1 Saturday 2nd November 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 44 Races on Saturday 2nd November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Wetherby, 6 races at Ayr, 7 races at Ascot, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:00 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (66/1 -100%) Amber Honey	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) Amber Honey 66/1, Foaled April 24. £15,000 yearling, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 1m Sterling Knight and useful winner up to 6f Charmed. Dam 1m winner who stayed 1¼m. £15,000 half-sister to 7 winners; dam a well-related winner; only of interest if backed.
3 1st (3) (13/8 +54%) Bright Times Ahead	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(3) Bright Times Ahead 13/8, Foaled March 8. €460,000 yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Sister to useful 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Rose Bloom and half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 5.5f-7f winner See The Rose. Dam 2-y-o 5.5f winner. Likely type. 460,000euros half-sister to three winners out of a Group 3 winner; lots to like on paper.
2 2nd (2) (14/1 -100%) Banyan	14 14/1(-100%)	(2) Banyan 14/1, Foaled March 2. Siyouni filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Jodhpur Blue. Dam, 13.3f winner, sister to 2000 Guineas third Gan Amhras and smart stayer Forever Now. Half-sister to a 7f AW winner out of a 1m5f AW winner; yard run two; may need further.
10 3rd (10) (5/2 -25%) Wild Angel	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(10) Wild Angel 5/2, Closely related to high-class winner up to 8.3f Space Blues and similar form when placed all 3 starts, second of 15 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) latest. Sets only a fair standard but has the advantage of experience. RPR of 80 when chasing home a promising stablemate over C&D last month; sets the standard.
8 4th (8) (12/1 -71%) Silver Chamber	12 12/1(-71%)	(8) Silver Chamber 12/1, Foaled May 7. 120,000 gns foal, 90,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart 1¼m-14.4f winner Absurde. Dam useful French 1¼m/10.5f winner. 90,000gns half-sister to five winners; yard has a fine record with newcomers in this race.
4 5th (4) (25/1 -178%) Glamorous Marlene	25 25/1(-178%)	(4) Glamorous Marlene 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. Modest form when fourth of 7 in novice at Newcastle (7.1f, 10/3) 15 days ago, slowly away. Promise in a couple of 7f runs this autumn but likely to want further in time.
6 6th (6) (40/1 -100%) Never Let Go	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Never Let Go 40/1, Foaled March 29. No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to useful 9.5f winner Bauhinia Rhapsody and 2-y-o 7f winner Mai Dubai. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o sprinters Come To Heel and Pasar Silbano. Half-sister to two winners out of a useful 7f winner; one to note for market confidence.
7 7th (7) (9/1 +64%) Schemaya	9 9/1(+64%)	(7) Schemaya 9/1, Foaled March 30. 130,000 gns foal, €360,000 yearling, Ghaiyyath filly. Dam, French 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful French 1m winner Like A Charm. 360,000euros yearling; dam a Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner; apprentice-ridden on debut.
9 8th (9) (9/2 +31%) Swiss Lightning	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(9) Swiss Lightning 9/2, Foaled May 1. Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Poetry and 1m winner Swiss Knight, both useful. Dam, 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Swiss Spirit. Half-sister to three winners out of a Group 3 winner; leading paper claims.
5 9th (5) (100/1 -52%) Kodi Banphrionsa	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) Kodi Banphrionsa 100/1, €200,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Sister to useful winner up to 6f K Club and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 6f Back To Brussels. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). 20/1, eleventh of 13 in maiden at this course (5f, good to firm) on debut. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Well beaten over 5f here in April (didn't look to relish the track); best watched.

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12:00 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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Having found only an exciting stablemate too good over C&D, WILD ANGEL can go one better. The Godolphin juvenile has yet to finish outside the first three in her career to date and she can get off the mark at the fourth time of asking. Lope De Vega filly Bright Times Ahead represents the red-hot Ralph Beckett yard and is a newcomer to note, while the Gosdens' debutant Swiss Lightning also warrants respect.

WILD ANGEL is proving consistent rather than progressive but her experience should count for plenty up against mostly newcomers. Bright Times Ahead comes from a yard that has a strong team of 2-y-os this year so she may emerge as the biggest threat ahead of the Gosden trained-pair Swiss Lightning and Banyan.

Wild Angel sets the standard but William Haggas has a fine record in this novice and SILVER CHAMBER is taken to enhance it further.

12:25 Down Royal Conditions Hurdle 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (11/10 +51%) Prairie Angel	1.1 11/10(+51%)	(4) Prairie Angel 11/10, Made a successful hurdling debut at Ballinrobe in August and has since won a pair of 1½m handicaps on the Flat. Surely more to come. Filly thriving and two Flat wins recently; big player.
3 2nd (3) (11/2 -22%) Slurricane	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) Slurricane 11/2, Fairly useful Flat winner who made an encouraging start over hurdles when third of 7 in juvenile at Punchestown (15.8f, good) on NH debut 18 days ago. Likely to improve. 78-rated Flat performer; encouraging enough recent hurdles debut so should be in the mix.
7 3rd (7) (7/2 +42%) Janes Harbour	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(7) Janes Harbour 7/2, Modest maiden on the Flat who improved on hurdling debut form in a first-time hood when third of 7 in juvenile at Cork (16.1f, good) 20 days ago. Yard having good spell. Open to further improvement. Might have won at Cork but for stumbling two out; big contender receiving weight.
5 4th (5) (14/1 +13%) Billie Frechette	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Billie Frechette 14/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1¾m), creditable effort in handicap last time. In good hands and should have a future over hurdles. Needs to improve plenty for switch of codes although yard does well with juvenile hurdlers.
2 5th (2) (4/1 -113%) Lakota Blue	4 4/1(-113%)	(2) Lakota Blue 4/1, Comfortably won 5-runner bumper at Corlay (11.4f, soft) in June and has since joined Gordon Elliott. Interesting on hurdle debut, particularly if strong in the betting. French 1m4f winner; yard have won six of the last nine runnings of this race.
6 6th (6) (200/1 -150%) Capellina	200 200/1(-150%)	(6) Capellina 200/1, Modest form in varied events on Flat for Michael Dods. Others preferred on hurdle bow. Just fair Flat form in Britain; unlikely to make an immediate impact hurdling.
1 \|PU\| (1) (150/1 -127%) Albali	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Albali 150/1, Down the field in 2 maidens on Flat for Andrew Oliver. Twice-raced on the Flat for Andy Oliver; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

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12:25 Down Royal Conditions Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Although PRAIRIE ANGEL must defy a 6lb penalty for her winning hurdles bow at Ballinrobe in August, she has been progressive on the Flat since, with victories at Bellewstown and Roscommon. The daughter of Territories is taken to remain unbeaten in this discipline at the main expense of Lakota Blue. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding scored on his sole start in a French bumper and market support would be interesting now tackling timber. The selection's stablemate Janes Harbour completes the shortlist.

PRAIRIE ANGEL has been successful on her last 2 Flat starts and surely has plenty more to offer back over hurdles, so she shades the vote. Janes Harbour, Lakota Blue and Slurricane are all interesting rivals, though.

Joseph O'Brien has a strong hand with PRAIRIE ANGEL (nap) preferred to Janes Harbour, though Lakota Blue is also respected

12:32 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (11/4 +61%) Sea Poetry	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(9) Sea Poetry 11/4, Foaled January 20. Wootton Bassett filly. Dam, useful French 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to 10.5f-1½m winner Fortunique. One to note. By Wootton Bassett; first foal; dam French Group-placed 1m 2yo winner (RPR 106).
4 2nd (4) (10/3 -11%) Bridget's View	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(4) Bridget's View 10/3, 30,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 5f/6f winner Beyond Equal and US 1m winner and winner Simmy's Temple. Dam 7f/1m winner. 16/1, fifth of 10 in maiden at Haydock (7f, firm) on debut 85 days ago, slowly away. Open to progress. Staying-on fifth of ten at Haydock (5f) was 85 days ago but she looked sure to improve.
10 3rd (10) (12/1 -33%) Zgharta	12 12/1(-33%)	(10) Zgharta 12/1, Foaled April 18. €105,000 yearling, Ghaiyyath filly. Closely related to 1m winner Sobriquet and half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 9f Feathers and 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Dukebox, both useful. Dam 7f winner who stayed 1¼m. One to note. 105,000euros yearling by Ghaiyyath; major yard had two 2yo wins on Wednesday, one on debut.
3 4th (3) (15/2 -67%) Blue Secret	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(3) Blue Secret 15/2, Better effort when close third of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago, slowly away. Should improve again. Short-priced favourite when 4th at Newbury (6f) and close third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW).
2 5th (2) (17/2 -55%) Blast The Dream	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(2) Blast The Dream 17/2, Foaled April 3. 125,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Closely related to 6f winner Blaast. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 7f winner The Perfect Crown. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 7f winner The Perfect Crown. 125,000gns yearling by Oasis Dream; from a powerful yard, so needs a close look.
5 6th (5) (10/3 +49%) Crepe Suzette	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(5) Crepe Suzette 10/3, Foaled March 2. Saxon Warrior filly. Half-sister to useful 7f winner Diavolo. Dam 9f-1½m winner, including Nassau Stakes. 6th foal; half-sister to 7f winner Diavolo (RPR 91); dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (including Gr 1).
1 7th (1) (125/1 -89%) A Bit Iffy	125 125/1(-89%)	(1) A Bit Iffy 125/1, Foaled January 7. 10,000 gns yearling, Iffraaj filly. Dam unraced, half-sister to smart 5f winner Global Applause. 10,000gns yearling by Iffraaj; her yard has few 2yo winners.
8 8th (8) (14/1 +30%) Mielikki	14 14/1(+30%)	(8) Mielikki 14/1, Foaled March 2. 60,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist filly. Closely related to useful 1m-1¼m winner Entrusting and 1m winner Royal Nation and half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Prado. Dam, 6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to useful 9.4f/9.5f winner Paris Peacock. 60,000gns yearling by Waldgeist; from same stable as Luna Girl, so the market should guide.
6 9th (6) (100/1 +0%) Eva Jo	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Eva Jo 100/1, Rumble Inthejungle filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Jeanie B. 33/1, last of 9 in maiden at Goodwood (5f, good) on debut. Off 134 days. Significantly up in trip. 22l last of nine for Goodwood maiden (5f, good; 33-1) in June and has not raced since.

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12:32 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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LUNA GIRL defied a big price when third over C&D and the runner-up she was less than a length behind bids to frank the form in today's opener. Richard Hannon's filly is fancied to take another step forward and she should take the beating. Blue Secret has been costly to follow so far but was only beaten half a length at Wolverhampton and she can put forward another bold bid. Bridget's View should be able to build on her debut fifth at Haydock.

BRIDGET'S VIEW caught the eye when a close fifth at Haydock on debut in August and could be the answer in what looks an ordinary novice for the track. Market support for one of the newcomers would look significant, with Blast The Dream and Sea Poetry both appealing as likely types.

Among those with experience, LUNA GIRL is preferred to Bridget's View and Blue Secret, but the newcomers have to be feared.

12:40 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/5 +47%) Roadlesstravelled	0.8 4/5(+47%)	(1) Roadlesstravelled 4/5, Cost a pretty penny on the back of his rout in an Irish point in May 2023 and, a standout in terms of physical scope, belied his long absence as well as market weakness to follow up on his Market Rasen hurdling debut (16.6f) 18 days ago. Sure to progress and win more races. Point winner who readily made all on recent rules debut; he's the one to beat today.
5 2nd (5) (3/1 +14%) Marlacoo	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) Marlacoo 3/1, Cheap purchase but got off to a winning start in clear-cut fashion in a Down Royal bumper in May. Changed hands for £85,000 soon after and made a promising start to hurdling career when third in 2m novice at Warwick last month. Hood on for 1st time and seems likely to improve. Bumper winner who also showed promise when third on hurdle debut; possible contender.
2 3rd (2) (10/1 -100%) Samwise	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Samwise 10/1, In the frame twice in bumpers and belied a 20-month absence to make a successful hurdling debut in 9-runner novice (16.2f) at Kelso 27 days ago, edging ahead line. More needed in a deeper race under a penalty. Defied long layoff to win on hurdle debut; further improvement is needed but not ruled out.
6 4th (6) (6/1 -9%) The Grafter	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) The Grafter 6/1, Showed some promise in a pair of bumpers for Sam Allwood and shaped even better sent hurdling in a first-time tongue strap after 8 months off when third of 12 at Uttoxeter (15.8f) 27 days ago, a late error costing him second. Should improve. Fair third on hurdle/stable debut but has to take another step forward today.
3 5th (3) (9/1 -20%) Grandad's Cap	9 9/1(-20%)	(3) Grandad's Cap 9/1, Mahler gelding. Dam, maiden pointer, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) No Hassle Hoff. Every chance and going well when fell 4 out sole start in Irish points in April. Sets out under Rules for a yard struggling at present, however. Displayed promise in sole point (fell four out); market check advised on rules debut.
4 6th (4) (50/1 -213%) Know The Game	50 50/1(-213%)	(4) Know The Game 50/1, Fair chaser who was runner-up in a Limerick handicap in April. Well held last 2 starts, though, including back over hurdles last time. Has left Tom Dreaper. Just one win from his 21 starts; makes stable debut and others are preferred.

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12:40 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A taking winner on his hurdles bow at Market Rasen last month, ROADLESSTRAVELLED is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming. The O'Neills' five-year-old, who cost 215,000 pounds out of the pointing field, may have too much for Samwise, who showed good determination to spring a surprise at Kelso. Marlacoo is another to consider on the back of a promising stable debut when third at Warwick.

ROADLESSTRAVELLED created a good impression when making a winning hurdling debut at Maket Rasen 18 days ago and, with the timefigure supporting his performance, he's fancied to improve and defy a penalty at the first time of asking. Marlacoo and The Grafter are other likely improvers, and they are considered the main threats.

Point winner ROADLESSTRAVELLED won in good style at Market Rasen last month and can make it 2-2 under rules.

12:48 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (12/1 +25%) Saracen Beau	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Saracen Beau 12/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to unreliable but fairly useful hurdler/chaser Dreamsoftheatre. Shaped very much like a stayer when third of 8 in a C&D bumper on debut in April and likely to benefit from longer trips in due course. Promising third in Ayr bumper; nice hurdling prospect, although bred to be suited by 2m4f+.
10 2nd (10) (11/4 -83%) Northern Air	2.75 11/4(-83%)	(10) Northern Air 11/4, Disappointed in a bumper having been an easy winner of a point but very much caught the eye under tender handling switched to hurdling when second of 10 in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f) in April. Has had a breathing op since and sure to do much better. Point winner; incurred ban for schooling in public on hurdling debut; promising mare.
4 3rd (4) (7/2 +36%) Rock On Jet	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(4) Rock On Jet 7/2, Stepped up appreciably on his yard debut 5 months earlier when second in 7-runner novice hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good) 29 days ago, despite producing an error-strewn round. That form has been let down by the winner since, but holds each-way claims nonetheless. Pulled well clear with winner at Hexham and should continue to progress.
9 4th (9) (14/1 -100%) My Kiwi Girl	14 14/1(-100%)	(9) My Kiwi Girl 14/1, £80,000 5-y-o, Walk In The Park mare. Half-sister to modest hurdler Kellie's Dream. Dam 1½m winner on Flat in Germany, half-sister to very smart hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3m) Catch Me. Cosily won sole start in Irish points (Mar 2024). Interesting Rules newcomer. Bred to be useful and easily won her only Irish point; interesting recruit.
1 5th (1) (15/8 +53%) Step Out	1.875 15/8(+53%)	(1) Step Out 15/8, Runner-up 3 times over hurdles before getting it right in a Downpatrick maiden in August (21.8f). No match for one under a penalty at Kelso 8 weeks later but possibly needed run and was also said to be showing signs of heat stress. Off the mark at Downpatrick and ran respectably under a penalty at Kelso; in the mix again.
11 6th (11) (17/2 -42%) Reflection Of You	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(11) Reflection Of You 17/2, Won sole start in Irish points (Oct 2023) and followed up in 6-runner bumper at Musselburgh first time out under Rules in April, making all with plenty in hand. Ran badly taking on the geldings in a C&D event later in the month but still of interest now switched to hurdles. Well held in useful bumper here but previously unbeaten; remains a mare of some potential.
3 7th (3) (40/1 -100%) Miami Steve	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Miami Steve 40/1, In good hands but has shown just poor form in a brace of bumpers. Signs of ability in bumpers; should make a hurdler but others make more appeal.
2 8th (2) (66/1 -32%) Jirko	66 66/1(-32%)	(2) Jirko 66/1, Comfortably held both outings in bumpers so a big step forward required on this switch to hurdling. Beaten over 20l in bumpers; bred for jumping but probably more of a long-term prospect.
12 9th (12) (50/1 +50%) She Won't Mind	50 50/1(+50%)	(12) She Won't Mind 50/1, Raced freely when tailed off sole outing in bumpers and has made little impact in 2 novice hurdles 11 months apart. Point winner; well held under rules; likely to do better in handicaps over longer trips.
8 10th (8) (125/1 -150%) Catcha Flight	125 125/1(-150%)	(8) Catcha Flight 125/1, 100/1, hinted at ability when sixth of 11 in bumper at Kelso (16.2f, soft) on debut in May, unable to sustain effort. Makes hurdle bow. A little promise when sixth in Kelso bumper at 100-1; others appeal more today.
6 11th (6) (66/1 -32%) Tan Law	66 66/1(-32%)	(6) Tan Law 66/1, Malinas gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to Gusty Rocky (stayed 3m) and Goodbye Someday (stays 21f, both useful hurdlers) out of very smart 2m-2½m hurdle winner Liss A Paoraigh. Pulled up sole start in points (Mar 2024) and probably best watched on Rules debut. Pulled up in point in March; probably best watched on hurdling debut.
7 12th (7) (150/1 -50%) Bean Alainn	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Bean Alainn 150/1, Finished only fifth in an Irish point and showed nothing on her recent Rules debut at Hexham. No major promise in point and tailed off in novice hurdle at Hexham; hard to recommend.

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12:48 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

NORTHERN AIR stepped up on her racecourse debut in a bumper to finish runner-up on her hurdling bow at Wincanton in April, when held up off the pace for the majority of the contest, and she is likely to progress again on the back of subsequent wind surgery. Fergal O'Brien's mare gets the vote ahead of the consistent Step Out, who has not been outside the first two in his last three starts. A promising third on his Rules debut here in March, Saracen Beau is of interest on his first attempt over obstacles, as is point-to-point winner My Kiwi Girl.

NORTHERN AIR was a big eye catcher when runner-up to a subsequent winner on her Wincanton hurdling debut back in the spring and, open to plenty of improvement, is a straightforward choice to go one better on this return to action. Step Out and Reflection of You are fancied to fill the places.

Top of the list is NORTHERN AIR who caught the eye on her hurdling debut at Wincanton and is open to any amount of improvement.

12:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (9/2 0%) Don't Tell Su	4.5 9/2(0%)	(1) Don't Tell Su 9/2, Bumper winner. Bright start over hurdles last season, completing simple task in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f) in March. Signed off with a solid second of 9 on handicap debut at Ayr (20.5f) in April and he commands respect for his top yard after 6 months off. Bumper/maiden winner; stopped in his tracks three out when second on handicap debut.
3 1st (3) (7/1 -17%) Ballytechno	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Ballytechno 7/1, Showed minor promise in bumpers and different proposition sent hurdling for new yard, confirming promise of his Worcester second when opening his account in a Huntingdon maiden 919.6f) 25 days ago. Remains with plenty of potential now handicapping. Initial mark looks no gift but has the pedigree and build to progress with his racing.
10 2nd (10) (4/1 +43%) Star Of Affinity	4 4/1(+43%)	(10) Star Of Affinity 4/1, Had previously shaped like more of a staying type but showed benefit of wind surgery/application of a tongue strap after 5 months off when winning 18-runner handicap at Exeter (16.7f) 23 days ago. Feasible to think he can do better still back up in trip. An 8lb rise seems stiff for his Exeter win, for all that he overcame some trouble.
9 3rd (9) (20/1 -82%) Easter Icon	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) Easter Icon 20/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat and left his qualifying form over hurdles well behind when landing 12-runner handicap at Fontwell (21.7f) in August. Good chance there's more to come judged on that display but this is a much deeper contest. Four Flat wins; did it well at Fontwell but this higher grade is expected to find him out.
7 4th (7) (3/1 +57%) Hell Hound	3 3/1(+57%)	(7) Hell Hound 3/1, Won second of 2 starts in bumpers in April and followed up on hurdles bow at Southwell (20.4f) in June. Returned with an encouraging third under a penalty in a Fontwell novice (17.7f) 4 weeks ago, and that ought to have put him spot on for first crack at handicaps from an appealing mark. Progressing well; improvement is needed but returning to further offers hope.
2 5th (2) (7/2 +42%) Katate Dori	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Katate Dori 7/2, Bumper winner during early 2023 who reached a fair level over hurdles last term, creditable third with cheekpieces enlisted in 11-runner handicap at Wincanton (21.3f) during the spring. Stable have made a bright start to the campaign but he will need to jump better on seasonal bow. Bumper winner who made steady if not spectacular progress last season over hurdles.
11 6th (11) (22/1 +45%) Rubies Or Gold	22 22/1(+45%)	(11) Rubies Or Gold 22/1, Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish bumpers (for Mags Mullins). Showed some promise on qualifying runs over hurdles but no immediate impact for switch to handicaps kept to around 2m last month. This stiffer test ought to suit at least. Has dropped 8lb for his two handicap defeats and probably needs more help than that.
8 7th (8) (13/2 +19%) Nachtgeist	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Nachtgeist 13/2, Useful at best on Flat and he comes here having produced his best effort yet over timber when second of 8 in handicap at Huntingdon (19.6f) 25 days ago, bad mistake last not helping his cause. Remains low mileage in this sphere but this is tougher. Second at Huntingdon and would have been closer to the winner without a late blunder.
5 8th (5) (7/1 +13%) Gentleman's Relish	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) Gentleman's Relish 7/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who was pulled up first 2 starts in maiden hurdles but much more like it following an absence when third of 8 in a Kempton maiden (21f) in May. Remains with potential now handicapping for top stable. Bumper winner and latest improved third in a Kempton maiden is something to build on.
4 9th (4) (50/1 -150%) Patanita	50 50/1(-150%)	(4) Patanita 50/1, Won a point bumper and a bumper under Rules in spring 2022. Encouraging effort after 22 months off when third on hurdles bow at Huntingdon (19.6f) in March but took a backward step when well-beaten fourth of 6 in novice at Kempton (21f) in April. Opening mark demands progress on return. Lightly raced but on what he's achieved overall this mark looks on the high side.
6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -100%) Time In The Sun	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Time In The Sun 28/1, Left previous efforts over hurdles behind when second on qualifying run in 14-runner mares' novice at Wincanton (21.3f, soft) in February. Looked held when falling later that month and again below form when well held fourth in mares' maiden at Perth in April. Others preferred on return. Looked held when falling in her previous handicap and just 3lb lower here.

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12:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Easter Icon accounted for his nearest rival by two and a half lengths over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell last time and should remain competitive off a 7lb higher rating. However, the vote goes to NACHTGEIST, who finished well clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot at Huntingdon and is only 1lb higher. The four-year-old might be able to record his first success in this sphere, while Gentleman's Relish is another to consider.

With his hurdles debut success back in the summer having been well advertised by the runner-up since, HELL HOUND produced a promising comeback run over a trip likely to prove short of his optimum at Fontwell 4 weeks ago. Starting out in handicaps from a very appealing mark, he earns the vote ahead of another improving sort in the shape of Ballytechno. Katate Dori, on seasonal bow, Gentleman's Relish and Don't Tell Su are just a trio of others worthy of a second look.

This looks difficult. KATATE DORI has more to offer this term and his connections nearly won this last year with a seasonal debutant.

13:00 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (2/13 +58%) Romeo Coolio	0.153846 2/13(+58%)	(12) Romeo Coolio 2/13, Smart bumper performer. including second in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham Festival. Can't be opposed on hurdle debut for a yard which has dominated this race in recent years. Expensive purchase after a point win, stands out here on form of Champion Bumper second.
8 2nd (8) (25/1 -25%) Ivybrook	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Ivybrook 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in bumper at this C&D (soft, 7/2) on NH debut. Off 11 months. Makes hurdles debut. Out of the money on his debut in a bumper here almost a year ago, best watched.
11 3rd (11) (14/1 -40%) Presenting Max	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) Presenting Max 14/1, 11/1, fair form when fourth of 16 in maiden hurdle at Punchestown (20f, good to soft, 11/1) on NH debut 165 days ago (for Gerard Keane). May do better. Shaped well in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown in May, winners have come from the race.
1 4th (1) (100/1 +0%) Boston Rover	100 100/1(+0%)	(1) Boston Rover 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in novice hurdle (22/1) at Sligo (20.3f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Has a Flat pedigree, has not looked like a natural jumper on his first two attempts.
6 5th (6) (125/1 +38%) Hangry	125 125/1(+38%)	(6) Hangry 125/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. 0-11 on Flat, weak form over hurdles, finished 6l behind Grey Fable when ninth at Limerick.
3 6th (3) (14/1 +0%) Cutthewire	14 14/1(+0%)	(3) Cutthewire 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 10 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good, 28/1) on NH debut 26 days ago. Disappointing in points, much better when a long-priced third on his hurdling debut.
9 7th (9) (16/1 +68%) Lygon Lad	16 16/1(+68%)	(9) Lygon Lad 16/1, £18,000 3-y-o, Linda's Lad gelding. Half-brother to fair 2½m hurdle winner Boher Cailin. Dam (h107) French hurdler/chaser (15f-17f winner). Romeo Coolio surely the stable number one but still worth a betting check. Half-brother to a point/hurdle winner, a stablemate of the clear form-pick Romeo Coolio.
5 8th (5) (20/1 +70%) Grey Fable	20 20/1(+70%)	(5) Grey Fable 20/1, Fair Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Seventh of 17 in maiden hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft, 25/1) 14 days ago. Hood on 1st time. 2-24 on Flat, encouraging hurdling debut at Gowran, not as good at Limerick.
14 9th (14) (100/1 +0%) Yarraman Makarrata	100 100/1(+0%)	(14) Yarraman Makarrata 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Romeo Coolio very much the yard first string. Held by Cutthewire on Fairyhouse running, 2l behind Grey Fable at Limerick.
16 \|F\| (16) (125/1 +38%) Wayside Lady	125 125/1(+38%)	(16) Wayside Lady 125/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Once-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good) 35 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle outing. Low-grade Flat performer, jumped badly when set a tough task on hurdling debut at Listowel.
4 10th (4) (100/1 +50%) Garrick Painter	100 100/1(+50%)	(4) Garrick Painter 100/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Eleventh of 17 in novice hurdle (125/1) at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. 2-18 on Flat, both wins on AW, has struggled in three races over hurdles.
13 11th (13) (33/1 -106%) Viceregent	33 33/1(-106%)	(13) Viceregent 33/1, Won 21-runner handicap on the Flat at Navan when last seen a year ago (final start for Charles Byrnes). Fair maiden hurdler and place claims if new trainer has him ready to roll. Won on Flat on final start for Charles Byrnes, plenty of hurdling experience, may need run.
15 12th (15) (100/1 -100%) Summer Dawn	100 100/1(-100%)	(15) Summer Dawn 100/1, Casamento filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Gentleman's Relish. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 21f) Theo. Half-sister to a Nicky Henderson-trained bumper winner, worth a look for future reference.
2 13th (2) (100/1 +50%) Captain Porridge	100 100/1(+50%)	(2) Captain Porridge 100/1, Doyen gelding. Dam fair 2m hurdle winner (stayed 2½m), also 1¼m winner who stayed 1¾m on Flat. Wears tongue strap. Home-bred gelding, dam was a Flat and hurdles winner for this stable, has a tongue-tie.
7 \|PU\| (7) (9/1 0%) Harry's Legacy	9 9/1(0%)	(7) Harry's Legacy 9/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 28/1, fourteenth of 20 in handicap at Naas (16.1f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Represents a leading stable. Two wins on the Flat were gained over staying distances, may need further than this.
10 \|PU\| (10) (100/1 -52%) Morning Nightcap	100 100/1(-52%)	(10) Morning Nightcap 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at Gowran (20.2f, good, 20/1) on NH debut 28 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Always behind and pulled up after three out at Gowran on debut, tongue-tie fitted now.

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13:00 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Runner-up in the Champion Bumper before finishing fifth in another Grade 1 at Punchestown, ROMEO COOLIO looks just the type that could excel over hurdles this season and he can strike on his jumping debut for leading connections. A well-bred sort by Linda's Lad, his stablemate Lygon Lad may be able to give him the most to think about on debut, while Cutthewire is can build upon a promising third at Fairyhouse last month. Harry's Legacy and Viceregent have been plying their trade on the Flat of late and cannot be ruled out either.

A race which revolves around Champion bumper runner-up ROMEO COOLIO who will surely be a cut above this opposition if taking to his new discipline. Presenting Max and fairly useful Flat performer Harry's Legacy might be the pair to fight it out for the forecast spot.

This should be straightforward for the Champion Bumper runner-up ROMEO COOLIO, who was an expensive purchase after a maiden point win

13:07 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (50/1 -100%) Al Farabi	50 50/1(-100%)	(2) Al Farabi 50/1, Winless this term for Roger Varian and and tongue strap on for 1st time when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on yard debut 138 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Low-key stable debut in June and absent since; others look safer.
12 1st (12) (12/1 -50%) Music Society	12 12/1(-50%)	(12) Music Society 12/1, It's now 28 runs since his last win in 2022 but he posted a creditable third of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, heavy) 5 days ago. Merits consideration. On a losing run and although he ran well on Monday, this is a stronger race.
7 2nd (7) (4/1 -14%) Harry's Halo	4 4/1(-14%)	(7) Harry's Halo 4/1, Took a step forward in a change of headgear when landing 13-runner handicap at Redcar (6f, soft) 15 days ago. Expected to be bang there with visor again sported. Comes here in good form but needs the visor to work its magic for a second time.
1 3rd (1) (7/2 +42%) Many A Star	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(1) Many A Star 7/2, Not proving the easiest to catch right of late, seventh of 10 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good) 60 days ago. Others appeal more. He's slipped back to a handy mark and is one to consider in this lower grade.
5 4th (5) (7/2 +71%) Spring Bloom	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(5) Spring Bloom 7/2, Scored twice on the July course here in August and continues in good order, fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 21 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more. Conditions no problem and could have a beneficial draw; one to consider.
8 5th (8) (22/1 -120%) World Of Darcy	22 22/1(-120%)	(8) World Of Darcy 22/1, Completed his hat-trick at Brighton in October but only sixth of 8 to Bay Breeze in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 9 days ago. Sort to bounce back though. Three wins on deep ground last month; flopped in bid for four-timer latest; others safer.
9 6th (9) (14/1 -155%) Bay Breeze	14 14/1(-155%)	(9) Bay Breeze 14/1, Ended a long losing run in 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 9 days ago, just holding on. Can make his presence felt once more despite taking a 2 lb rise. Ended losing run at Nottingham nine days ago; below par in one visit to Newmarket.
10 7th (10) (33/1 -65%) Dazy Mazy	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Dazy Mazy 33/1, A dua 6f winner in the spring but she has failed to beat a rival in handicaps at Thirsk and Redcar on her last two starts. It's easy to look elsewhere. In good form in midsummer but well beaten the last twice & this warmer than she's used to.
11 8th (11) (8/1 +43%) Big Bard	8 8/1(+43%)	(11) Big Bard 8/1, Resumed winning ways at Lingfield in July and in decent nick since, a close last of 5 in handicap at Brighton (7f, soft) 54 days ago. Possibilities. Comes here in good order but this is a stronger race than he usually contests.
3 9th (3) (4/1 +38%) Dashing Dick	4 4/1(+38%)	(3) Dashing Dick 4/1, Scored on the July course here in July and largely in good form since, second of 7 at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 11 days ago. Can go well again. Conditions no problem and ran well off this mark last time (7f, soft); bold bid expected.
6 10th (6) (18/1 +28%) The Caribbean	18 18/1(+28%)	(6) The Caribbean 18/1, Winless in 2024 but not disgraced when seventh of 12 in handicap at Epsom (7f, soft) 51 days ago. Tongue strap back on and no forlorn hope. Ex-Coolmore; struggled for new yard this year; drop in trip not enough to tempt.
13 11th (13) (80/1 -21%) Naughty Niall	80 80/1(-21%)	(13) Naughty Niall 80/1, Modest form in maidens but he has failed to go on since sent handicapping, last of 9 at Leicester (5f) 53 days ago. Hard to make a case for. No show in two handicaps on turf; others much safer.

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13:07 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

The consistent Harry's Halo ran on strongly to lead close home at Redcar and appears primed to sustain another strong bid, although the 4lb rise may be difficult to defy. Therefore, a chance is taken on DASHING DICK, who shaped as if this drop in trip should suit when second over 7f at Yarmouth. Off an unchanged mark, William Stone's runner can add a Rowley Mile success to his two victories on the July Course here. Recent Nottingham scorer Bay Breeze completes the shortlist.

A tight-knit sprint in which HARRY'S HALO rates just the pick of the weights on the back of his recent Redcar victory so he edges the vote. The consistent Dashing Dick is next on the list, although a solid case can also be made for Bay Breeze, Music Society and Spring Bloom.

Spring Bloom and Dashing Dick can feature but dropping into 0-80 company could see a return to top form from MANY A STAR.

13:15 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (6/4 +67%) Tedley	1.5 6/4(+67%)	(4) Tedley 6/4, Hurdles winner who improved right away switched to fences back from a break when making a winning chase bow at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago, coping with the demands of such a strongly-run race encouragingly well. Big shout if this doesn't come too soon. 5yo who won on his recent chase debut at Uttoxeter and a 5lb rise may not stop him.
3 2nd (3) (7/2 -5%) Choosethenews	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(3) Choosethenews 7/2, Point/hurdles winner who has made a bright start over fences, showing a likeable attitude when opening his account at Newcastle (20f, heavy) in April. Looked ready for further when second at Hexham following month. Runner-up at Hexham in May when last seen and form has been franked; goes well fresh.
7 3rd (7) (14/1 -27%) Imperial Bede	14 14/1(-27%)	(7) Imperial Bede 14/1, French bumper/hurdles winner who ran out a ready winner on chase debut at Southwell (20.4f) in February. Yet to build on that, however, and last 2 starts were poor. Struggling when last seen but a break may have helped; not discounted off a dangerous mark.
5 4th (5) (5/1 +33%) William Cody	5 5/1(+33%)	(5) William Cody 5/1, Deservedly resumed winning ways when landing a 4-runner handicap at Leicester (2½m, heavy) in March. Couldn't live with the front runner at Market Rasen the following month but he pulled well clear of the rest that day and is worth considering off an unchanged mark. Reappeared with good second in this last year and often ran well subsequently; contender.
1 5th (1) (12/1 +25%) Arthur's Quay	12 12/1(+25%)	(1) Arthur's Quay 12/1, Winner of back-to-back handicaps during second half of last year. Lightly raced and largely below form since, seventh of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 17 days ago. Won off 5lb higher last November but has struggled to get competitive since.
2 6th (2) (4/1 -14%) King's Threshold	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) King's Threshold 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler who has improved over fences, taking well-contested 21f Ascot handicap in March. Let down by jumping at Kempton following month but that was possibly a one-off. Did well last season when switched to fences, winning over 2m5f at Ascot; respected.
6 7th (6) (22/1 -159%) Fusain	22 22/1(-159%)	(6) Fusain 22/1, Opened chase account in a match at Newcastle and followed up in a 3-runner novice at Catterick. Excuses since but returning from a long absence here. Well treated on his best efforts in 2023 but he's been absent since that September.

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13:15 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Not beaten far when rallying late for second at Hexham in May, CHOOSETHENEWS looks the one to beat on this occasion if brushing up on his jumping. A mark of 123 looks manageable and he is narrowly preferred to Tedley, who made a successful start to his chasing career over 2m at Uttoxeter last month. King's Threshold and William Cody have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.

TEDLEY looked a natural when making a winning debut over fences on his comeback at Uttoxeter 2 weeks ago and is fancied to follow up if this doesn't come too soon. William Cody is a solid alternative, with King's Threshold best of the others.

Choosethenews could be on a good mark but preference is for the 5yo TEDLEY, who made a winning chase debut at Uttoxeter.

13:23 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (5/2 +55%) Pats Dream	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(8) Pats Dream 5/2, Made the frame both starts in Irish points and, while he has only achieved a modest level under Rules (including in chases), he has joined a shrewd outfit from Rose Dobbin, so he's worth close market inspection. 0-7 under rules and has struggled in last two chase runs; plenty to prove for new yard.
3 2nd (3) (12/1 -9%) King Arise	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) King Arise 12/1, Won sole point and showed fair form over hurdles. Has run only once (poorly) since January 2022 but handicapper has given him a chance ahead of this chasing debut. Makes chase debut another layoff but he's on workable mark and needs watching in market.
1 3rd (1) (5/1 0%) Wal Buck's	5 5/1(0%)	(1) Wal Buck's 5/1, Encouraging signs over hurdles and wasn't seen to best effect at all sent chasing when last seen at Perth (2½m, good to soft) in May. Likely to leave that form well behind in time. No joy when favourite on chase debut in May but this stiffer test could help; in the mix.
6 4th (6) (22/1 -83%) Scalloway Bay	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) Scalloway Bay 22/1, Modest maiden hurdler who was holding his form when last seen 6 months ago. Clumsy jumper over the smaller obstacles, however, so hard to know how he'll take to this discipline. 8yo with a record of 0-8 and he needs to find more at this new discipline.
7 5th (7) (14/1 +0%) Azof Des Mottes	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Azof Des Mottes 14/1, Modest chaser who ended last season in form without looking ahead of his mark. Will probably need this return. His win came off 2lb higher over fences at Kelso and he has possibilities on his return.
13 6th (13) (50/1 -52%) Ideal De Romay	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Ideal De Romay 50/1, Irish point winner but more miss than under Rules so far and will struggle from out of the weights on first outing since leaving Charlie Longsdon. 0-11 under rules and tailed off last twice; 9lb out of the weights on this stable debut.
9 7th (9) (10/1 +38%) Toombridge	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Toombridge 10/1, Runner-up in an Irish point and posted his best run under Rules to date when third of 6 in handicap chase at Carlisle (21f, soft) on debut over fences in March. Yet to build on that and might need this return. Still unexposed over fences and mark continues to fall but others are more convincing.
5 8th (5) (16/1 -33%) Euchan Falls	16 16/1(-33%)	(5) Euchan Falls 16/1, On a losing run and wasn't at his best when last seen four months ago. On a fair mark back over fences but others are more appealing. Runner-up in three of his seven runs over fences; hard to rule out back in trip on return.
11 \|PU\| (11) (8/1 +60%) Sputnik	8 8/1(+60%)	(11) Sputnik 8/1, Course winner who was well below form on his final outing for Jackie Stephen and didn't fire at Hexham on debut for this yard. Something to prove. His last win was in October 2022 and he needs a major turnaround; 3lb out the weights.
2 \|PU\| (2) (13/2 -18%) Grand Voyage	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(2) Grand Voyage 13/2, Long time without success but back to form when runner-up at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) in May. Returned with a solid performance at Hexham and should be spot on now. 1-16 over fences but he's well treated on his best form and could be dangerous.
10 \|PU\| (10) (28/1 -331%) Ironhill	28 28/1(-331%)	(10) Ironhill 28/1, Bumper winner who was just poor under Rules and, while successful on his final outing for Michael Scudamore at Worcester, that was more than a year ago. Won when last seen in August 2023 and he needs a close look for new yard.
4 \|PU\| (4) (33/1 +0%) Ardera Cross	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Ardera Cross 33/1, Veteran who has 9 course wins to his name but ended last season out of sorts and didn't show much here on return 5 days ago. Hard to fancy. 13yo with 14 chase wins on his CV but he's hard to predict these days; risks attached.

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13:23 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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

A taking winner over 2m4f at Worcester when last seen in August, IRONHILL has since switched yards, and a 4lb rise could prove lenient as he looks to notch up a third career success. It was only late in the piece that Wal Buck's got the hang of things on chase debut at Perth in May, and stepping up in trip on this occasion looks like a good move. Experienced at this level, Euchan Falls and Grand Voyage are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

PATS DREAM has the potential for better under Rules and may be able to fulfil it now he's moved to a shrewd stable, so he's preferred to Wal Buck's who is expected to leave the form of his chasing debut at Perth well behind. Grand Voyage should be on the premises.

Plenty have possibilities but it might be worth giving another chance to Lucinda Russell's unexposed 5yo WAL BUCK'S.

13:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6/4 +57%) Bhaloo	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(3) Bhaloo 6/4, Progressive over hurdles and significant he's sent chasing this soon. Likely to go well. Goes chasing after two hurdle wins; trainer seems to like him a lot.
4 2nd (4) (5/4 +82%) Bad	1.25 5/4(+82%)	(4) Bad 5/4, Winner in France. Placed in 4 handicap hurdles last season, though ended the campaign with a couple of poor runs. Ran well in strong handicap hurdles and on a fair mark should he fancy this new challenge.
2 3rd (2) (8/1 -7%) What Path	8 8/1(-7%)	(2) What Path 8/1, Useful hurdler. Ridden too aggressively on chase bow/final start for W. P. Mullins. Decent effort sole start for Sophie Leech when third in maiden chase at Galway in August. Mark looks plenty high enough back in a handicap, however. Another new yard but latest close third at Galway brings him into the equation.
1 4th (1) (13/2 -63%) Samarrive	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(1) Samarrive 13/2, Smart winning hurdler who was making a promising chasing start before falling in this race 2 years ago. Seen out only once last season but it was a good second over C&D 11 months ago. Can go well fresh and on a decent mark. Yet to fully convince over fences and stable's early runners have been needing the run.

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13:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Samarrive hasn't been seen since hitting the crossbar over track and trip just under year ago and it would be no surprise to see him go close off 2lb lower on his return to action. However, he might come out second best to BHALOO, who occupied the runner-up berth on his handicap debut over hurdles at Warwick in May and now makes his first chase start. Nicky Henderson's six-year-old might prove a different proposition over fences and gets the nod. What Path completes the shortlist.

Expensive winning pointer LEADER IN THE PARK looks the type to do even better over hurdles so could be on a nice mark starting out in this sphere. Samarrive has been off the track since a good second over C&D 11 months ago but he can go well fresh so rates the main threat.

None of the five can be dismissed but LEADER IN THE PARK probably has the most potential of these as a chaser.

13:35 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 -33%) Kala Conti	4 4/1(-33%)	(3) Kala Conti 4/1, Latest win in hurdle at Leopardstown in December. 11/2, creditable 2¾ lengths fifth of 11 to Kargese in Spring Juvenile Hurdle at Leopardstown (16f, soft). Off 9 months but not ruled out on her handicap hurdle debut. Grade 2-winning juvenile last season; runs well fresh and interesting entering handicaps.
10 2nd (10) (8/1 +20%) Helvic Dream	8 8/1(+20%)	(10) Helvic Dream 8/1, 7/2, third of 11 in minor event at the Curragh (12f, soft) 11 days ago, not ideally placed. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps. Grade 1 Flat winner; not as good a hurdler but Listowel third puts him in the mix.
2 3rd (2) (28/1 -180%) Telecon	28 28/1(-180%)	(2) Telecon 28/1, 10/3, respectable seventh of 14 in maiden at Roscommon (12.1f, good to firm). Switches from Flat to hurdles. Should improve. Progressive when last seen hurdling; yard in good form.
18 4th (18) (12/1 +25%) Dame Rapide	12 12/1(+25%)	(18) Dame Rapide 12/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle (13/2) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 21 days ago by 1½ lengths from Wajaaha, always holding on. Merits serious consideration. Fairyhouse winner could have more to come off this mark and ground remaining in her favour.
14 5th (14) (11/2 +45%) Lieber Nicc	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(14) Lieber Nicc 11/2, 1 win from 3 runs this season. Winner in hurdle at Wexford in July. 11/4, good second of 5 in novice hurdle at Killarney (17f, soft) 27 days ago, sticking to task. Considered on handicap hurdle debut. 5yo the type to keep improving and opening mark looks workable.
1 6th (1) (10/1 +44%) Enniskerry	10 10/1(+44%)	(1) Enniskerry 10/1, Smart winner at 18f in chases. Respectable eleventh of 30 in handicap at the Curragh (16.8f, good to soft, 18/1) 34 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Respected. More highly-rated chaser (150); recent Flat runs disappointing but respected back hurdling.
17 7th (17) (33/1 -65%) Banana Three	33 33/1(-65%)	(17) Banana Three 33/1, Fairly useful winner at 12f on flat. 6/1, creditable fourth of 17 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16.3f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Can make his presence felt. Unexposed 4yo could prove a lively one here off light weight on handicap debut.
4 8th (4) (12/1 -33%) Man O Work	12 12/1(-33%)	(4) Man O Work 12/1, 12/1, respectable eighth of 20 in handicap at Naas (16.1f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Needs considering. Disappointing when attempting repeat Listowel win; others likely better handicapped.
9 9th (9) (7/2 +75%) Golden Joy	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(9) Golden Joy 7/2, 18/1, last of 4 to Zarak The Brave in Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas (15.5f, soft). Off 9 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not easy to make a case for. Highly-tried last term; could well have more to offer now entering handicaps.
15 \|F\| (15) (18/1 +28%) Wajaaha	18 18/1(+28%)	(15) Wajaaha 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, heavy) 6 days ago. Weighted to go well. Penultimate Fairyhouse second encouraging but tame finishing effort at Galway a concern.
16 10th (16) (22/1 -38%) Walhaan	22 22/1(-38%)	(16) Walhaan 22/1, Much improved when winning 6-runner handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 5/1) 15 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler so he's not taken lightly. Recent AW winner needs to improve on previous handicap hurdle form.
6 11th (6) (25/1 -150%) Ninth Titan	25 25/1(-150%)	(6) Ninth Titan 25/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Pulled up in listed hurdle (5/2) at Limerick (21f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Worrying Limerick run recently; back in trip for handicap debut with questions to answer.
5 12th (5) (28/1 -56%) Harsh	28 28/1(-56%)	(5) Harsh 28/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. 20/1, tailed-off sixth of 8 to Winter Fog in Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 121 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Punchestown festival winner has joined Elliott yard since no show at Tipperary in July.
7 13th (7) (16/1 +11%) Brucio	16 16/1(+11%)	(7) Brucio 16/1, Latest win in hurdle at Leopardstown in February. Creditable third of 12 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Kelso (16.2f, good) 178 days ago. In the mix. Leopardstown winner last term; back from six months' absence and not one to rule out.
11 14th (11) (12/1 +14%) Dark Note	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Dark Note 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 9/2, good fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Enters calculations. Tipperary fourth to a well-handicapped sort was one of his better efforts; more needed.
8 15th (8) (40/1 -100%) Dollar Value	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Dollar Value 40/1, Temperamental sort. Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in August. 11/2, running well when fell last in handicap chase at Cork (17.6f, good) 20 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Switches from chase to hurdles and firmly in the picture. Led when last-fence faller at Cork; don't rule out back hurdling.
12 16th (12) (80/1 -60%) Drumbear	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) Drumbear 80/1, 16/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20.4f, good to soft) 121 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John McConnell. Out of form for some time; first run for new yard and hard to fancy.
13 17th (13) (100/1 -100%) Drumgill	100 100/1(-100%)	(13) Drumgill 100/1, 3 wins from 13 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Ballinrobe in August. Eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (19.5f, good to soft, 14/1) 9 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Struggled since completing hat-trick of wins over the summer; more respite needed.

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13:35 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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This looks wide-open and only a tentative vote can go to LIEBER NICC. Henry de Bromhead's gelding won his maiden at Wexford in July before chasing home a now 132-rated rival at Killarney last month, and a revised figure of 119 might prove lenient now pitched into a handicap. Kala Conti claimed Grade 2 honours last Christmas before being far from disgraced in the Spring Juvenile Hurdle. Returning from an opening mark of 130, she looks a player. Others to note include Ninth Titan, Enniskerry and Banana Three.

Lots with chances but the vote goes to DAME RAPIDE who had a bit up her sleeve when going in at Fairyhouse last time. Wajaaha is weighted to go close and next on the list with Walhaan, Lieber Nicc and Dark Note all worthy of consideration too.

Very open but a chance is taken on the handicap debutant LIEBER NICC off what looks a workable mark

13:42 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 -146%) Modern Utopia	4 4/1(-146%)	(1) Modern Utopia 4/1, Came from the back of the pack to rout her rivals with ease in Nottingham (extended 1m) nursery 17 days ago, relishing both the long trip and more testing ground. Well-bred filly who can follow up raised 8 lb. Helped by step up to 1m when winning easily last time; this even longer trip should suit.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 +45%) Chelsea Embankment	3 3/1(+45%)	(2) Chelsea Embankment 3/1, Yet to win and while he's holding his form he didn't see things out as strongly as his market rival faced with a marathon test for a 2-y-o in 10.2f Nottingham nursery on heavy 24 days ago, not knocked about once his chance had gone. Visor goes on. 0-7 but proving consistent, second at Nottingham last time; respected in first-time visor.
7 3rd (7) (7/4 +68%) Charming Fellow	1.75 7/4(+68%)	(7) Charming Fellow 7/4, Improved when landing a gamble in taking style from the front at Pontefract (1m, heavy) a fortnight ago. Good rider's 3 lb claim offsets the rise for that and he can go well again. Going the right way; Pontefract win looks solid form for the grade; may well follow up.
3 4th (3) (4/1 +27%) Grecian Legacy	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Grecian Legacy 4/1, Fair form and second all 3 starts over 7f/1m, finishing much closer than previously at Kempton latest. Could do better now handicapping. Runner-up three times, best effort on latest start; this extra yardage should be fine.
5 5th (5) (12/1 -85%) Vilaine Verlaine	12 12/1(-85%)	(5) Vilaine Verlaine 12/1, Off the mark in 10f Chelmsford nursery 3 weeks ago. This is tougher but she should have more to offer again. Off the mark in 1m2f nursery at Chelmsford; up 5lb but may not have reached her limit.
4 6th (4) (33/1 -230%) Something Splendid	33 33/1(-230%)	(4) Something Splendid 33/1, Improved when second of 5 at Southwell (7f) 25 days ago, not knocked about behind useful winner. Could kick on again now handicapping up in trip. Long odds all three runs; now tackles a handicap; not without a chance if staying the trip.

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13:42 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

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Anything running for the super-charged Ralph Beckett yard has to be of interest at present and CHELSEA EMBANKMENT is another highly attractive stable contender. A visor is added in a bid to provide the missing ingredient for a first career win, with trip and ground to suit. Nursery debutant Grecian Legacy could flourish if he copes with stepping up in trip back on turf, while Nottingham winner Modern Utopia also appeals, despite an 8lb higher mark.

MODERN UTOPIA ran out a very impressive winner of a deep-ground Nottingham nursery and can follow up after an 8 lb rise if she's in the same sort of form. Charming Fellow is highly respected after his Pontefract victory, while Vilaine Verlaine and Grecian Legacy are also in the hunt.

A slow learner, CHARMING FELLOW is now thriving in nurseries and the form of his Pontefract win looks solid. He can follow up.

13:50 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/2 +13%) Take No Chances	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) Take No Chances 7/2, Winner of back-to-back staying handicaps at Warwick and Uttoxeter during the spring. Back from a break with an excellent third of 17 in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f) last month. Shorter trip now but could still be the one to give Luccia most to do. The drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus but she's a mare on the up; chance.
4 2nd (4) (12/1 -50%) Royal Eagle	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Royal Eagle 12/1, Useful hurdler who arrives on the back of a near miss in a listed event at Limerick a fortnight ago. Looked well suited by the step up in trip but she does have plenty of 2m form over hurdles, including third in a Galway handicap in July. Short-headed in 2m7f Listed mares' hurdle at Listowel recently; seems versatile trip-wise.
2 3rd (2) (40/1 -60%) Carrigeen Kampala	40 40/1(-60%)	(2) Carrigeen Kampala 40/1, Scored at Newton Abbot in June and tongue tied when an improved second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in September. Limitations seemingly exposed in Kempton listed race last time, though. Some good handicap form this season but well beaten in a Listed race at Kempton recently.
5 4th (5) (9/1 -29%) Sweet Fantasy	9 9/1(-29%)	(5) Sweet Fantasy 9/1, Useful Flat performer who won a pair of 2m mares' novice hurdles earlier in the year. Should go well for a stable which operated at a 38% strike-rate over jumps last month. 2-2 over hurdles; upped markedly in grade but remains to be seen where limitations lie.
1 \|PU\| (1) (4/9 +39%) Luccia	0.444444 4/9(+39%)	(1) Luccia 4/9, Won the valuable Betfair Exchange Trophy (Handicap) at Ascot (2m) last Christmas and excellent efforts when reaching the frame in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham and the Aintree hurdle in the spring. Should prove hard to beat. Fine third in the Champion Hurdle in March and holds leading claims on her reappearance.
3 \|PU\| (3) (300/1 -20%) Rhyme Scheme	300 300/1(-20%)	(3) Rhyme Scheme 300/1, Regressive on the Flat and poor form over hurdles. Huge outsider. Has been operating off lowly marks in handicaps and is yet to win one; can't be fancied.

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13:50 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Runner-up in this contest last year before going on to finish an excellent third in the Champion Hurdle, LUCCIA sets a lofty standard and looks primed to strike on her return. An encouraging third in the Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle at Chepstow last month, Take No Chances may be better over further but she must be noted. Sweet Fantasy was an impressive winner when last seen in this sphere at Catterick in March and is worth a crack at this sort of prize.

LUCCIA sets a clear standard on her Grade 1 efforts in the spring and is likely to prove a tough nut to crack. The James Owen-trained Sweet Fantasy might be the one to give her most to do as the drop back to 2m may not be ideal for Royal Eagle and Take No Chances.

Leading form contender Luccia was a beaten favourite in this last year and preference is for SWEET FANTASY, who is 2-2 over hurdles.

13:58 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/4 +36%) Ottizzini	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(3) Ottizzini 9/4, Won maiden/novice events at up to 3m last season. Not at best in a Kilbeggan handicap when last seen in May but the yard's good Ayr record affords her respect on return. Beaten favourite at Kilbeggan but previously in good form; may well be the answer.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 -21%) Faithfulflyer	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(5) Faithfulflyer 10/3, Improved with back-to-back wins at Kelso and Uttoxeter at the start of the summer and better than ever when second back at Kelso (21f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Big player. Two wins in spring/summer and ran well when runner-up last time; solid candidate.
6 3rd (6) (7/4 +42%) Shoeshine Boy	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(6) Shoeshine Boy 7/4, Made it 3 wins in his last 5 starts when shading a tight finish on his 23f Hexham reappearance 3 weeks ago. Endured a hard race, though, so might be worth opposing this time. Found plenty when scoring under Murray Dodd at Hexham; in the mix despite career-high mark.
2 4th (2) (10/1 +17%) Wakool	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Wakool 10/1, Useful hurdler who scaled new heights when winning the Grade 2 Rendlesham at Haydock in February 2023. Largely struggled last season but his mark has come down as a result. Has had wind surgery. 2022 winner; last season was a damp squib but he has fallen in the weights and had wind op.
1 5th (1) (16/1 -191%) Glinger Flame	16 16/1(-191%)	(1) Glinger Flame 16/1, At the veteran stage but he was as good as ever last autumn, including a win in this race. Well beaten back from 8 months off at Uttoxeter in July but no surprise were he to bounce back to form with a bang. Veteran; three wins last season, including in this race; needs to put poor run behind him.
4 6th (4) (16/1 -100%) Haute Estime	16 16/1(-100%)	(4) Haute Estime 16/1, Campaigned over fences in recent times, pulling up at Perth when last seen in April. Switches to hurdles back from a break. Check the betting. 0-6 over fences last season but returning to hurdling could give her a boost.

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13:58 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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Now that SHOESHINE BOY has regained the winning thread with a determined performance at Hexham last month, the eight-year-old may be able to follow up off just 3lb higher at a track where he has an excellent record. Faithfulflyer bounced back to form with an encouraging second over 2m5f at Kelso last time out and he must enter calculations, along with the returning Ottizzini, who was placed in a Listed mares' novices' hurdle last season.

FAITHFULFLYER arrives on the back of a career-best second at Kelso last month and gets the vote. Stuart Crawford enjoys plenty of course success so his mare Ottizini may give him most to do ahead of last year's winner Glinger Flame.

The most appealing option is OTTIZZINI (nap) who had solid form in the first half of the year and may still have untapped potential.

14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (6/1 +0%) Martator	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Martator 6/1, Ended last season firmly on the up when completing his hat-trick at Sandown (20f) in April. This C&D winner must enter calculations on his seasonal return. Signed off last term on a high and returns in a race his trainer has targeted in the past.
9 2nd (9) (14/1 +13%) Issar D'airy	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Issar D'airy 14/1, Landed back-to-back 2m handicaps at Newbury last winter and not disgraced when fifth in 2m2f Kempton handicap final run. No forlorn hope on his reappearance. Progressive on soft ground last season but struggled once the ground had dried up.
8 3rd (8) (9/1 +59%) Kotmask	9 9/1(+59%)	(8) Kotmask 9/1, A three-time scorer over fences last term but he turned in a lacklustre display when fourth of 9 to Martator at Sandown (20f) final run. Still needs considering with his yard going well though. Jumping can sometimes lack fluency and current mark could be troublesome at this level.
1 4th (1) (11/4 +17%) Master Chewy	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(1) Master Chewy 11/4, Much improved switching to chasing last season, winning twice and signing off with an excellent head second to Found A Fifty in Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree. Expected to be bang there on his return for a yard among the winners. Top novice last season and a 4lb rise for nearly winning a Grade 1 seems very fair.
10 5th (10) (9/1 -13%) Frere D'armes	9 9/1(-13%)	(10) Frere D'armes 9/1, It's now 13 runs since his last win in 2022 but he recorded a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Kempton (18f) 13 days ago. Not ruled out despite being 3 lb "wrong" in the weights. Well treated on past form here but on recent evidence this looks a challenging task.
2 6th (2) (11/1 -10%) Uncle Phil	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Uncle Phil 11/1, A three-time chase scorer last term but he's been off since pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (16.2f) in June. Hood goes back on and no surprise to see this Irish raider bounce back. Poor in last three runs and opposable despite the lure of the Mullins/Townend factor.
6 7th (6) (6/1 -20%) Saint Segal	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) Saint Segal 6/1, On a losing run but he wasn't disgraced on the back of a wind op when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 21 days ago. Needs to build on it. Has run well on both visits here and he's handicapped to threaten once more.
5 8th (5) (11/2 +21%) Madara	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(5) Madara 11/2, Much improved for Sophie Leach last term, scoring at Cheltenham and Leopardstown. Off 7 months but he's no forlorn hope for his new handler. Upwardly mobile 5yo last season but softer ground would heighten interest.
4 9th (4) (12/1 +0%) Matterhorn	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Matterhorn 12/1, Won his first 4 starts in handicap chases this season but made a bad early error when pulled up in 2m handicap at Newton Abbot last time. He's well worth another chance. Has got himself high in the weights ahead of his stiffest test to date over fences.
3 \|PU\| (3) (28/1 -56%) Malystic	28 28/1(-56%)	(3) Malystic 28/1, Winless since 2022/23 but he got right back on track when runner-up in 2m1f Kelso handicap chase 27 days ago. Possibilities. Three wins two seasons back included a verdict over Saint Segal when giving that one 13lb.

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14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Saint Segal returned from a wind operation to finish a well-beaten fourth at Chepstow last month, but he might improve on that effort and isn't dismissed off a 2lb lower mark. However, MARTATOR looks the way to go. Venetia Williams' seven-year-old completed a hat-trick in fine style at Sandown on his latest outing and a 7lb rise might prove to be lenient. Frere d'Armes was denied by a length into second at Kempton recently and can fight it out for the minor honours.

MASTER CHEWY enjoyed an excellent first season over fences and is fancied to capitalise on an attractive mark back in handicap company on his return. Matterhorn is worth forgiving his blip at Newton Abbot last time and could emerge as the chief threat, although Martator, Uncle Phil and Frere D'Armes can all make their presence felt too in this cracking handicap.

Class act MASTER CHEWY (nap) went up only 4lb for nearly winning a Grade 1 when last seen at Aintree and that was no fluke.

14:10 Down Royal Handicap Chase 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (40/1 +0%) History Of Fashion	40 40/1(+0%)	(9) History Of Fashion 40/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. One win from 32 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap chase at Cork (24f, good, 33/1) 20 days ago, tailed off when pulled up after ninth. No sign of his best form since second in last season's Porterstown Chase at Fairyhouse.
6 2nd (6) (6/1 +57%) Potters Party	6 6/1(+57%)	(6) Potters Party 6/1, Winner in chase at Fairyhouse in November. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap chase at Killarney (26f, good to soft, 11/1) 174 days ago. Stayed well when winning a beginners' chase, no impact in two handicaps attempts.
5 3rd (5) (3/1 +0%) Shajak	3 3/1(+0%)	(5) Shajak 3/1, Useful winner at 12f on Flat. Good second of 5 in novice chase at Gowran (20f, good to firm, 17/2) 28 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Expected to be bang there. Second to stablemate Rainbow Trail at Gowran, interesting runner in first handicap chase.
11 4th (11) (13/2 0%) Bleu D'enfer	6.5 13/2(0%)	(11) Bleu D'enfer 13/2, Winner in hurdle at Ayr in February. 17/2, creditable third of 6 in handicap chase at Perth (20.1f, soft). Off 6 months. Not beaten far at Perth on final start last season, could go close if his fitness holds up.
4 5th (4) (5/1 +38%) Banjaxed	5 5/1(+38%)	(4) Banjaxed 5/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.9f, good, 7/2) 99 days ago. Up in trip. Promising effort on his handicap chase debut at Kilbeggan in July, holds a leading chance.
10 6th (10) (7/1 +7%) Valsorpresa	7 7/1(+7%)	(10) Valsorpresa 7/1, Fourth of 7 in novice chase at Sligo (17.6f, good, 5/1) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. One of three runners for his trainer, shorter trip may not have been ideal last time.
1 7th (1) (8/1 -78%) Hascoeur Clermont	8 8/1(-78%)	(1) Hascoeur Clermont 8/1, Unreliable type. Good second of 12 in handicap chase at Cork (24f, good, 12/1) 20 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Merits consideration. Signs of a return to form when second over this trip at Cork last time, lenty of weight.
7 8th (7) (11/1 0%) Bocelli's Voice	11 11/1(0%)	(7) Bocelli's Voice 11/1, Latest win in chase at Wexford in April. 8/1, below form sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Best form over fences has been in 2m events at Wexford, this trip may stretch his stamina.
2 \|F\| (2) (13/2 +0%) Charlie Luciano	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) Charlie Luciano 13/2, Creditable second of 6 in handicap chase (11/4) at Gowran (20f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Player. Beaten 14l in A six-runner contest at Gowran four weeks ago, needs to find extra.

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14:10 Down Royal Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SHAJAK has made a pleasing start to life over the larger obstacles, taking the silver medal on both of his chase starts this term, and this represents a good opportunity for him to go one better. The JP McManus-owned runner looks to be the first string for the powerful Gordon Elliott yard, and an opening handicap mark of 119 doesn't appear out of his reach. Stablemate Valsorpresa is likely to appreciate this extra yardage and he could be on an exploitable mark with Carl Millar's 7lb claim to aid his cause, while Hascoeur Clermont heads the remainder.

SHAJAK stepped up a bit on his chasing debut form despite being unsuited by the drop back in trip when second at Gowran, which suggests he has more to offer still now going up in distance. Hascoeur Clermont is a potential threat if able to back up his latest run, with Charlie Luciano another to consider.

Beaten by a stablemate in two beginners' events, SHAJAK has a realistic chance of stepping into the limelight on his handicap debut

14:17 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (12/1 -200%) Bullet Point	12 12/1(-200%)	(9) Bullet Point 12/1, Steadily progressive until improving a chunk when off the mark when 4-length winner of a 9-runner handicap (1m) at Newcastle 18 days ago. 9 lb higher now back on turf and likely to face a different test but further progress can't be ruled out. Favourite, won by 4l from front at Newcastle (1m, AW) in his second handicap; up 9lb.
5 2nd (5) (15/8 +32%) Tribal Chief	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(5) Tribal Chief 15/8, Continues to flourish for thriving yard, making short work of a 6 lb rise in the weights when completing a hat-trick at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) 26 days ago. That form has already been franked and a 9 lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another bold bid. Up 9lb since scoring easily last time but he has to be respected on such an upward curve.
7 3rd (7) (10/1 -43%) Plantadream	10 10/1(-43%)	(7) Plantadream 10/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2020 but he's ultra consistent and went very close when second in 9-runner handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to soft, 25/1) 69 days ago, conceding first run. Not taken lightly. Went close over 1m in February, July and August on his last three starts; player on that.
4 4th (4) (9/2 +44%) Waiting All Night	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(4) Waiting All Night 9/2, Won twice on July Course (7f/1m) this summer and shaped better than the bare result when eighth of 31 in Cambridgeshire Handicap at this course (9f, good to soft) 35 days ago, first home in group. Must enter the reckoning. 66-1 eighth of 31 in the Cambridgeshire here last time but narrowly first on the near side.
3 5th (3) (11/2 +54%) Spirit Catcher	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(3) Spirit Catcher 11/2, Took another step back in th eright direction when fourth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, heavy, 13/2) 15 days ago, clear of rest. Can't be dismissed. Back down the weights and finished fourth of eight in the mud on last two outings.
1 6th (1) (15/2 +63%) Sterling Knight	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(1) Sterling Knight 15/2, Won a brace of handicaps earlier in the summer and has largely acquitted himself well in defeat since. Cheekpieces back on. Two wins this summer; his form has dropped off somewhat on last two starts.
10 7th (10) (28/1 -229%) A Major Payne	28 28/1(-229%)	(10) A Major Payne 28/1, Left debut form behind when beaten only by the promising Galyx in a 1m Windsor novice in May. Not in the same form when filling the same spot at Leicester 5 months on and improvement needed now switching to handicaps. Free-going sort who made most when second in the mud in novice events in May and October.
8 8th (8) (11/2 +21%) Encourageable	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(8) Encourageable 11/2, Showed the benefit of his reappearance when second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (7f, heavy) 18 days ago. In the mix with a repeat. Rallying second (7f, heavy) 18 days ago; best 1m form in 2022 was significantly better.
2 9th (2) (80/1 -471%) Mighty Nebula	80 80/1(-471%)	(2) Mighty Nebula 80/1, Kempton maiden winner who turned in another respectable effort when fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 65 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. This only his second turf outing. Pretty consistent; left Roger Varian for 35,000gns in September; only turf race was debut.

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14:17 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The progressive Tribal Chief is shortlisted because he has won his last three starts in a cosy manner and might well brush aside a further 9lb hike imposed after showing a good turn of foot to win a class 4 handicap at Yarmouth. However, this is a stiffer test and, with that in mind, it could be worth chancing the reliable PLANTADREAM, who went down by just a short head against mainly higher-rated opposition at Goodwood most recently. Encourageable and Spirit Catcher also warrant serious consideration.

TRIBAL CHIEF is improving quickly and, having scored in impressive fashion at Yarmouth on his most recent outing, a 9 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the 4-timer. Plantadream came agonisingly close to ending a long losing run at Goodwood in August and can go well once again, with Waiting All Night completing the shortlist having shaped better than the bare result in the Cambridgeshire Handicap last month.

Tribal Chief and Bullet Point may grab the most attention but ENCOURAGEABLE gains the vote. Plantadream is also shortlisted.

14:22 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/4 +86%) Beacon Edge	2.25 9/4(+86%)	(3) Beacon Edge 9/4, Seen to maximum effect when scoring at Ballinrobe in May but has held his form since, no extra only late on in well-contested 3m Cheltenham handicap last week. Place claims. 10yo who has been pretty consistent this season and might not be far away.
6 2nd (6) (9/1 +0%) Twig	9 9/1(+0%)	(6) Twig 9/1, Did really well back chasing last season, winning the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter and second in the Ultima at Cheltenham. Shaped as if still in good form at Aintree when last seen, though he was subsequently reported to be showing signs of post-race ataxia. Good record fresh and returns hurdling. Runner-up over fences at Cheltenham Festival; won on last hurdle start last year; chance.
7 3rd (7) (8/11 +89%) Kateira	0.727273 8/11(+89%)	(7) Kateira 8/11, Enhanced good record at Aintree when signing off for last season with success in valuable 20f handicap hurdle. Disappointed here on her return 12 months ago but that remains her only defeat first time up and lots going for her on these terms if she stays in a race her yard have previous in. Won competitive 2m4f handicap at Aintree in April; big shout if reproducing her best form.
2 4th (2) (10/1 +55%) Allmankind	10 10/1(+55%)	(2) Allmankind 10/1, Smart hurdler and high-class chaser during his time with Dan Skelton. Missed 20 months but fair bit of ability remains judged on his 2 efforts in handicaps this term. Now back up markedly in grade over longest trip he's tackled. Multiple Graded winner; goes into the unknown stamina-wise on third start back from layoff.

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14:22 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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

A competitive renewal sees a chance taken on THUNDER ROCK, who returns to this sphere for the first time since April 2022. Olly Murphy's runner has progressed nicely over the larger obstacles and, with the benefit of a break after struggling to land a blow in the Bowl at Aintree, he is fancied to make it five wins out of seven over hurdles. Sandor Clegane has yet to get off the mark over fences and last year's Albert Bartlett third should be seen to better effect back over timber. Dashel Drasher, who finished third 12 months ago, is the highest rated of these, while Kateira comes right into the reckoning too.

KATEIRA has strong claims on these terms if she stays and is taken to give her yard a third win in the last 5 renewals. Irish challengers Sandor Clegane and Beacon Edge are solid dangers.

11yo DASHEL DRASHER is a specialist staying hurdler, unlike several others in this, and he is a tempting option even with a penalty.

14:29 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (9/2 -125%) White Rhino	4.5 9/2(-125%)	(2) White Rhino 9/2, Good strike rate over hurdles and appeals as a chasing type. Could be a serious player on chase bow/return. Progressive hurdler; bred to be as good over fences; may keep improving in new discipline.
3 2nd (3) (9/2 +10%) Donny Boy	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Donny Boy 9/2, Posted series of creditable efforts in defeat last term, ending campaign with good third of 13 over C&D in April. Player if ready to go. 0-7 as chaser but knocking at the door, third here in April; should not be long in winning.
4 3rd (4) (13/8 +54%) Whistle Stop Tour	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(4) Whistle Stop Tour 13/8, Winning Irish pointer who showed fairly useful form over hurdles last season, winning twice. Type to do well over fences. Promising first term over hurdles; type to do even better over fences; major player.
5 4th (5) (7/2 +22%) Hello Judge	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Hello Judge 7/2, Successful 3 times over the larger obstacles last season and made a positive return when fourth at Hexham 3 weeks ago. Front runner who may get the run of things here. Front-runner; best effort when making all at Newcastle; shaped well on return; very solid.
1 \|U\| (1) (7/1 -56%) Special Rate	7 7/1(-56%)	(1) Special Rate 7/1, Enjoyed a most productive campaign over hurdles/fences last term, winning 7 from 10 starts for Philip Kirby. Still looks on a decent mark despite his high strike rate so needs considering on return/yard debut. Seven wins for Phil Kirby; may do better still; interesting contender for new yard.

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14:29 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

DONNY BOY was far from disgraced when filling third place in a competitive handicap over 3m at this venue on his latest outing in April. The strength of that form suggests that the eight-year-old could play a leading role here, despite a 2lb rise. White Rhino showed plenty of promise over hurdles last season and should not be underestimated on his chasing bow, while similar comments apply to Whistle Stop Tour.

All 5 need considering in a small but select field. HELLO JUDGE may be seen to best advantage from a tactical point of view so shades the vote over interesting chasing debutants White Rhino and Whistle Stop Tour.

All five have chances but preference is for HELLO JUDGE who has proven fitness on his side and receives plenty of weight all round.

14:35 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (5/6 +90%) Clap Of Thunder	0.833333 5/6(+90%)	(3) Clap Of Thunder 5/6, Placed on 3 of 4 starts in bumpers and possibly paid for having first stab at closing down the runaway winner on his Chepstow hurdling debut (2m) 22 days ago. Entitled to do better. Promising bumper efforts; remote 4th on hurdle debut but should strip fitter here.
1 2nd (1) (7/1 -8%) Illegal D'ainay	7 7/1(-8%)	(1) Illegal D'ainay 7/1, Runner-up both starts in Irish points in spring 2023. Got no further than the first (had took strong hold) on his Uttoxeter hurdles debut in May but looked a fairly good prospect when scoring readily at Plumpton (15.9f) only 8 days later. Yard strugging at present but he's open to improvement. His Plumpton form is already looking fragile and he carries a penalty.
6 3rd (6) (9/2 +44%) The Ron Do Ron	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(6) The Ron Do Ron 9/2, Better effort in bumpers when fourth of 9 at Kempton on debut in February and also shaped with some promise when filling same spot in a juvenile hurdle at Chepstow in April. Should do better somewhere down the line. Fourth in two bumpers and again on his switch to hurdling at Chepstow; has to step up.
2 4th (2) (22/1 -120%) Beylerbeyi	22 22/1(-120%)	(2) Beylerbeyi 22/1, Dam half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 21f) Sea Lord. Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 9.5f), successful 4 times in 2024, including at Wolverhampton last time. Interesting recruit to hurdling. Multiple Flat winner; even if he takes to hurdling, this is no easy starter at a top track.
4 5th (4) (40/1 +39%) Kingston Bresil	40 40/1(+39%)	(4) Kingston Bresil 40/1, Runner-up sole start in points and both bumper efforts certainly not devoid of promise but is probably one for later on. His bumper form pales into insignificance when compared with what some in here achieved.
5 6th (5) (11/1 +45%) Tackletommywoowoo	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Tackletommywoowoo 11/1, Clearly signs of ability when placed both starts in bumpers (fair form) but faces a fairly stiff task on hurdle debut. Promise in bumpers but still looks very much up against it in a race of this nature.

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14:35 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Illegal D'ainay made up for his early departure at Uttoxeter in early May when opening his account at Plumpton eight days later. Freddie Gordon's 5lb claim effectively negates most of the 6lb penalty and another prominent role is forecast, but hurdling debutant TRIPOLI FLYER may have too much class. The Fergal O'Brien-trained five-year-old finished a cracking second in the Grade 2 Aintree bumper in April and he is likely to take some stopping. Clap Of Thunder may chase the duo home.

TRIPOLI FLYER progressed with each run in bumpers last season, culminating with an excellent second in a Grade 2 at Aintree on final outing, and looks a novice hurdler to follow. Illegal d'Ainay and Clap of Thunder are fancied to battle it out for minor honours.

A weak renewal of what's often a very good race and an ideal opportunity for TRIPOLI FLYER to land running over hurdles.

14:40 Down Royal Conditions Chase 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3/1 +14%) Envoi Allen	3 3/1(+14%)	(2) Envoi Allen 3/1, Notched his third Cheltenham Festival success in Ryanair in 2023. Failed to score from 4 starts last season but went down narrowly to Gerri Colombe and was also a good second in the Ryanair. Must be respected. 2023 Ryanair winner, had a prep race before second to Gerri Colombe here last year.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 +27%) Hewick	4 4/1(+27%)	(4) Hewick 4/1, High-class chaser who showed what he's capable of when winning King George at Kempton last season. Looked rusty on comeback run at Punchestown but better expected now. Last season's King George winner, will be sharper for his reappearance at Punchestown.
3 3rd (3) (8/11 +0%) Gerri Colombe	0.727273 8/11(+0%)	(3) Gerri Colombe 8/11, Top-class chaser who was a narrow winner of this on return last year. Went on to finish second in the Gold Cup before winning Grade 1 at Aintree final start. The one to beat. Beat Envoi Allen here last year, Gold Cup runner-up, runs well fresh, hard to oppose.
5 4th (5) (28/1 -27%) Visionarian	28 28/1(-27%)	(5) Visionarian 28/1, Smart chaser. 1 win from 3 runs this season. 10/3, didn't need to improve to win 3-runner PWC Champion Chase at Gowran (20f, good to firm) 28 days ago by 4 lengths from French Dynamite, driven clear. This demands a lot more. Beat the useful French Dynamite at Gowran, hard to to make a case for him at this level.
1 5th (1) (28/1 -40%) Delta Work	28 28/1(-40%)	(1) Delta Work 28/1, High-class chaser. Course winner. Ended last season with excellent second in Grand National at Aintree but bit to find with the principals here. A top Grade 1 performer in his day, gallant second in last season's Grand National.

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14:40 Down Royal Conditions Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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GERRI COLOMBE made a winning return in this race last season and went on to fill second place in the Savills and Gold Cup prior to his success in the Bowl at Aintree. The eight-year-old will obviously take plenty of stopping if running to the same high level. Envoi Allen was only a neck behind him 12 months ago and could give him plenty to think about once again. Hewick's best form would also give him a chance and his recent effort at Punchestown should help him here.

A good starting point for last year's Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up GERRI COLOMBE, who won 2 Grade 1s last year, including this race on his return. Envoi Allen was beaten only a neck by the selection in this 12 months ago and rates the main threat again.

Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up GERRI COLOMBE can repeat his 2023 defeat of Envoi Allen in this race and should have more to spare

14:50 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/6 +49%) Smoken	0.833333 5/6(+49%)	(7) Smoken 5/6, Too Darn Hot filly who created a good impression when winning a Nottingham maiden (1m, heavy) on her reappearance 17 days ago. Can take the step up in class in her stride. 190,000gns yearling; lots to like in the way she won at Nottingham (1m, heavy) 17 days ago.
6 2nd (6) (11/1 +31%) Secret Of Love	11 11/1(+31%)	(6) Secret Of Love 11/1, Encouraging sixth on 7f course debut prior to winning a match race over 1m at Southwell. This demands a lot more but she's in the right hands to keep on progressing. Sixth of nine on Newmarket July course, before beating sole rival at Southwell (1m, AW).
8 3rd (8) (18/1 -29%) Tundra Rose	18 18/1(-29%)	(8) Tundra Rose 18/1, Shaped very well on her Glorious Goodwood debut and duly made no mistake at Newcastle (7f) 11 weeks later. Useful prospect. Market springer at Glorious Goodwood; evens, comfortably won novice at Newcastle (7f, AW).
4 4th (4) (8/1 -78%) Protest	8 8/1(-78%)	(4) Protest 8/1, Ulysses filly who made a successful start to her career in a 1m Chelmsford novice last month. Looks sure to improve. Favourite for six-runner novice at Chelmsford (1m, AW) and won it in workmanlike fashion.
9 5th (9) (10/3 +5%) Waardah	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(9) Waardah 10/3, Postponed filly who made a promising winning start to her career in a 1m Sandown maiden (soft) in September. Definitely more to come. Only four ran when she won at Sandown (1m, soft) but she left a good impression.
1 6th (1) (33/1 -136%) Bassadanza	33 33/1(-136%)	(1) Bassadanza 33/1, Winner of novices at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) and Wolverhampton (7f), making all on both occasions. Her form is short of the required standard at this level but she's open to further progress. Gamely made all in novices at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) and Wolverhampton (7f, AW).
2 7th (2) (14/1 +0%) Love Talk	14 14/1(+0%)	(2) Love Talk 14/1, Soft-ground winner on Redcar debut and got her head back in front in a valuable race on heavy ground at Goodwood (7f) in September. Well below that level when 12 lengths fourth of 5 in Pontefract listed event (1m, heavy) 12 days ago but place claims on her peak form. Won valuable series final at Goodwood (7f, heavy); disappointing in a recent Listed race.
5 8th (5) (16/1 -14%) Royale Goodnight	16 16/1(-14%)	(5) Royale Goodnight 16/1, Seemingly unfancied at 25/1 but made a winning start to her career in a 7f Kempton novice in September. Tongue tie worn on that occasion retained. Should have more to offer. 25-1 for 12-runner novice at Kempton (7f, AW) but came from mid-division to win that debut.

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14:50 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

With Bassadanza noted on the back of two all-the-way successes over 7f, this is likely to be run at a strong tempo, especially as Protest is also capable of racing prominently and should kick on after her cosy win on debut at Chelmsford. However, SMOKEN impressed when striking in a Nottingham maiden 17 days ago and, rated an exciting prospect after that introduction, there should be more to come from this unexposed daughter of Too Darn Hot.

SMOKEN looked good on her Nottingham debut and is selected to make it 2-2 for in-form Ralph Beckett. Tundra Rose has looked promising on both starts and may provide the chief threat ahead of Protest but this is a race full of potential improvers.

It's not easy to weigh up the degrees of promise but SMOKEN is given the vote ahead of Waardah.

14:58 Wetherby Conditions Chase (Class 1) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/1 +50%) The Real Whacker	5 5/1(+50%)	(7) The Real Whacker 5/1, Winner of the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival. Came up short at the top level last season and unseated his rider at the 10th in Kerry National at Listowel on his return. No forlorn hope. Grade 1 Cheltenham Festival winner in March 2023; 0-6 since but he's not discounted.
3 2nd (3) (11/10 +100%) Bravemansgame	1.1 11/10(+100%)	(3) Bravemansgame 11/10, Took this in 2022 but he went winless and didn't operate at his best last term, tried in cheekpieces on his final run when only sixth of seven in Bowl Chase at Aintree. Returns after a wind op now and has a good record fresh so he looks the one to beat.. Won this & King George in 2022; didn't hit same heights last term but still a major player.
6 3rd (6) (25/1 +38%) Sam Brown	25 25/1(+38%)	(6) Sam Brown 25/1, Smart veteran chaser who scored twice last season in 3m handicaps at Warwick and Ascot. Signed off with a creditable sixth of 20 in Bet365 at Sandown. Place possibilities, especially if the rains come. 12yo; did very well earlier this year but returns without the visor & needs a career best.
5 4th (5) (10/1 +50%) Hang In There	10 10/1(+50%)	(5) Hang In There 10/1, Very smart chaser who scored at Uttoxeter in June and posted a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Worcester (23f) 66 days ago. This demands a clear personal best, though. 10yo who has thrived in staying handicaps this summer and he's an interesting contender.
4 5th (4) (7/2 +0%) Conflated	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(4) Conflated 7/2, High-class Irish chaser but he unseated his rider at the first in Grade 3 chase at Punchestown (23.2f) 17 days ago. Winless since 2022 but he holds solid form claims. Runner-up in Grade 1 at Aintree in April; very much a contender if bringing his best form.
1 6th (1) (8/1 -14%) French Dynamite	8 8/1(-14%)	(1) French Dynamite 8/1, Smart Irish chaser who ended a lengthy losing run in Grade 3 chase at Punchestown (23.2f) 17 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Minella Indo. This is a very difficult ask, however. Won recent Grade 3 at Punchestown; no easy task on these terms but has race-fitness edge.

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14:58 Wetherby Conditions Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Bravemansgame won this contest in 2022 and was second last year, so he shouldn't be too far away with a break off the track and wind surgery possibly in his favour. Therefore, FRENCH DYNAMITE is fancied to give trainer Mouse Morris a second win in this contest in as many years. The Robcour-owned nine-year-old justified market support when fending off a strong field to land the Grade 3 BetVictor Chase at Punchestown last month and, with his race-fitness assured, another bold bid can be expected. Conflated is another Irish raider who commands the utmost respect.

BRAVEMANSGAME took this event in 2022 and although he didn't hit the same heights last term he has a good record fresh and looks the one to beat on the back of breathing surgery. Irish challenger Conflated is on a lengthy losing sequence but also has the form to have a say.

A chance is taken on HANG IN THERE who has been a revelation in staying handicap chases this summer. Bravemansgame is feared most.

15:05 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (13/2 -8%) Mack The Man	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Mack The Man 13/2, Reacted well to a visor with wins at Musselburgh and Perth in the spring. Off since finishing a respectable fourth at Kelso in May. Possibly vulnerable up against some improvers on reappearance., In good form in the spring, not far away in a higher grade at Kelso in May; form claims.
6 2nd (6) (3/1 +65%) Dance Thief	3 3/1(+65%)	(6) Dance Thief 3/1, Deservedly got his head in front over C&D in March. Creditable 6 lengths second to the reopposing Mack The Man at Perth (2m, good to soft) when last seen in May. Should be competitive if ready to roll after 6 months off. C&D winner; weights pull with Mack The Man on later Perth form; faces competitive return.
4 3rd (4) (10/3 +39%) Ridin Solo	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(4) Ridin Solo 10/3, Point winner who showed a fair level of ability when placed in 3 of his 4 starts in maiden/novice hurdles and his opening handicap mark looks workable. Irish point winner; fair level of form over hurdles without progressing; handicap debut.
3 4th (3) (14/1 -367%) Green Sky	14 14/1(-367%)	(3) Green Sky 14/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who has displayed promise over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien last season, close up when falling 2 out in Bellewstown handicap in April. Interesting on return for new trainer Stuart Crawford, who won this race last year. Flat winner; travelling well when fell heavily 2 out on handicap debut in April; new yard.
5 5th (5) (11/8 +66%) Coastal Rock	1.375 11/8(+66%)	(5) Coastal Rock 11/8, Related to four winners and offered plenty to work on in 3 qualifying runs for Harry Fry/Lucinda Russell. It'll be very interesting to see what the betting makes of him now handicapping for in-form Olly Murphy after 7 months off. On his third trainer; looked promising when 4th at Musselburgh in April; handicap debut.

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15:05 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ROCHEVAL arrives here unbeaten following a hat-trick of victories last season, the most recent of which came over 2m1f at Carlisle in March. An opening mark of 120 could underestimate the four-year-old, especially as he may have more improvement left to come. Ridin Solo also makes the shortlist on his handicap bow following an encouraging third at Stratford last month. Mack The Man edges out Dance Thief to be best of the rest.

GREEN SKY is taken to provide new trainer Stuart Crawford with a second successive win in this contest. Fellow lightly-raced types Ridin Solo, Coastal Rock and Rocheval make this an interesting handicap.

Unbeaten ROCHEVAL may be able to give the weight to Coastal Rock now both make their handicap debuts, the latter for a new yard.

15:15 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (50/1 -79%) Stoner's Choice	50 50/1(-79%)	(2) Stoner's Choice 50/1, Successful over fences at fences and hurdles at Kempton in 2022/23 but has an 18-month absence to overcome. A watching brief has to be the percentage call after such a long layoff. Last seen winning at Kempton in April 2023; same mark here but probably better around 2m4f.
1 1st (1) (10/1 +50%) Our Champ	10 10/1(+50%)	(1) Our Champ 10/1, Likeable sort who did well last spring. Ought to be sharper for his Market Rasen reappearance 5 weeks ago but there isn't much margin for error in his mark. Three wins last season included Sussex Champion Hurdle; career best needed off top weight.
11 2nd (11) (11/2 +39%) Break My Soul	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(11) Break My Soul 11/2, Fetched £290,000 after landing sole start in Irish points and it clicked for her over hurdles in the spring, making all in maiden/novice events at Chepstow and Fontwell. Unexposed sort from a leading stable. Easy winner of two novice events in the spring; in deeper here but still has potential.
8 3rd (8) (7/2 +30%) Secret Squirrel	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(8) Secret Squirrel 7/2, Landed a pair of 2m novice hurdle wins last season and had Fiercely Proud a couple of places behind him when fifth of 20 in Sandown handicap on final start. Appeals as one likely to go on to better things this term. Consistent; ended 2023-24 with solid fifth in big-field Sandown handicap; in the mix again.
5 4th (5) (12/1 +40%) Afadil	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Afadil 12/1, Displayed nice turn of foot when landing a Musselburgh handicap in February and followed that with a series of creditable efforts in good-quality handicaps. Looked rusty back from 5 months off in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and should be sharper now. Strong form last term; no threat at Chepstow on return; dangerous if improving for the run.
12 5th (12) (33/1 -32%) Endless Escape	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Endless Escape 33/1, Four-time hurdle winner who underwhelmed over fences at the start of last season but got back on track with a trio of placed efforts in handicap hurdles in the spring. Should be competitive if ready to roll after 6 months off. 0-6 last season; signed off with good third at Cheltenham but meets unexposed rivals here.
4 6th (4) (11/2 +31%) Stream Of Stars	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(4) Stream Of Stars 11/2, Has enhanced his good hurdle strike-rate with a pair of Fontwell handicap wins this autumn. More on his plate in this deeper race but it wouldn't be any surprise to see him improve again. Had been dropped a chunk before two Fontwell wins; this is warmer but could land hat-trick.
7 7th (7) (12/1 +0%) Rightsotom	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Rightsotom 12/1, Looked promising in spring 2023 but hasn't been seen since a Cork maiden win in May of that year (final start for Thomas Mullins). His new yard is among the winners and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him on this handicap debut after 18 months off. Unknown quantity; could be thrown in on stable/handicap debut after long absence.
9 8th (9) (12/1 +0%) Tapley	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Tapley 12/1, Fine second in the Swinton at Haydock in May and returned to gain a handicap hurdle win number three at Plumpton (2m, soft) 12 days ago. Respected up 6 lb. Reliable 7yo; up 6lb for Plumpton win but now reunited with 7lb claimer Elizabeth Gale.
3 \|F\| (3) (7/2 +22%) Fiercely Proud	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(3) Fiercely Proud 7/2, Dual bumper scorer who was a useful novice hurdler last season. Low mileage 5-y-o who has the potential for better again this season. Won first two hurdles starts and still has untapped potential; shortlisted after break.
13 \|U\| (13) (25/1 0%) Jour D'evasion	25 25/1(0%)	(13) Jour D'evasion 25/1, Fair novice hurdle winner last season. Switches to handicap company for the first time on his reappearance. Looks on a competitive mark if ready to roll. Personal best when third at Hereford in April; may not have reached his ceiling just yet.

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15:15 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Having been withdrawn at Cheltenham last week after unseating his jockey and getting loose, Fiercely Proud must keep his temperament in check. Ben Pauling's gelding should have more to offer in this second season over hurdles and he isn't taken lightly, but SECRET SQUIRREL finished two places ahead in fifth when they clashed in the Novices' Championship Final at Sandown in April and shades the verdict. Hat-trick seeking duo Break My Soul and Stream Of Stars may fare best of the remainder.

The suggestion in an interesting handicap is SECRET SQUIRREL, who has the profile of one likely to do better again this season. Fiercely Proud and Break My Soul are other 5-y-os with few miles on the clock, while Tapley is respected on the back of his recent Plumpton success.

Claims can be made for several of these but if there's a blot on the handicap it's probably Joe Tizzard's new recruit RIGHTSOTOM.

15:20 Down Royal Conditions Chase 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/10 -21%) Found A Fifty	1.1 11/10(-21%)	(1) Found A Fifty 11/10, Quick to make into a very smart chaser last term, successful twice prior to an excellent second in the Arkle at Cheltenham. Signed off with a hard fought success in Grade 1 Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree in April and serious claims on return/back up in trip. Top-class novice last year, two Grade 1 wins, trip not an issue, big weight concession.
5 2nd (5) (5/4 +41%) Pinkerton	1.25 5/4(+41%)	(5) Pinkerton 5/4, Useful winner at 15f over hurdles. Fine start over fences earlier this year, bringing up the hat-trick in Galway Plate (22.5f) in July, holding on gamely. Likely to be sharper for his recent third on the Flat at Navan (14f) and he's one to consider here. Galway Plate winner, has a big chance against Found A Fifty at these weights, race-fit.
2 3rd (2) (6/1 +29%) Lucid Dreams	6 6/1(+29%)	(2) Lucid Dreams 6/1, Useful chaser. Six wins from 21 NH runs. Creditable third of 17 in Kerry National at Listowel (23.8f, soft, 28/1) 38 days ago, that trip possibly at the very limit of his stamina. May be sharper with that run under his belt but he may have to settle for a minor role again at this level. 3-14 over fences, third in Kerry National, trip-versatile, capable of holding his own here.
3 4th (3) (14/1 -27%) The Big Chap	14 14/1(-27%)	(3) The Big Chap 14/1, Useful chaser. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap chase at Limerick (19.2f, good to soft, 11/2) 13 days ago, jumping/travelling well and ultimately doing it comfortably. This understandably much tougher. Promoted 7lb for Limerick win, still meets Pinkerton on 11lb worse than handicap terms.
4 5th (4) (250/1 -25%) Ivar The Boneless	250 250/1(-25%)	(4) Ivar The Boneless 250/1, Modest form at best over fences for present stable. 40/1, ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Sligo (21.1f, good) 31 days ago. Can't be fancied. Never in the first three in 12 races, completely out of his depth.

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15:20 Down Royal Conditions Chase 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Galway Plate hero Pinkerton did nothing but improve last term and, fit from a satisfactory effort when third over 1m6f on the level at Navan recently, another bold bid looks imminent. That said, FOUND A FIFTY edges preference. He lost little in defeat when finishing second behind brilliant Arkle winner Gaelic Warrior at Cheltenham, before justifying favouritism in a Grade 1 over 2m at Aintree. Stepping back up in trip, he should be tough to stop. Lucid Dreams is also noteworthy.

FOUND A FIFTY signed off a highly productive novice season in this sphere with success in Grade 1 company at Aintree in April and, despite conceding weight all round, he's fancied to make a bold bid with his yard boasting a fine record in this race. Galway Plate winner Pinkerton rates the chief threat ahead of Lucid Dreams.

The Galway Plate winner PINKERTON has a theoretical edge at the weights. Race-fitness may be enough to see him beat Found a Fifty

15:27 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/4 +42%) Bolster	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(1) Bolster 7/4, Bagged strong handicaps over this trip at Pontefract (heavy) and Epsom (soft) in the spring and returned to winning ways with a career best to defy a mark of 105 at York last time. Strong claims. Big shout on latest handicap form, on soft; good ground or firmer may not be ideal.
4 2nd (4) (4/1 -45%) Peace Man	4 4/1(-45%)	(4) Peace Man 4/1, Son of Kingman who won 10f maiden/handicaps at Windsor in May 2023 and progressed further when readily bringing up the hat-trick over the same trip on the July Course a month later. Returned from long absence with good third in Darley Stakes 3 weeks ago and could do better still. Long layoff before good 3rd in Group 3 here; needs to build on it but there's renewed hope.
3 3rd (3) (2/1 +0%) Eydon	2 2/1(+0%)	(3) Eydon 2/1, Smart horse. Course winner. 18/1, good ½-length second of 9 to Persica in listed race at Ayr (10f, good to firm) 42 days ago, nearest finish. Still lightly raced, fresher than his rivals, and should come on for latest effort, so big player. Off 665 days before this season; ran well for joint-2nd in Ayr Listed race six weeks ago.
5 4th (5) (16/1 +20%) Sons And Lovers	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Sons And Lovers 16/1, Debut 7f winner here in 2023 and better efforts in defeat this term, third at this level at Newbury on penultimate start. Below form last couple of outings, though. Something seemed amiss behind Eydon at Ayr six weeks ago; work to do even on his best form.
2 5th (2) (13/2 -8%) Checkandchallenge	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(2) Checkandchallenge 13/2, Smart at his best but was beaten at listed level at Sandown on penultimate outing. Stiff task at the top level last time and returns to more realistic grade. Down in class after stiff task in Group 1 two weeks ago, as when he won this last year.

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15:27 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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Having carried top weight when landing the spoils in a class 2 handicap at York last month, another prominent role is forecast from Bolster in this Listed event. However, the lightly-raced EYDON makes slightly more appeal on the back of his close-up second at this level in the Doonside Cup at Ayr. A similar performance may prove sufficient from Andrew Balding's charge and a second career victory beckons. The down-in-grade Checkandchallenge is unlikely to be far away either.

EYDON arguably shaped best when runner-up to Persica at Ayr last time and, with few miles on the clock, he can improve further to get the better of Bolster, who was better than ever last time. Checkandchallenge can compete if back to his best.

Four of the five appear in serious contention but back-to-form EYDON gets the vote ahead of last year's winner Checkandchallenge.

15:32 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (13/8 +35%) Williethebuilder	1.625 13/8(+35%)	(3) Williethebuilder 13/8, Novice campaign somewhat stalled following a promising start but off 8 months/following wind surgery, he got firmly back on track when just failing to land 6-runner C&D handicap 17 days ago. Very much one to be interested in with the prospect of more to come. Short-headed on last month's return over C&D; this 5yo could still have more to offer.
2 2nd (2) (12/1 +0%) Alnilam	12 12/1(+0%)	(2) Alnilam 12/1, Fairly useful winner on the Flat who doubled his hurdles tally on yard debut at Kelso (18.1f) in April. Raced freely and dropped away when ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f) in May but fitting of a hood can help on return and he's still lightly raced at 2m. Two novice hurdle wins last season and the first-time hood could be a positive.
5 3rd (5) (15/8 +38%) Goblet Of Fire	1.875 15/8(+38%)	(5) Goblet Of Fire 15/8, Most progressive on Flat for this yard and got back on the up in this sphere when comfortably landing 9-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good) 10 days ago. Another meriting serious respect from 6 lb higher mark. Did it cosily when back over hurdles ten days ago and could still be well treated up 6lb.
7 4th (7) (11/2 +54%) V Twelve	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(7) V Twelve 11/2, Successful over C&D in March and went in again under positive ride on Flat at Hamilton (11f) in July. Placed all 3 starts under both codes subsequently and his rider takes off a handy 5 lb here. C&D winner; fair third at Carlisle last month but needs a bigger performance today.
6 5th (6) (33/1 -83%) Piecederesistance	33 33/1(-83%)	(6) Piecederesistance 33/1, Exploits rather up and down on Flat this summer but matched previous hurdles best when 9 lengths second of 8 in a Fakenham novice (2m) 15 days ago. Switch to handicaps in his favour now but others appeal more for win purposes. Two Flat wins; has shown promise over hurdles but improvement needed off opening mark.
4 \|PU\| (4) (8/1 +0%) Salsada	8 8/1(+0%)	(4) Salsada 8/1, Useful Flat winner who showed benefit of a spin on Flat when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f) 4 weeks ago, edged out on line. Nudged up just 1 lb and booking of Cobden a plus but she wouldn't be certain to be in same form here. Having dropped the weights she was beaten just a short head at Hexham last month; chance.

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15:32 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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WILLIETHEBUILDER was only beaten a short-head when second in a similar event over C&D a couple of weeks ago and Dan Skelton's gelding merits plenty of respect once again, despite a 2lb rise. Salsada was also narrowly denied on her most recent outing at Hexham and she could prove to be the main threat, although Goblet Of Fire should not be discounted.

WILLIETHEBUILDER was firmly back on track after 8 months off/following wind surgery when narrowly denied in a C&D handicap 17 days ago and with further progress on the cards, he could well be the answer here. Southwell scorer Goblet of Fire is another improving sort and he's feared, along with the returning Spirits Bay.

Nicky Henderson-trained 4yo GOBLET OF FIRE (nap) was a smooth winner at Southwell recently and could still be ahead of the handicapper.

15:39 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (3/1 +57%) Doyen Du Bar	3 3/1(+57%)	(5) Doyen Du Bar 3/1, Very lightly raced for age but made up for lost time over the winter, winning maiden/novice hurdles. Unexposed over fences and was a bit better than the result when last seen 5 months ago. Not completely dismissed. 2-4 over hurdles; may not have reached his limit over fences; leading contender.
3 2nd (3) (15/8 +66%) The Kalooki Kid	1.875 15/8(+66%)	(3) The Kalooki Kid 15/8, Looked potentially useful when winning novice hurdles at Musselburgh and Newcastle before Christmas and was back on track to some degree when fifth here 6 months ago, Type to take to chasing. Improvement petered out over hurdles but he may still have untapped potential now chasing.
2 3rd (2) (9/2 +55%) Whizz Kid	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(2) Whizz Kid 9/2, Fairly useful hurdler who returned (having had a breathing operation) with a respectable effort in a handicap at Wetherby. Likely to need this first experience of chasing. 8-30 Flat and hurdles, now goes chasing; has a chance if taking well to the new discipline.
1 4th (1) (25/1 -79%) Gua Du Large	25 25/1(-79%)	(1) Gua Du Large 25/1, Latest win in chase at Tramore in April. 7/2, fourth of 6 in novice chase at Listowel (17.7f, good) 41 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Henry De Bromhead. Starts out for new yard with a bit to prove. 3-16 for Henry De Bromhead; joined new yard for just £6,000; a contender on his best form.
6 \|F\| (6) (11/4 +0%) Park Annonciade	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(6) Park Annonciade 11/4, Looked progressive when winning handicap hurdles at Ayr/Haydock (19f) last November. Broke blood vessel when pulled up at Hexham on chasing debut 6 months ago but likely to show up much better. Two hurdles wins late in 2023; broke blood vessel on chasing debut; could bounce back.

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15:39 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The Kalooki Kid has to be of interest on his return to action having shown promise as a novice hurdler last season, but marginal preference is for MYRETOWN. Lucinda Russell's gelding had plenty in hand when landing a maiden hurdle at Kelso in March and the winning point-to-pointer may progress now switched to fences. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Whizz Kid is just the pick of them.

MYRETOWN had a promising season over hurdles last season but has always promised to peak over fences (scopey ex-pointer), so he's worth a chance to make a successful start in this sphere. Park Annonciade should put a poor chasing debut behind him and The Kalooki Kid is another one who merits consideration.

Lucinda Russell's MYRETOWN looked anything but exposed over hurdles and is taken to get off the mark over fences at the first attempt.

15:45 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/4 +0%) Chianti Classico	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Chianti Classico 11/4, Quickly developed into a smart chaser last term, gaining his third win in the Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham. Signed off with a very good fourth in Mildmay Novices' Chase at Aintree (25f) and big shout on his return with more to come. Highly progressive 3m chaser last season and ran well in a Grade 1 the final time.
9 2nd (9) (9/2 +40%) Highstakesplayer	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(9) Highstakesplayer 9/2, Likeable sort who made it 4-5 over fences in 3m handicap chase at Kempton in April. Up 5 lb but he's very much one to consider on his reappearance. 4-5 over fences, goes well on right-handed tracks and has a good record fresh.
8 3rd (8) (11/2 +39%) Neon Moon	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(8) Neon Moon 11/2, Not proved the most reliable but he advanced his form on the back of wind surgery when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f) 21 days ago. Needs to reproduce it now off a 4 lb higher mark. Overcame some trouble to win determinedly at Chepstow when 4lb out of the weights.
2 4th (2) (20/1 -25%) Two For Gold	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) Two For Gold 20/1, Unreliable type who came in last of 6 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f) in April. Since undergone breathing surgery so this C&D winner is no forlorn hope. For all that his course record catches the eye, he's stranded on a tough mark.
11 5th (11) (14/1 +0%) Hidden Depths	14 14/1(+0%)	(11) Hidden Depths 14/1, Dual-purpose performer who bids for a hat-trick after wins at Perth and Market Rasen of late. Up 3 lb but he comes into the reckoning again. Bang in form but just a question of whether he can cope with this rise in class.
10 6th (10) (15/2 +17%) Mylesfromwicklow	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(10) Mylesfromwicklow 15/2, Has taken his form up a notch this season, second of 6 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f) 18 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more nudged up 1 lb. At his best making all in small fields so that's a worry with likely competition up front.
6 7th (6) (7/2 +42%) Amirite	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(6) Amirite 7/2, On a long losing run and he came in only twelfth of 17 in handicap chase at Listowel (23.8f) 38 days ago. This Irish raider needs to take a big step forward. Irish raider; not obviously well handicapped but could have a fitness edge.
7 8th (7) (22/1 +0%) Flegmatik	22 22/1(+0%)	(7) Flegmatik 22/1, Ended a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton (24f) in January. Given a considerate return when seventh in 2m4f Chepstow handicap last month so he's no forlorn hope. Has a bit to prove now, especially with cheekpieces again absent.
4 9th (4) (40/1 0%) Kitty's Light	40 40/1(0%)	(4) Kitty's Light 40/1, Scottish National hero in 2022/23 and an excellent fifth in Grand National last term. Went without his usual headgear when a well-held sixth at Chepstow (3m) on his return and could again find trip on the sharp side here. Popular staying chaser but ran very flat on his comeback at Chepstow only 21 days ago.
3 10th (3) (20/1 -25%) Solo	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Solo 20/1, A dual 2m4f chase winner in 2022/23 but off for 7 months since coming in last of 6 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f). Has won when fresh though so he's one to consider on the back of a wind op. Good record fresh and after previous wind operations; has to go right handed.

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15:45 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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HIGHSTAKESPLAYER reappeared from a long absence to score at Kempton in February and after possibly bouncing in the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury 22 days later, he then registered another Kempton victory. Having gone well fresh on a right-handed track previously, this unexposed staying chaser gets the vote to score off 5lb higher. Cheltenham Festival winner Chianti Classico wasn't disgraced when fourth in an Aintree Grade 1 and enters calculations, with Amirite and Neon Moon just two more to consider.

Lots with chances but Ultima hero CHIANTI CLASSICO begins his second season as a chaser on an attractive mark and with better to come from Kim Bailey's highly progressive sort he looks very much the way to go. Highstakesplayer boasts an impressive strike rate over fences and heads the list of dangers, although the lightly-raced Our Power is also weighted to have a say and in-form duo Hidden Depths and Mylesfromwicklow need factoring in too.

2022 winner OUR POWER has an awful lot in his favour as he'll love the ground, goes well fresh and his handicap mark is fine.

15:50 Down Royal NH Flat Race 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/9 +67%) Classical Creek	0.222222 2/9(+67%)	(1) Classical Creek 2/9, €65,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Mill House Creek. Easy winner sole start in points (Apr 28) and makes obvious appeal. Point's winner has to be respected from yard which does so well at this meeting.
3 2nd (3) (8/1 +56%) Faithful Follower	8 8/1(+56%)	(3) Faithful Follower 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in bumper at Kilbeggan (19f, good, 50/1) 169 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Paul Hennessy. Well held on both bumper runs for Paul Hennessy in May and has since changed yards.
6 3rd (6) (33/1 +50%) Knockraha Eagle	33 33/1(+50%)	(6) Knockraha Eagle 33/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Free Eagle gelding. Failed to complete both starts in points, pulled up latest (Mar 2024). Hard to make much of a case for. Failed to complete in both point-to-points.
4 4th (4) (18/1 -29%) Hunsaker	18 18/1(-29%)	(4) Hunsaker 18/1, Palavicini gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including bumper winner/smart stayer on Flat Ever Present. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1½m). Interesting newcomer on paper. Missed recent engagement due to soft ground; worth a market watch.
2 5th (2) (15/2 +46%) Dance Monkey	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(2) Dance Monkey 15/2, €12,000 3-y-o, Desinvolte gelding. Half-brother to fair 2m hurdle winner L Anamour, stays 2½m, and fair French 17f hurdle winner Marble Eyes. Third sole start in points (May 25). Well beaten third in Ballingarry point-to-point in May for Warren Ewing.
8 6th (8) (50/1 +24%) Mileview	50 50/1(+24%)	(8) Mileview 50/1, €8,000 3-y-o, Califet gelding. Dam, unraced, closely related to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Eye Van. Runner-up completed start in points (Apr 2023). Second in Loughanmore point-to-point back in April 2023, first run since.
5 7th (5) (40/1 +60%) King Conor	40 40/1(+60%)	(5) King Conor 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, last of 6 in bumper at Cork (19f, good) 20 days ago. Up against it. Point form forgettable and two bumper runs suggest he is best left alone.

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15:50 Down Royal NH Flat Race 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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The Gordon Elliott-trained duo Classical Creek and KOKTAIL BRUT both won their sole point-to-point starts and are highly noteworthy debutants in the Gigginstown House Stud colours. The former is a half-brother to a bumper winner and can make an impact, but his stablemate set connections back 250,000 euros and is a shade more intriguing at this stage. Mileview and Dance Monkey are a couple of other appealing Rules newcomers to consider.

Gordon Elliott introduces two exciting recruits from points and it's likely to develop between the pair, with CLASSICAL CREEK fancied to edge out stablemate Koktail Brut in what should be a fascinating duel. Hunsaker also makes some appeal on paper.

Gordon Elliott's points' winners are likely the ones to concentrate on, CLASSICAL CREEK getting the nod over Koktail Brut

16:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (9/1 -13%) Pressure's On	9 9/1(-13%)	(6) Pressure's On 9/1, Winless this year but best efforts have come at this venue, bumping into an improver when second over 1m in September. Not at best when sixth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 24 days ago, but he's certainly not one to write off from this sort of mark. Has run some good races in handicaps, including over C&D; improvement needed off this mark.
1 2nd (1) (3/1 -9%) Madame De Sevigne	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Madame De Sevigne 3/1, Night of Thunder filly who opened her account at Leicester (7f) in July and having looked slightly awkward next 2 starts, she duly resumed progress to land 10-runner C&D handicap 4 weeks ago, leading final 100 yds. Merits respect with her rider's claim off-setting her rise in weights. Acts well over C&D; won her last two starts at 7f; further 3lb rise should be manageable.
9 3rd (9) (9/1 +36%) Law Supreme	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Law Supreme 9/1, Opened his account for current connections at Bath (1m, soft) in April and returned to form when second of 8 at Windsor (8.1f, soft) in August. Not in same form of late though, well beaten seventh of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 24 days ago. British win over 1m on soft; bobs in and out of form; having first venture over 7f.
3 4th (3) (10/3 +17%) Tennessee Gold	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(3) Tennessee Gold 10/3, Bagged a second win this year at Sandown in August and followed it with a good third of 16 in handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 65 days ago. Profile is a positive one in handicaps and he's of interest operating from 1 lb higher mark. Wins at 6f on AW and 7f at Sandown; may still have more to offer at this trip.
8 5th (8) (11/4 +45%) Mysteryofthesands	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(8) Mysteryofthesands 11/4, Opened his account at Hamilton (8.3f) in July and largely in good form since, very good second from the front in 12-runner Doncaster handicap (7f, heavy) 7 days ago. Taking his racing well and he commands respect again. Unexposed in 7f handicaps, having run well in two of them this autumn; not dismissed.
7 6th (7) (22/1 -120%) Marlay Park	22 22/1(-120%)	(7) Marlay Park 22/1, Good fourth in this race from 9 lb higher 12 months ago and signs he was ready to capitalise off reduced mark at Epsom in August. However, comes here having run below best on last 2 starts at that venue, so step forward required if he's to feature. Last four wins at Epsom but good 4th of 17 in this race last year; not at best of late.
5 7th (5) (28/1 -12%) Powdering	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Powdering 28/1, Four wins in April/May (including over C&D). Bounced back from a couple of lesser runs when third of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft) in September but again below her best when sixth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Hat-trick in May included a C&D win; mixed since but return to this track should suit.
2 8th (2) (11/1 -83%) Hodler	11 11/1(-83%)	(2) Hodler 11/1, Snapped a lengthy losing run at Epsom (7f) on his penultimate start and better than he could show when third back at that venue 5 weeks ago, caught further back than ideal. Returns to forecast quicker ground now but respected again in this groove. Won over 7f in September; on a lower mark than when placed in this race in 2022 and 2023.
10 9th (10) (125/1 -279%) Liv My Life	125 125/1(-279%)	(10) Liv My Life 125/1, Dual winner at sprint trips as a juvenile for Richard Hannon. However, well below best in pair of starts at up to 10f earlier this campaign and he needs to step up a good deal on those exploits back from a break/starting out for new yard. Two sprint wins as 2yo; has run over 1m2f and 1m this year; sold 6,000gns in September.

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16:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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MADAME DE SEVIGNE scored a shade cosily when making headway from the rear and landing the spoils over C&D last month. Sean D Bowen negates a 3lb rise in the ratings with his claim and a brace could be on the cards for the three-year-old filly. The biggest threat may be served by Mysteryofthesands, who arrives on the back of a close-up second at Doncaster last week. Tennessee Gold and Hodler are others to consider.

Already a dual winner this term, TENNESSEE GOLD ran right up to his best when third in a big-field 3-y-o handicap at Newbury (7f) in August and back against his elders, he makes plenty of appeal again. Madame de Sevigne and Hodler come here in good order also and are feared. Pressure's On is another meriting a second look returned to this venue.

Hodler should be nailed on to run well in this race once more but MADAME DE SEVIGNE (nap) is on a roll over 7f and is preferred.

16:08 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/3 -21%) Itso Fury	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) Itso Fury 10/3, Useful handicap hurdler. Bettered previous chase efforts when second in handicap at Ludlow last time. On an appealing mark and stable appears to be turning a corner, so he's worth taking a chance on. Big step in right direction when going close at Ludlow; key player if seeing out the trip.
9 2nd (9) (11/2 +78%) Jar Du Desert	5.5 11/2(+78%)	(9) Jar Du Desert 11/2, Showed fairly useful form over hurdles for Tom George prior to making a successful chasing debut in a 4-y-o event at Auteuil for N. George & A. Zetterholm in May. However, not at that level over hurdles/fences for present yard. French winner whose mark has fallen, but he has to improve upon last season's British form.
8 3rd (8) (5/1 +50%) Roll With It	5 5/1(+50%)	(8) Roll With It 5/1, Improved model for new yard this season, running out a 10-length winner at Worcester in September. Produced another solid effort when second from his inflated mark at Warwick next time but found run of good form coming to an end at Chepstow on latest. Two wins this season and lost a shoe when tailed off at Chepstow most recently.
6 4th (6) (17/2 -42%) Taste The Fear	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(6) Taste The Fear 17/2, Winner of back-to-back handicap chases at Southwell (both over 24.3f) during the spring. Fell 5 out when bidding for the hat-trick over the same C&D penultimate start and should strip fitter for latest effort over hurdles. Not dismissed. Well beaten over hurdles latest but chasing is his game nowadays (two wins in the spring).
4 5th (4) (10/1 +38%) Captain Quint	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Captain Quint 10/1, Cheekpieces on when regaining the winning thread in a 7-runner Musselburgh handicap (23.6f, soft) in February. Has struggled since but may come on for his debut for this yard (left Rose Dobbin) at Kelso last month. Cheekpieces go back on. He's back in the cheekpieces in which he won in February, but he was tailed off last time.
1 6th (1) (10/1 -300%) Geryville	10 10/1(-300%)	(1) Geryville 10/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase at Carlisle in March. 7/2, creditable second of 6 in handicap chase at Perth (23.8f, soft). Off 6 months. Definite claims if he's fully tuned up for this return. In good form in the spring when last seen; contender if at the top of his game.
7 7th (7) (9/2 +36%) Topofthecotswolds	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(7) Topofthecotswolds 9/2, Well handicapped and took a firm step back in the right direction for his in-form yard when third at Ludlow last time. Obvious player if he can build on that. Fair third last time on second start back from an absence; not ruled out off reduced mark.
5 \|PU\| (5) (11/1 +0%) Harjo	11 11/1(+0%)	(5) Harjo 11/1, Ready winner on second chase start at Wincanton last December. Let down by his jumping subsequently and was no better for a return to hurdling at Warwick a month ago. Improved when switched to fences last season but pulled up the last twice (fences/hurdles).
2 \|PU\| (2) (18/1 -80%) Gold Link	18 18/1(-80%)	(2) Gold Link 18/1, Opened chase account at Stratford last summer and resumed winning ways over 2½m at Huntingdon a year ago. Probably needed his return at Market Rasen but needs to prove he retains all his ability. No return to form on last month's reappearance but may have needed it; not written off.

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16:08 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

ITSO FURY bounced back to form when narrowly denied over 2m4f at Ludlow last month and the step up in trip could bring about the required improvement to defy a 2lb rise. Geryville is likely to go well if returning in the same form ash he ended last season, while Topofthecotswolds edges out Gold Link and Roll With It to be best of the rest.

ITSO FURY made a positive step when runner-up at Ludlow on his latest outing and he's well treated on hurdling exploits, so he gets the marginal vote over Geryville, who was in good order when last seen 6 months ago. Topofthecotswolds is another one to consider.

The return to chasing is a positive for TASTE THE FEAR, who won two in a row over fences in the spring, and he gets the nod.

16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (7/2 +13%) Sugarloaf Lenny	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) Sugarloaf Lenny 7/2, Successful in handicaps at Yarmouth/Lingfield this summer and he comes here on the back of a creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 19 days ago, staying on gradually. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip. Both AW wins at Lingfield but has run with credit on Tapeta the last twice.
6 2nd (6) (12/1 0%) Eagle's Realm	12 12/1(0%)	(6) Eagle's Realm 12/1, Course winner. Below form third of 6 in handicap at this course (14.1f, 17/2) 28 days ago, left behind from 2f out. Remains 2 lb above last winning mark dropping back down in trip. Four wins on Tapeta last autumn/winter but this doesn't look far enough for him.
1 3rd (1) (5/1 +9%) Raintown	5 5/1(+9%)	(1) Raintown 5/1, Showed a good attitude when bagging his third victory of the year at Lingfield (12f) last month. Not disgraced when fifth of 7 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 28 days ago but return to this sort of trip rates a likely plus. One win on Tapeta and five on Polytrack; return to this trip should suit; first visit here.
2 4th (2) (11/4 +39%) Obsidian Knight	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(2) Obsidian Knight 11/4, Gained his fourth career victory (all on all-weather) back from 9 months off at Chelmsford (10f) in April. Exploits have been mixed in handful of outings since, but his mark has eased as a result and he's an interesting runner returned to a synthetic surface. 4lb below last winning mark and record on Tapeta elsewhere reads 254222; each-way claims.
7 5th (7) (5/1 +29%) Dance Time	5 5/1(+29%)	(7) Dance Time 5/1, C&D winner. 9/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 37 days ago, headway under pressure over 1f out and keeping on. Not ruled out from unchanged mark for all that effort suggested she may be worth a try back over further. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Unexposed 4yo who has finished first and second in two starts over C&D; cheekpieces on.
4 6th (4) (12/1 -50%) Cherry Burton	12 12/1(-50%)	(4) Cherry Burton 12/1, Winner at Doncaster in April. Hooded for 1st time, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 25 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Possible she could yet have more to offer now she's back on track. Not beaten far into fifth over C&D last month but more needed from the same mark.
5 7th (5) (9/1 -170%) Sun Dancer Girl	9 9/1(-170%)	(5) Sun Dancer Girl 9/1, Progressed from a low base earlier this term, making it 3 wins from her last 4 starts when taking 5-runner handicap at this course (14.1f) back in July. Merits consideration again despite career-high mark. Has won three of last four starts; 6lb higher and off three months but folly to dismiss.

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16:15 Southwell Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

SUN DANCER GIRL recorded a third win from her last four starts when on target over 1m6f here in July and with a drop in trip unlikely to be an issue, Andrew Balding's improving filly can defy a 6lb rise in the handicap. Dance Time hit the woodwork over C&D last month and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could eke out some improvement. Cherry Burton is also noted.

An open looking handicap with a chance taken on OBSIDIAN KNIGHT. His exploits have been mixed in recent months yet he returns to an artificial surface lurking on a handy mark and his most recent effort at Windsor is best ignored in isolation. Sugarloaf Lenny and Sun Dancer Girl, who was thriving when last seen, are others to consider.

The vote goes to DANCE TIME who has finished first and second in two goes over C&D, only finding an in-form rival too strong last time.

16:20 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (17/2 -155%) Kajikia	8.5 17/2(-155%)	(5) Kajikia 17/2, €120,000 3-y-o, It's Gino gelding. Dam 17f French hurdle winner. One for shortlist on debut given connections. Wears hood. 120,000euros 3yo; dam twice-raced French 2m1f hurdle winner; hooded for debut.
2 2nd (2) (15/8 +46%) Eternal Angel	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(2) Eternal Angel 15/8, €140,000 3-y-o, Authorized gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Eternal Army and a winning jumper in USA. Dam maiden on Flat. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Pedigree doesn't truly excite but he's a newcomer from a top yard; market instructive.
3 3rd (3) (20/1 +39%) Flimsy Nosebag	20 20/1(+39%)	(3) Flimsy Nosebag 20/1, Only a glimmer of promise in bumper at Warwick 6 months ago and is probably more one for the longer term. 25-1 and dropped away to be beaten 22l on good ground at Warwick in April; opposable.
6 4th (6) (6/1 -9%) Oakley's Way	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Oakley's Way 6/1, Promising third of 9 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy, 15/8) on NH debut in December, running green. Hampered and fell next time but remains with potential after 7 months off. Favourite when falling at Taunton and that on the back of a highly encouraging debut run.
9 5th (9) (12/1 +0%) Miss Ireland	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Miss Ireland 12/1, Pulled up both starts in points but proved an entirely different proposition when landing a 6-runner Fontwell bumper 55 days ago. Went in snatches that day, however, and this should prove tougher. Looked a hard ride at Fontwell but got the job done; now in cheekpieces.
7 6th (7) (9/1 +73%) Santorini Grey	9 9/1(+73%)	(7) Santorini Grey 9/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Dam placed in points, out of winning hurdler over 2¾m/3m Miss Plum. Likely to need further and he's not an obvious sort on paper. 5,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam placed in points; likely best watched.

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16:20 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

MISS IRELAND belied obvious inexperience to make a winning start under Rules in a Fontwell bumper and that looked a smart effort, despite her eccentricities throughout the race. Sporting first-time cheekpieces, she gets the vote to go in again and confirm herself a promising individual. There is plenty to like about Eternal Angel's chances on paper and he must enter calculations on his introduction for a top stable. Kajikia and Oakley's Way are also noteworthy.

DRACO MALFOY fetched six figures after landing the second of his two starts in points and his in-form stable should have him well forward for this first go under Rules, so he takes preference over Eternal Angel and Kajikia, who both represent top yards. Youdecide is another interesting point recruit.

An open-looking bumper. OAKLEY'S WAY showed distinct promise in what we now know was a strong race at Wincanton.

16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (9/2 +31%) Khangai	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(10) Khangai 9/2, One win from 26 Flat runs. First run since leaving Mark Rimell when bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 5/1) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. 1-26 despite a slipping mark; still has stamina to prove.
5 2nd (5) (12/1 -50%) Camacho Man	12 12/1(-50%)	(5) Camacho Man 12/1, Shed maiden tag at Leicester (10f) in May and matched that form when following up in Lingfield minor event (12f) 8 days later. Absent since finishing respectable fifth of 11 in handicap back at Leicester (11.8f, good) in June but he's no forlorn hope. Won twice earlier in year but more is needed to defy this mark after another 140 days off.
1 3rd (1) (7/2 +22%) Kojin	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(1) Kojin 7/2, Comes here in excellent nick, gaining a second victory from last 3 starts in 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 8 days ago, well ridden. Merits respect again from 3 lb higher mark. 3lb higher than for recent Wolverhampton win; shouldn't be far away.
2 4th (2) (50/1 +0%) Arranmore	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Arranmore 50/1, 40/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (1M) 51 days ago, folding tamely. Significantly up in trip with a hood refitted but his losing run stretches back to 2021. Losing run up to 33 and tries beyond 1m2f for the first time; new headgear combination.
7 5th (7) (5/1 +9%) Bay Of Naples	5 5/1(+9%)	(7) Bay Of Naples 5/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 11 in handicap at this course (11.1f, 15/2) 16 days ago, headed final 1f and keeping on. Entitled to be thereabouts again. Three wins over 1m3f/1m4f here and only beaten a neck last time; should run well.
9 6th (9) (14/1 +30%) Bond Spirit	14 14/1(+30%)	(9) Bond Spirit 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bath in May. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (11.1f, 12/1) 16 days ago, racing off the pace and never dangerous. Others more persuasive. Dual C&D winner & 1lb below last winning mark; booking of Paul Mulrennan catches the eye.
8 7th (8) (16/1 +20%) Lednikov	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Lednikov 16/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at this course (11.1f) 16 days ago, weakening final 1f. Visor back on. Dual course winner; caught the eye on penultimate start but didn't back it up last time.
4 8th (4) (20/1 +29%) Golden Delite	20 20/1(+29%)	(4) Golden Delite 20/1, Unreliable type. 28/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 9 days ago, labouring 4f out and not looking keen. Visor on 1st time. Has plenty to prove. 0-11 and regressive since joining this yard; another new headgear combination.
3 9th (3) (11/1 -175%) Lost In Time	11 11/1(-175%)	(3) Lost In Time 11/1, Won 8-runner handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft, 4/1) 11 days ago, suited by way race developed. Respected again in present groove. 4lb higher than for his recent Yarmouth success; bit more needed but holds each-way claims.
12 10th (12) (20/1 +20%) Velvet Vulcan	20 20/1(+20%)	(12) Velvet Vulcan 20/1, Opened his account at Lingfield (12f) in February. Form has been up and down since but certainly better than he could show when tenth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford (10f) 30 days ago, going well when denied a run over 2f out and not recover. Worth bearing in mind from basement mark. 4lb lower than when second at Lingfield in April; recent efforts raise questions.
11 11th (11) (5/1 +29%) Where Is The Love	5 5/1(+29%)	(11) Where Is The Love 5/1, Lightly raced maiden who ran well on first try at this trip when fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 28 days ago. Didn't look entirely straightforward off the bridle then but she's worth considering as the least exposed in this field. 0-7 but has shown ability in her last three starts; may yet be capable of better.
6 12th (6) (25/1 -14%) Cryptos Dream	25 25/1(-14%)	(6) Cryptos Dream 25/1, Latest win at Nottingham in June. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 16/1) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 2lb below last winning mark but is still to prove that she wants this far.

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16:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Lost In Time landed a gamble when winning at Yarmouth recently and although he's respected off 4lb higher, KOJIN is preferred. Ian Williams' gelding exploited a sliding handicap mark to score at Wolverhampton eight days ago and a 3lb rise looks well within range. Where Is The Love shaped with promise on her latest outing and is still open to improvement.

WHERE IS THE LOVE arrives easily the least exposed and, having run creditably from a less-than-ideal position when fourth at Wolverhampton 4 weeks ago, she could be the way to go. Last-time-out winners Lost in Time and Kojin are others to consider, with Velvet Vulcan and Bay of Naples others in the mix.

The vote goes to dual C&D winner BOND SPIRIT who has dropped 1lb below his last winning mark.

17:20 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 -33%) Straight A	2 2/1(-33%)	(1) Straight A 2/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/1) 9 days ago, quickening clear. Expected to be bang there. 5lb higher than when bouncing back to winning form at Wolverhampton recently; major claims.
6 2nd (6) (7/1 +36%) Crown's Lady	7 7/1(+36%)	(6) Crown's Lady 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 10/1, fair seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 15 days ago. Looks competitive on form. 2lb higher than for her C&D win in August; return to that form would put her in the mix.
5 3rd (5) (9/2 +0%) Turbo Command	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(5) Turbo Command 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 15/2) 29 days ago, slowly away. Needs considering. 3-6 over C&D and just 2lb above last winning mark; running well lately and high on list.
8 4th (8) (9/1 -13%) Molly Valentine	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Molly Valentine 9/1, Below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft, 15/2) 32 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. 8lb below last winning mark; ran well at Lingfield on penultimate start; each-way claims.
4 5th (4) (9/1 +0%) Havana Force	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Havana Force 9/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 28 days ago, missing break. Much respected. 0-8 and out of the frame over C&D last time; doesn't seem to be progressing.
9 6th (9) (25/1 +38%) Theotherside	25 25/1(+38%)	(9) Theotherside 25/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Good third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 28 days ago. In the mix. Losing run up to 21 but has dropped a long way in the weights; could sneak into the frame.
2 7th (2) (10/1 +29%) Pinjarra	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Pinjarra 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/1, solid third of 13 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 12 months with more needed on his handicap debut. Showed promise in three starts at two; gelded/wind op since; watch market on return.
3 8th (3) (12/1 -100%) Scarlet Lady	12 12/1(-100%)	(3) Scarlet Lady 12/1, Winner at Yarmouth in August. 12/1, below-par fourth of 5 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 17 days ago. Needs to bounce back on her tapeta debut. Still 5lb higher than when winning easily at Yarmouth in August; others preferred.
7 9th (7) (40/1 -43%) Motagally	40 40/1(-43%)	(7) Motagally 40/1, Twenty seven runs since last win in 2020. 14¼ lengths last of 9 to Straight A in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago. Unreliable type. Losing run up to 27 and well behind Straight A last time; look elsewhere.

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17:20 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Straight A bounced back in no uncertain terms when winning at Wolverhampton recently. A 5lb rise looks more than fair on that evidence and he can go well, but it is TURBO COMMAND that shades preference. The son of War Command travelled strongly into contention over the mile at Newcastle last time before fading in the closing stages, so the drop to 7f might prove ideal. Scarlet Lady heads the remainder.

STRAIGHT A looked better than ever when going in at Wolverhampton last time and is fancied to make light of a 5 lb rise in the weights. C&D winner Crown's Lady is next on the list, with Turbo Command and Havana Force also well in the mix.

The choice is STRAIGHT A who bounced back to winning ways at Wolverhampton nine days ago. He may have more to offer.

17:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 +0%) King Of Ithaca	2 2/1(+0%)	(1) King Of Ithaca 2/1, C&D winner in August and shaped as if still in good form both starts since, including when eighth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago, left poorly placed. Big chance back down in grade. Two good C&D runs prior to a lesser effort at Kempton; considered at this level.
8 2nd (8) (11/5 +73%) King Of York	2.2 11/5(+73%)	(8) King Of York 11/5, C&D winner. 10/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 5 days ago, nearest finish. Seems to be going through the motions at present. Both wins have come over C&D and now 9lb lower than for the second of them; contender.
7 3rd (7) (14/1 -320%) Yoshimi	14 14/1(-320%)	(7) Yoshimi 14/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark in narrow fashion in 11-runner handicap (10/3) at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago, staying on to lead close home. Remains well treated on old form. Won a 7f 0-55 at Chelmsford last month; still has handicapping scope; effective over C&D.
4 4th (4) (11/1 -38%) Charlie Mason	11 11/1(-38%)	(4) Charlie Mason 11/1, Fourth of 9 in seller at Leicester (7f, heavy, 9/1) 18 days ago, very slowly away. Others more solid based on his slow-starting ways. Habitual slow starter; capable off this mark but far from solid.
6 5th (6) (8/1 +50%) Sir Maxi	8 8/1(+50%)	(6) Sir Maxi 8/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023 and ran below form when beating only one home at Newcastle (8f) 11 days ago. Bounce back needed. On dangerous mark and the return to 7f will suit; penultimate 3rd brings him right into it.
2 6th (2) (16/1 +60%) Arc Shadowfax	16 16/1(+60%)	(2) Arc Shadowfax 16/1, Maiden winner in 2023 but well held both starts this season. Makes tapeta debut on first run for yard after leaving Seb Spencer. Tongue strap on for 1st time/cheekpieces refitted. Yet to offer much in handicaps; easing down the weights but risky on stable debut.
3 7th (3) (12/1 +14%) Embarked	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Embarked 12/1, C&D winner in September but underperformed at Wolverhampton last week. Made all over C&D in September; less good twice since; yard also runs King Of York.
5 8th (5) (8/1 -14%) San Isidro	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) San Isidro 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, failed to build on the promise of last run when seventh of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good) 32 days ago. Yet to win in Britain; two good C&D runs last winter; patchy record since.

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17:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Yoshimi struck by half a length in this grade at Chelmsford on his most recent start and holds an obvious chance off 3lb higher. However, it may pay to side with KING OF YORK, who wasn't disgraced in fifth over a mile here last time and goes off an unchanged mark. Currently rated 9lb lower than his last success here in March, Scott Dixon's five-year-old looks well placed to record a third course-and-distance success. Charlie Mason is another to note.

KING OF ITHACA can look a bit ungainly at times but it's reasonable to assume he remains in form having been left poorly placed at Kempton on his most recent outing, so he gets the nod back down in grade. Yoshimi remains well treated on old form following a 3 lb rise for his recent Chelmsford success and is feared most.

King Of York and King Of Ithaca bring sound claims but the well-treated SIR MAXI is taken to gain a first win for Sam England.

18:20 Southwell Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (20/1 -43%) Supreme Sovereign	20 20/1(-43%)	(7) Supreme Sovereign 20/1, Foaled March 31. €36,000 foal, €42,000 yearling, Magna Grecia gelding. Closely related to useful winner up to 10.5f Luminate, and half-brother to useful 11.3f winner Kalabaya and 10.7f winner Clew Bay. Already gelded, but enough in his pedigree to make him worth a market check.
4 2nd (4) (8/15 +100%) Sky Advocate	0.533333 8/15(+100%)	(4) Sky Advocate 8/15, Thrice-raced colt. 4/7, second of 12 in novice at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 26 days ago, no match for potentially useful newcomer but travelling fluently and clear of rest. The one to beat. Has shown plenty of ability; just beaten at Wolverhampton last time; sets useful standard.
9 3rd (9) (14/1 -100%) My Mate Beattie	14 14/1(-100%)	(9) My Mate Beattie 14/1, Thrice-raced filly. 9/4, third of 5 in novice at Leicester (6f, heavy) 18 days ago, suffering repeated interference final 1f, probably should have won. Strong claims. Has run well in her last two starts; holds each-way claims again in this field.
11 4th (11) (17/2 -21%) Pave The Way	8.5 17/2(-21%)	(11) Pave The Way 17/2, Twice-raced filly. Second of 13 in novice (20/1) at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago, no match for winner. One to consider. Improved from her Newbury debut when second at Kempton last month; one for the shortlist.
10 5th (10) (40/1 -400%) Tsarinas Song	40 40/1(-400%)	(10) Tsarinas Song 40/1, Foaled February 7. Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam, winner in Italy up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner), half-sister to useful winner up to 6f Big Time Baby. Interesting newcomer. Something to like on breeding and the market should be revealing.
3 6th (3) (22/1 -10%) Hot Talent	22 22/1(-10%)	(3) Hot Talent 22/1, Foaled January 15. 42,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot colt. Closely related to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Ambition and 1¼m winner Pretty Fair and half-brother to 9.5f/1¼m winner Aerospace. Beautifully bred but stable not known for winning newcomers.
6 7th (6) (80/1 -21%) Magna Gee Gee	80 80/1(-21%)	(6) Magna Gee Gee 80/1, 20/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (9.1f, good to firm) on debut 46 days ago. Gelded. Down in trip. Beaten a long way into fifth on Yarmouth debut in September; major progress required.
2 8th (2) (100/1 -100%) Crest Of Light	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Crest Of Light 100/1, 13/2, ninth of 10 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 10 days ago, slowly away. Well-beaten ninth of ten on his Kempton debut ten days ago; needs improvement.
5 9th (5) (80/1 +47%) Analogical	80 80/1(+47%)	(5) Analogical 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, ninth of 12 in novice at Chelmsford City (7f) 21 days ago. Well held in both starts; likely to be of more interest in handicaps after this.
1 10th (1) (10/3 +44%) Chelsea Old Church	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(1) Chelsea Old Church 10/3, 5/1, third of 5 in maiden at Chester (7.6f, good to soft) on debut 90 days ago. Open to progress. Showed promise when third of five on Chester debut in August; a player.
8 11th (8) (200/1 -33%) Lasswade	200 200/1(-33%)	(8) Lasswade 200/1, 125/1, last of 10 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 10 days ago. beaten a long way into last of ten on his Kempton debut ten days ago; cannot recommend.

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18:20 Southwell Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

SKY ADVOCATE failed to land the odds when hitting the crossbar over this trip at Wolverhampton last time, but he sets a lofty standard in this contest with a rating of 88. The son of Inns Of Court might only need to produce a repeat of that display in order to get off the mark. Chelsea Old Church shaped with promise in third on his debut at Chester in August and should go well, while Kempton runner-up Pave The Way is another to take seriously.

SKY ADVOCATE is holding his form well and could be hard to beat. My Mate Beattie probably should have won at Leicester and has strong claims. Pave The Way and newcomer Tsarinas Song are also considered.

This looks a good opportunity for SKY ADVOCATE who sets a useful standard on his three performances so far.

18:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (5/1 +85%) We Never Stop	5 5/1(+85%)	(6) We Never Stop 5/1, Latest win at Redcar in June. Last of 22 in handicap (25/1) at York (5.4f, good to firm) 73 days ago, slowly away. Makes tapeta debut. Blinkers on first time. Impressed in new cheekpieces (5f) in June; excuses since; been gelded; blinkers now tried.
13 2nd (13) (6/1 +14%) Chief Mankato	6 6/1(+14%)	(13) Chief Mankato 6/1, Tongue strap on first time, good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f, 7/2) 21 days ago, running on. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces also added now. Enters the reckoning. Progressing with each run for new yard; latest 2nd was a narrow one; new cheekpieces.
4 3rd (4) (11/2 0%) King's Lynn	5.5 11/2(0%)	(4) King's Lynn 11/2, Twenty three runs since last win in 2022. 17/2 and cheekpieces on first time, below form seventh of 21 in handicap at York (6f, soft) 21 days ago but he's recorded good placed efforts on all 3 AW starts. Capable of bouncing back to form. On losing run of 23 but a repeat of any of his 3 AW efforts would give him strong claims.
12 3rd (12) (12/1 -71%) Rousing Encore	12 12/1(-71%)	(12) Rousing Encore 12/1, Just fourth outing for Ruth Carr when winning 11-runner handicap (11/1) at Ayr (6f, good) 23 days ago, readily. Tapeta winner for former yard. Respected. Won with plenty to spare at Ayr (6f, good) last time; 4lb rise shouldn't prevent a big run.
10 5th (10) (7/1 +42%) Intervention	7 7/1(+42%)	(10) Intervention 7/1, C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win but plenty of good efforts along the way, including latest third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 28 days ago. Can give another good account. Ended 2023 in rude health; 0-21 this year but hard to fault his consistency; e-w shout.
5 6th (5) (9/1 -6%) First Folio	9 9/1(-6%)	(5) First Folio 9/1, 7/2 and eyeshields on first time, won 9-runner handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 44 days ago, making all. The outside stall could make life awkward. Ended losing run with good win at Yarmouth in September; feasibly treated; AW a query.
8 7th (8) (25/1 -79%) Amazonian Dream	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Amazonian Dream 25/1, Latest win at Windsor in July. 11/2, respectable 2¾ lengths fifth of 9 to First Folio in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 44 days ago, left poorly placed. Interesting on his 2024 best, notably a Windsor 2nd in August; not so good the last twice.
3 8th (3) (20/1 +50%) Juan Les Pins	20 20/1(+50%)	(3) Juan Les Pins 20/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in conditions stakes at Kempton (6f, 33/1) 31 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Found it tough since Listed 2nd here (5f) in February; better treated now; down in class.
9 9th (9) (12/1 +52%) Buccabay	12 12/1(+52%)	(9) Buccabay 12/1, 16/1, first run since leaving Eve Johnson Houghton when 7 lengths eighth of 9 to First Folio in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 44 days ago. Low-key stable debut in September; best efforts bring him right into it; Tapeta debut.
2 10th (2) (4/1 +80%) Hiya Maite	4 4/1(+80%)	(2) Hiya Maite 4/1, Course winner. 7/1 and cheekpieces on first time, last of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form. Neither track nor trip should be an issue but this mark asks a lot of him.
11 11th (11) (18/1 -29%) Havana Pusey	18 18/1(-29%)	(11) Havana Pusey 18/1, Latest win at Windsor in June. Respectable second of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford (6f) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Needs a career best but took well to AW last time and isn't fully exposed just yet.
7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 +0%) Navello	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Navello 33/1, Three wins from 12 runs this year, the latest at Wolverhampton in September. 28/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Unsuitable ground latest; career best at Wolverhampton previously; may be best at 5f.

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18:50 Southwell Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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After winning at York in May, JUBILEE WALK failed to justify favouritism in a hot handicap at Ascot in June, but the performance is worth an upgrade as he may have been disadvantaged by racing on the unfavoured side of the track. James Ferguson's three-year-old goes off the same mark and might be able to regain the winning thread with less on his plate today. First Folio made every yard of the running to score at this level at Yarmouth in September and would be foolish to dismiss off 4lb higher. Navello is a player based on his victory at Wolverhampton two starts ago.

Lightly-raced 3-y-o JUBILEE WALK is taken to resume his progression after a break. King's Lynn has run well to be placed on all 3 AW starts and is second choice ahead of Rousing Encore, Intervention and Chief Manikato in quite a useful sprint handicap.

He may be up in class but ROUSING ENCORE (nap) looked in fine fettle when winning at Ayr last month. King's Lynn can chase him home

19:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/7 +31%) Sardinian Warrior	0.571429 4/7(+31%)	(2) Sardinian Warrior 4/7, Promising individual. Won 11-runner novice at this C&D (8/13) 28 days ago, plenty in hand. Excellent prospect who should take all the beating on handicap debut. Makes his handicap debut after easily winning two C&D novices; still unexposed.
3 2nd (3) (5/1 +9%) Silver Sword	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Silver Sword 5/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 11/4) 10 days ago, never nearer. Respected. C&D winner who just lost out at Kempton last time; even more will be required to win this.
6 3rd (6) (7/1 +0%) Storm Star	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) Storm Star 7/1, Winner at Newcastle in May. Respectable third of 14 in handicap (5/1) at Doncaster (8f, good) 49 days ago. Not dismissed for all that others have more potential. Consistent on turf/AW since his winning debut at Newcastle in May; shouldn't be far away.
5 3rd (5) (8/1 -33%) Kalamunda	8 8/1(-33%)	(5) Kalamunda 8/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. 17/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Kempton (8f) 31 days ago. Should be involved again. 5-5 on the AW and shouldn't be underestimated despite a 6lb higher mark and rise in class.
1 5th (1) (33/1 -106%) Savvy Victory	33 33/1(-106%)	(1) Savvy Victory 33/1, 40/1, 13¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Lead Artist in Darley Stakes at Newmarket (9f, good to soft) 21 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others have achieved more. Faces some progressive types on this return to a handicap on the AW; cheekpieces on.
4 6th (4) (28/1 -27%) Padishakh	28 28/1(-27%)	(4) Padishakh 28/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Below form ninth of 20 in handicap at Ascot (8f, soft, 33/1) 14 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others more persuasive. Only just beaten off this mark at Ayr in September, but this looks a warm AW debut.

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19:25 Southwell Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A two-time winner over C&D, SARDINIAN WARRIOR impressed when readily making all here last month and it would be no surprise if he were able to bring up a hat-trick now making his handicap debut. Savvy Victory was readily outclassed in a Newmarket Group 3 over 1m1f when last seen but, eased in grade and sporting first-time cheekpieces, he should not be dismissed lightly. Silver Sword wasn't disgraced when finishing down the field in the Cambridgeshire on his penultimate start and, on the back of an neck second over a mile at Kempton most recently, he merits consideration off 2lb higher.

SARDINIAN WARRIOR looked a Group horse in the making when bolting up over C&D last time and he can prove himself better than an opening mark of 97. The thriving Kalamunda should go well and Silver Sword is likely to put up another solid showing.

Preference is for the lightly raced SARDINIAN WARRIOR who is 2-2 over C&D. It's hard to say at this stage just how good he is.

20:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2/1 +50%) Just King High	2 2/1(+50%)	(2) Just King High 2/1, Kodiac gelding who has displayed fair form in pair of starts to date, fourth of 7 in novice at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 20 days ago, in firing line for a long way and no extra only late on. Entitled to be in the mix back at the minimum trip. Two sound runs on turf; return to 5f is in his favour; more appealing than most.
1 2nd (1) (2/1 +40%) Dothan	2 2/1(+40%)	(1) Dothan 2/1, Territories colt who raced freely and failed to justify good support when sixth of 9 in maiden (4/5) at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Too soon to be writing him off, however. Promise over 6f on slow ground; drop to 5f could spark extra; interesting.
8 3rd (8) (9/2 -80%) Mae Amor	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(8) Mae Amor 9/2, Mehmas filly who proved something of a let down despite filling runners-up spot in 6-runner Thirsk novice (5f) back in August. However, her previous form entitles her to respect here if bouncing back following a break. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not built on debut promise in two runs since, beaten at long odds-on latest; headgear on.
10 4th (10) (66/1 -230%) Sarafina Mshairi	66 66/1(-230%)	(10) Sarafina Mshairi 66/1, Foaled January 26. 12,000 gns yearling, Cable Bay filly. Dam unraced out of useful winner up to 5f (including at 2 yrs) (stayed 7f) Sara Lucille. Market should provide a useful guide on debut. 12,000gns yearling; unraced dam a daughter of a Group-placed 5f winner; check betting.
6 5th (6) (33/1 +0%) Alfa Sea Breeze	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Alfa Sea Breeze 33/1, Foaled March 1. €11,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Sister to useful winner up to 6f Das Rote and 5f winner Texas Man and half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m winner Clipsham Tiger. 11,000euros yearling with five winning siblings; starts out at modest level; check betting.
3 6th (3) (4/1 +11%) Carbine Harvester	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Carbine Harvester 4/1, £36,000 2-y-o, Hello Youmzain colt. 12/1, ran to a similar level as on debut when fourth of 10 in novice at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 24 days ago, fading final 1f. In good hands and she may yet have more to offer dropped to the minimum trip. Shown promise in two starts over further; 5f should suit; can do better and this is weak.
7 7th (7) (12/1 -9%) Blue Dandy	12 12/1(-9%)	(7) Blue Dandy 12/1, Dandy Man filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Irresistible. 10/1, shaped as if in need of the experience when sixth of 11 in maiden at this course (6.1f) on debut 28 days ago. Open to improvement. Dropped right away in a 6f maiden here four weeks ago; bred to do better in time.
5 8th (5) (33/1 -32%) Writteninthestars	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Writteninthestars 33/1, Showed only greenness when never involved ninth of 12 in maiden at Leicester (5f, good) on debut in May. Absent/gelded since but likely best watched unless market vibes proved particularly positive. Well-beaten 33-1 shot on his Leicester debut in May; gelded since; needs a good deal more.
4 9th (4) (200/1 -203%) Sharp Sand	200 200/1(-203%)	(4) Sharp Sand 200/1, Sands Of Mali colt who has failed to beat a rival in pair of maiden/novice evenets in recent weeks. Low-grade handicaps will be more his bag moving forward. Big prices and failed to beat a rival in two runs this autumn; no appeal.
9 10th (9) (200/1 -300%) Keely	200 200/1(-300%)	(9) Keely 200/1, Profitable filly. 80/1, went with little promise when last of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) on debut 12 days ago. 80-1 and little short-term promise at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (5f).

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20:00 Southwell Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

CARBINE HARVESTER showed plenty of early toe before fading into fourth over 6f in testing ground at Nottingham on his second start last month. Now eased in trip, William Haggas' two-year-old gets the nod to land the spoils in what looks a winnable affair. Mae Amor was last seen finishing second over this trip at Thirsk in August and a bold bid in first-time cheekpieces is expected, while Dothan is also considered.

MAE AMOR failed to land cramped odds when last seen at Thirsk in August but the pick of her form gives her sound claims back from a 3-month break and she's narrowly selected to come out on top with cheekpieces now reached for. Just King High and Dothan head up the dangers, ahead of Carbine Harvester.

Just High King and DOTHAN make some appeal and the latter is marginally preferred now dropped to 5f.

20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/4 +39%) Drifts Away	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(8) Drifts Away 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. 13/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 16 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Expected to be bang there. 3lb higher than when off the mark at Chelmsford last time; respected if handling Tapeta.
6 2nd (6) (4/1 +50%) Just Ten High	4 4/1(+50%)	(6) Just Ten High 4/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D (15/8) 12 days ago. Can make presence felt. Won his first two handicaps but well held in hat-trick bid over C&D; needs to bounce back.
4 3rd (4) (50/1 -100%) Zousca	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Zousca 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, very good third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 50/1) 11 days ago. Not ruled out. Third behind two subsequent winners at Newcastle 11 days ago; each-way claims.
3 4th (3) (9/2 +59%) Triple Force	4.5 9/2(+59%)	(3) Triple Force 9/2, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 4/1) 15 days ago. One for the shortlist. 0-11 but one of his better efforts when second over C&D in September; chance on that form.
11 5th (11) (18/1 -80%) Juan Cool Dude	18 18/1(-80%)	(11) Juan Cool Dude 18/1, 12/1, very good second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 19 days ago. Enters calculations. 0-9 but just beaten by a subsequent winner last time; each-way claims.
7 6th (7) (9/2 +44%) Star Of Atlantis	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(7) Star Of Atlantis 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, below form ninth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (8f, good to soft) 67 days ago. More is needed on her yard/tapeta debut. Modest in five starts on turf in Ireland; watch market on stable/AW debut.
2 7th (2) (25/1 -25%) Lady Ava	25 25/1(-25%)	(2) Lady Ava 25/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Has work to do. 2lb lower than when second of 13 over 7f here in August; worth a second look back here.
10 8th (10) (7/1 +30%) High Court Judge	7 7/1(+30%)	(10) High Court Judge 7/1, First run since leaving David Dennis when an encouraging fourth of 9 to Drifts Away in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 16 days ago. Interesting with cheekpieces now back on. Just over 3l behind Drifts Away at Chelmsford last time and 3lb better off; needs more.
1 9th (1) (50/1 -52%) Big Narstie	50 50/1(-52%)	(1) Big Narstie 50/1, Course winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 21 days ago. Quirky sort. Dual course winner; back off last winning mark so no great surprise if he runs a big race.
5 10th (5) (9/1 -38%) Kessaar Power	9 9/1(-38%)	(5) Kessaar Power 9/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (16/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 7 days ago, keeping on well. Needs considering. 5lb higher than when winning at Chelmsford a week ago, but still unexposed over this far.
9 11th (9) (66/1 -450%) Flying Panther	66 66/1(-450%)	(9) Flying Panther 66/1, Won 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 36 days ago. First run for yard after leaving James Owen. Can give another good account. Two wins over 9.5f at Wolverhampton this year; makes stable debut; may need further now.

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20:30 Southwell Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

DRIFTS AWAY showed a likeable attitude when making all over a mile at Chelmsford on his second start in a handicap recently and, off 3lb higher, he looks capable of landing a double. A 1lb rise for a recent runner-up effort over an extended mile at Wolverhampton doesn't discount Juan Cool Dude, while Kessaar Power was on target over this trip at Chelmsford last month and merits consideration off 5lb higher.

This is wide open so it is worth siding with HIGH COURT JUDGE to build on an encouraging start for James Owen and resume winning ways. Drifts Away rates a big threat on the back of his recent Chelmsford victory, while Juan Cool Dude, Triple Force and Flying Panther all need factoring in too.

The selection is TRIPLE FORCE who put up one of his best efforts when chasing home a subsequent winner over C&D in September.

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Tomform Saturday 2nd November 2024

Races & Results Saturday 2nd November 2024

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12:00 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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12:25 Down Royal Conditions Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:32 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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12:40 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:48 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Down Royal Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:07 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:15 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:23 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:35 Down Royal Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:42 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:58 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Down Royal Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:17 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:22 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:29 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Down Royal Conditions Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:50 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:58 Wetherby Conditions Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow