1 Monday 26th August 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 49 Races on Monday 26th August 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Ripon, 6 races at Epsom, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Cartmel, 7 races at Ballinrobe, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:50 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/1 +0%) So Smart	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) So Smart 5/1, Two wins from 42 Flat runs. Latest win at Bath in June. Fourth of 5 in handicap (16/1) at Brighton (5.3f, good) 19 days ago. Could go well if allowed to dominate under Marquand. Weighted to go well on C&D form on good to soft in July; revival not ruled out.
7 2nd (7) (6/1 +50%) My Delilah	6 6/1(+50%)	(7) My Delilah 6/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm, 13/2) 24 days ago. Needs a revival. Has handled good to soft but her win came on firm and rarely races on slow ground now.
5 3rd (5) (17/2 -278%) Notre Maison	8.5 17/2(-278%)	(5) Notre Maison 17/2, Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap (3/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 58 days ago, having run of race. Good chance if backing that up. Wide-margin winner in first-time visor latest; career-high mark; competition for lead.
4 4th (4) (8/1 -14%) Concierge	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Concierge 8/1, 10/1, third of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) 18 days ago. Below last winning mark. Two wins in 2023, the latter off 2lb higher; slow to find form in 2024 but better latest.
6 5th (6) (10/3 +52%) Some Nightmare	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(6) Some Nightmare 10/3, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 8 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm, 7/2) 9 days ago. Two 6f wins here, also has C&D form; down a long way in weights in 2024; close up latest.
8 6th (8) (7/2 +13%) Outer Edge	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) Outer Edge 7/2, Off the mark in 7-runner handicap (5/2) at this course (6.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago. More needed to follow up. In form and cosy 6f winner here latest; strong pace will suit back at 5f; can rise higher.
3 7th (3) (9/1 -50%) Revenue	9 9/1(-50%)	(3) Revenue 9/1, Latest win at Bath in May. Last of 9 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good to soft, 13/2) 17 days ago. Should bounce back. Both wins on good, latest in May; mostly consistent but way out of sorts latest start.
2 8th (2) (40/1 -150%) El Montejean	40 40/1(-150%)	(2) El Montejean 40/1, Pontefract winner last summer but yet to get going in 2024. 9/2, fifth of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good) 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mark Walford. Ended 2023 in good form with a 6f win; not yet recaptured form; first 5f run; new yard.

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13:50 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Now that NOTRE MAISON has regained the winning thread after a taking display at Windsor in June, Stuart Kittow's mare could back that effort up, despite a hefty 7lb rise. Runner-up on two of his last three starts, Revenue must enter calculations along with Outer Edge, who showed enough pace when scoring over further here last time out to suggest that he can handle the drop back to 5f on this occasion.

NOTRE MAISON made all in good style at Windsor and could follow up if able to kick on again. So Smart may not let her have things all her own way, while Revenue should bounce back to form and can go well.

A chance is taken that OUTER EDGE will handle slow ground as he looked to have something in hand when winning here recently.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (7/4 -17%) Chart Topper	1.75 7/4(-17%)	(2) Chart Topper 7/4, 6/5, third of 10 in bumper at Sligo (18.3f, good) 50 days ago. Fairly useful in bumpers and obvious claims on hurdles debut for top yard. Placed in two of his three bumper starts, possible that he will do better over hurdles.
6 2nd (6) (6/4 -9%) In The Trenches	1.5 6/4(-9%)	(6) In The Trenches 6/4, Fair hurdler. 10/11, creditable second of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, good) 11 days ago. Deserves credit for consistency, though a first success remains elusive. Runner-up six times, including in four hurdles races, sets the standard but still risky.
14 3rd (14) (150/1 -200%) Gortmore Lady	150 150/1(-200%)	(14) Gortmore Lady 150/1, Sixth of 9 in novice hurdle (100/1) at this C&D (good) on hurdles bow 15 days ago. 100-1 when moderate sixth of nine over C&D recently, safe to rule out.
13 4th (13) (4/1 +0%) Clongorey	4 4/1(+0%)	(13) Clongorey 4/1, Mount Nelson filly from the family of useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 2½m) Castlegrace Paddy. 9/1, fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Will improve and certainly one of the likelier types in this. Ran green first time out at Wexford, showed enough to suggest she can play a leading part.
7 5th (7) (125/1 -25%) Jim's Cracker	125 125/1(-25%)	(7) Jim's Cracker 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good) 42 days ago, not knocked about. Placed form on Flat in Britain in 2022, no impact in his first two runs over hurdles.
5 6th (5) (100/1 -300%) Ovidstown Hill	100 100/1(-300%)	(5) Ovidstown Hill 100/1, Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Mars Harper. 28/1, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Half-brother to yard's five-time winner Mars Harper, down the field on debut at Kilbeggan.
12 7th (12) (150/1 -355%) Willwetakeher	150 150/1(-355%)	(12) Willwetakeher 150/1, Dam fairly useful 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Pulled up sole start in points (Mar 2). First foal out of a bumper/hurdle/chase winner, pulled up on only point start, tongue-tie.
9 8th (9) (200/1 -100%) Rocket Ruby	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Rocket Ruby 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, good, 100/1) 50 days ago. Needs to jump much better than in maidens at Roscommon and Sligo, no appeal at this stage.
8 9th (8) (40/1 -186%) Ravelli	40 40/1(-186%)	(8) Ravelli 40/1, Showed a bit when mid-division in claimer sole start on Flat for G. M. Lyons 13 months ago. Fair run in a Flat claimer last year on only start for Ger Lyons, dam won a bumper.
3 10th (3) (20/1 +20%) Monty Cross	20 20/1(+20%)	(3) Monty Cross 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (17.2f, good to firm) 51 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Beaten 30l when fourth at Bellewstown, needs to improve in first-time blinkers.
4 11th (4) (12/1 +14%) Our Shane	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Our Shane 12/1, Brother to a point winner. Dam unraced. Wears tongue strap. Successful last 2 starts in points (latest May 19). Two wins in point-to-points for Ian McCarthy, might need a bit further, tongue-tie on.
1 12th (1) (200/1 -100%) Barney Van Winkle	200 200/1(-100%)	(1) Barney Van Winkle 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft, 150/1) on hurdles bow 10 days ago. Soundly beaten in three bumper runs, down the field on hurdling debut after long absence.
11 \|PU\| (11) (20/1 +39%) Ruby Mouse	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Ruby Mouse 20/1, Leading Light mare. Dam 2½m hurdle winner (stayed 23f). Leading Light mare whose dam won two handicap hurdles over 2m4f for Philip Rothwell.

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13:55 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

There was definite promise in CLONGOREY's keeping-on fourth on debut in a fillies' maiden hurdle at Wexford just under three weeks ago. The runner-up in that contest has since been good enough to land a maiden hurdle in Tramore. In The Trenches is proving expensive to follow in being placed in his last five races over flights. There should be one of these in him, though. Chart Topper is sent hurdling by Willie Mullins after a couple of third places in bumpers and could get in the mix. John McConnell's Ravelli is a recruit from the Flat that is well worth a market check, while his stablemate Our Shane has been doing well in point-to-points.

CHART TOPPER has run to a fairly useful level in bumpers and could be number 1 on his hurdles debut. The consistent In The Trenches might have to settle for another placing, while Clongorey can improve on her Wexford debut fourth.

With a record of four seconds from eight hurdle starts, IN THE TRENCHES is potentially vulnerable but this is a good opportunity

14:02 Ripon Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/6 +49%) Huscal	0.833333 5/6(+49%)	(3) Huscal 5/6, Saxon Warrior colt. Dam, unraced, closely related to useful 6f winner Gravity Flow. Shaped best of the newcomers when sixth of 14 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) on debut last month. Looks sure to improve and sound claims here. Promising start when sixth at Goodwood; son of Saxon Warrior is a player with more to come.
9 2nd (9) (25/1 -150%) Brave Byreflection	25 25/1(-150%)	(9) Brave Byreflection 25/1, Foaled January 21. 28,000 gns yearling, Mohaather filly. Dam, useful French 2-y-o 1m winner (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to smart 6f-1½m winner Diamond Vendome, won Grand Prix de Vichy. Mohaather filly; a considered newcomer who is worth a market check.
8 3rd (8) (5/1 -43%) Cape Sovereign	5 5/1(-43%)	(8) Cape Sovereign 5/1, €50,000 2-y-o, Ten Sovereigns colt. Fair form both starts to date, third behind a couple of above-average ones in 13-runner Redcar novice (6f) 26 days ago, headed halfway but keeping on. Entitled to be thereabouts. In the frame in Hamilton maiden/Redcar novice; may do better still so can't be discounted.
11 4th (11) (7/1 -17%) Lunar Force	7 7/1(-17%)	(11) Lunar Force 7/1, Been kept busy in recent weeks and ran best race yet when close-up third in maiden at Beverley (5f) on penultimate start. Not disgraced when fourth of 7 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good) 16 days ago and her experience will count for a good deal here. Has made the frame on all her five runs, fourth at Ayr latest; holds solid form claims.
5 5th (5) (18/1 -80%) Keats House	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Keats House 18/1, Foaled April 23. €70,000 2-y-o, Earthlight colt. 11/1, shaped better than bare result when ninth of 18 in a York novice (7f) on debut 31 days ago, moving sweetly for a long way before weakening. Looks the type to do better. Prominent to 1f out when ninth at York on his debut; Earthlight colt can build on it here.
4 6th (4) (40/1 -60%) Invincible Love	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Invincible Love 40/1, Foaled February 19. Territories colt. 14/1, green under pressure when eighth of 10 in novice at Pontefract (6f, good) on debut 38 days ago. This promises to reveal more. Hinted at promise with a Pontefract eighth on debut; should have learned from experience.
2 7th (2) (25/1 -108%) Galway Sands	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Galway Sands 25/1, Foaled March 25. €27,000 foal, €25,000 yearling, Sands of Mali colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, including 7f winner Major Cornwallis. Betting should prove informative with his yard also saddling Calibos. This son of Sands Of Mali is in good hands and needs considering on his first run.
1 8th (1) (14/1 -100%) Calibos	14 14/1(-100%)	(1) Calibos 14/1, Foaled April 13. 20,000 gns foal, 35,000 gns yearling. Twilight Son colt. Closely related to winner up to 1m Angel Down (2-y-o 6f winner) and half-brother to 3 winners, including 1½m winner Vampish and 1m/8.6f winner Hopeman Harbour. One to note. Twilight Son colt; closely related to 6f-1m winner Angel Down; a much respected newcomer.
10 9th (10) (8/1 +43%) Dubai Magic	8 8/1(+43%)	(10) Dubai Magic 8/1, Twice-raced filly. Showed a bit more than on debut when sixth of 13 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 22/1) 28 days ago, fading final 1f. Likely she can do better, particularly when tackling nurseries. Encouraging sixth in Windsor maiden latest; can progress further and has possibilities.
7 10th (7) (80/1 -60%) Watchmaker	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Watchmaker 80/1, Twice-raced colt. Twelfth of 13 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 22/1) 14 days ago, always behind. Bred more for stamina than speed and longer trips in due course promise to be more his bag. Beat only one in Windsor novice two weeks ago; lots more is needed from this son of Masar.

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14:02 Ripon Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

HUSCAL performed with plenty of credit when finishing sixth in a warm Goodwood maiden last month and, with the promise of improvement to come, he gets the vote to land the spoils at the second time of asking. Cape Sovereign chased homed two potentially useful types when third over 6f at Redcar last month and he can give the selection most to think about. Calibos appears to be the pick of the Richard Fahey-trained duo and he is respected most out of the remainder on his debut.

HUSCAL shaped best of the newcomers when finishing midfield in a Goodwood maiden (6f) 4 weeks ago and, with progress anticipated, Charlie Hills's colt is fancied to build on that and come out on top. Cape Sovereign may emerge as the chief threat, with newcomer Calibos and Keats House ,who shaped encouragingly on debut at York, others to keep an eye on.

Charlie Hills' Saxon Warrior colt HUSCAL shaped well on his debut when sixth at Goodwood and with that form franked he gets the nod here

14:07 Epsom Maiden (Class 2) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (8/1 -45%) Square D'alboni	8 8/1(-45%)	(3) Square D'alboni 8/1, €40,000 Zarak gelding. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 9.5f winner Polanzor. Dam Polish 6.5f-1m winner. 10/3, ninth of 11 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on debut 37 days ago (reportedly sustained a wound). Clearly thought capable of better. Started favourite at Doncaster (7f, good) but upset in the stalls and looked too revved up.
8 2nd (8) (12/1 -9%) Jiff's Army	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) Jiff's Army 12/1, 3,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior gelding. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. 100/1, modest form when seventh of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 17 days ago. 100-1, never-dangerous seventh of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) 17 days ago.
6 3rd (6) (15/8 +25%) Gap Year	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(6) Gap Year 15/8, Exceeded market expectations when second of 15 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on debut but failed to build on that when fourth at Bath. However, step up in trip will suit so he's worth another chance. 2nd and 4th in May/June; serious claims on debut form and he's bred more for this trip.
4 4th (4) (11/4 +39%) Tactical Plan	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(4) Tactical Plan 11/4, Runner-up in a couple of maidens at sharp tracks and decent third at Chester on nursery debut 3 weeks ago. In the mix. The 7f places; one of the leading contenders on form, as well as one of the most exposed.
10 5th (10) (9/2 +18%) Many Men	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(10) Many Men 9/2, 3,500 gns yearling, Study of Man gelding. Half-brother to 1¾m-16.2f winner Heatherdown Hero. Dam 7f winner who stayed 1¼m. Gambled starting out in a seller at Newmarket but didn't have much go his way and might well have put down a serious challenge to the winner with a clear run. Should do better. 4-6, plenty went wrong when 2nd in Newmarket seller (7f, good); left G Boughey for £10,000.
5 6th (5) (100/1 +0%) Zoulu Warrior	100 100/1(+0%)	(5) Zoulu Warrior 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 10 in maiden (100/1) at Kempton (6f) 61 days ago. 25-1 and 100-1 when a well-beaten last at Salisbury (5f) and Kempton (6f); gelded since.
1 7th (1) (25/1 -79%) Ignition	25 25/1(-79%)	(1) Ignition 25/1, 26,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 5f winner Rebel At Dawn and 5f winner Cargin Bhui. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f/5.3f winner Umneyati. 12/1, too free when sixth of 10 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut 6 days ago. Never dangerous at Kempton (1m, AW) last week; can improve but needs a rapid turnaround.
2 8th (2) (33/1 -106%) Risk	33 33/1(-106%)	(2) Risk 33/1, Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 10 in maiden (200/1) at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Improved form latest (1m, good; 8th at 200-1) but needs markedly better; cheekpieces now.
11 9th (11) (80/1 -100%) Royal Lir	80 80/1(-100%)	(11) Royal Lir 80/1, Foaled April 15. Prince of Lir gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 5.7f/6f winner Princely and 4f winner Awarded. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Sunday Sovereign. By Prince Of Lir; seventh foal; half-brother to three winners; gelded; the only newcomer.
7 10th (7) (200/1 -33%) Irishiko	200 200/1(-33%)	(7) Irishiko 200/1, 6,000 gns 2-y-o. Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f-7f winner Masaya and 6f winner Poole Belle. Dam 2-y-o 5.5f-7f winner. Twelfth of 13 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 150/1) on debut 20 days ago. Late foal who was 150-1 at Chelmsford (7f, AW) and beaten 22l.

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14:07 Epsom Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Tactical Plan sets a decent form standard but has had a few chances now and preference is for the less-exposed GAP YEAR, who looked crying out for further when staying on well for fourth over the extended 5f at Bath last time. That came on the back of a fast-finishing second over 6f at Windsor on debut and 7f could prove ideal for Eve Johnson Houghton's gelding here. That could also apply to Letsbeatsepsis, who has done his best work at the finish when third over 6f on both starts to date.

LETSBEATSEPSIS and Gap Year are worth another chance to confirm debut promise with the extra 1f expected to suit, the former shading the vote. Tactical Plan and Many Men are others to consider.

Slight preference is for MANY MEN who should prove much better than the bare result of his Newmarket seller this month.

14:12 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 +40%) Mademoiselle	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Mademoiselle 3/1, Fair filly. Career best when winning 8-runner maiden at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 85/40) 23 days ago, comfortably. Makes tapeta debut. This is tougher but she's worthy of consideration. Made the frame in two nurseries before clearcut Thirsk maiden win; ought to run well again.
7 2nd (7) (11/2 -38%) Nightbird	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(7) Nightbird 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 4/1, fourth of 10 in novice at Beverley (5f, good) 11 days ago. Others have more potential but she boasts solid place claims. Shade disappointing last time but a contender if judged on her close second two runs ago.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 -100%) Eartha	6 6/1(-100%)	(2) Eartha 6/1, Promising sort. 10/3, won 10-runner maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 84 days ago. Open to improvement and is likely to be involved. Led close home to win Wetherby maiden in June; could easily have more to offer.
11 4th (11) (15/8 +17%) Sunshine Soul	1.875 15/8(+17%)	(11) Sunshine Soul 15/8, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 6 in novice at Pontefract (6f, good, 15/2) 56 days ago. Sets the standard and this is a good opportunity for her to open her account. Good form when runner-up on two of her three turf starts; leading contender on AW debut.
12 5th (12) (11/1 -10%) Thecla	11 11/1(-10%)	(12) Thecla 11/1, Foaled April 5. Acclamation filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Elaire Noire and 5f winner Seixas. Half-sister to a dual Italian Listed winner; in good hands; no surprise if she features.
6 6th (6) (20/1 -300%) Mollymook	20 20/1(-300%)	(6) Mollymook 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, third of 7 in maiden (33/1) at Sandown (5f, good) on debut 18 days ago, having to pick way through. Overcome inexperience when creditable third on recent debut at Sandown; shortlisted.
3 7th (3) (100/1 -203%) Andantini	100 100/1(-203%)	(3) Andantini 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when tenth of 11 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good, 50/1) 31 days ago. Not disgraced on either start but others have much more obvious claims here.
5 8th (5) (40/1 -21%) Mirage Mistress	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Mirage Mistress 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 8 in novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Displayed significant ability on both starts but drops in trip in need of improvement.
10 9th (10) (200/1 -100%) Startling	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Startling 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 10 in novice (125/1) at Beverley (5f, good) 11 days ago. Finished last and well beaten on her first two appearances (both 5f).
8 10th (8) (11/1 +45%) Rogue Dancer	11 11/1(+45%)	(8) Rogue Dancer 11/1, Foaled April 7. €27,000 yearling, €60,000 2-y-o, James Garfield filly. Sister to 7f winner Sir Garfield and half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 6f Lucky Man and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Al Aakif, both useful 60,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-sister to two very useful sprinters; market may guide.
4 11th (4) (300/1 -809%) La Lunita	300 300/1(-809%)	(4) La Lunita 300/1, Foaled March 31. Mohaather filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m winner Lehoogg and 7f/1m winner Lunar Impact. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 7f Etlaala. Nice pedigree, but would be a very rare winning newcomer for the stable.

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14:12 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Penalised winners Mademoiselle and Eartha must enter calculations, with the latter's lightly-raced profile making her of more interest. However, SUNSHINE SOUL shades the verdict in receipt of weight from that pair after posting a fine second in a class 2 novice at Pontefract last month. George Boughey's filly drops in class for this assignment and a breakthrough victory looks imminent.

SUNSHINE SOUL has looked potentially useful on two of her three outings to date and should have enough ability to get the better of Eartha in receipt of 4 lb. Nightbird is the next best on form but lacks the potential of the aforementioned pair.

A few of these have possibilities but the one with the most compelling form is SUNSHINE SOUL. Second choice is Eartha.

14:17 Cartmel Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (12/1 -60%) Malinka	12 12/1(-60%)	(6) Malinka 12/1, Fair form on second of 2 starts as a 2-y-o but finished well held all 3 starts, including in handicaps/upped in trip for Ralph Beckett so far this year. Market should guide as to expectations now hurdling for new yard. Disappointing on the Flat for Ralph Beckett this year; bought for £4,000 last month.
1 2nd (1) (11/4 -47%) Torrent	2.75 11/4(-47%)	(1) Torrent 11/4, Fair maiden on the Flat for Andrew Balding who, having been gelded, made perfect start over hurdles when winning 8-runner juvenile hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.7f) 4 weeks ago, quickening well to lead close home. Claims under a penalty if conditions don't pose a problem. Fair on the Flat; 33-1 winner on stable/hurdle debut at Uttoxeter; likely contender here.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 +36%) Aaron	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Aaron 7/2, Fair maiden on the Flat in France, going close in a claimer in April. The betting should help guide to expectations now hurdle for new connections. Went close in slow-ground Flat claimer in France in April; makes stable/hurdle debut today.
3 4th (3) (10/3 +17%) Judicial Reward	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(3) Judicial Reward 10/3, Well held all 5 starts on the Flat but did at least offer a little more than on hurdles debut when fifth in a juvenile event at Ballinrobe (16.7f) 2 weeks ago. Switched yards since and he could yet have more to offer. Booking of Brian Hughes a positive. Poor on the Flat but his two hurdle runs this summer have been more encouraging.
5 5th (5) (16/5 -28%) Trafalgar Square	3.2 16/5(-28%)	(5) Trafalgar Square 16/5, Fair maiden at up to 1½m on the Flat and showed an aptitude for hurdling when second of 12 in a juvenile hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f) back in June. In good hands and likely he can build on that following a wind op. Well held when second on hurdling debut in June but has a fighting chance here.
7 6th (7) (14/1 +13%) Path Of Stars	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Path Of Stars 14/1, Masar filly. Dam, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stayed 2¾m) Farringdon. Badly needed experience in maiden sole start on Flat at Kempton (12f) in May. Acquired for just 3,800 gns in June and another best guided by the betting now sent hurdling. Well beaten on Flat debut in May and looks far too risky on this stable/hurdle debut.
4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 +0%) Rubio De Oro	66 66/1(+0%)	(4) Rubio De Oro 66/1, Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m) who finished well held both starts for current yard last month. Switch to this discipline needs to have positive effect now. Poor maiden on the Flat; difficult to enthuse over on hurdling debut.

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14:17 Cartmel Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

TORRENT belied odds of 33/1 when making a winning debut over hurdles at Uttoxeter. He may well defy a penalty if proving as effective on soft going. Trafalgar Square has undergone a wind operation since finishing second at Market Rasen on his hurdling bow and should have a say in proceedings, while the Irish challenger Judicial Reward has switched trainers and Brian Hughes' presence in the saddle suggests better is expected from him.

TORRENT faces contrasting conditions to those he faced when making a successful hurdles debut at Uttoxeter 4 weeks ago but that was a promising start and, open to improvement, he shades the vote. Trafalgar Square following his second at Market Rasen rates the chief threat, with French recruit Aaron also worth a look on hurdles debut for his new yard.

The most obvious answer is TORRENT, who finished well to snatch victory on his recent hurdling debut. Aaron is feared most.

14:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (8/1 -100%) Solar Edge	8 8/1(-100%)	(5) Solar Edge 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 10 in maiden (50/1) at Windsor (5.1f, firm) 23 days ago. Makes nursery debut and 5f looks his trip. Showed more when dropped to 5f latest; open to improvement now handicapping.
4 2nd (4) (8/1 -14%) Roysdelight	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Roysdelight 8/1, Wasn't unbacked but looked a difficult when seventh of 8 in nursery (6/1) at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago. 3 lb ease in the weights will help his cause. Has ability but ground to make up on Coiled on June form and Son Of Astar last time.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 -75%) Coiled	3.5 7/2(-75%)	(2) Coiled 7/2, Placed 5 times and out of his depth when of 19 in the Super Sprint at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm) 37 days ago. This a more realistic assignment on nursery debut. Reliable in maidens/sellers at 5f-6f before down the field in a sales race; involved.
1 4th (1) (11/1 +21%) Lady Lightning	11 11/1(+21%)	(1) Lady Lightning 11/1, Winner at Wolverhampton on debut in April. 50/1, tenth of 11 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 8 days ago. Blinkers need to get him back on track as she's in danger of going the wrong way. Winning debut on AW, then 3rd at Chester, but form has nosedived since; blinkers on.
3 5th (3) (10/3 +39%) Son Of Astar	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(3) Son Of Astar 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Just about his best effort yet when fifth of 8 in nursery at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Hinted at ability but faded after front-running on handicap debut at Leicester.
6 6th (6) (15/8 +25%) Top Star	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(6) Top Star 15/8, Sent off a well-backed 9/4 but just respectable fifth of 10 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f) 20 days ago, nearest finish. Will need a good pace to aim at kept to this trip. Hampered twice when favourite for handicap debut on AW; can do better.

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14:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

An eye-catcher when running on from off the pace at Chelmsford, where he was slowly away and short of room at a crucial time, TOP STAR could be poised to break the maiden off a workable mark. The form of his stable is another plus, and he may have too much for the class-dropping Coiled, as well as Son Of Astar, who was only worn down late on when going from the front at Leicester last month.

Hard to be confident about any of these but COILED will find this a lot easier than the Super Sprint he contested at Newbury a month ago so he's offered to make a winning nursery bow. Solar Edge looks all speed so is dangerous if getting into a rhythm, with Top Star expected to be running on kept to 5f.

This can go to TOP STAR who suffered interference on his handicap debut and remains open to improvement at this level.

14:30 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (13/2 -8%) Mr Sundancer	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(3) Mr Sundancer 13/2, Sixteen runs since sole success in bumper in 2021. Significant step back in right direction when third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (16.7f, good to soft, 11/2) 32 days ago. Hood back on and not discounted. Bumper winner, 0-13 over hurdles, worth considering on last month's Wexford third.
11 2nd (11) (11/1 -10%) Init Together	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) Init Together 11/1, Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good, 9/1) 12 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles but will need to show more than previously in this sphere if he's to feature. Fair form on the Flat this season but made little impression over hurdles at Wexford.
10 3rd (10) (25/1 +38%) Thebeautifulgame	25 25/1(+38%)	(10) Thebeautifulgame 25/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Wexford (16.7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Hard to make a case for on what she's achieved in this sphere to date. Two Flat wins in Britain, has struggled in seven hurdling starts this year, cheekpieces.
7 4th (7) (16/1 -100%) Red Striker	16 16/1(-100%)	(7) Red Striker 16/1, Stepped up on his reappearance/yard debut effort when third at Naas (2m, soft) in April. However, below that level when seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle back at that venue later that month. Absent since. Versatile sort, excellent run when third at 33-1 on the first of two Naas outings in April.
5 5th (5) (3/1 +60%) Moulane West	3 3/1(+60%)	(5) Moulane West 3/1, One win from 27 NH runs. Creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.6f, soft, 5/1) 5 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 0-22 hurdles record is off-putting, place chance here after several good runs this summer.
6 6th (6) (50/1 -100%) Thunder Rose	50 50/1(-100%)	(6) Thunder Rose 50/1, Fifteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Cork (18.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Much more needed. 20-1 when in rear at Cork in first handicap, major improvement needed, cheekpieces tried.
1 7th (1) (15/8 +17%) Ragmans Corner	1.875 15/8(+17%)	(1) Ragmans Corner 15/8, 7/4, very good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago, headed dying strides. Remains lightly raced and he's up to playing his part again on that evidence. Ran well in a Flat maiden at Galway, touched off over hurdles at Ballinrobe, good chance.
4 8th (4) (15/8 +44%) St Denis's Well	1.875 15/8(+44%)	(4) St Denis's Well 15/8, Progressive, 4-time winner over hurdles/fences last season. Feasible to think he'll strip fitter for his return fourth in minor event over fences at Galway (22.5f) 3 weeks ago and he's lurking on a handy mark back over timber. Winner of three of his six chase starts since January, potentially very well handicapped.
9 9th (9) (25/1 -79%) Nawraq	25 25/1(-79%)	(9) Nawraq 25/1, Modest Flat performer who has finished well held all 4 starts over hurdles, including when eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (17.4f, soft, 11/1) 5 days ago. More required. Second in a 20-runner Flat handicap at Navan in July, moderate run over hurdles last week.

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14:30 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ST DENIS'S WELL reverts back to hurdling on a mark some 29lb lower than his chase rating. He actually won in a higher grade over flights at Navan last November, so has prospects. Ragmans Corner was all the rage in the market for a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe this month and was just caught close home. He is up 3lb, but remains in the same 80-95 grade, so is likely to be popular with punters again. Mr Sundancer showed marked improvement for third in Wexford and is another gunning for a cheque. A mistake at the last did Sandyman no favours over C&D this month. His challenge soon petered out, but a better result could be forthcoming.

SANDYMAN shaped much better than the bare result on just his second start in handicaps when fifth over C&D 2 weeks ago, upsides when bad mistake last. Remaining open to improvement, he gets the nod to confirm the promise of that run. There is strength in opposition though, with Ragmans Corner and St Denis's Well others fancied to be firmly in the mix.

Winner of three races over fences, ST DENIS'S WELL gets the vote off a mark 29lb below his chase mark

14:37 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/4 +55%) Sir Edward Lear	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(3) Sir Edward Lear 5/4, Mukhadram gelding. Half-brother to useful 9.2f-11f winner Percy Shelley. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1¼m. Makes appeal on paper and he merits respect in a race lacking depth on debut. Mukhadram gelding is in good hands so this newcomer merits serious consideration.
2 2nd (2) (4/1 +20%) Thats My Boy Luke	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Thats My Boy Luke 4/1, Ulysses gelding. Similar form both starts to date, plugging on for fourth in 7-runner maiden at Hamilton (9f) 2 weeks ago. Handicaps promise to suit better moving forward. Fourth of seven in 1m1f Hamilton maiden 13 days ago; lots more is required.
4 3rd (4) (9/2 -519%) Slaney Swagger	4.5 9/2(-519%)	(4) Slaney Swagger 9/2, Fairly useful maiden in Ireland for Jim Bolger. Gelded/off 8 weeks, ran below best on debut for new yard when third of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces/tongue tie go on and he's likely worth another chance. Fair ex-Irish maiden; below-par third at Hamilton on yard debut but leading form claims.
1 4th (1) (16/1 +0%) North Summit	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) North Summit 16/1, Sioux Nation colt who is a mix on breeding and probably one for later on judged on his seventh of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (1m) on debut 11 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Up in trip. Seventh of nine in 1m maiden at Chelmsford on his debut; needs to take a big step forward.
5 5th (5) (40/1 -150%) Elvington	40 40/1(-150%)	(5) Elvington 40/1, €10,000 yearling, Time Test filly. Dam runner-up in bumper sole start. Probably best watched on debut unless market vibes proved particularly positive. Time Test filly; considered debutante but the market can guide on her first run.

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14:37 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

This looks a good opportunity for SLANEY SWAGGER to put his experience to good use and gain a breakthrough victory. The son of Profitable made a pleasing start to life with Alice Haynes when finishing third over 1m1f at Hamilton earlier this month and, with the likelihood of more to come in first-time cheekpieces, he looks the one to side with. North Summit didn't cut much ice when finishing down the field over a mile at Chelmsford on his debut recently, but he merits a second look with improvement expected now stepped up in trip. Sir Edward Lear looks the pick of the newcomers and he completes the shortlist.

SLANEY SWAGGER was below the pick of the form he showed in Ireland when third in a maiden at Hamilton (9.2f) 2 weeks ago but that run ought to have blown the cobwebs away and he's selected to come out on top. This isn't a strong race of its type, and newcomer Sir Edward Lear may emerge as the chief threat before the benefit of market clues.

Preference here is for SIR EDWARD LEAR who appeals on paper and is taken to make a winning start for the excellent James Owen team

14:42 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (25/1 -127%) Son Of Man	25 25/1(-127%)	(3) Son Of Man 25/1, Useful performer who stepped up markedly on his reappearance when second of 8 over 7f at Goodwood in June. Step back up to 1m looked a good move but he was drawn on the wrong side at Ascot and has since moved yards. Left Jane Chapple-Hyam for 100,000gns in July; first start since; not dismissed back at 7f.
5 1st (5) (11/8 +27%) Summer Of Love	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(5) Summer Of Love 11/8, Big eye-catcher on debut at Kempton in September and won next 2 starts at that venue over 7f, looking every inch a useful prospect. Different scenario in a 1m handicap at Royal Ascot and she weakened out of it. Much more like it when third at Doncaster and she's a big player in this. Lightly raced; close at Doncaster (7f, good); big shout if effective on this track.
7 2nd (7) (11/1 -10%) Bell Shot	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Bell Shot 11/1, Type his yard excels with and following a good second at Lingfield, he ran out a dominant winner from the front at Beverley (7.4f) in command entering final 1f and doing it easily. Taken on for the lead but still shaped as though in form at Haydock latest. Winning so well at Beverley on penultimate start has resulted in 11lb higher mark today.
1 3rd (1) (11/2 +0%) Gorak	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Gorak 11/2, Dual 7f winner in the first half of last season and returned with a pair of good efforts at Newmarket this spring. Well held in high-end handicaps since but this is a welcome drop in class and he could go well. Well held at Royal Ascot and ran poorly in Bunbury Cup, but makes a big step down in class.
2 4th (2) (10/1 -54%) Sterling Knight	10 10/1(-54%)	(2) Sterling Knight 10/1, Winner of handicaps at Newbury (7f) and Newmarket (1m) this summer and has continued in good heart from revised mark since, fourth of 9 at Haydock a fortnight ago. Drops back in trip. Two wins this season and ran creditably on last two outings; should not be far away.
4 5th (4) (4/1 +20%) Bobby Bennu	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Bobby Bennu 4/1, Landed the odds at Chester in June and defied a penalty at Thirsk in July. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket but on that evidence, his mark looks too high. Twice made all in novice races; handicap debut suggested he's not on the best of marks.
6 6th (6) (5/1 -25%) Piz Nair	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Piz Nair 5/1, Unable to add to reappearance success at Lingfield but a likeable and consistent sort, producing another sound effort when a good fourth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f) 11 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces. Consistent 3yo; cheekpieces last two starts, now it's blinkers; should be thereabouts.

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14:42 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

BOBBY BENNU won novice events at Chester and Thirsk before failing to land a serious blow on his handicap bow at Newmarket, but that was a decent contest and the runner-up has won well since. He could be worth another chance off the same mark now eased in class and his trainer, Roger Varian, won the race last year. It was no surprise that Son Of Man found the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot too hot and his second in a similar event off a 2lb lower at Goodwood the time before puts him right in the picture today. Summer Of Love was only touched off late on when third over this trip at Doncaster latest and a 1lb rise for that effort doesn't rule her out, while Piz Nair has been threatening to score.

Low-mileage 4-y-o SUMMER OF LOVE got back on track returned to 7f when third at Doncaster last month and with Oisin Murphy taking over, she's fancied to build on that and score. Gorak has been running in better races than this of late so he's a threat, along with the consistent Piz Nair.

A bit more of a waiting game can see SUMMER OF LOVE (nap) win her first handicap at the third attempt.

14:47 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (22/1 -10%) Crown's Lady	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Crown's Lady 22/1, Winner at Ripon in June. 7/1, last of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Twice held since winning at Ripon; needs the new surface to help bring about a resurgence.
12 2nd (12) (20/1 +0%) Amayretto	20 20/1(+0%)	(12) Amayretto 20/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 12/1) 24 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Regressive since showing good form last autumn; needs to turn a corner.
8 3rd (8) (11/2 -57%) Fariha	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(8) Fariha 11/2, 11/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Remains with potential and looks a big player. Hasn't built on a narrow defeat at Newcastle last November in two starts since; hood on.
1 4th (1) (9/2 -13%) God Bless America	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) God Bless America 9/2, 7/2, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 5 days ago, running on. Well treated and worth chancing down in grade. 0-9 but runner up in both visits here; down in class; interesting.
13 5th (13) (15/2 +0%) Noble Consort	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(13) Noble Consort 15/2, 17/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 66 days ago. Needs to get back on track after a break/wind op. Third in first two handicaps at Newcastle at the start of the year; frame possibilities.
11 6th (11) (80/1 -220%) Miss Idunn	80 80/1(-220%)	(11) Miss Idunn 80/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 125/1) 17 days ago. Something to prove. Fair fourth for Richard Hannon at Salisbury in June, but twice modest since; tongue-tie on.
10 7th (10) (6/1 +50%) Profitman	6 6/1(+50%)	(10) Profitman 6/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. 16/1, below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 33 days ago. Not without a chance. Below form the last twice and still 7lb above his last winning mark; needs to find extra.
4 8th (4) (11/2 +15%) Korroor	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(4) Korroor 11/2, Hooded for 1st time, respectable third of 6 in handicap (18/1) at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 60 days ago. Things may yet click for this yard and he can't be ruled out. Better effort last time and won on Tapeta at Newcastle last September; possibilities.
3 9th (3) (11/2 +35%) Notre Dame	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(3) Notre Dame 11/2, Course winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in March. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 11/4) 42 days ago, well positioned. Worthy of consideration. Course winner whose record on the AW (32112) is better than on turf (5906545); considered.
2 10th (2) (8/1 +11%) Mammy	8 8/1(+11%)	(2) Mammy 8/1, Bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 8/1) 61 days ago, slowly away. Visor on 1st time. Needs headgear to perk her up and the draw makes things tough. 0-6 but placed in both starts on the Wolverhampton Tapeta; visor on.
9 11th (9) (22/1 -175%) Alabama Anna	22 22/1(-175%)	(9) Alabama Anna 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 58 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Harry Charlton. Has work to do. Modest in four starts for the Charltons; needs to have benefited from a change of scenery.
6 12th (6) (33/1 -32%) Royal Justice	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Royal Justice 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 59 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others are more appealing. Poor effort on handicap debut; needs the new surface to help her turn things around.
7 13th (7) (50/1 -317%) Desert Raider	50 50/1(-317%)	(7) Desert Raider 50/1, 25/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good), faring best of those ridden prominently. Off 98 days. Could make his presence felt if the race is run to suit. Two wins on Polytrack for Charlie Johnston; fourth at Newcastle in April and now 4lb lower.

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14:47 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

NOTRE DAME looked close to her best when a close-up second over an extended 1m at Wolverhampton last month. A 1lb nudge up in the ratings looks on lenient side for the daughter of Kingman and she's fancied to regain the winning thread. The fitting of a first-time visor may eke some improvement in the Michael Bell-trained Mammy and she's feared most, ahead of Fariha.

GOD BLESS AMERICA arrives on the back of a couple of solid efforts, finishing to good effect when fifth at Kempton last time, and he's worth a chance to capitalise on a drop in grade for all that stall 12 isn't ideal. Fariha remains with potential and looks a danger along with Notre Dame.

The choice is GOD BLESS AMERICA who finished runner-up in both visits here and who drops in grade.

14:52 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (6/1 -118%) Doyen For A Drink	6 6/1(-118%)	(2) Doyen For A Drink 6/1, Ran up to form when fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 32 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Paul Nolan and market may be revealing on British debut. 0-8 over hurdles but ran well last month, after a layoff; now with a different Irish yard.
1 2nd (1) (1/1 +9%) Secret Secret	1 1/1(+9%)	(1) Secret Secret 1/1, Well backed and confirmed the promise of his previous C&D run when landing 22.1f handicap here a month ago, comfortably. 6 lb rise looks lenient so follow-up claims appear to be bright. Good winner over 2m6f here last month but today's move back up in trip may not be ideal.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 +75%) Ange Endormi	4 4/1(+75%)	(3) Ange Endormi 4/1, Modest handicap hurdler who probably needed the run on first outing since leaving Barbara Butterworth after 19 months off when beating only one home at Hexham in April. Failed to come for that 6 weeks later so has a lot to prove. Course winner in 2022 but back from long absence with two low-key runs this spring.
5 4th (5) (33/1 +18%) Bless The Moon	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Bless The Moon 33/1, On trainer number 3 after as mnay starts, weakening out of it at Uttoxeter last month (2m). Back up markedly in trip. Well beaten over 2m on stable/handicap debut; hiked up in trip today.
8 \|PU\| (8) (9/2 +10%) Traditude Tara	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(8) Traditude Tara 9/2, Low-key start over hurdles but allotted a lowly mark based on her Irish bumper form so she's one to consider upped markedly in distance. Makes handicap debut off a lowly mark and is a possible improver over this new trip.
7 \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -57%) The Knot Is Tied	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) The Knot Is Tied 22/1, Little impact in 2 starts on the Flat for current yard and same story over obstacles. Has huge amount to prove but still worth a glance in the betting.
6 \|PU\| (6) (33/1 -32%) Raincloud	33 33/1(-32%)	(6) Raincloud 33/1, Poor maiden on Flat who showed first form when second in a Carlisle maiden hurdle (17.2f) in July. Well held on the level since and same story back over timber at Market Rasen. Stamina to prove upped markedly in distance. 200-1 second in 2m1f maiden here last month but the form looks iffy; tailed off since.

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14:52 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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

SECRET SECRET returned a convincing five-length winner on soft ground over 2m6f here last month. The manner of that success suggests James Moffatt's inmate can cope with a 6lb rise and go in again. Reagrove Lord caught the eye finishing strongly for third at Perth and can feature once again off his current mark, while Doyen For A Drink travels over from Ireland with a shout.

It's hard to get away from course-regular SECRET SECRET, who won with plenty up his sleeve at this venue a month ago. Traditude Tara will surely show more now handicapping, while Irish raider Doyen For A Drink requires a market check.

Preference is for Irish raider DOYEN FOR A DRINK, who returned from a layoff with a pleasing run last month.

15:00 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (7/2 +36%) Louie The Legend	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(9) Louie The Legend 7/2, Better effort when second of 12 in maiden (9/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 20 days ago. Raced freely from the front that day so may have more improvement in him. Good second of 12 in 7f Chelmsford maiden 20 days ago; one for the shortlist.
4 2nd (4) (22/1 -10%) Dapper Gee Gee	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Dapper Gee Gee 22/1, Foaled April 13. 16,000 gns yearling, Ardad colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1m Master Richard and 11.6f winner Move On In. Dam 7f winner who stayed 1¼m. Ardad colt is a half-brother to three winners; considered newcomer.
3 3rd (3) (11/4 -57%) Dalmally	2.75 11/4(-57%)	(3) Dalmally 11/4, Stepped up on debut when second of 13 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) 20 days ago. Should progress again and can go one better. Shaped well to be placed on both his starts, runner-up on latter occasion; big shout.
6 4th (6) (15/8 +25%) Enchanted Eye	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(6) Enchanted Eye 15/8, More of an impact switched to nurseries, runner-up at Leicester/Epsom. This is a weak maiden so he should go well again. Good clear second in Epsom nursery latest; must enter calculations back in maiden company.
10 5th (10) (66/1 -65%) Obsidian Dream	66 66/1(-65%)	(10) Obsidian Dream 66/1, £3,500 2-y-o. Mohaather gelding. Half-brother to 7f winner Letmelivemylife. Dam unraced half-sister to smart Italian sprinter Lohit. Sixth of 9 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 80/1) on debut 14 days ago, slowly away. Sixth of nine in 7f Kempton maiden on debut two weeks ago; needs to build on it now.
7 6th (7) (18/1 -29%) Everyoneknowsadave	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Everyoneknowsadave 18/1, Foaled April 3. €28,000 foal, £30,000 yearling, £18,000 2-y-o, Kodiac gelding. Dam, maiden (best effort at 1m), half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Ex Cetera out of useful winner up to 9.5f (2-y-o 7f/1m winner) Middle Club. Kodiac gelding; market can prove a good guide for this debutant.
12 7th (12) (18/1 -80%) Phoebus	18 18/1(-80%)	(12) Phoebus 18/1, Foaled February 8. 45,000 gns foal, Earthlight colt. Dam lightly raced out of winning sister to Fillies' Mile winner Listen and Moyglare Stud Stakes winner Sequoyah, latter dam of top-class 1m/1¼m performer Henrythenavigator. Betting can prove an accurate indicator for this son of Earthlight on his first run.
16 8th (16) (33/1 -230%) Vilaine Verlaine	33 33/1(-230%)	(16) Vilaine Verlaine 33/1, Twice-raced filly. 33/1, better effort when fifth of 7 in novice at Lingfield (7.6f, good) 16 days ago, hampered. Not taken lightly. Fifth in 7.5f Lingfield novice 16 days ago; may do better still so is no forlorn hope.
8 9th (8) (125/1 -279%) Kings Square	125 125/1(-279%)	(8) Kings Square 125/1, Twice-raced colt. Fifth of 7 in seller at Newmarket (7f, good, 150/1) 17 days ago. Hinted at promise when fifth in 7f Newmarket seller 17 days ago; more is needed though.
11 10th (11) (200/1 -100%) Pacific Man	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) Pacific Man 200/1, €14,000 yearling, Taj Mahal colt. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 5f winner Sabya. Dam French 2-y-o 5f winner. Last of 11 in novice (80/1) at Haydock (7f, firm) on debut 17 days ago. Last of 11 in novice at Haydock on his debut 17 days ago; significantly more is required.
2 11th (2) (14/1 -17%) Cuban Star	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Cuban Star 14/1, Twice-raced gelding. Better effort when fourth of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 20/1) 20 days ago, clearly still learning. Open to further improvement. Encouraging fourth at Chelmsford 20 days ago; open to further progress; in the mix.
15 12th (15) (150/1 -275%) Talk Time	150 150/1(-275%)	(15) Talk Time 150/1, Sergei Prokofiev gelding. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful/temperamental winner up to 9.5f (stayed 1½m) Parkview Love. 12/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) on debut 9 days ago. Up in trip. Debut seventh in maiden at Bath; needs this big step up in trip to spark improvement.
5 13th (5) (100/1 0%) Don't Get Caught	100 100/1(0%)	(5) Don't Get Caught 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 9 in novice (150/1) at Kempton (8f) 6 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Has cut little ice in 7f Chelmsford maiden and 1m Kempton novice; blinkers are reached for.
1 14th (1) (7/1 +22%) Banksman	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Banksman 7/1, Foaled March 6. Rumble Inthejungle colt. Dam unraced sister to useful winner up to 1m Czabo. Rumble Inthejungle colt; possibilities on debut, especially if market vibes are positive.
13 15th (13) (200/1 -100%) Silver Puca	200 200/1(-100%)	(13) Silver Puca 200/1, €5,000 foal, €10,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 7f (stayed 1¼m) Mjjack. 28/1, last of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut 20 days ago. Last of 12 in 7f maiden at Chelmsford on his first run 20 days ago; lots more is needed.
14 \|PU\| (14) (100/1 -203%) Spuddling	100 100/1(-203%)	(14) Spuddling 100/1, Foaled April 5. Time Test gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad and 2-y-o 6f winner Saleet. Dam, 10.5f winner, half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Sans Equivoque. Half-brother to a couple of winners; this Time Test gelding warrants respect on debut.

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15:00 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

DALMALLY improved from first to second start when runner-up at Chelmsford to a winner that has gone in again since and this looks like an ideal opportunity for the son of Highland Reel as Tom Marquand takes over in the saddle. Enchanted Eye has been knocking on the door of late and must be thereabouts again, along with Chelmsford second Louie The Legend and Vilaine Verlaine.

DALMALLY continued his encouraging start when second at Chelmsford and looks the one to beat with further progress on the cards. Enchanted Eye is feared most ahead of Louie The Legend.

Hughie Morrison's Highland Reel colt DALMALLY possesses much the best form on offer and rates a confident choice to get off the mark.

15:05 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/6 +47%) Intense Approach	0.666667 4/6(+47%)	(2) Intense Approach 4/6, Two wins from 3 starts in bumpers. Failed to complete first 3 starts over hurdles but comes here on the back of a respectable second of 11 in novice hurdle (11/8) at this C&D (good) 15 days ago. He did complete here last time and gave a consistent rival plenty to think about.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 -233%) Stormbreaker	4 4/1(-233%)	(4) Stormbreaker 4/1, Fairly useful and consistent on Flat (stays 2m) for James Fanshawe. Well-beaten on back of 22-month absence/for new yard when fourteenth of 17 in handicap at Galway (16.5f) 26 days ago but surprise where he not capable of better now hurdling with that run under his belt. Dual Flat winner; recent stable debut at Galway (Flat, well held) was after an absence.
3 3rd (3) (7/1 +42%) Sir Jimmy Mac	7 7/1(+42%)	(3) Sir Jimmy Mac 7/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. Some promise in pair of hurdle runs for new yard, fourth of 14 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Wexford (16.7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Still, handicaps may suit better on the back of this. Lightly raced 8yo; won his bumper here but looks vulnerable on hurdling achievements.
6 4th (6) (100/1 -203%) Jackady	100 100/1(-203%)	(6) Jackady 100/1, €30,000 3-y-o, Voiladenuo gelding. Half-brother to fair French chaser Ange L'hermitage. Unplaced both completed starts in points (latest May 25). Hood reached for on debut. Hard to take too many positives out of his five runs in points; hood added for rules debut.
7 5th (7) (8/1 -7%) Jeu De Pic	8 8/1(-7%)	(7) Jeu De Pic 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Good fourth of 15 in novice hurdle at Roscommon (20.2f, soft, 6/1) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Things are picking up after going down by about 4l in his last two maidens (at 2m4f).
1 6th (1) (11/1 -10%) Eco Pete	11 11/1(-10%)	(1) Eco Pete 11/1, Bumper winner. Fair maiden hurdler. 20/1, creditable fourth of 11 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good) 15 days ago, headed after last and no extra run-in. That was his first start for 4 months and he may be sharper here. Has ground to make up with Intense Approach on their recent encounter here.
5 \|PU\| (5) (150/1 -355%) Castlenagree	150 150/1(-355%)	(5) Castlenagree 150/1, Well held in pair of bumpers during 2021/22 season and no impact in handful of starts between the flags thereafter. Best watched on return/now hurdling. Achieved little in two bumpers and a similar a similar tale in his four points.

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15:05 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This looks a good opportunity for INTENSE APPROACH to make the breakthrough over hurdles. He has two bumpers banked, but has accumulated unwanted letters beside his name when falling in Wexford and Bellewstown and being pulled up at Kelso. He took a big step forward in this discipline, though, when second over C&D this month. Stormbreaker is the potential fly in the ointment. James Fanshawe saddled him to win twice on the Flat in Britain and he wasn't unbacked on his debut for Willie Mullins on the level in Galway. He was unplaced and is swiftly sent over hurdles, and will know his job. Jeu De Pic and Eco Pete have both shown enough to have a say here.

INTENSE APPROACH ran well on his first completed start over hurdles in a C&D novice 2 weeks ago and with the likelihood of more to come, he's of interest in his bid to go one place better. Hurdles debutant Stormbreaker needs considering for the powerful Willie Mullins' yard. Eco Pete can do best of the remainder.

Stormbreaker will be popular but INTENSE APPROACH is preferred after running his best race yet over hurdles here last time.

15:12 Ripon Listed (Class 1) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (5/2 +17%) Soldier's Heart	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(5) Soldier's Heart 5/2, 2 wins from 4 runs this year, latest in in authoritative fashion in 6-runner novice (evens) at this C&D (good to firm) 9 days ago by 3¾ lengths from Line of Force. Shade disappointing in Group 3 company at Goodwood but shortlisted at this level. Resumed progress with ready C&D novice win latest; very much one to be interested in.
1 2nd (1) (12/1 -9%) Benevento	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Benevento 12/1, 4/1, knew job very well when won 6-runner maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) on debut back in May. Open to improvement on first run for yard after leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis and falls into the 'could be anything' category. Cosily landed Yarmouth maiden for Dominic Ffrench Davis 114 days ago; no forlorn hope.
3 3rd (3) (4/1 +33%) Mearall	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Mearall 4/1, Cotai Glory colt who was well backed and overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in comfortable fashion in 7-runner novice at this C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago. Hiked up in class but he's sure to progress and win more races. Looked a good prospect when landing C&D novice on his debut; needs considering.
2 4th (2) (9/1 +50%) Line Of Force	9 9/1(+50%)	(2) Line Of Force 9/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Creditable 3¾ lengths second of 6 to Soldier's Heart in novice at this C&D (good to firm, 5/2) 9 days ago. Likely to find at least him too strong. C&D winner and posted a good second in another C&D novice nine days ago; possibilities.
6 5th (6) (18/1 +0%) Spirit Of Leros	18 18/1(+0%)	(6) Spirit Of Leros 18/1, Left Ascot debut behind when readily winning a 6f Lingfield novice in June. No impact in listed company at Newbury the following month but quickly back on the up when making a winning handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces at latter course 10 days ago. Worth another chance. Back to winning ways in Newbury nursery ten days ago; up in grade but not ruled out.
7 6th (7) (7/1 -17%) Preanka	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Preanka 7/1, Looked potentially useful when winning 13-runner maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 22/1) on debut 4 weeks ago, settling matters in quite taking fashion. Gets 5 lb from her male rivals and should progress. Impressive debut winner of maiden at Windsor; open to progress but this is no easy task.
4 7th (4) (7/2 -155%) Shadow Army	3.5 7/2(-155%)	(4) Shadow Army 7/2, Won at York on debut and improved when second in Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly last month. By no means disgraced pitched into Group 1 company when 5 lengths fourth of 5 to Babouche in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) recently and more severe headgear is enlisted. Big chance. In the frame in Prix Robert Papin and Phoenix Stakes on last two runs; good form claims.

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15:12 Ripon Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Shadow Army was last seen finishing down the field in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh earlier this month, and he must be of interest with his sights lowered here. That said, preference is for the progressive SOLDIER'S HEART. The son of Havana Grey posted a low-key effort in the Group 3 Molecomb Stakes over 5f at Goodwood on his penultimate start, but he bounced back when scoring comfortably over C&D recently and he gets the vote to land the spoils in what should be an informative affair. Benevento and Preanka both impressed when winning on debut and are also noteworthy.

A trappy sprint in which the vote goes to SHADOW ARMY, who was far from disgraced pitched into Group 1 company when fourth at the Curragh just over a fortnight ago so with more severe headgear reached for, Richard Fahey's colt can double his tally back in this grade (sent off favourite in Windsor Castle) at the expense of Soldier's Heart, who bolted up over C&D last time. Spirit of Leros opened his account at Newbury recently and rounds off the shortlist.

The Crisfords have an excellent record in this Listed event and their progressive C&D scorer SOLDIER'S HEART (nap) looks the way to go.

15:17 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (5/1 +50%) Dashinwhitesargent	5 5/1(+50%)	(8) Dashinwhitesargent 5/1, Off the mark in Wolverhampton novice last month and ran creditably back in a handicap at Ffos Las latest, though looked less than straightforward. Steps up in trip now. Ran well here on reappearance; upped to 1m2f today and he's likely to stay.
5 2nd (5) (3/1 -9%) Celtic Warrior	3 3/1(-9%)	(5) Celtic Warrior 3/1, Got off the mark at Kempton in April and 2 good efforts on his visits to Goodwood since, staying on in first-time cheekpieces over 9f latest. 1 lb lower and could go well over this extra furlong if taking to the track. His only win (ten races) was an AW maiden but minor honours in three of his six handicaps.
9 3rd (9) (12/1 -20%) Thursday	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Thursday 12/1, Improving at a low level, resuming winning ways at Lingfield a fortnight ago, value extra given the position she came from to run down a last-time-out winner. This is a lot tougher. May do better still but it's needed given today's position 4lb out of the handicap.
6 4th (6) (10/3 -21%) Hot Fashion	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(6) Hot Fashion 10/3, Got right back on the up following a stuttering start to the year when opening account in Sandown handicap over this trip last month. Hopefully she can kick on now and she can go well again up 4 lb. Up 4lb but Sandown win was a major change in tactics, so she might now have more to offer.
2 5th (2) (15/2 +6%) Giselles Defence	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(2) Giselles Defence 15/2, Three-time winner for this yard this season, including C&D handicap under this rider. Possibly amiss when well held last time. Headgear goes back on. Three 1m2f wins (the first on soft; one here) this term before his last of 11 recently.
3 6th (3) (5/1 +38%) Caustic	5 5/1(+38%)	(3) Caustic 5/1, Winner at Lingfield in February and good efforts the last twice, including at Salisbury latest. Lightly raced on turf and not dismissed down in trip. Close front-running third (1m3f, AW) in June; latest outing suggests he has a bit to find.
1 7th (1) (11/1 -69%) Good Too	11 11/1(-69%)	(1) Good Too 11/1, Won at Kempton (11f) for new yard in June. Good fourth at York next time and stiff task in Shergar Cup race since. Could figure back in trip for last year's successful stable. Did well for new yard before a heavy defeat in Shergar Cup race at Ascot; first headgear.
7 8th (7) (100/1 -203%) Huxley	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Huxley 100/1, Fairly useful maiden in Ireland. Easy to back and ran badly on first outing since leaving Donnacha Aidan O'Brien after 3 months off (sold for 52,000 gns/gelded) in Lingfield maiden a fortnight ago. Should find this handicap more suitable. Ex-Irish; 25-1, dropped right out in a maiden (11.6f) 16 days ago on stable debut.
4 9th (4) (18/1 -157%) Tahitian Prince	18 18/1(-157%)	(4) Tahitian Prince 18/1, Shaped better than the bare result at Goodwood 3 weeks ago, headway when meeting trouble final 1f. Back below last winning mark on first run at Epsom. Trouble in running at the big Goodwood meeting latest but only creeping down the weights.

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15:17 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

There was a lot to like about the way HOT FASHION stayed on to win well over this trip at Sandown last month (third has won since) and, with scope for further progress, Ralph Beckett's filly is fancied to defy a 4lb rise for a double. The main threat may come from Celtic Warrior, who shaped like this extra furlong would suit when keeping on for fourth off 1lb higher at Goodwood latest, while a drop in class and trip will suit top-weight Good Too.

CELTIC WARRIOR ran a good race when a staying-on fourth at Goodwood in first-time cheekpieces and could resume winning ways if backing that up over this extra furlong. Tahitian Prince lurks on a good mark and caught the eye in the same race so is considered. Sandown-winner Hot Fashion could kick on now she has got her head in front and completes the shortlist.

The most solid option may be HOT FASHION who turned over a new leaf when a big change in tactics saw her win at Sandown.

15:22 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (17/2 +23%) My Awele	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(3) My Awele 17/2, Third of 5 in novice at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm, 20/1) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut with return to 6f in her favour. Best run so far came on AW; potential improver switched to AW for handicap debut.
8 2nd (8) (11/1 +67%) Blue Force	11 11/1(+67%)	(8) Blue Force 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Lot to prove after that. Well beaten on recent h'cap debut at Thirsk; early days & return to AW may help but risky.
9 3rd (9) (8/1 +50%) Piperstown	8 8/1(+50%)	(9) Piperstown 8/1, Fourth of 7 in novice at Ripon (5f, firm, 50/1) 21 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Bred to be useful and he's a potential improver now handicapping at a low level; AW debut.
10 4th (10) (11/4 +8%) Alibi Warning	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(10) Alibi Warning 11/4, Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (16/5) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on in attempt to shed maiden status and she's more likely than most here to give her running. Exposed maiden but she's been running well on AW this summer; cheekpieces now added.
5 5th (5) (5/1 +0%) Carmarthen	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Carmarthen 5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in July. Last of 4 in handicap (4/1) at Ffos Las (5f, heavy) 12 days ago, dropping away quickly. Back up in trip and drying ground would be in her favour. Ground an excuse last time; only 1lb higher than for her Wolverhampton win last month.
6 6th (6) (11/2 -144%) Amroon	5.5 11/2(-144%)	(6) Amroon 11/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (11/5) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 28 days ago, suited by way race developed. Cheekpieces on down in trip and he needs considering. Cosy win at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; 3lb rise fair & effective at 6f; new headgear.
11 7th (11) (80/1 -142%) Queen For Adaay	80 80/1(-142%)	(11) Queen For Adaay 80/1, Well-beaten last of 10 to Carmarthen in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 40/1) 49 days ago, slowly away. Visor employed. Unplaced in seven starts and the new visor isn't enough to tempt.
7 8th (7) (13/2 +46%) Raft Up	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(7) Raft Up 13/2, 28/1 and blinkered for first time, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, slowly away. Newcastle win in May off 6lb higher; struggled on turf since but return to AW looks a plus.
1 9th (1) (9/1 -80%) Lochaber	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Lochaber 9/1, Winner at Beverley in May. 11/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Looks to have found his level. Good second at Chepstow (6f) latest; contender if he can build on it back on AW.
2 10th (2) (40/1 -186%) Marching Mac	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Marching Mac 40/1, First run since leaving George Boughey when fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 16/1) 4 days ago. Back up in trip with a hood hopefully helping him to settle. Return to 6f can help, as may the addition of a hood; needs to step up in last week's 5th.
4 11th (4) (40/1 -100%) American Riddle	40 40/1(-100%)	(4) American Riddle 40/1, 80/1, last of 7 in novice at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut and work to do on what he's achieved for this stable. Not entirely convincing but the return to AW/drop in trip could help now handicapping.

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15:22 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Having justified favouritism at Wolverhampton over 7f last time out, Amroon warrants respect off just 3lb higher in the ratings. However, this return to 6f could leave Marco Botti's inmate vulnerable to a speedier rival, with LOCHABER fitting the bill. The Havana Grey gelding arrives on the back of a close-up second at Chepstow. The in-form Alibi Warning is also likely to be involved at the business end.

CARMARTHEN tasted success the last time she tackled the AW and with her Ffos Las run easy to draw a line through, she can get back on track here. Alibi Warning is pretty solid at this lowly level so is second choice, ahead of Lochaber.

Amroon is solid enough but the return to AW could spark a revival from RAFT UP and he's thrown in if that's the case.

15:27 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 -33%) Skyjack Hijack	2 2/1(-33%)	(1) Skyjack Hijack 2/1, Has improved with each of his four hurdling runs, unfortunate to bump into one when second of 9 on handicap debut at this course (22.1f, soft) 5 weeks ago. Every chance he can go a placed better from a 1 lb higher mark. Improving 6yo who could prove to be well suited by this longer trip; good chance..
8 2nd (8) (4/1 +67%) Lady Harriett	4 4/1(+67%)	(8) Lady Harriett 4/1, Maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced from a long way out of the weights when eighth of 10 in at Newton Abbot (26.5f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago. Place claims back from her 'proper' mark. Safely held in first three handicaps and needs to improve to figure here..
7 3rd (7) (9/2 -80%) Blended Stealth	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(7) Blended Stealth 9/2, Long-standing maiden who has never gone closer than when second of 10 at Perth (23.9f, good to firm) last month, beating all bar a gambled-on unexposed one and sticking to task when headed last. Nudged up 3 lb for that but looks ready to break his duck. Longstanding maiden but went close off 3lb lower last month, chance if repeating that..
5 4th (5) (7/1 +13%) Joie De Vivre	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) Joie De Vivre 7/1, Fair Flat winner who got off the mark in this sphere in 21f handicap at Sedgefield last November. Placed under both codes next 2 starts but possibly unsuited by conditions on her return to hurdling when fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (22.1f, good) a couple of months ago. Has shaped as though she'd be worth a try over this longer trip; considered off 2lb lower..
4 5th (4) (14/1 +13%) Emily Wade	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Emily Wade 14/1, Not at best during second half of last season but eased in weights and she duly capitalised with a tongue tie added to usual hood when landing 7-runner mares' handicap at Southwell (20.4f) in June. Possibly amiss next time but below form at Stratford since. Significantly upped in trip. Should appreciate this stiffer test but has a bit to prove at present..
2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 -11%) Shantou Moon	10 10/1(-11%)	(2) Shantou Moon 10/1, Successful twice in handicaps for Tristan Davidson and left his stable debut run behind when second at Hexham (23.3f) at the start of June. However, he ran below form on both starts at Perth last month but could bounce back dropped in class. Form has dipped on recent efforts but he handles most conditions and is worth considering..
3 \|PU\| (3) (11/1 -83%) Baby Evie	11 11/1(-83%)	(3) Baby Evie 11/1, Showed a bit more than previously having her third run within a month when fourth of 13 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 31 days ago. Significantly upped in trip for her handicap debut and could prove a different proposition for a yard notorious for winners at this track. Unexposed 5yo; can't rule out on handicap debut with improvement likely stepped up to 3m..
9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 +0%) Mistertommyshelby	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Mistertommyshelby 33/1, Overall record uninspiring and looks firmly up against it again from out of the weights. Modest maiden; tailed off on most recent start and hard to make a case for..
6 \|PU\| (6) (40/1 0%) You're Kidding Me	40 40/1(0%)	(6) You're Kidding Me 40/1, Limited impact both starts in Ireland for Enda Bolger and similar story starting out for this yard at Hexham (20.1f, good) a couple of months ago. Upped in trip for his handicap debut. Makes handicap debut on second start for stable but hard to recommend..

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15:27 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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

Blended Stealth has obvious claims of finally winning over hurdles based on last month's narrow defeat at Perth, but SKYJACK HIJACK has more scope for improvement and may edge this. The six-year-old was having only his fourth outing when finishing runner-up on soft ground here on his handicap debut last month and looks capable of scoring off his current mark. Joie De Vivre is at home on a soft surface and could go well too.

SKYJACK HIJACK continued his race-by-race progression when finding only a Jimmy Moffat-trainer improver too strong at this track 5 weeks ago so with this extra distance holding no fears, Jennie Candlish's 6-y-o can come out on top. Second choice is Blended Stealth, who is a long-standing maiden but got as close as he ever has at Perth last month. Handicap-debutante Baby Evie and Lady Harriett can fight out third.

Joie De Vivre looks capable of a big run over this longer trip but the less-exposed SKYJACK HIJACK has the greater potential.

15:35 Chepstow Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/2 +10%) Valkyrian	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(2) Valkyrian 9/2, Won at Lingfield and over C&D in July. Good-runner-up efforts at Leicester and Kempton since. Merits consideration. Remained in form since C&D win in July (good; has won on good to soft); not far away.
6 2nd (6) (4/1 -33%) Kalama Sunrise	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Kalama Sunrise 4/1, Third C&D win of a very productive summer when making all in a 5-runner event 11 days ago. More on her plate in a deeper race now but further progress can't be discounted in her current mood. Five wins since cheekpieces fitted, 3 over C&D; up 4lb for latest but still improving.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 +29%) Magical Merlin	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Magical Merlin 10/1, 14/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Sandown (1m, good) 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Has dropped back to his winning mark. Both wins at 6f; seems to stay 1m; probably needs a weak handicap to win off current mark.
8 4th (8) (14/1 +44%) Racing Demon	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) Racing Demon 14/1, C&D winner in May and followed up at Bath in May. 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newbury (1¼m, good) 53 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Two wins in May, including C&D (soft); off day latest but return to 1m will suit.
1 5th (1) (17/2 -6%) Stockpyle	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(1) Stockpyle 17/2, Won back to back at Kempton and over C&D in June. Respectable efforts in defeat twice since but the handicapper seems to have him about right. Won 2 from 3 course starts (7f and 1m); back up 7lb and held at Ascot on latest turf run.
7 6th (7) (28/1 -250%) Macs Dilemma	28 28/1(-250%)	(7) Macs Dilemma 28/1, Four-time course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Best effort this season when second of 5 at Brighton (7f, good) 18 days ago. 4lb lower than latest win; back to form latest; weak finisher over 1m more often than not.
10 7th (10) (22/1 -83%) Fact Or Fable	22 22/1(-83%)	(10) Fact Or Fable 22/1, C&D winner in July and went in again at Bath (1m, good to firm) 9 days ago, seeing it out determinedly. He's 3 lb out of the weights here so it's probably best to look elsewhere. Multiple wins on good or quicker, four here; in form but 3lb out of the weights.
5 8th (5) (7/2 -5%) Lady Flora	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(5) Lady Flora 7/2, C&D winner in July. 9/2, very good second of 10 in back here (good) 18 days ago. Shortlist material for leading yard. C&D win in July; good 2nd here latest; up further 4lb; likely to go well again.
9 9th (9) (15/2 +25%) Soi Dao	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(9) Soi Dao 15/2, Course winner. Latest win at Nottingham (1m) in May. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good to firm, 7/2) 11 days ago, running on. Won at about 1m in May; rather becalmed at the trip since; fared better back at 7f latest.
4 10th (4) (10/1 +0%) Believe You Me	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Believe You Me 10/1, In top form when winning twice over 7f here in July but he was below par in a Racing League handicap here last time. All 3 wins at 7f here; up 10lb for July win; held latest; trip query returned to 1m.
12 11th (12) (25/1 +38%) Bantry	25 25/1(+38%)	(12) Bantry 25/1, Unreliable individual. One win from 21 Flat runs. 10/1, 9¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Believe You Me in handicap at this course (7f, good to firm) 31 days ago, very slowly away. Soft-ground winner over 7f in April but weak finisher at 1m and 4lb wrong.
11 12th (11) (40/1 -100%) Letter Of The Law	40 40/1(-100%)	(11) Letter Of The Law 40/1, C&D classified event winner in July and scored in similar company at Brighton (1¼m) this month. Below-form fourth there last time, though. 4 lb out of the handicap. Often leads; has won over C&D and 1m2f this year but had an off day last week; 4lb wrong.

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15:35 Chepstow Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

LADY FLORA looked a progressive filly to keep on the right side of when running out an impressive winner over C&D on her penultimate start and, after only finding a subsequent winner too good when runner-up here most recently, she gets the nod to return to winning ways off a 4lb higher mark. Kalama Sunrise was last seen making all over this track and trip earlier this month, and a 4lb rise for that performance doesn't discount another bold bid. Valkyrian is another to note in what looks a competitive feature event.

A competitive series Final which can go the way of sole 3-y-o LADY FLORA. Kalama Sunrise is another thriving filly and can give Andrew Balding's charge most to do ahead of Valkyrian.

There are many options with C&D form but KALAMA SUNRISE continues to improve and she can make it six wins for the year.

15:40 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (15/2 +25%) Portnacoo	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(9) Portnacoo 15/2, 10/1, first run since leaving Jamie Albert Sloan when respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (20.6f, soft) 5 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Showed some ability on stable debut at Sligo last week, may improve enough to feature.
5 2nd (5) (4/1 +20%) My Policy	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) My Policy 4/1, 25/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 15 days ago, closing when not clear run approaching last. Remains relatively lightly raced and he's one to bear in mind. Has made the frame twice at this venue this season; met some trouble in running last time.
7 3rd (7) (10/3 -33%) Pettigo	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(7) Pettigo 10/3, Good third of 10 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at this course (17.8f, good) 15 days ago. One to consider judged on balance of his efforts since returning to action, now stepping back up in trip. Placed on both starts at this venue in recent months, capable of making her presence felt.
1 4th (1) (3/1 +65%) Andys Flame	3 3/1(+65%)	(1) Andys Flame 3/1, Course winner who possibly needed the run after 9 months off when eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24.5f, good to firm, 7/1) 51 days ago. Better showing can be expected from reduced mark. Course winner over 2m3f in March 2022, may have needed Bellewstown run after lengthy break.
6 4th (6) (9/1 +36%) Mustameet Secret	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Mustameet Secret 9/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Roscommon (24f, soft) 20 days ago, pulled up after 4 out. Best watched at present. Fair fourth at Cork in July, hard to be confident on the basis of her last two races.
8 6th (8) (22/1 -10%) Dunleer Phoenix	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Dunleer Phoenix 22/1, Twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good, 18/1) 15 days ago, never involved following 11 months off. This should reveal more but his overall record is anything but solid. Moderate third at Bellewstown three starts back, weak overall lately, from a leading yard.
10 7th (10) (14/1 -17%) Hob's Angel	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Hob's Angel 14/1, 200/1, fourteenth of 17 in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, good to soft) in September, always behind. Lengthy absence to overcome now handicapping for new yard and a lot more required if she's to figure. Some promise in bumpers in 2022, weak hurdles form, off for 12 months, change of stable.
4 8th (4) (7/1 +50%) Circus Act	7 7/1(+50%)	(4) Circus Act 7/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 7 in claiming hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, soft, 14/1) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Only one win from 20 hurdles starts but placed six times, needs to improve on recent form.
2 9th (2) (12/1 +40%) Quite Incredible	12 12/1(+40%)	(2) Quite Incredible 12/1, Off the mark over C&D in May. However, disappointed both starts since, pulled up in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Roscommon (24f, soft) 20 days ago, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out. Visor replaces cheekpieces now. Has the merit of being a C&D winner but hard to be confident after Roscommon failure.

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15:40 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TANKARDSTOWN DIVA appeals back at this sort of trip. She made up plenty of ground for fifth over an extended 2m in Galway that was probably sharp enough for her. Prior to that, she won over a staying trip at Down Royal and was placed in Bellewstown. Class-dropper Andys Flame won on his sole previous visit to Downpatrick, so is a significant threat. Quite Incredible won over C&D in May and, although his next two efforts have been underwhelming, he gets a first-time visor and a better performance could be on the way. Pettigo reserves her best performances for this track and has been placed on both visits.

TANKARDSTOWN DIVA shaped well, particularly with a view to stepping back up in trip, when fifth in a big-field handicap at Galway (16.6f) 4 weeks ago and, remaining the type to do better still in handicaps, she makes a good deal of appeal here. My Policy and Pettigo can emerge as the lead threats, along with Andys Flame.

Considering that 2m might have been expected to be too short, TANKARDSTOWN DIVA (nap) ran well at Galway. She will be hard to beat now

15:47 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/2 +53%) Watcha Matey	3.5 7/2(+53%)	(6) Watcha Matey 7/2, Won handicaps on first 2 starts this season and not disgraced in ultra-competitive heats at Royal Ascot and the Newmarket July meeting. Not so good at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm) 25 days ago but this is easier at least. Won his first two starts after reappearing, but held since; 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
9 2nd (9) (14/1 +0%) Barley	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Barley 14/1, Ended a long losing sequence at Carlisle in June and in good order since, seventh of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 11 days ago. More needed. 8lb above his winning mark and behind Love De Vega last time.
8 3rd (8) (3/1 -33%) Debora's Dream	3 3/1(-33%)	(8) Debora's Dream 3/1, Improving now, following up Nottingham success in 6-runner handicap at Sandown (8f, good to firm, 10/11) 26 days ago. Respected in hat-trick bid. Bids for a hat-trick off 3lb higher; has a good record under Aidan Keeley; respected.
7 4th (7) (7/1 +0%) On The River	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) On The River 7/1, C&D winner in July, beating Garden Oasis. 7/2, last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 9 days ago, stumbled under 3f out and rider lost iron for several strides. More on his plate up in class. C&D winner and shortlisted provided the ground doesn't dry out too much.
2 4th (2) (17/2 -21%) Padishakh	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(2) Padishakh 17/2, Useful in France. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Thirsk (8f, good) 23 days ago, running most encouraging race in Britain, carried head bit awkwardly from 2f out but not unduly punished as he failed to get on terms. Interesting down another 3 lb. Has shown nothing in four starts in this country; hard to warm to.
10 6th (10) (12/1 -85%) Garden Oasis	12 12/1(-85%)	(10) Garden Oasis 12/1, 6-time C&D winner, latest in July. Another cracking run here when second of 8 in C&D handicap (good to firm, 13/2) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Won this in 2021 but this looks a bit beyond his pay grade nowadays. 3lb wrong, but his consistency and love for this venue mean he can't be ruled out.
1 7th (1) (14/1 -75%) Major Partnership	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Major Partnership 14/1, Won at Nottingham last season. Creditable ½-length fourth of 15 to Vafortino in listed race (12/1) at Meydan (7f, good) when last seen. Off 8 months. Has won fresh and trainer (good record here) enjoying a fine campaign. Wouldn't dismiss on return. Returns from another eight-month absence; others look more solid.
3 8th (3) (7/1 -8%) Love De Vega	7 7/1(-8%)	(3) Love De Vega 7/1, Bagged his third win of 2024 at Pontefract in July. Good second of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 33/1) 11 days ago. Up another 3 lb. Three-time winner this year and runner-up at Windsor last time; up 3lb but shortlisted.
5 9th (5) (22/1 -57%) Pisanello	22 22/1(-57%)	(5) Pisanello 22/1, Latest win at York in June. 22/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (9f, good to firm) 23 days ago. This is easier. Poorly drawn last time but was in good form before that; may prefer a stiffer 1m than this.
4 10th (4) (11/1 +21%) Spirit Catcher	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Spirit Catcher 11/1, C&D winner last summer. Below form in 2 runs for new yard this year, seventh of 10 in handicap at Ascot (8f, good to firm, 28/1) 16 days ago. Return to this track may help. Quiet in both starts this year but won easily over C&D a year ago.

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15:47 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The progressive Debora's Dream made most of the running to land a double last month, but may he well be taken on for the lead by Windsor runner-up Love De Vega today, and that could set the race up nicely for MAJOR PARTNERSHIP. Saeed bin Suroor's veteran is having his first start of the year, though has gone well fresh on more than on occasion in the past, and is only 3lb higher than when successful in this grade at Nottingham last summer.

A useful handicap that can go to PADISHAKH, well treated on his best French form and who might be set for a full revival after showing more at Thirsk fitted with a tongue tie. Hat-trick seeking 3-y-o Debora's Dream is a big player, while the returning Major Partnership can also go well.

This can go to DEBORA'S DREAM who looks a most progressive 3yo and is taken to complete a hat-trick.

15:52 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/4 +64%) Lord Melbourne	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(1) Lord Melbourne 5/4, Has taken form to a new level for Ralph Beckett, winning cosily at York in June and running respectably at Ascot subsequently. Likely been saved for this and is partnered by very experienced rider, so looks the one to beat. Won amateurs' race at York (1m4f, good to soft) in June; ran well latest; firmly in mix.
8 2nd (8) (11/1 -22%) Warning Sign	11 11/1(-22%)	(8) Warning Sign 11/1, On a handy mark and has returned to form lately, finishing runner-up at Newbury last time. Should give another good account. Third to two Irish challengers in this race last year and he's in the mix again.
10 3rd (10) (20/1 -186%) Green Team	20 20/1(-186%)	(10) Green Team 20/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Good third of 6 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good to soft, 17/2) 22 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces back on. Worth considering under a promising rider. Has partially emerged the doldrums but his only win was in 2021.
4 4th (4) (17/2 -55%) Fast Steps	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(4) Fast Steps 17/2, Scored with something in hand at Newbury in July and has remained in form since, running well at Sandown last time. Can get involved if staying the longer trip. Effective here; has had a solid 2024 campaign but spent last two years over shorter trips.
2 5th (2) (100/1 -203%) Sanitiser	100 100/1(-203%)	(2) Sanitiser 100/1, Performed well over hurdles this summer but returned to this sphere with a disappointing performance at Goodwood. Others make more appeal. Came up short over hurdles this year and finished last at Glorious Goodwood back on Flat.
9 6th (9) (13/2 +7%) Zhang Fei	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(9) Zhang Fei 13/2, Doesn't have a great strike rate on the Flat but followed an impressive hurdling success with a creditable second at Brighton last time and is likely to feature. Easily made all over hurdles before his second at Brighton (1m4f) 18 days ago.
3 7th (3) (14/1 -40%) Aikhal	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Aikhal 14/1, Dual winner for Aidan O'Brien earlier in his career (including in Group 3 company) and produced best effort to date for this yard when going close in 1¾m Sandown handicap last month. Back on track at Windsor last time and step back up in trip is in his favour. Shaped as if in form at Windsor (1m2f; staying on when hampered) on latest start.
11 8th (11) (20/1 -67%) Bug Boy	20 20/1(-67%)	(11) Bug Boy 20/1, C&D winner who was doing his best work at the finish when third at Brighton last time, so can't be ruled out for all that he's 1 lb wrong at the weights. C&D winner; back-to-form 3rd at Brighton on latest start, making up plenty of late ground.
6 9th (6) (12/1 -33%) Cervetto	12 12/1(-33%)	(6) Cervetto 12/1, Found a chunk of improvement in first-time cheekpieces when running out a ready winner of a 13-runner handicap at Sandown in July and probably best excused his latest effort there, not ideally placed. Can make his presenve felt if the race is run to suit. Won two of his five handicaps, latter for Fletcher Yarham; goes beyond 1m for first time.
5 10th (5) (6/1 -9%) Gordon Grey	6 6/1(-9%)	(5) Gordon Grey 6/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 9/4) 39 days ago. Going the right way and merits plenty of respect once again. Front-runner; doubled his tally in good style over C&D (female amateurs' Derby) latest.

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15:52 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

GORDON GREY recorded a career-best effort when taking the Ladies' Derby over C&D and the reliable four-year-old may well have more to come, despite a 7lb rise. Warning Sign arrives following a brace of seconds, with the most recent effort seeing him beaten a head at Newbury. He is respected off 2lb higher, while Lord Melbourne, winner of the Queen Mother's Cup at York in June, is more than capable of being in the mix.

LORD MELBOURNE has started well for Ralph Beckett and likely has more to come, so he's the most appealing with Simon Walker on board. Recent C&D winner Gordon Grey is an obvious danger and Zhang Fei can't be dismissed.

Dropped back in class, LORD MELBOURNE should have a big say. Bug Boy and Gordon Grey are next on the list.

15:57 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4/1 +64%) Late Arrival	4 4/1(+64%)	(5) Late Arrival 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Pontefract in July. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good, 17/2) 19 days ago, slowly away. Two wins this year, including C&D, and still on a feasible mark; one to consider.
7 2nd (7) (7/2 +0%) Master Dandy	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(7) Master Dandy 7/2, Respectable 2½ lengths second of 6 to Blackjack in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 24 days ago, no match for winner. Merits consideration. More realistically treated now but his latest C&D second to Blackjack will need bettering.
2 3rd (2) (11/2 -22%) Five Winds	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) Five Winds 11/2, Winner at Yarmouth in June. 7/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time and she's a danger to all. Improving with experience; edging up weights but can do better; headgear tried today.
8 4th (8) (14/1 +0%) Motagally	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Motagally 14/1, Unreliable individual. Twenty four runs since last win in 2020. Eighth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at this course (7.1f) 8 days ago. Not found his best this year and his losing run stretches back to September 2020.
6 5th (6) (25/1 -213%) Run This Way	25 25/1(-213%)	(6) Run This Way 25/1, Three wins from 7 runs this year, latest of them at Ripon in June. Respectable 3¾ lengths third of 6 to Blackjack in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 24 days ago. Shortlist material having been eased 1 lb. Turf hat-trick in Class 6 events this summer; yet to show she's quite so good on AW.
4 6th (4) (7/2 +13%) Blackjack	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(4) Blackjack 7/2, Three-time C&D winner. 9/4, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this C&D 24 days ago by 2½ lengths from Master Dandy, well on top finish. 6 lb rise asks a new question but he's clearly in excellent order. Easy win in a small field here 24 days ago; 6lb rise demands more but likely to run well.
3 7th (3) (9/1 -125%) Daytona Lady	9 9/1(-125%)	(3) Daytona Lady 9/1, Three wins from 12 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (22/1) 28 days ago, all out. Up 4 lb but likely to give it another good shot. Narrow winner over C&D four weeks ago; up 4lb but still feasibly weighted; strong pace a +.
1 8th (1) (10/1 -11%) She's Centimental	10 10/1(-11%)	(1) She's Centimental 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in April. 4/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Can give a good account returned to the AW. Better on AW than turf; handicapped to go well returned to this surface.
9 9th (9) (18/1 -29%) Rogue De Vega	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) Rogue De Vega 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago, nearest finish under a considerate ride. Latest effort was encouraging in isolation but he's no banker to reproduce it.
10 10th (10) (50/1 0%) Barney's Bay	50 50/1(0%)	(10) Barney's Bay 50/1, C&D winner. 11¾ lengths last of 6 to Blackjack in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 24 days ago. Poor form for new yard this season; too much to prove for comfort.

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15:57 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

BLACKJACK is the best place to start as he won with plenty up his sleeve over C&D at the beginning of the month. Despite going up 6lb for that, another bold showing looks assured and his supporters will be pleased to see that Hollie Doyle keeps the ride. Five Winds appreciated the switch back to a synthetic surface when finishing a neck second at Lingfield latest and she heads the list of dangers from Daytona Lady.

FIVE WINDS pulled clear with an unexposed 3-y-o at Lingfield when last seen a month ago and she meets nothing with that sort of profile here, so makes plenty of appeal. Last-time-out C&D winners Daytona Lady and Blackjack head the opposition.

Plenty of possibles but FIVE WINDS is progressive and the addition of cheekpieces could see her take another step forward.

16:02 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (14/1 +30%) Tiger Jet	14 14/1(+30%)	(2) Tiger Jet 14/1, Won 3m Haydock handicap in spring 2023 but more miss than hit for Brian Ellison subsequently. Has changed stable ahead of this first start since March. The betting should help guide to expectations. Out of sorts when last seen but has the form to figure on stable debut back from a break..
8 2nd (8) (7/2 +46%) Shantou Sunset	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(8) Shantou Sunset 7/2, Potentially well handicapped and made a good return from 8 months off when 4 lengths third to City Derby over 25f here 5 weeks ago. Should go well. Not beaten far by City Derby here in July; could reverse placing on the better terms..
3 3rd (3) (4/1 +60%) The Churchill Lad	4 4/1(+60%)	(3) The Churchill Lad 4/1, Course winner. 9/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Perth 43 days ago. Hood back on. Needs a return to this venue to help spark a revival. Hood now returns and he's on a good mark but he has to prove he stays this far..
4 4th (4) (11/4 +73%) Elogio	2.75 11/4(+73%)	(4) Elogio 11/4, Bumper/hurdle winner who has run respectably on both outings since joining Lizzie Quinlan. Not discounted back up in trip. Wetherby winner in December who has got back on track for new stable this year; player..
6 5th (6) (18/1 -13%) The Bomber Liston	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) The Bomber Liston 18/1, Placed twice at Ludlow before Christmas but out of sorts at Newbury and Wincanton in March. Has left Nicky Henderson ahead of this first outing for 5 months. Has yet to win in handicap company and needs the change of scenery to spark a revival..
1 6th (1) (16/1 -256%) Point Gellibrand	16 16/1(-256%)	(1) Point Gellibrand 16/1, Pretty useful on the Flat but has achieved no better than fair form over hurdles, finishing a well-held fourth in a Sligo claimer last time. Sports first-time blinkers for this handicap hurdle debut. Worth a look in the betting under Brian Hughes. Worth considering upped in trip on handicap debut with blinkers now added..
11 \|PU\| (11) (7/2 +30%) Sky Luna	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(11) Sky Luna 7/2, Winning Irish pointer who has finished placed in C&D maiden/novice hurdles since joining this yard. Interesting now making a quick switch to handicaps. Promise on both starts in C&D maidens and she's one to take seriously on handicap debut..
7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -180%) Laxey	28 28/1(-180%)	(7) Laxey 28/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Henry Daly but not seen since finishing third over 19.5f at Doncaster in January 2020. Can only watch after such a long absence. Displayed ability in 2020 but can only be watched with such a mammoth absence to overcome..

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16:02 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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

A change of scenery and 169-day layoff could be just what the doctor ordered for TIGER JET on his first appearance for the Jennie Candlish team. The eight-year-old is just 2lb higher than his last winning mark and could be worth chancing in an open contest. Elogio was beaten just over two lengths when fifth at Uttoxeter last time out and he's feared most, ahead of the distance-dropping Shantou Sunset.

Perhaps SKY LUNA can make a winning start to her handicapping career for the Jimmy Moffatt team. Shantou Sunset is another likely contender for the stable on the back of her good reappearance run over a longer trip here last month. Elogio may prove best of the remainder.

City Derby has to be feared in his bid for a five-timer but an interesting alternative might be SKY LUNA on handicap debut.

16:10 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (13/2 -44%) Romanovich	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(3) Romanovich 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in August. 13/8, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good) 6 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Shouldn't be far away. Won 1m Brighton classified this month and today's C&D also suits; a possible.
5 2nd (5) (7/1 +0%) Marchetti	7 7/1(+0%)	(5) Marchetti 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 12/1) 6 days ago, nearest finish. Makes plenty of appeal. Soft-ground C&D winner in May; major player if race is run to suit usual patient tactics.
10 3rd (10) (11/4 +54%) Ajrad	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(10) Ajrad 11/4, Unreliable sort. 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Not sure to be in the same form. Good second at Leicester this month but may need the ground to dry out.
4 4th (4) (11/2 +78%) Judge Frank	5.5 11/2(+78%)	(4) Judge Frank 11/2, 50/1, last of 9 in handicap at Ffos Las (6f, good) 64 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Christian Williams. Others preferred. Well-beaten outsider in two 6f handicaps for Christian Williams in June; now with new yard.
2 5th (2) (15/2 -67%) Gilt Edge	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(2) Gilt Edge 15/2, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in July. Good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 8/1) 11 days ago, running on. Merits consideration. Dual 7f winner this season but inconsistent nowadays and wants good or faster ground.
1 6th (1) (16/1 -146%) Porterinthejungle	16 16/1(-146%)	(1) Porterinthejungle 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 13/2, first run since leaving Deborah Faulkner when respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago. Can't be ruled out. Dual C&D winner; versatile ground-wise and on workable mark but not very reliable.
9 7th (9) (7/1 -75%) Maverick Style	7 7/1(-75%)	(9) Maverick Style 7/1, 12/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (good) 45 days ago, slowly away. On a handy mark and could do better again. Clear second over C&D (good to soft) last month; likely contender off same mark today.
7 8th (7) (12/1 -85%) Diamond Cottage	12 12/1(-85%)	(7) Diamond Cottage 12/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Others more persuasive. Not at best this year but has conditions to suit and has slipped to a tempting mark.
11 9th (11) (11/1 +45%) Ower Starlight	11 11/1(+45%)	(11) Ower Starlight 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Has a bit to prove. Placed twice over 1m for new stable this season but has very mixed record; hard to predict.
6 10th (6) (40/1 -60%) Hk Fourteen	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Hk Fourteen 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, twelfth of 13 in novice at Leicester (10f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Down in trip. Makes handicap debut. Struggled at triple-digit odds in three novice/maiden races; handicap debut today.
12 11th (12) (40/1 -21%) Darcy's Rock	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Darcy's Rock 40/1, C&D winner. One win from 24 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 7 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, good, 40/1) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive. Both runs for new stable this year (5.7f/6f) have been very underwhelming.
14 12th (14) (40/1 -150%) Mr Tibbs	40 40/1(-150%)	(14) Mr Tibbs 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 170 days. Makes turf debut. Others more persuasive. Well held over 8.6f last time but ran quite well over 7f on handicap debut; a possible.
8 13th (8) (80/1 -142%) Eccentric	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Eccentric 80/1, Winner at Southwell in March. 40/1, first run since leaving Jamie Osborne when last of 12 in handicap at Bath (8f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Hard to fancy. Always behind when 40-1 for recent stable debut; drops back from 1m today.
13 14th (13) (50/1 0%) King's Conquest	50 50/1(0%)	(13) King's Conquest 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 9 in novice at Kempton (8f) 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to do a lot more. Showed no promise when finishing last in his three qualifying runs.

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16:10 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

GILT EDGE bounced back to form when finishing an excellent second over this track and trip earlier this month and, nudged up 1lb, she edges preference in what looks a trappy affair on paper. C&D winner Marchetti may emerge as the main danger to the selection off just 3lb higher than that winning mark, while Porterinthejungle has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature, although inconsistency continues to be the main concern with her.

GILT EDGE has a solid course record and arrives on the back of a good second over C&D, so he's marginally preferred to Marchetti, who finished well at Kempton last week. Romanovich is another obvious player in what looks quite a strong race for the grade.

After bumping into a revitalised opponent over C&D last month, MAVERICK STYLE is taken to go one better off the same mark today.

16:15 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (15/8 -50%) Prairie Dancer	1.875 15/8(-50%)	(2) Prairie Dancer 15/8, Useful sort. Below par when sixth of 11 in maiden chase (10/3) at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good to soft) 45 days ago but the one to beat if back to the form he showed when second at Tipperary in May. Multiple Flat/hurdle winner; 0-3 as a chaser but has posed an RPR of 129; no excuses here.
3 2nd (3) (6/4 +0%) Watch The Weather	1.5 6/4(+0%)	(3) Watch The Weather 6/4, Fairly useful hurdler. Similar form when placed in a pair of Wexford maiden chases this summer. Should go well. Useful hurdler and a solid start over fences with thirds over this far at Wexford.
4 3rd (4) (7/1 +42%) Air Drop	7 7/1(+42%)	(4) Air Drop 7/1, Fair hurdler. Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. 12/1, seventh of 11 in novice chase at Roscommon (16.5f, soft) on debut over fences 20 days ago. Might come on for that first outing in 9 months. Hurdle winner; 12-1 and beaten 25l on her switch to fences at Roscommon.
5 4th (5) (15/2 +38%) Red Ball Of Fire	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(5) Red Ball Of Fire 15/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 8/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Sligo (13.4f, soft) 19 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Switches from Flat to chase. One chase run (unplaced); competitive hurdler but others superior in that discipline.
6 5th (6) (18/1 -80%) Pacini	18 18/1(-80%)	(6) Pacini 18/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 7/1, pulled up in novice chase at Roscommon (16.5f, soft) on debut over fences 20 days ago, tailing off over circuit out. Useful hurdler but hasn't progressed; didn't jump or travel when pulled up on chase debut.
1 \|F\| (1) (12/1 +0%) Bukhill	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Bukhill 12/1, Fair hurdler. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, held in fourth when unseated rider 2 out in novice at Tramore (15.6f, good, 15/2) on debut over fences 11 days ago. Back up in trip. Little on the Flat prior to chase debut at Tramore where he was held when unseating.

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16:15 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PRAIRIE DANCER could be dangerous if able to dictate in this small field. This talented hurdler has had three spins over the bigger obstacles and has to bounce back from a below-par run at Kilbeggan last month, but that is feasible. On his penultimate start over fences, he was second to a ready winner in Tipperary who boosted the form in a very competitive novice chase at Killarney on Saturday. Watch The Weather should be heavily involved on the back of a couple of third places in beginners' chases at Wexford. There is surely more to come from Pacini in this discipline while Bukhill, who unseated at Tramore, isn't out of it.

Joseph O'Brien's PRAIRIE DANCER is taken to shrug off a below-par run at Kilbeggan and prove too strong for Watch The Weather.

This will probably concern PRAIRIE DANCER and Watch The Weather, who are the pick on the best of their hurdle and chase form.

16:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 +36%) High Opinion	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) High Opinion 9/2, Latest win at Catterick (5f) in June. Made the frame both starts since, staying on fourth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (5f) 37 days ago. Eased 1 lb ahead of this and he's another in with a shout. Two Class 6 wins in June; solid runs in defeat twice since; career best required to win.
2 2nd (2) (14/1 -180%) Our Absent Friends	14 14/1(-180%)	(2) Our Absent Friends 14/1, Dual winner last season who has gone agonisingly close on 2 of last 3 starts, no extra only late on when neck second of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm, 13/2) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and he needs considering. Runner-up in his last two starts over 5f, including here; respected.
1 3rd (1) (15/8 +38%) Strong Johnson	1.875 15/8(+38%)	(1) Strong Johnson 15/8, C&D winner who arrives here in form, creditable second of 5 in handicap (6/4) at Hamilton (5f, good) 13 days ago. Operating 10 lb below last winning mark and he's very much one to bear in mind. Yet to win this year but he retains ability, ran well latest & is a well-drawn C&D winner.
10 4th (10) (11/1 +8%) Brian The Snail	11 11/1(+8%)	(10) Brian The Snail 11/1, Veteran C&D winner who opened his account for the campaign at Thirsk (5f) in July. Faced a stiff task at Wolverhampton next time but not at best when fifth of 9 in handicap at Bath (5.7f) 9 days ago. Eased 1 lb subsequently though and he's no forlorn hope. This is much stronger than the Thirsk handicap he won last month; others appeal more.
9 5th (9) (9/1 +10%) Leodis Dream	9 9/1(+10%)	(9) Leodis Dream 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in April. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Pontefract (5f, good) 19 days ago. Bright start to the season but he's gone cold since; dangerous mark as a result.
6 6th (6) (11/1 -47%) Keldeo	11 11/1(-47%)	(6) Keldeo 11/1, Doubled her tally at Catterick (5f) in May. Found only an improver too strong when second of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 4/1) 31 days ago, so she could be thereabouts with cheekpieces added. Running well this summer but she will need the new cheekpieces to prompt improvement.
11 7th (11) (12/1 +52%) Hoof It Hoof It	12 12/1(+52%)	(11) Hoof It Hoof It 12/1, Course winner. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Catterick (6f, firm, 22/1) 7 days ago, weakening final 1f. Needs to bounce back. Course winner; good run over C&D three weeks ago but less good last time.
3 8th (3) (11/1 -38%) Ingleby Archie	11 11/1(-38%)	(3) Ingleby Archie 11/1, Back-to-back winner of 5f handicaps at Redcar/Thirsk but seemed to find a 4 lb higher mark anchoring him in hat-trick bid when fifth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Failed in hat-trick bid last time but that race set up for the closers; big run likely.
8 9th (8) (80/1 -220%) Restless Prince	80 80/1(-220%)	(8) Restless Prince 80/1, Winner at Catterick in April. 28/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, always behind. Others more persuasive. Not kicked on from his soft-ground maiden win in April; others look safer.
7 10th (7) (13/2 -30%) Woobay	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(7) Woobay 13/2, Back on scoreboard over C&D last month and posted creditable fourth of 18 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm) next time. Slow start didn't help when seventh of 8 in handicap back over C&D 21 days ago. Type to bounce back. C&D win last month; fluffed the start when a hot fav here latest; can bounce back quickly.

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16:20 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

STRONG JOHNSON won twice at this time last year, including a victory over this course a distance. Paul Midgley's sprinter races off a 7lb lower mark today and recent placed efforts suggest a return to winning ways is imminent. He looks to have most to fear from recent Musselburgh runner-up Our Absent Friends, given both Ingleby Archie and High Opinion have looked in the grip of the handicapper since landing doubles during the summer.

STRONG JOHNSON's losing run is mounting up but he's lurking on a handy mark as a result and following solid placed efforts on each of his last 2 starts, he could be worth siding with from a handy draw. Woobay, if shrugging off a lesser effort, and 3-y-o Scoops Ahoy also command a second look, as does Our Absent Friends, who has gone close on 2 of his last 3 starts.

Woobay and Our Absent Friends are high on the list but STRONG JOHNSON is eased slightly in grade and can come out on top.

16:25 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 +13%) Lunatick	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Lunatick 7/2, Back on track and looked more tractable than can be the case when runner-up at Brighton (8f, good) 19 days ago. beaten only by one played late. Drops in grade and every chance he will be in the mix if arriving in the same mood. 2nd on his first and latest starts this term, but he hung left in front; first tongue-tie.
4 2nd (4) (7/4 +61%) Crimson Spirit	1.75 7/4(+61%)	(4) Crimson Spirit 7/4, Won course maiden (7f, good) last summer. Well held next 2 starts 10 months apart but shaped encouragingly having been caught wide once again from a less-than-ideal draw when fifth of 14 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) last month. Player if building on it. While the return to this track makes appeal, he's not certain to stay this new trip.
5 3rd (5) (10/1 +0%) English Spirit	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) English Spirit 10/1, Seems to save his best for Wolverhampton (all 4 wins there) and again ran creditably after just 5 days off when fifth there (8.6f) earlier this month. Now below his last winning mark and one to consider down in grade back on turf. 0-12 on turf but close third of 15 at York two runs ago and has claims if judged on that.
6 4th (6) (3/1 +40%) Amancio	3 3/1(+40%)	(6) Amancio 3/1, Settled better than usual when opening his account in the mud at Haydock (1m) in April and has run at least as well in defeat all 4 outings since, runner-up at same course (10.4f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago. Back down in trip and percentage call is to look elsewhere. Sole win (1m, soft) in April and runner-up in three of his four starts since, one at Epsom.
3 5th (3) (11/2 -10%) Big Bear Hug	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(3) Big Bear Hug 11/2, Benefited from the step back up in trip to open her account for the year at this track (10.1f, good) last month and again ran well when beaten less than a length into third here again earlier in the month. Havlin back on board and should continue in good heart. Has taken well to this track, winning in July; 1m would probably still be okay.
7 6th (7) (50/1 -178%) Centurion Dream	50 50/1(-178%)	(7) Centurion Dream 50/1, Kodiac colt who showed fair form when third in a 7f maiden and 1m nursery last year but looked a hard ride back sprinting after 10 months off when well-held fourth of 5 in maiden at Ffos Las (6f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces now the headgear of choice. 0-6; well below form on last two starts, absent 313 days in between; changes headgear.

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16:25 Epsom Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Big Bear Hug appeared to be slightly unlucky in third here at the start of the month, when attempting to follow up her course victory over 1m2f the time before. She got the better of AMANCIO (second) on that occasion, but the drop back in trip should play to the latter's strengths and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Jack Channon's charge reversed the form. Others to consider include Atlantis Blue and Unreal Connection.

A tricky puzzle to solve but the most persuasive option is ATLANTIS BLUE, who did well to get as close as she did in pursuit of a hat-trick when fourth at Sandown earlier this month and George Baker's mare remains of interest despite a 2 lb rise. The main threat may emerge from Crimson Spirit, who shaped encouragingly having been caught wide at York last month, with Unreal Connection and Lunatick fancied to go well, too.

The narrow vote goes to ATLANTIS BLUE ahead of Unreal Connection, Amancio and Big Bear Hug.

16:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 +72%) Blazing Son	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(5) Blazing Son 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Carlisle in June. 12/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 32 days ago, though was in the firing line for a long way. Made all over 7f at Carlisle in June; less good twice since; drops in trip returned to AW.
8 2nd (8) (11/4 +54%) So Grateful	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(8) So Grateful 11/4, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 14 in handicap (5/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 36 days ago. That was a step up on previous efforts this term. 3 course wins in 2022; best run this year when close 3rd at Redcar last month; e-w shout.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 -63%) Shalaa Asker	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(3) Shalaa Asker 13/2, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 17/2) 25 days ago. Well weighted if he can revive. 0-7 this year but he retains ability and this is a drop in class; goes without accessories.
2 4th (2) (7/2 +22%) Al Ameen	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(2) Al Ameen 7/2, Course winner. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to soft, 9/2) 46 days ago. Visor now the headgear of choice for this habitual slow starter. Capable at this level and probably best to ignore latest Epsom run; new headgear today.
4 5th (4) (17/2 -325%) High Velocity	8.5 17/2(-325%)	(4) High Velocity 17/2, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, good third of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Shortlist material (better on the AW). More promise on turf the last twice; better on AW and should make a bold bid.
6 6th (6) (6/1 +33%) Bicep	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Bicep 6/1, Below form sixth of 13 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 14/1) 24 days ago. Handicapped to win & latest run suggested he was coming to the boil; one to keep an eye on.
9 7th (9) (40/1 -100%) Zargun	40 40/1(-100%)	(9) Zargun 40/1, Latest win at Doncaster in March. 11/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good). Off 105 days. 5f win in March; fair effort over 6f when last seen in May; others appeal more.
1 8th (1) (25/1 -108%) Bellagio Man	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Bellagio Man 25/1, C&D winner. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good) 74 days ago. Should have come on for that and better on AW (9 lb higher now). One to consider. Conditions to suit and this represents an ease in class on AW; capable but risky.
7 9th (7) (33/1 +0%) Watermelon Sugar	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Watermelon Sugar 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in April. 16/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Quiet on turf since his stylish AW win in April (6f, Polytrack; one to be interested in.

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

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

This won't take much winning and previous C&D winner SO GRATEFUL could be ready to strike. His latest effort on the turf at Redcar was an encouraging one in defeat, as he only went down by half a length into third over this trip. High Velocity has been running well enough in defeat over 5f on turf and is noted, but a bigger danger to the selection might be Al Ameen in the first-time visor.

The interesting one here is HIGH VELOCITY given the assessor has taken a major chance with him back on his favoured surface. The return to the AW will also suit Bellagio Man so he's a definite threat, along with So Grateful.

The return to AW could see WATERMELON SUGAR bounce back to form. Shalaa Asker is feared most.

16:40 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/4 +22%) Tommie Beau	1.75 7/4(+22%)	(1) Tommie Beau 7/4, Really likeable durable stayer who capitalised on drop in grade over fences in C&D handicap in May from Charlie Uberalles and made light of quick turnaround from lower mark over hurdles later that month. Good second back here again on Saturday and a big player back chasing. Wide-margin C&D winner in May and two very good hurdle runs here have followed.
3 2nd (3) (9/2 -29%) Jerrash	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(3) Jerrash 9/2, Successful at Bangor and Market Rasen this summer but good run of form came to an end at Newton Abbot 5 weeks ago. Still on a fair mark if he can bounce back. Dual winner this summer but needs to bounce back from a substandard run last month.
4 3rd (4) (10/3 -48%) Ilikedwayurthinkin	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(4) Ilikedwayurthinkin 10/3, Useful handicap hurdler/chaser at one time and has rediscovered some form this season, scoring twice in C&D handicaps, albeit probably a touch fortunate last time. Can't be ruled out again. Back in good form since cheekpieces were refitted; bids to complete a C&D hat-trick today.
5 4th (5) (17/2 +15%) Scipion	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Scipion 17/2, Out of sorts for a while, well beaten again starting out for another new yard here back in May. Switches back to chasing after a breathing op now. Tailed off over hurdles on stable debut in May; had wind op in June; tongue-tie refitted.
2 5th (2) (7/1 -27%) Charlie Uberalles	7 7/1(-27%)	(2) Charlie Uberalles 7/1, Fairly useful chaser who was as good as ever when scoring over shorter here in June. Fair run over hurdles next time and one to note back in this sphere. Landed a good prize over 2m5f here in June but would appeal much more on good ground.
6 \|PU\| (6) (9/1 +25%) Polish	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Polish 9/1, Versatile performer placed in a 3m Southwell hunter in March. Sold from Fergal O'Brien £7,000 in May. This looks tough. Beaten when falling in a hunter chase in May; needs to up his game on this stable debut.

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16:40 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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

ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN has been revived by a switch to chasing, as evidenced with two ready victories over C&D in recent months. A 3lb rise in the ratings for the veteran's latest triumph looks more than workable judged on his previous exploits when racing in Ireland. Although Jerrash hasn't always convinced with his jumping in this discipline, he's a threat if putting it all together. The Kayf Tara gelding may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Charlie Uberalles.

TOMMIE BEAU won over fences and hurdles here in the space of 48 hours in May and could be well placed to strike again after a fine run in second over the smaller obstacles at Saturday's meeting. Old rival Charlie Uberalles is respected back chasing, while Ilikedwayurthinkin is a big player bidding for a C&D hat-trick.

The pick is ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (nap), who does not look harshly treated by a 3lb rise for the latter of his two C&D wins this season.

16:45 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (22/1 +56%) Hillbilly	22 22/1(+56%)	(1) Hillbilly 22/1, Coach House gelding who showed only greenness when tailed-off last of 5 in maiden (28/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good) on debut over 2 years ago. Can only be watched. Remote last of five in a 6f Nottingham maiden in July 2022; no appeal.
5 1st (5) (6/5 +60%) Ticktyboo	1.2 6/5(+60%)	(5) Ticktyboo 6/5, Best effort when runner-up at Newcastle on penultimate outing but ran no sort of race back on turf when tailed-off last of 14 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm, 11/1) 31 days ago. That was too bad to be true so worth another chance. Flopped on fast ground last time but earlier AW run was a career best; solid contender.
2 2nd (2) (2/1 +80%) All Ways Glamorous	2 2/1(+80%)	(2) All Ways Glamorous 2/1, Showed more than on debut when second of 5 in novice at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm, 12/1) 2 weeks ago. Open to further improvement. Second run was better than debut; will need to progress again to trouble the principals.
3 3rd (3) (14/1 -17%) I Can't Believe	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) I Can't Believe 14/1, Shaped similarly to on debut having left John & Thady Gosden (for 18,000 gns) and missed 3 months when fifth of 10 in novice at Salisbury (7f, good to firm, 22/1) 11 days ago. Down in trip and handicaps after this look his bag. Good pedigree but only minor form in two runs so far; drop in trip a concern on breeding.

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16:45 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Quicker ground conditions were to blame for TICKTYBOO's last-placed finish in a 14-runner handicap at York last month and he holds leading claims reverting to maiden company. The Showcasing gelding ticks plenty of the right boxes on previous performances and a belated breakthrough victory could be on the horizon. All Ways Glamorous offered more encouragement on his runner-up effort at Windsor a fortnight ago and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of I Can't Believe.

Mashadi got back on track at Newmarket on Saturday, but this is a very quick turnaround so a chance is taken on TICKTY BOO, who had a shocker at York last time but should go very close with a repeat of his penultimate second at Newcastle. All Ways Glamourous took a step forward from his debut last time and completes the shortlist.

Mashadi has the best form but TICKTYBOO might be able to ruffle his feathers under these conditions.

16:50 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (11/2 +31%) Calahill	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Calahill 11/2, 16/1, third of 10 in handicap chase at Cartmel (25.5f, good to soft) on debut over fences 57 days ago. Down in trip. Can give a good account 3m1f looked too far on chase debut latest; running well and should feature.
3 2nd (3) (13/2 +46%) Finnians Row	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(3) Finnians Row 13/2, Course winner. One win from 31 NH runs. 8/1, respectable 11¾ lengths fourth of 13 to Aliunde in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.9f, good) 31 days ago. He's 1-31 overall and looks held by Aliunde on their recent Kilbeggan clash.
2 3rd (2) (11/4 +0%) Aliunde	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(2) Aliunde 11/4, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.9f, good, 8/1) 31 days ago, plenty in hand. Has good chance on form. Handles this track and won decisively at Kilbeggan the last time; up 8lb but lightly raced.
10 4th (10) (14/1 +13%) Fly De Megaudais	14 14/1(+13%)	(10) Fly De Megaudais 14/1, C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, good third of 14 in handicap chase at Tipperary (17.3f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Placed last time at Tipperary but this exposed 11yo finds winning difficult.
11 5th (11) (50/1 +0%) Fr Gilligansvoyge	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Fr Gilligansvoyge 50/1, One win from 54 NH runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 66/1, ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Record of 1-54 overall and 1-27 as a chaser; very opposable on recent exploits.
5 6th (5) (11/2 -656%) Desert Heather	5.5 11/2(-656%)	(5) Desert Heather 11/2, 9/4, second of 3 in minor event hurdle at Clonmel (24f, heavy), finishing tired. Switches from hurdles to chase. First run for yard after leaving Declan Queally. Makes handicap chase debut. Good bit to prove as a chaser but she's thrown in on her hurdle form.
4 7th (4) (11/1 +45%) Moneynabane	11 11/1(+45%)	(4) Moneynabane 11/1, Modest winner at 22f over hurdles. Tenth of 14 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good to soft, 16/1) on debut over fences 3 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. He was soon in trouble when tailed off on his chase debut at Kilbeggan only last Friday.
8 8th (8) (6/1 +76%) Wee Jerry	6 6/1(+76%)	(8) Wee Jerry 6/1, Remains a maiden after 25 NH runs. Sixth of 14 in handicap chase (20/1) at Tramore (15.6f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Booking of Stone-Walsh a plus. Longstanding maiden over hurdles and beaten more than 20l in his two handicap chases.
7 9th (7) (18/1 +45%) Coastguard Lady	18 18/1(+45%)	(7) Coastguard Lady 18/1, Below form 33 lengths eighth of 13 to Aliunde in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.9f, good, 20/1) 31 days ago. 15-race maiden with a regressive profile and was tailed off behind Aliunde at Kilbeggan.
9 \|PU\| (9) (10/1 +70%) Robin De Roost	10 10/1(+70%)	(9) Robin De Roost 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win in chase here in June. Eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, good, 25/1) 9 days ago. 14yo who won over C&D in June but hasn't really threatened since then.
1 \|PU\| (1) (25/1 -25%) The Declaimer	25 25/1(-25%)	(1) The Declaimer 25/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.8f, good to soft, 28/1) 14 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. One of his four chase runs reads okay but doesn't look straightforward and can be taken on.

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16:50 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Rated much lower over fences compared to her hurdles mark of 128, DESERT HEATHER could prove hard to beat. The eight-year-old was fourth in a Listed contest when sent off favourite on her penultimate start and she clearly didn't enjoy very testing conditions when last seen at Clonmel in December. Successful at Kilbeggan in July, Aliunde is sure to have plenty of supporters, while dual course winner Robin De Roost is another to consider.

ALIUNDE had a bit in hand at Ballinrobe a fortnight ago and an 8 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop Mark McNiff's charge. Calahill ran well at Cartmel last time and is second choice ahead of Desert Heather, who progressed into a useful hurdler for Declan Queally and has scope from her much lower chase mark if new trainer Rodger Sweeney has her primed after 8 months off.

The mare DESERT HEATHER has achieved little in three previous runs over regulation fences but she's thrown in on her hurdling form.

16:55 Ripon Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (7/2 -17%) Laudable	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) Laudable 7/2, 7/2, didn't need to improve to win 12-runner classified event at Ayr (1¼m, good) 16 days ago. Likely to go well again. Got off the mark in Ayr classified event 16 days ago; not taken lightly at these weights.
1 2nd (1) (14/1 -75%) Going Underground	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Going Underground 14/1, Latest win at Ayr (7f) in June. Tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (1m, good to firm, 22/1) 15 days ago. Capable of bouncing back. Only tenth in 1m handicap here 15 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.
9 3rd (9) (5/2 +29%) Keen Interest	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(9) Keen Interest 5/2, Winner at Yarmouth (11.5f) in August. Creditable second of 13 in classified event there (1m, good) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Won at Yarmouth and good second in classified event there week ago; enters calculations.
8 4th (8) (13/2 +0%) Tiberio Force	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(8) Tiberio Force 13/2, One win from 25 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, creditable third of 10 in classified event at Newcastle (1¼m) 24 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces back on. Solid third in classified event at Newcastle 24 days ago; not ruled out.
10 5th (10) (28/1 -12%) Sassy Glory	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Sassy Glory 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Visored first time, eighth of 9 in C&D handicap (good to firm, 66/1) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Not easy to make a case for. Visored when beating only one in C&D handicap nine days ago; cheekpieces go on now.
5 6th (5) (12/1 -50%) Recorwoman	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Recorwoman 12/1, Unreliable type. Bit better than result when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Ayr (1¼m, good, 50/1) 14 days ago, hampered 2f out. Fared better than her 11th suggests at Ayr two weeks ago; others still more persuasive.
6 7th (6) (9/1 +44%) Ribkana	9 9/1(+44%)	(6) Ribkana 9/1, Remains a maiden after 22 starts. Last of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Is 0-22 and she came in last of nine in 7f Carlisle handicap five days ago.
7 8th (7) (50/1 -100%) Rubellite	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Rubellite 50/1, 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m) 10 days ago. Back down in trip. Well below par on her last two outings at Wolverhampton; needs a big step forward.
4 9th (4) (4/1 -33%) Peripeteia	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Peripeteia 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in July. Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Catterick (1½m, good to firm, 4/1) 20 days ago. Respected. Won at Musselburgh before very good Catterick third; this C&D scorer holds leading claims.
3 10th (3) (50/1 -127%) Odd Venture	50 50/1(-127%)	(3) Odd Venture 50/1, Poor gelding. 7/1, seventh of 8 in classified event at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Down in trip. Something to find on form. Beat only one in 1m4f classified event at Musselburgh 34 days ago; others appeal more.

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16:55 Ripon Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Stepping back up in trip looks like a good move for KEEN INTEREST, having been outpaced late on when not beaten far over 1m at Yarmouth last week following a 1m3f success at Yarmouth. Alice Haynes' charge seems well treated by the conditions of this contest, and it may be that Laudable gives him the most to think about following a taking success at Ayr when having his first go at this distance. Peripeteia and Tiberio Force are likely to be thereabouts as well.

PERIPETEIA might prove the answer at a venue where she's tasted success before. Keen Interest is a 3-y-o who arrives in form and is feared most ahead of Going Underground and Laudable.

Philip Kirby's C&D scorer PERIPETEIA is taken to resume winning ways on the back of his very good Catterick third last time out

17:00 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (7/1 +50%) Tanmawwy	7 7/1(+50%)	(7) Tanmawwy 7/1, Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) 18 days ago, fading after racing too freely. Down to a mark he really should be capable of making an impact from. Four races this summer, easily the best of which was a fair fourth three starts back.
13 2nd (13) (11/1 -57%) Redredrobin	11 11/1(-57%)	(13) Redredrobin 11/1, C&D winner who bounced back to form to score at Chepstow (7f, good to firm, 5/1) 11 days ago, responding well. Retains handicapping scope after a 5 lb rise and she's won back to back before. Dual C&D winner last summer; returns after a Chepstow win off reduced mark 11 days ago.
14 3rd (14) (20/1 -43%) Capote's Dream	20 20/1(-43%)	(14) Capote's Dream 20/1, Won in August last year but has largely been below par since finishing second on his 6f Windsor reappearance in Apil. Others preferred on a rare start over 7f. Easily best run this season was in April first time and he's 10lb lower today; rare 7f run.
10 4th (10) (16/1 -129%) Giorgio M	16 16/1(-129%)	(10) Giorgio M 16/1, Successful at over 7f at Musselburgh in May and Wolverhampton in July. Creditable third of 10 back at Musselburgh last time. Needs a bit extra but, with 3yo who's won twice already this term, that's not impossible.
6 5th (6) (15/2 -15%) Marlay Park	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(6) Marlay Park 15/2, Four-time C&D winner and ran another good race here when narrowly denied by Dream of Mischief 10 days ago. Can never discount him here but he'll need things to drop right from the outside stall. Four C&D wins, nearly always in the frame here and pipped on latest start; first headgear.
12 6th (12) (7/2 +56%) Guiteau	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(12) Guiteau 7/2, Produced an improved performance when running out an impressive winner of a C&D handicap on reappearance in July. Second back here a week later and can probably be forgiven hs latest effort at Sandown as he pulled too hard back at 1m. Capable of bouncing back. 1st and 2nd over C&D last month; more interesting back here after his Sandown 1m run.
8 7th (8) (14/1 +44%) Hodler	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) Hodler 14/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, seventh of 10 in C&D handicap (good) 39 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Did well here 2022; nothing like as potent here since, including three of last four runs.
5 8th (5) (6/1 0%) G'daay	6 6/1(0%)	(5) G'daay 6/1, C&D winner last summer who got back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (7f, good) 16 days ago. Should remain competitive after only a 2 lb nudge. Often leads; won off reduced mark 16 days ago; first and second here last summer.
11 9th (11) (22/1 -214%) Shot Of Love	22 22/1(-214%)	(11) Shot Of Love 22/1, Arrives on the back of runner-up efforts on AW and turf at Lingfield last month. Should give another good account from a handy draw. Front-runner; switched to cheekpieces when back-to-form second on last two outings.
2 10th (2) (7/1 +30%) Extrication	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Extrication 7/1, Placed in maiden/novice events in the spring. Found less than looked likely when seventh of 10 on 7f Doncaster handicap debut in June. Remains unexposed back from 8 weeks off. 2nd in Wetherby novice (7f, soft); faded into 7th of ten on handicap debut (good to firm).
4 11th (4) (17/2 -31%) Dream Of Mischief	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(4) Dream Of Mischief 17/2, 5/2, career best when winning 7-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) 10 days ago by short head from Marlay Park, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Only nudged up 2 lb. Consistent in 2024; came from last to short-head Marlay Park over C&D (good) ten days ago.
9 12th (9) (40/1 -21%) Arctician	40 40/1(-21%)	(9) Arctician 40/1, Latest win at Kempton in June. 40/1, bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 12 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Latest AW win was in June but it's a long time since he made an impact on turf.
15 13th (15) (17/2 +15%) Purefoy	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(15) Purefoy 17/2, Winner on AW at Lingfield in April but has finished down the field chance on all 5 outings since. Has been cut some slack by the handicapper as a result but he's hardly a solid proposition. Made all on handicap/seasonal debut; disappointing since, particularly on turf.
3 14th (3) (150/1 -355%) Trueman	150 150/1(-355%)	(3) Trueman 150/1, Carlisle maiden winner for David O'Meara last May but not seen since finishing last of 6 in a Yarmouth handicap the following month. Best watched on stable debut unless the betting hints otherwise. Bled last June in the latest of his four races; left D O'Meara for 6,500gns last September.

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17:00 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Dream Of Mischief returned to winning ways at this track 10 days ago, having run with plenty of credit in defeat on his outings prior to that success. He is expected to be in the mix once again, but a chance is taken with GUITEAU. A C&D winner on his return to action in July, he raced far too keenly when tried over a mile at Sandown last time and the return to 7f, combined with a good draw, can see him bounce back. Shot Of Love, Giorgio M and Extrication appeal most of the remainder.

SHOT OF LOVE arrives in form and might be able to resume winning ways from a handy inside stall. Recent Chepstow scorer Redredrobin rates an obvious danger, while Guiteau also merits respect back at a venue which suits. The shortlist is completed by Extrication, who remains unexposed back from a short break.

This looks competitive and brings tactical complications with the number of would-be front-runners. DREAM OF MISCHIEF gets the vote.

17:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (15/2 +17%) Have You A Minute	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(8) Have You A Minute 15/2, Ninth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft, 14/1) 41 days ago. May have needed last month's Beverley return, but this trip looks sharp enough for him now.
1 2nd (1) (1/1 +43%) Waleyfa	1 1/1(+43%)	(1) Waleyfa 1/1, First run since leaving Alice Haynes when readily winning 7-runner handicap at Brighton (8f, good, well-backed 5/2) 6 days ago. Obvious claims under a penalty. Won on stable debut at Brighton six days ago; respected if this race doesn't come too soon.
12 3rd (12) (10/1 +50%) Balqaa	10 10/1(+50%)	(12) Balqaa 10/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 5/1) 30 days ago, faring best of those held up. Looks competitive on form. Just 2-37, has the outside stall and may prefer a stiffer test than this now.
6 4th (6) (28/1 -40%) Back From Dubai	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Back From Dubai 28/1, 3-time C&D winner. 28/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Out of form. Lower in the weights than for three of his five wins around here; may be worth chancing.
10 5th (10) (14/1 -56%) Handel	14 14/1(-56%)	(10) Handel 14/1, One win from 37 Flat runs. 16/1, very good second of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 28 days ago. Enters calculations. Only beaten a short head at Wolverhampton last time, but is just 1-37 (0-25 on AW).
3 6th (3) (12/1 -41%) Boujee Gold	12 12/1(-41%)	(3) Boujee Gold 12/1, Good third of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 23 days ago. In the mix. Wolverhampton winner last November and a close third on turf last time; contender.
5 7th (5) (7/1 -100%) Meng Tian	7 7/1(-100%)	(5) Meng Tian 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 4/1) 4 days ago. Can give a good account. Placed in last two starts and still off last winning mark; should go well again.
13 8th (13) (16/1 +0%) Stand Free	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Stand Free 16/1, Won 10-runner minor event at Newcastle (10.2f, 33/1) 24 days ago, always holding on. Back down in trip. More needed back in a handicap. Won a 0-50 classified event last time; will need a good pace over this shorter trip.
9 9th (9) (25/1 -25%) United Force	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) United Force 25/1, Latest win at Yarmouth in July. 11/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 7 days ago. Bit of a mixed bag since returning in June; 0-13 on AW and not quite sure what to expect.
4 10th (4) (22/1 -144%) Angel Amadea	22 22/1(-144%)	(4) Angel Amadea 22/1, 14/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 30 days ago. 2-3 at Wolverhampton, but 0-25 elsewhere and well held in one visit here.
11 10th (11) (33/1 -32%) Hailey Ya Mal	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Hailey Ya Mal 33/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Catterick (7f, good), merely passing beaten rivals. Off 118 days. Best efforts have come on Tapeta, but he will need to find plenty more to break his duck.
14 12th (14) (25/1 -79%) Liv Lucky	25 25/1(-79%)	(14) Liv Lucky 25/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 8 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others have achieved more. Still has stamina to prove and a record of 1-31 suggests that others are more likely.
2 13th (2) (80/1 -100%) Falcon	80 80/1(-100%)	(2) Falcon 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tailed off in two turf handicaps for yard; return to AW needs to make a huge difference.

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17:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A change of scenery appears to have revitalised WALEYFA. The six-year-old forged clear to win at Brighton on last week's debut for a new yard and a 5lb penalty may not be enough to anchor her in this. Boujee Gold finished a close-up third over 7f at Doncaster and returns to her winning distance with strong claims, while Chelmsford runner-up Meng Tian makes more appeal than Handel of the remainder.

WALEYFA capitalised on a falling mark on her first outing for a new yard at Brighton last week after 6 months off and looks up to defying a penalty if not finding this coming too soon. Handel and Meng Tian are feared most.

It may be worth taking a chance with BACK FROM DUBAI who is lower in the weights than for three of his five course wins.

17:10 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 18f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
15 1st (15) (9/2 -13%) Tell Me This	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(15) Tell Me This 9/2, 7/4 and in the process of running well unseated rider in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, soft) 18 days ago. Can be a factor with a clear round. Been an unlucky mare so far but has ability; was third when exiting late at Sligo.
5 2nd (5) (11/4 +8%) Mount Anglesby	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(5) Mount Anglesby 11/4, Fair hurdler. First run since leaving Andrew McNamara when good second of 15 in novice hurdle (5/4) at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. May have more to offer for this yard. Had useful hurdles form for previous yard; well-backed favourite when second at Tramore.
18 3rd (18) (5/2 -11%) Eastbank Warrior	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(18) Eastbank Warrior 5/2, Third of 15 in bumper (10/3) at this course (15.5f, good) 34 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Makes hurdles debut. RESERVE. Good form in bumpers including here last month; one to consider on hurdling debut; reserve.
7 4th (7) (5/1 -43%) One Big Boum	5 5/1(-43%)	(7) One Big Boum 5/1, 15/2, bit below form fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Definite player on his best form. Has shown plenty of promise and good chance if he both settles and jumps better.
4 5th (4) (25/1 -25%) Marlpark	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Marlpark 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 33/1, fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Sligo (20.6f, soft) on hurdles bow 5 days ago. Fair form in bumpers; beaten a long way by Mullins hotpot on recent hurdling debut.
2 6th (2) (11/2 -22%) Eoin's Charm	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(2) Eoin's Charm 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 11 in bumper at Downpatrick (18.8f, good, 5/2) 42 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Second in a bumper and two good hurdle runs here before that; tame effort in bumper latest.
17 7th (17) (25/1 +24%) Silver Mill	25 25/1(+24%)	(17) Silver Mill 25/1, Kingston Hill mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Highstakesplayer and fair hurdler Bistouri d'Honore. RESERVE. Half-sister to three winners out of half-sister to French Grade 3 hurdle winner; reserve.
11 8th (11) (33/1 +0%) Jack Booner	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Jack Booner 33/1, Tenth of 14 in bumper (33/1) at Galway (16.6f, good to soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Ran fine in a decent bumper at Galway and nice pedigree for jumping; yard going well.
13 9th (13) (25/1 -25%) On The Gandy Hop	25 25/1(-25%)	(13) On The Gandy Hop 25/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Montmartre gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful French chaser (stayed 21f) Urumqi. Cost E18,000 as 3yo; dam unraced half-sister to French Flat and jumps winners.
8 10th (8) (80/1 -142%) Three Tribes	80 80/1(-142%)	(8) Three Tribes 80/1, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 2½m) Jack Cool. Wears hood. Galway-trained newcomer is closely related to point winner; hood on for debut.
6 11th (6) (100/1 -52%) Notevenatext	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) Notevenatext 100/1, Twelfth of 15 in bumper (150/1) at this course (15.5f, good) on NH debut 34 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed off in a bumper here last month.
9 12th (9) (66/1 -100%) Youmzain Bolt	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Youmzain Bolt 66/1, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful 6f-7f winner Vallarta. Dam (h85), placed over hurdles, 1½m winner on Flat. Half-brother to prolific 6f/7f winner Vallarta and dam was 1m4f winner; watching brief.
12 13th (12) (150/1 -127%) Macantuile	150 150/1(-127%)	(12) Macantuile 150/1, Seventeenth of 20 in novice hurdle at Galway (16.8f, soft, 250/1) on NH debut 23 days ago. Beaten a country mile at Galway; can't have him.
14 \|PU\| (14) (100/1 -100%) Im Here Now	100 100/1(-100%)	(14) Im Here Now 100/1, Last of 6 in bumper (12/1) at Down Royal (16.9f, heavy) on NH debut. Off 17 months. Makes hurdles debut. Tailed off when last of six in bumper last year; good jumping pedigree but will need this.

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17:10 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ONE BIG BOUM has the rating to win this if doing things right. His best effort came when fourth in a Killarney novice over 2m4f, after which he jumped poorly and didn't stay over 3m at Cork and then was too keen at Kilbeggan when last seen. If he settles and jumps better, he should take a bit of beating. Granpa Ger has a bit to find on ratings but has run well in handicaps on his last two starts and he will be suited by stepping back up in trip. Mount Anglesby was a well-backed favourite when second to a longshot on stable debut at Tramore. He should also appreciate the extra quarter-mile here.

MOUNT ANGLESBY failed to justify favouritism at Tramore 10 days ago but it was by no means a bad start for this new yard and compensation may well await. Tell Me This and Eoin's Charm are a couple of potential dangers.

If he does things right, namely settling and jumping better, ONE BIG BOUM has enough ability to win a maiden of this standard

17:15 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (3/1 -20%) Sean Og	3 3/1(-20%)	(7) Sean Og 3/1, C&D winner in June and continued his good spell when second of 11 in handicap chase back at this C&D (good) last month. Should go well again. C&D winner (good) in June and has run well in defeat since but needs conditions to dry..
2 2nd (2) (9/1 +64%) Coqolino	9 9/1(+64%)	(2) Coqolino 9/1, Now 12 runs since his last win in 2021 and he's been well below par for current yard this season. Out of sorts so far for this stable but he's difficult to ignore off a dangerous mark..
3 3rd (3) (7/2 +22%) Lermoos Legend	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(3) Lermoos Legend 7/2, Won 23f handicap chase at Worcester last summer but is also effective over much shorter. Running respectable of late, including when third of 5 in handicap chase at this course (17.3f, soft) on Saturday. Back up in trip. Course winner who finished third here over 2m1f two days ago; player..
6 4th (6) (15/8 +32%) Dr Sanderson	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(6) Dr Sanderson 15/8, Last 3 wins have come at this track including over 17f in June. Good placed efforts here next 3 starts, including on Saturday, and he remains of interest. Runs well here and wasn't beaten far over C&D two days ago; likely to be thereabouts..
4 5th (4) (13/2 +35%) Jelski	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(4) Jelski 13/2, Back-to-back winner here last summer off higher marks but continues to operate below his best this term. Has a bit to find on these terms having finished 18l adrift of Dr Sanderson two days ago..
1 6th (1) (18/1 -29%) The Flier Begley	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) The Flier Begley 18/1, Fairly useful chase winner for Stuart Crawford in Ireland. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Down Royal on final start for that yard in May. Presumably having a pipe-opener back over hurdles at Uttoxeter on yard debut and better expected now with tongue strap applied. Has had wind surgery and reverts to fences on a workable mark; interesting..

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17:15 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

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

SEAN OG has taken his form to a higher level over the larger obstacles with a C&D success on his penultimate start. The six-year-old followed that up with a second-placed effort here last month and remains unexposed on only his sixth chase start. The Flier Begley appears to be on a fair mark if stepping back in the right direction following his latest effort over hurdles. On My Bike is also noted.

SEAN OG continues in good heart and is fast becoming a Cartmel specialist, so is marginally preferred to Dr Sanderson, who again ran well here on Saturday and has backed up quickly before.

Sean Og would rate serious consideration should the ground dry but a chance is taken on COQOLINO returning to form off a good mark.

17:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (7/2 +30%) Vaunted	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Vaunted 7/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) 9 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should be on the premises again. Placed twice on fast ground at Bath this month but these slower conditions are not ideal.
3 2nd (3) (5/1 +50%) Savannah Smiles	5 5/1(+50%)	(3) Savannah Smiles 5/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Latest win here in June. Seventh of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Bath (5.7f, firm) 24 days ago. Not completely dismissed back at this track. Three wins this season (one over C&D); doesn't have much margin for error off this mark.
9 3rd (9) (3/1 +14%) Louis Treize	3 3/1(+14%)	(9) Louis Treize 3/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 6/1, very good second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago. Supported last time and, if he's in the same form, he can go one better. Dual course winner in 2023 and ran big race in defeat over C&D 11 days ago; good chance.
5 4th (5) (5/1 -25%) Gherkin	5 5/1(-25%)	(5) Gherkin 5/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 48 days ago. Should be spot on now and is unlikely to be far away. Has not enjoyed the rub of the green when running very respectably twice this year.
8 5th (8) (10/1 +17%) Flagman	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Flagman 10/1, Unreliable individual. 6/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f), never nearer. Off 11 months. Hard to know what sort of form he'll return in. In fairly good form last summer/autumn but has fitness to prove after layoff.
6 6th (6) (9/2 -35%) Milliethemollie	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(6) Milliethemollie 9/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 7 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good to soft, 13/2) 17 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Respected. Yet to win for current stable but posted sound effort when second at Brighton this month.
1 7th (1) (25/1 -456%) Naughty Niall	25 25/1(-456%)	(1) Naughty Niall 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fourth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 13/2). Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Makes turf debut. Makes handicap debut. Needs to find some improvement. Twice made the frame in AW maidens in February; makes turf/handicap debut after layoff.
4 8th (4) (40/1 -21%) Himawari	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Himawari 40/1, First run since leaving Marco Botti when tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, good, 66/1) 45 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Plenty to prove. Struggled when 66-1 for stable debut here (7f); back sprinting in new headgear today.

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17:20 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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A return to 6f enabled a much-improved performance from recent Brighton runner-up MILLIETHEMOLLIE. Tony Carroll's three-year-old makes plenty of appeal racing off an unchanged mark and a second career triumph looks more than possible. Vaunted arrives on the back of two solid placed efforts at Bath and she's likely to be in the shake-up once more. The five-year-old is feared most, marginally more than Louis Treize, who made an encouraging stable debut when a close-up second over C&D 11 days ago.

LOUIS TREIZE was just touched off over C&D recently having attracted support and, if he can back that up, he could have enough to get the better of the likes of Vaunted and Gherkin, who both deserve respect.

Louis Treize ran well here recently but GHERKIN (nap) has a very solid record on turf slower than good and gets the vote.

17:25 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (18/1 -29%) Ricky Langford	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Ricky Langford 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Unseated rider in handicap chase at Tramore (15.6f, good to soft, 14/1) 8 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Having a disappointing year with the exception of his second at Wexford; others preferred.
8 2nd (8) (12/1 -20%) Sadies Diamond	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Sadies Diamond 12/1, 15/2, running creditably when fell in handicap chase at Wexford (16f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Would have been placed at best had she not fallen late on at Wexford; each-way claims.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 +10%) Ahead Of The Posse	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Ahead Of The Posse 9/1, Hooded for 1st time, creditable eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Wexford (25.3f, good to soft, 22/1) 19 days ago, going in snatches. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Difficult ask. 2m hurdle winner; both handicaps over fences have been over longer distances.
2 4th (2) (7/2 +30%) Faux Fur	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(2) Faux Fur 7/2, Creditable 1½ lengths third of 6 to Presenting Lad in novice chase (9/4) at Tramore (15.6f, good) 11 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Respected for top connections. Quite closely matched with Presenting Lad on Tramore form and should be bang there.
4 5th (4) (13/8 +46%) Son Of Hypnos	1.625 13/8(+46%)	(4) Son Of Hypnos 13/8, Course winner. In good form in blinkers at the Galway Festival, winning over hurdles and fourth of 18 on the Flat. Has good chance on form back chasing. Recent Galway handicap hurdle winner who looks well-in on this return to chasing.
5 6th (5) (3/1 +0%) Winding River	3 3/1(+0%)	(5) Winding River 3/1, Creditable second of 7 in handicap chase (3/1) at Kilbeggan (20.2f, good to soft) 16 days ago, clear of rest. Looks competitive on form. Consistent chaser, placed in a handicap last time; both hurdle wins came here.
6 7th (6) (12/1 +0%) Marelly	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Marelly 12/1, Good sixth of 11 in handicap chase (14/1) at Wexford (19.6f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Must improve. Won back-to-back hurdles in late 2022; not in the same form and he's 0-7 as a chaser.

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17:25 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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WINDING RIVER clearly enjoys his trips to Downpatrick and has yet to finish outside the first three in five visits to the venue. A runner-up on three of his last four starts, he can go well once again. The hat-trick seeking Presenting Lad is sure to prove popular once again. Faux Fur was narrowly behind Presenting Lad at Tramore and is likely to give a good account of herself, while Galway winner Son Of Hypnos is another with claims.

The versatile SON OF HYPNOS may be able to land a second course chase win. Gordon Elliott handicap chase newcomer Faux Fur is an obvious threat under Jack Kennedy, with Winding River next on the list.

Competitive. WINDING RIVER deserves a break over fences and he might get one now returning to the scene of both his hurdle wins.

17:30 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (11/2 +66%) Star Start	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(6) Star Start 11/2, 40/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (1½m, firm) 7 days ago. More needed. Hinted at a revival when sixth at Catterick a week ago; can make his presence felt.
4 2nd (4) (5/1 +58%) Dogged	5 5/1(+58%)	(4) Dogged 5/1, Won this race last year. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (1¼m, good, 9/1) 19 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Took this 12 months ago but he beat only one in 1m2f Pontefract handicap 19 days ago.
5 3rd (5) (10/1 -264%) Masque Of Anarchy	10 10/1(-264%)	(5) Masque Of Anarchy 10/1, Won this race in 2022. Good second of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Beverley (1¼m, good to firm) 27 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Landed this event in 2022; resurgent Beverley second latest; bold showing on the cards.
8 4th (8) (7/1 -56%) Shield Of Honour	7 7/1(-56%)	(8) Shield Of Honour 7/1, 10/3, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner classified event at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) 40 days ago, always holding on. Should be competitive back in a handicap. Won classified event at Yarmouth last month; he's not discounted back in handicap company.
10 5th (10) (20/1 +39%) Rayena	20 20/1(+39%)	(10) Rayena 20/1, 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (1¼m, good) 19 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Remains winless and she beat only two in 1m2f Pontefract handicap 19 days ago.
1 6th (1) (9/1 -20%) Sameem	9 9/1(-20%)	(1) Sameem 9/1, Course winner over 1½m in June. Second at Epsom next time and can have a line put through his latest run after going off too hard. Ridden too aggressively when last at Carlisle latest; no surprise to see him bounce back.
7 7th (7) (8/1 -33%) Irv	8 8/1(-33%)	(7) Irv 8/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Pontefract (1¼m) in June. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Beverley (1¼, good to firm) 27 days ago. Enters calculations. Respectable seventh of 13 at Beverley (1m2f) 27 days ago; possibilities.
2 8th (2) (20/1 -67%) Edwina Sheeran	20 20/1(-67%)	(2) Edwina Sheeran 20/1, Three course wins last year. Last of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (1½m, good, 18/1) on belated reappearance 10 days ago. Entitled to strip fitter. Course winner; looked rusty after 11 months off at Thirsk ten days ago; no forlorn hope.
9 9th (9) (33/1 +0%) Daffin	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Daffin 33/1, Below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Nottingham (1¼m, good, 66/1) 13 days ago. Still a maiden and she arrives well below par; others are much preferred.
3 10th (3) (85/40 +29%) Chicago Gal	2.125 85/40(+29%)	(3) Chicago Gal 85/40, 2/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (1¼m, good to firm) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Can give a good account. Won at Beverley in July and solid fifth here nine days ago; one to consider.
11 11th (11) (66/1 -230%) Caracristi	66 66/1(-230%)	(11) Caracristi 66/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (1½m, 100/1) 10 days ago. On a lengthy losing sequence and has yet to fire in two runs this season at Wolverhampton.

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17:30 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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A determined winner over further at Yarmouth last month in a classified stakes contest that has worked out well since, SHIELD OF HONOUR looks more than capable of following up in this amateur jockeys' contest from a plum inside draw. Masque Of Anarchy almost ended a long losing streak when narrowly denied at Beverley last time out and he is entitled to be thereabouts again. Others to note include Chicago al, Edwina Sheeran and Irv.

MASQUE OF ANARCHY can gain compensation for his Beverley near miss and win this race for the second time in the last 3 years. Irv, Chicago Gal and Shield of Honour head the dangers.

Craig Lidster's MASQUE OF ANARCHY looks primed for a bold showing on the back of his good Beverley second last time out so gets the nod

17:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (9/2 -29%) Zipster	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(9) Zipster 9/2, Winner at Yarmouth in May. 12/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm) 16 days ago, conceding first run. Expected to be bang there. 1m win at Yarmouth in May; best run since came when 4th 16 days ago; dangerous with repeat.
2 2nd (2) (13/2 +19%) Salamanca Lad	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(2) Salamanca Lad 13/2, 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win at Sandown in July. Winning run ended when seventh of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Completed 1m hat-trick this summer; progress stalled at Haydock latest; needs career best.
3 3rd (3) (11/2 +8%) Commander Of Life	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(3) Commander Of Life 11/2, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 42 days ago, never nearer. Not taken lightly. Good 2nd to a handicap blot over C&D in April; not progressed since but holds e-w claims.
5 4th (5) (10/3 +58%) Havanarama	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(5) Havanarama 10/3, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 16/1, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 32 days ago. Progressive in handicaps this year; only sixth last time but that was in a stronger race.
6 5th (6) (9/1 -13%) Dr Foster	9 9/1(-13%)	(6) Dr Foster 9/1, Unreliable type. 11/2, fifth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good) 17 days ago. Not progressing and hopes rest on the return to AW sparking a full revival.
8 6th (8) (14/1 -56%) Beauty Generation	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Beauty Generation 14/1, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good to firm, 12/1) 74 days ago. Handles turf but best efforts have come on AW; one of two solid contenders for Marco Botti.
1 7th (1) (25/1 -108%) Rosenzoo	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Rosenzoo 25/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. Last of 6 in handicap (25/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 16 days ago. Must improve. Two wins this year but not beaten a rival in two starts since his Wolverhampton success.
4 8th (4) (15/2 -36%) Keep Warm	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(4) Keep Warm 15/2, Creditable second of 9 in handicap at York (7.9f, good to soft, 17/2) 45 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Player. Runner-up on his last two runs over this trip; one to consider on AW debut.
7 9th (7) (28/1 -100%) On Point	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) On Point 28/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm, 33/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Unplaced in four runs for new yard this year; now tried in cheekpieces.
10 10th (10) (11/1 -57%) Palazzo Persico	11 11/1(-57%)	(10) Palazzo Persico 11/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm, 15/2) 12 days ago. Can give a good account. Two nursery wins on AW last winter; in good form since blinkers were added; contender.
11 11th (11) (33/1 -65%) Star Of Kilfrush	33 33/1(-65%)	(11) Star Of Kilfrush 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/2, fourth of 7 in novice at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Something to find on form. Not at her best at Redcar last month; not obviously thrown in for handicap debut.

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17:35 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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ZIPSTER did well to finish within a couple of lengths of the winner when fourth at Haydock, given he was slowly away and failed to get a clear run. He can launch a serious bid off his current mark with more to come. Keep Warm failed to trouble the winner when second at York, but this is less competitive and he merits consideration, while Havanarama also enters calculations back at this lower level having gone close at Doncaster in June.

This has an open feel but ZIPSTER could still have more to offer given how he shaped at Haydock and gets the vote. Keep Warm and Commander of Life head the dangers.

Zipster is dangerous after a better run at Haydock but HAVANARAMA drops back in grade and gets the tentative vote.

17:40 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 18f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/4 +0%) Pigeon House	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(2) Pigeon House 11/4, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in May. 13/2, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, soft) 24 days ago, running on late. Heading back in the right direction. Won a handicap at the Punchestown festival and solid runs in defeat since; is a player.
1 2nd (1) (7/5 -12%) Mordor	1.4 7/5(-12%)	(1) Mordor 7/5, Career best when winning 8-runner minor event hurdle (15/8) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 15 days ago. On the upgrade recently and new mark looks to be very fair. Lots to like. In great form on the Flat and over hurdles; best form on good but has handled softer.
4 3rd (4) (5/1 +17%) Kimy	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Kimy 5/1, 5/2, bit below form 13¾ lengths sixth of 14 to Burvea in novice hurdle at Wexford (16.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, though she wasn't seen to best effect. In the frame in maidens several times but disappointing behind Burvea at Wexford.
3 4th (3) (9/2 +18%) Burvea	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Burvea 9/2, Didn't need to improve to win 14-runner novice hurdle (7/2) at Wexford (16.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, comfortably. Should be a factor again back in a handicap. Runner-up over C&D before winning a Wexford maiden; handles this ground and can run well.
5 5th (5) (10/1 -43%) Leitzel	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) Leitzel 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fair winner at 8f on Flat. Bit below form eighth of 15 in novice hurdle (9/2) at Kilbeggan (18.9f, good) 31 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Has run well at this track; 14l behind Mordor at Sligo; disappointing at Kilbeggan since.

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17:40 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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MORDOR has had a fine summer with two hurdle wins and a victory on the level. His only defeat in his last four starts came at Galway where he was a creditable second in a novice contest on the opening evening of the festival and Gordon Elliott's charge can confirm placings with third home Pigeon House. The latter, winner of a big-field handicap at the Punchestown festival and a creditable sixth in a competitive handicap later in the week at Ballybrit, is a little better off at the weights with the selection but it doesn't look enough to turn around the form. Burvea got off the mark in maiden company at Wexford and gets plenty of weight from the aforementioned pair.

A quintet to view positively with the case the MORDOR the most compelling on the back of a career-best win at Downpatrick. Pigeon House and Burvea can offer most resistance.

In tremendous form lately, MORDOR has the beating of Pigeon House on their meeting in a Galway novice and can confirm that form

17:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (10/11 -9%) Cuzco Du Mathan	0.909091 10/11(-9%)	(2) Cuzco Du Mathan 10/11, C&D hurdles/chase winner who arrives on the back of a good second here on Saturday. Solid claims turned out quickly. Got off the mark over fences when scoring over C&D last month; second here on Saturday..
5 2nd (5) (4/1 +33%) Supposedtobe	4 4/1(+33%)	(5) Supposedtobe 4/1, Flat/hurdles winner who returned to form when third here in May. Exploits mixed since but best not judged too harshly on his chase debut effort at Worcester (16.5f) on Wednesday having been badly hampered early. Type to do better in this sphere. Made an inauspicious chasing debut at Worcester last Wednesday when eighth of 13..
1 3rd (1) (10/3 +26%) Forcing Bull	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Forcing Bull 10/3, Proven mudlark seemed to relish the soft ground sent chasing when winning 4-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (20f) in July. May of found race coming too soon when last of 5 over C&D later that month but he's likely worth another chance with conditions in his favour. Made a winning chasing debut at Uttoxeter last month; may be able to dominate here..
7 4th (7) (22/1 +56%) Coeur Aimant	22 22/1(+56%)	(7) Coeur Aimant 22/1, Didn't take to chasing following a promising return over hurdles last summer and well below best over hurdles, including here on Saturday. Faces a stiff task from long way out of the weights returned to chasing. 23-race maiden; beaten 24l over hurdles here on Saturday..
4 5th (4) (17/2 +39%) Grand Soufle	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(4) Grand Soufle 17/2, Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. 10/1, last of 8 in handicap chase at this course (17.3f, soft) on debut over fences 89 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Lightly raced 8yo whose only success came in a maiden hurdle here in August 2022..

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17:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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FORCING BULL may have not appreciated a relatively quick turnaround when finishing fifth over C&D just 13 days after scoring at Uttoxeter on his chasing debut. Donald McCain's gelding is expected to bounce back and prove too strong for the opposition. Wee Charlie has to be on the shortlist returning to fences for the first time since March, while Grand Soufle isn't to be discounted either.

CUZCO DU MATHAN has got back on track since the visor was applied, opening his chase account over C&D in July and matching that form when runner-up back here on Saturday. He holds solid claims turned out quickly. Fellow chase winner Forcing Bull has been given more of a break following his last run and he's feared, along with Supposedtobe, who remains open to improvement in this sphere.

Preference is for FORCING BULL who may be able to dominate this small field. Cuzco Du Mathan is second choice.

18:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (7/2 -17%) Environment Amigo	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) Environment Amigo 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 14 days ago, caught too far back under what were tough conditions to make up such ground. Capable of better. Well held at Kempton last time but the longer trip and return here are causes for optimism.
4 2nd (4) (5/1 +38%) Kissininthebackrow	5 5/1(+38%)	(4) Kissininthebackrow 5/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in July. 10/3, fifth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (16f, good to firm) 25 days ago, needing stiffer test. 2m winner on turf; capable of making an impact if getting a solid pace to aim at.
5 3rd (5) (12/1 -20%) Freds Mate	12 12/1(-20%)	(5) Freds Mate 12/1, 9/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 19 days ago. Visor replaces blinkers. Looks vulnerable. Three of his last four efforts have been moderate including at Kempton last time; visor on.
1 4th (1) (5/6 +0%) Judgementofsolomon	0.833333 5/6(+0%)	(1) Judgementofsolomon 5/6, Promising sort. Winner at Wolverhampton in April. 11/4, third of 4 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, soft) 89 days ago, needing stiffer test. Gelded after. Remains with potential, especially now upped further in trip. Good shout. Won at Wolverhampton in April, but held next time; the best of him may still to be seen.
6 5th (6) (17/2 -6%) Sydney Seabreeze	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Sydney Seabreeze 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1 and hooded for 1st time, fifth of 12 in novice at this course (12.1f) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut and his mark looks stiff. Our of the frame in all three starts; needs to take a step forward on handicap debut.
3 6th (3) (80/1 -100%) George Mallory	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) George Mallory 80/1, One-time fair handicapper. Poor winning handicap hurdler, back to form when third at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 48 days ago. Tricky to fancy. Winning hurdler for this yard, but wouldn't be a certain stayer back on the Flat.

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18:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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A relatively disappointing third when last seen at Hamilton in May, JUDGEMENTOFSOLOMON has been given a break and a gelding operation since which could see him improve for going up in trip. A half-brother to Pondus, who ran in a Melbourne Cup, the three-year-old is bred to relish it, and he could have too much for recent Nottingham scorer Defence Treaty, as well as the unexposed Environment Amigo.

JUDGEMENTOFSOLOMON has more to offer now his stamina is drawn out further and he makes plenty of appeal on his first start back after a gelding operation. Environment Amigo is the danger ahead of Defence Treaty.

The call is ENVIRONMENT AMIGO (nap) who ran his best race here and whose pedigree suggests he should relish this stiffer test.

18:10 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 22f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (7/2 +30%) Lucky Viv	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(10) Lucky Viv 7/2, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. Respectable third of 11 in novice hurdle (13/2) at Killarney (22.8f, good) 38 days ago. Booking of Shinnick a plus and claims. Was second in pair of maidens last summer and back to form at Killarney last month.
1 2nd (1) (15/2 -88%) Ah Fuhgeddaboudit	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(1) Ah Fuhgeddaboudit 15/2, Fair hurdler. Off 6 months. Significantly back up in trip. Often highly tried and she might have a race in her. Her third to pair of Mullins-trained mares at Clonmel was a good run but off seven months.
15 3rd (15) (10/1 +50%) Diamonds Diva	10 10/1(+50%)	(15) Diamonds Diva 10/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in bumper at Listowel (16.4f, good, 9/2) on NH debut 86 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Top yard and was only 9-2 for Listowel bumper when well beaten; good jumping pedigree.
11 4th (11) (11/2 +31%) Mount Shenshan	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(11) Mount Shenshan 11/2, Modest hurdler. Good sixth of 17 in novice hurdle (14/1) at Cork (17f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Booking of Flanagan a plus. Placed in a bumper and respectable runs in first two hurdle starts; this trip should suit.
6 5th (6) (14/1 -100%) Gina Moon	14 14/1(-100%)	(6) Gina Moon 14/1, Promising sort. Fourth of 9 in novice hurdle (33/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 15 days ago. Up in trip and open to improvement. Leading claims. Was unfancied when showing first sign of ability at Downpatrick and steps back up in trip.
3 6th (3) (80/1 -100%) Broomfield Gale	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Broomfield Gale 80/1, 25/1, seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16.4f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Ran well in Tramore bumper in June but well held since and her hurdles form is moderate.
14 7th (14) (66/1 -32%) Youghalvalley	66 66/1(-32%)	(14) Youghalvalley 66/1, €10,000 half-sister to a point winner from the family of fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 33f) Major Malarkey and fairly useful hurdler/chaser (2½m-3m winner) Twin Plan. Third completed start in points, fell last time (Apr 27). Only completed once in four points and that third was a moderate effort; decent pedigree.
12 8th (12) (125/1 -89%) Who Ate The Jam	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) Who Ate The Jam 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 17 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Cork (17f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor form so far and not an appetising proposition.
9 9th (9) (6/5 +66%) Kate Knows Best	1.2 6/5(+66%)	(9) Kate Knows Best 6/5, Fair hurdler. 5/2, respectable second of 13 in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, soft) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Second in both hurdles outings and 4l ahead of Lucky Viv over this trip two runs back.
8 10th (8) (100/1 -100%) Inch Alainn	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Inch Alainn 100/1, Seventh of 17 in novice hurdle at Cork (17f, good to soft, 100/1) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Modest pointer has been well held in first two hurdle starts.
5 11th (5) (20/1 -150%) Get In Line	20 20/1(-150%)	(5) Get In Line 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Seventh of 15 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, good to soft, 5/1) 10 days ago. Top connections and not beaten out the gate at Sligo but she seems modest enough.
4 12th (4) (125/1 -89%) Doyen Og	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Doyen Og 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, seventeenth of 19 in bumper at Galway (16f, soft) 23 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. Poor form in three bumpers and a hurdle; can't have her.
7 \|PU\| (7) (66/1 -65%) Hysuna	66 66/1(-65%)	(7) Hysuna 66/1, Lucky Speed mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (winner around 2m) Royal Flight. Out of half-sister to prolific French 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Master Flight.

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18:10 Ballinrobe Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Philip Rothwell and John Ryan both do well here and have leading contenders in this maiden with preference for the former's WORKINONADREAM. Runner-up in three bumpers last year for her previous yard, the selection has shown plenty of promise in her first two hurdle outings and stepping up in trip, plus the addition of headgear, should aid her cause. Ryan is represented by Kate Knows Best who herself ran well in bumpers, including here, and has found only one too good in both hurdle starts. On hurdling debut, she had Lucky Viv four lengths away over this trip at Killarney. That was a return to form for the latter who was runner-up in a couple of maidens last summer.

WORKINONADREAM will need to jump a bit more fluently but cheekpieces may help her concentrate better and she gets the vote ahead of Gina Moon, who looks sure to improve for this sort of test, and Lucky Viv.

Philip Rothwell does well here and WORKINONADREAM, who is fitted with headgear, has shaped with promise in both outings over hurdles

18:40 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 22f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (13/2 +0%) Avec Espoir	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(10) Avec Espoir 13/2, Latest win in chase at Tipperary in July. Brought down in handicap chase at Wexford (25.3f, good to soft, 10/1) 19 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Four wins over fences and is rated 109 in that sphere but his hurdles form is moderate.
1 2nd (1) (25/1 -56%) I Am Rocco	25 25/1(-56%)	(1) I Am Rocco 25/1, Third of 5 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at this course (25.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Fair third of five in higher grade contest over longer trip at the previous meeting here.
7 3rd (7) (11/1 +0%) Mini Getaway	11 11/1(+0%)	(7) Mini Getaway 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (24.7f, good to soft, 12/1) 49 days ago. Fourth on handicap debut over C&D in May; well held at Roscommon since.
14 4th (14) (6/1 +50%) Johnny Cakes	6 6/1(+50%)	(14) Johnny Cakes 6/1, Fourth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (22.3f, good to soft, 9/1) 90 days ago. Enters calculations. Made the frame for the first time when fourth over C&D in May; off since.
8 5th (8) (20/1 -208%) Great Rainbow	20 20/1(-208%)	(8) Great Rainbow 20/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Kilbeggan (19.3f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Can make presence felt. Placed over 2m5f at Punchestown in May and another fair effort last month at Kilbeggan.
4 6th (4) (10/1 +0%) Tuff Days	10 10/1(+0%)	(4) Tuff Days 10/1, 11/1, creditable 7¾ lengths sixth of 16 to Le Grand Vert in handicap chase at Roscommon (25f, soft) 20 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Looks competitive on form. Has been running fairly well over hurdles and was contending when fell in chase in July.
16 7th (16) (16/1 +20%) Miss Laura	16 16/1(+20%)	(16) Miss Laura 16/1, Seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (22.3f, good to soft, 12/1) 90 days ago. Best run was when second in division of this race last year and fair effort here in May.
11 8th (11) (40/1 -100%) Church Lane	40 40/1(-100%)	(11) Church Lane 40/1, 18/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 17 days ago, left behind from 3 out. Third over this trip at Galway in September; returning from layoff when pulled up latest.
3 9th (3) (50/1 -52%) Maid On The Moon	50 50/1(-52%)	(3) Maid On The Moon 50/1, First run since leaving Alan King when 50/1, pulled up in hunter chase at Thurles (24.6f, heavy), pulled up after 4 out. Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. Had useful hurdles form in Britain for Alan King; modest form in points in the spring.
9 10th (9) (11/1 -100%) Derby De Thaix	11 11/1(-100%)	(9) Derby De Thaix 11/1, Remains a maiden after 37 NH runs. 10/1, creditable second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Heading back in the right direction recently. Old boy gave his owner a great spin when runner-up over 3m at Wexford; place chance again.
6 \|PU\| (6) (3/1 +25%) Le Grand Vert	3 3/1(+25%)	(6) Le Grand Vert 3/1, 4/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good to soft) 3 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Worth consideration. Formerly trained in Britain; chase winner on yard debut and fourth over fences on Friday.
2 \|PU\| (2) (7/1 -40%) Kiln Time	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Kiln Time 7/1, 11/2, seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.9f, heavy). Off 6 months. Rejoined yard after leaving David Harry Kelly. Has to be taken seriously. Had three seconds, the first of them after a layoff, and a win last winter; good claims.
5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 0%) Spellacy's Cross	12 12/1(0%)	(5) Spellacy's Cross 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good, 25/1) 79 days ago. Better effort on latest run in June and Danny on board for his uncle; chance if fancied.
18 \|PU\| (18) (20/1 +39%) Miss Vivacious	20 20/1(+39%)	(18) Miss Vivacious 20/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sligo (25.7f, good, 25/1) 50 days ago, pulled up before last. RESERVE. Second over C&D in April but something has gone badly awry since; reserve.
15 \|PU\| (15) (22/1 -10%) Mademewhatiam	22 22/1(-10%)	(15) Mademewhatiam 22/1, 18/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Modest form in Britain; not beaten far on second start for yard at Cork; steps up in trip.

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18:40 Ballinrobe Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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KILN TIME had a good spell of form in staying handicaps last winter with three seconds and a win. He stays further and can take this on his first start since rejoining his original trainer. A six-month layoff is a concern but he ran well after a similar absence when placed on handicap debut in November. A hurdles winner in France, Le Grand Vert then spent time in Britain before making a successful Irish debut in a chase at Roscommon. He makes a quick reappearance after finishing fourth over fences at Kilbeggan on Friday. Johnny Cakes ran his best race so far when making the frame over C&D in May while market support would be significant for Spellacy's Cross.

KILN TIME is potentially on a good mark back with his former yard so gets the nod over Le Grand Vert and Great Rainbow.

A solid performer in similar contests during the winter, KILN TIME is chosen on his first start since returning to the Bowe yard

19:10 Ballinrobe Conditions Chase 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1/2 -125%) Dancing On My Own	0.5 1/2(-125%)	(2) Dancing On My Own 1/2, Smart chaser. Creditable second of 7 in handicap chase at Killarney (17f, good, 9/2) 38 days ago. Standout claims. Better at a left-handed track and on good ground but is well clear on ratings; should win.
5 2nd (5) (13/2 -30%) Je T'ai Porte	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(5) Je T'ai Porte 13/2, Useful chaser. C&D winner. Latest win in chase at Roscommon in June. 11/1, seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, soft) 4 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Fair bit to find with the favourite. C&D winner; disappointing over hurdles last time but is more effective over fences.
1 3rd (1) (9/2 +40%) Mount Frisco	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(1) Mount Frisco 9/2, Fairly useful chaser. 6/1, good second of 9 in handicap chase at Killarney (17f, soft) 4 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Solid second at Killarney four days ago but has loads to find with some of these rivals.
3 4th (3) (25/1 +38%) Decimation	25 25/1(+38%)	(3) Decimation 25/1, Fairly useful hurdler but very regressive since joining current connections. Is 1-14 over hurdles; well beaten both chase starts; lots to find against some of these.
4 5th (4) (66/1 +0%) Thunder	66 66/1(+0%)	(4) Thunder 66/1, Fair hurdler who won maiden at Tramore in early-2023/24 but badly out of sorts since and fell both starts in maiden chases. Hurdle winner last year but been mostly poor since; fell both chase runs; can't be fancied.

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19:10 Ballinrobe Conditions Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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This looks a good opportunity for DANCING ON MY OWN. By far the highest rated of those with a mark, the Henry de Bromhead-trained 10-year-old was last seen finishing second in a much stronger contest at Killarney in July. With a course and distance win to her name, Je T'ai Porte appears the danger. Already twice successful over fences this season, she is turned out again quickly after finishing down the field at Killarney on Thursday. Mount Frisco was also in action at the Co Kerry venue on Thursday, finishing second to Dutch Schultz. A runner-up four times since winning at Tramore on New Year's Day, another good effort can be expected from the John Ryan-trained five-year-old. Thunder is another Ryan representative in the line-up and she is likely to struggle, while Decimation completes the field.

An excellent opportunity for the smart DANCING ON MY OWN to resume winning ways. Je t'ai Porte is a clear next best.

Though he is arguably more effective at a left-handed track and on better ground, DANCING ON MY OWN should still win

19:40 Ballinrobe Maiden Chase 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/1 -57%) Linden Arden	11 11/1(-57%)	(8) Linden Arden 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, soft, 11/8) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Significantly back up in trip. Good third over hurdles here in May and is related to winning chasers; one to consider.
10 2nd (10) (16/1 -33%) Ossifer Hops	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Ossifer Hops 16/1, Fair chaser. 17/2, below form fifth of 12 in novice chase at Wexford (19.4f, soft) 33 days ago. Stays well and was fair third on chase debut over this trip at Clonmel; poor effort since.
12 3rd (12) (4/1 +75%) Meyo	4 4/1(+75%)	(12) Meyo 4/1, Fair hurdler. 28/1, creditable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Galway (24.3f, soft) 22 days ago. Makes chase debut. 3m winner over hurdles and ran okay in Galway handicap last time; chase debut.
1 4th (1) (9/2 -29%) An Peann Dearg	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) An Peann Dearg 9/2, Fairly useful chaser. 6/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.6f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Hard to beat. Nice bit of experience over fences and ran well in 2m4f handicap at Wexford last time.
5 5th (5) (20/1 -150%) Global Export	20 20/1(-150%)	(5) Global Export 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fifth of 8 in minor event hurdle (9/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes chase debut. Significantly up in trip. Useful over hurdles and on the level although not a great strike-rate; chase debut.
6 6th (6) (7/2 +0%) Joyeux Vivo	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(6) Joyeux Vivo 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 7/2, fourth of 11 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good to soft) on debut over fences 45 days ago. Open to progress and warrants close market inspection. Some fair form over hurdles and open to improvement after finishing fourth on chase debut.
4 7th (4) (6/1 +63%) Donacheady Gale	6 6/1(+63%)	(4) Donacheady Gale 6/1, Fair chaser. Pulled up in handicap chase (7/1) at Kilbeggan (25.4f, good to soft) 3 days ago, struggling some way out. Cheekpieces back on. Poor last twice but almost won admittedly weak Grade 3 novice in April; headgear returns.
7 8th (7) (100/1 -100%) Knocknaconnery	100 100/1(-100%)	(7) Knocknaconnery 100/1, Poor hurdler. Thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at this course (22f, good, 25/1) 34 days ago. Makes chase debut. Modest hurdler and is up against it here on chase debut.
13 \|U\| (13) (3/1 +50%) Ring O Roses	3 3/1(+50%)	(13) Ring O Roses 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler. 9/4, fourth of 12 in novice chase at Wexford (19.4f, soft) on debut over fences 33 days ago. May well do better. Course winner over hurdles, beaten a long way when fourth on chase debut; longer trip here.
9 \|PU\| (9) (150/1 -200%) Longhouse Star	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Longhouse Star 150/1, 22/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkered for 1st time. Had decent form in points but his track form has been pretty dismal; can only watch.

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19:40 Ballinrobe Maiden Chase 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

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LINDEN ARDEN is the given the chance to redeem himself after disappointing at Sligo. A fine third in a good quality contest here on his penultimate outing, the well-bred six-year-old starts off over fences now. Ring O Roses has a course win to her name and came in for good market support when fourth on her debut over fences at Wexford last month. Entitled to improve for that experience, it'll be interesting to see how she fares, stepping up in trip. There was just half-a-length between An Peann Dearg and Quest With Speed when they clashed at Wexford recently and they both look to have solid claims, while Bua Boy, Joyeux Vivo and Ossifer Hops are others for the shortlist.

AN PEANN DEARG might well have won a handicap at Wexford last time but for a significant mistake when the race was taking shape and he might not need to improve to open his account. Joyeux Vivo is open to improvement following an encouraging chasing debut, so he may emerge as the main danger, while Bua Boy should be on the premises.

A hopeful choice is chase debutant LINDEN ARDEN who ran well over hurdles here in May and is bred to do well at this game

20:10 Ballinrobe NH Flat Race 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4/5 +36%) Seo Linn	0.8 4/5(+36%)	(5) Seo Linn 4/5, Promising sort. 11/4, second of 10 in bumper at this course (16.6f, good) on NH debut 91 days ago, running on. Open to progress. Ran a fine race on debut in a C&D bumper in May; should be a major player on return.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 -33%) Tangara Bay	4 4/1(-33%)	(7) Tangara Bay 4/1, Choeur Du Nord filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful French chaser Urumqi. Dam 9f winner on Flat in France. Interesting newcomer. Cost 19,000euros as a 2yo; one of two runners for top yard; market could help.
8 3rd (8) (9/2 -13%) Time In A Bottle	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Time In A Bottle 9/2, Twice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 11 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good, 11/1) 39 days ago. Solid claims. Runner-up at Killarney last time; there should be more to come and be closely involved.
1 4th (1) (15/2 -36%) A New Deck	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(1) A New Deck 15/2, €28,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to useful dual bumper winner Wingmen. Worth a market check Made 28,000euros as a 3yo; by a top sire; respected connections; check the market.
2 5th (2) (20/1 -67%) Fortuna Lora	20 20/1(-67%)	(2) Fortuna Lora 20/1, Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam, fair hurdler (19f winner), sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/chaser (19f/2½m winner) Can You Call. By a decent sire but unsold for 7,500euros as a 3yo; of interest if market support.
4 6th (4) (50/1 +24%) Only You Norah	50 50/1(+24%)	(4) Only You Norah 50/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 9 in bumper at Thurles (16.4f, soft) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Well beaten on debut in a Thurles bumper in February and best watched on return.
6 7th (6) (25/1 -79%) Shing Shilla	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Shing Shilla 25/1, Gleneagles filly. Half-sister to 4 winners on Flat, including smart 6f-7f winner Absolutely So. Dam unraced. Speedily bred and not certain to get the trip. By a leading Flat sire; was a 35,000GBP vendor buyback as a yearling; worth a market check.
3 8th (3) (80/1 -21%) Mojitos Star	80 80/1(-21%)	(3) Mojitos Star 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, eighth of 13 in bumper at Sligo (18.4f, soft) 18 days ago. Tailed off in both starts and can't be fancied.

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20:10 Ballinrobe NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SEO LINN finished second and was unfortunate to come up against a smart Willie Mullins-trained gelding on debut. She finished ahead of two subsequent winners on that occasion and in against her own sex now, she looks the one to beat. One of two Henry de Bromhead-trained representatives in the line-up, Time In A Bottle is the danger. A half-sister to Embassy Gardens, she improved from her initial effort to finish second at Killarney last month and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a place better now. A New Deck is the most interesting of the four debutants in the line-up. Bought for €28,000 at the Goffs Arkle Sale, she is a half-sister to the Gordon Elliott-trained dual bumper winner Wingmen.

SEO LINN made a highly promising start when runner-up at this course three months ago and, with improvement on the cards, she's marginally preferred to Time In A Bottle, who is closely matched with her on form. Tangara Bay is an interesting newcomer for a top stable.

Having been well fancied when runner-up in a C&D bumper on debut in May, SEO LINN (nap) can go one better today.

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Tomform Monday 26th August 2024

Races & Results Monday 26th August 2024

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13:50 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:02 Ripon Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:07 Epsom Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:12 Southwell Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:17 Cartmel Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:37 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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14:42 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:47 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:52 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Chepstow Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:12 Ripon Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:17 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:22 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:27 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Chepstow Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:47 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:52 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:57 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:02 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Chepstow Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow