12:05 Catterick Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 25f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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YOU SOME GIRL readily took care of her nearest rival by over four lengths at Newcastle last week and now has a 7lb penalty to carry for that triumph. If the daughter of Dylan Thomas can back that performance up, she will prove very difficult to beat. Planet Legend ran too bad to be true when pulling up at Huntingdon last month and is a player based on his second at Worcester prior to that. Captain Potter can beat Balkotic home for third.

YOU SOME GIRL isn't straightforward but won well at Newcastle under Charlie Maggs last week and can follow up under a penalty if in the same form. Planet Legend might be the danger.

You Some Girl looked in excellent nick at Newcastle last week but it might pay to oppose her with PLANET LEGEND.

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12:12 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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These are often not the easiest contests to work out and MOYLUSSA may prove the pick having shown some solid enough form. The Jukebox Jury gelding was a well-beaten fifth in a strong contest at Galway last time, but his run here in July would make him a big player. He wasn't beaten far when fourth to Secrecies Of Stone then. Couldntmakeitup ran well for a long way in a winners' bumper at Punchestown last month and he could be a contender now in this grade on his jumping debut. Gavin Cromwell runs the well-bred French Hill and she may do better now in this company.

A poor maiden and FRENCH HILL could be worth chancing starting out for another new yard. She's related to above-average jumpers and won't find many easier openings. Moylussa's best run came here in the summer and he's an obvious player. Couldntmakeitup might also be a player on his hurdles debut.

A sporting selection goes to FINNICKY FILLY who's best effort came over C&D back in May

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12:20 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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MILAN TINO will find this easier than the Grade 3 events he contested in France last month. The son of Milan is still of low mileage and having finished a respectable sixth when sent off favourite for the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival when last seen on these shores, could be hard to beat at this level. With both Oak Grove and Marvellous Mick needing to find improvement, the promising First Confession may be the biggest threat to the selection.

FIRST CONFESSION made a highly promising start over hurdles in a field of previous winners at Cheltenham last month and, open to oodles of improvement, he can make his second outing in this sphere a winning one. Milan Tino sets the standard on the pick of his form and is the obvious danger.

Point winner FIRST CONFESSION showed promise in a hot novice hurdle at Cheltenham last month and is taken to score.

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12:30 Chepstow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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The Bluesman ended last season in bumpers with a dominant display at this venue. Paul Nicholls' charge scored by 14 lengths that day and he must enter calculations on his hurdles bow. However, ESPOIR DES FORGES has hit the frame on both appearances over timber and that experience could prove crucial. Seatoit is another who is making his first appearance over the smaller obstacles and it will be interesting to see if his supporters return after a slightly underwhelming 10th at Cheltenham last month.

THE BLUESMAN won a 4-runner bumper here when last seen in April and looks a good hurdles prospect for Paul Nicholls. He's preferred to Espoir des Forges and Nube de Trueno in a maiden where the betting could be revealing.

The Bluesman is respected but SEATOIT is taken to deliver on promise shown in Irish bumpers last year.

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12:40 Catterick Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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CHARACTER TESTING produced his best effort over hurdles when hitting the woodwork at Warwick earlier in the month and that form reads well in the context of this race. Tom Ellis' three-year-old might not need to improve in order to get off the mark. Battle Of Omdurman finished a well-beaten fourth at Wincanton last month but it would be no surprise to see him get involved in this weak event. Maple completes the shortlist.

CHARACTER TESTING possesses the best form on show so this fair Flat winner is taken to open his account in this sphere. Normandy Legend and Maple are the dangers.

The vote goes to CHARACTER TESTING, who has leading claims on his close call at Warwick two weeks ago and is open to more progress.

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12:47 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

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SCEPTRED ISLE is interesting here on her return to jumping. The Cityscape mare had a good campaign on the Flat this year for George Kingston, winning twice, and handles soft ground. She was a cosy winner at this venue back in late May in testing conditions and could be nicely treated back over timber having been an improver on the level. Irish Impulse came good over fences at Clonmel just over two weeks ago and switches back to hurdles off a 6lb lower mark. Mahlers Cove was knocking on the door earlier in the year and could be place material on his return.

IRISH IMPULSE proved a totally different proposition in a first-time tongue strap when running out an easy winner of a Clonmel handicap chase a fortnight ago and can follow up if the headgear works as well back over hurdles. Go Gill Go is a player, while Gavin Cromwell's pair Shantou Princess and My Good Pal, for whom market support would be very significant, also need respecting.

After the progress she showed on the Flat this year, SCEPTRED ISLE (nap) could hardly be better handicapped and she really should win

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12:55 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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A Grade 2 winner over hurdles at Cheltenham before possibly running too keenly in the Albert Bartlett at the Festival in March, GIDLEIGH PARK carries huge potential now he switches to fences and Harry Fry's smart prospect can make a big impact here. Bad has to be feared after his promising C&D second, while Rare Edition and Bucksy Des Epeires are also unexposed in this discipline and betting support would be noteworthy.

GIDLEIGH PARK is one of the most exciting chase prospects in the UK and can make a successful start over fences off what might be a very lenient mark. It could be close for the forecast, with Bad, given his good Ascot record, narrowly preferred.

An intriguing little race and a case can be made for all of them. BAD was a clear second over C&D on chase debut and can go one better.

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13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Although disappointing when finishing a well-beaten fourth in the Persian War here last month, RYAN'S ROCKET appeared too keen for the extended 2m3f distance. The six-year-old previously completed a double over hurdles, which worked out well, and a mark of 121 on his chase debut could prove fruitful, more so reverting to 2m. Western General warrants respect racing off 8lb higher than his victory at Newton Abbot 23 days ago and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Just Over Land.

An interesting novices' handicap chase with a host boasting potential. RYAN'S ROCKET ran below his previous hurdles best in a Grade 2 here in October but he'd previously looked a good prospect when twice successful in the spring and, as a former point winner, he could yet get back on the up now chasing. Just Over Land, Western General and another chase debutant Hasthing are others well worthy of consideration.

Western General looked good at Newton Abbot but it's worth chancing HASTHING to make a winning start to his chase career.

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13:15 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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Suitably Surprised successfully completed a double over 2m at Leicester four days ago and should mount a bold bid. However, she will need to transfer that form to fences and IMPERIAL RULE gets the nod as a result. Rebecca Menzies' seven-year-old regained the winning thread in smart style in a stronger event than this at Sedgefield last time and a 6lb rise might be lenient. Just Gino is the pick of the remainder.

IMPERIAL RULE was a poignant winner at Sedgefield earlier in the month and Rebecca Menzies' 7-y-o gets the verdict to follow up with not many miles on the clock at the expense of progressive hurdler Suitably Surprised, who made it 2 wins in 4 days at Leicester on Monday and can continue her good work switched to the larger obstacles. Just Gino is starting to look a disappointment considering his cost but can fill out third here.

Hat-trick seeker Suitably Surprised is respected on her chase debut but preference is for IMPERIAL RULE, who is 2-4 in this sphere.

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13:22 Tipperary Maiden Hurdle 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

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It looked like a decent bumper that JAZZ DE COTTE won in Ayr back in April and he may be able to make a winning start over hurdles, despite giving weight away to a couple of principal rivals. The French-bred beat previous winner Thistle Be The One then and the third horse, Califet En Vol, was an impressive winner over hurdles at Kempton recently. The Willie Mullins-trained Gorvitho is obviously one to note on his Irish debut. The No Risk At All gelding was runner-up on his sole start on the level in France. Taponthego ran well when chasing home Fleur In The Park at Wexford and is another for the shortlist.

JAZZ DE COTTE is an exciting hurdling prospect and can make a winning start. Taponthego was a promising second at Wexford and seems sure to improve up in trip. Ballysax Hank should be winning races over hurdles before long, while Gorvitho is an obvious contender on debut for Willie Mullins.

Preference is for TAPONTHEGO, a good second to a decent horse at Wexford, with the extra trip and possibly the softer ground a plus

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13:30 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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The 14-length success posted by CELTIC DINO on his hurdles debut at Wincanton last month suggests the Sam Thomas-trained gelding has the potential to significantly build on the promise he showed by winning two of his three starts in bumpers. With Nothing To Sea, Wade Out and Joyeuse also picking up penalties, this should be an informative event, with the last-named of that trio feared most after making a successful start to her UK career at Taunton back in January.

Nicky Henderson has farmed this race in recent seasons, and he looks to hold prime claims once more with 5-y-o JOYEUSE. A half-sister to connections' smart performer Epatante, she looked a good prospect herself when winning on stable debut at Chepstow back in January and very much appeals as the type to rate significantly higher this term. Celtic Dino may well emerge as the chief danger.

Two-time bumper winner CELTIC DINO made an excellent impression when winning easily on last month's hurdle debut at Wincanton.

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13:40 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Byzantium is entitled to build on last season's hurdles bow when runner-up at Taunton, but that maiden contest hasn't worked out as hoped and the four-year-old may be worth taking on. Although penalised for his breakthrough victory at Uttoxeter 35 days ago, the Ben Case-trained WINDSURFER is entitled to build on that return to action and he looks capable of following up. The Winslow Boy arrives on the back of a respectable third at Worcester and he shouldn't be far away.

A big field but plenty of deadwood in this novice, BYZANTIUM selected to build on his hurdling debut second at Taunton back in the spring having had a breathing operation prior to his return. Windsurfer opened his account 5 months on from his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter recently, so he heads up the dangers carrying a penalty, with Diskatek and The Winslow Boy taken to fight out minor honours.

Only a few of these are likely to play a part and BYZANTIUM deserves the chance to put right a disappointing defeat on his hurdle debut.

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13:50 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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PEEJAYBEE lost little in defeat when third in a competitive 15-runner handicap at Carlisle last month. A 1lb drop in the ratings could prove to be lenient and a third victory over fences could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from the Martin Keighley-trained Duke Of Luckley, who returned from a 90-day break to score at Southwell in October. Ribeye and Dream Jet also have the form to figure.

HIGH MOON has eased in the weights and hinted firmly at a revival after 5 months off when fifth at Carlisle 4 weeks ago. Entitled to be sharper now and with his yard firmly amongst the winners, he could be worth siding with to build on that effort here. Ribeye at the foot of the weights and Hexham-scorer Dream Jet head up the dangers.

Several have possiblities but the vote goes to DUKE OF LUCKLEY (nap), who was as good as ever wehen making all at Southwell last month.

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13:57 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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There looks to be more to come from THE NAGGER REIDY, who scored on his handicap debut at Listowel in late September. The Kayf Tara gelding asserted in good style on the run-in and was value for a bit more than his winning margin. Going up again in trip now could bring further improvement. Empire Succes was well backed when winning his maiden hurdle at Wexford late last month. He has been given a mark of 109 and it will be interesting to see how he fares against older horses. Mexican Moonshine takes a drop in class after running in a couple of good novice races and looks on a competitive mark.

SHRAHEEN goes off the same mark as when first past the post in a Kilbeggan handicap in June and can gain compensation. The Nagger Reidy landed a few bets when improving to take a Listowel handicap on his return and should go well again. Empire Succes is another last-time-out winner to keep on side.

Absent since being disqualified after winning at Kilbeggan in June, SHRAHEEN makes plenty of appeal on return off the same mark

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14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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TERRESITA enjoyed a productive campaign last term and looked the likely winner when coming down two from home in a hot Sandown handicap. Lucy Wadham's progressive mare made amends in a Listed event on her return to action at Carlisle and appears the one to be with, despite her career-high mark. Nocte Volatus arrives in search of a hat-trick and must enter calculations off 5lb higher than for his game Chepstow victory. Persian Time is better than he showed over 2m2f at Kempton and he merits respect.

Cases can be made for several of these but it could pay to side with GEMIRANDE, who ended last season with a bit of a whimper but has slipped back to a potentially good mark as a result and his yard has twice won this in recent years with horses returning from a break. Corrigeen Rock took his form up a notch when landing a big pot at Musselburgh back in February, so he heads up the dangers on reappearance, with Terresita and Nocte Volatus both fancied to go well, too.

Venetia Williams has a good record in this race and the attractively handicapped GEMIRANDE is the selection on his reappearance.

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14:15 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Barring a mishap at Ayr two starts ago, BILLYTHEREALBIGRED would come into this contest unbeaten for the Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero stable. The four-year-old made a strong impression on his chase debut at Bangor last month and, with further improvement likely, he could prove hard to beat. Donnacha failed to fire when he finished third at Carlisle last time, but he is an interesting contender on his first attempt at this distance off a 2lb lower mark. Range is another to note.

Having won all 3 completed outings in handicap hurdles, BILLYTHEREALBIGRED made an impressive start over fences at Bangor last month and he can continue his progress to add to his tally. Range was in the process of showing improved form on his chase debut and could be the main danger, with Heros de Romay completing the shortlist.

A promising novice hurdler last season, RANGE was travelling well in the lead when falling on his chasing debut. He gets the vote.

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14:25 Catterick Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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Although a maiden over hurdles, HOW ABOUT NO hit the frame in all four outings over timber when trained in Ireland. Now under the tutelage of Lizzie Quinlan, the four-year-old looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to open his account and he gets the vote over penalised winner Kilbarry Hill. The Blue Bresil gelding drew well clear of his rivals at Hereford 18 days ago and he isn't taken lightly. Balally Park may fare best of the remainder.

HOW ABOUT NO has shown signs of temperament but he sets a clear standard and is difficult to oppose in receipt of weight from his main market rival Kilbarry Hill.

The ex-Irish How About No is respected, but the vote goes to KILBARRY HILL, who was an easy winner at Hereford 18 days ago.

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14:32 Tipperary Handicap Hurdle 25f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

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LADIAM may improve a bit from her comeback run in Limerick last month and could be worth a shot here. The Malinas mare just faded a touch late on then and that was understandable as it was her first outing since June 2023. She has been eased 1lb since and looks on a workable mark. Milanaway was well beaten in maiden company last time, but had run well previously in a Fairyhouse handicap and is capable of getting involved here. Slip Jig didn't run too badly when sixth on her handicap debut in Limerick having won a maiden hurdle here previously. She takes a big step up in trip now.

This is wide open so it could be worth siding with LADIAM who shaped well on her return from a long absence when seventh at Limerick last month and figures on a very handy mark if building on it. Barryroe Madam heads the list of dangers on the back of her good Galway third, along with Hill Rocket, Milanaway and Workforadime.

A strong-finishing third over this trip at Galway last month, BALLYROE MADAM can reverse placings with Walk On Time

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14:40 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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BREAK MY SOUL still appears to be learning on the job and looked the likely winner before being denied in the shadows of the post over C&D on her return. Upped 4lb but with the promise of more improvement to come, she gets the vote to atone for that near-miss. Recent comfortable Newbury scorer Aurigny Mill is a danger, for all that a 7lb rise asks a question of him. Gin Coco completes the shortlist off just 2lb higher than when taking this prize 12 months ago.

Lots with chances but AURIGNY MILL impressed greatly when going in at Newbury recently for his new stable and edges the vote from Nicky Henderson's progressive mare Break My Soul. Wetherby-scorer Williethebuilder, the handily-weighted Afadil and last year's victor Gin Coco are others well worthy of consideration in a highly competitive event.

This could go to the lightly raced 5yo BREAK MY SOUL who was beaten just a nose over C&D on this month's handicap debut.

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14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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PETTY CASH occupied the runner-up berth in this grade at Stratford in May and has since undergone a wind operation. The son of Getaway shaped as if he would relish this extra distance on that occasion and could be the one to beat off 1lb lower. Haas Boy finished a well-beaten third over hurdles on his first start for the Emma Lavelle yard last month and might be able to get closer in this sphere. Zero Tolerance looks the best of the remainder.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and Robert Walford's likeable mare COOLEENYMORE is taken to build on her encouraging Stratford fifth after a lay-off and resume winning ways. Veteran Mortens Leam could emerge as the main danger, with Petty Cash, Eceparti and Zero Tolerance also in the mix

There might still be more to come over fences from COOLEENYMORE (nap), who ran well for a long way at Stratford three weeks ago.

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15:00 Catterick Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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Just Loose Change remains open to improvement over fences and must be respected up 3lb for his recent Huntingdon success, but preference is for PRESENTANDCOUNTING. Although pulled up in a class 2 event recently, Donald McCain's charge looks likely to lead and, if slipping clear, he will be tough to peg back. Mister Bells failed to complete on his reappearance last month but he ought to be sharper this time around.

JUST LOOSE CHANGE proved a different proposition to on chasing debut when successful at Huntingdon last time, suited by the step up in trip, and he can build on that effort to follow up. The biggest threat could come from Presentandcounting, who has now dropped to 13 lb below his last winning mark.

The 7yo JUST LOOSE CHANGE was a winner at Huntingdon last time on his second chase start and he can follow up.

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15:07 Tipperary Maiden Chase 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Willie Mullins has always thought a lot of MIRAZUR WEST. The full-brother to Ferny Hollow is a keen-going sort but has plenty of ability, as he showed when winning at Grade 2 level over timber last season. Mullins is hopeful fences might settle him a bit more and, if so, he could take high order among the novices this term. The stable also has a strong second string in Westport Cove, who was last seen running off a mark of 137 in a Punchestown handicap hurdle. Built By Ballymore is another who could fare better now over fences. His campaign ended on a couple of disappointing notes last season, but he had won twice previously.

MIRAZUR WEST quickly made up into a very useful hurdler last season and this brother to the top-class chaser Ferny Hollow is fancied to go in at the first time of asking over the larger obstacles. Conyers Hill rates the pick of those with chasing experience and appeals as next best, although other fencing debutants Westport Cove, Built By Ballymore, Only By Night and Theatre Native all merit plenty of respect in an intriguing beginners chase.

A good-class beginners with MIRAZUR WEST, a brother to the classy Ferny Hollow who was unbeaten in three chases, getting the nod

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15:15 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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REGARDE scored quite comfortably in the end at Kempton and the stiff nature of Ascot should play to his strengths as he attempts to notch up a fourth win over fences. A 6lb rise could prove lenient and he is preferred to Regatta De Blanc, who will appreciate a return to the larger obstacles having let down odds-on backers on her Chepstow reappearance. Of the others, keep a close eye on Law Of Supply, who won well at Worcester.

A winner in points, LAW OF SUPPLY was successful at the first attempt in chases when scoring eased-down at Worcester last month, so with further improvement to come he could be capable of following up. Regatta de Blanc is a big player, while Kempton winner Regarde can go well again.

The lightly raced point winner LAW OF SUPPLY (nap) impressed on last month's chase debut at Worcester and can defy a 10lb rise.

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15:25 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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Harry Cobden has an impressive 20-percent strike-rate when riding for Robert Walford and he could enhance that record further courtesy of LOVERDOSE. Worth more than the winning margin would suggest over 2m here last month, a step up in trip should suit the unexposed five-year-old, while a 6lb rise in the handicap does not appear overly harsh. Hidden History defeated a now 129-rated rival at Lingfield when last seen in February so he could prove far better than an opening mark of 115. Others to note include Holly Hartingo, Push To Pass and Boyles Hill.

The way LOVERDOSE got on top towards the finish over 2m here last month suggests this trip could suit and he can defy the handicapper again and complete a hat-trick. Handicap newcomers Hidden History, Push To Pass and Boyles Hill head the dangers in a competitive race.

Handicap debutant PUSH TO PASS was given quite a lot to do before keeping on steadily in a 2m novice last month and can improve here.

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15:32 Catterick NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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This isn't the deepest of contests and if Kids Say Lastgojoe is able to build on a promising debut effort, he is likely to mount a stern challenge. Fergal O'Brien often does well in bumpers and Mighty Gesture, a relative of two useful types, must be taken seriously. That said, SNAPAUDACIAHEROS finished second to one that has gone on to win twice over hurdles already at Southwell last time and she is taken to go one better for her in-form yard.

MIGHTY GESTURE makes plenty of appeal on paper and could have found a good opportunity first time up. Snapaudaciaheros can go well on her return and looks the danger.

It might be worth siding with Fergal O'Brien's striking newcomer MIGHTY GESTURE, who is a sister to a smart bumper winner.

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15:39 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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A highly encouraging third when staying on from off the pace over 1m2f here last time out, HUMBLE SPARK should appreciate another go at this distance and he may be able to notch up a third course victory of the year. The hat-trick seeking Fast Fred arrives with strong claims on the back of a comfortable success at Southwell, while Laudable needs a change of luck having been runner-up on his last three starts, including the last twice over C&D.

FAST FRED has picked up the progressive thread since switched to handicaps, following up his breakthrough success in comfortable fashion at Southwell (12.1f) 2 weeks ago. Unexposed at this trip, he's very much of interest again from his revised mark and earns the vote. Humble Spark, back down markedly in class, Oriental Art and Laudable head up the dangers.

The late-maturing FAST FRED can complete the hat-trick. He looked as though he had more to offer when winning at Southwell last time.

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15:42 Tipperary Maiden Chase 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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A deep contest, with Willie Mullins saddling three of the seven, and the vote goes to CAPTAIN CODY on his chase debut. The Arctic Cosmos gelding won a Grade 2 in impressive fashion last season and any further rain will suit him. He looks to have the potential to make into a smart staying chaser. Stablemate Sa Majeste has the benefit of a run under his belt. He stayed on to chase home Search For Glory at Galway last time and is entitled to improve from that experience. Jockey bookings would suggest that Cleatus Poolaw is the pick of Gordon Elliott's pair and he has the potential to improve over fences.

Another interesting beginners chase that can go to SA MAJESTE who has a very encouraging performance over fences at Galway under his belt and seems sure to better his useful hurdles form in this sphere. Captain Cody, Nas Na Riogh and Cleatus Poolaw are all fascinating rivals now going chasing themselves.

The one to beat looks like SA MAJESTE, a good second to a very useful stayer at Galway last month on his chase debut

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15:50 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:50 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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Paul Nicholls has already had one smart newcomer score in these colours this week and CALVINO has the potential to be another. The four-year-old is out of a mare who won a Listed race over fences for the stable and he may have enough to see off the experience of Blues Singer, who has a 4lb penalty to overcome for a taking debut success at Kempton in March. Kdeux Saint Fray must be monitored for market support as he starts out for shrewd connections.

BLUES SINGER created a good impression when scoring on debut at Kempton in March and is taken to defy a penalty on his return. Calvino and Little Ledgend are very appealing newcomers and the betting should be informative.

Paul Nicholls has won the last two renewals and saddles the attractively bred CALVINO, who earns the vote ahead of Blues Singer.

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15:59 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:59 Chepstow NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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There has been no stopping Paul Nicholls following a slow start to the season and Sinnatra appeals as a likely candidate with that in mind, but the newly-formed father and son partnership of Jonjo and A J O'Neill have started brightly too and ASSERTIVE WALK might be worth chancing. The stoutly-bred son of Walk In The Park fetched 85,000-euros as a three-year-old and, on paper at least, looks to hold a live chance. Pure Blue and Harry Bright are just two others to consider.

In a concluding bumper where the betting should be informative SINNATRA gets the vote for last year's winning stable. Harry Bright, Hillwalk, who was closing in second when falling at the last in his sole point, and Assertive Walk are other interesting runners before any market clues are known.

There are several interesting types among the newcomers, particularly SINNATRA and Assertive Walk.

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16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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BLUE LAKOTA was a major improver for both wind surgery and making his handicap debut when narrowly denied here over 5f earlier in the month, and a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop him from going one better. Bow Street had Ghostman half a length behind in the runner-up spot over C&D last time out and he can uphold that form, despite being 2lb worse off at the weights.

BOW STREET benefited from the step back up in trip and overcame trouble at the start when opening his account over C&D 17 days ago. He's fancied to make another bold bid up 3 lb, with Blue Lakota and Ghostman, who was just behind the selection latest, others to consider. Market confidence behind nursery debutants Hundred Caps and Kodi Fire would also look significant.

The choice is HUNDERED CAPS who has shown ability on turf while his dam was smart on the AW.

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16:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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This can go the way of JAMAICAN STORM, who shaped with abundant promise on debut when keeping on well for third over C&D, having dwelt at the start. With normal improvement expected, Bryan Smart's charge can break the maiden at the main expense of newcomer Lemurian, who hails from a family that connections have been very successful with in recent years, although he is likely to need further in time. Southwell fourth Criminal Shore is another to note, as is debutant Brooklyn, who cost 175,000 euros as a yearling.

LEMURIAN makes plenty of appeal on paper, hailing from a family his leading stable has enjoyed plenty of success with, so he's selected to get off to the perfect start before the benefit of market clues. Jamaica Storm sets the standard of those with previous form on the back of an encouraging C&D debut third 31 days ago and he's feared. Brooklyn and Ventura Dream are another pair of newcomers to note, whilst Criminal Shore commands respect, too.

With the form standard not particularly high, interesting newcomers LEMURIAN, Brooklyn and Ventura Dream comprise the shortlist.

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17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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With the form of her recent C&D win in a similar grade having been boosted in the interim, ECLAIRAGE should be capable of following up. Smartly away from the stalls, the Danny Murphy-trained filly made all to score comfortably by half a length. A 4lb rise doesn't appear too harsh given how well the race has worked out subsequently. Skillman Ave, who finished a staying-on third in that contest, has a chance at the revised weights. Gavin Cromwell's filly has plenty of experience, which should stand to her here. Just Jump would be of definite interest off a mark of 72 if settling better than last time. The Andrew Slattery-trained gelding could be suited to this drop back to 5f.

An open nursery in which ECLAIRAGE earns the vote with the form of his recent C&D success having been franked. Skillman Ave chase home the selection that day and is again feared most with Tino Pai, Moonhall Lass and Vanilla Baby also well in the mix.

MOONHALL LASS is preferred. She hasn't much to find with Eclairage, she's better off at the weights with her and Keane is on board

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17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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A C&D winner off 4lb lower in the Gosforth Park Cup back in June, BERGERAC has held his form well since then. Kevin Ryan's likeable sprinter again acquitted himself with great credit when finishing third in the Ayr Silver Cup and, nudged up 1lb back at the minimum trip, he gets the nod. Kylian is yet to deliver on the promise he showed in his juvenile days, but his mark is fast becoming attractive and he commands respect. Equilateral, runner-up to last weekend's brilliant Golden Rose winner Night Raider at Kempton, is also noteworthy.

Having resumed winning ways over C&D in June, BERGERAC has remained in excellent form since, first home in his group having set a sound gallop when third in the Silver Cup at Ayr. He looks sure to give another good account and shades the vote. Significantly, back from a break/wind surgery, and Kylian are others to consider. Spirit of Applause also commands respect despite operating from out of the weights.

A strong race in which Equilateral, Bergerac and SOMMELIER appeal most. A stiff 5f on AW could be ideal for the selection.

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17:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:30 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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JACKIE BROWN holds leading claims now that she drops back to 6f. Runner-up here over an extra furlong last time, the Tony Martin-trained filly held every chance before weakening inside the last. Although consistent from 5f to 7f, the four-year-old gives the impression that this could be her optimum distance. Champion apprentice James Ryan takes a valuable 3lb off her back. C&D winner I'm Spartacus has been running well in recent weeks. The Ado McGuinness-trained gelding will appreciate the extra furlong having run on strongly over 5f here last time. Jazzy Dancer would be a threat to all if afforded an easy lead, while Devil's Angel would be a serious threat if getting a run.

This is wide open but RATTLETHEONIONBAG signalled he's ready to strike when a very good recent C&D runner-up so looks the way to go. Jackie Brown and I'm Spartacus both arrive in good nick and can chase home the selection in that order. Crystal Luna completes the shortlist.

It might be worth siding with CRYSTAL LUNA. Her yard does well here, she shaped well in a 5f maiden here latest and she's bred for 6f

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17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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

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HITCHED was value for more than the winning margin when getting up late on to bring up a double at Lingfield on Tuesday and he gets the vote to make light of his penalty again. A 1lb rise for a recent C&D second doesn't discount Wheres The Crumpet, while Roman Harry wasn't disgraced when third over this track and trip last week and he looks the pick of the remainder.

HITCHED arrives having landed back-to-back Lingfield handicaps, the latest 3 days ago, and he's fancied to defy a double penalty and complete the hat-trick. Roman Harry, Al Shabab and Wheres The Crumpet are a trio of others to consider.

The suggestion is ROMAN HARRY, who may still have more to offer on non-turf surfaces. Al Shabab is second choice.

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18:00 Dundalk Stakes 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:00 Dundalk Stakes 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Back over 7f, PERFECT JUDGEMENT can strike on what is only his second start for trainer Stephen Thorne. Held up to get the trip when fifth over a mile here last time, the three-year-old can be ridden a bit closer to the pace on this occasion. Well treated by these race conditions, he can register a third career success. Naas maiden winner Whispersinthewind is thoroughly unexposed at this level. Twice placed on the Polytrack last winter, the Donnacha O'Brien-trained filly has to be respected. Punk Poet is at his best over a mile, but the Eddie Lynam-trained gelding would be dangerous to underestimate if allowed too much of a lead under Chris Hayes.

A case can be made for plenty of these but HIGHTIMEYOUWON rates just the pick of the weights on the back of his very good second here last time out so edges the vote. Course specialist Punk Poet heads the list of dangers, with Perfect Judgement, No More Porter and Imperial Dream all well in the mix too.

Preference is for WHISPERSINTHEWIND. She beat a decent sort in a Naas maiden last time and she has solid placed C&D form in the book

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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BRUMMELL overcame trouble in running when fairly bolting up over 5f here recently and, stepping back up in trip, the suspicion is that a 6lb penalty may not stop Julie Camacho's sprinter from going in again. Pals Battalion was too keen for his own good when runner-up over 7f at Redcar and this cut back in distance can see him put up the most resistance to the selection. Phoenix Of Dreams remains relatively unexposed in handicaps and he is also a noteworthy contender.

BRUMMELL and Fahrenheit Seven are a pair of 3-y-os going the right way so they may fight this out. Marginal preference is for the former, who is understandably turned out under a penalty for what was an easy win here recently. Of the rest, Evocative Spark can remain competitive.

Topweight FAHRENHEIT SEVEN (nap) looks the type to do well on AW this autumn/winter and is first choice ahead of Evocative Spark.

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18:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Fourth on his debut over 7f here last month, AEON'S AEGIS should appreciate stepping up to a mile. The Joseph O'Brien-trained colt was held up in the early stages before staying on well up the straight to get within six lengths of the winner. Granted normal improvement from that initial outing, the son of Not This Time can open his account. Habari showed huge improvement from his first outing to take fifth here over this trip. If he can take a similar step forward from that run, he should be involved at the finish. What's Your Game shaped well enough on his debut at the Curragh to suggest he can win his maiden soon.

Joseph O'Brien's AEON'S AEGIS made a promising start when a recent fourth here and this son of Not This Time is fancied to build on it and open his account. A few newcomers offer a fair bit of potential here, not least Purview and All Told and they can chase home the selection in that order.

AEON'S AEGIS (nap) finished fourth in a hot 7f maiden here on his debut and should take all the beating with the cobwebs blown away

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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Last Outlaw is still of very low mileage and is one to monitor closely in the betting on his all-weather debut. However, there are many old hands for a race of this nature and the likes of last-time-out Chelmsford winner Monsieur Kodi, along with previous C&D scorer Alfa Whiteburd, also need taking seriously. However, slender preference is for NORTHERN SPIRIT, whose recent form has a strong appearance and he looks worth chancing off just 3lb above his last winning mark.

Plenty to consider but MONSIEUR KODI looked good back on the AW when cashing in on a drop in grade at Chelmsford a fortnight ago and his new mark looks well within his compass. Northern Spirit is used to competing in better races than this so he demands respect, with Bella Kopella one to consider at longer odds.

Course specialist Bella Kopella is feared but the vote goes to SACRED FALLS who didn't have much luck in running here six days ago.

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19:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:00 Dundalk Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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The twice-raced CAROLINA JETSTREAM can make it third-time lucky for the Adrian Murray stable. Third on her debut in what was arguably a strong maiden at the Curragh, the daughter of Pinatubo ran a big race when fourth on her first run on the Polytrack here last month. With the benefit of those experiences to call upon, she should be good enough to win. Stepping up to a mile for the first time in her career also looks a wise move. Recent runner-up Dancing Teapot is another who should benefit from the extra furlong. The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly flashed home when only just denied here earlier this month. Jamie Spencer is an intriguing booking on the Henry De Bromhead-trained Nuit. Third on her debut at Naas last month, the Sea The Stars filly is entitled to be sharper now.

DANCING TEAPOT was going on well at the finish when a promising debut second over 7f here and is fancied to take a sizeable step forward now upped to 1m. This daughter of Camelot gets the nod over form pick Carolina Jetstream with Nuit also firmly in the picture if, as expected, building on her debut Naas third. Debutantes Denim And Diamonds and Camevere also need factoring in, especially if the market speaks in their favour.

Classic-entered DANCING TEAPOT was an unlucky loser here over 7f on her debut but will relish the step up in trip.

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19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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C&D winner CONCERT BOY has been running well in defeat of late and, with this not looking any tougher than some of his recent assignments, the well-handicapped son of Kodiac could be worth a shot in a wide-open contest. Muddy Lynn ran on well to score under this rider over 6f here last month and commands respect off just 4lb higher. Keep Me Stable and The Gay Blade are a couple of others to consider.

This looks open but Newcastle-specialist KEEP ME STABLE showed she's back in excellent nick when runnr-up here a fotnight ago and is taken to build on that. Muddy Lynn was strong at the finish when winning over 6f at the track last time so she's a danger, along with Mr Trick.

Attractively handicapped DRAFTED is taken to build on his latest effort and record a first win since joining Danny Brooke.

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19:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Well backed prior to finishing mid-division on her debut at Naas in August, STUDY THE LADY is likely to be a different proposition here. Ger Lyons has given the filly plenty of time to recover from those exertions and it is surely significant that he runs her again before the end of her juvenile campaign. Galway runner-up Permission Tospeak holds every chance for the in-form David Marnane yard. Only just denied on her most recent start, the daughter of Blue Point should be bang there under Leigh Roche. With an official rating of 78, Calrissiana sets the standard. A gradual improver who ran her best race to date when third at Leopardstown last time, the Too Darn Hot filly merits consideration.

A chance is taken on STUDY THE LADY to improve past form-picks Cal Rissiana and Permission Tospeak. Love Is Blind is another one with potential.

LOVE IS BLIND was an eyecatcher on debut at Galway and should step forward for a stable with a fine strike-rate on the AW

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

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

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Effective when fresh, Monsieur Fantaisie won gamely over 7f at Southwell but having never won races back-to-back, nor raced at this venue before, plenty needs taking on trust as he returns from a 236-day absence. Therefore, the far less exposed SUPERNOVA STEPS, who was a ready winner at the same venue last week, could be the way to go, with a 6lb penalty unlikely to be an issue. Fellow in-form contenders Ana Emaraaty and Tomorrow Day should also be competitive again.

Plenty of these arrive in form including SUPERNOVA STEPS, who took a step forward to get off the mark on his first attempt sprinting at Southwell recently and David Loughnane's filly can defy a penalty at the expense of Ana Emaraaty, who came with a wet sail having been outpaced early to score at Newcastle last month. Tomorrow Day and Kapparis Kid can both go well, too.

This can go to ANA EMARAATY, who remains unexposed as a sprinter and is taken to follow up last month's C&D success.

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20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:00 Dundalk Handicap 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Runner-up in a stronger contest here last time, LETIZA can gain some form of compensation. The Henry De Bromhead-trained filly lost her race in the stalls, giving away many lengths at the start. Still having plenty to do early in the straight, she stayed on strongly in a manner that suggested she would appreciate stepping back up to this distance. Granted a better break, the four-year-old should prove hard to beat. Also taking minor honours in a better grade on his most recent run here, the Tony Martin-trained Pralognan has to hold strong claims. Although dropping down in trip, the top-weight should have the pace to cope with it. Wrecking Ball Paul is one who the others would do well not to allow an easy time of it on the front end.

PRALOGNAN is having only his second start since returning to Tony Martin, and is chanced ahaed of Letiza and Hurricane Helen.

A chance is taken on the consistent STORMIE OUTLOOK, who seldom runs a bad race and will take all the beating if she sees out the trip

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

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20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Top-weight ENOUGH ALREADY can resume winning ways now faced with this significant step back up in trip. Noted staying on late in mid-division over 7f at the Curragh last time, the Ado McGuinness-trained gelding moves up five furlongs here. However, having been placed over this trip earlier in his career in Britain, the veteran is worth taking a chance with in what is arguably the weakest race he has contested for some time. Thegooseiscooked has shaped well enough on a couple of starts here to suggest she is worthy of consideration in first-time cheekpieces. The mare returns to this trip having shown ability over shorter since her return from an absence. Turf Range, who can run well fresh, is another to consider in a competitive heat.

ELSA'S PRIDE disappointed on her latest outing, yet she'd previously looked one to keep on side when scoring at this venue in September and, with the longer trip holding no fears, she's fancied to go well. Thegooseiscooked, Imperial Miss and Just Another Eagle are others to consider, with Enough Already another worth keeping an eye on.

Preference is for JUST ANOTHER EAGLE. Her yard is flying, the step up in trip should suit and Chris Hayes is a positive jockey booking

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Racecard Key

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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