13:15 Ayr Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Dual course winner Judgment Call appears to have been laid out for this and is sure to have his supporters, but a chance is taken on REVICH. The Richard Spencer-trained gelding won this race two years ago and was narrowly beaten in third off this same mark last year, so makes plenty of appeal after confirming his well-being when third at Chester earlier this month. Isla Kai was a cosy winner at Ripon last month and although a 4lb rise makes life more difficult, he should still be thereabouts.

TITAN ROCK left behind a couple of lesser efforts when runner-up at Thirsk last time and, having won at this meeting back in 2021, he remains well treated on old form. The 5-y-o can build on his latest run to record a second victory of the season, though Revich is respected as he bids for a second success in this race. Isla Kai also merits consideration.

The admirable REVICH won this race in 2021 and was a close third last year. He earns the vote on the back of a good third at Chester.

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13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Aidan O'Brien holds a strong hand with three colts returning from mid-season breaks. There was a good word for Emperor Of Rome prior to his debut second at Dundalk, but the master trainer also spoke favourably of BATTLE FLEET and his Navan fourth behind the classy Givemethebeatboys was most encouraging. Latin finished behind Star Hunter at Leopardstown back in May but the chief threat to the Ballydoyle trio could come in the shape of Pipsy, who beat all bar the exciting King Cuan at Cork.

There was a lot to like about PIPSY's opening second at Cork 17 days ago and she can build on that and prove too strong for Aidan O'Brien pair Battle Fleet and Latin.

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13:30 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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All eyes will be on Sense Of Duty, who went through the first half of the 2022 campaign unbeaten in three races, culminating in a comprehensive defeat of last week's Portland hero Annaf in the Chipchase at Newcastle. Such a lengthy enforced spell on the sidelines has to be a concern, though, and match practice is on RAASEL's side, with Mick Appleby's speedster also proven over this trip. He was slightly disappointing at Doncaster last weekend, but finished ahead of Nymphadora when third in the King George at Glorious Goodwood.

SENSE OF DUTY remains a top prospect if all is well and is taken to make a winning return. The admirable Raasel looks the danger.

Raasel looks a solid option but NYMPHADORA is useful on her day and could enjoy the run of things here.

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13:35 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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SMOOTH TOM is an interesting recruit to hurdles. The Andy Slattery-trained gelding is a useful sort on the Flat winning twice and was particularly impressive on testing ground at Leopardstown back in May. He put in another creditable performance when runner-up to Goodie Two Shoes at Gowran last time. Good Heavens has a slightly higher rating on the Flat (career high mark of 101) and has shown promise over hurdles including in a Grade 3 at Naas earlier this year. Ninth Loch won a Kilbeggan bumper this summer and the form of his second to The Wallpark on hurdle debut at Killarney received a timely boost here on Wednesday.

NINTH LOCH shaped with plenty of promise sent hurdling when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Killarney 4 weeks ago and is the obvious choice to go one better with improvement on the cards. Good Heavens has yet to translate his useful Flat form to this sphere but still has time on his side and ought to be better for his recent run, while Smooth Tom is a very interesting hurdling newcomer having shown a good level of ability on the Flat.

Good Heavens is opposed with NINTH LOCH, who did everything but win at Killarney. That form has been franked here this week.

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13:40 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Charlie Appleby has had a fine time of it recently and that run may continue here courtesy of BEAUTIFUL LOVE. She has posted two solid efforts so far and with this extra furlong likely to suit, the daughter of Siyouni is taken to open her account at the third time of asking. Kitty Furnival and Haya should have benefited from their debut efforts when finishing fourth and are the likely dangers, although Regal Jubilee and the selection's stablemate Dream Of Hope are interesting newcomers.

All the top local yards are represented and BEAUTIFUL LOVE can make her experience count and get off the mark. Kitty Furnival made a promising start at Goodwood and seems sure to go well with improvement likely. Regal Jubilee heads up a host of interesting newcomers.

With an entry in the Fillies' Mile, BEAUTIFUL LOVE can appreciate this step up in trip and make full use of her experience.

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13:45 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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LINE SHEET built on her nursery debut when scoring over 7f at Leicester last time and she can continue her upward trajectory. George Scott's charge has been raised 4lb for that one and three quarters of a length success and that could prove lenient on this progressive two-year-old. Vintage Love rates as the biggest danger after running consistently in her career to date and she could have a change of fortunes on her nursery bow, while Lady Ava can build on an encouraging first nursery start.

VINTAGE LOVE enters nurseries from a fair-looking mark and has shaped as if the step up to 7f may unlock some improvement, so gets the nod ahead of Lady Ava, who found 6f an inadequate test on her nursery bow at Thirsk earlier in the week. Line Sheet won a relatively weak affair at Leicester last week but should prove up to making her presence felt again in this company.

This can go to BRANDAISY who ran really well when second on heavy ground on her nursery debut. Line Sheet looks her main threat.

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13:50 Ayr Listed (Class 1) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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With the notable omission of William Haggas' My Prospero, ROYAL RHYME can cash in and make his mark at this level. The son of Lope De Vega turned a warm handicap into a procession at Goodwood last month, as he scooted clear on rain-softened ground. Pride Of America is 2lb clear on official ratings, but having to concede 5lb to the former might be a tough ask. Luckin Brew's reappearance has twice been delayed this season, having been withdrawn in both the Cheshire Oaks and Ribblesdale, but she is an interesting candidate if taking her chance.

PRIDE OF AMERICA has been in excellent form in handicaps and is the clear form pick now tackling listed company. Royal Rhyme has a bit to find with the selection but he's progressive and respected, while Luckin Brew has been placed at this level, and is lightly raced, but she's been off 11 months.

The ease with which ROYAL RHYME won a 15-runner Glorious Goodwood handicap last time suggests he can cope with this step up in class.

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13:55 Curragh Handicap 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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NO MORE PORTER started his solid season off with a fifth in the Irish Lincolnshire and he has hardly run a bad race all year, furthered by his most recent fourth at Leopardstown. The son of Elzaam is allowed to compete off the same rating and he ought to go very close. The main threat is Fernao, who took his maiden in smooth style at Listowel in June and he tries a first-time visor after a gelding operation. Half Nutz completes the shortlist.

HALF NUTZ is down to 2 Ib lower than when successful in this race last season and might prove the answer to it again having recorded a few good efforts in recent weeks. Heavenly Power will be a threat if back to the form when second in a big field over 6f here last month, while Fernao can't have been right last time and retains potential as a lightly-raced sort from an in-form yard.

Maybe the second London bus will come trundling around the corner for DAGODA after her course maiden win

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14:00 York Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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STAINCLIFF was sent off at 25/1 on debut at Sandown eight days ago, but she ran a race full of promise to finish runner-up and a repeat effort would give her a big chance here. Invincible Molly has posted two solid performances so far and should not be discounted, along with All Agleam, who improved from her on debut run to finish a fine third at Haydock earlier this month.

STAINCLIFF made an encouraging debut when beaten only by an experienced rival at Sandown 8 days ago and she can go one better with the extra furlong to suit. Heading the potential dangers is All Agleam, who improved from her first outing when third behind a useful prospect at Haydock last time, while Oakland Princess could take a step forward from her initial experience.

If STAINCLIFF makes the anticipated improvement from last week's Sandown debut she'll be a tough nut to crack.

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14:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 13f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Rain-affected conditions could help SALT BAY recapture his sparkle because he made the frame in the Group 1 Criterium International on heavy ground as a two-year-old so a mark of 105 could be lenient for his handicap debut. Like the selection, Laafi began the season in a Classic trial and he has been gelded after a lacklustre Royal Ascot display. Valsad justified favouritism at Southwell's Racing League fixture and should have more to offer. Sea King was disappointing in the Old Borough Cup but will appreciate the slower surface, while Oneforthegutter almost sprung a surprise in last week's Mallard.

VALSAD has shown improved form on his last 2 starts, getting back to winning ways at Southwell 10 days ago, and he remains lightly raced at this sort of trip. The 4-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Oneforthegutter, who produced his best effort of the season when runner-up at Doncaster last time. Sea King also merits consideration.

It's a small but fascinating field. Veteran NOT SO SLEEPY could prove a handful and is preferred to Oneforthegutter and Valsad.

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14:10 Listowel Maiden Hurdle 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Willie Mullins holds a strong hand here and riding arrangements suggest HIGH CLASS HERO is preferred of his trio. The point-to-point winner has scored on both starts for the champion trainer this year, a bumper at this venue before making all when odds-on in a maiden hurdle at the Galway Festival and the booking of Paul Townend looks significant. What Path landed a bumper at the Galway Festival last year and has progressed well over hurdles this season winning over three miles at both Tipperary and Kilbeggan before not enjoying a clear run after the last when beaten a length by The Big Doyen over 2m5f at Galway. Pink In The Park was also seeking a hat-trick over hurdles in that race when a further six lengths back in third. Reverend Hubert won very easily at Downpatrick while Baltic Bird won in good style at Cork and receives weight all-round.

Willie Mullins looks to hold a strong hand and his impressive Galway debut hurdles winner HIGH CLASS HERO is taken to edge out stablemate What Path in this cracking novice hurdle. Baltic Bird and Reverend Hubert both have better days ahead of them too and can't be discounted while Mullins's likely third string Pink In The Park is no forlorn hope either.

The unexposed HIGH CLASS HERO must be talented to have won at Galway despite jumping and hanging left pretty much throughout.

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14:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Shining Jewel was a most impressive winner when making all at Chelmsford and if allowed a soft lead, she could be dangerous. An opening mark of 91 seems harsh, though, so she is taken on with FIVE TOWNS, who justified strong market support to land a Windsor handicap with the minimum of fuss and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop her from following up. Azahara Palace is arguably unlucky not be chasing a five-timer and can't be discounted.

Having opened her account in dominant style at Chelmsford last time, SHINING JEWEL is well worth a chance to go in again with few miles on the clock. Five Towns is another with plenty of potential and she's regarded as a danger along with the thriving Canoodled.

The suggestion is FIVE TOWNS. She came from off the pace, was delivered widest of all and yet still won with comfort at Windsor.

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14:20 Catterick Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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This contest seems to revolve around the performance of DR FOSTER, who was a very good second on his second start over 6f at Newmarket and he can go one better today. Michael Appleby's runner was only beaten three quarters of a length when running on gamely on that occasion and he sets a high bar for the rest to aim at. Blufferonthebus shaped as if this step up in trip would suit when third over 5f at this venue last time and she is fancied to give the selection the most to think about, while Shelbourne heads the remainder.

DR FOSTER sets a clear standard on the form of his Newmarket second and will take all the beating if arriving in the same form, though George Scott's Shelbourne showed ability on his debut and should have more to offer, with Blufferonthebus fancied to round out the placings.

Following his excellent second at Newmarket last time DR FOSTER should go one better but is likely to be a warm order to do so.

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14:25 Ayr Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

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In another wide-open renewal, a chance can be taken on WOVEN, who was runner-up in this race last year off 4lb lower. The seven-year-old has competed over 7f the last twice and he now returns to this sprinting distance, which could spark him back to form in order to go close. Call Me Ginger has won two out of his last three starts and, in his current form, he is difficult to dismiss. Others to note are Bernardo O'Reilly and the hat-trick seeking Rathbone.

APLOMB is fresher than most entering this stage of the season and, having produced two eye-catching efforts since returning from a break last month, he makes plenty of appeal off a good mark and with conditions to suit. Jump The Gun, who was just ahead of Aplomb in this race last year, looks set for another bold show after returning to form at Doncaster where he was just touched off by the re-opposing Rathbone. Iain Jardine's charge is feared most ahead of Gulliver and Wobwobwob.

This should be a thorough test at the trip which will suit WOBWOBWOB who stays further but ran so well back over 6f in August.

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14:30 Curragh Group 2 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Stromberg may prove popular here after strolling home on his last two starts, but this represents a significant step up in class and he will need to improve again. GROSVENOR SQUARE won his only start despite running green at Galway and, with improvement to come, the half-brother to Irish Derby winner Santiago may come out on top, while stable companions Chief Little Rock and Navy Seal are last-time-out winners too and also warrant respect.

STROMBERG has created a very good impression on his last 2 outings and is taken to deny Aidan O'Brien a remarkable 22nd win in this Group 2 contest. The presence of Frankie Dettori in the saddle on Navy Seal suggests he could be the pick of the Ballydoyle maestro's trio.

It's hard to take a firm view of the stable's riding arrangements, but NAVY SEAL edges preference over Grosvenor Square.

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14:35 York Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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A gelding operation and the switch to handicap company has been the making of UNLIMITED, who backed up his breakthrough triumph at Newbury with a last-gasp Kempton victory. William Haggas' three-year-old has been bumped up another 5lb, but he did account for an in-form opponent at the Sunbury circuit and is worth sticking with. Invisible Friend showed the benefit of wind surgery when scoring at Doncaster, while Award Dancer bounced back to form when coming out third best in a blanket finish at the last meeting here.

UNLIMITED is improving fast and should be up to completing the hat-trick at the expense of more exposed types. Award Dancer is well treated and likely to pose a serious threat, while Invisible Friend is likely to feature if she's in the same form as when justifying support at Doncaster a month ago.

It took until the final two strides before UNLIMITED hit the front at Kempton but the first two drew well clear and another win awaits.

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14:40 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Totnes is now 8lb higher than for last month's Chepstow success but the progressive daughter of Kingman merits respect, as does Balance Play, who could bounce back having been well held in a warm heritage handicap at York's Ebor Festival. However, the pair have each endured a harder campaign than LE MANS, who was able to shrug off an opening mark of 78 when winning at Salisbury. A 6lb rise is unlikely to halt further progress and the unexposed Kodiac filly gets the nod.

Ralph Beckett's BALANCE PLAY is taken to resume his progression back on a softer surface. There should be more to come from fellow 3-y-o Le Mans who is second choice ahead of Gaassee, who has a good record in the mud.

Mustazeed looks best of the older options. However, the 3yos have potential and BALANCE PLAY (nap) can bounce back from York.

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14:45 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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BUGS MORAN won a valuable three-mile novice handicap at the Fairyhouse Easter meeting last year and was reappearing after a break of over 15 months when beating all bar Ambitious Fellow in another valuable 2m6f handicap at the Galway Festival. He remains on a competitive mark and Jack Kennedy again takes the ride. Buddy One was placed in competitive handicaps over this trip at Cheltenham and Aintree this spring and may have found two miles just a bit sharp when again running with plenty of credit last time at the Galway Festival. Sequoiaspirit has gained all five career wins on the Flat but has been placed on all three hurdle runs this year, while the locally trained Marelly and Sams Profile are others to consider. The latter has been lightly raced since winning the Grade 2 Galmoy Hurdle in 2021.

BUGS MORAN hasn't stood much racing in recent times, but he took his form up another notch after 15 months off when second in a valuable handicap at Galway and has been given 7 weeks off since then, which is no bad thing in our eyes, so he's expected to go one better. Sequoiaspirit remains without a win over hurdles but is doing nothing wrong and seems sure to be on the premises again providing he stays the longer trip. Marelly progressed well last season and completes the shortlist.

Having finished a career-best 2nd at Galway last time on return from a long absence, BUGS MORAN can have improved enough to score.

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14:50 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Capital Guarantee is unbeaten in three since moving to David O'Meara but while he looks sure to give another good account of himself, his winning streak may come to an end at the hands of RED MAIDS. Mark Rimell appears to have found the key to the three-year-old filly, who has won her last two comprehensively, and with William Buick in the saddle again, she narrowly edges the vote. Ararat should appreciate a return to an easier surface and appears best of the rest.

Mark Rimell's filly RED MAIDS has really clicked into gear of late so is fancied to defy an 8 lb weight hike and complete a quick hat-trick. Capital Guarantee hasn't looked back since joining David O'Meara though and is greatly feared in his bid for a four-timer, while Magical Merlin is weighted to have a big say too and shouldn't be underestimated either in an intriguing handicap.

In-form filly RED MAIDS could well progress again and complete a hat-trick. Capital Guarantee is feared most.

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

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Eldeyaar was a good winner over 6f at Ripon last time and he appears primed to offer another bold bid, but he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals and the nod goes to LANGHOLM. Michael Dods' charge has been raised 1lb for a length second over C&D last time and this consistent performer appears likely to be hard to beat today. Wade's Magic has form that ties in with both of the aforementioned runners and he's likely to be in the mix again.

LANGHOLM was beaten only by a unexposed 3-y-o here last time and he's fancied to gain his first win of the season. Eldeyaar held a positional advantage when beating course specialist Wade's-Magic at Ripon when they last met and that pair head the list of dangers.

This looks a good opportunity for course regular LANGHOLM to get off the mark for the year after a series of good runs here.

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15:00 Ayr Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Raqiya has shown Group-race potential in registering bloodless victories at Salisbury and Haydock, but PRETTY CRYSTAL has the required form in the book at this level. Since making a successful start to her career at Ripon, the daughter of Dubawi has acquitted herself really well in three Group 3 contests and she can give Richard Fahey his third victory in this race in the past four renewals. Dorothy Lawrence proved her Lowther fourth was no fluke when pipped in the Dick Poole, while Navassa Island is the pick of the Irish raiders.

RAQIYA could be the potential class act here after impressive wins at Salisbury and Haydock and she can come out on top. Pretty Crystal has been holding her own in top fillies' contests and is one to note for Richard Fahey, who has won 2 of the last 3 runnings of this. Exponista could outrun big odds.

Dorothy Lawrence sets a good form standard but RAQIYA is an exciting prospect having posted easy novice wins the last twice.

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15:05 Curragh Handicap 5f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

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SILMANIYA has finished runner-up the last twice and this looks a good opportunity to go one better on this occasion. Johnny Murtagh's charge is on 3lb better terms with The Highway Rat, who finished just half a length in front of the selection at Navan earlier in the month. The top-weight is feared most with this drop in trip likely to bring out some more improvement in the five-year-old, while the consistent Never Shout Never can improve further and go well despite a 3lb rise for his second over 6f here last time.

Another hot renewal of this premier sprint handicap, with CURRAHEEN PRINCESS selected to better last year's second and come out on top. Real Force and Never Shout Never are among the chief dangers.

Cork 5f winner NEVER SHOUT NEVER gets the vote on the strength of an excellent seconf over 6f here on Irish Champions Weekend

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15:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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EMPEROR'S STAR chased home an exciting prospect on his Newmarket debut in July before coming unstuck in testing conditions at Sandown. The son of Sea The Stars opened his account in workmanlike fashion at Chelmsford last time, but an opening mark of 91 would appear to be within his range and he is taken to make a winning nursery debut. Classy Boy merits consideration now upped in trip, while Up The Jazz must also be noted back on turf following a below-par run at Southwell.

BULMER BANK is showing steady progress and could be worth chancing off a low opening mark. The well-bred Emperor's Star is the obvious threat.

The vote goes to CLASSY BOY, with the way he has performed so far and his pedigree all suggesting he will relish this extra furlong.

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15:15 Newbury Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Haatem failed to back up his Vintage Stakes win when down the field in the Gimcrack, but he sets the standard on official ratings and looks set to go well under his penalty. Array (third) is fancied to reverse Sirenia Stakes form with Seven Questions (second), but the vote goes to MISTER SKETCH. The form of his recent Salisbury romp is up for debate, but he has been bought by Wathnan Racing since and the fact he is pitched in at the deep end straight away might be indicative of the esteem in which he is held.

Not the strongest of renewals but MISTER SKETCH looked potentially smart when a wide-margin winner at Salisbury so could be the way to go. There wasn't much between Seven Questions and Array when placed in the Sirenia Stakes at Kempton 2 weeks ago and they head the dangers.

Well-bred Juddmonte colt ARRAY gets the percentage call. Seven Questions is second choice ahead of Mister Sketch.

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15:20 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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INDIE BELLE won over this trip at Punchestown last year and has scored three times since over fences including at the Punchestown Festival this spring. The Robert Widger-trained mare has had a summer break and reverts to hurdles off a 20lb lower mark compared to her chase rating. Kellie's Dream appreciated soft ground when successful at Kilbeggan in July while others to consider include Kalanisi Dubh, a winner on soft ground at Down Royal last Christmas, and Everystep Oftheway. The latter has solid claims on his third to Miss Tempo over a similar trip at Naas. Gekkota showed some promise when keeping on nicely into third behind Listentillitellyea at Galway last week with Kitsilano, let down by his jumping, about four lengths behind.

INDIE BELLE has looked as good as ever when winning her last 2 starts over fences and is taken to complete the hat-trick. Gekkota and Run Like Fada head the dangers.

Not many of these make much appeal but GEKKOTA looks a solid choice after a fine effort at Galway over 2m, running on.

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15:25 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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BUSSENTO was only beaten a length into third in a class 2 event at Ascot and has been raised just 1lb. The three-year-old is aided by the booking of the in-form William Buick and he could prove tough to beat. Last-time-out winner Rock Of England retains the visor that may have brought out the improvement needed to score at Carlisle and he should go well off 5lb higher. Abate was a fair third at Doncaster and he isn't out of it either.

ROCK OF ENGLAND has done well since dropping to this trip and scored with more in hand than the margin suggested at Carlisle last time, so he's taken to follow up from a 5 lb higher mark. Celtic Champion remains low mileage and has valid excuses for finishing down the field at Wolverhampton last time, so also makes the shortlist, with Shades of Summer and Dashing Dick others to consider.

With a strong pace to chase it could be worth risking the free-going HEROISM. There have been valid excuses the last twice.

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15:30 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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ZAPHEA deservedly got off the mark with a commanding display at Musselburgh last week, and reverting to nursery company should hold no fears as she looks to go in again. Soft ground may be a question mark, but as long as she handles it, the daughter of Dandy Man should have too much for the unexposed Cool Run and Vice Captain, who arrives with similar claims on the back of a comfortable success at Bath.

VICE CAPTAIN found a bit extra for the drop to the minimum trip when getting off the mark in a Bath maiden 10 days ago and he looks the way to go back in handicap company. Cool Run has been expensive to follow so far but she's fancied to go very close on nursery debut, with Zaphea and C&D winner Travel Candy completing the shortlist.

Judged on breeding there should still be progress to come from COOL RUN (nap). Second choice is Newport Bay.

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15:35 Ayr Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 24 Run Class & Speed Card

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SIGNIFICANTLY confirmed his well-being when a short-head second in the Portland at Doncaster a week ago. Off the same mark here, the five-year-old could go one better with the benefit of an extra half a furlong. Orazio failed to fire on the heavy going in the Stewards' Cup last time but is a big player based on his promising effort in the Wokingham the time before. Magical Spirit won the Silver Cup here in 2020 and it would be no surprise to see him make the frame now back at this venue, while Aleezdancer is another to note following an eye-catching effort in the Stewards' Cup on his most recent outing. The shortlist is completed by the previous winners Bielsa and Summerghand.

A superb renewal of the Ayr Gold Cup and once more it could go the way of David O'Meara's most likeable veteran SUMMERGHAND who shows absolutely no signs of slowing down at the age of nine and can swoop late to repeat his fine 2022 victory. Significantly just failed in Doncaster's Portland and seems sure to be in the mix once more along with last year's third Juan Les Pins. Orazio remains with potential and also can't be ruled out. Bielsa, Northern Express and Ramazan complete the shortlist.

The Stewards' offers hope that ALEEZDANCER (nap) has one of these big sprints in him. Juan Les Pins has a major chance if he runs.

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15:40 Curragh Stakes 7f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

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CHERRY BLOSSOM was an easy maiden winner over 6f here before going on to fill second place in the Group 2 Lowther at York a month ago. The daughter of No Nay Never may improve for this step up in trip and will be hard to beat if doing so. Guildenstern should not be underestimated having chased home a top-class prospect on his racecourse bow at this venue last month. My Mate Alfie edges out Do It With Style and Storm Miami to be best of the rest.

Europe's most valuable juvenile contest that looks ripe for CHERRY BLOSSOM to strike after her fine second in the Lowther. British-trained runners came to the fore last year and Mission To Moon and Havanagreattime are big players.

The extra furlong should not be a problem for the Lowther Stakes runner-up CHERRY BLOSSOM (nap), potentially a cut above these rivals

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15:45 York Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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THE TURPINATOR was value for more than the winning margin suggests at Thirsk last time out and a 4lb rise could prove to be lenient as he looks to follow up. Runner-up over course and distance twice before and a narrow winner at Thirsk recently, No Nay Nicki is a key player, along with Percy's Lad, who wasn't beaten far at Chester last time. Orbaan and Wild Lion are classy sorts who cannot be ruled out, while Another Investment and Fortamour are also capable of being in the shake-up.

APHELIOS is in a good vein of form at present and might prove the answer to this very open handicap. Quest For Fun already has a big-field C&D win to his name this year and is respected with Jonny Peate taking 3 lb off. English Oak and Lowton are lightly raced 3-y-os who have the potential for better and also make the shortlist.

It may be worth siding with QUEST FOR FUN who beat another big field over C&D in July and may have similar conditions this time.

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

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NATIONAL INTEREST, who cost 800,000 euros as a yearling, only found one too good in a valuable race at Deauville on his debut last month. The son of Kingman should only improve for that experience and could be hard to beat if doing so. New Chelsea and Trafalgar Square are others with valid form claims, while Feigning Madness is the pick of the newcomers.

NATIONAL INTEREST is clearly held in high regard (holds an entry in the Futurity Trophy) and, having shown bags of ability when runner-up in a Deauville maiden on his debut last month, there's no real urge to take him on in his bid to go one better. Trafalgar Square made a pleasing start to his career over C&D back in July and is second choice, with Feigning Madness clear pick of the newcomers before market clues.

Haggas-trained NATIONAL INTEREST can emerge on top, having been runner-up when he chased a big prize at Deauville first time out.

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15:55 Listowel Handicap Hurdle 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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ATIMETODREAM gets the vote to defy topweight in what appears the stronger of the two divisions. The Henry de Bromhead-trained mare was third to hot-pot Irish Point in a 23-runner Cork maiden on soft ground and made a bright start in handicaps when beating all bar I Don't Get It over 2m3f at Limerick in May. She missed a couple of engagements since including when in season here last Sunday. Mac's Xpress ran a cracker over two miles here on Monday when third to The King Of Prs and it will be interesting to see how he copes with this extra half-mile. Hard Target won on testing ground at Clonmel and has been a model of consistency recently over this trip, while Vintage Gold and Blenheim Belle both come here off the back of a win last month.

ATIMETODREAM showed improved form when runner-up on her handicap bow at Limerick in May and she remains with potential back from a break. Mac's Xpress and Vintage Gold head the dangers.

On the form of her maiden hurdle 3rd to Irish Point last year, ATIMETODREAM should be able to win this on her second handicap start.

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16:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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GRAND PROVIDENCE was unlucky not to justify favouritism, going down fighting at Goodwood, and a 2lb rise may not be enough to prevent her from going one better. The hat-trick seeking Campaign Trail has to be considered, with his latest Nottingham victory proving that he has a future as a stayer. Of the remainder, Irish raider Extensio makes the most appeal after his Clonmel success.

CAMPAIGN TRAIL is an improving and unexposed stayer who looks up to completing the hat-trick. Fellow 3-y-o Grand Providence may emerge as the biggest threat with this extra distance likely to suit, with the thriving Extensio best of the others.

Three Irish challengers help to make this look a strong race and preference is for one of those in SHEISHYBRID (nap).

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16:05 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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Narrowly denied over slightly further at Chester last week, DREAMS ADOZEN is unlucky not to be arriving on a four-timer, but she can continue her excellent run of form on ground that should suit. A taking winner over C&D last month, Big Cheese can give her the most to think about off 6lb higher, along with Muzaffar, who bounced back to winning ways himself with a fine performance at Thirsk off a 3lb lower mark.

MUZAFFAR was value for a bit extra having come from last to first in a steadily-run contest when doubling his tally at Thirsk a fortnight ago and this represents a good opportunity for Richard Fahey's 4-y-o to follow up. Dreams Adozen is going through a good spell at present, so she looks the main danger, with Big Cheese taken to fill third spot.

In a tricky contest DREAMS ADOZEN, who is still on the upgrade, is taken to beat recent winners Muzaffar and Big Cheese.

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16:10 Ayr Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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CITY BURGLAR arrives here on the back of a third-placed finish in a competitive novice event at Salisbury earlier in the month. That performance, as well as his second at Newbury the time before, suggests that the son of Cracksman could be hard to stop on his nursery bow. The in-form Making Dreams should not be underestimated, while Mister Daydream and Sailthisshipalone complete the shortlist.

Richard Fahey has saddled the winner of this several times in the past and SAILTHISSHIPALONE could be another for the yard. He has improved with each of his three starts to date, off the mark in a 7f Thirsk novice last time, and this step up in trip now handicapping promises to help unlock further improvement. Stablemate Gamraan will be a big threat if reproducing the form of his Glorious Goodwood effort, while City Burglar and Making Dreams are also accorded respect.

The progressive filly MAKING DREAMS is taken to post her third nursery win. Topweight City Burglar is feared most.

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16:15 Curragh Handicap 8f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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Martin Hassett rode a winner at Punchestown last week and he has another good mount in this apprentice handicap courtesy of MAGIC CHARM, who was only beaten two lengths into fourth at Naas last time despite traffic problems and racing from 7lb out of the handicap. A drop back to the trip of his only success should help and he is expected go well in first-time blinkers. However, there are no shortage of dangers, most notably recent C&D winner Brewel Hill and Partisan Hero, who can improve again following a confidence-boosting first victory. Morning Approach and Coffeemeanscoffee are others to consider.

Several to consider in this open-looking handicap. MORNING APPROACH deserves to get her head back in front and is taken to do just that on the back of another decent effort in defeat when fourth at Punchestown 10 days ago. She may have most to fear from Akmaam, who was below par in that Punchestown handicap but has performed with credit on each of his three visits here this season and is on a workable mark. Recent Gowran winner Partisan Hero also enters calculations, along with Stormy Jenn.

She'd prefer it to get drier than wetter but MORNING APPROACH, in good heart, should run a decent race in any event and gets the nod

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16:20 York Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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Despite finishing a neck in front of Jm Jungle (fourth) when a close third in a similar event at Haydock (Ventura Express sixth) a fortnight ago, Arecibo is 1lb better off with that rival and another bold bid is expected from Robert Cowell's eight-year-old. However, slight preference is for DESPERATE HERO, who has gone up 6lb for his impressive Newbury success but the booking of a 5lb claimer helps ease that burden and he remains very much on an upward curve. Intrinsic Bond should give it a good go off top weight.

INTRINSIC BOND has made a positive start for this yard and looks sure to go well again having gone close in the Portland at Doncaster last week. The return to a bare 5f will suit Vintage Clarets so he is another to consider along with likeable 3-y-o Jm Jungle.

The choice is HYPERFOCUS who looked to be on the way back when third at Chester last time. That form has been boosted since.

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16:25 Newbury Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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In an open event, marginal preference is for SPANISH STAR, who caught the eye twice over 6f at Goodwood last month. The step up in trip should help this eight-year-old and he is clearly on a workable mark right now. The unexposed Ben Hamrash has won two of his last three starts and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Razeyna and Pumalin Park are others to note.

A few with chances but PEARLE D'OR arrives at the top of his game and on a handy mark too so gets the vote at the chief expense of Captain Cuddles, who should prove suited by reverting to this trip. Spanish Star and Ben Hamrash are two others who warrant plenty of respect in this competitive handicap.

Returned to the scene of her useful debut win, RAZEYNA gets the vote. Captain Cuddles is second choice.

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16:30 Listowel Handicap Chase 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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MICA MALPIC won over three miles here 12 months ago and returned to form with a vengeance at Kilbeggan this summer when quickening clear in the closing stages over 2m3f. He was subsequently beaten less than four lengths behind Desertmore House at the same venue (Gateau De Miel well held in sixth) and that form received a big boost in the Kerry National here on Wednesday. Brideswell Lad has won three times this year including at the Punchestown Festival and successfully reverted to hurdles off a lowly mark at Wexford last time. Real Steel has been lightly raced since winning the valuable Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown last Christmas and just missed the cut for the Kerry National, while Mars Harper gained a deserved win over fences at Galway last time.

MICA MALPIC is getting better in this sphere and, following a creditable third at Kilbeggan a month ago, he makes most appeal. Mars Harper is one to note having belatedly opened his chasing account at Galway last month and Junior Rattler also merits consideration.

Gordon Elliott's MARS HARPER is a likeable type who deserved his win at Galway and he's threatened off this mark in the past.

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16:35 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Roger Varian won this in 2021 and can repeat the feat courtesy of PURE DIGNITY. A winner on the July Course here in June last year and second at Kempton in September, she hasn't been seen since but is potentially well handicapped. She was beaten two lengths by Laurel at Kempton and that filly went close in the Sun Chariot shortly after, suggesting a mark of 86 could be generous. Karat Karat and Prenup look the likeliest to take advantage if the selection needs the run.

CHELSEA GREEN ran well in a listed contest at Vichy last time despite suffering interference and there's probably a bigger effort in her back in handicaps after a break. She's preferred to unexposed pair Pure Dignity and Karat Karat, while Prenup is expected

Pure Dignity catches the eye but preference is for CHELSEA GREEN who ran well last time on her first crack at 1m2f.

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16:40 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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The Kevin Phillipart De Foy stable can do little wrong at present and this looks like an ideal opportunity for the consistent SHAZAM to regain the winning thread. She may not be proven on this ground, but this represents a drop in grade and she may have too much for course specialist The Dancing Poe and Squeezebox, who has won two of his last four starts. Molinari and Sanction can also have a say in proceedings.

SANCTION justified support on her handicap debut for an in-form yard at Nottingham juts over 6 weeks ago and with further progress anticipated, Ed Bethell's 3-y-o gets the nod to follow up as her stamina is further drawn out. Squeezbox is in fine form at present so Mick Appleby's 4-y-o could be the one to give the selection most to think about, with The Dancing Poet and Shazam another couple worthy of consideration.

Assuming trip and ground are within range, SANCTION could prove a bit better than this. C&D regular The Dancing Poet is next best.

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16:45 Ayr Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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A winner of his last two starts here, including an impressive success over C&D in July, GAINSBOURG must hold every chance of continuing his excellent course form. Daragh Bourke's charge is narrowly preferred to Deputy, who has been lightly raced this season and remains on a workable mark. Yaaser would be a big player if turning up after Friday's scheduled engagement in the Bronze Cup, while Riot and the unexposed Angel From Above are others to consider.

YAASER was just about better than ever when successful at Southwell 10 days ago and his revised mark looks well within range. A few of these lurk on dangerous marks, notably Cold Stare and Old Smoke so they are a couple of potential threats in what is an open race.

If RIOT reacts well to a visor he's handicapped to win. Stablemate Cold Stare will be a threat if over his exertions on Friday.

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16:50 Curragh Maiden 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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YOSEMITE VALLEY was pitched into the Anglesey on the back of a promising debut fourth over C&D last year and proved it wasn't tilting at windmills, chasing home brilliant sprinter Little Big Bear. He was then forced to sit out 13 months, and was turned over at short odds on his Navan comeback, but the run should help bring him forward and he can get his career back on track. Vera's Secret shaped like an imminent winner on her Punchestown introduction and is the logical threat, although newcomer Never Cry Never is worth a look.

YOSEMITE VALLEY made an encouraging return from a long absence when runner-up at Navan last month and should prove a tough nut to crack here. Vera's Secret also shaped well though when a debut second at Punchestown so should ensure that Donnacha O'Brien's colt doesn't have things all his own way. Newcomer Never Cry Never catches the eye on pedigree so is worth monitoring in the betting too.

This looks like a suitable opportunity for VERA'S SECRET to step up a place following a promising debut second at Punchestown

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16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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The progressive SOLUTION looks the way to go after he secured a double over this distance at Lingfield, and he is only 4lb higher for that effort. Marbuzet is also on a hat-trick and struck with his head in his chest at Musselburgh last week so has to be respected off a 6lb higher rating. Zimmerman could have a say after his third at Chester, when he had September Power behind him.

SOLUTION is a useful stayer in the making and can get the hat-trick up. Cinnodin and Mostly Sunny are feared most.

The vote goes to CINNODIN (nap) who should have conditions to suit. A true gallop would enhance his prospects even more.

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17:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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MUDSKIPPER bounced back to form in impressive fashion when a clear winner at Salisbury at the beginning of the month and he is hard to oppose on the back of that performance, despite a 6lb rise in the ratings. The unexposed Welleef has to be of interest on his handicap debut, while Bodorgan edges out Golspie and Metal Merchant to be best of the rest.

A tricky finale to solve but CITY OF YORK is really getting his act together now, so David Simcock's gelding is fancied to complete the hat-trick at the expense of Metal Merchant, who is in better heart- than recent form figures suggest and has been given some respite from the handicapper. Mudskipper and Golspie were 1-2 at Salisbury earlier this month and they can do battle for bronze on this occasion.

Class-droppers METAL MERCHANT and Bodorgan head the shortlist, ahead of Mudskipper and Golspie.

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17:05 Listowel Handicap Chase 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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GALON DE VAUZELLE has scored twice over hurdles and the point-to-point winner has been generally very consistent over fences for the past 12 months. The Philip Rothwell-trained gelding was third behind the progressive Seddon at the Leopardstown Christmas meeting and beat all bar Better Times Ahead in a valuable novice handicap over a similar trip at Navan this spring. King Ferdinand has given his enthusiastic syndicate plenty to shout about over both hurdles and fences in the past year while Goodnightngodbless is also a consistent sort and gained a deserved win over 3m1f at Wexford in May. Lake Chad is another for the shortlist along with Holiday In Kerry.

HARVEY'S QUAY has shaped better than the result on occasion over fences and, back in this sphere after a two-month break, he's worth chancing if the market speaks in his favour. Definiteadare capitalised on a much-reduced mark with plenty in hand last time and he's regarded as a big danger, while Goodnightngodbless can't be discounted.

The first choice is GOODNIGHTNGODBLESS (nap) who ran well in this 12 months ago and can usually be relied upon to give a good account.

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

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Gert Lush has to be of some interest with a three-out-of-three record over this trip and a win here over shorter in 2020, but she was last of eight at Salisbury recently and may have to settle for a place at best. Alazwar is perfectly capable of going close having won off higher marks and with the benefit of Brodie Hampson in the saddle, but GIVE IT SOME TEDDY may be the one. An easy winner at Chester last week and to be ridden by Emily Roberts again, he has won 10 races and can make it 11.

ETON BLUE was suited by the way the race developed at Brighton last time, but there's no escaping he's in the form of his life at present, so gets the nod to bring up the hat-trick. Alazwar hasn't been firing of late but is down to a good mark, so it would be folly to rule him out, while veteran Billy Roberts shaped best on his most recent outing at Ripon and is another to consider.

I Still Have Faith is a danger but VOLTAIC was fourth in this off a higher mark 12 months ago and he returns in good nick.

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17:15 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Trainer Tim Easterby has been in among the winners in recent weeks and if first-time blinkers bring any improvement in Direct Hit, the Lightning Spear gelding could have a say. All Dunn might prove popular after winning comfortably at Ripon earlier this month but he has another 4lb here and a chance is taken on DARBUCKS. Caught late on over a mile last time out, he has a 2lb rise to deal with but crucially he handles plenty of cut in the ground and that may give him the advantage.

ALL DUNN notched his fourth win of the season at Ripon earlier this month and the way he went about his business there suggested that this 4 lb higher mark will be within reach. There's been plenty of water under the bridge since Shark Two One last hit the target but he's been in good form over 6f here of late and is feared back at this trip off a career-low mark. Asmund and Darbucks have both been knocking on the door too, and are others with claims in a competitive heat.

Assuming the return to 7f really rates a plus, SHARK TWO ONE can score a first win since his 2yo days, perhaps ahead of Asmund.

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17:20 Ayr Handicap (Class 3) 13f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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FURZIG ran his best race for a while when third over 1m4f at Thirsk after being handed a chance by the handicapper and he is fancied to turn the tables on the winner Vaynor. The latter finished a length and a quarter in front of the selection but is worse off at the weights. Sir Chauvelin should also be thereabouts after returning to form when springing a surprise over the extended 2m at Southwell last week.

FURZIG has shaped better than the result on his last 2 starts, left poorly placed when beaten a length at Thirsk a fortnight ago, so he can gain a first success of the season having dropped back down to his last winning mark. He is taken to reverse the placings with Vaynor from when the pair met last time, with Mr Curiosity completing the shortlist.

Vaynor seemingly needs good ground or better. with good to soft forecast, MR CURIOSITY makes plenty of appeal.

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17:24 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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An open contest sees a chance taken on EL HOMBRE, who has been dropped 1lb in the ratings for his latest fifth over 6f at Lingfield. He was beaten just two lengths on that occasion and can exploit this mark. Kit Gabriel is feared most after a decent fourth over C&D last time and he can go closer should he get away on terms, while Imperial Dream also deserves respect.

The most appealing of these is KIT GABRIEL, who did well under the circumstances on just his second start of the season (also just second run for this yard) when fourth in the C&D handicap won by Minnetonka earlier this month. The winner of that race did the form no harm at all when runner-up in a competitive contest at Pontefract on Thursday. Nogo's Dream put in a good shift at Kempton last time and is just about second choice ahead of Newyorkstateofmind.

Topweight KIT GABRIEL did pretty well to claim fourth over C&D 16 days ago and can win this easier race if he gets a better start.

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17:25 Curragh Maiden 10f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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Plenty of unknown quantities here, but it may be best to focus on the experienced runners, starting with FEATHERTOP. Twice raced, she has finished third and second so far and if she finds any further improvement, she may get off the mark. Shrewsbury Road could surprise a few after running on into fifth on his return and, with improvement likely, he can go close. Jupiter Rock and Nostringsattached are a couple more to consider.

Plenty are in with a shout. NOSTRINGSATTACHED holds the edge on form and is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough success on the back of her good Ballinrobe second last time out. Jupiter Rock has progressed with each of his three runs to date and is feared most, although Shrewsbury Road, Dorset Lady and Feathertop all need factoring into this open maiden too.

Little between Feathertop and SHREWSBURY ROAD on collateral form and both are open to more improvement; the latter is preferred

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17:30 York Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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FRENCH INVASION was not beaten far in a valuable event at Haydock recently and that followed a close second at Newmarket. The son of Le Havre is clearly on a workable mark and he should not be underestimated now eased in grade. Golden Move is another who is likely to appreciate having his sights lowered, while Harappan and Sweet Fantasy have both won their last two starts and complete the shortlist.

SWEET FANTASY is firmly on the up and the rain-softened conditions are in her favour, so she's fancied to go in again at the likely expense of fellow hat-trick seeker Harappan. Gibside is another one to consider back down trip.

A chance is taken that RATHGAR will stage a revival on his return to York. Gibside is second choice.

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17:40 Listowel NH Flat Race 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Willie and Patrick Mullins continue to dominate in bumpers and it is difficult to oppose I WILL BE BAIE. A point-to-point winner for Colin Bowe, he only lost out in the stewards room on his debut under Rules at Punchestown before landing the odds at the Galway Festival. Intense Approach has a similar profile having also scored between the flags and having gone close at Ballinrobe, made no mistake last time when long odds-on at Bellewstown. Fast Felix has progressed with each run and had stablemate Watergrangedreamer about nine lengths behind when third to the Mullins-trained Glowing Account here last Sunday.

Point recruits I WILL BE BAIE and Intense Approach have both made highly promising starts in this sphere and they're firmly expected to fight this one out, with marginal preference for the former.

This looks to be between the penalised winners I WILL BE BAIE and Intense Approach. The former is the narrow pick.

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17:50 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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SPARTAKOS is hard to oppose here after the five-year-old won by close to three lengths at Musselburgh last time out when sent clear three furlongs out. A 5lb penalty may be less than he gets when reassessed and jockey Ryan Sexton claims 3lb back form the saddle. Bomb Squad also won last time out but he has never scored over seven furlongs and may have to settle for another place, possibly leaving Obee Jo to follow them home at a track where he has won four times.

LIBERTY BREEZE goes well here and is appealing on the back of a near-miss over C&D 11 days ago. Next on the list is Obee Jo, who was around 1½ lengths adrift of the selection in fourth that day and should make his presence felt once again. The consistent Bomb Squad is third choice ahead of Spartakos, who snapped a losing run in decisive fashion at Musselburgh recently.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Seller (Class 6) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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COTAI VISION is clear of these on ratings and this appears to be a very good opportunity to get her head in front. Ed Walker's filly has struggled to land a blow in handicap company of late but she can make her presence felt in these calmer waters. Naturalia ranks as best of the rest and she can pick up the pieces should the selection not fire after a promising fourth over 7f at Kempton last time, while Peace Wall can also get involved.

COTAI VISION is dropped in class for her tapeta debut and is the clear form pick. Naturalia has place claims along with Peace Wall.

Likely front-runner COTAI VISION has a good draw and a good chance at the weights here. Naturalia is second choice.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

SEAX made a very pleasing start to his career when second over 6f at Ascot and he appears likely to improve sufficiently to go one better. George Scott's colt was beaten just a length on that occasion and he shaped as if this step up in trip would be a big positive. Cheshire Dancer should also be thereabouts after shedding her maiden tag in game fashion over the extended 7f at Beverley last time, while Alwedad is another to consider with her debut experience under her belt.

There was plenty to like about SEAX's debut at Ascot just over a fortnight ago and, with improvement anticipated, he's fancied to get off the mark at the second attempt. Penalised Cheshire Dancer should progress further and rates the principal threat, ahead of newcomer Electrified.

This looks good for SEAX, who made a pleasing debut when second at Ascot a fortnight ago.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Narrowly denied over C&D on her penultimate start and a respectable third over further at Kempton since, SAIL ON SILVERBIRD looks the one to be with and she can get off the mark at the seventh time of asking. Going up in trip could bring about improvement from Song Of Success, while Puntarelle should be able to build on a solid placed effort over C&D earlier in the month.

The step up to 7f could really suit SONG OF SUCCESS judged on her good late work at Chelmsford 3 weeks ago, so she's put forward as the answer. Sail On Silverbird and Reve de Magritte head the dangers.

Low-mileage 3yo REGAL FANFARE (nap) was denied a clear run in the closing stages when fourth at Newmarket and can get off the mark.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

SAHARA KITTEN had Marefuori (third) over two lengths behind when a creditable runner-up at Kempton last time out, and he can uphold that form despite a 3lb swing at the weights in favour of the latter. The step up in trip is another plus for James Tate's colt, and the same can be said for Southwell winner Mai Dubai, a son of Frankel making his nursery debut.

There is more to come from MAI DUBAI up in trip and he can make a successful handicap debut. Sahara Kitten ran well in a decent-looking nursery at Kempton and looks the danger.

The 200,000gns yearling MAI DUBAI posted a decent RPR when off the mark at Southwell and this initial mark might be okay.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

KENTUCKY KINGDOM pulled clear over 1m2f at Lingfield under Joe Leavy last month, having travelled strongly into contention, and he could yet defy a subsequent 8lb hike now sent back over further. Hashtagmetoo was successful off this mark over track and trip in March. She ought to be thereabouts having finished a half-length second at Bath last time, while Byzantine Empire is also noted.

BYZANTINE EMPIRE has dropped significantly in the weights and looked back in form when runner-up at Ffos Las 9 days ago, so he takes preference over Hashtagmetoo, who also returned to form last time. Recent Lingfield scorer Kentucky Kingdom is also a player.

Today's rather belated return to Tapeta might enable useful jumper BYZANTINE EMPIRE to get off the mark on the Flat.

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

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Bankrupt has been in decent form of late and, though respected, a wide draw could scupper his chances. That isn't the case for WHITE UMBRELLA, however, who was almost able to exploit a sliding handicap mark when filling the runner-up spot over 7f here three weeks ago. Christopher Kellett's charge gets the nod off an unchanged mark, while Flagman heads the remainder.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and in-form filly WHITE MIST is taken to gain an overdue first victory off a career-low mark here. Bankrupt is feared most on the back of his good Beverley third with El Hibr also firmly in the picture as he bids to shed his maiden tag on his first run for Ian Williams.

In a trappy event it's worth siding with WHITE MIST. She caught the eye with a big mid-race move last time and that run can be upgraded.

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Racecard Key

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Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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