1 Tuesday 24th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 30 Races on Tuesday 24th October 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Exeter, 7 races at Yarmouth, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

14:00 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (16/1 -14%) Wolfspear	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Wolfspear 16/1, Won a Perth handicap hurdle in May 2022 but well beaten back there the following month and not seen since. Betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations after such a long spell on the sidelines. Long-time absent but he's only 1lb higher than for his previous handicap win.
5 2nd (5) (11/1 +8%) Stanley Pincombe	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Stanley Pincombe 11/1, In good form back hurdling with a win at Taunton and a second at Wincanton in the spring. Not so good at Fontwell in May and has been freshened up since. In good form earlier this year with a first at Taunton and second at Wincanton.
3 3rd (3) (28/1 -56%) Sam's Amour	28 28/1(-56%)	(3) Sam's Amour 28/1, Better effort in maiden hurdles in March when 4 lengths third of 9 at Taunton. Unexposed now handicapping back from a 6-month break. Running style and pedigree suggest that this stiffer stamina test will suit on h'cap debut.
6 4th (6) (9/1 -20%) Lady Gwen	9 9/1(-20%)	(6) Lady Gwen 9/1, Improved to make a winning reappearance for her new yard at Stratford (18.5f) in July. Shaped better than result when fifth there next time and showed she's still in good form when second of 10 at Worcester (2m, soft) 12 days ago. One to consider. Returning to her winning level when close up at Worcester following wind surgery.
15 5th (15) (22/1 +45%) Merry Monty	22 22/1(+45%)	(15) Merry Monty 22/1, Modest form in bumpers/novice hurdles in 2021/22. Switches to handicap company on first outing for 19 months. Can only be watched. Poor in novices and he now goes handicapping after a long absence.
14 6th (14) (18/1 +45%) Gyllen	18 18/1(+45%)	(14) Gyllen 18/1, 12/1, below form sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) when last seen in December. First run for yard after leaving Mitchell Hunt. Made it 0-10 over hurdles tailed off at Taunton last December and returns for a new yard.
8 7th (8) (11/2 -38%) Sassified	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(8) Sassified 11/2, Made it 3 wins in last 4 starts when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Fontwell (19f, good) 18 days ago. A further 4 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Won three of his last four; has another 4lb to deal with but that looks manageable.
13 8th (13) (4/1 +38%) Weaver's Answer	4 4/1(+38%)	(13) Weaver's Answer 4/1, Yet to finish out of the first 4 in 5 starts in handicaps, returning from 6 months off to shed his maiden status at Uttoxeter (2m) 16 days ago. Another to consider. Breakthrough was coming and he was ridden out to prevail by just over 2l at Uttoxeter.
17 9th (17) (16/1 -45%) Watchoutitscookie	16 16/1(-45%)	(17) Watchoutitscookie 16/1, In good form when last seen in the spring, including a win at Wincanton. Much depends on whether he's primed after 6 months off. Could go well if fitness isn't an issue on first run since April.
11 10th (11) (11/1 -10%) Pittsburg	11 11/1(-10%)	(11) Pittsburg 11/1, In good form in recent months, winning back-to-back handicap over fences at Perth and Market Rasen in August and placed on all 4 outings since, finishing third of 15 in a 2m handicap hurdle here on latest. Should get involved again. Consistent but has nearly 10l to find with Cawthorne Cracker on their recent clash here.
4 11th (4) (22/1 +33%) No Rematch	22 22/1(+33%)	(4) No Rematch 22/1, Has struggled since winning a claiming hurdle at Leicester in February. Returns from 5 months off having rejoined the Evan Williams stable. Has lost his way but a revival is not out of the question back with previous yard.
16 12th (16) (22/1 -57%) Wilderness	22 22/1(-57%)	(16) Wilderness 22/1, Still capable of fair form on the Flat but could only finish fifth of 7 back hurdling at Newton Abbot last month. Well beaten back on the Flat since, too. Hasn't been in the best of form under either code this autumn.
10 13th (10) (11/1 +45%) Moonlight Artist	11 11/1(+45%)	(10) Moonlight Artist 11/1, Only modest form in bumpers/novice hurdles last season but this half-brother to numerous winners could make more of an impact now handicapping on his reappearance. Modest so far but this 5yo could be open to some improvement now handicapping.
1 14th (1) (66/1 -164%) College Oak	66 66/1(-164%)	(1) College Oak 66/1, Has struggled since a handicap hurdle win at Stratford in summer 2022, finishing a remote third back chasing at Worcester last month. Has been quiet since returning, in no headgear over hurdles and fences.
18 \|PU\| (18) (10/3 +26%) Cawthorne Cracker	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(18) Cawthorne Cracker 10/3, Improved since handicapping, third at Southwell before winning a 15-runner event here (Pittsburg third) 12 days ago. This 4-y-o could easily have more to come. Front two came clear when winning over 2m here recently; raised a fair 5lb.
9 \|PU\| (9) (28/1 -40%) The Punt	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) The Punt 28/1, Second in sole bumper. Unable to make a significant impact in maiden/novice hurdles this summer but rates a potential improver now handicapping. All the more interesting if backed. Second in a bumper but inferior form over hurdles; handicap debut here.
12 \|PU\| (12) (33/1 -32%) Thistlebuffs	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Thistlebuffs 33/1, Some promise first 2 starts in novice hurdles but has struggled since switched to handicaps, pulling up in a Worcester chase on recent first outing for the David Pipe yard. Has blinkers added now reverting to hurdles. Has been chasing and he was tailed off in his previous handicap hurdle.
7 \|PU\| (7) (66/1 -65%) Sufi	66 66/1(-65%)	(7) Sufi 66/1, Made a winning reappearance at Stratford in June but below par in 3 outings since, including at Ludlow 13 days ago. Bounce back needed. Infrequent winner who has been below par in three runs since winning in June.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

SASSIFIED made it three wins from his last four starts when staying on to score over 2m3f at Fontwell earlier in the month and and a 4lb rise for that victory may not be enough to prevent this progressive five-year-old from going in again today. Lady Gwen only missed out by half a length off 1lb lower at Worcester last time and another bold bid is expected from Kim Bailey's mare, while Pittsburg completes the shortlist after a string of good efforts in defeat.

Lots with chances in this big-field opener. Recent course scorer CAWTHORNE CRACKER has the potential for better again and gets the vote. Fellow last-time-out winners Weaver's Answer and Sassified head the dangers along with Lady Gwen and Pittsburg. Handicap-newcomer The Punt needs a betting check.

The front two came clear of Pittsburg when CAWTHORNE CRACKER toughed it out here recently and he can defy the 5lb rise.

14:10 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (0.53/1 +15%) Favour And Fortune	0.53 0.53/1(+15%)	(2) Favour And Fortune 0.53/1, Easy winner of Southwell and Warwick bumpers last term. No impact in the Champion Bumper final start but very much a useful jumping prospect. 2-3 in bumpers last season and live contender on hurdle debut.
8 2nd (8) (2.5/1 +17%) Flight Of Freedom	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(8) Flight Of Freedom 2.5/1, Fair in bumpers and matched that form to run out a comprehensive winner on hurdling debut after 6 months off at Warwick (2m) 3 weeks ago. Has more to offer and leading claims. Ability in bumpers and good winner on this month's hurdle debut; leading contender.
9 3rd (9) (100/1 -100%) Tedley	100 100/1(-100%)	(9) Tedley 100/1, Well beaten in Doncaster and Newbury bumpers last season. Not a great deal to show for two bumper runs; hurdle debut.
1 4th (1) (5/1 -11%) All The Glory	5 5/1(-11%)	(1) All The Glory 5/1, Dual winner in 2m novice hurdles already this season. Not so good the last twice though and probably vulnerable in this deeper contest. Can still go close despite a 10lb penalty for her two wins.
3 5th (3) (80/1 -186%) Gower Prince	80 80/1(-186%)	(3) Gower Prince 80/1, Well held in bumpers for Matt Sheppard (showed a bit on debut). Needs to improve plenty for switch to hurdling for new yard after a year off. Not much promise in bumpers; hurdle/stable debut; hood on.
7 6th (7) (66/1 -164%) Three Cliffs Bay	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Three Cliffs Bay 66/1, Well backed and looked set to finish second until falling late on debut in Chepstow bumper last Christmas. Not so good twice after and needs more now hurdling on return. Ability in first two bumpers; tailed off in the third; hurdle debut after six months off.
5 7th (5) (25/1 -56%) Rock Of The Nation	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Rock Of The Nation 25/1, €80,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/smart chaser Keeper Hill and useful hurdler Dargiannini. Wears tongue strap/had already had a breathing op. Likely newcomer on paper. Good pedigree; wind surgery ahead of this racecourse debut; market check.
6 8th (6) (200/1 -100%) Specialagent Mcgee	200 200/1(-100%)	(6) Specialagent Mcgee 200/1, Little impact in Ffos Las bumper and Bangor maiden hurdle 8 months apart (gelded/had wind op in between). Tailed off in both starts.
4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -614%) Pallaton	200 200/1(-614%)	(4) Pallaton 200/1, Kalanisi gelding. Half-brother to poor hurdler Unwanted Attention. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 2½m) Balapour. Newcomer; will need to be useful to make an impact.

LTO Selection:

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

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

All The Glory and Flight Of Freedom both merit the utmost respect given their proven winning form over hurdles, but the penalties that they carry have to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for FAVOUR AND FORTUNE, who won two bumpers in impressive fashion last season and his most recent effort in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham can easily be forgiven.

FAVOUR AND FORTUNE looks a useful prospect for hurdling and the dual bumper winner can make a successful start in this sphere. Flight of Freedom created a good impression when scoring first time up over hurdles at Warwick recently and should improve. All The Glory is probably vulnerable again and stablemate Rock of The Nation could be a bigger threat if ready to roll.

After this month's emphatic Warwick win, FLIGHT OF FREEDOM is preferred.

14:23 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 4) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (2/1 -6%) Climate Action	2 2/1(-6%)	(1) Climate Action 2/1, Cracksman filly. Half-sister to several winners for owners, from good family. 12/1, showed plenty when second of 5 at Ascot (8f, good to firm) on debut 46 days ago. Encounters much different conditions here but likely to improve and good shout. Cracksman filly who made a promising debut at Ascot where she finished a clear second.
9 (9) (4/1 -14%) Rouge Sellier	4 4/1(-14%)	(9) Rouge Sellier 4/1, Promising sort. 17/2, third of 7 at Haydock (8f, soft) on debut 24 days ago. Well-bred filly (closely related to Cheveley Park winner Lumiere and cost 260,000 gns). Will improve. Nicely bred filly who showed promise at Haydock where she finished a clear third.
2 (2) (6/1 +0%) Ejaabiyah	6 6/1(+0%)	(2) Ejaabiyah 6/1, Foaled January 31. Frankel filly. Dam, Australian 2-y-o 5f-6f (Group 1) winner, sister to smart 5f/6f winner Remarque. One to note on debut. Newcomer by Frankel and from a good female line (dam & granddam G1 winners in Australia).
5 (5) (7/2 -17%) Juneberry	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(5) Juneberry 7/2, Foaled April 13. Night of Thunder filly. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 1m-1¼m winner Goldspur (scored on heavy ground on debut). Dam 1¼m-12.5f (Lancashire Oaks) winner. Very interesting newcomer. Closely related to a Group 3 winner; stable has a good record in this contest; respected.
6 (6) (10/1 -11%) Laura Bay	10 10/1(-11%)	(6) Laura Bay 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Improved when third of 7 in maiden (9/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 28 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer, especially next year. Respectable third at Nottingham last time; bred to do better still; could go well.
7 (7) (12/1 +0%) Mohave Dancer	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Mohave Dancer 12/1, Foaled January 24. 300,000 gns yearling, Kingman filly. Dam winner up to 11f in Australia, including of Group 1 Queensland Oaks. Likely type on paper and one to note in the betting. 300,000gns yearling; by Kingman and the first foal of an Australian G1 winner; one to note.
10 (10) (28/1 -40%) Secret Satire	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Secret Satire 28/1, 22/1, sixth of 8 at Salisbury (7f, heavy) on debut 19 days ago, not knocked about. Only a modest sixth at Salisbury but pedigree suggests she should do better.
8 (8) (30/1 +25%) Moreginplease	30 30/1(+25%)	(8) Moreginplease 30/1, Fair filly. 14/1, good third of 13 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good) 14 days ago, running on. Looking exposed and would be a surprise winner up in trip. Ran creditably in nursery last time but is an exposed sort, being 0-9.
3 (3) (66/1 +0%) Graecia	66 66/1(+0%)	(3) Graecia 66/1, Foaled March 26. €28,000 yearling, Magna Grecia filly. Dam French 10.5f winner, later third in US Grade 3 9.5f events. 28,000euros yearling; by Magna Grecia; yard has modest strike-rate with 2yos.
4 (4) (66/1 +0%) Hello Miss Lady	66 66/1(+0%)	(4) Hello Miss Lady 66/1, Foaled March 16. 6,500 gns yearling, Gleneagles filly. Closely related to 12.4f-2m winner Hedonista. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), sister to smart performer up to 1½m Lustrous. 6,500gns yearling; closely related to a 12.4f/2m AW winner; market instructive.

LTO Selection:

14:23 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

This will likely be hard work for these juveniles, who look set to encounter extremely testing conditions, but it shouldn't be a problem for CLIMATE ACTION. By Cracksman out of Friendlier, who have both produced a plethora of soft and heavy ground winners, she can improve on her debut second and get off the mark. Laura Bay posted a creditable third at Nottingham last month and might not need much more to be involved, while Juneberry is the pick of the newcomers.

JUNEBERRY represents top connections and is a half-sister to a useful sort who won on heavy ground on debut so she's chanced before any market clues. Climate Action made a bright start at Ascot and seems sure to improve and go well if handling the different conditions. The well-bred Rouge Sellier is another set to progress on the back of a promising first run at Haydock.

Ascot runner-up CLIMATE ACTION sets the form standard ahead of Haydock third Rouge Sellier. Some of the newcomers are interesting.

14:30 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (3/1 +25%) Stroll On By	3 3/1(+25%)	(2) Stroll On By 3/1, Performed to a fair level in bumpers in 2021/22 and made the frame on 4 of his 6 starts over hurdles last season. Promising start to life over fences at Warwick last month and worth chancing with the scope for better still. Made solid start to chasing career when fourth at Warwick last month; likely contender.
1 (1) (3.33/1 -67%) Sherborne	3.33 3.33/1(-67%)	(1) Sherborne 3.33/1, Landed a double over hurdles in the spring and shaped like he had returned in form when fourth at Newton Abbot 22 days ago. Didn't fire previously over fences but not one to write off from lower mark in this discipline. Dual hurdle winner in spring but did not convince over fences last season.
9 (9) (4.5/1 +68%) Key Factor	4.5 4.5/1(+68%)	(9) Key Factor 4.5/1, Very little to shout about so far but he's an ex-pointer and his stable has a good record with similar types, so worth a market check returning from 6 months off/breathing op for chasing debut. Beaten about 40l in two handicap hurdles towards end of last season; chasing debut.
3 (3) (7/1 -17%) Neigh Botha	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Neigh Botha 7/1, Maiden over hurdles but offered a bit more encouragement when third in a handicap at Sedgefield on chasing debut 13 days ago. Claims if he can build on that. 0-9 over hurdles but made promising chasing debut a fortnight ago; one to consider.
7 (7) (8.5/1 -70%) Famoso	8.5 8.5/1(-70%)	(7) Famoso 8.5/1, Finally opened his account (at the 17th time of asking under Rules) in 17f handicap chase at Stratford in August. Back to form when second at same track recently and is likely to be on the premises. Led close home to open account at Stratford in August; others may have more potential.
5 (5) (9/1 +44%) Rolypolymoly	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Rolypolymoly 9/1, Winner of juvenile hurdles at Uttoxeter and Worcester last summer but largely struggled since, both in this sphere and on the Flat. Makes chase debut. This year's hurdling form is uninspiring and he's not bred for chasing.
8 (8) (18/1 +73%) Noah's Light	18 18/1(+73%)	(8) Noah's Light 18/1, Lightly-raced ex-Irish hurdles winner who has offered precious little for present connections, including over fences. Well beaten on both chasing attempts in the summer and has become very disappointing.
4 (4) (18/1 -100%) Berliet Express	18 18/1(-100%)	(4) Berliet Express 18/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (17f, good to soft, 7/2) 39 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. J. Rothwell. Well treated on his best form and worthy of interest in a race that lacks depth. 0-19 over fences in Ireland but consistent this season; could go well on stable debut.
6 (6) (22/1 -57%) Decoration Of War	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Decoration Of War 22/1, Showed little promise in 4 starts over fences last summer and yet to really get going this term, either. Suffered heavy defeats after racing too freely the last twice; difficult to enthuse over.
10 (10) (25/1 -25%) Solid Fuel	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Solid Fuel 25/1, Long-standing maiden who makes little appeal from out of the weights. Well held when third of five on recent chasing debut and 1lb higher here.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

SHERBORNE blew away the cobwebs with a spin over hurdles 22 days ago and looks well treated in relation to his mark over timber now switched back to fences, especially with Freddie Gingell taking 7lb off in the saddle. Neigh Botha represents a yard in flying form and ran well enough when third off 1lb higher last time to be considered, while Stroll On By has slipped to a fair rating and warrants respect.

STROLL ON BY made a positive start over fences at Warwick last time and he looks well treated based on early bumper form, so he makes most appeal in what looks a weak race on paper. Sherborne is a danger back over the larger obstacles and Berliet Express is of interest starting out for a new stable.

Preference is for STROLL ON BY, who ran a big race before fading into fourth on his chasing debut at Warwick four weeks ago.

14:40 Hereford Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (3/1 -100%) Great Valley	3 3/1(-100%)	(2) Great Valley 3/1, £16,000 half-brother to numerous winners, including French hurdler/chaser Dashing Rose (17f-23f winner, by Varese) and useful hurdler Bravissimo (19f winner, by Al Namix). Top yard landed first one of these races run this season.
3 (3) (8/1 -129%) Summer Night City	8 8/1(-129%)	(3) Summer Night City 8/1, Brother to 4 winners, including fair hurdler Lady Reset and bumper winner Luckinthecity. 11/8 favourite, looked awkward on debut at Stratford (Billytherealbigred second) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now.
1 (1) (9/4 +32%) Billytherealbigred	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(1) Billytherealbigred 9/4, From the family of useful chaser (stays 3¼m) Storm Control. 8/1, showed ability once he'd warmed to his task in similar event at Stratford on debut a fortnight ago. Dan Skelton-trained winner then looks a fair prospect and he can improve.
4 (4) (11/8 +59%) Francina	1.375 11/8(+59%)	(4) Francina 11/8, Sea The Moon filly. Sister to 2 winners, including fairly useful 19f/21f hurdle winner Favorite Moon. Dam 1¼m winner. One to take seriously on debut.

LTO Selection:

14:40 Hereford Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Billytherealbigred was second in a similar event on his debut at Stratford a couple of weeks ago and is arguably the one to beat here. However, a chance can be taken on the unraced FRANCINA, who is a full-sister to the Group 3 Flat winner and dual hurdles scorer Favorite Moon. Great Valley is another noteworthy newcomer, while Summer Night City will need to improve to make an impact.

Dan Skelton landed the first race of the season of this type at Stratford recently and GREAT VALLEY is an obvious one on paper for the yard. He's preferred to fellow newcomer Francina and Billytherealbigred, who was second in the aforementioned contest.

The filly FRANCINA has a nice Flat pedigree and she wouldn't have to be anything special to take this.

14:53 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (2/1 +11%) Imperial Express	2 2/1(+11%)	(1) Imperial Express 2/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, ninth of 17 in sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Form of that event has worked out and she's a player in this weaker contest. Positives to take from each of her three runs; will find this much easier than last time.
5 (5) (4/7 -8%) Lou Lou's Gift	0.571429 4/7(-8%)	(5) Lou Lou's Gift 4/7, Lope De Vega half-sister to smart 1m winner Mighty Ulysses. 13/2, third of 12 in C&D contest often targeted by the yard on debut 34 days ago, keeping on and not knocked about. Sure to progress and leading claims. Very promising third in the face of greenness on debut over C&D (good); hard to beat.
2 (2) (10/1 +0%) It's Showtime	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) It's Showtime 10/1, 45,000 gns yearling, Showcasing filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 2-y-o 5f/6f (Cheveley Park Stakes) winner Tiggy Wiggy. 16/1, fourth of 9 at Kempton (6f) on debut 27 days ago. Can improve. The second and third have let the form down since but debut was still pleasing.
4 (4) (50/1 -25%) Little Siskin	50 50/1(-25%)	(4) Little Siskin 50/1, Ninth of 12 at this C&D (good to soft, 33/1) on debut 34 days ago, green and little impression. 33-1 when finishing six places and over 6l behind Lou Lou's Gift on debut over C&D.
3 (3) (50/1 +0%) Jailbird	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Jailbird 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 40/1) 11 days ago. Lots more needed. Never threatened when beaten over 11l at Newmarket in September and October; now sprinting.
6 (6) (100/1 +0%) Scottie's Sister	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Scottie's Sister 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Similar profile to stablemate Jailbird and can only be watched.

LTO Selection:

14:53 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

IMPERIAL EXPRESS wasn't disgraced in a valuable sales race at Doncaster last month and Andrew Balding's filly, who sets the standard with an official rating of 76, might be hard to beat if handling forecast conditions. Lou Lou's Gift finished third over C&D on her debut, despite racing freely, and is the biggest danger to the selection. It's Showtime looks best placed to chase the pair home.

Not a race that will take much winning and a good chance for LOU LOU'S GIFT to build on her promising start here 5 weeks ago and come out on top. Imperial Express faced a stiff task at Doncaster and has a better chance in this company.

It will be disappointing if the Haggas filly LOU LOU'S GIFT can't go two places better than on her C&D debut last month.

15:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (4/1 +43%) Copperhead	4 4/1(+43%)	(8) Copperhead 4/1, Not the force of old but there have been better signs from him the last twice, again runner-up at Fontwell 18 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. On a good mark and did well to finish second at Fontwell over an inadequate trip.
4 (4) (6/1 +25%) Lounge Lizard	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Lounge Lizard 6/1, Has proved unreliable but found his form towards the end of last season, winning twice and shaping as if still in form when third at Aintree 5 months ago. Not dismissed. Something to prove off this high a mark but could have a better season ahead of him.
11 (11) (7/1 +36%) Iberio	7 7/1(+36%)	(11) Iberio 7/1, Bumper winner who opened his account over hurdles in March. That was a weak race and he underperformed next time, so has a bit to prove switched to chasing. All three hurdle wins came at Taunton; makes chase debut and could do with some rain.
7 (7) (11/1 -10%) Northern Poet	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Northern Poet 11/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who thrived over fences towards the end of last season, bringing up a hat-trick with a good attitude at Warwick 6 months ago. Deserves respect for all that he has more on his plate now. 4-6 last season following an absence; progressive but could do with the ground being good.
9 (9) (11/4 +17%) Snipe	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(9) Snipe 11/4, Ex-pointer who made a highly impressive start to chasing career when cruising clear in a 5-runner handicap at Southwell 3 weeks ago. Strong claims of following up. Comfortably made a winning start over fences at Southwell; now up 6lb in a deeper race.
3 (3) (13/2 -30%) Manothepeople	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(3) Manothepeople 13/2, Went 2-2 over fences in C&D novice handicap in December and posted very good second of 3 in 23f Newbury handicap next time. Stopped quickly in Scottish Grand National final start but remains with potential as a chaser. Ran in the Scottish National last time and went into that 2-3 over fences.
5 (5) (17/2 -55%) Sam Barton	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(5) Sam Barton 17/2, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who made a winning return over fences at Worcester around this time last year. Hit and miss since but can't be ruled out fresh from 6 months off. Up and down last season but good on his day and he returns with his yard going well.
2 (2) (22/1 -83%) Any News	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Any News 22/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who made the most of a good opportunity when opening his account over fences in 4-runner novice handicap at Worcester (23f) in September. However, well held next time so bounce back called for (walked over at Wetherby last time). Case can be made on his good-ground form but consistency is not his forte.
1 (1) (22/1 -175%) Back On The Lash	22 22/1(-175%)	(1) Back On The Lash 22/1, Struck again over the cross country fences at Cheltenham in January. Struggled at the Festival there and Grand National at Aintree since but on winning mark back down in class on return. Absent since the Grand National and the cross-country races are sure to be on his agenda.
6 (6) (33/1 -106%) I See You Well	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) I See You Well 33/1, Scored at Sandown in December and back to form when second at Uttoxeter 5 months ago. Likely to be on the premises if tuned up for return. Seems best in smaller fields and his record fresh is not the best.
10 (10) (66/1 +0%) Pontresina	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Pontresina 66/1, Hasn't stood much racing since joining this yard from Oliver Sherwood but he's slipping in the weights and there was a bit more encouragement over hurdles at Fontwell 5 months ago. Sole win did come off a higher mark but he doesn't look the force of old.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Northern Poet is sure to be popular in his bid for a four-timer but a 9lb rise for his most recent success makes life tougher and slight preference is for SNIPE. Dan Skelton's gelding won with much more in hand than the margin would suggest on his chasing debut at Southwell three weeks ago and he has scope for plenty of improvement in this sphere, so he's taken to defy a 6lb hike in the ratings. Copperhead has filled the runner-up spot the last twice and he can have his say again.

SNIPE created a big impression when landing a 5-runner contest at Southwell on his chasing debut and he's well worth a chance to defy a rise against mostly more exposed types. Copperhead also arrives in form and looks a danger, while Back On The Lash warrants a mention dropping in grade for his reappearance.

A competitive handicap in which a few have chances, but this might be the time to catch SAM BARTON with his yard going well.

15:10 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (3/1 +33%) Young Wolf	3 3/1(+33%)	(2) Young Wolf 3/1, Took advantage of his reduced mark at Market Rasen in August. Operating a little below that level since but claims if first-time cheekpieces to perk him up. Vulnerable now but won in August and as good a chance as any in this; cheekpieces on.
4 (4) (4/1 +11%) Braganza Bay	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Braganza Bay 4/1, Pair of handicap hurdle wins last season, including here. Switches to fences back from 5 months off. Claims if taking to this new discipline. Two hurdle wins last season but wildly inconsistent; chasing debut and could go close.
6 (6) (7/4 +56%) Ballinoulart	1.75 7/4(+56%)	(6) Ballinoulart 7/4, Low-mileage sort who was third in a pair of 3m handicap chases in the spring. Reappears in an ordinary race and a bold show is likely. Maiden; ran well enough in both chasing starts in the spring to have solid hopes here.
3 (3) (9/2 +55%) Galop Du Bosc	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Galop Du Bosc 9/2, Lost his form towards the end of last season but has won fresh before and handicapper has given him a chance, so he's not one to write off. Ended last season on a low but won on his return from a break a year ago.
7 (7) (12/1 -167%) Carapaz	12 12/1(-167%)	(7) Carapaz 12/1, Poor form, although he was keeping on in third when unseating at the last at Huntingdon (3m) 14 days ago. 5 lb out of the handicap here. Better effort until unseating at Huntingdon but 5lb out of the handicap here.
5 (5) (18/1 -13%) Cobra Commander	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Cobra Commander 18/1, Showed improved form when winning brace of handicap chases in spring 2022 but has drawn a blank since. Has his first outing for 164 days here. Two wins on good in April 2022; not a great deal since but not impossible.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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

In a moderate event it would be no surprise to see YOUNG WOLF bounce back to form. The 10-year-old has not matched the level of form that saw him win at Market Rasen in August in three subsequent starts, but he is just 1lb above that winning mark and may improve for first-time cheekpieces. Ballinoulart was not disgraced at Bangor last time and edges out Carapaz to be best of the rest.

BALLINOULART has a much less exposed profile than most of these and looks worth siding with on his reappearance. Young Wolf is back to just 1 lb higher than when successful at Market Rasen in August and could pose the chief threat if reacting well to first-time headgear.

The 5yo BALLINOULART can gain a first success after two fair chasing efforts in the spring.

15:23 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (5/1 +0%) Churchill Rose	5 5/1(+0%)	(7) Churchill Rose 5/1, C&D winner in August. Bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (11f, 9/2) 48 days ago. Likely to be competitive back here. Opened her account in C&D handicap on most recent turf start; possibilities back here.
3 (3) (7/1 -8%) Pourquoi	7 7/1(-8%)	(3) Pourquoi 7/1, Fair form first 3 starts. Something seemed to go amiss when last of 5 at Lingfield last month so it's easy to put a line through that. Handicap debut. Bred to do better still, being out of a four-time winner for her owner; respected.
2 (2) (9/4 -13%) Waxing Gibbous	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(2) Waxing Gibbous 9/4, Lightly-raced 3-y-o who has shown ability in 3 maiden/novice runs and rates a likely improver now handicapping against largely more exposed opposition. Open to improvement now handicapping and back on a slow surface; interesting.
4 (4) (9/2 +0%) Selenachorus	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(4) Selenachorus 9/2, Won twice at Leicester this summer. 6/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Chester (14.5f, soft) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. Form dipped over 1m6f last time; solid record at 1m4f otherwise since handicapping.
5 (5) (13/2 -18%) Fen Tiger	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(5) Fen Tiger 13/2, 4/1, good closed second of 6 in handicap at Brighton 51 days ago, pulling clear of rest. Should give a good account. Clear second at Brighton last time; return to softer ground looks ideal; solid chance.
1 (1) (16/1 -14%) Pistoletto	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Pistoletto 16/1, Latest win at Kempton in July. 8/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 69 days ago. AW winner in July but inconsistent otherwise this year; hasn't scored on turf since 2019.
6 (6) (17/2 +15%) Das Kapital	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(6) Das Kapital 17/2, Unreliable sort. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap (13/2) at Newbury (good to soft) 89 days ago. Engaged 1.25 Windsor Monday. Has notable Yarmouth form having been placed over C&D in October 2019/2022.

LTO Selection:

15:23 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Fen Tiger has been knocking on the door but a 3lb rise for a neck defeat at Brighton last month looks harsh and he may have to play second fiddle again, this time to WAXING GIBBOUS. David Menuisier's filly has shown signs of promise in three qualifying runs and can do much better now switched to handicaps, with an opening mark of 70 looking workable. Selenachorus is another to consider.

WAXING GIBBOUS appeals as one who should have more to offer in handicaps and gets the vote under Jamie Spencer. Fen Tiger could be the one for the forecast spot.

Although he's up against some unexposed 3yos, the in-form 5yo FEN TIGER holds solid claims on form. Pourquoi is second choice.

15:30 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (5/6 +17%) Go To War	0.833333 5/6(+17%)	(4) Go To War 5/6, Made appeal on paper and off the mark at first time of asking in an 11-runner Uttoxeter bumper last October. Built on that promise when eighth of 20 in Grade 2 event at Aintree 6 months later and should have a good future as a hurdler. Good bumper winner a year ago and looks a good prospect for novice hurdles.
1 (1) (6/1 +40%) American Land	6 6/1(+40%)	(1) American Land 6/1, Placed both starts in bumpers and promising hurdles introduction when third in a big-field Warwick novice (2m, soft) on latest appearance last November. Almost certain to benefit from this stiffer test and while an 11-month absence is a slight concern, he's high on the shortlist. Not seen since third of 17 on hurdle debut at Warwick last November but has more to offer.
9 (9) (7/2 +36%) Westerninthepark	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(9) Westerninthepark 7/2, Built on Rules debut promise when landing a heavy-ground Stratford bumper during the spring. Wasn't entirely disgraced in a Grade 2 at Aintree later that month (around 8 lengths adrift of Go To War) and should win races over hurdles. Stratford bumper winner; ran well for a long way in Grade 2 Aintree bumper in April.
2 (2) (7/1 -40%) Big Fish	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Big Fish 7/1, Solid start when a close second on debut in a 14-runner bumper here (16.7f, good to soft) last November. Failed to build on that back from a 4-month break at Ffos Las, but should have a future in this sphere (brother to a winning hurdler). Went close in course bumper last November but not in same form at Ffos Las in March.
6 (6) (17/2 +29%) King Of The Lake	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(6) King Of The Lake 17/2, Promising start to his career when runner-up in a Wincanton maiden in March. Failed to measure up to market expectations when again finding one too good at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) 2 months later, but better can be expected now that he's faced with a stiffer test. Runner-up on both hurdling starts in the spring and has each-way claims at least here.
10 (10) (20/1 -25%) Broomhill Road	20 20/1(-25%)	(10) Broomhill Road 20/1, Chased home a potentially useful sort on debut in a Doncaster bumper (16.6f, good) in March. Failed to build on that at Huntingdon when last seen in May, but in good hands (yard does well with its juvenile hurdlers) and interesting with Harry Cobden booked for this hurdles bow. Displayed promise in both bumpers but improvement is required on today's hurdling debut.
3 (3) (125/1 -279%) Captain's Pick	125 125/1(-279%)	(3) Captain's Pick 125/1, Better effort in bumpers in Ireland when second of 12 at Kilbeggan in June, but failed to threaten on first start for this yard at Worcester 2 months later. Improvement needed now switched to hurdles. Second in an Irish bumper in June but his British bumper debut was underwhelming.
7 (7) (125/1 -89%) Scoresby	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) Scoresby 125/1, Joint winner on his third attempt between the flags in March, but well held in a couple of bumpers (for Christian Williams) and last year and he's opposable on this hurdles debut. Dead-heated in a maiden point in March but has a lot more on his plate here.
12 (12) (150/1 -275%) Asian Spice	150 150/1(-275%)	(12) Asian Spice 150/1, Poor in bumpers and while she was second on hurdles debut here in March, that was in a 4-runner race in which 3 completed. No real impact back here a month later and she's probably more one for handicaps further down the line. Didn't achieve much on her two hurdling starts towards the end of last season.
5 (5) (200/1 -100%) Hobbs Joy	200 200/1(-100%)	(5) Hobbs Joy 200/1, Stepped up on previous form when fair third of 5 in bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) last November, but didn't shape with any encouragement on hurdles debut at Ffos Las in May. Showed some ability in bumpers last season but was tailed off on hurdle debut in May.
8 (8) (200/1 -33%) Starvidov	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) Starvidov 200/1, No real impact in bumpers and it's been a similar story over hurdles so far. Yard saddles a far stronger candidate in King of The Lake. Well beaten in two maiden hurdles in the spring.
13 (13) (250/1 -25%) Big Star	250 250/1(-25%)	(13) Big Star 250/1, Well held in minor event sole start on Flat for Michael & David Easterby back in December 2021, and she's hard to warm to now switched to hurdles. Not seen since struggling in AW novice in December 2021.

LTO Selection:

15:30 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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

GO TO WAR, a half-brother to useful hurdler Flight Deck, finished a creditable eighth in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree when last seen. Fergal O'Brien's charge might prefer further in time, but this looks a suitable starting point over hurdles and he gets the vote. Stratford bumper winner Westerninthepark was behind in 12th that day so it would be no surprise were he to go well. Mikimoto and King Of The Lake are others to consider.

The vote in what looks a decent maiden goes to GO TO WAR, who did the job well when winning a bumper on debut last year and his subsequent effort in Grade 2 company was no backward step. He could make up into a useful novice hurdler this season. The same is true of Mikimoto and American Land, both of whom shaped well on their respective debuts in this sphere and are feared most in that order of preference. King of The Lake is another to consider and Broomhill Road is worth a second look, too.

This might go to MIKIMOTO, who finished well from the rear to go very close on his recent hurdling debut.

15:40 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (2.5/1 +44%) My Gift To You	2.5 2.5/1(+44%)	(7) My Gift To You 2.5/1, Form has taken off since joining this yard, winning handicap hurdle and chases around 2½m in July/August. Has remained in good form since, runner-up in this sphere the last twice, but it could be that the handicapper now has his measure. 2-4 for current stable since the summer and may yet have a bigger run in him; respected.
10 (10) (2.75/1 +61%) Mactavish	2.75 2.75/1(+61%)	(10) Mactavish 2.75/1, Came close to shedding his maiden tag when finishing well for third in the 23.3f Uttoxeter handicap won by Wot You Wearing in September. Creditable third off this mark over C&D last week and should be in the mix. Placed on two of four stable starts, the latter over C&D a week ago; in the mix again.
8 (8) (6/1 +73%) Wot You Wearing	6 6/1(+73%)	(8) Wot You Wearing 6/1, Fair in bumpers and left previous hurdles form when narrowly prevailing upped to 23.3f on handicap debut at Uttoxeter last month. Perhaps lack of stamina was what beat him at Newton Abbot (26.5f, soft) next time, but there are others with more attractive profiles in any case. Scrambled home to make winning handicap debut last month; held on soft ground since.
2 (2) (7.5/1 +46%) Izzy's Grey	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(2) Izzy's Grey 7.5/1, Showed ability, for all that he was beaten a fair way, when third on debut at Bangor in August. Made a real race of it with a long odds-on shot in a 4-runner Fontwell novice (21.8f, good) the following month and each-way player now pitched into a handicap. Second of four behind 2-15 favourite on latest outing; not an easy one to weigh up here.
9 (9) (11/1 +31%) Shesupincourt	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Shesupincourt 11/1, Remains a maiden following 15 attempts over hurdles, but she has found just one too good on 6 of her last 8 starts. Shaped as though still in good form tried in cheekpieces (discarded here) when last seen Newcastle (23.7f, good to soft) in April and she's not without each-way hope. Second six times over hurdles last season but not seen since April; others preferred.
4 (4) (12/1 +57%) Archie Macdart	12 12/1(+57%)	(4) Archie Macdart 12/1, Placed on a couple of occasions in novice company, most notably when runner-up ar Stratford in August. However, unseated rider at the first on last week's handicap debut over C&D and others make more appeal. Unlucky to come to grief here last week but now 0-8 over hurdles and needs to improve.
5 (5) (15/2 +70%) Came From Nothing	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(5) Came From Nothing 15/2, Signs of ability in bumpers and maiden hurdles prior to an inauspicious handicap debut display upped to 23.3f at Uttoxeter (soft) last month. It's too soon to write this 5-y-o off and interesting to see if he can get back on track down in trip on better ground here with a hood enlisted. Never really featured on handicap debut but there was promise in his qualifying runs.
11 (11) (25/1 +24%) Stargazer Belle	25 25/1(+24%)	(11) Stargazer Belle 25/1, Showed little in bumpers and while she showed signs of ability switched to hurdles during the spring, there wasn't much encouragement to take from her reappearance/handicap debut display at Worcester. Tailed off when switched to a handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward.
3 (3) (40/1 -100%) Churchman	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Churchman 40/1, Showed some encouragement when debut seventh in 2m Ludlow novice hurdle but has twice failed to build on it in similar company at Bangor and Stratford. Improvement needed now handicapping. Displayed promise in all three qualifying races; moves up in trip for handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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

MONTREGARD came home strongly to win over 2m3f at Warwick in April, and Tom Lacey's charge is expected to be even better over this longer trip. An opening mark of 105 wouldn't appear to be a gift, but it's unlikely that he will need to be anything out of the ordinary to strike here. My Gift To You and Izzy's Grey head the list of dangers.

There should be plenty more to come from MONTREGARD, who landed the odds in a Warwick maiden during the spring and is likely to relish this stiffer test now moving into handicap company. State of Honor was all set to make a successful handicap debut over C&D when last seen 8 months ago and will be a threat if none the worse for that tumble. Mactavish is third choice ahead of My Gift To You.

Unexposed 4yo MONTREGARD (nap) displayed a pretty good turn of foot to collect at Warwick maiden in the spring and gets the vote.

15:53 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (6/1 +0%) Moush	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Moush 6/1, Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at Kempton (1m) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. Still a maiden but has possibilities off current mark back up in distance.
3 (3) (7/4 +0%) Kamanika	1.75 7/4(+0%)	(3) Kamanika 7/4, Four wins from 10 runs this year. 11/4, career best when winning 6-runner apprentice handicap at Leicester (1¼m, heavy) 7 days ago. Races off the same mark here and good chance of another win. Steadily progressive filly who avoids a penalty for last week's Leicester win; respected.
4 (4) (7/1 +13%) Corymbosa	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Corymbosa 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 8/1, fifth of 6 in novice at Lingfield (1½m, AW) 48 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Unexposed. Nicely bred filly who is open to progress now handicapping and switched to turf.
9 (9) (8/1 +0%) Khangai	8 8/1(+0%)	(9) Khangai 8/1, Winner over this trip at Chepstow in June. 11/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (1¼m, good) 16 days ago. Engaged 3.55 Windsor Monday. Inconsistent since opening his account at Chepstow; not totally solid.
2 (2) (9/1 -13%) Bold Ribb	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Bold Ribb 9/1, Won 7f Dundalk maiden in January (final start for Joseph O'Brien) but no significant impact in 2 handicaps (7f/1¼m) since joining John Ryan. Shaped better than bare result over C&D last time (second run for new yard).
6 (6) (10/1 -25%) Marmara Star	10 10/1(-25%)	(6) Marmara Star 10/1, Won at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in January. Good return from a break when fourth of 10 in handicap back at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Makes turf debut. Respected. Not fully exposed; could go well, provided she transfers AW form to turf.
10 (10) (12/1 -9%) Twilight Guest	12 12/1(-9%)	(10) Twilight Guest 12/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 12 days ago. Visor back on. Not taken lightly. 3yo maiden who has made the frame several times; can't rule out another good run.
5 (5) (20/1 -43%) Mhajim	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Mhajim 20/1, Down the field on all starts for current yard but not beaten far and did catch the eye at Chelmsford recently with a hood added (retained) last time. Jamie Spencer takes the ride this time. One to note in the betting. Dismal form in handicaps until shaping better on latest outing.
8 (8) (20/1 +0%) Macho Sun	20 20/1(+0%)	(8) Macho Sun 20/1, Cheekpieces on first time, 17¼ lengths last of 6 to Kamanika in handicap (11/1) at Leicester (1¼m, heavy) 7 days ago. The cheekpieces are quickly discarded. Ran poorly behind Kamanika at Leicester; went close at Nottingham the time before.
11 (11) (30/1 +9%) Doras Tamar	30 30/1(+9%)	(11) Doras Tamar 30/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, fourth of 6 in maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. More needed. Thrice-raced filly who may improve now handicapping and back on turf.
1 (1) (33/1 -32%) Magical Mile	33 33/1(-32%)	(1) Magical Mile 33/1, 17/2, last of 10 in handicap at Ripon (1¼m, good) 56 days ago. Bounce back needed. Back on last winning mark and Owen Lewis takes off 7lb; fighting chance if back to best.

LTO Selection:

15:53 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

KAMANIKA arrives on a hat-trick following victories over this trip at Sandown and Leicester, escaping a penalty for scoring at the latter venue in an apprentice riders' handicap, and James Doyle's mount looks set for another bold bid. Corymbosa is expected to improve now tried in a handicap for the first time off a feasible mark of 68, although Marmara Star could prove a bigger threat to the selection if transferring her Wolverhampton form to turf.

KAMANIKA escapes a penalty for last week's Leicester success and can complete a hat-trick. If Marmara Star is as effective on turf as AW she could be the one to chase home Joseph Parr's charge. Sir Michael Stoute handicap newcomer Corymbosa is another interesting runner.

Another good result looks on the cards for KAMANIKA (nap), who holds very persuasive claims. Moush is second choice.

16:00 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 23f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (4/1 +60%) Ajp Kingdom	4 4/1(+60%)	(6) Ajp Kingdom 4/1, Went close in a Ludlow novice back from a 5-month absence in April and odds-on winner of his next 3 starts at up to 23.3f. Latest effort (tough conditions) is easy to excuse and he remains relatively unexposed. Won three times on good ground in the spring and the limit of his ability is not yet clear.
1 (1) (4/1 +11%) Itso Fury	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Itso Fury 4/1, Won his first two starts over hurdles and shaped with encouragement on each of his handicap outings. Type to do better this season, so one to note if the market speaks in his favour back from 6 months off. 2-5 during first season over hurdles; signed off with good run in April; each-way claims.
3 (3) (9/1 +10%) Gentleman Valley	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Gentleman Valley 9/1, In rude health earlier this year, completing the hat-trick in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good) in July. In the process of running creditably when departing at Warwick earlier this month and should be on the premises if none the worse for that. Three wins this season; set to finish second before last-flight fall this month; respected.
7 (7) (11/4 +54%) Goshhowposh	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(7) Goshhowposh 11/4, Promise in each of his three outings last winter and looks the type to up his game now handicapping faced with a stiffer test, so worth a chance to make a successful return from 9 months off. Unexposed 6yo who made promising start to his career in late 2022; handicap debut today.
4 (4) (12/1 -9%) Royal Pretender	12 12/1(-9%)	(4) Royal Pretender 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Below best when last seen at Chepstow 10 months ago but remains unexposed over staying trips, so worthy of interest if the market speaks in his favour. Not seen since last December but has won when fresh before and current mark is workable.
10 (10) (14/1 -40%) Brave Starlight	14 14/1(-40%)	(10) Brave Starlight 14/1, Winning Irish pointer who showed fair form in novice hunter chases in the summer. Back from a break/switched to hurdling, so worth a market check. Second in prestigious novice hunter chase on stable debut in June; hurdle debut today.
11 (11) (15/2 +0%) Oceanline	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(11) Oceanline 15/2, Made perfect start for new connections when a smooth winner at Worcester last summer. Hasn't fired in this sphere since but blinkers helped when landing a Flat handicap at Ascot recently, so not dismissed. Not firing on all cylinders over hurdles this summer but won good Flat handicap this month.
8 (8) (16/1 +0%) Exmoor Forest	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Exmoor Forest 16/1, Has improved since joining this yard, placed in a Chepstow novice/Exeter handicap prior to opening his account in a Warwick maiden in May. Disappointing in handicap at Market Rasen 5 months ago and mark demands improvement. Made all in Warwick maiden in May; off since very poor handicap run 12 days later.
5 (5) (18/1 -157%) Moka De Vassy	18 18/1(-157%)	(5) Moka De Vassy 18/1, Acquitted himself well in defeat on several occasions over hurdles last season. Probably needed his return at Warwick 19 days ago, so expected to be back on his game. Good third over C&D in February but needs to bounce back quickly from poor seasonal debut.
2 (2) (22/1 -83%) Go Chique	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Go Chique 22/1, Resumed winning ways in 5-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen in August but bit to prove after a tame showing at Newton Abbot since. Won a nonsense of a race two starts ago; quickly back in the doldrums last time.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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

In an open heat, it might be worth taking a chance on ITSO FURY. The gelded son of Fame And Glory competed in a couple of warm staying events at the back end of last season, and this drop in class could see him post an improved effort. The Imposter has won six of his last seven starts and he might have more in the locker, while Gentleman Valley would also hold solid claims if able to put a recent fall behind him.

GOSHHOWPOSH caught the eye on a couple of occasions in novices and is very much the type to up his game switched to handicaps, so he might be up to completing a successful return. Itso Fury has a bigger effort in him and deserves respect, while Gentleman Valley seems likely to give a good account.

The selection is handicap debutant GOSHHOWPOSH, who began his career with three very encouraging runs towards the end of last year.

16:10 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (2/1 -23%) Kestrel Valley	2 2/1(-23%)	(3) Kestrel Valley 2/1, Made a winning start for Kerry Lee at Ludlow in March and much improved when following up over C&D 3 weeks later. Has changed yards again ahead of reappearance. Could still be on a good mark. Two wins in March for Kerry Lee; another change of yard since; up 17lb.
6 (6) (7/1 +30%) Cresswell Queen	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) Cresswell Queen 7/1, Won a chase over this sort of trip at Newton Abbot in June. Creditable efforts on her next 3 outings but she ran poorly at Uttoxeter last month. Bounce back needed. Newton Abbot winner in June; largely consistent on good ground but exposed.
2 (2) (7/2 +42%) Feuille De Lune	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Feuille De Lune 7/2, Hunter chase winner over this trip. Yet to make a significant impact in handicaps but she might have needed the run when sixth of 10 on her Warwick reappearance 29 days ago. Yard among the winners. Hasn't found her level in handicaps yet; enough to prove but yard in flying form.
4 (4) (9/2 -35%) Spitfire Girl	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(4) Spitfire Girl 9/2, Winning hurdler who was first past the post on her Ffos Las chase debut/reappearance 9 days ago, losing the race in the stewards' room after causing interference on the run-in. Obvious chance off the same mark. Disqualified from first place at Ffos Las nine days ago; compensation could well await.
5 (5) (16/1 +0%) Sadie Hill	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Sadie Hill 16/1, Off the mark over hurdles at Ffos Las in April but off since a poor run at Uttoxeter in June. Pulled up in her previous chase. Hurdle winner in April; more to prove than some on chasing debut.
1 (1) (17/2 -13%) Lily Glitters	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(1) Lily Glitters 17/2, Likeable staying hurdler who won here in February. Made a respectable start to her chase career at Southwell (3m) in April. First run for 6 months but has gone well fresh before. Well beaten on chasing debut in April but likely to do much better going right-handed.
7 (7) (17/2 +0%) Barely Famous	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(7) Barely Famous 17/2, Dual hurdles winner last autumn. Ran with credit back hurdling at Southwell 3 weeks ago but she hadn't shown much over fences prior to that. 5 lb out of the handicap. Ran well over hurdles latest but yet to shine as a chaser and 5lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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

SPITFIRE GIRL finished first past the post on her chasing debut nine days ago, but was later demoted to second having caused interference. Connections will have been happy with the overall performance, however, and she will appreciate the return to a right-handed track. With improvement to come, she can repel the likely challenge of Kestrel Valley, who arrives having notched up back-to-back wins in the spring. Sadie Hill is another to consider.

KESTREL VALLEY was an emphatic winner over C&D when last seen and could take a bit of stopping if new trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies has her in similar form for this reappearance. Spitfire Girl is the obvious danger having finished first past the post off this mark at Ffos Las recently (subsequently demoted to second).

It is hard to escape the claims of SPITFIRE GIRL, especially returning to a right-handed track.

16:20 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (5/2 +17%) Lady Ava	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(3) Lady Ava 5/2, Career best when winning 9-runner nursery at Catterick (7f, soft, 10/3) 31 days ago. Type to do better still and is worth a chance to follow up. Has performed well in soft-ground nurseries since wearing cheekpieces; major player.
7 (7) (5/1 +0%) Charlie Mason	5 5/1(+0%)	(7) Charlie Mason 5/1, Winner at Kempton in September. 13/2, respectable fourth of 10 in nursery at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 28 days ago. Worthy of consideration. Consistent sort who has form figures of 332214 since handicapping; solid claims.
1 (1) (7/1 +0%) Invincible Navy	7 7/1(+0%)	(1) Invincible Navy 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good to soft, 33/1) 26 days ago. Type to do better switched to nurseries. Improvement is possible now handicapping but he doesn't look solid off this opening mark.
4 (4) (7/2 +0%) Cypriot Diaspora	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Cypriot Diaspora 7/2, Lightly-raced winner. 7/1, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at Leicester (6f, good) 29 days ago, driven out. Not taken lightly. Opened her account at Leicester last time; looks capable of further progress in handicaps.
2 (2) (11/2 -10%) Always Love You	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) Always Love You 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 22/1, first run since leaving Dominic Ffrench Davis when tenth of 13 in maiden at Beverley (5f, heavy) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes nursery debut with a bit to prove. Has failed to match debut form in her two runs since; first-time headgear needs to work.
5 (5) (11/1 -22%) Without Flaw	11 11/1(-22%)	(5) Without Flaw 11/1, Winner at Ffos Las in July. Tenth of 12 in nursery at Newcastle (6f, 17/2) 11 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not one to write off. Ties in with Cypriot Diaspora on most recent turf effort; not dismissed back on grass.
6 (6) (20/1 +0%) Petra Celera	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Petra Celera 20/1, Winner at Catterick in July. Last of 12 in nursery (40/1) at Newcastle (6f) 11 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Her nursery form is far from compelling; headgear is now removed.
8 (8) (25/1 -39%) Dylan's Ashes	25 25/1(-39%)	(8) Dylan's Ashes 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f) 24 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes nursery debut. Others preferred. Chance depends on whether he can improve for new trip and addition of blinkers.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Lady Ava must be considered after scoring off 3lb lower at Catterick last month, but she was doing her best work at the finish of that 7f contest and the drop back in trip is a concern. With that in mind, CYPRIOT DIASPORA is fancied to defy a 5lb rise for scoring over this trip at Leicester 31 days ago as she's improving with each run. The booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye. Recent Kempton winner Charlie Mason has been a model of consistency this year and should give another good account.

LADY AVA showed a good attitude to get up at Catterick last month and there's further progress on the cards, so she's narrowly preferred to fellow last-time-out winner Cypriot Diaspora. Charlie Mason also merits respect in a tightly-knit contest.

Preference is for Leicester scorer CYPRIOT DIASPORA, ahead of Catterick winner Lady Ava.

16:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (5/1 +50%) Reidh	5 5/1(+50%)	(12) Reidh 5/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap at York (7.9f, good, 20/1) 44 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others are more persuasive. Unexposed; had an excuse last time but drawn wide on today's drop back to 7f.
1 (1) (5/1 +44%) Surprise Picture	5 5/1(+44%)	(1) Surprise Picture 5/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win here in September. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 21 days ago. Should give another good account. A win and a second over C&D on his last two starts; edging up the weights but still feared.
7 (7) (6/1 +8%) Supaspecialawesome	6 6/1(+8%)	(7) Supaspecialawesome 6/1, C&D winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 28 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly. C&D winner who has finished 2nd in three handicaps this year; disappointed latest.
11 (11) (6/1 -50%) Thapa Vc	6 6/1(-50%)	(11) Thapa Vc 6/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Yarmouth in May. 6/1, below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 55 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Can get involved if everything drops right. Conditions ideal; on a good mark and should be picking rivals off late; shortlisted.
2 (2) (7/1 +30%) Novak	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Novak 7/1, 3 wins from 15 runs this year. 13/2, respectable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 4 days ago. Should remain competitive if the race doesn't come too soon. Turf hat-trick in the summer; back in form when 3rd on Tapeta on Friday; draw not ideal.
8 (8) (7/1 -17%) Abbey's Dream	7 7/1(-17%)	(8) Abbey's Dream 7/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win here in September. 9/2, good second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 25 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal. Three 7f AW wins this year, including here; on the up in cheekpieces; should be involved.
9 (9) (11/1 -38%) Tyke	11 11/1(-38%)	(9) Tyke 11/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 12/1) 48 days ago. One to consider. 2-3 on AW (unsuited by 5f for the defeat); still on handy mark if his stamina holds out.
4 (4) (12/1 -100%) Visibility	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Visibility 12/1, Produced a career best with a game victory under this apprentice in 13-runner handicap at Southwell in May but didn't fire at Beverley on subsequent run. Return to tapeta should help back from 4 months off. Can go well fresh so absence since June no major concern; four-time course winner; chance.
6 (6) (14/1 -17%) Triggered	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Triggered 14/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win here in May. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 50/1) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely to be back on his game. Had a purple patch in the spring but up in the weights as a result; others better treated.
5 (5) (16/1 +36%) Tartan Skirt	16 16/1(+36%)	(5) Tartan Skirt 16/1, First run since leaving David O'Meara when sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 22/1) 13 days ago. Should build on latest outing and looks well treated on best efforts. Promising stable debut two weeks ago (6f) and the return to 7f could help; considered.
3 (3) (20/1 -67%) Miss Mai Tai	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Miss Mai Tai 20/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this year. 10/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Had been in good order prior to latest effort, so no surprise if she bounces back. Had a good summer on fast turf over 6f; feasible mark still but stamina not assured.
10 (10) (80/1 -21%) Reputation	80 80/1(-21%)	(10) Reputation 80/1, 50/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Others make more appeal. Yet to shine this year and he has the worst of the draw to contend with today.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A relatively low draw and the return to further might prove crucial to the chances of TYKE, who left it late to get up over 6f at Southwell last month. The son of Bobby's Kitten, who is now 2-3 on an artificial surface, remains open to further improvement after just six career starts and a subsequent 4lb rise could underestimate him. Surprise Picture hit the woodwork over C&D three weeks ago and is entitled to be thereabouts, along with Abbey's Dream.

ABBEY'S DREAM is on the up since fitted with cheekpieces and, following a good second at Newcastle, she's worth a chance to resume winning ways at the possible expense of Surprise Picture, who goes well at this track. Tyke is another one to consider.

Visibility and THAPA VC appeal most. The selection is likely to get the strong pace he needs in today's field.

16:30 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (3/1 +0%) Midnight Midge	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Midnight Midge 3/1, 3-time winner for this yard last season, latest a thin 3-runner Wincanton handicap over this sort of trip in March that rather fell his way. Returns in a decent-enough race for the grade but good record fresh bodes well. 3-6 over fences for new stable last season; has good record when fresh; a player.
5 (5) (9/1 -6%) Moorland Rambler	9 9/1(-6%)	(5) Moorland Rambler 9/1, Won 17f handicap hurdle in the mud here in January before 2 poor runs. Longer trip should suit now chasing. Heavy-ground hurdle winner in January; not in same form on good ground afterwards.
3 (3) (9/2 +10%) Surtitle	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Surtitle 9/2, Fair winning handicap hurdler and has conditions in his favour for chase debut. One to consider. 2-7 over hurdles; makes chasing debut after a break but still considered.
6 (6) (10/3 +39%) Gingerbred	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(6) Gingerbred 10/3, Confirmed previous promise when winning a handicap hurdle here (18.5f) in February but a mixed bag after. More needed now switched to chasing on return. Course winner off 1lb lower over hurdles last season; could have a say on chasing debut.
4 (4) (11/4 -38%) Petticoat Lucy	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(4) Petticoat Lucy 11/4, Fair hurdler who showed improved form under a change of tactics to make a winning start over fences at Newton Abbot (21f) in May, held up and jumping fine, pulling clear in the end. Should improve and likely contender. Drew clear to make winning chasing debut in May; 6lb rise ought to be manageable.
2 (2) (14/1 -75%) Maninsane	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Maninsane 14/1, Dual winner in first campaign over fences last season. Up and down as a rule but experience won't be lost on him and he could go well on his return. Signed off with disappointing run in April but generally did well in first chasing season.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Petticoat Lucy stayed on to win well when stepped up to 2m5f at Newton Abbot in May but the drop back in trip and a subsequent layoff might be enough to prevent her from defying a 6lb rise. With that in mind, the vote goes to SURTITLE, who bumped into a useful sort when second in his bid for a double at Uttoxeter in June and returns off the same mark for a yard in good form. Midnight Midge won a three-runner contest on his latest outing in March and warrants respect off 1lb higher.

PETTICOAT LUCY did plenty right when making a winning start over fences at Newton Abbot in the spring and could make a successful return. Surtitle is interesting starting out in this sphere for Fergal O'Brien, while Midnight Midge can go well fresh again.

Top of the list is PETTICOAT LUCY (nap), who created a pretty good impression when surging clear to make a winning chase debut in May.

16:40 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (9/2 +18%) Ez Tiger	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(11) Ez Tiger 9/2, Belatedly off the mark in a Southwell handicap (15.8f, good to soft) in July, benefiting from chasing a strong pace instead of forcing one. Backed that up when going close off 3 lb higher over the same C&D since and, though up another 3 lb, he's likely to remain competitive. Opened account at Southwell in summer and ran big race in defeat there last month.
2 (2) (9/2 -50%) Gerard Mentor	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Gerard Mentor 9/2, Winner of 3 handicap hurdles at around 2m last season. Mark dropped following a string of low-key efforts this season and he bounced back when going close on second start following a wind op at Exeter (16.7f, good) recently. Big player. Returned to form with clear second at Exeter 12 day ago; still on good mark after 4lb rise.
5 (5) (9/2 +50%) East End Girl	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(5) East End Girl 9/2, Won on the level and over hurdles for Lucy Wadham. Well held on debut for this yard on the Flat last month, but wasn't beaten at all far back in this sphere at Worcester (2m, soft) 12 days ago and she's an each-way player off the same mark. Ran well at Worcester 12 days ago and has a big role to play here.
6 (6) (11/1 +21%) Turpin Gold	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Turpin Gold 11/1, Stratford novice winner last November and best effort since when third of 12 in a Uttoxeter handicap during the summer. However, hasn't managed to reproduce that form in 3 completed starts since, finishing well adrift of Gerard Mentor at Exeter last time. Didn't run badly when eighth at Exeter recently and has slipped to a good mark.
1 (1) (11/2 -10%) Stonific	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(1) Stonific 11/2, Won the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen for David O'Meara in July 2021 and, though winless since, he has returned to form this month with solid efforts in defeat at Southwell and Ludlow (both at around 2m). Remains on a good mark and bold show anticipated. Not as good as he was but placed twice this month and ought to be on the premises again.
7 (7) (13/2 +46%) Noble Savage	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(7) Noble Savage 13/2, First past the post in 21.5f Wincanton handicap in March but demoted for hanging left and hampering the runner-up. Not in anything like the same form since, though, and he needs to bounce back. First past the post off this mark in March but not seen since heavy defeat in May.
10 (10) (14/1 +0%) Night Bear	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Night Bear 14/1, Fair winner on the Flat, but will need to leave previous hurdles form well behind if he's to make a winning handicap debut in this sphere. Well beaten in three novice hurdles but his Flat ability offers some hope.
13 (13) (14/1 -133%) Starlight Glance	14 14/1(-133%)	(13) Starlight Glance 14/1, Beaten a long way by the winner when second in a 10-runner Southwell novice (15.8f, good to soft) on her latest start in March. Still, that arguably represented a step in the right direction and she's in good hands to progress now switched to handicap company. Remote when second in Southwell novice in March but open to improvement in handicaps.
3 (3) (16/1 +36%) Jack The Savage	16 16/1(+36%)	(3) Jack The Savage 16/1, Bumper winner who posted an encouraging third on hurdles bow at Plumpton in February. Hasn't built on that since though, showing signs of temperament prior to unseating his rider on his Worcester handicap debut in August. Has had a breathing op since. Held before unseating rider on handicap debut in August; needs to learn to settle.
12 (12) (25/1 +0%) Lady Valentine	25 25/1(+0%)	(12) Lady Valentine 25/1, Flat winner who was runner-up in a C&D mares' maiden on second hurdles start in February. However, she hasn't shown much at all switched to handicaps since and visor (worn on a few occasions on the Flat) now replaces cheekpieces. Second in C&D maiden in February but weakened tamely in both subsequent handicaps.
8 (8) (33/1 -175%) Swift Tuttle	33 33/1(-175%)	(8) Swift Tuttle 33/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Brian Meehan and left previous hurdling efforts behind when scoring at a big price at Bangor (16.7f, good) on penultimate start. However, he failed to beat a rival home next time. Prevailed in messy finish to cause 33-1 surprise last month; safely held since.
9 (9) (33/1 -32%) G'day Aussie	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) G'day Aussie 33/1, Scored at Worcester (2m, good to soft) on second run since returning from a lengthy absence, but subsequent display at Market Rasen leaves him with a point to prove. Won off much-reduced mark in July but latest run was underwhelming; hard to predict.

LTO Selection:

16:40 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Gerard Mentor was only denied by a head when second in a similar event at Exeter 12 days ago and should go well again, but a 4lb rise makes life tougher and preference is for EZ TIGER. The Alex Hales-trained gelding got within a short head of landing a double at Southwell last month and a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent this in-form six-year-old going close again. Starlight Glance could be well treated off bottom weight on her handicap debut.

Though he arrives on a long losing run, STONIFIC has fallen a long way in the weights since his latest success and looks ready to strike judged on his placed efforts at Southwell and Ludlow the last twice. Gerard Mentor is a much-respected main danger having returned to form when going close at Exeter recently and, like the selection, he is on a good mark. East End Girl is a live each-way candidate, a remark which also applies to Ez Tiger and the lightly-raced Starlight Glance.

16:53 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (6/1 -9%) Enchanted Night	6 6/1(-9%)	(8) Enchanted Night 6/1, Just one win from 40 starts but it did come here and she arrives in form having finished runner-up over 5f at Nottingham and Southwell this month. Back up in trip. Respected. No problem with heavy ground; in form but best handicap efforts over 5f.
1 (1) (7/2 -5%) Willingly	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(1) Willingly 7/2, C&D winner. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft, 3/1) 6 days ago, bit in hand. Should go well under a penalty. Suited by testing ground; ready 5f winner last week; penalty to carry; good chance.
3 (3) (10/1 +0%) Miss Gallagher	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Miss Gallagher 10/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Kempton (7f) 36 days ago but had been a creditable third over this C&D prior to that. Maiden; looks a good candidate for another go at 6f; unraced on slower than good ground.
2 (2) (11/2 +0%) Cuban Grey	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(2) Cuban Grey 11/2, Latest win at Brighton in September but last of 7 back there a fortnight ago. Successful debut for yard in September (about 5f, soft); made respiratory noise since.
4 (4) (11/4 +31%) Kitbag	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(4) Kitbag 11/4, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Off 7 months, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Bath (5.7f, soft) 6 days ago. Respected under Murphy. Did better off reduced mark on AW in the spring; fair 5th last week/ on turf after a break.
11 (11) (14/1 +30%) Mc's Wag	14 14/1(+30%)	(11) Mc's Wag 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 76 days ago. Difficult ask. Well held in first three runs (6f, AW); no impact over 7f on good on handicap debut.
7 (7) (15/2 -7%) Porterinthejungle	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(7) Porterinthejungle 15/2, 7/1, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Merits consideration. Acts well on testing ground; in form but 6f on heavy could be more of a test than ideal.
5 (5) (16/1 +0%) Maid For Harry	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Maid For Harry 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 5 in maiden (50/1) at Chelmsford (7f) 19 days ago, no match for winner. Makes handicap debut. Mark demands improvement but she is unexposed. Best effort at 7f on AW last time; needs to show she can handle heavy ground on turf debut.
10 (10) (30/1 -50%) Deep Spirit	30 30/1(-50%)	(10) Deep Spirit 30/1, C&D winner in August but down the field twice since. Bounce back needed. C&D winner in August; lesser efforts since; well beaten in sole run on soft.
6 (6) (66/1 -65%) Bala Hatun	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Bala Hatun 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 6 in handicap at Chepstow (1m, good to firm, 50/1) when last seen in June. Off 144 days. Down in trip. Shown ability over 7f on AW; low-key turf/handicap debut at 1m; drop to 6f could suit.
9 (9) (66/1 -65%) Dazzerling	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) Dazzerling 66/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Last of 9 in novice at Chelmsford (6f, 14/1) 70 days ago, refusing to settle. Maiden; in the frame a few times but has not yet found his feet for new yard.

LTO Selection:

16:53 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

WILLINGLY won on deep Nottingham ground just six days ago and, providing this doesn't come too soon, she's taken to follow up under a 5lb penalty. Owen Lewis claims 7lb in the plate this time, taking over from a 5lb claimer at the Midlands venue, so she's effectively just 3lb higher. Enchanted Night has been knocking on the door of late and would be no surprise winner, while chances are also given to Porterinthejungle and Cuban Grey.

WILLINGLY was better than ever scoring with a bit in hand at Nottingham last week and can defy a penalty with ground conditions in her favour again. Porterinthejungle and Enchanted Night are other mares who arrive in form and may give Mark Usher's charge most to do.

Willingly has a solid chance under a penalty but it might be worth chancing KITBAG on his second run back from a break.

17:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (3.33/1 +17%) Road To Wembley	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(6) Road To Wembley 3.33/1, Shaped as if better for the run when fifth of 10 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 14/1) on debut 71 days ago. Should progress. Kempton debut was encouraging; yard going well; may ideally need 1m+ but still respected.
9 (9) (3.5/1 +42%) Queen's Music	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(9) Queen's Music 3.5/1, Twice-raced filly who went backwards from a promising debut when sixth of 8 in minor event at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 8/1) 40 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Debut 2nd sets the standard and didn't seem to handle Epsom last time; shortlisted.
7 (7) (4.5/1 +0%) Serengeti Sunrise	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(7) Serengeti Sunrise 4.5/1, Sent off 33/1 and fared best of the newcomers when fifth of 11 in maiden at this C&D on debut 17 days ago, never nearer. Should improve. Inexperience evident on recent C&D debut but clear promise in the run; likely player.
3 (3) (5/2 -11%) Dashing Darcey	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(3) Dashing Darcey 5/2, Foaled January 22. 6,000 gns yearling, 20,000 gns 2-y-o, Muhaarar colt. Dam 7f winner out of useful 6f winner If So. Newcomer from top yard, so warrants plenty of respect. 20,000gns 2yo; dam a minor 7f AW winner; from powerful yard & starts out in a modest race.
8 (8) (10/1 -150%) Keep My Secret	10 10/1(-150%)	(8) Keep My Secret 10/1, Offered something to work on when fifth of 11 in maiden at this course (6.1f, 25/1) on debut 15 days ago. Should improve. Some promise over 6f here 15 days ago but that wasn't a strong race; others stronger.
10 (10) (18/1 -29%) Theworldsnotenough	18 18/1(-29%)	(10) Theworldsnotenough 18/1, Foaled February 12. €24,000 foal, £35,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Closely related to 1m winner Fondest and half-sister to several winners, including smart 6f-8.6f winner Keystroke and useful 1¼m winner Indulged. Worth a peep in the betting. Bred to have a future but played up & withdrawn prior to intended debut last month (25-1).
1 (1) (20/1 +50%) Barnsnape Boy	20 20/1(+50%)	(1) Barnsnape Boy 20/1, Foaled January 29. 22,000 gns yearling, £35,000 2-y-o, Iffraaj gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 12.5f). £35,000 2yo; dam a modest maiden; yard just 3-208 with 2yos in recent years.
5 (5) (40/1 -60%) Juan Solo	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Juan Solo 40/1, Looked green when sixth of 7 in maiden (50/1) at Brighton (8f, good) on debut 14 days ago, slowly away. Needs a decent step forward. 50-1 when a well-beaten 5th of 7 at Brighton two weeks ago (1m); not easily recommended.
4 (4) (66/1 -65%) Call Henry	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Call Henry 66/1, Sent off long odds but offered something to work on nonetheless when seventh of 11 in maiden at this C&D (66/1) on debut 17 days ago, missing break. Something to build on when 7th over C&D on recent debut; tricky draw to deal with today.
11 (11) (150/1 -127%) Nassau Bay	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) Nassau Bay 150/1, 80/1, ninth of 10 in minor event at Kempton (6f) on debut. Off 104 days. Whiff of promise on July's 6f debut but she stopped quickly and others are stronger today.
2 (2) (200/1 -100%) Combustion	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Combustion 200/1, 200/1, last of 8 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 13 days ago, very slowly away. 200-1 when last of eight at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago; not easily recommended.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Having been narrowly denied at Lingfield on her racecourse debut, QUEEN'S MUSIC didn't appear to be in love with the undulations at Epsom last month, where she hung left when weakening. This should be more suitable, though, and Jack Channon's charge is fancied to strike at the third time of asking. Muhaarar colt Dashing Darcey looks an interesting prospect on his first start and is worth monitoring in the betting, while Keep My Secret is also noted.

KEEP MY SECRET offered something to work on on her recent debut and, with improvement on the cards over this 1f longer trip, she's put forward as the answer. Dashing Darcey is a newcomer to note in a race of this nature, while Serengeti Sunrise and Road To Wembley are others capable of having a say.

Road To Wembley and SERENGETI SUNRISE appeal as likely improvers and the latter is marginally preferred over todays' trip.

17:05 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 13f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 (13) (4/1 -45%) Sorceleur	4 4/1(-45%)	(13) Sorceleur 4/1, Saint Des Saints gelding. Dam 15f hurdle/17f chase winner in France, also 11f/1½m winner on Flat. Represents top yard and got to be respected. 35,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to point winner Wendigo.
10 (10) (5/2 +0%) Mapogo	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(10) Mapogo 5/2, 20,000 gns 3-y-o, Roaring Lion gelding. Dam, smart 1m-11.6f winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (2m winner) Distant Memories. One for shortlist on debut given connections. 95,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 1m-11.4f winner; unraced for James Ferguson.
4 (4) (10/3 +5%) Caustic	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Caustic 10/3, 75,000 gns 3-y-o, Galileo gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners on Flat, including smart winner up to 1¼m Flavius. Dam smart US winner up to 1½m. Likely type on paper and one to note for Flat-oriented yard. 75,000gns 3yo; rare bumper runner for respected Flat trainer.
2 (2) (12/1 -20%) Calshot Spit	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Calshot Spit 12/1, New Bay gelding. Dam 6.5f winner in France. 36,000gns yearling; third foal; dam French 6.5f 2yo winner.
11 (11) (12/1 -20%) Marrakushi	12 12/1(-20%)	(11) Marrakushi 12/1, £30,000 3-y-o, Dubawi gelding. Dam useful 1¼m winner on Flat. £30,000 3yo; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 97), closely related to 1m3f/1m4f winner Beauvais.
5 (5) (15/2 +6%) Dodger Long	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(5) Dodger Long 15/2, Frontiersman gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner Sisterandbrother and bumper winner Pick Up The Pieces. Yard's last 2 bumper newcomers have won and he makes a fair bit of appeal. Related to winners; stable has a 26% strike-rate in bumpers the last five seasons.
7 (7) (16/1 +0%) Kel Du Large	16 16/1(+0%)	(7) Kel Du Large 16/1, No Risk At All gelding. Half-brother to Face Au Large and fairly useful French chaser Great du Large. One to note on debut. Trainer 0-11 in bumpers recent seasons; bred to do better in time.
14 (14) (25/1 +0%) Square Du Roule	25 25/1(+0%)	(14) Square Du Roule 25/1, It's Gino gelding. Dam 17f-2½m hurdles/chase winner in France. 4,000euros yearling; first foal; dam French 2m1f hurdle/2m4f chase winner.
12 (12) (33/1 +67%) Mr Fury	33 33/1(+67%)	(12) Mr Fury 33/1, War Command gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner abroad Polimar. Dam ran once on Flat in France. Half-brother to Italian 6f 2yo winner Polimar; dam unplaced 1m 2yo in France (RPR 68).
1 (1) (33/1 -106%) Bobacious	33 33/1(-106%)	(1) Bobacious 33/1, Telescope gelding. Dam 6f-1m winner who stayed 1¼m. Wears hood. First foal; dam 6f-1m winner (RPR 83), half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Loving Spirit.
3 (3) (33/1 +0%) Catboy	33 33/1(+0%)	(3) Catboy 33/1, £20,000 3-y-o, Agent Secret gelding. Half-brother to fair 17f hurdle winner/fair chaser Caboy and Egirl. Dam 2¼m-21f hurdles/chase winner in France. £20,000 3yo; seventh foal; half-brother to Caboy (2m1f-2m7f hurdle/chase winner).
8 (8) (33/1 +0%) Lions Peak	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Lions Peak 33/1, Churchill gelding. Half-brother to fair 11f winner Minister For Magic. Dam unraced. Fourth foal; half-brother to 1m3f winner Minister For Magic (RPR 80); dam unraced.
15 (15) (40/1 +20%) Mon The Hoops	40 40/1(+20%)	(15) Mon The Hoops 40/1, Linda's Lad filly. Dam maiden on Flat. First foal; dam 14-race Flat maiden; stable also runs Gaelic Iceolation.
6 (6) (50/1 -25%) Gaelic Iceolation	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Gaelic Iceolation 50/1, Linda's Lad gelding. Dam ran twice over hurdles, 1¼m-1½m winner who stayed easy 1¾m on Flat. Dam 1m2f/1m4f winner (RPR 64), half-sister to 2m2f/2m3f hurdle winner Gaelic Flow.
9 (9) (125/1 -89%) Lord Whitemere	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Lord Whitemere 125/1, Kuroshio gelding. Dam unraced. 800euros yearling; there's plenty of speed in his pedigree so stamina concerns.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 13f Race Class Flow

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

With no form to go on, the market may prove the best guide to these newcomers but there is plenty to like about the chances of SORCELEUR. He cost 35,000 euros and represents an in-form yard with a fine strike-rate at this venue over the last five years, so it would be no surprise to see him make a winning start. The David Pipe-trained Marrakushi is closely related to a few winners and the 30,000-pound purchase must be respected, along with Mapogo and Caustic, who cost 75,000gns.

A big line-up of unraced 3-y-os and the betting may help, with CAUSTIC, Dodger Long and Sorceleur the three selected against the field as things stand.

Flat-orientated stables have won four of the last seven runnings of this race and CAUSTIC is a rare bumper runner for Owen Burrows.

17:15 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (6/1 -33%) Irish Chorus	6 6/1(-33%)	(14) Irish Chorus 6/1, Ultimately beaten a fair way when third on debut in a 12-runner Newbury bumper in March, but that was still a fairly encouraging start to her career. In good hands and likely to do better before long. Showed enough when third at Newbury in March to be worth considering.
2 (2) (8/1 +27%) Matchadam	8 8/1(+27%)	(2) Matchadam 8/1, Picked up for £50,000 after getting on top close home on his sole start between the flags last November. Has joined a respected yard and needs close attention in the betting on this Rules debut. Yard also saddles My Friend Sean. Tongue strap applied. Maiden point winner last November; could be an interesting candidate.
12 (12) (11/4 -38%) Bellas Bridge	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(12) Bellas Bridge 11/4, £10,000 3-y-o, €155,000 4-y-o. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler Horsted Valley and she landed a maiden point on debut in April. Very much of interest starting out under Rules and the market will be informative. Bought for 155,000euros after winning an Irish point; obvious appeal.
13 (13) (12/1 -9%) Future Fortune	12 12/1(-9%)	(13) Future Fortune 12/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune filly. Dam 2½m-25f hurdle/chase winner. Yard can get one ready first time out and she's worth a second look in the betting. Out of a winning dam but plenty of stamina in her pedigree and may need more time.
1 (1) (12/1 +40%) Head Over Hinds	12 12/1(+40%)	(1) Head Over Hinds 12/1, €48,000 3-y-o out of a bumper/2m hurdle winner. Never looked like winning on debut at Huntingdon during the spring, but there were signs of ability and he's likely to do better in time. Down the field on debut in May but not disgraced; could play a part.
8 (8) (13/2 +46%) My Friend Sean	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(8) My Friend Sean 13/2, €38,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Half-brother to modest hurdler Guidedbythescience. Dam 19f-21f hurdle winner. Wears tongue strap on debut and the market should be revealing. Quite attractive pedigree and worth market check on debut.
4 (4) (16/5 +68%) Diamond Dice	3.2 16/5(+68%)	(4) Diamond Dice 16/5, Held every chance when departing at the last on debut in a maiden point during the spring. Subsequently bought for £50,000 and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say. Every chance when falling in maiden point in May; market check required.
3 (3) (16/1 +52%) Chevington	16 16/1(+52%)	(3) Chevington 16/1, Out of a winner and showed good deal of ability himself when second in 6-runner C&D bumper on debut in February. Subsequent effort back here in April represented a step in the wrong direction, but it's far too soon to write him off. Second over C&D on debut but well beaten, also over C&D, when last seen in April.
5 (5) (28/1 +72%) Elauro	28 28/1(+72%)	(5) Elauro 28/1, Unseated rider sole start in points earlier this year. Yard's record in bumpers doesn't augur well and probably best watched on Rules debut. Early casualty in a maiden point in March.
7 (7) (40/1 -233%) Jukebox Annie	40 40/1(-233%)	(7) Jukebox Annie 40/1, Cheap purchase who unseated rider at the start on debut at Stratford in August before landing a 3-runner affair at Newton Abbot the following month. That wasn't much of a race and she has more on her plate here. Beat two rivals at Newton Abbot last month; this is much harder; 7lb penalty.
11 (11) (66/1 +0%) West Hill Shadow	66 66/1(+0%)	(11) West Hill Shadow 66/1, €16,500 3-y-o, Laverock gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (2m-2½m winner) Charlie Stout. Another who will probably be better for the experience. Related to winners but trainer has fairly modest record in bumpers.
6 (6) (100/1 +0%) Inspector Maigret	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Inspector Maigret 100/1, Montmartre gelding out of a 2m hurdle winner, also 1½m-13.3f winner who stayed 2m on Flat. Doesn't appeal as a probable first-time-out winner on paper. Newcomer; dam won on the Flat and over hurdles; trainer yet to send out a bumper winner.
10 (10) (150/1 -127%) Sixties Boy	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Sixties Boy 150/1, £4,000 3-y-o, Sixties Icon gelding. Brother to 2 winners, including fair hurdler Charging Point, stays 3m. Likely to come on for the run. Related to jumping winners but trainer 0-6 in recent seasons in bumpers.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

IRISH CHORUS made an encouraging debut when third at Newbury in March, form that has been boosted by two of those behind her scoring since, and she looks a big player with improvement expected following that initial experience. Navajo Indy was only held by a length at Kempton when last seen in March and has claims on that form, while Matchadam cost 50,000gns following a point-to-point success and he's of interest on his debut under Rules.

DIAMOND DICE, Bellas Bridge and Matchadam are all of strong interest starting out under Rules for respected yards. The first-named is the only member of the trio who failed to make a winning debut between the flags, but he may well have done so but for falling at the last and it will look significant if the market speaks in his favour. Navajo Indy looks the pick of those with experience in this sphere and he merits respect.

A reasonable standard is set by NAVAJO INDY and he could make it third time lucky.

17:25 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (2/1 +0%) Ratafia	2 2/1(+0%)	(5) Ratafia 2/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Redcar (7f, heavy) on Friday. Should get similar ground conditions again and much respected. Opened his account at Redcar last Friday; in top form; respected under 5lb penalty.
2 (2) (7/2 -5%) Inverinate	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(2) Inverinate 7/2, 13/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 17 days ago. Visor back on. Likely to be in the shake-up. Largely consistent but has a question to answer back on slow ground.
6 (6) (9/1 -6%) Delagate The Lady	9 9/1(-6%)	(6) Delagate The Lady 9/1, Course winner in April. Fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 6/1) 24 days ago. Fighting chance off current mark, provided the return to 7f proves no issue.
3 (3) (9/1 +0%) Once Adaay	9 9/1(+0%)	(3) Once Adaay 9/1, Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly. Looks a doubtful stayer on first attempt beyond sprint trips.
1 (1) (10/1 -33%) Luna Queen	10 10/1(-33%)	(1) Luna Queen 10/1, C&D winner in August. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, AW, 6/1) 48 days ago but may fare better back here. Won over C&D in August but has taken backward steps since.
4 (4) (10/1 -11%) Star Map	10 10/1(-11%)	(4) Star Map 10/1, Has struggled in her 3 handicap starts but it is of some interest that Oisin Murphy retains the ride. Check betting. Best RPR came on soft ground; may improve returned to forecast similar conditions.
8 (8) (14/1 -17%) Fast Flo	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Fast Flo 14/1, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Creditable third of 10 in C&D handicap (soft, 12/1) 33 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Record is 0-19 but she has finished third in last two visits to Yarmouth.
7 (7) (16/1 -14%) Primrose Maid	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Primrose Maid 16/1, C&D winner in September. 11/2, last of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (6f, heavy) since. Needs a return to this venue to spark a revival. Opened her account in C&D contest two starts ago; not dismissed back here.
11 (11) (16/1 +0%) Haulfronhobbs	16 16/1(+0%)	(11) Haulfronhobbs 16/1, Poor form. 12/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 8 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 3yo maiden who has something to prove back up in distance.
9 (9) (20/1 +0%) Warrior Square	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Warrior Square 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) on return from absence in March. Off another 7 months since. Signs of improvement on sole run this year; heed the market signals.
10 (10) (50/1 +0%) College Wizard	50 50/1(+0%)	(10) College Wizard 50/1, 80/1, last of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (1m) 10 days ago. Visor on first time. Placed here in August but the rest of his form is unconvincing.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

This won't take much winning and connections of RATAFIA have found their gelding another very winnable opening following his smooth Redcar triumph. That didn't come out of the blue either, as he'd previously shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up at Leicester. Inverinate remains winless on turf but does look feasibly treated on the pick of his form, while Delagate The Lady is noted too.

RATAFIA revelled in deep ground at Redcar the other day and might be able to follow up faced with similar conditions. Once Adaay's latest Wolverhampton sixth was a bit more encouraging and he heads the dangers along with fellow 3-y-o Inverinate.

In-form RATAFIA is taken to defy a penalty for his Redcar win. Possible improver Star Map is second choice.

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (2/1 +40%) Lynwood Lad	2 2/1(+40%)	(9) Lynwood Lad 2/1, 12/1, respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 33 days ago. Not a forlorn hope. C&D third two runs ago reads well and was trapped wide when only eighth last time.
4 (4) (9/2 +40%) Hannah's Return	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(4) Hannah's Return 9/2, C&D winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (5/2) at Chelmsford City (6f). Off 166 days. Worth a market check. Fairly handicapped and market could guide back from 166 days off.
2 (2) (9/1 -29%) Kenstone	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Kenstone 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chepstow in June. 16/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago. Not firing at present. Tick for conditions but hasn't shown enough the last twice to make the shortlist.
7 (7) (10/1 -100%) Reversion	10 10/1(-100%)	(7) Reversion 10/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2021. Very good third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (100/1) 17 days ago, nearest finish. Respected. Slow starter is drawn on the inside; probably flattered over C&D last time.
5 (5) (10/3 +45%) Outreach	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(5) Outreach 10/3, Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 18/1) 13 days ago. Should give his running once more. Yet to really trouble the judge in handicap company, starting 14-1 or bigger.
3 (3) (11/2 -100%) Cheese The One	5.5 11/2(-100%)	(3) Cheese The One 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Respectable third of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Kempton (8f) 45 days ago, slowly away. Leading claims. Player on recent form and holds place claims if getting the breaks.
10 (10) (28/1 -75%) Gracious Grace	28 28/1(-75%)	(10) Gracious Grace 28/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Catterick (6f, soft) 20 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Eighth the best she's managed in six completed starts, with cheekpieces no help of late.
8 (8) (28/1 +44%) Broomy Law	28 28/1(+44%)	(8) Broomy Law 28/1, Remains a maiden after 25 Flat runs. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 125/1) 29 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Best two performances of 2023 came when beaten about 5l (second time by Cheese The One).
6 (6) (150/1 -200%) Wood Farm Wag	150 150/1(-200%)	(6) Wood Farm Wag 150/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. Tenth of 12 when 100-1 for C&D handicap 15 days ago.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Not the strongest of contests, in which preference is for CHEESE THE ONE. Stella Barclay's filly has improved since being fitted with blinkers, winning over C&D in August before posting two creditable efforts thereafter. The talented Harry Davies is aboard for the first time and she would not need much more to come out on top. Outreach, Reversion and Hannah's Return are the dangers.

CHEESE THE ONE arrives on the back of a solid showing at Kempton and, if things drop right, she could get back to winning ways in a race where most have something to prove. Outreach is likely to be on the premises and Hannah's Return is worthy of interest if strong in the betting.

This won't take much winning and LYNWOOD LAD (nap) appeals on his C&D third two runs ago. He was hamstrung by a wide draw last time.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (6/1 +20%) Stoney Lane	6 6/1(+20%)	(5) Stoney Lane 6/1, C&D winner in August. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 12/1) 18 days ago, running on. One to consider. Lewis Edmunds gets on well with him and they hold place claims.
6 (6) (7/2 -56%) Intoxicata	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(6) Intoxicata 7/2, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 6/1) 22 days ago, finding test too much. Leading claims back at what appears to be her optimum trip. Widest draw not ideal but obvious claims if able to adopt good early position back in trip.
3 (3) (9/1 -64%) Available Angel	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Available Angel 9/1, Below form fifth of 10 in minor event (2/1) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 69 days ago. 0-12 on the AW and likely to find one or two too good. Good run then bad run at Yarmouth when last seen; 0-12 on AW.
1 (1) (10/3 +17%) Flavius Titus	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Flavius Titus 10/3, Latest win at Thirsk in August. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/4) 14 days ago, slowly away. Should be on the premises. 7f should give him more time to catch up but will need the breaks from stall 1.
4 (4) (11/2 +27%) Aviary	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(4) Aviary 11/2, C&D winner. One win from 24 Flat runs. Good sixth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 15 days ago. Place possibilities. Goes well over track and trip; latest effort suggests she could be poised to strike.
7 (7) (11/2 +39%) Van Zant	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(7) Van Zant 11/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 17/2) 7 days ago, hampered. Others preferred. 16-race maiden who has largely disappointed in handicaps.
9 (9) (12/1 +25%) Ebury	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Ebury 12/1, Forty-five runs since last win in 2019. 16/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Leicester (7f, good) 29 days ago. Opposable. No win since 2019 and hasn't even troubled the judge for a while; hard to fancy.
2 (2) (22/1 -83%) Rebel Redemption	22 22/1(-83%)	(2) Rebel Redemption 22/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Below form sixth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at this course (6.1f) 31 days ago. Needs to bounce back but, having slipped to an attractive mark, he's dangerous to discount. On very handy mark but vulnerable late over 7f, particularly if trying to lead from box 9.
8 (8) (33/1 -32%) Queen Sarabi	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Queen Sarabi 33/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 28/1) 50 days ago. Readily passed over. Often takes a good hold; out of form and wind surgery hasn't helped the last twice.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

STONEY LANE won over C&D in August and he arrives here just 2lb higher in the ratings despite filling second place on his most recent outing at Newcastle. The eight-year-old gets the vote as a result, although Intoxicata has not been disgraced on her last couple of starts and is an obvious threat. Others to note are Flavius Titus and Available Angel.

The vote goes to INTOXICATA, who has performed well over a mile the last twice and is presented with a good opportunity to resume winning ways back at what appears to be her optimum trip. Rebel Redemption's recent form isn't overly inspiring, but the handicapper is showing mercy and he could be a threat, while Flavius Titus and Stoney Lane both have claims.

The vote goes to AVIARY. She's a well treated C&D winner who did pretty well to be beaten less than 3l from stall 12 here latest.

18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (5/6 +31%) Age Of Time	0.833333 5/6(+31%)	(1) Age Of Time 5/6, Confirmed debut promise when winning 8-runner maiden at this C&D 52 days ago, running on. Should take another step forward and boasts leading claims. Improved on debut when quite a handsome C&D winner latest; can improve further.
2 (2) (6/1 +57%) Annafel	6 6/1(+57%)	(2) Annafel 6/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 16 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f, 8/1) on debut 54 days ago. Up in trip. Should have more to offer. Unable to overcome wide draw when 4th of 16 on Chelmsford debut (7f); can improve.
12 (12) (6/1 -20%) Winterfair	6 6/1(-20%)	(12) Winterfair 6/1, Promising sort. 9/1, fifth of 10 in minor event at Sandown (7f, soft) on debut 34 days ago. Up in trip. Open to progress and likely to feature. Encouraging start to career over 7f; looks sure to improve for the run and extra distance.
5 (5) (12/1 +64%) Nabilov	12 12/1(+64%)	(5) Nabilov 12/1, Once-raced maiden. 10/1, fifth of 6 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, soft) on debut 36 days ago. Up in trip. May well do better. Easy to back and well held when 5th of six on 7f debut; step up in trip can suit.
7 (7) (12/1 -33%) Show Biz Kid	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Show Biz Kid 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 7 in minor event at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Not discounted. Shown promise in 1m turf events; can progress but perhaps over further in handicaps.
9 (9) (14/1 +22%) Starshine Legend	14 14/1(+22%)	(9) Starshine Legend 14/1, Foaled April 8. €190,000 yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including very smart British/Australian winner up to 7f Home of The Brave and French 1¼m winner Blissful Beauty. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree. 190,000euros yearling; useful pedigree; yard 7-25 with 2yos here; check the market.
11 (11) (28/1 -100%) Yeomanry	28 28/1(-100%)	(11) Yeomanry 28/1, Foaled January 6. 180,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam, 1½m winner who stayed 1¾m, half-sister to 1½m winner (stayed 2½m) Pouvoir Absolu and and 9f-11f winner Perfect Murder, both smart. 180,000gns yearling; decent pedigree but longer trips likely to be in order.
6 (6) (28/1 -75%) Oh What Fun	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Oh What Fun 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in minor event at Salisbury (8f, heavy, 11/1) on debut 19 days ago. Should progress. Just a glimmer of ability on 1m debut at Salisbury; may need a stiffer test than this.
3 (3) (33/1 -65%) Endosser	33 33/1(-65%)	(3) Endosser 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/2, third of 10 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Needs to up his game. Beaten about 9l in two starts, at 1m on turf and 7f on Polytrack; handicaps next.
10 (10) (40/1 -186%) Winston's Tipple	40 40/1(-186%)	(10) Winston's Tipple 40/1, Foaled March 20. Churchill colt. Brother to 7f winner Merry Minister and half-brother to ungenuine 1¼m winner Herodotus and useful winner up to 7f Bell Shot. Newcomers from yard often fancied. Useful pedigree; yard 9-109 with 2yos here; market can guide.
8 (8) (125/1 -89%) Sir Galahad	125 125/1(-89%)	(8) Sir Galahad 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 10 in minor event at Salisbury (8f, heavy) on debut 19 days ago. 14-1, out the back in 1m Salisbury novice on debut; asking a lot for him to be involved.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Age Of Time took a step forward when getting off the mark over C&D last month and the son of Dubawi has to be respected. That said, he may struggle to successfully concede 12lb to WINTERFAIR, who caught the eye when fifth on her racecourse bow over 7f at Sandown a month ago. Show Biz Kid is another with valid form claims, while Starshine Legend is a newcomer to note.

AGE OF TIME opened his account in ready fashion over C&D last time and is fancied to defy a penalty with the scope for another improved showing. Starshine Legend is an interesting newcomer and Winterfair should step up on her promising debut.

This can go to AGE OF TIME who did not have to work too hard for his recent C&D win and is likely to improve further.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (6/1 -50%) Regal Envoy	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Regal Envoy 6/1, Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/1) at this C&D 17 days ago, easily. This 6 lb higher mark demands more, but he's a big player nonetheless. Impressed from the front over C&D 17 days ago; 6lb higher against better opposition.
8 (8) (8/1 +20%) Heartrate	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Heartrate 8/1, Latest win at Ffos Las in September. 10/3, seventh of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Likely to find one or two too strong here. Impressed at Ffos Las on stable debut but disappointing off this mark at Pontefract latest.
7 (7) (9/1 +25%) Coup De Force	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Coup De Force 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in August. 18/1, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, soft) 22 days ago. Not without each-way hope. 2-4 on AW (both wins at 5f but stays 6f); still on a fair mark and she can't be discounted.
5 (5) (9/2 +31%) Vespasian	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(5) Vespasian 9/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he's capable of taking a hand in the finish. RPR of 89 on latest AW run (C&D in June); other pace to contend with today.
12 (12) (11/1 +0%) A Pint Of Bear	11 11/1(+0%)	(12) A Pint Of Bear 11/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, second of 11 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Reproduction of that effort would give him an each-way chance. Cheekpieces sparked a revival when 2nd over C&D 3 weeks ago; other front-runners today.
11 (11) (13/8 +19%) Intervention	1.625 13/8(+19%)	(11) Intervention 13/8, C&D winner. Twenty-four runs since last win in 2022. Very good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, well-backed 15/8) 6 days ago, clear of rest. Expected to be bang there. Conditions to suit & went close at Kempton last week (well backed; pulled hard); contender.
1 (1) (16/1 -60%) Bellagio Man	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Bellagio Man 16/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f, 17/2) 25 days ago. More needed up 3 lb here, but he's worthy of consideration all the same. Last-gasp win at Newcastle latest (6f); up 3lb & drawn wide but this should be run to suit.
9 (9) (18/1 -13%) Motagally	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Motagally 18/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 31 days ago, hampered. Opposable on balance. On losing run and inconsistent this year; dangerous mark if back to May's York form though.
3 (3) (18/1 +10%) Kodi Red	18 18/1(+10%)	(3) Kodi Red 18/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Bath (5f, soft) 22 days ago, not ideally placed. Back up in trip on this tapeta debut and others make more appeal. Excuse last time & stable debut was promising; dangerous mark; good draw; needs close look.
2 (2) (20/1 -100%) Crimson Angel	20 20/1(-100%)	(2) Crimson Angel 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 14/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 68 days ago. 2 lb lower back on the AW and she has to enter calculations. Never in the hunt on h'cap debut in August; two AW wins beforehand; new trip today.
6 (6) (50/1 -100%) Dark Kestrel	50 50/1(-100%)	(6) Dark Kestrel 50/1, 9/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft). Off 97 days ahead of this tapeta debut on first run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden. Something to find on form. Return to 6f may suit on stable debut (sold for 22,000gns last month); betting to guide.

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

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

Bellagio Man arrives on the back of a victory over this trip at Newcastle but a 3lb rise for that head success makes life tougher and preference is for fellow double seeker REGAL ENVOY. He has gone up 6lb for a C&D victory 17 days ago but he made all with plenty to spare that day and a similar effort may suffice. Intervention filled the runner-up berth off this mark at Kempton last week and he's another to consider.

INTERVENTION left the strong impression that his turn is near when finding only an unexposed 3-y-o too good at Kempton recently, and he is taken to go one better here off the same mark. Regal Envoy has been raised 6 lb for his C&D success earlier this month, but he was a decisive winner that day and will be a threat if in a similar mood. Crimson Angel is respected back on the all-weather and should be in the mix, along with Vespasian.

Intervention looks well ahead of his mark if settling better but KODI RED appeals as being favourably treated too.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (7/4 +68%) Miss Anya	1.75 7/4(+68%)	(1) Miss Anya 7/4, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fourth of 11 in minor event at this course (6.1f, 16/5) 3 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Drop in trip and quick turnaround are not ideal. Has run well in all five starts but not sure dropping to 5f on nursery debut is ideal.
4 (4) (8/1 +27%) Rogue Rosie	8 8/1(+27%)	(4) Rogue Rosie 8/1, Respectable fourth of 9 in nursery at this C&D (25/1) 17 days ago. Can't be ruled out. In the frame in all six starts, the last two over C&D; 3lb lower and should go well again.
11 (11) (9/2 +18%) Lady Bouquet	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(11) Lady Bouquet 9/2, C&D winner. Winner here in October. Creditable second of 7 in nursery at Chelmsford City (5f, 11/4) 10 days ago, no match for winner. Makes plenty of appeal. Won easily over C&D earlier this month and ran well next time; unlikely to be far away.
5 (5) (14/1 -100%) South Parade	14 14/1(-100%)	(5) South Parade 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 13/2, third of 8 in minor event at Beverley (5f, heavy) 34 days ago. Bred to do better and strikes as an interesting handicap debutant. Open to further progress on nursery debut, but she isn't drawn to advantage.
10 (10) (16/5 +20%) Elliott	3.2 16/5(+20%)	(10) Elliott 16/5, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 11 in nursery (7/1) at Newcastle (5f) 4 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Only beaten a head and a neck into third at Newcastle on Friday; high on the list.
8 (8) (17/2 -113%) Renovate	8.5 17/2(-113%)	(8) Renovate 17/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (5f, 22/1) 11 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Likely to do better, so can't be ruled out. Unplaced in three starts; open to improvement on nursery debut, but it will be needed.
2 (2) (20/1 -100%) Mecca's Duchess	20 20/1(-100%)	(2) Mecca's Duchess 20/1, 11/2, seventh of 11 in nursery at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Modest at Redcar last time, but creditable efforts before that; chance if bouncing back.
3 (3) (20/1 -43%) Miss Woo Woo	20 20/1(-43%)	(3) Miss Woo Woo 20/1, Winner at Brighton in September. Respectable 8½ lengths fifth of 10 to Dragon Leader in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good, 100/1) 17 days ago. Twice held since winning at Brighton (stiff task latest); something to prove.
6 (6) (50/1 -317%) Desert Master	50 50/1(-317%)	(6) Desert Master 50/1, 11/2, third of 5 in nursery at Lingfield (5f, AW) 48 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving James Tate. Placed in five of his eight starts for James Tate; needs a bit more on stable debut.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Miss Anya and Elliott have been running well in defeat and should have their say again, but they may be playing for places behind LADY BOUQUET. Philip Kirby's filly hacked up over this C&D before finding one too good off her revised mark at Chelmsford 10 days ago, and she should relish a return to this venue. Hollie Doyle returning to the saddle is another positive.

LADY BOUQUET has upped her game since switched to AW and she's worth a chance to get back to winning ways having been successful over C&D earlier in the month. Elliott is an obvious danger and an improved showing from South Parade would come as no surprise.

This may be the day for ELLIOTT who finished a close third at Newcastle on Friday. The return to an easier 5f may suit him even better.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (3.33/1 +26%) Stay Smart	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(1) Stay Smart 3.33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in June. Fourth of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Hamilton (5f, good). Off 117 days/had breathing op. First run for yard after leaving Iain Jardine. Worth monitoring in the betting. Makes stable debut after four months off after wind surgery; may need a stiffer test on AW.
7 (7) (4/1 +0%) Nordic Glory	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Nordic Glory 4/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 13/2) 19 days ago. Can go well again. All four wins at Lingfield, including last time, but has run well over C&D; shortlisted.
9 (9) (4/1 +56%) Gustav Graves	4 4/1(+56%)	(9) Gustav Graves 4/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 17/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Record when drawn in stall five or lower around here reads 163242 so may be worth chancing.
3 (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Urban Dandy	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Urban Dandy 4.5/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Newcastle (5f) 43 days ago. Not dismissed. Dual Tapeta winner this year and more encouraging last time; not dismissed lightly.
8 (8) (6/1 +25%) Mucky Mulconry	6 6/1(+25%)	(8) Mucky Mulconry 6/1, C&D winner. Winner here in May. 7/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 14 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Player if he can bounce back. Modest at Southwell last time and still 6lb above his sole winning mark; blinkers on.
5 (5) (8/1 -45%) Bankrupt	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) Bankrupt 8/1, 11/1, didn't need to improve to win 12-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 20 days ago. Should go well once more. Won at Kempton last time, but this may be an insufficient test and drawn higher than ideal.
10 (10) (16/1 +36%) Mutabaahy	16 16/1(+36%)	(10) Mutabaahy 16/1, 7-time C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 33/1) 7 days ago. His efforts since winning for the eighth time around here in May raise serious doubts.
6 (6) (40/1 -100%) Close Of Play	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Close Of Play 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 7 in minor event at this C&D (125/1) 21 days ago. May yet do better, so no forlorn hope. Better effort when third over C&D last time, but not sure how solid the form is.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

STAY SMART was in good heart on turf in the summer and, with winning C&D form in the book, he should go well off top-weight on his return to this venue. Mark Loughnane's gelding just gets the vote ahead of Bankrupt, who has gone up 2lb for a narrow victory over 6f at Kempton and the drop in trip is no concern, while Nordic Glory is another last-time-out winner to consider.

NORDIC GLORY overcame a slow start to score at Lingfield 19 days ago and he remains well treated on old form, so he's marginally preferred to fellow last-time-out winner Bankrupt. Mucky Mulconry could also feature if blinkers perk him up.

The vote goes to GUSTAV GRAVES who has a good record when drawn low around here and has another favourable berth today.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (5/4 +34%) Master Of Combat	1.25 5/4(+34%)	(4) Master Of Combat 5/4, 7/2, won 11-runner handicap at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago, well on top finish. Remains unexposed on the AW and 4 lb rise looks manageable. Record here reads 34231; no problem with the return to this trip and a major player.
3 (3) (6/1 -9%) Lucky San Jore	6 6/1(-9%)	(3) Lucky San Jore 6/1, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 6/1) 28 days ago, running on. Shouldn't be far away. Dual C&D winner and back off the same mark as when taking this last year; interesting.
6 (6) (6/1 +33%) Glory Nights	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Glory Nights 6/1, 10/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Nudged up just 1 lb and he has to enter calculations. Off the mark over C&D 15 days ago; only 1lb higher so worthy of consideration.
5 (5) (12/1 +0%) Distinguished Lady	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Distinguished Lady 12/1, 7/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 10 days ago. Each-way chance if she proves equally effective on tapeta. This even longer trip asks another question of her, as does the outside stall.
11 (11) (14/1 -40%) Absolute Queen	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) Absolute Queen 14/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year, the latest at Windsor in July. 20/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft) 35 days ago, running on. Place possibilities. Two wins on turf in the summer; has improved since last on the AW.
1 (1) (14/1 -17%) Ciotog	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Ciotog 14/1, Course winner. Latest win at Bath in September. Creditable 3¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Master of Combat in handicap (8/1) at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago, never nearer. Work to do. Course winner who won twice at Bath in recent months; has stamina to prove over this far.
9 (9) (15/2 -25%) Hale End	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(9) Hale End 15/2, Winner at Hamilton in June. Creditable third of 6 in handicap at Ayr (8f, soft, 4/1) 21 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Not without a chance. Running well on turf this year and claims if taking to the AW at the first attempt.
8 (8) (16/1 -14%) New Dayrell	16 16/1(-14%)	(8) New Dayrell 16/1, Winner at Sandown in August. Last of 6 in handicap (6/1) at Sandown (10f, heavy) 34 days ago. Safely held both previous starts on the AW. Flattered by Sandown win in August and well beaten since; easy enough to take on.
2 (2) (20/1 -43%) Celtic Empress	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Celtic Empress 20/1, 11/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, soft) 9 days ago, running on. Makes tapeta debut and each-way chance if she takes to this surface. Still 1lb lower than when last successful, but well beaten in one previous go on the AW.
7 (7) (20/1 -122%) Come Together	20 20/1(-122%)	(7) Come Together 20/1, Course winner. 80/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Chance on old form, but hard to warm to based on recent exploits. Much better form on AW than turf, including a win around here; possibilities.
12 (12) (40/1 -21%) Blue Hero	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Blue Hero 40/1, Four wins from 9 runs this year, the latest at Bath in July. Ninth of 10 in handicap there (10.2f, soft, 16/1) 22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. 7-14 at Bath but 0-27 elsewhere and 0-16 on the AW; looks vulnerable from his high draw.
10 (10) (100/1 -100%) Notability	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Notability 100/1, Seventh of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f, 80/1) 18 days ago. Big step forward needed now handicapping. May do better now handicapping, but he needs to and he hasn't fared well with the draw.

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

A return to the all-weather sparked a revival for MASTER OF COMBAT, who powered home to score in style from a subsequent winner here three weeks ago, and a 4lb rise may not be enough to halt him. Distinguished Lady has been threatening to score but a bigger threat may be posed by Hale End, who was knocking on the door in the summer and remains feasibly treated.

MASTER OF COMBAT did well to pick up one that had got first run as readily as he did when scoring over 8.6f here 3 weeks ago, and a 4 lb rise is unlikely to be enough to prevent him from going in again. Fellow last-time-out winner Glory Nights is second choice ahead of Lucky San Jore and Hale End.

Dual C&D winner LUCKY SAN JORE is back off the same mark as when winning this race last year so he gets the vote.

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Tomform Tuesday 24th October 2023

Races & Results Tuesday 24th October 2023

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14:00 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

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14:23 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Hereford Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:53 Yarmouth Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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15:23 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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15:53 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 4) 25f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:25 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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16:40 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:53 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:05 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 13f Race Class Flow

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17:15 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:25 Yarmouth Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow