -1329%) Jenny Ren	400 400/1(-1329%)	(6) Jenny Ren 400/1, Three-time C&D winner but eleven runs since her last success in 2023. Has been struggling for form, faring no better after another breathing operation when eighth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 72 days ago. Three C&D wins but way below her best of late, including back from wind op in April.

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17:20 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

MISS SLIGO has done most of her winning at this lowly level, and a recent third at Lingfield suggests she will be returning to winning ways again soon. Eva Rosie has also placed in classified company lately, albeit over shorter distances, and she is attempting 1m4f for the first time. Letmebetheboss showed a modicum of improvement when dropped into this grade at Windsor and has scope for further progress.

LETMEBETHEBOSS shaped best when fourth at Windsor on his latest outing, forcing the pace before worn down approaching the final 1f, so he can build on that effort to open his account. The only 3-y-o in the line-up can see off the challenge of Endofastorm, who is respected as she drops in grade, with Eva Rosie also considered.

This is open but ENDOFASTORM can come on for her recent reappearance and has plenty going for her on her 2023 form.

17:25 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (28/1 -250%) Quick Of The Night	28 28/1(-250%)	(2) Quick Of The Night 28/1, Showed some ability in maiden hurdles and upped her game when third of 9 on handicap bow over this C&D last month. There's a suspicion that she may have been somewhat flattered by her proximity to the first 2 that day but it was nevertheless a step in the right direction. Belied 33-1 odds when keeping-on third over C&D on last month's handicap debut.
12 2nd (12) (7/1 +30%) Vision Of Hope	7 7/1(+30%)	(12) Vision Of Hope 7/1, Successful off a 5 lb higher mark at Market Rasen last summer and a line can be drawn through her latest effort there (all but came down at the fourth-last). Possibilities if she puts her best foot forward. Has posted some good efforts in recent months (Flat/hurdles) but didn't fire last time.
8 3rd (8) (15/2 +17%) Culligran	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(8) Culligran 15/2, Some improvement sent handicapping on her last 2 starts, albeit she did disappoint with her finishing effort having looked a big threat at the second-last at Southwell (20.4f, good) last time. Perhaps this drop back in trip will help and she's not without each-way hope. Placed in both her handicaps, and may benefit from today's drop back in trip; shortlisted.
10 4th (10) (80/1 -142%) Well Vicky	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Well Vicky 80/1, Won her first 3 handicaps in 2022/23 but has found life tougher since and she's hard to warm to on the back of a poor effort over this C&D last time. Generally very disappointing since her quick hat-trick in February 2023.
4 5th (4) (350/1 -6900%) Karannelle	350 350/1(-6900%)	(4) Karannelle 350/1, Shaped encouragingly in a race not run to suit after 7 months off at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) and she shouldn't be judged too harshly on subsequent display at the same course (race wasn't run to suit). Looks dangerous having slipped to an attractive mark. Needs to be produced with a well-timed challenge but is on a good mark if all goes well.
5 6th (5) (150/1 -2208%) Aviewofthestars	150 150/1(-2208%)	(5) Aviewofthestars 150/1, Two from 2 upon joining Fergal O'Brien during the autumn and took a step firmly back in the right direction on third run for this yard at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft) in May. Reproduction of that effort would give her a serious each-way chance. C&D winner for Fergal O'Brien and returns here after good effort for new stable in May.
11 7th (11) (400/1 -5614%) Dreaming Diamond	400 400/1(-5614%)	(11) Dreaming Diamond 400/1, Pulled up both starts in hunters for Paul King but showed more when third back hurdling on first start since rejoining this yard at Huntingdon in May. Though not in the same form in a handicap chase next time, she could have a part to play here with cheekpieces refitted/tongue strap applied. Placed in maiden hurdle in May but safely held over fences since; hard to predict.
9 8th (9) (100/1 -1011%) Pump It Up	100 100/1(-1011%)	(9) Pump It Up 100/1, Winner of Hereford maiden hurdle back in February 2022 and placed in 2m handicaps on her last 3 starts, including when runner-up on return from a year off at Fakenham in March. Couldn't rule out off the same mark with that run under her belt. Returned from one-year absence with pretty good second in March; not out of this.
7 9th (7) (450/1 -4400%) Ryder's Rock	450 450/1(-4400%)	(7) Ryder's Rock 450/1, Remains winless following 9 attempts but, to her credit, she has finished in the money on 4 occasions, including when third in a 10-runner Stratford handicap (16.3f, good to soft) last time. Still, more will be needed if she's to open her account. Placed on two of her three starts this year; a possible if aided by first-time cheekpieces.
1 \|U\| (1) (150/1 -5900%) Vitani	150 150/1(-5900%)	(1) Vitani 150/1, Won 2 juvenile hurdles for Adam West last summer and while she has failed to fire in 2 starts for present connections, this represents a significant drop in class. One to monitor closely in the betting. Well beaten on first two starts for Dan Skelton but drops steeply in grade today.
6 10th (6) (100/1 -300%) Olivia Kate	100 100/1(-300%)	(6) Olivia Kate 100/1, Well held in bumpers and while she has shown ability in maiden/novice company in this sphere, a sizeable step forward will be needed if she's to ruffle feathers now pitched into a handicap. Made the frame twice over C&D last month; can be competitive again on handicap debut.
3 11th (3) (450/1 -1700%) Hedera Park	450 450/1(-1700%)	(3) Hedera Park 450/1, Reached the frame 3 times in maiden/novice hurdles before improving to make a winning handicap debut over 2½m here in September. However, a trio of heavy defeats have followed and she now finds herself with a bit to prove. C&D winner in September but returned from break with two underwhelming runs here in June.

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17:25 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

RYDER'S ROCK caught the eye when she got up for third over an extended 2m at Stratford on her latest outing and she goes off an unchanged mark. Joe Tizzard's mare sports first-time cheekpieces, which could eke out the improvement required to score. The main danger is Quick Of The Night, who produced a much better effort to finish third over track and trip last time, while Aviewofthestars is another to note.

It will be worth noting if VITANI is strong in the market, having dropped 4 lb in the weights since her latest start, which was in a Grade 3 Cheltenham handicap. She could be seen in an altogether different light now dropped in class on what will be just her third start for the Skelton yard. Karannelle has also edged down the weights and is one of several dangers, along with Pump It Up and Dreaming Diamond.

The most interesting one is VITANI, who will find this race much easier than the two valuable handicaps she contested in the spring.

17:35 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 21f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (12/1 +0%) Drumcliff Bay	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Drumcliff Bay 12/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.3f, good, 17/2) on NH debut. Off 12 months. Is 0-5 in points but showed some promise when beaten 20l in a 2m5f Downpatrick maiden.
11 (11) (20/1 -25%) Way Down South	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Way Down South 20/1, £20,000 5-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Smithscorner. Dam runner-up in point. Off mark in points at fifth attempt (Apr 27). Made it fifth-time lucky in points in April and could have a future under rules.
18 (18) (33/1 -32%) Raby Mere	33 33/1(-32%)	(18) Raby Mere 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in bumper at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut 75 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Reserve; finished down the field in a Bellewstown bumper when 50-1.
17 (17) (33/1 +0%) Ourgingernut	33 33/1(+0%)	(17) Ourgingernut 33/1, El Salvador gelding. Dam unraced. Reserve; dam out of unraced sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Silent Creek.
19 (19) (33/1 +0%) Ballinvasas Best	33 33/1(+0%)	(19) Ballinvasas Best 33/1, Malinas mare. Dam (h111) 2½m hurdle winner. Reserve; dam 2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to bumper/2m1f chase winner Meet The Parents.
8 (8) (100/1 -52%) Mighty Soldier	100 100/1(-52%)	(8) Mighty Soldier 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 80/1, eleventh of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good) on NH debut 30 days ago. Pulled up in a point and tailed off in a maiden at Punchestown.
6 1st (6) (10/3 +52%) Major Barry	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(6) Major Barry 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 9/2, tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 35 days ago. Up in trip. Should improve. Fair shout on his two seconds in bumpers and hurdling debut too bad to be true.
1 2nd (1) (11/1 -144%) Sage Conseil	11 11/1(-144%)	(1) Sage Conseil 11/1, Twice-raced winner under NH rules. Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. Seventh of 22 in novice hurdle (9/1) at Punchestown (19.4f, good) on hurdles bow 30 days ago. Open to improvement on bumper form. Kilbeggan bumper winner and returning from 301 days off when seventh at Punchestown.
5 3rd (5) (16/1 -167%) Island Mccoo	16 16/1(-167%)	(5) Island Mccoo 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Creditable fifth of 14 in novice hurdle (6/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Back up in trip. Beaten 14l and 11l in two Kilbeggan maidens; could make his presence felt.
7 4th (7) (9/2 -50%) Midweek Voices	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(7) Midweek Voices 9/2, Fair hurdler. Creditable fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good, 6/1) 62 days ago. Back up in trip. Solid claims. Another fair effort at Ballinrobe when not too far behind Drumgill; each-way claims.
10 5th (10) (11/1 +0%) Storms End	11 11/1(+0%)	(10) Storms End 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Downpatrick (21.8f, good) 22 days ago. Best run was debut when competitive at his late point of departure in a Bellewstown maiden.
14 6th (14) (100/1 -52%) Nicolas Fortune	100 100/1(-52%)	(14) Nicolas Fortune 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 15 in bumper at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 66/1) 21 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Placed in two points but hasn't shown enough in a pair of bumpers to warrant a second look.
9 7th (9) (25/1 +24%) Mr Eastwood	25 25/1(+24%)	(9) Mr Eastwood 25/1, Jet Away gelding. Dam (h121), bumper/19f hurdle winner (stayed 2¾m), half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Earth Magic. Third foal; dam bumper/2m3f hurdle winner from the family of Limestone Lad; belated debut.
12 8th (12) (20/1 +39%) Dear Orla	20 20/1(+39%)	(12) Dear Orla 20/1, €15,000 3-y-o, €9,000 5-y-o, Malinas mare. Half-sister to a point winner. Dam unraced sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (2m-2½m winner) Gentle Alice. Placed in points, latest in April. Placed in three points but it looks ordinary form and can only be watched now hurdling.
13 9th (13) (250/1 -67%) Doyen Og	250 250/1(-67%)	(13) Doyen Og 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 13 in bumper at Kilbeggan (19f, good) 52 days ago, running green. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed off in her two bumpers and unlikely to provide the answer to this maiden.
16 \|B\| (16) (4/1 +38%) Tell Me This	4 4/1(+38%)	(16) Tell Me This 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving Nina Walsh when fifth of 13 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good, 20/1) 23 days ago. Ran okay behind a Willie Mullins winner at Downpatrick (2m3f, good); possibilities.
4 \|F\| (4) (9/2 +0%) Drumgill	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Drumgill 9/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 7 hurdle runs. Below form fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft, 13/2) 27 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Big shout on pick of form. Form claims but has disappointed badly the last twice and now 0-11.
15 10th (15) (200/1 -100%) Pasquetta	200 200/1(-100%)	(15) Pasquetta 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle at Cork (24f, good to soft) 3 days ago. Big prices for her heavy defeats in maidens at Limerick and Cork.
2 \|PU\| (2) (125/1 -279%) Another Question	125 125/1(-279%)	(2) Another Question 125/1, Ask gelding. Dam unraced. First foal; unraced dam out of 6f 2yo/1m AW winner Khelino; can only be watched.

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17:35 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TELL ME THIS had jumping issues in point-to-points but has fared better in her two most recent outings under Rules. Placed in a bumper in March, the daughter of Ask made a promising start over hurdles when fifth in a competitive mares' maiden at Downpatrick last month. The third boosted the form at Cork on Friday and Ross O'Sullivan's charge should go well with improvement likely. Drumgill had Midweek Voices back in fourth when runner-up at Ballinrobe but has been well beaten twice since and the latter, second at Clonmel on his previous start, can reverse the form over this trip. A bumper winner at Kilbeggan last summer, Sage Conseil should progress after a respectable hurdling debut at Punchestown.

MIDWEEK VOICES arrives on the back of 2 good runs so makes the most appeal in a weak maiden. Drumgill is a big threat on the pick of his form, while bumper-winner Sage Conseil is open to improvement in this sphere.

There's no outstanding candidate in this modest maiden. MAJOR BARRY will go well if tapping back into the promise of his bumper form.

17:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/1 -125%) Monsieur Patat	9 9/1(-125%)	(2) Monsieur Patat 9/1, 18/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 52 days ago. AW winner for previous yard. Respected despite a 6 lb rise. Up 6lb for his Hamilton success but still well treated on old form.
5 2nd (5) (450/1 -11150%) Mintana	450 450/1(-11150%)	(5) Mintana 450/1, Course winner. 3/1, creditable third of 10 in C&D classified stakes 8 days ago. One to consider. It was a belated return to 7f when finishing well from off the pace last week.
3 3rd (3) (300/1 -2043%) Frankfreya	300 300/1(-2043%)	(3) Frankfreya 300/1, 12/1, last of 11 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Back on a winning mark but need to see more. Becoming hard to predict and probably wants further than this.
1 4th (1) (300/1 -2043%) Global Effort	300 300/1(-2043%)	(1) Global Effort 300/1, Shed the maiden tag over 6f here in June. Down the field on turf since so needs the return to AW to help spark a bounce back. A recent winner but inconsistent and finished last on two previous attempts at this trip.
4 5th (4) (450/1 -8900%) Blue Collar Lad	450 450/1(-8900%)	(4) Blue Collar Lad 450/1, Course winner. 14/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good) 23 days ago. Good run over Leicester's 6f last time and every bit as effective over this far.
10 6th (10) (66/1 -2100%) Highfield Heiress	66 66/1(-2100%)	(10) Highfield Heiress 66/1, Promising type. Sixth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (7f, 100/1) 10 days ago, hampered. Potential improver in handicaps and Oisin Murphy has been booked. Very interesting runner. Has to be of interest now tackling exposed campaigners on her handicap debut.
11 7th (11) (350/1 -1650%) Lightning Bay	350 350/1(-1650%)	(11) Lightning Bay 350/1, Modest maiden. Respectable fifth of 11 in classified event at this course (9.5f, 25/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Below par the last twice and has questions to answer over this shorter trip.
6 8th (6) (350/1 -4900%) Sea The Buckthorn	350 350/1(-4900%)	(6) Sea The Buckthorn 350/1, C&D winner. 4/1, creditable fourth of 10 in C&D classified event 8 days ago, with reopposing Mintana narrowly ahead in third. Receives more weight from that one this time. Should go well. C&D winner in Jan and came from behind to finish close up behind Mintana here last week.
8 9th (8) (350/1 -2817%) My Boy Jack	350 350/1(-2817%)	(8) My Boy Jack 350/1, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 14 days ago. Only 2-43 but wasn't far away last time at Windsor and the AW is more his scene; possible.
7 10th (7) (400/1 -1900%) Purple Poppy	400 400/1(-1900%)	(7) Purple Poppy 400/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW, 11/1) 28 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Potentially on a good mark but hasn't been close to her best this season.
9 11th (9) (300/1 -809%) Dodgy Bob	300 300/1(-809%)	(9) Dodgy Bob 300/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 50/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Scored on turf last September but hasn't approached that level since.

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17:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

MONSIEUR PATAT was having only his second outing for Adrian Wintle's yard when scoring at Hamilton in May. He remains on a winning handicap mark, despite a 6lb rise for that success, and can go in again. Mintana finished just in front of Sea The Buckthorn when third over course and distance latest and that pair can figure again, while Global Effort won over 6f here on his penultimate start but his previous attempts over this trip fail to inspire confidence.

HIGHFIELD HEIRESS rather stands out as an unexposed sort in this line-up and gets the nod under Oisin Murphy, with confidence in her chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Last-time-out Hamilton scorer Monsieur Patat is feared most ahead of Sea The Buckxthorn and Mintana, who are closely matched on recent C&D form.

An open race. MINTANA and Sea The Buckthorn were closers in a C&D handicap last week and they appeal as the solid options.

18:05 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
16 (16) (22/1 -10%) Mrs Tk	22 22/1(-10%)	(16) Mrs Tk 22/1, Once-raced maiden. 17/2, distant second of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 54 days ago. Open to progress. Beaten 62l by the long odds-on favourite in a Tipperary maiden.
1 (1) (28/1 -40%) Marcher Lord	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Marcher Lord 28/1, Useful Flat winner for Willie McCreery in 2022. Off 20 months ahead of hurdle debut. The betting should guide. Useful Flat form during light career; off a good while but could make a hurdler.
17 (17) (33/1 +0%) Jeu De Pic	33 33/1(+0%)	(17) Jeu De Pic 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 50/1, third of 13 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good) on hurdles bow 2 days ago. `RESERVE. Reserve; showed more when a remote third at Bellewstown on Saturday but remains opposable.
14 (14) (50/1 -100%) Awakino	50 50/1(-100%)	(14) Awakino 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, good) 52 days ago. Close fifth in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan but has a lot more to deal with here.
18 (18) (50/1 +0%) Granda George	50 50/1(+0%)	(18) Granda George 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in novice hurdle (28/1) at Listowel (20.4f, good) on NH debut 37 days ago. Down in trip. RESERVE. Reserve; runner-up in a point but didn't show much in a Listowel maiden hurdle.
19 (19) (66/1 +34%) Dream Shaper	66 66/1(+34%)	(19) Dream Shaper 66/1, Poor hurdler. Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle (50/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; beaten in nine bumpers and was behind Irina's Path in latest maiden hurdle.
15 1st (15) (5/2 +0%) Jeaniemacaroney	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(15) Jeaniemacaroney 5/2, Fair hurdler. 6/4, creditable second of 6 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, soft) 40 days ago, clear of rest. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Should go well. Runner-up in three of her six hurdles and this May's Flat form bodes well.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 -133%) Caman Eileen	3.5 7/2(-133%)	(2) Caman Eileen 7/2, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. 18¾ lengths seventh of 9 to Aurora Vega in listed bumper at Gowran (16f, heavy, 14/1) in September. Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Leading claims. Bumper winner who ran in a Listed race next time; interesting hurdling newcomer.
7 3rd (7) (11/4 +0%) Pahlavi	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(7) Pahlavi 11/4, Fair hurdler. Good second of 12 in maiden at Listowel (16.4f, good) 37 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Back from a break with seconds in maidens at Down Royal and Listowel.
3 4th (3) (66/1 -100%) Getawiggleon	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Getawiggleon 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. 80/1, sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Dual Flat winner at about 1m2f; not easily fancied on hurdling exploits to date.
11 5th (11) (20/1 +50%) Pearl Of Grange	20 20/1(+50%)	(11) Pearl Of Grange 20/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, fourteenth of 17 in bumper at Punchestown (16.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 69 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Dropped out to be tailed off in a Punchestown bumper two months ago.
8 6th (8) (250/1 -67%) What's Lariat Now	250 250/1(-67%)	(8) What's Lariat Now 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft, 200/1). Off 9 months. Blinkered for 1st time. Has shown nothing like enough to warrant consideration in a maiden; now blinkered.
6 7th (6) (13/2 +0%) Irina's Path	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(6) Irina's Path 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving D. J. Barry when second of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 3/1) 21 days ago, running on. Second on stable debut at Kilbeggan but this could be a stronger maiden.
9 8th (9) (125/1 +17%) Gilded Moon	125 125/1(+17%)	(9) Gilded Moon 125/1, Once-raced maiden over hurdles. 200/1 and visored for 1st time, first run since leaving F. Flood when thirteenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.8f, good) on NH debut 30 days ago. Low-grade Flat winner (1m2f); 200-1 for hurdling debut and ran accordingly; visor removed.
10 9th (10) (66/1 +56%) Market House	66 66/1(+56%)	(10) Market House 66/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Naas (16.5f, soft, 150/1) 83 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. In good hands but was poor on Flat and going the same way over hurdles; now tongue tied.
4 10th (4) (125/1 -89%) Kiwi Kiss	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Kiwi Kiss 125/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden. 300/1, tenth of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.8f, good) 30 days ago. High mileage on the Flat; it's been a quiet start over hurdles for this yard.
5 11th (5) (100/1 -300%) Al Medix	100 100/1(-300%)	(5) Al Medix 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded tongue strap on, eighth of 10 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 53 days ago. Finished tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Perth; tongue-tie retained but hood left off.
13 12th (13) (250/1 -67%) Takemeuptocarlow	250 250/1(-67%)	(13) Takemeuptocarlow 250/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 10 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Limerick (19f, soft) on hurdles bow 39 days ago. Has finished stone-cold last in a Wexford bumper and Limerick maiden hurdle.
12 13th (12) (200/1 -100%) Tamborasi River	200 200/1(-100%)	(12) Tamborasi River 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourteenth of 17 in juvenile hurdle (66/1) at Cork (17.3f, good) on NH debut 58 days ago. In the rear throughout when a 66-1 chance for a maiden at Cork.

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18:05 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Paddy Hanlon's claim could tip the scales in favour of PAHLAVI. In common with one of his chief dangers, Jeaniemacaroney, the selection will have his doubters, given that he's a pretty long standing maiden. However, this isn't an event dotted with 'win machines,' and those that have managed a victory have their own negatives attached. Pahlavi isn't without pace, as evidenced by some decent performances on the level at the start of his career. To that end the trip of just shy of 2m may be just right. Expect an always on the pace effort in a bid to maximise the Hanlon runner's experience advantage. Marcher Lord and Caman Eileen in particular, are interesting as they begin over jumps.

CAMAN EILEEN showed she's capable when fresh when winning easily on her bumper debut last summer and can make light of a 9-month absence and strike on hurdle debut. Jeaniemacaro is the obvious threat ahead of Shark Hanlon's Pahlavi.

There are dangers but JEANIEMACARONEY is a bit unfortunate to remain a maiden under both codes and this could be her day.

18:20 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (33/1 -32%) River Blackwater	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) River Blackwater 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 17/2, fourth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good) 11 days ago, not knocked about. Will need to step up on what she's shown so far in order to play a leading role here. Bettered her debut run when 6.5l fourth last time; needs to improve again now up to 6f.
1 1st (1) (4/1 -113%) Violet Love	4 4/1(-113%)	(1) Violet Love 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. Latest win at Bath in June. Creditable second of 6 in minor event (11/10) at Pontefract (6f, good) 15 days ago. Looks vulnerable under a big penalty. Has won twice over 5f and last time was a good second over 6f; double penalty; chance.
10 2nd (10) (8/1 +33%) Easy Peeler	8 8/1(+33%)	(10) Easy Peeler 8/1, Foaled February 19. Due Diligence filly. Sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Good Vibes and half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Yakushima and 6f winner Apeeling. Interesting to see what the market has to say. Sister to 5f Group 3 Cornwallis winner Good Vibes; well entered; watch the market on debut.
15 3rd (15) (33/1 -175%) We've Got This	33 33/1(-175%)	(15) We've Got This 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 3/1) 28 days ago. Worth another chance given debut promise but others make more appeal all the same. Good second on debut in a race that hasn't worked out; well beaten last time; more needed.
3 4th (3) (33/1 -450%) Bright Lily	33 33/1(-450%)	(3) Bright Lily 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (5.8f, good) on debut 28 days ago, nearest finish. Open to progress and she's one for the shortlist. Iffraaj filly; creditable third at Carlisle on debut; should improve; worth considering.
8 5th (8) (80/1 -789%) Party Bear	80 80/1(-789%)	(8) Party Bear 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 7 in maiden at this course (5f, good, 13/2) 19 days ago. Place possibilities. Improved on low-key debut run when third over 5f here last time; step up to 6f should suit.
14 6th (14) (100/1 -1150%) Montana Girl	100 100/1(-1150%)	(14) Montana Girl 100/1, Foaled March 14. Washington Dc filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including smart 6f-9f winner Faulkner and winner up to 1m This Girl. Dam ran once. Ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper and confidence behind her in the betting would look significant. Washington DC half-sister to eight winners; worth a market check on her debut.
4 7th (4) (200/1 -506%) Charm Runner	200 200/1(-506%)	(4) Charm Runner 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good, 25/1) 11 days ago. Readily passed over. Well beaten at long odds on her two starts so far; first run at 6f; improvement needed.
7 8th (7) (300/1 -1100%) Mile By Mile	300 300/1(-1100%)	(7) Mile By Mile 300/1, Foaled February 24. Territories filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Derry Boy and 2-y-o 6f winner Hour By Hour. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1½m winner (stayed 2m) Fearsome. Yard's newcomers typically come on for a run. Filly by Territories; half-sister to 2 winners at up to 1m2f; likely to improve for a run.
6 9th (6) (125/1 -2173%) Little Lies	125 125/1(-2173%)	(6) Little Lies 125/1, Promising individual. Third of 14 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm, 16/1) on debut 10 days ago. Open to improvement and she's a must for the shortlist. Creditable 2l third in similar race at Yarmouth on debut (6f, good to firm); a possible..
5 10th (5) (450/1 -2713%) Dark Rainbow	450 450/1(-2713%)	(5) Dark Rainbow 450/1, Foaled February 9. €35,000 foal, €31,000 yearling, Dark Angel filly. Half-sister to 1m/8.3f winner Under Fox and 8.3f/9f winner Our Dickie. Dam 1m winner (including at 2 yrs), and had form over 1½m. Stablemate of Bright Lily and she's one to note in the betting. 31,000euros yearling by Dark Angel; dam 1m winner; looks lesser fancied Fahey runner.
12 11th (12) (100/1 -614%) Harvesting	100 100/1(-614%)	(12) Harvesting 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 16/1, fifth of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on debut 9 days ago. May well do better with that experience to draw upon here. Promising debut run over 7f last month; better expected and drop to 6f likely to suit.
2 12th (2) (350/1 -1650%) Alfa Kalori	350 350/1(-1650%)	(2) Alfa Kalori 350/1, Foaled March 30. 10,000 gns yearling, £30,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f-7f winner Double O and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 6f Edward Cornelius. Probably worth taking on first time out. £30,000 breeze-up buy; related to 4 winners at up to 1m; dam 1m winner; check the market.
13 13th (13) (350/1 -250%) Magical Florence	350 350/1(-250%)	(13) Magical Florence 350/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good, 200/1) 28 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Tailed off when a 200-1 chance on her two starts so far; others look stronger.
11 14th (11) (300/1 -2400%) Flaine	300 300/1(-2400%)	(11) Flaine 300/1, Foaled February 23. €12,000 yearling, Kuroshio filly. Dam, made frame at 1½m in France, half-sister to useful 6.5f/7f winner Plaisanciere. Wears tongue strap and has undergone a wind op ahead of this debut. One to note. 12,000euros yearling by top Australian sprinter; had wind surgery; tongue-tie on debut.

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18:20 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Violet Love sets a good standard but a double penalty for her previous wins puts her at a disadvantage in a race full of likely improvers and debutants. BRIGHT LILY and Little Lies appeal most from the rest with experience, with the former shading the vote after a highly-promising third over this trip on debut at Carlisle last month. Easy Peeler looks the pick of the newcomers.

The vote goes to newcomer MONTANA GIRL, who looks the part on paper and the hint should be taken if the market speaks in her favour. Fellow newcomer Flaine represents a yard that has saddled the winner of this race twice in recent years and she is second choice ahead of Bright Lily, who made an encouraging start to her career at Carlisle. Little Lies and Harvesting are both open to improvement, too, and need a second look.

Dual winner Violet Love has sound claims but she has a stiff task at the weights and the promising HARVESTING is just preferred.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (13/2 +7%) Scarfo	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(10) Scarfo 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Has fewer convictions than most of these but need to see more. Booking of Oisin Murphy can only draw the eye but it's hard to find any other positives.
4 2nd (4) (5/1 -82%) Porfin	5 5/1(-82%)	(4) Porfin 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Yarmouth in June. Good second of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 11/2) 7 days ago, conceding first run. Player. Has always liked it here and arrives in good form; enters calculations off the same mark.
5 3rd (5) (25/1 -178%) Desert Dream	25 25/1(-178%)	(5) Desert Dream 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Redcar in May. Below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 8/1) 17 days ago. Has lacked consistency this season; will likely be dropped in from stall 11; still capable.
8 4th (8) (40/1 -82%) Miss Billie	40 40/1(-82%)	(8) Miss Billie 40/1, Poor form, including down the field in all 3 handicaps. Yet to finish anywhere near after six runs over 6f-1m3f; would want to see good support.
1 5th (1) (20/1 -567%) South Dakota Sioux	20 20/1(-567%)	(1) South Dakota Sioux 20/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 11 days ago. Enters calculations. Offered more last time when not seeing out 1m after pulling hard, and holds leading claims.
9 6th (9) (200/1 -506%) Bonnie Blandford	200 200/1(-506%)	(9) Bonnie Blandford 200/1, Looked limited for Simon Hodgson last year. First outing for 10 months. Best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. Poor in five runs for Simon Hodgson last year and returns from 11 months off.
3 7th (3) (125/1 -1686%) Sir Titan	125 125/1(-1686%)	(3) Sir Titan 125/1, C&D winner. 9/1, last of 9 in handicap at Leicester (7f, soft) 41 days ago but better expected back on AW with Hollie Doyle doing the steering. Veteran who's nothing like as good as he was and wildly inconsistent now.
2 8th (2) (33/1 -560%) Handel	33 33/1(-560%)	(2) Handel 33/1, One win from 34 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap (5/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Others more persuasive. Can start slowly, so there are risks involved from a wide stall; watch the market.
6 9th (6) (25/1 -127%) Vivency	25 25/1(-127%)	(6) Vivency 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable sixth of 12 in C&D handicap (40/1) 56 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Often pulls hard and is some way down the pecking order back from two months off.
7 10th (7) (100/1 -614%) Miltonia	100 100/1(-614%)	(7) Miltonia 100/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not long with this yard but need to see more before lending support. Didn't build on a fair debut for new yard last time and is ultimately hard to recommend.
11 11th (11) (350/1 -600%) Villas Bullet	350 350/1(-600%)	(11) Villas Bullet 350/1, 50/1 and hooded first time, first run since leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis when ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) on reappearance 12 days ago. Can only watch. Maiden who's yet to get involved in a finish (5f-7f) for three yards already.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A classified stakes winner at Yarmouth last month, Porfin makes the shortlist after a near miss back in a 6f handicap here most recently. Still on a workable mark, Grace McEntee's mount can go well. However, the six-year-old is probably better over 6f and, with that in mind, C&D winner SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX shades preference off 7lb below his last winning mark. Sir Titan and Desert Dream can also get involved.

PORFIN ran well for second over 6f here last week and is taken to go one better returned to 7f. South Dakota Sioux's latest Newcastle fourth shows he can make an impact from his reduced mark and he's second choice ahead of Sir Titan, who hasn't fired on turf the last twice but can fare better back on turf with Hollie Doyle doing the steering.

Porfin knows how to win and likes it here but SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX shades it off a career-low mark back down from 1m.

18:38 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (15/2 -88%) Penny West	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(8) Penny West 15/2, Westerner mare. Sister to fair 2m hurdle winner That'll Be The Day, and half-sister to Paris Eiffel. Wears hood. Interesting to see what the betting makes of her. Nicely-bred; unusual for this yard to pitch one into this company on debut but respected.
3 (3) (20/1 -100%) On The Steel	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) On The Steel 20/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. One win from 3 runs last season. Pulled up in novice hurdle (20/1) at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft) 56 days ago, left behind. Back down in trip. Won a soft-ground Ballinrobe maiden hurdle but pulled-up in a Killarney novice since.
2 1st (2) (13/8 +51%) Le Coq Hardi	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(2) Le Coq Hardi 13/8, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Good third of 7 in novice hurdle (5/2) at this course (20.5f, good) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Stable in good form. One for the shortlist. Won a Down Royal maiden hurdle over 2m1f but well-held over 2m4f in a novice here since.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 -25%) If You Let Me	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) If You Let Me 5/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Winner in hurdle at Kilbeggan in May. Creditable third of 14 in novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good to soft, 4/6) 23 days ago. Stable in good form. Easy winner of a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle but below that level in a Hexham novice since.
4 3rd (4) (16/1 -191%) Valsorpresa	16 16/1(-191%)	(4) Valsorpresa 16/1, Fair hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in April. Below form eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good, 11/1) 37 days ago, finding little. Down in trip. Was poor in a Listowel handicap (2m4f) last time; has to rebound down in trip.
7 4th (7) (13/8 +41%) Rockstown Girl	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(7) Rockstown Girl 13/8, Promising sort. 5/1, career best when winning 16-runner maiden hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 54 days ago, comfortably. Obvious claims. Got off the mark over hurdles at Tipperary last time; goes well fresh and is a player.
5 \|PU\| (5) (22/1 -57%) Morning Soldier	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Morning Soldier 22/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 15 hurdle runs. Fifth of 15 in novice hurdle (11/1) at Cork (16.9f, good) 3 days ago. Has enough ability to win a race like this but has been regressive on his last few starts.
6 \|PU\| (6) (125/1 -25%) Stenatee	125 125/1(-25%)	(6) Stenatee 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Switches from Flat to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Adam West. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code. Pulled up on last hurdle outing. Flat winner in France was disappointing over hurdles in UK and can't be fancied.

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18:38 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Successful in a bumper on this programme two years ago, ROCKSTOWN GIRL is taken to supplement Tipperary gains from May. There just seem to be less risks attached with Anthony McCann's mare, and it appeared a reasonable prediction when her trainer looked forward to a good campaign for the summer with the chestnut after the latest win. Rockstown Girl is closely matched on official ratings with several of her opponents. More can surely be expected from the current 116 assessed Flat-bred though, given that she was placed in a Grade 2 bumper. The pace she undoubtedly possesses can give one of the two mares in the field, the edge over If You Let Me and Le Coq Hardi.

ROCKSTOWN GIRL won comfortably at Tipperary at the start of the summer and can follow up with further improvement likely. Le Coq Hardi looks next best ahead of If You Let Me, although Willie Mullins newcomer Penny West would also have to enter the reckoning if the betting suggests she's fancied.

Most of these have questions to answer but ROCKSTOWN GIRL (nap) put up a career-best at Tipperary last time and can score again.

18:50 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (7/1 +30%) Expert Elsa	7 7/1(+30%)	(4) Expert Elsa 7/1, Once-raced filly. 18/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 18 days ago, slowly away. Sizeable step forward needed. Half-sister to two Flat winners (7f/1m); fair debut on AW last month; should improve.
2 1st (2) (22/1 -10%) Tramell	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) Tramell 22/1, Twice-raced filly. 100/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 31 days ago, running on. Best to look elsewhere. 4,000gns buy last July; modest efforts at long odds so far; probably best watched for now.
5 2nd (5) (5/1 -67%) Path To Glory	5 5/1(-67%)	(5) Path To Glory 5/1, Masar filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Baby Gal and 1¼m winner Fillyfudge. Dam 7f-1¼m winner. Yard no stranger to success with newcomers and she's one to consider, particularly if the market vibes are upbeat. Half-sister to two winners at up to 1m2f out of a 7f-1m2f winner; interesting newcomer.
6 3rd (6) (Evens +33%) Rogue State	0 Evens(+33%)	(6) Rogue State Evens, Promising individual. 13/2, first run since leaving Tom Clover when third of 8 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Obvious claims. Ex-Tom Clover; placed on all starts, including on stable debut last time; chance.
8 4th (8) (400/1 -4344%) Shop Local	400 400/1(-4344%)	(8) Shop Local 400/1, Once-raced filly. Eighth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f, 9/1) on debut. Off 8 months. Significantly up in trip. Yard also saddles newcomer Sievier. Not show much when 15l 8th of ten on AW debut (6f; 9-1); should come on for that run..
3 5th (3) (250/1 -1150%) Cookie Queen	250 250/1(-1150%)	(3) Cookie Queen 250/1, Once-raced filly. 33/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) on debut 13 days ago, very slowly away. Will need to leave that well behind if she's to make an impact here. First foal of an unraced mare; well beaten on debut (started slowly); should do better.
9 6th (9) (400/1 -9900%) Sievier	400 400/1(-9900%)	(9) Sievier 400/1, Sixties Icon filly. Dam unraced. Interesting to see what the market has to say. Filly by Sixties Icon; dam unraced half-sister to a 5f/6f winner; worth a market check.
1 7th (1) (400/1 -700%) Cherry Tree Dawn	400 400/1(-700%)	(1) Cherry Tree Dawn 400/1, Thrice-raced mare. Unseated rider in maiden (200/1) at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hard to fancy. Has shown little so far; headgear now tried; others stronger.
7 8th (7) (350/1 -2400%) Safio's Princess	350 350/1(-2400%)	(7) Safio's Princess 350/1, Outstrip filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Tantastic and winner up to 7f Variety Island. Dam 5f/6f winner. Worth a peek in the betting. Half-sister to 2 winners at 5f-7f; dam a tough 5f/6f winner; should be better for the run.

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18:50 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Having shown consistency across her three previous starts, ROGUE STATE offers strong appeal. With the promise of more to come now that she tries a mile, the daughter of Lope De Vega has every chance of getting off the mark on just her second appearance for Bryan Smart. Safio's Princess and Path To Glory are others to consider if they attract significant interest on their debuts.

One of the newcomers may well prove equal to this task, with SIEVIER marginally preferred to Path To Glory. Both represent yard's more than capable of readying one first time out and the betting will be informative. Rogue Estate is the clear pick of those with experience and, should the newcomers not rise to the occasion, she will probably emerge on top.

Although more exposed than most of these ROGUE STATE has shown enough to suggest she can win a race like this.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (16/1 -482%) Outreach	16 16/1(-482%)	(5) Outreach 16/1, Just 1 win from 21 starts but it came over C&D. Respectable sixth of 10 in classified event over C&D 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Disappointing here last time; no surprise to see first-time headgear being tried.
4 2nd (4) (7/1 -56%) We'renotreallyhere	7 7/1(-56%)	(4) We'renotreallyhere 7/1, 11/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW) 28 days ago. Can give a good account. Drop from 1m and switch to Tapeta (run well in a C&D maiden) may help; has possibilities.
8 3rd (8) (14/1 -27%) Liege	14 14/1(-27%)	(8) Liege 14/1, 25/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Bath (1m, firm) 14 days ago, running on. Bit more on his first crack at 1m last time but finished some way off the winner.
11 4th (11) (125/1 -681%) Just Typical	125 125/1(-681%)	(11) Just Typical 125/1, Poor form at best in 4 starts. Twelfth of 18 in classified event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Makes handicap debut. No better in 0-50 classified event latest, again at a big price; would want to see support.
7 5th (7) (25/1 -233%) Shaka	25 25/1(-233%)	(7) Shaka 25/1, Poor maiden. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 9/1) 89 days ago. Others are more obvious. Didn't look to see out 8.5f here when last seen; comes into this on his earlier C&D third.
6 6th (6) (350/1 -9900%) Peachey Carnehan	350 350/1(-9900%)	(6) Peachey Carnehan 350/1, Three-time C&D winner and struck twice over 6f here earlier in the year. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (7f, good to firm, 18/1) 14 days ago. Better last time, knows how to win and has always liked it here; one to consider.
3 7th (3) (100/1 -400%) Dors Toyboy	100 100/1(-400%)	(3) Dors Toyboy 100/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, last of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 46 days ago. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Wins have come on Polytrack, mainly at Chelmsford, and hasn't achieved a lot on Tapeta.
9 8th (9) (350/1 -1650%) Venus Slipper	350 350/1(-1650%)	(9) Venus Slipper 350/1, 25/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Inconsistent maiden (7f-1m3f); is drawn widest in first-time headgear; hard to fancy.
1 9th (1) (300/1 -5900%) Flying Panther	300 300/1(-5900%)	(1) Flying Panther 300/1, Won over 9.5f here last month. Not disgraced at Newcastle next time and easy to ignore a subsequent run back there only 24 hours later. Won over 9.5f here off 4lb lower for Sean Bowen recently but struggled in two runs since.
10 10th (10) (250/1 -1463%) Dominant Force	250 250/1(-1463%)	(10) Dominant Force 250/1, Poor maiden. 14/1 and hooded first time, eighth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Still to finish close to the places; the hood comes off for tonight's Tapeta debut.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Barring a success from FLYING PANTHER in a classified event over an extended 1m1f here last month, recent winning form is so thin on the ground that James Owen's gelding is a logical choice to stamp his authority as topweight in a very ordinary handicap. Peachey Carnehan and Outreach, who sports first-time cheekpieces, are other strong contenders. While dropping in trip could be a source of improvement for We'renotreallyhere, who completes the shortlist.

WE'RENOTREALLYHERE hasn't run too badly the last twice and might be able to strike from an easing mark. Outreach hasn't been at the top of his game in recent starts but is nicely handicapped if first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect. Course-specialist Peachey Carnehan also makes the shortlist.

This is a minefield and there are worse ideas than to stick with the proven winner who likes it here, namely PEACHEY CARNEHAN.

19:10 Roscommon Handicap Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
16 (16) (7/1 +56%) Shahbaz	7 7/1(+56%)	(16) Shahbaz 7/1, Thirteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft, 14/1) 48 days ago. Stable in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. Flat winner in Britain but hard to make much of a case on his hurdling exploits.
15 (15) (9/1 -20%) Someone's Wish	9 9/1(-20%)	(15) Someone's Wish 9/1, Good fourth of 18 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Each-way shout. Bang there the last twice, latterly last Thursday when close up behind Aussie Warrior.
12 (12) (10/1 +17%) Magic Olinger	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Magic Olinger 10/1, 11/4, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.7f, good) 59 days ago, doing too much too soon. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Is 0-8 but has the ability to be competitive and a tongue-tie may help.
4 (4) (15/2 -67%) Baltinglass Hill	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(4) Baltinglass Hill 15/2, 7/1, improved to win 15-runner handicap hurdle at this course (15.6f, good) 28 days ago, well positioned. 4 lb rise tolerable. Made a belated return to winning ways with considerable ease over C&D four weeks ago.
17 (17) (16/1 -14%) In For The Night	16 16/1(-14%)	(17) In For The Night 16/1, Below form tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft, 13/2) 48 days ago. RESERVE. Reserve; none too consistent but has threatened off a higher mark previously.
19 (19) (40/1 +20%) Helicon	40 40/1(+20%)	(19) Helicon 40/1, 33/1, ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 36 days ago. RESERVE, Reserve; beaten 16l and 37l in his two handicaps so has to step up.
3 1st (3) (16/1 +20%) Pidoyne	16 16/1(+20%)	(3) Pidoyne 16/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle (6/1) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Yard in good form. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Tramore winner last year and also second in a handicap here; last run wasn't bad.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 +60%) Aussie Warrior	3 3/1(+60%)	(2) Aussie Warrior 3/1, C&D winner. 16/1, good second of 18 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Merits respect. Won his maiden here and a good run to be second at Tipperary last Thursday.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 -13%) The Truant	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) The Truant 9/2, 14/1, good second of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (16f, good) 10 days ago, better placed than most. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Looks competitive on form. Sligo winner last month off 6lb lower and nearly followed up on the Flat 10 days ago.
8 4th (8) (18/1 +10%) Spick And Span	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Spick And Span 18/1, Fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Others more persuasive. Down the field at Tipperary on Thursday when behind two of today's rivals.
7 5th (7) (16/1 -14%) Slamadoor	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Slamadoor 16/1, Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fifth of 17 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Listowel (16f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; fifth of 17 in latest maiden and now goes handicapping.
18 6th (18) (9/1 +25%) Arch Enemy	9 9/1(+25%)	(18) Arch Enemy 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Creditable on last hurdle outing. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Reserve; 0-5 hurdling but recent Flat form bodes well.
14 7th (14) (40/1 -60%) High Honour	40 40/1(-60%)	(14) High Honour 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 25/1, fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 22 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. On the upgrade recently. Won for Godolphin so has ability; now makes handicap debut over hurdles.
9 8th (9) (12/1 -20%) Dark Image	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Dark Image 12/1, Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at this course (15.6f, good, 12/1) 28 days ago. 5 lb rise could be enough to find her out. Beat 15 rivals over C&D four weeks ago and a 5lb rise doesn't look too damaging.
11 9th (11) (12/1 +52%) L'un Deux Trois	12 12/1(+52%)	(11) L'un Deux Trois 12/1, 14/1, last of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good) 10 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Below form on last hurdle run. Bit to prove. 0-7 over hurdles but has been running well enough on the Flat to warrant a second look.
10 10th (10) (22/1 -57%) Gamigin	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Gamigin 22/1, Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in December. 21¼ lengths ninth of 11 to Verbal Sparring in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft, 9/2) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Needs to get back to the form of his placed effort at Leopardstown in March.
5 11th (5) (28/1 +15%) Top Line Tommy	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Top Line Tommy 28/1, One win from 31 NH runs. 25/1, fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20.4f, good) 37 days ago. Down in trip. Opposable. All his best form is on good ground but tailed off under suitable conditions last time.
6 12th (6) (9/1 -100%) Verbal Sparring	9 9/1(-100%)	(6) Verbal Sparring 9/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle (7/2) at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Shortlist material. His breakthrough win had been coming and perhaps had a bit up his sleeve at Sligo.
13 13th (13) (80/1 -100%) Let's Avit	80 80/1(-100%)	(13) Let's Avit 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, thirteenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Tailed off in his previous handicap and fared no better back in a maiden three weeks ago.

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19:10 Roscommon Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Tipperary form from just last week could be what counts here. AUSSIE WARRIOR, Someone's Wish and Spick And Span all competed behind Mary's Pride last Thursday, with the first-named doing best with a second place finish. He is taken to rubber-stamp his superiority and upstage all others now too. That would be to confirm a liking for this track as well, having given his trainer his first and only winner thus far, back here in June 2023. Horses for courses backers are not confined to Aussie Warrior, as previous Roscommon scorers Baltinglass Hill and Dark Image will justifiably feature on many shortlists. Second recently on Derby weekend at the Curragh, The Truant is likely to make a bold bid to defy top-weight.

Dual Flat winner SLAMADOOR stepped up on her previous efforts in this sphere when fifth in a big-field Listowel novice last month and, with the promise of better still now making her way down the handicap route in this sphere, she could be the answer. Verbal Sparring opened his account at Sligo recently and is feared most, with The Truant also high on the shortlist and Aussie Warrior is another with claims.

The mare MAGIC OLINGER is becoming expensive to follow but there were excuses when a beaten favourite last time. One more chance.

19:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 +0%) Garden Oasis	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Garden Oasis 3/1, Five-time C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Good second of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Has to enter calculations. Five-time C&D winner; good second at Carlisle last time; needs good/fast ground; chance.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 -33%) Makalu	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(5) Makalu 10/3, C&D winner. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. 7/2, improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago, slowly away. Leading claims with a 4 lb rise by no means excessive. Met trouble when behind Garden Oasis here in June; won before and after that; a possible.
3 3rd (3) (300/1 -2043%) Sandret	300 300/1(-2043%)	(3) Sandret 300/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (8f). Off 117 days and this 8-y-o has work to do. Effective from 6f-1m2f; not run up to form on last two starts; back from a break.
6 4th (6) (100/1 -3233%) Havana Prince	100 100/1(-3233%)	(6) Havana Prince 100/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year. 13/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 33 days ago. Up 3 lb and he merits respect in his bid to complete the hat-trick. Progressive 3yo; made all to win C&D handicaps on last two starts; up 3lb; interesting.
4 5th (4) (125/1 -1686%) Count Palatine	125 125/1(-1686%)	(4) Count Palatine 125/1, Third of 5 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good to firm, 7/1) 25 days ago. Down another 1 lb and should make his presence felt. Ex-Brian Meehan; 20,000gns buy in October; good third over 1m1f latest; first run at 1m.
2 6th (2) (450/1 -3650%) No Saint	450 450/1(-3650%)	(2) No Saint 450/1, 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to soft) 20 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip and hooded for 1st time. Others preferred. Ex-Michael Bell; good AW 2nd in December (7f) but not as good over 6f/1m since.
7 7th (7) (150/1 -1900%) Easter Island	150 150/1(-1900%)	(7) Easter Island 150/1, Creditable third of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 20/1) 11 days ago. Each-way claims if able to build on that returned to turf. 0-13; best form on AW although fair fifth after a break to Makalu at Beverley last month.
8 8th (8) (350/1 -961%) Penny Ghent	350 350/1(-961%)	(8) Penny Ghent 350/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Plenty to prove at present. 0-6; better of two efforts since 585-day break when sixth last time but more needed.

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19:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

After a brace of course and distance wins, Havana Prince is a strong contender despite the imposition of another 3lb rise in the handicap. The recent Beverley winner Makalu, who is also a C&D winner, is another key player. However, this can go to GARDEN OASIS, who has held his form well and the topweight should appreciate returning to this grade after a second at Carlisle last month.

There was much to like about the way MAKALU went about his business when scoring at Beverley last month and he looks capable of following up off this 4 lb higher mark. The selection may have most to fear from the hat-trick seeking Havana Prince, who is 2-2 over this C&D and remains on a plausible mark. Garden Oasis is something of a course specialist and should be on the premises.

Veteran GARDEN OASIS is taken to win his sixth race over C&D by beating dual C&D winner Havana Prince and the in-form Makalu.

19:35 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (5/1 +17%) Ustath	5 5/1(+17%)	(11) Ustath 5/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win here in June. 10/3, fourth of 6 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, good) 5 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. More consistent than most at this level and well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end.
10 2nd (10) (20/1 -264%) Reve De Magritte	20 20/1(-264%)	(10) Reve De Magritte 20/1, Modest mare. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, creditable 2¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Forgotten Treasure in minor event at this course (7.2f) 8 days ago. Fair claims of turning things round with Forgotten Treasure from stall 1 for Oisin Murphy.
4 3rd (4) (66/1 -1786%) Forgotten Treasure	66 66/1(-1786%)	(4) Forgotten Treasure 66/1, Modest filly. Career best when winning 10-runner minor event at this course (7.2f, 8/1) 8 days ago. Respected. More on her plate on tonight's terms but should be fine with the return to sprinting.
8 4th (8) (80/1 -1500%) Miss Calculation	80 80/1(-1500%)	(8) Miss Calculation 80/1, Modest mare. Course winner. Won 11-runner handicap (14/1) at Catterick (7f, soft) 46 days ago. Not taken lightly. Does like it here and is rated on the ceiling mark for the race; has fair claims.
9 5th (9) (350/1 -3400%) More Than Likely	350 350/1(-3400%)	(9) More Than Likely 350/1, Modest mare. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm, 12/1) 5 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Inconsistent mare who found 5f too sharp behind Ustath here last month; chance.
13 6th (13) (450/1 -2713%) War Zone	450 450/1(-2713%)	(13) War Zone 450/1, Modest gelding. Fifth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 16/1) 67 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes tapeta debut. Again inclined to hang left last time; others make greater appeal, back from ten weeks off.
2 7th (2) (100/1 -1150%) Fai Fai	100 100/1(-1150%)	(2) Fai Fai 100/1, Modest gelding. One win from 21 Flat runs. Winner at Lingfield in May. Respectable fourth of 9 in minor event (15/2) at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Not as good now; can miss the break and does need things to fall right but is capable.
12 8th (12) (400/1 -1500%) Dashing Willie	400 400/1(-1500%)	(12) Dashing Willie 400/1, Last of 8 in minor event at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has pulled hard more than once and is lowest-rated of all; hard to recommend.
7 9th (7) (200/1 -1900%) Midnight Flame	200 200/1(-1900%)	(7) Midnight Flame 200/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. 13/2, ninth of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Longstanding maiden who's with her third yard; there can only be so many excuses.
1 10th (1) (100/1 -900%) Big Impact	100 100/1(-900%)	(1) Big Impact 100/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Fourth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good, 14/1). Off 12 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Robyn Brisland. Has good chance on pick of form. Rated on the ceiling mark for this race (50); interesting to see how he goes in the market.
3 11th (3) (100/1 -1150%) Fantasy Navigator	100 100/1(-1150%)	(3) Fantasy Navigator 100/1, Modest gelding. Below form fourth of 9 in minor event (9/2) at Yarmouth (6f, soft) 25 days ago. Hood back on. Plenty of short-priced defeats to his name; in fair form but will need luck as always.
5 12th (5) (450/1 -1264%) Ishani	450 450/1(-1264%)	(5) Ishani 450/1, 5 lengths seventh of 10 to Forgotten Treasure in minor event at this course (7.2f, 40/1) 8 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mitchell Hunt. String of ordinary efforts since running well in a maiden here this time last year.
6 13th (6) (300/1 -500%) Kodi Hawk	300 300/1(-500%)	(6) Kodi Hawk 300/1, Modest gelding. 50/1, last of 9 in handicap at Bath (5f, good) 23 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip. Not easy to make a case for. Among the lowest rated and drawn wide; is hard to recommend.

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19:35 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

It would be easy to side with either of the two last-time-out winners Miss Calculation and Forgotten Treasure, but as neither have managed to win races back-to-back before, there are good reasons to take a chance elsewhere. Having landed a similar race on Tapeta at Newcastle in February, FANTASY NAVIGATOR appeals as the one to take up the mantle as the principal player in this modest company. Ustath and Fai Fai can also go well.

It could be worth chancing BIG IMPACT, who drops in class starting out for a new yard after 12 months off. There's not much to choose between most of these, with last-time-out winners Miss Calculation and Forgotten Treasure heading the dangers.

A swing in the weights may be enough for REVE DE MAGRITTE to reverse placings with Forgotten Treasure. Ustath can go well too.

19:45 Roscommon Handicap Hurdle 25f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
19 (19) (22/1 -10%) Inthenickoftime	22 22/1(-10%)	(19) Inthenickoftime 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, below form sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good) 36 days ago, left with too much to do. Significantly up in trip. Hood back on. Likely to improve. RESERVE. Glimpses of ability, all over 2m; huge jump in trip; watch the market; reserve.
18 (18) (28/1 -12%) Klassman	28 28/1(-12%)	(18) Klassman 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (20.1f, good) 36 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE. Not much to show for four maiden hurdle runs but could do better now handicapping; reserve.
8 1st (8) (80/1 -142%) Smitty Bacall	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Smitty Bacall 80/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.7f, good to soft, 25/1) 38 days ago. Hard to fancy. Veteran has been pulled-up over hurdles and fences on last two starts and others preferred.
6 2nd (6) (11/1 -38%) Arrycan	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Arrycan 11/1, Fourteenth of 16 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (23.4f, good, 50/1) 42 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Yet to score over hurdles; poor over fences on return and others preferred.
3 3rd (3) (7/2 -27%) Evans Secret	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(3) Evans Secret 7/2, Promising type. 9/2 and blinkered for 1st time, very good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft) 41 days ago, staying on well. Should take the beating. Didn't get a smooth passage when second over hurdles at Ballinrobe; chance off 3lb higher.
7 4th (7) (8/1 -45%) Everystep Oftheway	8 8/1(-45%)	(7) Everystep Oftheway 8/1, Blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Kilbeggan (25.2f, good) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Respected. Maiden was beaten 5l at Kilbeggan last time over this trip off this mark; considered.
17 5th (17) (13/2 +35%) Steps Match	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(17) Steps Match 13/2, Course winner. Respectable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (25.2f, good, 9/2) 36 days ago. RESERVE. Won this race last year off 2lb lower; not bad efforts the last twice; run well; reserve.
9 6th (9) (20/1 -43%) Sineads Fancy	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Sineads Fancy 20/1, Creditable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft, 9/1) 41 days ago. Others more persuasive. Third on handicap debut at Ballinrobe but a lesser effort there last time; has to do more.
1 7th (1) (8/1 -60%) Cloughroe	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Cloughroe 8/1, 5/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly. Beaten 26l in second at Kilbeggan last time and will have to do more, cheekpieces left off.
11 8th (11) (12/1 +0%) Mini Getaway	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) Mini Getaway 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, good fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.3f, good to soft) 41 days ago. May yet do better. Fourth on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time over 2m6f; can be a player over this trip.
16 9th (16) (28/1 -12%) Zingara Lass	28 28/1(-12%)	(16) Zingara Lass 28/1, 50/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (25.2f, good) 36 days ago. Needs to do more. Maiden was beaten 15l in a handicap last time and has to find improvement.
2 10th (2) (16/1 +0%) Hurricane Honey	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Hurricane Honey 16/1, 25/1, twelfth of 16 in novice hurdle at Killarney (22.4f, good to soft) 56 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Tailed-off in a maiden at Kilbeggan last time; has to rebound on handicap debut.
15 11th (15) (12/1 +14%) Whiskey Lady	12 12/1(+14%)	(15) Whiskey Lady 12/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Listowel (23.4f, good) 37 days ago. Not beaten far at times in handicaps but well-held the last twice; has to return to best.
12 12th (12) (25/1 -56%) Bearwithmenow	25 25/1(-56%)	(12) Bearwithmenow 25/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24f, good to soft, 14/1) 48 days ago, weakening before straight. Something to prove. Decent effort at Ballinrobe but pulled-up at Punchestown; has to return to form.
4 \|PU\| (4) (7/1 -17%) Cosmic Blizzard	7 7/1(-17%)	(4) Cosmic Blizzard 7/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form seventh of 13 in handicap chase at Clonmel (20f, good, 3/1) 31 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Poor over fences at Clonmel last time; rated 16lb lower in this sphere; taken seriously.
10 \|PU\| (10) (20/1 -43%) Elegant Dan	20 20/1(-43%)	(10) Elegant Dan 20/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft, 5/1) 37 days ago, losing touch from circuit out. Switches from chase to hurdles. A decent third over hurdles two starts ago and has a chance if repeating that.
5 \|PU\| (5) (28/1 +15%) Make The Switch	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Make The Switch 28/1, 33/1, tenth of 12 in claimer at Dundalk (10.7f). Off 8 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving G. A. Kingston. Poor on last hurdle outing. Poor when last seen on the Flat and over hurdles; best watched on debut for new yard.
14 \|PU\| (14) (125/1 -279%) Realta Geal	125 125/1(-279%)	(14) Realta Geal 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Wexford (20.7f, heavy). Off 20 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Modest form when last seen and can only be watched returning from a huge absence.

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19:45 Roscommon Handicap Hurdle 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Having done remarkably well to finish as close as he did when runner-up at Ballinrobe last time, EVANS SECRET can gain compensation here. Badly hampered by a faller early in the race, the Mark McNiff-trained gelding was keeping on strongly when again suffering interference at the final flight. Granted better luck in running, the five-year-old can register a first career success. Cosmic Blizzard has to be of interest on his return to hurdles. Although a beaten favourite over fences at Clonmel last time, he had earlier gone close when second at Limerick. Sam Curling's five-year-old can race off a 16lb lower mark over flights. Fourth on her handicap debut at Ballinrobe, the lightly raced Mini Getaway has scope for improvement.

EVANS SECRET finished well when second in first-time blinkers at Ballinrobe last time and, if the headgear continues to have a positive effect, he can go one better. Everystep Oftheway and Cloughroe could emerge as the main dangers.

Though poor over fences last time, COSMIC BLIZZARD is rated 16lb lower over hurdles and can take advantage to get off the mark

20:00 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (9/2 +44%) Woobay	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(13) Woobay 9/2, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to soft, 11/2) 20 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Still one to be interested in but draw isn't helpful. 5f Catterick winner last September; best run since when second at Ayr on Sunday; chance.
10 2nd (10) (25/1 -56%) Our Absent Friends	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Our Absent Friends 25/1, 16/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 10 days ago. Becoming well treated but not firing at present. Won over 5f (AW) and 6f (soft) last season; hasn't run up to his best so far this year.
1 3rd (1) (25/1 -25%) Rock Of England	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) Rock Of England 25/1, 40/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Others are more appealing. Engaged 2.39 Ayr Sunday. Ex-Ed Bethell; dual 6f winner last term but not run up to best for this yard this season.
8 4th (8) (9/1 -80%) High Opinion	9 9/1(-80%)	(8) High Opinion 9/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (9/2) at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 20 days ago, well on top finish. Should go well again. In good form this season, following C&D 2nd by winning last two races; up 10lb; contender.
2 5th (2) (25/1 -400%) Paddy's Day	25 25/1(-400%)	(2) Paddy's Day 25/1, 7/1, good second of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 10 days ago. Reliable overall and should make presence felt again. Only turf win was over 6f but 2nd on three occasions over 5f this term; worth considering.
4 6th (4) (13/2 -30%) Miss Brazen	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(4) Miss Brazen 13/2, Respectable third of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, well positioned. On a handy mark but stall 1 isn't ideal. Good second at Epsom off 11lb higher last June; mixed form since; each-way chance.
7 7th (7) (25/1 -178%) Leodis Dream	25 25/1(-178%)	(7) Leodis Dream 25/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in April. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm, 13/2) 32 days ago. Could bounce back quickly. Has won 9 races, latest at Southwell in April; good C&D 2nd next time; well drawn; chance.
11 8th (11) (100/1 -456%) Thornaby Pearl	100 100/1(-456%)	(11) Thornaby Pearl 100/1, Course winner. Latest win at Doncaster in March. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 14/1) 10 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Dual 6f winner on soft here; also won over 5f on soft in March; well treated; needs rain.
3 9th (3) (350/1 -4567%) Muscika	350 350/1(-4567%)	(3) Muscika 350/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 25/1) 9 days ago. On a sliding mark and appears to be coming to the boil. Veteran; 16-time winner, 15 over 6f; not been in best of form since winter AW campaign.
9 10th (9) (125/1 -1289%) Albegone	125 125/1(-1289%)	(9) Albegone 125/1, Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 14 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not ruled out. Running well this year, winning over 5f in May and two fair runs since; a possible.
6 11th (6) (300/1 -2627%) Soul Seeker	300 300/1(-2627%)	(6) Soul Seeker 300/1, 17/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Form has been in and out this season. Won three in 2023; best run this term when 4th two runs back; on a fair mark; a possible.
12 12th (12) (450/1 -2713%) Drafted	450 450/1(-2713%)	(12) Drafted 450/1, First run since leaving James Horton when creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft, 25/1) 28 days ago. Down in trip. Not one to rule out. 7f AW winner in headgear in 2022; good turf efforts in 2023; first run at 5f; no headgear.
5 13th (5) (350/1 -3789%) Vadamiah	350 350/1(-3789%)	(5) Vadamiah 350/1, Below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, firm, 12/1) 16 days ago. Had been in good order prior to that, so not one to completely rule out. Not won for nearly two years; in fair form earlier this season (C&D 2nd on reappearance).

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20:00 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

High Opinion struck by just under a length to record a double at Catterick last time and he has a 5lb higher mark to contend with in a much tougher race. With that in mind, PADDY'S DAY looks the way to go after his second at Newcastle on his latest outing. The four-year-old looks well placed to get his head back in front. Albegone is another to note after his fifth at Thirsk.

HIGH OPINION was better than ever when scoring at Catterick last time and he's worth a chance to follow up at the possible expense of Paddy's Day, who also arrives in good order. Vadamiah could also feature if she's able to bounce back from a lesser effort.

In a tricky sprint handicap slight preference is for the well-drawn LEODIS DREAM, who was a good second over C&D two runs back.

20:10 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (12/1 +25%) She Is A Keeper	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) She Is A Keeper 12/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft, 11/1) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Had plenty of racing now and has regressed lately; hard to recommend.
3 (3) (20/1 +39%) Merrimack	20 20/1(+39%)	(3) Merrimack 20/1, 125/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, soft) 25 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Visored for 1st time. Probably best to look elsewhere from the outside stall unless there's good money around.
1 1st (1) (6/1 -118%) Carmarthen	6 6/1(-118%)	(1) Carmarthen 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 6 in handicap at Ffos Las (6f, good) 12 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not taken lightly. Much better since dropped to 6f and handicapping and goes on the shortlist.
10 2nd (10) (8/1 -220%) Evoluir	8 8/1(-220%)	(10) Evoluir 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, much-improved second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. One of three to come away at Newcastle ten days ago; same mark and high on the shortlist.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +11%) Amroon	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Amroon 4/1, Not seen to best effect when fourth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Yarmouth (6f, soft) 25 days ago. Can make presence felt. Just a single win to go with eight defeats at 5-1 or shorter; has the ability though.
9 4th (9) (150/1 -1150%) Port And Starburd	150 150/1(-1150%)	(9) Port And Starburd 150/1, Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago. Bit to prove but could do better down 2lb if able to lead again from a handy draw.
7 5th (7) (350/1 -1300%) Pickled Pepper	350 350/1(-1300%)	(7) Pickled Pepper 350/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f, 17/2). Off 7 months. Off since below market expectations on her nursery debut (made most) seven months ago.
5 6th (5) (100/1 -2122%) Willowbank	100 100/1(-2122%)	(5) Willowbank 100/1, 5/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 34 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Should be up to winning at this level but she'll want to settle better from a wide stall.
8 7th (8) (400/1 -1900%) Little White Dove	400 400/1(-1900%)	(8) Little White Dove 400/1, 16/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Tail flasher who didn't go on for Richard Hughes; well held in two runs for this yard.
11 8th (11) (450/1 -582%) Pearl Of Rowdown	450 450/1(-582%)	(11) Pearl Of Rowdown 450/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (150/1) at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago, hampered. Hooded for 1st time. Again pulled hard last time and perhaps the first-time hood will help but it will need to.
6 9th (6) (300/1 -2400%) Guildford	300 300/1(-2400%)	(6) Guildford 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Lingfield (7.6f, good) 28 days ago. Hood back on. Makes handicap debut. Worth monitoring in the market having pulled hard in three runs over further.
13 10th (13) (250/1 -900%) Queen For Adaay	250 250/1(-900%)	(13) Queen For Adaay 250/1, Below form sixth of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Leicester (7f, soft) 41 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Big prices all runs and is yet to finish placed; would be a surprise to see her involved.

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20:10 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Evoluir put his poor form from last year well behind him when hitting the crossbar in this grade at Newcastle last time and he ought to go close off the same rating. However, the vote goes to WILLOWBANK, who made the frame over 7f at Lingfield last month and this drop in trip looks like a good move. Charlie Fellowes' filly was dropped 1lb for that effort and she could be the one to beat. Carmarthen isn't out of after her second at Ffos Las.

CARMARTHEN responded well to this headgear when going close at Ffos Las and shades the vote over Evoluir, who took a big step forward when runner-up at Newcastle on his AW debut/return 10 days ago. Amroon is another to consider with Oisin Murphy taking over.

The vote goes to EVOLUIR (nap) whose Newcastle effort can probably be upgraded a touch. Second choice is Carmarthen.

20:18 Roscommon NH Flat Race 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
17 (17) (9/1 +44%) The Diddler	9 9/1(+44%)	(17) The Diddler 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 80/1, third of 22 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good) on hurdles bow 30 days ago, faring best of those held up. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. RESERVE. Better effort when third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last time; has to improve; reserve.
8 (8) (12/1 +25%) Meitheal	12 12/1(+25%)	(8) Meitheal 12/1, Imperial Monarch mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Just Janice, stayed 23f, and fair hurdler Piaff Bubbles. Makes some appeal on paper. Fine pedigree and respected for a shrewd yard, so needs a market check.
10 (10) (16/1 -33%) Our June	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Our June 16/1, Court Cave mare. Dam unraced. In good hands so this newcomer needs considering, especially if the market vibes are positive. Engaged 5.25 Sligo Sunday. By a useful sire and worth a market check on debut for a top yard.
11 1st (11) (25/1 -25%) Versace Twentyone	25 25/1(-25%)	(11) Versace Twentyone 25/1, €2,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill mare. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 23f) Royal Rendezvous. Maiden pointer, fell last time (May 18). Has shown some ability in six point-to-points but will need more on rules debut.
5 2nd (5) (5/4 +38%) Hey Sunshine	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(5) Hey Sunshine 5/4, Shantou mare. Sister to fair hurdler Sunday Soldier. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser in France (17f-23f winner) Doctor Kaleo. Makes plenty of appeal on paper and is likely to take the beating. Well-bred sort is likely to be a major player for the dominant force in bumpers.
15 3rd (15) (14/1 -75%) Former Flame	14 14/1(-75%)	(15) Former Flame 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Second of 11 in bumper (17/2) at Limerick (16.4f, soft) on NH debut 39 days ago. Could do better, so not without hope. Second to a comfortable winner at Limerick; should have improved from that; a player.
1 4th (1) (10/3 -33%) Amanha	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(1) Amanha 10/3, Creditable second of 11 in bumper at Wexford (16f, heavy, 7/4) 51 days ago. Just about sets the standard and shapes like there's a bigger effort in her. Solid efforts in defeat in six bumpers; runner-up at Wexford the last twice; go close.
2 5th (2) (22/1 +33%) Ballintemple Lady	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Ballintemple Lady 22/1, Doyen mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 19f hurdle winner Reelingintheyears out of bumper/hurdle/chase winner up to 2¼m (barely stayed 2½m) Savitha. By a quality sire and not a bad damline; cost 1,800euros as a foal; worth a market check.
7 6th (7) (14/1 -100%) Jewel Of Windsor	14 14/1(-100%)	(7) Jewel Of Windsor 14/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/4 and hooded, third of 6 in bumper at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy) on NH debut 94 days ago. Could do better. Third in a Musselburgh bumper on rules debut; still has to improve a fair bit from that.
16 7th (16) (66/1 -100%) Keep It Cool	66 66/1(-100%)	(16) Keep It Cool 66/1, Gamut filly. Dam, pulled up both starts in points, half-sister to (stayed 2¾m) Fruit Blossom and (should stay 3m) Sea Aster (both fairly useful hurdlers/chase winners). Second runner for yard; best watched unless market support.
4 8th (4) (28/1 +15%) Dereks Dream	28 28/1(+15%)	(4) Dereks Dream 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in bumper (20/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft). Off 11 months. Ran respectably at Galway and Kilbeggan last year; will need to find improvement on return.
6 9th (6) (10/1 -54%) Is She Now	10 10/1(-54%)	(6) Is She Now 10/1, Once-raced maiden. Second of 15 in bumper at Navan (15.6f, good to soft, 66/1) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Claims if she's tuned up. Just held on debut in a Navan bumper last September; is entitled to respect on comeback.
9 10th (9) (22/1 +12%) Olivine Queen	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Olivine Queen 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, third of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Makes bumpers debut. Up against it on bumper debut. Two solid hurdle runs; can improve from comeback and be a player reverting to a bumper.
12 11th (12) (125/1 -89%) Whiskeyforluck	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) Whiskeyforluck 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in bumper (33/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Two bumper starts; unseated rider on debut and beaten a long way since; best watched..
3 12th (3) (200/1 -203%) Caracci Queen	200 200/1(-203%)	(3) Caracci Queen 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 8 in bumper (28/1) at Tramore (16.2f, soft) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Beaten 68l on debut at Tramore in soft ground last winter; can only be watched on return.
13 13th (13) (300/1 -100%) Yeahgoonso Honey	300 300/1(-100%)	(13) Yeahgoonso Honey 300/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, fourteenth of 15 in bumper at Punchestown (16.6f, good) on NH debut 29 days ago. Pulled-up in a point and tailed-off in a bumper so can't be fancied.
14 14th (14) (100/1 -203%) Fool's Errand	100 100/1(-203%)	(14) Fool's Errand 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 7 in bumper at Tramore (16.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 37 days ago. Some promise on Tramore bumper debut and can improve from that but others still preferred.

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20:18 Roscommon NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A full-sister to a five-time winner over hurdles, HEY SUNSHINE catches the eye on racecourse debut. Although her sibling failed to win from four attempts in a bumper, the Willie Mullins-trained mare is likely to be more forward coming from this stable. With Jody Townend being one of the more experienced jockeys in the line-up, there is much to recommend the five-year-old. The highly consistent Amanha has been placed on four of her five starts to date. Runner-up on her latest two, the Dermot McLoughlin-trained mare will surely get her turn at some point. Former Flame kept on late when finishing second on her racecourse debut at Limerick in May. Liz Doyle's four-year-old should be all the better for that experience.

HEY SUNSHINE is related to a progressive hurdler and, with a top yard, she's worth a chance to make a successful start at the possible expense of Amanha, who has the best form of those with bumper experience. Our June is another interesting newcomer.

It could pay to stick with the experience of AMANHA, who has bumped into some decent rivals in her six bumper starts and can score now.

20:30 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (16/1 -45%) Solar Bentley	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) Solar Bentley 16/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm) 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Fahey. Two quite promising runs in 1m2f handicaps but 1m4f beyond him on last 2 starts; new yard.
4 1st (4) (5/1 +0%) Godsend	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Godsend 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/4, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 28 days ago. Evidently thought capable of better, so not one to write off with few miles on the clock. Short-priced favourite for handicap debut upped to 1m4f on AW but finished out the back.
5 2nd (5) (16/1 -146%) Honrado	16 16/1(-146%)	(5) Honrado 16/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Bath (14f, firm, 15/8) 14 days ago, badly hampered. Latest run easy to excuse and it's still early days with him. Never-nearer 4th when upped to 1m4f on AW (second handicap run); badly hampered since.
8 3rd (8) (300/1 -1100%) Angelica Catalani	300 300/1(-1100%)	(8) Angelica Catalani 300/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Others preferred. Not yet looked well treated in handicaps, over 1m4f (AW), then 1m and 1m2f on turf.
7 4th (7) (300/1 -6567%) Kinetic	300 300/1(-6567%)	(7) Kinetic 300/1, Respectable 4½ lengths third of 7 to Barafundle Bay in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 11/4) 9 days ago. Not discounted. Some respectable handicap efforts in 2024 but no match for Barafundle Bay over 1m3f latest.
1 5th (1) (100/1 -5219%) Sea La Venus	100 100/1(-5219%)	(1) Sea La Venus 100/1, Promising individual. Sixth of 10 in maiden (10/3) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 37 days ago. Has the scope for much better now handicapping, so worth taking a chance on. Hinted at ability on latest turf start at Newmarket; handicap debut for in-form yard.
9 6th (9) (300/1 -1400%) Rubio De Oro	300 300/1(-1400%)	(9) Rubio De Oro 300/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Redcar (14f, good, 13/2) 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Marco Botti. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Some 1m4f form on AW; well held latest; sold 5,000gns since; tough task.
2 7th (2) (200/1 -1150%) Normandy Vista	200 200/1(-1150%)	(2) Normandy Vista 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1 and visored for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 8 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers on 1st time. Two serious defeats in 1m4f handicaps, at Newmarket and on AW; has a lot to find.
3 8th (3) (300/1 -5900%) Barafundle Bay	300 300/1(-5900%)	(3) Barafundle Bay 300/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 33/1) 9 days ago, cosily. Enters calculations. Major improvement to win handicap debut (1m3f) on good to firm; up 5lb; major contender.

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

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

BARAFUNDLE BAY beat Kinetic (third) by over four lengths on her handicap debut in this grade at Windsor last time. The daughter of Dartmouth could have any amount of improvement to come and is difficult to oppose. Sea La Venus has only shown fair form in her three starts to date, but she could prove a different proposition on her handicap debut with Tom Marquand booked. Rubio De Oro is also noted.

SEA LA VENUS has showed a bit to date and is bred to be much better than a mark of 62, so she's worth a chance to make a successful handicap debut at the possible expense of Barafundle Bay, who opened her account in ready fashion at Windsor recently. Godsend likely has a bigger effort in him, so he's feared, too.

Barafundle Bay was a revelation when winning her handicap debut but SEA LA VENUS is interesting at this level for the first time.

20:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (10/1 +17%) Stallone	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Stallone 10/1, Latest win at Newcastle in March. 14/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 37 days ago. Three-time Newcastle winner who'll be happier back on Tapeta; others arrive in better form.
8 (8) (12/1 -50%) Enchanted Night	12 12/1(-50%)	(8) Enchanted Night 12/1, Unreliable type. One win from 45 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good, 18/1) 25 days ago. Generally consistent but has won only once; has no more than each-way claims from stall 11.
6 1st (6) (11/1 +21%) Next Second	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Next Second 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 18 days ago. Three-time C&D winner, all in late summer; doesn't arrive in much form.
11 2nd (11) (7/2 +36%) Restricted	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(11) Restricted 7/2, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm, 4/1) 58 days ago. Prominent in the market three times since dropped to 5f; has claims back from a break.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 -11%) Bluebells Boy	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Bluebells Boy 5/2, 11/8, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner minor event at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago, quickening clear. Player. Wide stall down from 6f and upped 7lb demands more but he's shortlisted.
2 4th (2) (7/1 -17%) Under Curfew	7 7/1(-17%)	(2) Under Curfew 7/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in May. 13/2, sixth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, heavy) 55 days ago. Has good chance on form. Better treated than on turf, being 7lb lower than at Chepstow; is one to consider.
9 5th (9) (16/1 +36%) Kangaroo	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Kangaroo 16/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Seventh of 8 in handicap (22/1) at this course (6.1f) 7 days ago. Longstanding, regressive maiden who's wildly inconsistent; first crack at 5f.
10 6th (10) (66/1 -32%) Pink Stripes	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Pink Stripes 66/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (200/1). Off 95 days. Poor maiden who returns from three months off having undergone wind surgery.
5 7th (5) (9/1 -300%) Victors Dream	9 9/1(-300%)	(5) Victors Dream 9/1, 11/4, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner minor event at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) 35 days ago by neck from Bluebells Boy. Enters calculations. Holds Bluebells Boy on Brighton running (9lb better off); will rightly be popular.
7 8th (7) (50/1 +0%) Close Of Play	50 50/1(+0%)	(7) Close Of Play 50/1, 25/1, last of 8 in minor event at Bath (5f, firm) 14 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Yard going well of late but this filly is seemingly exposed as moderate; visor tried.
4 9th (4) (100/1 -300%) Colors Of Freedom	100 100/1(-300%)	(4) Colors Of Freedom 100/1, Last of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Chepstow (5.1f, good) 38 days ago. 5f on Tapeta is ideal, so it wouldn't be a huge shock were she to pop up.

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20:40 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

BLUEBELLS BOY was beaten a neck by Victors Dream in a classified event over an extended 5f at Brighton last month. That said, the son of Outstrip was a smooth victor at Yarmouth on his latest outing and he looks well placed to record a double. Restricted ran too bad to be true when seventh at Nottingham last time and, if he can reproduce his second two starts ago, he could have a say. Enchanted Night can be in the mix for the minor honours.

UNDER CURFEW might have found 3 relatively quick runs on heavy ground too much at Chepstow last time and is potentially on a good mark back on AW after a break. Victors Dream is next best having edged out re-opposing subsequent winner Bluebells Boy at Brighton 5 weeks ago.

Victors Dream is preferred to old rival Bluebells Boy but both are taken on with RESTRICTED, who has the toe to utilise stall 2.

21:00 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (22/1 -10%) Half Moon Rising	22 22/1(-10%)	(3) Half Moon Rising 22/1, Hooded for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Haydock (7f, good) 32 days ago. Can pull hard; placed over 1m last term; well beaten this year (7f); now back over 6f.
2 1st (2) (18/1 -80%) Act Of Violence	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Act Of Violence 18/1, Lightly-raced winner. 5/1, last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 39 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has a bit to prove. 6f maiden winner last September; poor form this season; tongue-tie now tried.
4 2nd (4) (17/2 -143%) Jesmond Dawn	8.5 17/2(-143%)	(4) Jesmond Dawn 17/2, 9/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Unexposed at this trip and there could be more to come. Off the mark when dropping back to 6f last time; up 6lb; well drawn; a contender.
1 3rd (1) (33/1 -843%) Wichahpi	33 33/1(-843%)	(1) Wichahpi 33/1, Latest win at Catterick in May. Good second of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 17/2) 10 days ago. Still ahead of her mark and should be tough to peg back from the front. In good form, winning over 6f on soft in May and good 2nd on good to firm latest; chance.
10 4th (10) (250/1 -1686%) Socialise	250 250/1(-1686%)	(10) Socialise 250/1, Winner at Newcastle in April. 14/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago, not ideally placed. Can make presence felt if things drop right. 1-17; won at Newcastle in April but hasn't done as well since, including back on turf.
8 5th (8) (100/1 -809%) Cassanos Lad	100 100/1(-809%)	(8) Cassanos Lad 100/1, Last of 10 in handicap (25/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good) 63 days ago. Others preferred. 0-7; best form on AW including when visored; 2 poor runs this turf season; plenty to prove.
6 6th (6) (300/1 -4186%) Zaman Daar	300 300/1(-4186%)	(6) Zaman Daar 300/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Windsor in June. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Yarmouth (7f, good) 4 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Not completely dismissed. Winner at Windsor last month; didn't stay 7f last time (pulled hard); hood tried; chance.
7 7th (7) (400/1 -5614%) Miners Gamble	400 400/1(-5614%)	(7) Miners Gamble 400/1, 4/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (8f, soft) 45 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Could get involved if he can go the early gallop. Best run was over 7f on soft with a visor; new headgear and down in trip; plenty to prove.
11 8th (11) (100/1 -525%) Yiengaa	100 100/1(-525%)	(11) Yiengaa 100/1, Winner at Brighton in June. Below form 7½ lengths seventh of 12 to Jesmond Dawn in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 5/1) 16 days ago. Others preferred. Off the mark at Brighton in June; up 7lb; 8l behind Jesmond Dawn at Redcar last time.
9 9th (9) (250/1 -3746%) Louella	250 250/1(-3746%)	(9) Louella 250/1, 7/1, creditable 3¼ lengths fourth of 12 to Jesmond Dawn in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Can give another good account. 0-12; best run when 2nd over C&D in May; not as good since although fair fourth last time.
5 10th (5) (450/1 -582%) Stars Away	450 450/1(-582%)	(5) Stars Away 450/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Ex-Andrew Balding; cost 34,000gns; modest form for this yard; others stronger.
12 11th (12) (200/1 -2567%) Chat Up Line	200 200/1(-2567%)	(12) Chat Up Line 200/1, Good fourth of 8 in handicap (22/1) at Leicester (6f, soft) 41 days ago. Others make more appeal. 6f Nottingham winner last July; hasn't regained her form this term but on a good mark now.

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21:00 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Wichahpi continued her solid form when finishing second in this grade at Doncaster on her latest outing and she only has a 2lb higher mark to contend with. However, JESMOND DAWN looks the one to be on. The son of Dawn Approach appreciated the drop down in trip when beating a few of these at this level at Redcar last month. Grant Tuer's three-year-old looks to have lots going for him, while Socialise cannot be overlooked.

WICHAHPI did well to maintain her effort (made the running into a headwind) when second at Doncaster last time and she's unlikely to be seriously pressured for the lead here, so she's the one to side with. Jesmond Dawn was quite impressive on his first go at this trip last time, so he's the obvious threat, with Louella not ruled out.

Off the mark when dropped back to 6f at Redcar last time, JESMOND DAWN (nap) has a sound chance of following up despite a 6lb rise.

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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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There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

Tomform Monday 8th July 2024

Races & Results Monday 8th July 2024

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14:00 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Ayr Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Ayr Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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16:05 Ayr Handicap (Class 3) 13f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Roscommon Claiming Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:20 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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17:25 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:35 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:55 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:05 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:20 Ripon Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:38 Roscommon Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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18:50 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:10 Roscommon Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow