1 Saturday 5th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 45 Races on Saturday 5th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Galway, 6 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Goodwood, 6 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Hamilton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:50 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (4/1 -20%) Zaman Jemil	4 4/1(-20%)	(3) Zaman Jemil 4/1, Nursery winner on the AW last year and stepped up markedly on his comeback outing when a decisive winner at Thirsk a month ago. Penalty unlikely to prevent this 3-y-o going very close with Ryan Moore taking over. 2-5 since handicapping; still has time to do better; untried on slower than good to soft.
8 1st (8) (4.5/1 +31%) Monsieur Kodi	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(8) Monsieur Kodi 4.5/1, In good form this year, winning handicaps at Musselburgh (5f) and Thirsk (6f). Hard to knock brace of third-place finishes since and he's very likely to give it another good go (effective on deep ground). Two wins and several good placed efforts this year; conditions fine; should be bang there.
14 2nd (14) (8.5/1 +0%) Capote's Dream	8.5 8.5/1(+0%)	(14) Capote's Dream 8.5/1, Prolific in 2021 but failed to add to his tally in handicaps last year. Remains capable of winning a race off this sort of mark judged on this season's evidence, sticking to his task pretty well when third at Newmarket a fortnight ago. On a losing run but down in weights and recent efforts promising; has a big run in him.
10 3rd (10) (9/1 +25%) Many A Star	9 9/1(+25%)	(10) Many A Star 9/1, Pulls hard but that didn't prevent him winning this race a year ago with Tom Marquand in the saddle. Heavy defeats both starts this season but this probably his primary target and he's 2 lb lower in his repeat bid. Tongue tie on. Won this race last year off 2lb higher; well beaten both runs this year; tongue tied today.
5 4th (5) (12/1 -33%) Live In The Moment	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Live In The Moment 12/1, Losing run dates back to 2020 but down in the weights for current yard and found only one too good on a couple of occasions this year. Given a break on the back of a tame effort at Hamilton and stall 14 could be a plus. Below par last time but in good order beforehand; 6f on soft might stretch him.
9 5th (9) (7/1 +36%) Music Society	7 7/1(+36%)	(9) Music Society 7/1, Signed off 2022 with a heavy-ground success at Catterick. Failed to add to tally this year though hit the frame 3 times before a lesser effort at York, albeit that was a deeper race. Below par at York last week but previous Ayr second brings him into the reckoning.
11 6th (11) (12/1 +14%) Cooperation	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Cooperation 12/1, Resumed winning ways at Thirsk (6f) in May and fared best of those drawn high when fourth at Haydock (6f, firm) a month later. That was an eye-catching run and a tardy start enough to excuse last week's York showing. Dangerous to rule him out. Conditions should suit but he needs to bounce back from a quiet run at York last week.
7 7th (7) (14/1 +13%) Gis A Sub	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Gis A Sub 14/1, Winless during his 3-y-o campaign. Shaped quite encouragingly on his Newmarket reappearance in May but hasn't built on it since, brushed aside at Hamilton. Useful 2yo; has not built on reappearance promise; 5lb lower in future handicaps.
6 8th (6) (12/1 +14%) Under The Twilight	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Under The Twilight 12/1, In the form of her life in recent months, scoring twice at Salisbury (6f/7f). Hit with a 12 lb rise for latter win and seemed anchored by it at Newmarket 3 weeks ago. Two Salisbury wins this summer; high in the weights after the second of them; vulnerable.
1 9th (1) (18/1 +18%) Royal Parade	18 18/1(+18%)	(1) Royal Parade 18/1, Resumed winning ways in emphatic style over C&D in June and must have found race coming too soon 6 days later at York (always behind). Given a break and represents yard in excellent order. Easy win over C&D in June but well held last time and slow ground would be a worry.
4 10th (4) (6/1 +50%) Justcallmepete	6 6/1(+50%)	(4) Justcallmepete 6/1, Completed an AW 4-timer at Southwell in January. Just as effective on turf, giving his all when runner-up at Newmarket a week ago. Nudged up 1 lb and remains to be seen whether stall 1 proves to be a hindrance. Progressive handicapper who ran as well as ever when 2nd at Newmarket last week; ground ?.
2 11th (2) (33/1 -18%) Temple Bruer	33 33/1(-18%)	(2) Temple Bruer 33/1, Massive success story for current yard, gaining sixth win in 10 months at Newmarket (8-runners) in June. Made little impression at Ascot but type to bounce back quickly given his profile. 5 wins from 10 runs for this yard; below best on soft latest; could do with it drying out.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Count Otto and Zaman Jemil both arrive with strong form claims but the ground may not suit either of them. With that in mind, preference is for MUSIC SOCIETY, who was fourth in this race two years ago on soft and he was only beaten half a length into second at Ayr a couple of starts ago. The consistent Monsieur Kodi has made the frame in both appearances since winning at Thirsk in June and is likely to go well once again, while Justcallmepete and Mamillius are others to consider.

ZAMAN JEMIL's Thirsk win is backed up by a punchy timefigure and as a 3-y-o in excellent hands, his profile rather stands out here. Cooperation could do with breaking on terms but he's a big threat on his Haydock run, while stall 14 could be an advantage for Live In The Moment.

Capote's Dream and MONSIEUR KODI should ensure the unexposed 3yo Zaman Jemil doesn't have things all his own way.

13:55 Galway Maiden Hurdle 17f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
16 1st (16) (3.33/1 +49%) Enfranchise	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(16) Enfranchise 3.33/1, Useful winner on Flat who acquitted herself well when fifth of 9 in listed hurdle (16/1) at this course (16.6f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Sights lowered now and must enter calculations. Not beaten far in a Listed novice hurdle here on Tuesday; each-way chance.
8 2nd (8) (3.33/1 +49%) Rath Gaul Boy	3.33 3.33/1(+49%)	(8) Rath Gaul Boy 3.33/1, Useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 20/1, 28½ lengths sixth of 8 to A Dream To Share in Champion INH Flat Race at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft) 101 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Enters calculations on hurdles bow. Rider bookings suggest that more is expected of his stable companions today.
5 3rd (5) (5.5/1 +15%) Olympic Man	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(5) Olympic Man 5.5/1, Promising type. 9/1, second of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Compiegne (17.9f, heavy). Off over 2 years. First run for yard after leaving J. P. H. Dubois. Should improve. Runner-up in a heavy ground hurdle in France when last seen 27 months ago; interesting.
7 4th (7) (100/1 -52%) Quarry Rocco	100 100/1(-52%)	(7) Quarry Rocco 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 7/1, tenth of 15 in bumper at Tipperary (18f, heavy) on NH debut 93 days ago. Work to do on hurdles debut. Point winner clearly has ability but best watched here.
11 5th (11) (3.33/1 -33%) This Songisforyou	3.33 3.33/1(-33%)	(11) This Songisforyou 3.33/1, Highly promising individual. Posted encouraging fifth at Roscommon (15.5f) on hurdles bow last month and arrives on back of good third on Flat here 3 days ago. Big player. Solid run in a 1m4f amateur maiden here on Wednesday; one of the leading contenders here.
2 6th (2) (50/1 -52%) Fast Medicine	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Fast Medicine 50/1, Fairly useful winner at 8f on flat. Hood on for 1st time in this code, first run since leaving Peter Chapple-Hyam when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft, 10/1) on NH debut 26 days ago. May well do better yet. Respectable effort on his hurdles debut at Roscommon last month; forecast rain a worry.
17 7th (17) (150/1 -50%) Hockworthy Flyer	150 150/1(-50%)	(17) Hockworthy Flyer 150/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 15 hurdle runs. 11/2, good fifth of 14 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 15 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Winless from 17 starts, went closest in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick; much more needed.
19 8th (19) (300/1 -50%) Onefortheditch	300 300/1(-50%)	(19) Onefortheditch 300/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good, 125/1) on NH debut 15 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Mid-division in a Killarney bumper on her track debut last month; others much more likely.
1 9th (1) (20/1 -67%) Bumble Bee Bet	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Bumble Bee Bet 20/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. One win from 1 run last season. Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 6/4, fifth of 6 in bumper at the Curragh (16f, good) 59 days ago. Warrants respect on hurdles debut. Difficult to know how the forecast rain will suit but interesting on his hurdles debut.
9 10th (9) (250/1 -279%) Shotgun Jack	250 250/1(-279%)	(9) Shotgun Jack 250/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, sixth of 11 in bumper at Listowel (20f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 14 months. Makes hurdles debut. 50-1 when a remote sixth on debut in a bumper at Listowel 13 months ago; absent since.
4 11th (4) (2.25/1 -80%) Ninth Titan	2.25 2.25/1(-80%)	(4) Ninth Titan 2.25/1, Useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Fourteenth of 15 in minor event at San Sebastian (11.9f, good). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving P. Sogorb. Wears hood. Of obvious interest given connections. Very hard to assess but the choice of Townend over a more obvious stablemate.
14 12th (14) (300/1 -200%) Ballycommon Chapel	300 300/1(-200%)	(14) Ballycommon Chapel 300/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Eighth of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 150/1) on NH debut 22 days ago. Hard to fancy. Not entirely disgraced on his hurdles debut at Kilbeggan but an unlikely player here.
18 13th (18) (150/1 -127%) Mahlermore	150 150/1(-127%)	(18) Mahlermore 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good) on NH debut 11 days ago. Down the field in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last month; no obvious appeal.
12 14th (12) (80/1 -142%) Can't Buy Time	80 80/1(-142%)	(12) Can't Buy Time 80/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft, 18/1) on NH debut 15 days ago. Up against it. Mid-division on debut in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle two weeks ago; likely to need more time.
20 15th (20) (250/1 -25%) She's No Fool	250 250/1(-25%)	(20) She's No Fool 250/1, Presenting mare. Dam unraced out of 2½m-3m hurdle winner Delgany Rose. Stoutly bred mare best watched on her hurdles debut.
15 \|PU\| (15) (50/1 +24%) Bobbisilver	50 50/1(+24%)	(15) Bobbisilver 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eyeshields on for 1st time, seventh of 16 in novice hurdle (16/1) at Punchestown (16f, good) 55 days ago. Improvement required. Winning pointer and has shown a level of ability over hurdles; more suited to handicaps.
13 \|PU\| (13) (150/1 -127%) Jonny Mansie	150 150/1(-127%)	(13) Jonny Mansie 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft, 40/1) on NH debut 15 days ago. Showed a glimpse of ability in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on debut; best watched.
6 \|PU\| (6) (250/1 -150%) Onehellofagetaway	250 250/1(-150%)	(6) Onehellofagetaway 250/1, First run since leaving Miss Elizabeth Doyle when pulled up in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20f, good to soft, 150/1) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Well beaten on his stable debut at Roscommon last month; little to recommend.

LTO Selection:

13:55 Galway Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The weather is predicted to take a turn for the worse ahead of Saturday's action and THIS SONGISFORYOU is tipped in the hope that ground conditions don't deteriorate too much. A bumper winner at last year's Festival, he had a good spin on the Flat here on Wednesday having run creditably behind previous winners on his hurdling bow at Roscommon a few weeks ago. In the same colours as the selection, Enfranchise drops into maiden company over hurdles for the first time having finished fifth in a Listed novice contest here on Tuesday. Useful on the Flat, she has had five runs over hurdles and all that experience will be an asset. Olympic Man was a Flat winner over 1m7f in France and twice ran well over hurdles, but he's been off well over two years and Paul Townend prefers to ride fellow French recruit Ninth Titan, who was found wanting at stakes level on the Flat but is a four-time winner over 10 furlongs.

THIS SONGISFORYOU won a bumper here 12 months ago and posted an encouraging first start in this sphere at Roscommon last month. He should have learnt plenty from that experience and gets the nod in a competitive opener. Enfranchise looks the chief danger on form whilst Ninth Titan looks the pick of the Willie Mullins trio, judged on jockey bookings.

The fact that Paul Townend chooses hurdles newcomer NINTH TITAN of the Mullns trio has to be a tip in itself and he is the selection

14:05 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (5/1 +69%) Flaccianello	5 5/1(+69%)	(4) Flaccianello 5/1, Cotai Glory filly who showed fair form in making a winning start in 5f maiden at Catterick, green early but picking up to good effect once her stamina kicked in. Brushed aside in the Albany at Royal Ascot and again ran below form when only sixth of 9 to Tierney on nursery debut at Haydock. Two comprehensive defeats since a winning debut, latterly in a Haydock nursery.
2 2nd (2) (2.75/1 +21%) Say Hello	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(2) Say Hello 2.75/1, Left previous efforts well behind in first-time blinkers when easily landing 11-runner nursery over C&D (good) last week. Hiked up a whopping 13 lb but another bold bid likely if the headgear continues to have the same effect. Easily a career best when winning a C&D nursery by nearly 5l last week; 13lb higher.
9 3rd (9) (10/1 +17%) Mirroring	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Mirroring 10/1, Breeze-up purchase who improved on her debut form at the second attempt when third in 7-runner maiden at Ripon (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Into nurseries now and return to 6f could see her eke out a bit more. Both turf runs encouraging, the latest on soft ground when 2l away in a 5f maiden at Ripon.
6 4th (6) (5.5/1 +21%) Defying Orders	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(6) Defying Orders 5.5/1, Showed improved form upped in trip when winning 11-runner nursery at Lingfield (6f, firm) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Open to further improvement. Won going away on nursery debut; cheekpieces added off this 6lb higher mark.
5 5th (5) (4.5/1 +25%) Tierney	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(5) Tierney 4.5/1, Took a step forward to get off the mark in 9-runner nursery (28/1) at Haydock (6f, firm) 28 days ago, staying on well. Hit with 7 lb rise but remains unexposed at the trip. Strong through the line when making a winning nursery debut at Haydock; up 7lb.
3 6th (3) (3.33/1 +45%) Snafiya	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(3) Snafiya 3.33/1, Advanced her form on first start for a new yard (previously trained by George Boughey) when winning 7-runner soft-ground novice at Doncaster (6f) last month. Defied a penalty at Thirsk just 6 days later despite again doing plenty wrong and opening mark probably fair. Two soft-ground wins in the north (novices); hiked up 10lb ahead of nursery debut.

LTO Selection:

14:05 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

SAY HELLO made a mockery of her opening mark when bolting up over C&D eight days ago. First-time blinkers were reported to be a key factor in her success, so it's possible that she could defy a hefty 13lb hike in the retained headgear. Tierney sprung a surprise at Haydock and can provide stiff opposition to the selection from 7lb higher, along with Woodhay Wonder, who ought to fare better in nurseries having finished third of four in the Duchess Of Cambridge. Hat-trick seeker Snafiya is also noted.

SAY HELLO has a significant rise in the weights to contend with, but with last week's wide-margin C&D win backed up by the timefigure, she's taken to make it 2 from 2 in nursery company. Fellow last-time-out winners Defying Orders and Tierney head the opposition.

The four last-time-out winners are dangerous and so too Woodhay Wonder, but LADY WULFRUN could be the best handicapped.

14:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (3.5/1 +36%) Tiora	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(3) Tiora 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 9 in nursery at Nottingham (6.1f, soft, 2/1) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and she should have a part to play. Handled the soft ground well when second at Nottingham on nursery debut; in the mix again.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 +50%) Fistral Beach	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Fistral Beach 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Bath (5.7f, firm) 38 days ago. Improvement needed now that she ventures down the nursery route. Hasn't built on a satisfactory debut; needs to improve for this much softer ground.
1 3rd (1) (16/1 -45%) Goodeveningmrbond	16 16/1(-45%)	(1) Goodeveningmrbond 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good, 14/1) 30 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time for this nursery debut and sizeable step forward needed. Disappointing twice since third on debut but returning to soft ground could help.
8 4th (8) (7/1 +30%) Carnaby Princess	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Carnaby Princess 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in minor event (14/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago. By no means impossible that she'll fare better now moving into a nursery, but she will certainly need to. Unplaced three times; improvement required now handicapping but it's possible.
2 5th (2) (1.75/1 -27%) Without Flaw	1.75 1.75/1(-27%)	(2) Without Flaw 1.75/1, Lightly-raced winner. 6/1, career best when winning 10-runner nursery at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 5 days ago, unchallenged. Will take plenty of stopping under a penalty if in a similar mood. Convincing winner of soft-ground nursery at Ffos Las on Monday; big chance under a penalty.
5 6th (5) (8/1 +71%) Whatwouldiknow	8 8/1(+71%)	(5) Whatwouldiknow 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D (good to firm) 23 days ago, met some trouble. Needs to raise his game considerably now making the switch to a nursery. Big prices all starts; could improve now handicapping; stable won this 12 months ago.
10 7th (10) (12/1 +33%) Swiftly	12 12/1(+33%)	(10) Swiftly 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in minor event at this C&D (soft, 40/1) 14 days ago. Big step forward needed on this nursery debut. Poor form in three runs, including over C&D; needs a big step forward on nursery debut.
9 8th (9) (18/1 +10%) Miss Rainstorm	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Miss Rainstorm 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form sixth of 14 in nursery at Catterick (5f, good to firm, 12/1) 24 days ago. Up in trip and needs to raise her game. Seemed beaten fair and square in Catterick nursery last month; step up to 6f needs to help.
11 9th (11) (80/1 -60%) Macedonian King	80 80/1(-60%)	(11) Macedonian King 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 9 in nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Readily passed over. Beaten at least 14l every outing, including in blinkers; hard to recommend.
7 10th (7) (28/1 -133%) Willowbank	28 28/1(-133%)	(7) Willowbank 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 10 in minor event (33/1) at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) 24 days ago. Hood on 1st time for this nursery debut. Standout run came on only AW outing; finished last on latest start; questions to answer.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

WITHOUT FLAW was a good winner over 6f at Ffos Las on her latest outing and this looks like a good opportunity to follow up that success. Archie Watson's charge carries a 6lb penalty for that two-and-a-half-length win but that doesn't appear out of her reach after winning in such comfortable fashion. Tiora is feared most after a good second over 6f at Nottingham but she has been raised 2lb in the ratings which makes life tougher, while Swiftly should also be noted on her handicap bow.

WITHOUT FLAW produced a front-running performance befitting of her name at Ffos Las recently and, if able to perform to a similar level here just five days later, she will prove hard to beat. Tiora was runner-up on her nursery debut at Nottingham and she gets the nod ahead of Justahunch for forecast purposes.

The one to beat is WITHOUT FLAW who seemed to revel in testing conditions at Ffos Las on Monday and looks well treated under a penalty.

14:15 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (1.5/1 +14%) Boardroom	1.5 1.5/1(+14%)	(11) Boardroom 1.5/1, Promising individual. Second of 10 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to soft, 8/1) on debut 18 days ago, running green but finishing off very strongly. Sure to have derived plenty from that and she's one to consider. Second on last month's debut at Beverley & there can be optimism she'll improve; contender.
4 2nd (4) (9/1 +10%) Jungle Jim	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Jungle Jim 9/1, Once-raced colt. 8/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at Chester (5.1f, good) on debut 35 days ago, doing well to finish as close as he did having conceded ground turning in. Should progress. Did well to finish fourth on debut at Chester having been extremely wide on the home turn.
7 3rd (7) (3/1 +50%) Pilgrim	3 3/1(+50%)	(7) Pilgrim 3/1, Promising sort. 16/1, third of 6 in maiden at Ayr (5f, good) on debut 12 days ago, running on. Open to improvement and he's one to consider with that under his belt. Close third on recent debut at Ayr and open to improvement; firmly in calculations.
3 4th (3) (9/1 -80%) Irish Nectar	9 9/1(-80%)	(3) Irish Nectar 9/1, Promising debut effort when close-up fourth in a Hamilton maiden (5f) in May. Disappointed with that in mind when fifth in 8-runner Haydock novice (5f) a month later but gelded subsequently and no surprise to see him get back on track. Disappointing last time but gelded since & promise previously; key player if back on track.
10 5th (10) (4.5/1 -13%) Willolarupi	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(10) Willolarupi 4.5/1, Promising type. Second of 8 in minor event at Catterick (5f, good, 15/8) 17 days ago, finishing well. Should have more to offer and he's one for the shortlist. Runner-up on both starts and there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.
6 6th (6) (14/1 +44%) Pals Battalion	14 14/1(+44%)	(6) Pals Battalion 14/1, Foaled March 12. €8,000 yearling, 52,000 gns 2-y-o, Invincible Army colt. Dam French maiden half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Fire Fighting out of useful 9.5f/10.5f winner Savoie. Betting should guide with yard also saddling Air Force One. Market check advised on debut but Air Force One may be yard's chief hope under Tudhope.
9 7th (9) (20/1 -25%) Soul Singer	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Soul Singer 20/1, Once-raced colt. 18/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on debut. Off 119 days. Open to progress. Sixth in April on sole start; could improve but a sizeable step forward is needed.
12 8th (12) (50/1 -52%) Lazareti	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Lazareti 50/1, Once-raced filly. 66/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Ayr (5f, good) on debut 12 days ago, racing off the pace and left behind final 1f. Likely longer-term project on that evidence. Half-sister to 5 winners and may have needed her debut run, but has plenty of work to do.
2 9th (2) (200/1 -100%) Entrecasteaux	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Entrecasteaux 200/1, Twice-raced colt. Seventh of 8 in minor event (50/1) at this course (6f, good to firm) 31 days ago, in touch until halfway and left behind gradually. Passed over here. Big odds and well beaten on his first two starts; hard to fancy.
5 10th (5) (40/1 -21%) Mereside Madness	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Mereside Madness 40/1, Foaled February 2. €15,000 yearling, Buratino colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Napanook and useful 6f/7f winner Lir Speciale. Yard also runs Pilgrim, who went close on debut; betting could be informative on first run.
8 11th (8) (150/1 -200%) Project Frank	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Project Frank 150/1, Showed only greenness when last of 7 in minor event at Southwell (5f) on debut 89 days ago, slowly away. Gelded ahead of return with cheekpieces now enlisted and this ought to reveal more. Tailed off at 40-1 on debut at Southwell in May; gelded since and now wears cheekpieces.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

BOARDROOM made a very pleasing start to her career when second over 5f at Beverley and this looks like a good opportunity for the filly to go one better. Pilgrim is feared most after being just touched off on his racecourse debut over 5f at Ayr and a repeat of that effort would see him go close, while the consistent Willolarupi and Jungle Jim should also be thereabouts.

BOARDROOM has an appealing sprinting pedigree and shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up in a Beverley novice 18 days ago, running green before finishing off strongly. Sure to have derived plenty from that effort, she could well be up to building on that now and could be good enough to score. There is some depth to this race, with Pilgrim, Willolarupi and Irish Nectar a trio of others fancied to be firmly in the mix.

The attractively bred BOARDROOM was a promising second at Beverley on last month's debut and is taken to beat the males.

14:25 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (2.25/1 +0%) Sweet William	2.25 2.25/1(+0%)	(7) Sweet William 2.25/1, Runner-up on first 3 starts but hasn't looked back since the blinkers have gone on, winning a valuable 2m handicap at Newbury last month by 3 lengths. That gave the handicapper a chance to take a swipe at him but there's surely more to come. Unraced on softer than good; lightly raced, promising and interesting despite 7lb rise.
6 2nd (6) (6.5/1 +19%) Adjuvant	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(6) Adjuvant 6.5/1, 5/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (1¾m, good) in May. Good fifth of 19 to Calling The Wind in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle since, particularly as the 2m trip just stretched him. Interesting back over shorter under Dettori. Reliable, progressive and holds a major each-way claims.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 +50%) Euchen Glen	10 10/1(+50%)	(3) Euchen Glen 10/1, Several big wins in his long career and confirmed himself still capable of useful form aged 10 when fourth in handicap at Ayr (13f) in June. Never involved when ninth of 13 to Sweet William at Newbury (2m) latest, though. 10yo; close third in this race last year after trouble in running; no win since July 2021.
12 4th (12) (18/1 +10%) Torcello	18 18/1(+10%)	(12) Torcello 18/1, Responded well to blinkers at the end of last season, winning at Newmarket in October. Excellent joint-second (with Adjuvant) of 16 to HMS President in strong 1¾m handicap there in May. Below par on the July Course since but he's capable of bouncing back. Best on softer than good; pipped by HMS President at Newmarket in May, alongside Adjuvant.
10 5th (10) (6.5/1 +46%) Mr Curiosity	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(10) Mr Curiosity 6.5/1, Back to winning ways in the mud at Ripon (1½m, soft) a fortnight ago. Progressing quite nicely for this yard and respected up 3 lb. 1m6f win in 2021; got up in the dying strides at Ripon (1m4f, soft) two weeks ago.
11 6th (11) (10/1 +17%) Splendent	10 10/1(+17%)	(11) Splendent 10/1, Second win of the campaign when seeing off 6 rivals at Newbury (1½m, good to firm) in June but this trip seemed to stretch him on his penultimate start. Has the services of Ryan Moore but others are still preferred. 11.4f and 1m4f winner this term; it may not have been the trip which beat him over 1m6f.
14 7th (14) (4.5/1 +47%) He's A Latchico	4.5 4.5/1(+47%)	(14) He's A Latchico 4.5/1, Two hurdle wins at the start of the summer and better than ever when comfortably completing a hat-trick back on the Flat at Sandown (1¾m) last month. That race dropped perfectly for his hold-up style, though, and there's a feeling a 9 lb rise will find him out. On a roll over hurdles and with 1m6f Flat win, all on good; questions to answer on softer.
5 8th (5) (20/1 -100%) Omniscient	20 20/1(-100%)	(5) Omniscient 20/1, Progressive on the whole and shaped encouragingly when seventh of 19 to Calling The Wind in the Northumberland Place on his reappearance, fading only in the closing stages. Testing ground an unknown but he likely has bigger performances in him. Led over 2f out to over 1f out in the Northumberland Plate (2m, AW) on reappearance.
4 9th (4) (9/1 +10%) Post Impressionist	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) Post Impressionist 9/1, Firmly back on track equipped with cheekpieces during second half of last year, signing off with 1¾m success at York in October. Never a threat in the Northumberland Plate on his reappearance but he may come on for the outing. Underwhelming in the Northumberland Plate (just 8-1) but raced a bit freely on that return.
13 10th (13) (40/1 -60%) La Pulga	40 40/1(-60%)	(13) La Pulga 40/1, All-the-way winner of a 13f Hamilton handicap in June. Placed on next 2 starts (including here) but below-par when fifth of 6 at Ayr (13f) last time. Testing ground hasn't seemed to suit him previously. Stable has a strong record in this but it's still likely best to look elsewhere. Won his only race over this far (2022) and stamina seemed to win it for him that day.
2 11th (2) (25/1 +24%) Tyson Fury	25 25/1(+24%)	(2) Tyson Fury 25/1, Useful but no win since autumn 2020 and he never threatened when back from a break to finish mid-field in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot in June. Remains to be seen if a step back up in trip helps. Sole visit here (2021) was one of his best efforts; some renewed hope from Royal Ascot.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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

SPLENDENT was a comfortable winner over 1m4f at Newbury, scoring by four lengths, and he shaped as if this extra yardage would be no issue. He has been handed a 5lb rise, but that could prove lenient. Sweet William is an obvious danger after victories at Doncaster and, most recently, at Newbury, where he scored comfortably on his handicap debut. He is a stayer on the up and another success could help him sneak into the Ebor field. Hms President, Adjuvant, Omniscient and Post Impressionist are others to consider.

SWEET WILLIAM needs to win this to stand any chance of getting in the Ebor and he might well be up to the task assuming he can cope with much softer ground than he's encountered before. Omniscient is another lightly-raced 4-y-o who likely has more to offer and heads the dangers along with HMS President and Adjuvant, who were 1-2 in a strong Newmarket handicap over this trip earlier in the season.

While lots of these could be in serious each-way contention, the rest may face a stiff task against SWEET WILLIAM.

14:30 Galway Handicap Hurdle 22f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (14/1 +36%) Ambitious Fellow	14 14/1(+36%)	(8) Ambitious Fellow 14/1, Three wins from 7 runs last season. 9/1, back on track when third of 6 in minor event hurdle at Cork (24f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Better to come from him; owner-trainer-jockey already among the winners this week.
21 2nd (21) (8.5/1 +15%) Bugs Moran	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(21) Bugs Moran 8.5/1, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in April 2022. Good second of 25 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Punchestown (23.6f, good to soft). Must've had his issues to have been off for 15 months but remains capable of better still. RESERVE. First reserve; very progressive staying novice handicapper last year; over 15 months off.
2 3rd (2) (4/1 +67%) Icare Allen	4 4/1(+67%)	(2) Icare Allen 4/1, 14/1, very good fourth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (16f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not out of things if coping with this quick turnaround. Right back to form when a staying fourth in Thursdays Galway Hurdle; could be a big player.
14 4th (14) (20/1 -186%) Watch The Weather	20 20/1(-186%)	(14) Watch The Weather 20/1, Gambled-on 15/2 and had breathing operation, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Hiked up 14 lb for that success but his previous 2 victories came back-to-back. Up 14lb for Tipperary and winning this would require a career best; not impossible though.
3 5th (3) (20/1 +9%) Highland Charge	20 20/1(+9%)	(3) Highland Charge 20/1, Proved at least as good as ever in slightly calmer waters when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 14/1) 22 days ago, digging deep. This obviously a much tougher assignment. Unproven over this trip but only up 6lb or Kilbeggan and goes on soft; respected.
16 6th (16) (14/1 +44%) Foveros	14 14/1(+44%)	(16) Foveros 14/1, Course winner. 33/1, shaped as if retaining all ability after 11 months off when 5¼ lengths eighth of 16 to Dartan in handicap at the Curragh (16f, good) 5 weeks ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Ran well after a year off in a 2m handicap at the Curragh last month; not dismissed.
20 7th (20) (9/1 +44%) Digby	9 9/1(+44%)	(20) Digby 9/1, Shaped as if better for the run after 11 months off when third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.7f, good to soft, 8/1) 54 days ago. Decent third at Roscommon after 11 months off; spot on for this and should play a hand.
19 \|F\| (19) (40/1 +20%) Act Of God	40 40/1(+20%)	(19) Act Of God 40/1, Below form when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Killarney (16.8f, good to soft, 8/1) 18 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler, bit below form on last outing. Must improve. Won off a similar mark two years ago but soundly beaten in a pair of Flat handicaps lately.
11 \|U\| (11) (8.5/1 +29%) Maze Runner	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(11) Maze Runner 8.5/1, Better than result when tenth of 20 in handicap (9/1) at this course (16.8f, heavy) 5 days ago, forced to make his ground up out wide. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Useful hurdler, respectable on last outing. Not taken lightly. Got no run in the amateur handicap here on Monday; stays 3m and capable of getting into it.
7 \|PU\| (7) (7/1 +0%) Power Of Pause	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Power Of Pause 7/1, Ran up to best when second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.4f, good, 12/1) just under 10 weeks ago, suited by increase in trip. Stayed on well to be runner-up in a competitive Ballinrobe handicap in May; big contender.
13 \|PU\| (13) (7.5/1 -15%) Thecompanysergeant	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(13) Thecompanysergeant 7.5/1, Has made a promising start over hurdles, scoring at Navan in March before runner-up to Nick Rockett in Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.4f, good to soft) 4 months ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut with more to come and big player. Second in Grade 2 last time was another solid run; unexposed and soft ground not an issue.
5 \|PU\| (5) (8/1 -14%) Hallowed Star	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Hallowed Star 8/1, C&D winner. 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form sixth of 19 in handicap at this course (16.5f, good to soft) 3 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Significantly back up in trip. Forecast rain will help; likely to be a strong contender to follow up last year's success.
18 \|PU\| (18) (16/1 -14%) Nikini	16 16/1(-14%)	(18) Nikini 16/1, Two wins from 6 runs last season. Showed improved form when fifth of 17 in maiden at Leopardstown (15f, good, 5/4) 44 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Beaten at short odds in a pair of Flat maidens last twice; some questions to answer.
9 \|PU\| (9) (20/1 +0%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Ilikedwayurthinkin 20/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 17/2, not seen to best effect when sixth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 22 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Can go well. Three of his four wins have come at this venue; fair chance off this mark.
6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -100%) Gallant John Joe	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Gallant John Joe 28/1, Visored for 1st time, wasted no time getting back to form when second of 6 in minor event hurdle at Cork (24f, good to soft, 13/2) 22 days ago. Can give another good account. Good second at Cork last time; goes on any ground and should give a good account.
17 \|RR\| (17) (22/1 +21%) La Prima Donna	22 22/1(+21%)	(17) La Prima Donna 22/1, Unreliable sort. One win from 3 runs last season. Wasn't in the mood after 11 months off when refusing to race in minor event hurdle (13/8) at Kilbeggan (18.3f, good) 47 days ago. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Hard to trust after that. Refused to race at Kilbeggan last time; blinkered here but hard to trust after that.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Galway Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A valuable contest that Willie Mullins has farmed over the years and one of his strong contingent, NIKINI, is put forward as a sporting selection. A winner over 2m4f last autumn, she ran well on soft ground in a Grade 3 contest at Down Royal in November and has warmed up for this with a couple of spins on the level. Kieran Callaghan takes off a valuable 5lb and maybe she'll improve for this longer trip. Paul Townend is on Power Of Pause, who has been gradually returning to form after missing almost two years and won't mind testing ground . His second at Ballinrobe in May was an encouraging effort. Thecompanysergeant was a progressive novice last term and was last seen when finishing runner-up in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse. He should relish the step up in trip and is ground versatile. Watch The Weather bolted up at Tipperary but a stone rise in his rating may be too much to overcome.

THECOMPANYSERGEANT has made a promising start over hurdles and having finished runner-up in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse back in April (admittedly well beaten), Denis Hogan's 6-y-o is taken to go one better and double his tally over hurdles. Willie Mullins fires plenty of darts and Maze Runner could emerge as his best chance, while Ilikedwayurthinkin and Watch The Weather are another couple worth considering.

The selection is DIGBY, a faller when with every chance in this race last year with a good Roscommon run under his belt

14:40 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (4/1 +11%) Sweet Memories	4 4/1(+11%)	(10) Sweet Memories 4/1, Looked potentially useful when off the mark at the second time of asking in 1¼m Newbury novice 14 days ago. This a jump in class but there's surely more to come now stepping up to 1½m. Unexposed Newbury novice winner and highly likely that she's up to this level.
9 2nd (9) (2.5/1 +29%) Sunset Point	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(9) Sunset Point 2.5/1, Improved again when landing a third career success in 1½m Ascot handicap (good to soft) last month. Won't need to raise her game much to play a leading role here. Progressive handicapper and new mark elevates her to this sort of level; respected.
4 3rd (4) (18/1 +28%) Climate Friendly	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Climate Friendly 18/1, Off the mark dropped back to novice company on the Rowley Course here in May. Useful form when 9½ lengths seventh of 17 in Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1½m, good to firm) in June and she met trouble when down the field in a C&D listed race a fortnight ago. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Only eighth in a C&D Listed race two weeks ago and has to leave that running behind.
3 4th (3) (3.5/1 -56%) Amusement	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(3) Amusement 3.5/1, Useful filly. Very good 6¼ lengths third of 9 to Emily Dickinson in Curragh Cup (1¾m, soft) 14 days ago. A repeat of that form would make her tough to beat here. Holding her own in Listed/Group races of late and assured stamina will be helpful.
8 5th (8) (6/1 +45%) Spring Fever	6 6/1(+45%)	(8) Spring Fever 6/1, Looked a filly firmly on the up when easily winning a C&D handicap (good to firm) at the beginning of July. May have had her stamina stretched by a slightly longer trip when fading into sixth at Newbury (13f) since. Retains potential. 2-4 in handicaps; bit too keen for own good last time; not ruled out on Listed debut.
2 6th (2) (25/1 +0%) Wickywickywheels	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Wickywickywheels 25/1, Won 5 handicaps at Hamilton and a listed race at Abu Dhabi in 2022 but has drawn a blank in 2023. Easy to put a line through her run in a C&D listed race 14 days ago (repeatedly met trouble) but others are still preferred. Trailed in well beaten here two weeks back when 22-1 for another Listed event.
11 7th (11) (8.5/1 +15%) Understated	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(11) Understated 8.5/1, Won a Windsor novice in the mud in April and second in a 1¼m Goodwood listed event next time. Her limitations have been exposed at Group level since but this looks a bit easier. Downgraded from two Group races; bit to find with Amusement on her latest run.
1 8th (1) (28/1 +30%) Madame Ambassador	28 28/1(+30%)	(1) Madame Ambassador 28/1, Fairly useful filly who won a pair of 1½m handicaps here last season but comfortably held at listed level on her last 2 outings and probably vulnerable again. Progressive handicapper last season; 0-3 this term and up against at these weights.
7 9th (7) (16/1 +27%) Perfect Prophet	16 16/1(+27%)	(7) Perfect Prophet 16/1, Placed in a Group 2 at 3 but has had her limitations exposed in good company this year, beaten 8¾ lengths when fifth in C&D listed race (good to soft) 14 days ago. Return to softer ground heightens interest but others appeal more on this season's form.
5 10th (5) (150/1 -200%) Double March	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Double March 150/1, Back on the up when winning a 1¼m Ascot handicap(soft) in May but down the field on both outings since and faces a stiff task now stepping up in grade. Even repeat of her winning form at Ascot in May gives her something to find at this level.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Having chased home two quality rivals in Emily Dickinson and Rosscarbery in the Curragh Cup a fortnight ago, AMUSEMENT drops in class and is expected to prove a cut above these rivals. Sea The Stars filly Sweet Memories, a half-sister to Group 1 winner Cursory Glance, can improve on her Newbury novice success to play a leading role for last year's winning yard. Her stablemate Spring Fever should not be underestimated either, though the Charlie Appleby-trained Sunset Point is perhaps a stronger contender.

AMUSEMENT sets a clear standard on the form she showed when third to this week's Goodwood Cup runner-up Emily Dickinson at the Curragh last month. Sunset Point has had the form of her Ascot win boosted when the third won a Glorious Goodwood handicap on Wednesday and she's second choice ahead of Gosden stable pair Sweet Memories, who is very much the unknown quantity here, and Spring Fever.

These Listed races for fillies are rarely straightforward but AMUSEMENT (nap) has been holding her own in better races of late.

14:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (4.5/1 +50%) Thunder Star	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(4) Thunder Star 4.5/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (5/1) at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) 36 days ago. This is more demanding up 5 lb. 5lb higher than when winning at Yarmouth last time; soft ground would pose a question.
5 2nd (5) (6.5/1 -86%) Slingsbytoo	6.5 6.5/1(-86%)	(5) Slingsbytoo 6.5/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, good, 10/1) 17 days ago, finishing strongly. Remains unexposed at this trip and 3 lb rise looks manageable. Off the mark at eighth attempt at Catterick last month; seems to be going the right way.
3 3rd (3) (3.5/1 +13%) Fortunate Star	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(3) Fortunate Star 3.5/1, Winner at Nottingham in May. Below form fourth of 11 in handicap back there (5f, soft, 8/1) 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Leading claims. Won easily at Nottingham in May but raised 10lb and only fourth last time; needs more.
1 4th (1) (2.5/1 -11%) Star Of Lady M	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(1) Star Of Lady M 2.5/1, Good second of 13 in handicap (12/1) at York (5.4f, good) 8 days ago. Very much one to consider on the back of that solid effort. Gradually working her way back into form in handicaps since returning in the spring.
6 5th (6) (4.5/1 +18%) Cluedo	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(6) Cluedo 4.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Bath in May. 5/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 70 days ago. Shouldn't be far away. Made a winning return at Bath and ran well at Salisbury last time; still unexposed..
2 6th (2) (8/1 +33%) Jamie Bond	8 8/1(+33%)	(2) Jamie Bond 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Catterick in April. Last of 18 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm, 28/1) 78 days ago, folding. Looks vulnerable. Winning return on soft ground but modest on good to firm next time; something to prove.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Despite only half a dozen runners lining up, this still appears to be a competitive contest with the tentative selection being STAR OF LADY M. David O'Meara's three-year-old was a clear second over the extended 5f at York last time and this looks a good opportunity for her to go one better today, despite having to negotiate a 1lb rise in the ratings. Last-time-out winners Thunder Star and Slingsbytoo both arrive here in good form but they have been handed 5lb and 3lb penalties respectively for those victories and have no margin for error.

SLINGSBYTOO finished strongly when opening his account dropped to 5f for the first time at Catterick last month and, provided that they go an honest gallop here, a 3 lb rise may not be enough to stop him in his tracks. Fortunate Star did well under the circumstances at Nottingham recently and he is feared most ahead of Star of Lady M.

This can go to STAR OF LADY M (nap) who has been steadily working her way back into form in handicaps this year and goes on any ground.

14:50 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (0.44/1 +71%) Lord Bertie	0.44 0.44/1(+71%)	(2) Lord Bertie 0.44/1, €500,000 purchase who showed promise behind Chaldean in 7f Newbury novice on debut a year ago (good form) and won 11-runner maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy) next time. Gelded and not seen since, but remains likely to progress further and this test will suit. Obvious chance. Promising at 2; it's taken a while to get him back but he could be very useful.
6 2nd (6) (50/1 -317%) Operation Gimcrack	50 50/1(-317%)	(6) Operation Gimcrack 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 18/1, 5½ lengths third of 6 to Dark Desire in maiden at Haydock (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago, still looking green. Can progress further. Stepped up on debut when third to Dark Desire but no reason why he'll turn tables.
7 3rd (7) (9/1 +0%) Romilda	9 9/1(+0%)	(7) Romilda 9/1, 5/1, fourth of 5 at Haydock over this trip on debut 14 days ago, badly in need of the experience but better than the result suggests, briefly getting into contention before the lack of fitness/experience told. Decent pedigree and should have more to offer. Green when well-held fourth on debut; should improve but Lord Bertie looks yard main hope.
3 4th (3) (3/1 -100%) Dark Desire	3 3/1(-100%)	(3) Dark Desire 3/1, Promising individual. Won 6-runner maiden (15/8) at Haydock (7f, good to soft) on return 15 days ago. An expensive yearling with a good pedigree, she will go on improving. Form of 7f Haydock win nothing special but should be more to come for in-form yard.
8 5th (8) (40/1 -82%) True Nation	40 40/1(-82%)	(8) True Nation 40/1, Sioux Nation filly. Closely related to winner abroad by No Nay Never. Dam lightly raced (best effort at 1m). Inexperienced claimer up and should come on for the run. From good yard but partnered by a 7lb claimer and likely best watched on debut.
1 6th (1) (28/1 -133%) Armoured	28 28/1(-133%)	(1) Armoured 28/1, 18/1, third of 9 in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) on debut 6 days ago, slowly away and green. Lots more needed. May build on recent Pontefract debut third but the form is nothing special.
4 7th (4) (150/1 -50%) Be Rural	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Be Rural 150/1, Oasis Dream gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 9f Gender Agenda and winner up to 1½m Unex El Greco and winner up to 1m Comradeship, all useful. 150/1, seventh of 11 at Hamilton (8.3f, good) on debut 16 days ago. Well bred but more one for the longer term judged on recent debut.

LTO Selection:

14:50 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

DARK DESIRE was a comfortable winner over 7f at Haydock last month and Karl Burke's filly shaped as if this extra yardage wouldn't be an issue. The biggest danger to the selection may prove to be Lord Bertie, who has been off the track for 368 days but he was a winner on his most recent outing at Ffos Las, while True Nation could also have a say.

LORD BERTIE seems sure to progress if all is well and this could be a good opening for him on his return. The well-regarded Dark Desire did everything right when scoring at Haydock and can go on improving. Operation Gimcrack, behind Karl Burke's charge at Haydock, should also do better.

It's likely this will develop into a straight fight between winners LORD BERTIE and Dark Desire, with preference for the former.

15:00 Goodwood Group 2 (Class 1) 14f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (25/1 +0%) Sumo Sam	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Sumo Sam 25/1, Nathaniel filly who scored on her debut at Newmarket last autumn and has reached a useful level without tasting success this term, getting going too late following a very slow start in handicap at Ascot (12f) 3 weeks ago. Ground unlikely to pose any problems but more needed nevertheless.
4 2nd (4) (3.33/1 +26%) River Of Stars	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(4) River Of Stars 3.33/1, Smart filly who proved most game when landing Group 3 Bronte Cup on return at York and ran another cracker to finish second in a Longchamp Group 2 (14f) 3 weeks ago. A repeat of that form should see her thereabouts.
5 3rd (5) (4.5/1 +25%) Time Lock	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(5) Time Lock 4.5/1, In the frame in good company this year, not beaten too far when fourth in Lancashire Oaks at Haydock (11.8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Return to this slower surface rates a likely plus and unlikely we've seen the best of her yet.
1 4th (1) (0.91/1 +0%) Free Wind	0.91 0.91/1(+0%)	(1) Free Wind 0.91/1, Very talented mare who enhanced her fine strike rate in the Group 2 Middleton Stakes on return at York in May. Reportedly ran flat when fifth in Hardwicke at Royal Ascot next time but no surprise to see a much better showing back up in trip.
3 5th (3) (14/1 +0%) Peripatetic	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Peripatetic 14/1, Progressive sort who made the frame in pair of Group 3s during second half of last year and picked up where she left off to land 12f listed event here in June. Struggled to make an impact in Group 2 Lancashire Oaks 4 weeks ago and now has her first crack at 14f.
2 6th (2) (11/1 -38%) Luisa Casati	11 11/1(-38%)	(2) Luisa Casati 11/1, Useful mare who built on solid return in France to land 12f listed event here in May. Similar form despite not being ideally placed when fifth in Lancashire Oaks since and she holds each-way claims with forecast conditions holding no fears.
6 7th (6) (66/1 +18%) Divina Grace	66 66/1(+18%)	(6) Divina Grace 66/1, Resumed with 10f success at Chepstow in June and ran well both starts in handicaps subsequently, likely to have benefited from setting a stronger pace when third at Newbury (13.3f) latest. Longer trip worth exploring but this a tough ask up markedly in grade.
7 8th (7) (50/1 -150%) Ghara	50 50/1(-150%)	(7) Ghara 50/1, Landed small-field Yarmouth maiden (11.5f) in June and ran to similar level when 11¼ lengths ninth of 17 in Ribblesdale Stakes (100/1) at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm) next time, faring best of those held up. Needs to step forward to make more impact here.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Goodwood Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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

The Gosdens have enjoyed plenty of success in this race over the years, most recently with the classy Enbihaar in 2019 and 2020, and they are expected to lift this prestigious prize once again with FREE WIND. Having landed the Middleton on her return to action, she was far from disgraced when taking on the boys in the Hardwicke. She sets a lofty standard back against her own sex and can repel the likely challenge of River Of Stars. Luisa Casati ought to relish ground conditions and it would be folly to write her off, while Time Lock is also noted now upped in distance.

FREE WIND was below her best in the Hardwicke at Royal Ascot but she undoubtedly remains one to be positive about now stepping back up in trip and, in the hope underfoot conditions don't catch her out (dam was well proven in the mud) she can get back to winning ways. River of Stars, who finished in a French Group 2 latest, and Time Lock can prove the chief threats.

Facing lesser opposition than at Royal Ascot, FREE WIND can bounce back from that short-priced defeat with a short-priced win today.

15:05 Galway Maiden 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (0.25/1 +50%) Navy Seal	0.25 0.25/1(+50%)	(4) Navy Seal 0.25/1, Promising type. Fifth of 13 in maiden (9/2) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on debut 19 days ago, running on. Open to improvement and should put his experience to good use, so likely to open his account at the second attempt. Well bred sort who got the message late on debut; will come on plenty for that.
1 2nd (1) (4/1 -60%) Bad Desire	4 4/1(-60%)	(1) Bad Desire 4/1, Foaled March 28. €165,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to smart 2-y-o 5.5f-1m winner Evasive's First and 1m-9.2f winner Zalia First. Dam maiden. Interesting newcomer for top yard. Wootton Bassett colt; half-brother to Gr 3 winner; useful pedigree and yard can ready one.
6 3rd (6) (125/1 -89%) Eastern Cape	125 125/1(-89%)	(6) Eastern Cape 125/1, Once-raced filly. 100/1, last of 16 in maiden at Cork (6f, good) on debut 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Unlikely to feature. Last of 16 in a maiden at Cork last week; others preferred.
2 4th (2) (12/1 -33%) Kathaniel	12 12/1(-33%)	(2) Kathaniel 12/1, Foaled April 24. Nathaniel gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Kayhana. Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Katiba out of useful 1½m winner Katiola. Son of Nathaniel; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner; gelded; yard 1-21 with 2yos this year.
3 5th (3) (25/1 -25%) Mexican Joe	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Mexican Joe 25/1, Foaled January 6. Raa Atoll colt. Dam ran once. Doesn't make a great deal of appeal on paper, but still worthy of a market check. Raa Atoll colt; dam unplaced 1m4f; yard 0-46 with 2yos last five years; others preferred.
5 6th (5) (40/1 +39%) T Or Coffey	40 40/1(+39%)	(5) T Or Coffey 40/1, Once-raced colt. 125/1, unseated rider in maiden at Down Royal (7f, good to soft) on debut 8 days ago. Doesn't make much appeal. Unseated when 125s on debut last week and this looks tough.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Galway Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NAVY SEAL, whose trainer has won this maiden on numerous occasions, has a run under his belt which is likely to prove crucial and he kept on nicely when fifth over this trip at Killarney last month. He's well entered up in Group races and many of the Ballydoyle juveniles show significant improvement on their second start. Wootton Bassett has been doing well with his two-year-olds this year and Bad Desire, a half-brother to an unbeaten French colt who was a Listed and Group 3 winner at two, is likely to be the main threat to the selection. Kathaniel's half-sister won first time out at two last term for Dermot Weld and Andy Slattery's newcomer may be next best.

NAVY SEAL was doing some good late work when fifth at Killarney on debut and, with plenty of improvement expected, he's likely to get off the mark. Bad Desire makes plenty of appeal on paper and looks the obvious danger.

It's hard to get away from NAVY SEAL who showed ability on last month's debut and could be hard to beat with improvement likely

15:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (0.91/1 +64%) Reina Del Mar	0.91 0.91/1(+64%)	(7) Reina Del Mar 0.91/1, Won readily over C&D in June and backed it up with a good third here 3 weeks ago. Remains on a fair mark and should take the beating in quite a weak race for the grade. C&D winner off 8lb lower; continues to progress but perhaps on a tough mark now.
6 2nd (6) (20/1 +39%) Tashi	20 20/1(+39%)	(6) Tashi 20/1, Just the 1 win from 21 starts for Sheila Lavery in Ireland and went the wrong way from an encouraging start for this yard when failing to beat a rival at Newbury last time. Others preferred. Ex-Irish mare with a record of 1-24; rain is welcomed but that might not be enough.
4 3rd (4) (4.5/1 +44%) Capital Theory	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(4) Capital Theory 4.5/1, On the up with 3 AW wins in December and gained further success at Chelmsford in March. Sub-par effort on the Rowley Course 3 months ago and hasn't been seen since. Off for three months since a rare quiet run; likely contender if back to his best.
1 4th (1) (3/1 +57%) Charging Thunder	3 3/1(+57%)	(1) Charging Thunder 3/1, Boasts a good strike rate and has returned to form lately, so this course winner can't be ruled out provided he gets his own way in front. Without a win these past 12 months and hasn't become the easiest to predict.
5 5th (5) (8.5/1 -143%) Hasty Sailor	8.5 8.5/1(-143%)	(5) Hasty Sailor 8.5/1, Was a neck second on the Rowley Course in May, form which has been boosted by the winner since. Underlined inconsistency at Doncaster next time but could get back on track after a 2-month break, so merits consideration. Has done all his winning on the AW and he's unraced on turf softer than good.

LTO Selection:

15:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Reina Del Mar has been in fine fettle here and must enter calculations once again, but the vote goes to INTINSO. The son of Siyouni kept on well to reach the frame at Chelmsford last time out, just behind a subsequent winner, and looks set to relish a further hike in trip so is fancied to step forward. Toshizou posted a creditable effort in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock and makes obvious appeal down in class.

REINA DEL MAR arrives in top form and is proven at the track, so she's preferred to Hasty Sailor, who could get back on track after a couple of months off. Charging Thunder is in good order and could prove hard to peg back if allowed an easy lead.

Most of these have questions to answer. INTINSO is evidently still learning on the job but he retains significant potential.

15:20 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/1 +17%) Iron Lion	5 5/1(+17%)	(7) Iron Lion 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, respectable third of 11 in maiden at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Can surely win races. Placed in all four starts and just behind Wonderwall last time; needs a bit more.
2 2nd (2) (2.5/1 +64%) Wonderwall	2.5 2.5/1(+64%)	(2) Wonderwall 2.5/1, Useful jumps winner. Once-raced maiden on Flat. Second of 11 in maiden (9/1) at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) 25 days ago, nearest finish. Worthy of interest in a race that should sufficiently test his stamina. Bumper/hurdle winner who only went down by a neck on Flat debut; could go well again.
9 3rd (9) (5/1 +50%) Anjo Bonita	5 5/1(+50%)	(9) Anjo Bonita 5/1, Fair filly. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good, 9/2) 45 days ago, lost all chance at start. First run for yard after leaving Micky Hammond. Placed in seven of nine starts; vulnerable to an improver on stable debut.
3 4th (3) (1.38/1 -176%) Jeff Koons	1.38 1.38/1(-176%)	(3) Jeff Koons 1.38/1, Promising individual. Confirmed debut promise when landing 11-runner minor event (9/2) at Newmarket (8f, good) 15 days ago. Longer trip shouldn't pose a problem, so he's a big player with the scope for further improvement. Improved from debut when just getting up at Newmarket last time and 1m2f should suit.
5 5th (5) (8.5/1 +0%) Alshadhian	8.5 8.5/1(+0%)	(5) Alshadhian 8.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 7/2, fourth of 11 in minor event at Leicester (10f, good) 16 days ago. Should have more to offer, but perhaps in handicaps after another run. Fourth in both starts 281 days apart; frame material once again.
1 6th (1) (200/1 -150%) J C International	200 200/1(-150%)	(1) J C International 200/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. Sixth of 8 in bumper (125/1) at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Not an obvious sort on first go in this sphere. Beaten a long way in two bumpers this summer; no appeal.
10 7th (10) (100/1 +0%) Lady Saxon	100 100/1(+0%)	(10) Lady Saxon 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, tenth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut, slowly away. Off 8 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding. Hard to fancy. Beaten a long way in one start for Andrew Balding last November; transformation needed.
8 8th (8) (100/1 +0%) Regency Boy	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Regency Boy 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 11 in minor event at Leicester (10f, good) 16 days ago. Unlikely to feature. A long way behind Alshadhian last time; can be handicapped after this.
6 9th (6) (50/1 -25%) Carlton	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Carlton 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 17/2, fifth of 6 in minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 85 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden. More likely to feature in handicaps. Became disappointing for the Gosdens; something to prove on stable debut.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

WONDERWALL is very useful over obstacles and he made a pleasing Flat debut when a neck second over 1m2f at Pontefract last month, so looks a big player today with scope for improvement. Jeff Koons should also be taken seriously after shaping as if this step up in trip would be a positive when scoring over 1m at Newmarket, while Iron Lion is another to consider.

MEASURED TIME was a warm order prior to making a successful start at Kempton 6 months ago and, with the longer trip in his favour, he's preferred to fellow winner Jeff Koons, who still looked green despite getting up late at Newmarket recently. Iron Lion is another one to consider for all that he lacks the potential of the aforementioned pair.

15:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (22/1 -83%) Snash	22 22/1(-83%)	(10) Snash 22/1, Course winner. 10/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and needs to rediscover something akin to peak 2022 form. Well handicapped and showed spark in June but hasn't gone on from that the next twice.
9 1st (9) (3/1 +40%) Maywake	3 3/1(+40%)	(9) Maywake 3/1, 8/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 14 days ago. This consistent type remains on a workable mark and should be on the premises once again. 0-6 this year but has run well each time and there can be hope a win is around the corner.
7 2nd (7) (10/1 +0%) Danzan	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) Danzan 10/1, C&D winner in June. 22/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 14 days ago. Others make more appeal on balance. Down the field the last twice but dangerous to rule out this two-time C&D winner.
3 3rd (3) (6/1 +25%) Autumn Festival	6 6/1(+25%)	(3) Autumn Festival 6/1, Seven wins from 23 Flat runs. Last of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 15 days ago. Good second off 1 lb higher on penultimate start at Musselburgh and claims on that evidence. Engaged 8.30 Newmarket Friday. Mixed form this term but capable of bold bid if at best.
1 4th (1) (5.5/1 -10%) Woven	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(1) Woven 5.5/1, Latest win at Doncaster in May. 28/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, soft) 14 days ago, running on. Conditions fine and should give another good account. Unlucky third at Doncaster a fortnight ago and strong claims on that form.
8 5th (8) (3.33/1 -11%) Razeyna	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(8) Razeyna 3.33/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 13/2) 22 days ago. Needs to raise her game a touch but she's in good hands and has to enter calculations. Has run well in defeat on both starts this season and she could still be capable of better.
6 6th (6) (16/1 -45%) Broken Spear	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) Broken Spear 16/1, Course winner. Latest win at Leicester in May. Last of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to soft, 13/2) 26 days ago. Wouldn't be without a chance if able to bounce back. Well beaten last month after a break but in good form in the first half of spring.
4 7th (4) (7/1 +7%) Harswell Duke	7 7/1(+7%)	(4) Harswell Duke 7/1, One win from 3 runs this year (in the Spring Mile in April). Twelfth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Newmarket (8f, soft), not having run of race. Off 109 days and will be a danger to all if on-song. Won the Spring Mile in April and has had a break since disappointing run later that month.
5 8th (5) (18/1 -80%) The Turpinator	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) The Turpinator 18/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 14/1) 37 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Unproven on slow ground but encouraging run on AW last time and he's not ruled out.
2 9th (2) (12/1 +40%) Heat Of The Moment	12 12/1(+40%)	(2) Heat Of The Moment 12/1, 28/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Chester (7.6f, soft) 85 days ago. Given a chance by the assessor (dropped 5 lb), but she now has a bit to prove. Very lightly raced since 2021 debut win; hard to be confident despite a slipping mark.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

WOVEN returned to form with a good third over 7f at Doncaster last time and he can get his head back in front here. Michael Dods' seven-year-old was beaten just half a length on that occasion and a 1lb rise in the ratings may not halt his progression. Maywake was fourth on that occasion and he will have to take a step forward to reverse the form, while Razeyna could also go well.

MAYWAKE has been knocking on the door this season and is taken to deservedly regain the winning thread. Next on the list is Harswell Duke, who looked better than ever when landing the Spring Mile at Doncaster in April and his subsequent effort at Newmarket can be excused. Razeyna and Woven are others to consider in a competitive handicap.

The lightly raced filly RAZEYNA has run well in defeat on both starts this season and earns the vote for William Haggas.

15:35 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 28 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (28/1 -40%) Summerghand	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Summerghand 28/1, Grand servant to connections over the years and enjoyed one of his finest hours when landing this race in 2020. Out of luck in both subsequent renewals, but has been given a chance by the handicapper and shaped as though coming back to the boil behind Aberama Gold at York last weekend. Won this race in 2020; Ayr Gold Cup win last year came off 2lb higher; ran on well latest.
19 1st (19) (18/1 -29%) Aberama Gold	18 18/1(-29%)	(19) Aberama Gold 18/1, Back-to-back winner for Keith Dalgleish in June and opened account for present yard at the second attempt in 15-runner York handicap (6f, good) recently. Appears to be effective on most ground, but following up here under a penalty will demand a far bigger performance. In fine form this summer and won well last week; slow ground suits; one for the shortlist.
8 2nd (8) (10/1 +29%) Apollo One	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) Apollo One 10/1, In good form on the AW towards the end of last season and has continued in the same vein on turf this year, placed all 3 starts in competitive 6f handicaps. Had several of these behind when runner-up in the Wokingham and another bold show could be on the way. Three placed efforts in top 6f handicaps this year; up the weights but should run his race.
10 3rd (10) (12/1 +0%) Bielsa	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Bielsa 12/1, Creditable sixth in the 2021 running of this and landed the Ayr Gold Cup later that season. First taste of success since when landing a big-field York handicap in May, but subsequently struggled to land a meaningful blow behind several of these in the Wokingham. Beat his 20 rivals at York in May; ran well in Wokingham; slower ground a +; big chance.
17 4th (17) (14/1 +0%) Mr Wagyu	14 14/1(+0%)	(17) Mr Wagyu 14/1, Admirable sprinter who was a good third to Badri at Epsom in June and beaten less than 3 lengths when seventh of 27 in Wokingham at Royal Ascot later that month. Well below par at Thirsk last time, though, and likely to find a few too good here, too. Yet to win this year but conditions won't be an issue and he's on a good mark; e-w shout.
15 5th (15) (10/1 +9%) Aleezdancer	10 10/1(+9%)	(15) Aleezdancer 10/1, Perfect start to the season when seeing off 18 rivals at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in April. However. he has failed to fire in 4 subsequent outings (tried in blinkers last time) and connections now reach for cheekpieces. Excellent record over sprint trips on slower than good; new headgear today; major player.
23 6th (23) (11/1 +61%) Significantly	11 11/1(+61%)	(23) Significantly 11/1, Bagged a couple of valuable 5f handicaps at Ascot (including at the Royal meeting) in 2021 and, following a low-key campaign last term, he's returned to form for new connections this season. Remains on a workable mark and he's not discounted. Cheekpieces have worked well of late and he's one to consider at a big price.
20 7th (20) (28/1 -12%) Spanish Star	28 28/1(-12%)	(20) Spanish Star 28/1, Winner of 3 of his last 4 starts over this C&D, the latest in May, and added to his tally at Epson the following month. Shouldn't be judged too harshly on latest display at Ascot, but he's yet to strike off a mark this high and minor place money is perhaps the best his connections can hope for. Now an 8yo but better than ever this year; conditions to suit; not passed over lightly.
14 8th (14) (25/1 -56%) Albasheer	25 25/1(-56%)	(14) Albasheer 25/1, Quickly made up into a useful juvenile for Owen Burrows in 2020. Missed whole of last season and initially below par this year, but has shaped better than the bare result in big handicaps with blinkers enlisted the last twice and likely he has a good pot in him off this sort of mark. Finished fast in the Wokingham; had an excuse latest; one to consider.
27 9th (27) (80/1 -60%) Aphelios	80 80/1(-60%)	(27) Aphelios 80/1, Did little wrong last year and stepped up on his low-key reappearance when fifth in the 8-runner Windsor handicap won by Tanmawwy. Failed to build on that tried in a visor at Pontefract, though, and hopes now pinned on the first-time blinkers having a positive effect. New headgear could give him a lift but the prospect of slow ground tempers enthusiasm.
2 \|U\| (2) (28/1 +0%) Rumstar	28 28/1(+0%)	(2) Rumstar 28/1, Progressive 2-y-o last term, winner of a C&D nursery at this meeting 12 months ago and signed off that campaign with victory in the Cornwallis at Newmarket. By no means disgraced in listed/Group company this season but he has plenty on his plate back in handicap company off this mark. C&D winner; running well in hot races this year; untried on slower than good to soft.
12 10th (12) (33/1 -32%) Juan Les Pins	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Juan Les Pins 33/1, Resurgent for current yard, back to winning ways in 6f handicap at Nottingham in June and fine third 9 days later in the Wokingham. Up 2 lb for that and will need to improve if he's to emerge on top here, but it certainly wouldn't be a surprise to see him involved in the finish. Still improving and Wokingham 3rd was another career best; quicker ground probably optimal.
3 11th (3) (40/1 +0%) Gorak	40 40/1(+0%)	(3) Gorak 40/1, Twice a winner of 7f handicaps during what has already been a busy 2023 campaign for this 4-y-o. Respectable mid-field finish in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last time and shapes as though sprinting could be his thing, but others look better treated all the same. Two 7f wins this year; high in weights now but worth crack at 6f; handles slow ground well.
16 12th (16) (40/1 -21%) Vintage Clarets	40 40/1(-21%)	(16) Vintage Clarets 40/1, Back on the scoreboard at Chester in June and followed up in ready fashion in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle (5f) 13 days later. Good run of form came to a halt here on Tuesday, though, and not sure that the return to this trip is what he needs. Two 5f wins this summer; not at his best here on Tuesday; perhaps better at 5f.
6 13th (6) (14/1 +30%) Mums Tipple	14 14/1(+30%)	(6) Mums Tipple 14/1, Largely consistent sort in 6f/7f handicaps and, having come up short in listed company at Haydock in May, he got back on track when fourth in the Wokingham last time. Versatile ground-wise and again has the assistance of Frankie Dettori, so it would be no surprise if he's on the premises once more. Good fourth in the Wokingham latest; L Dettori retains ride; handles soft; should go well.
13 14th (13) (40/1 +0%) Makanah	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Makanah 40/1, Snapped a losing run when landing a 5f minor event at Musselburgh on final start of 2022. Not beaten far in competitive handicaps won by Bielsa and Vintage Clarets at York and Newcastle the last twice, but others make more appeal here all the same. On a good mark but a worry that 6f on slow ground will stretch his stamina to the limit.
25 15th (25) (80/1 -21%) Good Earth	80 80/1(-21%)	(25) Good Earth 80/1, Bagged second win of 2023 in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) last month, but wasn't in the same form at Yarmouth recently. Others preferred. Two good 5f wins this year; vulnerable under a penalty at this level though.
22 16th (22) (18/1 +0%) Sterling Knight	18 18/1(+0%)	(22) Sterling Knight 18/1, Enhanced good turf strike rate when accounting for 8 rivals at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start. Backed that up when 1¾ lengths third to Tanmawwy over the same C&D next time and while this demands a clear career-best, he's an each-way player with Tom Marquand aboard. Goes well on slow ground; in form but has work to do with Tanmawwy on latest run.
18 17th (18) (33/1 +18%) Hyperfocus	33 33/1(+18%)	(18) Hyperfocus 33/1, Veteran who resumed winning ways in style in 5f handicap at Ripon (heavy) in April. However, form has dipped the last twice and needs to bounce back in a significant way after finishing out with the washing in York race won by Aberama Gold last weekend. Conditions to suit but this looks too competitive at this stage of his career.
5 18th (5) (3.33/1 +17%) Orazio	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(5) Orazio 3.33/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who looked a sprinter going places when landing 6f handicaps at Newmarket (good to soft) and Ascot (soft) during the spring. Ground may have been too lively for him when sixth in the Wokingham and may well resume his progress now back on an easier surface. Looked good in 6f handicaps on slow ground in spring; solid Wokingham sixth; major player.
21 19th (21) (80/1 -21%) Lucky Man	80 80/1(-21%)	(21) Lucky Man 80/1, Opened turf account at York last September prior to solid efforts in defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup and another valuable, big-field handicap back on the Knavesmire. However, below par so far this season and the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Visor replaces usual cheekpieces. Chance on last autumn's best but he hasn't scaled the same heights this year; new headgear.
4 20th (4) (18/1 -50%) Tanmawwy	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Tanmawwy 18/1, Duly bounced back from a disappointing effort at Newmarket during the spring when landing a fast-ground 6f Windsor handicap last month. This is more demanding under a penalty and Orazio appears to be the stable No 1, but Connor Planas' claim will help and he's not without each-way hope. Lightly raced 5yo who continues on the up; good apprentice booked; one to take seriously.
11 21st (11) (28/1 -12%) Tactical	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Tactical 28/1, Group-class in his pomp when in the care of Andrew Balding, but has failed to make an impact both starts for new connections this season. Has undergone a second wind op since latest appearance and now tried in cheekpieces. Yet to shine for new yard but a wind op and new headgear could give him a lift.
1 22nd (1) (18/1 -13%) King's Lynn	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) King's Lynn 18/1, Landed the Group 2 Temple Stakes in the early stages of last season and since posted several creditable efforts in defeat, including when ninth of 27 in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot in June. Better than bare result back at Ascot last time and won't mind conditions, so he's one to consider. Smart sprinter who has run with credit in good handicaps this year; others appeal more.
7 23rd (7) (28/1 -12%) Badri	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Badri 28/1, Better than ever when getting the better of Apollo One and Mr Wagyu in a valuable 6f Epsom handicap on Derby Day. Found only a progressive, younger rival too good at Ascot (5f, soft) last time and return to 6f looks a good move, but this demands a clear career-best. Having a fine year, winning 4 and turning in career best when 2nd at Ascot latest; chance.
26 24th (26) (20/1 -11%) Chairmanoftheboard	20 20/1(-11%)	(26) Chairmanoftheboard 20/1, C&D winner at 2 yrs and good fifth in the 2020 running of this race. Several solid efforts to his name this season, not least when runner-up in a major Newmarket handicap during the spring, and he's not without an each-way chance. Conditions to suit and in good form but he has spurned easier openings in recent weeks.
24 25th (24) (100/1 -52%) Watchya	100 100/1(-52%)	(24) Watchya 100/1, Three-time winner on AW/turf last year for Clive Cox and has posted some decent efforts since joining present yard. However, he was rather disappointing over 5f here when last seen at the end of May and needs to step up now equipped with blinkers. Comfortably held on turf the last twice; now blinkered; untried on slower than good.
28 26th (28) (28/1 -40%) Came From The Dark	28 28/1(-40%)	(28) Came From The Dark 28/1, Some smart handicap form to his name a few years back and landed a Sandown Group 3 in July 2021. However, he's been somewhat in-and-out since and others make more appeal for win purposes. On a long losing run and hasn't raced over 6f since 2020.

LTO Selection:

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

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

ORAZIO looked a sprinter going places earlier in the season with victories at Newmarket and Ascot before running creditably in the Wokingham at the Royal meeting. The ground might have been on the faster side for him on that occasion and the four-year-old doesn't appear to have reached the ceiling of his potential. Apollo One finished second in the aforementioned contest and is expected to be in the mix once again, while others for the shortlist in a typically competitive renewal include Badri, Summerghand and Bielsa.

Conditions were probably too quick for ORAZIO in the Wokingham and, with slower ground on the cards here, the lightly-raced 4-y-o is taken to regain the winning thread. He left the strong impression that there's a big prize in him when landing handicaps at Newmarket and Ascot during the spring, and the booking of the in-form Jim Crowley adds to his appeal. Albasheer and the selection's stablemate Tanmawwy are feared most in that order of preference, while King's Lynn is also shortlisted.

Kevin Ryan holds a strong hand with BIELSA (nap) marginally preferred to stablemate Aleezdancer. Orazio is best of the rest.

15:40 Galway Maiden 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (3/1 +75%) Bottler'secret	3 3/1(+75%)	(6) Bottler'secret 3/1, Dragon Pulse gelding. 50/1, offered plenty to work on amidst greenness when fourth of 16 in maiden at Limerick (8f, good) on debut 43 days ago. Entitled to build on that now. Should improve for Limerick and the stiffer mile is likely to suit; should be thereabouts.
11 2nd (11) (1.62/1 +7%) Simpson's Paradox	1.62 1.62/1(+7%)	(11) Simpson's Paradox 1.62/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Respectable second of 8 in maiden at Killarney (8.2f, good, 4/1) 17 days ago. Big player with a repeat. Runner-up in a Killarney maiden last month; a repeat will see him in the mix once again.
1 3rd (1) (2.5/1 +17%) Lord Vader	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(1) Lord Vader 2.5/1, Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. 12/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 23 days ago, not knocked about. Not out of things. Not beaten far in a premier handicap at Leopardstown last time; likely to run his race.
12 4th (12) (6/1 +45%) Spitfire Fighter	6 6/1(+45%)	(12) Spitfire Fighter 6/1, €20,000 yearling, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1½m Anice Stellato and 2-y-o 6f winner Kuwait Station. Yard having good spell and he's a newcomer to note. Plenty of winners in his pedigree; champion jockey booked and interesting on debut.
2 5th (2) (22/1 +33%) Peddler's Lane	22 22/1(+33%)	(2) Peddler's Lane 22/1, Tamayuz gelding. Dam 1m winner. Makes a somewhat belated debut and probably best watched unless market vibes prove particularly positive. Best watched on his somewhat belated debut.
3 6th (3) (50/1 +38%) Rapid City	50 50/1(+38%)	(3) Rapid City 50/1, War Command colt. Dam unraced out of useful 1¼m/10.5f winner Fall Habit. Wears tongue strap. Tongue-tied for his debut and best watched.
7 7th (7) (28/1 +30%) Grann's Boy	28 28/1(+30%)	(7) Grann's Boy 28/1, Once-raced gelding. Ninth of 10 in maiden (25/1) at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft) on debut 8 days ago, slowly into stride and never a threat. Never involved after a slow start in a Down Royal maiden but not beaten far.
10 8th (10) (33/1 +50%) Saffronandblue	33 33/1(+50%)	(10) Saffronandblue 33/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, eighth of 17 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Ground will suit but the drop back in trip is unlikely to.
9 9th (9) (150/1 +0%) Navajo River	150 150/1(+0%)	(9) Navajo River 150/1, Twice-raced colt. 200/1, ninth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 24 days ago. Can only be watched stepping back down in trip. Down the field in a pair of maidens; needs this for a handicap mark.
5 \|U\| (5) (50/1 +38%) Our Matilda	50 50/1(+38%)	(5) Our Matilda 50/1, Lightly-raced filly. 100/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifteenth of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 44 days ago. This no easy task on these terms. Off for almost a year but showed little on her return in a Leopardstown handicap.
8 10th (8) (66/1 +47%) Lynskey	66 66/1(+47%)	(8) Lynskey 66/1, Twice-raced gelding. 150/1, tenth of 17 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Low-grade handicaps entitled to be more his bag. Soundly beaten in a pair of maidens over further; makes little appeal.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Galway Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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LORD VADER, who had placed form on the all-weather in Britain, caught the eye on his second start for Emmet Mullins at Limerick in April and again came home well when fourth in the Ladies Derby at the Curragh. He wasn't beaten far in a premier handicap at Leopardstown that produced a couple of winners here earlier in the week and it's noteworthy that his shrewd trainer now goes back into maiden company with him. The well-bred Simpson's Paradox is rated 10lb higher than the selection and had a good run over C&D last year when third to a pair of Ballydoyle-trained colts. He didn't do much wrong when second at Killarney after a three-month layoff and looks sure to go close. Katola is a half-sister to three winners and it will be interesting to see how strong the Weld newcomer is in the market, while Bottler'secret made a promising debut at Limerick and has place claims.

SIMPSON'S PARADOX ran up to his best when runner-up to another low-mileage sort at Killarney 17 days ago and a repeat could well be enough to see Jessica Harrington's charge come out on top on this occasion. Katola is an interesting newcomer for Dermot Weld and she's feared along with Lord Vader. Spitfire Fighter is another debutant to monitor in the betting.

The selection is KATOLA, from a very good Aga Khan family and would not have to be a star to land this on debut

15:50 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5.5/1 +39%) Hard To Resist	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(2) Hard To Resist 5.5/1, Held back by inexperience when last of 6 in maiden at this course (6f, good) on debut 36 days ago. In top hands and she will know more this time, with 7f sure to suit. Finished last here in late June (6f; 4-1) but could easily be capable of a lot better.
1 2nd (1) (1.75/1 +22%) Bourgeoisie	1.75 1.75/1(+22%)	(1) Bourgeoisie 1.75/1, Built on debut run when a close second of 12 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good) 15 days ago. That is just about the best form on offer. Only just failed to get up at Newbury and evidently up to winning one of these; 6f so far.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 +55%) I Love Paris	9 9/1(+55%)	(3) I Love Paris 9/1, Foaled March 25. Too Darn Hot filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 9f), sister to smart winner up to 1¾m (stayed 2½m) Kingfisher out of useful 7f/1m winner Mystical Lady. Fourth foal; dam nine-race maiden, placed at 7f 2yo/1m1f (RPR 78), from useful family.
6 4th (6) (2/1 +27%) Seaward	2 2/1(+27%)	(6) Seaward 2/1, Foaled February 10. €460,000 yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Sows. Dam, useful French/US 1m winner (including at 2 yrs), closely related to very smart 1m-11f winner GM Hopkins. Plenty to like on paper. 460,000euros yearling; third foal; half-sister to 5f 2yo winner Sows (RPR 86).
8 5th (8) (8/1 +0%) Word Play	8 8/1(+0%)	(8) Word Play 8/1, Foaled January 21. 60,000 gns foal, Saxon Warrior filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Fajjaj. 60,000gns foal; second foal; dam 7f AW 2yo winner (RPR 87); market informative.
4 6th (4) (20/1 +50%) Modern Verse	20 20/1(+50%)	(4) Modern Verse 20/1, Far too green to show anything when last of 9 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on debut 55 days ago. Showed inexperience throughout when last to finish at Beverley in June.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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BOURGEOISIE confirmed the encouraging signs she showed on her racecourse bow when narrowly denied in second at Newbury and could go one better today with further progress expected. Zenjabeela is another with valid form claims after a promising debut third over this course and distance last month, while Seaward is a newcomer to note having cost 460,000 euros as a yearling and any market support should be noted.

There's a fair amount of depth to this novice with the well-bred filly UPSCALE selected to go one place better having shaped with plenty of promise over this C&D on debut a month ago. Bourgeoisie and Zenjabeela are obvious dangers on form, while all 4 newcomers, particularly Seaward, appeal on paper.

Those with experience set a useful standard and ZENJABEELA's debut experience here is unlikely to have been lost on her.

15:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (6/1 -71%) Hydration	6 6/1(-71%)	(5) Hydration 6/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in June. Third of 5 in handicap (10/3) at Lingfield (6f, good) 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Remains unexposed and likely has a bigger effort in him under the right circumstances. 2-5 and although still has to prove soft ground is suitable, has a solid chance otherwise.
7 2nd (7) (5/1 +55%) Minnesota Lad	5 5/1(+55%)	(7) Minnesota Lad 5/1, 12/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Well treated and could make his presence felt if things drop right. Shaped as though return to 6f may suit last time, but out of the frame in 4 attempts at it.
1 3rd (1) (2.5/1 +50%) Quintus Arrius	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(1) Quintus Arrius 2.5/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Hamilton in May. 25/1, last of 21 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Worthy of interest if the market speaks in his favour. Won two of his three starts after returning, but last of 21 at York last time; blinkers on.
4 4th (4) (4.5/1 +10%) Thankuappreciate	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(4) Thankuappreciate 4.5/1, 6/4, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 37 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Should give another good account. Placed in five of his six handicaps since returning in April; likely to run his race.
6 5th (6) (9/1 -38%) Mersea	9 9/1(-38%)	(6) Mersea 9/1, 22/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at York (5.4f, good) 8 days ago. Still lightly raced and should benefit from this step back up in trip. Ran well when fourth on her second start back from a year off and worth another go over 6f.
3 6th (3) (11/1 -10%) Signora Camacho	11 11/1(-10%)	(3) Signora Camacho 11/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy, 16/1). Off 98 days. Has had breathing operation since and stable is going well, so not a forlorn hope. Returns from another 98 days off having undergone wind surgery and has a bit to prove.
2 7th (2) (4.5/1 -64%) Mountain Warrior	4.5 4.5/1(-64%)	(2) Mountain Warrior 4.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Very good neck second of 12 to Quintus Arrius in handicap (11/2) at Hamilton (6f, good) 83 days ago. Improving and taken to resume winning ways back from a break. Closely matched with Quintus Arrius on Hamilton running in May; proven fresh.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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QUINTUS ARRIUS and Mountain Warrior (second) renew rivalry after they met at Hamilton in a fierce battle to the line, when the former held on to score by a neck. The selection is only 1lb worse off with the runner-up today and, with first-time blinkers a possible source of improvement, he can confirm his superiority, despite struggling in a hot race at York since. Hydration was a close-up third at Lingfield on his latest outing and looks the best of the remainder, as he goes off the same mark.

MOUNTAIN WARRIOR is going the right way and, while denied by Quintus Arrius last time, that rival has disappointed since, so he's a confident selection to get his head back in front. The lightly-raced Hydration is a danger and Thankuappreciate should give his running if he avoids a very slow start.

It may be worth chancing MERSEA who suggested she was worth another go at 6f when a running-on fourth at York eight days ago.

16:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (20/1 -25%) Freedom Day	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) Freedom Day 20/1, Scopey gelding who showed fairly useful form when opening his account at the third attempt in a Redcar novice (1m) in April (race worked out well). Acquired by new yard for 40,000 gns subsequently and interesting what the market makes of him now handicapping. Won 1m novice for Gosden yard in April; sold for 40,000gns last month; handicap debut.
7 1st (7) (11/1 +21%) Another Batt	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Another Batt 11/1, Course winner who bounced back to form following 11 weeks off to land 12-runner handicap at Ripon (8f, soft) 14 days ago. Conditions will hold no fears but this rates tougher. Goes well on soft, including snapping losing run at Ripon (1m) latest; up 4lb.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 +29%) What's The Story	6 6/1(+29%)	(6) What's The Story 6/1, Benefited from ease in class to end losing run at Carlisle in May. Solid start for new yard when second of 11 in handicap at York (7.9f) 3 weeks ago. Ease in class a plus and he's not out of things. Solid start for new yard when second at York 21 last month; ought to be competitive again.
8 3rd (8) (7/1 +42%) Clear Angel	7 7/1(+42%)	(8) Clear Angel 7/1, Capitalised on a marked drop in grade when resuming winning ways at Wetherby (1m) in April and proved better than ever in following up at Carlisle (7.8f) in June. Good fourth at York (7.9f) 8 days ago and fancied to give another good account. Won back to back before best of those from off the pace at York last week; not discounted.
10 4th (10) (6/1 -20%) Challet	6 6/1(-20%)	(10) Challet 6/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Turned in best effort of the campaign when second of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good, 13/2) 8 days ago. Can make presence felt again from this sort of mark. C&D winner; good return from break when second at York last week; high on shortlist.
5 5th (5) (2.75/1 +58%) Pisanello	2.75 2.75/1(+58%)	(5) Pisanello 2.75/1, Consistent sort who bagged second Hamilton victory of the season (best effort yet for this yard) when edging ahead in dying strides over 8.3f (soft) 3 weeks ago. 3 lb rise unlikely to prevent another bold showing for in-form stable. Two Hamilton wins this year, including latest; consistent and should go well again.
9 6th (9) (7/1 -100%) Tawafag	7 7/1(-100%)	(9) Tawafag 7/1, Low-mileage AW maiden winner who ran best race to date when second in 4-runner handicap at Ascot (7f, soft) in May, running on. Absent since but he represents a leading yard and likely there's more to come. Won two AW novices; second of four on 7f Ascot handicap in May; unexposed back from break.
12 7th (12) (33/1 +18%) Park Street	33 33/1(+18%)	(12) Park Street 33/1, Found things panning ideally for him when running out a 40/1 winner at Beverley (7.4f) in June. Good third returned to that venue next time but he needs to leave behind a lesser display at York on his latest outing 8 days ago. Beverley win this summer but well held at York last week and this even tougher.
13 8th (13) (16/1 +0%) Cassy O	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Cassy O 16/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 25/1, creditable 2½ lengths third of 12 to Another Batt in handicap at Ripon (8f, soft) 14 days ago, running on. Others more persuasive. Ran well for third behind Another Batt last time but his losing run is up to 16.
2 9th (2) (25/1 -150%) Redarna	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Redarna 25/1, Landed C&D Thirsk Hunt Cup from 2 lb higher mark on return last season. Fairly lightly raced since but better for reappearance effort at Royal Ascot when sixth in 8-runner Ayr handicap (1m) 4 weeks ago. Usual cheekpieces back on now and he's not one to dismiss lightly. Below par both starts this term but now 2lb lower than when winning 2022 Thirsk Hunt Cup.
4 10th (4) (14/1 -56%) Liamarty Dreams	14 14/1(-56%)	(4) Liamarty Dreams 14/1, Latest win at Musselburgh (7f) in June. 13/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good) 28 days ago, weakening inside final 1f. Rider takes off a handy 7 lb and likely to give another good account on the front end. In form but latest Haydock fourth suggests handicapper has him about right.
3 11th (3) (7/1 +13%) Encourageable	7 7/1(+13%)	(3) Encourageable 7/1, C&D winner from this mark last autumn. Not yet scaled same heights in trio of starts this campaign, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (10f) 36 days ago having been gelded. Tongue strap back on and this drop back in trip rates a plus. Not obviously in form but back to the mark he won off here last September.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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WHAT'S THE STORY ran with plenty of credit when runner-up to Blue For You at York on his debut for Richard Fahey and the nine-year-old, who has largely been in consistent form in recent months, is taken to strike again off the same mark. Pisanello, who beat the selection earlier in the season at Hamilton, arrives having won again at the same venue last time and is respected off 3lb higher, while the unexposed Tawafag may benefit from stepping back up to a mile.

PISANELLO is proving most consistent, doubling his tally for the season when defeating a subsequent winner at Hamilton 3 weeks ago and a 3 lb rise for that shouldn't prevent another bold showing from David O'Meara's charge. Low-mileage 3-y-o Tawafag back from a short break is feared, with the well-treated Challet and Clear Angel completing the shortlist.

Although CHALLET went back up 3lb for his recent York second, he remains well treated on his best form and can resume winning ways.

16:10 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (3.33/1 +26%) Sophia's Starlight	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(5) Sophia's Starlight 3.33/1, Has developed into a reliable performer and wasted no time getting back to form when runner-up at this course (6f, good to soft) on Tuesday. Has already won 4 times (at up to 7.2f) this season and can figure provided this doesn't come too soon. Fine second here on Tuesday; should go well again if over those exertions.
7 (7) (3.5/1 +22%) New Business	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(7) New Business 3.5/1, Showed improved form switched to all-weather when off the mark at Kempton (7f) in June. Unable to find the expected improvement on handicap bow at Sandown 4 weeks ago but yard have enjoyed plenty success here this week so he could well get back on the up. AW winner in June; possibly did too much in front next time; may still be unexposed.
1 (1) (7.5/1 -25%) Urban Sprawl	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(1) Urban Sprawl 7.5/1, Likeable type who bagged a nice prize over C&D (good to firm) in May. Excellent third in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and presumably found the run coming too soon when last of 6 at Newmarket a week later. Freshened up since and capable of bouncing back. All ground seems to come alike to him. C&D winner; disappointing favourite last time; major player if bouncing back.
3 (3) (8.5/1 -70%) Chartwell House	8.5 8.5/1(-70%)	(3) Chartwell House 8.5/1, Didn't always look entirely straightforward at 2 yrs but there are no concerns in that regard on this season's evidence. Impressive from the front at Haydock in June and found just one too strong from 9 lb higher in a stronger handicap there since. Good shout. Better than ever at Haydock last two starts but unplaced both runs on softer than good.
2 (2) (8.5/1 -70%) Thunder Ball	8.5 8.5/1(-70%)	(2) Thunder Ball 8.5/1, Has done most of his racing on AW but proved better than ever when belatedly off the mark in 7f Newbury novice in May. Backed that up when a fine fourth of 29 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot in June. Closely matched with Urban Sprawl on that form. Going softer than good an unknown. Plausible claims on good fourth in the Britannia but soft ground would be a concern.
6 (6) (9/1 +10%) Scholarship	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Scholarship 9/1, Got back on the up when making a successful return in the mud in 7f Newbury handicap in April but that is increasingly looking like another false dawn, again finishing down the field at Sandown (7f, good) 4 weeks ago. Dropped a further 3 lb but others make more appeal. Soft-ground winner on reappearance but has failed to repeat the form three times since.
8 (8) (9/1 +10%) Captain Cuddles	9 9/1(+10%)	(8) Captain Cuddles 9/1, Landed 6f Salisbury novice last summer and ran much better than he had in 2 outings in the spring when third at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Task is now building on that effort. Back to form at Ascot last week; receives weight all round and impossible to discount.
4 (4) (9/1 +0%) Alpha Capture	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Alpha Capture 9/1, Useful gelding who posted good second in conditions event at Southwell earlier this year. However, rather gone backwards since and has plenty to prove at present. Blinkers back on. Listed winner as 2yo but disappointing in handicaps of late; urgently needs a revival.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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NEW BUSINESS raced keenly when attempting to make all at Sandown and faded into fourth, with Scholarship a couple of positions behind. The son of Sea The Stars has been dropped 1lb and is only having his fifth career run so if he can settle better, he ought to go close. Thunder Ball was a place behind Urban Sprawl when fourth in the Britannia at Royal Ascot but can reverse that form, with the latter having something to prove following an underwhelming Newmarket display subsequently.

A trappy contest which can go the way of CHARTWELL HOUSE, who found only a fellow 3-y-o too strong at Haydock 4 weeks ago and William Knight's charge can regain the winning thread reunited with Neil Callan. New Business couldn't find the expected improvement on his first foray into handicaps at Sandown last month, but his handler is in fine form so he could give the selection most to think about, ahead of Urban Sprawl.

The runner with the most potential could be NEW BUSINESS who had a possible excuse when only fourth at Sandown last month.

16:15 Galway Handicap 7f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (0.91/1 +44%) Jakajaro	0.91 0.91/1(+44%)	(2) Jakajaro 0.91/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 9-runner nursery (15/2) at the Curragh (6f, soft) 14 days ago, easily. Up 12 lb for that, but should stay this trip and he's a big player. Bolted up in the first nursery of the season over 6f at the Curragh; has a 12lb penalty.
1 (1) (1.88/1 -88%) Portland	1.88 1.88/1(-88%)	(1) Portland 1.88/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 5 in minor event (6/5) at Tipperary (7.4f, good) 31 days ago. This well-bred colt is open to improvement now handicapping. No real chance take by the handicapper; should run his race and probably improving.
3 (3) (6/1 +8%) Lia Fail	6 6/1(+8%)	(3) Lia Fail 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 14-runner maiden at Down Royal (7f, good, 25/1) 43 days ago. More on her plate now pitched into a handicap. Opening mark looks fine but pulled out due to soft ground at the Curragh last month.
4 (4) (8.5/1 +61%) Nika Pika	8.5 8.5/1(+61%)	(4) Nika Pika 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, good 4¾ lengths third of 9 to Jakajaro in nursery at the Curragh (6f, soft) 14 days ago. Clearly has work to do. Ran well at the Curragh; 4lb wrong here though and probably up against it.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Galway Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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With just the two starts to his name, PORTLAND remains a relatively unexposed colt who has the potential to do better. A promising third on his debut at the Curragh in June, the son of Dubawi was somewhat disappointing when only beating one home at Tipperary next time. However, he was forced to make the running on that occasion and still looked very green. The Aidan O'Brien-trained juvenile holds a couple of decent entries, so is clearly expected to progress. Jakajaro ran out a very impressive winner on his handicap debut at the Curragh last month. Despite a subsequent 12lb rise, the David Marnane-trained colt should be a serious contender. Lia Fail needed every yard of this trip when winning at Down Royal on her latest start and she shouldn't be discounted in receipt of weight from her main rivals.

PORTLAND failed to improve on his promising debut at the Curragh when fourth at Tipperary, but he still looked green on that occasion and it's not hard to envisage him taking a considerable step forward now pitched into a handicap. Jakajaro did the job well at the Curragh a fortnight ago and is an obvious threat, despite being hit with a 12 lb rise. Lia Fail raised her game when scoring at Down Royal, but more will be needed again if she's to follow up here.

Preference is for impressive Curragh nursery winner JAKAJARO(nap), even with a 12lb penalty

16:25 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (2.75/1 -10%) Kiaraad	2.75 2.75/1(-10%)	(7) Kiaraad 2.75/1, Built on encouraging debut when taking Beverley maiden (7.4f) in June. Matched that form when sixth of 11 in stronger contest at this course (8f, good, 7/1) since and holds good claims on handicap debut. Novice winner; Buick is booked for handicap debut; one of the better options.
8 (8) (3.5/1 -5%) Kentucky Bluegrass	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(8) Kentucky Bluegrass 3.5/1, Won first 2 starts (at up to 7.6f) this term and far from disgraced when fifth of 9 on handicap debut at Pontefract (8f, good) 15 days ago. May be capable of better yet. Dual novice winner and a stiff 1m seemed to stretch him on handicap debut.
2 (2) (4/1 +33%) Hectic	4 4/1(+33%)	(2) Hectic 4/1, Returned to form when creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 9 days ago. 1 lb lower now and merits consideration. Went close off a similar mark on return and latest run may steady the ship.
1 (1) (4/1 +43%) Mustajaab	4 4/1(+43%)	(1) Mustajaab 4/1, Well-bred colt who got back on the up when making a winning return at Southwell (7f) in May. However, below that form twice since and tried in blinkers for first time now. Down the field in competitive handicaps since a narrow AW verdict in May; first headgear.
4 (4) (9/1 +18%) Out Of Shadows	9 9/1(+18%)	(4) Out Of Shadows 9/1, Showed improved form when successful on return at Wolverhampton (7f) in April. Similar form from revised mark when third at Musselburgh (8f) next time but needs to bounce back from below-par effort at Haydock latest. Two months off since a poor run and not impossibly treated if back on song.
9 (9) (12/1 +14%) Boy Browning	12 12/1(+14%)	(9) Boy Browning 12/1, Back on the up when close second in Wolverhampton handicap (7.2f) in May but well beaten at Nottingham since and others hold more appeal. 6f winner but has been very hit and miss; bled when tailed off the last time.
3 (3) (25/1 +11%) Burstow	25 25/1(+11%)	(3) Burstow 25/1, Won at Deauville in February before creditable eighth in listed race at same course the following month on final run for Andre Fabre. However, ran poorly on UK debut for new yard here in May and blinkers now applied (wore headgear in France) after a wind op. French winner; quiet UK debut and now blinkered following wind surgery.
10 (10) (28/1 +30%) Maharajas Express	28 28/1(+30%)	(10) Maharajas Express 28/1, Debut 6f Kempton winner last November but rather gone backwards from respectable reappearance this year, too free when down the field at York latest. Tried in first-time hood now. 0-4 since his debut win and isn't progressing; more new headgear is turned to.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The unexposed KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS did not appear to relish the step up to a mile at Pontefract last time but his previous form suggests that he could go well back at 7f here. Kiaraad was second to the selection on debut and has to be of some interest on his handicap bow. Hectic should be capable of going well off his current mark, while Out Of Shadows and Gulmarg complete the shortlist.

There should be more to come from the lightly-raced KIARAAD and he is taken to make a successful handicap bow. Kentucky Bluegrass and Hectic rate the principal dangers.

Trappy. KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS ran the best race last time out when not quite seeing out the stiff 1m at Pontefract.

16:30 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (2.12/1 +74%) Cold Stare	2.12 2.12/1(+74%)	(3) Cold Stare 2.12/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. Fourth of 6 in handicap (7/2) at Leicester (7f, soft) 3 days ago. Needs to bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. Loves soft grond, but losing run up to 24 and he looks vulnerable for now.
6 (6) (4.5/1 +44%) Blazing Son	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(6) Blazing Son 4.5/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in May. 7/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good) 17 days ago. Likeable sort on the whole and should return to form. Won four times between October and May; below best last time but shouldn't be dismissed.
2 (2) (5.5/1 -83%) Bishop's Crown	5.5 5.5/1(-83%)	(2) Bishop's Crown 5.5/1, Yet to score but comes here in good nick, clear of the rest when runner-up at Leicester 28 days ago. Cheekpieces could eke out a bit more, so makes plenty of appeal. Placed in last six starts, but whether this easier 6f is suitable remains to be seen.
1 (1) (6/1 -9%) Milbanke	6 6/1(-9%)	(1) Milbanke 6/1, 4/1, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good) 17 days ago. Shaped really well from this mark three starts ago, so remains of interest. Looked unlucky at Pontefract in June and ran well last time, but easy 6f may not be ideal.
5 (5) (8.5/1 -6%) Bellagio Man	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(5) Bellagio Man 8.5/1, Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good, 25/1) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Visor on 1st time. Not discounted in this slightly less-competitive event. Has dropped to a favourable mark has won on soft ground; worth a second look; visor on.
11 (11) (9/1 -13%) Burj Malinka	9 9/1(-13%)	(11) Burj Malinka 9/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap (evens) at this course (5f, soft) 14 days ago. Had been in reasonable form prior to that and has attracted support on more than one occasion lately, so he's still one to be interested in. Disappointing favourite last time, but well handicapped and ground should be ideal.
12 (12) (14/1 +0%) Gunnerside	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) Gunnerside 14/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in May. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good, 14/1) 11 days ago. Others make more appeal. Out of the frame in four starts since winning at Musselburgh in May; limited appeal.
4 (4) (18/1 -50%) Surprise Picture	18 18/1(-50%)	(4) Surprise Picture 18/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 10/1, first run since leaving Keith Dalgleish when seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Blinkers back on. Drop to 6f shouldn't be an issue but most of his best form has come on fast ground.
7 (7) (18/1 -177%) So Grateful	18 18/1(-177%)	(7) So Grateful 18/1, 15/2, won 11-runner handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 33 days ago, having benefit of enterprising ride on the best ground. Might not be in the same form. 4lb higher than for latest win and return to 6f not an issue, but soft ground would be.
9 (9) (50/1 -52%) Our Delia	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Our Delia 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 15 in minor event (11/2) at Redcar (6f, good to soft). Off 93 days. From a good family and might up her game switched to handicaps. Just beaten at 150-1 at Newcastle last November, but well beaten either side.
10 (10) (66/1 -32%) Thunder Sun	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Thunder Sun 66/1, 80/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago. Others make more appeal. Well held in three starts since returning from a mammoth absence in May; best watched.

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16:30 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

MILBANKE ran well when third in a class 4 event over 7f at Catterick last time and he was kindly dropped 1lb for that effort, which now puts him only 1lb higher than his last winning mark, so he ought to go very close. Bishop's Crown failed to justify favouritism when he was runner-up in maiden company at Leicester last time and he is respected now back in the handicap ranks, while last-time-out winner So Grateful holds an obvious chance despite a 4lb rise.

BISHOP'S CROWN has been running consistently well and was clear of the rest when second in a maiden over this distance at Leicester in July, so he's taken to open his account in first-time cheekpieces. Milbanke is considered the main danger and Burj Malinka should put a poor run at this course behind him.

Better must have been expected from BURJ MALINKA here last time and he is worth another chance now 2lb below his last winning mark.

16:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (2.5/1 +58%) Ecclesiastical	2.5 2.5/1(+58%)	(7) Ecclesiastical 2.5/1, Latest win at Chester in June. Good second of 19 in handicap (13/2) at York (5f, good) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and likely to be in the thick of things once more. Thrived for this yard; went close at York last weekend and another bold show is on cards.
2 (2) (4/1 +43%) Speedacus	4 4/1(+43%)	(2) Speedacus 4/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year, the latest at Doncaster in July. 15/2, below form seventh of 19 in handicap at York (5f, good) 7 days ago. Big player if he puts his best foot forward. Two wins this year, including on soft, but held by Ecclesiastical on recent York form.
4 (4) (5/1 -11%) Seantrabh	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Seantrabh 5/1, Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at York (5.4f, good, 5/1) 8 days ago. Not without each-way hope but some of these make more appeal from a win point of view. Front-runner; has won on soft; recent York run no more than fair but mark coming down.
6 (6) (8/1 -100%) Huddle Up	8 8/1(-100%)	(6) Huddle Up 8/1, 5/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good) 15 days ago. Holding his form well and conditions won't be a problem, so it's easy enough to envisage this 5-y-o playing a leading role. 0-9 for the Barrons but running well in defeat this year.
3 (3) (8/1 -60%) Le Beau Garcon	8 8/1(-60%)	(3) Le Beau Garcon 8/1, Respectable sixth of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good, 12/1) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Visor on 1st time and will be a threat off this mark if responding well to the new headgear. Running respectably but losing run mounting up and visor needs to put an edge on him.
9 (9) (10/1 -33%) Astapor	10 10/1(-33%)	(9) Astapor 10/1, Four wins from 10 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft, 5/2) 6 days ago, keeping on well. More will be needed here under a penalty. Front-runner; four Class 6f wins this year (including Sunday) but this is a better race.
1 (1) (11/1 -57%) Mattice	11 11/1(-57%)	(1) Mattice 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 15 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good once more. Arrives on the back of four in-frame efforts; should go well.
8 (8) (16/1 -14%) Good Luck Fox	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) Good Luck Fox 16/1, C&D winner. 28/1, seventeenth of 18 in handicap at York (5f, good) 22 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark but looks vulnerable all the same. Started summer with three sound efforts but below par latest.
5 (5) (25/1 -39%) Lotus Rose	25 25/1(-39%)	(5) Lotus Rose 25/1, C&D winner in June. Fifth of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Doncaster (5f, firm) 29 days ago. Probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Won a C&D Class 5 (soft) in June but found out off this mark in a Class 4 since.

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16:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

ASTAPOR arrives in excellent form having won two of his last three starts, with his latest effort coming at Pontefract on Sunday, and it would be no surprise to see him back up again under a 5lb penalty. Ecclesiastical has been very consistent of late and is respected following his second at York last week, with Speedacus, who finished seventh in that contest, another that is capable of a decent showing.

LE BEAU GARCON has yet to add to his two wins as a 2-y-o, but he arrives on the back of a string of decent efforts in big-field handicaps and is appealing off a career-low mark with a visor enlisted. An on-song Speedacus would be a serious threat, while consistent duo Huddle Up and Ecclesiastical both need considering. Astapor is in good form, but this is tougher than the race he recently landed at Pontefract.

The handicapper has put ECCLESIASTICAL back up 3lb for a recent York near miss but it may not prevent this thriving 6yo going in again

16:45 Goodwood Maiden (Class 2) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (2.75/1 +21%) Devil's Point	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(4) Devil's Point 2.75/1, €200,000 foal, 475,000 gns yearling, New Bay colt. Half-brother to 7f/7.4f winner Rocket Science and 2-y-o 6.3f winner The Acropolis, both useful. Showed ability amidst inexperience when fifth of 10 in novice event at Sandown (7f, good) on debut 29 days ago and will surely improve. Champagne Stakes entry; showed clear promise at Sandown on debut; major contender.
6 (6) (3.5/1 -40%) Individualism	3.5 3.5/1(-40%)	(6) Individualism 3.5/1, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to several winners, including top-class winner up to 2½m Subjectivist and very smart 1½m-1¾m winner Sir Ron Priestley. Shaped with plenty of promise when second in 6-runner event at Ayr (7.2f) on debut 26 days ago and is sure to progress and win races. Nicely bred; holds two Group entries; made a promising debut at Ayr; commands respect.
5 (5) (6.5/1 +54%) Empire Of Art	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(5) Empire Of Art 6.5/1, Fared best of the newcomers when fourth of 14 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, soft) on debut 14 days ago, keeping on. Entitled to progress. Debut effort was encouraging but pedigree suggests he's ideally going to need 1m+.
10 (10) (9/1 +10%) Persica	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Persica 9/1, Foaled February 12. £200,000 yearling, New Bay colt. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner in New Zealand. £200,000 yearling; the most expensive purchase among the Hannon newcomers; possibilities.
12 (12) (10/1 +29%) Royal Supremacy	10 10/1(+29%)	(12) Royal Supremacy 10/1, Foaled May 5. 65,000 gns yearling, Make Believe colt. Half-brother to useful 7f winner Adelaise and 2-y-o 7f winner Happenstance. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Fight Club. 1 of 2 runners for the stable. 65,000gns yearling; stablemate of Celtic Warrior; check the betting.
2 (2) (14/1 -17%) Celtic Warrior	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Celtic Warrior 14/1, Foaled April 6. 125,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner Gentle Whinny. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 9f/1¼m winner Wonderment. 125,000gns yearling; yard has won the last two runnings of this race.
7 (7) (14/1 +58%) Liveandletlive	14 14/1(+58%)	(7) Liveandletlive 14/1, Foaled April 22. 5,000 gns yearling, €68,000 2-y-o, Muhaarar colt. Half-brother to useful 7f/1m winner Tarrabb and 2-y-o 7f winner Mukeedd. Dam unraced. 68,000euros 2yo; stable is 0-11 with 2yos this term; best watched.
3 (3) (25/1 -25%) Chequers Court	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Chequers Court 25/1, Foaled February 28. 13,000 gns foal, Belardo colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Footstepsinthesand. Dam 1¼m winner out of winning half-sister to very smart 7f-8.5f winner Fanunalter. 1 of 3 debutantes for the yard. 13,000gns foal; on paper, he looks the weakest of the three Hannon debutants.
11 (11) (25/1 +50%) Red Cloud	25 25/1(+50%)	(11) Red Cloud 25/1, Foaled April 17. 50,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to 3 minor winners abroad. Dam lightly raced. 50,000gns yearling; by Sioux Nation; market informative.
9 (9) (25/1 +62%) Our Papa Smurf	25 25/1(+62%)	(9) Our Papa Smurf 25/1, Foaled February 18. 4,000 gns 2-y-o, Too Darn Hot gelding. Half-brother to 11f winner Shirbo and 2-y-o 7f winner True Warfare. 4,000gns 2yo; by Too Darn Hot; already gelded; market can guide.
14 (14) (40/1 +20%) Yarborough	40 40/1(+20%)	(14) Yarborough 40/1, Foaled April 9. €45,000 foal, 49,000 gns yearling, 20,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f/1m winner One Spirit and 7f winner Some Spirit. Likely best watched. 20,000gns 2yo; one of three newcomers for Gary Moore; market instructive.

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16:45 Goodwood Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Individualism is a half-brother to top stayers Subjectivist and Sir Ron Priestley, but displayed enough pace to bustle up a previous winner over this trip at Ayr. Devil's Point and Empire Of Art also showed enough on debut to warrant an interest, but Andrew Balding has won the last two renewals of this so a chance is taken on CELTIC WARRIOR, who cost 125,000gns and is preferred to stablemate Royal Supremacy. Stratocracy looks the pick from an interesting Richard Hannon team. Like Charlie Hills' newcomer Miletus, he has a Champagne Stakes entry.

INDIVIDUALISM shaped with loads of promise when runner-up on his debut at Ayr last month and would have arguably done even better had he been held onto for a bit longer (good headway to lead over 1f out), so he's fully expected to confirm that promise and get off the mark at the second time of asking. This does contain several interesting newcomers though, perhaps none more so than Stratocracy and Miletus, who both hold a Group 2 entry in the Champagne Stakes. Devil's Point is also feared.

The biggest form contenders are INDIVIDUALISM and Devil's Point. Several of the newcomers are interesting.

16:50 Galway Handicap 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (4/1 +27%) Dragon Of Malta	4 4/1(+27%)	(7) Dragon Of Malta 4/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, good third of 15 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Considered with Colin Keane in the saddle again. Course winner beaten 1l when 3rd last month; left on same mark.
1 (1) (5.5/1 +61%) Half Nutz	5.5 5.5/1(+61%)	(1) Half Nutz 5.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Bit below form fifth of 16 in handicap at this course (7f, soft, 22/1) 4 days ago. Not at his best for this yard yet but signs of a revival here on Tuesday and well treated.
10 (10) (5.5/1 +8%) Speckled Meadow	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(10) Speckled Meadow 5.5/1, C&D winner. Good second of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft, 16/1) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Can give a good account. C&D winner; came on from reappearance with narrow defeat and should go well again.
5 (5) (6/1 +14%) Shawaamekh	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Shawaamekh 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Creditable second of 16 in handicap at Limerick (8f, soft, 11/1). Off 105 days. Big run on return and well treated now but subsequent 105-day absence is disconcerting.
3 (3) (8.5/1 -21%) Secret Magician	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(3) Secret Magician 8.5/1, Step back in the right direction when sixth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 22/1) 71 days ago. Drawn wider than ideal but still considered. Won Curragh maiden last term; not at best in first 2 runs this season but better latest.
14 (14) (10/1 +17%) Thefullbackline	10 10/1(+17%)	(14) Thefullbackline 10/1, 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive. Six-race maiden and no improvement for handicaps of late; unproven on the ground.
8 (8) (11/1 +8%) Silken Ladder	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Silken Ladder 11/1, 6/1, creditable ninth of 15 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Yard having good spell. In and out this term; ran well for a long way last month but may need it quicker.
12 (12) (12/1 +33%) Dazzling Spirit	12 12/1(+33%)	(12) Dazzling Spirit 12/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Tipperary (7.4f, good) 31 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Won back-to-back last season and some good runs in defeat of late but high in the weights.
15 (15) (14/1 +13%) Little Keilee	14 14/1(+13%)	(15) Little Keilee 14/1, Winner at Sligo in April. 14/1, respectable fifth of 15 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 5 days ago. Others more persuasive. Relished heavy earlier in the campaign; good runs in defeat since but others stronger.
16 (16) (16/1 +0%) Rathbranchurch	16 16/1(+0%)	(16) Rathbranchurch 16/1, Not seen to best effect when seventh of 15 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D (heavy) 5 days ago, not clear run. Enters calculations. 0-10; produced a career best when 3rd last month but struggled over C&D earlier in week.
9 (9) (16/1 +52%) Soi Dao	16 16/1(+52%)	(9) Soi Dao 16/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 8 in minor event at Cork (8f, good, 18/1) 8 days ago. Something to find on form. 1-24; best run for this yard when 4th last week but her mark has suffered.
18 (18) (20/1 -67%) Rock Etoile	20 20/1(-67%)	(18) Rock Etoile 20/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 4/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 63 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs a couple of these to falter. RESERVE. Won two of his last four starts but struggled back at this trip when last seen; reserve.
11 (11) (25/1 +0%) The Mpex Kid	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) The Mpex Kid 25/1, 14/1, seventeenth of 18 in handicap at this course (8.6f, soft) 4 days ago. Others have achieved more. Just 1-23 on turf and only beat one home here earlier in the week.
17 (17) (50/1 -52%) Allo Arry	50 50/1(-52%)	(17) Allo Arry 50/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.2f, good, 25/1) 51 days ago. Must improve. RESERVE. Unplaced in six starts and below his best efforts in two runs for new yard; reserve.
6 (6) (66/1 -65%) My Kurkum	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) My Kurkum 66/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (16/1) at Leopardstown (8f, good) 23 days ago. Would need to see market support to consider. 2yo winner in 2020 but struggling for this yard; well treated but hard to fancy.
4 (4) (100/1 -100%) Marks Bear	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Marks Bear 100/1, 50/1, last of 19 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Gary Moore. Out of form in Britain when last seen and this looks tough after 322 days off; new yard.

LTO Selection:

16:50 Galway Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

In a race where most of those favourably drawn are prominent racers, it could pay to take a chance on a closer in anticipation of a pace collapse. DAZZLING SPIRIT tends to be slowly away from stalls in her races before rattling home at the finish and while the Thomas Mullins-trained mare has found the post coming too soon of late, the way this race will likely be run could see her pick up the pieces late on. C&D winner Speckled Meadow falls into a similar category, tending to miss the break then finding her feet late on. Billy Lee rides Galway better than most and the mare shaped well when second at Leopardstown recently. Shawaamekh, who ran very well when second here last year, looks best of those drawn low. The Johnny Levins-trained nine-year-old will appreciate any rain that falls.

DRAGON OF MALTA is back on a good mark and is taken to build on last month's back-to-form third at Killarney. Secret Magician and Speckled Meadow, the mount of Billy Lee, will need things to drop right from their wide draws but shaped well last time and make the shortlist along with Conor O'Dwyer's Limerick scorer Lady Arwen.

17:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (1.75/1 +30%) Straits Of Moyle	1.75 1.75/1(+30%)	(1) Straits Of Moyle 1.75/1, Latest success was gained off a 9 lb higher mark for Richard Fahey last July. Solid efforts in defeat both starts for new yard in recent weeks and his turn is surely near. Races prominently and has remained on the scene on both his runs for this yard.
2 (2) (2/1 -14%) Soul Seeker	2 2/1(-14%)	(2) Soul Seeker 2/1, Deservedly got his head back in front when landing a big-field York handicap (5f, good) with cheekpieces refitted last weekend. Remains on a good mark up 4 lb and leading claims with William Buick aboard. Helped by track position at York but still won a Class 4 and has gone up only 4lb.
4 (4) (3.5/1 +13%) Han Solo Berger	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(4) Han Solo Berger 3.5/1, Dual C&D winner who was nailed in the shadow of the post back here last weekend. Remains feasibly treated up 2 lb and, like stablemate Straits of Moyle, he should get his head in front again soon. Enhanced his good record on this track with a near miss last week.
5 (5) (8.5/1 +15%) Mary Of Modena	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(5) Mary Of Modena 8.5/1, Resumed winning ways at Windsor in May, but below par both starts since and others have more pressing claims. Ideally suited by sharp tracks, as when successful off 2lb lower at Windsor in May.
6 (6) (12/1 +25%) Bang On The Bell	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Bang On The Bell 12/1, Winner of 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Yarmouth in April, but form has tailed off late and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Well held on turf the last twice, latterly finishing well behind Thismydream.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Soul Seeker has to be respected following his win at York a week ago but a 4lb rise will make life tougher here. With that in mind, preference is for HAN SOLO BERGER, who was only beaten a nose over C&D last Saturday and is just 2lb higher in the ratings now. Straits Of Moyle edges out Thismydream to be the pick of the remainder.

STRAITS OF MOYLE has gone close both starts since joining Robert Cowell and is taken to make it third time lucky for the yard. It's likely that he will have most to fear from recent York winner Soul Seeker, though stablemate Han Solo Berger and Thismydream both need considering, too, on the back of near-misses.

The 4yo STRAITS OF MOYLE is back in the good books after two near misses for Robert Cowell and he might be the answer.

17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (1.38/1 +50%) Ey Up Its Jazz	1.38 1.38/1(+50%)	(3) Ey Up Its Jazz 1.38/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win at Thirsk in May. Good second of 8 in handicap (6/4) at Beverley (7.4f, soft) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes most appeal. The softer the better for him and a major player if conditions suitable; cheekpieces on.
1 (1) (6/1 -33%) Atomise	6 6/1(-33%)	(1) Atomise 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 18/5) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Well handicapped and drops in grade, so worthy of interest if the market speaks in her favour. First and second in two starts on soft ground; interesting if conditions remain testing.
12 (12) (6.5/1 +19%) Yorkstone	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(12) Yorkstone 6.5/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 10/3) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Not fully exposed and can't be ruled out. 0-8; return to 7f should suit, but ground softer than good hasn't appeared ideal so far.
5 (5) (7/1 +42%) Asmund	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Asmund 7/1, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good, 7/1) 12 days ago. Likely to be on the premises. 3lb higher than when winning this last year, but 1lb below last winning mark; player again.
4 (4) (10/1 -67%) Streaky Bay	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Streaky Bay 10/1, Winner at Yarmouth in July. 5/4, fifth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 4 days ago. On the wrong part of the track that day and was on the up prior, so one to consider. Did well after returning early last month, but a modest effort on Tuesday needs forgiving.
13 (13) (12/1 +40%) Ratafia	12 12/1(+40%)	(13) Ratafia 12/1, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm, 11/1) 43 days ago, slowly away. Others make more appeal. 0-12, but one of his best efforts came over C&D on soft ground in April.
6 (6) (16/1 -60%) Nightout	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Nightout 16/1, 13/2, last of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 32 days ago, slowly away. In form prior to latest effort and appeals as the sort to benefit from blinkers, so not dismissed. 0-10 but in the frame six times; modest over 1m last time; blinkers on.
9 (9) (18/1 -100%) El Jad	18 18/1(-100%)	(9) El Jad 18/1, Respectable second of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 2 days ago. Has failed to beat a rival in two outings on turf and quick turnaround is far from ideal. 14-race maiden; often in the frame on the AW but well beaten in both starts on turf.
2 (2) (20/1 +0%) Eleven Eleven	20 20/1(+0%)	(2) Eleven Eleven 20/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8f, firm) 29 days ago. Struggling for form at present. Third on turf debut, but not matched that form since and best watched for now.
11 (11) (28/1 +20%) Malinheadsearovers	28 28/1(+20%)	(11) Malinheadsearovers 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in handicap (11/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Best effort when third on heavy ground on reappearance; held since; cheekpieces on.
8 (8) (33/1 -230%) Jimmy Lifestyle	33 33/1(-230%)	(8) Jimmy Lifestyle 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Needs to do more. 0-5 but twice finished fourth; interesting to see if he improves for the different surface.
7 (7) (40/1 -122%) Spartan Fighter	40 40/1(-122%)	(7) Spartan Fighter 40/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, firm) 52 days ago. Can't be discounted in a thin race. Last five wins have come on the AW and he hasn't won on grass since scoring twice as a 2yo.
10 (10) (40/1 +39%) Miss American Pie	40 40/1(+39%)	(10) Miss American Pie 40/1, Lightly-raced winner. 66/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good) 18 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Made a successful debut at Windsor in May last year but nothing of note since.
14 (14) (66/1 -164%) Dresden Green	66 66/1(-164%)	(14) Dresden Green 66/1, Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 37 days ago. Up against it again. Third at Redcar in May but twice well held since; two poor runs on ground softer than good.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Ey Up Its Jazz has been sent off favourite the last twice and he went a lot closer last time at Beverley when only denied by half a length, but he was put up 1lb for that display and the vote, instead, goes to ATOMISE. The daughter of Ardad has been dropped 1lb for his fifth at Carlisle and he looks to have slipped to an appealing mark. Spartan Fighter is another to consider after his fifth at Hamilton.

EY UP ITS JAZZ is a likeable type who got back on the up at Beverley 12 days ago and, with testing conditions predicted, he's a confident choice to resume winning ways in first-time cheekpieces. Streaky Bay is likely to return to form, so she's regarded as the main threat ahead of the well-treated Atomise.

Last year's winner ASMUND can go in again. He is 3lb higher than 12 months ago, but has dropped 1lb below his last winning mark.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (2/1 +40%) Billy No Mates	2 2/1(+40%)	(1) Billy No Mates 2/1, Landed this race from a 1 lb higher mark 12 months ago. 15/2, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (12f, good to soft) 25 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Enters calculations. Won this last year and good third at Pontefract latest; strong claims in his repeat bid.
8 (8) (4/1 +0%) Edge Of Darkness	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Edge Of Darkness 4/1, Australia gelding who left reappearance run in his wake to land 7-runner C&D novice in May, leading under pressure 3f out and ridden out. Type yard do well with in staying handicaps. C&D novice win in May; improvement needed now back in a handicap but that's possible.
9 (9) (4.5/1 +36%) Cosmic Soul	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(9) Cosmic Soul 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, soft, 4/1) 14 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Displayed promise in novices but well-beaten fifth on recent h'cap debut over 1m4f on soft.
2 (2) (5.5/1 +39%) Val Bassett	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(2) Val Bassett 5.5/1, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Ayr (10f, good) 19 days ago, ridden 2f out and plugging on. Mark has eased a little more now stepping back up in trip. Kept on for fair sixth over 1m2f at Ayr last time and is worth another go at 1m4f.
3 (3) (8.5/1 -89%) Bollin Margaret	8.5 8.5/1(-89%)	(3) Bollin Margaret 8.5/1, C&D winner. Won 6-runner handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to soft, 9/2) 6 days ago, leading inside final 1f and eased close home. Big player under a penalty. Won at Pontefract last Sunday; 6lb penalty demands more but she's respected nevertheless.
5 (5) (18/1 -50%) Benadalid	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Benadalid 18/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, soft) 14 days ago, losing place 3f out and plodding on. Others more persuasive back up in trip. Below par last time & losing sequence continues, but not discounted in view of spring form.
4 (4) (18/1 -13%) Oasis Prince	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Oasis Prince 18/1, Temperamental sort. 4/1, below form fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive returned to the level. Has course form and has dropped below last winning mark, but not at best this summer.
10 (10) (20/1 -150%) Glittering Choice	20 20/1(-150%)	(10) Glittering Choice 20/1, Creditable second of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft, 14/1) 23 days ago, no match for the winner but nicely clear of the remainder. One to consider operating from same mark. Poor strike-rate but runner-up at Carlisle most recently and could go well.
7 (7) (40/1 -100%) Easter Island	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Easter Island 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f) 75 days ago, never better than midfield and not knocked about. In good hands and improvement distinctly possible now going handicapping up in trip. Not obviously well treated off opening mark but trainer having fine season; check betting.
6 (6) (40/1 -60%) Aegis Power	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Aegis Power 40/1, 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 57 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Plenty to prove but the return to slow ground may help and he's not written off.

LTO Selection:

17:10 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

EDGE OF DARKNESS got off the mark in a novice event over C&D in May when appearing to benefit from more positive tactics and the son of Australia appears to have been found a suitable opportunity on his return to handicap company. Bollin Margaret is turned out under a 5lb penalty after her success at Pontefract on Sunday and is likely to pose a solid threat. Others to note include Benadalid and Cosmic Soul.

BILLY NO MATES again shaped better than the bare result (caught further back than ideal) over shorter at Pontefract 6 days ago and, arriving here 1 lb below the mark off which he tasted success in this race 12 months ago, he could well be the answer. Glittering Choice and comfortable Pontefract scorer Bollin Margaret head up the dangers, with handicap debutant Easter Island one to note in the betting.

Last year's winner BILLY NO MATES (nap) returned to form when third at Pontefract last month and can add to his win 12 months ago.

17:20 Goodwood Handicap (Class 3) 9f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (3.5/1 +30%) Liberty Lane	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(4) Liberty Lane 3.5/1, Impressive winner of sole start at 2. Useful efforts in defeat this year, proving suited by the drop back to 1m when fourth of 12 in Newmarket handicap 14 days ago. Tends to race freely but there could still be a bigger performance in him. Good fourth at Newmarket on second handicap start and this 3yo could be thereabouts.
18 (18) (7/1 +13%) One Step Beyond	7 7/1(+13%)	(18) One Step Beyond 7/1, Has been in excellent form this season and put up another improved effort to make it 3 wins from his last 4 at Ascot last time. Had something up his sleeve there and looks sure to go well again. 2l to spare at Ascot when making it 2-3 for this yard and a 6lb rise may not stop him.
13 (13) (10/1 +0%) Graignes	10 10/1(+0%)	(13) Graignes 10/1, Lightly raced for this stable and capitalised on a reduced mark in emphatic style at Kempton last time, forging clear after tanking round. He's as effective on turf, so he's a definite player despite an 8-lb rise. Easy AW win last time; back up 8lb but remains well treated on old French form.
10 (10) (10/1 +9%) Dashing Roger	10 10/1(+9%)	(10) Dashing Roger 10/1, Very useful handicapper at his peak but below that level lately and likely to find this too competitive in his current form. Not the force of old but close third on last handicap start and could have a part to play.
16 (16) (11/1 -10%) Imperial Ace	11 11/1(-10%)	(16) Imperial Ace 11/1, Looked on the up when bagging 1m novices at Newcastle and Southwell in January and was back on track when fifth at Ascot last time, finishing well. Return to this distance should suit, so he's not one to rule out. Kept on strongly over 1m at Ascot latest and could benefit from the step back up in trip.
11 (11) (11/1 -29%) Mostawaa	11 11/1(-29%)	(11) Mostawaa 11/1, Prominent racer who has thrived lately and arrives on a four-timer having completed the hat-trick in typically tenacious fashion at Carlisle in July. Another bold showing seems likely. Completed hat-trick in the Carlisle Bell and 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold show.
5 (5) (12/1 -20%) Fantastic Fox	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Fantastic Fox 12/1, Dual winner in small-field contests in 2021 but proved rather expensive to follow since, disappointing in first-time cheekpieces at Hamilton (8.3f) 18 days ago. Mark is easing all the time at least. Not at his best this year but continues to drop down the weights and might not be far away.
3 (3) (12/1 +0%) Greatgadian	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Greatgadian 12/1, Useful handicapper who finished good sixth in the Lincoln back in April. Mostly respectable efforts since but he rates a more interesting proposition on AW than turf. Others preferred. Perhaps unsuited by headgear on last four starts; none today; interesting off handy mark.
8 (8) (12/1 +14%) Benacre	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Benacre 12/1, Successful 3 times from 5 starts during 2-y-o campaign and positive start to this season when fourth of 11 in a Newcastle listed race (1m). Bit disappointing in German 2000 Guineas and also turned in a laboured effort at Royal Ascot. Won 7f nursery here last October on sole course visit and he's not discounted.
9 (9) (12/1 +40%) Arthur's Realm	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Arthur's Realm 12/1, Hasn't won for over a year but mark has become lenient and he arrives on the back of a couple of solid placed efforts, third at Hamilton 3 weeks ago. Not discounted. Has run well in defeat with these cheekpieces added the last twice; sound each-way claims.
17 (17) (14/1 +13%) Lose Your Wad	14 14/1(+13%)	(17) Lose Your Wad 14/1, Muhaarar colt who made it second time lucky in 1m Kempton maiden on reappearance in April. Better form since but looked a rather tricky ride at Newmarket last time and improvement is required from his current mark, Dropping down the weights but he needs a bigger performance than at Newmarket last time.
12 (12) (18/1 -50%) Sceptic	18 18/1(-50%)	(12) Sceptic 18/1, Improved to double his tally in 1m contest here in June, doing well to come from a long way back. Not in the same form at Sandown subsequently but every chance he'll get back on the up returned to this track. Disappointing at Sandown last time but this 3yo won in good style here previously.
14 (14) (20/1 +0%) Sweet Reward	20 20/1(+0%)	(14) Sweet Reward 20/1, C&D winner who returned to form when taking 7-runner handicap at Epsom last month. Only seventh at Sandown 9 days ago and needs a career-best. Well beaten at Sandown last week but won at Epsom previously and he's effective over C&D.
15 (15) (33/1 -32%) Whitefeathersfall	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) Whitefeathersfall 33/1, Capitalised on a slipping mark when successful on return at Carlisle (9f) last summer. Disappointed up in grade next 2 starts but did end the campaign with a respectable fourth over 1m at Ripon. Not a forlorn hope given he's gone well fresh before. Makes a belated reappearance but he won at Carlisle on last year's comeback.
7 (7) (33/1 +18%) Wisper	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Wisper 33/1, Won on Brighton reappearance in May. Only one creditable effort in three subsequent outings however, so looks up against it in this competitive event. Four wins last year & also scored on reappearance; well beaten at Ffos Las latest, however.
2 (2) (80/1 -60%) Takeko	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Takeko 80/1, Fairly useful operator in Norway but something of an unknown quantity on British/handicap debut. Probably best watched. Made the frame several times in Scandinavian Listed races; on a fair mark; not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

17:20 Goodwood Handicap (Class 3) 9f Race Class Flow

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

A fairly open contest in which preference is for ONE STEP BEYOND. The six-year-old recorded his best turf run to date when registering a staying-on success over a mile at Ascot last month. He is now rated 6lb higher for that win, but that may not be enough to halt his progression with the step up in trip expected to suit. Mostawaa arrives seeking a four-timer and can give the selection plenty to think about, while Liberty Lane is another with claims.

ONE STEP BEYOND is firmly on the up and had something to spare at Ascot last time, so he's worth a chance to follow up for all that this is a more competitive environment. Mostawaa arrives on a four-timer and is likely to give another good account, while Dual Identity would be worthy of consideration if taking his chance (engaged here on Friday).

The removal of headgear could be a positive for GREATGADIAN and he's well handicapped on form as recent as April.

17:25 Galway Handicap 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (2/1 +0%) Mon Coeur	2 2/1(+0%)	(3) Mon Coeur 2/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. 8/1, excellent second of 19 in handicap at this course (16.5f, good to soft) on Wednesday. Stable in good form and he looks very well-in off the same mark. 2nd on all four starts this season incl' here on Wednesday and softer ground no concern.
17 (17) (3/1 +50%) Granville Street	3 3/1(+50%)	(17) Granville Street 3/1, Didn't need to improve to win 18-runner handicap (11/1) at this course (12f, good to soft) on Thursday. Looks competitive on form under a penalty if allowed to take his chance. Confirmed the promise of his maiden form when winning here on h'cap debut on Thursday.
4 (4) (5.5/1 +54%) Razdan	5.5 5.5/1(+54%)	(4) Razdan 5.5/1, Latest win at the Curragh in March. 20/1, good fourth of 16 in handicap at this course (8.4f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hood back on. Engaged 6.35 here Friday. Creditable fourth here on Thursday and one for the shortlist.
10 (10) (7/1 +42%) Dark Note	7 7/1(+42%)	(10) Dark Note 7/1, 12/1, respectable fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at this course (16.6f, soft) on Monday. In excellent order prior to that. Career best Flat win in a Tramore maiden and good mark for h'cap debut.
5 (5) (9/1 -13%) Banned	9 9/1(-13%)	(5) Banned 9/1, Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner maiden (15/8) at Ballinrobe (12.6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Pretty exposed and more on her plate back in a handicap. Running well in defeat prior to belated maiden success latest but more needed to defy 78.
2 (2) (10/1 +70%) Molly's Gamble	10 10/1(+70%)	(2) Molly's Gamble 10/1, 4/1, last of 8 in handicap at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago, albeit she wasn't ideally placed. Tongue strap back on. Ran okay when 4th on penultimate start but needs to bounce back from poor run last month.
1 (1) (12/1 +14%) Herculaneum	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Herculaneum 12/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (12/1) at Down Royal (12.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, going clear. Hit with 16 lb rise. Lightly raced on the Flat and bolted up last week but now 16lb higher and different ground.
8 (8) (22/1 +37%) Oriole	22 22/1(+37%)	(8) Oriole 22/1, Creditable third of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 28 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ralph Beckett and not yet exposed. Hooded. Ran okay last 2 Flat starts but has a bit to prove with regards to ground and trip.
14 (14) (33/1 -18%) Wrecking Ball Paul	33 33/1(-18%)	(14) Wrecking Ball Paul 33/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at this course (16.6f, soft, 25/1) on Monday. Bounce back called for. 0-7 on the Flat and beaten 4l in a Roscommon maiden when last seen on the level.
16 (16) (40/1 +20%) Desert Wind	40 40/1(+20%)	(16) Desert Wind 40/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 40/1, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (12.8f, good to soft) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Unexposed over this trip. All four wins have come on AW and on a losing run since 2019; hard to recommend.
6 (6) (66/1 -32%) In Favour	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) In Favour 66/1, Dual winner in France. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Roscommon (11.7f, good) 65 days ago. Cheekpieces added. Both wins came in France; signs of return to form in last couple of starts; cheekpieces on.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Galway Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ONE COOL POET appeared to have lost his way somewhat before showing that the spark was still there when an eye-catching second at Leopardstown on his penultimate start. A three-time winner at the 2019 festival, the Matthew Smith-trained veteran has to be respected if turned out quickly following a scheduled engagement here on Friday night. Wild Dollar ran below par at the Curragh last time but had been threatening to get his head in front with a couple of promising runs prior to that. The Eddie and Patrick Harty-trained five-year-old has to prove his stamina but will be involved in the finish if the trip doesn't prove his downfall. Expound has a wide draw to overcome but should be competitive if Joey Sheridan can negotiate that obvious negative. However, the Denis Hogan-trained gelding may not want it to get too soft as his best form has come on a sounder surface.

MON COEUR left his previous Flat form in his wake when runner-up in a big-field handicap here on Wednesday (well clear of the rest) and his claims are fairly obvious from the same mark. Expound and Granville Street head the opposition.

Plenty of these in with claims with the tentative vote going to DARK NOTE who is only up 5lb for his win last time out

17:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (1.62/1 +14%) Zabbie	1.62 1.62/1(+14%)	(3) Zabbie 1.62/1, 15/2, creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good) 15 days ago, no extra final 1f. Drop back to 7f looks a good move and this is easier. Placed in higher-grade company this season and recent Newbury run was very respectable.
2 (2) (4.5/1 +25%) Dagmar Run	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(2) Dagmar Run 4.5/1, Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 22/1) 23 days ago. Possibilities if building on that. Fourth in stronger race than this at Doncaster last month and 2lb lower today.
4 (4) (5/1 +50%) Liberty Mountain	5 5/1(+50%)	(4) Liberty Mountain 5/1, Ran well with reappearance under her belt when runner-up at Newmarket (7f) in May but below that level twice since. Bit to prove at present. Good claims if judged on Newmarket second in May but below that form since.
5 (5) (5/1 -25%) Hobson Point	5 5/1(-25%)	(5) Hobson Point 5/1, Fair maiden who ran well on first run since leaving Marco Botti when good second of 10 in 7f handicap (14/1) at Goodwood (good to firm) 57 days ago. Can give another good account. Good second on stable debut at Goodwood in June; shortlisted.
1 (1) (9/1 -80%) Pinwheel	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Pinwheel 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 11/4) 57 days ago. Tongue strap back on and has good claims on her early season form. Placed twice off higher marks in spring but two lesser efforts have followed.
7 (7) (11/1 -57%) Moosmee	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Moosmee 11/1, C&D winner who ran badly on the all-weather here 18 days ago and is operating from a 10 lb higher mark back on turf. Others preferred. Regressive 6yo; placed off basement mark on AW last month (1m2f) but well beaten since.
6 (6) (16/1 +20%) Ajrad	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Ajrad 16/1, 10/1, run best excused when last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 35 days ago, reportedly lame. Yet to hit top gear this season and others have more pressing claims.

LTO Selection:

17:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Hobson Point ran a good race on his first appearance for James Ferguson when second at Goodwood and a repeat of that effort would see him go close, but the nod still goes to ZABBIE. Richard Hannon's filly is on a sliding handicap mark and she has form this season that, should she replicate, would make her hard to beat, namely her narrow Goodwood defeat in May off a 4lb higher mark. Pinwheel heads the remainder.

ZABBIE ran well in a much deeper race than this at Newbury last time and, with a return to 7f likely to suit, she's taken to open her account for the season. Pinwheel is yet to win in this country but is well treated on the pick of her form and rates the main threat ahead of Hobson Point.

This can go to ZABBIE, who looked stretched by 1m last time and is well handicapped if judged on her 7f second on soft ground in May.

17:55 Galway NH Flat Race 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (1.1/1 -10%) The Twelve Pins	1.1 1.1/1(-10%)	(12) The Twelve Pins 1.1/1, Made a promising start to her career when second of 15 in bumper at this course (16.6f, good to soft, 9/2) a year ago. Not seen since but she appeals as the sort to improve for her top yard. Only beaten a neck when 2nd in a bumper at this meeting last year and that form is decent.
8 (8) (3.5/1 +42%) Royal Hollow	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(8) Royal Hollow 3.5/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/4, shaped well when second of 13 in bumper at Tramore (16.8f, good) on NH debut 63 days ago, clear of rest. Player. Keen when 2nd in Tramore bumper, shaping like she needed the run; likely improver.
4 (4) (3.5/1 +61%) Fortunate Lighting	3.5 3.5/1(+61%)	(4) Fortunate Lighting 3.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/2, fifth of 13 in bumper at Wexford (20.7f, good to soft) 29 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Back down in trip. Has shown ability in each of her 3 bumper starts; fair bit to find to get involved here.
14 (14) (6.5/1 -95%) Faux Fur	6.5 6.5/1(-95%)	(14) Faux Fur 6.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/4, second of 14 in bumper at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago, running on. Improving all the time and must enter calculations. Placed in 3 bumper runs and only beaten half a length latest; more needed here though.
6 (6) (10/1 +64%) Little Soiree	10 10/1(+64%)	(6) Little Soiree 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. First run since leaving W. P. Mullins when fourth of 12 in bumper (14/1) at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Narrowly denied in 2 bumpers for Willie Mullins; not at same level on yard debut latest.
7 (7) (25/1 -25%) Miss Oreo	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Miss Oreo 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, third of 9 in bumper at Cork (16f, soft, 6/1) on NH debut 117 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Point winner; promising rules debut when third but shaped like she would prefer further.
5 (5) (28/1 +30%) Lady Bluebird	28 28/1(+30%)	(5) Lady Bluebird 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, sixth of 10 in bumper at Punchestown (16f, good) 55 days ago. Similar level of form in two 6ths in bumpers so far this term; plenty more needed.
17 (17) (66/1 +0%) Shannon Bank	66 66/1(+0%)	(17) Shannon Bank 66/1, Champs Elysees filly. Dam (c102/h112) 2m-21f hurdle/chase winner. Champs Elysees filly; dam 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner; interesting newcomer but tough ask.
13 (13) (80/1 -21%) Theflyingbee	80 80/1(-21%)	(13) Theflyingbee 80/1, €1,500 3-y-o, Morozov mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 4m) Progress Drive and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 21f) The Bees Knees. Morozov mare; dam unraced half-sister to 3 winners incl' a bumper winner; may need this.
15 (15) (80/1 -21%) In My Defense	80 80/1(-21%)	(15) In My Defense 80/1, National Defense filly. Half-sister to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Kolisi. Wears hood. National Defense filly with more of a Flat pedigree; hooded for her debut.
2 (2) (100/1 +0%) Dereks Dream	100 100/1(+0%)	(2) Dereks Dream 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in bumper (33/1) at Ballinrobe (15.5f, good) on NH debut 11 days ago. 33-1 when tailed off in a Ballinrobe bumper last week.
9 (9) (100/1 -150%) Runremyrun	100 100/1(-150%)	(9) Runremyrun 100/1, September Storm mare. Dam (h99), 2m hurdle winner (stayed 21f), closely related to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner There Is No Point. September Storm mare; dam 2m hurdle winner; this looks tough for a newcomer.
3 (3) (125/1 -213%) Doyen Flyer	125 125/1(-213%)	(3) Doyen Flyer 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 10/11, fifth of 8 in bumper at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) on NH debut. Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Went off odds on when beaten 25l on debut; has since left Willie Mullins.
1 (1) (200/1 -203%) Cedar Wood	200 200/1(-203%)	(1) Cedar Wood 200/1, 50/1, sixth of 11 in bumper at Ballinrobe (15.5f, good) 11 days ago. Has looked a hard ride and easily passed over. Low-key form in four bumpers so far and remains best watched.
11 (11) (250/1 -150%) Sister Emmanuel	250 250/1(-150%)	(11) Sister Emmanuel 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, tenth of 12 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good) 16 days ago. Saddle slipped when unseating on debut and beaten 19l when 100-1 at Killarney last month.

LTO Selection:

17:55 Galway NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

THE TWELVE PINS makes her reappearance here having been absent since just being denied in a bumper at last year's Festival. The form of that particular race has worked out well with a number of subsequent winners behind her. It has to be a major positive that the Willie Mullins-trained mare has previous experience of this track. Andrew Slattery has done very well with his small team of bumper horses in recent seasons so his Tramore runner-up Royal Hollow has to be given serious consideration. The five-year-old is entitled to improve from that initial racecourse outing so we could see a better mare now. Faux Fur has shown real consistency in just three starts to date so the Gordon Elliott-trained Wings Of Eagles filly should again make her presence felt.

THE TWELVE PINS hasn't been seen since making a promising debut at this track 12 months ago, but that's not really a concern given the yard she hails from and, with improvement on the cards, it entitles her to be seen as the one to beat. Faux Fur is improving by the run so warrants a good deal of respect, as does Royal Hollow, who shaped well on her debut at Tramore in June.

PINKY may offer a bit of value. She has solid form, Derek O'Connor rides and there's every chance of improvement second time out

18:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (1.5/1 +50%) Hot Team	1.5 1.5/1(+50%)	(2) Hot Team 1.5/1, Three-time C&D winner, latest in May. 7/1, good fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 2 days ago. Should go well again. Three-time C&D winner, including on soft; not beaten far at Newcastle on Thursday; chance.
1 (1) (1.88/1 -15%) Temper Trap	1.88 1.88/1(-15%)	(1) Temper Trap 1.88/1, Four-time C&D winner who got back on scoreboard when taking 12-runner handicap (10/1) at Doncaster (8f, soft) 9 days ago, forging clear. 7 lb higher now but another bold bid anticipated. Easy scorer last week; well treated despite weight rise; can win this race for third time.
4 (4) (3/1 +40%) Star Of St James	3 3/1(+40%)	(4) Star Of St James 3/1, Posted creditable efforts the last twice, latest when third of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Remains fairly treated and must enter calculations. Infrequent winner but arrives with two respectable recent runs under his belt; in the mix.
3 (3) (11/1 -57%) Kells	11 11/1(-57%)	(3) Kells 11/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good, 12/1) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Others preferred. 0-24; tumbling in the weights but needs to rediscover his spark.
6 (6) (28/1 -180%) National Question	28 28/1(-180%)	(6) National Question 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1 and blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (7.2f, good) 65 days ago. First run for yard after leaving J. S. Bolger. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others preferred. Unplaced in four runs for Jim Bolger; hopes rest on stable switch/fitting of cheekpieces.
5 (5) (40/1 +0%) Lord Warburton	40 40/1(+0%)	(5) Lord Warburton 40/1, 50/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f), merely closing up late. Off 22 months. Likely best watched on return. Has a long absence to overcome and is not proven in the mud.
8 (8) (50/1 +0%) The Darien Scheme	50 50/1(+0%)	(8) The Darien Scheme 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (13.1f, good) 15 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes limited appeal. 1 lb out of the weights. Hasn't beaten many rivals and soundly beaten on handicap debut here last month.
7 (7) (66/1 +0%) Star Of Markinch	66 66/1(+0%)	(7) Star Of Markinch 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 150/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 11 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive. 1 lb out of the handicap. Just poor form over hurdles and on the Flat; will need a career best.

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18:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

TEMPER TRAP was able to exploit a sliding mark when recording a three-length success at Doncaster. Tim Easterby's six-year-old remains well treated, despite a subsequent 7lb rise, and he could prove difficult to beat in his quest to land this prize for a remarkable fourth year in a row. Star Of St James arrives following solid runs at Beverley and Carlisle and he's an obvious contender, while C&D winner Hot Team would need to be taken seriously if turned out quickly following Thursday's Newcastle fifth.

This can go to TEMPER TRAP, who returned to winning ways at Doncaster last time and remains nicely treated on old form. Star of St James and Hot Team look the likeliest dangers.

There's no temptation to see past TEMPER TRAP in his bid for a third consecutive win in this race.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (0.67/1 +0%) Ambiente Amigo	0.67 0.67/1(+0%)	(1) Ambiente Amigo 0.67/1, Postponed filly shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on debut 14 days ago, running on. Sure to progress and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Promising debut when second in quite valuable 7f Newmarket maiden a fortnight ago.
6 (6) (2.5/1 +17%) Squeaker	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(6) Squeaker 2.5/1, Saxon Warrior filly. Made promising start to career when second in 10-runner maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to firm). Too keen at Newmarket since but still has to be respected. Close second on debut; behind Ambiente Amigo when fourth last time but still respected.
2 (2) (9/1 -38%) Duely Spiced	9 9/1(-38%)	(2) Duely Spiced 9/1, Half-sister to several winners and showed ability on her first start when runner-up in maiden at Windsor (6f) in May, sticking at it late to take second final 1f. That was a decidedly ordinary race, though. Kept on well from the rear for second on Windsor debut; probably needs to improve.
4 (4) (14/1 -17%) Royal Expert	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Royal Expert 14/1, Showed promise when third of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford (6f, 25/1) on debut. Not in the same form here 6 weeks later but had a poor draw and can be given another chance to improve. Finished well for close third on debut in June (6f, AW) but below that form on turf since.
3 (3) (22/1 +21%) Platinum Perfect	22 22/1(+21%)	(3) Platinum Perfect 22/1, Foaled February 22. 6,000 gns yearling, Postponed filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 1m winner Poetic Light and half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7.6f winner Timothy T and 6f-1m winner Suitsus. Closely related to a fairly useful 7.7f 2yo winner but stable not prolific with newcomers.
5 (5) (50/1 -127%) Si Si La Bonne	50 50/1(-127%)	(5) Si Si La Bonne 50/1, 14/1, went with little promise when fifth of 7 in maiden at Epsom (7f, good) on debut 23 days ago. Unbalanced and dropped away from 2f out on Epsom debut; one for further down the line.

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

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

AMBIENTE AMIGO made a very pleasing start to her career when running on well into second at Newmarket and if she is able to perform to that level again, she should take the beating. Squeaker was nearly three lengths behind her in fourth on that occasion but is likely to be the biggest danger, for all that she has to take a significant step forward to reverse the form. Windsor runner-up Duely Spiced is also respected.

AMBIENTE AMIGO was no match for a useful one on her Newmarket debut, but she still ran on nicely to finish second and this looks a good opportunity for her to go one better. Squeaker and Royal Expert can battle it out for minor honours.

Winning a maiden ought to be a formality for AMBIENTE AMIGO, who was a creditable second on her recent Newmarket debut.

18:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (0.57/1 +48%) Look Back Smiling	0.57 0.57/1(+48%)	(5) Look Back Smiling 0.57/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (2/1) at Leicester (7f, soft) 3 days ago, suited by having a sound gallop to aim at. Escapes a penalty for that success and holds leading claims if arriving in the same mood. Justified favouritism in apprentice event at Leicester on Wednesday; escapes a penalty.
3 (3) (5/1 +29%) Phoenix Fire	5 5/1(+29%)	(3) Phoenix Fire 5/1, 13/2, confirmed the improvement shown previously when third of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 25 days ago, better placed than most. Solid record in handicaps this term; may still be capable of more progress.
1 (1) (7.5/1 -67%) Innse Gall	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(1) Innse Gall 7.5/1, Shaped as if still in good form fourth of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, soft, 12/1) 2 weeks ago, caught further back than ideal. Back in class 5 company and could well get involved. Perhaps ideally suited by further but can't be dismissed back in Class 5.
4 (4) (7.5/1 -15%) Shine On Brendan	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(4) Shine On Brendan 7.5/1, C&D winner. 9/2, again ran well when second of 5 in handicap at this course (9.2f, good) 16 days ago, running on. Fancied to be in the mix back in this grade. In particularly good form with blinkers reapplied the last twice; major player.
2 (2) (20/1 -43%) Western Stars	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Western Stars 20/1, Followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when last of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 8/1) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and has something to prove at present. Possibilities if helped by drop in class and first-time headgear.
6 (6) (20/1 -122%) Banner Road	20 20/1(-122%)	(6) Banner Road 20/1, Winner at Ayr in July. 11/2, wasted no time getting back to form when second of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) 12 days ago. Hood on 1st time. 1 of 2 for this yard. 3lb out of the weights but it's difficult to rule out this in-form filly.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A small but fairly competitive event, in which marginal preference is for SHINE ON BRENDAN. Jim Goldie's charge bumped into an in-form rival when finishing a good second in 0-85 company here and he looks capable of going one better down in class, and from an unchanged mark. Look Back Smiling escapes a penalty having won an apprentice handicap at Leicester on Wednesday and must be feared, along with Banner Road, who could find improvement for the addition of a first-time hood.

LOOK BACK SMILING resumed winning ways in clear-cut fashion at Leicester on Wednesday and wisely turned out quickly escaping a penalty, Gemma Tutty's 3-y-o is fancied to follow up. Shine On Brendan arrives in good form and he may well have to settle for silver again, with Innse Gall taken to fill out third spot.

With no penalty, LOOK BACK SMILING could well follow up his Leicester success. Shine On Brendan is second choice.

18:45 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (1.38/1 +66%) Between The Covers	1.38 1.38/1(+66%)	(5) Between The Covers 1.38/1, Shaped as if in need of the experience when last of 8 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, soft, 16/1) on debut, slowly away. Off 9 months. Yard's runners can often take a big step forward from first to second run, so not taken lightly. Not disgraced when last of eight on debut in October but not seen again since.
1 (1) (2.75/1 -175%) City Of York	2.75 2.75/1(-175%)	(1) City Of York 2.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Unseated rider in minor event (5/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago. Makes turf debut and sets the standard on his earlier form. Blotted his copybook on seasonal debut but was consistent at a fair level as a 2yo.
3 (3) (4.5/1 +0%) Sonnet Star	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(3) Sonnet Star 4.5/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut when third of 7 in minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 15 days ago, missing break. Merits consideration. In the frame over 1m2f on both starts this summer and a likely contender again here.
6 (6) (7.5/1 +6%) Gino's Girl	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(6) Gino's Girl 7.5/1, 66/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago. Up in trip. Needs a sizeable step forward. Never really looked dangerous over 7f on debut but may fare better over this trip.
4 (4) (12/1 +82%) Trussst In Me	12 12/1(+82%)	(4) Trussst In Me 12/1, Well held both starts to date (maiden/novice event). Struggled on her first two starts and needs to take a huge step forward.
2 (2) (22/1 -144%) Dalmatic	22 22/1(-144%)	(2) Dalmatic 22/1, Australia gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 1¾m), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner (stayed 1½m) Gemstone (by Galileo) out of close relative of Irish 2000 Guineas winner Bachelor Duke. Worth a market check starting out in an ordinary race. First foal; dam runner-up over 1m4f; doesn't need to be anything special to feature.

LTO Selection:

18:45 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

CITY OF YORK has the advantage of experience and this appears a nice opportunity for him to shed his maiden tag. David Simcock's charge unseated his rider at the start on his Wolverhampton reappearance, but he showed ability as a juvenile and has an obvious chance if things go to plan here. Sonnet Star has made an encouraging start to her career and is likely to pose the most questions, while Between The Covers completes the shortlist.

BETWEEN THE COVERS hails from a yard whose runners tend to improve markedly from first to second run, so she earns a tentative vote to do just that in a weak novice. City of York sets the standard on his all-weather form, with Sonnet Star also feared.

There are risks attached to CITY OF YORK but his 2yo AW form sets a clear standard in this modest event.

19:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (1.75/1 +30%) Impressor	1.75 1.75/1(+30%)	(4) Impressor 1.75/1, Thriving sprinter who has proven well suited by application of cheekpieces of late, winning 5f handicaps here and at Beverley last month. Things didn't go right for him but still finished a close third back at Beverley (soft) on Tuesday. Leading claims. Unlucky at Beverley on Tuesday when bidding for 5f hat-trick; effective at 6f.
2 (2) (2/1 +11%) Slainte Mhath	2 2/1(+11%)	(2) Slainte Mhath 2/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in July. May have found run coming too soon when below-form fourth of 7 in handicap (7/4) at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) 9 days later. Capable of bouncing back at a venue which plays to her strengths. Decisively beat Ramon Di Loria on penultimate run, taking C&D record to 3-5.
3 (3) (6.5/1 +28%) Ramon Di Loria	6.5 6.5/1(+28%)	(3) Ramon Di Loria 6.5/1, Latest win at Carlisle in May. Chased home Slainte Mhath over C&D last month but below par on both outings since. No match for Slainte Mhath over C&D in early July but now gets 8lb pull.
1 (1) (7.5/1 -114%) Wen Moon	7.5 7.5/1(-114%)	(1) Wen Moon 7.5/1, Latest win at Pontefract (6f, heavy) in April. Good fourth of 10 in handicap at Chester (6f, heavy) 21 days ago. Respected. Close fourth at Chester three weeks ago; sound chance off unaltered mark.
5 (5) (9/1 +0%) Iris Dancer	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Iris Dancer 9/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in June. 13/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 15 days ago. Blinkers back on. Suited by this C&D but last two efforts suggest she has gone off the boil.
6 (6) (12/1 -50%) Rory	12 12/1(-50%)	(6) Rory 12/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner. 14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, hooded for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (1m, soft) 9 days ago. Back down in trip. Not crying out for this return to sprinting; yet to win above Class 6.

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19:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

IMPRESSOR was perhaps unfortunate not to have brought up his hat-trick at Beverley earlier in the week, when short of room at a crucial stage having suffered interference at the start. Phillip Makin's six-year-old kept on to finish within a neck of the winner in third, and he holds leading claims from the same mark. Wen Moon remains relatively unexposed and should relish the forecast ground conditions, while Slainte Mhath heads the remainder.

IMPRESSOR didn't have things go his way at Beverley earlier in the week and can show he's still on a good mark. C&D specialist Slainte Mhath is feared most ahead of sole 3-y-o Wen Moon.

Despite a career-high mark, SLAINTE MHATH may be capable of enhancing her good C&D record. Ramon Di Loria is second choice.

19:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (1.1/1 +51%) Lough Leane	1.1 1.1/1(+51%)	(4) Lough Leane 1.1/1, Shaped well when third on reappearance at Yarmouth in June. Just a respectable third of 7 in handicap at Ripon (12f, good to firm) 44 days ago but it's still early days and he ought to be a big factor. Third on both starts since upped to this sort of trip and switched to handicaps this year.
2 (2) (3.33/1 -33%) Major Major	3.33 3.33/1(-33%)	(2) Major Major 3.33/1, Back in track when third of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Shaped as though worth a go at this trip and one to consider. Struggled on handicap debut but recent Newmarket third was much better; down in grade here.
7 (7) (5.5/1 -22%) Club Manager	5.5 5.5/1(-22%)	(7) Club Manager 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 8 months (gelded). Up in trip now handicapping for top yard and there should be more to come. Just minor promise on AW last autumn but open to significant improvement in handicaps.
1 (1) (6.5/1 +0%) Natacata	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(1) Natacata 6.5/1, Looked a potential improver upped in trip on return but off the bridle a long way out when fifth of 6 in handicap (6/1) at Pontefract (12f, good) 33 days ago. Only fifth of six on seasonal/handicap debut but remains open to improvement.
5 (5) (16/1 -33%) Eight Fifteen	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Eight Fifteen 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good to firm, 8/1) 16 days ago. Doesn't look totally straightforward and hood left off. Unable to land any sort of blow from the rear when upped to 1m2f for recent handicap debut.
3 (3) (16/1 -33%) Surge	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Surge 16/1, Easy to back and folded tamely up in trip when last of 8 in a 12f AW handicap 35 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Well beaten here (1m4f, AW) on last month's handicap debut; headgear now added.
6 (6) (50/1 -52%) Sexy Rexy	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Sexy Rexy 50/1, Winner at Chelmsford in April. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Newbury (16f, good to soft, 80/1) 9 days ago. Back down in trip and yet to match earlier form for this yard. Soundly beaten on all three stable starts; considered only if lively in the betting.

LTO Selection:

19:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

MAJOR MAJOR returned from a gelding operation to finish third at Newmarket, which was by far his best performance to date, and the handicapper decided to drop him 1lb so he should go very close. Natacata only beat one home when fifth on her handicap bow at Pontefract but she needs considering off 2lb lower. Of the remainder, Lough Leane makes the most appeal after hitting the frame the last twice.

LOUGH LEANE was a shade disappointing at Ripon but he's very interesting on his reappearance third at Yarmouth so he's well worth another chance. Major Major should have more to offer and is a threat, along with Club Manager on handicap debut/return.

He is not yet proven on ground slower than good but MAJOR MAJOR is eased in grade after a good effort a fortnight ago and gets the nod.

19:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (2.25/1 +44%) Tajalla	2.25 2.25/1(+44%)	(2) Tajalla 2.25/1, Made it 2-2 in a C&D novice on reappearance. Improved again when second in 5f Sandown listed race 6 weeks later and not seen to best effect (raced away from main action) when only midfield in a strong 3-y-o handicap at the Newmarket July meeting. Retains potential. Only midfield over 6f last time; progressive at 5f otherwise; respected back down in trip.
7 (7) (3.5/1 +13%) Only Spoofing	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(7) Only Spoofing 3.5/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Very good second of 5 in handicap (7/1) at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. 4 lb out of handicap here. Engaged 8.20 Musselburgh Friday. Went close at Bellewstown but this is harder; declared 8:20 Musselburgh Friday.
5 (5) (5/1 -67%) Elegant Erin	5 5/1(-67%)	(5) Elegant Erin 5/1, Four-time winner last season who has been shaping up well this year, going close at Pontefract 15 days ago. Leading claims. Threatening to regain the winning thread but faces some interesting 3yos.
3 (3) (5.5/1 +39%) Prince Of Pillo	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(3) Prince Of Pillo 5.5/1, Won 3 of his 5 starts at 2, including a listed race. Nowhere near that level in his 3 outings this year but it's possible a change of scenery (previously trained by Keith Dalgleish) could perk him up. Useful as a 2yo; has struggled this term but may revive in this field; new stable.
1 (1) (7.5/1 -50%) Proverb	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(1) Proverb 7.5/1, Listed winner at 2 (also won a C&D maiden). Comfortably held in a pair of French listed races this year but he might have needed the run after another 3 months off last time and might find life a bit easier at handicap level. 3-3 over a bare 5f, including wins at this course and Longchamp (Listed); interesting.
6 (6) (8.5/1 +58%) Count D'orsay	8.5 8.5/1(+58%)	(6) Count D'orsay 8.5/1, Right back on song of late to score over C&D and Chester (soft). Lesser showings at Yarmouth and York but there were excuses at the latter and no great surprise if he bounces back. Form has dipped the last twice; mostly kept to lower grades this term.
4 (4) (14/1 -155%) Spoof	14 14/1(-155%)	(4) Spoof 14/1, In very good form in the spring, winning at Windsor (heavy) and at Ascot. Went close to another Windsor win last weekend and another prominent showing looks on the cards here. Ran well in Class 4 last week; it's a long time since sole win at this higher level.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

TAJALLA raced keenly on his first attempt at 6f in a valuable handicap at Newmarket's July Festival and the return to the minimum distance is likely to suit Roger Varian's colt, who filled the runner-up berth in Listed company at Sandown the time before. Elegant Erin produced her best effort of the season when runner-up to the admirable Copper Knight at Pontefract and left the impression she would be winning sooner rather than later. Spoof, who went close at Windsor last week, and Prince Of Pillo appeal most of the remainder.

A useful sprint. ELEGANT ERIN looks ready to win again and is narrowly preferred to Spoof. Tajalla had an excuse on his Newmarket handicap debut last month and can also play a prominent role.

Newmarket raiders TAJALLA and Proverb are interesting back at 5f and stand out in this field.

19:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (1.38/1 +66%) Firenze Rosa	1.38 1.38/1(+66%)	(7) Firenze Rosa 1.38/1, Course winner. 9/2, second of 9 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good) 7 days ago, headed close home. Return to 6f no issue. Went very close at Salisbury (5f) last Saturday and is only 1lb higher here; respected.
5 (5) (3.33/1 +17%) I'm Mable	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(5) I'm Mable 3.33/1, Latest win at Brighton in June. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good, 10/3) 10 days ago. Often misses the break but she's a factor at this level. Won at Brighton in June (5.3f, soft) and she's respected on this step back up to 6f.
8 (8) (3.33/1 +58%) Tammany Hall	3.33 3.33/1(+58%)	(8) Tammany Hall 3.33/1, One win from 32 Flat runs. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2020. 12/1, below form seventh of 15 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. J. McKenna. Only one win from 33 starts and looks best watched on his stable debut.
2 (2) (7.5/1 +25%) King Of Speed	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(2) King Of Speed 7.5/1, Latest win at Leicester in May. 13/2, seventh of 8 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, soft) 21 days ago. Bounce back called for. Only 1lb higher than for his win in May but he was laboured at Salisbury last time.
3 (3) (12/1 +25%) Ben Dikduk	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Ben Dikduk 12/1, 28/1, first run since leaving William Knight when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Needs to build on that. Still lightly raced but he's been well held in last four runs and has plenty to prove.
9 (9) (80/1 -21%) Grey Rosetta	80 80/1(-21%)	(9) Grey Rosetta 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in handicap at this course (7.6f, good to firm, 80/1) 10 days ago. Down in trip. Has struggled in all four runs and she needs a transformation on this drop to 6f.

LTO Selection:

19:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Big Bard just did enough in soft ground at Nottingham and he is likely to be on the premises once more if taking his chance after an engagement at Bath on Friday. However, preference is for FIRENZE ROSA, who was caught in the shadows of the post over 5f at Salisbury and has been raised just 1lb so is taken to go one place better. I'm Mable has finished fourth at Bath twice since a Brighton triumph and could also get involved.

LILKIAN performed with credit in a better race than this at Newmarket a week ago and on that evidence, is capable of cashing in on his lower turf mark. Big Bard is in excellent form and is an obvious danger if taking up this engagement, with I'm Mable another to consider.

The vote goes to five-time sprint winner FIRENZE ROSA, who had a near miss at Salisbury last Saturday and is only 1lb higher here.

20:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 13f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (2.25/1 +25%) Two Auld Pals	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(6) Two Auld Pals 2.25/1, Won at Carlisle and over C&D in June. Good second of 9 in handicap at Ayr (13f, good, 11/8) 12 days ago. Big shout. In top form and runner-up over C&D and at Ayr last month; commands major respect.
2 (2) (2.25/1 +25%) Ravenscraig Castle	2.25 2.25/1(+25%)	(2) Ravenscraig Castle 2.25/1, Arrives in form (second on last 3 starts) but his losing run now goes back over 2 years. Looks sure to figure but no surprise if at least one proves too strong for him again. Hasn't won for over two years but he's in peak form; likely to be thereabouts once more.
1 (1) (2.75/1 +0%) Forza Orta	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(1) Forza Orta 2.75/1, C&D winner last year. Respectable efforts in defeat in some competitive Class 2/3 handicaps this year and he can play a leading role back in a lower grade. Drops from Class 2 to Class 4; C&D winner and handles the mud; interesting.
4 (4) (7.5/1 -7%) Citizen General	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(4) Citizen General 7.5/1, Latest win at Lingfield (13f, AW) in May. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (2m, 12/1) 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces back on. First outing on turf since finishing second at Windsor last August. Better form on AW than turf and tailed off only outing on softer than good.
5 (5) (10/1 -54%) Haizoom	10 10/1(-54%)	(5) Haizoom 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ripon in June. Second of 4 in handicap at Beverley (2m, good to soft, 15/8) 18 days ago. Bit below par last twice but handles these conditions and may bounce back.
7 (7) (28/1 +44%) Ebony Maw	28 28/1(+44%)	(7) Ebony Maw 28/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2020. 33/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Ayr (13f, good) 12 days ago. Now 0-18 since sole win in September 2020; hard to recommend from 5lb out of the weights.
3 (3) (33/1 -230%) Flying Scotsman	33 33/1(-230%)	(3) Flying Scotsman 33/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Joseph O'Brien when last of 5 in handicap at this course 32 days ago. Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise. Weak in market and tailed off on stable debut here last month; needs a major leap forward.

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20:00 Hamilton Handicap (Class 4) 13f Race Class Flow

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

Two Auld Pals arrives in excellent form having won twice in June before filling the runner-up spot on his two subsequent efforts. He commands the utmost respect, but a chance is taken on FORZA ORTA. Kevin Ryan's gelding was running in some competitive handicaps earlier this season and an ease in grade might give him the opportunity to bounce back. Ravenscraig Castle hasn't won since July 2021 but he has been knocking firmly on the door, finishing second on his last three starts, and he completes the shortlist.

TWO AULD PALS bumped into a well-treated one at Ayr last time and can show he's still on a good mark, perhaps at the main expense of the class-dropping Forza Orta.

Two Auld Pals is proving consistent and has solid claims, but preference is for FORZA ORTA who takes a significant drop in class.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (1.5/1 -36%) Dark Company	1.5 1.5/1(-36%)	(1) Dark Company 1.5/1, Untrustworthy individual. Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap (5/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 10 days ago, quickening clear. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston and task is to back that up. Recorded a 5l success over C&D last week on final run for Charlie Johnston; solid chance.
2 (2) (3.2/1 +47%) Pak Army	3.2 3.2/1(+47%)	(2) Pak Army 3.2/1, Completed cross-code 4-timer at Stratford in June. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Leicester (11.8f, good) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and this isn't a strong race. Appears to have gone off the boil, following his productive spell (Flat/hurdles).
7 (7) (4/1 +0%) Rita Rana	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Rita Rana 4/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Hooded for first time, second of 12 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good, 8/1) 17 days ago. That was a step forward on previous runs for this yard. Ran well in first-time hood at Bath and has clear possibilities in the retained headgear.
5 (5) (5.5/1 -10%) Tradesman	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(5) Tradesman 5.5/1, Respectable third of 9 in minor event at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft, 14/1) 17 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should be a big factor back in a handicap. Suited by drop to 1m2f at Yarmouth last time, recording his first piece of placed form.
4 (4) (16/1 +60%) Black Smoke	16 16/1(+60%)	(4) Black Smoke 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for first time, last of 15 in handicap (66/1) at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Liam Roche. Holds very weak claims on his Irish form; debut for new yard.
3 (3) (20/1 -100%) Cheers Babe	20 20/1(-100%)	(3) Cheers Babe 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut and more needed. Hard to rule out progress now handicapping at a modest level.
6 (6) (25/1 +0%) Postergal	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) Postergal 25/1, Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Bath (10.2f, good to soft) 10 days ago, slowly away. 0-6; failed to improve at Bath last week when making handicap debut.
8 (8) (50/1 -52%) Take My Breath	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Take My Breath 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 35 days ago. Shaped with promise here on sole turf attempt, albeit still ran to a poor RPR.

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20:15 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

DARK COMPANY has switched to the Mark Loughnane yard since he struck in a selling handicap over C&D by an easy five lengths and considering the manner of that victory, he could be hard to stop off 5lb higher for new connections. Rita Rana can give him the most to think about after her runner-up effort at Bath in a first-time hood, although Cheers Babe warrants a market check on her handicap bow.

TRADESMAN got back on track in minor company a fortnight ago and on that evidence, he's capable of cashing in on this lowly mark. Dark Company won over C&D 10 days ago and is a threat if in the same mood for his new connections. Rita Rana is another to consider.

Provided he remains in good form for his new stable, DARK COMPANY (nap) has a strong chance. Rita Rana is second choice.

20:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (1.62/1 +28%) Spanish Hustle	1.62 1.62/1(+28%)	(1) Spanish Hustle 1.62/1, Really upped his game this term, winning twice over C&D. Shaped well when third at Catterick last time and can show he's still on a good mark. In form this year, winning twice over C&D; unproven in mud but plenty in favour otherwise.
6 (6) (2/1 +33%) Jaminoz	2 2/1(+33%)	(6) Jaminoz 2/1, Returned to form when third at Ayr last month and backed it up when second of 12 over C&D (soft) 6 days later. Likely to go well again. Goes well in the mud, beaten a nose over C&D last time; should put up another bold show.
7 (7) (3.6/1 +10%) Lincoln Rockstar	3.6 3.6/1(+10%)	(7) Lincoln Rockstar 3.6/1, Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (1¼m, heavy, 13/2) 15 days ago, suited by way race developed. Cheekpieces back on. Respected. Creditable third on soft ground last time; should stay this longer trip; respected.
2 (2) (7.5/1 +46%) Stockbridge Tap	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(2) Stockbridge Tap 7.5/1, First run since leaving Ed Bethell when ninth of 12 in handicap over C&D (soft, 20/1) 21 days ago. Entitled to strip fitter for that first outing after a long absence. Returning from long absence when ninth of 12 here three weeks ago; may build on that.
4 (4) (18/1 +28%) Rampant	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Rampant 18/1, Hasn't built on his encouraging debut, including switched to handicap company last time. Early days but he needs to get back on track. Has shown little since debut, including in handicap last time; hard to recommend.
3 (3) (20/1 -67%) Artisan Dancer	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Artisan Dancer 20/1, Has gone the wrong way from a promising reappearance, a visor (which is quickly discarded) making no difference at Ayr last time. Has run poorly three times since AW reappearance; plenty to prove.

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20:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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

JAMINOZ has improved for stepping up in trip and went close to getting his head back in front when beaten a nose over C&D on his latest start. This appears to be a decent opportunity for Jim Goldie's four-year-old to go one better, especially with most of his rivals having something to prove. Spanish Hustle has to enter calculations once again, while Lincoln Rockstar completes the shortlist.

SPANISH HUSTLE is thriving and looks good for a third C&D win of the summer. His stablemate Jaminoz can give him most to do ahead of Lincoln Rockstar.

Spanish Hustle is reliable but JAMINOZ (nap) gets the vote, with his proven ability to handle testing ground the deciding factor.

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Tomform Saturday 5th August 2023

Races & Results Saturday 5th August 2023

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13:50 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Galway Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:05 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Doncaster Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Thirsk Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Galway Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:40 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Thirsk Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Goodwood Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Galway Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

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15:40 Galway Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:50 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Galway Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:25 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow