1 Friday 3rd November 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 33 Races on Friday 3rd November 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 9 races at Newmarket, 9 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Wetherby, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

11:15 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/8 +39%) Zoum Zoum	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(1) Zoum Zoum 11/8, Zoustar gelding. Dam 6f winner out of useful 2-y-o 1m winner Nantha. Won 10-runner novice (8/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 23 days ago, slowly away. Open to progress and big shout under a penalty. Won on debut (7f, AW) & dam was a soft-ground Listed winner on this course; strong claims.
10 2nd (10) (6/1 -80%) Kikkuli	6 6/1(-80%)	(10) Kikkuli 6/1, Foaled March 2. Kingman colt. Half-brother to several winners, including top-class winner up to 10.4f Frankel and high-class 1m-1½m winner Noble Mission. Dam, 5f-7f winner, half-sister to high-class 1¼m to 1¾m performer Powerscourt. Likely type. Kingman half-brother to the mighty Frankel, among others; has to be of interest on debut.
3 3rd (3) (33/1 -32%) Balmacara	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Balmacara 33/1, Foaled April 23. 60,000 gns yearling, New Bay gelding. Half-brother to 1½m winner Vision of Hope. Dam, 13.3f winner, half-sister to useful 7f-8.6f winner Carolinae. 60,000gns yearling; half-brother to a 1m4f winner; may need further than this debut trip.
5 4th (5) (11/1 -10%) Economics	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Economics 11/1, Foaled March 1. 42,000 gns foal, 160,000 gns yearling, Night of Thunder colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Charm Spirit. Dam, 9.2f-12.5f winner (2-time Prix de Pomone winner), half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Pablo 160,000gns yearling; one of three for top yard and market strength would be worth noting.
8 5th (8) (7/2 -8%) Individualism	3.5 7/2(-8%)	(8) Individualism 7/2, Placed all 3 starts, best effort when second of 11 in novice at Ayr (7.2f, good to soft, 5/2) 43 days ago. Can make presence felt again. Runner-up on two of his three starts and latest form is working out very well; key player.
2 6th (2) (16/1 +52%) Asimov	16 16/1(+52%)	(2) Asimov 16/1, Foaled April 3. Pivotal colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1¼m Island Hideaway and 1¼m/11f winner Intergalacticat. Dam unraced half-sister to 7f winner France and 1m-10.4f winner Hippy Hippy Shake (both smart). Trainer among the winners but his 2yo newcomers tend to improve for the run.
11 7th (11) (7/1 +50%) So Deuce	7 7/1(+50%)	(11) So Deuce 7/1, Foaled March 29. 290,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Chantico. Dam, 11f-1¾m winner, half-sister to useful 1½m winner (stayed 15.5f) Return Ace. One to note. 290,000gns yearling; dam 1m6f Listed winner; one to consider on debut.
9 8th (9) (18/1 -80%) Keen Interest	18 18/1(-80%)	(9) Keen Interest 18/1, Foaled April 23. €74,000 foal, 130,000 gns yearling, Kodiac gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Espouse and smart 6f winner Azure Blue. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner Valeria Messalina. Catches the eye on paper and he's with a top trainer (one of three newcomers for the yard).
7 9th (7) (250/1 -150%) Inappropriate	250 250/1(-150%)	(7) Inappropriate 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, ninth of 12 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 18 days ago. Well beaten this autumn on his first two starts and considerable improvement is required.
13 10th (13) (300/1 -100%) Warmonger	300 300/1(-100%)	(13) Warmonger 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in novice (300/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Well beaten at massive odds on all three starts; one for handicaps over further next year.
4 11th (4) (100/1 -203%) Beat The Clock	100 100/1(-203%)	(4) Beat The Clock 100/1, Foaled February 12. 67,000 gns foal, 130,000 gns yearling, €50,000 2-y-o, Time Test gelding. Dam 1m winner. Gelded; likely to improve for the run but makes debut with yard in good form.
6 12th (6) (20/1 -43%) Global Asset	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Global Asset 20/1, Foaled January 21. Night of Thunder colt. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 11.4f/1½m winner Grand Bazaar out of useful 6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Damaniyat Girl. Dam from good family; top stable runs three newcomers and the betting could be informative.
12 13th (12) (33/1 +0%) St Mungos Park	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) St Mungos Park 33/1, Foaled February 20. 1,000 gns yearling, Siyouni colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 7f winner One Nation. Dam, 10.5f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 9f (Breeders' Cup Filly And Mare Turf) Wuheida out of very smart winner up to 1½m (Fillies' Mile at 2 yrs) Hibaayeb. Godolphin cast-off who makes his debut; 1,000gns yearling; others make greater appeal.

LTO Selection:

11:15 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Zoum Zoum made a winning debut when beating the favourite on the day by just over a length at Kempton and he should take a step forwards from that to have a say here. However, he carries a 6lb penalty and could find it difficult to give that weight away to the beautifully-bred KIKKULI, The son of Kingman has a striking pedigree and should have no issues with this trip, so it would be no surprise to see him go in at the first time of asking. Any market support for 160,000gns purchase Economics should also be considered.

ZOUM ZOUM looked a useful prospect when making a winning debut in a decent time at Kempton and can defy a penalty. Individualism can put his experience to good use and be thereabouts again, while Kikkuli is a very interesting newcomer being a half-brother to Frankel.

Kempton winner ZOUM ZOUM is taken to defy a 6lb penalty, with the Roger Varian-trained newcomer So Deuce feared most.

11:45 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (5/1 +50%) The Reverend	5 5/1(+50%)	(12) The Reverend 5/1, Foaled February 3. 150,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega colt. Brother to smart 1m-10.5f winner Angel Power, closely related to 10.5f winner Burkina Faso and half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Bellport. Dam maiden. 150,000gns yearling who is a half-brother to Italian Group 2 winner Angel Power; possible.
11 2nd (11) (3/1 +14%) Strong Opinion	3 3/1(+14%)	(11) Strong Opinion 3/1, 1,000,000 gns yearling, Dubawi colt who shaped as if in need of the experience when fourth of 12 in a C&D novice 9 days ago. Open to improvement. Well beaten over C&D on debut but this 1,000,000gns yearling may be a lot sharper today.
3 3rd (3) (100/1 -100%) Craig	100 100/1(-100%)	(3) Craig 100/1, Foaled March 28. 10,000 gns yearling, Territories gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by Ardad. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner Iptisam out of useful 1¼m winner Grain of Truth. Others have more appealing pedigrees. 10,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to Italian 1m winner; others appeal more.
1 4th (1) (13/2 +0%) Valentine Catcher	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(1) Valentine Catcher 13/2, Bated Breath colt overcoming greenness and testing conditions to make a winning start in 11-runner minor event at Redcar (6f, heavy, 14/1) on debut 14 days ago. Has an experience edge over most and is open to improvement, but defying a penalty in this field won't be easy. 14-1 win on recent debut; trainer's 2yos rarely win first time which bodes well for career.
5 5th (5) (13/2 +35%) Great Chieftain	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(5) Great Chieftain 13/2, Foaled February 11. €170,000 yearling, Gleneagles colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1m Elounda Queen. Dam French 9f winner. 170,000euros yearling; closely related to French 1m Group 3 winner; on the shortlist.
2 6th (2) (20/1 -43%) Aulis	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Aulis 20/1, Foaled February 23. Ulysses colt. Closely related to 1¼m/10.5f winner Oriole, and half-brother to useful winner up to 8.5f Bullace and 1½m winner Roost. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs). One of 2 in the race for Ralph Beckett. From a family connections have done well with & no surprise if he makes an impact on debut.
6 7th (6) (9/4 +59%) Hutchence	2.25 9/4(+59%)	(6) Hutchence 9/4, Foaled May 9. 310,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Best of Days and 2-y-o 1m winner Lenormand. Dam 1m-11f winner. Bred to be smart and must be taken seriously on debut. 310,000gns yearling; trainer having fine season with 2yos; firmly in calculations on debut.
8 8th (8) (40/1 +60%) Kapparis Kid	40 40/1(+60%)	(8) Kapparis Kid 40/1, Has shown more temperament than ability in 2 starts so far. First run for yard after leaving Amy Murphy. Well beaten on debut at Leicester then ran out in Germany; subsequently sold for 7,000gns.
7 9th (7) (10/1 +9%) Jackson Street	10 10/1(+9%)	(7) Jackson Street 10/1, Foaled April 24. €49,000 foal, €78,000 yearling, Dandy Man colt. Brother to smart winner up to 7f Lord of The Lodge, and half-brother to 7f winner Tsikina and 1½m winner Kingston Joy. Interesting newcomer. Brother to talented stablemate Lord Of The Lodge; betting may be informative on debut.
4 10th (4) (33/1 -65%) Double Red	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Double Red 33/1, Improved on debut form when seventh of 11 in minor event at Salisbury (8f, heavy) last month but not enough to be of interest here. Showed ability when seventh at Salisbury on second start but needs another step forward.

LTO Selection:

11:45 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

There are plenty of well-bred newcomers to cast your eye on in this contest, but the one that appeals most is GREAT CHIEFTAIN. The son of Gleneagles was a 170,000-euro purchase and is bred to relish this distance, so it would be no surprise to see him figure on debut for a Paul & Oliver Cole stable that won a division of this race last year. Strong Opinion showed ability when fourth on debut over C&D and he should be thereabouts with normal progression. Any market confidence behind the well-related Kilt should be noted.

Ralph Beckett's 2-y-os have been firing for some time now and HUTCHENCE, who's bred to be smart, could be another to make a winning debut. Kilt and Lord of Love are a couple of other choicely-bred newcomers from top stables who are highly respected, while Strong Opinion should have learnt from his recent C&D debut and completes the shortlist before market clues.

Ralph Beckett has enjoyed an fine season with 2yos and HUTCHENCE, who cost in excess of 300,000gns, is taken to make a winning debut.

12:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (18/1 -100%) Parisiac	18 18/1(-100%)	(4) Parisiac 18/1, Has slipped to a handy mark and produced his best effort for a while when runner-up at Redcar last time. Could feature if he's able to back that up. Usually runs well in Class 5s; all wins at 6f but he's quick enough for 5f.
11 2nd (11) (17/2 -6%) Willingly	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(11) Willingly 17/2, 3/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (5f, soft) 16 days ago, bit in hand. Can make presence felt again. Nottingham winner; 5lb higher now back in a Class 5, but hard to dismiss.
12 3rd (12) (10/1 +0%) Big Bard	10 10/1(+0%)	(12) Big Bard 10/1, Scored on soft at Nottingham in July and, while not in the same form since, he's likely to strip fitter for his latest outing at Windsor. One to be interested in. Had a good year; below par the last twice but he's not handicapped out of it.
9 4th (9) (11/2 +80%) Maxzeno	5.5 11/2(+80%)	(9) Maxzeno 11/2, Fair maiden. Good second in 5f Nottingham handicap (heavy) in May. Not in the same form since but might have needed his latest run at Leicester, so can't be ruled out. Only fifth last time after a break; that was 6f and dropping back to 5f may help.
8 5th (8) (22/1 +12%) Hover On The Wind	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Hover On The Wind 22/1, Down the weights and took a positive step when seventh on debut for this yard at Chelmsford last time. Back in cheekpieces and could go well under a positive ride. Maiden; only seventh at Chelmsford (6f) on his first run back with this yard.
14 6th (14) (7/1 +42%) Munificent	7 7/1(+42%)	(14) Munificent 7/1, Scored at Wolverhampton in September and shaped as if back in form when fourth over a trip that stretches him at Yarmouth last time. Not dismissed. Returns to his best trip (ran over 7f latest) and he's had a solid year in the main.
10 7th (10) (11/2 +15%) Showalong	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(10) Showalong 11/2, Scored at York in May, Below form twelfth of 19 in handicap at York (5f, good, 18/1) 97 days ago. Break needs to have perked him up ahead of this. Off since July but has run well fresh in the past and his mark is fine.
6 8th (6) (7/1 -40%) Cavalier Approach	7 7/1(-40%)	(6) Cavalier Approach 7/1, On the up lately and justified support to gain his third win of the campaign at Hamilton last time. Might not have reached his limit and demands respect once again. On a career-high mark but in form and he likes these tracks with stiff finishes.
1 9th (1) (15/2 +6%) Antiphon	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(1) Antiphon 15/2, On an appealing mark and bounced back to form when second at Windsor (excellent record there) 18 days ago, so could feature if he's able to back that up. Enjoyed the return to turf when beating all bar an unexposed improver at Windsor.
3 10th (3) (11/1 +8%) Sound Reason	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Sound Reason 11/1, Won at Beverley in July and, while he hasn't really fired since, his mark has edged back down and he was better than the result when third at Newcastle last time. Considered. None too consistent but a capable sprinter on his day; tongue-tie added.
7 11th (7) (10/1 -25%) Sera Dawn	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Sera Dawn 10/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Leaves the impression there's a race in her from this sort of mark if everything drops right. Has won off a higher mark and it was a solid run last time at Windsor.
13 12th (13) (11/1 -57%) Herakles	11 11/1(-57%)	(13) Herakles 11/1, First run since leaving Bryan Smart when creditable third of 11 in handicap at Leicester (5f, good, 28/1) 39 days ago, nearest finish. Very much the type his new yard do well with and no surprise were he capable of better still. Encouraging stable debut when close up at Leicester and might well build on that.
5 13th (5) (66/1 -100%) Kessaar Power	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Kessaar Power 66/1, Doesn't seem to be firing at present, so others make more appeal. Won twice for a different yard earlier this year but patchy since and others more likely.

LTO Selection:

12:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Willingly went in by just over a length when landing a class 6 event at Nottingham last month and she should go well once again off 5lb higher. However, preference is for THE THAMES BOATMAN, who was only denied by a half-length when second at Salisbury in September and he should have no problem with conditions off only 1lb higher. Cavalier Approach was victorious at Hamilton on his latest outing and also has to be considered.

HERAKLES is well treated and, having been picked up cheaply by current connections, he shaped encouragingly when third at Leicester in September. With a strong pace on the cards, he's worth taking a chance on, with Sera Dawn another one likely to benefit from the run of things. Cavalier Approach also merits plenty of respect.

Soft ground suits ANTIPHON (nap), who bumped into an unexposed improver at Windsor, and his turn may well have come around again.

12:40 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (4/1 -14%) Presenting Nelly	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Presenting Nelly 4/1, Bumper winner who won mares' events at Worcester (maiden) and Newton Abbot (novice) last month. More on her plate now but in top hands and it wouldn't be a surprise to see her step up again. Has more on her plate against males here but further improvement is possible.
8 (8) (8/1 -14%) Carrigeen Castle	8 8/1(-14%)	(8) Carrigeen Castle 8/1, Just poor form over hurdles in Ireland and has a 19-month absence to overcome on debut for new stable. Easy enough to oppose. Irish point winner earlier this year; never really threatened in his hurdles over there.
1 (1) (8/1 +0%) Sea Village	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Sea Village 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 11/1, good third of 14 in novice hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft). Type to do better for the longer trip and isn't without a chance on handicap/seasonal debut. Progressive novice and this step up in trip is likely to suit now into his first handicap.
5 (5) (10/1 +17%) Stratton Oakmont	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Stratton Oakmont 10/1, Still winless but mark looks appealing and he's a dual winner in points since last seen under Rules 10 months ago, so worthy of interest if the market speaks in his favour on return. Placed over hurdles for this yard before winning a couple of points for Joshua Newman.
9 (9) (10/1 -11%) Bridget Breeze	10 10/1(-11%)	(9) Bridget Breeze 10/1, From a good family and was the pick of the paddock before making a successful start in a Kelso bumper. Similar form in defeat next 2 starts and made an encouragement both hurdling outings. Looks potentially well in and worth a chance to make a successful return. Bumper winner with fair hurdling form; looks the type to pay her way in handicaps.
11 (11) (11/1 +0%) Prince Nino	11 11/1(+0%)	(11) Prince Nino 11/1, Bagged his second win of season at Perth (2m4f) in September. Below par in the mud there since so not discounted here with visor fitted. Two Perth wins this year; excuses last time but probably needs his best yet.
14 (14) (12/1 +14%) Mister Barclay	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) Mister Barclay 12/1, No real impact in novices but showed a bit more switched to handicaps, third at Hereford 7 months ago. May yet do better. Kept finding to finish a closing third on his handicap debut at Hereford in April (2m).
4 (4) (13/2 +0%) Copshill Lad	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(4) Copshill Lad 13/2, Yet to really build on the promise of his impressive bumper success but last couple of hurdling efforts have been more encouraging and there's scope for better. Stratford bumper winner; seems to be getting there slowly over hurdles.
6 (6) (14/1 +13%) My Brother Jack	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) My Brother Jack 14/1, Modest Flat winner who has been consistent to this point over hurdles but doesn't appear to be ahead of his mark. Lacked the gears to land a blow over 2m2f at Market Rasen but ran well and goes further.
3 (3) (16/1 -33%) Firth Of Forth	16 16/1(-33%)	(3) Firth Of Forth 16/1, Easily best effort in handicaps when runner-up at Kelso (22.5f, good to soft) when last seen in May. Certainly not without hope provided he's ready to roll. Effectively 8lb higher than when runner-up at Kelso on last appearance in May.
13 (13) (16/1 +0%) Annaharvey Lad	16 16/1(+0%)	(13) Annaharvey Lad 16/1, Made the frame in 2 Irish points in spring 2021 and signs of encouragement over hurdles, not having a hard time when eighth in a novice at this course 7 months ago. Type to do better now handicapping. Lightly raced and, with a pointing background, this longer trip should be a help.
12 (12) (18/1 -13%) Reagrove Lord	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) Reagrove Lord 18/1, Placed in points in Ireland and mild encouragement over hurdles to date. Tongue tied for handicap debut, so improvement can't be ruled out. Others have shown greater promise under rules and tongue-tie is tried for handicap debut.
10 (10) (25/1 -25%) Geordies Dream	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Geordies Dream 25/1, No fluke about his 28/1 Kelso bumper success back in April and enhanced his form when runner-up under a penalty at Ayr. Yet to reach the same level over hurdles but mark is potentially lenient back from a 19-month absence. Brings potential into handicaps but he's been a good-while absent.
16 (16) (33/1 -18%) Smart Connection	33 33/1(-18%)	(16) Smart Connection 33/1, 80/1, won 9-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (22.1f, soft) 67 days ago. Has a lot more on his plate now and is far from certain to back that up. Shock winner at Cartmel but wouldn't be an obvious one to follow up.
7 (7) (33/1 +0%) Liberty Flame	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Liberty Flame 33/1, First run since leaving Peter John Flood when pulled up in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 15 days ago, left behind early in straight. Up in trip. Bit to prove on the back of that effort. Heavy ground when quiet on stable debut; Irish form commands respect.
15 (15) (40/1 -21%) Night Jet	40 40/1(-21%)	(15) Night Jet 40/1, Out of a mare who did well for the same connections and fair form in a couple of bumpers. She hasn't made much of an impact since switched to hurdles, though, and up against it after 7 months off. Still lightly raced but only a remote fourth in his second handicap when last seen.

LTO Selection:

12:40 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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

The Skeltons like their winners around here and PRESENTING NELLY looks an ideal candidate on her handicap debut, following a pair of successes at Worcester and then Newton Abbot in September. The ground should hold no fears either and she is preferred to returning Kelso runner-up Firth Of Forth and Copshill Lad, who looked in need of this extra yardage at Exeter last month.

BRIDGET BREEZE has shown some potential over hurdles and her bumper form gives her plenty of scope for better, so she's worth chancing to make a successful return. Presenting Nelly also has potential and Copshill Lad is another one for the shortlist.

12:50 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (3/1 +10%) Serene Seraph	3 3/1(+10%)	(12) Serene Seraph 3/1, Ran with plenty of promise in maidens at Doncaster and Salisbury and duly opened her account at Newbury (7f, heavy) last month. Likely contender. Faces tougher opposition here but she's highly regarded and could be up to the task.
11 (11) (3/1 +25%) Romantic Style	3 3/1(+25%)	(11) Romantic Style 3/1, Much improved when taking 12-runner minor event at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) 44 days ago, plenty in hand. Steps up in grade now but it's likely we haven't seen the best of her yet. Won at Yarmouth on second start and could have plenty more to offer for top connections.
10 (10) (4/1 +11%) Navassa Island	4 4/1(+11%)	(10) Navassa Island 4/1, Off the mark at the Curragh in August and backed that up with creditable third of 9 in Firth of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good, 9/2) 41 days ago. Will be dangerous if handling these slower conditions. Cheekpieces on first time. Irish challenger; Group 3 third at Ayr last time and she's a leading candidate on form.
13 (13) (6/1 -9%) Stop The Cavalry	6 6/1(-9%)	(13) Stop The Cavalry 6/1, 200,000 gns purchase who was a ready winner on her introduction at Haydock (6f, soft) in September. Should be plenty more to come and must enter calculations. Cruised clear to win on debut at Haydock and she could have lots more left in the tank.
1 (1) (12/1 +0%) Adaay In Devon	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Adaay In Devon 12/1, Completed the hat-trick at Carlisle in September and, though below par next time, she duly resumed winning ways with minimum fuss at Leicester (6f, heavy) 17 days ago. However, this is more demanding. Four wins from last five starts; up in grade here but knows how to get the job done.
14 (14) (14/1 -40%) Works Of Art	14 14/1(-40%)	(14) Works Of Art 14/1, Kempton winner in July who upped her game when second of 10 in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good, 22/1) 27 days ago. Remains low mileage and is another to consider. Listed runner-up at Redcar last month and she's an each-way possible once more.
4 (4) (16/1 +36%) Happy Hadeda	16 16/1(+36%)	(4) Happy Hadeda 16/1, Improved with each start thus far and got off the mark in 10-runner minor event at Kempton (6f) 37 days ago. May be more to come yet although is yet to prove herself on slow ground. Others have more substance to their form but she's unexposed and progressive; interesting.
9 (9) (17/2 +23%) Lexington Belle	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(9) Lexington Belle 17/2, Not disgraced in Chantilly listed race last time and had posted career best when runner-up at Goodwood (7f, soft) previously. Shortlisted. Her best form puts her in the mix and surplus stamina may well be a plus in the conditions.
8 (8) (40/1 -60%) Komat	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Komat 40/1, Made a winning debut at Redcar in April and better form in defeat at listed/Group level since. However, her form took a turn for the worse in a valuable Doncaster sales race last time and she looks vulnerable. Disappointing last time but lost a shoe; earlier form puts her in the picture.
2 (2) (40/1 -21%) Eminny	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Eminny 40/1, Fairly useful filly who looked unlucky not to score (forced to delay challenge) when close second of 10 in nursery (7/2) at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 38 days ago. Asked a bigger question now but further improvement isn't out of the question. Went close in Nottingham nursery in September but needs something extra today.
7 (7) (80/1 -21%) Je Ne Sais Quoi	80 80/1(-21%)	(7) Je Ne Sais Quoi 80/1, Back to winning ways in 6-runner nursery at Nottingham (5f, soft) 16 days ago but since left William Haggas and faces a stiff task on debut for new connections. Something to find now up in grade on stable debut but unexposed in testing conditions.
5 (5) (100/1 -100%) Heritage House	100 100/1(-100%)	(5) Heritage House 100/1, Off the mark at Leicester in August and acquitted herself well in defeat behind Adaay In Devon at Leicester latest. This is tougher, however. Looked progressive when going close in Donny nursery but no match for Adaay In Devon since.
15 (15) (200/1 -400%) Ziggy's Dream	200 200/1(-400%)	(15) Ziggy's Dream 200/1, Back to winning ways in minor event at Wolverhampton last month but in much deeper waters here. Two wins from her nine starts; looks vulnerable now back up in grade.
6 (6) (200/1 -300%) Imperiality	200 200/1(-300%)	(6) Imperiality 200/1, Opened account at Hamilton in July but ran poorly in Firth of Clyde Stakes latest and has plenty to find on form here. Hamilton maiden winner but last of nine in Group 3 at Ayr last time out.

LTO Selection:

12:50 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

NAVASSA ISLAND finished a fine third in the Group 3 Firth Of Clyde at Ayr in September and a similar level of performance may suffice on this drop in class. Romantic Style justified strong support when opening her account at Yarmouth last time out and Charlie Appleby's filly isn't taken lightly. The Night Of Thunder filly may give the selection most to think about, ahead of in-form duo Works Of Art and Serene Seraph.

Plenty with claims here including STOP THE CAVALRY, who is in good hands and made a good impression on her Haydock debut in September. She gets the nod up in class. Serene Seraph and Lexington Belle are proven in testing conditions and may provide the chief threat.

Top of the list is STOP THE CAVALRY who impressed on her debut on soft ground at Haydock. Second choice is Romantic Style.

13:15 Wetherby Maiden Chase (Class 3) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (6/4 -7%) Grey Dawning	1.5 6/4(-7%)	(2) Grey Dawning 6/4, Unbeaten in bumpers and winner of 3 of his 4 completed starts over hurdles last term, including a Grade 2 at Warwick. Departed 5 out in the Sefton Novices' Hurdle (won by Apple Away) at Aintree when last seen in April. Greatly respected on chase debut for yard with a good record in this race. Grade 2 winner over hurdles; promising chaser and stable has a good record in this novice.
4 (4) (8/11 +9%) Apple Away	0.727273 8/11(+9%)	(4) Apple Away 8/11, Signed off last season's progressive hurdles campaign with a gutsy front-running display in a Grade 1 novice at the Aintree Grand National meeting (24.7f, good to soft). This former Irish point winner could take high rank among the staying novice chasers this season. Highly progressive staying novice hurdler last term and signed off with a Grade 1 success.
1 (1) (9/1 +0%) Ballydesmond	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Ballydesmond 9/1, Point winner who ran out the decisive winner of a Down Royal maiden hunter (23.2f, good to soft) on Rules debut in May for Caroline McCaldin. Likely to make his mark in the novice division this season, but faces a tall order here in attempting to concede weight to Grey Dawning and Apple Away. Beat a multiple point winner by some 9l in a maiden hunter chase at Down Royal in May.
3 (3) (100/1 -25%) Warrior's Fate	100 100/1(-25%)	(3) Warrior's Fate 100/1, Placed on just one of his 3 starts between the flags and it's hard to envisage him making a winning Rules debut in a race small on quantity but big on quality. Placed in a point; up against it tackling this level of opposition on rules debut.

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13:15 Wetherby Maiden Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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An intriguing novice chase where a tentative vote is for APPLE AWAY, who was an impressive winner of the Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree on her most recent start in April. The six-year-old looks just the type to excel over fences and she may have too much for Grey Dawning, who fell in that contest but was a Grade 2 winner at Warwick previously. Ballydesmond cannot be ruled out either.

APPLE AWAY and Grey Dawning developed into very useful novice hurdlers last season and are exciting recruits to this sphere. Choosing between them isn't easy, but preference is for Lucinda Russell's charge, who displayed a terrific attitude when landing an Aintree Grade 1 on her final start of last season and she appeals as the type to make up into an even better chaser. Ballydesmond did the job well on his Rules debut but conceding weight to the aforementioned duo is a big ask.

An intriguing novices' chase that will probably concern GREY DAWNING and Apple Away. Both look exciting chasers in the making.

13:25 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (5/2 +38%) Al Qareem	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(1) Al Qareem 5/2, Strong galloper who arrives better than ever, completing a double in good style in the Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot last time. Another bold showing seems likely. Career-best form last two starts, winning a Listed race at Chester and Group 3 at Ascot.
2 (2) (5/4 -51%) Hamish	1.25 5/4(-51%)	(2) Hamish 5/4, Three from three at pattern level this year, underlining how good he is in the mud when pulling 4 lengths clear in a Glorious Goodwood Group 3 when last seen in August. Hard to beat. Pipped by Max Vega at levels in this last year on heavy; six Group 3 wins (3-3 this term).
5 (5) (11/1 +8%) Max Vega	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Max Vega 11/1, Smart 6yo who has showed he retains plenty of ability this season but shaped as if amiss at Longchamp last time, leaving him with a bit to prove. Won this race last year on heavy going by a head from Hamish; similar revival is needed.
3 (3) (11/2 +8%) King Of Conquest	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(3) King Of Conquest 11/2, Completed a four-timer in May and has remained in form since, far from discredited when second to My Prospero in listed race at Goodwood last time. Likeable type who should be on the premises again. Fair chance on pedigree that he'll stay and he ran on well last time; form player.
4 (4) (17/2 +47%) Lone Eagle	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(4) Lone Eagle 17/2, Useful sort who wasn't discredited in a listed contest at Chester last time but is probably flying a bit too high at this level. 2nd to Hamish at Chester (1m5f, soft) in May is clearly the best of five runs this season.
6 (6) (20/1 -11%) Ching Shih	20 20/1(-11%)	(6) Ching Shih 20/1, Useful filly who was much improved when second (clear of rest) to Arrest in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes here (13f) in August and ran close to that form when fourth in the Park Hill at Doncaster since. Respected for all that she has a bit to find. Form case rests on August's Gr 3 second at Newbury; even that leaves her with work to do.

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13:25 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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HAMISH looked better than ever when completing a hat-trick in the Group 3 King's Plate at Goodwood in August and a 3lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the gelded son of Motivator from going in again. King Of Conquest rates a potential improver now upped to 1m4f and the four-year-old shouldn't be far away if seeing out the trip, while Al Qareem's determined attitude is likely to stand him in good stead once more.

HAMISH stands out on form and relishes testing conditions, so he's a straightforward answer to this acknowledging that Al Qareem arrives on the up. King of Conquest is another reliable sort who should give his running again.

The solid option is HAMISH who has been selectively campaigned to win five of his seven races over the last two seasons.

13:50 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 (6) (4/1 +11%) Ilanz	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Ilanz 4/1, Bumper winner who bagged back-to-back handicap hurdle victories (at up to 19f) late last year and posted creditable third from his inflated mark at Uttoxeter (20f) when last seen in February. Returns to action with yard amongst the winners and another holding claims. Both his hurdle wins came off 10lb lower and he needs to find more progress on return.
2 (2) (5/1 -25%) Casa Loupi	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Casa Loupi 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler back in 2021 and returned from a long absence with a promising display on the Flat at Nottingham in May. Looks nicely treated back over timber and is worth monitoring in the market. Back from another absence but he's 2-6 over hurdles and still has potential in this sphere.
3 (3) (7/2 +13%) Matchless	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) Matchless 7/2, Fairly useful Flat performer who scored at Newcastle and Catterick over this sort of trip last term. Been a mixed bag on level since but remains relatively low mileage in this sphere and must enter calculations. Dual hurdle winner and was a good second at Kelso in last run in this sphere; dangerous.
7 (7) (9/1 +0%) Rath Gaul Hill	9 9/1(+0%)	(7) Rath Gaul Hill 9/1, Narrowly denied on sole start in Irish points and looked a good prospect when going one better on Rules/hurdling debut at Ffos Las last November. Disappointed both starts subsequently, though, and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping/break revitalises him. Easy win on his hurdling debut but tailed off in both subsequent runs; something to prove.
1 (1) (11/2 +0%) Nayati	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Nayati 11/2, Eight wins from 27 NH runs, latest in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f) in January. Form tailed off towards end of last season, however. Back from 6 months off. Well held in last three runs but he could rediscover his spark on this drop back in grade.
5 (5) (13/2 -8%) The Churchill Lad	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(5) The Churchill Lad 13/2, Fair Flat winner who took well to hurdling last term, winning juveniles at Cartmel and Catterick. Ended campaign with creditable fifth on handicap bow at Musselburgh (17.4f) and can't be ruled out on return here. 4yo who drops back into a Class 3 event on his return and he needs watching in market.
4 (4) (13/2 +7%) Rock Hurley	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Rock Hurley 13/2, Dual winner in France but somewhat disappointing on both start in UK and has something to prove at present. Tongue strap back on/had wind operation. Two wins in France but disappointing in both runs for this yard; returns after wind op.

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13:50 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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A consistent sort when beginning his career over hurdles last season, MATCHLESS may be able to go on to better things this time around, and a mark of 119 looks workable. A talented sort for the Gary Moore team, Casa Loupi is of interest on his first start in this sphere in over two years, while Ilanz may prefer better ground but has the form to get involved.

Preference is for CASA LOUPI, who shaped as if retaining all his ability when a good third on Flat in May and returns to hurdling off a decent mark. Matchless and Ilanz rate the principal dangers.

The two that appeal most are Casa Loupi and MATCHLESS (nap) who are both 2-6 over hurdles and still have potential in this sphere.

13:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (5/1 +0%) Real Terms	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Real Terms 5/1, C&D winner. 11/4, won 6-runner handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) 57 days ago, well on top finish. Remains on a fair mark and is worth a chance to follow up. Resumed winning ways in good style at Haydock last month; this C&D winner rates a player.
3 (3) (7/1 +13%) Bashful	7 7/1(+13%)	(3) Bashful 7/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 10 runs this year. 9/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Ayr (10f, heavy) 22 days ago by ½ length from Ayr Poet, slowly away. Solid claims. Gained fourth win of season at Ayr latest; C&D scorer; in the picture despite 3lb rise.
4 (4) (8/1 -14%) Barley	8 8/1(-14%)	(4) Barley 8/1, Sixth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 11 days ago. Well treated and latest run was a step back in the right direction. Hinted at revival with Wolverhampton 6th; yard going really well so not without interest.
8 (8) (10/3 +33%) Final Check	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(8) Final Check 10/3, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft, 9/4) 51 days ago, pushed out. Makes tapeta debut. Expected to be bang there. Progressive Irish filly; stylish Punchestown scorer latest; bold showing on the cards.
1 (1) (10/3 +26%) Tarbaan	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(1) Tarbaan 10/3, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft, 13/2) 45 days ago, readily. Should give another good account. Won at Yarmouth last month; back up 6lb but had something in hand so can go well again.
2 (2) (13/2 +35%) Skilled Warrior	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(2) Skilled Warrior 13/2, Course winner. Bit below form third of 7 in seller (10/3) at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Drop back in trip should help. Course winner who arrives in good nick; in the mix now returned to 1m2f.
10 (10) (14/1 -40%) Ayr Poet	14 14/1(-40%)	(10) Ayr Poet 14/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in September. Good ½-length second of 12 to Bashful in handicap (17/2) at Ayr (10f, heavy) 22 days ago. Should be on the premises again. Three-time scorer at Ayr this term and good 2nd there latest; ought to be in the shake-up.
7 (7) (16/1 -80%) Tilsitt	16 16/1(-80%)	(7) Tilsitt 16/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Visored for 1st time, possibly unsuited by conditions when 7½ lengths sixth of 12 to Bashful in handicap at Ayr (10f, heavy, 15/2) 22 days ago. Not one to write off. C&D scorer but it's now 16 outings since his last victory; others appeal more.
9 (9) (33/1 +0%) Glasses Up	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Glasses Up 33/1, Latest win at Ayr in August. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (10f, soft, 8/1) 31 days ago. Seems to be going through the motions at present. Arrives in good order, solid Ayr fifth last time; he's one for the shortlist eased 1lb.
6 (6) (40/1 -100%) First Dynasty	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) First Dynasty 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 22/1), reportedly bled. Off 134 days. First run for yard after leaving Tom Clover. Others preferred. Off since finishing last at Chelmsford in June; needs to bounce back for new yard.
11 (11) (125/1 -213%) Ciara Storm	125 125/1(-213%)	(11) Ciara Storm 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 4 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm). Off 158 days. First run for yard after leaving Freddie & Martyn Meade. Hard to make a strong case for. Off since last of four at Windsor in May for the Meades; needs to hit the ground running.

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13:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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Last-time-out Punchestown winner FINAL CHECK boasts a progressive profile in Ireland and won with enough authority in September to suggest that she could defy an 8lb higher rating. C&D winner Real Terms arrives in fine fettle and the Grant Tuer-trained mare should give another good account of herself. The six-year-old heads the list of dangers from the in-form trio Tarbaan, Ayr Poet and Bashful.

REAL TERMS had something to spare having travelled strongly when winning at Haydock a couple of months ago and her reassessed mark still looks fair, so she's fancied to go in again. Fellow last-time-out winners Final Check and Tarbaan are obvious dangers.

Irish raider FINAL CHECK hasn't looked back since sent handicapping and she can follow up her Punchestown victory despite an 8lb rise.

14:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (4/1 +11%) Mexicali Rose	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Mexicali Rose 4/1, Easy winner of 7f Chepstow novice in August and produced her best effort yet when second of 12 in 1m handicap at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) last time. This stiffer test promises to suit and, with the forecast slow ground no problem, she's a big player. Strong finish when 2nd in 1m handicap at Pontefract (good to soft) latest start, best form.
12 (12) (5/1 +50%) First Officer	5 5/1(+50%)	(12) First Officer 5/1, Seemed to be going through the motions, but tumbled down the weights and, with the headgear discarded, he resumed winning ways over C&D at the end of September, staying on to lead well inside final 1f. Up just 1 lb and merits respect, for all that this is a tougher assignment. Won off reduced mark latest; excellent places last autumn in his only two runs on heavy.
7 (7) (7/1 +22%) Decoration	7 7/1(+22%)	(7) Decoration 7/1, Frankel filly who got off the mark at the third attempt in a Windsor maiden in July. Has made the frame both completed starts since, most recently finishing fourth of 9 upped to 1½m here last month, and she's an each-way player back at this trip. Fair first stab at 1m4f here on latest start but now needs to resume improvement; ground ?.
10 (10) (7/1 +22%) Cantora	7 7/1(+22%)	(10) Cantora 7/1, Winner of back-to-back nurseries at the end of last season and back on the scoresheet at Beverley (1¼m, good to soft) in April. Has made the frame both starts since and recent rain will aid her cause, so she's worth considering. May have needed her latest run and it's possible she can resume her improvement.
3 (3) (9/2 +31%) Toshizou	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) Toshizou 9/2, Useful operator for Joseph O'Brien and not far off that level for current yard, again finding only a 3-y-o too strong from his reduced mark at York (10.2f, soft) last month. Remains on a workable mark up 2 lb and he's one to consider. Placed over about 1m2f at Newbury (heavy) and York (soft) on last two outings.
15 (15) (10/1 -67%) Kamanika	10 10/1(-67%)	(15) Kamanika 10/1, Enjoying a good campaign, registering win number 4 for the season when recently landing a Leicester handicap (1¼m, heavy). 3 lb rise fair enough and it would be no surprise to see this filly feature prominently once again. Four 1m2f wins this season, including on soft at Sandown and Leicester on last two outings.
11 (11) (11/1 -38%) Western Stars	11 11/1(-38%)	(11) Western Stars 11/1, Made a bright start for new yard, landing handicaps at Haydock/Windsor (at up to 11.5f) and he looked unlucky not to finish closer having been short of room at latter-named venue recently. Clearly at the top of his game at present and possibilities again. Below form sole run on heavy; resurgent for new stable since; hampered last time out.
14 (14) (12/1 +33%) Warhol	12 12/1(+33%)	(14) Warhol 12/1, Winner at Windsor (11.5f, heavy) in April and didn't do much wrong when runner-up there over this trip 18 days ago. This is more competitive, but he's in with an each-way shout nonetheless. Record is just 1-16 but there are plenty of positives too; each-way chance.
6 (6) (18/1 -29%) Hartswood	18 18/1(-29%)	(6) Hartswood 18/1, Made successful return from much-reduced mark at Thirsk in May and, following a strong of consistent efforts, he resumed winning ways with his sights lowered at Ayr (1¼m, soft) last month. Not at his best last time, but he could easily bounce back with a bold show. Back up to 1m2f when winning at Ayr (soft) in October; not disgraced at York latest.
16 (16) (18/1 -29%) Ectocross	18 18/1(-29%)	(16) Ectocross 18/1, Recorded a third win of this campaign at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) in September and matched that when runner-up back at that venue last time. Dangerous to discount in current form, but he could prove vulnerable from 3 lb out of the handicap here. Won two of last five starts and 2nd in the others; acts on heavy; 3lb out of handicap.
2 (2) (20/1 -100%) Laafi	20 20/1(-100%)	(2) Laafi 20/1, Nottingham maiden winner on second of his 2 starts as a juvenile, and performed with credit when third to Not So Sleepy back from a break/first run since being gelded at Newbury in September. Wasn't in the same form tried in cheekpieces (discarded) here next time and he needs to raise his game. Six races but it's already a pretty mixed record; a tongue-tie returns.
9 (9) (28/1 -100%) Expressionless	28 28/1(-100%)	(9) Expressionless 28/1, Made winning return at Nottingham in April before following up in similarly testing conditions in an 8-runner Epsom handicap (8.5f) in April. However, put in his place off this mark back from a 6-month break at Goodwood recently and looked a non-stayer on sole previous try at this trip. Lesser show last time after layoff; looked capable of better in 1m wins (soft) this spring.
1 (1) (66/1 -100%) Throne Hall	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) Throne Hall 66/1, Useful handicapper who tasted success twice over hurdles during second half of last year. Mixed bag under both codes since, though, and others are preferred for win purposes on this occasion. Not discredited trying 2m4f at Royal Ascot; others bring more pressing claims.
13 (13) (66/1 -100%) Tashi	66 66/1(-100%)	(13) Tashi 66/1, Encouraging third on return/debut for this yard at Epsom during the spring, but she has largely struggled since and hopes now pinned in the first-time tongue strap/visor working the oracle. Placed in two (1m4f on soft) of six runs for new yard but the others were poor; new aids.
4 (4) (100/1 -100%) Deja	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Deja 100/1, Now the best part of 20 lb below his last winning mark, but he showed nothing on his sole start last season and it was much the same on his belated reappearance this time round at Windsor 11 days ago. Very lightly raced and he's been well beaten over the last three years (seven races).

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14:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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Kamanika arrives at the top of her game and a hat-trick cannot be ruled out off only 3lb higher than last month's victory at Leicester. Preference, however, is for fellow progressive three-year-old MEXICALI ROSE. The daughter of Zoffany has scope for improvement now tried over 1m2f for the first time and she ticks plenty of boxes. First Officer, Toshizou and Ectocross are all worth a second look in their current form, in a contest that is likely to work out well.

The one who appeals most is MEXICALI ROSE, who is clearly still improving judged on her solid effort at Pontefract and she may well have more to offer now faced with a stiffer test. Western Stars was unlucky not to finish closer when bidding for the hat-trick at Windsor and is feared most, while Toshizou's turn is surely near judged on recent displays and he is third choice ahead of the in-form Kamanika. Hartswood could also have a part to play if on-song.

This is a strong field but slight preference is for WESTERN STARS ahead of Mexicali Rose.

14:25 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (3/1 -9%) I Still Have Faith	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) I Still Have Faith 3/1, Fairly useful winner on Flat who made a winning start in this sphere when taking 8-runner juvenile over C&D (good, 4/7) 16 days ago, comfortably. Likely to improve and holds strong claims. Easy C&D winner on hurdle debut; capable of much better than that modest form.
3 (3) (4/1 +0%) Gifted Angel	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Gifted Angel 4/1, Unable to win on Flat but been a different story over hurdles, scoring for third time from 5 outings when taking 12-runner juvenile at Kempton (16f, good, 4/1) 12 days ago, finding extra. Sets a solid standard. 3-5 as a hurdler and last month's Kempton win was gained under a 10lb penalty.
8 (8) (4/1 +11%) Max Of Stars	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Max Of Stars 4/1, Has taken really well to hurdling, landing a fourth success from 6 starts when making all at Market Rasen (16.6f, good) in September. Likely to face different conditions here but not taken lightly in current mood. Four wins and beat Balboa latest; soft ground a concern.
6 (6) (6/1 -20%) Running The Game	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) Running The Game 6/1, Fair maiden on Flat in France (third once from 3 starts). Since joined Gary Moore and market may prove best guide to claims on UK/hurdles debut. Placed on the Flat in France this summer; British/hurdle debut.
1 (1) (8/1 -7%) Balboa	8 8/1(-7%)	(1) Balboa 8/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who got off the mark at third time of asking over hurdles when taking 7-runner juvenile at Chepstow (16f, heavy) 20 days ago. This is tougher but he likely has more to offer in this sphere. Improving; this is much harder than the race he won at Chepstow but he acts on soft ground.
5 (5) (15/2 +0%) Royal Deeside	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(5) Royal Deeside 15/2, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat who made the frame in all 4 starts this term. In good hands and will be dangerous if taking to this discipline. Close second on the Flat last month; could well figure on hurdle debut.
7 (7) (20/1 +0%) Seraphic	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) Seraphic 20/1, Won hurdle at Clarefontaine on final start in France in July but finished well beaten on UK/yard debut on Flat at Lingfield last month and is likely best watched here. Wide-margin winner in France in July but tailed off on the Flat on British debut.
2 (2) (40/1 +0%) Climate Precedent	40 40/1(+0%)	(2) Climate Precedent 40/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Michael Bell who made a solid yard/hurdling debut when second of 8 in juvenile at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) 96 days ago. Likely to improve but this demands much more. Close second on stable/hurdle debut in July but that is only modest form.

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14:25 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Max Of Stars landed a fourth career success over hurdles at Market Rasen in September, but Ollie Pears' filly may be worth taking on in these more testing conditions. I STILL HAVE FAITH scored with ease on his hurdling bow over C&D last month, despite being less than fluent, and the gelded son of Expert Eye should put that experience to good use. Balboa and Gifted Angel are worth a second look too.

I STILL HAVE FAITH looked potentially useful when making a winning hurdles debut over C&D last month and should have learnt plenty from that. He can follow up. Gifted Angel and Max of Stars are already multiple winners over timber and look the likeliest dangers.

Plenty of useful juvenile form on display but perhaps newcomer ROYAL DEESIDE can land this good prize.

14:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (4/1 -14%) Gregorina	4 4/1(-14%)	(3) Gregorina 4/1, Promising type. 6/1, fourth of 6 in minor event at Brighton (8f, heavy) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Type to do better switched to nurseries. Twice in the frame before well-held fourth on soft at Brighton; remains with potential.
9 (9) (5/1 -11%) Too Much Too Young	5 5/1(-11%)	(9) Too Much Too Young 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, third of 8 in nursery at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Merits respect. Took a step forward on handicap debut with Redcar third; not discounted on Tapeta debut.
4 (4) (6/4 +45%) Likeashadow	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(4) Likeashadow 6/4, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 12-runner nursery at this course (7.1f, 5/1) 17 days ago, slowly away. Worth a chance to follow up. Confirmed earlier promise to land nursery here 17 days ago; up 3lb but not taken lightly.
1 (1) (6/1 +50%) Terratino Fire	6 6/1(+50%)	(1) Terratino Fire 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 8/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Twice failed to build on his debut fifth at Chester; cheekpieces on for his nursery debut.
8 (8) (11/1 +67%) Factorforfurniture	11 11/1(+67%)	(8) Factorforfurniture 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, eighth of 10 in nursery at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 17 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Only eighth on nursery debut at Leicester 17 days ago; cheekpieces on for his Tapeta debut.
11 (11) (12/1 +64%) Eagle Landed	12 12/1(+64%)	(11) Eagle Landed 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, eighth of 10 in nursery at Kempton (7f) 56 days ago. Others preferred. Well held in 7f nurseries at Leicester/Kempton on last two runs; hard to make a case for.
10 (10) (25/1 +0%) Renewable Queen	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Renewable Queen 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 11 in minor event (150/1) at Ripon (6f, good) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Has cut little ice in three novices thus far; needs a big step forward now handicapping.
6 (6) (25/1 +24%) King Of Cali	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) King Of Cali 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, 4¾ lengths ninth of 12 to Likeashadow in nursery at this course (7.1f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to do more. Only ninth switched to Handicap here 17 days ago; cheekpieces on with something to prove.
7 (7) (40/1 -43%) Red Iris	40 40/1(-43%)	(7) Red Iris 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, respectable 4¼ lengths seventh of 12 to Likeashadow in nursery at this course (7.1f) 17 days ago. Could get involved. Not disgraced when seventh in nursery here latest; no forlorn hope off a falling mark.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

LIKEASHADOW excelled under more restrained tactics when opening his account over 7f at this venue last month. The extra furlong in this contest is likely to suit and the gelded son of James Garfield is taken to shrug off a 3lb rise in the handicap. Too Much Too Young posted a solid third on his nursery bow at Redcar in September and he's feared most, although any market support for Gregorina would be interesting.

LIKEASHADOW found plenty to score at this course last month and this longer trip should bring further progress, so he's capable of following up. Gregorina is a likely improver on nursery debut, so she's feared most, while Too Much Too Young is likely to give his running again.

Marco Botti's MULCIBER appeals as the sort to take a big step forward on his handicap debut so looks the way to go here.

14:35 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (5/1 -25%) Havaila	5 5/1(-25%)	(8) Havaila 5/1, Winner of a match over hurdles during the spring and followed that with a fine second back in this sphere at Goodwood (1¾m, good to soft). Beaten favourite both subsequent starts, but will be a threat if he gets a strong end-to-end gallop here. 130 days off before his recent outing when he might have needed the run but was favourite.
10 (10) (5/1 +17%) Clansman	5 5/1(+17%)	(10) Clansman 5/1, Won 9-runner handicap at Ayr (15f, soft) early last month and followed that with a creditable third there (13f, heavy). He's reliable when the mud is flying and another bold show is on the cards. Raced too freely when he attempted 2m; in-form candidate after 1m7f and 1m5f runs at Ayr.
9 (9) (7/2 +42%) Dreams Adozen	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(9) Dreams Adozen 7/2, Recorded third win of the year when successful at Chester in September. Not discredited when third of 11 in handicap at York (13.8f, heavy) next time before underperforming upped to this trip at Kempton. Likely to find one or two too good. Sixth of seven at Kempton (AW) nine days ago when attempting 2m for the first time.
1 (1) (10/1 -25%) Haveyoumissedme	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Haveyoumissedme 10/1, Landed 6-runner handicap at Newcastle on final start of last season. Never in the hunt back from 13 months off at York, but that spin will have blown away the cobwebs and he's worth a second look. Mostly ran well last season but not seen this term until three weeks ago, when well beaten.
7 (7) (10/3 +26%) Black Kalanisi	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(7) Black Kalanisi 10/3, Versatile veteran who justified good support when resuming winning ways at Pontefract (2¼m, good to soft), leading 2f out and keeping on well. 3 lb rise by no means the end of the world and he's a must for the shortlist. Pontefract win latest; usually thereabouts; there are more doubts over most of the others.
6 (6) (13/2 -30%) Coquelicot	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(6) Coquelicot 13/2, Fairly useful winner at up to 3m over hurdles and showed much improved form in this sphere when forging clear in a 2m Nottingham (heavy) in April. Turned over at short odds both starts since, but conditions won't be a problem and she needs considering. Off since May; blinkers removed; needs better still but there's no doubt over her stamina.
3 (3) (14/1 +13%) Land Of Winter	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Land Of Winter 14/1, Wide-margin winner of a small-field handicap at Beverley off this mark in July, but been in the doldrums since and needs to bounce back in a major way. Won four-runner race at Beverley (2m, soft) in July but out of form since.
11 (11) (20/1 +20%) Paricolor	20 20/1(+20%)	(11) Paricolor 20/1, Absent since pulled up in a Plumpton handicap hurdle in March (since undergone another wind op), and it's hard to know what to expect of him on his first start for over 4 years. Had a troubled end to last jumps season and had wind surgery since; headgear change.
5 (5) (22/1 -144%) September Power	22 22/1(-144%)	(5) September Power 22/1, Has already scored 3 times this season, winning by a wide margin at Beverley in August before producing a clear career best from out of the blue when causing an upset in a York handicap in September. Not disgraced back on the Knavesmire last time and she's not without hope here. 2m wins at Beverley in August and York in September; needs a career best.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Ian Williams landed the corresponding event 12 months ago and he is fancied to repeat the dose with BLACK KALANISI. The 10-year-old showed an excellent attitude when recording a comfortable success at Pontefract last month and, with no concerns regarding the ground, he can follow up off just 3lb higher. September Power ought to fare better down in class and he must enter calculations, along with Coquelicot, who remains open to further improvement in this sphere.

The veteran BLACK KALANISI earns the vote on the back of his Pontefract success, for which a 3 lb rise looks fair. Clansman has been in good form at Ayr of late and is likely to emerge as the main danger ahead of September Power. Coquelicot and Havaila are also dangerous.

A second attempt at 2m looks in order for CLANSMAN, whose stout finish saw him finish on top over 1m7f on soft going at Ayr.

15:00 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 1) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (4/1 +0%) Shan Blue	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Shan Blue 4/1, Grade 1 winner as a novice who was in the process of delivering a most impressive display when falling 3 out in Charlie Hall on return here 2 years ago. Raced only 3 times since and was pulled up when last seen on Boxing Day, but he goes well fresh and will take plenty of stopping if on-song. Very able but lightly raced now and pulled up when last seen 11 months ago.
3 (3) (6/1 +0%) No Risk Des Flos	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) No Risk Des Flos 6/1, Winner of both hurdles starts here and enhanced his record at this track switched to fences last season, making it 2-3 over the larger obstacles at Wetherby when landing a C&D handicap in January. This demands a personal-best, but he should make his presence felt. 4-5 at this track and hard to ignore, even on first start for eight months.
5 (5) (10/1 +0%) Gloire D'athon	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Gloire D'athon 10/1, Enjoyed a fine campaign last season and it's easy enough to forgive him for a rare below-par display at Market Rasen on latest start in July. Likely to find one or two too good here in any case. Well beaten when last seen in July but could well bounce back at this shorter trip.
8 (8) (10/1 -18%) Dubai Days	10 10/1(-18%)	(8) Dubai Days 10/1, Held form well over fences last season, resuming winning ways at Carlisle in March before good second at Ayr when last seen the following month. However, his record when fresh isn't the best and he looks vulnerable. Trip and ground fine and still on a good mark but has tended to benefit from a run.
7 (7) (10/3 +0%) Famous Bridge	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(7) Famous Bridge 10/3, Dual hurdles winner who has recoded both chase victories at this course, the latest a novice handicap here (24.2f, soft) in March. Only gone up 3 lb for that and, with the likelihood of better to come from this 7-y-o, he's a must for the shortlist. Unbeaten in two starts here but they came at further.
4 (4) (11/2 +0%) Frero Banbou	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(4) Frero Banbou 11/2, Positive start to last season when runner-up in a Grade 3 Ascot handicap. Has subsequently failed to reproduce that level of form, but he has been given a chance by the handicapper and it would be churlish to rule him out. Not one for maximum faith but now on a tempting mark.
2 (2) (13/2 +0%) War Lord	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(2) War Lord 13/2, Smart novice chaser in 2021/22, but last season didn't go to plan. Has undergone a wind op since his latest appearance in April and while this mark would be a lenient one if he were to put his best foot forward, he now finds himself with a bit to prove. Found life tough last season; hopes pinned n wind surgery proving beneficial.
6 (6) (18/1 -29%) Arthur's Quay	18 18/1(-29%)	(6) Arthur's Quay 18/1, Won 3 on the bounce last winter and back on the scoresheet with a decisive display at Cartmel (21.2f, good to soft) when last seen in July. That represented a career-best, but he'll need to take another step forward in order to follow up off 6 lb higher in this stronger race. Improved in the last year; won well at Cartmel in July; up 6lb in deeper race.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Dual course winner Shan Blue warrants respect at this venue and the nine-year-old is likely to go close if running anywhere near his best on his return from a 312-day absence. However, Dan Skelton's gelding has a bit to prove at present and the hat-trick seeking FAMOUS BRIDGE rates as a more solid proposition. The selection was progressing nicely last season and there could be more to come. Dubai Days completes the shortlist.

The best is surely yet to come from FAMOUS BRIDGE, who ended last season with back-to-back wins at this course and a 3 lb rise for this latest success is manageable. Shan Blue is the class angle and will prove a tough nut to crack if anywhere near his best back here following a 10-month absence. Frero Banbou has slipped to an attractive mark and he needs considering, too.

An open contest could go to GLOIRE D'ATHON, now back at a more suitable trip.

15:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 (11) (6/1 +0%) The Turpinator	6 6/1(+0%)	(11) The Turpinator 6/1, Back to winning ways at Thirsk (7f) in September and run creditably in defeat since, latest when ¾-length third of 13 to Dare To Hope in handicap (11/2) at Ripon (6f, good) 34 days ago. Merits consideration. Close up behind Dare To Hope at Ripon having been isolated in the closing stages.
9 (9) (7/2 +0%) Dare To Hope	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(9) Dare To Hope 7/2, Having edged down in the weights, overcame a rise in grade when gaining a first success since his debut at Ripon (6f, good) in September. Remains feasibly treated and merits consideration. Came from off the pace and found some trouble before edging home at Ripon.
10 (10) (7/1 +13%) Secret Guest	7 7/1(+13%)	(10) Secret Guest 7/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (9/2) at Redcar (6f, good) 45 days ago by neck from Sparkling Red, keeping on well. 3 lb rise fair on tapeta debut and is one for shortlist. Unraced on the AW but solid credentials otherwise after just a 3lb rise for Redcar win.
3 (3) (9/4 +44%) Yorkshire	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(3) Yorkshire 9/4, Won on return at Southwell (6.1f) in March and backed that up with close second at same course (7.1f) 2 months later. Disappointed at York next time but gelded/had wind operation since and must enter calculations. Tongue strap on first time. Progressive until his last run in May; gelded during absence; market helpful.
8 (8) (11/1 +45%) Sporting Hero	11 11/1(+45%)	(8) Sporting Hero 11/1, Course winner. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 27 days ago. Work to do. Cheekpieces left off this time; his form over 5f is superior to his exploits over 6f.
6 (6) (12/1 -20%) Ascot Adventure	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Ascot Adventure 12/1, Latest win at Ayr in September. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (6f, heavy, 6/1) 22 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Warrants respect. Bang in form and assured stamina is always an asset at this track.
5 (5) (12/1 +25%) Mondammej	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Mondammej 12/1, C&D winner. Twenty five runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, soft) 34 days ago. Something to find on form. Contested some decidedly strong handicaps and he's dropped back to a tempting mark.
4 (4) (18/1 +45%) Another Investment	18 18/1(+45%)	(4) Another Investment 18/1, Latest win at York in June. Fifteenth of 22 in handicap at York (6f, soft, 66/1) 20 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs a couple of these to falter. Ground too soft the last twice at York but was running well previously; not ruled out.
2 (2) (22/1 -10%) It Just Takes Time	22 22/1(-10%)	(2) It Just Takes Time 22/1, Course winner. 33/1, seventeenth of 22 in handicap at York (6f, soft) 20 days ago. Others preferred. Course winner; they've been strong handicaps in which he's struggled of late.
14 (14) (25/1 +0%) Illusionist	25 25/1(+0%)	(14) Illusionist 25/1, Below form thirteenth of 25 in handicap (22/1) at Ayr (6f, good) 41 days ago, slowly away. Others more appealing. Winless this season but it's hardly been a washout and he's dropped to a career-low mark.
13 (13) (33/1 -175%) Sparkling Red	33 33/1(-175%)	(13) Sparkling Red 33/1, Latest win at Redcar in May. Good neck second of 13 to Secret Guest in handicap at Redcar (6f, good, 28/1) 45 days ago, sticking to task. Makes tapeta debut. One of likelier contenders. Dual 5f; just missed out from the front over 6f last time; respected on AW debut.
1 (1) (33/1 -175%) Rathbone	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Rathbone 33/1, Latest win at Doncaster in September. Seventeenth of 25 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (6f, good) 41 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Possibilities if bouncing back from Ayr when failed to give his running.
12 (12) (66/1 -313%) Jump The Gun	66 66/1(-313%)	(12) Jump The Gun 66/1, Unreliable individual. Ninth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Ayr (6f, heavy) 22 days ago, finding little. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Good runs have been scarce this year and well beaten the last twice.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Dare To Hope was rewarded for his previous efforts in defeat when digging deep to score at Ripon in September. A 3lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid from Richard Fahey's gelding, but YORKSHIRE edges the vote. The three-year-old has undergone a wind and gelding operation since his fifth-placed finish at York in May, which may unlock enough improvement to land this contest. Secret Guest and Ascot Adventure also enter calculations.

Preference is for THE TURPINATOR, who shaped well on his first crack at sprinting at Ripon in September and remains on a workable mark. Secret Guest and Yorkshire head the list of dangers.

Dare To Hope did well to win at Ripon but THE TURPINATOR wasn't far behind him despite being isolated in the closing stages.

15:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (5/1 +0%) Torcello	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Torcello 5/1, Won this event (off 5 lb lower) last year and posted solid fourth in stronger contest at Goodwood (14f, heavy) when last seen 90 days ago. Shortlist material. Goes well on softer than good and has a good record at this track; interesting.
10 (10) (5/2 +72%) Wind Your Neck In	2.5 5/2(+72%)	(10) Wind Your Neck In 5/2, Course winner who returned to form when creditable third of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 23 days ago, needing stronger gallop. 1 lb lower now and merits consideration. 2nd in three of nine starts this season and fair third (1m2f, heavy) on latest outing.
6 (6) (9/1 -20%) Crystal Delight	9 9/1(-20%)	(6) Crystal Delight 9/1, Plenty of creditable efforts in handicaps this year, latest when second of 9 over C&D (good to firm) 36 days ago. Effective on slower ground and ought to give another good account. Recent slow starts are a concern, as is his heavy defeat at on soft ground in September.
1 (1) (9/2 -13%) Mr Alan	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Mr Alan 9/2, Back to winning ways when narrowly taking 8-runner handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy) 16 days ago. 3 lb rise fair and holds solid follow-up claims. Won by a nose last time (1m2f, heavy); 5th in last Year's November Handicap (1m4f, heavy).
3 (3) (11/2 +39%) Splendent	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(3) Splendent 11/2, Successful for the third time this year when scoring in Hungary under Frankie Dettori in September. Raced freely when third over C&D (good to firm) since, leaving the impression that a stronger gallop would've been ideal. Versatile ground-wise and warrants respect. Three wins this season; his form dipped three starts back when he encountered heavy going.
11 (11) (15/2 -50%) Kardia	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(11) Kardia 15/2, Lightly-raced filly who was back from 5 months off when second of 5 in minor event at Ripon (12f, soft) 34 days ago, clear of rest. Handicapping may bring about further improvement. Only three races; this handicap debut should be stamina test at 1m4f; needs a second look.
4 (4) (16/1 -167%) Carzola	16 16/1(-167%)	(4) Carzola 16/1, Completed the hat-trick in facile fashion switched to turf in 4-runner event at Doncaster (16.5f, heavy) during the spring. Misfired at Haydock when last seen in May and while fast ground may have been the issue that day, she will need to improve back from a break here. Her chance is presumably boosted by a return to testing ground on this first run since May.
2 (2) (22/1 -57%) Soto Sizzler	22 22/1(-57%)	(2) Soto Sizzler 22/1, Course winner who arrives on back of good second of 6 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, good to firm) 33 days ago. On a workable mark but isn't the easiest to win with these days. This year's three placings having come in smaller fields but he is not dismissed.
8 (8) (25/1 -39%) Graphite	25 25/1(-39%)	(8) Graphite 25/1, Has slipped to a potentially handy mark, but losing run stretches back to August 2021 and hasn't troubled the judge in either start this term. Two respectable efforts this summer; absent 111 days; has a good record on soft ground.
9 (9) (40/1 -60%) The Whipmaster	40 40/1(-60%)	(9) The Whipmaster 40/1, Improved last season, completing 4-timer in the first half of the year. Took advantage of a falling mark when resuming winning ways at Windsor in June, but mixed bag since and tends to do most of his racing on good/good to firm. Six wins on turf, none on worse than good to soft; has a competitive mark if again on song.
7 (7) (40/1 -21%) Southern Voyage	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Southern Voyage 40/1, Ended last year with victory for Archie Watson at Newcastle but made little impact in a couple of outings for new connections this year. Absent nearly a year before well held this autumn; not proven on softer than good.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

An open event which could go the way of MR ALAN, who got back on track with a narrow success at Nottingham 16 days ago. George Boughey's charge must compete off 3lb higher today, but he was a creditable fifth in the November Handicap from 1lb lower last year and will have no problem with forecast ground conditions. Torcello seldom runs poorly around here and must be given the utmost respect, while others to note include the returning Carzola and handicap debutant Kardia.

Preference is for Nottingham winner MR ALAN, who has had a light campaign and goes well with plenty of give underfoot. Sole 3-y-o Kardia is feared most on handicap debut whilst last year's winner Torcello also enters calculations.

Last year's winner Torcello is not passed over lightly but CARZOLA might prove too hot for him given the win on soft ground in May.

15:35 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (3/1 -20%) Summer Night City	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Summer Night City 3/1, Brother to 4 winners and stepped up on hurdling debut when landing 4-runner event at Hereford 10 days ago. This looks a bit stronger and he might prove vulnerable. Made up for inauspicious debut with Hereford win; form dubious; 7lb penalty.
6 (6) (4/1 -14%) Raise Your Glass	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Raise Your Glass 4/1, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (c125/h114) 19f-2¾m hurdle/chase winner. Makes plenty of appeal on debut. Home-bred newcomer; dam won over hurdles and fences.
2 (2) (7/2 +0%) Dodger Long	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Dodger Long 7/2, Related to a couple of winners and showed something to work on in a bumper at Exeter 10 days ago. Should take to this sphere and can't be ruled out. Ran well when fourth of 15 in a bumper recently.
7 (7) (9/1 +10%) Virginia Lodge	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Virginia Lodge 9/1, Out of a winning hurdler and in good hands but offered little at Ludlow on debut. Well beaten on last month's Ludlow debut.
4 (4) (11/2 +0%) Valadon	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(4) Valadon 11/2, Vadamos gelding. Half-brother to useful 1¼m winner Venice Biennale. Dam unraced. Noteworthy newcomer for a shrewd stable. Half-brother to a useful Flat winner; racecourse debut.
3 (3) (13/2 -18%) Great Valley	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(3) Great Valley 13/2, Related to numerous winners and hinted at ability prior to running out at Hereford on debut. Should have learned from that experience, so worthy of respect. Ran out at final flight when behind Summer Night City at Hereford.
5 (5) (33/1 +0%) Apples Destiny	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Apples Destiny 33/1, Sir Percy filly. Half-sister to poor hurdler Happy Index. Dam (c138/h135) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 3m). Worth monitoring in the betting. Half-sister to a winning hurdler; market can guide on debut.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

SUMMER NIGHT CITY had Great Valley behind when taking a big step forward from his debut effort to go in by just over three lengths at Hereford last month, and he should have more to come. The three-year-old has a 7lb penalty to carry, which is unlikely to prevent him from doubling up. As for the latter, he ran out approaching the last at Hereford and could put it up to the selection with a clear round. Any market support for Valadon on his debut should be noted.

RAISE YOUR GLASS is out of a winning jumper and she should be well schooled, so she's worth chancing to make a winning start at the possible expense of fellow newcomer Valadon. Summer Night, the only previous winner in the field, should also be considered.

Those with form haven't achieved a vast amount and newcomer VALADON could prove good enough.

15:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (6/1 -50%) Victoria Falls	6 6/1(-50%)	(4) Victoria Falls 6/1, Three wins from 13 runs this year, the latest at Thirsk in September. 13/2, good second of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 36 days ago, slowly away. One to consider. Consistent filly who's found a burst of improvement on turf lately; goes on the shortlist.
2 (2) (7/2 +56%) Bicep	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(2) Bicep 7/2, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (8/1) at this course (7.1f) 14 days ago. More on his plate up 5 lb in this stronger race. Stamina to prove over this far, while a 5lb rise takes him back up to a career-high mark.
9 (9) (9/2 +44%) Irish Flame	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(9) Irish Flame 9/2, C&D winner. 12/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Place possibilities. Solid effort over C&D off this mark last time; there's no obvious reason he won't go well.
5 (5) (10/3 +45%) Vindobala	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(5) Vindobala 10/3, Unreliable sort. 13/2, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at this C&D 3 days ago, running on. Worth taking on under a penalty. In good mood when winning over C&D on Tuesday; leading claims if in the same frame of mind.
8 (8) (14/1 +44%) Showmedemoney	14 14/1(+44%)	(8) Showmedemoney 14/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year, the latest at Carlisle in September. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Likely to find a few too strong. Erratic but having experienced William Pyle claiming 5lb won't hurt.
6 (6) (15/2 -36%) Star Shield	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(6) Star Shield 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Wetherby in June. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 17 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Expected to be bang there. Didn't find things panning out his way behind Irish Flame latest; one to consider down 2lb.
10 (10) (17/2 +23%) Create	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(10) Create 17/2, Thrice-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Fifth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Yard also represented by Sycamore. The return to Tapeta looks in her favour; is open to improvement, so needs considering.
12 (12) (18/1 -80%) Perfect Swiss	18 18/1(-80%)	(12) Perfect Swiss 18/1, Three-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good, 10/1) 86 days ago, having to weave through. Needs considering. On a handy mark and is quite capable of adding to his three C&D wins if things pan out.
3 (3) (20/1 -82%) Million Thanks	20 20/1(-82%)	(3) Million Thanks 20/1, First run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy when last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 21 days ago, not clear run. Tongue strap back on and would be a threat if he were to put his best foot forward. Just a single win to go with plenty of short-priced defeats; well held for new yard latest.
1 (1) (22/1 -100%) Hortzadar	22 22/1(-100%)	(1) Hortzadar 22/1, Latest win at Ayr in September. 15/2, twelfth of 16 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good) 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs to bounce back now switched to tapeta. Yard also saddles Star Shield. Late in the day to be making his AW debut; others hold stronger claims this time.
7 (7) (50/1 -213%) Dion Baker	50 50/1(-213%)	(7) Dion Baker 50/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Successful at Yarmouth in July. 6/1, last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 8 days ago. Others make more appeal. A testing 1m is at the upper end stamina-wise and he's high in the weights now.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Victoria Falls has been in excellent form recently and she merits the utmost respect, as does Vindobala, who must saddle a 5lb penalty having won over C&D three days ago. Preference, however, is for the Grant Tuer-trained BICEP. He took his record on the all-weather to 2-2 when winning over 7f here a fortnight ago and a subsequent 5lb rise should not prevent him from mounting another stern challenge.

This looks wide open and the suggestion is STAR SHIELD, who has slipped to a workable mark and left the impression that his turn could be near when sixth over this C&D recently, despite not being seen to best effect. Victoria Falls has proved most consistent this year and is greatly respected on the back of her near miss at Newmarket. Perfect Swiss is also shortlisted, while Million Thanks would be in with a shout if bouncing back.

15:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
17 (17) (6/1 +50%) Mayz	6 6/1(+50%)	(17) Mayz 6/1, Upped in trip and faced with softer ground than previously, much improved when getting off the mark in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 11 days ago. Task is now to build on her latest effort under a penalty. Won comfortably when upped to 1m and switched to heavy ground last month; 6lb penalty.
5 (5) (6/1 +14%) Forward Flight	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Forward Flight 6/1, Bounced back to his best when winning handicap at Yarmouth (1m, soft) 18 days ago, deserving extra credit having never been far away in a soundly-run race. Remains on a workable mark so he's not one to take lightly. Kept on well to lead close home on soft ground last month; 2lb rise ought to be manageable.
4 (4) (7/2 +22%) Kalamunda	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Kalamunda 7/2, Has been going the right way since switched to handicaps, getting off the mark at Southwell last month before comfortably defying a penalty at Kempton (1m) 8 days later. Leading contender as he bids for the hat-trick. Bids for hat-trick after two emphatic AW wins last month; should be okay back on slow turf.
1 (1) (9/2 +63%) Marsh Benham	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(1) Marsh Benham 9/2, In first-time cheekpieces, proved better than ever when landing handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) 11 days ago, proving his effectiveness on testing ground. Now has a career-high mark to overcome under his penalty. Looked as good as ever when winning on heavy ground last week; respected under penalty.
3 (3) (10/1 +29%) Poet's Dawn	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Poet's Dawn 10/1, Capitalised on reduced mark when winning at Redcar (1m) in September and, after finishing well held next time, quickly back to form when making the frame at York (10.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more. No longer the force of old but ran well when fourth on soft ground at York last month.
7 (7) (10/1 -67%) Mount King	10 10/1(-67%)	(7) Mount King 10/1, Opened account under an enterprising ride at Thirsk in September and has run well both starts since, recording a narrow success at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) on his latest outing. Going through a good spell at present. Just held on at Pontefract last month and has now won two of his last three.
8 (8) (11/1 +8%) Monkmoor Pip	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Monkmoor Pip 11/1, Made some appeal on paper and got off to a winning start at Lingfield (1m, AW) in September. Ran at least as well when third in minor event at the same C&D next time, but will need to find more again as he makes his turf/handicap debut. Made bright start to career on AW this autumn; switched to slow turf for handicap debut.
16 (16) (11/2 +31%) Albus Anne	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(16) Albus Anne 11/2, Gained a first success at Bath (1m, soft) in October and backed up that effort faced with even more testing conditions when second at the same C&D 16 days ago. Merits consideration in her current mood. Consistent filly; suited by slow ground and in good form but others look better treated.
13 (13) (20/1 +20%) Macho Sun	20 20/1(+20%)	(13) Macho Sun 20/1, After 11 weeks off and with cheekpieces on for first time, went backwards from his previous effort when down the field at Leicester (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. Headgear quickly discarded, but others still preferred as he looks for his first win. Flopped in cheekpieces last time but has claims if judged on heavy-ground second in August.
11 (11) (25/1 -108%) Big Bear Hug	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Big Bear Hug 25/1, Handles testing ground well and belatedly shed her maiden tag at Leicester (8.2f) in May. After 4 months off, possibly needed the run when third of 6 at Bath 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time and she could fare better with her recent run behind her. Well held when third of six at Bath this month and today's race is much stronger.
9 (9) (25/1 +38%) Glencalvie	25 25/1(+38%)	(9) Glencalvie 25/1, Making handicap debut, fared little better than on previous starts for her current yard when a never-threatening fourth at Yarmouth (1m, soft) in September. Has plenty to find on form with tongue strap now reached for. Made encouraging handicap debut when fourth on soft ground in September; 2lb lower now.
6 (6) (40/1 -100%) Lunanera	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Lunanera 40/1, Made his second handicap start a winning one when scoring in good style at Chepstow (1m) in August. However, well held both starts since so he needs to get back on track, though it does still remain early days with his current yard. Clearcut winner in August, his second British run, but two poor efforts have followed.
14 (14) (50/1 -25%) Superluminal	50 50/1(-25%)	(14) Superluminal 50/1, Ran to a fair level when second in Windsor minor event (8.1f, soft) in May, but that remains a standout effort. Application of blinkers not enough to tempt. Well beaten in all three handicaps; drops back in trip with blinkers added today.
12 (12) (125/1 -525%) Mhajim	125 125/1(-525%)	(12) Mhajim 125/1, Down the field all 5 starts for his current yard but, in first-time hood, caught the eye when 5½ lengths ninth of 13 at Chelmsford (10f) 22 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark as he drops down in trip. Well down the field on all five stable starts but still needs attention in the betting.
15 (15) (125/1 -150%) Tiger Touch	125 125/1(-150%)	(15) Tiger Touch 125/1, Fairly useful winner in France but has struggled for form in Britain, finishing well held at Newcastle on his latest outing last summer. Off 16 months ahead of first run for yard after leaving David O'Meara. Not seen since a poor run for David O'Meara in June 2022; probably best watched.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

KALAMUNDA has found significant improvement since turning his attentions to handicaps. A commanding winner at Southwell last month, he followed up under a penalty at Kempton eight days later and a further 8lb rise might not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. Albus Anne should not be far away having finished a creditable second at Bath last time. Mount King, Forward Flight and Marsh Benham are just a few others to be interested in.

KALAMUNDA continued his progress when scoring comfortably at Kempton 16 days ago and he can go on to land the hat-trick in his current form. Heading the list of dangers is Forward Flight, who returned to his best when successful at Yarmouth on his latest outing, while Albus Anne and Poet's Dawn are two others to consider in this open-looking contest.

Preference is for FORWARD FLIGHT, who did well to reel in the warm favourite on soft ground at Yarmouth 18 days ago.

16:10 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (7/2 -5%) Little Miss Dante	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(14) Little Miss Dante 7/2, Confirmed debut promise when a taking winner of 10-runner bumper at Southwell in April. Bred for the NH game so warrants plenty of respect. Easy bumper winner in April; shortlisted on hurdle debut.
15 (15) (11/1 +0%) Realisation	11 11/1(+0%)	(15) Realisation 11/1, Picked up for £130,000 after finishing second on sole start between the flags and she did the job well when making a winning Rules debut in a bumper at Bangor (16.7f, soft) last October. That form has been franked and she's of interest now hurdling. Engaged 1.45 Stratford Thursday. Won a bumper in fine style a year ago but a remote 4th at Stratford on Thursday.
1 (1) (11/4 +9%) Asta La Pasta	2.75 11/4(+9%)	(1) Asta La Pasta 11/4, Confirmed debut promise when winning 6-runner bumper at Market Rasen in February and impressed with how readily he picked up the runner-up from the last when following up on his Uttoxeter hurdles debut 8 months later. Sure to progress and win more races. Won well on last month's hurdle debut and should go close under a 6lb penalty.
4 (4) (11/8 -10%) Diamond Ri	1.375 11/8(-10%)	(4) Diamond Ri 11/8, Produced a useful effort when easily landing a well-run Warwick bumper on debut in March and is of major interest on hurdle debut. Easy winner of a bumper in March; very interesting on hurdle debut.
16 (16) (18/1 +0%) Rogue Queen	18 18/1(+0%)	(16) Rogue Queen 18/1, Cheap purchase given her pedigree but shaped with some encouragement in a trio of bumpers for Harry Whittington. Ability in bumpers but well beaten by Little Miss Dante in latest; hurdle/stable debut.
2 (2) (28/1 -18%) Ballynaheer	28 28/1(-18%)	(2) Ballynaheer 28/1, £36,000 4-y-o, Mahler gelding. Brother to fair 2½m hurdle winner Transfer Friendly. Dam unraced. Runner-up on completed start in points (Apr 16). Second in a point in April; may be involved on debut under rules.
17 (17) (28/1 -18%) Special Dragon	28 28/1(-18%)	(17) Special Dragon 28/1, Kayf Tara filly. Half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including fairly useful 1¼m-1½m winner Burgonet. Dam 8.6f-1½m winner. Has a mixed pedigree but worth a look in the betting for good yard. Debutante; half-sister to two Flat winners.
9 (9) (33/1 -21%) Magical Arthur	33 33/1(-21%)	(9) Magical Arthur 33/1, Imposing sort who showed a bit to work when third of 11 in a novice at this course (19.7f, good) on hurdles bow 16 days ago. This looks a warmer race, though. Improved when third on hurdle debut last month; place prospects again.
7 (7) (33/1 +0%) Hawkseye View	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Hawkseye View 33/1, Opened his account in points at second attempt but looked one for later on when fifth on last month's Rules debut at Hexham. Point winner; fair fifth on hurdle debut; deal more needed.
3 (3) (40/1 +0%) Classic Maestro	40 40/1(+0%)	(3) Classic Maestro 40/1, €25,000 3-y-o, £5,000 5-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to 19f bumper winner/fairly useful hurdle winner up to 23f Present In Court. Placed on last of 3 starts in Irish points (Jan 29). Third in the last of three Irish point outings; bought for £5,000.
13 (13) (40/1 +0%) Jazz Samba	40 40/1(+0%)	(13) Jazz Samba 40/1, Fair handicapper on Flat, stays 7.5f, quickly back on track when runner-up last time. Stamina a concern now going hurdling, though. Flat winner at 7f+; stamina to prove on hurdle debut.
18 (18) (40/1 -65%) Woogrey	40 40/1(-65%)	(18) Woogrey 40/1, Just modest form in bumpers for Phillip Makin so up against it on hurdle debut for new yard. Third in two bumpers but form is nothing special.
10 (10) (66/1 -21%) Passengerontheship	66 66/1(-21%)	(10) Passengerontheship 66/1, Placed in Irish point but made a low-key start over hurdles at Uttoxeter 26 days ago and most likely one for later on. Finished last on hurdle debut a month ago.
12 (12) (66/1 +0%) Rumoursareflying	66 66/1(+0%)	(12) Rumoursareflying 66/1, From a family connections know well but showed only poor form in a brace of bumpers last season. No threat in bumpers last season; hurdle debut.
5 (5) (80/1 +0%) Getaway Glory	80 80/1(+0%)	(5) Getaway Glory 80/1, Winning Irish pointer with a good pedigree but looked one for the longer term judged on his recent hurdling debut at Ludlow. Irish point winner; well beaten on last week's hurdle debut.
11 (11) (80/1 +0%) Protector Pete	80 80/1(+0%)	(11) Protector Pete 80/1, Haafhd colt. Half-brother to useful hurdler/fair chaser Petrastar. Dam (c57/h76), ungenuine 2½m hurdle winner. Makes little appeal on paper. Half-brother to a winning hurdler but best watched on racecourse debut.
8 (8) (100/1 -50%) Mademewhatiam	100 100/1(-50%)	(8) Mademewhatiam 100/1, Out of a smart mare and caught the eye finishing with running left on his Rules debut at Hexham, However, was pulled up at Carlisle 16 days ago and won't be of interest until handicaps. Has yet to show much promise.
6 (6) (200/1 -25%) Haut Berry	200 200/1(-25%)	(6) Haut Berry 200/1, Looks decidedly limited and easily passed over. Well beaten in two C&D hurdle starts.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

ASTA LA PASTA made a successful start over hurdles when scoring by over two lengths at Uttoxeter and this well-bred gelding should have plenty more to come. The son of Walk In The Park is in good hands to keep progressing. The main threat is Little Miss Dante, who struck on her second bumper start at Southwell and has to be considered on her first outing over hurdles. Diamond Ri completes the shortlist.

DIAMOND RI landed a Warwick bumper in taking fashion on his debut back in March and, with the performance backed up by the timefigure, he looks one to follow now his attentions are turned to hurdling. Asta La Pasta impressed at Uttoxeter and seems sure to progress and win more races, while Little Miss Dante is another good hurdling prospect judged on her bumper exploits.

Few make significant appeal but one that does is impressive bumper winner DIAMOND RI.

16:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (5/1 +38%) Maruna	5 5/1(+38%)	(4) Maruna 5/1, Some encouragement amidst greenness when fourth of 12 in minor event (11/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut a week ago, finishing well. Open to improvement. Promising start when running-on 4th in 7f Wolverhampton novice; open to progress.
2 (2) (7/2 -17%) Ribble Rouser	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) Ribble Rouser 7/2, After 3 months off, only third of 6 in maiden at this course (7.1f, 13/2) 2 weeks ago, outpaced final 1f. However, could take a step forward from that run as he goes back up in distance. Off 3 months before good third in 7f maiden here; merits serious consideration back at 1m.
3 (3) (8/11 +71%) Rooska	0.727273 8/11(+71%)	(3) Rooska 8/11, After 4 months off, ran well when second of 8 in minor event (9/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 8 days ago, leading until approaching final 1f. Respected as he goes up in trip with his recent run behind him. Runner-up in 5f Wolverhampton novice last week; solid form claims but unraced beyond 6f.
5 (5) (13/2 +46%) Pelissanne	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(5) Pelissanne 13/2, €36,000 yearling, Sioux Nation filly. Dam unraced sister to useful 5f/6f winner High Award out of Irish 1000 Guineas and Moyglare Stud Stakes winner Tarascon. Has a fair standard to aim at on debut. 36,000euros yearling; needs considering on her debut with yard going well.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A small but fairly open heat could go the way of MARUNA. She broke slowly on her debut before showing clear signs of greenness, so it was to her credit that she managed to finish a respectable fourth. The daughter of Massaat can improve to repel the likely challenge of Rooska, who should appreciate a step up in trip. Parish Councillor was a winner over C&D when last seen and must be respected under the penalty.

Upped in trip, PARISH COUNCILLOR improved from his debut when winning at this C&D in February and he can pick up where he left off to score again. He is taken to get the better of Rooska, who ran well on his recent return and could have more to offer over this longer distance, with Ribble Rouser the pick of the remainder.

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (5/1 +58%) Profit Street	5 5/1(+58%)	(4) Profit Street 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy, 80/1) 23 days ago. Work to do on handicap debut. Big prices and well held in three runs on turf; trainer is 0-87 with 2yos this year.
6 (6) (7/1 -8%) She'Sashambles	7 7/1(-8%)	(6) She'Sashambles 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in nursery at this C&D (66/1) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Better on her C&D nursery debut recently behind Elliott, albeit they finished in a heap.
3 (3) (7/2 +61%) Arlington	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(3) Arlington 7/2, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 13 in maiden at Beverley (5f, heavy) 44 days ago, not ideally placed. More needed on handicap debut. Best judged on his first two efforts and would hold each-way claims on those.
1 (1) (7/2 -56%) Elliott	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(1) Elliott 7/2, Career best when narrowly winning 9-runner nursery (16/5) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 10 days ago. 6 lb penalty to carry now but another bold bid anticipated. Not well-in under penalty (4lb lower from tomorrow) but Archie Young knocks off 7lb.
2 (2) (9/2 -80%) Torvar	4.5 9/2(-80%)	(2) Torvar 9/2, Bit below form latest but had posted good third at this course (6f) previously and remains on a workable mark. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlisted. Exposed maiden; no excuses at a short price here a fortnight ago and now back over 5f.
5 (5) (11/2 +27%) Stoneacre Girl	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(5) Stoneacre Girl 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good sixth of 11 in nursery at this C&D (25/1) 14 days ago. Not out of things. Offered more on her C&D nursery debut behind Elliott latest; one to consider.
7 (7) (12/1 -20%) Mehigburn	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Mehigburn 12/1, Ninth of 11 in nursery (16/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Still looking for first success. Exposed maiden who again finished well held on his first start since being gelded latest.
9 (9) (25/1 +11%) Musical Diva	25 25/1(+11%)	(9) Musical Diva 25/1, 25/1 and visored for 1st time, eighth of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 31 days ago. Others more persuasive. Exposed maiden who's continued to struggle since handicapping (two forms of headgear).
11 (11) (80/1 -21%) Caradonna	80 80/1(-21%)	(11) Caradonna 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in minor event at Bath (5f, heavy, 250/1) 16 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. Huge prices and well beaten in three runs on turf; can't be backed.
10 (10) (100/1 -100%) Spin Off	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Spin Off 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Beverley (5f, heavy) 38 days ago. Likely best watched on handicap debut. Huge prices and well beaten in three runs on turf; trainer 0-43 with 2yos this season.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Rebecca Menzies employs the services of 7lb apprentice Archie Young aboard Elliott, who must compete under a 6lb penalty having recorded a narrow success at Wolverhampton 10 days ago. He merits respect, but it might be worth taking a chance on SHE'SASHAMBLES. The daughter of Profitable wasn't beaten far into seventh on her nursery debut and dropping 2lb for that seems lenient. Arlington warrants a market check too.

ELLIOTT is going the right way now and may be able to follow up his recent Wolverhampton victory. Torvar and Stoneacre Girl rate the principal dangers.

17:00 Dundalk Maiden 5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (9/1 -80%) The Poacher Daly	9 9/1(-80%)	(7) The Poacher Daly 9/1, Foaled March 18. €20,000 yearling, resold £48,000 yearling, 165,000 gns 2-y-o, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Sir Benedict. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Yard in good form. Lots to like. 165,000gns breeze-up buy; last of 6 in barrier trial here two months ago.
13 (13) (11/10 +27%) Sweetest	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(13) Sweetest 11/10, Out of depth when 10¼ lengths last of 13 to Inquisitively in Cornwallis Stakes (25/1) at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Tongue strap back on and fancied to be in the mix having been placed on her first 4 starts in maiden company. Out of depth on latest but sets a decent enough standard on maiden form.
16 (16) (12/1 +64%) Signor Ferrari	12 12/1(+64%)	(16) Signor Ferrari 12/1, Offered something to work on when eighth of 13 in maiden (18/1) at Cork (5f, soft) on debut 38 days ago. RESERVE. Early speed on Cork debut before fading; plenty to find with Sweetest on that run; reserve.
9 (9) (15/8 +44%) Moral Turpitude	1.875 15/8(+44%)	(9) Moral Turpitude 15/8, Lightly-raced filly. 4/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter when very good second of 10 in nursery at this C&D 7 days ago, nearest finish. One to be interested in at a low level so not discounted back in a maiden. Unlucky in C&D nursery a week ago; stiffer task back in maiden company from outside draw.
14 (14) (20/1 +0%) Woohoo	20 20/1(+0%)	(14) Woohoo 20/1, Foaled March 23. €36,000 foal, Acclamation filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Charlie's Jamboree and 5f winner Speedacus. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 9.5f-11.4f winner Birch Grove. Yard's few runners of late have done really well and jockey booking encouraging for debut.
3 (3) (28/1 -100%) Sanshiro	28 28/1(-100%)	(3) Sanshiro 28/1, 11/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ran poorly when ninth of 11 in nursery at Navan (5.8f, soft) 30 days ago, finding nothing. Makes all-weather debut. Blinkers back on. Fair level of turf form but likely needs to improve to play a major role here on AW debut.
2 (2) (28/1 -75%) Fickou	28 28/1(-75%)	(2) Fickou 28/1, Promising type. 4/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at this course (6f) 2 days ago. Should improve. Navan debut promise not built on here on Wednesday.
10 (10) (28/1 -12%) Rescinded	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Rescinded 28/1, Foaled March 1. 45,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winners Figure of Speech and Epithet. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Ultra. Barrier trial fourth has to be worth a market check from yard doing well with 2yos.
15 (15) (33/1 +0%) Thatsthebestoneyet	33 33/1(+0%)	(15) Thatsthebestoneyet 33/1, Showed a bit when seventh of 10 in maiden (33/1) at Naas (5f, soft) on debut in July, unable to sustain effort. First run for yard after leaving Kieran Patrick Cotter. RESERVE. Mild debut promise at Naas in July, cheekpieces now fitted for AW debut; reserve.
6 (6) (40/1 -21%) Tarsus	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Tarsus 40/1, Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, gelded but still in need of the experience when fifth of 9 in minor event at this C&D 6 weeks ago. No show over C&D in September; eligible for a mark after this.
11 (11) (50/1 -150%) Rosato	50 50/1(-150%)	(11) Rosato 50/1, Very green when tenth of 13 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 100/1) on debut 50 days ago, not knocked about. Barrier trial fourth not beaten too far on Naas debut; likely has more to offer.
4 (4) (66/1 -100%) Sovereign City	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Sovereign City 66/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Showed up better than the distance beaten suggested for much of the way when fourth of 7 in minor event at Cork (6f, good to firm, 25/1) 58 days ago. Too keen when remote fourth in good-class Cork auction contest; back in trip for AW debut.
1 (1) (150/1 -50%) Bobbys Glory	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Bobbys Glory 150/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Ninth of 10 in maiden (100/1) at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 19 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Soundly beaten all three start; blinkers now tried but can only be watched.
12 (12) (200/1 -300%) Saith Seren	200 200/1(-300%)	(12) Saith Seren 200/1, Foaled February 10. 4,500 gns yearling, Cable Bay filly. Dam, US 6f/7f winner, granddaughter of Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf winner Islington. Bred for the AW so worth a market check on debut.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Dundalk Maiden 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This looks like a nice opportunity for SWEETEST to bag her maiden win as a juvenile. The Blue Point filly was placed in her first four starts in maiden company but made little impression when tried in Group 3 company at Newmarket last month. Her maiden form looks solid and she should be up to landing a race of this standard. Moral Turpitude ran well in handicap company here last time, when losing out by half a length to Scorchio a week ago. She has an official mark of 76 now and is entitled to run a big race. The Joseph O'Brien-trained The Poacher Daly had a spin in a barrier trial around here and although last of six that day shaped with some promise and could improve for the experience.

SWEETEST may have been out of her depth in the Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket 3 weeks ago but she'd been placed on her first 4 starts in maiden company prior, so Aidan O'Brien's filly can make a winning start on the all-weather with a tongue tie reapplied. Moral Turpitude ran a cracker on nursery/yard debut here last week so she may emerge as the main danger, with newcomers The Poacher Daly and Katie Bairdie rounding off the shortlist.

Down in class, this represents the best opportunity yet for SWEETEST

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (5/1 -11%) Stone Of Destiny	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Stone Of Destiny 5/1, Untrustworthy individual. Course winner. 3/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 8 days ago, staying on final 1f. No surprise to see him in the mix but he's long since been expensive to follow. Consistent and will be happier back down from 6f; remains quite capable at this level.
6 (6) (6/1 +14%) Newyorkstateofmind	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Newyorkstateofmind 6/1, Mixed bag following success at Hamilton (5f) in June but bounced back to form when runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f) on penultimate start. Not disgraced when fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 5/2) 8 days ago and not out of things returned to the minimum trip. Beaten favourite behind Stone Of Destiny last Thursday; needs to better that somewhat.
1 (1) (9/1 -29%) Paddy's Day	9 9/1(-29%)	(1) Paddy's Day 9/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Lingfield (5f, AW) 8 days ago, plugging on having not been ideally placed. Rider takes off handy 5 lb and demands of this track may suit him better. No excuses back on the AW last time; needs to improve on his four previous Tapeta efforts.
2 (2) (9/1 +0%) Zuffolo	9 9/1(+0%)	(2) Zuffolo 9/1, Latest win at Redcar in May. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 37 days ago, never nearer. Can give another good account and he's now operating 1 lb below last winning mark. Showed more latest and is back to just below his last winning mark; one to consider.
7 (7) (13/2 -117%) Pepsi Cat	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(7) Pepsi Cat 13/2, Latest win at Bath in August. 4/1, very good second of 14 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good) 45 days ago. On the upgrade recently and expected to figure. Better for the return to 5f on turf in late summer; shortlisted back from a short break.
4 (4) (13/8 +54%) Rodborough	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(4) Rodborough 13/8, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in August. Respectable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 32 days ago. Less exposed than most she meets here but expected to face competition for the lead. Cheekpieces have helped; solid second over C&D a month ago; goes on the shortlist.
9 (9) (14/1 +44%) Ernest Rutherford	14 14/1(+44%)	(9) Ernest Rutherford 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Leicester (5f, good) 24 days ago, no extra final 1f. Makes tapeta debut. Ex-Irish gelding who's regressed since returning from an absence; isn't obviously fancied.
5 (5) (20/1 -43%) Murbih	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Murbih 20/1, 6/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 7 days ago, weakening final 1f. Something to find on form. Remains fairly treated but too many near-misses at short prices for comfort.
8 (8) (28/1 -40%) Dapper Man	28 28/1(-40%)	(8) Dapper Man 28/1, Latest win at Southwell in May. 33/1, may have needed the run following 5 months off when fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Headgear again left off here and others appeal more. Entitled to have come on for his comeback from a summer break but is weighted to his best.
10 (10) (33/1 -65%) Sixcor	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Sixcor 33/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in August. 20/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, slowly away and making only brief headway. Others rate stronger. Yard going well; has done his winning on turf in the summer; others in better form.

LTO Selection:

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

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

RODBOROUGH has been on a terrific run of form of late and, having been denied in her attempt to make all over C&D last time out, the daughter of Mayson can gain compensation in this winnable contest. Not outside the first two home in each of her last three starts, Pepsi Cat can give her plenty to think about, along with Paddy's Day and Stone Of Destiny.

Having resumed winning ways at Bath in August, PEPSI CAT arrives here having run just about her best race yet when runner-up at Redcar in September and she gets the nod to continue the good work back on an artificial surface. Newyorkstateofmind and Rodborough head up the dangers.

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (7/2 +65%) Sam's Xpress	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(1) Sam's Xpress 7/2, C&D winner. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 35 days ago. Seems to have gone off the boil. Dual winner here has lost his form; drops in grade here.
16 (16) (7/2 +78%) Senado Square	3.5 7/2(+78%)	(16) Senado Square 7/2, 14/1, below form eighth of 20 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft) 30 days ago. RESERVE. Recent turf form generally modest but ran well only previous AW run; reserve.
7 (7) (9/2 -29%) Samrogue	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(7) Samrogue 9/2, C&D winner who has been largely disappointing this year but wasn't given a hard time once the winner had flown at Laytown on most recent outing and is on good mark. Back to form of late and should go well from a good draw.
5 (5) (11/1 -57%) Super Cub	11 11/1(-57%)	(5) Super Cub 11/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. First run since leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce when respectable sixth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Down in trip. First run back at minimum trip for a while and down to a nice mark.
13 (13) (11/1 -38%) Suityourselfboss	11 11/1(-38%)	(13) Suityourselfboss 11/1, 50/1, not disgraced after 11 months off when fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Encouraging return from 11 months off over C&D last month; 6lb wrong but don't rule out.
11 (11) (13/2 -44%) Mether	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(11) Mether 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden who attracted support but failed to improve when only seventh of 8 in nursery (5/2) at this course (7f) when last seen 13 months ago. Has left Adrian McGuinness. Trained at 2 by Ado McGuinness; 4lb wrong but Keane booking takes the eye.
3 (3) (14/1 -17%) Adams Barbour	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Adams Barbour 14/1, 5-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Out of form of late but now 16lb below last winning mark so don't rule out.
12 (12) (17/2 -42%) Silver Nemo	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(12) Silver Nemo 17/2, Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. Visored for 1st time, good fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 28 days ago. Recent C&D fourth 6lb wrong here but has his chance again.
9 (9) (22/1 +12%) Betrayed	22 22/1(+12%)	(9) Betrayed 22/1, Course winner who ran no sort of race when 10 lengths eleventh of 12 to Sam's Xpress in handicap at this C&D. Off 7 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Winner off 47 here in January but lacks a recent run and 3lb wrong today.
6 (6) (25/1 +0%) No Speed Limit	25 25/1(+0%)	(6) No Speed Limit 25/1, C&D winner who was well held on first run since leaving George Baker in 22-runner handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 16 days ago. Soft ground at Navan last month didn't suit; wide draw here a negative.
10 (10) (25/1 -257%) Maggie Thunder	25 25/1(-257%)	(10) Maggie Thunder 25/1, 3-time C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021 but took a step back in the right direction when eighth of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good). Off 121 days and has possibilities if building on that. 2020 winner but out of form in recent years; 3lb wrong here and bad draw.
2 (2) (28/1 -100%) Bonny Power	28 28/1(-100%)	(2) Bonny Power 28/1, C&D winner. Hooded for 1st time, tenth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Navan (5f, heavy) 16 days ago. C&D maiden winner yet to convince in handicaps; draw a negative.
17 (17) (50/1 -100%) Below Deck	50 50/1(-100%)	(17) Below Deck 50/1, Blinkered for 1st time, sixteenth of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (6f, soft, 100/1) 27 days ago. RESERVE. Struggled so far in turf handicaps and now reverts to AW; 2lb wrong; reserve.
14 (14) (66/1 +0%) Wild Eyed Girl	66 66/1(+0%)	(14) Wild Eyed Girl 66/1, Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Tenth of 15 in maiden at Navan (5f, heavy, 80/1) 16 days ago. 20lb off career-high mark and better for recent comeback run; good draw too.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Dual course and distance winner SAMROGUE may be able to bag another win here. The Pride Of Dubai filly has slipped a fair bit in the weights since the start of this year and performed with credit to finish placed on her two most recent outings. Adams Barbour has won five times over course and distance and dropped another 3lb after finishing mid-division over six here last week. He could get closer now. Bonny Power was well beaten on the turf last time but is another who has been dropping in the handicap and is now just a pound higher than when winning over course and distance in February.

SAMROGUE has been largely disappointing this year, but she wasn't given a hard time once the winner had flown on her most recent outing at Laytown and is selected to capitalise on a handy mark. Maggie Thunder and Super Cub head the opposition.

Well-drawn SAMROGUE is taken to record a third win at the track in a race in which half the field are racing from out of the handicap

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (5/1 -25%) Jenever	5 5/1(-25%)	(4) Jenever 5/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Bath (5.7f, good, 5/1) 86 days ago, staying on to lead close home. Mark has crept up a little more but respected with consistency his strong suit. Needs to be spot on back from a break, having a second run over 5f off a career-high mark.
3 (3) (7/1 -75%) Star Of Lady M	7 7/1(-75%)	(3) Star Of Lady M 7/1, Visored for 1st time, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 10/3) 8 days ago, staying on having been left poorly placed. Handicapper has given her a chance and she's not had much racing on artificial surfaces. Competitive again now and has claims on last week's Lingfield third (AW debut).
2 (2) (9/2 -13%) Captain's Bar	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Captain's Bar 9/2, 9/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 4 days ago, hanging right final 100 yds and keeping on. Considered under a penalty with cheekpieces on 1st time. Has fair claims under the penalty for Monday's C&D win back in headgear.
9 (9) (9/2 +0%) Elzaal	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(9) Elzaal 9/2, 5-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 14 runs this year. Creditable second of 8 in handicap (9/4) at this C&D 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Loves it here and has been a touch unlucky the past twice; has to go on the shortlist.
5 (5) (10/1 +9%) Honour Your Dreams	10 10/1(+9%)	(5) Honour Your Dreams 10/1, 8/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) 32 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Headgear helped in the summer but he's been rather patchy since; risks involved.
8 (8) (10/1 +17%) Aconcagua Mountain	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Aconcagua Mountain 10/1, Latest win at Ayr in September. 9/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, racing freely and weakening final 1f. Proved largely consistent this year and better showing not ruled out. Below-par in two runs since a win off 5lb lower; needs to settle from an outside stall.
7 (7) (13/2 +54%) Ramon Di Loria	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(7) Ramon Di Loria 13/2, C&D winner. 33/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Ayr (6f, heavy) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner last autumn who's had a busy year and lost his way latterly.
1 (1) (15/2 +17%) Runninwild	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(1) Runninwild 15/2, C&D winner. 33/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Handicapper continues to relinquish his grip but he's not looked likely to take advantage in recent months. This is easier than he's used to; could do better if able to get to the front as he likes.
6 (6) (16/1 +11%) Saaheq	16 16/1(+11%)	(6) Saaheq 16/1, Two-time 5f winner at Chelmsford City in the spring. Ninth of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 37 days ago, unable to land a blow. Return to AW may help here from an easing mark. Getting on and has rather struggled on turf lately, but is fairly treated as a result.
10 (10) (28/1 +15%) Sound Of Iona	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) Sound Of Iona 28/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 12 in handicap at Ayr (6f, heavy, 80/1) 22 days ago, losing place over 1f out. Regressed sharply this year, coming 20lb down the weights; hard to recommend.

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17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A comfortable winner at Bath last time out over further, JENEVER should have no issue with the drop in trip and he can make it three wins from his last five starts following a short break. Not beaten far over C&D on his last two starts, Elzaal is entitled to be thereabouts again, along with Star Of Lady M, who is now 19lb below her last winning mark.

Typically competitive fare but CAPTAIN'S BAR ran out a determined winner of a C&D handicap 4 days ago and, turned out quickly/equipped with first-time cheekpieces, he's fancied to make a bold follow-up bid. 5-time C&D winner Elzaal arrives in rude health and is feared, with Star of Lady M and Jenever also in the mix.

18:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (6/4 +45%) Dandyville	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(2) Dandyville 6/4, Seven wins from 23 Flat runs. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 2/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (7f) 28 days ago, staying on well. Won here over 7f latest; no problem back at 6f and arrives at the top of his game.
3 (3) (8/1 +20%) Tawaazon	8 8/1(+20%)	(3) Tawaazon 8/1, 4-time course winner. 6 wins from 18 runs this year. Latest win at the Curragh in October. 9/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 20 days ago. Four-time winner here, twice over this trip, but never won off this high a mark.
7 (7) (8/1 -45%) Dream Today	8 8/1(-45%)	(7) Dream Today 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Laytown in September. 28/1, unseated rider at start in handicap at the Curragh (5f, soft) 27 days ago won by Tawaazon. Expected to be bang there. Unshipped his rider in the stalls last time at the Curragh; best to look elsewhere here.
1 (1) (12/1 +14%) Hodd's Girl	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Hodd's Girl 12/1, 3-time C&D winner. 7/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Could make little impression over 7f last time; this looks more suitable.
9 (9) (12/1 -60%) Mehman	12 12/1(-60%)	(9) Mehman 12/1, Course winner. 14/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Navan (5f, heavy) 16 days ago, never nearer. Enters calculations. Had been out of sorts but bounced back with a much improved effort last time at Navan.
8 (8) (13/2 +19%) Little Queenie	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Little Queenie 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win at the Curragh in August. 9/1, respectable 2 lengths fifth of 11 to Tawaazon in handicap at the Curragh (5f, soft) 27 days ago. Likely trailblazer from stall five and isn't always the easiest to pass.
4 (4) (14/1 +0%) Ransom	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Ransom 14/1, Course winner. 11/2, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Philip Michael Byrne. Not beaten far into fourth by Dandyville over 7f here; too keen over a mile latest.
10 (10) (15/2 +38%) Dontspoilasale	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(10) Dontspoilasale 15/2, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 80 days ago. Widest stall a big worry and stable may have stronger claims with Dandyville.
11 (11) (16/1 -33%) Jered Maddox	16 16/1(-33%)	(11) Jered Maddox 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Laytown in September. 7/1, 5 lengths sixth of 8 to Dandyville in handicap at this course (7f) 28 days ago. Tree-time winner over this C&D but never off this high of a mark; plenty on his plate.
5 (5) (20/1 +0%) Apache Outlaw	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) Apache Outlaw 20/1, Sixth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 20 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Three tame efforts for new yard; best watched until showing more of a spark.
6 (6) (40/1 -567%) Harmony Rose	40 40/1(-567%)	(6) Harmony Rose 40/1, Course winner. 13/2, 2¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Twilight Jet in listed race at Tipperary (5f, good to soft) 61 days ago. First stab at 6f here; obviously has stamina questions to answer; others make more appeal.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Dundalk Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MEHMAN kept on nicely when third in soft ground at Navan last time and should appreciate returning to this surface now. The Mehmas gelding has won three over five furlongs on the polytrack and the way he stayed on last time would suggest an extra furlong shouldn't be a problem. Dandyville won a competitive event over seven here last month and has also won twice over course and distance. A 4lb rise for his latest win doesn't look harsh and he should be a big player. Little Queenie has been very consistent bar one run in a premier handicap at the Curragh and she could go well back on the all-weather.

DREAM TODAY is best on this surface and is potentially on a good mark returned to AW. Mehman took a step back in the right direction at Navan and is next best ahead of Dandyville, who enhanced his excellent course record here 4 weeks ago.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 (1) (5/1 +50%) Bobby Joe Leg	5 5/1(+50%)	(1) Bobby Joe Leg 5/1, 5-time C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, never threatened when eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, merely closing up late. Drop in class rates a plus but headgear worn for each of his last 3 victories again left off here. Won this last year; this is easier than the handicaps he's contested lately; expect better.
5 (5) (5/1 +9%) Kodebreaker	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Kodebreaker 5/1, 10/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 37 days ago, running on. Return to 1m may suit ideally but he's threatening to come good soon. Respected. Does seem happiest round Southwelll; arrives in good form but has become hard to win with.
11 (11) (8/1 +11%) Key Look	8 8/1(+11%)	(11) Key Look 8/1, C&D winner. 7/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm) in July. Rejoined yard after leaving Paul Midgley. Hood replaces usual cheekpieces and she's fallen plenty in the weights if ready to roll back from a break. Switch back to her old yard and a new headgear combination may help.
6 (6) (9/2 +10%) Pallas Lord	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Pallas Lord 9/2, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Return to AW rates a likely plus from an easing mark. Expensive to follow early in the year, mainly over further; the return here should help.
8 (8) (9/1 -13%) Blame The Farrier	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Blame The Farrier 9/1, Maiden who returned to form when finishing good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 35 days ago, well served by return to positive tactics. In the mix with a repeat. Much better from the front over C&D last time and that gave something to build on.
3 (3) (10/3 +26%) Violeta	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(3) Violeta 10/3, Ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 14 days ago, held when hampered final 1f and not recover. Takes a handy drop in class now and no surprise to see a better showing with cheekpieces reached for. Well treated on her spring efforts here if the first-time headgear brings her back to form.
7 (7) (12/1 +0%) Rogue Force	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Rogue Force 12/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy, 7/1) 22 days ago, pushed along over 2f out and one paced. Return to AW needs to have positive effect now. Been showing enough on soft/heavy turf to suggest he's worth considering back on the AW.
9 (9) (16/1 -220%) Angel Amadea	16 16/1(-220%)	(9) Angel Amadea 16/1, 9/2, ran well and looked unlucky not to finish closer still when third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, finishing with running left. One to be interested in with that under her belt. Unlucky not to finish closer behind Blame The Farrier latest; one of the likelier winners.
4 (4) (18/1 +0%) Dr Rio	18 18/1(+0%)	(4) Dr Rio 18/1, Latest win at Beverley in July. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good, 15/2) 67 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Done most racing over further and wants a good test over this trip; others stronger.
2 (2) (28/1 -12%) Absolute Dream	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Absolute Dream 28/1, Course winner. Latest win at Hamilton (8.3f) in September. Last of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Leicester (7f, good) 24 days ago, losing place over 2f out. Needs to bounce back. Most wins have come in the second half of the year but he's become wildly inconsistent.
10 (10) (66/1 -267%) Child Of Lir	66 66/1(-267%)	(10) Child Of Lir 66/1, Showed improved form when landing a 1m maiden here in September. However, not in anything like the same form on handicap debut back here later that month and well held both starts in juvenile hurdles in recent weeks. Yard look to hold stronger claims with Angel Amadea. Shortest trip to date is a concern, switched to a visor; yard also saddle Angel Amadea.
12 (12) (100/1 -52%) Flaming O'hara	100 100/1(-52%)	(12) Flaming O'hara 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 17 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to soft, 40/1) 65 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving D. K. Weld and only market support behind her would make her of interest. String of awful efforts for Dermot Weld in the summer; is hard to recommend.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The David Thompson stable can do little wrong at present and this represents an ideal opportunity for recent C&D runner-up BLAME THE FARRIER to get off the mark at the the ninth time of asking in this sphere. He can uphold form with Angel Amadea (third) from the aforementioned contest, while Kodebreaker is another big player following a strong placed effort at Redcar in September.

ANGEL AMADEA attracted support and was unlucky not to finish closer when third in a C&D handicap 5 weeks ago and she could be worth siding with to confirm the promise of that run. Violeta eased in class and equipped with first-time cheekpieces, Kodebreaker and another class dropper, Bobby Joe Leg head up the dangers.

A tricky race can go to BOBBY JOE LEG, who has four November wins to his name, including this last year. Angel Amadea is next best.

18:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (8/11 -28%) Persian Jewel	0.727273 8/11(-28%)	(10) Persian Jewel 8/11, Twice-raced filly. 2/1, Better effort when fourth of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, good to firm). Off 166 days. Player. Plenty to like about both runs so far and should be big player if ready after 166 days off.
4 (4) (9/4 +55%) Not Forgotten	2.25 9/4(+55%)	(4) Not Forgotten 9/4, Lightly-raced gelding. Below form third of 15 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, good, 11/4) 66 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Best efforts have come on on this surface and big shout on those efforts. 0-5 but best 2 runs have come here and stayed on well over 1m latest; tongue-tie on.
9 (9) (10/1 +9%) Finsceal Go Deo	10 10/1(+9%)	(9) Finsceal Go Deo 10/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 15 Flat runs. 11/2, creditable fourth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (9f, heavy) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Worthy of respect. 0-5 but running well in defeat of late; creditable run from front latest; may do better.
2 (2) (15/2 +46%) Mooretown Lad	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(2) Mooretown Lad 15/2, Once-raced gelding. Eighth of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft, 9/2) on debut 20 days ago. Beaten 7l in Naas maiden when 9-2 for debut; needs more but AW surface should help.
3 (3) (22/1 -83%) Nakassama	22 22/1(-83%)	(3) Nakassama 22/1, Lightly-raced gelding. 10/1, below form seventh of 16 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft) 20 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Narrowly denied in first two starts; backward steps since but respected on AW bow.
14 (14) (28/1 -100%) The World's Astage	28 28/1(-100%)	(14) The World's Astage 28/1, Once-raced filly. Fourth of 13 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft, 10/1) on debut 46 days ago. Should progress. Distant fourth on debut; should appreciate the step up in trip but has plenty to find.
13 (13) (33/1 +0%) Swan Band	33 33/1(+0%)	(13) Swan Band 33/1, Once-raced filly. 14/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft) on debut. Off 104 days. Open to improvement. Beaten 8l in Curragh maiden on debut having been slowly away; off 104 days.
6 (6) (66/1 -136%) Emer Elysees	66 66/1(-136%)	(6) Emer Elysees 66/1, Modest form at best in 3 bumpers. Low-key efforts in bumpers so far and drop to this trip on the Flat is unlikely to help.
5 (5) (80/1 -220%) Proleek Prince	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Proleek Prince 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 16 in maiden (150/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 20 days ago, not clear run. Improvement from debut when 6th in Naas maiden but more required on AW bow.
7 (7) (100/1 -100%) Boskill Marie	100 100/1(-100%)	(7) Boskill Marie 100/1, Once-raced filly. 16/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.6f, heavy) on debut 36 days ago. Fifth of six in a fillies' maiden on debut in September; needs to leave that behind.
8 (8) (100/1 -52%) Don't Look Now	100 100/1(-52%)	(8) Don't Look Now 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Eleventh of 16 in maiden (125/1) at Naas (8f, soft) 20 days ago. Shown very little at big odds in two outings so far.
11 (11) (125/1 -150%) Pretty Brown Eyes	125 125/1(-150%)	(11) Pretty Brown Eyes 125/1, Once-raced filly. Tongue strap on, twelfth of 15 in maiden at Naas (7f, soft, 100/1) on debut 20 days ago. Showed nothing when 100-1 and tailed off on debut.
1 (1) (150/1 -127%) Happyhuntingground	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Happyhuntingground 150/1, Second Thought colt. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Black Smoke. Dam 10.7f winner. Second Thought colt; half-brother to 1m2f winner Black Smoke; unlikely on belated debut.
12 (12) (200/1 -300%) Santa Fe	200 200/1(-300%)	(12) Santa Fe 200/1, Thrice-raced filly. Hooded for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, thirteenth of 15 in maiden at Naas (7f, soft, 125/1) 20 days ago. Shown very little in three starts so far; may need further than this.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The form of PERSIAN JEWEL's two maiden runs in the spring have worked out really well and she should be up to landing an all-weather maiden. The Showcasing filly was third to subsequent Listed winner Curvature on her debut at Leopardstown in April when Yorkshire Oaks heroine Warm Heart was second. She went to post favourite on her next outing at Naas but could only finish fourth in another strong maiden won by Unless, a Listed winner since. The 80-rated Not Forgotten has run well to be placed on her last couple of runs and is top rated of those with official marks. Finsceal Go Deo is a frustrating sort but should be thereabouts to pick up prize-money again.

NOT FORGOTTEN's 2 standout performances have come around here and he sets a good standard on those efforts. Persian Jewel and Finsceal Go Deo are feared most in what looks a thin maiden.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (6/1 +8%) Super Over	6 6/1(+8%)	(8) Super Over 6/1, C&D winner who dispelled a couple of lesser efforts on turf when fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 4/1) 21 days ago. Could well build on that from easing mark now. 3-time Polytrack winner (incl' C&D) and bounced back with promising 4th over 7f latest.
10 (10) (6/1 -20%) Emeric	6 6/1(-20%)	(10) Emeric 6/1, 4/1, creditable 2½ lengths fourth of 14 to Machnamh in handicap at this course (10.7f) 28 days ago. Can give another good account returned to this shorter trip. Dual course winner; won on turf in July; creditable here latest but may be on tough mark.
6 (6) (8/1 -7%) Whatharm	8 8/1(-7%)	(6) Whatharm 8/1, 6-time course winner. Respectable third of 19 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft, 14/1) 22 days ago. 11lb higher now. Blinkers on 1st time. Can make presence felt. Six-time course winner; long losing run but big runs in defeat this year and on good mark.
7 (7) (9/2 +63%) Pierre Lapin	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(7) Pierre Lapin 9/2, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 21 days ago, effort under 2f out and keeping on. Respected. Has found consistency of late and down to a good mark but can be slowly away.
11 (11) (10/1 -67%) Darkdeserthighway	10 10/1(-67%)	(11) Darkdeserthighway 10/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (10/3) at this C&D 35 days ago, staying on to lead over 1f out and driven clear. Handicapper has reacted but no surprise to see her go well again in present groove. C&D winner latest but benefitted from coming off very strong pace and 10lb higher now.
2 (2) (12/1 +14%) Punk Poet	12 12/1(+14%)	(2) Punk Poet 12/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Laytown in September. 9/1, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, headed and fading over 1f out. Work to do with a couple here on that evidence. 4-time C&D winner; won at Laytown in September but below form over C&D latest; tough mark.
5 (5) (15/2 +25%) Machnamh	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(5) Machnamh 15/2, Course winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable second of 5 in minor event at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 9/4) 18 days ago. Stable having good spell. Stayed on well to win over further and good run at Gowran since; return to 1m not ideal.
1 (1) (15/2 +38%) Free Solo	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(1) Free Solo 15/2, Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, soft, 15/2) 45 days ago. Return to AW needs to have positive effect now. Both wins in Britain came on AW; some promise for this yard but lost his way recently.
9 (9) (17/2 +53%) Benavente	8.5 17/2(+53%)	(9) Benavente 17/2, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, no extra final 100 yds having held every chance final 1f. Consistency hard to knock around this venue. Losing run goes back to 2021; solid 2nd in July claimer but lesser runs twice since.
4 (4) (18/1 -100%) Dance Night Andday	18 18/1(-100%)	(4) Dance Night Andday 18/1, Winner at Leopardstown in August. 12/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Navan (8f, soft) 30 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. 3l winner in August before narrow defeat at Gowran but assessor may have caught up.
3 (3) (25/1 +0%) Higher Kingdom	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Higher Kingdom 25/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 21 days ago, racing off the pace and never involved. Handicapper is relinquishing his grip at least. 3-time course winner; placed on turf in summer but not as good since; well held C&D latest.
12 (12) (28/1 -12%) Juyush	28 28/1(-12%)	(12) Juyush 28/1, 3-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Seventeenth of 19 in handicap (20/1) at the Curragh (8f, soft), slowly away. Off 13 months and betting likely to prove the best guide here. Three-time C&D winner in 2020 but losing run since and off 391 days; best watched.
14 (14) (40/1 -100%) Annexation	40 40/1(-100%)	(14) Annexation 40/1, C&D winner who returned to form when second in minor event hurdle at Downpatrick (17.3f) in August. Not without promise on first of 2 chase tries (unseated latest) and he returns to the level from what looks a very handy mark if bouncing back. Well held here when last seen on the Flat and likely needs further these days.
13 (13) (40/1 -21%) Pub Talk	40 40/1(-21%)	(13) Pub Talk 40/1, Course winner. First run since leaving Denis Hogan when last of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 66 days ago. Return to AW could well have positive effect now. Dual course winner but tailed off when last seen and off another 2 months.

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19:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DARKDESERTHIGHWAY may be able to follow up despite a 10lb hike for her cosy win here in late September. The Michael O'Callaghan-trained filly beat stablemate Rockbury Lad by a decisive three lengths then and that form looks solid as the runner-up came into the race in winning form and the third horse, The Mpex Kid, scored next time out. Machnamh won on her penultimate start here and followed that up with a solid runner-up effort at Gowran. She's consistent and should be thereabouts again. Whatharm had some good turf runs and the dual C&D winner could be a big player now back on this surface.

WHATHARM's losing run understandably tempers enthusiasm but his consistency of late has been hard to knock and returned to all-weather (6 of his 7 victories gained here) he could be worth siding with to cash in off his much-reduced mark. Recent C&D winner Darkdeserthighway, Emeric and Pierre Lapin are others to consider.

WHATHARM (nap) has been running well in defeat on turf and given that 6 of his 7 wins have come here, he could be hard to beat

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

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (3/1 +50%) Skontonovski	3 3/1(+50%)	(2) Skontonovski 3/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Thurles (8f, soft, 12/1) 29 days ago. Can make presence felt back on polytrack. Gained fourth C&D win in August; not as good on turf since but warrants respect back on AW.
9 (9) (9/1 -13%) What Adaay	9 9/1(-13%)	(9) What Adaay 9/1, Winner at Bellewstown in July. Ninth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 7/1) 17 days ago. Latest effort best excused and should be back on her game. Won on turf in July; heavy ground against her last time and worth another go on AW.
13 (13) (10/1 +50%) Well Suited	10 10/1(+50%)	(13) Well Suited 10/1, C&D winner. Thirty nine runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Cheekpieces back on. More required. Dual course winner; on long losing run and slowly away back here latest.
14 (14) (10/1 +60%) Snowdonia Song	10 10/1(+60%)	(14) Snowdonia Song 10/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 17 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others are more persuasive. Minor promise earlier in the year but really struggling for form lately.
7 (7) (11/1 +21%) Harbanaker	11 11/1(+21%)	(7) Harbanaker 11/1, C&D winner. 10/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 7 days ago, not clear run. Others more persuasive. C&D winner; unsuited by 7f last week and big player back over this C&D.
8 (8) (12/1 -9%) River Derwent	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) River Derwent 12/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Regressive since leaving Joseph O'Brien in 2022 and well held back here last month..
1 (1) (12/1 +0%) Coviglia	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Coviglia 12/1, C&D winner. 8/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Yet to fire this season but sliding in the weights. C&D winner last winter but not in same form for new yard; no signs of revival latest.
5 (5) (14/1 -409%) Lisabetta	14 14/1(-409%)	(5) Lisabetta 14/1, C&D winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 16-runner handicap (12/1) at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 18 days ago, well on top finish. Fair bit higher now but still likely to go well. C&D winner; head back in front at Gowran last time but 10lb rise very harsh.
6 (6) (16/5 +60%) Feature This	3.2 16/5(+60%)	(6) Feature This 16/5, C&D winner. 6/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Not firing at present. Dual C&D winner; 5lb below her last winning mark but hasn't been threatening this term.
10 (10) (20/1 -43%) Bronze River	20 20/1(-43%)	(10) Bronze River 20/1, Course winner. 10/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good). Off 132 days. Back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Not completely dismissed. Course winner; out of form when last seen and probably needs further; off 132 days.
4 (4) (20/1 -43%) Ha Long Bay	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Ha Long Bay 20/1, Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap (100/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good) 71 days ago, not ideally placed. Not discounted. Dual winner on turf in Britain; not as good in 4 AW starts though; others preferred.
3 (3) (22/1 -57%) Bellick	22 22/1(-57%)	(3) Bellick 22/1, 4-time course winner. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Down Royal (7f, soft) 39 days ago. Should benefit from return to AW. Won from 6lb lower last winter; not as good this term; needs to prove he's as good at 1m.
11 (11) (33/1 -32%) Corballis Flyer	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Corballis Flyer 33/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 50/1) 7 days ago. Others make more appeal. Dual turf winner; poor run on AW debut last week; return to 1m in his favour at least.
12 (12) (80/1 -220%) Man Is King	80 80/1(-220%)	(12) Man Is King 80/1, Eyeshields on for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Sean Byrne when tenth of 11 in maiden at this course (7f, 125/1) 28 days ago. Plenty to prove. 0-13; shown very little in three runs this year including yard debut latest.

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19:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Four-timer course and distance winner SKONTONOVSKI is only 3lb higher than when scoring here in August and may be able to bag another win at his favourite venue. The Harbour Watch gelding has run a couple of solid races on his last couple of turf outings but is a better horse on this surface. Lisabetta comes here in winning form and has to be respected. The Gutaifan filly ran on strongly when scoring over slightly further at Gowran Park last month and is effectively 10lb higher now. Bellick is another Dundalk regular who may appreciate coming back here and could be place material.

LISABETTA came from last to first in a steadily-run race at Gowran last time and is worth a chance to go in again. Skontonovski should benefit from a return to AW, so he looks a danger along with What Adaay.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (4/1 +50%) Run The Jewels	4 4/1(+50%)	(3) Run The Jewels 4/1, C&D winner. Below form ninth of 15 in handicap (6/1) at Listowel (8f, soft) 43 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Every chance if back to best. Won over C&D on sole AW start; heavy ground against him latest but respected back on AW.
7 (7) (8/1 -167%) Pink Socks	8 8/1(-167%)	(7) Pink Socks 8/1, 11/2, good second of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 17 days ago. Yard having good spell. Should continue to give a good account. 0-15 but only narrowly denied at Gowran last 2 starts; up another 2lb; possibly vulnerable.
6 (6) (10/1 +0%) Monzoon	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Monzoon 10/1, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 15/2, 4¾ lengths tenth of 14 to Hale Bopp in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Losing run since 7f win in 2021; didn't build on minor promise at Gowran over C&D since.
9 (9) (11/2 +15%) Cousin Shay	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(9) Cousin Shay 11/2, Course winner. 25/1, respectable third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Struggling for form this year but encouraging 3rd over 7f here latest; same mark.
13 (13) (12/1 +14%) Designer Cailin	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) Designer Cailin 12/1, Course winner. Twenty-three runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 17 days ago. Not taken lightly. Both wins have come here over 7f; losing run but some good efforts in defeat this year.
4 (4) (12/1 +33%) Gurkha Girl	12 12/1(+33%)	(4) Gurkha Girl 12/1, 18/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, below form ninth of 25 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm) 58 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs a couple of these to falter. Both wins in Britain came on AW; narrowly denied penultimate start; should relish 1m/AW.
2 (2) (13/2 +35%) Hale Bopp	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(2) Hale Bopp 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Below form sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 6/1) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. 3-time course winner and latest win came over C&D; 7f probably against him latest.
5 (5) (13/2 +19%) Fleetfootsoldier	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(5) Fleetfootsoldier 13/2, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Bellewstown in July. 9/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 66 days ago. Each-way shout. C&D winner; got his head back in front on turf in July and running well in defeat since.
1 (1) (15/2 +6%) Blackcastle Storm	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(1) Blackcastle Storm 15/2, Bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7f) 7 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Stayed on well for 4th over 7f last week and should relish return to 1m.
8 (8) (16/1 +11%) Medici Pass	16 16/1(+11%)	(8) Medici Pass 16/1, 22/1, twelfth of 15 in handicap at Listowel (8f, soft) 43 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. 0-6; didn't appreciate testing ground latest; this surface may be more suitable.
14 (14) (20/1 +20%) Saoirses Lulaby	20 20/1(+20%)	(14) Saoirses Lulaby 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 42 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good. Five-race maiden; best run yet when beaten roughly 2l over C&D last month; drawn wide.
12 (12) (33/1 -136%) Pallasmore Lass	33 33/1(-136%)	(12) Pallasmore Lass 33/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. 10/1, below form seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Visor back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. 29-race maiden and both AW efforts have been below par; bit to prove at present.
11 (11) (40/1 -21%) Run For You	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Run For You 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Adrian McGuinness when eighteenth of 20 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, soft, 66/1) 30 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Promising debut but gone backwards since; tailed off on yard debut latest; back up in trip.
10 (10) (50/1 -25%) Turbo Sprint	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Turbo Sprint 50/1, Last of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 80/1) 17 days ago, lost all chance at start. Unplaced in nine starts and no encouragement can be taken from tailed off run latest.

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20:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PINK SOCKS has been knocking on the door and could make the breakthrough here. The Vadamos filly has been narrowly denied at Gowran Park on her last two outings and despite going up another 2lb for her latest runner-up effort she has to have a big chance in this company. Fleetfootsoldier has run well on his last couple of outings, including when fourth here in August, and is another for the shortlist. Dual C&D winner Hale Bopp won on his penultimate outing here and didn't run too badly when sixth off this mark last time. He could get involved at the business end.

Thought his wide draw isn't ideal, COUSIN SHAY is now 6 lb lower than when opening his account last November and, granted a bit of luck-in-running, he could be the answer on the back of an encouraging display over 7f here a fortnight ago. Run The Jewels has been given a chance by the handicapper and is next on the list ahead of Pink Socks, who returns to the all-weather on the back of a couple of near-misses on turf.

A return to AW may do the trick for RUN THE JEWELS who won his only start here to date and he had excuses on turf last time

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (5/1 +58%) Luke Short	5 5/1(+58%)	(5) Luke Short 5/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 18 in handicap (11/1) at Leopardstown (12f, heavy) 12 days ago. Trainer going well. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Followed up close 3rd to Longclaw with C&D win and heavy ground possibly against him since.
3 (3) (9/2 +31%) A Piece Of Heaven	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(3) A Piece Of Heaven 9/2, Twice-raced winner on Flat. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 12-runner maiden at Gowran (14f, good, 7/4) 58 days ago, pushed out. Makes handicap debut. More required. Built on Flat debut to win Gowran maiden but progress needed from this mark; drops in trip.
14 (14) (9/1 -13%) Night Glow	9 9/1(-13%)	(14) Night Glow 9/1, Thrice-raced winner. 15/2, won 12-runner maiden at Bellewstown (12.1f, good) 21 days ago, just holding on. Stable in good form. Likely capable of bettet on handicap debut. Off the mark at the third try in maiden latest and AW should suit; good mark for h'cap bow.
13 (13) (10/1 +0%) Autocrat	10 10/1(+0%)	(13) Autocrat 10/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 5/2, career best when winning 12-runner claimer at this course (10.7f) 14 days ago, comfortably. First run for yard after leaving Shane Kieran Ryder. Not taken lightly. Now 3-6 on AW after recent claimer win; contender for new yard with return to further fine.
9 (9) (10/3 +17%) King Leodegrance	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(9) King Leodegrance 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/4, respectable third of 14 in maiden at this course (10.7f). Off 114 days. Yard having good spell. Makes handicap debut. Respected. Solid form in maidens, incl' here latest and return to further likely to help; fair mark.
4 (4) (11/1 -38%) Longclaw	11 11/1(-38%)	(4) Longclaw 11/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap over C&D (15/2) 42 days ago, digging deep. 6 lb higher now but must enter calculations. Gained 2nd Flat win when making all over C&D latest and form boosted; up 6lb.
12 (12) (16/1 -45%) Ameerat Jumaira	16 16/1(-45%)	(12) Ameerat Jumaira 16/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Cork in August. 15/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at Thurles (12.5f, soft) 29 days ago. Work to do. Well held in hat-trick bid but soft ground against her and should take to AW.
1 (1) (17/2 +29%) Golden Twilight	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(1) Golden Twilight 17/2, 3-time C&D winner. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 21 days ago. Has good chance on form. All 4 wins have come here but mark looks high at present.
8 (8) (17/2 -31%) Jaafel	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(8) Jaafel 17/2, Bagged fourth victory at this course when taking 14-runner handicap (10.7f) last month, overcoming pace bias. 10 lb higher now but another bold anticipated. Impressive latest and while 10lb higher; stamina in pedigree suggests new trip may suit.
10 (10) (20/1 +0%) Bold Approach	20 20/1(+0%)	(10) Bold Approach 20/1, C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2019. 22/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, having run of race. Yard in good form. Each-way claims. Dual course winner but long losing run on Flat; beaten 4l over C&D latest.
11 (11) (25/1 -39%) Lecale's Approach	25 25/1(-39%)	(11) Lecale's Approach 25/1, Twice-raced winner. Course winner. 17/2, fourth of 5 in minor event at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Work to do on handicap debut. Won on debut here last year and may have needed last month's return; unexposed.
7 (7) (33/1 -32%) Oriole	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Oriole 33/1, Latest win at Naas in August. 9/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 17 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Others preferred. Won for this yard in August but struggled over this trip more recently; stamina to prove.
2 (2) (50/1 -317%) Dreal Deal	50 50/1(-317%)	(2) Dreal Deal 50/1, 7/1, below form third of 14 in novice chase at Kilbeggan (19.1f, good to soft) 175 days ago. Off 175 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ronan M. P. McNally. Likely best watched. Has won here but his best form is all over further and he may need the run on yard debut.
6 (6) (66/1 -65%) March Law	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) March Law 66/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. 40/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 80 days ago. Hard to fancy. Shown little for this yard and tailed off latest; off another 80 days.

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20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NIGHT GLOW is still unexposed and may be nicely treated here on her handicap and all-weather debut. The Karakontie filly just held on to take her maiden at Bellewstown when last seen in late August. She looked to idle a bit in front then having kicked clear a furlong from home. The runner-up, Alalcance, won well at the Curragh the other day. A Piece Of Heaven is another maiden winner making his handicap debut and he could be open to further improvement as well. King Leodegrance has been knocking on the door in maidens and the Ballydoyle colt, who was third here back in July, looks another for the shortlist.

JAAFEL hasn't been missed by the handicapper on the back of his victory here a fortnight ago but scored with plenty in hand and may be able to follow up. Night Glow and Longclaw head the list of dangers.

NIGHT GLOW comes into this on the back of a maiden success and the form of that race is working out well

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Tomform Friday 3rd November 2023

Races & Results Friday 3rd November 2023

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11:15 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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11:45 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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12:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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12:40 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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12:50 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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13:15 Wetherby Maiden Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:25 Newmarket Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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13:50 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:10 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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16:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Dundalk Maiden 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

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17:30 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

LTO Selection:

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow