Tomform Friday 27th October 2023

There were 30 Races on Friday 27th October 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Sligo, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 27th October 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:35 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
14
1st (14) Our Champ (9/2 +40%)
Our Champ

4.5
9/2(+40%)
(14) Our Champ 9/2, Back from a 6-month break with an improved effort to strike at the first time of asking for the Chris Gordon stable at Plumpton (2m) in September. The handicapper hasn't missed him with an 8 lb rise but he had a bit in hand and could have more to come for his new yard.
Clearcut winner on last month's seasonal/stable debut and has scope for further progress.
4
2nd (4) Black Poppy (11/2 +15%)
Black Poppy

5.5
11/2(+15%)
(4) Black Poppy 11/2, Took his form up a notch in the spring, winning here before following up at the expense of the reopposing Teddy Blue in the very competitive Swinton at Haydock. Player if resuming in similar form.
Won here in April before collecting big prize at Haydock in May; further progress possible.
11
3rd (11) Ballygeary (28/1 -40%)
Ballygeary

28
28/1(-40%)
(11) Ballygeary 28/1, Very positive start to his hurdles career at the start of 2023, again going with plenty of zest when completing the hat-trick in novice company at Kelso in March. Found to have bled when well behind Black Poppy on his course handicap debut in April. Retains potential back from a break.
Launched hurdling career with three wins; had excuse when pulled up on handicap debut.
6
4th (6) Castel Gandolfo (18/1 -13%)
Castel Gandolfo

18
18/1(-13%)
(6) Castel Gandolfo 18/1, Has had a good first half of the season, winning at Kelso (2m, good to firm) in May and good placed efforts in competitive races on his last 3 outings. One of 2 runners for a stable with a good record in this race.
Has remained in good form since Kelso win in May; each-way claims.
5
5th (5) Great Bear (28/1 -75%)
Great Bear

28
28/1(-75%)
(5) Great Bear 28/1, Returned from an absence to get off the mark over hurdles in a Cork maiden in July (only second outing for Henry de Bromhead). Not up to a handicap hurdle at Galway 3 weeks later but back on track when placed over fences at Killarney and Listowel in recent months.
Won big-field Cork maiden in summer; back hurdling after two satisfactory chase runs.
9
6th (9) Alien Storm (11/1 +21%)
Alien Storm

11
11/1(+21%)
(9) Alien Storm 11/1, Has failed to add to last October's hurdle debut success but he has shown better form in defeat since and looked booked for a clear second behind Our Champ when falling at the last on his Plumpton reappearance.
A promising novice last season and was running well before last-flight fall last month.
7
7th (7) Afadil (9/2 -13%)
Afadil

4.5
9/2(-13%)
(7) Afadil 9/2, Better than the result in the Fred Winter over C&D at the Festival and showed himself to be well handicapped later in the spring, comfortably seeing off 14 rivals at the Ayr Scottish National meeting in April. Has had wind surgery since then. Good chance there's more to come for top trainer.
Ended last season with good win at Ayr and probably still has more to offer.
15
8th (15) Coolnaugh Haze (12/1 +25%)
Coolnaugh Haze

12
12/1(+25%)
(15) Coolnaugh Haze 12/1, Improved when making a winning start for James Owen at Worcester (2m, good to soft) in August and creditable efforts in defeat since. Interesting having been dropped 2 lb for last time.
Stylish winner on stable debut in August but held twice since; improvement needed here.
13
9th (13) Feel The Pinch (25/1 -25%)
Feel The Pinch

25
25/1(-25%)
(13) Feel The Pinch 25/1, Has had a productive time since joining Robbie Llewellyn, gaining a fourth win since March when readily seeing off 7 rivals at Southwell (2m, good to soft) 24 days ago. 5 lb higher in a much deeper race now but hard to rule out in current mood.
4-8 for new stable since March; in prime form but this is a significant rise in grade.
3
|U| (3) Teddy Blue (8/1 -14%)
Teddy Blue

8
8/1(-14%)
(3) Teddy Blue 8/1, Free-goer who landed a 2m Plumpton handicap hurdle in April and recorded a career best when 1¼ lengths second of 17 to the reopposing Black Poppy in the Swinton at Haydock the following month. Contender if ready to roll after 167 days off.
Ran big race in defeat behind Black Poppy in Swinton at Haydock in May; likely contender.
8
|U| (8) Glorious Zoff (12/1 +14%)
Glorious Zoff

12
12/1(+14%)
(8) Glorious Zoff 12/1, Rejuvenated following a breathing operation, winning 2m Warwick handicap in May. Some good efforts in defeat since and he shaped better than the result when behind a couple of these at Market Rasen last month. Respected for yard which has won this twice since 2019.
Has remained in good form since his win in May but others look better handicapped.
16
10th (16) Shetland Tony (9/1 -29%)
Shetland Tony

9
9/1(-29%)
(16) Shetland Tony 9/1, Drew a blank in 5 outings for Gordon Elliott in the first half of last season but returned an improved performer for his new stable when easily taking a 2m Stratford novice 18 days ago. Will need another career best to follow up but further progress can't be discounted.
Wide-margin winner of Stratford maiden on recent stable debut; remains unexposed.
2
11th (2) Royal Eagle (14/1 -40%)
Royal Eagle

14
14/1(-40%)
(2) Royal Eagle 14/1, Progressive mare who has landed 2m handicap hurdles at Kilbeggan, Tramore and Tipperary this season. Will need a smart effort to defy this mark but no surprise were she to pull out more given who trains her.
Three wins season, the latest this month; might still be on the upgrade; respected.
17
12th (17) Bukhill (20/1 -25%)
Bukhill

20
20/1(-25%)
(17) Bukhill 20/1, Added to May's Sligo maiden success when seeing off 5 rivals in a Downpatrick handicap 3 weeks ago. Plenty more on his plate from 3 lb out of the handicap here but he hails from a respected Irish stable.
Kept on well to win tactical Downpatrick handicap this month; 3lb wrong here.
12
13th (12) Elham Valley (125/1 -25%)
Elham Valley

125
125/1(-25%)
(12) Elham Valley 125/1, Returned to form with blinkers refitted when running away with a selling handicap hurdle at Stratford (19f, good) last month (final start for Fergal O'Brien) but only a well-held fourth of 8 on his recent Southwell stable debut. Outsider.
Won selling handicap last month; weakened into fourth on recent stable debut; tough task.
10
14th (10) Clarens (14/1 +0%)
Clarens

14
14/1(+0%)
(10) Clarens 14/1, All the sharper for reappearance when a good length third of 12 to the reopposing Royal Eagle in handicap at Tipperary (2m, soft) 26 days ago. Will need to step up again to come out on top here.
Lightly raced in recent years but looked as good as ever when third at Tipperary recently.
1
15th (1) Jason The Militant (66/1 -200%)
Jason The Militant

66
66/1(-200%)
(1) Jason The Militant 66/1, Smart hurdler for Henry De Bromhead and also bagged a listed race on the Flat in October 2021. Didn't kick on from a respectable stable debut run here in 2 subsequent outings in the spring but has been given a bit of a chance by the handicapper ahead of this reappearance.
No longer the force of old but has become too well handicapped to rule out.
18
16th (18) Ithaka (125/1 +0%)
Ithaka

125
125/1(+0%)
(18) Ithaka 125/1, Justified support dropped in grade when landing Wincanton handicap hurdle in March but well beaten in a chase the following month and pulled up on her Southwell reappearance at the start of this month. Tongue tied first time. 8 lb out of handicap.
Pulled up in recent race won by Feel The Pinch, and 8lb out of the weights here.
LTO Selection:

13:35 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A competitive race in which Gordon Elliott's race-fit Royal Eagle is likely to mount a bold hat-trick bid, while the progressive Black Poppy is also interesting on his first run since landing Haydock's valuable the Swinton Hurdle in May. For all that, the field is littered with likely improvers and, of that group, perhaps AFADIL is the most interesting having undergone a wind operation since scoring at Ayr on his last start.

This looks ultra-competitive as usual but ALFADIL does still rather stand out as a lightly-raced 4-y-o who should have more to come for his top yard on his reappearance after wind surgery. Our Champ won nicely on his first outing for Chris Gordon and could be capable of better again so he's second choice ahead of Coolnaugh Haze, another who has made a positive start for a new stable. Fergal O'Brien's good recent record in this also earns Glorious Zoff a place on the shortlist.


13:50 Sligo Conditions Hurdle 18f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Firm Footings (5/1 -11%)
Firm Footings

5
5/1(-11%)
(5) Firm Footings 5/1, Useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Navan in February. Seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16f, good to soft, 17/2), reportedly bled. Off 6 months. Respected.
Broke blood vessels at Punchestown last time; can be involved if ready enough on return.
6
2nd (6) Horantzau D'airy (4/9 +45%)
Horantzau D'airy

0.444444
4/9(+45%)
(6) Horantzau D'airy 4/9, Useful hurdler. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 13/2, good second of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 35 days ago, keeping on well. Will take the beating.
Runner-up in a valuable Listowel contest; yard's first-string and should take beating.
4
3rd (4) Aime Desjy (9/2 +10%)
Aime Desjy

4.5
9/2(+10%)
(4) Aime Desjy 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler. 1 win from 2 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Kilbeggan in August. Fourteenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 14/1) 35 days ago. Latest run probably just a blip and he'd looked promising previously.
Well behind his stablemate Horantzau D'Airy in a Listowel handicap last time; work to do.
1
4th (1) Bois De Clamart (66/1 -164%)
Bois De Clamart

66
66/1(-164%)
(1) Bois De Clamart 66/1, Useful chaser. Fell in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Cork (19f, good to soft). Off 6 months. More required.
Useful sort but needs a return to his best after a break; goes well on heavy ground.
3
5th (3) Byker (14/1 -133%)
Byker

14
14/1(-133%)
(3) Byker 14/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Winner in hurdle at Naas in January. Respectable fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, good to firm, 7/2) 167 days ago.
Solid efforts in valuable handicaps earlier this year; involved if returns at that level.
2
6th (2) Deployed (80/1 -220%)
Deployed

80
80/1(-220%)
(2) Deployed 80/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Fell in novice hurdle (12/1) at Listowel (20f, soft). Off over 3 years. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade.
Not seen since falling (well beaten at the time) in Listowel novice in 2020; best watched.
LTO Selection:

13:50 Sligo Conditions Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Firm Footings beat HORANTZAU D'AIRY by a length in a Navan maiden hurdle last season but the Willie Mullins-trained gelding has been kept busier since and may gain his revenge. The selection went on to land a Punchestown maiden also over two miles and beat all bar Man O Work last month in the valuable Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle at the Listowel Festival meeting. Firm Footings was beaten less than six lengths in the Martin Pipe Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and riding arrangements suggest he's preferred to long-time absent Deployed. Byker also ran a cracker at Cheltenham last March when only going down by a neck to Jazzy Matty in the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle.

HORANTZAU D'AIRY is the form pick and arrives on the back of an excellent second at Listowel a month ago, so he's a confident choice to get back to winning ways at the likely expense of stablemate Aime Desjy. Firm Footings is another one to consider.

Race-fit and in fine form, it is difficult to look past HORANTZAU D'AIRY(nap) especially getting weight from some lower-rated rivals.


14:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 2) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) My Mate Mozzie (4/7 +22%)
My Mate Mozzie

0.571429
4/7(+22%)
(3) My Mate Mozzie 4/7, Smart hurdler who was fit from finishing fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and showed enough to suggest he has a decent future in this sphere when runner-up at Fairyhouse (16.5f, soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Tongue strap goes on and every chance of going one better.
Very useful handicap hurdler; found 50-1 outsider too good when odds-on for chasing debut.
4
2nd (4) Jetronic (10/3 -11%)
Jetronic

3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(4) Jetronic 10/3, Fair form in a couple of juvenile hurdles and took a step forward on chasing debut when winning minor event at Compiegne in March. Has since left Patrice Quinton and having joined a top yard, he's a likely improver on his first start on these shores.
Unexposed 4yo who has joined Paul Nicholls since winning on chase debut in France in March.
1
3rd (1) Al Zaraqaan (15/2 -7%)
Al Zaraqaan

7.5
15/2(-7%)
(1) Al Zaraqaan 15/2, Smart at best on the Flat and completed a 4-timer over hurdles (3 wins in handicaps) for previous yard last season. Even better switched to fences for new connections, completing a 4-timer in good style at Southwell (15.8f) in July. Disappointed at Bangor latest but can bounce back.
Has taken form to new level over fences for new stable this season, winning four times.
2
|F| (2) Walk In Clover (17/2 -21%)
Walk In Clover

8.5
17/2(-21%)
(2) Walk In Clover 17/2, Successful back in April in handicap chases here (Grade 2) and at Southwell. Solid efforts on both outings since returning from a break but this demands more down in trip.
Won quite valuable series final here in April but not favoured by today's weights.
LTO Selection:

14:10 Cheltenham Maiden Chase (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The fact that Paul Nicholls is prepared to pitch recent French recruit JETRONIC straight into a contest of this nature at the age of four suggests he is held in high regard and it wouldn't be a shock to see him make a winning stable debut having relished soft ground in his native country. That said, Irish raider My Mate Mozzie boasts a hurdles rating of 146 and shouldn't be written off despite an odds-on reverse on his chasing bow, while Al Zaraqaan already boasts four chase wins, albeit on better ground in weaker company.

A below-par renewal which can go the way of MY MATE MOZZIE, who showed enough to suggest he has a decent future in this sphere when finishing runner-up at Fairyhouse just under 3 weeks ago and now fitted with a first-time tongue strap, he looks good to go a place better. French-import Jetronic falls into the 'could be anything' category after making a winning chasing debut so he can chase the selection home on first start for Paul Nicholls.

My Mate Mozzie has a tendency to finish weakly and is opposed with four-time chase winner AL ZARAQAAN.


14:25 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 18f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Getabelle (3.33/1 +5%)
Getabelle

3.33
3.33/1(+5%)
(5) Getabelle 3.33/1, Progressed again to get off the mark in 14-runner handicap hurdle (11/4) at Cork (19f, good to soft) 12 days ago, going clear. Hit with 9 lb rise but may do better still.
Recent 2m3f Cork winner, 9lb higher now and slightly shorter trip but could be progressive.
12
2nd (12) Sayitfirst (9/1 -20%)
Sayitfirst

9
9/1(-20%)
(12) Sayitfirst 9/1, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in October. 7/2, respectable fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 20 days ago. Should continue in form.
Fairyhouse winner early in the month, fair fourth at the same venue five days later.
4
3rd (4) Caoimhes Pet (8/1 -60%)
Caoimhes Pet

8
8/1(-60%)
(4) Caoimhes Pet 8/1, Improved to run out a cosy winner of 11-runner handicap hurdle (7/2) at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Much respected in follow-up bid.
Won on soft at Killarney early this month on seasonal debut, fair chance off 8lb higher.
6
4th (6) Blenheim Belle (22/1 -100%)
Blenheim Belle

22
22/1(-100%)
(6) Blenheim Belle 22/1, Showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut at Cork in August. Run best ignored next time (pulled up after being badly hampered).
Recorded 40-1 win at Cork on handicap debut, badly hampered and pulled up at Listowel.
15
5th (15) Lyla Garrity (20/1 -150%)
Lyla Garrity

20
20/1(-150%)
(15) Lyla Garrity 20/1, Eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, heavy, 11/1). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Mark Fahey.
Has either failed to complete or finished tailed off in five handicap starts, new stable.
8
6th (8) Kalanisi Dubh (5/1 +50%)
Kalanisi Dubh

5
5/1(+50%)
(8) Kalanisi Dubh 5/1, 11/1, shaped as if better for the run after 6 months off when sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 34 days ago. One to be interested in with that under her belt.
Won over 2m1f at Down Royal last December, should be better for last month's Listowel run.
2
7th (2) Angelsworknovrtime (8/1 +43%)
Angelsworknovrtime

8
8/1(+43%)
(2) Angelsworknovrtime 8/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. 12/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) 16 days ago.
Has made the frame in six of her eight starts since May but no evidence of improvement.
7
8th (7) Butty O Brien (14/1 -17%)
Butty O Brien

14
14/1(-17%)
(7) Butty O Brien 14/1, Excellent fifth of 11 in maiden chase at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 40/1) 105 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Possibilities if transferring that form back to hurdles.
Last two runs have been over fences, placed twice in maiden hurdles, modest handicap form.
1
9th (1) Gaye Winnie (17/2 -31%)
Gaye Winnie

8.5
17/2(-31%)
(1) Gaye Winnie 17/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who was still close up when making chance-ending mistake 3 out in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, heavy) 30 days ago. Into handicaps now and better judged on previous form.
Won a weak maiden at Downpatrick, dropped away after a bad mistake three out at Perth.
11
10th (11) Breezy Bell (25/1 +11%)
Breezy Bell

25
25/1(+11%)
(11) Breezy Bell 25/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good, 33/1) 17 days ago. Plenty to prove.
Almost two years since her last win, no encouragement from her two most recent runs.
10
11th (10) Barbaha Queen (9/1 -6%)
Barbaha Queen

9
9/1(-6%)
(10) Barbaha Queen 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Second of 11 in handicap chase (12/1) at Clonmel (18.2f, heavy) 29 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Engaged 3.45 Clonmel Thursday.
Maiden hurdle winner and second over fences at Clonmel.
9
12th (9) Lady Iseult (9/1 +36%)
Lady Iseult

9
9/1(+36%)
(9) Lady Iseult 9/1, 33/1, ran better than for a while when fourth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good) 17 days ago.
Three poor runs before encouraging 6l fourth in 20-runner contest over 2m4f at Punchestown.
14
13th (14) Diverse Beauty (50/1 -79%)
Diverse Beauty

50
50/1(-79%)
(14) Diverse Beauty 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden hurdle (80/1) at Gowran (16f, heavy) 28 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and needs to improve.
Beaten in excess of 40l in two Ballinrobe runs and around 30l seventh at Gowran.
3
|PU| (3) Ask The Leader (28/1 +0%)
Ask The Leader

28
28/1(+0%)
(3) Ask The Leader 28/1, 16/1, unseated rider in maiden chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles.
All three hurdles wins have been at Downpatrick; has been struggling lately.
13
|PU| (13) Always Giving (66/1 -65%)
Always Giving

66
66/1(-65%)
(13) Always Giving 66/1, 66/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (17f, heavy), tailing off halfway. Off 7 months. Switches from chase to hurdles.
Modest form in eight runs so far, final three runs last term were over fences.
LTO Selection:

14:25 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Blenheim Belle beat GETABELLE by half a length over a similar trip at Cork but the pair had contrasting fortunes on their only outing since. The former was pulled up after being badly hampered around halfway in Listowel while the Liam Cusack-trained mare went one better on her return to Cork when drawing clear after the last. She's progressing nicely and can defy a 9lb hike in the ratings. Caoimhes Pet handles soft ground and opened her account at Killarney last time. That victory came after a break of over eight months and she should have further scope for improvement, while Downpatrick maiden winner Gaye Winnie, Lady Iseult and the consistent Angelsworknovrtime are others to consider.

KALANISI DUBH is on a workable mark and should be all the better for a recent run, so she's put forward as the answer. Caoimhes Pet ran out a cosy winner at Killarney recently and has to be respected in her follow-up bid, while Sayitfirst is another to consider.


14:45 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Encanto Bruno (11/4 +39%)
Encanto Bruno

2.75
11/4(+39%)
(2) Encanto Bruno 11/4, Smart dual bumper winner who hacked up on his Bellewstown hurdling debut (16.8f) in July. Proved a big let-down at Galway next time but was found to be blowing hard post-race and remains capable of better now setting out for a new stable (has left John McConnell).
Course bumper winner; won easily on hurdle debut; something amiss last time; stable debut.
9
2nd (9) Mel Monroe (7/1 -40%)
Mel Monroe

7
7/1(-40%)
(9) Mel Monroe 7/1, Runner-up sole outing in bumpers and built on hurdling debut promise when easily landing 10-runner maiden at Downpatrick (18.8f, good to soft) in June. Will go on improving.
Easily won Downpatrick maiden in June and is open to significant further progress.
3
3rd (3) Tag Man (3/1 +25%)
Tag Man

3
3/1(+25%)
(3) Tag Man 3/1, Bumper winner who didn't need to improve to get off the mark over hurdles in 18-runner maiden (4/6) at Listowel (20f, soft) 35 days ago, cruising clear before blundering last. Ought to give another good account.
Bumped into some good horses before last month's comfortable win at Listowel.
4
4th (4) Push The Button (18/1 -64%)
Push The Button

18
18/1(-64%)
(4) Push The Button 18/1, Displayed a likeable attitude to get off the mark at the third attempt in bumpers at Bangor (16.7f) in April and looked a nice prospect when following up on his Worcester hurdling debut (20f) 4 weeks ago. Better to come.
Improved to make winning hurdle debut at Worcester last month; others look stronger.
8
5th (8) El Elefante (7/2 -27%)
El Elefante

3.5
7/2(-27%)
(8) El Elefante 7/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and fairly useful form when making all both bumper outings. Could hardly have been more impressive switched to hurdling when thrashing 3 previous winners at Perth (20.2f) last month and seems sure to go on to better things.
Dual bumper winner; cruised clear to win easily by 24l on last month's hurdling debut.
6
6th (6) Isaac Des Obeaux (25/1 -194%)
Isaac Des Obeaux

25
25/1(-194%)
(6) Isaac Des Obeaux 25/1, Looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in a Chepstow bumper last November. A shade disappointing both starts since, but is from the family of useful hurdler/top-class chaser (stays 3¼m) Clan des Obeaux, so can't be written off now switching to hurdles. Has had a breathing op.
Won Chepstow bumper last November; below that form twice since but had summer wind op.
1
7th (1) Everyonesgame (16/1 +11%)
Everyonesgame

16
16/1(+11%)
(1) Everyonesgame 16/1, Found some improvement to record a third win over hurdles at Worcester in June but was well below form in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen when last seen. Tongue strap reapplied.
Three wins this season, one gained in a Class 2 handicap; can make his presence felt.
7
8th (7) Katate Dori (13/2 +41%)
Katate Dori

6.5
13/2(+41%)
(7) Katate Dori 13/2, Confirmed previous promise in bumpers when off the mark at the third attempt (8/13) at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) in March. Stable has hit the ground running this autumn and he's an interesting hurdling debutant up in trip.
Market Rasen bumper winner; tossed into a strong race on seasonal/hurdle debut.
5
9th (5) Here Comes Georgie (150/1 -127%)
Here Comes Georgie

150
150/1(-127%)
(5) Here Comes Georgie 150/1, Has shown ability in a bumper and a brace of maiden hurdles but is probably more one for handicaps after this.
Began hurdling career with two quite promising runs but has a lot to find here.
LTO Selection:

14:45 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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

MEL MONROE is Gordon Elliott's sole representative from a host of pre-race entries and the mare could take some stopping in receipt of allowances after really catching the eye with an emphatic win in the mud at Downpatrick last time out in June. Irish compatriot Tag Man makes obvious appeal after defying a bad mistake to win comfortably at Listowel last month, while it will be interesting to see how the unexposed El Elefante goes now upped significantly in grade.

It's hard to know exactly what EL ELEFANTE achieved in scoring by a wide margin on her Perth hurdling debut, but she really impressed with how she powered clear in the straight and looks the type to go on to better things. Encanto Bruno proved a big let-down at Galway, but he was mightily impressive at Bellewstown prior to that, so can be given another chance, while Katate Dori is an interesting newcomer to this sphere for a yard that has started the autumn well.

It might pay to give another chance to ENCANTO BRUNO, who was seriously impressive when winning on his hurdling debut two starts ago.


15:00 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
(6) D'jo Dela Barriere (14/1 +0%)
D'jo Dela Barriere

14
14/1(+0%)
(6) D'jo Dela Barriere 14/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in bumper at Roscommon (15.9f, soft, 10/3) 32 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip.
Fair fifth in a Killarney bumper in May, raced too keenly at Roscommon last month.
3
1st (3) Charming Fortune (9/2 -35%)
Charming Fortune

4.5
9/2(-35%)
(3) Charming Fortune 9/2, Runner-up sole outing in bumpers and has shaped with promise in a bumper/maiden hurdle under Rules. Open to improvement.
Second in a point, third in a bumper, third in maiden hurdle won by a stablemate of Zaidi.
4
2nd (4) Kalanisi Flash (10/3 +33%)
Kalanisi Flash

3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(4) Kalanisi Flash 10/3, Fair in bumpers and similar form when runner-up on Downpatrick hurdle debut in August. Fell at the fifth back there last time but respected nonetheless.
Two wins in points, placed bumper/maiden hurdle at Downpatrick, place possibility.
1
3rd (1) Derby De Thaix (80/1 +0%)
Derby De Thaix

80
80/1(+0%)
(1) Derby De Thaix 80/1, Modest chaser. Remains a maiden after 29 hurdle runs. 100/1, fourth of 9 in minor event at Listowel (14f, soft) 35 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles and easily passed over.
Fair Flat run at Listowel, well-exposed hurdler and very hard to fancy on that basis.
2
4th (2) Zaidi (1/2 +6%)
Zaidi

0.5
1/2(+6%)
(2) Zaidi 1/2, Bumper winner who went down narrowly after 5 months off when second of 17 in maiden hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 27 days ago, clear of rest. Sets a solid standard.
Point/bumper winner, sets the standard now having been just denied at Gowran.
9
5th (9) Midweek Voices (125/1 -89%)
Midweek Voices

125
125/1(-89%)
(9) Midweek Voices 125/1, Ocovango gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Cregane Ned. Dam (h100) point winner. Unplaced sole start in points (Apr 9).
In rear at Curraghmore in April on only start for leading producer Donnchadh Doyle..
11
6th (11) The Nagger Reidy (16/1 +68%)
The Nagger Reidy

16
16/1(+68%)
(11) The Nagger Reidy 16/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam (h136) 2½m-25f hurdle winner, also 7.4f-21f winner on Flat.
Dam was a Flat winner for Mark Johnston and a hurdles scorer for Nicky Henderson.
7
7th (7) Evans Secret (33/1 +34%)
Evans Secret

33
33/1(+34%)
(7) Evans Secret 33/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who was well held on hurdling debut at Gowran (16f, heavy, 28/1) 28 days ago. Up in trip.
Fifth of 18 in a 1m4f Galway festival handicap, remote seventh on hurdling debut at Gowran.
12
8th (12) Ar Aghaidh (150/1 +40%)
Ar Aghaidh

150
150/1(+40%)
(12) Ar Aghaidh 150/1, Tailed off both starts over hurdles.
Struggled in maiden hurdle outings at Punchestown and Limerick in May.
13
9th (13) Four Shares (150/1 -50%)
Four Shares

150
150/1(-50%)
(13) Four Shares 150/1, Well held in maiden hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft, 200/1) on NH debut 39 days ago.
Lost any chance of being competitive with a bad mistake at the sixth on debut at Listowel.
14
10th (14) Menrva (50/1 -150%)
Menrva

50
50/1(-150%)
(14) Menrva 50/1, Poor in bumpers and was well held at Punchestown (20f, good) on hurdles bow 17 days ago.
Two bumper runs were satisfactory, down the field in 2m4f maiden hurdle at Punchestown.
8
11th (8) Grizzley Adams (80/1 -21%)
Grizzley Adams

80
80/1(-21%)
(8) Grizzley Adams 80/1, €6,000 3-y-o, Quest For Peace gelding. Dam ran once on Flat.
Quest For Peace gelding comes from a family principally associated with sprint winners..
10
12th (10) Moig Raven (28/1 +0%)
Moig Raven

28
28/1(+0%)
(10) Moig Raven 28/1, Getaway gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Allbetsoff, stays 3m. Dam ran once in bumpers/failed to finish in points.
Fifth foal; half-brother to 2m hurdle winner Allbetsoff; dam well beaten in bumper/points..
5
13th (5) Perfect Pupil (200/1 +0%)
Perfect Pupil

200
200/1(+0%)
(5) Perfect Pupil 200/1, Well held in bumper/maiden hurdle. Up in trip.
Soundly beaten in a Punchestown bumper, jumping was ragged on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse.
LTO Selection:

15:00 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ZAIDI won a point-to-point for Ellmarie Holden and made a bright start for current connections when a wide margin winner of a Thurles bumper this spring. He's filled the runner-up spot on both completed outings since in maiden hurdles including after a summer break when just touched off by Mint Boy at Gowran Park. The latter's stablemate Charming Fortune may now prove one of the main threats having been placed on both recent outings under Rules including a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last time. Dual point-to-point winner Kalanisi Flash has been placed both in bumpers and maiden hurdles this year, while D'jo Dela Barriere has shown promise in bumpers and, if learning to settle, could take a hand in the finish.

ZAIDI is proving a shade expensive to follow as a hurdler, but he went down only narrowly on his return at Gowan last month and is surely up to winning a race such as this. Charming Fortune and Kalanisi Flash look the obvious threats.

His jockey had a winner on his first ride over hurdles yesterday and ZAIDI has an excellent chance of going one better than at Gowran


15:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Idalko Bihoue (5/1 +29%)
Idalko Bihoue

5
5/1(+29%)
(7) Idalko Bihoue 5/1, Scored on his Worcester hurdling debut (20f) in 2022 and also a fine third in Newbury's Challow but he was well below that level subsequently. 5/2 favourite for his chasing debut but fell ninth in 2m4f Warwick handicap 22 days ago. More is needed.
Lost way last season and fell on chasing debut but has plenty of time to get back on track.
3
2nd (3) Railway Hurricane (8.5/1 +15%)
Railway Hurricane

8.5
8.5/1(+15%)
(3) Railway Hurricane 8.5/1, Scored at Tipperary in July and also a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 27 days ago. Unreliable sort overall though and has found less than seems likely in a finish.
Eventually off the mark over fences in July; others have a lot more potential.
5
3rd (5) Way Out (7/1 +36%)
Way Out

7
7/1(+36%)
(5) Way Out 7/1, Irish point winner who has won his last 3 starts over hurdles from the front, latest in 2m2f Newton Abbot novice in September. A winning Irish pointer too so needs considering on his first go over fences.
Won last three hurdle races but recent 13lb rise asks a lot of him on this chasing debut.
4
4th (4) Moon Hunter (6.5/1 -8%)
Moon Hunter

6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(4) Moon Hunter 6.5/1, Winning pointer who landed first 2 starts over hurdles. Signed off last season with a creditable mid-field effort in 3m Aintree handicap hurdle in April and this winning pointer can't be ruled out on his chasing debut.
Point winner; quickly developed into useful novice hurdler last season; chase debut today.
8
5th (8) Atlanta Brave (4/1 +38%)
Atlanta Brave

4
4/1(+38%)
(8) Atlanta Brave 4/1, Irish point winner who made a bright start over hurdles last season, landing novices at Chepstow and Hereford (21.7f) in January. Drop in trip wasn't ideal on handicap debut at Newbury and he remains with potential over fences.
Point winner; 2-4 over hurdles last season; open to significant improvement over fences.
2
6th (2) Hurricane Bay (7/1 +30%)
Hurricane Bay

7
7/1(+30%)
(2) Hurricane Bay 7/1, Showed fair form in bumpers and upped his game when sent hurdling, scoring twice and also a fine third in the Grade 2 River Don at Doncaster in January. Much respected now going chasing.
2-7 over hurdles last season; placed in 3m Grade 2 in January; a possible on chasing debut.
1
7th (1) Ginny's Destiny (9/2 -64%)
Ginny's Destiny

4.5
9/2(-64%)
(1) Ginny's Destiny 9/2, Bumper scorer who quickly made up into a useful winning hurdler last term for Tom Lacey. Not at his best when a remote third in Huntingdon listed event on his final run but he's the sort to do well now starting out over fences for his new yard. Interesting.
Grade 2-placed novice hurdler last season; makes stable/chase/handicap debut here.
11
8th (11) Downtown Queen (14/1 -40%)
Downtown Queen

14
14/1(-40%)
(11) Downtown Queen 14/1, A fairly useful hurdles winner who is on the up over fences, going in readily at Wexford (19.6f) before a good third of 7 in handicap at Roscommon (21.3f, soft) last month. This Irish raider merits serious consideration.
Jumped well when winning at Wexford last month but will need to improve again here.
6
|PU| (6) Mr Saxobeat (25/1 -79%)
Mr Saxobeat

25
25/1(-79%)
(6) Mr Saxobeat 25/1, A fairly useful Irish chaser who got off the mark at the first attempt at Clonmel in June. Posted a good third of 5 in novice at Sligo (21.2f, heavy) 30 days ago so he's no forlorn hope.
Has remained in good form since winning chase debut in June but others appeal more.
LTO Selection:

15:20 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A runner-up in the Grade 2 Leamington Novices' Hurdle on his penultimate start, GINNY'S DESTINY carries some useful form into the next phase of his career and could well make a winning start over fences on his debut run for the powerful Paul Nicholls yard. Hurricane Bay is another useful hurdler to bear in mind now switched to the larger obstacles, while Irish raider Railway Hurricane is also feared with ground conditions sure to suit.

GINNY'S DESTINY made up into a useful hurdler in a short space of time for Tom Lacey last term and now under the tutelage of Paul Nicholls is fancied to make a winning start over fences in a most intriguing novice handicap chase. Downtown Queen is feared most with experience on her side and rates the chief threat of the Irish-trained trio ahead of Moon Hunter, Passing Well and Atlanta Brave who all bring a fair bit of potential.


15:35 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
13
1st (13) Any Day Now (20/1 +20%)
Any Day Now

20
20/1(+20%)
(13) Any Day Now 20/1, Blinkered for 1st time, tenth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.2f, soft, 20/1) 46 days ago.
Never in the first three in 12 starts, blinkers failed to bring about progress last time.
3
2nd (3) Breagagh (4/1 +50%)
Breagagh

4
4/1(+50%)
(3) Breagagh 4/1, Respectable fourth of 20 in handicap (10/1) at Navan (14f, heavy) 9 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Respectable on last hurdle outing. Merits consideration.
Has been showing a fair standard of form over hurdles and on the Flat, decent chance here.
17
3rd (17) Billies Filly (25/1 +24%)
Billies Filly

25
25/1(+24%)
(17) Billies Filly 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle (100/1) at Leopardstown (20f, good). Off 7 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. RESERVE.
First reserve, no impact in maidens, cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.
2
4th (2) Reserve Judgement (13/2 -18%)
Reserve Judgement

6.5
13/2(-18%)
(2) Reserve Judgement 13/2, 3/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at this course (25.4f, good to soft) 136 days ago. Back down in trip. Not taken lightly.
Winner on good ground at Down Royal in June, unplaced favourite at this venue same month.
15
5th (15) Stowaway Lass (9/2 +44%)
Stowaway Lass

4.5
9/2(+44%)
(15) Stowaway Lass 9/2, First run since leaving Garrett James Power when fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (23.9f, good to soft, 12/1) 109 days ago.
Not disgraced at Roscommon on her first run for this stable after a three-year absence.
16
6th (16) Up She Flew (33/1 -32%)
Up She Flew

33
33/1(-32%)
(16) Up She Flew 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, soft, 10/1) 8 days ago. Back up in trip.
Beaten in excess of 25l in three handicap hurdle runs this season, makes no appeal.
5
7th (5) Frazel Express (22/1 +0%)
Frazel Express

22
22/1(+0%)
(5) Frazel Express 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Navan (21.6f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark.
Veteran mare won twice at Tramore last year, inconsistent this season, others preferred.
6
8th (6) Inchidaly Robin (14/1 +58%)
Inchidaly Robin

14
14/1(+58%)
(6) Inchidaly Robin 14/1, Unreliable individual. 33/1, bit below form thirteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good) 17 days ago.
Remote fourth at Gowran offered some encouragement, not as good at Punchestown on latest.
9
9th (9) Gamigin (8/1 +20%)
Gamigin

8
8/1(+20%)
(9) Gamigin 8/1, 9/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good to soft) 127 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
Flat winner, 0-16 over hurdles, absent since fair third at Uttoxeter in June.
8
10th (8) Onefortheditch (9/2 +18%)
Onefortheditch

4.5
9/2(+18%)
(8) Onefortheditch 9/2, Promising individual. Good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft, 9/2) 12 days ago. Should have more to offer.
Worth considering on the basis of 4l second at Clonmel, winner Getabelle runs in the 2.25.
10
11th (10) Wild Caprice (25/1 -56%)
Wild Caprice

25
25/1(-56%)
(10) Wild Caprice 25/1, Remains a maiden after 25 NH runs. 15/2, below form ninth of 16 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft) 129 days ago.
0-25, placed seven times, went close in a beginners' chase at Clonmel on penultimate start.
12
12th (12) Father Jed (25/1 -150%)
Father Jed

25
25/1(-150%)
(12) Father Jed 25/1, 7/1, second of 9 in handicap chase at this course (25.8f, heavy) 30 days ago. Down in trip. Respected back over hurdles.
Lost form over hurdles after win in July, second in a 3m2f chase at this venue last time.
7
13th (7) Master Breffni (14/1 +0%)
Master Breffni

14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Master Breffni 14/1, 4/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy) 28 days ago. Back up in trip.
Two poor runs since third in a 23-runner handicap over a near-3m trip at Naas in March.
14
14th (14) Rossies Tara (8/1 -7%)
Rossies Tara

8
8/1(-7%)
(14) Rossies Tara 8/1, Unseated rider in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago, headway when unseated rider 2 out, might have been placed. Enters calculations.
One of last season's two second placings was gained at this venue, each-way chance at best.
LTO Selection:

15:35 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BREAGAGH has strung together a consistent series of results under both codes this year and may finally open his account after 37 starts. The five-year-old gelding appears versatile in terms of ground conditions and ran well over this trip on his penultimate start at Punchestown. The locally trained Rossies Tara ran well here last year and has shown definite promise again this season including when fourth to Hutchie over 2m6f at Galway last month, with Onefortheditch about five lengths behind. The latter subsequently advertised her claims when runner-up to Getabelle at Cork, while others for the shortlist include Gamigin, Reserve Judgement and Frazel Express.

ONEFORTHEDITCH took another step forward at Cork recently and could be the way to go with more improvement on the way. Gamigin is respected on his return, while Father Jed and Rossies Tara could also figure.


15:55 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Lookaway (9/2 +18%)
Lookaway

4.5
9/2(+18%)
(5) Lookaway 9/2, Dual bumper winner in 2022 (including Aintree Grade 2) who opened his hurdles account at the fourth time of asking at Uttoxeter in May. Followed up with any amount in hand back at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 2 weeks later and he could still have more to offer.
Won two easy races in May but his bumper form was very good; retains potential.
4
2nd (4) Kamsinas (7/1 -100%)
Kamsinas

7
7/1(-100%)
(4) Kamsinas 7/1, Fairly useful bumper winner and, after 6 months off, made an impressive start over hurdles when landing the odds in Worcester novice 15 days ago, jumping on at the last and cruising clear. Leading contender with progress to come.
Bumper/novice winner; like a lot of these, he's thoroughly unexposed.
3
3rd (3) Idy Wood (22/1 +12%)
Idy Wood

22
22/1(+12%)
(3) Idy Wood 22/1, Made the frame both starts in points and off the mark at the first atttempt under Rules in bumper at Newbury in February. Also scored on his hurdling debut in novice at Fontwell (17.7f) 3 weeks ago, staying on well, but more required in this company.
Newbury bumper winner who was nicely on top in the finish on hurdling debut at Fontwell.
8
4th (8) Williethebuilder (11/4 +21%)
Williethebuilder

2.75
11/4(+21%)
(8) Williethebuilder 11/4, Placed on sole outing in Irish points and shaped encouragingly both starts in bumpers in April for Declan Queally. Built on that promise making his stable/hurdling debut when easily winning Uttoxeter novice last month, so he could be capable of making his presence felt.
Second in a notable bumper in Ireland; hosed up on hurdle/stable debut at Uttoxeter.
7
5th (7) Toto Too (13/8 +41%)
Toto Too

1.625
13/8(+41%)
(7) Toto Too 13/8, Runner-up in bumper at Galway on debut in August and confirmed that promise when going one better at Killarney later in the month. Switched to hurdles, looked a useful prospect when scoring comfortably in Navan maiden 41 days ago and he's not one to take lightly.
Won a bumper and a maiden hurdle in Ireland; interesting with his unexposed profile.
1
6th (1) Act Of Authority (15/2 -67%)
Act Of Authority

7.5
15/2(-67%)
(1) Act Of Authority 15/2, Winner of sole outing in points and shaped well when runner-up both starts in bumpers last season. After 7 months off, created a good impression when making a winning debut over hurdles in maiden at Bangor 23 days ago. Merits consideration.
Strolled home by 14l on his switch to hurdles at Bangor despite some novicey jumping.
6
7th (6) Parade Away (33/1 -18%)
Parade Away

33
33/1(-18%)
(6) Parade Away 33/1, Runner-up only outing in points and progressive in bumpers, getting off the mark in good style at Stratford in May. Completed a simple task when beating his sole rival at Hereford on hurdling debut 10 days ago, so he faces a much tougher challenge this time.
Others have achieved more but he's very much heading in the right direction.
2
|PU| (2) Enthused (28/1 +15%)
Enthused

28
28/1(+15%)
(2) Enthused 28/1, Has thrived this year, gaining a fifth win of the campaign in handicap at Huntingdon 10 days ago, going on before 2 out and drawing clear flat. Will need to find more again as he goes up in grade taking on more lightly-raced rivals.
The only of these with a Flat background and he's taken well to hurdling.
LTO Selection:

15:55 Cheltenham Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The bumper form shown by KAMSINAS is starting to work out well and, having registered a bloodless success on his debut over hurdles at Worcester 15 days ago, the Fergal O'Brien-trained six-year-old looks a novice to follow with interest at present. This is a good deal tougher and last-time-out winners Act Of Authority and Lookaway both command respect despite stepping up in class. The hat-trick chasing Enthused is also dangerous to omit from the equation based on his consistent profile, while Irish raider Toto Too is another to note.

KAMSINAS created an excellent impression when making a winning start over hurdles at Worcester 15 days ago, impressing with how he travelled through the race, so he can build on that first effort to score again. Irish-challenger Toto Too also looked a useful prospect when successful on his hurdling debut and is respected, with Act of Authority another to take into account.

This is a dangerous betting heat with so many unexposed, but TOTO TOO is seemingly held in some regard by his shrewd Irish trainer.


16:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 25f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Will Do (0.4/1 +20%)
Will Do

0.4
0.4/1(+20%)
(1) Will Do 0.4/1, Promising sort. Won 8-runner bumper (6/4) at Cork (19f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Significantly up in trip. Big player.
Off the mark on fourth bumper start at Cork in April; should stay and the one to beat.
2
2nd (2) Insouciant Dallier (22/1 +0%)
Insouciant Dallier

22
22/1(+0%)
(2) Insouciant Dallier 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, second of 9 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 25 days ago. Likely to benefit from this significant step up in trip now switched to hurdles.
Steps up significantly in trip for hurdling debut but could run well.
5
3rd (5) Rowdy Romeo (10/1 +9%)
Rowdy Romeo

10
10/1(+9%)
(5) Rowdy Romeo 10/1, Fair hurdler. Unseated rider in novice hurdle (17/2) at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) 21 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good.
Placed a few times in five maiden hurdle tries; should run well if repeating his best.
6
4th (6) Silver Gazette (5/1 +0%)
Silver Gazette

5
5/1(+0%)
(6) Silver Gazette 5/1, Fair hurdler. Remains a maiden after 11 hurdle runs. 5/4, creditable fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Listowel (24f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Needs considering.
Unlucky not to have finished much closer when bumped in a Listowel 3m maiden last time.
3
5th (3) Just Three (8/1 -23%)
Just Three

8
8/1(-23%)
(3) Just Three 8/1, Promising type. 8/1, fourth of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 35 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip and he's open to improvement.
Respectable efforts in two maiden hurdles at Listowel (2m4f-3m); should have more to come.
4
6th (4) Rockon Henry (150/1 -20%)
Rockon Henry

150
150/1(-20%)
(4) Rockon Henry 150/1, 40/1, last of 8 in handicap hurdle at Galway (19.1f, heavy) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Readily passed over.
Rated only 82 after five hurdle starts and has a mountain to climb against some of these.
7
|F| (7) Ivy Hall (50/1 -100%)
Ivy Hall

50
50/1(-100%)
(7) Ivy Hall 50/1, Modest hurdler. Remains a maiden after 8 hurdle runs. 40/1, below form sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Cork (20.4f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Back up in trip and looks vulnerable.
Has finished in the frame a few times in maiden hurdles but two poor runs lately.
LTO Selection:

16:10 Sligo Maiden Hurdle 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

WILL DO looks the one to beat. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding was placed behind some useful sorts in bumpers last season before signing off the campaign by scoring at the Cork Easter meeting. The son of Walk In The Park also has a decent run over hurdles under his belt when runner-up to Monbeg Park over 2m5f at Punchestown and the winner wound up the season with a rating of 137. Just Three had Silver Gazette about a length behind when making a promising debut over three miles at the Listowel Festival and again shaped well at the same venue just five days later. Rowdy Romeo was placed twice in staying maiden hurdles earlier this year, while Insouciant Dallier switches to hurdles and may be suited by a test of stamina.

SILVER GAZETTE was just touched off by a decent type on debut for Andrew Slattery at Tramore in August and was unlucky not to finish closer at Listowel the following month. He is taken to belatedly open his hurdles account. Will Do landed a Cork bumper when last seen during the spring and was a good second on his previous start in this sphere. Gordon Elliott's charge is feared most ahead of the promising Just Three.

WILL DO was a fine 2nd to a quality rival in a maiden hurdle on seasonal debut almost a year ago and can take this.


16:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
15
1st (15) Mole Court (9/1 -50%)
Mole Court

9
9/1(-50%)
(15) Mole Court 9/1, Has made a positive start to chasing career, completing a hat-trick in ready fashion (jumped well) at Stratford 85 days ago. Open to further improvement in this sphere and has top amateur booked, so makes plenty of appeal.rip but seems sure to go well.
Improving 6yo on a four-timer and he might well improve again for this longer trip.
17
2nd (17) Midnight Our Fred (33/1 +18%)
Midnight Our Fred

33
33/1(+18%)
(17) Midnight Our Fred 33/1, Arrives on the back of a tame effort over hurdles but shaped better than the result on both chase outings prior to that, so warrants a market check.
Well held in two beginners' chases and this place will test his technique.
6
3rd (6) Wick Green (33/1 -32%)
Wick Green

33
33/1(-32%)
(6) Wick Green 33/1, Thriving since joining Ben Pauling, already a three-time winner for the yard and shaped as if still in top form when third at Southwell 101 days ago. May get back on the up after a break.
Collective rise of 13lb was a likely factor in him coming up short in a Class 3 last time.
7
4th (7) Strictlyadancer (7/1 -27%)
Strictlyadancer

7
7/1(-27%)
(7) Strictlyadancer 7/1, Patiently-ridden chaser who completed the hat-trick with something to spare at Haydock last November. Not in same form since but dropped to lenient mark and should go well with reappearance under his belt.
His win in this two years ago was the first leg of a hat-trick; back on a good mark.
2
5th (2) Court Master (12/1 +25%)
Court Master

12
12/1(+25%)
(2) Court Master 12/1, One-time useful chaser for Michael Scudamore and best effort for present yard when runner-up in class 2 handicap at Uttoxeter (26f) in July. Still in front when unseating 4 out at Bangor (3m) in September and he's 4 lb below last winning mark.
Beaten when unseating latest; at his best in dominating small fields on goodish ground.
5
6th (5) One True King (9/1 +36%)
One True King

9
9/1(+36%)
(5) One True King 9/1, Has slipped to a handy mark and returned to form when third in handicap at Market Rasen last time. Claims if he can build on that but his jumping doesn't always hold up.
Unlikely to strip any fitter for latest run and perhaps best over shorter trips than this..
20
7th (20) Light Flicker (66/1 -100%)
Light Flicker

66
66/1(-100%)
(20) Light Flicker 66/1, Enjoyed a productive 2021/22 season, winning 3 handicap chases at up to 26.9f. Mostly respectable efforts last campaign but will probably need his first run for 10 months.
Form can be up and down and his record after a break isn't the best.
13
8th (13) Bells Of Peterboro (11/2 +45%)
Bells Of Peterboro

5.5
11/2(+45%)
(13) Bells Of Peterboro 11/2, Consistent sort who again made the frame when third in 7-runner event at Newton Abbot 25 days ago. Others look better treated, however.
Yet to win over fences but has threatened and he's on a good mark; considered.
11
9th (11) Good Work (14/1 +30%)
Good Work

14
14/1(+30%)
(11) Good Work 14/1, Runner-up 6 times last season and easy to excuse a lesser run over hurdles 179 days ago. Should be suited by this sort of environment (travels well) but he's clearly not the easiest to win with.
Runner-up in six consecutive chases last season; on a tough mark but stable in form.
18
|F| (18) Enemenemynemo (18/1 +10%)
Enemenemynemo

18
18/1(+10%)
(18) Enemenemynemo 18/1, Took his form up a notch when getting off the mark in 4-runner handicap chase at Perth (2½m) in July. Solid efforts both starts since and should give another good account.
Comes here in a good run of form but there are stamina doubts over this far.
12
10th (12) Innisfree Lad (25/1 -25%)
Innisfree Lad

25
25/1(-25%)
(12) Innisfree Lad 25/1, Has slipped to a reasonable mark and liable to have needed his comeback run at Newton Abbot. Into the twilight of his career now but capable of featuring if there's still some life in him.
He's a thorough stayer who lurks on a dangerous mark; good jockey booking.
3
11th (3) Almazhar Garde (22/1 +0%)
Almazhar Garde

22
22/1(+0%)
(3) Almazhar Garde 22/1, Fairly useful chaser who comes here on a losing run and wasn't on his game when last seen over hurdles 5 months ago. Others make more appeal.
Beaten at this meeting the last two years on returning from a break and others appeal more.
9
12th (9) Bella Bliss (15/2 +38%)
Bella Bliss

7.5
15/2(+38%)
(9) Bella Bliss 15/2, Won first 2 starts over fences (finished alone on second occasion) and has remained in good heart, stiff task when third in a listed contest at Cheptsow on return.
Improving Irish chaser who ran as well as she was entitled to in a Listed last time.
1
13th (1) Herewegohoney (10/1 +17%)
Herewegohoney

10
10/1(+17%)
(1) Herewegohoney 10/1, Made a winning chase debut at Catterick in November and firmly back on track when scoring in 5-runner contest at Market Rasen 110 days ago. Primed for a big run.
Won easily at Market Rasen but she's 10lb higher in a much deeper race this time.
14
14th (14) Destiny Is All (12/1 -9%)
Destiny Is All

12
12/1(-9%)
(14) Destiny Is All 12/1, Consistent performer who was back to winning ways in a 5-runner contest at Kelso 19 days ago. Should put up another solid showing, so deserves respect.
Stays 3m5f and needed every yard of the 3m2f to reel in the leader at Kelso; up only 2lb.
4
15th (4) Tim Pat (12/1 -33%)
Tim Pat

12
12/1(-33%)
(4) Tim Pat 12/1, Completed a hat-trick at Haydock in early 2022 but winless since and largely below par last term. Others are preferred.
Dual chase winner but hard draw upon too many positives from his last three runs.
10
16th (10) Arctic Ambition (12/1 -9%)
Arctic Ambition

12
12/1(-9%)
(10) Arctic Ambition 12/1, Boasts a good strike rate for his current stable and shaped as if still in good order when third at Galways last time. Strong gallop would suit, so he's capable of getting involved.
Peak RPR came over 2m5f and others might be stronger when it matters.
8
|PU| (8) Menindee (12/1 +0%)
Menindee

12
12/1(+0%)
(8) Menindee 12/1, 3 wins from 6 runs this season. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase (9/2) at Roscommon (21.3f, soft) 32 days ago, forging clear. Going the right way as a chaser and, while this is much more competitive than last time, he's not one to rule out.
Northern Irish challenger for whom a thorough test around here should be up her street.
16
|PU| (16) Jony Max (50/1 -257%)
Jony Max

50
50/1(-257%)
(16) Jony Max 50/1, Won at Newton Abbot in early-2022/23. Has largely remained in form since, run best excused under change of tactics when 38 lengths seventh of 8 to Landofsmiles at Cartmel last time. Not completely dismissed.
Beaten 17l into fourth in this 12 months ago off a similar mark; needs good ground.
LTO Selection:

16:30 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f Race Class Flow

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

MOLE COURT has had a tremendous starts to his chasing career and this represents another step up the ladder for Ben Pauling's charge. Being a son of Court Cave, the rise in trip should hold no fear and he can land the four-timer at the main expense of progressive Irish raider Menindee and Court Master, who has done well since joining new connections and remains 4lb below his last winning mark. Trainer John McConnell has a good record at this meeting and Bella Bliss must be considered, along with Destiny Is All and Wick Green.

MOLE COURT is an assured jumper who arrives with a progressive profile, so he boasts leading claims under one of the more experienced riders. Court Master is potentially well treated and could give it a good go from the front, while last-time-out winners Herewegohoney and Destiny Is All are also worthy of respect.


16:41 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Courageous Strike (10/1 -82%)
Courageous Strike

10
10/1(-82%)
(2) Courageous Strike 10/1, Back on track making all-weather/nursery debut when second of 14 at Dundalk (7f, 10/1) 3 weeks ago. Goes up in trip and switches to tapeta on first run for yard after leaving Adrian Murray. Respected.
Ex-Irish maiden; stamina is an obvious question mark from the outside stall.
4
2nd (4) Free Speech (3.5/1 +42%)
Free Speech

3.5
3.5/1(+42%)
(4) Free Speech 3.5/1, Upped further in trip, made a winning nursery debut in 7-runner event (9/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 13 days ago, keeping on to lead final 50 yds. Could be more to come now that she's up and running.
Winner off 4lb lower on her nursery debut a fortnight ago; goes on the shortlist.
5
3rd (5) Bay Of Australia (8/1 +43%)
Bay Of Australia

8
8/1(+43%)
(5) Bay Of Australia 8/1, Made the frame on first 3 starts but lesser effort when seventh of 9 in minor event at Ripon (1m, good to soft, 18/1) 69 days ago. Needs to get back on track making his tapeta/handicap debut.
Has stamina to prove back from ten weeks off on his nursery debut.
8
4th (8) Go Your Own Way (3.5/1 +30%)
Go Your Own Way

3.5
3.5/1(+30%)
(8) Go Your Own Way 3.5/1, Off the mark at Bath in September. Career-best effort when second of 12 in nursery (9/1) at Kempton (1m) 11 days ago, only just failing. Can resume winning ways in his current form.
Consistent since blinkers went on and will be 3lb higher from tomorrow; needs considering.
6
5th (6) Storm Alice (28/1 -155%)
Storm Alice

28
28/1(-155%)
(6) Storm Alice 28/1, Opened account at Chepstow in September but below form under contrasting conditions when fourth of 6 in nursery at Yarmouth (1m, soft, 13/8) 36 days ago. Could bounce back making her second start on all-weather.
Possible that softening ground didn't suit at a short price last time; should fare better.
1
6th (1) Beauty Generation (9/2 +68%)
Beauty Generation

4.5
9/2(+68%)
(1) Beauty Generation 9/2, Stepped up on first 2 outings when successful at Chelmsford City in August, but not in the same form when fifth of 6 in nursery at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 5/1) 18 days ago. Makes tapeta debut with cheekpieces applied.
Didn't look to have any excuses on his nursery debut; first-time headgear needs to help.
7
7th (7) Seahorse Syd (14/1 -56%)
Seahorse Syd

14
14/1(-56%)
(7) Seahorse Syd 14/1, Has shown improved form switched to nurseries, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts when landing 5-runner event (9/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 31 days ago. Enters calculations.
Blinkers have helped and there can't be any complaints about a 2lb rise; respected.
3
8th (3) Volcanology (7/2 -115%)
Volcanology

3.5
7/2(-115%)
(3) Volcanology 7/2, Left debut form behind when winning 7-runner maiden at Brighton (1m, good, 11/2) 17 days ago, having run of race. Dangerous if allowed her own way out in front again as she goes handicapping.
Dam won over 1m6f for the yard and it's likely there's more to come; shortlisted.
LTO Selection:

16:41 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

A taking winner at Brighton last time out, VOLCANOLOGY is the leat exposed in the field and should therefore be open to plenty of improvement on just her third career outing. The step up in trip is a big plus and she should have too much for Courageous Strike on his first start for new connections and Go Your Own Way, who has been narrowly denied on his last two starts.

GO YOUR OWN WAY produced a career best when runner-up at Kempton 11 days ago, only just failing, so he is taken to go one better returned to this longer trip. Courageous Strike was also narrowly denied on his latest outing and could be the main danger on his stable debut, with Seahorse Syd completing the shortlist.

Ollie Pears is 5-19 with 2yos on the AW this season and SEAHORSE SYD can add to the tally. Volcanology is second choice.


16:45 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Drumcliff (6/1 +33%)
Drumcliff

6
6/1(+33%)
(1) Drumcliff 6/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2018. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.8f, good to soft, 16/1) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
One-time smart chaser has never won over hurdles but a solid run last time; a chance.
7
2nd (7) Mustameet Secret (20/1 +70%)
Mustameet Secret

20
20/1(+70%)
(7) Mustameet Secret 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.
Point' winner was beaten a long way on comeback at Gowran last time; hard to fancy.
2
3rd (2) Influential Lady (15/2 +17%)
Influential Lady

7.5
15/2(+17%)
(2) Influential Lady 15/2, Tenth of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 5 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Bit below form on last chase run.
Four of her five wins have been over hurdles; ok runs on the Flat lately; considered.
5
4th (5) Mick Charlie (4/1 -100%)
Mick Charlie

4
4/1(-100%)
(5) Mick Charlie 4/1, One win from 3 runs this season. Won 11-runner handicap hurdle (13/2) at Fairyhouse (24f, soft) 25 days ago. More needed up 8 lb, but shouldn't be far away.
Back after a long absence this term and won over hurdles at Fairyhouse; up 8lb but go well.
3
5th (3) Clonbury Bridge (17/2 +6%)
Clonbury Bridge

8.5
17/2(+6%)
(3) Clonbury Bridge 17/2, 7/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (20.3f, heavy) 28 days ago. Up in trip. Dropped to a handy mark and worth a second look.
Mostly over fences in the last year; beaten 20l back over hurdles at Gowran last time.
4
6th (4) Goodnightngodbless (9/1 -29%)
Goodnightngodbless

9
9/1(-29%)
(4) Goodnightngodbless 9/1, Latest win in chase at Wexford in May. 8/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 20 days ago, held when pulled up after 3 out. Switches from chase to hurdles.
Poor win ratio of 3-52 but is consistent enough; jumped poorly over fences last time.
9
7th (9) Gigantamax Eevee (7/2 +75%)
Gigantamax Eevee

3.5
7/2(+75%)
(9) Gigantamax Eevee 7/2, Fell in handicap hurdle at Listowel (24f, soft, 17/2) 35 days ago. Each-way chance granted a clear round here.
Was running a fine race when falling at Listowel off this mark; still needs more.
6
|PU| (6) Old Chap (3/1 +45%)
Old Chap

3
3/1(+45%)
(6) Old Chap 3/1, C&D winner. Winner in hurdle here in August. 12/1, good sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
Won over C&D in August and a fine run at Killarney last time though finished lame; player.
LTO Selection:

16:45 Sligo Handicap Hurdle 25f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MICK CHARLIE won twice over 2m4f at Kilbeggan but was sidelined for two years before showing much improved form on his third run back at Fairyhouse earlier this month. The Declan Queally-trained gelding appreciated three miles and soft ground when landing a gamble and could well follow up off an 8lb higher mark. Old Chap won over C&D in August and was only beaten about two lengths last time behind the progressive Londonofficecallin at Killarney. Influential Lady was placed here on her latest hurdle start back in August, while Goodnightngodbless has been generally campaigned over fences in the past two years and stays well. Gigantamax Eevee held place claims when a penultimate flight faller at Listowel, while the veteran Drumcliff wasn't disgraced when reapearing at Ballinrobe last month.

The vote goes to OLD CHAP, who gained his breakthrough success over this C&D in August and wasn't beaten at all far when sixth in a 15-runner race at Killarney last time. Celine Man took a step forward when runner-up on his final start for Mark Fahey during the spring and could be a threat if able to build on that upped in trip for his new yard. Mick Charlie, a winner at Fairyhouse last time, and Gigantamax Eevee both enter calculations, too.


17:00 Dundalk Claimer 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
9
1st (9) Chica Power (12/1 +45%)
Chica Power

12
12/1(+45%)
(9) Chica Power 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Cork in June. Wasn't seen to best effect when eighth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy, 11/1) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Dual C&D winner last year; added a turf success in summer; hasn't shown much for new yard.
3
2nd (3) Dumb Love (11/2 +8%)
Dumb Love

5.5
11/2(+8%)
(3) Dumb Love 11/2, 14/1, seemingly failed to stay when eighth of 13 on handicap debut at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 5 days ago. Down in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Worthy of respect.
Won at 5th attempt in a maiden; failed to build on that latest; switch to AW may help.
4
3rd (4) Hasten Slowly (14/1 -211%)
Hasten Slowly

14
14/1(-211%)
(4) Hasten Slowly 14/1, Ran respectably trying her hand in claiming company for the first time when third of 12 at this course (10.7f, 8/1) 7 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Noel Meade.
Solid 3rd in claimer here last week; may find this trip on sharp side; yard debut.
8
4th (8) Iva Batt (11/2 +45%)
Iva Batt

5.5
11/2(+45%)
(8) Iva Batt 11/2, Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable eighth of 22 in handicap (14/1) at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Back up in trip. Not taken lightly.
6f course winner; went close earlier in year but lesser form since; stamina to prove at 7f.
5
5th (5) One Boss (3/1 +25%)
One Boss

3
3/1(+25%)
(5) One Boss 3/1, Again ran creditably when third of 11 in maiden (10/3) at this C&D 3 weeks ago, well positioned. Respected in this company.
0-13 but arrives in good form and only beaten 2l in C&D maiden latest; may get easy lead.
11
6th (11) Andrassy (66/1 -100%)
Andrassy

66
66/1(-100%)
(11) Andrassy 66/1, Below form after 5 months off when eighth of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (7.2f, good to soft, 33/1) 53 days ago.
Shown very little in five starts so far, including back at this trip latest; best watched.
13
7th (13) Madakasham Jam (66/1 -65%)
Madakasham Jam

66
66/1(-65%)
(13) Madakasham Jam 66/1, 16/1, shaped better than the distance beaten suggested when tenth of 11 in handicap at Down Royal (7f, soft) 32 days ago, slowly away. Makes all-weather debut.
Minor promise in maidens but poor form in handicaps recently.
12
8th (12) Berlina (40/1 -60%)
Berlina

40
40/1(-60%)
(12) Berlina 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden (66/1) at Gowran (7f, good) 51 days ago, not knocked about.
Promise when 8th on debut but below that level back at this trip latest.
15
9th (15) Clarinbridge (28/1 -211%)
Clarinbridge

28
28/1(-211%)
(15) Clarinbridge 28/1, Latest win at Ayr in June. 33/1, sixteenth of 20 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft) 23 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip. RESERVE.
14 on AW but both turf wins have come over this trip; tough ask on these terms; reserve.
7
10th (7) Chestnutter (5/2 +50%)
Chestnutter

2.5
5/2(+50%)
(7) Chestnutter 5/2, Latest win at Tipperary in July. 16/1, ran one of this season's lesser races when tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Shortlist material in claiming company for the first time.
Went close in hat-trick bid on turf earlier in summer; lesser runs since incl' C&D latest.
14
11th (14) Starnight (25/1 -56%)
Starnight

25
25/1(-56%)
(14) Starnight 25/1, Standout effort when winning at Nottingham in May. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Cork (6f, soft, 9/1) 31 days ago. Not discounted in this grade.
Off the mark at Nottingham in May but poor form in three runs since.
6
12th (6) Un Bacio Ancora (17/2 -6%)
Un Bacio Ancora

8.5
17/2(-6%)
(6) Un Bacio Ancora 17/2, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 150/1, out of depth in listed race at the Curragh (6f, soft) 20 days ago.
0-23; goes well here but has stamina to prove and a wide draw.
1
13th (1) Ciorcal (33/1 -10%)
Ciorcal

33
33/1(-10%)
(1) Ciorcal 33/1, 13/2, showed only greenness when ninth of 10 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, good to soft) on debut 13 months ago. Clearly had her issues, but interesting connections have persisted with her.
Well held in a Down Royal maiden last year and best watched off top-weight; off 396 days.
10
14th (10) Beachbabebiddy (150/1 -127%)
Beachbabebiddy

150
150/1(-127%)
(10) Beachbabebiddy 150/1, Tailed off in pair of maidens.
Tailed off in two maidens so far.
LTO Selection:

17:00 Dundalk Claimer 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CHESTNUTTER was a dual winner this summer and drops to claimer company. She was well held on all-weather debut here 14 days ago but should benefit from that experience, is suited by this distance and contests a winnable race. One Boss was beaten in a heavy-ground maiden claimer in September but ran well in a course-and-distance maiden recently. Dumb Love's form is all on easy or heavy ground but was nonetheless a maiden winner in September, while lightly-weighted Starnight was a Nottingham handicap winner in May but tries this trip for the first time. Hasten Slowly was third in a recent claimer but drops back markedly in distance, while Un Bacio Ancora is a 23-race maiden who tries this distance for the first time.

Plenty in with a squeak but preference is for CHESTNUTTER, who ran one of this season's lesser races making her all-weather debut here a fortnight ago but can resume her progress dropped into claiming company for the first time. Iva Batt, Amanirenas and One Boss are just a handful of possible dangers.

ONE BOSS may be able to dominate her rivals from the front here and she ran with credit in a C&D maiden earlier this month


17:05 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
14
1st (14) Pinnacle Peak (28/1 -12%)
Pinnacle Peak

28
28/1(-12%)
(14) Pinnacle Peak 28/1, Completed a hat-trick in summer 2021 and resumed winning ways at Worcester (2½m, good to soft) last month. Fair fourth of 8 since at Warwick where the 25f trip may have stretched him and place possibilities back down in distance here.
Perhaps high in the weights now and that could tell in this competitive a race.
1
2nd (1) Angels Breath (8.5/1 -55%)
Angels Breath

8.5
8.5/1(-55%)
(1) Angels Breath 8.5/1, Won both chase starts for Nicky Henderson in 2019, showing smart form in the process. However, he was pulled up on yard debut following a lengthy absence in January and didn't achieve a great deal, despite finishing second, on handicap debut next time. Hard to know what to expect back hurdling here.
Hard to weigh up at present but very dangerous if still as good as he was.
8
3rd (8) Rambo T (7/1 +22%)
Rambo T

7
7/1(+22%)
(8) Rambo T 7/1, Confirmed previous promise upped in trip when off the mark in 13-runner maiden at Chepstow (19.5f) in February. Added to that when narrowly prevailing in a Newton Abbot handicap (21.6f, soft) on return this month. More needed up 4 lb in this more competitive race, but couldn't rule out.
This demands more from him but a 4lb rise for last time is nothing to groan about.
6
4th (6) Soul Icon (4/1 +64%)
Soul Icon

4
4/1(+64%)
(6) Soul Icon 4/1, Highly progressive in 2022, winning 5 handicaps on the bounce, the latest registered here in October of that year. Below par in a couple of runs during the spring, but back on the up when scoring on his recent reappearace at Fontwell (19.2f, good). 4 lb rise fair and needs considering.
Won at this fixture last year and back to his best at Fontwell; needs good ground.
12
5th (12) Arabian King (20/1 -43%)
Arabian King

20
20/1(-43%)
(12) Arabian King 20/1, Killarney maiden hurdle winner in July 2022 and looked better than ever when adding to his tally on the Flat at Listowel (14.2f, soft) las month. However, he will need to produce another career best back hurdling if he's to take this prize.
Recent Flat winner; 0-6 in handicaps over hurdles, including this race last year.
15
6th (15) Elogio (9/1 +44%)
Elogio

9
9/1(+44%)
(15) Elogio 9/1, Wide-margin winner of Aintree bumper on debut/sole start for Richard Bandey last November. Runner-up all 4 starts switched to hurdles for present yard, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on recent handicap bow/return at Worcester (2½m, soft). Tongue strap now added.
Travelled best when second on handicap debut and he may have needed it; new tongue-tie.
11
7th (11) Serious Operator (13/2 +0%)
Serious Operator

6.5
13/2(+0%)
(11) Serious Operator 13/2, Successful in 2 of his 3 starts in points and made it 3-5 over hurdles when landing a Class 2 Ayr handicap (21.4f, good) when last seen in April. Since undergone a second wind op and, up just 3 lb for that latest success, he has to enter calculations back from a break (good record fresh).
Just workmanlike on handicap debut but he looks nicely progressive.
3
8th (3) Lallygag (9/2 +25%)
Lallygag

4.5
9/2(+25%)
(3) Lallygag 9/2, Winner of 3 of his half-a-dozen starts over hurdles at up to 18.5f last season, and signed that campaign off with an improved third of 13 upped to 20.2f here (good) on his handicap debut in April. Good chance that this 6-y-o has more to offer and he's high on the shortlist.
Steadily climbed the ladder during his novice season; might not want too much rain.
4
9th (4) Building Bridges (18/1 -50%)
Building Bridges

18
18/1(-50%)
(4) Building Bridges 18/1, Raised his game when bagging handicaps at Down Royal (20.4f) and Galway (2¾m) during the summer, and good third in a 16-runner race on the Flat at Navan when last seen at the end of August. Further progress is certainly needed off present mark, but this Irish raider merits respect all the same.
Placed on the Flat after back-to-back hurdle wins; this is tougher but running well.
2
|F| (2) Milkwood (20/1 -67%)
Milkwood

20
20/1(-67%)
(2) Milkwood 20/1, Smart hurdler at his best, placed in top handicaps here and in Ireland either side of winning the Scottish Champion Hurdle in April 2021. Lightly-raced and generally below par since, and while he has slipped to an attractive mark as a result, his stamina for this trip is not copper-bottomed.
Well in on his 2021 form; last season fizzled out and ideally wants good ground.
13
10th (13) Stringtoyourbow (33/1 -83%)
Stringtoyourbow

33
33/1(-83%)
(13) Stringtoyourbow 33/1, Left his qualifying runs well behind when close second on 20.5f Newbury handicap debut in March 2022. Went one better with plenty in hand upped to 24.3f at Ayr the following month and 12 lb rise for that is fair enough. 19-month absence an obvious concern, but he's interesting nonetheless.
Comfortable winner when last seen in April 2022; 12lb higher now but dangerously unexposed.
9
11th (9) Kansas City Star (16/1 -45%)
Kansas City Star

16
16/1(-45%)
(9) Kansas City Star 16/1, Point winner who remains a maiden following 7 attempts in this sphere, but placed on 5 occasions and looks nailed on to win a race sooner rather than later. However, the addition of cheekpieces/switch to handicap company will need to spark improvement if he's to get off the mark here.
Consistent novice and cheekpieces are fitted for handicap debut.
10
12th (10) Rocky Man (7/1 +13%)
Rocky Man

7
7/1(+13%)
(10) Rocky Man 7/1, Looked promising sent handicapping at the beginning of last season, scoring at Wetherby prior to finding just one too good at Ffos Las (both at around 2½m). Looked amiss tried in cheekpieces (discarded here) at Ayr when last seen in April (subsequently gelded) and needs to get back on track.
Encouraging that he won on his reappearance last season; gelded in the spring; respected.
7
13th (7) Bucko's Boy (20/1 -43%)
Bucko's Boy

20
20/1(-43%)
(7) Bucko's Boy 20/1, Better than ever since returning from a break/following a wind op, landing handicaps at Bangor (19.6f) and Stratford (2¾m) in August. proving 1¼ lengths too good for Thirtyfourstitches in the latter. Clear of the rest when second at Kelso last time and likely to give another good account.
Kelso second probably a fair reflection of where he is right now.
5
14th (5) Thirtyfourstitches (40/1 -100%)
Thirtyfourstitches

40
40/1(-100%)
(5) Thirtyfourstitches 40/1, Won twice at Plumpton last season before scoring back from a break at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good to soft) in July. Followed that with a couple of solid efforts in defeat before failing to fire (made mistakes) in the Fontwell handicap won by Soul Icon. Now tried in cheekpieces.
He'll need to jump better than when tailed off behind Soul Icon last time.
16
15th (16) Moneynabane (80/1 -100%)
Moneynabane

80
80/1(-100%)
(16) Moneynabane 80/1, Found some improvement when opening hurdles account at the ninth attempt at Downpatrick (21.5f, soft) 3 weeks ago. However, couldn't be sure that he'll build on that and, in any case, this 5-y-o has much more on his plate from 7 lb out of the handicap in this touger race.
Won well last time at Downpatrick; although 7lb out of the weights, Ben Bromley claims 5lb.
LTO Selection:

17:05 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Marginal preference is for SERIOUS OPERATOR, who ended last season on a high with a taking success at Ayr and the fact he won first time out out last term should stand him in good stead. The form of his stable is another plus and he may have too much for course winner Soul Icon, as well as Lallygag, who wasn't beaten far here on his latest start in April. Angels Breath could be of interest on his return to hurdles, while Bucko's Boy and Building Bridges also have the form to get involved.

Cases can be made for a good number of these, with unexposed 6-y-os SERIOUS OPERATOR and Lallygag topping the shortlist, in that order of preference. The former landed a decent Ayr handicap on his final start of last season and his record when fresh (winner of all 4 starts under Rules following a break of 2 months or more) augurs well. Lallygag did very little wrong as a novice and should have more to offer, while Bucko's Boy, the hat-trick seeking Building Bridges and Rambo T all merit respect.


17:15 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Eagle Angel (1.25/1 +55%)
Eagle Angel

1.25
1.25/1(+55%)
(2) Eagle Angel 1.25/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in minor event (5/1) at Southwell (7.1f) on debut 51 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip and improvement should be forthcoming.
Plenty of stamina in his pedigree; this trip is bound to suit after a pleasing 7f debut.
4
2nd (4) Hampden (4.5/1 +40%)
Hampden

4.5
4.5/1(+40%)
(4) Hampden 4.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in minor event at Goodwood (9f, soft, 9/4) 12 days ago. Open to progress and one to consider on AW debut.
Pulled hard on soft ground latest; retains some potential but will need to settle early.
1
3rd (1) Zayina (3.5/1 -40%)
Zayina

3.5
3.5/1(-40%)
(1) Zayina 3.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. 2/1, won 6-runner minor event at Brighton (8f, heavy) 8 days ago. Another bold show likely, provided that she takes to this surface.
Quite a late foal with stamina in her pedigree; stiffer test should suit under a penalty.
5
4th (5) Across Earth (20/1 -67%)
Across Earth

20
20/1(-67%)
(5) Across Earth 20/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 9 in maiden at Newcastle (8f, 4/1) on debut 21 days ago. Will be sharper this time and he's one to consider.
Deal of promise after a slow start over 1m on his debut; is entitled to improve.
3
5th (3) Faster Bee (6/1 +8%)
Faster Bee

6
6/1(+8%)
(3) Faster Bee 6/1, Fair colt. 17/2, good second of 12 in nursery at Southwell (7.1f) 44 days ago. Stamina to prove now upped in trip, but should be thereabouts if he does see it out.
Step into the unknown stamina-wise tonight; vulnerable to improvers back to novice company.
7
6th (7) Rogue King (12/1 -33%)
Rogue King

12
12/1(-33%)
(7) Rogue King 12/1, Once-raced maiden. 11/4, fourth of 7 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good) on debut 17 days ago, not knocked about. Open to improvement.
Among the favourites for his turf debut; will have learned from that but this looks deeper.
8
7th (8) Flowering (14/1 -115%)
Flowering

14
14/1(-115%)
(8) Flowering 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in minor event at Bath (8f, soft, 14/1) on debut 25 days ago. In good hands and can be expected to leave that form behind in time, but others preferred here all the same.
Never happy and beaten a long way on her soft-ground debut; likely best watched after that.
6
8th (6) Nicholo (250/1 +0%)
Nicholo

250
250/1(+0%)
(6) Nicholo 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Chester (7f, soft, 500/1) 42 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Huge prices for two runs from wide stalls round Chester last month and ran accordingly.
LTO Selection:

17:15 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

ZAYINA may have a 7lb penalty to overcome for a taking success at Brighton last week, but that was only her third start and she should be open to far more improvement as she goes up in distance. Narrowly denied at Southwell last month, Faster Bee looks to be a key player, along with Across Earth, who ran a highly-encouraging race on his debut at Newcastle.

This step up in trip promises to suit ZAYINA, who was strong at the finish when opening her account in a 1m Brighton novice. She is likely to take plenty of stopping on her all-weather debut, despite carrying a penalty. Across Earth and Hampden are both open to improvement and rate the main dangers in that order of preference, while Eagle Angel and Rogue King showed ability on their respective debuts and can do better in time.


17:20 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
1st (10) Will Wilde (6.5/1 +68%)
Will Wilde

6.5
6.5/1(+68%)
(10) Will Wilde 6.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 22 in bumper at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft, 16/1) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Others make more appeal.
6
2nd (6) Bleu De Vassy (0.8/1 -29%)
Bleu De Vassy

0.8
0.8/1(-29%)
(6) Bleu De Vassy 0.8/1, €60,000 3-y-o, €235,000 4-y-o, Cokoriko gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (2m winner) Ivan Grozny. Runner-up sole start in points. Should take
7
3rd (7) Donnie Devito (20/1 +9%)
Donnie Devito

20
20/1(+9%)
(7) Donnie Devito 20/1, Sholokhov gelding. Fourth sole start in points (May 21). Wears tongue strap. Others more persuasive.
9
4th (9) His Nibs (33/1 +18%)
His Nibs

33
33/1(+18%)
(9) His Nibs 33/1, Famous Name gelding. Half-brother to useful hurdler/chase winner Come On Teddy. Fell first sole start in points (Apr 8).
1
5th (1) Dorans Law (3/1 +40%)
Dorans Law

3
3/1(+40%)
(1) Dorans Law 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 14/1, third of 15 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Solid claims.
4
6th (4) Mister Vic (22/1 -175%)
Mister Vic

22
22/1(-175%)
(4) Mister Vic 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 16/1, first run since leaving Mervyn Torrens when third of 9 in bumper at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 106 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Barry Fitzgerald. Not dismissed.
5
7th (5) Rising Dust (80/1 -21%)
Rising Dust

80
80/1(-21%)
(5) Rising Dust 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, fifteenth of 19 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good) 17 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers.
3
8th (3) Locorotondo (13/2 +46%)
Locorotondo

6.5
13/2(+46%)
(3) Locorotondo 13/2, Below form fourth of 9 in bumper (33/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs to improve.
2
9th (2) Keeptheoldmanout (150/1 -50%)
Keeptheoldmanout

150
150/1(-50%)
(2) Keeptheoldmanout 150/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, thirteenth of 14 in bumper at Thurles (15.9f, soft) on bumper debut 8 days ago.
LTO Selection:

17:20 Sligo NH Flat Race 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BLEU DE VASSY was second on his only point-to-point start for Paddy Turley and is obviously held in high regard having subsequently made 235,000 at the Punchestown Festival Sale this spring. It will be interesting to see how strong he is in the market. Locorotondo had Mister Vic 14 lengths behind when going close at Roscommon last month and the booking of Patrick Mullins catches the eye. Dorans Law made an encouraging start at the Punchestown Festival and now reverts to a bumper after keeping on into third behind the odds-on Fascile Mode at the same venue earlier this month. John Gleeson is an interesting booking on Will Wilde.

BLEU DE VASSY showed plenty in a point and was picked up by top connections for a hefty sum on the back of it, so he's an obvious choice to make a winning Rules debut. Dorans Law is the obvious danger and Mister Vic boasts solid place claims.


17:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Exquisite Acclaim (1.25/1 +72%)
Exquisite Acclaim

1.25
1.25/1(+72%)
(3) Exquisite Acclaim 1.25/1, Course winner. One win from 24 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. Considered.
1-25; generally consistent and placed over C&D last 2 starts; solid each-way claims.
9
2nd (9) International Lady (16/1 +60%)
International Lady

16
16/1(+60%)
(9) International Lady 16/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner. Below form seventh of 19 in handicap (66/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) 15 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers back on.
Long losing run since course win in May 2021; may have needed latest run; may need further.
8
3rd (8) The Bog Bank (6.5/1 -63%)
The Bog Bank

6.5
6.5/1(-63%)
(8) The Bog Bank 6.5/1, Course winner. Latest win here in July. 6/1, below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 30 days ago. Back on a good mark.
All 4 wins have come over 1m incl' 2 here; generally consistent but 7f probably too sharp.
4
4th (4) Blackcastle Storm (40/1 -400%)
Blackcastle Storm

40
40/1(-400%)
(4) Blackcastle Storm 40/1, Thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle at Punchestown (16.2f, good to soft, 125/1) 16 days ago. Fair on the Flat, below form on last Flat run.
Tailed off in two recent hurdle starts; best recent Flat form is all over further.
10
5th (10) Lasting Peace (8/1 +50%)
Lasting Peace

8
8/1(+50%)
(10) Lasting Peace 8/1, 25/1, below form eighth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
0-10; below form latest but fair form in 2 previous course starts; return to AW may suit.
6
5th (6) Elephant John (125/1 -150%)
Elephant John

125
125/1(-150%)
(6) Elephant John 125/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Peter McCreery when last of 13 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, soft) 38 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
Distant 3rd in turf claimer was promising but shown nothing in 2 Flat runs since; blinkers.
1
7th (1) Rocky Dreams (18/1 -29%)
Rocky Dreams

18
18/1(-29%)
(1) Rocky Dreams 18/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 33/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
7-time course winner incl' 3 over C&D; out of form of late incl' here latest; blinkers on.
11
8th (11) Princess Rajj (18/1 -200%)
Princess Rajj

18
18/1(-200%)
(11) Princess Rajj 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Last of 16 in handicap (7/2) at Fairyhouse (7f, good). Off 107 days.
Won twice on turf last year; inconsistent this campaign; didn't beat a rival latest.
2
9th (2) Is That Love (15/2 +46%)
Is That Love

7.5
15/2(+46%)
(2) Is That Love 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Leopardstown in August. Bit below form twelfth of 22 in handicap (20/1) at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 9 days ago, never nearer. Back up in trip.
Dual C&D winner; not beaten far last 3 starts and should relish the step up in trip.
12
10th (12) Harbanaker (10/1 -11%)
Harbanaker

10
10/1(-11%)
(12) Harbanaker 10/1, Course winner. 25/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 35 days ago.
Dual course winner; major signs of return to form latest; very well treated.
5
11th (5) Bobby K (9/1 +0%)
Bobby K

9
9/1(+0%)
(5) Bobby K 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in July. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good, 5/1) 72 days ago, having to pick way through.
5-time AW winner; looked in need of further over this trip on turf latest.
15
12th (15) Corballis Flyer (50/1 -733%)
Corballis Flyer

50
50/1(-733%)
(15) Corballis Flyer 50/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, first run since leaving James M. Barrett when sixteenth of 18 in handicap at Cork (8f, soft) 31 days ago. Makes polytrack debut.
Has won twice on turf; showed very little on yard debut last month; AW debut; reserve.
7
13th (7) Play It Again Zaam (40/1 +0%)
Play It Again Zaam

40
40/1(+0%)
(7) Play It Again Zaam 40/1, Below form eighth of 13 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 35 days ago.
0-11 and tame effort over C&D last month; 7f on AW may be too sharp these days.
13
14th (13) Boadicea Belle (20/1 -25%)
Boadicea Belle

20
20/1(-25%)
(13) Boadicea Belle 20/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 11/1) 28 days ago.
Three-time Polytrack winner at Chelmsford; however, lost her way of late.
LTO Selection:

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

EXQUISITE ACCLAIM's only previous win was here in September 2021 but his rating has recently fallen. Rated 98 in May 2022 and unplaced in an Italian (Group 3) 2,000 Guineas, he returned to some form recently and a reproduction of his latest course-and-distance placings might prove enough to win. Bobby K, a six-time winner, is an all-weather specialist who would prefer a mile but has good recent form and should compete under his 7lb claimer. Lasting Peace ran satisfactorily in his two all-weather runs and runs in first-time cheekpieces while Princess Rajj took a late stumble when disappointing on her last run but reappears following a break under a 7lb claimer. Harbanaker and The Bog Bank's best form is over a mile while Boadicea Belle is a three-time all-weather winner but is out of form.

THE BOG BANK is down to 2 lb lower than when successful over C&D in July and might prove the answer to this tricky apprentice race. Exquisite Acclaim was a good third here a fortnight ago and rates an obvious threat for the Ado McGuinness team. Harbanaker is also respected on the back of his latest course fourth.

A return to seven furlongs should help IS THAT LOVE who has been running with credit over shorter and he's down to a good mark


17:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Star Of St Louis (11/4 +21%)
Star Of St Louis

2.75
11/4(+21%)
(7) Star Of St Louis 11/4, 18/1, not seen to best effect on first run since leaving Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque when creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 13 days ago, forced very wide home turn. One to consider.
Solid debut for his new yard recently; fine on Tapeta but wants a true test over this trip.
4
2nd (4) Golden Phase (5/2 +17%)
Golden Phase

2.5
5/2(+17%)
(4) Golden Phase 5/2, Winner at Bath in August. 9/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Enters calculations.
Two solid efforts on Polytrack since a turf win off 3lb lower; high on the shortlist.
8
3rd (8) Coconut Bay (15/2 +38%)
Coconut Bay

7.5
15/2(+38%)
(8) Coconut Bay 15/2, One win from 21 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 9/1) 25 days ago. Seems to be going through the motions at present.
Generally poor this year since leaving Hughie Morrison; goes without headgear tonight.
3
4th (3) Distinction (9/2 +31%)
Distinction

4.5
9/2(+31%)
(3) Distinction 9/2, Thirty runs since last win in 2021. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 17/2) 10 days ago. May come on for the outing.
Just a single win to his name after 43 starts; ordinary run back from a break ten days ago.
1
5th (1) Possible Ambition (13/2 -8%)
Possible Ambition

6.5
13/2(-8%)
(1) Possible Ambition 13/2, Creditable third of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (8f), running on. Off 8 months but sure to be in the thick of the action if ready to roll.
Found a weak handicap back from a break; interesting to see how he goes in the market.
5
6th (5) Clotherholme (14/1 -180%)
Clotherholme

14
14/1(-180%)
(5) Clotherholme 14/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 13/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 10 days ago. Back up in trip.
Needs to settle early from stall 9; otherwise he arrives in form and on a competitive mark.
10
7th (10) College Wizard (80/1 -21%)
College Wizard

80
80/1(-21%)
(10) College Wizard 80/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 80/1) 13 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
Poor maiden who's had plenty of chances; Brazen Arrow looks his trainer's best shout.
6
8th (6) Inexplicable (25/1 -285%)
Inexplicable

25
25/1(-285%)
(6) Inexplicable 25/1, 6-time C&D winner who lost all chance at start on most recent outing. Risky proposition at present.
Seven-time course winner; tailed off eight weeks ago; needs to rediscover his spark.
12
9th (12) Pink Walls (150/1 -127%)
Pink Walls

150
150/1(-127%)
(12) Pink Walls 150/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Chester (7f, soft, 200/1) 42 days ago. Back up in trip.
Six poor efforts over various trips and is exposed as moderate.
9
10th (9) Brazen Arrow (12/1 +25%)
Brazen Arrow

12
12/1(+25%)
(9) Brazen Arrow 12/1, Course winner. One win from 38 Flat runs. Ran below form when fifth of 9 in minor event (22/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft). Off 100 days. Cheekpieces back on.
Boasts a fair course record and will be happier back down from 1m2f; each-way claims.
LTO Selection:

17:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

The step up in trip can work the oracle for GOLDEN PHASE, having shown signs in recent starts, when slightly outpaced over a mile, that she may relish this longer distance. The booking of Hollie Doyle catches the eye and she is preferred to Clotherholme and Possible Ambition, who wasn't beaten far at Newcastle when last seen in February. Completing the shortlist are Coconut Ba and Star Of St Louis.

GOLDEN PHASE did well to sustain her effort at Lingfield 22 days ago having been forced wide throughout, so she remains of interest, especially with that form proving solid. Star of St Louis and Possible Ambition head the opposition.


18:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
12
1st (12) Empress Of Bough (33/1 -10%)
Empress Of Bough

33
33/1(-10%)
(12) Empress Of Bough 33/1, Sixth of 8 in maiden claimer at this C&D (14/1) 28 days ago, lost all chance at start. More is required.
Went close over C&D in January but struggled since, including in C&D maiden claimer latest.
3
2nd (3) Lockdown (16/1 +36%)
Lockdown

16
16/1(+36%)
(3) Lockdown 16/1, Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Chance on old form.
Sole win in 20 starts came on AW but looks regressive and bled last time.
6
3rd (6) Pulse Of Shanghai (7/4 +56%)
Pulse Of Shanghai

1.75
7/4(+56%)
(6) Pulse Of Shanghai 7/4, 4-time course winner. Thirty four runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 22 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy, 22/1) 9 days ago, running on. In the mix.
Four-time course winner; only beaten half a length last week; should relish return to AW.
4
4th (4) Hero Of The Hour (7/2 +13%)
Hero Of The Hour

3.5
7/2(+13%)
(4) Hero Of The Hour 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 8 runs this year. 9/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Blinkers back on. Needs to bounce back.
All 3 wins have comer over C&D; probably needed latest run and back on last winning mark.
8
5th (8) Kuwait Direction (10/1 +29%)
Kuwait Direction

10
10/1(+29%)
(8) Kuwait Direction 10/1, C&D winner. 16/1, twelfth of 18 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good). Off 148 days. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort.
Dual course winner; struggling for form on turf when last seen; may need this.
11
6th (11) Darcy's Rock (25/1 -79%)
Darcy's Rock

25
25/1(-79%)
(11) Darcy's Rock 25/1, Below-par fifth of 10 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, heavy, 12/1) 29 days ago. Uphill task.
7f winner at Chepstow in 2022; ran with credit on this year's return but struggling since.
1
7th (1) Adams Barbour (16/1 +36%)
Adams Barbour

16
16/1(+36%)
(1) Adams Barbour 16/1, 7-time course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, 66/1) 35 days ago. Blinkers back on. Every chance if back to best.
All 7 wins have come here, all over sprint trips; didn't beat a rival over 7f last month.
10
8th (10) Catherine Chroi (18/1 -64%)
Catherine Chroi

18
18/1(-64%)
(10) Catherine Chroi 18/1, Course winner. Ninth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 22/1) 15 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
Course winner; struggling for form on heavy ground of late but switch of surface may help.
13
9th (13) Miltonia (20/1 -25%)
Miltonia

20
20/1(-25%)
(13) Miltonia 20/1, Last of 14 in handicap at this course (8f, 16/1) 35 days ago. Down in trip. Stable having good spell. Tongue strap on 1st time. Plenty to find on form.
Unplaced in 9 starts; didn't beat a rival here latest at 1m; 6f unlikely to help.
16
10th (16) My Little Tip (5/1 +50%)
My Little Tip

5
5/1(+50%)
(16) My Little Tip 5/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, eleventh of 22 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly if back on his A-game. RESERVE.
All 3 wins came on turf in 2021; hasn't really threatened in 2 recent starts; reserve.
7
11th (7) Ever Rock (33/1 -18%)
Ever Rock

33
33/1(-18%)
(7) Ever Rock 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifteenth of 22 in handicap (50/1) at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Lost her way on turf in recent starts and she's 0-13 on AW.
14
12th (14) Sister Lola (10/1 +29%)
Sister Lola

10
10/1(+29%)
(14) Sister Lola 10/1, 4-time course winner. Thirty seven runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, sixteenth of 22 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form.
4-time course winner; long losing run since 2021 C&D win; struggling for form this year.
15
13th (15) Eruption (50/1 -52%)
Eruption

50
50/1(-52%)
(15) Eruption 50/1, One win from 25 Flat runs. 50/1, twenty first of 22 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Can give a good account if back on song. RESERVE.
Sole win came on turf in 2022; 2nd twice in July but shown nothing 3 runs since; reserve.
LTO Selection:

18:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

WOODEN HEAD was a E120,000 foal who showed promise in a recent course-and-distance handicap. That recent race was a higher-grade handicap and today he competes in a lesser race with his jockey claiming an extra 5lb. Pulse Of Shanghai, a five-time winner, is winless since March 2021 but continues in decent form and likes this distance. Hero Of The Hour was slowly away on his recent reappearance and has solid claims if progressing from the run.

Lots with chances but the vote goes to WOODEN HEAD who can race off a 1 lb lower mark than when a good C&D fourth last time and remains with few miles on the clock. Multiple course winner Pulse of Shanghai is feared most on the back of his good Navan second, ahead of the handily-weighted Zig Zag Zyggy and course specialist Adams Barbour.

A typically competitive sprint h'cap for Dundalk but PULSE OF SHANGHAI was only narrowly denied latest and should relish a return to AW


18:15 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Initio (0.91/1 -60%)
Initio

0.91
0.91/1(-60%)
(1) Initio 0.91/1, Fair maiden. 50/1, last of 13 in the mud in handicap at York (7f) 14 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. The clear form choice.
Stopped quickly on soft ground a fortnight ago; is better judged on his earlier turf work.
4
2nd (4) Fianian (3.5/1 +61%)
Fianian

3.5
3.5/1(+61%)
(4) Fianian 3.5/1, Last of 5 in maiden (22/1) at Cork (8f, good to firm) on debut 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Sean Davis.
Outsider of five when finishing a remote last on his 1m debut in Ireland early last month.
8
3rd (8) So Glorious (9/1 +0%)
So Glorious

9
9/1(+0%)
(8) So Glorious 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 125/1) 11 days ago.
Related to winners, including here, and has shown more than the majority of these.
9
4th (9) Maruna (11/1 +8%)
Maruna

11
11/1(+8%)
(9) Maruna 11/1, Massaat filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Casaruan. Dam down the field in maidens. In good hands so she's an interesting newcomer.
Newcomer; market strength would see her enter calculations in a weak affair.
5
5th (5) Jesse Luc (66/1 -32%)
Jesse Luc

66
66/1(-32%)
(5) Jesse Luc 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in maiden (150/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago.
Similar profile to his two stablemates, having twice been beaten a long way at big prices.
10
6th (10) Teah (33/1 +18%)
Teah

33
33/1(+18%)
(10) Teah 33/1, Fifth of 7 in maiden at Chepstow (6.1f, good to firm, 100/1) on debut 53 days ago. Lots more is needed.
Likely she's one for handicaps but is worth tracking in the market.
2
7th (2) Hailey Ya Mal (9/1 +0%)
Hailey Ya Mal

9
9/1(+0%)
(2) Hailey Ya Mal 9/1, Seventh of 10 in maiden (9/4) at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut. Off 6 months/gelded. First run for yard after leaving Owen Burrows. Open to improvement.
Bombed on debut and has since been sold for 11,000gns and gelded; watch the market.
6
8th (6) National Health (18/1 +45%)
National Health

18
18/1(+45%)
(6) National Health 18/1, Fourth of 8 in seller at Leicester (7f, heavy, 80/1) 10 days ago, not knocked about. May do better.
Said to have struggled with his breathing last time; some sort of chance on that though.
12
9th (12) Won't Stand Down (20/1 -167%)
Won't Stand Down

20
20/1(-167%)
(12) Won't Stand Down 20/1, 2,000 gns foal, Hot Streak filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 1m winner Tezzaray and useful winner up to 1¼m Mountain Rescue. Market can prove a good guide.
Yard wouldn't be noted for newcomers but she wouldn't need to be any great shakes.
11
10th (11) Hedenham (250/1 -150%)
Hedenham

250
250/1(-150%)
(11) Hedenham 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 300/1) 18 days ago.
Beaten miles on debut and again when just behind stablemate Jesse Luc last time.
7
11th (7) Pachelbel (100/1 -150%)
Pachelbel

100
100/1(-150%)
(7) Pachelbel 100/1, 125/1, last of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) on debut 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Started 125-1 when finishing a remote last on her Newcastle debut three weeks ago.
3
12th (3) Timely Artist (150/1 -50%)
Timely Artist

150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Timely Artist 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 200/1) 58 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
First-time tongue-tie and switch to Tapeta will need to make a massive difference.
LTO Selection:

18:15 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

INITIO sets the standard for the others to aim at with a rating of 75, despite finishing last of 13 on his handicap bow at York. This looks like a much more suitable assignment and he could get his head in front for the first time, with the form of his third-placed finish in a similar event at Thirsk in August giving him strong claims. Hailey Ya Mal was well supported on his debut but he failed to fire in seventh and has since switched to the Antony Brittain stable, so that could spark more from the three-year-old. So Glorious completes the shortlist.

INITIO wasn't seen at his best in the mud at York last time but possesses much the best form on offer and is taken to get off the mark at the chief expense of Mick Appleby's newcomer Maruna who is worth monitoring in the betting. National Health and Hailey Ya Mal appeal as the pick of the rest for minor honours.


18:30 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
11
1st (11) Scorchio (6/1 +40%)
Scorchio

6
6/1(+40%)
(11) Scorchio 6/1
Modest form in 5 starts so far and needs improvement for drop to 5f.
5
2nd (5) Moral Turpitude (4/1 +0%)
Moral Turpitude

4
4/1(+0%)
(5) Moral Turpitude 4/1
Not beater far in any of her 4 maiden runs; latest form boosted; cheekpieces on; new yard.
10
3rd (10) Mary Shoelaces (33/1 -32%)
Mary Shoelaces

33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Mary Shoelaces 33/1
Shown very little in three runs so far and this opening mark looks tough.
4
4th (4) Clonmacash (2.25/1 +68%)
Clonmacash

2.25
2.25/1(+68%)
(4) Clonmacash 2.25/1
Slowly away when 5th over C&D latest; could go well if he gets away on terms; h'cap bow.
6
5th (6) Harry The Rogue (13/2 +41%)
Harry The Rogue

6.5
13/2(+41%)
(6) Harry The Rogue 13/2
Promise in turf maidens before 4th here; slowly away last week and needs to break on terms.
8
6th (8) Milliethemollie (8/1 -140%)
Milliethemollie

8
8/1(-140%)
(8) Milliethemollie 8/1
Marked improvement when beaten half a length on h'cap debut; up 3lb but more to come on AW.
2
7th (2) Blame Thechampagne (12/1 -50%)
Blame Thechampagne

12
12/1(-50%)
(2) Blame Thechampagne 12/1
0-6 but only beaten 7l when 7th in Listed race on turf in July; may go well on AW debut.
1
8th (1) Buddy Batt (8/1 +27%)
Buddy Batt

8
8/1(+27%)
(1) Buddy Batt 8/1
Maiden winner; not disgraced in C&D Listed race but h'capper didn't miss him; more needed.
7
9th (7) Seven Eleven (25/1 -400%)
Seven Eleven

25
25/1(-400%)
(7) Seven Eleven 25/1
Left maiden form behind with heavy ground win at Down Royal 7lb higher now on AW debut.
3
10th (3) Valentino Express (12/1 +14%)
Valentino Express

12
12/1(+14%)
(3) Valentino Express 12/1
Promising form in his last couple of runs in maidens and gives the impression 5f may suit.
LTO Selection:

18:30 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MILLIETHEMOLLIE ran well on recent handicap debut. Running in first-time hood and tongue-tie, she beat Buddy Batt into fifth in that Naas race and while 3lb higher, can continue to progress and should be ok on the all-weather, being a good-ground performer. Buddy Batt was later raised 7lb following a slightly improved Listed run here recently but has enough on his plate, despite his same rider claiming 7lb today. Seven Eleven improved to win on handicap debut at Down Royal but is 7lb higher and meets contrasting ground. Scorchio has disappointed since a promising debut in June, when comfortably beating Blame Thechampagne and Harry The Rogue. She has a feather weight but needs to show her old ability on all-weather debut. Clonmacash has contested some hot races and debuts in handicaps wearing second-time blinkers while Moral Turpitude runs in cheekpieces on handicap debut.

MILLIETHEMOLLIE took a big step forward on her nursery bow when runner-up at Naas and is weighted to go one better off a 3 lb higher mark here. Recent Down Royal scorer Seven Eleven rates the chief danger ahead of Harry The Rogue, who wasn't seen to best effect when eighth here last time out.

The form of MORAL TURPITUDE's latest maiden outing couldn't be working out much better and she may be worth chancing from a mark of 72


18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
11
1st (11) Abduction (14/1 -56%)
Abduction

14
14/1(-56%)
(11) Abduction 14/1, Course winner who confirmed himself still in top form when second of 12 in handicap at Ayr (6f, heavy) 15 days ago, running on.
12lb higher than when last seen on the AW; needs a personal best at the end of a busy year.
8
2nd (8) All The King's Men (5/1 +9%)
All The King's Men

5
5/1(+9%)
(8) All The King's Men 5/1, 10/3, run best excused when last of 12 in handicap at Haydock (6f, firm) on most recent outing, poorly drawn and also found to have an irregular heartbeat. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and could get back on the up now returning to all-weather after a break.
This mark is surely within range, returned to the trip over which his wins have come.
2
3rd (2) Percy's Lad (10/1 +9%)
Percy's Lad

10
10/1(+9%)
(2) Percy's Lad 10/1, 9/2, followed a good run with a below par one when down the field in 17-runner handicap at York (7f, soft) 34 days ago. Makes tapeta debut.
Keen-going front-runner; much will hinge on how he settles and whether he gets his own way.
5
4th (5) Street Kid (11/2 -10%)
Street Kid

5.5
11/2(-10%)
(5) Street Kid 11/2, C&D winner. Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap (8/1) at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 49 days ago, holding on gamely. Respected back on all-weather.
Dual C&D winner who's been in good form on turf; no obvious reason he won't go well.
10
5th (10) Master Zoffany (12/1 -33%)
Master Zoffany

12
12/1(-33%)
(10) Master Zoffany 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chester in September but wasn't in the same form when last of 7 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Things didn't pan out his way at Ayr and this previous C&D winner should fare better.
4
6th (4) Documenting (10/1 -25%)
Documenting

10
10/1(-25%)
(4) Documenting 10/1, 3-time C&D winner who finished last in 7-runner handicap at Sandown (7f, good, 12/1) 42 days ago. Must up his game appreciably.
Three wins and a second to his name in eight runs over C&D; switch from turf should help.
6
7th (6) Master Richard (16/1 +0%)
Master Richard

16
16/1(+0%)
(6) Master Richard 16/1, Latest win at Newcastle in May and shaped as if back in form when seventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 57 days ago. Hood refitted.
Won't mind the drop from 1m but whether he'll be able to lead as he likes is questionable.
7
8th (7) Escobar (28/1 -229%)
Escobar

28
28/1(-229%)
(7) Escobar 28/1, Ran no sort of race when nineteenth of 22 in handicap at York (6f, soft, 28/1) 13 days ago, slowly away. Makes tapeta debut in first-time visor (tongue tie also refitted).
On the downgrade this year; will need some luck if dropped in as usual from stall 11.
9
9th (9) Mitrosonfire (15/2 -7%)
Mitrosonfire

7.5
15/2(-7%)
(9) Mitrosonfire 15/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 but bounced back to his best when third of 16 in handicap (16/1) at Ascot (6f, good) 21 days ago. Enters calculations.
Arrives in good form and it's hard to find any negatives; should go well then.
3
10th (3) Aratus (2/1 +78%)
Aratus

2
2/1(+78%)
(3) Aratus 2/1, Respectable third of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Leicester (7f, good), left poorly placed. Off 12 months but has won fresh before and it's worth noting he won his only previous start on all-weather. Interesting. Had breathing op.
Can pull hard and there are risks involved back from a year off but is worth a look.
1
11th (1) Safe Voyage (28/1 -180%)
Safe Voyage

28
28/1(-180%)
(1) Safe Voyage 28/1, Veteran who was suited by a brisk gallop on testing ground when resuming winning way at Chester in August. Not quite in same form at Haydock 7 weeks later and now returns to the all-weather for the first time since June 2022.
Retains most of his ability and is fine on Tapeta; the harder they go the better for him.
LTO Selection:

18:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Street Kid held on by a head to score over this trip at Haydock last month and if he can transfer that form to the all-weather, then he ought to have a big say off 3lb higher. However, preference is for ARATUS, who has undergone wind surgery since finishing third in a class 2 handicap at Leicester when last seen 12 months ago. The five-year-old is 1-1 on the all-weather and he could make a winning return to action off a 3lb lower mark. Safe Voyage is a reliable sort and he also has to be considered.

ALL THE KING'S MEN failed to beat a rival at Haydock when last seen in June, but it's easy to excuse him that run, and he's fancied to resume his progress now returning to the all-weather after a break. Aratus shaped well on several occasions in competitive handicaps in 2022 and is capable fresh, so he's a very interesting runner too, particularly as he was successful on his only previous all-weather start. Mitrosonfire bounced back to his best at Ascot last time and completes the shortlist.

Aratus is worth a look, but it would be a surprise were ALL THE KING'S MEN (nap) not up to winning a decent prize off this mark.


19:00 Dundalk Group 3 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) Dun Na Sead (25/1 +11%)
Dun Na Sead

25
25/1(+11%)
(8) Dun Na Sead 25/1, 9/4, creditable neck third of 8 to Twilight Jet in listed race at Tipperary (5f, good to soft) 54 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter.
Game front-running handicapper held by Twilight Jet on Tipperary Listed third.
3
2nd (3) Bouttemont (5/2 +17%)
Bouttemont

2.5
5/2(+17%)
(3) Bouttemont 5/2, Smart horse. Winner at Chantilly in June. 37/1, met trouble when 3¾ lengths twelfth of 18 to Highfield Princess in Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp at Longchamp (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago. Can make presence felt.
AW winner in France and at Newcastle; not clear run in Abbaye but has to be respected.
5
3rd (5) The Highway Rat (10/3 +5%)
The Highway Rat

3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(5) The Highway Rat 10/3, Smart 4-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021. Blew the start when beaten a neck by Harry's Bar over C&D 21 days ago. Major player if breaking on terms.
Just denied by Harry's Bar over C&D recently after slow start; chance given a level break.
11
4th (11) Queen Me (10/1 -11%)
Queen Me

10
10/1(-11%)
(11) Queen Me 10/1, Just a maiden win to her name but did go close at Group level last year. Beaten just under 3 lengths when sixth of 13 in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in June but below form back at listed level last time. Makes AW debut with cheekpieces also on first time.
Soft ground didn't suit latest; cheekpieces on for AW debut and respected on overall form.
1
5th (1) Arnhem (50/1 -52%)
Arnhem

50
50/1(-52%)
(1) Arnhem 50/1, Useful gelding. Course winner. Latest win at the Curragh in August. Seemed to excel himself when length third of 6 to Harry's Bar in conditions race over C&D 21 days ago but stiff task on the balance of his form.
Career-best third to Harry's Bar over C&D early this month but still more needed.
12
6th (12) Alabama (9/4 +68%)
Alabama

2.25
9/4(+68%)
(12) Alabama 9/4, In good form over C&D this autumn, winning a conditions race then second in listed company. Better than result (hampered) in Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket 14 days ago and enters the reckoning back on AW.
Useful C&D form but bit below what is likely required here.
2
7th (2) Big Gossey (18/1 -50%)
Big Gossey

18
18/1(-50%)
(2) Big Gossey 18/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at the Curragh in September. 5/2, below form 4¼ lengths third of 7 to My Eyes Adore You in listed race at Naas (5.9f, soft) 13 days ago.
Better on turf and bit to find on recent C&D fourth to Harry's Bar.
4
8th (4) Harry's Bar (16/1 -129%)
Harry's Bar

16
16/1(-129%)
(4) Harry's Bar 16/1, Smart gelding. Four-time C&D winner, the latest in a conditions race 21 days ago by neck from The Highway Rat. Looks competitive on form.
Beat several of these recently over C&D although rider unable to claim this time.
9
9th (9) Lady Tilbury (66/1 -164%)
Lady Tilbury

66
66/1(-164%)
(9) Lady Tilbury 66/1, Latest win at Tipperary in August. 16/1, 2¼ lengths fifth of 6 to Harry's Bar in conditions event at this C&D 21 days ago. Something to find.
Little over 2l off Harry's Bar over C&D recently but career-best needed to feature here.
10
10th (10) Pillow Talk (28/1 +15%)
Pillow Talk

28
28/1(+15%)
(10) Pillow Talk 28/1, Useful filly. Visored for 1st time, creditable third of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good, 6/1) 47 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. British raider from a much respected stable but her draw could have been kinder.
AW debut here and lots to find on turf ratings.
7
11th (7) Ano Syra (28/1 -100%)
Ano Syra

28
28/1(-100%)
(7) Ano Syra 28/1, Course winner. 80/1, 7½ lengths last of 10 to Moss Tucker in Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh (5f, good to soft) 47 days ago.
Winner here but form mostly on turf; bit to find at the weights.
6
12th (6) Twilight Jet (12/1 +45%)
Twilight Jet

12
12/1(+45%)
(6) Twilight Jet 12/1, Useful colt. 16/1, 14½ lengths eighth of 9 to Go Athletico in Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh (6f, heavy) 33 days ago, doing too much too soon. Makes polytrack debut.
Soft ground against him latest; stiff enough task on AW debut.
LTO Selection:

19:00 Dundalk Group 3 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

BOUTTEMONT's name should ring a bell and he reverts to Group 3 company, having encountered trouble in the Prix de l'Abbaye. His form is in-and-out and a shower of rain derailed him at the Curragh in September but, at Longchamp, he met notable in-running traffic in a messy race. He is a Newcastle All-Weather Championship winner so this surface will suit. The Highway Rat is proven over course and distance and while beaten a neck by Harry's Bar recently, was slowly away then and is 5lb better off. Harry's Bar, a 15-time all-weather winner, might struggle to win while two-year-old Alabama is experienced but has a tough task. Big Gossey has a better turf record than all-weather while Twilight Jet makes his all-weather debut. UK raider Queen Me, running in first-time cheekpieces, also debuts on the all-weather, having dropped to this distance on recent runs.

If THE HIGHWAY RAT gets away from the stalls better than he did when chasing home Harry's Bar over C&D 3 weeks ago he might be up to landing this Group 3 for the second time in 3 years. French raider Bouttemont wasn't seen to best effect in the Abbaye and is second choice ahead of the aforementioned Harry's Bar and Aidan O'Brien's 2-y-o Alabama.

Possibly flattered by his 109 rating the French challenger BOUTTEMONT could still be the one to beat on his return to the polytrack


19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Eagle's Realm (5/1 +0%)
Eagle's Realm

5
5/1(+0%)
(4) Eagle's Realm 5/1, 9/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (18.6f, good) 27 days ago. Fair on the all weather, so not ruled out.
Exposed maiden on the Flat; 2nd over 1m6f on latest Flat outing but usually worth opposing.
3
2nd (3) Doublethetrouble (5.5/1 +0%)
Doublethetrouble

5.5
5.5/1(+0%)
(3) Doublethetrouble 5.5/1, 13/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 14 days ago. Needs considering.
Runner-up in three AW runs since cheekpieces returned; should be involved once again.
1
3rd (1) On The Right Track (4/1 +20%)
On The Right Track

4
4/1(+20%)
(1) On The Right Track 4/1, Course winner. Latest win at Bath in June. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 4/1) 18 days ago. Up in trip. In the mix.
Two wins this year and in good form since returning in August; ought to stay this far.
5
4th (5) Lord Torranaga (3.2/1 +36%)
Lord Torranaga

3.2
3.2/1(+36%)
(5) Lord Torranaga 3.2/1, Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Another bold showing is on the cards.
Runner-up on his last four starts; new headgear tried this time; should be involved.
8
5th (8) Kitten's Dream (25/1 -25%)
Kitten's Dream

25
25/1(-25%)
(8) Kitten's Dream 25/1, C&D winner. 28/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 17 days ago. Unreliable sort.
C&D winner; down in the weights & retains some ability; better effort expected today.
6
6th (6) Zivaniya (9/2 +25%)
Zivaniya

4.5
9/2(+25%)
(6) Zivaniya 9/2, Visored for 1st time, creditable third of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Newcastle (12.4f) 21 days ago. Can give a good account.
0-9 but his two placed efforts have come on Tapeta; each-way claims again.
10
7th (10) Northern Rose (50/1 +24%)
Northern Rose

50
50/1(+24%)
(10) Northern Rose 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 28/1, good sixth of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good) 16 days ago, doing too much too soon. Up in trip. No forlorn hope back on the level.
Little to enthuse over on the Flat or hurdling; new trip needs to give her a lift.
9
8th (9) Corsican Caper (16/1 -14%)
Corsican Caper

16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Corsican Caper 16/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap (5/2) at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
Exposed 15-race maiden; stamina not assured and vulnerable despite his reduced mark.
7
9th (7) Ezmerellda (17/2 -113%)
Ezmerellda

8.5
17/2(-113%)
(7) Ezmerellda 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, very good fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (12.2f) 24 days ago. One to consider.
Unexposed 3yo who was keeping on over 1m4f here 24 days ago; more to come over this trip.
2
10th (2) Haven Lady (33/1 -200%)
Haven Lady

33
33/1(-200%)
(2) Haven Lady 33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, last of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 22 days ago. Something to find on form.
Yet to find her best after a summer break but the return to Class 6 company in her favour.
LTO Selection:

19:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

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

ON THE RIGHT TRACK was denied by two lengths over an extended 1m3f here earlier in the month and he was only raised 1lb for that display. With the booking of a 5lb claimer to ease the burden of top weight, the six-year-old attempts this trip for the first time and that could eke out the improvement needed to strike this evening. Doublethetrouble has been unlucky to fill the runner-up spot on each of his last three outings and he should go well once more, while Eagle's Realm returns to the Flat after three outings over hurdles and he is also respected.

LORD TORRANAGA is knocking firmly on the door and rates just the pick of the weights too so is taken to gain a deserved success and edge out in-form duo Doublethetrouble and Ezmerellda.

Some reliable handicappers on show but the unexposed EZMERELLDA may progress past them now faced with a stiffer test of stamina.


19:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Soldier's Empire (11/10 +69%)
Soldier's Empire

1.1
11/10(+69%)
(5) Soldier's Empire 11/10, Promising individual. 40/1, fifth of 23 in sales race at the Curragh (7f, soft) 34 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Trainer going well. One to keep on right side.
Goffs Million fifth looked to be crying out for this extra furlong; one to consider.
4
2nd (4) Rothstein (20/1 +20%)
Rothstein

20
20/1(+20%)
(4) Rothstein 20/1, Foaled March 24. €80,000 yearling, Invincible Army colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Silver Start and half-brother to 2-y-o 5.7f winner Harry Time. Dam 5f-7f winner (including at 2 yrs).
Quite speedily-bred newcomer but starts out over 1m here.
9
3rd (9) Heliogabalus (50/1 -257%)
Heliogabalus

50
50/1(-257%)
(9) Heliogabalus 50/1, 7/2, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) on debut. Off 158 days/gelded. Should progress given he was clearly thought capable of better.
Gelded since disappointing favourite on Roscommon debut back in May.
12
4th (12) Lady Doris (50/1 -213%)
Lady Doris

50
50/1(-213%)
(12) Lady Doris 50/1, €60,000 half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Realtra (2-y-o 6f winner, by Dark Angel). Dam 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1¼m. Third of 8 in barrier trial at Dundalk in September.
Churchill filly third in barrier trial here last month, worth a market check.
2
5th (2) Chicago Fireball (8/1 -33%)
Chicago Fireball

8
8/1(-33%)
(2) Chicago Fireball 8/1, Lightly-raced colt. 100/1, creditable sixth of 23 in sales race at the Curragh (7f, soft) 34 days ago, better placed than most. Makes polytrack debut. Can surely find a race.
Solid level of form but hasn't exactly looked to be crying out for this step up in trip.
1
6th (1) Pagan Sun (15/8 -36%)
Pagan Sun

1.875
15/8(-36%)
(1) Pagan Sun 15/8, Foaled February 3. €80,000 yearling, €360,000 2-y-o, Waldgeist colt. Half-brother to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Wootton'sun. Cost plenty and he's an interesting newcomer for red-hot yard who have struck with 7 of last 10 newcomers.
360,000euros breeze-up from top yard and has to be respected.
13
7th (13) Sinbad My Dad (50/1 -52%)
Sinbad My Dad

50
50/1(-52%)
(13) Sinbad My Dad 50/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 13 in minor event at Naas (7f, heavy, 125/1) 12 days ago.
Just fair form in three recent outings on turf, hard to fancy now on AW debut.
3
8th (3) Emphasis (17/2 +23%)
Emphasis

8.5
17/2(+23%)
(3) Emphasis 17/2, Foaled February 25. 210,000 gns foal, Magna Grecia colt. Closely related to useful 1m winner Crack Shot and half-brother to 7f winner Tadita Twitch. Dam 1½m-1¾m winner. Debutant to note for top stable.
210,000gns Magna Graecia colt blinkered on debut; market best guide.
11
9th (11) Centuria (50/1 -67%)
Centuria

50
50/1(-67%)
(11) Centuria 50/1, €300,000 yearling, Advertise filly. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Stunning Spirit from an excellent family. 22/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) on debut. Off 119 days. Yard in good form. Blinkered for 1st time.
Absent since no show on Curragh debut in June; blinkers tried.
7
10th (7) Zenato (66/1 -164%)
Zenato

66
66/1(-164%)
(7) Zenato 66/1, Foaled April 16. 35,000 gns yearling, Footstepsinthesand colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 1m-1¼m winner Global Hunter and winner up to 1¼m Eagle Spirit. Dam 9.4f winner.
35,000gns Footstesinthesand colt; not a great draw for debut.
10
11th (10) Suilleabhain (33/1 -50%)
Suilleabhain

33
33/1(-50%)
(10) Suilleabhain 33/1, Thrice-raced colt. 12/1, fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f) 14 days ago, never nearer.
Mild promise on turf and on AW debut a fortnight ago but looks more one for a nursery.
14
12th (14) Second Princess (150/1 -127%)
Second Princess

150
150/1(-127%)
(14) Second Princess 150/1, Foaled April 10. Second Thought filly. Dam third at 1m.
Homebred filly by Second Thought; newcomer best watched.
8
13th (8) Mrs Haggerston (80/1 -220%)
Mrs Haggerston

80
80/1(-220%)
(8) Mrs Haggerston 80/1, Foaled February 6. 75,000 gns foal, €80,000 yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Riflescope and 2-y-o 7f winner Belle Diva. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Redstone Dancer.
Yard going well, market probably best guide on debut.
LTO Selection:

19:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PAGAN SUN cost E360,000 at an Arqana May breeze-up sale and represents a trainer whose juveniles are flying. Irish-trained, French-bred and American-owned, he is from the first crop of Enable's German-trained Arc conqueror Waldgeist, while his English-trained half-brother is rated in the 90s. Soldier's Empire and Chicago Fireball are closely matched on September's Goffs Million form and while both receive 2lb from the selection, are vulnerable to smart types. Taraj also has useful recent form and debuts on the all-weather. It is discouraging to see blinkers applied on debutante Emphasis which is Ballydoyle-trained and out of a Listed winner. Lady Doris is the ninth foal and whose only winning sibling scored at Group 3 level. Rothstein is out of a Listed winner, Zenato is a half-brother to six winners while Mrs Haggerston is a half-sister to a Listed winner.

This has the look of a hot maiden, with PAGAN SUN chanced before market clues to continue the red-hot Paddy Twomey's remarkable run with his newcomers (7 of his last 10 have won). Soldier's Empire and Chicago Fireball are closely matched on the form of their Goffs Million efforts and can surely find races. Taraj is respected, while Emphasis has to be worth a look first time up for Ballydoyle.

Paddy Twomey has shown he can ready one first time out and his PAGAN SUN, a 360,000euors breeze-up buy can make a winning debut


19:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) Nazca (9/4 +50%)
Nazca

2.25
9/4(+50%)
(8) Nazca 9/4, C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Won 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f, 9/2) 46 days ago, all out. Can't be taken lightly as he bids for a four-timer.
Won his last three (all 6f on AW) and a 2lb rise for last time not excessive; yard in form.
7
2nd (7) Global Effort (25/1 -178%)
Global Effort

25
25/1(-178%)
(7) Global Effort 25/1, 9/2 and blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 22 days ago. Back up in trip.
Retains ability and slipping to a dangerous mark; return to 6f a plus; stall 11 a negative.
10
3rd (10) One For The Ladies (33/1 -65%)
One For The Ladies

33
33/1(-65%)
(10) One For The Ladies 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Ninth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. Up against it.
C&D winner in July off 1lb higher; had an excuse at Newcastle last time; tricky draw.
2
4th (2) Araifjan (11/2 -38%)
Araifjan

5.5
11/2(-38%)
(2) Araifjan 11/2, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Twelfth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 27 days ago.
Should leave latest effort well behind him now back down in class.
4
5th (4) Gatwick Kitten (18/1 -112%)
Gatwick Kitten

18
18/1(-112%)
(4) Gatwick Kitten 18/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (6f) 11 days ago, running on. Should give another good account.
Three turf wins this year; finished with a flourish at Kempton 11 days ago; major player.
12
6th (12) Secret Daay (14/1 -40%)
Secret Daay

14
14/1(-40%)
(12) Secret Daay 14/1, 8/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 10 days ago. Not one to dismiss.
0-14 but went close on a rare 6f run ten days ago; this is a stronger race though.
9
7th (9) White Umbrella (7/1 +36%)
White Umbrella

7
7/1(+36%)
(9) White Umbrella 7/1, Won 10-runner handicap (9/2) at Catterick (6f, soft) 23 days ago. Remains well treated on old form, so not one to rule out.
Threatening here before winning at Catterick three weeks ago; 2lb rise not excessive.
6
8th (6) Yaahobby (25/1 +0%)
Yaahobby

25
25/1(+0%)
(6) Yaahobby 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 22/1, 5¾ lengths seventh of 12 to Noteable in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago. Others make more appeal.
5f win here in July off 4lb lower; handicapper on top since; 6l behind Noteable last week.
5
9th (5) Jack Of Clubs (20/1 -43%)
Jack Of Clubs

20
20/1(-43%)
(5) Jack Of Clubs 20/1, C&D winner. Winner here in August. Tenth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 24 days ago.
C&D winner in August; plenty went wrong for him here 24 days ago; could bounce back.
1
10th (1) Noteable (15/8 +46%)
Noteable

1.875
15/8(+46%)
(1) Noteable 15/8, 5/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (6f) 7 days ago, keeping on well. Carries penalty. Well respected despite the quick turnaround.
Back in the groove now, winning easily at Newcastle last week; solid under a 5lb penalty.
11
11th (11) You Are My World (80/1 -60%)
You Are My World

80
80/1(-60%)
(11) You Are My World 80/1, 28/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f). Off 177 days. Back down in trip. Plenty to prove.
Caused a 40-1 upset at Kempton (6f) last summer; out of sorts in the spring; risky.
LTO Selection:

19:45 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

NAZCA clearly sets the standard based on his hat-trick in recent months and a 2lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop him here. Gatwick Kitten was only beaten a neck into third off this mark at Kempton recently and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Noteable and Jack Of Clubs are others to note.

CORINTHIA KNIGHT is handicapped to win and arrives on the back of a good run at Windsor so, if he can get across from a wide draw, he should be capable of ending a losing run. Last-time-out winner Noteable looks a threat and the four-timer seeking Nazca obviously merits respect.

The fast finish of GATWICK KITTEN at Kempton last week offered considerable encouragement that he would be breaking his AW duck soon.


20:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Keeper's Heart (4/7 +43%)
Keeper's Heart

0.571429
4/7(+43%)
(5) Keeper's Heart 4/7, Promising individual. 11/4, second of 9 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut 43 days ago, no match for winner.
Naas debut second gives him major claims, despite the outside draw.
1
2nd (1) Cuban Confusion (14/1 -56%)
Cuban Confusion

14
14/1(-56%)
(1) Cuban Confusion 14/1, Lightly-raced colt. Very good third of 14 in nursery at this course (7f, 11/2) 21 days ago. Booking of Orr a plus. Needs to improve further if he's to seriously feature.
Ran well in nursery here earlier this month but lots more required here back in a maiden.
8
3rd (8) Auguste Lumiere (14/1 +0%)
Auguste Lumiere

14
14/1(+0%)
(8) Auguste Lumiere 14/1, Lightly-raced colt. 40/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 6 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others make more appeal.
Hasn't looked progressive in 4 starts, too keen at Leopardstown on Saturday.
6
4th (6) Nine Lives (7/1 +22%)
Nine Lives

7
7/1(+22%)
(6) Nine Lives 7/1, Once-raced gelding. Fourth of 9 in maiden (5/2) at Tipperary (9f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago. Stable having good spell. Likely to improve.
Testing ground proved too much of a stamina test on debut; better ground could suit.
10
5th (10) Cherry Wild (20/1 -67%)
Cherry Wild

20
20/1(-67%)
(10) Cherry Wild 20/1, Foaled May 17. Australia filly. Sister to 7f-9.4f winner Altair and useful winner up to 1¼m Alder, and closely related to 1½m winner Hyperbola. Dam ran twice. Worthy of interest on debut.
Riding arrangements suggest she is the lesser likely of the yard's two runners on debut.
9
6th (9) Solomon Coop (18/1 +28%)
Solomon Coop

18
18/1(+28%)
(9) Solomon Coop 18/1, Once-raced colt. Tenth of 14 in maiden (16/1) at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut 43 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Never counted on last month's Naas debut when well held; probably best watched for now.
11
7th (11) Presence (33/1 -50%)
Presence

33
33/1(-50%)
(11) Presence 33/1, Foaled June 4. New Bay filly. Half-sister to winner up to 10.5f Life's A Breeze and useful 1¼m winner Westerton. Dam lightly raced. Notable newcomer.
New Bay filly for whom market likely best guide on debut.
3
8th (3) Benvoy (11/2 +8%)
Benvoy

5.5
11/2(+8%)
(3) Benvoy 11/2, Promising type. Fourth of 12 in maiden at Navan (8f, soft, 8/1) on debut 23 days ago. Open to improvement and should get involved.
Promising Navan fourth for whom this sounder surface could suit and one to consider.
14
9th (14) Miami Sunshine (100/1 -614%)
Miami Sunshine

100
100/1(-614%)
(14) Miami Sunshine 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1, fifth of 12 in maiden at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Needs to improve.
Recent run here a step in the right direction but loads more likely needed here.
13
10th (13) Wonderwalk (66/1 +0%)
Wonderwalk

66
66/1(+0%)
(13) Wonderwalk 66/1, Once-raced filly. Fourth of 7 in minor event at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 40/1) on debut 66 days ago.
Some Roscommon debut promise although lots more likely required here.
2
11th (2) Puente Romano (20/1 -100%)
Puente Romano

20
20/1(-100%)
(2) Puente Romano 20/1, Foaled March 29. 55,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 8.6f winner Mukaddamah and 7f-1m winner Kylla Instinct. Dam maiden (would have been suited by 1½m+). One to consider.
55,000gns yearling tongue tied for debut; market best guide.
12
12th (12) Old Mexican (125/1 -56%)
Old Mexican

125
125/1(-56%)
(12) Old Mexican 125/1, Foaled January 22. Second Thought colt. Dam maiden half-sister to useful 1m/1¼m winner Viva Vettori out of winning half-sister to high-class winner up to 1½m Ouija Board.
Newcomer best watched.
7
13th (7) Seas And Oceans (250/1 -150%)
Seas And Oceans

250
250/1(-150%)
(7) Seas And Oceans 250/1, Twice-raced colt. 200/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Thurles (8f, soft) 22 days ago, folding.
Soundly beaten both starts recently; eligible for a mark after this.
4
14th (4) Casapulla (150/1 -500%)
Casapulla

150
150/1(-500%)
(4) Casapulla 150/1, Foaled February 19. €40,000 foal, €40,000 yearling, Magna Grecia gelding. Dam, German 11f/1½m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Angel Palm.
Magna Grecia gelding from an unlikely source of a debut 2yo winner so best watched.
LTO Selection:

20:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

KEEPER'S HEART showed promise on debut. A half-brother to a Group 3 winner, he shaped well at Naas and with the third winning subsequently, should take beating. Benvoy, out of a Group 2 winner, ran well on Navan debut and while that form is nothing special, can progress. Debutante Presence could be useful being a half-sister to two winners and is by a promising stallion which currently stands for E75,000. Cherry Wild is a sibling to nine winners, two of which were black type-placed, while Puente Romano is a half-brother to a Listed-placed winner but debuts in a tongue-tie. Nine Lives was well-supported when disappointing on Tipperary debut but may have been unsuited by heavy ground. Wonderwalk ran a nice race on her Roscommon debut when meeting experienced rivals.

KEEPER'S HEART and Benvoy both arrive on the back of encouraging debut and may well dominate this, with the former (who achieved a bit more) taking marginal preference. Presence looks the pick of the newcomers.

Following a promising Naas debut last month, form franked since by the third horse winning, KEEPER'S HEART (nap) can go one better


20:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Jojo Rabbit (17/2 -113%)
Jojo Rabbit

8.5
17/2(-113%)
(4) Jojo Rabbit 17/2, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft, 14/1) 11 days ago. Claims if he can back that up.
Regressive and hard to win with now but he's been consistent since cheekpieces went on.
2
2nd (2) Ecclesiastical (5/1 +23%)
Ecclesiastical

5
5/1(+23%)
(2) Ecclesiastical 5/1, Three wins from 15 runs this year, the latest at Thirsk in August. 3/1, bit below form third of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) 25 days ago. Back to only 1 lb above last successful mark.
Strong traveller who's enjoyed a good season; little margin for error off this mark.
7
3rd (7) Phoenix Beach (16/5 +36%)
Phoenix Beach

3.2
16/5(+36%)
(7) Phoenix Beach 16/5, AW winner last summer who left 3 turf efforts this year behind when second of 8 in C&D handicap 18 days ago, running on. Worth a chance to confirm that promise.
Much better over C&D last time; same mark and stall tonight, and needs considering.
1
4th (1) Secret Mistral (12/1 -60%)
Secret Mistral

12
12/1(-60%)
(1) Secret Mistral 12/1, Latest win at Leicester in September. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good, 10/1) 17 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Makes tapeta debut.
Whether she'll be able to dictate down to an easy 5f from stall 7 the question on AW debut.
5
5th (5) Leodis Dream (9/1 +36%)
Leodis Dream

9
9/1(+36%)
(5) Leodis Dream 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Beverley in September. 25/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good) 20 days ago, doing too much too soon.
In form, goes well here, will find this a bit easier and fairly drawn for a front-runner.
9
6th (9) Dark Side Prince (14/1 +13%)
Dark Side Prince

14
14/1(+13%)
(9) Dark Side Prince 14/1, C&D winner who was in good form on AW in the first half of the year. Reached the frame in 2 turf starts in the second half of the summer and enters calculations back on AW.
Consistent and has gone well fresh but stall 9 isn't ideal for one happiest up front.
3
7th (3) Papa Don't Preach (7/2 +0%)
Papa Don't Preach

3.5
7/2(+0%)
(3) Papa Don't Preach 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle (5f) in January. Has struggled for form lately but is back on a good mark if a return to AW helps to spark a revival.
Dual Tapeta winner who's on a career-low mark for a yard in decent nick; capable.
8
8th (8) Murbih (6/1 +0%)
Murbih

6
6/1(+0%)
(8) Murbih 6/1, C&D winner. 10/3, creditable third of 8 in C&D handicap 18 days ago but the reopposing Phoenix Beach was ahead in second.
Always been best here and arrives in form and fairly treated; is hard to win with though.
6
9th (6) Pablo Del Pueblo (25/1 -14%)
Pablo Del Pueblo

25
25/1(-14%)
(6) Pablo Del Pueblo 25/1, Pair of polytrack wins at the start of 2023. Last of 9 in handicap at Windsor (5f, good to soft, 25/1) 11 days ago, although he was rather rushed up after missing the break.
Soft ground no good to him last time but done most winning on Polytrack; others stronger.
LTO Selection:

20:15 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Phoenix Beach hit the crossbar in a similar event over C&D last time and he merits the utmost respect once again. However, a chance can be taken with DARK SIDE PRINCE, who is a dual winner over this track and trip. The six-year-old races off the same mark as his most recent victory at Southwell in February and his latest efforts on turf have been encouraging. Others to consider are Murbih and Secret Mistral.

PHOENIX BEACH shaped well when second over C&D recently and, fresh for the time of year, looks worth a chance to build on that. Dark Side Prince has had a good year and is feared most ahead of Murbih, who finished a place behind the selection here last time.

The vote goes to PAPA DON'T PREACH, who'll appreciate the return to the AW off a career-low mark. Phoenix Beach is next best.


20:30 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
17
(17) Don't Look Now (66/1 -32%)
Don't Look Now

66
66/1(-32%)
(17) Don't Look Now 66/1, Twice-raced filly. 125/1, eleventh of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft) 13 days ago. Significantly up in trip. RESERVE.
Well held both starts, including recent Naas comeback; reserve.
3
1st (3) Elegant Man (2.5/1 +69%)
Elegant Man

2.5
2.5/1(+69%)
(3) Elegant Man 2.5/1, $115,000 Arrogate colt. Half-brother to several winners, notably US 6.5f-8.5f winner Pink Sands. Dam US 5.5f-6.5f winner (including at 2 yrs), including Grade 1 event. Newcomer to note in the betting.
$110,000 yearling with dirt pedigree; market best guide on belated debut.
8
2nd (8) Shrewsbury Road (1.5/1 +0%)
Shrewsbury Road

1.5
1.5/1(+0%)
(8) Shrewsbury Road 1.5/1, Promising type. Second of 19 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, soft, 5/2) 34 days ago. Capable of better again and leading claims.
Only denied late over this trip at the Curragh last month; major claims.
7
3rd (7) Saturn (3.5/1 -75%)
Saturn

3.5
3.5/1(-75%)
(7) Saturn 3.5/1, Fairly useful form when placed in maidens at the Curragh and Leopardstown this summer. Bold show assured back from 3 months off.
Two turf runs at this trip over the summer put him in the mix on return.
12
4th (12) Apercu (8/1 +68%)
Apercu

8
8/1(+68%)
(12) Apercu 8/1, €32,000 Elzaam filly. Sister to useful winner up to 9f Tuwaiq and half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f-1m winner Pallas Lord and 1¼m winner The Trendy Man. One to note in the betting under Billy Lee.
Market best guide on debut, jockey booking encouraging.
6
5th (6) Pittsford (20/1 -67%)
Pittsford

20
20/1(-67%)
(6) Pittsford 20/1, Twice-raced gelding. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good, 5/1), racing closer to pace than ideal. Off 118 days. Significantly up in trip. Hood on 1st time.
Some Curragh debut promise but too keen next time; hooded now on return from a break.
13
6th (13) Dawn Rider (9/1 -13%)
Dawn Rider

9
9/1(-13%)
(13) Dawn Rider 9/1, Galileo filly. Dam, Irish/US 7f-8.4f winner (including Grade 2 event in US), half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Beauty Flame. Interesting newcomer.
Well-bred newcomer has to be closely watched in the market.
14
7th (14) Keilah (200/1 -203%)
Keilah

200
200/1(-203%)
(14) Keilah 200/1, Thrice-raced filly. Eighteenth of 20 in maiden (250/1) at the Curragh (12f, soft) 15 days ago.
Nothing so far, easily passed over.
9
8th (9) Lady Danu (200/1 -203%)
Lady Danu

200
200/1(-203%)
(9) Lady Danu 200/1, Comfortably held in 3 bumpers ahead of this switch to the Flat. Outsider.
Ordinary form in bumpers, unlikely type to make an immediate impact on the Flat.
4
9th (4) Hollywood Star (125/1 -150%)
Hollywood Star

125
125/1(-150%)
(4) Hollywood Star 125/1, Midi colt. Dam winner up to 7.4f (2-y-o 6f winner).
Newcomer an unlikely one to make an immediate impact.
1
10th (1) Kalsman (250/1 -150%)
Kalsman

250
250/1(-150%)
(1) Kalsman 250/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Unseated rider in novice hurdle at Sligo (16.9f, good, 66/1) 110 days ago. Off 110 days. Poor on last Flat outing.
Modest form on AW and in bumpers and over hurdles.
11
11th (11) All Time Great (14/1 -75%)
All Time Great

14
14/1(-75%)
(11) All Time Great 14/1, Twice-raced filly. Twelfth of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (12f, good, 10/3). Off 142 days. Early days for top connections but she needs Blinkers to spark improvement.
Very disappointing both turf runs in first half of season; blinkered for AW debut.
5
12th (5) North Granada (80/1 -220%)
North Granada

80
80/1(-220%)
(5) North Granada 80/1, Midi colt. Half-brother to 2m-2¼m winner Bodacious Name and 2-y-o 7f winner Symbalaye.
Newcomer likely best watched.
10
13th (10) Marys Call (200/1 -203%)
Marys Call

200
200/1(-203%)
(10) Marys Call 200/1, 22/1 and tongue strap on, last of 8 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on debut 20 days ago.
Last of eight Fairyhouse bumper early this month.
2
14th (2) Barney Hyland (250/1 -150%)
Barney Hyland

250
250/1(-150%)
(2) Barney Hyland 250/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 250/1, thirteenth of 15 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 59 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Nothing so far in maidens, easily passed over.
LTO Selection:

20:30 Dundalk Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SHREWSBURY ROAD is progressive and has recent form at this distance. By Sea The Stars and from a good family, he ran well on soft ground at the Curragh last month but had previously shown form on good in August - suggesting he will be suited by the all-weather. Saturn, by Galileo and out of top racemare Alpha Centauri, ran well in two summer maidens but there is nothing exciting about the form of either race and he returns following a layoff. Dawn Rider is out of an ex-Irish trained American Grade 2 winner, whose half-sister won a Royal Ascot and while she could be smart, makes a belated debut. Apercu also debuts quite late but carries the colours of Team Valor and is a sibling to four winners. All Time Great, by Justify and out of a Canadian Group 1 winner, has flopped in two runs and runs in first-time blinkers.

SHREWSBURY ROAD shaped well behind another promising type at the Curragh last month and is narrowly preferred to Jessica Harrington's Saturn, who was placed in a couple of turf maidens during the summer. A market move for well-bred debutante Dawn Rider would also bring her into the reckoning.

Shrewsbury Road and Saturn share 79 ratings but could be vulnerable to a well-bred newcomer such as DAWN RIDER


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