1 Friday 11th October 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 45 Races on Friday 11th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Downpatrick, 9 races at Kempton, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:07 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (2/1 +43%) Verse Of Love	2 2/1(+43%)	(13) Verse Of Love 2/1, Foaled March 14. Siyouni filly. Dam once-raced half-sister to high-class 9.5f/1¼m winner (in France/Australia) Avilius out of useful winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner) Alessandria. Lots to like on paper for powerful connections. Siyouni filly; yard has an excellent record in this race; interesting.
14 2nd (14) (9/1 +25%) Wild Angel	9 9/1(+25%)	(14) Wild Angel 9/1, Closely related to high-class winner up to 8.3f Space Blues and shaped with plenty of promise when third in 12-runner novice at Kempton (7f) on debut. Didn't progress as perhaps expected over the same C&D a fortnight ago. Beaten favourite in both outings but has a smart pedigree and may still progress.
5 3rd (5) (50/1 -400%) Luna Girl	50 50/1(-400%)	(5) Luna Girl 50/1, Second of 6 in novice at Epsom (7f, soft) on debut 29 days ago, no match for winner but beating the rest easily enough. Open to improvement. Showed ability at Epsom but ran to an ordinary RPR and needs to improve plenty.
9 4th (9) (80/1 -60%) Pina Sonata	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Pina Sonata 80/1, Foaled March 29. Pinatubo filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Sky Safari. Dam, 1½m winner, closely related to very smart winner up to 13.4f Western Hymn. Pinatubo half-sister to her connections' 7f winner (on debut; SP 28-1) Sky Safari.
12 5th (12) (15/2 0%) Rockin' The Boat	7.5 15/2(0%)	(12) Rockin' The Boat 15/2, Half-sister to several winners and shaped well in what was probably an above-average maiden on the July Course in August. Merely matched that form when occupying the same spot at Sandown and that puts her in the mix. Third in 7f maidens won by fillies who have boosted the form at Group level since.
15 6th (15) (14/1 -75%) Wilhelmina	14 14/1(-75%)	(15) Wilhelmina 14/1, Promising sort. 20/1, second of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 25 days ago, slowly away and not unduly punished. Sure to build on that. Promising second in Kempton contest; clear possibilities, granted normal progress.
11 7th (11) (14/1 +13%) Revelance	14 14/1(+13%)	(11) Revelance 14/1, Foaled March 2. 67,000 gns foal, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 9f winner Magnanime and 1¼m/10.5f winner Loquito. Stable’s first-timers usually supported. 67,000gns foal; by Blue Point; represents in-form major yard; heed the market signals.
8 8th (8) (18/1 -50%) Mystery Of Love	18 18/1(-50%)	(8) Mystery Of Love 18/1, Foaled February 12. €72,000 foal, Ten Sovereigns filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Swan Bay and 2-y-o 6f-1m winner All Things Nice. Dam US 7f winner. Newcomer for leading yard. 72,000euros foal; by Ten Sovereigns; major yard; check the betting.
7 9th (7) (7/1 -8%) Mother Mara	7 7/1(-8%)	(7) Mother Mara 7/1, Made appeal on pedigree and shaped well when fourth of 6 in novice at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 35 days ago, not knocked about. Sure to improve, particularly over 7f. Appeared to find 6f on the sharp side at Haydock; may improve upped to 7f.
1 10th (1) (22/1 +33%) Celestial Pearl	22 22/1(+33%)	(1) Celestial Pearl 22/1, Foaled February 9. €260,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to useful 9f-10.5f winner Skia. 260,000euros yearling; by Kodiac out of a 1m4f winner; heed the market signals.
3 11th (3) (5/1 -100%) Head To Head	5 5/1(-100%)	(3) Head To Head 5/1, Very promising start amidst clear signs of greenness when second of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) on debut 14 days ago, running on. Sure to step up on that and she's a major player for leading connections. Typically well-bred Ballydoyle filly; duly showed promise in Dundalk maiden; respected.
4 12th (4) (40/1 -150%) Jet Black	40 40/1(-150%)	(4) Jet Black 40/1, Foaled March 29. Kodiac filly. Closely related to 7f winner Ducal Crown and half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m-1¼m winner T'challa. Stable’s first-timers usually supported. Closely related to a 7f AW winner, half-sister to several winners; market informative.
10 13th (10) (150/1 -200%) Regal Charm	150 150/1(-200%)	(10) Regal Charm 150/1, Foaled March 28. 70,000 gns yearling, King of Change filly. Half-sister to 1m-1¼m winner Vellner and useful/ungenuine 1m-1¼m winner High Spirited. 70,000gns yearling; by King Of Change; stable is 0-5 with 2yos this term.
6 14th (6) (20/1 +20%) Mayflower Dream	20 20/1(+20%)	(6) Mayflower Dream 20/1, Foaled January 25. 130,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett filly. Dam, French 1½m-15f winner, half-sister to winner up to 15f Joie de Soir and 1¼m-1¾m winner Chemistry (both smart). 130,000gns yearling; by Wootton Bassett; stable is 0-26 with 2yos this season.
2 15th (2) (250/1 -1150%) Celestias Comet	250 250/1(-1150%)	(2) Celestias Comet 250/1, Foaled March 14. 55,000 gns foal, Saxon Warrior filly. Dam unraced, sister to smart 7f winner Tobann. 55,000gns foal; by Saxon Warrior; yard has a low strike-rate with 2yos this term.

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13:07 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

With several top yards represented, the betting market should be informative. Stable companions Verse Of Love and Wild Angel, along with the likes of Mystery Of Love and Revelance, all fly the flag for high-profile trainers from these shores and command respect. However, Ballydoyle raider HEAD TO HEAD could be the way to go now the daughter of Wootton Bassett switches to turf after a highly encouraging second-placed finish on her debut at Dundalk last month.

A back-end maiden that is sure to work out, with HEAD TO HEAD just about the most persuasive option for her leading stable on the back of a highly-encouraging debut at Dundalk a fortnight ago. Mother Mara and Wilhelmina are sure-fire improvers in their own right, with Verse of Love possibly the pick of the newcomers.

Newcomers have dominated this race since 2018. VERSE OF LOVE and Revelance are particularly interesting in this year's field.

13:30 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (14/1 +44%) Empirestateofmind	14 14/1(+44%)	(12) Empirestateofmind 14/1, It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in only twenty first of 31 in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Others appeal more. It's been a light season and he finished in the bottom half in the Cambridgeshire.
15 2nd (15) (13/2 +54%) Thunder Roar	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(15) Thunder Roar 13/2, Course winner who recorded a good fourth of 11 in conditions event at Ascot (8f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts back in handicap company. Has been running well and this is his sort of race on ground he likes.
16 3rd (16) (33/1 -32%) Barley	33 33/1(-32%)	(16) Barley 33/1, Scored at Carlisle (1m) in June and in good order until only eighth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Consistent but whether he's quite up to bagging a Class 2 handicap is questionable.
4 4th (4) (13/2 +28%) Hafeet Alain	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(4) Hafeet Alain 13/2, Took this 12 months ago and comes here on the back of a good fourth of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Player. Last year's winner; returns in fair form and being back in a bigger field will help.
8 5th (8) (22/1 -10%) Rhythm Master	22 22/1(-10%)	(8) Rhythm Master 22/1, It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2022 but he wasn't disgraced when seventh of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good) 27 days ago, set a lot to do. Merits consideration. Only 2l away at Thirsk two starts ago and races either side of that haven't gone to plan.
7 6th (7) (33/1 -32%) Box To Box	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Box To Box 33/1, Winless this season and poorly drawn when last of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 34 days ago. No forlorn hope off an easing mark. Finished well down the field in his last three races and saves his best form for Chester.
9 7th (9) (50/1 -127%) Alzahir	50 50/1(-127%)	(9) Alzahir 50/1, On a long losing run and he came in only fourth of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 50 days ago on his final run for David O'Meara. Needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence. Dual winner for the Gosdens but went 0-8 for David O'Meara; now with another new yard.
6 8th (6) (6/1 +8%) Theoryofeverything	6 6/1(+8%)	(6) Theoryofeverything 6/1, Dual winner of handicaps at Hamilton (9f) and Ascot (1m) recently but only seventeenth of 31 in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Sort to bounce back with tongue strap on for 1st time. Won two of his last four but the Cambridgeshire proved too tough off this mark.
1 9th (1) (17/2 -42%) Blue For You	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(1) Blue For You 17/2, A 3-time C&D winner, latest in July, and he was set too much to do when thirteenth of 18 in handicap here 50 days ago. Expected to be bang there eased 1 lb. Goes well here and takes a welcome drop in class after two tough assignments.
14 10th (14) (12/1 +33%) Zealot	12 12/1(+33%)	(14) Zealot 12/1, Winless in 2024 but he comes here in very good order, second of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (9f, heavy) last month. Can go well again. All eight wins have been on the AW and he's been coming up short in weaker handicaps.
13 11th (13) (15/2 +53%) Look Back Smiling	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(13) Look Back Smiling 15/2, Resumed with success in Spring Mile at Doncaster in March (heavy) and back in decent nick after a 4-month break, seventh of 31 in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket last time. Not ruled out with underfoot conditions to suit. Habitual slow-starter and after another he did well to be seventh in the Cambridgeshire.
3 12th (3) (11/2 +21%) Naxos	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(3) Naxos 11/2, Off 7 monhts (tongue strap on) before posting a good third of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Can make his presence felt in his bid for a first win of 2024. 222 days off prior to his rallying third at Goodwood; gets in here off the same mark.
5 13th (5) (8/1 -14%) Padishakh	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Padishakh 8/1, Useful in France and much more encouraging signs for current yard lately, runner-up in 1m Ayr handicap 20 days ago. Very much one to consider now. Useful in France; improved run last time and today's softer ground should be preferable.
11 14th (11) (10/1 +0%) Navagio	10 10/1(+0%)	(11) Navagio 10/1, Useful 1m/9,5f winner in Ireland who got back on track for his current yard when third in 1m Haydock handicap 13 days ago. Needs to follow it up now. Good last run and 8lb lower than when third on stable debut in the Lincoln in March.
2 15th (2) (33/1 -136%) La Trinidad	33 33/1(-136%)	(2) La Trinidad 33/1, Scored at Thirsk in August but only twenty sixth of 31 in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f, good to soft) 13 days ago. this C&D winner still needs considering. Better than ever this campaign but form has just dipped the last twice.
10 16th (10) (80/1 -60%) Catch The Paddy	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Catch The Paddy 80/1, Unreliable type and he came in last of 18 in handicap over C&D 50 days ago. This course scorer has slipped below his last winning mark though so possibilities. Just one good run this year and soft ground looks a further blow to his chances.

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13:30 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Hafeet Alain remains 4lb higher than when winning this last year and needs to reverse last month's running at Goodwood with NAXOS. The latter finished a creditable third on heavy ground on that first outing since February, and a bold bid is expected from the four-year-old racing off the same mark. Padishakh went close in a competitive handicap at Ayr and can make his presence felt, while there was some cut in the ground when Blue For You scored here during the summer and he's not out of this.

David O'Meara looks to have a strong hand here and his course specialist BLUE FOR YOU is taken to edge out stablemate Padishakh who seems primed for a bold showing on the back of his good recent Ayr second. Last year's victor Hafeet Alain is another who can have a say along with Naxos, Zealot and Rhythm Master in this highly competitive handicap.

Lots with chances but the suggestion is PADISHAKH who contested last year's French Derby and returned to form with a near miss at Ayr.

13:35 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/2 +72%) Ben Solo	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(2) Ben Solo 9/2, £60,000 purchase after winning an Irish point and made an encouraging start under Rules when third of 6 in a bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) in January. Disappointed at Exeter last time, however. Irish point winner; third in a bumper last season; considered each-way on hurdle debut.
9 2nd (9) (5/2 -11%) Beau Quali	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(9) Beau Quali 5/2, Made a promising start to career when second of 9 in a juvenile hurdle at Lyon Parilly (16.9f, soft) in March on sole start for David Cottin. Has since joined the Skelton yard and looks sure to improve. Second on hurdling debut in France in March and has joined a top stable for British career.
4 3rd (4) (13/8 -95%) Farland	1.625 13/8(-95%)	(4) Farland 13/8, Half-brother to smart 2½m-2¾m hurdle winner Minella Cocooner and has already shown plenty in bumpers, looking more straightforward when readily opening his account at the third attempt in 7-runner contest at Fakenham last time. Interesting hurdling debutant. Has had a breathing op since last seen. Looked promising in bumpers and is a leading contender on this hurdling debut.
7 4th (7) (17/2 +47%) Peso	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(7) Peso 17/2, €33,000 3-y-o, £100,000 4-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler who became ungenuine See Forever. Third sole start in Irish points (Apr 2023). Bought for £100,000 soon after promising Irish point debut in April 2023; market may guide.
8 5th (8) (28/1 -300%) Tuxedo Junction	28 28/1(-300%)	(8) Tuxedo Junction 28/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat, stays 1¼m, creditable second final start in 2023. Sold from James Fanshawe for 35,000 gns and the betting may prove a good guide to expectations on hurdle debut. Makes hurdle debut after 13-month absence but was quite useful on the Flat.
1 6th (1) (14/1 -17%) Badbury Rings	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Badbury Rings 14/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Dam (c119/h107), 2¾m/23f hurdle/chase winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed easy 3m) Barton Legend. Runner-up second (only completed) of 2 starts in points (Mar 23). Stable going well and worth a market check. Placed in three maiden points in this spring but faces much tougher task here.
5 7th (5) (150/1 -50%) Get Cracking	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Get Cracking 150/1, Had been successful back in points since finishing a remote fourth in a bumper for M. Osborne but offered little on his recent Worcester hurdling debut. Maiden point winner in May but well-beaten 80-1 shot on recent stable/hurdle debut.
11 8th (11) (50/1 -52%) Klic Boum	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Klic Boum 50/1, Bred to need time and distance and shaped in kind when fourth of 12 in a Fontwell bumper (17.7f, good) on debut in the spring. Fourth of 12 in Fontwell bumper on debut; open to improvement over hurdles.
12 9th (12) (40/1 -21%) V Power	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) V Power 40/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat, stays 1¾m, creditable effort last time. Probably best watched starting out over hurdles in a fairly warm race. Fair form at up to 1m6f on the Flat; not out of this if he takes well to hurdling.
10 10th (10) (200/1 -203%) Gillespie Road	200 200/1(-203%)	(10) Gillespie Road 200/1, Successful on sole outing in Irish points but was well held in a novice hurdle at Warwick last week. Irish point winner in March but safely held when 66-1 for recent hurdle debut.
6 11th (6) (18/1 -13%) Nathanael Greene	18 18/1(-13%)	(6) Nathanael Greene 18/1, Useful winner on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas. Changed hands for 45,000 gns before being pulled up on hurdling debut and soundly beaten both outings this season on the level. Had excuse when pulled up on stable debut but well beaten twice on the Flat since.
3 12th (3) (50/1 0%) De Vega's Warrior	50 50/1(0%)	(3) De Vega's Warrior 50/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat, stays 16.5f, down the field last 2 starts. A likely outsider on hurdle debut. Fairly useful at best on the Flat but regressive nowadays; makes stable/hurdle debut.

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13:35 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

FARLAND was given a confident ride by Harry Cobden when he got off the mark in a bumper at Fakenham under similar conditions in February and appeals most on his hurdles debut. The son of Getaway is hard to oppose on his first run after wind surgery given his trainers' fine record in this race. Beau Quali and Peso are suggested as the pick of the rest.

BEAU QUALI made a promising start to his career when second in a juvenile hurdle at Lyon Parilly in March and, having joined a top yard subsequently, improvement looks sure to be on the cards, so he's selected to go one better. Farland got off the mark in bumpers in cosy fashion at Fakenham and rates the main threat, with Tuxedo Junction and Peso also of some interest.

The most obvious answer is FARLAND, who makes his hurdling debut after three very promising bumper runs.

13:47 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (13/2 +13%) Coto De Caza	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(9) Coto De Caza 13/2, Sioux Nation filly impressed when landing 5f novices at Beverley and Goodwood in July before a good third of 14 to Star of Mehmas in listed race at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Can make her presence felt. Registered her two wins in good style; creditable third in Ayr Listed race since.
10 2nd (10) (11/2 +15%) Grande Marques	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(10) Grande Marques 11/2, Improving Irish filly who got off the mark in 6f Navan novice before a fine neck third of 13 to Sky Majesty in Firth of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago, collared late on. Big shout dropped to the minimum trip. Irish filly; ran well in Ayr Group 3 on latest 6f start; should be at least as good at 5f.
1 3rd (1) (25/1 -39%) Kullazain	25 25/1(-39%)	(1) Kullazain 25/1, Built on his debut promise when readily landing 10-runner maiden at Sandown (5f, soft) 28 days ago. This is tougher but he has more to offer so possibilities. Twice-raced colt who may build on his ready Sandown win and show further progress.
2 4th (2) (12/1 +14%) La Bellota	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) La Bellota 12/1, Useful maiden who faced a stiff task when thirteenth of 16 to Makarova in Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp (5f, soft) 5 days ago. Turned out quickly but still merits consideration. Still a maiden but he's a useful one; close second in the Mill Reef on penultimate run.
6 5th (6) (9/1 -64%) Treasure Isle	9 9/1(-64%)	(6) Treasure Isle 9/1, Useful dual 5f winner, latest in listed event at the Curragh in August. Recorded a respectable third of 6 to Aesterius in Prix d'Arenberg at Longchamp (5f, good to firm) 40 days ago so he must enter calculations. Ballydoyle colt; solid third in Lonchamp Group 3 last time; respectable chance on form.
7 6th (7) (20/1 -43%) Zayer	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Zayer 20/1, Progressive son of Starspangledbanner who readily opened his account in 5f Ripon maiden in August. Good fifth of 10 to Aesterius in Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster (5f, good) 28 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up. Successful in Ripon maiden and good fifth in the Flying Childers since dropped to 5f.
5 7th (5) (9/2 -13%) The Strikin Viking	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) The Strikin Viking 9/2, Impressive debut York winner before an excellent runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh for Kevin Ryan. Posted another fine effort for his new yard when second in Richmond Stakes at Goodwood but went too freely when beating only one in the Gimcrack at York last time. Worth another chance. Good chance on best 6f form and latest effort suggests he's ready for a crack at 5f.
12 8th (12) (80/1 -186%) River Seine	80 80/1(-186%)	(12) River Seine 80/1, Fairly useful 5f scorer but she came in only fourteenth of 16 to Tropical Storm in listed race at York (5f, good to firm) 48 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Form dipped last time, kept to Listed level; faces a difficult task on the figures.
3 9th (3) (5/2 +44%) Midnight Thunder	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(3) Midnight Thunder 5/2, Typically well-bred Godolphin colt who has looked a smart prospect in impressively bagging 6f novices at Windsor and Yarmouth recently. This demands more but he's very much one to consider. Has progressive 6f form and gives the impression he'll cope with this drop in distance.
4 10th (4) (7/1 +56%) Mr Lightside	7 7/1(+56%)	(4) Mr Lightside 7/1, Secured 5f novices at Redcar and Nottingham in the summer and stepped up again since, a solid seventh of 10 to Aesterius in Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster (5f, good) 28 days ago. Can give another good account. Good third in the Group 3 Molecomb; no further progress in two runs since; tad exposed.
8 11th (8) (100/1 -150%) Blue Zodiac	100 100/1(-150%)	(8) Blue Zodiac 100/1, Resumed winning ways with a career best in 11-runner novice at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago. This demands another big step forward though. Took advantage of a return to novice level last time; stiffer task back up in class.

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13:47 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Having finished runner-up in a couple of Group 2 events already, The Strikin Viking should be a key player despite failing to do himself justice by running too freely in the Gimcrack at York in August. However, MIDNIGHT THUNDER is less exposed and appeals after he easily brushed aside a 7lb penalty in a novice stakes at Yarmouth last month. This obviously demands more but the son of Kodiac could find the requisite improvement with Oisin Murphy retaining the ride. Treasure Isle and Mr Lightside are other strong contenders.

Lots with chances in a fascinating Cornwallis but this could go the way of the Irish with the progressive GRANDE MARQUES taken to build on her excellent Group 3 third at Ayr and fend off Aidan O'Brien's consistent Treasure Isle. Zayer looks to have more to offer and could emerge as the best of the home contingent ahead of The Strikin Viking and Midnight Thunder.

The suggestion is GRANDE MARQUES, an in-form filly who promises to be suited by 5f. The Strikin Viking is second choice.

14:05 York Stakes (Class 2) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (3/2 +57%) Amiloc	1.5 3/2(+57%)	(1) Amiloc 3/2, Had a bit in hand when making a winning debut at Kempton (7f) and was strong in the finish when following up in 13-runner novice at the same course (8f) 35 days ago. Looks to hold leading claims with further progress to come. Unbeaten in two AW starts and pedigree suggests he'll handle testing ground; interesting.
7 1st (7) (8/1 +50%) Mirabeau	8 8/1(+50%)	(7) Mirabeau 8/1, After 4 months off, left his debut effort well behind when winning 9-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, soft) in September, drawing clear final 1f and scoring with plenty in hand. Open to further improvement so he's not ruled out. Much-improved effort to win over this trip on soft at Brighton last time; more needed.
4 2nd (4) (13/2 +0%) Stratusnine	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(4) Stratusnine 13/2, Shaped promisingly amidst greenness when runner-up on first 2 outings, before landing the odds in an Ayr maiden (6f, good to firm) in July. Has the potential of better still to come upped in trip, so he merits consideration after a break. Useful sort over 6f and should appreciate this trip; claims if handling this softer ground.
8 3rd (8) (12/1 -9%) Pellitory	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) Pellitory 12/1, Continued his race by race progression when recording a first success in novice at Yarmouth (7f, good) in August. Ran at least as well when second on nursery debut at Doncaster (8f, good) last time, though he could do with learning to settle better. Progressive sort who stays 1m but unproven on anything slower than good to soft.
12 4th (12) (66/1 -32%) Obsidian Dream	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Obsidian Dream 66/1, Found some more improvement when getting off the mark at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in early September, but didn't make much impression when sixth of 14 in nursery at Newbury (7f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Has something to find. Ran respectably over this trip on nursery debut (soft) but good deal more needed.
14 5th (14) (40/1 +0%) Prosperitas	40 40/1(+0%)	(14) Prosperitas 40/1, Fair form when placing on 2 of his 3 starts so far, hampered early on the other occasion. Was doing his best work late on when third of 17 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last time, so he remains with potential upped in trip. Has shown ability in three starts but tough task on first run away from fast ground.
5 6th (5) (28/1 -40%) Peter The Wolf	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) Peter The Wolf 28/1, Has been going the right way with each run so far, bumping into a useful prospect when second of 7 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago. Finished clear of the rest last time but he'll need to find more again in this contest. Needs to improve to win but has been progressive so far and should stay 7f.
6 7th (6) (8/1 +43%) Imperial Trooper	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Imperial Trooper 8/1, Opened account at the third attempt at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy) in August, before headed final strides on nursery debut at Sandown. Not discredited in valuable sales race at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago and he can give his running once more. Ground won't be an issue and is a useful sort who should give another good account.
13 8th (13) (15/2 +53%) Big Sip	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(13) Big Sip 15/2, In need of the experience first 2 starts, before showing improved form upped in trip when second in a Kempton novice (8f) in August, pulling well clear of the remainder. Likely to do better still and he could be in the mix. Chinned at short price last time but still a respectable effort; claims if handling ground.
9 9th (9) (8/1 -45%) Praetorian	8 8/1(-45%)	(9) Praetorian 8/1, Placed on first 3 starts, including when narrowly denied at this C&D in July, before getting off the mark at Brighton (7f, good) in August. First below-par effort at Bro Park 26 days ago, but no surprise to see him get back on track with cheekpieces applied. Not at best in cheekpieces in Sweden last time and yet to race on ground softer than good.
10 10th (10) (100/1 -203%) Sir David	100 100/1(-203%)	(10) Sir David 100/1, Built on debut promise when third behind a pair of interesting newcomers in a Ripon maiden (6f, good) in August. However, failed to repeat that effort when sixth of 17 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last month. Others preferred. Fair form at best in three starts and plenty to prove up in trip in these conditions.
11 11th (11) (66/1 -560%) Nahash	66 66/1(-560%)	(11) Nahash 66/1, Encouraging third at Chelmsford on debut and stepped forward from that effort when making all in 10-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago. Further progress required as he makes his first start on turf. Stepped up on first run when scoring over 7f at Wolverhampton; more needed on turf debut.
3 12th (3) (10/1 -25%) Mr Fantastic	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Mr Fantastic 10/1, Has made a promising start, improving again when runner-up in an Ascot novice (7f, good to soft) on his third outing. Made the most of a good opportunity at Newcastle (7.1f) 17 days ago and he's respected now that he's up and running. Progressive sort who won on AW debut last time; handles soft and each-way claims.
2 13th (2) (150/1 -436%) Bear Kode	150 150/1(-436%)	(2) Bear Kode 150/1, Still green but confirmed debut promise when scoring at Newcastle (7f) in July. However, has finished well held both starts since, including in valuable sales race at this course (6f) on the first occasion. Others more persuasive. Fair form to win on AW but well beaten in cheekpieces since; ground an unknown; opposable.
15 14th (15) (125/1 -56%) Inconspicuous	125 125/1(-56%)	(15) Inconspicuous 125/1, Winner at this course (6f) in June, his final outing for Ollie Pears. However, has struggled for form since switched to nurseries for current yard, ninth of 10 at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Visor now reached for. Stiff task at these weights and opposable on ground he's yet to tackle.

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14:05 York Stakes (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Unbeaten in a couple of outings at Kempton, AMILOC has a leading chance on today's terms despite his penalty. The son of Postponed beat a subsequent winner with plenty to left in the tank on his latest start and can go close if proving as effective on this surface. Pellitory produced another good effort in a nursery over a mile at Doncaster and has solid claims on that showing, while Praetorian wasn't at his best on a trip over to Sweden last time, but had shown progressive form before that. Mr Fantastic and Stratusnine are others capable of making their presence felt.

AMILOC improved plenty from his debut when maintaining his unbeaten record at Kempton last month, impressing with his finishing effort, so he is taken to continue his progress and land the hat-trick. The main danger could be Praetorian, who can get back on track having run well at this C&D in July, while Stratusnine is one to note as he goes up in trip.

Although yet to tackle turf, this can to go unbeaten AW winner AMILOC, whose pedigree suggests he'll be suited by testing ground

14:10 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (20/1 +0%) Palacio	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) Palacio 20/1, Dropped away tamely in an Exeter bumper on debut last November but having had a breathing operation, fared quite a lot better 5 months on when fifth of 13 at Warwick (16f, good) back in April. Market check advised on hurdles bow. From good jumping family and displayed promise in Warwick bumper in April.
7 2nd (7) (10/3 +26%) French Ship	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(7) French Ship 10/3, Improved another chunk as he got off the mark in bumpers in 11-runner junior event at Haydock (15.6f, good to firm) 5 months ago, ridden closer to the pace than previously. A couple in behind have won bumpers since and he's a likely type on return/hurdling debut. Created good impression when winning Haydock bumper by 8l in May; must be considered.
9 3rd (9) (7/2 -56%) Le Fauve	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(9) Le Fauve 7/2, Bought for €105,000 after going down by a nose on hurdling debut in France and promising third in Aintree listed event on first run for new yard in December. No show in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham next time, but back on track when runner-up at Newbury 7 months ago. Big shout on return. Placed in Listed juvenile hurdle last December but below that form twice since.
6 4th (6) (15/8 +77%) Clap Of Thunder	1.875 15/8(+77%)	(6) Clap Of Thunder 15/8, Steadily progressive in bumpers, probably doing well under the circumstances having been prominent throughout when runner-up to an excellent prospect in valuable event at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 6 months ago. Makes hurdles bow with yard going great guns. Second in valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse in March; commands respect on hurdle debut.
1 5th (1) (80/1 -700%) Diamond Geezer	80 80/1(-700%)	(1) Diamond Geezer 80/1, Had shown plenty of ability on only start in bumpers 10 months earlier but shaped as if amiss sent hurdling when tailed-off last at Warwick (16f, good) last week, folding approaching fifth. Clearly thought capable of better but hard to recommend. Close second in Sedgefield bumper last season but recent hurdling debut was disappointing.
2 6th (2) (100/1 -150%) Golden Identity	100 100/1(-150%)	(2) Golden Identity 100/1, Kayf Tara gelding who showed promise on second start in bumpers and after a year off, shaped similarly on hurdling debut fitted with a tongue strap (also had a wind op) when fifth of 10 in maiden at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) back in May. Step forward needed on return. Belied 100-1 odds and shaped with promise when fifth on hurdle debut at Uttoxeter.
5 7th (5) (66/1 -313%) River Run Free	66 66/1(-313%)	(5) River Run Free 66/1, €20,000 3-y-o, £40,000 5-y-o, Ol' Man River gelding. Dam (b90), placed both starts in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 21f) Harringay. Placed both completed starts in Irish points, runner-up latest (Mar 2024). Placed in both completed Irish points last season; subsequently bought for £40,000.
8 8th (8) (100/1 -203%) Jukebox Joker	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Jukebox Joker 100/1, Jukebox Jury gelding who was never a threat when mid-field in a Southwell bumper (15.8f, good to soft) 5 months ago. Makes hurdling debut and bred to stay well, he looks one for later down the line. Beaten over 18l when fifth in Southwell bumper on debut; not the obvious answer here.
10 9th (10) (125/1 -25%) Three Zambezi's	125 125/1(-25%)	(10) Three Zambezi's 125/1, Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish points but made an unpromising start to career under Rules when well held in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, good) last week. Struggled when 100-1 for recent hurdle debut.
11 \|U\| (11) (20/1 -25%) We're Red And Blue	20 20/1(-25%)	(11) We're Red And Blue 20/1, Justified strong market support on debut when winning 6-runner bumper at Hereford back in February and shaped better than being well held suggested at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) the following month, weakening from 2f out. Makes hurdle debut/return and market should indicate expectations. Won Hereford bumper before running well in valuable sales bumper in March; hurdle debut.
3 \|PU\| (3) (4/1 -129%) Kap Boy	4 4/1(-129%)	(3) Kap Boy 4/1, €160,000 son of Kapgarde who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a 4-runner bumper at this meeting last year. Matched that form 3 months on when third of 10 at Newbury (16.3f, soft) and warrants considerable respect on return/hurdling debut for a top outfit (has had a wind op). Course bumper winner who looks a good prospect for novice hurdles this season.

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14:10 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

As with the first division of this race, Paul Nicholls fields another notable hurdles debutant and it is highly likely that Kap Boy can figure prominently. However, LE FAUVE has vital jumping experience and, given he was highly tried during his juvenile season, the four-year-old can gain a confidence-boosting success before returning to deeper levels of competition further down the line. We're Red And Blue and French Ship are other hurdling newcomers to monitor in the betting.

A few in with chances but KAP BOY made a winning debut in a bumper at this meeting last year and having matched that form when runner-up at Newbury 3 months later, this athletic sort is fancied to make his mark on return/hurdling debut at the expense of Le Fauve, who has already finished runner-up twice in this sphere and sets a decent standard to aim at on reappearance. Bumper winner French Ship can edge out Rules debutant River Run Free for third.

Impressive in a Haydock bumper in May, FRENCH SHIP gets the nod ahead of Clap Of Thunder and Kap Boy.

14:15 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/6 +79%) Impero	0.833333 5/6(+79%)	(2) Impero 5/6, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, fared better than previously over hurdles on first run since leaving Michael G. Cleary when good second of 15 in handicap at Listowel (18f, soft) 16 days ago. Every chance of going one better. Will find this company easier and must be respected; handles any ground.
10 2nd (10) (5/1 -43%) Whispering Hopes	5 5/1(-43%)	(10) Whispering Hopes 5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. 40/1, made an encouraging start to life over hurdles when fourth of 18 in maiden at Gowran (16f, good to soft) last week. 1 of 2 for the yard and should go close. Half-sister to 2m hurdle winner and caught the eye on her hurdling debut at Gowran; player.
6 3rd (6) (2/1 -33%) In The Trenches	2 2/1(-33%)	(6) In The Trenches 2/1, Remained in form when third of 16 in maiden hurdle (13/8) at Roscommon (15.6f, soft) 11 days ago, doing too much too soon. Now 0-11 over hurdles and beaten favourite on 5 of his last 7 starts but he's a strong contender all the same. Beaten fav five times; looks sure to run his race again but he's risky for win purposes.
8 4th (8) (80/1 -60%) Ravelli	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Ravelli 80/1, Showed a bit in a Flat maiden for G. M. Lyons but was well held sent hurdling after 14 months off at Downpatrick in August. Well held back on the level since and can only be watched. Struggled here on his hurdling debut; well beaten back on the Flat at Navan last month.
4 5th (4) (50/1 -52%) Hangry	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Hangry 50/1, Fair maiden on the Flat up to 13f but got no further than the first on hurdling bow after 5 months off at Gowran (16f, good to soft) last week. Unseated his rider at the first on his hurdling debut at Gowran last week; best watched.
5 6th (5) (18/1 -50%) Hijo De La Luna	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Hijo De La Luna 18/1, 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, third of 11 in handicap at Down Royal (7.1f, soft) 11 days ago. Went with little promise sent hurdling on penultimate start so best watched. Now 0-15 on the Flat; made little impact on sole hurdling start here last month.
7 7th (7) (150/1 -200%) Purrrfect Timing	150 150/1(-200%)	(7) Purrrfect Timing 150/1, Well held in 3 maiden events on Flat. Best watched on hurdles bow. Impossible to recommend on his hurdling debut on what he's shown to date.

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14:15 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BOSTON BEACH displayed improvement last month and is less exposed than his main rivals. Out of a Listed-placed dam, he was beaten long distances on his initial two hurdle runs, but showed more last time. In The Trenches can run well but has been a beaten favourite on his last four starts and was soundly beaten at Roscommon recently. Impero achieved a Flat rating of 84 last year and ran well on handicap hurdle debut at Listowel last month.

IMPERO fared better than previously over hurdles on first start for this yard when runner-up at Listowel last month and provided the cheekpieces have the same effect second time, Cian Collins' 5-y-o gets the nod at the expense of In The Trenches, who has been a beaten favourite on 5 of his last 7 starts but remains a strong contender. Gordon Elliott's pair Whispering Hopes and Boston Beach can fight out third.

WHISPERING HOPES made eyecatching late headway when fourth at Gowran on her hurdling debut and should come on for it

14:25 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (25/1 -25%) Merrily	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Merrily 25/1, Fairly useful effort when landing 5f Naas maiden in June and has advanced her form over 7f since, fifth of 9 to Heavens Gate in Weld Park Stakes at the Curragh last time. One for the shortlist. Fairly useful but her limitations have been exposed somewhat; stable second string.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 +14%) Cathedral	3 3/1(+14%)	(1) Cathedral 3/1, Expensive breeze-up buy who looked a smart prospect when landing the odds in 10-runner maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) on her debut 16 days ago, showing a good turn of foot. Seems sure to go on to much better things. Most interesting. Nicely bred; powered clear in the closing stages at Lingfield and looks very promising.
4 3rd (4) (7/2 +22%) Flight	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Flight 7/2, Improving by the run and followed up her 7f maiden win at Sandown in August with a very good 2¼ lengths third of 9 to Desert Flower in May Hill Stakes at Doncaster (8f, good) 29 days ago. Enters calculations. Improving filly whose form stacks up well; good third in the May Hill; solid contender.
10 4th (10) (22/1 -10%) Troia	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Troia 22/1, Well backed when a cosy winner of 10-runner maiden at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on her debut in July. Off since but this Kingman filly is open to a fair bit of progress so possibilities. Newbury maiden winner; brings potential but needs to improve a large amount.
2 5th (2) (7/1 +22%) Ecstatic	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Ecstatic 7/1, Progressive Lord Kanaloa filly who got off the mark in Tipperary maiden in August and backed it up with a very good fifth of 9 to Desert Flower in May Hill Stakes at Doncaster (8f, good) 29 days ago. Well in the mix with more to come. Finished behind Flight in the May Hill but shaped as if this drop back in trip will suit.
6 6th (6) (17/2 +39%) Mandurah	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(6) Mandurah 17/2, Kingman filly made a winning debut in 6f Newmarket novice in June and stepped up on that when a close fourth of 8 to Simmering in Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (6f, good) following month. Open to further progress stepped up to 7f and a likely player. Ran well in the Princess Margaret Stakes but has been absent for 11 weeks; market useful.
3 7th (3) (7/1 -27%) First Instinct	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) First Instinct 7/1, Has created a very good impression in landing a maiden at Nottingham and novice at Haydock this summer, both over 6f. This step up in trip looks a big plus and she's a player. Brings a 2-2 profile and shapes as if she'll relish this step up to 7f; possibilities.
9 8th (9) (100/1 -100%) Naina	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Naina 100/1, Already a four-time winner over 7f and her latest C&D nursery success 13 days ago was a career best. This is much tougher however. Record of 4-5 since upped to 7f, the latest success in nursery here; this is harder.
5 9th (5) (13/2 -44%) Magical Trail	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(5) Magical Trail 13/2, Blue Point filly comes here unbeaten after stylish novice successes at Newmarket (7f) and Kempton (6f) this summer. Big shout with better to come now going back up in trip for last year's winning yard. Two from two; represents last year's winning yard and looks an interesting contender.
8 10th (8) (10/1 -25%) Miss Fascinator	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Miss Fascinator 10/1, Arrives on the up, bagging 7f nursery at Newmarket in August before an excellent ½-length second of 8 to Tabiti in Group 3 at Salisbury (6f) 28 days ago. Holds very good form claims. Brings useful form, having gone close in the Dick Poole at Salisbury; 1-1 over 7f.

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14:25 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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

MISS FASCINATOR was a ready winner on the July course on her penultimate start before finding only the potentially high-class Tabiti too good in the Dick Poole at Salisbury last month. Those are two strong pieces of form, which earn the daughter of Mehmas a tentative vote in a highly-competitive edition of this race. Charlie Appleby has a strong chance of back-to-back winners if Magical Trail copes with the rise in class on her first try outside of novice company. Flight and Ecstatic are other key players to consider.

A wide open Oh So Sharp Stakes and it could go the way again of Charlie Appleby who took this 12 months ago and can repeat the feat with his unbeaten Blue Point filly MAGICAL TRAIL now she is returned to 7f. William Haggas' First Instinct can also advance her form for this stiffer stamina test and is next on the list, although Ralph Beckett's exciting filly Cathedral and the more experienced duo Miss Fascinator and Ecstatic can also have a say. Mandurah completes the shortlist.

Lingfield scorer CATHEDRAL looks a Group filly in the making and is first choice ahead of Flight, who holds solid claims on form.

14:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/1 +0%) Minstrel Knight	7 7/1(+0%)	(5) Minstrel Knight 7/1, Deservedly opened his account at Carlisle in June and improved further of late, relishing the increased emphasis on stamina as he ran out a comfortable winner of 7-runner handicap at Haydock (14f, heavy) 14 days ago, by 5 lengths from Filibustering. Another warranting respect. Improved form to win over 1m6f on heavy last time; not without a chance from 7lb higher.
7 2nd (7) (16/1 -14%) Filibustering	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Filibustering 16/1, Opened account over this trip at Redcar in May and hasn't done much wrong since, most recently finishing creditable 5 lengths second of 7 to Minstrel Knight in handicap at Haydock (14f, heavy) 14 days ago. Likely to give his best shot again but he's eligible for lesser contests than this. Not disgraced on last two starts at Haydock but needs to raise game to win this.
1 3rd (1) (11/4 -22%) Master Builder	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(1) Master Builder 11/4, Mastercraftsman colt who confirmed promise of his fine third in the Melrose here when running out an emphatic winner of 10-runner handicap at Haydock (14f) 5 weeks ago. 7 lb rise unlikely to prevent him making another bold bid. Best effort when winning at Haydock (form franked) last time; leading claims back on AW.
2 4th (2) (11/8 +31%) The Reverend	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(2) The Reverend 11/8, Progressive son of Lope de Vega who proved his opening mark lenient as he ran out an impressive winner on handicap debut at Ascot (12f) 5 weeks ago, first-time cheekpieces seeming to really switch him on. High on shortlist with prospect of more to come upped further in trip. Stepped up on novice form to win at Ascot last time; up 9lb and open to improvement.
3 5th (3) (15/2 -15%) Who's Glen	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(3) Who's Glen 15/2, Made the frame on first 5 starts on all weather and relished the increase in trip/heavy ground when running out an emphatic winner of 6-runner Chester handicap (14.4f) 4 weeks ago. This understandably tougher up 12 lb but he's very much unexposed over staying trips. Much-improved effort when winning by a wide margin at Chester on turf debut; up 12lb.
4 6th (4) (16/1 -14%) Forest Gate	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Forest Gate 16/1, Waldgeist gelding who made frame first 3 starts and he found some progress when winning 7-runner novice at Epsom (10.1f, soft) 12 days ago, controlling things from the front and clear final 1f. Up markedly in trip under a penalty for handicap debut and likely there's more to come. Best effort to win at Epsom last time; bit to prove under penalty up a fair way in trip.
6 7th (6) (12/1 +64%) Caprelo	12 12/1(+64%)	(6) Caprelo 12/1, Took a step forward when making a winning handicap debut at Kempton in April. Improved in defeat since, albeit not ideally suited by test of speed when fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (12f) 27 days ago. This a much sterner assignment but increase in trip could unlock further progress. Consistent sort who could be suited by the step up in distance; ground a concern.

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14:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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

William Haggas has trained three of the last five winners of this race and THE REVEREND arrives with strong claims of adding to that tally. The latter won by three lengths over 1m4f at Ascot on his handicap debut, despite being eased down in the closing stages, and can defy a 9lb hike with the possibility of plenty more to come over this extra distance. Minstrel Knight won easily over today's trip on testing going at Haydock a fortnight ago and is preferred to Master Builder, who scored on faster ground at the same venue, while Who's Glen romped home at Chester last time but will find this a more difficult test.

Hard not to be positive about most here with THE REVEREND narrowly fancied to give William Haggas a third consecutive win in the race. He took his form up a notch when making a winning handicap debut at Ascot 5 weeks ago, impressing with how he travelled/put the race to bed and this further increase in trip promises to suit. Haydock-scorer Master Builder is another firmly on the up and he's a serious threat. Who's Glen, who routed 5 rivals at Chester latest completes the shortlist.

The one who appeals most is THE REVEREND (nap), who improved to win on handicap debut last time and he should stay this trip

14:45 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (14/1 -115%) Rockstown Girl	14 14/1(-115%)	(1) Rockstown Girl 14/1, Fair hurdler who has already got her head in front this season. Below form both starts since, though putting in a tame display at Sligo a couple of months ago. Needs to get back on track if she's to compete. Has mixed record over hurdles but has good claims if judged on Tipperary win in May.
2 2nd (2) (9/2 +50%) Dameofthecotswolds	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(2) Dameofthecotswolds 9/2, Bumper winner who has shown fair form over hurdles and got off the mark in this sphere in workmanlike style at Plumpton 19 days ago. Looks vunerable under a penalty. Belatedly off the mark over hurdles in Plumpton maiden last month; has more to do here.
8 3rd (8) (4/6 +67%) Regatta De Blanc	0.666667 4/6(+67%)	(8) Regatta De Blanc 4/6, Unbeaten pointer who made a successful hunter debut at Taunton in January. Bettered that when second to a useful sort at Newbury in March and easily resumed winning ways at Cheltenham in April. Intriguing contender for new stable switched to hurdling. Very promising pointer/hunter chaser last season; now hurdling for Paul Nicholls.
10 4th (10) (28/1 -40%) Sanda Rena	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Sanda Rena 28/1, £150,000 purchase after winning an Irish point last December and finished third on Rules debut in a bumper here in March. Signs of aptitude over hurdles for Ben Pauling but liable to need this first stable outing after 10 months off. Showed only minor promise in two novice hurdles last season; now with new stable.
7 5th (7) (18/1 -80%) My Louise	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) My Louise 18/1, Made a winning debut in a Fontwell bumper and took a marked step forward to follow up in a stronger contest at Lingfield. Came up short in listed company at Sandown 7 months ago and might need the experience first time over hurdles. Dual bumper winner; well held when upped to Listed grade but should make a hurdler.
16 6th (16) (100/1 -203%) Pismo Beach	100 100/1(-203%)	(16) Pismo Beach 100/1, Fourth in a point and has hinted at promise in bumpers. Upped in trip for hurdling debut after 4 months off but this is a big ask. Made low-key start to rules career when sixth of nine in Southwell bumper in June.
3 7th (3) (14/1 -180%) Cherry Brave	14 14/1(-180%)	(3) Cherry Brave 14/1, £26,000 5-y-o, third foal, dam (h105), bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (stays 25f) Teescomponents Lad and fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stays 21f) Teescomponentsyess. Off mark in Irish points at second attempt and has joined a leading yard. Bought for £26,000 after emphatic Irish point win in April; rules debut today.
6 8th (6) (50/1 -213%) Missy Mole	50 50/1(-213%)	(6) Missy Mole 50/1, £34,000 5-y-o, Getaway mare. Runner-up completed start in Irish points (Apr 28). Deserves some respect based on connections. Cost £34,000 after finishing second in 15-runner Irish point in April; market may guide.
9 9th (9) (200/1 -203%) Royal Malinas	200 200/1(-203%)	(9) Royal Malinas 200/1, Dam, maiden on Flat, closely related to very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 21f) Nicanor: Third both starts in Irish points in late-2022. Not an obvious sort on paper. Third in two Irish points in late 2022 but makes rules debut after long absence.
12 \|U\| (12) (50/1 -52%) Springs A Girl	50 50/1(-52%)	(12) Springs A Girl 50/1, Half-sister to a bumper winner and off the mark at the first attempt at Listowel last September but failed to kick on for new yard and may need this hurdling debut after 9 months off. Irish bumper winner last September but both British bumper runs were underwhelming.
15 \|U\| (15) (200/1 -203%) Formel Park	200 200/1(-203%)	(15) Formel Park 200/1, Related to 4 winners and better effort in bumpers when third at Southwell 4 months ago. Might need this initial hurdling education, though. Respectable third in Southwell bumper in May; others have much more compelling form.
4 10th (4) (66/1 -560%) Hill Of Scarriff	66 66/1(-560%)	(4) Hill Of Scarriff 66/1, £34,000 5-y-o, Schiaparelli mare. Dam unraced, out of sister to high-class chaser (2m-3m winner) Function Dream, herself dam of top-class chaser Captain Chris. Successful on her sole outing in Irish points in May. With top yard so she's a player on her first go over hurdles. Beat four rivals with degree of authority on Irish point debut in May; bought for £34,000.
11 11th (11) (80/1 -400%) Sheeka Supreme	80 80/1(-400%)	(11) Sheeka Supreme 80/1, £170,000 4-y-o: second foal: dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 2½m) Whoshotthesheriff: Successful on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Oct 2022). Interesting Rules newcomer despite the lengthy absence. Bought for £170,000 after Irish point win in 2022; makes rules debut after two-year layoff.
14 \|PU\| (14) (9/1 +0%) Fireball Frenzy	9 9/1(+0%)	(14) Fireball Frenzy 9/1, €31,000 3-y-o, £70,000 4-y-o, Kingston Hill filly. Half-sister to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Cyclop. Won sole start in Irish points (Apr 21). One to consider for all that he's bred to do better over further in time. Bought for £70,000 after winning Irish point debut in April; looks a good prospect.
5 \|PU\| (5) (14/1 -40%) Longhouse Legacy	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Longhouse Legacy 14/1, Cost £175,000 after getting off the mark in Irish points and bettered previous bumper efforts when second at Huntingdon 6 months ago. Should take to this discipline. Second in Huntingdon bumper in March but needs to improve to make winning hurdle debut.
13 \|PU\| (13) (50/1 -150%) Arctic Angel	50 50/1(-150%)	(13) Arctic Angel 50/1, Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 19f/2f hurdle winner The Doyen Chief. Something to work on when third at Newton Abbot in a bumper 4 months ago and should take to this sphere. Third in Newton Abbot bumper in May; should have more to offer over jumps.

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14:45 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Unbeaten in four point-to-points before making an impressive switch to hunters' chases for her former yard, REGATTA DE BLANC is an attractive proposition starting out under Rules for Paul Nicholls. The former champion trainer has won three of the last 10 renewals and has another live-wire contender on his hands. Dan Skelton fields two similar types, with both Cherry Brave and Hill Of Scarriff suggested as others to monitor in the betting. Arctic Angel completes the shortlist.

REGATTA DE BLANC has made an interesting switch from Will Biddick to Paul Nicholls having created a good impression in both points and bumpers and he's worth a chance to make a successful debut for this top yard. Cherry Brave has showed something between the flags and looks a threat, while Rockstown Girl could play a hand if back on song after a break.

Paul Nicholls' REGATTA DE BLANC, a very promising hunter chaser in the early part of this year, can make a winning hurdle debut.

14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 -338%) Hey Sunshine	3.5 7/2(-338%)	(1) Hey Sunshine 7/2, Promising sort. Won 14-runner maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 11/4) on hurdles bow 35 days ago, staying on well. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Solid claims with further progress likely. Strong at the finish on Kilbeggan hurdles debut win; longer trip here likely to suit.
4 2nd (4) (10/11 +67%) Tell Nobody Nothin	0.909091 10/11(+67%)	(4) Tell Nobody Nothin 10/11, Twice-raced winner over hurdles. Won 10-runner maiden at this course (17.8f, good to soft) 21 days ago, going clear. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better. Recent C&D maiden winner with likely more to offer with more fluent jumping; player.
2 3rd (2) (5/1 +29%) Disco Dancer	5 5/1(+29%)	(2) Disco Dancer 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Below-form fourth of 5 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 10/1) 13 days ago. Bounce back needed. Not a great strike-rate hurdling; vulnerable back in a handicap.
3 4th (3) (8/1 -14%) Tell Me This	8 8/1(-14%)	(3) Tell Me This 8/1, Winner in hurdle at Ballinrobe in August. Eleventh of 16 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Ballinrobe (22f, good) 28 days ago. Down in trip. Has work to do. Didn't appear to stay 2m6f on latest; back in trip and not one to rule out on handicap bow.
5 5th (5) (14/1 +44%) Mercury Mission	14 14/1(+44%)	(5) Mercury Mission 14/1, 11/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20.4f, good) 85 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Michael John O'Connor. Recent form not encouraging but recent change of yard could spark a revival.
6 \|U\| (6) (16/1 +20%) Rockview Roman	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Rockview Roman 16/1, Last of 15 in Flat handicap at Galway (12f, good, 16/1) 31 days ago but had been in reasonable form over hurdles prior to that. 0-7 hurdling; drop back in trip could suit and cheekpieces now tried.

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14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HEY SUNSHINE carries topweight but won well on her recent hurdles debut. While the form of that Kilbeggan win is not outstanding, she won readily and should be competitive from her initial handicap rating. Tell Nobody Nothin won over C&D last month but faces a slightly stiffer task now. Disco Dancer holds Tell Me This on their prior meeting at this course over a similar distance in June, although each appears to be in the handicapper's grip.

There should be more to come from last month's Kilbeggan maiden winner HEY SUNSHINE, who can make a successful handicap debut at the expense of recent course scorer Tell Nobody Nothin.

Although needing to be more fluent, recent C&D maiden winner TELL NOBODY NOTHIN can follow up here

15:00 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (3/1 +63%) Topgear	3 3/1(+63%)	(7) Topgear 3/1, Smart colt who finished placed on first 3 starts this season and was right back to his very best when landing a Longchamp Group 3 (7f) 26 days ago, by ½ length from Ten Bob Tony. Needs respecting for top French stable. French horse who beat Ten Bob Tony at Longchamp last month, taking 7f record to 2-3.
5 2nd (5) (7/2 +22%) Royal Scotsman	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Royal Scotsman 7/2, Third in last year's 2000 Guineas and better than ever when landing the Group 3 Diomed at Epsom (8.5f) back in June, coming in for a canny front-running ride from Spencer. Likely he'll face competition up front here but he's an intriguing contender nevertheless. Absent since his win in the Diomed Stakes when suited by the switch to front-running.
4 3rd (4) (7/1 +30%) Quinault	7 7/1(+30%)	(4) Quinault 7/1, Prolific last season, winning 7 times, including 6 in a row. Slow start to this campaign but has resumed progress of late, bring up the hat-trick with more than bare margin implies in 8-runner York listed contest (6f) 33 days ago. Effective at this longer trip and respected. Back in great form of late, completing a 6f Listed hat-trick; has won over 7f.
8 4th (8) (17/2 +23%) Ten Bob Tony	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(8) Ten Bob Tony 17/2, Stepped up on his useful juvenile form when making all in C&D conditions' race in April. Seen just 3 times since, career-best display when ½-length second of 9 to Topgear in Prix du Pin at Longchamp (7f) 26 days ago, looking unlucky not to win. Respected. Good effort behind Topgear at Longchamp; won over C&D in the spring; not dismissed.
2 5th (2) (13/2 -160%) Noble Dynasty	6.5 13/2(-160%)	(2) Noble Dynasty 13/2, Low-mileage 6-y-o who has taken his form up a notch this year, winning a C&D handicap prior to taking Criterion Stakes on July Course. Slowly away having anticipated the start when last of 8 in Lennox at Goodwood (7f) when last seen in July and he's the type to bounce back quickly. Has a record of 5-8 over 7f; leading player on ratings and well suited by Newmarket.
9 6th (9) (9/1 -29%) Witness Stand	9 9/1(-29%)	(9) Witness Stand 9/1, Smart gelding who has upped his game with cheekpieces fitted in recent starts, taking step up to listed level in his stride when scoring in clear-cut style at Newbury (7f) 3 weeks ago. Well worth his place in this company on that evidence. Has form figures of 121 since wearing cheekpieces; could well show further progress.
11 7th (11) (12/1 -20%) Great Generation	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Great Generation 12/1, Low-mileage 3-y-o who quickly dispelled a lesser effort in France when running a pretty cosy winner of Group 3 filles' event at Doncaster (7f) 26 days ago, pulling clear with 3 fellow progressive sorts. Versatile as regards ground and no surprise to see a good showing. Doncaster Group 3 win took her 7f record to 2-3; gets weight all round; possibilities.
10 8th (10) (14/1 +44%) Vetiver	14 14/1(+44%)	(10) Vetiver 14/1, Useful filly who resumed winning ways at Chelmsford (7f, listed) in July and similar form in defeat in Group contests at Goodwood/Doncaster subsequently. Work to do if she's to play a lead role here, though. Ran well in the Park Stakes; still needs a bigger performance to break her Group duck.
6 9th (6) (16/1 -33%) Shouldvebeenaring	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Shouldvebeenaring 16/1, Smart colt (C&D winner) who ran a cracker when second in a York Group 2 at the Dante Meeting and resumed winning ways in French Group 3 in July. Placed on 2 of his 3 starts since, latterly when third in Park Stakes at Doncaster and he's an each-way player again at this level. Tough colt but has won just one of his last 16 races; set for minor honours at best.
1 10th (1) (50/1 -52%) Jumby	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Jumby 50/1, Smart performer who ran his best race of the present campaign when second in Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f) in August. However, that was a muddling affair and he's not scaled same heights either outing since. Others appeal more back at this level. Smart on his day but is out of the winning habit (on a 12-race losing sequence).
3 11th (3) (28/1 +30%) Pogo	28 28/1(+30%)	(3) Pogo 28/1, Landed this race 2 years ago and he's still capable of smart form at the age of 8, placed in listed/Group contests at Haydock earlier this term. Struggled to match that level of late, soon done with once headed when eighth of 9 in Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f) 4 weeks ago. Hasn't done enough this term to suggests he'll win this race for a second time.

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15:00 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Having started slowly and finishing in last place in the Lennox Stakes at Goodwood in July, it is too soon to be writing off NOBLE DYNASTY. Previous to that mishap, Charlie Appleby's gelding proved a game winner in the Criterion Stakes on the July course and a return to the Rowley Mile is certainly no negative for this dual C&D winner. A more aggressive ride and drop in class saw Royal Scotsman making all in the Diomed Stakes at Epsom last time out and the four-year-old is feared most, ahead of Witness Stand.

Low-mileage 6-y-o NOBLE DYNASTY has improved again this season, successful over C&D in the spring before landing a Group 3 on the July Course in June. With a line best put through his run at Glorious Goodwood a month later, this has presumably been the target since and he makes plenty of appeal. Royal Scotsman arrives fresher than most and he's an intriguing contender along with the highly admirable and prolific Quinault. Great Generation is one of the 3-y-os to note.

Smart ROYAL SCOTSMAN is taken to follow up his Epsom win. Witness Stand is second choice, ahead of Noble Dynasty.

15:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/2 +8%) End Of Story	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(5) End Of Story 11/2, Winner on debut in a Thirsk maiden (5f) in June. Didn't progress immediately but back on track having been gelded when second of 8 in course nursery (6f, soft) last month, but again flopped at listed level at the Western Meeting 3 weeks ago. Ground conditions in his favour so should go close. Below best in Listed event last time but this looks much more his level.
1 2nd (1) (6/1 0%) King's Call	6 6/1(0%)	(1) King's Call 6/1, Debut winner of 6f novice at Ayr in July and not disgraced in face of stiff tasks all 4 starts since, well backed but failing to go through fully with his effort when 3¼ lengths eighth of 14 to Star of Mehmas in listed race at the Western Meeting 3 weeks ago. Now makes nursery debut. Has faced some stiff tasks in Group/Listed events; unproven on soft ahead of nursery debut.
2 3rd (2) (11/2 +8%) Fuji Mountain	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(2) Fuji Mountain 11/2, Speedy sort who came good back in calmer waters when making all in Chester novice (soft) in July. Struggled in group/listed company since but made a successful nursery debut back at the scene of his previous win last month, just holding off Teej A. Up 4 lb and should go well again. Best effort when winning on nursery debut at Chester (soft) last time; claims up 4lb.
3 4th (3) (15/2 -25%) Teej A	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(3) Teej A 15/2, Progressive during the spring, winning 2 of first 3 starts, including the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom (6f, soft). Back on track when an unlucky second in a 5f Chester nursery (behind Fuji Mountain) last month but raced too freely up with the pace at Haydock since. Bounce back needed. Closely matched with Fuji Mountain on recent Chester form but not at best last time.
7 5th (7) (12/1 -50%) Al Hussar	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Al Hussar 12/1, Off the mark in 10-runner Doncaster maiden (5f, firm) in May and having disappointed on his next 2 starts, resumed winning ways switched to handicaps (also gelded) in 10-runner event at Catterick (5f, soft) 9 days ago. 6 lb penalty to carry and this is a significant step up in grade. Soft-ground winner on nursery debut last time; 2lb badly in under penalty but a player.
6 6th (6) (9/1 +25%) Ardennes	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Ardennes 9/1, Good fourth of 16 in a hot nursery at Goodwood (6f) in August before flying too high in listed company at this track later that month. Possibly unsuited by conditions back in calmer waters at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) 8 days ago and that tempers enthusiasm somewhat here. 6f fast-ground winner on second start but below best last twice; more needed.
8 7th (8) (17/2 -70%) Lord Roxby	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(8) Lord Roxby 17/2, Much improved from debut when winning 11-runner maiden at Beverley in August and took another step forward when runner-up in Redcar novice (5f, good to firm) the following month, just unable to fend off a promising newcomer under a penalty. Big shout now heading into nurseries. Progressive sort who ran well under a penalty at Redcar; ground a worry on nursery debut.
9 8th (9) (17/2 -70%) Managing Director	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(9) Managing Director 17/2, Showed improved form as he capitalised on the drop in grade to get off the mark under a no-nonsense ride in 8-runner nursery at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) just under 5 weeks ago, still looking a little rough around the edges but always in command. Contrasting conditions to deal with here. Off the mark at Thirsk last time but 7lb higher and encounters different ground.
10 9th (10) (13/2 +28%) Radio Star	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(10) Radio Star 13/2, Left debut well behind when third of 7 in novice at Lingfield (5f, AW) in August and ran to a similar level upped in trip when runner-up in similar event at Chester (6.1f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago. More needed switched to handicaps if she's to open her account. Ground a worry and will have to improve to win off this mark on nursery debut.
4 10th (4) (14/1 +0%) Do It Now	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Do It Now 14/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark at Ripon in May before an excellent fifth in the Super Sprint at Newbury. Well held on nursery debut at Goodwood and, having been sent off favourite, failed to capitalise on the drop in grade at Redcar last month. More needed back in a nursery. Patchy form since Ripon win in spring and plenty to prove on this ground back in nursery.

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15:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Having struggled to land a blow in tougher assignments than this in recent starts, KING'S CALL is likely to be seen to better effect in these calmer waters. Having his first run in nursery company, his mark of 94 could prove lenient. Teej A (second) is fancied to reverse the form with the reopposing Fuji Mountain (first) off much better terms after the pair met over 5f at Chester last month, while End Of Story should prefer this test after struggling when behind the selection in Listed company last time.

END OF STORY has twice found listed company all too much at this stage of his career so, having gone close in a course nursery on his penultimate start, Kevin Ryan's charge is fancied to double his tally back in this company at the expense of Fuji Mountain, who made a successful nursery debut at Chester last month and should go close again from 4 lb higher. The unexposed Lord Roxby and handicap debutant King's Call round off the shortlist.

An open event can go to END OF STORY, who wasn't at his best in a Listed event last time but he'll be suited by the return to this grade

15:15 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (2/1 +50%) Flying Fortune	2 2/1(+50%)	(7) Flying Fortune 2/1, Dual bumper winner who has upped her form over hurdles this season, completing a hat-trick in 2½m Worcester handicap (soft) last month. Should be very competitive in this higher grade. Won valuable series final at Worcester two weeks ago and has good weights chance here.
3 2nd (3) (11/2 -83%) Intense Approach	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(3) Intense Approach 11/2, Dual bumper winner who took a bit of time to click over hurdles but has landed maiden/novice events in recent months. Thereabouts on form but others look more progressive. Came good with two comfortable wins this summer (2m6f/2m5f); respected.
6 3rd (6) (11/2 +35%) Vincenzo	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(6) Vincenzo 11/2, Placed in some good maiden/novice events prior to opening his account in 17f Exeter maiden in April. First start since. Will need to find some improvement to come out on top here. Useful novice last season but others in this line-up may have more potential.
5 4th (5) (15/8 +37%) Ryan's Rocket	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(5) Ryan's Rocket 15/8, £110,000 Irish point winner who has made a very bright start over hurdles, winning novices around 2m at Taunton and Kempton in the spring. The speed he's shown is encouraging considering there is stamina in his pedigree. Smart prospect. Readily won two 2m novice hurdles in the spring; can improve again over this new trip.
2 5th (2) (11/1 +21%) Handlethekettle	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Handlethekettle 11/1, Promising second in Listowel maiden hurdle in June. Only workmanlike when landing short odds at Worcester (2m) for new stable 3 months later but remains capable of better now stepping up in trip. Made promising hurdle debut in Ireland in June and opened account for new yard last month.
1 6th (1) (66/1 -32%) Bullets Hill	66 66/1(-32%)	(1) Bullets Hill 66/1, Scored decisively in handicap hurdles at Exeter/Ffos Las in April. Better than the result in a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle when last seen in July but looks a bit out of his depth here. Has had wind surgery. In good form in run-of-the-mill handicaps in spring but set tough assignment here.
4 \|F\| (4) (17/2 -70%) Juventus De Brion	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(4) Juventus De Brion 17/2, Promise when third on both starts last winter, latterly in a useful novice at Ascot (19f, good to soft) with the reopposing Vincenzo back in fourth. Type to go on to better things this season. Player. Placed in strong Ascot novice in February and still has considerable potential.

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15:15 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Intense Approach arrives as the highest-rated rival after completing a double at Kelso last month. Although the five-year-old must enter calculations, softer ground conditions could leave him vulnerable. With that in mind, the fellow hat-trick seeking RYAN'S ROCKET makes most appeal. Fergal O'Brien's charge is bred to relish this rise in distance and he looks just the type who would have appreciated a summer on his back. Flying Fortune and Juventus De Brion are also worth a second look.

Although RYAN'S ROCKET has gained his hurdle wins around 2m his pedigree and a 3m point success at the start of his career suggest he can go on to even better things over longer trips. Dan Skelton's Juventus du Brion showed plenty of promise in 2 outings last season and is feared most ahead of the more-established pair Flying Fortune and Intense Approach.

Progressive mare FLYING FORTUNE (nap) travelled well before keeping on readily to win a competitive and valuable series final last time.

15:20 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/4 -29%) Portnacoo	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(1) Portnacoo 9/4, Upwardly mobile from a low base in recent weeks, following up his victory over 22f here with another comfortable success over 17.8f back here 3 weeks ago. Of interest again in hat-trick bid despite career-high mark to contend with. Ran out a comfortable winner over C&D last month; has another 9lb rise but he's thriving.
2 2nd (2) (9/1 -170%) Breagagh	9 9/1(-170%)	(2) Breagagh 9/1, Remains a maiden after 20 NH runs but he was a good second when last seen in this sphere at Wexford (17.2f) in May. Entitled to be sharper for a spin on the Flat at Navan (14f) in August and he's fancied to be thereabouts. Beaten a neck when 2nd on last hurdles start at Wexford in May; should be thereabouts.
6 3rd (6) (50/1 +0%) Nakassama	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Nakassama 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, soft) 11 days ago, tailed off before 4 out. Others arrive with much more pressing claims. Tailed off in handicaps at Perth and Roscommon lately; hard to fancy at the moment.
8 4th (8) (13/2 +54%) Fire Coral	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(8) Fire Coral 13/2, Below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.3f, soft, 17/2) 11 days ago, weakening when headed approaching 3 out. Drop in trip could help but others hold more compelling claims. Dual-purpose maiden has run well in handicaps of late before disappointing at Roscommon.
3 5th (3) (7/2 +42%) Sandyman	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(3) Sandyman 7/2, Back on track with a tongue strap refitted when respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle (9/1) at Gowran (16f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Has caught the eye on occasions in this sphere and one to note, particularly if strong in the betting. Strong in the betting when a beaten favourite over C&D in August and September; respected.
7 6th (7) (5/1 +64%) Chancer Dancer	5 5/1(+64%)	(7) Chancer Dancer 5/1, Remains a maiden after 16 NH runs. Blinkered for 1st time, below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 4 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Good run over 2m when fourth at Perth last month but failed to back that up at Fairyhouse.
4 7th (4) (15/2 -114%) Three Platoon	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(4) Three Platoon 15/2, Showed ability over hurdles in 2022 and he comes here in rude health from the Flat, comfortably landing back-to-back Newcastle handicaps (10.2f) in recent weeks. Intriguing contender from the Rebecca Menzies yard. Visor replaces blinkers. 0-5 over hurdles and all three career wins have been on the AW; in good form, though.

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15:20 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Hat-trick chasing PORTACOO has shown much improved form in recent months and can defy his latest 9lb penalty. He showed promise on debut for his current trainer at Sligo in August and having won twice at today's course since, is clearly well suited by a sound surface and these surroundings. English runner Three Platoon has won his last two Flat starts and while he returns to hurdling with a lowly rating of 90, hasn't run in a National Hunt race since a failed steeplechase attempt in September 2023. Sandyman has been running satisfactorily enough recently while 48-race maiden Breagagh was narrowly touched off at Wexford in May and should improve following a recent Flat run.

PORTNACOO arrives here on an upward curve following back-to-back course handicaps in recent months and he's narrowly selected to defy the handicapper again and complete the hat-trick. Sandyman leaves the impression he has a bigger effort in his locker and is feared, along with Reebecca Menzies' Three Platoon, who returns to hurdling following a successful stint on the Flat of late.

PORTNACOO has gone up 18lb since August. He's going to have to improve again but can bring up the hat-trick under Darragh O'Keeffe

15:35 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/11 +39%) Desert Flower	0.909091 10/11(+39%)	(4) Desert Flower 10/11, Very smart prospect who took her unbeaten record to three when landing the May Hill at Doncaster at the expense of January. Leading claims at the top level for the first time. Improving and still unbeaten; beat January in the May Hill at Doncaster; leading claims.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +13%) January	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) January 7/2, Relished step up to 7.5f when a 4-length winner in listed company at Tipperary and continued her progress when runner-up to Desert Flower in the May Hill last month. Something to find with that rival but is the choice of Moore and merits respect. Ran well behind Desert Flower in the May Hill; Ryan Moore is back on board; big player.
2 3rd (2) (14/1 -17%) Ballet Slippers	14 14/1(-17%)	(2) Ballet Slippers 14/1, Bred in the purple and she has shaped well when placed on both runs prior to readily landing the odds in a novice at Ascot last month. More improvement on the cards and can't be written off. Needs improvement to follow up her Ascot win but that's not out of the question.
5 4th (5) (15/2 -25%) Dreamy	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(5) Dreamy 15/2, American Pharoah filly who stepped forward significantly from her winning debut when landing the Flame of Tara Stakes at the Curragh cosily. Expected to go on progressing and already has the form to compete. Curragh Group 3 win took her record to 2-2; promising filly who has to be feared.
7 5th (7) (11/2 +8%) Tabiti	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(7) Tabiti 11/2, Kingman filly who created a good impression when going in at the first time of asking in 9-runner maiden at Newmarket, then took a step forward and showed a good attitude to land the Dick Poole Stakes at Salisbury last time. Obvious claims for a yard going well. Not short of speed but elements of pedigree suggest she'll stay 1m; has potential.
1 6th (1) (33/1 -136%) Anna Swan	33 33/1(-136%)	(1) Anna Swan 33/1, Almanzor filly who has looked a good prospect in winning both starts to date, unchallenged in a 4-runner conditions event at Newbury three weeks. Those performances have been more about style than substance but she's a definite player. Promising filly who is 2-2; great-granddaughter of a Fillies' Mile winner; interesting.
3 7th (3) (50/1 +24%) California Dreamer	50 50/1(+24%)	(3) California Dreamer 50/1, Fairly useful filly. 16/1, creditable 1½ lengths fourth of 9 to Heavens Gate in Weld Park Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago, staying on well. Faces a stiff task in this company, however. Useful maiden but faces a stiff assignment upped to the top level.

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15:35 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Dreamy supplemented her gutsy maiden victory at Goodwood with a ready victory in a Group 3 at the Curragh later in August. The Aidan O'Brien-trained filly merits respect in her bid to land a hat-trick, but DESERT FLOWER may prove too strong. The daughter of Night Of Thunder proved a decisive winner in the May Hill at Doncaster last month and she's fancied to maintain her unbeaten record on this fourth appearance. Tabiti looks best of the remainder.

DESERT FLOWER has looked a top-notch filly on each visit to the racecourse to date and she's fancied to maintain her unbeaten record for all that this is her sternest test to date. Dreamy and Tibiti also arrive with a 100% record, so they add plenty of strength to the contest along with the likes of Anna Swan and January, who also have plenty of potential.

Desert Flower is strongly respected but an interesting alternative at bigger odds is the suitably bred and promising ANNA SWAN.

15:45 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
15 1st (15) (25/1 0%) Vince L'amour	25 25/1(0%)	(15) Vince L'amour 25/1, Two wins in the mud in April. Creditable third over C&D last month. Two lesser runs have followed but no shock were he to bounce back to form with ground conditions to suit. Two wins in the spring; good 3rd over C&D last month; not so good twice since.
13 2nd (13) (9/2 +36%) Trilby	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(13) Trilby 9/2, Three 6f wins this year, including on heavy. Showed he's still very much at the top of his game when second of 12 at Haydock (6f, heavy) 13 days ago, finishing first in his group. Travels well enough to think he can be fully effective at 5f. Big player. Progressive this year and likely there's more in the tank; fast-run 5f could suit him well.
12 3rd (12) (5/1 +50%) Wen Moon	5 5/1(+50%)	(12) Wen Moon 5/1, Not at best the last twice but placed 3 times prior to that and he's dropped to 4 lb lower than when landing this race in the mud last year. No surprise were he to bounce back to form with a bang. Won this race last year off 4lb higher; loves it soft and he's had excuses the last twice.
1 4th (1) (9/1 +18%) Vantheman	9 9/1(+18%)	(1) Vantheman 9/1, Second in a big-field event over C&D at the Dante meeting and produced a really good performance when scoring at Pontefract in July. Touch disappointing when only fifth back at Pontefract in August but the fact he's been off 8 weeks since suggests something may have come to light. Progress stalled at Pontefract latest; still low mileage but soft ground would be a query.
11 5th (11) (16/1 -14%) Irish Nectar	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Irish Nectar 16/1, Won a C&D nursery on heavy at this meeting last year. Hasn't reached the same heights in 2024 but his mark has come down as a result and he can't be ruled out with the ground in his favour. C&D win on soft at 2yrs; well backed here last time but laboured early; better than that.
18 6th (18) (20/1 -43%) Copper Knight	20 20/1(-43%)	(18) Copper Knight 20/1, Seven-time C&D winner, including this in 2018. Chester win in June shows there's still plenty of life in his legs and he didn't run too badly back there last time. Cheekpieces refitted. A bold show would come as no surprise. Would be a popular winner but others in today's field bring more compelling claims.
6 7th (6) (13/2 -8%) Aberama Gold	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(6) Aberama Gold 13/2, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Haydock (5f, heavy) 13 days ago. Good 3rd at Haydock two weeks ago; loves the mud but may need more of a test at 5f.
9 8th (9) (14/1 -56%) Duran	14 14/1(-56%)	(9) Duran 14/1, Third win of a good season when seeing off 12 rivals over C&D (soft) 33 days ago. A 4 lb rise demands more again but no surprise were this 3-y-o to find it. 2-2 at York, coming from well back to score tidily over 5f last month; contender up 4lb.
10 9th (10) (22/1 -100%) Moonstone Boy	22 22/1(-100%)	(10) Moonstone Boy 22/1, Successful twice at Hamilton in August. Couldn't complete a hat-trick there 11 days ago but he shaped well in third, suggesting his mark is still workable. In fine form on testing ground at Hamilton of late; missed the break when third latest.
7 10th (7) (25/1 -79%) Good Earth	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Good Earth 25/1, Bagged handicaps at Newmarket/Sandown in August. Good second of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Has won here before. Two wins in August; good second at Hamilton 11 days ago; 2lb well in; draw a query.
5 11th (5) (14/1 -17%) Dakota Gold	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Dakota Gold 14/1, Six-time course winner. Latest win at Redcar (6f, soft) in May. 12/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Back to his last winning mark but this admirable veteran may find a few stronger today.
8 12th (8) (11/2 -10%) Brooklyn Nine Nine	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(8) Brooklyn Nine Nine 11/2, Lightly raced for a 4-y-o sprinter and went close at Ascot (5f, good to soft) back from a 4-month break 5 weeks ago. Effective in the mud. Interesting runner. Yet to win a handicap but has the ability to feature granted a clear run; handles soft.
16 13th (16) (28/1 -40%) Abate	28 28/1(-40%)	(16) Abate 28/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Down in the weights and retains ability; won't be easy trying to dominate this field.
4 14th (4) (80/1 -100%) The Fixer	80 80/1(-100%)	(4) The Fixer 80/1, Useful in France at 2 but struggled in 3 outings in the first half of this year. First run for yard after leaving Francis-Henri Graffard. Probably best watched. Listed winner in France as a 2yo; quiet this year prior to 25,000euros sale in July.
17 15th (17) (40/1 -60%) Monks Dream	40 40/1(-60%)	(17) Monks Dream 40/1, AW maiden/novice wins last autumn but has found it tougher in handicaps since. Latest Hamilton fifth was better but he didn't show enough to be too positive here. Slowly running himself into form but this looks too competitive.
14 16th (14) (50/1 -150%) Mini Magna	50 50/1(-150%)	(14) Mini Magna 50/1, Creditable 1½ lengths fourth of 13 to Duran in C&D handicap (soft, 66/1) 33 days ago. Others are preferred for win purposes again, though. Ran well for 4th behind Duran last month; suspicion he'll find others better treated today.
3 17th (3) (10/1 -67%) Enchanting	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Enchanting 10/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, soft, 11/8) 48 days ago, readily making all. Also won a maiden on heavy last autumn. Interesting with this week's rain very much in her favour. Speedy filly who won well, albeit in less-demanding race, at Goodwood in August; contender.

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15:45 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

BROOKLYN NINE NINE ran on strongly when only narrowly touched off over 5f at Ascot last time and he can go one better today. Richard Fahey's runner was sent off favourite for that assignment and despite a 3lb rise, he can gain compensation here. Course winner Good Earth runs off the same mark as his half-length second over 5f at Hamilton last month and he warrants respect, while Enchanting was a good winner over 5f at Goodwood in August and she can offer a bold bid despite an 8lb hike.

TRILBY has been on form pretty much all turf season and can deservedly get his head back in front. Last year's winner Wen Moon, Richard Fahey's Brooklyn Nine Nine and mud-loving 3-y-o filly Enchanting head the dangers. Copper Knight could also go well in 'his' race.

Last year's winner WEN MOON has conditions to suit and has had excuses for recent defeats. He can get the better of Trilby.

15:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (5/1 +9%) Copperhead	5 5/1(+9%)	(10) Copperhead 5/1, Finally cashed in on much-reduced mark in 4-runner contest at Plumpton, his first success since 2020. Prone to mistakes and this is a deeper race. Ended long losing run with small-field win in May but overall profile remains unconvincing.
1 2nd (1) (17/2 -42%) Certainly Red	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(1) Certainly Red 17/2, Completed a hat-trick in 2022/23 and while he didn't add to his tally last term, he ran several sound efforts in defeat, notably when fourth in bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown in April fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Headgear off for return but he's one to consider. Without a win since February 2023 but ran some very creditable races last season.
2 3rd (2) (11/4 +31%) Good Boy Bobby	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(2) Good Boy Bobby 11/4, Back-to-back winner over 3m this time last year, including this race on return to action. Found the Topham too competitive when last seen in April but returns with stable in red-hot form. Ended last season on a low note but won this race off a similar mark last year; big player.
9 4th (9) (20/1 -25%) Strictlyadancer	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Strictlyadancer 20/1, Won 3 on the bounce over fences during 2021/22. Missed the following season and record since patchy to say the least. Was in the process of showing a bit more when crumpling on landing at Fontwell in May. Returns from break on a workable mark but his record when fresh is not persuasive.
8 5th (8) (5/2 +69%) Wayfinder	2.5 5/2(+69%)	(8) Wayfinder 5/2, Capable staying chaser when the mood takes, as he demonstrated with creditable placed efforts in the first half of last season. Quickly into his shell again since and others more reliable. Very inconsistent nowadays but has good record when fresh and over this C&D.
11 6th (11) (150/1 -88%) Ballywood	150 150/1(-88%)	(11) Ballywood 150/1, Useful chaser at his peak for Alan King but well beaten so far over both sets of obstacles for this yard and he's out of the weights here. Back from mammoth absence with three heavy defeats for new stable this year; up in trip.
4 \|F\| (4) (13/2 -30%) Francky Du Berlais	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(4) Francky Du Berlais 13/2, Cracking servant to connections, dual Summer Plate winner at Market Rasen and he cashed in on an easier assignment when making all back at that venue a fortnight ago. Dominating this field a different ask but he's clearly in good order. Dominated small field from the front at Market Rasen last month; evidently in good heart.
3 \|PU\| (3) (11/1 -29%) Enrilo	11 11/1(-29%)	(3) Enrilo 11/1, Smart at his peak and posted best effort for a while when chasing home emphatic winner Inis Oirr in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (31.4f) in February. Mid-field at Sandown final start but this is easier and he's had a breathing op ahead of reappearance. Very useful in prime but lightly raced and inconsistent in recent years; others preferred.
5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 +20%) Diol Ker	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Diol Ker 20/1, Campaigned almost exclusively over fences in recent seasons for Gordon Elliott, shaping like a non-stayer over 31f on final start for that yard in May. This trip more suitable and he's been given a chance by the assessor for new yard. Can make the odd mistake. Given good chance by handicapper but needs to have been revitalised by latest stable move.
6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -100%) Amateur	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Amateur 28/1, Enhanced excellent Ffos Las record when landing 11-runner handicap in May. Off since and overall profile suggests he's far from certain to be in that form. Returned to form with 22-1 win at Ffos Las in April but has become a hard horse to predict.

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15:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Although defeats in the spring when bleeding from the nose give cause for concern, triple C&D winner WAYFINDER might be worth chancing on the back of a 135-day break. Rebecca Curtis' gelding is always dangerous when getting into a rhythm at the Monmouthshire track and he sits on an attractive mark. A wind procedure during the summer could revive Enrilo and he's feared most, ahead of bet365 Gold Cup fourth Certainly Red.

GOOD BOY BOBBY won this race from just 1 lb lower a year ago and returns with yard in tremendous order, so a bold repeat bid looks firmly on the cards. Enrilo (on the back of a breathing op) and Certainly Red contested a much better race than this at Sandown when last seen in the spring and head the opposition.

The pick is GOOD BOY BOBBY, who is back down to a good mark for this seasonal debut and can repeat his success in this race a year ago.

15:55 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2/5 +20%) Prends Garde A Toi	0.4 2/5(+20%)	(4) Prends Garde A Toi 2/5, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 12 in bumper (6/1) at Leopardstown (16f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut. Significantly up in trip. Player for top yard. Bumper second looks as though this sort of stamina test will suit; likely major player.
1 2nd (1) (5/1 +64%) Augusta George	5 5/1(+64%)	(1) Augusta George 5/1, Winner in bumper here in August. Eighth of 16 in novice hurdle (16/1) at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Won bumper here but fair bit to find on hurdling evidence so far.
6 3rd (6) (13/2 -44%) Marie's March	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(6) Marie's March 13/2, Promising type. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Big shout. Jumped slowly at Kilbeggan; represents top yard so has to be respected.
2 4th (2) (125/1 -25%) Fellowshall	125 125/1(-25%)	(2) Fellowshall 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, unseated rider 2nd in novice hurdle at this C&D (good) 154 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Early casualty both starts; hooded now but hard to have any confidence in.
5 5th (5) (28/1 +15%) Zillionaire	28 28/1(+15%)	(5) Zillionaire 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 15 in bumper (16/1) at Kilbeggan (20f, good to soft) on NH debut 35 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Too keen and paid the price on recent bumper debut; switches to hurdles and best watched.

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15:55 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Gigginstown haven't enjoyed any luck with their very recent maiden hurdlers but PRENDS GARDE A TOI might rectify than, in a weak race. Point-to-point-placed before selling for E155,000, he chased home a subsequent triple bumper winner in November and again ran well in a St Stephen's Day bumper, when last seen. He should improve from today's run but nonetheless won't need to be at his best to win. English runner My Friend Yeats ran well at Cartmel in July, when conceding 7lb to the currently 110-rated winner but disappointed at Sedgefield 10 days ago. Well-bred Marie's March represents Willie Mullins but showed previous little at Kilbeggan while Augusta George won an ordinary August course bumper but disappointed recently.

MARIE'S MARCH is fancied to build on her Kilbeggan debut fifth now stepping up in trip so gets the vote from Gordon Elliott's newcomer Prends Garde A Toi who showed some fairly useful form in bumpers. My Friend Yeats also has the form to have a say.

A weak-looking maiden in which PRENDS GARDE A TOI (nap) could be hard to beat if avoiding serious error on hurdles debut

16:03 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 +30%) Amroon	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(1) Amroon 7/2, Latest win at Wolverhampton in July. 13/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 32 days ago, though was hampered early so that run can be excused. 6f Polytrack and 7f Tapeta winner; handicapper in control on his last couple of starts..
7 2nd (7) (5/2 +0%) Classy Hopes	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(7) Classy Hopes 5/2, 33/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Tongue strap back on and she has that basement mark to work with again. Improved sform in first-time cheekpieces when a close second (C&D) latest; likely player.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 -60%) Pickled Pepper	4 4/1(-60%)	(5) Pickled Pepper 4/1, Very good second of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 9/1) 13 days ago, no match for winner. Repeat of that puts her in the mix. Has to prove she can back up her Chelmsford second and if doing so, she's not ruled out..
4 4th (4) (5/1 +64%) Turn And Burn	5 5/1(+64%)	(4) Turn And Burn 5/1, Winner at Lingfield in September but that looks a stand-out effort. 8/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 10 days ago. 5f Polytrack winner but below par last two starts; revival needed..
6 5th (6) (4/1 -14%) La Verite	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) La Verite 4/1, First run since leaving Robert Cowell when respectable third of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, 14/1) 2 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form. Has found some form of late, close 2nd over 6f at Lingfield and 3rd here on Wednesday.
2 6th (2) (12/1 -60%) Alabama Anna	12 12/1(-60%)	(2) Alabama Anna 12/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, good fifth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 24 days ago. Drops back in trip. Took a step in the right direction at Brighton (7f, good) latest; drops 1lb; more needed..
8 7th (8) (80/1 -220%) Tilsworth Silver	80 80/1(-220%)	(8) Tilsworth Silver 80/1, Last of 5 in maiden at Bath (5f, good to firm, 125/1) 26 days ago. Makes polytrack/handicap debut. Well beaten at big odds in all four starts but might be capable of better now handicapping.

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16:03 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

CLASSY HOPES went close to losing his maiden tag when denied in the shadow of the post here last week. Due to be raised 2lb for that good effort, John Butler's inmate can take advantage and gone one better. Pickled Pepper just failed to reel in the winner at Chelmsford last time and she looks set to launch another strong challenge, while Amroon won over 7f during the summer and can get involved off his current mark.

CLASSY HOPES reacted really well to first-time cheekpieces when runner-up over C&D last week and on that evidence, he can cash in on his lowly mark. La Verite is a threat if turned out quickly, along with Pickled Pepper.

Perhaps CLASSY HOPES might be the one, having appeared to benefit from first-time cheekpieces over C&D last time out.

16:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 1st (14) (11/2 +50%) Sun God	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(14) Sun God 11/2, Only an AW nursery win to his name last December but has shown better form in defeat this year, shaping better than the result when fifth of 16 in Melrose at York (1¾m, good to firm) in August, fading late as of just stretched by the trip. Interesting back at 1½m. May have been stretched by 1m6f when fifth of 16 in the Melrose at York on latest outing.
4 2nd (4) (10/3 +17%) Mount Atlas	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(4) Mount Atlas 10/3, Form of 1½m Ascot handicap debut success at the end of July is very strong. It looks like he might saved for this race since and good shout for last year's winning yard. Relentless challenge to get up close home in eight-runner handicap at Ascot (1m4f, good).
7 3rd (7) (9/1 -50%) Kildare Legend	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Kildare Legend 9/1, Promising son of Sea The Stars who opened his account in a Southwell novice before following up in 1½m handicap at the Doncaster St Leger meeting. Raised 6 lb but it's likely there's more to come. Four races; further progress is highly likely after his Doncaster win (1m4f, good to soft).
13 4th (13) (100/1 -150%) Kitteridge	100 100/1(-150%)	(13) Kitteridge 100/1, Looked useful when landing a 1¼m Newcastle maiden in February but has failed to make a significant impact at listed level since and she couldn't have been found a much more competitive race for her handicap debut. Out of form in Listed races and this looks a stiff mark for handicap debut.
2 5th (2) (10/1 +50%) Imperial Sovereign	10 10/1(+50%)	(2) Imperial Sovereign 10/1, Drawn a blank since his AW debut success last December but he is useful, running with credit in a first-time visor (retained) when fourth at Ascot (1½m, good to soft) last month. His stable's record in top handicaps recently makes him dangerous to rule out but his mark looks on the high side. Nearly 2-2 on AW to start career but he's been put firmly in his place since.
11 6th (11) (20/1 -67%) Blake	20 20/1(-67%)	(11) Blake 20/1, Winner of handicaps over 1m and 1¼m at Sandown this year. Creditable 1½ lengths fifth of 10 to reopposing Grey Cuban at Doncaster (1¼m) last time. First attempt at this trip. Creditable fifth to Grey Cuban at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) latest, keeping on well.
15 7th (15) (22/1 +12%) Give It To Me Oj	22 22/1(+12%)	(15) Give It To Me Oj 22/1, Fairly useful maiden. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Sandown (1¼m, good) 23 days ago. Back up in trip. Others are more compelling. Likely to be fine back at 1m4f but this is a tough race in which to get off the mark..
8 8th (8) (33/1 +0%) Spaceport	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Spaceport 33/1, Made all over 1¾m at Sandown in July but found out in stronger races over that trip since. This doesn't look any easier now returning to 1½m. Has failed to reproduce the form of his front-running Sandown win (1m6f, good) in July.
3 9th (3) (6/1 +45%) Goodwood Odyssey	6 6/1(+45%)	(3) Goodwood Odyssey 6/1, Third win of his career when scoring in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1½m, soft) in August but proved too keen when only a well-held fifth at Ascot since. The headgear is left off this time. Blinkered last twice (1m4f, soft) when winning at Goodwood but racing too freely at Ascot.
5 10th (5) (5/1 +9%) Brioni	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Brioni 5/1, Has resumed his progress the last twice, triumphing by 4 lengths over 1¼m at Ascot (good to soft) 5 weeks ago. A 7 lb rise is fair enough but he wouldn't be certain to benefit from this step up to 1½m. Ascot win latest; up 7lb; pedigree and last two performances give 1m4f significant appeal.
9 11th (9) (20/1 -43%) Due To Henry	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Due To Henry 20/1, Made it 3 wins from 7 career starts when shading a tight finish over 1¼m at Newbury (good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Incurs a 6 lb penalty for that and he isn't sure to benefit from this longer distance. Pretty solid in his five 1m2f handicaps, winning two; looks the type to do better still.
12 12th (12) (16/1 +36%) Trouville	16 16/1(+36%)	(12) Trouville 16/1, Won a Chepstow maiden (1¼m, good) in May. Bounced back form a disappointing first attempt in handicap company when 1½ lengths fourth of 13 to Kildare Legend at Doncaster (1½m, good) 29 days ago. May do better again. Good fourth of 13 to Kildare Legend at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago.
10 13th (10) (33/1 -32%) Highland Bling	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Highland Bling 33/1, Winner of a maiden at Fairyhouse in June. Better form when going close in a couple of 12.5f Gowran handicaps later in the summer but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Listowel last month. Just 4 ran at Gowran penultimate start but he could be on a good mark after that close 2nd.
1 14th (1) (22/1 -57%) Grey Cuban	22 22/1(-57%)	(1) Grey Cuban 22/1, Made it 3 wins from 4 starts since fitted with a hood when scoring at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (1¼m, good) under Jamie Spencer last month. Back up in trip. A really smart handicap performance will be needed to defy top weight here. Won over about 1m2f in three of last four starts; the exception was sole attempt at 1m4f.
6 15th (6) (22/1 -38%) Kamboo	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Kamboo 22/1, Both wins on AW, producing a useful performance in a Newcastle Racing League handicap in August. That form is very solid but he couldn't back it up returned to turf at Ascot since. While it's a bit too soon to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass others have less to prove. Looked capable of better before a heavy defeat on soft ground at Ascot last time.

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16:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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

KILDARE LEGEND was an easy winner at Southwell in July before defying an opening mark of 85 in comfortable fashion at Doncaster last month. A 6lb rise ought to be well within range given the manner of that success, and, though this is competitive, James Ferguson's charge is fancied to go in again. Alan King landed this with Trueshan in 2019 and he would appear to hold a live chance with recent Ascot scorer Brioni. Grey Cuban won on Town Moor last time out and he is respected up 3lb, along with Mount Atlas and Irish raider Highland Bling.

MOUNT ATLAS had Melrose-winner Tabletalk behind in third when scoring on Ascot handicap debut at the end of July and can make light of a 7 lb rise on his first outing since. Kildare Legend looks capable of better again on the back of his Doncaster success last month and is feared most ahead of Sun God, who failed to stay 1¾m in the Melrose but was prominent enough for a long way to think his mark is very workable.

The most likely improvers seem to be BRIONI (nap), Mount Atlas and Kildare Legend, with Brioni preferred.

16:20 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/5 +100%) Fondo Blanco	0.8 4/5(+100%)	(3) Fondo Blanco 4/5, 260,000 gns Ten Sovereigns colt from good family who showed plenty on debut at Newbury (6f, soft, 11/2) 5 weeks ago, learning all the time and coming from further back than anything else in the frame, not knocked about once beaten. Improvement on the way and big shout. Promise over this trip on soft on debut and is the one to beat on that evidence.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 -20%) Belgrave	3 3/1(-20%)	(2) Belgrave 3/1, Six-figure purchase both times he's gone through the sales ring and he was much improved from his AW debut when chasing home a promising sort in second in 6f Newbury maiden (good to soft, 10/3) 3 weeks ago. Could do better again and leading claims. Stepped up on debut form when switched to turf last time; claims if handling soft ground.
1 3rd (1) (6/1 -80%) Apache Green	6 6/1(-80%)	(1) Apache Green 6/1, Cost a bit and much improved from debut when winning 6f novice at Pontefract (16/1, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Could progress further and key player here. Improved form to win at Pontefract last time but still to show this ground suits.
8 4th (8) (50/1 -52%) The Vital Spark	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) The Vital Spark 50/1, Shaped better in 6f Thirsk maiden 8 weeks ago. 5f might be his trip. Stepped up on debut effort last time but more needed on first run away from good ground..
5 5th (5) (18/1 +28%) Mwafaq	18 18/1(+28%)	(5) Mwafaq 18/1, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Raven's Lady and 7f-1¼m winner Zman Awal, both useful. 11/1, very slowly away and green in 6f Pontefract maiden on debut a fortnight ago. Lost all chance with a slow start on recent debut; looks one to watch this time.
7 6th (7) (33/1 +18%) Showstorm	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Showstorm 33/1, No show in 7f contests this summer and handicaps over further next year could be the order of the day. Soundly beate both starts and needs a big step forward to figure on these terms.
4 7th (4) (8/1 +27%) Jungle King	8 8/1(+27%)	(4) Jungle King 8/1, Foaled February 22. 8,500 gns yearling, £25,000 2-y-o, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Dam once-raced half-sister to useful 1¼m-16.6f winner (stayed 2½m) Solent Gateway out of smart 9f/1¼m winner Aoife Alainn. Bred to stay but worth a look for top yard who continue to have a fine year. Stamina on dam's side but interesting to see how he gets on over this trip on debut.
6 8th (6) (150/1 -50%) Oselton	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Oselton 150/1, Modest form in 7f events, looking hard ride at Newcastle latest. Hinted at ability on both turf and AW but looks more a handicap type.

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16:20 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

FONDO BLANCO should have learned plenty from his debut third on soft ground at Newbury last month and that race experience could prove crucial. Roger Varian's colt ticks plenty of the right boxes and a breakthrough victory may be on the cards. Belgrave left behind his opening sixth at Kempton when filling the runner-up spot at Newbury 21 days ago and he's feared most, ahead of penalised Pontefract winner Apache Green.

Not a strong-looking novice for the track and FONDO BLANCO makes most appeal. He shaped really well first time up in a Newbury maiden run in a good time 5 weeks ago and seems sure to improve. Pontefract winner Apache Green and Belgrave are the dangers.

This can go to FONDO BLANCO, who shaped with a good deal of promise on soft ground on debut and he's open to improvement.

16:25 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (7/2 +75%) Destroytheevidence	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(3) Destroytheevidence 7/2, Has hinted at temperament but made it 3 wins from 5 starts over hurdles in 5-runner handicap at Kempton (24.5f, soft) in November, eased run-in and value for considerably more. Major backward step at Newbury when last seen in March but sure to be well prepared for this chase bow. Smart staying novice hurdler last season and brings plenty of potential to fences.
8 2nd (8) (4/1 +11%) Haiti Couleurs	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Haiti Couleurs 4/1, Ended last season with a brace of hurdles wins at up to 23.6f. Form isn't as solid as some of these but he's unexposed as he now goes chasing. Won his last two hurdles; like many in here, is entitled to raise his profile over fences.
5 3rd (5) (16/1 -33%) Beachcomber	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Beachcomber 16/1, Bumper scorer who won twice over hurdles in 2023/24, latterly on handicap debut in January. Pitched into a handicap for chase debut. Dual hurdle winner, the handicap off a 7lb lower mark but comfortably.
9 4th (9) (11/1 +67%) Moon Hunter	11 11/1(+67%)	(9) Moon Hunter 11/1, Winning pointer who landed his first 2 starts over hurdles but finds himself with a lot to prove following a very disappointing chase campaign last term. Failed to build on a good first run over fences last season but retains potential.
2 5th (2) (9/2 -35%) Isaac Des Obeaux	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(2) Isaac Des Obeaux 9/2, Back-to-back hurdles winner here to end 2023 and was far from disgraced when third in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham after. Matched that form on handicap debut at Taunton in April and he's very much a chaser on physique. Did well over hurdles last season and he's a strong individual made for fences.
6 6th (6) (9/2 +44%) Goshhowposh	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(6) Goshhowposh 9/2, Low-mileage 7-y-o who landed a brace of handicaps at around 3m last season without looking the finished article. In first-time blinkers, he shaped quite well to Haydock in March. Very much the type to continue his progress over the larger obstacles. Useful staying hurdler who promises to make a superior chaser; cheekpieces added.
4 7th (4) (12/1 +52%) Lord Snootie	12 12/1(+52%)	(4) Lord Snootie 12/1, Got well and truly back on track with a tongue strap discarded (had reportedly resented it at Uttoxeter) when second of 21 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (24.7f) in April. Shade disappointing at Haydock soon after but bred for chasing and won his point early in his career. Only 1-13 over hurdles and was hard to predict; did win his sole point start.
7 \|PU\| (7) (17/2 -209%) G A Henty	8.5 17/2(-209%)	(7) G A Henty 17/2, Didn't need to improve to justify short odds in 23f novice hurdle at Market Rasen in June and made second chase start a winning one at Warwick 17 days ago, just kept up to work. Subsequent 8 lb rise very fair and will attempt to put chase experience to good use. Sound jumping was a feature in his recent 3m win at Warwick; has fitness on his side.
1 \|PU\| (1) (28/1 -740%) Sea Music	28 28/1(-740%)	(1) Sea Music 28/1, Has a point background and created favourable impression when making winning chase debut at Kilbeggan in June. Not quite at that level over timber since but there should be more to come from him over the larger obstacles. Returns to fences in a strong race, which won't be easy under top weight.

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16:25 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

A more aggressive ride proved just the tonic for G A HENTY when making all at Warwick last month. Although an 8lb rise demands more from Dan Skelton's inmate, he looks capable of following up on his third chase appearance. The hat-trick seeking Haiti Couleurs is an interesting chasing debutant on his return to action and the seven-year-old isn't taken lightly. Isaac Des Obeaux looks the type to improve for this discipline as well.

A cracking-early season novice handicap with the vote going to GOSHHOWPOSH, who promises to improve for the switch to fences and represents a stable going pretty well. Isaac des Obeaux is also sure to be well prepared for this chase debut, with G A Henty and Sea Music also commanding respect.

Kim Bailey won this 12 months ago with the smart Chianti Classico and DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE is a similar type.

16:30 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (16/1 -113%) Jimli's Cave	16 16/1(-113%)	(9) Jimli's Cave 16/1, Respectable seventh of 19 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Down Royal (24f, good) 42 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has a chance if near his best but he might find this trip on the sharp side; blinkers.
5 2nd (5) (11/2 -57%) Mrs Biddle	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(5) Mrs Biddle 11/2, Good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good, 9/1) 23 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Third at Tramore last month; another bold show likely; she wouldn't want rain.
13 3rd (13) (5/1 -67%) You Some Girl	5 5/1(-67%)	(13) You Some Girl 5/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, good, 5/2) 7 days ago. Merits consideration. Good effort from 4lb out of the weights when third at Hexham; intriguing British raider.
4 4th (4) (12/1 +0%) Il Silenzio	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Il Silenzio 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1 and tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time, good seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good) 125 days ago. More is needed here though. Mild encouragement in first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces on his seasonal debut in June.
2 5th (2) (8/1 +43%) Gaye Winnie	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Gaye Winnie 8/1, Course winner. 17/2, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 61 days ago, tailing off some way out. Can make presence felt if back on her A-game. Wasn't without support when pulled up over C&D in August; plenty to prove after that.
6 6th (6) (8/1 +20%) Bishbashbosh	8 8/1(+20%)	(6) Bishbashbosh 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in novice hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good, 33/1) 42 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Open to improvement. Fascinating runner making her handicap debut up in trip with Darragh O'Keeffe booked.
11 7th (11) (7/1 +13%) Georgia Celena	7 7/1(+13%)	(11) Georgia Celena 7/1, 6/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 63 days ago. In the picture. Improved since sent handicapping on better ground; lightly raced and enters the reckoning.
7 8th (7) (7/1 +0%) Fassbender	7 7/1(+0%)	(7) Fassbender 7/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 15 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Roscommon (20.3f, soft) 11 days ago. Needs considering. Record of 2-39 over hurdles, both wins at this track; 15lb below last winning mark; claims.
10 9th (10) (80/1 -60%) Renard De Noir	80 80/1(-60%)	(10) Renard De Noir 80/1, Below form tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (15.6f, soft, 100/1) 11 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Tough to assess at present. Beaten out of sight in three starts for new yard; can only be watched for now.
1 \|F\| (1) (11/2 +54%) Schiehallion	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(1) Schiehallion 11/2, Respectable seventh of 14 in novice hurdle (9/1) at Tramore (21.4f, good) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive. Pulled up at Wexford in July and poor in a Tramore maiden hurdle latest; best watched.
3 10th (3) (16/1 -100%) Cullenwaine	16 16/1(-100%)	(3) Cullenwaine 16/1, C&D winner. Winner in hurdle here in June. Tenth of 11 in handicap chase (4/1) at Sligo (21.1f, good) 9 days ago, going in snatches. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers on 1st time. Return to hurdling could suit; first-time blinkers and goes on any ground; respected.
12 \|PU\| (12) (50/1 +0%) Getaway Erin	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) Getaway Erin 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (22f, soft) 180 days ago. Didn't jump well when well beaten on handicap debut and no better at Down Royal; avoid.

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16:30 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MRS BIDDLE is an 11-race maiden but has been running well in handicaps recently and should again compete from her rating. She finished second over today's course-and-distance in July – when beating Georgia Celena and Cullenwaine into fourth and fifth respectively, and again showed nice ability in finishing third at Tramore last month. Cullenwaine was himself a C&D winner in June and while he has disappointed over fences recently, reverts to hurdling wearing first-time blinkers, which could help. Dual course winner Fassbender hasn't scored since July 2022 but ran well at Roscommon 11 days ago while You Some Girl has been running satisfactorily in similar British races and has a light weight.

A few with chances but MRS BIDDLE looks the way to go here on the back of her good Tramore third. Bishbashbosh appeals as a likely improver now going handicapping so is next on the list ahead of Fassbender and Georgia Celena.

BISHBASHBOSH wasn't given a hard time when a never-nearer third behind Yokkell at Down Royal in August and she's a fascinating runner

16:38 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/4 +45%) Spherical	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(1) Spherical 6/4, Winner debut at Yarmouth in May. Evens, good second of 6 in novice at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 38 days ago, clear of rest. Makes polytrack debut and she should be bang there again. Just touched off over 5f at Chepstow (good) last time; every chance with a repeat over 6f..
6 2nd (6) (2/1 +50%) Glamour Show	2 2/1(+50%)	(6) Glamour Show 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 11 in novice (5/2) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Makes polytrack debut and she just about sets the standard. Consistent; third over 6f at Newbury (form franked) penultimate; key contender on AW debut.
3 3rd (3) (66/1 -65%) Dressed In Blue	66 66/1(-65%)	(3) Dressed In Blue 66/1, Ninth of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut 43 days ago. 110,000euros yearling; showed speed, but weakened quickly on Newbury debut (6f; 40-1)..
7 4th (7) (100/1 -300%) Little She	100 100/1(-300%)	(7) Little She 100/1, Foaled January 1. 1,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f-1m winner Habrdi. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. 1,000gns yearling; second foal from a moderate dam; safest to monitor only at this stage..
8 5th (8) (8/1 0%) Mahra's Love	8 8/1(0%)	(8) Mahra's Love 8/1, Foaled February 21. 120,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel filly. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Noteworthy newcomer. 120,000gns yearling; first foal from a 6f AW 2yo winner (RPR 88); must enter calculations..
10 6th (10) (18/1 -50%) Pageant	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Pageant 18/1, Fifth of 6 in novice (9/2) at Newcastle (6f) on debut 24 days ago. Hood fitted and should have more to offer. Keen hold when inauspicious fifth of six on 6f Newcastle debut; newly applied headgear..
11 7th (11) (33/1 -136%) Step Along	33 33/1(-136%)	(11) Step Along 33/1, Foaled February 4. 60,000 gns foal, 82,000 gns yearling, 110,000 gns 2-y-o, Havana Grey filly. Dam, lightly raced, closely related to very smart winner up to 5.5f Stepper Point. 110,000gns breeze-up 2yo; dam is closely related to the 5f Group 2 winner Stepper Point..
4 8th (4) (10/1 -233%) Galaxy Zoo	10 10/1(-233%)	(4) Galaxy Zoo 10/1, Highly-promising type. 25/1, third of 5 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 32 days ago, very slowly away but finishing very strongly. Open to significant progress so she's a major player. Encouraging third of five on Wolverhampton debut (6f novice; 25-1); one to consider..
5 9th (5) (8/1 -45%) Gentle Touch	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) Gentle Touch 8/1, Foaled January 20. Camelot filly. Dam, French 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart 10.5f-15.5f winner (stayed 2½m) Ley Hunter out of very smart 8.3f-1½m winner Lailani. Highly respected on debut. Fifth foal from a 1m2f French winner; S. Bin Suroor is 4-11 (36%) with his 2yos this year.
2 10th (2) (150/1 -275%) A La Louche	150 150/1(-275%)	(2) A La Louche 150/1, 50/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 6 days ago. Always behind - beaten approx 20l - on Southwell debut (6f; 50-1) last Saturday; unlikely..

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16:38 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Penalised for winning at Yarmouth in May, Spherical has shown her best form over the minimum trip so far, and is taken on with GALAXY ZOO. The daughter of Zoustar made a promising debut when a close-up third at Wolverhampton behind a winner officially rated 83 and she can go close on the strength of that form. Pageant is fitted with a first-time hood and is another likely improver, while both Mahra's Love and Gentle Touch are newcomers to note.

Despite looking pretty clueless early on, GALAXY ZOO powered home for third once she got the message at Wolverhampton and with above-average improvement forthcoming, she could be the answer. Glamour Show and Spherical are solid rivals, but a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of a newcomer, with Gentle Touch and Mahra's Love likely candidates.

Preference is for GLAMOUR SHOW, who was placed behind the subsequent Firth Of Clyde Stakes winner Sky Majesty on her penultimate start.

16:45 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (5/1 +44%) Lady Boba	5 5/1(+44%)	(6) Lady Boba 5/1, Looked on the up when placed in a pair of Group races over 1½m at Haydock this summer but hasn't been in the same in 2 starts since dropped back to this trip, finding the emphasis on speed against her fifth behind Sound Angela at Yarmouth (10.1f, firm) 23 days ago. Major player on best 2024 form but that was over 1m4f; co-fifth to Sound Angela on latest.
8 2nd (8) (14/1 -87%) Sound Angela	14 14/1(-87%)	(8) Sound Angela 14/1, Stepped up on her comeback run to score for the first time in over 2 years when winning 14-runner listed race at Yarmouth (10.1f, firm) 23 days ago. Had a few of these in behind there and she was worth additional credit for overcoming a pace bias, so remains of interest after a light campaign. Had wind surgery before return and she's never been better after 1m2f Yarmouth Listed win.
13 3rd (13) (12/1 -20%) Higher Leaves	12 12/1(-20%)	(13) Higher Leaves 12/1, Put experience to good use to deny a blue-blooded newcomer in a Dundalk maiden (10.7f) on reappearance. Unable to land a blow in Group company on her next 2 outings but capitalised on an easy lead to win a 9-runner listed race at Longchamp (10.4f, good to firm, 23/1) 40 days ago. Respected. Made most from wide draw in French 10.5f Listed race, well on top in the closing stages.
12 4th (12) (40/1 -300%) Francophone	40 40/1(-300%)	(12) Francophone 40/1, Useful filly who took advantage of a slight drop in grade when bagging Goodwood listed event in May and returned to a similar level when fourth in a similar event at Salisbury (9.9f) in August. This is tougher. Fourth to High Spirited at Salisbury was respectable but overall improvement is needed.
9 5th (9) (14/1 -40%) Verbier	14 14/1(-40%)	(9) Verbier 14/1, Very well suited by a strong gallop when coming from rear to win the Lyric Stakes at York in July. Left with too much to do in a steadily-run contest at Saratoga last time, though she'll likely need to step forward again to play a major role in this company, York Listed win (1m2f, good to firm) in July; slowly away and never figured in US Grade 2.
5 6th (5) (28/1 -133%) Imperial Quarter	28 28/1(-133%)	(5) Imperial Quarter 28/1, Generally progressive this summer, taking another step forward when third in the Atalanta Stakes at Sandown at the end of August. Failed to beat a rival in a listed contest there last month, though, and others are easier to fancy. Easily best form when third of nine in 1m Group 3 at Sandown on penultimate start.
10 7th (10) (7/4 +30%) Dance Sequence	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(10) Dance Sequence 7/4, Won both starts at 2 yrs, including a Group 3 on this card. Close second in the Nell Gwyn on her return and bettered that form when filling the same position in the Oaks. Perhaps found the race coming too soon when last in the Prix de Diane 2 weeks later and she could well get back on the up. Up and down this term but second in the Oaks gives her a fine chance.
1 8th (1) (40/1 +0%) Alanya	40 40/1(+0%)	(1) Alanya 40/1, Yet to add to last summer's win at the Curragh for these connections but she's held her form well this season, running close to her best when s sixth of 14 in a handicap there (10f, good, 12/1) 26 days ago. More required at this level. Reliable mare but yet to break through at Listed level (five attempts); this is tougher.
2 9th (2) (22/1 -38%) Divina Grace	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Divina Grace 22/1, Credit to connections and found a bit of improvement to get off the mark for the season in 12f listed event on the July Course in August. Proved vulnerable under a penalty in a similar event at York since but typically gave her all. Can give a good account with posing a serious threat. Major career-best efforts in 1m4f Listed races last two starts; last ran at 1m2f June 2023.
4 10th (4) (50/1 -178%) High Spirited	50 50/1(-178%)	(4) High Spirited 50/1, Unreliable type was seen to maximum effect in causing a 50/1 surprise to win an 8-runner listed race at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) in August. Sent off at 125/1 but proved that performance was no fluke when third behind Sound Angela at Yarmouth last month. Worth a crack at this level. Better front-running lately for Salisbury Listed win and 3rd to Sound Angela at Yarmouth.
15 11th (15) (7/1 +18%) Regal Jubilee	7 7/1(+18%)	(15) Regal Jubilee 7/1, Listed winner here last autumn and returned with a close second in the Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury. Back on track when 3 lengths fifth of 14 to Sound Angela in listed race at Yarmouth (10.1f, firm) 23 days ago, but bit more required if she's to go any closer here. Ran on well, but too late, for co-fifth to Sound Angela in 1m2f Listed race at Yarmouth.
11 12th (11) (33/1 +0%) Forever Blue	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Forever Blue 33/1, Haydock maiden winner on debut and made a successful return to double her career tally in a novice event there in June. Down the field in 2 handicaps over 1m since, though, and looks to be biting off more than she can chew at this level. Behind in 1m handicaps at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood; stamina on the dam's side.
7 13th (7) (15/2 +12%) Novus	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(7) Novus 15/2, Enhanced her good record at Goodwood when winning a listed race there (9.9f, heavy, 11/2) 16 days ago, showing good battling qualities in the latter stages to overcome a notably slow break. Won this race last season and another bold bid is expected. Clearly her top three ratings came on soft/heavy ground, including winning this race 2023.
14 14th (14) (16/1 +0%) Place Of Safety	16 16/1(+0%)	(14) Place Of Safety 16/1, Easily landed 11f Kempton novice in July and ran well upped in grade when second of 9 to Divina Grace in listed race at the July Course (12f, good to firm) in August. Another good effort when third in the Princess Royal Stakes at this course (12f, soft) 14 days ago and she could have more to offer. Has had only four races; improvement is needed, but possible given the drop back to 1m2f.
3 15th (3) (66/1 -100%) Fakhama	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Fakhama 66/1, Still lightly raced for her age and looked as good as ever when third in a 9-runner listed event at York in July. Not in same form at Salisbury last time, though, and she'd need a clear career best to figure in this company. Third in 1m2f Listed race at York in July; flopped behind High Spirited at Salisbury.

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16:45 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Oaks runner-up DANCE SEQUENCE hasn't been seen since finishing down the field in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly in July, but she returns from that absence in much calmer waters and is fancied to resume her progress. Sound Angela (winner) had the measure of High Spirited (third) in the John Musker at Yarmouth last time out and can be expected to confirm her superiority, but Verbier, who contested a Grade 2 at Saratoga recently, could be the bigger threat.

NOVUS proved as good as ever when scoring in listed company at Goodwood last time and appeals as a very solid option in bidding to record back-to-back wins in this contest. Oaks runner-up Dance Sequence is perhaps the stand-out on form and can't be discounted despite an absence and her high draw, whilst Sound Angela beat several of her opposition at Yarmouth last time and should still have plenty in the tank after a light season, so also makes the shortlist.

This most surely hinges on whether DANCE SEQUENCE can perform as she did in the Oaks. Her run in the Diane is probably best forgiven.

16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/2 +61%) On The River	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(2) On The River 11/2, Bagged second win of present campaign when narrowly prevailing at Ripon (1m, good) during the summer. Has generally remained in form since but others appear more threatening. Below best on two of last three starts but of interest now the ground is in his favour.
9 2nd (9) (12/1 -20%) Danzan	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Danzan 12/1, Well treated in theory and arrives on the back of a respectable effort at Ayr. He's had a number of chances to capitalise on his sliding mark, however. Ground/trip fine and running well of late, should give another good account.
5 3rd (5) (14/1 +0%) Bajan Bandit	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Bajan Bandit 14/1, Thrived for this yard last season, winning handicaps at Haydock/here before filling the frame all 3 starts thereafter. Hasn't recaptured that level this season but there were more positive signs last time and he's been given a chance by the handicapper. Handled soft ground well enough last time but will have to do better again to win this.
14 4th (14) (17/2 +29%) Mysteryofthesands	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(14) Mysteryofthesands 17/2, Opened his account at Hamilton in July and similar form when third of 13 at Haydock (8.2f, good) last month, clear of rest. Did enough to suggest he probably remained in form when seventh at Ayr (8f, good to firm) just over three weeks ago and not without each-way hope. Back in trip but this could be a good test in the conditions and each-way claims.
3 5th (3) (8/1 +20%) Feel The Need	8 8/1(+20%)	(3) Feel The Need 8/1, Resumed winning ways over C&D in May and has backed it up with solid efforts on two of his three starts since, again hitting the frame when fourth at Haydock a fortnight ago. Likely to be on the premises. C&D winner in May who ran well over this trip on heavy at Haydock last time; claims.
10 6th (10) (12/1 +0%) Mostar Dreams	12 12/1(+0%)	(10) Mostar Dreams 12/1, Winner at Carlisle in June. Bit below form third of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 19 days ago. Mark looks quite accurate and she's likely to prove vulnerable. No problems with the ground and shaping of late as though the return to 7f could suit.
17 7th (17) (25/1 -25%) Giselles Izzy	25 25/1(-25%)	(17) Giselles Izzy 25/1, Has enjoyed a productive season and was in good order prior to a rare lesser effort at Hamilton last time. Could bounce back quickly but may find this a bit competitive. Needs to better form of latest Hamilton run if she's to return to winning ways.
7 8th (7) (6/1 +0%) Be Frank	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Be Frank 6/1, Shaped well in some strong early-season handicaps on turf for Henry Candy and not discredited for his new yard so far, finishing well when fourth at Newmarket last time. Worth chancing from an appealing mark. Running respectably of late and may appreciate a combination of this trip in this ground.
19 9th (19) (7/1 +36%) Onemorenomore	7 7/1(+36%)	(19) Onemorenomore 7/1, Fair handicapper who has been holding form well without indicating that he's ahead of his mark at present. Place claims. Ground/trip in favour and ran well over 6f last time; player back up in distance.
8 10th (8) (66/1 -65%) Craven	66 66/1(-65%)	(8) Craven 66/1, Resumed winning ways here in July but hasn't fired since and is hard to fancy in such a competitive environment. Dual fast-ground winner, including over C&D in summer but well beaten last four outings.
18 11th (18) (10/1 -25%) No Nay Nicki	10 10/1(-25%)	(18) No Nay Nicki 10/1, Down the weights and returned to form when second at Southwell 12 days ago, finishing to good effect. Claims if she can build on that. Back to form on AW last time but record suggests she wouldn't be sure to reproduce that.
13 12th (13) (12/1 -140%) Another Baar	12 12/1(-140%)	(13) Another Baar 12/1, Latest win at Doncaster in August. 3/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago, running on. Back up in trip but he's one for the shortlist in his current mood. In decent form but a combination of the trip in this ground may find him out.
15 13th (15) (50/1 -213%) Miggy Magic	50 50/1(-213%)	(15) Miggy Magic 50/1, Lightly raced sort who returned from an absence of over a year (had left Tom Dascombe) with a mildly encouraging effort at Kempton 51 days ago. Scope for better but mark looks a bit harsh. Shaped as though retaining all ability after lengthy absence last time; ground a worry.
11 14th (11) (9/1 +10%) Hectic	9 9/1(+10%)	(11) Hectic 9/1, Hasn't won for a while but has been holding his form well (fifth at Carlisle a month ago) and his mark is becoming increasingly appealing, so not without hope. Has had plenty of chances since debut win over two years ago and needs to raise game.
4 15th (4) (50/1 -100%) Cori Glory	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Cori Glory 50/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who was better than ever when winning 6-runner handicap at Catterick (7f, soft) on return in May. Hasn't really fired since, though. Soundly beaten on last two starts and, although she handles soft, is best watched.
16 16th (16) (33/1 -32%) Misemerald	33 33/1(-32%)	(16) Misemerald 33/1, Without a win so far this season and wasn't at his best at Thirsk last time. Break may have done him good but she's likely to find this too competitive. Handles soft but form patchy since last win and may find one or two too strong.
1 17th (1) (100/1 -100%) Dream Show	100 100/1(-100%)	(1) Dream Show 100/1, Very lightly raced in recent years and didn't appear to retain much ability on debut for this yard 6 days ago. Firmly up against it. Lightly raced in recent times and surprise if he wins this back on turf.
12 18th (12) (12/1 +25%) Challet	12 12/1(+25%)	(12) Challet 12/1, C&D winner who is on a long-losing run and didn't perform at Thirsk last time. Others make more appeal. Has had plenty of chances since last win and soundly beaten at Thirsk last time.

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16:55 York Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

FEEL THE NEED has acquitted himself with credit since his C&D triumph in late May and he could be worth chancing on his return to this venue. Sam Feilden takes the ride and his 5lb claim allows the four-year-old to effectively race off the same mark as for that victory here earlier in the year. Be Frank was an eye-catching fourth when staying on well at Newmarket 20 days ago and a 1lb drop in the ratings should see him in the mix. Justcallmepete and Another Baar are others to note.

BE FRANK is lightly raced for this stable and he looked like he might be about to peak when a staying-on fourth at Newmarket last time, so he gets the nod over Another Baar and Feel The Need, who both arrive in good order. There are a number of others with chances in an open race for the grade.

A few to consider but this can go to ON THE RIVER, who is back on his last winning mark and now has the ground to suit

17:00 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (8/11 +74%) Washington	0.727273 8/11(+74%)	(7) Washington 8/11, Dual novice hurdle winner for Olly Murphy who ended the 2022/23 season with an excellent third in a competitive handicap at Aintree. Let down by jumping when pulled up on Ludlow chasing debut/sole start for Paul Nicholls but of major interest now back hurdling from much-reduced mark for new yard. Interesting if as good as he was and new trainer Harry Derham can get them fit at home.
1 2nd (1) (9/2 -29%) Gin Coco	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(1) Gin Coco 9/2, Low mileage 8-y-o who showed benefit of his reappearance when taking 2m Ascot handicap hurdle last November. Not quite at the same level in 3 runs since but did shape better than the bare result in the Swinton Handicap at Haydock when last seen. Had breathing op. Possibilities if back on song after wind surgery but good ground seems ideal for him.
2 3rd (2) (8/1 -78%) Onemorefortheroad	8 8/1(-78%)	(2) Onemorefortheroad 8/1, A dual chaser winner who ran creditably returned to hurdling when second in 8-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good) 21 days ago, albeit seen to maximum effect. Back down in trip. Chasing before returning to hurdles with a solid second at Newton Abbot; give his running.
4 4th (4) (33/1 -136%) Dans Le Vent	33 33/1(-136%)	(4) Dans Le Vent 33/1, Useful hurdler who offered little in 3 runs back chasing in 2022/23 and has been absent since. Probably best watched reverting to hurdling after 19 months off unless the betting suggests otherwise. Chasing when last seen; better hurdler but exposed and being absent for so long not ideal.
6 5th (6) (22/1 -300%) Starman	22 22/1(-300%)	(6) Starman 22/1, Fairly useful hurdler who shaped well when third in a 2m Limerick handicap in April. Faced a stiff task at Roscommon on most recent chase start and a better showing likely now returned to the smaller obstacles. Quite exposed now and probably vulnerable to something better handicapped.
3 6th (3) (11/2 -10%) Soaring Glory	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(3) Soaring Glory 11/2, Former Betfair Hurdle winner but was disappointing on the whole last season and, while the handicapper has shown him some leniency, he still reappears with something to prove. Very well handicapped on 2021 exploits but has to turn a corner.
5 \|PU\| (5) (22/1 -193%) Lupus Regem	22 22/1(-193%)	(5) Lupus Regem 22/1, Bumper winner for Henry Daly who opened account over hurdles on his first completed start for Olly Murphy. First past the post on his 2022/23 reappearance/handicap debut at Uttoxeter only to lose the race having drifted into the runner-up and hasn't been seen since. First run for new yard. Bumper/hurdle winner but can only be watched on this belated return for a new yard.

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17:00 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

GIN COCO won off this mark of 133 last November and he makes most appeal to get back to winning ways. Harry Fry's charge struggled to land a blow in the Grade 3 Swinton Hurdle at Haydock when last seen in May and he appears likely to relish this easier assignment. Former Betfair Hurdle winner Soaring Glory arrives here 14lb below his last winning mark and a return to form would see him in the shake-up, while Onemorefortheroad has the benefit of fitness on most of these rivals and he completes the shortlist.

WASHINGTON was let down by his jumping when pulled up on his Ludlow chasing debut/sole start for Paul Nicholls, but he's been given a major chance by the handicapper back over hurdles on first start for Harry Derham a year on and is taken to capitalise. Gin Coco shaped better than the bare result in the Swinton Handicap when last seen and is second choice ahead of Irish-raider Starman.

Harry Derham can pull rabbits out of hats with his new recruits and WASHINGTON is handicapped to win races off his reduced mark.

17:05 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/4 +21%) Boomslang	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(2) Boomslang 11/4, Fair hurdler. Winner at Cartmel in June. 13/2, good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Much respected on his chase debut. Runner-up over 2m4f at Sedgefield this month; player if he takes to chasing.
1 2nd (1) (13/2 +35%) Andys Flame	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(1) Andys Flame 13/2, Fair hurdler. 3/1, below form fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at this course (21.8f, good) 46 days ago. Makes chase debut. Possibilities. Tame efforts over hurdles since return in July; switch to chasing needs to spark a revival.
9 3rd (9) (11/2 -38%) Hardy Diamond	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(9) Hardy Diamond 11/2, Fair winner at 19f over hurdles. 28/1, good seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Likely player on her first go over fences now. Wasn't disgraced on handicap debut at Gowran; potential improver sent chasing.
7 4th (7) (4/1 +47%) Mister Wilson	4 4/1(+47%)	(7) Mister Wilson 4/1, Fair chaser. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, creditable third of 8 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (19.9f, good) 8 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. The form pick. 0-9 over fences but placed four times; his experience over fences should count for a lot.
10 5th (10) (13/2 -86%) Red Ball Of Fire	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(10) Red Ball Of Fire 13/2, Fairly useful winner at 18f over hurdles. Fair fifth of 8 in handicap chase at Sligo (17.6f, good, 11/1) 9 days ago. Enters calculations. Close fourth behind Prairie Dancer over C&D in August; each-way contender.
6 6th (6) (40/1 -100%) Mephisto	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Mephisto 40/1, Modest hurdler. Fair winner at 16f on flat. 40/1, well held when fell 2 out in novice chase at Sligo (21.1f, good) on debut over fences 9 days ago. Fell on chasing bow at Sligo this month; plenty to find with some these on hurdle ratings.
3 7th (3) (28/1 -75%) Eco Pete	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Eco Pete 28/1, Fair hurdler. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Last of 11 in novice chase (22/1) at this course (17.8f, good to soft) on debut over fences 21 days ago. Tailed off last on chasing debut here over 2m2f last month; difficult to fancy.
8 8th (8) (9/1 -13%) Poets Cottage	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Poets Cottage 9/1, Fair hurdler. 7/1, below form fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 15 days ago. Makes chase debut. Back up in trip. Looks up against it on his chasing debut and would want soft conditions.
5 9th (5) (8/1 +0%) High City Roller	8 8/1(+0%)	(5) High City Roller 8/1, Fair hurdler. 7/1, fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.9f, good) 8 days ago. Makes chase debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. No forlorn hope. Remote fourth at Clonmel last week; cheekpieces added to tongue-tie on his chasing debut.
4 \|F\| (4) (16/1 -33%) Gino Drummer Boy	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Gino Drummer Boy 16/1, Fair hurdler. Respectable fourth of 8 in claiming hurdle at Clonmel (19.9f, good, 6/1) 8 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Modest run at Clonmel last week; needs to find more on his chasing debut.

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17:05 Downpatrick Maiden Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

RED BALL OF FIRE hasn't won since July 2023 but has been running well and is ideally suited by race conditions. A Sligo regular, she now drops in class having run well in two recent chases and - notably, possesses the top allowed hurdles' rating of 109 while her 7lb mares' allowance is allied to her rider's 5lb claim. Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner Hardy Diamomd also has a mares' allowance and having run reasonably well over hurdles at Gowran last week, should compete on chase debut, as she has prior point-to-point experience. Mister Wilson is flattered by his 116 chase rating and was soundly beaten in a recent claiming hurdle. English runner Boomslang has recent form but debuts over fences.

HARDY DIAMOND has some fair form over hurdles to her name and is taken to make a winning start in this sphere for her top yard. Mister Wilson rates the pick of those with chasing experience and is next on the list ahead of Red Ball of Fire and Boomslang.

One horse who won't lack chasing experience is MISTER WILSON and that should give him the edge over his rivals

17:15 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (6/5 +20%) Jettie's Run	1.2 6/5(+20%)	(7) Jettie's Run 6/5, Foaled February 1. 200,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett filly. Shaped with plenty of encouragement behind another good prospect in 8-runner C&D novice on debut 16 days ago and she's one to be interested in here with the prospect of more to come. Looked a surefire future winner when giving a Godolphin hotpot a scare over C&D last month.
2 2nd (2) (11/1 -83%) Bermuda Longtail	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Bermuda Longtail 11/1, Foaled March 21. €60,000 yearling, €220,000 2-y-o, Hello Youmzain filly. Half-sister to French 9f winner Epoustouflante. Dam French 7.5f winner. Interesting newcomer and the betting should prove a useful guide. 220,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-sister to a 1m1f winner in France; check the betting.
8 3rd (8) (7/2 +30%) Maissara	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(8) Maissara 7/2, Expensive purchase who has displayed promise both starts to date, still looking green when fourth of 11 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, firm, 4/1) 23 days ago. Well-bred sort and she remains with potential for leading stable. 4th in two 6f turf runs, finishing in front of So Sassy both times; needs to settle better.
10 4th (10) (11/2 +61%) So Sassy	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(10) So Sassy 11/2, Has a speedy pedigree and there's been promise in finishing midfield in 6f maiden/novice events at Newbury/Yarmouth in recent months. Remains the type to do better, particularly in handicaps. Clear promise in two 6f turf runs; has more to come but probably when handicapping.
3 5th (3) (66/1 -230%) Choreographic	66 66/1(-230%)	(3) Choreographic 66/1, Night of Thunder filly. Easy to back, was soon detached and offered little when last of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 37 days ago. This should reveal more with blinkers quickly enlisted. 22-1 and always behind on last month's Lingfield debut (6f, AW); now tried in blinkers.
1 6th (1) (4/1 +11%) Arabian Summer	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Arabian Summer 4/1, Foaled March 29. Kingman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1¼m-15f winner Manobo and 2-y-o 1m winner Turgenev, both smart, and useful winner up to 1½m Tagabawa. Dam winner up to 10.4f (2-y-o 1m winner). Respected for yard who are 2-7 with their juveniles on AW this term. Half-sister to some classy winners out of a Group 2 winner; a newcomer of some interest.
5 7th (5) (50/1 -213%) Gonna Fly Now	50 50/1(-213%)	(5) Gonna Fly Now 50/1, Related to useful winners and from a good family but she's only run to a modest level in pair of starts 4 months apart, eighth of 11 in novice (22/1) at Yarmouth (6f, firm) 23 days ago. Handicaps on the back of this could well be more her bag. Down the field in two starts 111 days apart; handicaps on her agenda after this.
4 8th (4) (200/1 -203%) Friday Again	200 200/1(-203%)	(4) Friday Again 200/1, Foaled March 20. 21,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Closely related to winner up to 5.4f Josies Kid and half-sister to 5f winner Tomahawk Ridge. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Likely best watched on debut. 21,000gns 2yo; related to a couple of sprint winners; longer-term prospect.
6 9th (6) (80/1 -567%) Insuspense	80 80/1(-567%)	(6) Insuspense 80/1, Foaled February 7. Bated Breath filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Meribella. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs (retired due to injury), half-sister to high-class 1¼m/11f winner Poet's Word. Half-sister to 7f-1m4f winner Meribella (RPR 96); may need more time and distance.
9 10th (9) (25/1 -178%) Remember The Bear	25 25/1(-178%)	(9) Remember The Bear 25/1, Foaled April 20. 110,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear filly. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Pillow Talk and half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner El Bodon. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to high-class 6f winner Sands of Mali. 110,000gns yearling from a good sprinting family; needs a close market check.

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17:15 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

JETTIE'S RUN makes plenty of appeal based on last month's debut second over course and distance. She was no match for the hot favourite Magical Trail, but showed enough potential to suggest she can win at this level. Maissara failed to progress when fourth at Yarmouth, but is not out of this if settling better in the early stages. Remember The Bear is a half-sister to the useful sprinter Pillow Talk and is preferred of the newcomers.

JETTIE'S RUN made a highly promising start to her career when chasing home a useful prospect who had the benefit of experience over C&D 16 days ago and, with progress anticipated, she can provide the Ralph Beckett yard with another victory. Godolphin-newcomer Arabian Summer is another of interest before market clues. Maissara and Bermuda Longtail are others to note.

Arabian Summerp is a well-related newcomer but JETTIE'S RUN can confirm the undoubted promise of her recent C&D debut.

17:25 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
15 (15) (100/1 0%) Diddly's Dancer	100 100/1(0%)	(15) Diddly's Dancer 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourteenth of 16 in claimer at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 200/1) 18 days ago. RESERVE. Shown very little at huge odds in two runs so far; reserve.
5 1st (5) (5/1 -43%) Meg's A Star	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Meg's A Star 5/1, Foaled February 6. $135,000 yearling, Collected filly. Half-sister to 2 winners in US, including useful winner Doubly Blessed. Stable in good form so a newcomer to note. Collected filly; $135,000 yearling; US-bred and surface should suit; yard can ready one.
13 2nd (13) (15/2 +17%) Shelbiana	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(13) Shelbiana 15/2, Twice-raced filly. 5/1, fifth of 16 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Yard in good form. Promise in both starts; wide draw isn't ideal but place claims if taking to the surface.
2 3rd (2) (33/1 -106%) Jungle Peace	33 33/1(-106%)	(2) Jungle Peace 33/1, Sixth of 16 in maiden (100/1) at Navan (5.8f, good) on debut 34 days ago, nearest finish. Up in trip. Should improve. Outran odds of 100-1 on debut but the form hasn't really worked out.
9 4th (9) (6/5 +36%) Proxima Centauri	1.2 6/5(+36%)	(9) Proxima Centauri 6/5, Twice-raced filly. Third of 11 in maiden (11/2) at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 50 days ago (race has worked out). That is the best form on offer. Beautifully bred and built on debut when placed latest; form working out; more to come.
11 5th (11) (28/1 -250%) I Can Imagine	28 28/1(-250%)	(11) I Can Imagine 28/1, Promising sort. 14/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at this C&D 14 days ago. Open to progress for top yard. Low-key debut but showed more in C&D fillies' maiden since when 4th; needs more again.
3 6th (3) (9/2 -64%) Made U Blush	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(3) Made U Blush 9/2, 5/1, fourth of 16 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm) on debut 30 days ago, running on. Trainer going well. Should have more to offer. 5s for debut and only beaten 1l despite meeting trouble; may not appreciate 7f.
4 7th (4) (33/1 -136%) Masked Angel	33 33/1(-136%)	(4) Masked Angel 33/1, Foaled May 2. €10,000 yearling, Harry Angel filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Buratino and useful 7f/1m winner Smile A Mile. Dam useful French 1m winner. Harry Angel filly; 10,000euro yearling; half-sister to 5 winners including Buratino.
7 8th (7) (100/1 -100%) Elegante Lady	100 100/1(-100%)	(7) Elegante Lady 100/1, Seventh of 11 in maiden at Sligo (5.7f, soft, 22/1) on debut 65 days ago. Up in trip. Showed signs of inexperience at Sligo and was a well held 22-1 shot.
14 9th (14) (11/1 +0%) Varner	11 11/1(+0%)	(14) Varner 11/1, Lightly-raced filly. 13 lengths last of 5 to Bedtime Story in Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown (7.3f, good to soft, 150/1) 78 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Promise in a Group 2 second time out, hasn't built on that twice since, inc' Gr 3 latest.
12 10th (12) (13/2 +7%) Reponse Finale	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(12) Reponse Finale 13/2, Twice-raced filly. Second of 14 in maiden at Down Royal (7.1f, soft, 22/1) 11 days ago. That puts her in the mix. Green on debut but much more like it when narrowly denied last week; should go well.
1 11th (1) (100/1 -400%) Aviatrice	100 100/1(-400%)	(1) Aviatrice 100/1, Foaled April 10. €17,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 1½m winner Relentless Voyager. Phoenix Of Spain filly; 17,000euro yearling; dam 6f winner; tough ask for newcomer.
6 12th (6) (150/1 +0%) Run Maggie Run	150 150/1(+0%)	(6) Run Maggie Run 150/1, Lightly-raced filly. Eighteenth of 22 in minor event (200/1) at the Curragh (6.3f, good) 26 days ago. Nice pedigree but has shown very little in five starts so far.
8 13th (8) (66/1 -100%) Lakeland Express	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Lakeland Express 66/1, Foaled February 19. Far Above filly. Dam, runner-up at 8.5f at 2 yrs, half-sister to very smart winner up to 9f Charlie Farnsbarns. Minor eyecatcher when staying on for fifth in a barrier trial; probably up against it.
10 14th (10) (150/1 +0%) Goddaughter	150 150/1(+0%)	(10) Goddaughter 150/1, Fifteenth of 16 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good, 100/1) on debut 34 days ago. Up in trip. Only beat one home when 100-1 for last month's debut.

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17:25 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Following two promising opening runs at Leopardstown, PROXIMA CENTAURI can gain a first career win. Short of room at a crucial stage before finishing well for fifth on her debut in July, the Jessica Harrington-trained filly went two places better next time. The form of that latter race was boosted subsequently when the winner followed up in a Listed contest on Champions Weekend. The 80-rated Varner will find this easier having been highly tried of late. Well beaten in a Group 3 race last time, the daughter of Elzaam should find her level. Down Royal runner-up Reponse Finale stepped up considerably on her first start when only narrowly losing out. Granted further improvement, the Kevin Prendergast-trained filly should go close.

The Leopardstown race PROXIMA CENTAURI finished third in has worked out nicely so from the inside stall, she's taken to get it right. Response Finale and I Can Imagine are probably the main threats unless there's support for a debutante.

This can go the way of the well-bred PROXIMA CENTAURI (nap) whose latest form has been boosted and she can continue to progress

17:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (10/3 +76%) Lock Out	3.333333 10/3(+76%)	(13) Lock Out 10/3, Point winner who also won bumper/novice hurdle at Newbury on his first 2 starts under Rules earlier in his career. Couldn't kick on over fences/hurdles during a light 2023/24 campaign and he looks to have work to do returning from 7 months off. Didn't take to chasing last season and again below best on his return to hurdling.
5 2nd (5) (13/2 -30%) Rouge De L'quest	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(5) Rouge De L'quest 13/2, Winning pointer who boasts a progressive profile over fences since blinkers/tongue tie went on, easily opening his account at Ffos Las (23.8f) in March. Good runners-up efforts over C&D/Ffos Las followed and he's very much of interest back from 6 months off. Progressive stayer last season; mark on the rise but solid chance if straight enough.
2 3rd (2) (12/1 -60%) Rockinastorm	12 12/1(-60%)	(2) Rockinastorm 12/1, Winless over hurdles but quickly set the record straight over fences last term, gaining a third victory at Ludlow (23.8f) in February. Just touched off back at that start on final outing at that venue in April and possibilities given he won seasonal bow last year. His first season over fences went well, his successful reappearance one of three victories.
8 4th (8) (12/1 -20%) Airtothethrone	12 12/1(-20%)	(8) Airtothethrone 12/1, Fair winning handicap chaser who bounced back to his best in first-time cheekpieces when second of 9 in handicap chase at Taunton (26.3f, good) in April. Worth noting he's tended to come on for his first run of the season previously, however. Only 1-15 but capable of threatening again provided his jumping holds up.
11 5th (11) (7/1 +79%) Illogical Logic	7 7/1(+79%)	(11) Illogical Logic 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has yet to make an impact in handicaps, including in pair of chase outings since returning from a break. Others much more persuasive. 0-6 over hurdles and has finished well behind in both his chases, handicaps at 2m4f and 3m.
10 6th (10) (17/2 +66%) Puddlesinthepark	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(10) Puddlesinthepark 17/2, Plenty of good efforts in defeat in this sphere, including when runner-up over C&D in March. However, appears to have completely lost his form in recent months, well-beaten sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell (26f, good) 17 days ago. Hurdle winner but a maiden chaser and last three runs haven't been close to his best.
7 7th (7) (33/1 -230%) Innisfree Lad	33 33/1(-230%)	(7) Innisfree Lad 33/1, Veteran who confirmed he retains plenty of zest on the back of a 5-month break when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Warwick (25.4f, good) 17 days ago. That ought to have blown the cobwebs away and he's on a potentially lenient mark if arriving in same form. Ran well back from a break at Warwick but no certainty to be as good again.
12 8th (12) (10/1 +17%) Unwanted Attention	10 10/1(+17%)	(12) Unwanted Attention 10/1, Opened his chase account at Market Rasen (21.4f) in June. Placed next 2 starts and looked set to go very close before unluckily unseating before 2 out at Uttoxeter (3m) 5 days ago. Respected despite operating from out of the weights. Still in contention when hampered and unseating over 3m at Uttoxeter last weekend.
1 9th (1) (12/1 -71%) Roll With It	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) Roll With It 12/1, Improved model for new yard this season, running out a 10-length winner at Worcester (23f) on penultimate start. Produced another solid effort when second from his inflated mark at Warwick (3m) 17 days ago and respected as a fit, in-form rival. Beaten at Warwick but showed enough to believe that he can win more races off this mark.
9 10th (9) (33/1 -230%) Jaitroplaclasse	33 33/1(-230%)	(9) Jaitroplaclasse 33/1, Finished third on the first of his 2 starts in bumpers but lightly raced and never really threatened over hurdles for Nicky Henderson. Acquired by new connections for £7,000 in May and worth noting in the betting now chasing for a stable boasting good record with new recruits. Tongue strap on. Beaten 15l+ in four hurdles for Nicky Henderson and was sold on for £7,000.
3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 -50%) Belgarum	5 5/1(-50%)	(3) Belgarum 5/1, Got his act together as a chaser in recent months, taking another marked step forward when registering an emphatic success in 9-runner Plumpton handicap (19.7f) 19 days ago. That hasn't gone unnoticed by the assessor but certainly not taken lightly up in class/trip. Bang in form but he's shot up the weights and good ground seems to suit him well.
6 \|PU\| (6) (17/2 +6%) School Days Over	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(6) School Days Over 17/2, Opened chase account at Hereford (21f, good) last November. Placed all 4 starts since returned to hurdles, latterly when third of 14 in handicap at Worcester (23f) 25 days ago. Operating from last winning mark back over fences and he's respected. Last win was over fences and been running well over hurdles; good ground is ideal.
4 \|PU\| (4) (25/1 -178%) Good Work	25 25/1(-178%)	(4) Good Work 25/1, Fair maiden chaser has long been an irresolute sort but agonisingly found only a completely unexposed rival too strong in 8-runner handicap at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) when last seen in the spring. Ran well on sole previous visit here but others preferred for win purposes. So nearly off the mark at Uttoxeter in April but yet again he flattered to deceive.

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17:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Having been only narrowly touched off over the extended 3m1f at Ffos Las in April, this represents a good opportunity for ROUGE DE L'QUEST to go one better. The first two pulled well clear on that occasion and a 3lb rise doesn't appear out of his reach. Belgarum rates as the biggest danger after a facile success over the extended 2m3f at Plumpton last month but this 13lb hike may prove difficult to defy, while Rockinastorm should also be thereabouts.

ROUGE DE L'QUEST was much improved with blinkers and a tongue tied added last season, successful at Ffos Las in March prior to posting a pair of solid runners-up efforts. He's taken to pick up where he left off from what appeals as still being a workable mark. Belgarum and Roll With It both arrive fit and in form and could emerge as the lead threats, with School Days Over another to consider following a consistent spell over hurdles.

The suggestion is ROCKINASTORM who won first time back last season and has time on his side to keep progressing.

17:35 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 +43%) Edgewell	4 4/1(+43%)	(6) Edgewell 4/1, Promising sort. 9/1 and visored for 1st time, shaped better than the result when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (18.1f, good) 23 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Cheekpieces back on. Likely to improve over fences. Hasn't shown significant improvement in handicap chases on good ground this year.
1 2nd (1) (9/2 -13%) Mullaghmore Wave	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Mullaghmore Wave 9/2, Third of 9 in handicap chase (12/1) at this course (23.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Should give it a good go from the same mark. Much better effort when third over C&D last month, doing best work at the finish.
8 3rd (8) (11/1 +21%) Rudy Catrail	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Rudy Catrail 11/1, Sixth of 11 in handicap chase (10/1) at Tramore (22.8f, good) 23 days ago. Front-runner blazed a trail when trying to make all at Tramore but he folded late.
4 4th (4) (11/2 -144%) Greenway Machine	5.5 11/2(-144%)	(4) Greenway Machine 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win in chase at Tramore in June. Good second of 11 in handicap chase at Tramore (22.8f, good, 10/1) 23 days ago, keeping the errors at bay. 2nd at Tramore last two outings and is weighted to get the better of Smitty Bacall again.
2 5th (2) (10/1 -100%) Smitty Bacall	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Smitty Bacall 10/1, Latest win in hurdle at Roscommon in July. 13/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap chase at Tramore (22.8f, good) 23 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Behind Greenway Machine latest and is now 5lb worse off at the weights but possibilities.
9 6th (9) (12/1 +40%) Fr Gilligansvoyge	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Fr Gilligansvoyge 12/1, One win from 57 NH runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 10 in handicap chase at Sligo (25.8f, good, 12/1) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Has work to do. Just in front of Agirlcalledchloe at Ballinrobe but he ran no race at Sligo when last seen.
5 \|U\| (5) (9/2 +31%) Ocodango Boy	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(5) Ocodango Boy 9/2, Remains a maiden after 17 NH runs. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Sligo (25.8f, good, 6/1) 9 days ago. Good efforts in defeat but yard hasn't had a jumps winner in Ireland in the last 5 seasons.
7 \|PU\| (7) (6/1 +8%) Agirlcalledchloe	6 6/1(+8%)	(7) Agirlcalledchloe 6/1, Remains a maiden after 26 NH runs. Creditable third of 15 in handicap chase (11/1) at Ballinrobe (23.4f, good to soft) 28 days ago, rallying. Shortlist material. Jumped left when third at Ballinrobe last month which would be a concern around here.
3 \|PU\| (3) (9/1 +55%) Bearwithmenow	9 9/1(+55%)	(3) Bearwithmenow 9/1, One win from 23 NH runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Sligo (25.8f, good) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive (can make mistakes). Best run over fences when second at Wexford in July; modest effort at Sligo latest.

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17:35 Downpatrick Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GREENWAY MACHINE continues to defy his 12 years with consistently useful performances and might follow up last year's success in this race. Ideally suited by conditions, he has recently run well in his two Tramore handicap chases and having finished ahead of today's rivals Ocodango Boy (which finished fourth), Rudy Catrail (sixth) in September, is today reunited with a 7lb claimer who lightens his load. Ocodango Boy was himself an unlucky course-and-distance loser in June when exiting at the second-last fence and while he has been slightly frustrating, is nonetheless dependable in the grade. Edgewell represents the English-based race sponsors and while his recent form is uninspiring, he steps up to his longest-distance race to date, which could help.

EDGEWELL has been shaping up quite well in British handicaps and representing the race sponsors, a very bold bid seems forthcoming. Agirlcalledchloe and Mullaghmore Wave are a couple of potential threats.

GREENWAY MACHINE won this race last year and the in-form 12yo could be hard to stop in his tracks again at the weights

17:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/1 -100%) Help Me Rhonda	5 5/1(-100%)	(1) Help Me Rhonda 5/1, 4/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Hood back on. Expected to be bang there. Ex-Irish maiden; needs to improve for trying 1m but that's feasible.
7 2nd (7) (9/1 +0%) Cherry Hill	9 9/1(+0%)	(7) Cherry Hill 9/1, Course winner. 33/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 30 days ago. Must improve. Has shown her best form on AW, notably a win off 8lb higher here last September.
12 3rd (12) (6/1 +0%) Ash Wednesday	6 6/1(+0%)	(12) Ash Wednesday 6/1, 4/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 24 days ago. Can go well again. Third over 7f at Brighton despite hanging right and looks up to winning a race like this.
5 4th (5) (18/1 -80%) Northstead Gardens	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Northstead Gardens 18/1, Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago, not clear run. One to consider. 0-8 but has placed form and didn't get the best of runs last time at Wolverhampton.
11 5th (11) (28/1 -250%) Sold The Dream	28 28/1(-250%)	(11) Sold The Dream 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, last of 12 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good to soft) 85 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Charles Hills. Blinkered for 1st time. Four heavy defeats for Charles Hills included a handicap; all change now for new trainer.
2 6th (2) (10/3 +67%) Charles Morin	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(2) Charles Morin 10/3, Winner at Lingfield in May. 10/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (12f) 44 days ago. Significantly back down in trip and in the mix. Back on his winning mark and not dismissed now returned to 1m.
10 7th (10) (66/1 -725%) Spirit Charmer	66 66/1(-725%)	(10) Spirit Charmer 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, good fourth of 5 in novice at Lingfield (8f, AW) 27 days ago, having run of race. Not taken lightly. Has looked very onepaced from 7f/1m2f and couldn't exploit a soft lead at Lingfield (1m).
8 8th (8) (11/2 +73%) Penalty Shootout	5.5 11/2(+73%)	(8) Penalty Shootout 11/2, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good, 20/1) 27 days ago, going off too hard. Significantly down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Regressive maiden on the grass (1m2f-1m3f) and well beaten in two novices here last season.
9 9th (9) (10/3 +33%) Blacklion	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(9) Blacklion 10/3, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. Respectable third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 4/1) 18 days ago. Looks competitive on form. In form having won at Wolverhampton (7f) and then third over 9.4f there.
13 10th (13) (100/1 -100%) Run Joy Run	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Run Joy Run 100/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (80/1) at Epsom (12f, soft) 29 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back down in trip. Visor on 1st time. Has lost her way but the new headgear may help and she is a C&D winner.
14 11th (14) (28/1 -12%) Silver Shamrock	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Silver Shamrock 28/1, Fair fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 22/1) 43 days ago. Others remain more persuasive. Third here in June but that wasn't a springboard to anything better.
4 12th (4) (80/1 -400%) Serendipitous Lady	80 80/1(-400%)	(4) Serendipitous Lady 80/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good, 8/1). Off 114 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Dylan Cunha. Visor back on. Others have achieved more. 7f turf winner in 2023; just okay runs for D Cunha; sold for 1,000gns; drawn wide here.
3 13th (3) (28/1 -75%) Muy Barato	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Muy Barato 28/1, Unreliable type. Last of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 18/1). Off 94 days. All six starts have been on the AW, the latest when a well-beaten last of ten at Lingfield.
6 14th (6) (28/1 -12%) Match Anthem	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Match Anthem 28/1, 14/1 and visored for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 13 days ago. Can give a good account. Nine-race maiden with stamina to prove over this far and he's unconvincing.

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17:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A few of these arrive with something to prove, but that can't be said about BLACKLION, who finished third at Wolverhampton last time out having been on target there prior to that. George Baker's charge is able to compete from an unchanged mark and, from a favourable draw, the son of Sioux Nation can get back on track. Ash Wednesday caught the eye when third over 7f at Brighton recently. A step up in trip could unlock further progress, so he appeals as a likely candidate, while others to note include Help Me Rhonda and Spirit Charmer.

HELP ME RHONDA rates the pick of these weights so is fancied to gain a maiden victory at the chief expense off course-winner Blacklion. Ash Wednesday and Spirit Charmer also enter calculations.

Only 4-1 for a handicap at Brighton last time, ASH WEDNESDAY ran okay to be third after looking all at sea on that quirky track

18:00 Dundalk Maiden 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/3 -21%) Glyndwr	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) Glyndwr 10/3, Twice-raced colt. 10/3, ninth of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 50 days ago, not knocked about. Trainer going well. Still likely to improve. Denied clear run at Leopardstown; remains capable of better.
1 2nd (1) (17/2 -155%) Carrignarede	8.5 17/2(-155%)	(1) Carrignarede 17/2, Foaled March 15. €52,000 foal, €60,000 yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Lady Lade and winner up to 6f Spirit of Applause. Dam, French 7f-1¼m winner, half-sister to smart 1m winner The Summit. Starts out in a winnable contest. Yard in fine form so market strength has to be noted on debut.
7 3rd (7) (14/1 +13%) Six Thirty	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Six Thirty 14/1, Twelfth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft, 18/1) on debut 13 days ago. Better for recent debut run but may still need more time.
6 4th (6) (5/1 +0%) Mighty Day	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Mighty Day 5/1, Lightly-raced colt. Creditable second of 12 in maiden claimer (11/5) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Got to be respected. Twice runner-up in maiden claimers of late; stiffer task here but should run his race.
4 5th (4) (5/2 -54%) I Am Me	2.5 5/2(-54%)	(4) I Am Me 5/2, €50,000 yearling, Dandy Man colt. Dam once-raced half-sister to very smart 5f/6f winner Emaraaty Ana out of useful 11.5f/1½m winner Spirit of Dubai. Second of 10 in maiden (7/1) at Roscommon (7.7f, good to soft) on debut 151 days ago. Should have more to offer and leading claims. Roscommon debut run puts him right in the mix if handling the surface.
5 6th (5) (7/2 +30%) Elusive Duke	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Elusive Duke 7/2, 66/1, second of 11 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm) on debut 30 days ago, not knocked about. May well do better. Promising Cork debut second despite slow start; extra furlong to suit.
8 7th (8) (125/1 -525%) Som Brasil	125 125/1(-525%)	(8) Som Brasil 125/1, Foaled April 29. £25,000 yearling, Aclaim colt. Dam, 1m winner, sister to useful 6f winner Mr Wizard. Barrier trial second but yard 0-35 with 2yos in last five years.
2 8th (2) (16/1 +36%) Drucker	16 16/1(+36%)	(2) Drucker 16/1, Once-raced colt. 66/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good) on debut 20 days ago. Some Gowran debut promise; more needed.

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18:00 Dundalk Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Kevin Coleman, who struck with a similar type here last week, can win with ELUSIVE DUKE. Runner-up at Cork on his debut last month, the form of that race has worked out quite well. Although unproven on the Polytrack, the son of Elzaam should have every chance of acting on it. Mighty Day has plenty of experience which should stand to him in a race of this nature. The James Barrett-trained colt did little wrong when finishing second in claiming company on his latest two starts. While a mark of 73 leaves him vulnerable to an improver, the U S Navy Flag colt won't go down without a fight. I Am Me shaped with plenty of promise when second at Roscommon back in May. Although absent since then, the Donnacha O'Brien-trained colt should hold strong claims.

I AM ME made a promising start at Roscommon in May and if all is well he should have more to offer, so gets the vote over Elusive Duke and Mighty Day.

Quite competitive, with the vote going to I AM ME, despite the colt being absent since a very promising debut back in May

18:15 Kempton Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (9/2 -13%) Urban Glimpse	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(10) Urban Glimpse 9/2, Offered something to work on when fourth of 10 on C&D debut 44 days ago. Likely to progress. Fourth on C&D debut in August; that form appears solid (boosted by the runner-up since)..
1 2nd (1) (11/1 -120%) Victory Sound	11 11/1(-120%)	(1) Victory Sound 11/1, All the sharper for his debut when shading a tight finish in 7f Haydock maiden in June. Has struggled in a Sandown Group 3 and valuable sales race at Doncaster since but should make more of an impact with his sights lowered. Short-head Haydock winner (7f maiden; good to firm) second start; AW switch fine; player..
12 3rd (12) (7/2 -56%) Suhub	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(12) Suhub 7/2, Promising sort. 10/1, second of 7 in novice at Newmarket (1m, good) 20 days ago. Capable of better again and leading claims. Second best to useful-looking stablemate of Venezuelan at Newmarket (1m) recently; player..
2 4th (2) (18/1 -13%) Mersea Island	18 18/1(-13%)	(2) Mersea Island 18/1, 10/1, showed a bit when fifth of 6 in maiden at Haydock (1m, heavy) on debut 13 days ago. May do better. 85,000gns yearling; fifth of six on Haydock debut (1m, soft); may improve for AW switch..
11 5th (11) (100/1 -203%) Quamby	100 100/1(-203%)	(11) Quamby 100/1, 25/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at Newbury (7f, soft) on debut 36 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Slowly away, finishing well down the field on last month's Newbury debut (7f; 25-1)..
6 6th (6) (15/2 +53%) Family Knight	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(6) Family Knight 15/2, 40,000 gns Mohaather gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including very smart 1¼m-1½m winner Walton Street and 2-y-o 7f winner Elegant Appeal. Dam Australian 5f-1¼m winner. The stable has had a first-time-out 2-y-o winner this week. 38,000gns foal, 40,000gns yearling; 11th foal from a 5f-1m2f winner (including Group 2)..
7 7th (7) (18/1 +28%) Night Step	18 18/1(+28%)	(7) Night Step 18/1, 28/1 and tongue strap on, tenth of 12 in novice at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) on debut 28 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot. Down the field on last month's Salisbury debut (1m novice, good to soft); others preferred.
5 8th (5) (5/1 +0%) Venezuelan	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Venezuelan 5/1, 100,000 gns Churchill gelding. Half-brother to winners abroad by Zoffany and Poet's Voice. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 10.4f Dilshaan. Likely type for top stable. 100,000gns yearling; fifth foal from a 1m AW winner; a noteworthy newcomer for R Beckett..
9 9th (9) (40/1 -344%) Premier	40 40/1(-344%)	(9) Premier 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Stepped up on debut when fifth of 8 in novice at Salisbury (1m, good to soft, 28/1) 8 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps after this. Improvement when respectable fifth of eight at Salisbury (1m, heavy); handicapping awaits..
8 10th (8) (66/1 -230%) Molveno	66 66/1(-230%)	(8) Molveno 66/1, 32,000 gns Almanzor colt. Half-brother to useful 6f-7f winner Zero Carbon. Dam 1m/8.3f winner. Wears tongue strap on debut. 32,000gns yearling; fourth foal from Listed-placed 1m winner Clotilde (inc AW; RPR 103)..
3 11th (3) (3/1 +75%) Pakal	3 3/1(+75%)	(3) Pakal 3/1, £95,000 Kameko colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Buridan and 2-y-o 5f-6.5f winner The Great Heir, both useful. Dam French 7f winner. A newcomer to note in the betting. £95,000 yearling; half-brother to three winners, principally Buridan (6f-6.5f, RPR 100)..
4 12th (4) (66/1 -313%) Savvy Stellar	66 66/1(-313%)	(4) Savvy Stellar 66/1, 72,000 gns Oasis Dream colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Sabbeeh out of smart 7f (including at 2 yrs) winner who stayed 1m Capistrano Day. The betting should help guide to expectations. 72,000gns yearling; second foal from well-related (unraced) dam; consult the market..

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18:15 Kempton Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Victory Sound sets a useful standard and he is of obvious interest eased in class under a penalty, but it might pay to side with SUHUB. William Haggas' filly stepped forward on her debut effort when filling the runner-up spot at Newmarket last month and any further progress could see her go one better. Andrew Balding's string often improve for their initial experience and Urban Glimpse may get involved with that in mind. Venezuelan appeals most of the newcomers.

SUHUB shaped promisingly at Newmarket recently and is preferred to the class-dropping Victory Sound. Urban Glimpse should build on his C&D debut second, while Ralph Beckett newcomer Venezuelan would also enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in his favour.

The preferred choice is SUHUB, the first foal from a dual Group 1 scorer, who bumped into a potentially smart rival at Newmarket.

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (7/1 +22%) Eddie G	7 7/1(+22%)	(8) Eddie G 7/1, Course winner. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago. 6f course winner; placed in 2 Galway h'caps this term; bit below form 6th latest.
9 2nd (9) (14/1 +13%) Little Empire	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Little Empire 14/1, Latest win at Ayr in June. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Ascot (8f, good to soft, 8/1) 35 days ago. AW winner; won at Ayr in June but unseated at Navan and only beat one home at Ascot since.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 +25%) Punk Poet	6 6/1(+25%)	(7) Punk Poet 6/1, 5-time course winner. Raced on unfavoured side when ninth of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 40/1) 13 days ago. Expected to be bang there under Keane. Gave a good account at Laytown and went too hard back on turf since; 4-time course winner.
3 4th (3) (12/1 -71%) Goal Exceeded	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Goal Exceeded 12/1, Fourth of 6 in minor event at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 16/1) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Landed Naas maiden last season but hasn't kicked on this term; cheekpieces on for AW debut.
4 5th (4) (13/2 +28%) Mehman	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(4) Mehman 13/2, Course winner. Latest win at Naas in May. 12/1, bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers on 1st time. All wins over 5f incl' three here but good first run over 7f last month; blinkers on.
14 6th (14) (8/1 -100%) Rockbury Lad	8 8/1(-100%)	(14) Rockbury Lad 8/1, Unreliable individual but is a course winner. 9/1, won 12-runner handicap at Punchestown (9.2f, good) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. Respected. First win since course success when successful at Punchestown; may need further than 7f.
13 7th (13) (9/2 +78%) Zabeir	4.5 9/2(+78%)	(13) Zabeir 9/2, C&D winner. Twelfth of 17 in handicap (8/1) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to firm) 64 days ago. Sole win came over C&D in Sept' 2022; struggling for form on turf of late; hard to fancy.
6 8th (6) (5/1 -43%) Prisoner's Dilemma	5 5/1(-43%)	(6) Prisoner's Dilemma 5/1, 4-time C&D winner. Didn't need to improve to win 13-runner handicap at this C&D (20/1) 21 days ago, driven out. A 5 lb rise demands more. 4th C&D win last month; still on workable mark despite 5lb rise and better drawn now.
12 9th (12) (12/1 -33%) Sweetest	12 12/1(-33%)	(12) Sweetest 12/1, C&D winner. 10/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good to soft). Off 120 days. Back down in trip. C&D winner; highly tried early this term but struggled in h'caps since; 7f on AW may help.
1 10th (1) (11/2 -38%) Not Forgotten	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(1) Not Forgotten 11/2, Course winner. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Laytown (6f, 8/1) 25 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Sole win came here (1m); back to form with good Laytown 2nd; will relish extra furlong.
10 11th (10) (25/1 -25%) Nikki Swango	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Nikki Swango 25/1, Course winner. 8/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 18 days ago. Risky proposition at present. 6f maiden winner here; form has dipped on turf of late; needs AW revival.
5 12th (5) (25/1 -79%) Never Cry Never	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Never Cry Never 25/1, Course winner. 9/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, soft) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Tough to fancy on this year's efforts but the booking of Billy Lee takes the eye. Off the mark at 4th attempt over 6f here last term; hasn't beaten many home for new yard.
2 13th (2) (25/1 -108%) Free Solo	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Free Solo 25/1, C&D winner. 16/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. 3 of his 4 wins on Polytrack inc' C&D; hasn't shown enough recently; on last winning mark.
11 14th (11) (66/1 -164%) Beauty Bella	66 66/1(-164%)	(11) Beauty Bella 66/1, 13/2, first run since leaving Adrian Murray when below form third of 10 in claimer at Laytown (7f) 25 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Jack W. Davison. 1-20; sole win came here but lost her way and struggled in claimers recently.

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18:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Three times successful here over the minimum trip, MEHMAN can gain a first victory over 7f. A revelation on the surface a couple of seasons back, the five-year-old returned to something like his best when winning on turf at Naas in May. However, following a really promising first try over this distance at the Curragh last weekend, the gelding looks ready to add to his career tally. First-time blinkers should also benefit the Gerard O'Leary-trained gelding. A five-time winner over a mile here, Punk Poet has also won at this shorter trip on turf. While the additional furlong would be preferable, the seven-year-old is unlikely to be far away. Prisoner's Dilemma, who returned to form here last month, should also be competitive.

PUNK POET had an excuse at the Curragh last time and is on a good mark returned to a track he's tasted plenty of success on. Recent Laytown runner-up Not Forgotten has a pretty solid AW record and is second choice ahead of Michael O'Callaghan's Rockbury Lad.

PRISONER'S DILEMMA gained a 4th C&D win 3 weeks ago, has a better draw (1) this time and the form has been boosted

18:45 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (8/13 +100%) French Master	0.615385 8/13(+100%)	(1) French Master 8/13, Only ninth of 13 in 1¼m Sandown maiden on debut in June but improved plenty to get of the mark in cosy fashion over 2f longer trip at Doncaster (11.9f) back in July. Well-bred individual who looks sure to do better again and possibilities under a penalty. Form of his Doncaster win (1m4f) has been franked; returns under a penalty; good claims.
3 2nd (3) (22/1 -120%) Alnayef	22 22/1(-120%)	(3) Alnayef 22/1, €175,000 purchase who was value for finishing quite a bit closer than the margin he was when fifth on debut at Yarmouth (11.5f) in May. Green and went backwards when ninth of 11 in maiden at Newbury (10f) later that month but gelded/given a break since. Can do better. Cheekpieces on. Had excuses on debut but well beaten since; gelded; cheekpieces go on; needs improvement..
6 3rd (6) (40/1 -233%) William Walton	40 40/1(-233%)	(6) William Walton 40/1, 725,000 gns yearling, Galileo gelding. Brother to top-class winner up to 1½m Waldgeist. However, offered little when tailed off sixth of 7 in novice at Ffos Las (12f, heavy) on debut 43 days ago. This should reveal more on polytrack debut. 725,000gns yearling; brother to Arc winner Waldgeist; 100-30 on debut, when tailed off..
4 4th (4) (33/1 -230%) Comte De Loir	33 33/1(-230%)	(4) Comte De Loir 33/1, 18,000 gns 2-y-o, Elm Park gelding. Half-brother to German 1¼m-15f winner Camarov. Dam US 1m-9f (minor stakes) winner. Market can prove a useful guide on debut. 18,000gns 2yo; half-brother to German 10.5f-14.5f winner Camarov; check market.
2 5th (2) (6/4 +25%) Al Ameed	1.5 6/4(+25%)	(2) Al Ameed 6/4, Lightly-raced maiden who produced best effort when runner-up in 6-runner handicap here (11f) in September. Hasn't been in same form despite finishing runner-up both starts subsequently but he merits respect nevertheless kept to novice company. Second in a handicap and a novice event over C&D recently; vulnerable to an improver..
7 6th (7) (80/1 -471%) Assured	80 80/1(-471%)	(7) Assured 80/1, Nathaniel filly who showed a bit more than on debut despite still looking in need of the experience when sixth of 10 in novice (33/1) at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm) in May. Return to further promises to suit back from a break but handicaps likely to be more her bag in due course. Improved a bit on her debut here (1m3f) when going to Goodwood (1m2f); much more needed..
5 7th (5) (100/1 -203%) The Padster	100 100/1(-203%)	(5) The Padster 100/1, Rio De La Plata gelding. Dam third at 1¼m out of half-sister to useful 11.6f/1½m winner Ithoughtitwasover. Wears hood. First foal; dam placed 1m2f AW (RPR 66); gelded; hooded; perhaps one to watch on debut..

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18:45 Kempton Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Al Ameed continues to knock hard on the door and he would be deserved winner, but the Kodiac gelding might have to play second-fiddle to FRENCH MASTER. John & Thady Gosden's colt was a comfortable victor at Doncaster in July and the three-year-old, a full-brother to Mohaafeth, can continue his progress switched to the all-weather. Assured appeals most of the remainder.

This may well develop into a match between AL AMEED and French Master, the 7 lb the former receives just about swinging the pendulum in his favour. Alnayef is another to note back from a break/having been gelded.

This can go to FRENCH MASTER, who left a good impression when scoring at Doncaster in July.

19:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 +27%) Blues Emperor	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Blues Emperor 4/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 17 in handicap (18/1) at Leopardstown (7f, good) 27 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Respected. Hasn't run here since good debut run; shaped like return to form was near over 7f latest.
4 2nd (4) (5/1 +17%) Tamrat	5 5/1(+17%)	(4) Tamrat 5/1, 11/2 and blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Naas (10.4f, good to soft) 47 days ago, going off too hard. Down in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Yard having good spell. Hasn't managed to win since debut and disappointing at short odds of late; bit to prove.
2 3rd (2) (11/4 +31%) Tokenomics	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(2) Tokenomics 11/4, Course winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Career best when winning 6-runner minor event (7/2) at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago, readily. Should go well again. Course winner; made it 3 wins from last 4 starts latest at 7f; 1m and 4lb rise both fine.
5 4th (5) (11/4 -22%) Bucaneer's Spirit	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(5) Bucaneer's Spirit 11/4, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Navan (8f, good, 6/4) 20 days ago, always holding on. Firmly on the up and boasts leading claims. Went close in claimer here in July and hasn't looked back since; major player up 5lb.
6 5th (6) (8/1 -14%) Pier Pressure	8 8/1(-14%)	(6) Pier Pressure 8/1, Course winner. Latest win at Gowran in July. Seventh of 8 in handicap (7/2) at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Yard in good form. Not discounted. Dual course winner; running well in defeat of late but up against progressive sorts here.
8 6th (8) (18/1 -100%) September Leaves	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) September Leaves 18/1, Latest win at Gowran in September. 11/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago, not ideally placed. Cheekpieces back on. Won twice at this trip but slow starts costing her recently and needs career-best.
9 7th (9) (18/1 -50%) Ivasecret	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Ivasecret 18/1, First run since leaving Ian Williams when good fourth of 12 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, soft, 6/1) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Merits consideration. 5-time AW winner; respectable 4th last week but this looks tough from higher AW mark.
3 8th (3) (10/1 -100%) Shigar	10 10/1(-100%)	(3) Shigar 10/1, 13/2, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Navan (8.1f, good) 43 days ago, driven out. Rise of 4 lb seems fair and he's likely to be on the premises again. Dual AW winner in Britain; gained first turf win latest and form working out; only up 4lb.
7 9th (7) (25/1 -127%) Ferrybank	25 25/1(-127%)	(7) Ferrybank 25/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Leopardstown in June. 12/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner in January and won twice since; needs best effort for a while to defy this mark.

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19:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

David Marnane's progressive three-year-old TOKENOMICS can follow up his recent Curragh success. A dual winner in July, the gelding ran a respectable race in mid-division at York the following month, before resuming winning ways last time. Stepping back up to a mile should suit the strong travelling son of The Great Gatsby. Proven on the surface, he should go close off a 4lb higher mark. Blues Emperor makes a first visit to Dundalk since finishing fourth on his racecourse debut back in 2021. A proven performer in premier handicap races, the top weight has his burden eased somewhat by the 10lb claim of Patrick McGettigan. A three-time winner at this venue, Ferrybank is sure to make a bold bid from the front.

BUCANEER'S SPIRIT is on an upward curve and had something in hand when landing a Navan handicap last time, so he gets the nod over fellow last-time-out winners Shigar and Tokenomics in a tightly knit affair.

The form of SHIGAR's latest win is working out nicely with those filling the places both winning since and he's only 4lb higher here

19:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (15/2 +25%) Breathless Spirit	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(11) Breathless Spirit 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 14 in novice at Windsor (1m, good) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Three runs at 1m, showing promise the last twice; big step up in trip for handicap debut.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +36%) Rockit Tommy	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(6) Rockit Tommy 7/2, 9/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (11f) 9 days ago, well on top finish. Some of his penalty is offset by Taylor Fisher's claim. Respected. Picked up well to win decisively over 1m3f here last week; respected under a penalty.
8 3rd (8) (3/1 +50%) The Glen Rovers	3 3/1(+50%)	(8) The Glen Rovers 3/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (11f, 13/2) 21 days ago, pushed out by 2 lengths. A 6 lb rise looks manageable. 2-2 in AW handicaps; well on top here (1m3f) latest; up 6lb but could well progress again.
4 4th (4) (66/1 -371%) Met Office	66 66/1(-371%)	(4) Met Office 66/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Epsom (1½m, soft, 80/1) 29 days ago. Won on AW off a similar mark last November so worth a precautionary look in the betting. Two runs in November give him claims off this mark; shown little in three runs this year.
2 5th (2) (11/2 -38%) Throubi	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(2) Throubi 11/2, Arrives on a hat-trick after turf wins at Doncaster and July in midsummer. Good shout if fully primed after 11 weeks off. Chasing hat-trick after turf wins in June/July; good apprentice booked; up 3lb back on AW.
13 6th (13) (80/1 -220%) Grey Fox	80 80/1(-220%)	(13) Grey Fox 80/1, Latest win at Newbury (1m) in May. 22/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Goodwood (1¼m, good) 38 days ago. Up in trip. 1m win off this mark in May; mixed record since and stamina not assured.
14 7th (14) (25/1 -79%) Carpathian	25 25/1(-79%)	(14) Carpathian 25/1, C&D winner in August. Eighth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Yarmouth (11.5f, firm) 23 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. C&D win in August came against her own sex and in a lower grade; below par on turf since.
1 8th (1) (14/1 -40%) Ocean Heights	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Ocean Heights 14/1, Dual C&D winner last winter. Good third of 15 in handicap hurdle (11/4) at Stratford (2m, good) 45 days ago. Had been running respectably in turf handicaps on Flat prior to that. Considered back here. Happiest over C&D; comes here on the back of a fair hurdle run; one to consider.
3 9th (3) (33/1 -32%) Aikhal	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Aikhal 33/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (11f) 16 days ago. This year's best gives him claims but he needs to bounce back from two lesser efforts.
10 10th (10) (14/1 0%) Wootton's Jewel	14 14/1(0%)	(10) Wootton's Jewel 14/1, Winner at Windsor in June. Respectable fourth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (1½m, good to firm) 22 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. No improvement for step up to 1m4f latest but too soon to write him off as a non-stayer.
12 11th (12) (12/1 -20%) Mycoloursoryours	12 12/1(-20%)	(12) Mycoloursoryours 12/1, Fair form in 3 outings at up to 11f in the spring. Has had wind surgery ahead of this handicap debut after 5 months off. A couple of promising 1m2f runs in the spring; gelding/wind ops since; progress needed.
5 12th (5) (17/2 -89%) Outgun	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(5) Outgun 17/2, 13/8, career best when winning 7-runner C&D handicap 35 days ago. Should remain competitive up 3 lb. Finally off the mark over C&D five weeks ago; 3lb rise manageable; one to consider.
9 13th (9) (33/1 -136%) Jaramillo	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Jaramillo 33/1, Won over hurdles at Sedgefield recently but hard to get excited by his Flat efforts prior to that. Easy win over hurdles last month but this year's Flat form leaves him with a bit to prove.

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19:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

A few last-time-out winners arrive here with solid credentials of claiming the prize, with slight preference for THROUBI. James Fanshawe's charge seeks a hat-trick and Kaiya Fraser's 3lb claim negates the burden of a 3lb rise for her head success over 1m4f at Newbury in July. Rockit Tommy will have to defy a 5lb penalty for his success over 1m3f at this venue nine days ago, but Taylor Fisher takes off 3lb, while Outgun also warrants respect.

Low-mileage 5-y-o THE GLEN ROVER has a progressive record on AW and might be able to defy the handicapper again. Last week's winner Rockit Tommy, C&D specialist Ocean Heights and the hat-trick seeking Throubi head the dangers in a competitive race for the level.

Rockit Tommy and THE GLEN ROVERS (nap) were ready winners on their latest course starts and the latter can take another step forward

19:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/2 +0%) Church Mountain	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(4) Church Mountain 11/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (4/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Can make presence felt. Won 4 on turf but over roughly 1m; beaten 3l when attempting to make all here (1m) latest.
8 2nd (8) (16/1 -33%) Koniag	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Koniag 16/1, Winner at Leopardstown in June. 10/1, last of 11 in handicap at Navan (8f, good) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others make more appeal. Leopardstown win on return; 2nd at Cork before last of 11 at Navan; unexposed up in trip.
7 3rd (7) (10/1 +9%) Dancing Steve	10 10/1(+9%)	(7) Dancing Steve 10/1, Winner at Tipperary in September. Last of 13 in handicap (17/2) at Down Royal (10.6f, soft) 11 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Has work to do. Won at 9th attempt last month off 59 but struggled twice since; tailed off last week.
10 4th (10) (10/1 -25%) Glyde Ranger	10 10/1(-25%)	(10) Glyde Ranger 10/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Bellewstown (12.2f, good to soft) 8 days ago, slowly away. Expected to be bang there. Sole win came at 1m5f; respectable 2l defeat over C&D before lesser effort last week.
5 5th (5) (9/1 +18%) Academy Winner	9 9/1(+18%)	(5) Academy Winner 9/1, Thirteenth of 16 in handicap (7/1) at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Significantly up in trip. Placed in 1m Gowran h'cap and latest run may have come too soon; others more convincing.
6 6th (6) (3/1 +14%) Areana	3 3/1(+14%)	(6) Areana 3/1, First run since leaving Denis Hogan when creditable third of 14 in handicap at this course (12f, 9/1) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-11; not beaten far in 4 starts here last winter; encouraging yard debut and 1m2f is fine.
11 7th (11) (33/1 +0%) Wishes And Dreams	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Wishes And Dreams 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, fourteenth of 16 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Roscommon (15.6f, soft) 11 days ago. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. 4 solid runs here last winter; shown little over timber recently; return here may help.
14 8th (14) (12/1 -118%) Maxwell Smart	12 12/1(-118%)	(14) Maxwell Smart 12/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Navan (14f, good, 14/1) 20 days ago. Down in trip. Should give another good account. 0-9; has run okay in a couple of 1m6f contests at Navan recently; vulnerable down in trip.
9 9th (9) (11/1 +0%) Harseva	11 11/1(+0%)	(9) Harseva 11/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at Punchestown (9.2f, good, 8/1) 24 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Needs to get back on track. Met trouble in running on h'cap debut before 2l defeat at Navan; too much early latest.
2 10th (2) (16/1 -78%) Endless Pursuit	16 16/1(-78%)	(2) Endless Pursuit 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Below form fifth of 10 in maiden (10/1) at Laytown (7f) 25 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Significantly back up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Distant 3rd in 1m4f maiden but hasn't built on that; 5th at Laytown latest; up in trip.
3 11th (3) (11/1 -10%) Inchiquin Maid	11 11/1(-10%)	(3) Inchiquin Maid 11/1, Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly. 0-26 and looks up against it after C&D 6th latest.
12 12th (12) (16/1 -78%) Albion Princess	16 16/1(-78%)	(12) Albion Princess 16/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Down Royal (12.8f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Losing run since 2022; good C&D run last month but wasn't involved at Down Royal since.
1 13th (1) (9/1 -100%) Lohengrin	9 9/1(-100%)	(1) Lohengrin 9/1, Creditable third of 10 in maiden at Laytown (7f, 4/1) 25 days ago, never nearer. Significantly back up in trip. 0-15 but has gone close, including over 7f at Laytown latest; stamina to prove.
13 14th (13) (150/1 -355%) Del Posto	150 150/1(-355%)	(13) Del Posto 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Last of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Galway (8.4f, good) 31 days ago. Up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkered for 1st time. Shown very little so far and failed to beat a rival at Galway last month; blinkers on.

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19:30 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

It is surely significant that apprentice title contender James Ryan has stayed loyal to AREANA. Third on her recent stable debut for Conor Maxwell, the five-year-old travelled into the race easily before her effort levelled out inside the final furlong. While she may well have just needed that run on her first start since February, dropping back in trip looks a wise move. Ryan will most likely ride a waiting race before delivering the mare from off the pace late on. Top-weight Lohengrin also enters calculations along with Koniag.

AREANA is well treated on her best form and should strip fitter for her encouraging debut for this yard here a fortnight ago, so a chance is taken on her to get the better of the likes of Lohengrin and Church Mountain.

She's still a maiden but the unexposed HARSEVA has run with promise in h'caps this term and her latest run is worth forgiving

19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6/1 +50%) Arctician	6 6/1(+50%)	(3) Arctician 6/1, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 16 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark. C&D winner when 4lb higher in June; below par since and no major signs of revival latest..
14 2nd (14) (12/1 -50%) Stacey Racey	12 12/1(-50%)	(14) Stacey Racey 12/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (13/2) at this C&D 25 days ago. May do better again and can't be ruled out from a handy draw. Not fully exposed after narrow C&D win latest; likely to be involved off 2lb higher.
13 3rd (13) (11/4 +45%) Kitaab	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(13) Kitaab 11/4, Unreliable type. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (11/8) at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago, readily. Demands respect from the same mark but has a tricky draw to contend with. Unpenalised for 6f win (up 6lb in future); has gone close over 7f; big player.
12 4th (12) (10/3 +44%) Havana Touch	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(12) Havana Touch 10/3, 7/2, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Holding form well and likely to be on the premises again. 7f Polytrack winner; in good form here on his last three starts over 7f and 1m; player..
6 5th (6) (9/1 -38%) Midnight's Dream	9 9/1(-38%)	(6) Midnight's Dream 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 2/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good) 25 days ago, slowly away. Makes polytrack debut. Still unexposed and may yet get back on the up. Beaten favourite on handicap debut; early days and should not be written off..
4 6th (4) (20/1 -67%) Capote's Dream	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Capote's Dream 20/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, heavy, 8/1) 16 days ago. Blinkers back on. Best form this year has been on turf so he has it to prove back here on return to 7f.
7 7th (7) (28/1 -180%) Havanarama	28 28/1(-180%)	(7) Havanarama 28/1, C&D winner. Last of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 20 days ago, finding test too much. Drop back in trip is in his favour. C&D winner; trip may have stretched him latest; handy mark if bouncing back..
5 8th (5) (9/1 -64%) King Of Ithaca	9 9/1(-64%)	(5) King Of Ithaca 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in August. 9/4, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 38 days ago. Should be on the premises again. C&D winner; in good form at Southwell last two starts; big player back on this track.
9 9th (9) (50/1 -400%) Safari Dream	50 50/1(-400%)	(9) Safari Dream 50/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, tenth of 12 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 10 days ago. Up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Difficult ask. 0-2 on AW and has to prove he acts on Polytrack and sees out this step up in trip..
8 10th (8) (7/1 -27%) Jazzy Angel	7 7/1(-27%)	(8) Jazzy Angel 7/1, Very good second of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago. Worth a chance to go one better. Dual winner at around 1m; career-best effort (7f, Tapeta) latest; up 1lb; contender..
2 11th (2) (50/1 -150%) Royal Parade	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Royal Parade 50/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 11/1) 22 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gay Kelleway. Tongue strap on 1st time. 0-8 on AW; inconsistent this season and has changed hands since finishing last on latest..
1 12th (1) (66/1 -230%) Dynamic Talent	66 66/1(-230%)	(1) Dynamic Talent 66/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, 33/1) 25 days ago. Others make more appeal. C&D winner; off the boil either side of a break and has a bit to prove from this mark..
11 13th (11) (100/1 -300%) Beauzon	100 100/1(-300%)	(11) Beauzon 100/1, 4 wins from 12 runs this year. Ninth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 13 days ago. Hard to make a strong case for. Below par lately so needs a big upturn in fortunes and has plenty to prove over this trip..
10 14th (10) (50/1 -52%) Aljezur	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Aljezur 50/1, 150/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 9 days ago. Others are more appealing. Close third over C&D when 3lb higher in August; below that level since; bit to prove..

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19:45 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

An open contest sees a tentative nod in the direction of KING OF ITHACA, who was beaten under a length despite finishing third over 7f at Southwell last month. Off the same mark, another bold bid can be expected. Jazzy Angel is fancied to pose the most significant question to the selection after a narrow miss over 7f at Wolverhampton on her latest start, while Stacey Racey won over C&D last time and heads the remainder.

JAZZY ANGEL took a step forward when second at Wolverhampton and is still relatively unexposed, so she's worth a chance to go one better. Kitaab is officially well-in off the same mark as when scoring readily at Newmarket but he'll need to negotiate stall 13 effectively if he's to follow up. King of Ithaca is also respected.

Several have claims but KING OF ITHACA is proven over C&D, has hit a consistent spell and is taken to make a winning return here.

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (5/4 +55%) Squire Danagher	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(4) Squire Danagher 5/4, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (4/1) 21 days ago, keeping on well. Goes well here and worth considering again. Last month's C&D winner upped in grade now; respected.
7 2nd (7) (9/2 -64%) Psalm	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(7) Psalm 9/2, Winner here in September. 7/2, good fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago. Will rightly have his supporters. Best form over shorter; others look stronger stayers.
2 3rd (2) (10/1 +29%) Lady Lunette	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Lady Lunette 10/1, 28/1 and blinkered for 1st time, 12 lengths seventh of 11 to Je Zous in Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Gowran (9.4f, good) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Has work to do. Had Shayzann back in third at Leopardstown; not a guaranteed stayer upped in trip here.
3 4th (3) (17/2 -113%) Burren Song	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(3) Burren Song 17/2, Course winner. 33/1, good 1¾ lengths second of 15 to Polemon in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Could reverse the form back on this surface. Back to form at the Curragh last weekend; AW winner last year and should go well.
1 5th (1) (4/1 +20%) Shayzann	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Shayzann 4/1, 16/1, twenty third of 24 in Irish Cambridgeshire at the Curragh (8f, good) 41 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Stamina to prove. On fair mark; drops in class and chance if staying this longer trip.
5 6th (5) (7/1 +22%) No Say Ever	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) No Say Ever 7/1, C&D winner. 22/1, 3¼ lengths fifth of 15 to Polemon in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Hood back on. C&D winner two years ago; good Curragh run last weekend puts him in the mix.

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20:00 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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A maiden winner on good ground at Naas last season, SHAYZANN has reached the frame in a couple of decent handicaps this term. Although well beaten on his sole previous visit to this track, that was in a Listed race and the son of Shamardal should go very close back in calmer waters. Three-time course winner Squire Danagher is sure to prove a serious threat. Andy Oliver's gelding ran well in the Red God handicap here in August, before winning on his return visit last month. A previous winner here, Burren Song arrives in good form having finished runner-up at the Curragh recently. James Ryan's 3lb claim brings him right into the equation.

BURREN SONG ran a cracker behind Polemon at the Curragh last week and could reverse placings back on this surface having run plenty of good races here. Squire Danagher is establishing a good record at Dundalk also and has to be respected. Aidan O'Brien's 3-y-o Psalm seems sure to be popular.

Last weekend's Curragh winner POLEMON can follow up off a 4lb higher mark

20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (14/1 -460%) Knight Templar	14 14/1(-460%)	(6) Knight Templar 14/1, 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/2) at Haydock (14f, good) 35 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Should give another good account. 2-2 since joining R. Stephens; 6lb rise for latest Haydock win; untapped potential over 2m.
4 2nd (4) (6/1 +70%) C'mon Kenny	6 6/1(+70%)	(4) C'mon Kenny 6/1, C&D winner. Visored for 1st time, last of 13 in handicap at Chester (14.4f, soft, 33/1) 20 days ago. Plenty to prove at present. C&D winner (3lb higher) last October; hasn't beaten a rival in three turf starts this year.
1 3rd (1) (7/2 +42%) Moel Arthur	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(1) Moel Arthur 7/2, Fifth of 7 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good, 12/1) 77 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Should benefit from return to AW. 2lb lower than when runner-up to Zoran over C&D in a Class 5 handicap in June; respected..
2 4th (2) (22/1 -238%) Super Superjack	22 22/1(-238%)	(2) Super Superjack 22/1, 12/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good) 25 days ago, inadequate test. Significantly back up in trip. This looks more suitable and he should go close. Hasn't kicked on positively since fifth of seven on comeback run at Nottingham (2m) in May.
7 5th (7) (10/1 -54%) Hawk Jet	10 10/1(-54%)	(7) Hawk Jet 10/1, Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Bath (17.1f, good, 6/1) 27 days ago, nearest finish. Makes polytrack debut. Respected. Yet to win (0-10) but running okay since returning to the Flat; place claims on AW debut..
5 6th (5) (25/1 +0%) Wilderness	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Wilderness 25/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft, 66/1) 8 days ago. Up against it. Well-held third over C&D (40-1) in August; poor since and hardly enticing..
3 7th (3) (8/11 +52%) Open Secret	0.727273 8/11(+52%)	(3) Open Secret 8/11, 7/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Redcar (14f, good to soft) 6 days ago, responding well. Carries penalty but there could be even more to come. Carries a 6lb penalty for last Saturday's Redcar win (1m6f); has potential over 2m.

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20:15 Kempton Handicap (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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OPEN SECRET was a ready winner over 1m6f at Redcar on Saturday and a repeat of that performance would make him difficult to stop. Charlie Johnston's charge will have to defy a 6lb penalty, but that seems unlikely to halt his progression. The hat-trick seeking Knight Templar is feared most, although a further 6lb rise will be trickier to defy, while Hawk Jet looks set to follow them home.

OPEN SECRET upped his game and extended well when scoring at Redcar last weekend and he could defy the penalty with another step forward. Super Superjack is a player back up in trip and Knight Templar isn't without hope.

A slight preference is for the Robert Stephens' hat-trick seeker KNIGHT TEMPLAR over the most obvious danger Open Secret.

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (13/8 +73%) Natural Ruler	1.625 13/8(+73%)	(3) Natural Ruler 13/8, Winner at Fairyhouse in June. 12/1, good third of 8 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly with the step back up in trip likely in his favour. Respectable run here last month; cheekpieces on and will appreciate return to this trip.
11 2nd (11) (80/1 -400%) Warrior Lion	80 80/1(-400%)	(11) Warrior Lion 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 80/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy) 52 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces back on. Plenty to find on form. Down the field in 7f Flat handicaps at Galway and Roscommon; big step up in trip here.
5 3rd (5) (9/2 -13%) Miss Paloma	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Miss Paloma 9/2, Both career victories gained here, the latest over C&D in July. Good second of 9 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 21 days ago and she merits consideration. Recent C&D second; 2lb higher but should be thereabouts with Billy Lee taking over.
2 4th (2) (8/1 -60%) Bright N Shine	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) Bright N Shine 8/1, Course winner. 3/1, very good second of 9 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good) 20 days ago, clear of rest. Step back up in trip will hold no fears and he's one of the likelier types here. Back to form of late; handicapper has had his say but still respected.
9 5th (9) (16/1 -78%) Pearl Jewel	16 16/1(-78%)	(9) Pearl Jewel 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 9 in maiden at this course (10.7f, 50/1) 21 days ago. Respected making handicap debut back up in trip. Holds Altesse Blanche on recent run here but may not prove as strong a stayer.
13 6th (13) (6/1 +33%) Tiding	6 6/1(+33%)	(13) Tiding 6/1, Stepped forward from his debut when running on third at Navan (10.2f) on his penultimate start. Not in same form upped to 14f back at that venue 3 weeks ago but the switch to handicaps rates a plus now and he's one to bear in mind with his pedigree very much an ongoing recommendation. Superbly-bred colt unexposed on handicap/AW debut over what could be his optimum trip.
12 7th (12) (25/1 -150%) Trethorn	25 25/1(-150%)	(12) Trethorn 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 10¾ lengths eleventh of 14 to Proleek Prince in handicap at Punchestown (8.1f, good) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Poor handicap debut behind Proleek Prince at Punchestown and upped in trip for AW debut.
8 8th (8) (10/1 -11%) Proleek Prince	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Proleek Prince 10/1, Winner at Punchestown in September. Fifth of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Bellewstown (7.9f, soft) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Best form at 1m; back up in trip here with hood tried.
1 9th (1) (50/1 -456%) Timourid	50 50/1(-456%)	(1) Timourid 50/1, Course winner. Latest win at Leopardstown in June. 22/1, first run since leaving Paul W. Flynn when eighth of 9 in handicap at Listowel (12f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Yet to convince over this far; remains opposable despite drop in grade.
10 10th (10) (125/1 -942%) Slowdownbarney	125 125/1(-942%)	(10) Slowdownbarney 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 20/1, eighth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Listowel (16f, good) on NH debut 19 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell. Makes handicap debut. Ex Gavin Cromwell; showed some ability but opening mark appears high enough.
6 11th (6) (150/1 -1150%) Morph Speed	150 150/1(-1150%)	(6) Morph Speed 150/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 80/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Bellewstown (17.5f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Previous C&D winner on long losing run and remains of limited appeal despite reduced mark.
14 12th (14) (66/1 -371%) Street Mentor	66 66/1(-371%)	(14) Street Mentor 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good) 20 days ago, weakening 2f out. Needs to raise his game now handicapping over this longer trip. Initial promise hasn't materialised; trip could be a problem on handicap debut.
4 13th (4) (33/1 -371%) Eastmore	33 33/1(-371%)	(4) Eastmore 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Fair form at best over hurdles. 5/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, soft) 5 days ago. One to monitor in the market for clues making handicap debut in this sphere. Back from hurdling relatively unexposed on the Flat entering handicaps.
7 \|PU\| (7) (11/2 +39%) Altesse Blanche	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(7) Altesse Blanche 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 20/1, sixth of 18 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Switch to handicaps in his favour now and he's one to consider. Lightly raced 3yo a likely improver now upped in trip for handicap debut.

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20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Runner-up over course and distance last time, MISS PALOMA can go one better. The Henry De Bromhead-trained mare, who has won twice at this track, ran a solid race when just finding one too good on her most recent visit. A strong traveller, the six-year-old should get a nice tow into this race. Lightly-raced on the Flat, Eastmore has to be of interest on his first start on the Polytrack surface. Having shown little on his first few runs over hurdles for Charles Byrnes, the gelding hinted at a revival when second at Down Royal recently. Natural Ruler, who finished third in a slightly higher grade here last time, should appreciate stepping back up to this trip.

The well-bred TIDING was below best on his qualifying run at Navan 3 weeks ago but that came over further and, having shaped with plenty of encouragement at that venue previously, Dermot Weld's 3-y-o could be worth chancing to quickly get back on track making handicap debut. There is plenty of depth in opposition, dangers headed up by Natural Ruler, Miss Paloma and Bright N Shine.

Preference is for MISS PALOMA who has good recent C&D form and has a good draw for a prominent racer

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Tomform Friday 11th October 2024

Races & Results Friday 11th October 2024

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13:07 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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13:30 York Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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13:35 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:47 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:05 York Stakes (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:25 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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14:40 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:00 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:10 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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15:35 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:45 York Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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15:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Downpatrick Maiden Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:03 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:20 York Stakes (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Downpatrick Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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16:38 Kempton Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow