1 Sunday 29th September 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 22 Races on Sunday 29th September 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Epsom, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:30 Curragh Maiden 9f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (2/5 +64%) Shackleton	0.4 2/5(+64%)	(10) Shackleton 2/5, Promising type. Second of 6 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, good, 4/9) 28 days ago, clear of rest. Still learning his craft and very much the type to go on improving. Runner-up behind smart sorts in both maidens; sets a decent standard.
2 2nd (2) (7/1 +7%) Deetee	7 7/1(+7%)	(2) Deetee 7/1, Promising individual. Fifth of 12 in maiden (40/1) at this course (8f, good) on debut 29 days ago. Should have more to offer. Promising debut here last month and likely more to come.
11 3rd (11) (11/1 -83%) Sujet	11 11/1(-83%)	(11) Sujet 11/1, Promising sort. 13/2, fifth of 9 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to firm) on debut 76 days ago, never nearer. May well do better, particularly given his pedigree. Promising debut in good-class Killarney maiden; improvement certain and could play a role.
5 4th (5) (14/1 -75%) Kilcrea Rock	14 14/1(-75%)	(5) Kilcrea Rock 14/1, Foaled April 22. €220,000 foal, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to smart 1¼m-1¾m winner Point King. Dam, 11.3f winner, sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Battle of Marengo. 220,000euros Wootton Bassett colt; appears the yard pick from three runners.
12 5th (12) (80/1 -142%) Vorfreude	80 80/1(-142%)	(12) Vorfreude 80/1, Foaled February 10. €18,000 foal, €26,000 yearling, Bated Breath gelding. Dam lightly raced out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Nijoom Dubai. Bated Breath gelding; market likely best guide on debut.
3 6th (3) (14/1 +36%) Delta	14 14/1(+36%)	(3) Delta 14/1, 13/2, last of 6 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) on debut 57 days ago, not knocked about. Sure to build on that. No show on Galway debut but stoutly-bred colt not one to dismiss.
1 7th (1) (14/1 +0%) Ben Hur	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Ben Hur 14/1, Fourth of 14 in maiden (12/1) at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) on debut 23 days ago, having to pick way through. Up in trip. Should progress. Encouraging recent Down Royal debut intimated this extended trip should suit.
13 8th (13) (150/1 -127%) Adrienne	150 150/1(-127%)	(13) Adrienne 150/1, 80/1, twelfth of 16 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut 35 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Up in trip. Never counted on Naas debut last month; likely to need more time.
7 9th (7) (16/1 -220%) Medallion	16 16/1(-220%)	(7) Medallion 16/1, Foaled May 13. Galileo colt. Brother to smart 10.7f-2m winner Okita Soushi and useful winner up to 1¼m Chief Little Rock. Plenty to like on paper and interesting to see here he sits in the market in relation to stablemate Shackleton. Galileo colt one of the last of his sire but lacks any big-race entries.
9 10th (9) (250/1 -150%) Pallatine Hills	250 250/1(-150%)	(9) Pallatine Hills 250/1, Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good, 150/1) 12 days ago. Beaten 10l on both outings, will be of more interest in nurseries.
6 11th (6) (28/1 -133%) Land Of The Giants	28 28/1(-133%)	(6) Land Of The Giants 28/1, 40/1, fourth of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good) on debut 12 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. Punchestown debut promise but Billy Lee now prefers Deetee.
4 12th (4) (66/1 -230%) Hibernate	66 66/1(-230%)	(4) Hibernate 66/1, Foaled March 22. €22,000 foal, €38,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to useful winner up to 1½m Al Hamdany and 13f-2m winner Schwartz, and half-brother to 9f-11f winner Fox Kasper. Dam unraced. Barrier trial experience, market best guide.
8 13th (8) (200/1 -100%) Navajo Point	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Navajo Point 200/1, Ninth of 15 in maiden (125/1) at this course (7f, good) on debut 36 days ago. Up in trip. Well held on last month's debut here; best watched for now.
14 14th (14) (50/1 -178%) Birdie Time	50 50/1(-178%)	(14) Birdie Time 50/1, Foaled April 26. 62,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 9f-1½m winner Encourage and 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Candle of Hope. Debutante from respected source so demands a market check.

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13:30 Curragh Maiden 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SHACKLETON can make it third-time lucky. The Camelot colt has finished runner-up on both outings. He was turned over at a short price at Tipperary but the front two pulled well clear and he can step forward now to open his account. Deetee shaped nicely when fifth in a decent maiden here on his debut last month and he could be a danger. The Masar colt was staying on behind Acapulco Bay and with the benefit of that run under his belt, he can go well. Joseph O'Brien runs two newcomers and Kilcrea Rock would appear the pick of them on jockey bookings.

SHACKLETON still looked a work-in-progress when failing to land the odds at Tipperary a month ago but it was by no means a bad effort and he's fancied to get it right this time. Sujet's pedigree strongly suggests he'll show more this time so he's a threat, along with newcomer Medallion, a stablemate of the selection.

Shackleton sets a decent standard but is opposed by SUJET, who shaped nicely on debut in a strong Killarney maiden

13:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/4 +0%) New Bombay	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(2) New Bombay 11/4, New Bay colt who landed 8-runner nursery at Chester (7f, good to soft) at the beginning of August. Creditable efforts on next 2 starts but needs to shrug off a below-par run at Sandown (1m, soft) 16 days ago. Not made the progress his Chester win suggested he might; still one to consider strongly.
5 2nd (5) (5/2 +0%) Pietro	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(5) Pietro 5/2, Improved to win an 8-runner C&D nursery (good to firm) last month and backed that up when second of 9 at Haydock (7f again) 24 days ago. Nudged up another 2 lb but it shouldn't prevent another prominent showing. C&D win last month and followed it with a good second at Haydock; could be more to come.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 -11%) White Chapel Road	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) White Chapel Road 5/2, Improved when off the mark in 7f Brighton maiden (good to soft) 27 days ago, making virtually all. Very testing ground would be an unknown but his opening mark looks workable, particularly if Sean Dylan Bowen's 3 lb claim is taken into account. Useful form on fast turf, winning well at Brighton four weeks ago; new ground to deal with.
3 4th (3) (12/1 -33%) Graduated	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Graduated 12/1, Progressive in first 3 starts, culminating with a C&D maiden win on good to firm last month. Faced a stiff task in a 6f York sales race last time and capable of bouncing back switching to a nursery. Easy C&D win last month; outclassed in a sales race latest; different ground to deal with.
4 5th (4) (5/1 +0%) Enchanted Eye	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Enchanted Eye 5/1, Fair maiden. Creditable 3 lengths third of 9 in 1m Lingfield AW nursery in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 18 days ago. Should be competitive from an unchanged mark. Consistent in nurseries, including a C&D second; dam handled soft; should run his race.

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13:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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WHITE CHAPEL ROAD found the Convivial at York too hot, but he quickly bounced back to score impressively at Brighton earlier this month. In what doesn't look the deepest nursery on paper, the son of Land Force gets the vote to give weight and a beating to his rivals. Already a C&D winner, Graduated might be the main danger now dropping in grade after coming up short in a valuable sales race over 6f on the Knavesmire. Pietro is also considered.

If WHITE CHAPEL ROAD is in the same form as when making virtually all at Brighton last time he might be able to dominate this small-field nursery. Pietro has already won a similar race over C&D and looks the obvious threat.

Pietro is high on the list but the return to 7f can see NEW BOMBAY resume winning ways.

13:55 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (8/13 +55%) Mashadi	0.615385 8/13(+55%)	(2) Mashadi 8/13, Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. Bled at Epsom then, after 12 weeks off, just fifth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, soft, 7/2) 36 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Went close both starts on polytrack and sets a fairly useful standard but probably not a banker if he's sent off at very short odds. Presents a dilemma as he brings the best form but is a frustrating sort who is 0-11.
1 2nd (1) (5/2 -25%) Boss Dog	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(1) Boss Dog 5/2, Thrice-raced gelding. Fourth of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 5/2) 12 days ago, every chance. Looks vulnerable. Has shown clear promise on AW, while shaping as if this drop to 6f will suit; respected.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 -125%) Plutonic	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(3) Plutonic 9/2, 105,000 gns foal, Wootton Bassett filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner on debut, closely related to useful winning sprinter Es Raco. Not over-faced on debut and in-form yard has had a couple of newcomers perform well recently. 105,000gns foal; newcomer by Wootton Bassett; major yard; heed the market signals.

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13:55 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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Although MASHADI remains winless after 11 starts, there have been plenty of creditable efforts in defeat. The gelded son of Blue Point sets the standard with an official rating of 83 and this looks a golden opportunity to break his maiden. Boss Dog is less exposed and, though only rated 4lb inferior, his future might lay over further. With that in mind, debutant Plutonic, who makes plenty of appeal on paper, could be the bigger threat.

PLUTONIC isn't over-faced on debut and is chanced to make a successful start ahead of the fairly useful but 11-race maiden Mashadi.

Mashadi is top on the figures but not the type to support with confidence. BOSS DOG is interesting dropped in distance.

14:05 Curragh Maiden 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/6 +0%) Aftermath	0.833333 5/6(+0%)	(1) Aftermath 5/6, Still in need of experience but much improved from debut when 3 lengths third of 5 to Bay City Roller in Champagne Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good, 11/1) 15 days ago. The one to beat back in maiden company. Champagne Stakes third sets the bar high here back in maiden company.
5 2nd (5) (33/1 -65%) Glenderry	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Glenderry 33/1, Foaled February 9. £20,000 yearling, £48,000 2-y-o, Mohaather gelding. Half-brother to 5f-7f winner Al Bidda. Watch for market clues. Yard's juveniles do well, worth a market check.
13 3rd (13) (18/1 -50%) Lady In Paris	18 18/1(-50%)	(13) Lady In Paris 18/1, Showed a bit of promise when sixth of 19 in maiden at this course (6f, good to firm, 12/1) on debut 50 days ago, form which has worked out well. Open to progress as she goes up in trip. Ordinary debut run here last month leaves her with plenty to find.
9 4th (9) (13/8 +28%) Storm Piece	1.625 13/8(+28%)	(9) Storm Piece 13/8, Has shaped well both starts, collared late on when second of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good, evens) 12 days ago. Respected with improvement to come. Just denied at Punchestown over 1m; drop to 7f to suit and major player.
10 5th (10) (28/1 -12%) Thebelmontgangster	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Thebelmontgangster 28/1, Shaped as if in need of the experience when seventh of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to firm, 7/1) on debut 89 days ago, steady headway from home turn. Could take a step forward. Mild debut promise over the summer but may need more time.
12 6th (12) (125/1 -213%) Clementines Dream	125 125/1(-213%)	(12) Clementines Dream 125/1, Foaled March 14. €110,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Sister to winner up to 11f Portalma and half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1m Come Alive and 1m winner Belle Boyd, both useful. Faces a tough ask. Churchill filly related to some decent types but probably best watched on debut.
6 7th (6) (25/1 -108%) Heldtoransom	25 25/1(-108%)	(6) Heldtoransom 25/1, Some encouragement amidst greenness when third of 10 in maiden at Galway (8.4f, good, 7/1) on debut 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Open to improvement with that first outing behind him. Plenty green but showed promise at Galway recently; sure to improve for that.
8 8th (8) (11/1 -69%) Saints N Scholars	11 11/1(-69%)	(8) Saints N Scholars 11/1, Foaled April 21. Quality Road colt. Brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Mohawk Chief and half-brother to smart winner up to 10.3f Capulet. Wears blinkers. One to note on debut for his leading connections. Brother to 7f 2yo winner Mohawk Chief; blinkered for debut.
7 9th (7) (50/1 0%) I'll Be Handy	50 50/1(0%)	(7) I'll Be Handy 50/1, Showed ability on his first start when sixth of 11 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm, 66/1) 18 days ago. Much more needed in this contest, though. Speed for long way on recent Cork debut; not sure if this longer trip will suit.
2 10th (2) (80/1 -60%) Baila Conmigo	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Baila Conmigo 80/1, Foaled February 22. €6,000 foal, €5,000 yearling, Inns of Court gelding. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Benjamin Bear. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f winner Unabated. Has a useful standard to aim at on debut. Respected yard but others preferred here.
14 11th (14) (22/1 +0%) Malpeque	22 22/1(+0%)	(14) Malpeque 22/1, Foaled February 8. Blue Point filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 9.5f Snellen. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner, half-sister to smart 11f winner Night Tango. Makes appeal on paper. Half-sister to Chesham winner Snellen; very interesting debutante.
4 12th (4) (125/1 -89%) Folk Warrior	125 125/1(-89%)	(4) Folk Warrior 125/1, Foaled February 23. €5,000 yearling, Shaman colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Knockhill. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed easy 1¾m) Folk Opera. Trainer's first 2-y-o runner of the year. Newcomer probably best watched.
11 13th (11) (125/1 -25%) Clarabell	125 125/1(-25%)	(11) Clarabell 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Never better than mid-field when seventh of 11 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good, 200/1) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Needs another run for a handicap mark. Well held both starts, eligible for a mark after this; tongue-tie tried.
3 14th (3) (200/1 -100%) Bandeja Sands	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Bandeja Sands 200/1, Foaled February 17. £22,000 yearling, 1,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Master Speaker. Rare 2-y-o runner for yard. Cheaply bought at the breeze-ups; unlikely source of a debut 2yo winner.

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14:05 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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STORM PIECE has bumped into a couple of useful sorts and can get his turn now. He looked set to collect at Punchestown recently before Genealogy picked up late to trump him close home. He had lost out by half a length to Officer in a decent contest over course and distance first time up and can gain a deserved success. The danger looks to be Aftermath, who has also performed well on both starts and is the Ballydoyle main hope with Ryan Moore on board. The Quality Road newcomer Saints N Scholars wears blinkers and the market may prove the best guide to his chances.

Highly tried on his second start, AFTERMATH took a big step forward when third in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster and he could be ready to get off the mark this time around. Storm Piece has also made a promising start to his career and could be the main danger, with Saints N Scholars the pick of the newcomers.

Third in an admittedly sub-standard Champagne Stakes makes AFTERMATH the one to beat back in maiden company

14:20 Epsom Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/2 +31%) Too Soon	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(5) Too Soon 11/2, Caught the eye when fifth on Glorious Goodwood debut and showed plenty of promise again when third at Ascot 5 weeks later (both 7f). Should prove at least as effective over 1m. Two promising runs over 7f at Goodwood/Ascot; more to come; chance in receipt of weight.
2 2nd (2) (11/10 +12%) Anniversary	1.1 11/10(+12%)	(2) Anniversary 11/10, Sea The Moon colt who looked a good prospect when making a winning debut at Newmarket (1m, good) 6 weeks ago. Sure to improve for his in-form leading yard and the one beat. Useful effort to win at Newmarket (1m, good) on debut; capable of better; Group 1 entry.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 -38%) The Green Mile	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) The Green Mile 9/1, Waldgeist colt who made a winning start to his career in a 1m Bath maiden 15 days ago. That wasn't a strong race but he was well on top at the finish and can be expected to improve. Overcame inexperience to win Bath maiden two weeks ago (1m, good); can do much better.
1 4th (1) (3/1 +0%) Glittering Legend	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Glittering Legend 3/1, Left 7f Doncaster debut behind when winning a 1m Goodwood maiden (good) 10 weeks later, proving well suited by the longer trip. Likely to go on to even better things but conceding weight to Anniversary may prove just beyond him. Big step forward at Goodwood this month (1m, good) & form has been well advertised since.
3 5th (3) (11/1 -144%) Archie's Angel	11 11/1(-144%)	(3) Archie's Angel 11/1, Won on 7f Haydock debut in July and stepped up on that form when 5 lengths second of 12 in a 1m Salisbury novice (good to soft) 16 days ago. More will be needed again here. Promising debut win backed up by solid second behind a good prospect 16 days ago; ground ?.

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14:20 Epsom Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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In what looks a fascinating contest with a view to the future, GLITTERING LEGEND gets a tentative nod. The son of Too Darn Hot left a low-key debut well behind to score in the style of a smart prospect over a mile at Goodwood and, with further improvement likely, he can get the better of some similarly promising rivals. Anniversary showed a likeable attitude when getting off the mark at the first time of asking over a mile at Newmarket and he can give the selection most to think about. Bath winner The Green Mile has to be taken seriously too.

ANNIVERSARY is entered in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster next month and can set himself up for a possible tilt at that race by following up last month's Newmarket debut success. Glittering Legend can follow him home.

Anniversary and GLITTERING LEGEND appeal most, with the latter taken to confirm the serious promise of his Goodwood win.

14:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/9 +11%) Unassuming	0.444444 4/9(+11%)	(2) Unassuming 4/9, First run since leaving Joseph O'Brien and 9/2, much improved when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 3 days ago, impressively. Can follow up under a penalty. Ex-Irish filly who scored with loads in hand over C&D on Thursday (stable debut).
1 2nd (1) (10/1 +9%) Cancan In The Rain	10 10/1(+9%)	(1) Cancan In The Rain 10/1, 16/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Down another 2 lb and not dismissed. Attractively treated on best form; defied a 5lb higher mark last term.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +50%) Quiet Resolve	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Quiet Resolve 4/1, Off the mark in maiden at Newcastle (7f) in February. Off 3 months/had breathing op, good fifth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm, 20/1) 10 days ago, left with too much to do. One to consider down another 2 lb. Has a solid record on AW; interesting off a reduced mark back in this sphere.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -67%) Calanthe	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Calanthe 10/1, Winner at Lingfield in September. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (8f) 9 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Respected off the same mark. Improved form switched to handicap level this month; may have more to offer.
8 5th (8) (22/1 -100%) Zenato	22 22/1(-100%)	(8) Zenato 22/1, Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Cork (8f, good) 107 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead. Work to do. 0-8 for Henry de Bromhead; sold 10,000gns in July; check the market signals.
7 6th (7) (50/1 -178%) Autumn Dream	50 50/1(-178%)	(7) Autumn Dream 50/1, Modest maiden. 28/1, last of 9 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, heavy) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Six-race maiden; finished fifth to a smart filly on last AW attempt.
6 7th (6) (28/1 -12%) King Of York	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) King Of York 28/1, Course winner. 6/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 3 days ago. Now below last winning mark but eligible for weaker events. Consistent early in year, winning twice here; not in the same form since.
5 8th (5) (22/1 +12%) Arantes Nascimento	22 22/1(+12%)	(5) Arantes Nascimento 22/1, Won at Newcastle last autumn. Seventh of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Hamilton (9.2f, good to firm) 115 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Record suggests he may benefit from this return to AW; hood applied.

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14:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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UNASSUMING won with any amount in hand over C&D on Thursday and, should this assignment not come too soon, she will be tough to beat under a 5lb penalty. Calanthe made a successful handicap debut at Lingfield before finding only a well-treated rival too strong at Kempton last time. Archie Watson's charge looks most likely to put it up the selection, though Arantes Nascimento should not be underestimated.

UNASSUMING was very impressive when making a successful start for George Boughey here on Thursday, winning as she liked, and looks set to rack up a sequence. Quiet Resolve was right back to form in a competitive handicap at Ayr and can go well again dropped 2 lb. Calanthe is another interesting 3-y-o.

Unexposed UNASSUMING looks well-in under a penalty for her eased-down success here on Thursday. Calanthe is second choice.

14:40 Curragh Group 3 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (11/8 +31%) Heavens Gate	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(7) Heavens Gate 11/8, Useful filly. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 15/8, respectable 2¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Celandine in Lowther Stakes at York (6f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Stable in good form. Big player. Lowther fourth bred for this longer trip; big player if she stays.
5 2nd (5) (8/1 -14%) Fiery Lucy	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Fiery Lucy 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Fairyhouse in June. 11/2, good 1½ lengths second of 8 to Dreamy in Flame of Tara Stakes at this course (8f, good) 29 days ago. Not ruled out. Best run yet when second in Group here latest; back in trip here but definite place claims.
4 4th (4) (16/1 -113%) California Dreamer	16 16/1(-113%)	(4) California Dreamer 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Babouche in Anglesey Stakes at this course (6.3f, good, 7/1) 70 days ago. No forlorn hope. Highly-tried maiden in first half of season; back from a break and first attempt at 7f.
8 5th (8) (17/2 +39%) Merrily	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(8) Merrily 17/2, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Naas in June. Good 2 lengths third of 7 to Anshoda in Prestige Stakes (4/1) at Goodwood (7f, soft) 36 days ago. Yard in good form. Improving all the time recently. No luck in running at Goodwood but stayed this trip; one to consider.
9 6th (9) (18/1 -13%) Mojave River	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Mojave River 18/1, Fairly useful filly. Latest win at Deauville in August. 13/2, 2¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Chantez in listed race at Leopardstown (7f, good) on IRE debut 15 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Didn't count in strong Listed contest last time so fair bit to find here.
10 7th (10) (80/1 -100%) Sigh No More	80 80/1(-100%)	(10) Sigh No More 80/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Roscommon in August. 7¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Dreamy in Flame of Tara Stakes at this course (8f, good, 22/1) 29 days ago. More is required. Best form on heavy; 1m too far latest, drop in trip to suit but stiff task.
6 8th (6) (20/1 -11%) Greatest Drama	20 20/1(-11%)	(6) Greatest Drama 20/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 11/4, won 14-runner maiden at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Difficult ask here though. Gowran maiden winner with likely more to offer but big jump in class here.
1 9th (1) (15/2 +0%) Alla Stella	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(1) Alla Stella 15/2, Lightly-raced winner. Very good 1½ lengths third of 8 to Dreamy in Flame of Tara Stakes at this course (8f, good, 5/2) 29 days ago. Trainer going well. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Considered. Best form at 1m; cheekpieces now tried and back to 7f.

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14:40 Curragh Group 3 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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HEAVENS GATE should appreciate going another furlong here and can gain her black-type success. When she landed the valuable Ballyhane Stakes at Naas, it was interesting to hear Aidan O'Brien say that she wanted to go seven furlongs. She performed with credit when fourth in the Lowther Stakes at York last month and looks capable of landing this. Barnavara sets the standard off a mark of 104 and is the obvious danger. She has been third behind Bedtime Story on her last couple of outings and is entitled to be a big player. English raider Alla Stella could be suited by dropping back a furlong and is place material.

HEAVENS GATE holds the edge on form so is fancied to bag a third success at the chief expense of course-winner Barnavara. Alla Stella and Merrily appeal as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Belatedly tried over this trip, HEAVENS GATE could prove the answer, stablemate Merrily a likely danger

14:55 Epsom Stakes (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (7/2 +13%) Forest Gate	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Forest Gate 7/2, Fair maiden who posted a good 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Sir Lowry's Pass in novice at Goodwood (9.9f, good) 26 days ago. Needs considering. Sir Lowry's Pass overhauled him late on at Goodwood (1m2f, good); has 7lb swing with him.
7 2nd (7) (2/1 +20%) Lasting Love	2 2/1(+20%)	(7) Lasting Love 2/1, Took a step forward when second of 9 in maiden at Goodwood (9.9f, good to soft) 35 days ago, clear of rest. Holds solid form claims. Second from off the pace at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) on latest start; big form chance.
1 3rd (1) (4/1 -45%) Sir Lowry's Pass	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Sir Lowry's Pass 4/1, 7/2, built on debut promise when landing 10-runner novice at Goodwood (9.9f, good) 26 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Forest Gate, despite missing the break. Likely to improve further. Well in the mix. Did well to win at Goodwood; Forest Gate (2nd) has 7lb swing but this is a useful prospect.
5 4th (5) (100/1 -150%) Angel Rose	100 100/1(-150%)	(5) Angel Rose 100/1, Failed to progress from her debut when sixth of 9 in maiden at Ffos Las (8f, heavy) 30 days ago. Up in trip with more needed. Modest form on debut (7f, AW) and not so good at Ffos Las (1m, heavy) later in August.
6 5th (6) (9/4 +25%) Games People Play	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(6) Games People Play 9/4, Fair maiden. Recorded a solid second of 14 in maiden at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now and can't be discounted. Carlisle second (1m3f, soft) last time; switches headgear; should be seriously involved.
4 6th (4) (80/1 +20%) Trapper John	80 80/1(+20%)	(4) Trapper John 80/1, 100/1, eleventh of 12 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut. Off 7 months and this Nathaniel gelding needs to take a big step forward. Stoutly bred; 100-1 and always behind for novice at Kempton (1m, AW) in February.
3 7th (3) (10/1 -67%) Rickshaw	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Rickshaw 10/1, Cracksman gelding made a promising start when third of 6 in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Should have more to offer, especially now stepping up in trip. Player. Others have better form but he looks sure to improve, with this longer trip surely a help.

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14:55 Epsom Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Lasting Love wasn't disgraced when runner-up to a potentially smart filly at Goodwood and another prominent showing from the daughter of Lope De Vega is forecast. That said, she may have to fill the same berth again, this time behind SIR LOWRY'S PASS. Ed Walker's colt overcame a tardy start to beat Forest Gate cosily over the same C&D and he can make light of a 7lb winner's penalty. Games People Play also enters calculations, for all that the step back in trip may not be ideal.

Harry Charlton's RICKSHAW promises to be well suited by this step up in trip so is fancied to build on his debut Pontefract third and edge out Goodwood-scorer Sir Lowry's Pass. Both Lasting Love and Games People Play have the form to play a leading part too.

Five of these look in serious contention but SIR LOWRY'S PASS, despite his penalty, is taken to follow up his Goodwood win.

15:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/4 -22%) Bownder	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(2) Bownder 11/4, Winner at Salisbury in August. 11/4, very good second of 12 in nursery at Bath (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Expected to be bang there. Progressive in 1m turf nurseries; bang there if transferring improvement back to AW.
6 2nd (6) (15/2 -15%) Keep Singing	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(6) Keep Singing 15/2, 7/2, respectable seventh of 12 in nursery at Bath (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago, very slowly away. Can give a good account. First past the post on sole run on Tapeta (demoted); not ruled out back on this surface.
7 3rd (7) (8/1 -45%) Freak Encounter	8 8/1(-45%)	(7) Freak Encounter 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, excellent third of 9 in nursery at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not taken lightly. Five-race maiden who ran best race yet when upped to 1m for third at Yarmouth ten days ago.
9 4th (9) (18/1 -50%) Good Call	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Good Call 18/1, 40/1, very good third of 12 in nursery at Bath (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Third in recent Bath nursery but now 0-7 and improvement is needed.
1 5th (1) (4/1 -113%) One Road	4 4/1(-113%)	(1) One Road 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. 4/1, career best when winning 9-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 6 days ago, suited by way race developed. Still much respected under a 6 lb penalty. Kept on well to win over 7f on Monday's nursery debut; appealing claims under 6lb penalty.
8 6th (8) (11/4 +73%) Spaceage Love Song	2.75 11/4(+73%)	(8) Spaceage Love Song 11/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 5 in maiden at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip for his handicap debut with more required. Yet to beat a rival (5f); gelded since & now handicapping off basement mark; watch betting.
10 7th (10) (20/1 +39%) Manton Road	20 20/1(+39%)	(10) Manton Road 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, twelfth of 13 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, slowly away. Blinkered/tongue strap on for his handicap bow with lots to find. Makes handicap debut off basement mark, but beaten a long way on all three starts.
3 8th (3) (22/1 -10%) Whiskey Glasses	22 22/1(-10%)	(3) Whiskey Glasses 22/1, 14/1, 11 lengths last of 9 to Bownder in nursery at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. 4th in Chester seller in June but hasn't really shone in nurseries; needs to raise game.
4 9th (4) (66/1 -164%) Itsallaboutus	66 66/1(-164%)	(4) Itsallaboutus 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in nursery at Thirsk (8f, good to firm, 33/1) 22 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Third at Pontefract in July on second start but has struggled since.
5 10th (5) (28/1 -12%) Sanbona	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Sanbona 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, eleventh of 12 in nursery at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkers on 1st time. It's very early days but he was beaten a long way on nursery debut three weeks ago.

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15:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Twice a runner-up since winning at Salisbury late last month, Bownder can give yet another good account of himself. One Road must shoulder a 6lb penalty having been on target at Wolverhampton on Monday and has to be taken seriously. However, a chance can be taken on SPACEAGE LOVE SONG. Michael Bell's juvenile went unsighted in three maiden runs over 5f, but the switch to nurseries, along with a step up to a mile, ought to provide a much more realistic opportunity.

BOWINDER rates just the pick of these weights on the back of his very good Bath second so is taken to resume winning ways on his first go on tapeta. Excellent Yarmouth third Freak Encounter rates the chief threat in his bid for a breakthrough success, with Good Call and One Road also in the mix in this open nursery.

Topweight ONE ROAD (nap) kept on well to win over 7f at Wolverhampton on his recent nursery debut and he can defy a 6lb penalty.

15:15 Curragh Group 3 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (7/2 -100%) My Mate Alfie	3.5 7/2(-100%)	(8) My Mate Alfie 7/2, Most progressive since blinkered, producing a very smart handicap performance when proving 1¼ lengths too strong for the reopposing Torivega over C&D a fortnight ago. Can take the step back up to Group company in his stride. The highest-rated runner now after a 6lb promotion for C&D handicap win, leading chance.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 -50%) Big Gossey	9 9/1(-50%)	(2) Big Gossey 9/1, Four-time C&D winner, the latest in a handicap in July. Respectable 4¾ lengths ninth of 18 to Bradsell in Flying Five Stakes at this course (5f, good, 50/1) 14 days ago. Boasts an excellent record at this venue but continues to find a first stakes win elusive.
4 3rd (4) (7/1 +42%) Torivega	7 7/1(+42%)	(4) Torivega 7/1, Creditable 1¼ lengths second of 25 to My Mate Alfie in C&D handicap 14 days ago but received weight from that reopposing 3-y-o on that occasion so no reason why he'll turn the tables. Career-best when second to My Mate Alfie the 25-runner Bold Lad Handicap, 8lb worse off.
11 4th (11) (3/1 +79%) Super Sox	3 3/1(+79%)	(11) Super Sox 3/1, Impressive winner of 7f Cork listed race in August. Bit disappointing 3¾ lengths third to Without Words when odds on for the Group 3 Fairy Bridge Stakes at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 16 days later but could resume her progression now. Travels like the drop to 6f shouldn't be an issue. Good form over 7f including a Cork Listed win, speedily-bred, could go well over this trip.
1 5th (1) (10/3 +17%) Spycatcher	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Spycatcher 10/3, Smart gelding. Latest win in Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) in August. Only 8 lengths eleventh of 16 to Montassib in Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) since but capable of bouncing back for a yard which knows what it takes to win this. Back to best with Group 3 win at Deauville in August, suited by soft ground, respected.
10 6th (10) (66/1 -32%) Oujda	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Oujda 66/1, Useful filly. 10/1, first run since leaving M. Baratti when 7¾ lengths last of 9 to One Look in listed race at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on IRE debut 37 days ago, weakening quickly. Winner of four of her 12 starts in France, struggled on Irish debut, trip may be too sharp.
9 7th (9) (22/1 -38%) Ano Syra	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Ano Syra 22/1, Useful mare. Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable 5½ lengths eleventh of 18 to Bradsell in Flying Five Stakes at this course (5f, good, 200/1) 14 days ago, not clear run. 0-18 in stakes races, placed seven times, will need to be in peak form to reach the money.
6 8th (6) (16/1 -45%) His Majesty	16 16/1(-45%)	(6) His Majesty 16/1, Course listed winner at 2. winner. Placed 3 times at Group level subsequently but not seen since 12½ lengths sixth of 7 to Bucanero Fuerte in Group 1 Phoenix Stakes over C&D 13 months ago. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. High-class juvenile form included second in Prix Robert Papin, long absence is a concern.
3 9th (3) (14/1 -56%) Go Athletico	14 14/1(-56%)	(3) Go Athletico 14/1, Useful C&D winner. 100/1, 6¾ lengths thirteenth of 18 to Bradsell in Flying Five Stakes at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago. Beat Big Gossey in this race last year, should be sharper for his run in the Flying Five.
5 10th (5) (80/1 -100%) Betsen	80 80/1(-100%)	(5) Betsen 80/1, Useful form. Didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner maiden (4/6) at Down Royal (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago, driven out. Has something to find at this level. Odds-on maiden winner at Down Royal, useful sort but faces a tough task in this grade.
7 11th (7) (14/1 -17%) Jakajaro	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Jakajaro 14/1, Useful C&D winner. 7/1, respectable 3 lengths second of 10 to She's Quality in listed race at Tipperary (5f, good) 28 days ago, no match for winner. Best run when fourth behind three British-trained rivals in a 5f Group 3 here in July.

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15:15 Curragh Group 3 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The rain looks like it will come in time for SPYCATCHER. Karl Burke's charge failed to make much impression in the Haydock Sprint Cup last time on good ground. He had taken a Deauville Group 3 contest in testing conditions previously and should be a big player back at this level. My Mate Alfie produced a really good performance to carry a big weight to success in the Bold Lad Handicap on Irish Champions Weekend. He is actually top-rated in this now and handles a bit of cut as well. Go Athletico has been crying out for rain and could be place material.

If MY MATE ALFIE is in the same mood as when taking a big-field C&D handicap on Irish Champions weekend he'll take plenty of stopping. Spycatcher can bounce back from his lesser run in the Sprint Cup and provide the chief threat ahead of Paddy Twomey's Super Sox.

With further easing in the ground possible, conditions should suit SPYCATCHER, back in top form at Deauville before a Group 1 bid

15:30 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/4 +31%) Miller Spirit	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Miller Spirit 11/4, Bagged his third win of 2024 with a career best in 10-runner handicap over C&D 17 days ago, always holding on. Up another 3 lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood. Jump Jockeys Derby over C&D (soft) latest was his third win of the season; leading player.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 +40%) Enochdhu	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Enochdhu 6/1, Scored at Bath in April and in good form until only seventh of 10 to Miller Spirit in handicap over C&D 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Remote seventh behind Miller Spirit over C&D 17 days ago, despite starting favourite.
4 3rd (4) (4/1 +43%) Gallant Lion	4 4/1(+43%)	(4) Gallant Lion 4/1, Racked up a 4-timer last summer for Tony Carroll. Yet to score for his current yard but he suffered a poor run when eighth of 9 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, soft) 15 days ago. Possibilities off an easing mark. Below form first run on soft ground and not proven (one attempt) over quite this far.
8 4th (8) (15/2 -50%) Thursday	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(8) Thursday 15/2, Back to winning ways at Lingfield in August. Very good second of 9 in handicap here (10.1f, soft) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Ought to be in the shake-up once more. Went close over 1m2f here (soft) latest; form at 11.4f-1m4f (five races) is not so good.
3 5th (3) (8/1 -14%) Dreams Adozen	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Dreams Adozen 8/1, Arrives in good nick, sixth of 13 in handicap at Chester (14.4f, soft) 8 days ago. Can make her presence felt eased 1 lb. Front-runner; unraced here but 2nd at Chester (2m/1m4f) on three of her last five starts.
5 6th (5) (5/1 +0%) Cambria Legend	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Cambria Legend 5/1, Resumed winning ways at Chester in August but he came in last of 4 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 23 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Bit to prove after latest start and on soft, but Chester 1m4f win was a comfortable one.
7 7th (7) (16/1 -191%) Organic	16 16/1(-191%)	(7) Organic 16/1, Is enjoying an excellent season and bagged her third success in 1m Beverley seller in July. Good second of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (9f) 8 days ago so can go well again. Having a good season and acts on soft, but unraced beyond 1m2f and this will be a slog.
2 8th (2) (12/1 -167%) Mark Of Gold	12 12/1(-167%)	(2) Mark Of Gold 12/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f) in April. Successful in 2m Flat handicap at Goodwood when last seen on the level though so very much one to consider off a handy-looking mark for a yard with an excellent record in this. Won at Goodwood (2m, heavy) last May on his only Flat race in the last three years.

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15:30 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A return to class 4 company proved just the tonic for MILLER SPIRIT when he took top honours in the Jump Jockeys Derby over C&D earlier this month. That was the four-year-old's first appearance at this track and a 3lb nudge up the ratings may not prevent him from completing a double. Fellow in-form rival Organic is a potential improver up in distance and she could prove the biggest danger, ahead of Thursday.

MARK OF GOLD returns to this sphere on an attractive mark so is fancied to continue his connections' excellent record in this event. Both Thursday (second choice) and Organic arrive in great form and can have a say in this competitive handicap. C&D scorer Miller Spirit, a stablemate of the selection, completes the shortlist.

There is clearly something to prove for most of these but not for MILLER SPIRIT (nap), who gets the vote ahead of Cambria Legend.

15:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (13/2 +54%) Embarked	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(10) Embarked 13/2, Acquitted himself well in a handful of starts for new yard prior to a lesser display when ninth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8.1f) 3 days ago. Rates a likely type to bounce back and both previous victories have come at this trip. Blinkers back on. Placed three times off this mark in August, including over C&D; possibilities.
9 2nd (9) (9/1 -6%) No Nay Nicki	9 9/1(-6%)	(9) No Nay Nicki 9/1, 9/2, not seen to best effect once more when eighth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good) 23 days ago, getting gap over 1f out but no extra last ½f. Mark has eased further and she's not one to write off. Inconsistent this year; well handicapped on best form but isn't sure to reproduce it.
6 3rd (6) (7/2 -27%) King David	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(6) King David 7/2, Lightly-raced winner. 7/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 25 days ago, driven out. Remains less exposed than most and he could yet have more to offer. Player. Suited by the return to AW at Kempton this month; open to further progress in this sphere.
2 4th (2) (10/3 +39%) Petra Celera	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(2) Petra Celera 10/3, Latest win over C&D in August. Good second of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Pontefract (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago, running on to be nearest at the finish. One of the likelier types returned to this shorter trip. In-form 3yo who has won over C&D; ran creditably in higher grade on turf most recently.
4 5th (4) (4/1 +50%) Shalaa Asker	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Shalaa Asker 4/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 5/1) 25 days ago, plugging on final 1f. Cheekpieces/tongue tie go back on and he's lurking on a handy mark if putting it all together. Made the frame here the last twice; attractively weighted, 10lb below last winning mark.
7 6th (7) (22/1 -144%) Biplane	22 22/1(-144%)	(7) Biplane 22/1, Course winner. Latest win at Ayr in July. 15/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 43 days ago, plugging on without threatening. Others appeal more at present. Has placed form in this grade but recorded all wins in Class 6.
11 7th (11) (200/1 -700%) Theotherside	200 200/1(-700%)	(11) Theotherside 200/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) in April. Feasible to think this first start for 170 days will be needed. 0-15 for current stable and lacks recent match practice.
1 8th (1) (11/2 -57%) Airshow	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Airshow 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Salisbury in August. Good second of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 16/1) 13 days ago, collared line. One to consider. In-form 9yo; beaten only a whisker at Kempton last time; three-time winner at Southwell.
8 9th (8) (50/1 -52%) Vecchio	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Vecchio 50/1, Fairly useful maiden for Freddie & Martyn Meade but matched that level in trio of starts for present stable, well held twelfth of 14 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good) back in April. Needs to hit the ground running back from a break. Maiden; far from solid on 2024 form for new yard.
12 10th (12) (150/1 -275%) Heavenly Fire	150 150/1(-275%)	(12) Heavenly Fire 150/1, 33/1, last of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago, weakening and heavily eased off. Percentage call to look elsewhere on the back of his last 2 efforts. Maiden whose form has dipped markedly this month.
5 11th (5) (10/1 +29%) Travis	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) Travis 10/1, Winner at Pontefract in June. 22/1, fifteenth of 18 in handicap at York (6f, soft) 21 days ago, weakening 2f out. Remains unexposed on an artificial surface and no surprise to see him bounce back with a visor now the headgear of choice. May prove suited by change of headgear but has seemed best at 6f.

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15:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Now that the penny has dropped for KING DAVID after a taking success over this distance at Kempton last time out, Marco Botti's charge is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming, and he can overcome what looks like a lenient 3lb rise. Denied by the narrowest of margins over the same track and trip most recently, Airshow can give him the most to think about, along with Pontefract second Petra Celera and Shalaa Asker.

C&D winner PETRA CELERA produced another sound effort and was beaten only by one taking a significant drop in class at Pontefract (1m) 10 days ago. The return to this trip will hold no fears and she's one of the likelier types with Billy Loughnane in the plate. Kempton-scorer King David is easily one of the least exposed and feared along with Airshow. Shalaa Asker is another to keep an eye on.

Back down in grade and returned to the scene of her August win, PETRA CELERA is preferred. Embarked is second choice.

15:50 Curragh Handicap 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (10/1 +0%) Montpellier Green	10 10/1(+0%)	(9) Montpellier Green 10/1, Promising sort. Fourth of 11 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 18 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers back on. Likely improver in handicaps back up in trip. Seemed to find 6f too short at Cork, yard may have a better chance with The Marty Party.
6 2nd (6) (80/1 -567%) Desmond Castle	80 80/1(-567%)	(6) Desmond Castle 80/1, Fair maiden. 66/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. His leading stable has more obvious contenders elsewhere. Galway fourth was respectable, probably not the best of his trainer's three runners.
4 3rd (4) (14/1 -17%) Shiota	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Shiota 14/1, Thrice-raced winner. Winner at Naas in July. Twelfth of 21 in minor event (50/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Long-priced winner over 6f at Naas, faced a tough task in a sales race last time.
12 4th (12) (20/1 +0%) Tofino	20 20/1(+0%)	(12) Tofino 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 16 in maiden (150/1) at Naas (7f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Difficult ask. Weak form in maidens but potentially interesting in the event of market support.
10 5th (10) (16/1 -129%) Mykonian Odyssey	16 16/1(-129%)	(10) Mykonian Odyssey 16/1, 10/1, career best when winning 14-runner nursery at Naas (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago, cosily. A 4 lb rise looks fair. Should be in the mix. Handed a 4lb rise for 1m Naas win, the shorter trip may be a bigger issue than weight.
13 6th (13) (9/1 +36%) Dandy Khan	9 9/1(+36%)	(13) Dandy Khan 9/1, Fair maiden. Good fourth of 10 in maiden at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy, 12/1) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Roscommon fourth was a step in the right direction, may improve with cheekpieces fitted.
11 7th (11) (2/1 +20%) The Marty Party	2 2/1(+20%)	(11) The Marty Party 2/1, Winner at Down Royal in September. Excellent second of 5 in conditions event (10/1) at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Well handicapped. Excellent second at Listowel on Tuesday, big chance providing this does not come too soon.
2 8th (2) (20/1 -100%) Irish Acclamation	20 20/1(-100%)	(2) Irish Acclamation 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Listowel (6.3f, good). Off 119 days. Makes handicap debut. Hard to assess but has had time to mature since her third run, first time over 7f.
7 9th (7) (18/1 +45%) Expert Analysis	18 18/1(+45%)	(7) Expert Analysis 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good, 80/1) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Does not appeal as being attractively handicapped, drop from 1m to 7f may help his cause.
5 10th (5) (18/1 -13%) Native Honey	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Native Honey 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm, 25/1), doing too much too soon. Off 116 days. Makes handicap debut. Mark demands improvement. Has kept good company in maidens, feasible that he can find his level in handicaps.
8 11th (8) (5/1 +29%) Moonhall Church	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Moonhall Church 5/1, 16/5, improved to win 16-runner claimer at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 6 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should be competitive. Won a Fairyhouse claimer on Monday in the style of an improving filly, merits respect.
15 12th (15) (12/1 -20%) Ottoman	12 12/1(-20%)	(15) Ottoman 12/1, Fair maiden. Good 2 lengths third of 14 to reopposing Mykonian Odyssey in nursery (17/2) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Kept on for third behind Mykonian Odyssey over 1m at Naas, shorter trip may not be ideal.
1 13th (1) (7/1 -27%) Heishybrid	7 7/1(-27%)	(1) Heishybrid 7/1, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 18-runner maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 38 days ago, having run of race. Makes handicap debut. Respected under Keane. Already had this rating before his Leopardstown maiden win, should be competitive.
16 14th (16) (50/1 -100%) Tomarlo	50 50/1(-100%)	(16) Tomarlo 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to firm, 50/1) 89 days ago. Makes handicap debut. First run over 5f better than two subsequent efforts, hard to make a strong case for him.
14 15th (14) (150/1 -200%) Tiger Kitten	150 150/1(-200%)	(14) Tiger Kitten 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 150/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task. Not an obvious contender on the form of three maiden outings over this trip.
3 16th (3) (18/1 -50%) Mood Altering	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Mood Altering 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 21 in minor event (80/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. No improvement since her debut third behind the talented Babouche, cheekpieces tried now.

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15:50 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Due to go up 14lb following his narrow defeat in a Listowel rated race in mid-week, THE MARTY PARTY is difficult to oppose here off his old rating. Prominent throughout, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt kept on well, only being caught close home. Provided that this race doesn't come too soon, he looks a seriously well-handicapped horse. Fairyhouse claiming-race winner Moonhall Church also makes a swift return to action but travelled well throughout that contest, scoring with a bit in hand. Off the track since June, Irish Acclamation could be interesting on her return given that she shaped with promise on a couple of occasions prior to her break.

THE MARTY PARTY looks well treated after his improved second at Listowel on Wedensday and can go one better. His stablemate Montpellier Green should have more to offer now returning to 7f for his handicap debut and is feared most ahead of Moonhall Church and Mykonian Odyssey.

If none the worse for his fine effort in a rated race at Listowel THE MARTY PARTY should be able to exploit this handicap opportunity.

16:05 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (20/1 -43%) Simply Sondheim	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Simply Sondheim 20/1, Prolific sort for George Baker but remains winless for current yard, again below his best when fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 14/1) 22 days ago. Free-going sort now has cheekpieces on 1st time but others are preferred. He's not easy to fancy on recent evidence but his soft-ground form-figures read 112.
6 2nd (6) (1/1 +71%) Whiskey Pete	1 1/1(+71%)	(6) Whiskey Pete 1/1, Won a soft-ground handicap (7f) at York last autumn and was back to that sort of form when creditable second of 9 in handicap at Ascot (10f, good to soft, 9/2) 22 days ago. Respected if taking up his engagement here. Encouraging efforts the last twice and could be involved; non-runner Haydock yesterday.
8 3rd (8) (5/1 +23%) Winston's Tipple	5 5/1(+23%)	(8) Winston's Tipple 5/1, Coped better than might have been expected with the emphasis on speed when getting off the mark in a 6-runner novice at Lingfield (10f, AW) 25 days ago. Looks the type to keep improving now handicapping and has to be respected with Murphy aboard. Won AW novice this month and is in good hands to progress; could go well on handicap debut.
9 4th (9) (7/1 -40%) Dashinwhitesargent	7 7/1(-40%)	(9) Dashinwhitesargent 7/1, Looked more straightforward when producing an improved effort to win a 9-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 34 days ago. This is tougher but he remains unexposed at the trip and can't be ruled out. Won over C&D last month on first crack at 1m2f and could have more to offer at the trip.
4 5th (4) (9/1 -80%) Qitaal	9 9/1(-80%)	(4) Qitaal 9/1, Back to form when giving Franny Norton a fairytale farewell ride at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 8 days ago. Plenty panned out in his favour there, but the performance surely rates as a career best, so he's very hard to discount after 9 lb rise. Hit with 9lb rise for recent Chester win but had lots in hand; entitled to respect.
2 6th (2) (10/1 -33%) Arthur's Realm	10 10/1(-33%)	(2) Arthur's Realm 10/1, Scored at Beverley and Redcar (10f, soft) in the spring but hasn't really landed a blow since, again unable to get involved from off the slow gallop when sixth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Others appeal as likelier winners. Two soft-ground wins in the spring and possible player now back on a deeper surface.
7 7th (7) (15/2 +6%) Fast Steps	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(7) Fast Steps 15/2, Resumed winning ways with a narrow success at Newbury in July and has held his form admirably well since, again emerging with plenty of credit when fourth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good, 5/2) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly. Arrives in good heart and he won in May 2023 on his only run on soft going.
1 8th (1) (33/1 -267%) If Not Now	33 33/1(-267%)	(1) If Not Now 33/1, Pretty smart handicap performance when third on Lingfield reappearance in May but seemed unsuited by the track when down the field here next time and offered little after a 3-month break when eleventh of 15 (22/1) at Haydock (14f, good) 22 days ago. Drops in trip with blinkers on 1st time. The drop back in trip could help but he needs to turn things around now blinkered.
5 9th (5) (10/1 -25%) Roarin' Success	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Roarin' Success 10/1, Placed 4 out of 6 starts this year, most recently when a creditable 1¼ lengths third of 10 to Warda Jamila at Haydock earlier this month. Handicapper perhaps has her measure but she's clearly in good heart and can give another good account with cheekpieces applied. Frequently placed this season; can be in the shake-up if handling the conditions.

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16:05 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

An improver when stepped up to this trip over C&D last month, DASHINWHITESARGENT is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and as long as he handles the forecast heavy ground, he can follow up. That may be at the main expense of last week's easy Chester winner Qitaal, although the unexposed Winston's Tipple got off the mark in determined fashion at Lingfield and has to be considered closely too.

Andrew Balding's handicap newcomer WINSTON'S TIPPLE appeals as the type to progress further and he can follow up his recent Lingfield succcess at the chief expense of Qitaal, who proved better than ever when scoring at Chester last week. The thoroughly reliable Fast Steps should also be in the mix again.

The in-form FAST STEPS has a good record here and gets the nod ahead of Dashinwhitesargent.

16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/8 +31%) Environment Amigo	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(5) Environment Amigo 11/8, Course winner in August. 4/1, ran at least as well in defeat when second of 6 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Upped further in trip and it remains early days with him as a stayer. 1st (here) and 2nd in his two 1m6f handicaps; today's extra yardage may well be manageable.
2 2nd (2) (25/1 -150%) Sharp Distinction	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Sharp Distinction 25/1, Successful twice in staying handicaps during 2023 but it's been a bit of a mixed bag this season, finishing a close fifth at Kempton in July but then well beaten at Goodwood (14f, soft) the following month. Return to all-weather a plus so not discounted (has also had another wind op). Has had wind surgery; ran well enough here to warrant some respect off this reduced mark.
4 3rd (4) (11/8 +27%) Judgementofsolomon	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(4) Judgementofsolomon 11/8, Evens and cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 11-runner handicap at Pontefract (17.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago, leading 2f out. Unexposed over marathon distances and probably has more to offer for a yard adept with such types. Won at Pontefract (2m1f; cheekpieces added) ten days ago; acts on Tapeta; more to give.
1 4th (1) (9/1 +25%) Banderas	9 9/1(+25%)	(1) Banderas 9/1, Tailed-off eleventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 14/1) just over 3 weeks ago. Had been in good order prior so can bounce back. Sole win a maiden May 2023; four creditable shows in six races this term; drops to Class 5.
6 5th (6) (10/1 -25%) Clockwatcher	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Clockwatcher 10/1, Winner at Newcastle in September. 11/2, had little go right when seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Must bounce back. Inconsistent in handicaps but won at Newcastle (upped to 2m, Tapeta) early this month.
3 6th (3) (22/1 -193%) Aztec Sun	22 22/1(-193%)	(3) Aztec Sun 22/1, Fair form in 3 outings for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland but after wind surgery, failed to improve on his handicap debut for a new yard when seventh of 10 at Haydock (11.6f, good) just over 3 weeks ago. Back on all-weather and hiked up in trip. Four-race maiden, ex-Irish; improvement is needed on this big step up in trip.

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16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A winner over 1m6f here on his penultimate outing, ENVIRONMENT AMIGO has long given the impression that stepping up beyond 2m would suit. The son of Golden Horn is narrowly preferred to old rival Judgementofsolomon, who was well on top when scoring over further at Pontefract last time out. Clockwatcher is another to consider if bouncing back to the form of his success at Newcastle earlier in the month.

Cases can be made for most of these but, in a change of headgear, LOVE SAFARI shaped much better than he had been doing for Charlie Johnston when seventh at Ayr last week so he gets the nod to make his second start on the all-weather a winning one at the expense of Judgementofsolomon, who unsurprisingly had no problem with a longer trip when scoring at Pontefract recently and should have more to offer. Environment Amigo looks best of the rest.

While others are capable on their good days, the most reliable propositions are the 3yos ENVIRONMENT AMIGO and Judgementofsolomon.

16:25 Curragh Handicap 17f - 30 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
18 1st (18) (7/2 +61%) The Euphrates	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(18) The Euphrates 7/2, 40/1, excellent 3¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Kyprios in Irish St Leger at this course (14f, good) 14 days ago. Blinkers replace uusal visor. Makes handicap debut off an attractive mark so ought to go close. 1m4f Listed winner who has been keeping smart company, strong chance in theory if he stays.
8 2nd (8) (22/1 -100%) A Piece Of Heaven	22 22/1(-100%)	(8) A Piece Of Heaven 22/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 6/1, 25 lengths third of 5 to Grosvenor Square in Irish St Leger Trial at this course (14f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Enters calculations. Unplaced favourite for Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, laboured in a Group 3 latest.
28 3rd (28) (7/1 +42%) Sixandahalf	7 7/1(+42%)	(28) Sixandahalf 7/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (14f, good to firm, 11/4) 43 days ago. Carries 7 lb penalty but she's not taken lightly. Solid form over staying distances, carries a penalty for Newmarket win over 1m6f.
26 4th (26) (5/1 +44%) Nurburgring	5 5/1(+44%)	(26) Nurburgring 5/1, Landed Galway Hurdle before shaping well when fourth of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Interesting stepping back up in trip. Galway Hurdle winner, stayed on well over 1m5f at Leopardstown on latest, strong contender.
5 5th (5) (16/1 +20%) Dawn Rising	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Dawn Rising 16/1, 3/1, respectable third of 9 in minor event at Royal Ascot (21.6f, good to firm). Off 99 days. Down in trip. Looks competitive on form. 2023 Queen Alexandra winner, third in same race this year, also third here 12 months ago.
20 6th (20) (16/1 -14%) Zanndabad	16 16/1(-14%)	(20) Zanndabad 16/1, Respectable sixth of 20 in handicap at Royal Ascot (20f, good to firm) 103 days ago. Much respected after a break. Third behind today's rival Zoffee in Chester Cup, sixth in Ascot Stakes, leading chance.
27 7th (27) (16/1 +27%) Comfort Zone	16 16/1(+27%)	(27) Comfort Zone 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, twentieth of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good, 9/1) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Ran well over hurdles at Galway, never counted at Leopardstown last time, blinkered now.
30 8th (30) (66/1 -100%) Alphonse Le Grande	66 66/1(-100%)	(30) Alphonse Le Grande 66/1, 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Below form eleventh of 20 in handicap at Galway (16.8f, good to soft, 16/1) 62 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Northumberland Vase winner, finished in mid-division in the amateur handicap at Galway.
29 9th (29) (14/1 +36%) Spasiba	14 14/1(+36%)	(29) Spasiba 14/1, 14/1, respectable seventh of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration. Definite chance based on Galway third, return to longer trip should suit after a 1m5f run.
6 10th (6) (25/1 -25%) Divine Comedy	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Divine Comedy 25/1, Six wins from 21 Flat runs. Latest win at Haydock in May. 10/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good) 22 days ago. No forlorn hope. Excellent staying effort when second in the Ascot Stakes, twice unplaced since then.
23 11th (23) (18/1 -13%) Enniskerry	18 18/1(-13%)	(23) Enniskerry 18/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Smart winner at 18f in chases. Tenth of 20 in handicap (6/1) at Galway (16.8f, good to soft) 62 days ago, doing too much too soon. Needs considering. Finished in mid-field when one of the main fancies for big amateur handicap at Galway.
25 12th (25) (33/1 +18%) Bialystok	33 33/1(+18%)	(25) Bialystok 33/1, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Nineteenth of 22 in handicap (18/1) at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago. Up in trip. No forlorn hope. Versatile sort, good run at Galway, hard to fancy on more recent Leopardstown running.
3 13th (3) (28/1 +30%) Falcon Eight	28 28/1(+30%)	(3) Falcon Eight 28/1, Course winner. 40/1, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap at Galway (12f, soft) 58 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort. Runner-up in this race last year before 2m Group 3 win here, not at his best this season.
12 14th (12) (14/1 +0%) My Mate Mozzie	14 14/1(+0%)	(12) My Mate Mozzie 14/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, creditable ninth of 20 in handicap (12/1) at York (13.8f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Up in trip. Ought to be in the shake-up. Versatile sort, third in the Galway Hurdle, not disgraced in the Ebor, not a forlorn hope.
1 15th (1) (33/1 +0%) Tashkhan	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Tashkhan 33/1, Visored for 1st time, creditable third of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Chester (15.9f, soft) 15 days ago, needing stiffer test. Claims. Third in last season's Cesarewitch, has often run creditably in stakes races, big burden.
10 16th (10) (7/2 +88%) Jesse Evans	3.5 7/2(+88%)	(10) Jesse Evans 7/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner novice chase (5/2) at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Useful on the Flat so can't be discounted. Fourth in this last year, in good form over jumps, capable of making his presence felt.
4 17th (4) (40/1 -21%) Chally Chute	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Chally Chute 40/1, Course winner. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Killarney (16.4f, good to soft, 6/4) on NH debut 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Trainer going well. Solid each-way chance. Flopped over hurdles last time, had previously gone close on Flat in 1m4f Galway handicap.
16 18th (16) (33/1 -65%) Boher Road	33 33/1(-65%)	(16) Boher Road 33/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Fourteenth of 20 in handicap at Royal Ascot (20f, good to firm, 13/2), ridden too aggressively. Off 103 days. Not discounted. Progressive in winning at Navan and Killarney, did not seem to stay 2m4f in Ascot Stakes.
9 19th (9) (66/1 -65%) Derida	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) Derida 66/1, 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, 10¾ lengths eighth of 15 to Beechwood in listed race at Galway (12f, good) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more. Needs to improve on the form of her two Irish starts, not certain to stay as far as this.
24 20th (24) (66/1 +0%) Dartan	66 66/1(+0%)	(24) Dartan 66/1, Course winner. 20/1, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.5f, soft) 57 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Useful on the Flat but others more persuasive. Has run only twice year with both races over jumps at Galway, others have stronger claims.
7 21st (7) (33/1 -50%) Taipan	33 33/1(-50%)	(7) Taipan 33/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Galway in August. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Killarney (14.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 37 days ago so needs to bounce back. Last three wins have been in conditions races, handicap form not as convincing.
2 22nd (2) (12/1 +14%) Naqeeb	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Naqeeb 12/1, Fifteenth of 20 in handicap at York (13.8f, good to firm, 10/1) 36 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. Has failed to sustain last season's excellent progression, down the field in the Ebor.
21 23rd (21) (40/1 -60%) Plontier	40 40/1(-60%)	(21) Plontier 40/1, First run since leaving Tadeusz Debowski when easily landing novice hurdle at Sligo (20.5f, soft). Only 15th at Leopardstown since but this useful 14f scorer on the Flat in France is well worth another chance. Maiden hurdle winner at Sligo last month, held by several of these on Leopardstown running.
22 24th (22) (50/1 +0%) Zoffee	50 50/1(+0%)	(22) Zoffee 50/1, Won Chester Cup in May. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap there (15.9f, soft, 12/1) 15 days ago. Shortlisted. Chester Cup winner, just lost third to today's rival Tashkhan at the same venue last time.
13 25th (13) (66/1 -136%) Enfranchise	66 66/1(-136%)	(13) Enfranchise 66/1, Ninth of 15 to Beechwood in listed race (22/1) at Galway (12f, good) 19 days ago, left with too much to do. Significantly back up in trip and not ruled out. Listed winner over 1m6f on heavy ground, fair fifth at Galway on most recent handicap run.
19 26th (19) (66/1 -100%) Prairie Dancer	66 66/1(-100%)	(19) Prairie Dancer 66/1, 15/8, career best when winning 6-runner novice chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good) 34 days ago. Useful on the Flat so can't be dismissed. Won last year's Naas November off 10lb lower, won over fences last time, others preferred.
11 27th (11) (22/1 +12%) Countess Of Tyrone	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Countess Of Tyrone 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. Latest win at Down Royal in May. 5/1, 7¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Grateful in Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse (14f, good) 81 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Much respected on her handicap debut. Listed winner over this trip at Down Royal, eased after chance had gone at Fairyhouse.
14 28th (14) (50/1 -25%) Magellan Strait	50 50/1(-25%)	(14) Magellan Strait 50/1, Good second of 15 in novice hurdle (11/4) at Kilbeggan (25f, good) 37 days ago. Took this 12 months ago so needs considering back in this sphere. Last year's winner, below best since AW win in January, placed in staying maiden hurdles.
15 29th (15) (50/1 -52%) My Lyka	50 50/1(-52%)	(15) My Lyka 50/1, Fairly useful maiden over jumps. Eleventh of 22 in handicap (33/1) at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Possibilities. Two wins in France, appears to be one of the lesser lights of trainer's squad for this.
17 10th (17) (125/1 -89%) Zeeband	125 125/1(-89%)	(17) Zeeband 125/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, tailed-off last of 5 to Grosvenor Square in Irish St Leger Trial at this course (14f, good to firm, 66/1) 43 days ago. Must improve. Four wins at up to 2m on the Flat in Britain, three hurdle wins this year, stiff task.

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16:25 Curragh Handicap 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING can land another valuable handicap for trainer Joseph O'Brien. The four-year-old, who went up to a mark of 150 after winning that summer feature, looks nicely treated back on the level. Having caught the eye staying on late over a shorter trip at Leopardstown on Irish Champions Weekend, he should be primed for this assignment. The Gavin Cromwell-trained Sixandahalf is well handicapped under a 7lb penalty following her win at Newmarket last month. A former bumper winner, the filly should appreciate stepping up beyond two miles for the first time on the Flat. Despite a very wide draw, Dawn Rising has to have claims of improving on his third-placed finish from last year.

A highly competitive renewal of the Irish Cesarewitch but THE EUPHRATES looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut on the back of his excellent Irish St Leger fourth so gets the vote. Gavin Cromwell's improving filly Sixandahalf could emerge as the main danger to Aidan O'Brien's 3-y-o, although lots of others need factoring in, chiefly Nurburgring, Spasiba, Chally Chute and Dawn Rising.

The 2m4f trip found out ZANNDABAD in the Ascot Stakes. His staying-on third in the Chester Cup gives him good credentials for this

16:40 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (12/1 -71%) Marcella	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Marcella 12/1, Chester novice winner (7f, heavy) at 2 yrs who returned with an improved second in conditions' event at Kempton (8f) in April. Hasn't gone on from that effort since, though, last of 6 in handicap at York (7.9f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Hasn't shone in handicaps the last twice but the deep ground could be a positive.
3 2nd (3) (11/4 -10%) Arkhalia Flynn	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(3) Arkhalia Flynn 11/4, Has progressed into a useful performer, making it 3 wins from his first 4 starts in handicaps when scoring readily at Windsor (8.1f, soft) in August. Found only a fellow improver too strong at Haydock (8.2f, good) last time, so he looks to hold leading claims. Two soft-ground wins last month before close second at Haydock latest; very solid claims.
5 3rd (5) (18/1 -29%) Mallavelly	18 18/1(-29%)	(5) Mallavelly 18/1, Made the frame on her first 3 starts of the campaign and soon left behind a below-par effort when fourth of 8 in a Goodwood handicap (8f, good) last month. However, improvement required as she bids for her first victory. 0-7; fair 4th at Goodwood latest; the greater emphasis on stamina is a likely help today.
8 4th (8) (9/1 -29%) Escape Act	9 9/1(-29%)	(8) Escape Act 9/1, Improved when making a winning handicap debut at Doncaster (8f, good to soft) in July and again ran well when 1¾ lengths fourth of 13 to Glam Squad at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 3 weeks later, despite still showing signs of greenness. Enters calculations. Won on handicap debut at Doncaster (soft) two runs ago and could still have more to offer.
6 5th (6) (5/1 +17%) Glam Squad	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) Glam Squad 5/1, Off the mark in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) in July and followed up in a Racing League contest at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Disappointed on next start, but quickly back on track when third at Southwell (8.1f) a month ago. Could be in the mix. Two wins this summer; could be thereabouts if the ground is okay (unraced on soft/heavy).
4 6th (4) (7/2 +30%) Into Battle	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(4) Into Battle 7/2, Successful in a C&D novice on reappearance, before fifth of 13 in a strong Newbury handicap (10f, good to firm) in May. Bounced back from a lesser run when third at Kempton (11f) last month and he can give another good account back down in trip. Third last time (1m3f, AW); surplus stamina may be no bad thing on the testing ground.
2 7th (2) (10/3 -11%) Condor Pasa	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(2) Condor Pasa 10/3, Put experience to good use when making his fourth start a winning one in maiden at Carlisle (9f, soft) in June. Didn't progress from that effort when sixth on handicap debut at Ascot (10f, good) next time, but he's well worth another chance with hood applied. Soft-ground maiden winner; could benefit from drop back in trip on second handicap start.
7 8th (7) (40/1 -150%) Foreseen	40 40/1(-150%)	(7) Foreseen 40/1, Made a winning debut at Chantilly (8f, heavy) in March but hasn't been able to repeat that effort, leaving Francis-Henri Graffard after his second start. Seemed stretched by the longer trip at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 16 days ago, though others still preferred. Won on debut in heavy ground in France but well beaten on both British starts.

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16:40 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Into Battle finished third over 1m3f in this grade at Kempton last month and he is interesting on this considerable drop in trip off a 1lb lower rating. However, the vote goes to the in-form ARKHALIA FLYNN, who may have missed out on the hat-trick but produced another pleasing effort to fill the runner-up spot at Haydock. The son of Ulysses goes off only 1lb higher and can continue his forward momentum. Glam Squad is another to note.

ARKHALIA FLYNN improved further when runner-up at Haydock 22 days ago, going down fighting in his hat-trick bid, so he is taken to resume winning ways in his current form. He can see off the challenge of Condor Pasa, who remains capable of better making only his second handicap start, with Escape Act also considered.

The unexposed bottom weight ESCAPE ACT proved well suited by soft ground at Doncaster in July and earns the vote.

16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/2 +42%) Liberated Lad	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(4) Liberated Lad 7/2, C&D winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in July. 8/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, firm) 41 days ago. Boasts a healthy strike rate on AW (6-27) but he may just about be in the grip of the handicapper for now. Three wins from last six runs; has won twice here (January 2023) and should have a say.
3 2nd (3) (9/1 -100%) Early Morning Dew	9 9/1(-100%)	(3) Early Morning Dew 9/1, Blinkered for 1st time, won 10-runner handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good to firm, 13/2) 44 days ago, adding to last spring's belated breakthrough success at Chelmsford. 3 lb nudge fair enough and this 8-y-o merits respect. His three starts in headgear yielded two wins and a 2nd, so he has to be in calculations.
2 3rd (2) (10/3 +17%) Red Treasure	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(2) Red Treasure 10/3, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 15 days ago. Modest strike rate (2-20) but shapes as though the extra furlong here will be in her favour and she's on a good mark. 2nd in the first and latest of four races in blinkers; move beyond 1m2f is well worth a go.
1 4th (1) (10/1 -122%) Prince Achille	10 10/1(-122%)	(1) Prince Achille 10/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year, the latest at Newcastle in March. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good, 17/2) 44 days ago, not ideally placed. Live each-way chance off the same mark now returned to the AW. Two 1m2f wins at Newcastle (AW) in March and placed in two of his three starts since.
8 5th (8) (150/1 -127%) Straitouttacompton	150 150/1(-127%)	(8) Straitouttacompton 150/1, Four-time course winner but has gone 34 runs since he last got his head in front back in 2021. 100/1, last of 7 in handicap at Catterick (13.9f, good to soft) 19 days ago and looks set for another struggle. Four of his five wins have been at this tack but he has not scored anywhere since 2021.
9 6th (9) (100/1 -52%) Exceptionality	100 100/1(-52%)	(9) Exceptionality 100/1, 66/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 8 days ago. Hopes pinned on the addition of cheekpieces sparking improvement here. Low-level maiden after 12 starts; needs improvement from the first-time headgear.
5 7th (5) (66/1 -100%) Somebodycomegether	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Somebodycomegether 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eleventh of 12 in novice at Doncaster (11.9f, good to soft), slowly away. Off 105 days ahead of this handicap debut and a big step forward will be needed if she's to play a leading role. Needs to show something new but it is her handicap and AW debut, after 105 days off.
7 \|PU\| (7) (11/10 +51%) Emerald City	1.1 11/10(+51%)	(7) Emerald City 11/10, 6/4, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 24 days ago. 3 lb rise by no means the end of the world and this consistent 3-y-o has to enter calculations. Competitive in all his six handicaps, off the mark at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) latest.

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16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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

The application of headgear has seen EARLY MORNING DEW travel with much more verve in recent outings, as evidenced by a runner-up effort at Brighton and most lately a victory at Epsom. A 3lb rise looks more than workable for the veteran and a double could be on the cards. Red Treasure arrives on the back of a solid second at Lingfield and she may give the selection most to think about racing off an unchanged mark, ahead of the progressive Emerald City.

Stepping back up to 1¼m clearly benefited RED TREASURE recently at Lingfield where she found just one too good, and perhaps the extra furlong she has to travel here will prove to be just what the doctor ordered. The Ed Dunlop-trained filly shades preference ahead of the consistent Emerald City, who is second choice ahead of fellow last-time-out winner Early Morning Dew and Prince Achille.

Six appear to have reasonable each-way claims but the pick of them may be EMERALD CITY from Liberated Lad.

17:00 Curragh Stakes 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (5/1 -11%) Bucaneer's Spirit	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Bucaneer's Spirit 5/1, Fairly useful gelding. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Navan (8f, good, 6/4) 8 days ago, always holding on. On his way to becoming a very useful performer and makes plenty of appeal again. Underlined his rate of improvement when winning at Navan last time, could be in the mix.
7 1st (7) (7/2 +56%) Tokenomics	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(7) Tokenomics 7/2, Useful gelding. Latest win at Leopardstown in July. Run best excused when eighth of 16 in handicap at York (7.9f, good to firm, 11/1) 37 days ago, not ideally placed. Still very much worth viewing positively and he's a major player. Stayed 1m1f well when scoring at Leopardstown, also a 7f winner at Dundalk.
5 2nd (5) (12/1 -33%) Elinor Dashwood	12 12/1(-33%)	(5) Elinor Dashwood 12/1, Fairly useful filly. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 9/1) 6 days ago. Failed to impress with her attitude there and others are preferred. 50-1 when fifth in a 1m premier handicap at Leopardstown, started slowly at Fairyhouse.
2 3rd (2) (11/2 -65%) Snellen	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(2) Snellen 11/2, Useful filly. Latest win at Gowran in July. Good second of 19 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 11/1) 15 days ago. Respected. Has won twice this term and bumped into a well-handicapped filly last time at Leopardstown.
6 4th (6) (16/1 +36%) Goal Exceeded	16 16/1(+36%)	(6) Goal Exceeded 16/1, Fairly useful gelding. 33/1, 5¼ lengths seventh of 11 to Bucaneer's Spirit in handicap at Navan (8f, good) 8 days ago. Difficult to envisage him turning the tables. Good 5f run here in June, has plenty to prove following three consecutive unplaced outings.
3 5th (3) (17/2 -89%) Transcending Glory	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(3) Transcending Glory 17/2, Useful gelding. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (15/2) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) in July and possible all was not well when finishing last of 9 in listed race at Cork 44 days ago. Player at this level if able to bounce back. Failed to cope in a Listed event at Tipperary, will be more at home in this grade.
1 6th (1) (1/1 +50%) Procrastinate	1 1/1(+50%)	(1) Procrastinate 1/1, Siyouni colt. Looked a smart prospect when winning 15-runner maiden at this C&D (heavy) on debut. Has 6-month absence to overcome in this stronger race but he's sure to improve. Made a winning debut on heavy ground in a C&D maiden in March, likely to be competitive.

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17:00 Curragh Stakes 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Despite being absent since making a winning debut over C&D in March, PROCRASTINATE can maintain his unbeaten record. The Paddy Twomey-trained colt travelled strongly throughout that race, readily beating two horses who have franked the form subsequently. Given that he held an entry in a Listed race at Cork next week, the three-year-old must be pleasing connections. Tokenomics, who looked a progressive gelding prior to finishing mid-division at York last time, should be competitive. He should have no issues dropping back down to 7f having raced over further of late. Elinor Dashwood will need to break on terms, but has every chance of getting involved if doing so.

BUCANEER'S SPIRIT has proven most progressive since joining the Jack Davison yard and he can follow up his recent smooth-travelling win at Navan. Tokenomics was on the upgrade until contesting a hot handicap at the Ebor meeting and can't be best judged on that performance, so rates as the biggest threat, whilst impressive maiden winner Procrastinate is very interesting after a 6-month break.

It may be worth taking a chance on PROCRASTINATE who made a good first impression here in March and is likely to be fit and ready

17:15 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (11/8 +66%) Come On You Spurs	1.375 11/8(+66%)	(11) Come On You Spurs 11/8, Cemented excellent start for this yard with second win in 7f handicap at Sandown (both victories in small-field contests). Up 3 lb in a better race but she's going the right way and has the services of Oisin Murphy. Two soft-ground wins this season and this 3yo is open to further progress.
4 2nd (4) (14/1 +0%) Legal Reform	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Legal Reform 14/1, Regained the winning thread at Lingfield (7f, AW) during the spring but unable to continue the good work on turf next twice for Alice Haynes. Joined in-form yard but weakened out of it on stable debut at Chester a fortnight ago. Cheekpieces back on. Heavy-ground winner who runs off last winning mark; could improve for recent stable debut.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 -27%) Hodler	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(2) Hodler 7/2, Goes well at Epsom and snapped a lengthy losing run in fine style over C&D 17 days ago, 2½ lengths too strong for re-opposing Redredrobin with plenty in hand. 6 lb rise may not prevent the follow up. Convincing win over C&D on soft ground this month and he's a key player.
9 4th (9) (12/1 -100%) Redredrobin	12 12/1(-100%)	(9) Redredrobin 12/1, Has been an excellent servant for connections, recording win number 8 over this C&D last month. Solid runner-up finishes behind Tanmawwy and Hodler on her last 2 visits here and she's very likely to give it another good go. Two-time C&D winner who was runner-up over C&D (soft) last time; could be in the mix.
5 5th (5) (17/2 +15%) Tanmawwy	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Tanmawwy 17/2, Tumbled in the weights and finally took advantage in 14-runner C&D handicap a month ago. Held up in a steadily-run race at Haydock latest so that isn't a race to judge him too harshly on. One to consider. Well beaten at Haydock last time but won over C&D two starts ago and not discounted.
1 6th (1) (22/1 -83%) Society Lion	22 22/1(-83%)	(1) Society Lion 22/1, Back-to-back winner at Yarmouth and Doncaster (up to 1m) in May/June. Heavy defeat in hat-trick bid at Chester and while he returned to form at Kempton last month, the assessor may just have him now. Won two in a row earlier in the season; solid fourth last time; might not be far away.
8 7th (8) (7/1 -27%) Marlay Park	7 7/1(-27%)	(8) Marlay Park 7/1, Four-time C&D winner who stuck to his task pretty well when fifth to Tanmawwy here last month. No impression behind stablemate Hodler last time though and he needs things to fall right given habitual slow starts. Cheekpieces off. Soundly beaten over C&D last time but this four-time course winner is not ruled out.
3 8th (3) (33/1 -106%) Little Boy Blue	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) Little Boy Blue 33/1, Well prepared following 8 months off when making a winning reappearance over C&D in July. Gave his running next couple of runs but big backward step at Chepstow last time. Fully-fledged rider back in the saddle. Won over C&D in July but has to produce more than he's managed on his three runs since.
10 9th (10) (40/1 -60%) Good Karma	40 40/1(-60%)	(10) Good Karma 40/1, Has failed to beat a rival on his last 4 outings, eased off over C&D last time so has an awful lot to prove at present fitted with a hood for the first time. Well treated on C&D form as recent as July but has struggled on his four runs since.
7 10th (7) (16/1 +52%) Autumn Festival	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) Autumn Festival 16/1, Third on reappearance at Thirsk but the wheels have come off this term. Readily passed over until showing some spark. Has tumbled down the weights but for good reason; a major turnaround is required.

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17:15 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Miguel justified favouritism in commanding style at Musselburgh and has to be considered off 7lb higher, but this represents a step up in grade. With that in mind, COME ON YOU SPURS looks the way to go. Richard Spencer's three-year-old struck by a length and a half at Sandown and the handicapper may have let her off with only a 3lb rise. Hodler completes the shortlist.

HODLER ended his losing spell in emphatic fashion over this C&D 17 days ago, and given he retains plenty of handicap scope, a subsequent 6 lb rise looks within his range. The selection may have most to fear from the last-time-out winning 3-y-os Miguel and Come On You Spurs.

The locally trained HODLER returned to form recently with a commanding soft-ground C&D win and he remains well treated.

17:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (16/1 -88%) Don't Fight It	16 16/1(-88%)	(9) Don't Fight It 16/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 10 days ago. Good second at Lingfield on penultimate start and she will be a danger to all if able to reproduce that form now switched to tapeta and equipped with first-time blinkers. Good 2nd at 40-1 four weeks ago (6f); not at same level last time; new headgear today.
3 1st (3) (6/5 +26%) Sankari	1.2 6/5(+26%)	(3) Sankari 6/5, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 3/1) 10 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Headgear retained and he's a leading contender off the same mark. Back to form dropped to Class 6 & tried in headgear ten days ago; dangerous at this level.
7 2nd (7) (5/2 +64%) Street Life	2.5 5/2(+64%)	(7) Street Life 5/2, Three-time C&D winner. 28/1, last of 9 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Was knocking on the door prior to that and he's not without hope. Slow start did for him at Redcar last time; placed in two 5f AW runs beforehand; contender.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 -50%) Mecca's Duchess	9 9/1(-50%)	(4) Mecca's Duchess 9/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm, 14/1) 15 days ago. Remains a maiden following 15 attempts but she could have a part to play if responding well to the addition of blinkers. Late headway into 4th over C&D this month; fair turf run since; chance in new headgear.
2 4th (2) (10/1 -11%) Vadamiah	10 10/1(-11%)	(2) Vadamiah 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Readily passed over. Lowly mark; not seen to best effect latest; respected in a 0-60 on 2nd run after wind op.
5 5th (5) (50/1 -317%) Overnight Oats	50 50/1(-317%)	(5) Overnight Oats 50/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, last of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 10 days ago. Needs to bounce back in a major way. Not fired in three runs for James Owen; drops to 5f with plenty to prove; blinkered today.
10 6th (10) (7/1 +79%) Lil Wade	7 7/1(+79%)	(10) Lil Wade 7/1, 40/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 3 days ago. Not without each-way hope judged on bit and pieces of form but he's now 0-14, which tells a story. Exposed 14-race maiden; well short of his best over C&D on Thursday; opposable.
8 7th (8) (80/1 -100%) Ninety Nine	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Ninety Nine 80/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap (80/1) at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Likely to come up short once again. Yet to shine for current stable; easy enough to have reservations.
6 \|RR\| (6) (66/1 +0%) Imperiousity	66 66/1(+0%)	(6) Imperiousity 66/1, Untrustworthy individual. Last of 10 in handicap (100/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good) 53 days ago. He's clearly not an attractive betting proposition. Refused to race final three runs last year; not beaten a rival in 2024; headgear back now.

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17:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Having hit the frame on his last two outings at this venue of late, compensation could be headed in CRYPTO QUEST's direction. Scott Dixon's charge makes plenty of appeal racing off the same rating and is narrowly preferred over Sankari. The fitting of first-time cheekpieces enabled an improved bid from the three-year-old when finishing third at Chelmsford 10 days ago and another prominent showing is forecast. Mecca's Duchess is also worth a second look off a career-low mark.

The one who appeals most is SANKARI, who is very well treated on his 2-y-o form and responded well to the first-time cheekpieces when third in an 11-runner Chelmsford handicap 10 days ago, on just his second run on the all-weather. If the fitting of blinkers works the oracle for Don't Fight It she will be a big threat, while Crypto Quest has performed well over C&D the last twice and is likely to give another good account. Mecca's Duchess and Street Life both have each-way claims, too.

Mecca's Duchess can go well in new headgear but it's worth chancing VADAMIAH dropped to this level.

17:30 Curragh Maiden 10f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
18 1st (18) (33/1 +0%) Belfrina	33 33/1(+0%)	(18) Belfrina 33/1, Eighth of 20 in maiden at this course (5.9f, heavy, 25/1) on debut, never nearer. Off 11 months. Significantly up in trip. Should have more to offer. Late headway in back-end 6f maiden here and reappears here from 11 months' absence.
23 2nd (23) (15/2 +53%) Royal Entry	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(23) Royal Entry 15/2, Thrice-raced filly. Sixth of 18 in maiden (7/1) at this C&D (good). Off 93 days. Back from a break with still scope for improvement so don't rule out.
7 3rd (7) (4/1 +67%) Dahab	4 4/1(+67%)	(7) Dahab 4/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Second of 16 in maiden (25/1) at Navan (10.2f, good) 22 days ago, running on. Progressing by the run. Much improved for step up to today's trip at Navan earlier this month; more needed though.
14 4th (14) (11/1 +21%) Silent Guardian	11 11/1(+21%)	(14) Silent Guardian 11/1, 11/4, third of 13 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. Up in trip. Should progress (won a barrier trial). Cork debut run was okay; upped in trip here and good bit of improvement likely required.
8 5th (8) (150/1 -127%) Dr Waksman	150 150/1(-127%)	(8) Dr Waksman 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 11 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good, 125/1) 8 days ago, slowly away. Well held both recent maidens, eligible for a mark after this.
1 6th (1) (20/1 -25%) Altesse Blanche	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Altesse Blanche 20/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 9 days ago. Recent Dundalk fourth augurs well on turf return.
17 7th (17) (28/1 -12%) Awakening	28 28/1(-12%)	(17) Awakening 28/1, 30,000 gns foal, €55,000 yearling, Teofilo filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Dacesa and 9f winner Two Door Saloon. Newcomer worth a market check.
19 8th (19) (6/1 +25%) Daboya	6 6/1(+25%)	(19) Daboya 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 13 in handicap at Naas (10.4f, good to soft, 7/1) 35 days ago. Blinkers now and she just about sets the standard. Blinkers replace cheekpieces and place claims on her best form.
11 10th (11) (40/1 -100%) Luker's Tipple	40 40/1(-100%)	(11) Luker's Tipple 40/1, €95,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Half-brother to 7f-1m winner Silken Ladder. Dam, 1m winner (including at 2 yrs) in Russia, half-sister to very smart 7f-1½m winner Magic Hurricane. Newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
12 11th (12) (25/1 -56%) Old Sea	25 25/1(-56%)	(12) Old Sea 25/1, Lightly-raced colt. Below form sixth of 13 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm, 4/1) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not progressing; upped in trip and cheekpieces reached for here.
16 12th (16) (5/4 +50%) Thequietman	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(16) Thequietman 5/4, Promising type. Wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 16 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft, 4/6) 57 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Open to improvement. Disappointing comeback run; fitted with tongue-tie here and upped in trip here.
2 13th (2) (50/1 -52%) Another Lifetime	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Another Lifetime 50/1, 33,000 gns yearling, Kendargent gelding. Dam, 11f-16.2f winner, closely related to smart 1¼m winner Harrovian. Debutant the lesser likely of the Oliver runners.
5 14th (5) (66/1 +0%) Bay Brook	66 66/1(+0%)	(5) Bay Brook 66/1, €8,500 foal, Ribchester gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Dream Mover and 2-y-o 7f-8.3f winner Taper Tantrum. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
6 15th (6) (66/1 +0%) Crossglen	66 66/1(+0%)	(6) Crossglen 66/1, Gleneagles gelding. Half-brother to ungenuine 7f-9.5f winner Le Reveur. Dam 6f-1¼m winner. Wears tongue strap. Tongue-tied for belated debut, market likely best guide.
22 16th (22) (66/1 +0%) Rose Of The Sea	66 66/1(+0%)	(22) Rose Of The Sea 66/1, Acclamation filly. Closely related to 1½m/13f winner Twoforthegutter. Newcomer best watched.
3 17th (3) (150/1 -50%) Arturo Bay	150 150/1(-50%)	(3) Arturo Bay 150/1, Eleventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 33/1) on debut. Off 13 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Miss Natalia Lupini. Refused to load on recent intended comeback run; best watched.
20 18th (20) (150/1 +25%) Decorated Princess	150 150/1(+25%)	(20) Decorated Princess 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f, 200/1), slowly away. Off 177 days. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Two poor runs, easily dismissed; tongue-tie tried.

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17:30 Curragh Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Although somewhat disappointing at Dundalk last time, BARD OF AVON is worth another chance on the basis of his reappearance fourth over C&D on his previous start. The winner of that latter race easily landed a premier handicap on Irish Champions Weekend, while the runner-up won her maiden next time. On the assumption that he is better suited to turf, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt gets the vote. Navan runner-up Dahab, who boasts an identical official rating to the selection, has to be respected. The Denis Hogan-trained gelding was well supported when finding just one too strong on that occasion. Newcomer John Steinbeck also has to be considered in a contest where the majority of those to have previously raced appear vulnerable.

Following a debut full of promise, THEQUIETMAN wasn't seen to best effect when odds-on to land a Galway novice last time, denied a run at a crucial time. He's well worth another chance, possibly at the main expense of Daboya and newcomrt John Steinbeck.

JOHN STEINBECK won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to make a belated winning debut

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Races & Results Sunday 29th September 2024

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13:30 Curragh Maiden 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:45 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:20 Epsom Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Curragh Group 3 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:55 Epsom Stakes (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Curragh Group 3 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:30 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:05 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Curragh Handicap 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:40 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Curragh Stakes 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:15 Epsom Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:30 Curragh Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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