12:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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It is very likely to be business as usual for the Ballydoyle team as SAMUEL COLT, a 340,000-euro purchase, sets about the task of getting off the mark at the first time of asking. A son of No Nay Never, his pedigree should be fine for this trip on the forecast going and he appeals as the leading candidate. Fozzy Stack's pair Shandy and Eclipse Emerald both enter calculations, while Kortez Bay is a threat to all now dropping back to 6f.

KORTEZ BAY has been shaping up well and could be the way to go. Aidan O'Brien's newcomer Samuel Colt makes obvious appeal, as does Shandy under Colin Keane.

Back in trip KORTEZ BAY can get off the mark at the fifth attempt; the Ballydoyle debutant Samuel Colt could prove the main threat

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12:25 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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MASACCIO showed a high level of form in bumpers last season, most notably when finishing an admirable seventh in a Grade 2 at Aintree, and the son of Mastercraftsman is fancied to make an immediate impact now sent over timber. Onethreefivenotout hasn't been seen since winning at Worcester on his debut two years ago, but market support should be noted ahead of this return. Others to note include Beat The Bat and Hoe Joly Smoke.

HOE JOLY SMOKE lost his action when last seen in a Kelso Grade 2 but he'd made a fine start over hurdles here prior to that, finishing runner-up in a division of this first time up, and he's worth chancing in the hope all is well. Masaccio, Onethreefivenotout and Alcedo are among a host of good jumps prospects in opposition and the betting should be revealing.

His Grade 2 flop in March can be excused and HOE JOLY SMOKE is a big player if judged on his earlier course form.

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12:50 Curragh Handicap 6f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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POLAR BEAR has proven to be effective under the forecast conditions and, having been dropped 1lb since his last run, a return to winning ways could be imminent, with the return to 6f unlikely to faze him. Mogwli is another who can play a strong role if the state of the ground makes for a stamina-sapping contest. Siesta Beach has been knocking on the door recently and is another capable of a decent showing, while Run Forrest Run and Magical Vision complete the shortlist.

MAGICAL VISION is very low-mileage for a 6-y-o and produced her best effort yet when runner-up in a C&D handicap on the back of 6 months off 24 days ago. Fresher than most she meets here, with conditions holding no fears, she earns the vote to go one place better. Siesta Beach, Polar Bear and Dagoda head up the threats, with Greek Flower another in the mix.

Given more luck in running, RUN FORREST RUN is taken to reverse course form with both Sunday Sovereign and Magical Vision

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12:55 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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Paul Nicholls won both divisions of this in 2021, and another last year, and DON'T TELL SU could provide him with further success. He disappointed when sent off as favourite on his debut, but made no mistake when landing a bumper here next time. He appeals as the type to excel over hurdles this campaign, as does point-to-point winner Micro Millions. Local trainer Evan Williams saddles Minella Missile, who was also successful between the flags when last seen and is another to consider.

Paul Nicholls could hold the key to this and course bumper winner DON'T TELL SU is narrowly preferred to Byorderofthecourt, who has a long absence to overcome. Micro Millions and Minella Missile are a couple of other interesting hurdling newcomers.

Paul Nicholls wins maiden hurdles at this track for fun and course bumper winner DON'T TELL SU looks the way to go.

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13:07 Catterick Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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A winner over 6f at Kempton 13 days ago, TSUNAMI SPIRIT sets a decent standard and is likely to be hard to beat if performing to his mark of 85. Staying in novice company gives him an edge on these terms and, assuming he copes with dropping back to the minimum distance/return to turf, he could have too much ammunition for the likes of recent Beverley winner Rogue Enforcer and Lettuce Leaf, who is entitled to be wiser after last month's debut run at Nottingham.

TSUNAMI SPIRIT found some improvement when opening his account in good style at Kempton 2 weeks ago and, provided conditions don't catch him out, all looks set fair for another bold showing. Beverley-scorer Rogue Enforcer may emerge as the chief threat.

Winners Tsunami Spirit and ROGUE ENFORCER can dominate proceedings. The latter may prove better suited by the testing ground.

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13:22 Curragh Handicap 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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TISCOMMONKNOWLEDGE ran her best race to date when finishing second behind a progressive rival at Naas last month. The Padraig Roche-trained filly is open to improvement on just her second appearance over a mile, and Wayne Hassett's 7lb claim may prove crucial. Rapid Mission makes his nursery bow off what looks a fair opening mark and the son of Frankel is feared most, ahead of Navajo Scout, who should have more to offer entering this sphere too.

EXPECTO raised her game when digging deep to land a Gowran nursery earlier this month and a 6 lb rise looks fair given that the first two pulled nicely clear of the rest. With similar conditions forecast here, she is taken to follow up. Rapid Mission has shown enough in maidens to suggest that he'll be competitive off this mark now pitched into a nursery, and he is feared most ahead of Tiscommonknowledge.

Having shown notable improvement at Naas, TISCOMMONKNOWLEDGE may account for recent Gowran winner Expecto and Rapid Mission

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13:30 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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With his stamina proven and ground conditions in his favour, PLANNED PARADISE has a live chance of making a winning start to his second stint with the Christian Williams stable. Placed off 2lb higher in the London National at Sandown last December, the seven-year-old is still open to progression over fences and offers strong appeal now dropped in class. Domaine De L'Isle, who struck over the extended 3m6f circuit here in March, is feared most on his return to action, although Great D'Ange is not taken lightly.

There should be more to come from unexposed 6-y-o CONCETTO, who made a promising start over fences last season and the marathon trip was probably his undoing when only seventh in the Highland National when last seen in April. Minella Bobo needs to bounce back in a major way, but he has dropped a long way in the weights and will be a danger to all if able to get back on track. A clean round of jumping should see In Rem involved and Planned Paradise also makes the shortlist.

A very open staying handicap. CONCETTO started well over fences and didn't appear to stay a marathon trip on his final appearance.

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13:42 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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A three-time course winner, WADE'S MAGIC has a live chance of adding to his tally in this company and is fancied to put an end to a frustrating sequence of recent near-misses. Tim Easterby's gelding has won off much higher marks in the past and has little to fear from dropping back in trip today. Zoom Star has won the last two renewals of this race and is feared most off just 1lb higher than 12 months ago, while the lightly-raced Ski Angel is also considered.

A winner of this race on each of the last 2 years, ZOOM STAR's latest run is best overlooked (stumbled and unseated soon after the start), and arriving here just 1 lb above her last winning mark, it would come as no surprise to see Bryan Smart's mare firmly in the mix with conditions holding no fears. Ski Angel and Wade's Magic are a couple of others to consider.

Zoom Star bids for a third win in this race but SKI ANGEL (nap) is improving and should have more to come on testing ground.

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13:57 Curragh Handicap 7f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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Breezy Zoff has been knocking on the door of late and could prove to be the main threat to MASTER GARVEY, who was only beaten a head at Limerick in June, despite being hampered, and races off 2lb lower here. Navorrosse also makes the shortlist after her recent Navan success, alongside Merisi Diamond who is beginning to look well-handicapped, making him worthy of a market watch despite the competitive nature of this contest.

This could be the day when MASTER GARVEY deservedly gets his head in front. Indeed, he has been knocking on the door of late and wasn't ideally placed when narrowly failing at Limerick on his latest start in June. Merisi Diamond was behind Blue Peak and Breezy Zoff over C&D 19 days ago, but he fared much the best of those drawn low that day and, with just 4 runs under his belt, he probably remains capable of better. Joanna Morgan's representative is feared most.

Several of these ran in a C&D handicap in which Blue Peak beat Breezy Zoff; fifth home MERISI DIAMOND may prove a bit of value

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14:05 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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The versatile KYM EYRE was awarded a handicap chase in the stewards' room at Ffos Las, but she had already done enough to establish there was no fluke about the game success she recorded over timber at Newton Abbot on her previous start. Equally effective at this discipline, Evan Williams' mare is a strong fancy to complete the hat-trick. Blue Bikini is also on for a three-timer and is respected accordingly. Fortuna Ligna, who won a maiden hurdle here when last seen, completes the shortlist.

FORTUNA LIGNA didn't need to be at her best when opening her account in maiden company here back in the spring and, having shaped as though this sort of test would suit previously, she could be the way to go on seasonal bow with Harry Cobden in the plate. Jasmiwa, on seasonal bow, for her in-form yard and Blue Bikini head the dangers.

The pick is FORTUNA LIGNA, who ended last season in good form at around 2m4f and can improve again over staying trips this term.

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14:17 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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A four-time winner over this trip, Genesius is a versatile performer when it comes to the state of the ground and, off just 2lb higher than his last winning mark, the six-year-old offers strong appeal in this company. However, DARK JEDI is more proven under the forecast ground conditions and shades preference as the one to be with after hinting at a return to form over C&D 10 days ago. Animato can also go well with a visor now tried.

DARK JEDI rather bumped into one here last time, the fact he was well clear of the remainder suggesting he's in good enough form to take advantage of his reduced mark. Genesius is suited by going softer than good and can provide the chief threat ahead of Animato.

Sir Mark Prescott's GENESIUS could easily have won last time on the AW and he should handle these conditions.

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14:32 Curragh Maiden 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Alalcance sets the standard with an official rating of 77 and is unlikely to be far away, having been narrowly denied at Bellewstown in August. Diyaba and Hey Whatever both have the form to figure and must enter the reckoning too, but preference is for TIME TO TELL. A daughter of Australia and a half-sister to the useful Midnight Flower, she finished a good second over C&D on her debut and is expected to go one better with improvement in the offing.

ALALCANCE went very close in a Bellewstown maiden that threw up winners when last seen in August and gets the vote. Hey Whatever and Time To Tell are other key players.

Preference is for TIME TO TELL(nap), a promising second against colts on her debut over C&D.

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14:40 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Things didn't go to plan for Uncle Arthur when he unseated at the first fence on his debut run for Fergal O'Brien at Bangor. He was a well-supported favourite that day and it will be noteworthy if he attracts a similar amount of interest back over timber. However, EMANATE has a more proven record over hurdles and shades the vote off just 5lb higher than for the latest of his Worcester successes. Superstylin and the lightly-raced Ventara are others to consider.

An interesting race by class 5 standards and it could be worth siding with JUST OVER LAND. Disappointing on handicap debut here in the spring, he had proved steadily progressive in novice/maiden hurdles previously and it's highly likely there's more to come from this low-mileage 4-y-o. Delgany Dreamer, on handicap debut, Uncle Arthur and Cardano are others to note.

The selection is Dan Skelton's handicap debutante DELGANY DREAMER, who wasn't beaten far in any of her qualifying races.

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14:52 Catterick Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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The going may be the issue for some of these but OBEE JO is a four-time course winner, with three of those over this trip, and with a win on soft going he has to top the shortlist. Tim Easterby's gelding wasn't beaten far when fifth at Ayr last time out, despite a slow start, and with his jockey claiming 7lb, he could go close. Pembrokeshire won as he pleased at Musselburgh but is unproven on this sort of ground, while Global Spirit is consistent but may find this on the short side.

MUNTADAB is turned out quickly after his good effort in the mud at Doncaster on Saturday and the C&D winner has good claims if in the same sort of form. Obee Jo is respected back at Catterick, while Shark Two One has to be feared in his hat-trick bid.

The veteran Muntadab should give it another good go but this could set up nicely for course regular OBEE JO to sweep through late.

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15:07 Curragh Stakes 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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The booking of Patrick Mullins for HELVIC DREAM catches the eye and this former Group 1 winner sets a lofty standard on both form and ratings. This will be only his second attempt at the distance but he should be suited by it, along with testing ground conditions. A comfortable winner over further at Listowel on his most recent outing, classy jumper Coeur Sublime can have a big say in proceedings, while the unexposed Sugaree and the veteran Lord Erskine are also respected.

This looks an excellent opportunity for HELVIC DREAM to land a first success since the 2021 Tattersalls Gold Cup. Classy chaser Coeur Sublime showed he's also useful on the Flat when scoring at Listowel last month and can follow the selection home.

As a Group 1 winner who has run creditably in stakes races on his last two starts, HELVIC DREAM is a cut above these rivals.

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15:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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THE KING OF RYHOPE wasn't quite at his best when weakening into third at Kempton in March, but Dan Skelton's gelding would hold leading claims if reproducing the performance that saw him make the frame in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Haydock. A mark of 129 looks workable on that evidence and he appeals as just the type to excel now tackling fences. Ex-pointer Hymac isn't taken lightly and may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Nocte Volatus and Ballybegg.

Low-mileage 7-y-o HYMAC showed plenty when placed both starts over hurdles last season and there's a strong chance that he will be seen in a better light now switched to fences. He is taken to make a winning debut in this sphere off what may turn out to be a handy opening mark. Georges Saint tackles fences for the first time on these shores (dual chase winner in France) and he is feared most, while The King of Ryhope is another who may improve now sent chasing and Nocte Volatus also has claims.

Tom Lacey's NOCTE VOLATUS bumped into a smart rival in prime form when second over C&D 17 days ago and has edged down to a good mark.

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15:22 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Cold Henry won this contest off a mark of 53 last year, but he hasn't won in seven races since and has to race off 7lb higher now. He could still go well, but preference is for SUGARPIEHONEYBUNCH, a heavy ground winner over a mile and a half, who appears to be well worth another try at this trip in a fairly weak contest. Ebony Maw tries a new distance here and should go well, though top-weight could prove an anchor to his chances of winning.

COLD HENRY gets the nod to land this race for the second year running. Tarbat Ness arrives in good form and is second choice ahead of Gold Ring.

Last year's winner Cold Henry can go well but TIGERTEN is tentatively preferred off his lowly mark.

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15:37 Curragh Handicap 10f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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This is a wide-open contest and only a tentative vote goes to STORMY JENN, who has slipped to a fair mark and was noted staying on well over an inadequate 1m here last month. She should appreciate the extra yardage, but so will handicap debutant Catwalk Couture and the in-form Patrick Street. Bridge Of Dawn and La Dame Blanche arrive on the back of encouraging second-placed finishes and they are also respected.

Michael Mulvany has his team in form so LA DAME BLANCHE gets the nod to build on her back-to-form second at Naas earlier in the month. Alfalfa was narrowly behind the selection at Naas and is second choice ahead of Bridge of Dawn and Patrick Street.

An unexposed sort with just three maiden runs, FASHION FLAIR might be able to improve enough from her comeback to land this.

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15:45 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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MAMMIES BOY wasn't devoid of promise in his three novice/maiden hurdle appearances last campaign and strikes as the sort who could unlock some potential now upped in distance on his handicap/seasonal bow. Gaye Legacy posted creditable efforts in defeat at Ludlow and Warwick in the spring, and her opening mark of 104 looks more than fair. She could give the selection most to think about, with Immortal Fame another to consider.

MAMMIES BOY should have more to offer in handicaps this season and gets the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. If a wind operation helps King of Lombardy to recapture the form he showed when second on his hurdle debut he could pose the chief threat. Lelant and Madaket are others who may go on to better things now handicapping.

Stoutly bred mare GAYE LEGACY (nap) was placed in two 2m novice hurdles last season and can improve over this longer trip.

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15:52 Catterick Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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SELBY'S PRIDE looked set to gain a first success of the season but for being headed in the dying strides at Leicester recently and compensation could await off only 1lb higher here. Momaer looked back to her best when a close-up second at Windsor earlier in the month and the four-year-old may offer the most resistance to the selection, ahead of last-time-out winner Glendown, who has a career-high mark to overcome.

If perked up by the fitting of a hood, HARRY'S HALO could be the answer to this competitive-looking contest with conditions right up his street. Tyger Bay has slipped to an attractive mark and could prove most troublesome, though top-weight Momaer is greatly respected and Selby's Pride has been knocking on the door. Thankuappreciate is another who could be involved in the finish.

Momaer and Glendown are high on the list but HOUR BY HOUR shaped nicely at Ayr last time and can benefit from the drop to 6f.

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16:07 Curragh Handicap 14f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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Runner-up in Grade 1 company over hurdles last season, WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN is a talented sort to be switched to the level and she is entitled to improve from her recent return here over shorter. The five-year-old triumphed on heavy ground at Galway this time last year and she is preferred to the progressive Nostra Casa and Beautiful Chaos, who has been narrowly denied on two of her last three outings. Others to note include Ellaat and Rain.

ELLAAT confirmed the promise of his previous run over hurdles when opening his account for present connections at Gowran (11.8f) 2 weeks ago, well suited by the emphasis on stamina. He's fancied to go well again back up in trip, with Nostra Casa and Beautiful Chaos others to consider. Firm Belief and Killeemore Lad complete the shortlist.

Smart hurdler WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN could take this with improvement likely from her comeback run here last time.

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16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Four-year-olds have won four of the five runnings of this race and they may add to that tally here. Elshaameq could prove popular after winning at Chelmsford when getting up late and he can go well, yet LOOM LARGE is preferred. A C&D winner on his penultimate start, the gelding was then dropped back to a mile where he was beaten a head off this mark, but the added two furlongs again may be all he needs to get back to winning ways. Blue Yonder may prove best of the three-year-olds.

ELSHAAMEQ was well on top at the finish when opening his account recently at Chelmsford and he can follow up. 3-y-os Governor of India and Blue Yonder are interesting, while market support for Mick Appleby's new recruit Le Rouge Chinois would need following.

The vote goes to ELSHAAMEQ (nap) who got off the mark at Chelmsford last time. He is just 2lb higher and remains unexposed for a 4yo.

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16:16 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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Dartmoor Pirate is the only one of these with bumper experience, but there is a fair chance that he will come up short against several interesting newcomers. CAPTAIN BELLAMY bolted up on his sole start between the flags at Dromahane and Paul Nicholls' four-year-old may possess enough speed to land his first success under Rules. Albie Littlewood, a half-brother to the stable's Cheltenham Festival winner Roksana, warrants respect on his introduction and he is worth a market check, alongside Walk In The Hills and Tripoli Flyer.

This has the look of a good bumper. Paul Nicholls has a strong record in the race so CAPTAIN BELLAMY, who hacked up in an Irish point in the spring, is the suggestion before any betting clues are known. Jungle Wood, Tripoli Flyer, Albie Littlewood and Walk In The Hills are other likely types on paper.

Paul Nicholls has won this bumper three times in five years and the eyes are drawn to CAPTAIN BELLAMY after his impressive point win.

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16:24 Catterick Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Eldeyaar has proved a different proposition since adopting more positive tactics, as seen in last month's victories at Ripon and at this venue. However, a 5lb rise for his latest triumph over C&D may leave him vulnerable, with JOHN KIRKUP making slighty more appeal. The David Thompson-trained inmate displaying a willing attitude when getting up to win over 5f at Redcar recently and a return to 6f should hold no fears. Highjacked and Mr Trevor are others to note.

It's probably best to draw a line through LANGHOLM's latest performance at Musselburgh and he gets the nod. The selection finished 2 lengths adrift of Eldeyaar on his penultimate start over this C&D and now meets that hat-trick seeking rival on 7 lb better terms. Highjacked put in a good shift when third at Newcastle last time and he also needs considering, along with Mr Trevor.

Kitbag is interesting on slow turf but the form of MR TREVOR's Hamilton win offers hope he is still ahead of the handicapper.

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16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Ribble Radiant returned from a break with a solid third at Catterick when weakening late on over this trip and can go well for a stable in form, but he may have to give way to ENPASSANT on this occasion. James Fanshawe has his horses in great form of late, and the Starspangledbanner gelding was beaten less than a length last time out at Lingfield despite a slow start. Only upped 1lb for that, he seems to be improving and appears to have every chance, leaving I'm Spartacus to follow them home.

Cases can be made for most but NOVELLO LAD ran well when last seen and could make a winning start for his new yard. I'm Spartacus is 2-2 at Newcastle and can feature if staying the new trip. Ribble Radiant and Vintage Love also feature on the shortlist.

Quite an open nursery. I'M SPARTACUS seems to run this track particularly well and was good value for his latest win.

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17:15 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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With the Tim Easterby string in fine fettle, the once-raced Monks Dream could improve here, though he needs to take a big step up from his debut to take a hand. Bumblebee Bullet ran green on her Newmarket debut and should be a different proposition here, and she may prove the biggest danger to BELLASIO. Second here on his only start over a furlong further, even a repeat of that may be enough to win in this company.

BELLASIO found only another promising newcomer too good first time up here 5 weeks ago and could be the way to go with improvement likely. He's preferred to Gundogan, who can bounce back switched to AW having run well on debut at Redcar. Monks Dream may last longer than he did at York.

This can go to BELLASIO who finished runner-up on his debut here last month. Dropping a furlong looks to be in his favour.

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17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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CUSACK found the drop in class to his liking when recently regaining the winning thread over C&D and a 1lb rise in the handicap may not be enough to thwart the five-year-old from completing a double. The returning Pink Parfait is a potential improver now upped to a mile and Grant Tuer's filly isn't taken lightly. She may give the selection most to ponder, ahead of the in-form Urban Road.

PINK PARFAIT arrives on the back of an 8-month absence but she again shaped well, not least with a view to stepping up to this trip when third over 7f here back in March and it could just be worth siding with Grant Tuer's filly given she's less exposed than most she meets here. In-form pair Cusack and Urban Road head up the dangers, with Rocket Rod also worth keeping an eye on from his easing mark.

The vote goes to URBAN ROAD who has gained his last two successes over C&D, while the returning visor may be another positive.

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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ANNALEE LASS probably wasn't best suited by the soft ground when finishing third at Leicester in late-July and Peter Niven's filly makes plenty of appeal now reverting to the all-weather. The daughter of Gutaifan could take some stopping if replicating her penultimate second at Wolverhampton earlier that month and she may get the better of Antagonize. The seven-year-old is best excused his latest disappointing over C&D after hitting his head on the stalls. Iconique is also worth a second look.

A decidedly trappy handicap with a chance taken on ICONIQUE. Not at her best on her latest outing at Southwell (21.1f) 3 weeks ago, it's interesting connections opt for the marked drop back in trip here and the booking of Oisin Murphy very much catches the eye. Analee Lass and Antagonize are a couple of others to consider.

C&D winner ANNALEE LASS looks the one to beat if ready to go after three months off.

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

COPPER MOUNTAIN posted her best effort of the season when a close-up second over C&D earlier this month and a 2lb rise in the handicap may not be enough to prevent the Sir Percy filly from getting her head in front here. Billy McGarry was unable to justify favouritism on his fifth-placed effort in a classified stakes contest at Beverley last month, but better is expected now reverting to Tapeta. Calleveryoneuknow and Revoquable enter calculations too.

ROYAL PROSPECT shaped as if still in good form (travelled well) when seventh here last time and might be capable of getting his head back in front now. Recent C&D runner-up Copper Mountain is second choice ahead of Keeponbelieving, who is capable of playing a prominent role if reacting well to first-time blinkers.

The vote goes to triple course winner ROYAL PROSPECT who only found one too good over C&D on his penultimate start.

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19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

LTO Selection:

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19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Leadman ran well on both starts as a juvenile with second places at Newmarket and Newbury, but the form hasn't worked out that well, and he is having his first start in over a year following a gelding operation. Andrew Balding's charge is entitled to be in the mix, but DOLCE COURAGE should have a fitness advantage. The winner of his only start at Southwell earlier this month by a short-head, he can only improve for that experience and may be able to give weight away all round. Crown Board is an interesting newcomer who may challenge for the places.

LEADMAN ran to a good level when runner-up on both starts last summer and can overcome his long absence and make it third time lucky under Oisin Murphy. Southwell debut winner Dolce Courage is the obvious threat unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding newcomer Crown Board.

Leadman is the one to beat on form but he has an absence to overcome and DOLCE COURAGE may be able to give the weight away.

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19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

LTO Selection:

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19:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Athollblair Boy is a standing dish here with nine wins here dating back to 2017, but he is now 10 and he may have to settle for a place for now. Snash continues to slip down the handicap and drops in class after a ninth at Doncaster, but the narrowest vote goes to BELLA KOPELLA. Fifth but beaten less than two lengths here over shorter, she races off 2lb lower now and as a three-year-old, there may be improvement to come.

The Tim Easterby-trained duo SNASH and Misty Blues have both slipped to very dangerous marks and it would be no surprise were one of them to pop up here. The latter has the most to prove on the back of a tame all-weather debut here last month, whereas Snash is 2-3 on synthetics (and 2-2 here), which tilts the scales firmly in his favour. Bella Kopella wasn't beaten far off a 2 lb higher mark here last time and is third choice ahead of Asadjumeirah, Carlton And Co and Water of Leith.

The form of the race in which BELLA KOPELLA finished fifth here last time has worked out well and she can gain a third course win.

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20:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

LTO Selection:

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20:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Blackcurrent brings consistency to the table after four top three finishes since August, but they have not gone unnoticed and he races off his highest mark since March. He can still go close in this line-up but may struggle to give 5lb to KASINO. Only beaten a head here in a similar race earlier this month when caught close home, he races off 1lb more which may be pretty generous. Eyes has more to do off her new mark, but is another who could get involved where it matters.

SYDNEY BAY and Kasino were the first two home in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago and a repeat could be on the cards. The former was making his debut for Geoffrey Harker on the back of a four-month break and is taken to again emerge on top having been raised just 2 lb. Blackcurrent has been in good form of late and is likely to be on the premises once more, while Eyes, who scored on the same card here as the selection two weeks ago, is also shortlisted.

Blackcurrent and Brother Dave are respected but SYDNEY BAY overcame some trouble to win over C&D and is taken to follow up.

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Racecard Key

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

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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