1 Friday 6th December 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 36 Races on Friday 6th December 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Sedgefield, 6 races at Sandown, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:25 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (13/2 -63%) Our Dylan	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(2) Our Dylan 13/2, In winning form in the spring and has remained in good heart since, finding just one too good back from a break at Hereford (2m) last month. Enters calculations once more. Won two in a row in the spring and has continued in good form since; strong claims.
3 2nd (3) (9/2 +63%) Moorland Rambler	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(3) Moorland Rambler 9/2, Course winner but he came in last of 4 in handicap chase here (24.2f, good) 18 days ago. Possibilities back in this sphere. Plenty to prove regarding current form but perhaps the return to hurdling will help.
8 3rd (8) (9/4 +63%) Sindabella	2.25 9/4(+63%)	(8) Sindabella 9/4, Resumed winning ways on the back of a wind op in 15-runner handicap hurdle over C&D 45 days ago. Up 6 lb but still not taken lightly. Returned to form to win over C&D on her reappearance and she's entitled to respect.
1 4th (1) (20/1 -186%) Brownstone	20 20/1(-186%)	(1) Brownstone 20/1, A fair hurdle winner in Ireland and in good nick for current yard, fourth of 9 at Ludlow (3m) 11 days ago. Holds solid claims. Early days with this yard and he's run well the last twice; could have a part to play.
9 5th (9) (25/1 +0%) Dropitlikeitshot	25 25/1(+0%)	(9) Dropitlikeitshot 25/1, Modest maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Needs to build on it now. Didn't run badly when fifth at 50-1 on handicap debut, but improvement is needed today.
11 6th (11) (33/1 +50%) Pour Une Raison	33 33/1(+50%)	(11) Pour Une Raison 33/1, Course winner who has yet to fire in three runs this term, coming in a well-held sixth at Ffos Las (23.9f) 54 days ago. Visor goes back on but hard to warm to. Course winner but it's a very long time since he's been competitive.
7 7th (7) (9/2 +18%) Oneforthefairgreen	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Oneforthefairgreen 9/2, Still to get her head in front but she posted a good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (15.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, closing all way to line. Big shout now back up in trip. Kept on well for 1m7f second last time and this unexposed 6yo is on the shortlist.
6 8th (6) (4/1 -33%) Sassified	4 4/1(-33%)	(6) Sassified 4/1, Running very well without winning, second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (19f, good to soft) 8 days ago when just failing. Likely player once more. Runner-up the last twice and he's just 1lb higher today; could play another leading role.
10 9th (10) (40/1 -100%) Galactic Glow	40 40/1(-100%)	(10) Galactic Glow 40/1, Modest winner at 10f on the Flat. First form in this sphere when third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, good) 22 days ago. In the mix. Back hurdling with fair third at Taunton last month but others have more pressing claims.
4 \|PU\| (4) (33/1 -65%) Johannes	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Johannes 33/1, A fair 2m Flat winner in France and off the mark over hurdles at Taunton in February. Pulled up both runs since however so he has it to prove now. Won at Taunton in February on handicap debut but pulled up the next twice.

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12:25 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

Last-time-out C&D winner Sindabella rarely runs a bad race at this venue and another bold showing looks likely. However, a 6lb rise in the ratings may be enough to prevent the eight-year-old from following up and it could be worth taking a chance on GALACTIC GLOW. Joe Tickle's gelding was third in a race won by a subsequent winner at Taunton, with another right behind him, and he could be ready to open his account in this discipline. Sassified and Our Dylan are also noted.

This is wide open but ONEFORTHEFAIRGREEN gave the strong impression this step up in trip would suit when runner-up at Leicester last time out so edges the vote. Sassified heads the list of dangers on the back of his good recent Taunton second, although Our Dylan, Brownstone and Sindabella all need factoring in too.

The step back up in trip could be ideal for the unexposed mare ONEFORTHEFAIRGREEN and she earns the vote ahead of Sassified.

12:35 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2/1 +27%) Kingston Narcissus	2 2/1(+27%)	(3) Kingston Narcissus 2/1, Fair and consistent maiden on Flat in France and similar form over hurdles, finishing runner-up in similar races here on his last 3 outings. Should be on the premises yet again. Runner-up three times over C&D this autumn and a likely contender again.
9 2nd (9) (10/11 +44%) Plantaroma	0.909091 10/11(+44%)	(9) Plantaroma 10/11, Fair form in bumpers and made a decent start over hurdles when beaten only by an exciting prospect at Chepstow on return. Leading claims. Quite useful in bumpers last season and a good second on last month's hurdling debut.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 -40%) Idaho Valley	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(2) Idaho Valley 7/2, Won his only start in Irish points in February. 7/2, showed ability when just under 10 lengths third on 17f Carlisle hurdle debut 25 days ago and he ought to come on for the outing. Irish point winner; promising rules debut when third at Carlisle last month; major player.
5 4th (5) (14/1 -40%) Maghlaak	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Maghlaak 14/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Only modesty form when fourth in maiden/novice hurdles last month (C&D latterly) but he ought to do better at some point. Useful on the Flat but unable to land a telling blow when fourth on both hurdling starts.
7 5th (7) (200/1 -100%) Walk In The Valley	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Walk In The Valley 200/1, Not disgraced both starts in points in spring 2023 but hard to derive much promise from his 2 efforts in novice hurdles this autumn. Soudly beaten at triple-digit odds on both hurdling starts in October.
4 6th (4) (150/1 -50%) Knight Of Magic	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Knight Of Magic 150/1, Poor maiden on the Flat and similar story in 3 hurdles. Unlikely to be of interest until handicapping. Displayed first glimmer of hurdling promise when fifth over C&D at 300-1 ten days ago.
8 7th (8) (50/1 -213%) Millyupdahilly	50 50/1(-213%)	(8) Millyupdahilly 50/1, Modest maiden on the Flat. Similar form in 2 maiden hurdles for this yard last winter. The stable does well with its runners over here but she has a bit to find on form. Not beaten that far in two soft-ground maidens last winter but faces a tough task here.
1 8th (1) (80/1 -471%) Code Purple	80 80/1(-471%)	(1) Code Purple 80/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 9f), successful twice at Musselburgh in 2024. Also runner-up there on last 2 starts. Makes hurdle debut with a first-time hood added. Five-time Flat winnner at up to 1m1f; can be competitive here if he takes well to hurdling.
6 9th (6) (250/1 -279%) Masterminding	250 250/1(-279%)	(6) Masterminding 250/1, Fair maiden at best on Flat but offered little in 13f Ayr handicap on stable debut in May following lengthy absence. Off a further 6 months ahead of this switch to hurdles with a hood and tongue tie added. Disappointing Flat maiden; sports new headgear for this hurdling debut.

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12:35 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

PLANTAROMA lost little in defeat when finishing runner-up to a potentially smart sort on her hurdles debut at Chepstow last month and, with that experience under her belt, she may prove tough to stop here. Point-to-point winner Idaho Valley shaped with promise when third on his timber bow at Carlisle and he can emerge as the main danger to the selection. Recent C&D runner-up Kingston Narcissus completes the shortlist.

Tom Symonds has his team in form and PLANTAROMA may provide him with another winner on the back of her promising first attempt over hurdles at Chepstow last month. Kingston Narcissus can fill the forecast spot here again, with Donald McCain's Idaho Valley next on the list.

Idaho Valley and Kingston Narcissus are players but Chepstow runner-up PLANTAROMA arguably has the most compelling form.

12:48 Sandown Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (4/9 +64%) Hot Fuss	0.444444 4/9(+64%)	(4) Hot Fuss 4/9, Useful Flat performer who chased home subsequent Cheltenham Grade 2 winner East India Dock on his Wincanton hurdle debut in October. Surely only a matter of time before he's winning over hurdles. Very talented on the Flat and bumped into East India Dock when second on hurdle debut.
3 2nd (3) (14/1 -56%) Galactic Charm	14 14/1(-56%)	(3) Galactic Charm 14/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 2m) for Michael Bell. New connections acquired him for 47,000 gns in October. One of 2 runners for a stable which does well here. Useful 1m4f winner on the Flat; not ruled out on hurdle debut; slow ground a question mark.
2 3rd (2) (7/1 -110%) City Of London	7 7/1(-110%)	(2) City Of London 7/1, Half-brother to connections' smart hurdler Nemean Lion. 7/2, showed plenty of ability when second of 5 in juvenile hurdle on debut in October. Should improve and go well again. Half-brother to Nemean Lion who was a promising second at Chepstow on his debut.
1 4th (1) (18/1 -29%) See The Green	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) See The Green 18/1, Fairly useful on Flat for Owen Burrows and made a successful start to his hurdle career in Ludlow juvenile last month. That was an ordinary race but he should progress. Carries penalty and form of his Ludlow win may be modest, but he could have more to offer.
7 5th (7) (13/2 +0%) Small Fry	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(7) Small Fry 13/2, Harzand gelding who has developed into a fairly useful handicapper on the Flat, registering 3 victories at up to 14.5f. Ran to only a modest level when third on his Fontwell hurdle debut last month but he should improve for the experience. Turned over at 8-15 on hurdle debut but progressive on Flat previously; not written off.

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12:48 Sandown Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A 7f winner on the Flat, HOT FUSS made a promising debut over hurdles when second to East India Dock at Wincanton. The latter has subsequently returned an impressive winner of a Grade 2 contest at Cheltenham, so Tom Dascombe's charge looks the one to side with on the strength of that form. City Of London finished a creditable runner-up at Chepstow considering that was his racecourse bow and he can feature again. Small Fry is a likely improver and is preferred to the penalised See The Green.

An interesting juvenile, although it's still hard to ignore the claims of HOT FUSS who gave last month's Cheltenham Grade 2 winner East India Dock a race on his Wincanton hurdle debut in October. City of London should build on his opening run at Chepstow, while Melon and Galactic Charm have done enough on the Flat to think they can do well in juvenile hurdles.

Having bumped into subsequent Grade 2 winner East India Dock when second on his hurdle debut at Wincanton, HOT FUSS can go one better.

13:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (11/4 -22%) Lowry's Bar	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(2) Lowry's Bar 11/4, Winner of his first 4 starts over hurdles last term and shaped really well when second of 15 in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, soft, 9/4) on debut over fences 23 days ago. Likely more to come in this sphere yet. Progressive hurdler; ran really well behind a well-handicapped winner on chase debut.
5 2nd (5) (25/1 +24%) Stormy Flight	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Stormy Flight 25/1, Gradually worked his way back to form last season, scoring twice over this C&D. Ran poorly on return at Chepstow, however, and others are more convincing. Most exposed of these by some way and he needed to run better on his return from a break.
4 3rd (4) (10/3 +33%) The Doyen Chief	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) The Doyen Chief 10/3, Winning pointer/bumper performer who won 2 of his 4 starts (at up to 20.6f) in that sphere last term and shaped pretty well sent chasing, when third at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) 52 days ago. Entitled to build on that and merits consideration. 2-4 over hurdles and ran a very solid first race over fences behind a progressive winner.
3 4th (3) (18/5 -44%) Lord Of Thunder	3.6 18/5(-44%)	(3) Lord Of Thunder 18/5, Firmly on the up over hurdles in January, scoring twice in novice company around 2m4f at Wincanton. Looks the part for chasing and was making a very promising start in this discipline when coming down 2 out at Cheltenham on return in October. Big player. Good novice hurdler; fell two out on chase debut at Cheltenham when having every chance.
7 5th (7) (18/1 -200%) Tommys Charm	18 18/1(-200%)	(7) Tommys Charm 18/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and went one better in maiden at Chepstow (19.5f) on hurdling debut in February. Ran well behind an improver at Ffos Las next time and could still have more to offer on chase/handicap debut back from 8 months off. Didn't hang about over hurdles despite showing useful form; interesting.
6 6th (6) (7/1 +0%) Garincha	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) Garincha 7/1, Three-time winner (at up to 20.9f) in 2022/23 who shaped as if retaining all of his ability, back from 19 months off, when good third of 15 in handicap chase at Bangor (20.3f, soft) 23 days ago. Likely contender. Won three of first six chases and was returning from a long absence when third at Bangor.
1 \|PU\| (1) (25/1 -79%) Quel Destin	25 25/1(-79%)	(1) Quel Destin 25/1, Won 2 heavy-ground handicaps (at up to 21.6f) last term but ended campaign with a couple of poor runs and returns with plenty to prove. Had wind operation. Not badly handicapped if getting back in the zone following further wind surgery.

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13:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Having found only a progressive opponent too strong on his first attempt over fences at Bangor, compensation could beckon for LOWRY'S BAR. Although the six-year-old has a 4lb higher mark to contend with, he may find enough improvement to defy that rise. Lord Of Thunder was still in touch when falling two out on his chase bow at Cheltenham in October and he's feared most, ahead of dual C&D winner Stormy Flight.

Preference is for LOWRY'S BAR, who ran a cracker on his chasing bow at Bangor last month and remains with potential over the larger obstacles. Lord of Thunder would have gone close, but for coming down late on, on his Cheltenham chase debut and is feared most, whilst Garincha is also much respected.

Everything had gone fine for LORD OF THUNDER (nap) until falling late on at Cheltenham and he looks very well handicapped.

13:10 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (SP +100%) Marquee Lights	0 SP(+100%)	(5) Marquee Lights SP, £17,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including Vermithor and Sinndarka. Noteworthy newcomer, especially if the market vibes are positive. Nephew of high-class hurdler/chaser Shooting Light; yard had a double here last month..
8 1st (8) (2/5 +35%) Takt De Touques	0.4 2/5(+35%)	(8) Takt De Touques 2/5, Winning pointer who completed a bumper-hat-trick in June. Made a promising hurdling debut when runner-up in 20f Aintree novice 40 days ago and the one to beat. 3-3 in bumpers; didn't jump well but still went fairly close on hurdles debut; player..
9 2nd (9) (12/1 -85%) Kalista Love	12 12/1(-85%)	(9) Kalista Love 12/1, Went backwards from debut when fifth of 12 in novice hurdle at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 16 days ago. Worth another chance. Didn't build on fair Ludlow debut fifth last time, the slower ground possibly to blame..
6 3rd (6) (5/2 +17%) Ridin Solo	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(6) Ridin Solo 5/2, Point winner who has shown fair form over hurdles, posting a good third in 2m Ayr handicap 34 days ago. Not ruled out now stepping up in trip. Can leave this autumn's form at around 2m behind, if settling better; slow ground fine..
1 4th (1) (16/1 +20%) Balally Park	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Balally Park 16/1, Modest ex-Irish maiden hurdler who stopped quickly in a first-time tongue strap when eighth in 3m handicap at Newcastle three weeks ago. Needs to bounce back. Poor in a Newcastle stayers' handicap in today's headgear last time; likely more needed..
4 5th (4) (50/1 +50%) Leader Wing	50 50/1(+50%)	(4) Leader Wing 50/1, A fair bumper winner for Tom Weston but yet to match that form in this sphere, only fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.2f, good) 36 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Bumper winner here, but yet to replicate that level as a hurdler; untried on slow ground..
2 6th (2) (200/1 -203%) Cringle Burn	200 200/1(-203%)	(2) Cringle Burn 200/1, 25/1, eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Lots more is required. Well related, but no immediate promise on recent Carlisle debut (2m1f, good; beaten 31l)..
7 7th (7) (250/1 -67%) Stress Reaction	250 250/1(-67%)	(7) Stress Reaction 250/1, Runner-up sole outing in point bumpers but has offered little in a Wetherby bumper and Carlisle novice hurdle since. Promise in February's point bumper second, but none about either rules start since..
3 8th (3) (50/1 +24%) Fairly Fulling	50 50/1(+24%)	(3) Fairly Fulling 50/1, Off 5 months before posting an improved fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft, 100/1) 28 days ago. Needs to build on it now. Settled better on last month's Hexham comeback fourth (still beaten 22l); more needed..

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13:10 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Although his jumping could do with some brushing up, there is no doubting that triple bumper winner TAKT DE TOUQUES possesses a fair amount of ability. The five-year-old was far from disgraced when runner-up on his hurdles bow at Aintree and this looks a suitable opportunity for him to open his account in this discipline. Winning pointer Ridin Solo is a potential improver now racing over 2m4f under Rules and he may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Kalista Love.

Useful bumper winner TAKT DE TOUQUES shaped well when second on his Aintree hurdling debut and is impossible to oppose here. Ridin Solo appeals as the one to chase him home, although newcomer Marquee Lights could also enter calculations, especially if the market speaks in his favour.

Should Takt De Touques fall short in the jumping department again, RIDIN SOLO looks the logical one to capitalise.

13:23 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (6/4 +29%) Mount Tempest	1.5 6/4(+29%)	(1) Mount Tempest 6/4, Improved for the fitting of blinkers when winning this last year before following up at Wetherby. Ended last term with a solid second at Wincanton and shaped as if in good heart when fourth at Bangor on return. Headgear back on and should make a bold bid. Won this last year and he's a solid contender following a respectable reappearance run.
5 2nd (5) (5/2 -43%) Intimate	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(5) Intimate 5/2, Took form to a whole new level over hurdles when successful at Hereford when last seen in March, putting his rivals to the sword a fair way out. Goes chasing now and must be respected for in-form yard. Chase debut; bolted up over hurdles when last seen and reappears with yard in fine form.
6 3rd (6) (8/1 +68%) Calgary Tiger	8 8/1(+68%)	(6) Calgary Tiger 8/1, Free-going sort who left hurdles form well behind when winning first 2 starts over fences early last year and posted best effort since when second at Worcester (16.5f) in June. Ran one of his better races after 4 months off when third at Aintree last month but needs to build on that now. Encouraging third at Aintree four weeks ago and could give another good account.
2 4th (2) (16/1 -146%) Mint Gold	16 16/1(-146%)	(2) Mint Gold 16/1, Latest win in chase at Musselburgh a year ago. Held form well when placed last 3 starts but proving less than straightforward, including when third at Carlisle on return. Reappeared with fair third at Carlisle and could show the benefit of that outing today.
3 5th (3) (10/3 +39%) Invincible Nao	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(3) Invincible Nao 10/3, Opened chase account with a wide-margin victory at Fakenham (21f, soft) in February before finishing a fine second here (20f). Unseated rider early on at Ascot final start but his jumping has otherwise been sound and not taken lightly on return. Front-runner who was close second over 2m4f here in March; could make bold bid on return.

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13:23 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f Race Class Flow

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

MOUNT TEMPEST won last year's renewal and looks to have strong claims of repeating that success. A recent pipe-opener at Bangor will have brought him on and Dan Skelton's inmate can resume winning ways off his current mark. Calgary Tiger made a bold bid from the front when third at Aintree and could be thereabouts at the finish once again. Mint Gold is perfectly at home in this grade and can also get involved if building on his third at Carlisle.

MOUNT TEMPEST shaped well on his comeback run at Bangor which should put him spot on as he bids for a second successive win in this. Intimate showed improved form to get off the mark over hurdles in comprehensive fashion at Hereford in March and looks an interesting recruit to chasing.

Topweight MOUNT TEMPEST won this last year and earns the vote on the back of his respectable reappearance fourth at Bangor.

13:35 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (14/1 +44%) Kap Vert	14 14/1(+44%)	(7) Kap Vert 14/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Kapgarde gelding. Runner-up in points in May and bright start over hurdles when fifth of 15 in maiden at Ffos Las (20f) 26 days ago, keeping on before losing 2 places run-in. Yard going along very well and he looks sure to improve. Point runner-up who could build upon hurdle debut fifth; yard has good record in this race.
1 2nd (1) (2/5 +40%) Jurancon	0.4 2/5(+40%)	(1) Jurancon 2/5, Useful 2-time winner in bumpers who confirmed hurdles debut promise when opening his account in 10-runner novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) 30 days ago, pulling clear with runner up. Definite claims under a penalty with prospect of more to come. Strong form on his two hurdle starts and he holds leading claims under a 6lb penalty.
2 3rd (2) (7/2 +0%) Mythical Moon	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Mythical Moon 7/2, Fair form when runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers and took to this discipline well after 6 months off when bagging 14-runner novice hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago, running on. In good hands and there's better to come. Won on hurdle debut at Stratford in what looked a useful race; respected under a penalty.
6 4th (6) (33/1 +0%) In Limbo	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) In Limbo 33/1, €42,000 3-y-o, Doyen gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Hansupfordetroit. Placed all 3 starts in points, runner-up latest (Apr 2023). Placed in points in 2022-23 season but makes rules debut after a long absence.
4 5th (4) (22/1 -238%) Disco Davis	22 22/1(-238%)	(4) Disco Davis 22/1, Fair in bumpers and has twice looked the likeliest winner over hurdles, taking another late flight fall at Uttoxeter (20f) 61 days ago, going better than eventual winner at the time. Remains open to improvement and big player provided that second setback hasn't left a mark. Bang there when falling in the closing stages on each of his two hurdle starts.
5 6th (5) (18/1 -13%) George Henry	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) George Henry 18/1, From a fairly useful jumping family and not without promise in a couple of bumpers last season. Undergone wind surgery ahead of this return/hurdles debut but he may well be suited by further in this sphere. Has to improve upon bumper form but there's potential in his pedigree & he's in top hands.
9 7th (9) (11/1 -22%) U Cant Be Serious	11 11/1(-22%)	(9) U Cant Be Serious 11/1, Rangy gelding who displayed fair form without tasting success in handful off bumper starts, albeit not at best when sixth in 9-runner listed contest at Newbury in February. Looks the pick of the Tizzard pair now hurdling and the betting should guide. 0-4 in bumpers but showed promise in some warm races; could give a good account.
12 8th (12) (150/1 -50%) Northern Symphonie	150 150/1(-50%)	(12) Northern Symphonie 150/1, Solid start when second in a bumper at Newbury this time last year but well held both starts thereafter in that discipline. Switched yards ahead of return/hurdles debut but she's another likely best watched. Encouraging second on bumper debut but well beaten the next twice; now goes hurdling.
3 9th (3) (200/1 +0%) Break Heart Hill	200 200/1(+0%)	(3) Break Heart Hill 200/1, No impact in bumper/pair of novice hurdles earlier this year. Hood reached for following 7 months off but he can only be watched. Well beaten at big odds on all three starts; a hood goes on.
8 10th (8) (125/1 -89%) Tractor Jack	125 125/1(-89%)	(8) Tractor Jack 125/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Fitted with a tongue strap but suffered a breathing problem when ninth of 12 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to firm) on NH debut 6 months ago. Had wind surgery subsequently but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Tailed off on debut in May; has had wind surgery since but others make greater appeal.
13 11th (13) (125/1 -213%) Stylia	125 125/1(-213%)	(13) Stylia 125/1, £30,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her completed start in Irish points in May 2024. Modest form when eighth of 12 in a Ffos Las bumper on Rules bow 26 days ago, dropping away 2f out. Hurdles debut. Fair second in a point but soundly beaten on last month's hurdle debut at Ffos Las.
10 \|PU\| (10) (200/1 -100%) Arctic Blue	200 200/1(-100%)	(10) Arctic Blue 200/1, Blue Bresil mare who is bred to stay well and couldn't make an impact when seventh of 9 on debut in a C&D bumper back in February 2023. Absent/switched yards since and this looks a sharp enough test now hurdling. Well beaten on debut in bumper here in February 2023 and absent since.
11 \|PU\| (11) (250/1 +0%) Mon The Hoops	250 250/1(+0%)	(11) Mon The Hoops 250/1, No promise in bumpers and similar story in pair of novice/mares' maiden hurdles to date. Well beaten in bumpers and she's struggled when triple-figure odds on both hurdle starts.

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13:35 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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

JURANCON built on his promising second-placed hurdles bow at Worcester when landing the spoils at Chepstow last month. David Pipe's inmate drew well clear with a subsequent winner that day and he looks up to defying a 6lb penalty. The biggest threat is likely to emerge from fellow penalised scorer Mythical Moon, who impressed with his attitude when winning at Stratford. Disco Davis may chase the duo home if cutting out the jumping errors.

JURANCON confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut display when opening his account at Chepstow 30 days ago, pulling a long way clear with the runner-up. He's fancied to make a bold bid to defy a penalty, with Disco Davis, who has been most unfortunate in 2 hurdle outings to date, and fellow last-time-out winner Mythical Moon heading up the dangers. Kap Vert is another capable of better.

Point and two-time bumper winner JURANCON has shown strong form on his two hurdle starts and can defy a 6lb penalty.

13:45 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (8/1 -23%) Skyhill	8 8/1(-23%)	(2) Skyhill 8/1, Veteran who added to his tally at Catterick on New Year's Day. Has found things tougher since but is now 4 lb below the mark he defied at Catterick so needs considering on return. Course, trip, mark and ground all fine; no history of defying an absence like today's..
8 1st (8) (5/4 +38%) Cave Article	1.25 5/4(+38%)	(8) Cave Article 5/4, Backed as if defeat was out of the question on handicap hurdle debut at Fakenham (20f) on return but disappointed. Fared a little better sent chasing when third at Wincanton 2 weeks ago and has potential in this sphere up in trip. Fair third on chase debut (2m4f) and may yet stay today's sort of trip; unraced on soft..
6 2nd (6) (4/1 +0%) Old Page	4 4/1(+0%)	(6) Old Page 4/1, Finally got off the mark in a race than panned out perfectly for him over C&D 3 weeks ago and not an obvious type to follow up. C&D scorer latest (good); no certainty to back it up, but won't mind the slower ground..
5 3rd (5) (5/1 +29%) Prince Cleni	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Prince Cleni 5/1, Back on track this season, scoring again at Southwell before fourth at Newton Abbot (25.8f, good). Just respectable effort at Uttoxeter since. Dual 3m good-ground Southwell winner; stays further; effectiveness on soft is untested..
1 4th (1) (9/1 +36%) Ballin Bay	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Ballin Bay 9/1, Took a step forward when making a successful reappearance in a handicap hurdle at Kelso (22.7f, heavy) a year ago. However, he has failed to fire in 3 subsequent starts, including on chase bow at Hexham in June. Lowered this mark on soft ground over hurdles last year (2m7f); can make a staying chaser..
3 5th (3) (12/1 +0%) Zuckerberg	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Zuckerberg 12/1, Unreliable sort who offered little his last win here just over a year ago. Up in trip now. Highly effective over course and on soft ground, but this new trip rates a concern..
7 6th (7) (25/1 -150%) Muroor	25 25/1(-150%)	(7) Muroor 25/1, Unreliable type but showed he retains some ability after 14 months off when third at Hexham in June. Built on that 3 months later when third over C&D but down the field over shorter here since. Return to further will suit. Won here in November 2020, but not anywhere since; lost shoe possibly excuses latest run..
4 7th (4) (16/1 -33%) Eveque	16 16/1(-33%)	(4) Eveque 16/1, Having gone close at Musselburgh he finally got off the mark here (27f, heavy) in January. Below par next 2 starts but not dismissed back at this venue after 8 months off. 3m2.5f 0-105 scorer in January (soft); would have appealed more granted a comeback run..

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13:45 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

Old Page outjumped his rivals when scoring at the 29th time of asking under Rules over C&D last month. David Thompson's charge warrants respect racing off just 2lb higher, but it could be worth taking a punt on the returning EVEQUE. The veteran is only 4lb higher than for his comfortable victory here in January and a break may have freshened him up. Christian Williams' pair Cave Article and Prince Cleni are others to consider and the market should prove informative.

SKYHILL has been given a chance by the handicapper ahead of his return so could be worth chancing at a track where he goes well. The unexposed Cave Article made a decent start in this sphere when third at Wincanton 2 weeks ago and rates the main threat with improvement on the cards.

A hurdles winner off the same mark and after a longer absence, BALLIN BAY may have the beating of Cave Article on this occasion.

13:58 Sandown Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 -78%) Bill Joyce	4 4/1(-78%)	(3) Bill Joyce 4/1, £225,000 point recruit who won his first 2 bumpers. Found the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham too much but he outclassed 7 opponents with a striking success at Carlisle a month ago (20f). Sure to leave bare form well behind. Point and two-time bumper winner who won easily on hurdle debut; firmly in calculations.
6 2nd (6) (5/2 +0%) Quebecois	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(6) Quebecois 5/2, Expensive purchase after finishing second in a point and made no mistake first time under Rules, recording a facile success at Exeter in December. Well held in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham 3 months on but he jumped really nicely when an impressive winner on hurdles debut at Chepstow in October. Easily won maiden hurdle at Chepstow; stable has won two of the last five runnings; player.
5 3rd (5) (11/1 -10%) Pony Soprano	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Pony Soprano 11/1, €135,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, well held in bumpers, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Royal Player. Shaped like a stayer when third of 8 in a course bumper in February and he was expertly prepared to make a winning hurdles bow with a bit to spare at Exeter in October. Hurdle debut win at Exeter; could have lots more to offer; top trainer won this last year.
4 \|PU\| (4) (6/4 +40%) Kingston Pride	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(4) Kingston Pride 6/4, Successful sole start in Irish points last year and confirmed the promise of his Rules debut when readily landing the odds in an Exeter bumper in April. Also created a fine impression when landing the odds with the minimum of fuss at Uttoxeter 3 weeks ago. Plenty of scope for progress. Had plenty in hand on hurdle debut and he's a highly likeable prospect for his top yard.
2 \|PU\| (2) (10/1 +44%) Ballytechno	10 10/1(+44%)	(2) Ballytechno 10/1, Showed minor promise in bumpers and different proposition sent hurdling for new yard supplementing his maiden success switched to a handicap at Ascot a month ago (19.3f). Value for extra than day and limit not reached but this is a different ask. Takes a leap in grade but won readily last time; remains to be seen where limitations lie.
1 \|PU\| (1) (18/1 -140%) Admiral Stewart	18 18/1(-140%)	(1) Admiral Stewart 18/1, £130,000 5-y-o. Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/chaser The Crafty Butcher. Successful on second of 2 starts in Irish points and confirmed the promise of his bumper second when going one place better on hurdles debut at Ffos Las a fortnight ago. More to come up in trip. Made all at Ffos Las; this 3m point winner is open to further improvement now up in trip.

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13:58 Sandown Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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A bumper winner at Exeter, KINGSTON PRIDE landed the odds with the minimum of fuss at Uttoxeter on his hurdles bow. He looks another potentially smart prospect for the Nicky Henderson team and can take this step up in class in his stride. Dual bumper winner Bill Joyce shaped well when scoring at Carlisle on his first start over timber and may emerge as the main threat, although Admiral Stewart left a good impression when successful at Ffos Las and should not be underestimated.

As you'd expect for a Grade 2 novice, there's considerable potential on show, with BILL JOYCE just about the pick of the sextet. The fact he was sent off a single-figure price for the Champion Bumper in the spring confirms the regard he's held in and he made a smooth transition to hurdling at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. All 5 rivals are potential threats, headed by Quebecois and Kingston Pride.

Having won very easily on last month's hurdle debut at Carlisle, BILL JOYCE is the selection ahead of Quebecois.

14:10 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (6/4 +20%) Billytherealbigred	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(5) Billytherealbigred 6/4, Most progressive sent handicapping over hurdles last season, winning his first 3 starts, and in receipt of weight-for-age allowance he was impressive when making a successful seasonal/chase debut at Bangor (20.3f, heavy) in October. 12 lb rise to contend with but capable of following up. The form of his Bangor win has worked out well so a 12lb rise could be manageable.
1 2nd (1) (13/2 +28%) Fire Flyer	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(1) Fire Flyer 13/2, Won a pair of novice hurdles at up to 19f in February. Disappointed in a couple of Sandown handicap hurdles in the spring and failed to complete on return after a wind op through no fault of his own at Cheltenham (21f) last month (badly hampered 3 out). Now attentions are turned to fences. Chase debutant; too talented to dismiss for all that he has a lot to prove now.
7 3rd (7) (12/1 +14%) Risk De Pluie	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Risk De Pluie 12/1, Winning Irish pointer who followed suit in 2m3f novice at Fontwell on Rules debut in January. Yet to build on that but could do now sent chasing after 7 months off (has had a breathing operation in the interim). Point/hurdle winner; ran to a fair level in novice hurdles and he's had wind surgery.
4 4th (4) (18/1 -125%) Denemethy	18 18/1(-125%)	(4) Denemethy 18/1, Irish point winner who was runner-up on bumper debut last November. Much better for hurdles bow when landing maiden at Wincanton in March but failed to fire under a penalty at Ffos Las the following month. Makes return/chase debut and impossible to discount for a top yard. Maiden hurdle winner and has the potential to be a far better chaser.
6 5th (6) (9/2 +0%) Royal Jewel	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Royal Jewel 9/2, Progressive over hurdles at this course last season, including a maiden win around 2m and a near miss in a handicap over 18.5f. Resumed where he left off when good second at Newton Abbot on chase bow/return in October and likely to improve on that. Should be sharper all round for his first chase start but this is a stronger race.
2 6th (2) (4/1 -14%) Dartmoor Pirate	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Dartmoor Pirate 4/1, Winning hurdle debut at Wincanton last season and better form in defeat since, notably his excellent fourth of 17 in very competitive EBF Final at Sandown in March, looking well suited by the step up to 2½m. Will make a chaser so warrants respect on return. Had a solid novice hurdle campaign last season, finishing fourth in the EBF Final.
3 \|PU\| (3) (11/1 +31%) Ito Ditto	11 11/1(+31%)	(3) Ito Ditto 11/1, Much improved last term and a three-time scorer, signing off with a 2m4f Lingfield handicap success. Should make a chaser, but dropped away quickly on his first try at it on return at Ffos Las (16f, soft) in October. This should reveal more. Went out like a light on chase debut at Ffos Las (2m) but he's a lot better than that.

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14:10 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 18f Race Class Flow

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

BILLYTHEREALBIGRED was hugely progressive in handicap hurdles, winning three on the bounce, before ending his season with a fall at Ayr. The four-year-old showed no ill effects when making a successful chasing debut at Bangor in October and a 12lb higher rating may not be enough to stop him from improving further. Dartmoor Pirate ran well to finish fourth in the EBF Final at Sandown and is likely to be in the mix on his chasing bow, while Fire Flyer has the ability to get involved in proceedings too.

BILLYTHEREALBIGRED couldn't have been much more impressive on his return/chase debut at Bangor in October and, with further improvement anticipated, he's fancied to defy a 12 lb rise and remain unbeaten in this sphere. Second choice is Royal Jewel, who resumed where he left off last winter when finishing runner-up on chase debut at Newton Abbot recently, with Dartmoor Pirate rounding off the shortlist.

Preference is for DARTMOOR PIRATE who was fourth in last season's always-strong EBF Hurdle Final at Sandown.

14:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/3 -11%) Foster's Fortune	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(3) Foster's Fortune 10/3, Improved greatly for the switch into handicaps, opening his account over C&D in May and made frame all 3 starts, edged out near finish back here 22 days ago. Looks sure to give another good account. Won over C&D in May and returned from break with another three good runs this autumn.
5 2nd (5) (15/2 +6%) Langton Wold	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(5) Langton Wold 15/2, Fair Flat winner and similar merit over hurdles, winning C&D maiden last winter. Best effort over hurdles subsequently when 5¼ lengths third of 11 to Clean Getaway in handicap back over C&D (good) 31 days ago. Meets that rival on much better terms if he can build on that effort here. Placed off this mark behind two dual subsequent winners over C&D last month.
6 3rd (6) (13/2 +0%) Lightening Company	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(6) Lightening Company 13/2, Fairly useful winner at 10f on Flat. Lightly raced in this sphere and off the mark at Cartmel in July. Lines up here fit from a respectable fourth on the Flat at Redcar last month and he's respected returned to timber. A winner over hurdles this summer and ran well on the Flat last month; one to consider.
8 4th (8) (13/8 -8%) Clean Getaway	1.625 13/8(-8%)	(8) Clean Getaway 13/8, Thrived this campaign, readily bringing up the 4-timer (sixth win in total since June) over fences here (16.3f) 10 days ago. Has to merit serious consideration again from his lower mark back in this sphere. Bang-in-form 7yo who has won four consecutive times this autumn; makes obvious appeal.
1 5th (1) (10/1 +29%) Bashful	10 10/1(+29%)	(1) Bashful 10/1, Won a pair of handicap hurdles at Musselburgh back in February but struggled on the Flat in the spring/summer and fared no better back hurdling at Kelso in October. Eased 1 lb ahead of this but others arrive with more pressing claims. Dual hurdle winner in February but made low-key return to this code six weeks ago.
2 6th (2) (66/1 -230%) Mr Sundancer	66 66/1(-230%)	(2) Mr Sundancer 66/1, Off the mark over hurdles at Downpatrick (17.7f) in August prior to a good fourth at Wexford later that month. However, below best next time and well-beaten starting out for new yard at Market Rasen (20.6f) 3 weeks ago. Hood goes back on. Soundly beaten after racing too freely on stable debut; back in trip with hood refitted.
7 7th (7) (66/1 -560%) Powerofjet	66 66/1(-560%)	(7) Powerofjet 66/1, 5-y-o who finished third only start in points and best effort over hurdles when fourth on qualifying run in 11-runner Carlisle maiden (17f) 25 days ago. Likely type to step up again now attentions switch to handicaps. Improved form when fourth in Carlisle maiden last month; makes handicap debut today.
4 8th (4) (66/1 -32%) Ambassador	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) Ambassador 66/1, Resumed winning ways at Uttoxeter (2m) in July but not in same form since, well-beaten tenth of 11 to Clean Getaway in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 31 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Won twice in early part of season but has suffered worrying slump in form lately.
9 \|PU\| (9) (40/1 -186%) Hot Fizzy Lizzy	40 40/1(-186%)	(9) Hot Fizzy Lizzy 40/1, Fair bumper winner who offered definite signs of promise over hurdles in her qualifying runs but easy to back and well held with a tongue strap fitted (retained here) in pair of handicaps during the summer. In top hands though and subsequent wind op may well have helped. 0-6 over hurdles but Dan Skelton is persisting and wind op may enable improvement.

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14:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

CLEAN GETAWAY has been a revelation in recent months, with four consecutive victories over hurdles and fences at this course. Philip Kirby's gelding is reverting to timber off a 2lb lower mark than his chase win here 10 days ago and the five-timer is on. Foster's Fortune was narrowly denied by a subsequent scorer over C&D last month and another good account can be expected, despite a 5lb rise making life more difficult. Lightening Company arrives fit from the Flat and is also worth a second look.

CLEAN GETAWAY's purple patch showed no sign of stopping when bringing up the 4-timer over fences here 10 days ago and, able to operate from his lower mark back in this sphere, he looks sure to make another bold bid. Lightening Company, back over hurdles, and another in-form sor, Foster's Fortune can provide the lead threats.

Preference is for LANGTON WOLD (nap), who was placed behind Clean Getaway and another dual subsequent winner over C&D last month.

14:33 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/2 +0%) Handstands	2.5 5/2(+0%)	(2) Handstands 5/2, Won on sole outing in points before landing his first 3 starts over hurdles last term. Limitations exposed at the Cheltenham Festival and, having been strong in the betting on return/chase debut, departed 3 out at Wincanton (20.2f, good) last month. Remains a potentially smart novice chaser. Listed novice hurdle winner; had a chance when falling three out on chase debut in Grade 2.
3 2nd (3) (11/8 +31%) Resplendent Grey	1.375 11/8(+31%)	(3) Resplendent Grey 11/8, Ended last season on the up over hurdles and perfect start to chase career when accounting for 5 rivals in a 2½m Uttoxeter handicap on return. Ran a cracker upped in trip/grade when runner-up in a listed chase at Cheltenham (24.5f, good to soft) last month and should have even more to offer. Close second in Listed chase at Cheltenham and has leading claims on that form.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 +38%) Saint Davy	4 4/1(+38%)	(5) Saint Davy 4/1, Bumper/novice hurdle winner who took his form to land back-to-back handicaps upon returning at Ludlow/this course earlier this year. Probably best not judged too harshly on his subsequent Uttoxeter sixth in March and is one to be positive about now embarking on a chase career. Lightly raced point winner who could take his form to a new level now tackling fences.
6 4th (6) (8/1 -100%) Welcom To Cartries	8 8/1(-100%)	(6) Welcom To Cartries 8/1, Easy winner of sole start in Irish points and confirmed hurdling debut promise when scoring at Ascot. Unable to justify favouritism when runner-up in Grade 2 River Don and proved a let down sent handicapping at Ayr, but remains very much the type to make a better chaser. Had a wind op/tongue tied. Runner-up in 3m Grade 2 novice hurdle; he's the type to be even better over fences.
1 5th (1) (11/1 -29%) Cadell	11 11/1(-29%)	(1) Cadell 11/1, Unbeaten in points. Fairly useful form over hurdles last season and he took a sizeable step forward from his chase debut effort when making all in a 3-runner Wetherby novice (24.2f) 5 weeks ago, quickening clear from 4 out. Hiked up in grade but holds leading claims with better to come. Easy win at Wetherby; this is tougher but he's in excellent hands to continue to progress.

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14:33 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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In an open event, marginal preference is for RESPLENDENT GREY, who chased home a useful rival when finishing second in a Listed novice chase at Cheltenham last month. Cadell only had to beat two rivals at Wetherby, but he did it in impressive fashion and Lucinda Russell's six-year-old should not be underestimated. Handstands has some questions to answer right now, so Welcom To Cartries is the pick of the remainder.

RESPLENDENT GREY may well have arrived unbeaten over fences had he jumped the last couple of fences better at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago and, with further progress on the cards, Olly Murphy's 6-y-o gets the nod to come out on top at the expense of Handstands, who was sent off a warm order on his chasing debut at Wincanton last month but departed just as the race was heating up. Cadell and chasing-debutant Welcom To Cartries can fight out third.

It will take a very good performance to beat RESPLENDENT GREY, who was a close second in a Listed novice chase at Cheltenham.

14:45 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/2 +0%) Baby Sage	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(5) Baby Sage 9/2, Bumper winner who has been placed on all 3 completed starts over hurdles, returning from 11 months off to finish third on 21f Warwick handicap debut 31 days ago. Entitled to come on for the outing. Same mark as when beaten 12l at Warwick, though lacked a recent run that day.
7 2nd (7) (7/2 +13%) Land Genie	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(7) Land Genie 7/2, Half-brother to Constitution Hill. Failed to really build on his bumper debut success during his time with the O'Neill stable but no shock were he to prove a different proposition for new trainer Dan Skelton. Has had wind surgery. Market support would look significant. Respectable form for previous yard; now with Dan Skelton and had wind surgery.
3 3rd (3) (20/1 -186%) Night Duty	20 20/1(-186%)	(3) Night Duty 20/1, £65,000 buy after winning his sole point in May 2021 but seen only 3 times over hurdles in the 3½ years since, albeit showing ability remains this autumn. Handicap debut. Two runs since returning leave him with a good bit to prove here on handicap debut.
2 4th (2) (10/3 +49%) Iris Des Issards	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(2) Iris Des Issards 10/3, Ex-pointer who is still unexposed as a hurdler and shaped well when 3 lengths third of 10 on his 17f course reappearance 4 weeks ago. The return to a longer trip will suit and high on the shortlist. Seems mildly progressive having hit the frame in his last two handicaps.
10 5th (10) (50/1 -150%) Demilion	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Demilion 50/1, Fairly useful handicapper at best on Flat (stays 12.5f) for Charlie Johnston but ended 2023 out of sorts. Yet to get near that level over hurdles, including well-held fifth on 15f Wincanton handicap debut 15 days ago. This significant step up in trip will need to spark improvement. At 40-1, the market told a tale on handicap debut and he was tailed off.
8 6th (8) (5/1 +29%) Captain Boudet	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Captain Boudet 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who made a positive return to the fray when third of 18 in 19.5f Chepstow handicap last month. Claims if able to build on that. Had top weight when third of 18 in a 2m3f handicap at Chepstow last month.
6 7th (6) (18/1 -64%) Flash Gorcombe	18 18/1(-64%)	(6) Flash Gorcombe 18/1, Notched 3 chase wins last season. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations back hurdling on reappearance. First run in a handicap over hurdles and chasing exploits bring him right into this.
9 8th (9) (66/1 -100%) Confidential Gosip	66 66/1(-100%)	(9) Confidential Gosip 66/1, Fair maiden hurdler for Jessica Harrington but well held in 2 runs for Laura Horsfall, making jumping errors on Fontwell handicap debut latterly. Can only watch after that. Tailed off in two runs for current yard, the latest a handicap; cheekpieces turned to.
11 9th (11) (80/1 -21%) Instant De Bonheur	80 80/1(-21%)	(11) Instant De Bonheur 80/1, Modest maiden who was struggling for form when last seen at the beginning of 2023. Can only be watched after nearly 2 years on the sidelines. Tailed off when returned to hurdling for her last two runs and those were a long time ago.
4 \|PU\| (4) (3/1 +50%) Jaminska	3 3/1(+50%)	(4) Jaminska 3/1, Fair winning hurdler who stepped up on her reappearance when runner-up over 18.5f here last month. The step back up in trip should be in her favour and respected under Pritchard. Well handicapped, ran well last time and Callum Pritchard takes off a very handy 7lb.
1 \|PU\| (1) (125/1 -279%) Balkeo	125 125/1(-279%)	(1) Balkeo 125/1, Fairly useful form in France in spring 2022 but not seen since pulling up in a Kempton novice hurdle for Nicky Henderson in March 2022. Has first-time cheekpieces added to a tongue tie he wore when last seen. Can only watch after such a long time off. Promise in France but left Nicky Henderson for £12,000; off for 993 days.

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14:45 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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Iris Des Issards is likely to appreciate a step up in trip based on his return third here last month. Kayley Woollacott's gelding should have more to offer on just his seventh appearance over hurdles, but a chance is taken on handicap debutant NIGHT DUTY. The eight-year-old has required plenty of patience since winning a point-to-point in May 2021, only running three times since, but this might be the time to catch him. Jaminska and Baby Sage complete the shortlist.

The suggestion is LAND GENIE on his first outing for Dan Skelton, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Iris des Issards and Jaminska both arrive on the back of encouraging placed efforts here last month and can give the selection most to think about.

If she stays the trip then JAMINSKA is handicapped to be very competitive with Callum Pritchard taking away a further 7lb.

14:53 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (9/4 +70%) The Paddy Pie	2.25 9/4(+70%)	(5) The Paddy Pie 9/4, Course winner but not scored for best part of 2 years and looked beaten when unseating rider over C&D 10 days ago. Others more convincing. Big weights drop; showed more over C&D two runs ago; unconvincing before unseating latest.
7 2nd (7) (11/2 +0%) Jack Doyen	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(7) Jack Doyen 11/2, Knuckled down well when gaining a second career success at Hereford (20.9f) in March and returned to form when creditable second of 8 in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f, good to soft, 12/1) 28 days ago. Claims if building on that. Has run up against an improver on last 2 starts; not weighted out of it back on soft.
1 3rd (1) (11/4 -10%) Imperial Rule	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(1) Imperial Rule 11/4, Made a good transition to chasing this term, winning 3 of his 5 starts, including back-to-back handicaps at this course (19.3f) and Catterick (19.2f) last month. 4 lb higher now but another bold is on the cards. Convincing winner of both starts since break; up 4lb for latest; not yet reached ceiling.
8 4th (8) (16/1 -78%) Pure Surf	16 16/1(-78%)	(8) Pure Surf 16/1, Sent off a big price and appeared to leave her previous efforts behind in this sphere when 1½ lengths third of 4 to Imperial Rule in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good to firm, 40/1) 14 days ago. Percentage call is to look elsewhere, though. Two hurdle wins; 0-5 over fences but late headway behind Imperial Rule latest; can improve.
3 \|F\| (3) (13/2 +24%) Up For Appeal	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(3) Up For Appeal 13/2, Got off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot in June but has found life tougher since, again coming up short at Fakenham last time. Others make more appeal. Has won off this mark over hurdles and fences, latterly at 2m5f in June; not as good since.
2 \|U\| (2) (9/2 -50%) Treaty Boy	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(2) Treaty Boy 9/2, Made a winning chase debut at Catterick (15.7f) in February on final run for Rebecca Menzies and back to that sort of form, on fourth start for current yard, when third of 11 in handicap chase at Carlisle (15.9f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Likely contender. Won handicap/chase debut in February; back to form latest; stamina to prove over this far.

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14:53 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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

Imperial Rule has to be of interest following his two wins last month, but a new career-high mark demands more from him. With that in mind, preference is for TREATY BOY, who put in a promising effort when third at Carlisle last time and he arrives here 1lb lower. Pure Surf and The Paddy Pie are others who are capable of going well.

TREATY BOY bounced back to form when third at Carlisle last month and makes most appeal in a tricky-looking contest. Imperial Rule and Hazard Collonges can also make their presence felt.

This can go to IMPERIAL RULE who should have another race in him off this mark. The main danger can come from Pure Surf.

15:03 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (9/4 +10%) Hoe Joly Smoke	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(8) Hoe Joly Smoke 9/4, Successful sole outing between the flags and matched hurdles form at first time of asking in this sphere when second of 6 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, good to soft) 49 days ago. Step up in trip should suit and remains with potential over fences. Tongue strap on first time Promising second on chase debut and he's open to further improvement now back up in trip.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 +44%) Passing Well	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(5) Passing Well 10/3, Won 1 of his 6 starts over fences and returned with creditable second of 6 in handicap chase at this course (20f, good) 26 days ago. Should give another good account but others look better treated. Returned to form when runner-up over 2m4f here on reappearance; worth another crack at 3m.
3 3rd (3) (17/2 +39%) Jupiter Du Gite	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(3) Jupiter Du Gite 17/2, Not straightforward but proved more tractable switched to fences, runner-up on debut in this sphere at Hereford prior to going one better in good style at Uttoxeter (20f) in March. Returned with solid second at Fontwell (19.5f, good to soft) 63 days ago and can't be ruled out here. Headstrong front-runner who has stamina to prove, but he's shown some promising form.
6 4th (6) (5/2 +17%) Jupiter Allen	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(6) Jupiter Allen 5/2, Dual winner over hurdles who advanced his form when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Looks to have more to offer so he must enter calculations. Won at Exeter on second chase start; only five and a 5lb rise may not stop him today.
7 5th (7) (10/1 +17%) King's Threshold	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) King's Threshold 10/1, A fairly useful hurdler who has improved over fences, bagging 21f Ascot handicap in March. Beat only one at Wetherby on his return though so needs to bounce back. Won at Ascot in March but has to improve a bundle for last month's reappearance run.
9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 +44%) Bali Body	14 14/1(+44%)	(9) Bali Body 14/1, Won over C&D 3 years ago and posted solid placed efforts, back from 2 years off, in a couple of starts last term. Further 12-month absence to overcome here, however, and others are more appealing. C&D winner who has run really well after an absence in the past and is not ruled out.

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15:03 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

JUPITER DU GITE bounced back to form when a close second over an extended 2m3f at Fontwell on his seasonal return and this step up in trip could help him to go one better. Beachcomber (second) and Tea Clipper (third) are closely matched based on their meeting at Exeter last month and they have to be of interest once again. Jupiter Allen edges out Hoe Joly Smoke to be best of the rest.

Preference is for HOE JOLY SMOKE, who made a good start over the larger obstacles at Uttoxeter in October and should appreciate the step back up in trip here. Jupiter Allen and Beachcomber head the list of dangers.

Preference is for HOE JOLY SMOKE (nap), who showed his best hurdle form at 3m and was a promising second over 2m4f on his chase debut.

15:13 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (9/2 +10%) King's Code	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(10) King's Code 9/2, 3 wins from 18 runs this year. Improved on recent efforts to win 13-runner handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago, readily. Enters calculations. Back up 7lb for Wolverhampton win but defied this mark in February; major player.
2 1st (2) (10/1 +38%) Savvy Victory	10 10/1(+38%)	(2) Savvy Victory 10/1, 66/1, respectable 4½ lengths fourth of 10 to The Foxes in listed race at this course (10.2f) 20 days ago, slowly away. Ran respectably in C&D Listed event last month but is back up 4lb for that effort.
8 2nd (8) (4/1 +38%) Dark Moon Rising	4 4/1(+38%)	(8) Dark Moon Rising 4/1, Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 10/1) 15 days ago. Can give a good account. Scored at Southwell returned to AW two weeks ago; set for a productive winter.
3 3rd (3) (7/1 +65%) Claymore	7 7/1(+65%)	(3) Claymore 7/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, respectable 5¾ lengths sixth of 10 to The Foxes in listed race at this course (10.2f) 20 days ago. Group 3 winner at Royal Ascot in 2022; has failed to repeat that form since.
11 4th (11) (13/2 +54%) Parlando	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(11) Parlando 13/2, Latest win at Windsor in August. 10/1, creditable 4¾ lengths fourth of 13 to King's Code in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago. 2 lb out of handicap. Others more persuasive. Consistent AW record includes a solid effort over C&D in August; possibilities.
5 5th (5) (10/1 +17%) Mr Alan	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Mr Alan 10/1, Creditable fifth of 17 in handicap (22/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 41 days ago. Mudlark on turf; attractively treated for this return to Tapeta.
4 6th (4) (11/8 +54%) Penzance	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(4) Penzance 11/8, C&D winner. Respectable 7½ lengths third of 7 to Military Academy in listed race at Kempton (12f, 9/2) 32 days ago. Has good chance on form. Solid record over 1m2f on AW includes a good effort in this year's Easter Classic.
7 7th (7) (150/1 -275%) Chichester	150 150/1(-275%)	(7) Chichester 150/1, Course winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap (66/1) at this course (12.4f) 45 days ago, slowly away. Not easy to make a case for. Form has taken a sharp downturn this year for new stable.
9 8th (9) (100/1 -400%) Yantarni	100 100/1(-400%)	(9) Yantarni 100/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Latest win at Newbury in June. Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 76 days ago. Up in trip. Triple 7f winner this year and stays 1m; has stamina to prove back at 1m2f.
1 9th (1) (14/1 -75%) Pride Of America	14 14/1(-75%)	(1) Pride Of America 14/1, C&D winner. Seven wins from 17 Flat runs. Respectable neck second of 6 to Checkandchallenge in listed race at Newmarket (10f, heavy, 7/4). Off 13 months. Landed major handicap on turf in 2023; absent for 13 months; market instructive.
6 10th (6) (25/1 -79%) Wadacre Gomez	25 25/1(-79%)	(6) Wadacre Gomez 25/1, C&D winner. Seven wins from 23 Flat runs. 4 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in July. Sixteenth of 17 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm, 33/1). Off 129 days. Productive AW handicapper but needs further progress; on career-high mark.

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15:13 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

MR ALAN was fifth off this mark in a competitive 1m2f event at Doncaster in October and a reproduction of that level of form would have him in the mix here. Dark Moon Rising has to be of interest following his success over 1m4f at Southwell last time, although a 4lb rise demands more from him. Savvy Victory is another with valid form claims, while any market support for Pride Of America on his return would have to be noted.

PENZANCE was far from disgraced on his AW return when third in a listed race at Kempton last month and is potentially well treated on this surface no doubt. King's Code won in comprehensive fashion at Wolverhampton 2 weeks ago and remains on a winning mark, while Dark Moon Rising did well to score at Southwell and remains unexposed on AW.

Easter Classic runner-up PENZANCE (nap) holds particularly solid claims returned to Newcastle. Dark Moon Rising is second choice.

15:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (9/2 +55%) Leissieres Express	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(7) Leissieres Express 9/2, Course winner who ended last season on the up, scoring at Chepstow on final start. Looked rusty on his return there and can take a step forward. Progressive last season; glaring concern is his laboured reappearance.
2 2nd (2) (12/1 -243%) Art Decco	12 12/1(-243%)	(2) Art Decco 12/1, Ended last term on the up, completing a hat-trick in staying handicaps when scoring at Ffos Las (28f, heavy) in March. Stayer with more to come this season so shouldn't be underestimated. Went 3-3 last season once the cheekpieces were fitted and could improve some more.
5 3rd (5) (3/1 -9%) Rouge De L'quest	3 3/1(-9%)	(5) Rouge De L'quest 3/1, Winning pointer who boasts a progressive profile over fences since blinkers/tongue tie went on, easily opening his account at Ffos Las (23.8f) in March. Good runners-up efforts next 3 starts, including at Chepstow on return, clear of a subsequent winner. Should stay and big shout. Low-mileage 8yo who is running well and gives the impression that he'll stay this far.
8 4th (8) (12/1 -85%) Musical Slave	12 12/1(-85%)	(8) Musical Slave 12/1, Useful sort at his best and took advantage of reduced mark at Fontwell. Only fourth there next time, however, and likely to find a few too good again. Recent winner but not the force of old and good days have become hard to call.
9 5th (9) (11/2 +8%) Whydah Gally	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(9) Whydah Gally 11/2, Hit the target twice in handicaps chases at Lingfield last season, latterly demonstrating strong stamina reserves with success over 29f in February. Unable to reproduce that since but shaped as if in reasonable heart on his second start back when third at Fontwell 3 weeks ago. Plugged on for third at Fontwell (3m3f) and this longer trip can only be a good thing.
6 \|PU\| (6) (7/1 +18%) Well Dick	7 7/1(+18%)	(6) Well Dick 7/1, Scored at Warwick in March but pulled up in handicap chase at Ffos Las (28f, heavy) 8 months ago on his final run for Charlie Longsdon. Still merits consideration for his new in-form handler after breathing surgery. Hard to call but a capable stayer on his day and makes stable debut after a wind operation.
11 \|PU\| (11) (10/1 +85%) Daring Plan	10 10/1(+85%)	(11) Daring Plan 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who was well held sent chasing after 10 months off at Chepstow 2 weeks ago so easy to look elsewhere. Not had a lot of racing under rules but his recent chase debut was forgettable.
3 \|PU\| (3) (12/1 -20%) Bells Of Peterboro	12 12/1(-20%)	(3) Bells Of Peterboro 12/1, Dual winner at Chepstow last season but disappointed there 5 weeks ago after his comeback run over hurdles. Others more persuasive. Below best in two runs after a break and going over this far could be an issue.
10 \|PU\| (10) (13/2 +59%) Stellar Stream	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(10) Stellar Stream 13/2, Gained a deserved breakthrough success over fences (in first-time cheekpieces, not on here) in the North Wales National at Bangor (29.5f, heavy) in February. Failed to complete next 2 starts and looked rusty after 6 months off at Ffos Las. Better expected now. 3m5f winner on heavy so a strong stayer; reappearance run could have been better.
4 \|PU\| (4) (14/1 +0%) Hold Your Fort	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Hold Your Fort 14/1, Really turned a corner since upped in trip over fences, posting his best effort yet when completing a Newton Abbot (25.8f, good) 4-timer in September. Handicapper semes to have his measure now, however. Had a good year but the handicapper now looks in charge and conditions are a concern.
1 \|PU\| (1) (66/1 -230%) Amateur	66 66/1(-230%)	(1) Amateur 66/1, Unreliable type who is firmly into the veteran stage of his career and was pulled up both starts in October after 5 months off. Hard to fancy in this competitive environment on the back of that. Pulled up in five of his last six races and good days tend to come at Ffos Las; opposable.

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15:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f Race Class Flow

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WHYDAH GALLY won over 3m5f on soft going at Lingfield back in February. A recent third off this mark in the Southern National offered plenty of encouragement and Joe Tizzard's resolute stayer is taken to confirm running with Musical Slave, who wasn't far behind the selection in fourth at Fontwell and can have a say in the outcome. Art Decco proved a progressive chaser last season and is preferred to Rouge De L'quest on his reappearance.

ROUGE DE L'QUEST was unlucky to bump into one at Chepstow on return, pulling clear of a subsequent winner, and is fancied to one better with a promising claimer taking off 7 b. Art Decco is an improving stayer who must be respected on his comeback, while the unexposed Well Dick is of interest having joined an in-form yard.

Rouge De L'Quest is solid but WELL DICK gets a speculative nod on the back of wind surgery and on his debut for Emma Lavelle.

15:27 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (5/1 -264%) Lady Kluck	5 5/1(-264%)	(6) Lady Kluck 5/1, £75,000 4-y-o, Walk In The Park filly. Closely related to modest 2¾m hurdle winner Famous Function, and half-sister to 2 winners, including fair hurdler/chaser Shirocco's Dream. Successful sole start in Irish points and better than result on bumper debut in October, set a lot to do. Lots to like. Irish point winner; just a respectable third on rules debut but a major player here.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 +49%) Noble George	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(5) Noble George 10/3, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Fin And Game, stayed 19f, and bumper winner/fair hurdler Nell's Bells. In-form yard not really known for success in bumpers. Out of half-sister to high-class jumper Peddlers Cross; appeals on paper.
4 3rd (4) (9/2 +31%) Gallant Approach	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(4) Gallant Approach 9/2, Well held pitched into a listed even on debut but showed more 11 months later when sixth of 14 in bumper (6/1) at Lingfield (16f, standard). Off a further 12 months. Needs to better his first two runs but Flat stable has good bumper strike-rate (19%).
7 3rd (7) (66/1 -267%) Lady Risky	66 66/1(-267%)	(7) Lady Risky 66/1, Half-sister to 3 winners but made no impression on last month's debut at Carlisle. Hood applied. Always behind when 28-1 for debut at Carlise last month; hood added today.
1 5th (1) (8/1 +33%) Arnie	8 8/1(+33%)	(1) Arnie 8/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Third of 4 finishers sole outing in points in May. Shaped with significant promise when third in a maiden point in May; rules debut today.
2 6th (2) (11/8 +61%) Belpasso	1.375 11/8(+61%)	(2) Belpasso 11/8, £20,000 3-y-o, Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Moon Chime. One to take seriously on debut if the market vibes are positive. Half-brother to fair hurdler Moon Chime; market support will make him of interest.

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15:27 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

LADY KLUCK was well held when filling third place on her Rules debut at Ludlow in October, but that was still a promising effort. Dan Skelton's filly won between the flags in Ireland earlier in the year and it would be no surprise to see her play a leading role here. Gallant Approach merits consideration on his return to action, while any market support for Noble George would have to be noted.

Not a strong bumper, so point-winner LADY KLUCK may well get it right this time having shaped well from an unpromising position at Ludlow in October. Newcomer Belpasso is interesting.

Irish point winner LADY KLUCK made a rather underwhelming rules debut in October but she has plenty of scope to build on that effort.

15:35 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (15/2 +38%) Razzle Dazzle Boy	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(7) Razzle Dazzle Boy 15/2, Fair maiden hurdler. Posted a solid sixth of 15 in handicap at Cheltenham (16.4f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up eased 1 lb. Wasn't ahead of his mark on recent handicap debut at Cheltenham; may yet do better.
5 2nd (5) (85/40 +23%) Fasol	2.125 85/40(+23%)	(5) Fasol 85/40, A very useful winning stayer on Flat in France. Yet to match that form over hurdles, though not disgraced when fourth of 15 on his handicap debut at Cheltenham 21 days ago. Remains with potential in this sphere. Smart stayer; bit to find on Cheltenham run but can come on for the run; greatly respected.
4 3rd (4) (11/8 +61%) Authentic Legacy	1.375 11/8(+61%)	(4) Authentic Legacy 11/8, Authorized gelding has made a promising start in this sphere when runner-up on all three starts, latest in 2m1f novice at Fontwell 19 days ago. Looks to have more to offer so merits serious consideration now handicapping. Promising 4yo; interesting handicap newcomer; yard won this 3 times in last 9 years.
2 4th (2) (6/1 -50%) I Wish You	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) I Wish You 6/1, Consistent sort who got off the mark in 10-runner novice hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) 50 days ago. That form has been franked so he needs considering on his handicap debut. Showed fighting spirit when winning 2m1f Carlisle novice; has potential on handicap debut.
1 5th (1) (33/1 -18%) Kissman	33 33/1(-18%)	(1) Kissman 33/1, A fairly useful winner hurdler in France for E. d'Andigne. Changed hands for €125,000 but he came in last of 4 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.1f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Worth another chance for good yard. Ready 2m2f win on final French start; tailed off on British debut; others more likely.
8 6th (8) (11/1 +21%) Ellerton	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Ellerton 11/1, In good form without winning over hurdles, although only seventh of 11 in 2m2f Stratford handicap in July when favourite. Work to do returning in this company. Thereabouts in three handicap hurdles for previous trainer; much more needed at this level.

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15:35 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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I WISH YOU put a string of seconds behind him when scoring over 2m1f at Carlisle in October and the second from that event has subsequently won impressively. With that in mind, a mark of 117 may underestimate the four-year-old and he gets the vote ahead of Fasol, who caught the eye when fourth at Cheltenham last month and remains potentially well treated. Others to consider are Cavern Club and Authentic Legacy.

None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to AUTHENTIC LEGACY who looks to start life in handicaps on a lenient mark and can now end a run of three second placings. James Owen's Cavern Club heads the list of dangers on the back of his excellent Cheltenham second, with Razzle Dazzle Boy, Fasol and I Wish You also in the mix.

Cavern Club was ahead of FASOL at Cheltenham but the latter can improve for that run after a break and has a weights turnaround.

15:48 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/1 +22%) Hashtagnotions	7 7/1(+22%)	(4) Hashtagnotions 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable sixth of 11 in nursery (40/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Others preferred. Combination of new trip and first-time headgear may prompt improvement.
3 2nd (3) (10/1 +50%) Precious Spartan	10 10/1(+50%)	(3) Precious Spartan 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, eleventh of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Improvement required. Not solid on form; chance depends on how well he responds to headgear.
8 3rd (8) (9/4 +50%) Manton Road	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(8) Manton Road 9/4, Hasn't always looked straightforward but made the frame the last twice, latest when respectable fourth of 11 in nursery (10/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 42 days ago. Since joined Gay Kelleway and must enter calculations. Blinkers back on. 0-6 for Jack Jones, best effort over 6f; sold for 1,000gns since last run.
1 4th (1) (7/1 -40%) Falaise Blanc	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Falaise Blanc 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Back to somewhere near best when respectable second of 7 in nursery over C&D (16/1) 35 days ago. 2 lb lower now and is one for the shortlist. Second to easy winner over C&D last time; solid contender in this 0-55 contest.
6 5th (6) (12/1 +14%) Perfect Ruby	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Perfect Ruby 12/1, Yet to trouble the judge in half a dozen starts. Work to do. One of the yard's lesser lights but could go well off this reduced mark.
11 6th (11) (66/1 -100%) Logical Lady	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Logical Lady 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in novice at Southwell (8.1f, 250/1) 15 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. Has achieved little; needs a big step forward on handicap debut.
2 7th (2) (25/1 +0%) Caledonian Dream	25 25/1(+0%)	(2) Caledonian Dream 25/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in nursery at this course (6f) 20 days ago, badly hampered. Significantly back up in trip. Hard to fancy. Has a question mark over current form but this step back up in trip may help.
5 8th (5) (3/1 +50%) Advertorial	3 3/1(+50%)	(5) Advertorial 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 10 in nursery at Chelmsford City (8f, 10/1) 22 days ago. Warrants respect. May need middle distances in due course but this stiff track looks a plus.
7 9th (7) (6/1 -50%) Eva's Eyes	6 6/1(-50%)	(7) Eva's Eyes 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fared better than previously when fourth of 10 in nursery at Southwell (7.1f) 32 days ago. Claims if building on that. Showed improvement last time (handicap debut) and should build on that effort.
10 10th (10) (125/1 -89%) Brown Gold	125 125/1(-89%)	(10) Brown Gold 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 10 in nursery at Southwell (7.1f) 32 days ago. Best watched. Comfortably held by Eva's Eyes on Southwell running.
9 11th (9) (18/1 -112%) Andalseeyagraham	18 18/1(-112%)	(9) Andalseeyagraham 18/1, Posted first real form, with aid of visor, when fourth of 5 in nursery at this course (6f) 28 days ago, nearest finish. Step up in trip looks a good move and merits consideration. Improved effort in first-time visor here (handicap debut) last month; possibilities.

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15:48 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Falaise Blanc was well held when second over C&D last time but he should not be discounted off a 2lb lower mark. That said, preference is for EVA'S EYES, who took a step forwards when fourth on her nursery bow over 7f at Southwell and she may find further improvement now stepped up in trip. Others to note are Manton Road and Andalseeyagraham.

Preference is for ANDALSEEYAGRAHAM, who offered more on nursery debut here last month and will benefit from this greater test of stamina. Falaise Blanc and Eva's Eyes should also go well.

With the visor retained and the longer distance a plus, ANDALSEEYAGRAHAM is preferred. Eva's Eyes is feared most.

15:55 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/9 +100%) Sober Glory	0.444444 4/9(+100%)	(1) Sober Glory 4/9, £110,000 4-y-o, dam, unraced, closely related to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Fingal Bay. Won sole start in Irish points in May and representing an in-form yard, he looked a good prospect when edging a tight battle at Chepstow in October, pair clear. Major claims under a penalty. At Chepstow (soft) he beat a Skelton newcomer with the pair well clear; looks useful.
11 2nd (11) (80/1 +20%) Ourbrowneyedgirl	80 80/1(+20%)	(11) Ourbrowneyedgirl 80/1, First foal, dam (c122/h116), 2m-2¼m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to winning hurdler/chaser up to 2½m Sorcier du Roi out of useful hurdle/chase winner up to 2½m Knock Down. Little short-term promise on debut in October. Had to contend with heavy ground but finished tailed off at Newton Abbot (80-1).
4 3rd (4) (50/1 -79%) Jaja Jimmy	50 50/1(-79%)	(4) Jaja Jimmy 50/1, Linda's Lad gelding. Dam (c94/h110), 2m-2½m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (winner around 3m) Graduation Night. Hooded for debut and showed something to work on when mid-field at Worcester in June. Tongue tie now on instead. Now tongue tied, having sported a hood when midfield at Worcester in June; opposable.
8 4th (8) (10/1 -25%) Southfield Finale	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Southfield Finale 10/1, Telescope gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including smart hurdler/chasers Southfield Theatre and Southfield Vic. Dam (c134/h134) 17f-25f hurdle/chase winner. Trainer’s newcomers command respect (also responsible for Crackerjacque). Newcomer from a prolific jumps family and one that gets bumper winners.
3 5th (3) (4/1 +33%) Crackerjacque	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Crackerjacque 4/1, Second foal, dam unraced half-sister to useful 21f hurdle winner/very smart staying chaser Sam Brown (by Black Sam Bellamy) out of 2m hurdles/chase winner (stayed 2¾m) Cream Cracker. One of 2 newcomers for yard with a good record in bumpers. Second foal out of unraced half-sister to the stable's smart staying chaser Sam Brown.
7 6th (7) (100/1 -203%) Pougie	100 100/1(-203%)	(7) Pougie 100/1, Dartmouth gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler Bardenstown Lad and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Southern Sam. Bred to have a future but sent off long odds and showed nothing pitched in quite deep at Cheltenham in October. Bred to stay much further and he finished last at Cheltenham in late October (good; 100-1).
5 7th (5) (25/1 +0%) Mask Of Zorro	25 25/1(+0%)	(5) Mask Of Zorro 25/1, Limited impact in a brace of bumpers 6 months apart. Best run was his debut effort and even that was no more than mild promise.
6 8th (6) (9/1 -200%) Master Theobaker	9 9/1(-200%)	(6) Master Theobaker 9/1, Fourth foal, dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 2¾m) Master Tommytucker out of fairly useful hurdler/chaser (winner around 2m) No Need For Alarm. Newcomer for excellent yard so has to be taken seriously. Tongue tie on. Out of unraced half-sister to high-class 2m2f-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Master Tommytucker.
12 9th (12) (150/1 -650%) What U Wanna Do Is	150 150/1(-650%)	(12) What U Wanna Do Is 150/1, Flemensfirth filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful 17f hurdle winner No Time To Wait. Dam (c135/h139) 2m/17f hurdle/chase winner. Failed to meet expectations on debut for James Owen 3 weeks ago and since changed yards. Changed hands for 1,000gns soon after beating only one home at Hereford last month.
2 10th (2) (50/1 +24%) Badentaggart	50 50/1(+24%)	(2) Badentaggart 50/1, Little impact in Chepstow bumpers 7 months apart. Cheekpieces on. Beaten 23l (soft) and 42l (good/soft) on visits to Chepstow and now goes in cheekpieces.
9 11th (9) (150/1 -50%) Stinginhisstep	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Stinginhisstep 150/1, Showed a bit more than on debut when sixth at Taunton but he needs to learn to settle. Pulled hard in both his runs; showed a bit more at Taunton last week but remains opposable.
10 12th (10) (28/1 +15%) Well Presented	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) Well Presented 28/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Sholokhov gelding. Half-brother to fair 17f hurdle winner Florencethemachine, stays 19f. Half-brother to winners Florencethemachine (2m/2m7f hurdle) and Spy Lady (point).

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15:55 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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

A winner between the flags in Ireland, SOBER GLORY made a successful start under Rules when landing a bumper at Chepstow with plenty left in the tank. That is easily the strongest form on offer and the four-year-old could prove difficult to beat, despite carrying a penalty. The newcomer Crackerjacque is from the family of high-class chaser Sam Brown and could get involved, while Paul Nicholls' Master Theobaker is worth noting on his racecourse debut.

SOBER GLORY ran to a high figure when making a winning debut at Chepstow in October, pulling well clear with another useful prospect, so hopes have to be high that he will successfully concede weight all round. Newcomers may offer most resistance, with Master Theobaker and Crackerjacque likely types on paper.

There are interesting newcomers to beat but SOBER GLORY pulled clear with the second at Chepstow and he could be useful.

16:20 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (6/5 +64%) Rogue Allegiance	1.2 6/5(+64%)	(6) Rogue Allegiance 6/5, Foaled February 12. €75,000 foal, 190,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 6f-8.6f winner Nikki's Girl. Dam maiden (stayed 1½m) half-sister to Australian winner up to 1½m Signoff. Interesting newcomer. 190,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; Kodiac half-brother to a 6f-8.6f winner; interesting.
9 2nd (9) (5/1 -11%) Psychodrama	5 5/1(-11%)	(9) Psychodrama 5/1, Posted promising fifth on debut at Nottingham (5f) in August. Not in quite same form, on first start for new yard, when fourth of 11 in novice at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 79 days ago but she must enter calculations here. Has shown ability in two turf races; half-sister to an AW winner; major player.
5 3rd (5) (25/1 -79%) Renewable Dream	25 25/1(-79%)	(5) Renewable Dream 25/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in maiden at this C&D (14/1) on debut 13 days ago. Likely to need more time. Only sixth of seven in C&D maiden 13 days ago; needs improvement.
4 4th (4) (20/1 +50%) Kiniro	20 20/1(+50%)	(4) Kiniro 20/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, ninth of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on debut 18 days ago, very slowly away. Hard to recommend. Friendless in the betting at Wolverhampton and ran accordingly.
10 5th (10) (25/1 +0%) Volendam	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Volendam 25/1, Foaled April 26. £5,000 yearling, Muhaarar filly. Dam 7f-1m winner. Market should prove best guide to claims on debut. £5,000 yearling; by Muhaarar out of an AW/turf winner; market instructive.
7 6th (7) (5/2 -11%) Thunder Earthlight	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(7) Thunder Earthlight 5/2, Promising individual. Well supported when fourth of 8 in maiden over C&D on debut 13 days ago. Entitled to do better and holds solid claims. Showed promise over C&D two weeks ago; respected with progress on the cards.
1 7th (1) (125/1 -25%) Crackinthunder	125 125/1(-25%)	(1) Crackinthunder 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1 and hooded, last of 9 in novice at this course (5f) on debut 25 days ago. Likely one for the longer term. Trailed home last of nine in 5f event here 25 days ago.
3 8th (3) (15/2 +17%) King At The Races	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(3) King At The Races 15/2, Foaled March 1. 32,000 gns foal, 20,000 gns 2-y-o, Fastnet Rock colt. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class winner up to 1½m Best Solution and very smart 2-y-o winner up to 1¼m El Bodegon. 20,000gns (breeze-up) 2yo; by Fastnet Rock out of half-sister to two G1 winners.
2 9th (2) (200/1 -100%) Diamond Dude	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Diamond Dude 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 8 in maiden at this C&D on debut 13 days ago, slowly away. Best watched. Long way behind Thunder Earthlight here two weeks ago.

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16:20 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

THUNDER EARTHLIGHT may have been a beaten favourite when filling fourth place on his debut over C&D last month, but that was still a promising performance and he could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience under his belt. Psychodrama didn't build on her debut effort when last seen at Beverley in September but it is far too soon to be writing her off. Rogue Allegiance appears to be the pick of the newcomers.

THUNDER EARTHLIGHT attracted support and should have learnt plenty from his recent course debut. He gets the nod. Psychodrama looks the likeliest danger on form, whilst David O'Meara's newcomer Rogue Allegiance makes appeal on paper and is worth monitoring in the market.

The vote goes to THUNDER EARTHLIGHT who should build on his C&D effort. Psychodrama and Rogue Allegiance are respected.

16:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4/1 -14%) Showering	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Showering 4/1, Foaled March 1. Showcasing colt. Brother to useful 6f-7f winner Brewing, and half-brother to useful 6f-7f winner Cold Front and 10.7f winner Wonder Spirit. Interesting debutant. From a family that has served his connections well; respected debutant.
8 2nd (8) (6/1 +25%) Blue Empress	6 6/1(+25%)	(8) Blue Empress 6/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 14 in novice at York (6f, good, 9/1) on debut. Off 6 months. Should progress. Showed some promise in above-average race at York in May; interesting.
1 3rd (1) (6/4 +88%) Badge Of Honor	1.5 6/4(+88%)	(1) Badge Of Honor 6/4, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Haydock (6f, firm) on debut. Off 124 days. Tongue strap on 1st time. Should improve. Seemed to need the outing at Haydock four months ago; may improve.
3 4th (3) (9/2 -13%) Fastcase	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(3) Fastcase 9/2, Foaled April 11. 115,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including US winner up to 8.5f Unanimous Consent and 2-y-o 7f winner Star Music. Noteworthy newcomer 115,000gns yearling; by Showcasing; major yard; interesting newcomer.
10 5th (10) (11/1 -144%) Suzuka	11 11/1(-144%)	(10) Suzuka 11/1, Foaled March 21. Bated Breath filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Mumtaaz. Dam unraced half-sister to 9f-10.5f winner Izzi Top and 1m-1¼m winner Jazzi Top (both very smart). Wears hood. Considered for good yard. From an excellent family; wears hood on debut; check the betting.
7 6th (7) (15/2 -114%) The Childe Of Hale	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(7) The Childe Of Hale 15/2, Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, good third of 7 in novice at this C&D 20 days ago, running on late. May well do better. In the mix. Finished very nicely for third over C&D last time; enters calculations.
9 7th (9) (150/1 -127%) Oilisa	150 150/1(-127%)	(9) Oilisa 150/1, Foaled April 6. 4,000 gns foal, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Lorton and 7f winner Flying Spirit. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. 4,000gns foal; by Sergei Prokofiev; stable not noted for debut scorers.
5 8th (5) (250/1 -25%) Our Oasis	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Our Oasis 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at this C&D 13 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Has achieved little in two Newcastle events.
4 9th (4) (33/1 +50%) Noble Force	33 33/1(+50%)	(4) Noble Force 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, tenth of 11 in novice at Redcar (7f, soft) on debut 31 days ago. Soundly beaten in 7f contest at Redcar.

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16:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Those with experience don't appear to set a lofty standard so it may pay to side with a newcomer, namely SHOWERING. He is a brother to the smart Brewing, who also won on his debut here for this stable, and with the William Haggas yard going great guns, a bold bid first time up is anticipated. Karl Burke is overlooked at your peril in these types of races and his 115,000gns purchase Fastcase looks a big danger, particularly if the market speaks in the colt's favour. Badge Of Honor is surely capable of better than he showed on his debut, and he is respected most of the remainder.

This could go the way of one of the newcomers with William Haggas' well-related Showcasing colt SHOWERING edging the vote from Roger Varian's Bated Breath filly Suzuka. The Childe of Hale appeals as the pick of those with experience and can fight it out for minor honours with another debutant Fastcase.

Preference is for BLUE EMPRESS, ahead of The Childe Of Hale. Showering, Fastcase and Suzuka are noteworthy newcomers.

17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (50/1 -257%) The Poacher Daly	50 50/1(-257%)	(5) The Poacher Daly 50/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft, 16/1) 44 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Difficult ask. Cheekpieces; first start for new yard; good jockey booking but others are better treated.
7 1st (7) (7/2 +30%) Never Shout Never	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Never Shout Never 7/2, One win from 22 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, good ½-length second of 14 to Sporting Hero in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Built up a good lead from the front latest but the outside draw makes life tough.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +13%) Sporting Hero	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) Sporting Hero 7/2, Won 14-runner handicap at this course (6f, 9/2) 7 days ago by ½ length from Never Shout Never, comfortably. Enters calculations. Probably better over slightly further and 7lb higher now but is in rude health.
9 3rd (9) (22/1 -175%) Mint Man	22 22/1(-175%)	(9) Mint Man 22/1, Fairly useful maiden. 7/2, 6¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Court Phoenix in maiden at this C&D 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Attitude has not impressed, including when well beaten behind Court Phoenix in C&D maiden.
2 4th (2) (10/1 -25%) Inishmot Prince	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Inishmot Prince 10/1, 6-time C&D winner. Latest win at Navan in September. 20/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 9 days ago. Potentially on a handy mark. Won this race last year; good draw & entitled to go well after tough assignment last time.
3 5th (3) (11/2 +21%) Court Phoenix	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(3) Court Phoenix 11/2, Lightly-raced winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner maiden (11/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, all out. Makes handicap debut. Opening mark is high enough and an outside draw won't help his usual positive tactics.
4 6th (4) (17/2 +6%) Dream Today	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(4) Dream Today 17/2, 4-time course winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 20/1) 9 days ago. Winner of 10 races (6f-7f); handicapped to run well but the trip is a concern (0-10).
8 7th (8) (7/2 +46%) Make Clear	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(8) Make Clear 7/2, 4 wins from 9 runs this year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/1) at this C&D 23 days ago, very much having run of race. Blinkers on 1st time. Had Sporting Hero back in third for latest success when making every post a winning one.
10 8th (10) (14/1 -27%) Hero Of The Hour	14 14/1(-27%)	(10) Hero Of The Hour 14/1, 4-time course winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win here in October. 17/2, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Used up energy to get prominent from outside draw last time but gifted ideal draw here.
11 9th (11) (28/1 +15%) Revenite	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Revenite 28/1, 25/1 and hooded for 1st time, bit below form 4 lengths sixth of 14 to Sporting Hero in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. Promising yard debut but well beaten in 3 subsequent starts & this is sharp enough for him.
1 10th (1) (22/1 -175%) Samrogue	22 22/1(-175%)	(1) Samrogue 22/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Cork in July. 4¾ lengths eleventh of 13 to Ostraka in Mercury Stakes (100/1) at this C&D 42 days ago. Uphill task. Safely held in C&D Group 3 latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

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17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MAKE CLEAR has shown great pace to win four times over 5f this year including here last month when Sporting Hero was just over a length back in third and cheekpieces are now replaced by blinkers. Sporting Hero scored twice over 6f on either side of that aforementioned third placing including when beating Never Shout Never last Friday. Court Phoenix was prominent throughout when landing a maiden over C&D last month, while others to consider include Dream Today and Hero Of The Hour.

SPORTING HERO won in good style when making it 2 from 3 in the hands of this claimer here last week and remains of interest. Inishmot Prince is potentially on a good mark so is next best ahead of Court Phoenix, who showed good speed to win his maiden.

Course specialist INISHMOT PRINCE won this race last year and will take all the beating again under the talented James Ryan

17:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (6/1 +40%) Noble Order	6 6/1(+40%)	(2) Noble Order 6/1, C&D winner. 7/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f). Off 6 months and needs to hit the ground running. Interesting on return from layoff, having shown that he acts well fresh; C&D winner.
10 1st (10) (6/1 +33%) Apiarist	6 6/1(+33%)	(10) Apiarist 6/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Doncaster (8f, soft) 42 days ago, faring best of those held up. Makes tapeta debut. Can make presence felt. 0-8 this term but is largely consistent; frame possibilities on AW debut.
5 2nd (5) (7/2 +75%) Dragon Icon	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(5) Dragon Icon 7/2, 15/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (8f, soft). Off 6 months. Makes tapeta debut. Something to find on form. Gelded since last run and returns from 197-day layoff; market may be helpful.
13 3rd (13) (50/1 -25%) Orbaan	50 50/1(-25%)	(13) Orbaan 50/1, 33/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Possibilities. Won this year's Carlisle Bell but has generally struggled to sustain his form since.
7 4th (7) (16/1 +36%) Bless Him	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) Bless Him 16/1, C&D winner. 40/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Below best of late but Newcastle record (1213) offers hope for a revival.
12 5th (12) (6/1 +25%) Billyb	6 6/1(+25%)	(12) Billyb 6/1, Latest win at Beverley in June. Good third of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 11/2) 20 days ago, running on. Has to be taken seriously off the same mark. Largely in good form this year for new stable; close third here most recently; solid.
6 6th (6) (14/1 -40%) Nikovo	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Nikovo 14/1, C&D winner. 13/2, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 63 days ago on his final run for David O'Meara. Needs considering for his new yard. Close second over C&D last time; sold out of David O'Meara's yard for 18,000gns since.
4 7th (4) (10/1 +9%) Dolce Courage	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) Dolce Courage 10/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 14 in handicap (3/1) at Kempton (8f) 44 days ago, left poorly placed. First run for yard after leaving John & Thady Gosden and not ruled out. Record of 2-3 for the Gosdens and may do better still; sold for 8,000gns since last run.
14 8th (14) (9/1 -29%) Cavalry Call	9 9/1(-29%)	(14) Cavalry Call 9/1, Winner at Yarmouth in September. 7/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 52 days ago. In the picture. Steadily progressive of late; ran well over C&D most recently; warrants respect.
9 9th (9) (22/1 -144%) Silent Move	22 22/1(-144%)	(9) Silent Move 22/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this year, posting a career best when bagging 4-runner handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Not taken lightly on his tapeta debut. Not sure to get an easy lead in this field but is otherwise steadily progressive.
1 10th (1) (25/1 -178%) Mcmanaman	25 25/1(-178%)	(1) Mcmanaman 25/1, 28/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago, running on. Can give a good account. Has form figures of 0742 for new yard; close second over 7f at Wolverhampton latest.
3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +17%) Koy Koy	5 5/1(+17%)	(3) Koy Koy 5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 4/1, creditable second of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago. Should go well. Recent form puts him in the picture and he remains well treated on historical data.

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17:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

NIKOVO ran with plenty of credit when staying on strongly from the rear to finish runner-up after conceding first run to the winner over this track and trip last time and, nudged up 3lb on his debut for a new stable, this may be the day to catch him. The largely consistent Apiarist has been mixing it with some smart handicappers in recent times and it would be no surprise if he played a prominent role from what is becoming an attractive mark. Silent Move and Koy Koy are a couple of others who can make their presence felt.

Lots with chances. BILLYB rates just the pick of these weights on the back of his good recent third here so gets the vote from Apiarist who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fourth at Doncaster last time out. Koy Koy is weighted to have a say, while others to consider are Silent Move and Christian David in this highly competitive event.

Steadily progressive CAVALRY CALL is first choice, ahead of solid Billyb and interesting Christian David.

17:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (5/4 +33%) Ardagh Red	1.25 5/4(+33%)	(1) Ardagh Red 5/4, Promising sort. Second of 10 in maiden at this course (7f, 22/1) on debut 16 days ago. The one to beat with improvement likely. Beaten 2l when 22s for debut last month doing good late work; hard to beat if he improves.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 -11%) Inns Of Fear	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(5) Inns Of Fear 10/3, Once-raced colt. Third of 19 in maiden (50/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) on debut 58 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Only beaten 4l when 50s for Navan maiden (6f); pedigree suggests 1m may suit.
2 3rd (2) (8/1 +43%) Artic Power	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Artic Power 8/1, Foaled February 17. Tamayuz colt. Half-brother to French 1m winner Nice Spirit. Dam, placed at 1m in France, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Hunaina. The betting should help guide to expectations. Tamayuz colt; half-brother to French 1m winner Nice Spirit; yard 3-7 with AW 2yos in 2024.
6 4th (6) (11/2 -22%) Mariner Boy	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(6) Mariner Boy 11/2, Once-raced gelding. 11/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at this C&D on debut 28 days ago. Likely to improve. Well held 7th on debut over C&D and form done no favours since.
7 5th (7) (7/1 +56%) Palmezzano	7 7/1(+56%)	(7) Palmezzano 7/1, Once-raced gelding. 40/1, sixteenth of 27 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) on debut 33 days ago. 40s when down field for 1m Curragh maiden; switch to AW needs to spark major improvement.
4 6th (4) (14/1 -155%) Glinka	14 14/1(-155%)	(4) Glinka 14/1, Foaled April 28. Australia colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 5f winner Level Up and 2-y-o 6f winner Mama Lulu. Dam 7f winner. Highly respected on debut, particularly if the betting vibes are strong. Australia colt; half-brother to 4 winners at range of trips; tough ask; yard can ready one.
10 7th (10) (33/1 +34%) Final Secret	33 33/1(+34%)	(10) Final Secret 33/1, Once-raced filly. 150/1, seventh of 14 in maiden at this C&D on debut 14 days ago, missing break. 150s for C&D debut but wasn't disgraced; much more needed here, however.
11 8th (11) (125/1 -279%) Haqawi	125 125/1(-279%)	(11) Haqawi 125/1, 40/1, ninth of 13 in novice (40/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 58 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hughes. Low-key debut at Kempton 58 days ago and moved on since; stamina on dam's side.
9 9th (9) (150/1 -88%) Chriselli	150 150/1(-88%)	(9) Chriselli 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 11 in minor event at this course (6f, 125/1) 21 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Shown very little at huge odds in two runs so far.
8 10th (8) (50/1 -25%) Ribee	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Ribee 50/1, Foaled April 23. Ribchester gelding. Half-brother to 9f-11f winner Signalman. Son of Ribchester; half-brother to 1m1f-1m3f winner Signalman; gelded and may need this.
3 11th (3) (80/1 -100%) Beaune	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Beaune 80/1, Foaled May 20. €3,000 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Wears hood on debut. Blue Point colt; 3,000euros 2yo; hood for debut probably not a good sign.

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17:30 Dundalk Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

INNS OF FEAR was putting in his best work at the finish when keeping on into third behind Majestic Wave on debut in a 19-runner 6f Navan maiden. The Mark Fahey-trained colt has scope for improvement as he was a bit tardy from stalls and met some trouble in running, and he should be suited by this step up in distance. Ardagh Red is an obvious threat following a promising debut second to Queen Fury over 7f here last month and is another that should enjoy this longer trip. Mariner Boy wasn't disgraced when staying on into mid-division on debut over C&D last month and may prove the pick of Joseph O'Brien's three runners.

ARDAGH RED gets the nod on the back of his encouraging debut second over 7f here 16 days ago, although strong market support for well-bred Joseph O'Brien newcomer Glinka would put a slightly different slant on things. His stablemate Mariner Boy should have more to offer on the back of his debut over C&D 4 weeks ago and completes the shortlist.

There was plenty to like about ARDAGH RED's debut when runner-up to a rival with plenty more experience and he should come on for that

17:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (9/2 +10%) Mondammej	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Mondammej 9/2, Well backed returned to this surface/following wind surgery and capitalised when winning 12-runner C&D handicap 13 days ago. Remains with handicapping scope on old form and definite claims with a repeat. Ended losing run over C&D 13 days ago (after a wind op); still well treated; strong claims.
11 2nd (11) (4/1 +11%) Buzz Box	4 4/1(+11%)	(11) Buzz Box 4/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/4) 25 days ago, left with lot to do on the back of an awkward start. Comes here less exposed than most and he's fancied to be thereabouts. Not progressed as might have been expected but still early days and conditions suit.
5 3rd (5) (11/2 +50%) The Coffee Pod	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(5) The Coffee Pod 11/2, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Southwell (5f) 18 days ago, keeping on final 1f having met with some trouble leaving the stalls. Remains lightly raced on artificial surfaces and he's not discounted. On a fair mark and he's been in fair form of late, including on Tapeta latest; contender.
4 4th (4) (11/1 -10%) Strong Johnson	11 11/1(-10%)	(4) Strong Johnson 11/1, Ended losing run over C&D 3 starts back and with his next effort best overlooked, he ran well without needing any excuses fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 15 days ago. Each-way possibilities. C&D win last month but not in same form since (excuses penultimate start); others safer.
1 5th (1) (12/1 -60%) Parisiac	12 12/1(-60%)	(1) Parisiac 12/1, Had largely been holding form well prior to resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap (10/1) at Nottingham (5f, soft) 30 days ago, by 2 lengths from The Coffee Pod, soon clear. Not taken lightly returned to all weather. Impressed at Nottingham last time but up 6lb and AW record is less convincing.
12 6th (12) (12/1 -9%) Water Of Leith	12 12/1(-9%)	(12) Water Of Leith 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Ayr in September. Respectable third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 5/2) 32 days ago, not quicken final 1f. Good gallop to aim at would aid his cause. Regularly has traffic issues but he's talented and this should be run to suit; contender.
10 7th (10) (18/1 -50%) Zuffolo	18 18/1(-50%)	(10) Zuffolo 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Redcar in September. Sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 25 days ago, weakening 1f out. Rates a likely type to bounce back. Chance on this year's best but he needs to bounce back from a low-key C&D run last month.
7 8th (7) (50/1 -25%) Piloto Pardo	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Piloto Pardo 50/1, Successful on second of 2 starts at 2 yrs for Richard Hannon. However, nearer last than first all 4 starts this year, including in 2 starts for present yard Struggling in 2024 and yet to shine for new yard; others have much stronger claims.
2 9th (2) (14/1 -56%) Sweet Carolina	14 14/1(-56%)	(2) Sweet Carolina 14/1, Made a good impression when overcoming greenness to land 5-runner Wolverhampton maiden (5.1f) on debut in April. May of found race coming too soon when fourth under a penalty back there later that month but she remains with potential now handicapping back from a break. Unexposed but her opening mark looks based on potential rather than racecourse achievement.
9 10th (9) (5/1 +55%) Moyola	5 5/1(+55%)	(9) Moyola 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Hamilton in June. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 17/2) 38 days ago, his effort flattening out last ½f. Mark continues to steadily ease and he's another in the mix. C&D winner; a well-run race at this trip is a must; each-way shout.
8 11th (8) (10/1 -11%) Ganesha	10 10/1(-11%)	(8) Ganesha 10/1, C&D winner. Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 39 days ago, not quicken final 1f. On a handy mark if building on that here. C&D winner off 14lb higher as a 2yo; up and down this year and others more reliable.
3 12th (3) (25/1 -56%) Cast No Shadow	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Cast No Shadow 25/1, Dual C&D winner, the latest from 1 lb lower mark in June. However, below best both starts since, including when tenth of 14 in handicap returned to this C&D 45 days ago. Needs to get back on track. C&D winner in June on most recent Class 5 run; other pace to deal with today.

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17:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

MONDAMMEJ clearly benefitted from wind surgery when scoring a shade cosily in a similar C&D contest last month and the suspicion is that a 3lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from bringing up a double here. The unexposed Sweet Carolina remains an exciting prospect despite being turned over at short odds over this trip at Wolverhampton when last seen and, having won well there on her racecourse bow, she is of interest on her handicap debut. Parisiac was a comfortable scorer at Nottingham last month and he is also respected.

Plenty in with a shout and it could be worth siding with one of the 3-y-os in the shape of BUZZ BOX. He shaped better than the bare result when a strong finishing third over C&D 25 days ago and he remains with a bigger effort in his locker. Mondammej, following his latest C&D victory, low-mileage filly Sweet Carolina and Water of Leith are just a trio of others to consider.

Neither Mondammej nor WATER OF LEITH make life comfortable for their supporters but they both make some appeal in this field.

18:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (16/1 +52%) Catch The Paddy	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) Catch The Paddy 16/1, Useful 6/7f winner at his best but completely lost his form on turf in recent months, last of 16 in handicap at York (7.9f, soft) 56 days ago, very slowly away. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Ryan and he has it to prove. Badly out of form on turf when last seen and sold for just 3,500gns.
4 2nd (4) (8/1 -78%) Exquisite Acclaim	8 8/1(-78%)	(4) Exquisite Acclaim 8/1, 4-time course winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year. 16/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 73 days ago. Yard in good form. 4-time course winner inc' 2 C&D wins; couldn't dominate latest; 3lb above March C&D win.
6 3rd (6) (5/1 +17%) No More Porter	5 5/1(+17%)	(6) No More Porter 5/1, Latest win at the Curragh in September. 10/1, respectable sixth of 10 in minor event at this course (7f) 14 days ago, keeping on final 100 yds. Trainer going well and he holds each-way claims. All 3 wins on turf at the Curragh and signs his mark is high enough on AW recently.
3 4th (3) (7/4 +42%) Hightimeyouwon	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(3) Hightimeyouwon 7/4, Course winner. Creditable second of 10 in minor event at this course (7f, 11/4) 14 days ago, never nearer. High on the shortlist returned to 1m. Dual course winner at 7f; in cracking form after 2 narrow defeats; can gain compensation.
2 5th (2) (9/2 +18%) Walhaan	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) Walhaan 9/2, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Return to further may suit ideally but he's not discounted in a competitive affair. All 3 course wins over further; only beaten 2l over C&D latest, 1.5l behind Hightimeyouwon.
5 6th (5) (20/1 -100%) Benavente	20 20/1(-100%)	(5) Benavente 20/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 10 in minor event at this course (7f, 11/1) 14 days ago, probably in need of the run after 4 months off. Better showing anticipated. Dual course winner and in good form in valuable h'caps in Britain last winter.
1 7th (1) (10/3 +17%) Blues Emperor	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(1) Blues Emperor 10/3, Latest win over C&D in October. Seventh of 10 in handicap (11/4) at this C&D 28 days ago, no extra final 1f. Cheekpieces back on. C&D winner 2 starts ago but weakened quickly in recent follow-up bid; needs career-best.

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18:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HIGHTIMEYOUWON gained a seventh career win over 7f here earlier this year and the consistent gelding has been knocking on the door here again in recent months. The selection had Walhaan, No More Porter and Blues Emperor all behind when second to Blue Soul and again filled the runner-up spot behind Whispersinthewind last time. Blues Emperor didn't get away from stalls as well as usual in that aforementioned C&D race and is a very solid mile handicapper, while Walhaan has won three times here over an extended 1m2f and may find this trip a bit sharp. Exquisite Acclaim won twice over C&D earlier this year and again scored on his penultimate start at Gowran.

HIGHTIMEYOUWON comes here on the back of solid runners-up efforts on each of his last 2 starts around here and looks to hold solid claims back up at 1m. No More Porter and Walhaan may emerge as the chief dangers.

HIGHTIMEYOUWON is preferred after a couple of narrow defeats here and he can gain compensation in this small field

18:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (15/2 +17%) Rebecca's Girl	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(1) Rebecca's Girl 15/2, Winner at Carlisle in August. 7/1, good fifth of 12 over C&D 14 days ago, hampered. Considered. Better again in the blinkers latest (C&D); chance, albeit still 4lb above a winning mark..
12 2nd (12) (7/1 -27%) Just Typical	7 7/1(-27%)	(12) Just Typical 7/1, C&D winner in November. Ruined chance with very slow start when ninth of 12 in handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) since. Took a grip but nevertheless made all over C&D early last month; slowly away latest..
4 3rd (4) (7/1 -17%) Concert Boy	7 7/1(-17%)	(4) Concert Boy 7/1, Just one win from 35 starts but it did come over C&D. Creditable fourth of 12 over C&D (10/1) 14 days ago, left with too much to do. Can make presence felt. C&D winner and not beaten by much the last twice, but his long losing run continues..
6 4th (6) (11/2 +31%) Gunnerside	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Gunnerside 11/2, C&D winner. 17/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Each-way claims again. Generally consistent of late; fair chance he'll reverse recent C&D form with Just Typical..
8 5th (8) (14/1 -56%) Yaahobby	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Yaahobby 14/1, Dual C&D winner this autumn. Creditable third of 9 over C&D (16/1) 31 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Two C&D wins in the autumn and essentially consistent since; back on latest winning mark..
3 6th (3) (4/1 +75%) Angel Of Antrim	4 4/1(+75%)	(3) Angel Of Antrim 4/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 15 days ago. to falter. Backwards step latest but stable debut here was fine; 1lb below April's C&D winning mark..
7 7th (7) (16/1 +20%) Martin's Brig	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Martin's Brig 16/1, Course winner. Latest win here in June. Eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (1m, 28/1) 14 days ago. Tapeta winner at 7f and 1m, but seems a bit caught between the two trips at the moment..
10 8th (10) (22/1 -57%) Barossa	22 22/1(-57%)	(10) Barossa 22/1, C&D winner here in July, her only win from 21 starts. Below par when fifth of 8 over C&D 52 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Consistent win or lose over C&D until reluctance to settle returned; headgear back on..
2 9th (2) (18/1 -140%) Marcello Si	18 18/1(-140%)	(2) Marcello Si 18/1, Three course wins in the first half of the year. Might have needed a recent comeback run here after 6 months off and should be sharper now. Triple Newcastle winner (two C&D); 3lb above his highest winning mark; moderate comeback..
9 10th (9) (5/1 +17%) Ana Emaraaty	5 5/1(+17%)	(9) Ana Emaraaty 5/1, Winner of a 6f course handicap in October. Met trouble and unlucky not to finish closer when seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly. 1m and (strongly run) 6f winner here this year; all about whether the breaks come in time..
11 11th (11) (66/1 -230%) Coconut Bay	66 66/1(-230%)	(11) Coconut Bay 66/1, Latest win at Catterick in August. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 9/1) 36 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Wolverhampton handicap and Catterick classified 7f winner in 2024; patchy profile of late..
5 12th (5) (40/1 -21%) Morning Suit	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Morning Suit 40/1, 16/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 18 days ago. Others are more obvious. Player on last winter's form for Archie Watson; struggling of late (including 7f latest)..

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18:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Having hit the frame at this track on his last two appearances, a return to the winner's enclosure could be on the cards for GUNNERSIDE. Grant Tuer's inmate races off an unchanged mark and a 10th career victory may beckon this evening, possibly at the main expense of dual C&D winner Yaahobby. The five-year-old boasts a similar profile to the selection and he isn't taken lightly now back on his last winning mark. Concert Boy and Rebecca's Girl are others to consider.

ANA EMARAATY met trouble here last time and is likely still in good form. Yaahobby has had a good spell here in recent months and heads the dangers along with Concert Boy and Rebecca's Girl.

Back down in trip and below his last winning mark, ANGEL OF ANTRIM can give Jack Morland a first success, ahead of Yaahobby.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4/1 -14%) Morning Approach	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Morning Approach 4/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Shaped well when fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 9 days ago, faring best of those held up. Shortlist material. Dual course winner; eyecatching runs in last 2 starts and promising claimer takes over.
14 2nd (14) (16/1 +36%) Esticky End	16 16/1(+36%)	(14) Esticky End 16/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 14 in handicap hurdle at Gowran (16f, good to soft, 16/1) 63 days ago. Others more persuasive. Losing run since May 2022; beaten 4l here in Sept' and well held over timber since.
12 3rd (12) (16/1 +36%) Master Garvey	16 16/1(+36%)	(12) Master Garvey 16/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Sole win came over 7f on heavy but no signs of a revival over this C&D in his last 2 runs.
13 4th (13) (15/2 +25%) Adare Beauty	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(13) Adare Beauty 15/2, 5/1, bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap at this C&D, finding less than looked likely. Off 8 months. Blinkers on 1st time, tongue strap back on. 0-9; beaten 1l here in March but might need this; blinkers on for return.
2 5th (2) (66/1 -267%) Tassarolo	66 66/1(-267%)	(2) Tassarolo 66/1, Last of 8 in maiden at this course (12f, 125/1) 9 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Makes handicap debut back in trip. Hasn't achieved much so far; tongue-tie on for h'cap debut down in trip; may need further.
1 6th (1) (20/1 -100%) Eastern Wind	20 20/1(-100%)	(1) Eastern Wind 20/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in October. 4/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 47 days ago. AW record isn't as positive. Gained 4th win on turf in October and solid 4th latest; pace angle.
6 7th (6) (15/2 +53%) Sobriety Blue	7.5 15/2(+53%)	(6) Sobriety Blue 15/2, 14/1, fifteenth of 17 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm) 86 days ago. Bounce back required. 0-9; respectable effort here last winter but arrives on back of poor run; may need this.
8 8th (8) (50/1 -52%) El Padre	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) El Padre 50/1, 66/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Sole win came over 6f at Laytown; only seen twice since 2022; low-key recent return.
9 9th (9) (9/1 +36%) Purring Along	9 9/1(+36%)	(9) Purring Along 9/1, Latest win at the Curragh in October. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 25/1) 23 days ago, slowly away. All 3 wins on testing ground on turf over 7f; placed over 1m; mark looks high.
4 10th (4) (50/1 -257%) Zahee	50 50/1(-257%)	(4) Zahee 50/1, Unreliable type. 3-time C&D winner. Below form seventh of 14 in claimer at this C&D (28/1) 37 days ago. 3-time C&D winner but out of form of late including C&D claimer latest; enough to prove.
10 11th (10) (12/1 +25%) Suityourselfboss	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Suityourselfboss 12/1, C&D winner. Last of 11 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 25/1) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. Sole win came over C&D; didn't beat a rival on recent return; drop back in trip will help.
7 12th (7) (11/1 -10%) Endless Pursuit	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Endless Pursuit 11/1, 16/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 56 days ago, finding little. Down in trip, which promises to suit. Best run came in 1m4f turf maiden in July but hasn't built on that since; 1m may not help.
3 13th (3) (11/2 +54%) Pillar Of Hope	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(3) Pillar Of Hope 11/2, First run since leaving H. D. McGuigan when creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (8.1f, good, 12/1) 80 days ago, not ideally placed. First run for yard after leaving C. Moore. AW winner but has looked regressive recently and best form over further; new yard.
11 14th (11) (9/2 +0%) Streetscape	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(11) Streetscape 9/2, 10/3, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 30 days ago. Down in trip. Looks competitive on form with that first run for 11 months under his belt. 0-15; placed over further here last winter; fair return but 1m probably sharp these days.

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18:30 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MORNING APPROACH has gained two of her three career wins at this venue, including over a mile last year, and has edged back down to a competitive mark. The selection was placed behind Tribal Moon and again finished well over a mile behind Cousin Shay last week. Streetscape made a pleasing return after a lengthy absence here last month, while Adare Beauty is another to consider in first-time blinkers. Pillar Of Hope is bidding to end a losing run stretching back well over a year but has given encouragement on his latest two starts and has dropped down to an attractive rating. Eastern Wind has gained all four wins on turf and has shown little on this surface in the past.

STREETSCAPE has yet to win a race but he shaped nicely on his return from 11 months when fourth from his career-low mark over 10f a month ago and likely to step forward from that, he could be the answer. Morning Approach and Adare Beauty are a couple of potential threats.

MORNING APPROACH has run some eyecatching races over C&D in recent times and a promising claimer taking off 5lb may make the difference

18:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 -14%) Pals Battalion	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Pals Battalion 4/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. 10/3, good second of 8 over C&D 14 days ago, just failing. Has done well for addition of a visor, winning at Wolverhampton and 2nd over C&D latest.
6 2nd (6) (7/1 +56%) The Ridler	7 7/1(+56%)	(6) The Ridler 7/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Unseated rider soon after start over C&D last time. Cheekpieces back on. Unseated rider at the start here last time; on a fair mark on this year's turf best.
9 3rd (9) (11/1 -57%) Showtime Mahomes	11 11/1(-57%)	(9) Showtime Mahomes 11/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Southwell (6f) 15 days ago. A 2 lb nudge shouldn't prevent another prominent showing. First AW success when asserting late on at Southwell last month; respected up 2lb.
11 4th (11) (5/2 +17%) Beale Street	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(11) Beale Street 5/2, 6/4, career best when winning 12-runner C&D handicap, driven out. Unexposed as a sprinter and should go well again. Well backed when winning over C&D last month; unexposed as a sprinter; chance up 4lb.
5 5th (5) (14/1 -27%) Happy Tears	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Happy Tears 14/1, Winner at Chelmsford (6f) in August. 12/1, respectable fifth of 9 there (6f again) 22 days ago, staying on after missing the break. Often gets it wrong at the start; capable off this mark but there are risks attached.
8 6th (8) (14/1 +13%) Sacred Falls	14 14/1(+13%)	(8) Sacred Falls 14/1, Respectable fourth of 8 over C&D (6/1) 14 days ago. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. Capable of getting involved. Three creditable C&D runs last month; change of headgear needs to spark extra.
10 7th (10) (11/1 +8%) Quintus Arrius	11 11/1(+8%)	(10) Quintus Arrius 11/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 87 days ago. Has had wind surgery since. Enters calculations if fully primed after his short break. Failed to reward strong support here in September; had wind op since; dangerous mark.
4 8th (4) (5/1 +58%) Rough Diamond	5 5/1(+58%)	(4) Rough Diamond 5/1, AW winner in Ireland. Below-form fourth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy, 13/2) 38 days ago. Hood on first time. Two good C&D runs for current stable; hood added now down in class; solid contender.
3 9th (3) (14/1 +22%) Mighty Power	14 14/1(+22%)	(3) Mighty Power 14/1, Three-time C&D winner. 17/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (7f) 35 days ago, needing stronger gallop. C&D winner off 2lb higher in January; needs a strong pace but feared back in Class 6.
2 10th (2) (22/1 -100%) Exponista	22 22/1(-100%)	(2) Exponista 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 5/1) 32 days ago. Drops in class but she is still seeking her first handicap success; others appeal more.
12 11th (12) (33/1 -83%) Kodi Red	33 33/1(-83%)	(12) Kodi Red 33/1, Latest win at Chelmsford (6f) in October. 6/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 32 days ago, going off too hard. Game win at Chelmsford before going off too quickly latest; still has handicapping scope.
7 12th (7) (100/1 -150%) Bazball	100 100/1(-150%)	(7) Bazball 100/1, Struggled in turf handicaps for Karl Burke when last seen in the summer. A watching brief is advised for new yard unless the betting hints otherwise. Had some solid C&D form for Karl Burke; dangerous mark if new stable get her back to best.

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18:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A 4lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid from last month's C&D winner Beale Street, while a 2lb higher mark looks workable for recent Southwell scorer Showtime Mahomes. However, this represents a drop in grade for PALS BATTALION, who arrives on the back of a close-up second over this track and trip. David O'Meara's three-year-old is slightly more compelling and he's fancied to thwart the aforementioned double-seeking duo.

BEALE STREET could have more to offer as a sprinter and is selected to make light of a 4 lb rise for his C&D success 3 weeks ago. Showtime Mahomes is another last-time-out scorer who should go well again. Pals Battalion and Sacred Falls are next on the list.

Pals Battalion should make another bold bid but ROUGH DIAMOND's best efforts for this yard have come over C&D and he's preferred.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (15/2 -7%) Nedita	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(4) Nedita 15/2, Fair form on 2 of his 3 starts in maidens last winter but not kicked on in handful of starts since, ninth of 13 in a C&D claimer 23 days ago. Needs to get back on track with the hood now discarded but lines up here with his yard amongst the winners. 0-7; below form in C&D claimers in recent times; mark looks fair at best.
13 2nd (13) (22/1 -83%) Royal Tribute	22 22/1(-83%)	(13) Royal Tribute 22/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, always behind. Proving more miss than hit in recent months. No wins since landing 7f claimer in 2022; 2nd on turf in summer; lost his way since.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 +11%) Deed Pole	4 4/1(+11%)	(5) Deed Pole 4/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. 7/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago, never nearer. Needs to show he can build on that with first-time cheekpieces enlisted but definite claims if doing so. Sole win came over 1m on Polytrack; not at that level in 5 runs for this yard; cheekpieces.
3 4th (3) (4/1 +43%) Pink Oxalis	4 4/1(+43%)	(3) Pink Oxalis 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who shaped better than bare result when eleventh of 16 in handicap (14/1) at Galway (7f, heavy) 39 days ago, short of room from early in the straight. No great surprise to see her do better for new yard who have their string in good order. Career-best when beaten 2l on h'cap debut; not as good twice since; new trip may suit.
14 5th (14) (50/1 -52%) Saxon Kingdom	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Saxon Kingdom 50/1, 50/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago, weakening having led until 2f out. Major upturn needed for a recent yard switch ahead of this. 0-13 and hasn't beaten many home in recent starts; another new yard and best watched.
8 6th (8) (33/1 +0%) Roderick	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Roderick 33/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving C. Moore when twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 9 days ago. 4-time winner but only win since came in claimer in 2021; 0-12 on AW; low-key yard debut.
2 7th (2) (17/2 -31%) Hieloray	8.5 17/2(-31%)	(2) Hieloray 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, good sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago, having to pick way through and never better than midfield. This should reveal more back up in trip. 2nd in Bath maiden in 2023; shaped like return to form was imminent latest; 1m should suit.
6 8th (6) (13/2 +35%) Cu Chulainn	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(6) Cu Chulainn 13/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Limerick (8f, good) in June, headed over 1f out and weakening. Subsequent break needs to have had positive effect ahead of this. Shown very little in five runs for this yard and best form is over further; off 167 days.
12 9th (12) (15/2 -25%) Hope And Innocence	7.5 15/2(-25%)	(12) Hope And Innocence 15/2, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 9/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap now applied and previous efforts over this trip entitle her to respect here. 0-24 but placed in 2 of last 3 C&D efforts and now on a basement mark.
1 10th (1) (20/1 +20%) Agia	20 20/1(+20%)	(1) Agia 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving G. M. Lyons/off 7 months when eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 16 days ago. This promises to reveal more. Promise in both starts in 2023 but well below form twice this year incl' yard/h'cap bow.
9 11th (9) (8/1 +11%) Accwest	8 8/1(+11%)	(9) Accwest 8/1, Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Visor on 1st time and not discounted given she remains less exposed than most. 0-6 and no progress in C&D h'caps for new yard recently.
10 12th (10) (50/1 -67%) Butterfly Bush	50 50/1(-67%)	(10) Butterfly Bush 50/1, First run since leaving Patrick Magee when tenth of 14 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7f) 16 days ago, weakening 2f out. Hit the frame in a fillies' maiden over C&D last winter but regressive since.
7 13th (7) (12/1 -50%) Chou Chou	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Chou Chou 12/1, Respectable fifth of 16 in handicap (28/1) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 46 days ago, paying the price late on for a big move into contention. Makes polytrack debut and he's not one to write off for all he remains a maiden. 0-15; hinted at a return to form at Gowran; may want a bit further but not ruled out.
11 14th (11) (20/1 -67%) Atbay	20 20/1(-67%)	(11) Atbay 20/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. First run since leaving Mark Fahey when below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, 16/1) 16 days ago, slowly away. Visor on 1st time and he's entitled to be sharper with that run under his belt. 0-16; 2nd at Roscommon in May but modest efforts thrice since inc' yard bow latest; visor.

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19:00 Dundalk Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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CHOU CHOU showed promise on a number of occasions for Noel Meade earlier this year and last time only gave best in the closing stages on just his second start for current connections at Gowran. The selection tries this surface for the first time and gets the vote over Deed Pole, who won over this trip at Lingfield 12 months ago. He's shaped well on a couple of occasions over C&D since joining Cian Hughes this summer and is now fitted with cheekpieces. Hope And Innocence has been placed twice over a mile here this autumn, while Hieloray and Pink Oxalis are others to consider.

A wide-open contest with a chance taken on PINK OXALIS. She shaped much better than the bare result on her final start for Joseph Murphy in a big field at Galway 39 days ago and, lightly raced from a handicapping perspective, it would come as no surprise to see her go well on polytrack debut. Hope And Innocence, back at 1m, and Deed Pole are others to consider, whilst it's too soon to write off Nedita.

Probably the weaker division and HIELORAY might be the one to take advantage after an eyecatching run over 7f here last month

19:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (7/2 +61%) Captain Vallo	3.5 7/2(+61%)	(4) Captain Vallo 7/2, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 29 days ago, no extra close home but clear of rest. Up to ending his losing run from this sort of mark on that evidence. Went close over C&D last time and he remains very well treated on old form.
6 2nd (6) (14/1 -100%) Sirius White	14 14/1(-100%)	(6) Sirius White 14/1, Ran well when third at Carlisle (5.8f) in August and, back from 3 months off, posted a career best when dead-heating 12-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) 29 days ago. Back up in trip and another good showing could well be on the cards again. Forced a dead-heat at Southwell last time; up 2lb but he's respected back up in trip.
7 3rd (7) (9/1 -20%) Fircombe Hall	9 9/1(-20%)	(7) Fircombe Hall 9/1, 6-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 20 runs this year. Respectable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 29 days ago. Each-way possibilities once more. Six-time C&D winner who has been placed here in three of his last four runs; possibilities.
8 4th (8) (2/1 +33%) Voltaic	2 2/1(+33%)	(8) Voltaic 2/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Bounced back to something like his very best when running out a dominant winner of 11-runner handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 3 days ago. Escapes a penalty for that and he could be tough to contain. Escapes a penalty for clearcut win at Lingfield and he's a major player again back in trip.
11 5th (11) (11/2 +0%) Oriental Prince	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(11) Oriental Prince 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, shaped well on the back of 5 months off when good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 39 days ago, the lack of a recent outing telling only late on. Shouldn't be long in going one place better from this sort of mark. Unexposed 3yo who went close over C&D in October and is open to more progress.
1 6th (1) (33/1 -65%) Hurstwood	33 33/1(-65%)	(1) Hurstwood 33/1, C&D winner who ended losing run at Redcar (6f) in August. Not scaled same heights in 3 starts since, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 31 days ago, weakening. Others more persuasive. Eight-time turf winner but he's 1-19 on AW and was well held over C&D last time.
12 7th (12) (40/1 -21%) Monsieur Fantaisie	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Monsieur Fantaisie 40/1, Returned to winning ways in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (7f) in March. Not seen to best effect after 8 months off when eleventh of 12 in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago but he ought to be sharper with that under his belt. Frequent slow starter who was well held over C&D on recent return; risks attached.
10 8th (10) (8/1 +43%) Lilkian	8 8/1(+43%)	(10) Lilkian 8/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 15/2, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 2 days ago. Others look to hold stronger claims. 12-time AW winner but he hasn't really fired in last five runs; down the list.
9 9th (9) (10/1 +29%) Muddy Lynn	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Muddy Lynn 10/1, Bagged a second C&D victory in October and better than she could show when eighth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at this course (7.1f) 14 days ago, bumped under 2f out. Blinkers back on. Won over C&D in October but was well held when favourite here last time; mixed messages.
2 \|U\| (2) (16/1 -60%) Beneficiary	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Beneficiary 16/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Good second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 13/2) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt. Dual C&D winner who was good second at Southwell last time; respected back up in trip.

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19:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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Despite the 5f distance looking on the sharp side, SIRIUS WHITE did well to force a dead-heat for first at Southwell last month. A return to 6f is likely to benefit the son of Markaz and he's fancied to defy a 2lb higher mark. The unexposed Oriental Prince arrives on the back of a close-up second on his reappearance over C&D in October and the three-year-old is an obvious danger, with Captain Vallo the pick of the remainder.

VOLTAIC bounced back to something like his very best when a dominant winner at Lingfield 3 days ago and, going unpenalized for that success, he could prove tough to contain. Beneficiary, Oriental Prince and Captain Vallo can provide chief resistance to Tony Carroll's 8-y-o.

The most striking one is VOLTAIC, who surged clear at Lingfield on Tuesday and escapes a penalty for that success.

19:30 Dundalk Maiden 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (3/1 -33%) Liltia	3 3/1(-33%)	(12) Liltia 3/1, Fairly useful filly. Below best when second of 6 in maiden (6/5) at this course (12f) 16 days ago but return to this shorter trip will suit and she must enter calculations. . Looks the standard-setter on overall form and sure to be bang there at the finish.
3 2nd (3) (8/1 +27%) Dahab	8 8/1(+27%)	(3) Dahab 8/1, Fairly useful gelding. Seventh of 8 in maiden (6/1) at this course (12f) 9 days ago. Claims on best form. Best efforts have been at 1m2f, including when fourth in C&D maiden on penultimate start.
4 3rd (4) (3/1 +73%) Mythical Rock	3 3/1(+73%)	(4) Mythical Rock 3/1, Fairly useful colt. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Twenty third of 26 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 7/1) 33 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Not out of things. Has run some fine races in defeat; must enter the reckoning back in a maiden on AW debut.
9 4th (9) (6/1 -20%) Expelliarmus	6 6/1(-20%)	(9) Expelliarmus 6/1, Lightly-raced filly on Flat. Good fourth of 10 in juvenile hurdle (17/2) at Galway (16.4f, heavy). Off 13 months. Makes polytrack debut. Fair on the Flat, below form on last Flat outing. Long absence to overcome; trainer does very well on the AW so a market watch is advised.
10 5th (10) (5/2 +44%) Bloom Vega	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(10) Bloom Vega 5/2, Lightly-raced filly who posted best effort yet when good third of 7 in minor event over C&D (8/1) 21 days ago. One of likelier contenders. Produced a good run on AW debut when third in rated race latest; big chance on these terms.
5 6th (5) (7/1 +13%) Sportingsilvermine	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) Sportingsilvermine 7/1, Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable third of 8 in maiden at this course (12f, 11/1) 9 days ago, never nearer. Others more persuasive. Plugged on well when third on first try over 1m4f; each-way claims back to preferable trip.
1 7th (1) (40/1 +39%) Disco Boy	40 40/1(+39%)	(1) Disco Boy 40/1, 40/1 and hooded for 1st time, third of 6 in bumper at Clonmel (16.8f, good) 64 days ago. Work to do on Flat debut. Third of six in Clonmel bumper last month; free-going sort has much to prove on AW debut.
7 8th (7) (125/1 -89%) Woodlander	125 125/1(-89%)	(7) Woodlander 125/1, Twice-raced gelding. 66/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Galway (7f, heavy) 39 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Work to do. Respectable run over 1m1f at Leopardstown on debut but failed to back that up at Galway.
13 9th (13) (80/1 -142%) Miss Australie	80 80/1(-142%)	(13) Miss Australie 80/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in minor event at the Curragh (7f, good to soft, 200/1) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Dam placed over 1m2f in France and is closely related to C&D Listed winner Hawke.
2 10th (2) (150/1 -50%) Ginnos Port	150 150/1(-50%)	(2) Ginnos Port 150/1, Last of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good, 250/1). Off 141 days. First run for yard after leaving James Coyle. Beaten out of sight in six starts for Coyle; readily passed over on first run for new yard.
6 11th (6) (125/1 -56%) Suil Awan	125 125/1(-56%)	(6) Suil Awan 125/1, Once-raced gelding. Tenth of 14 in maiden (80/1) at this course (8f) on debut 35 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Likely needed the run on debut but was slowly away and never a factor; best watched again.

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19:30 Dundalk Maiden 11f Race Speed Rating Flow

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AIRD was placed in a Curragh maiden last year for Kevin Prendergast and switched to Henry de Bromhead this season when going close in a Down Royal handicap over this trip that has worked out very well since. Hopefully she will handle this surface and gets the vote over Bloom Vega and Lilita. Bloom Vega made a promising debut when second to the smart Chemistry at the Curragh this spring and was again placed behind the progressive Not Just Any Eagle over C&D last month. Lilita is probably best at around this trip and beat all bar Sidiza at Navan before again filling the runner-up spot over 1m4f here last time.

AIRD has acquitted herself well in handicap company the last twice and may be able to open her account here. Liltia and Bloom Vega are feared most.

BLOOM VEGA has some very strong maiden form and adapted well to the Polytrack when third over C&D on her latest start

20:00 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (6/1 +25%) Just Another Eagle	6 6/1(+25%)	(10) Just Another Eagle 6/1, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Did too much too soon when fifth over C&D latest, beaten over 3l; yard having fine spell.
7 2nd (7) (9/1 -29%) Billie Frechette	9 9/1(-29%)	(7) Billie Frechette 9/1, Very good fourth of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft, 28/1) 19 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Fair on the Flat, so needs considering. Sixth (Scott Lang fourth) in 1m6f handicap at Roscommon but she's 11lb worse off here.
6 3rd (6) (20/1 +20%) A Daughtersdelight	20 20/1(+20%)	(6) A Daughtersdelight 20/1, Below form seventh of 14 in handicap (25/1) at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Beaten 3l here over C&D last month in a new headgear combination (left off); jury is out.
5 4th (5) (5/1 +9%) Chopsticks	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Chopsticks 5/1, 5/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at this C&D 37 days ago. In the mix once more. Third here over C&D in October; this trip is his optimum; each-way possibilities.
3 5th (3) (10/3 +44%) Jawhary	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(3) Jawhary 10/3, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 6/1, below form fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 7 days ago. Stable having good spell so could bounce back. Beaten short head when sent off favourite on penultimate; poor latest but can bounce back.
11 6th (11) (11/2 +39%) Waystar	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(11) Waystar 11/2, Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 70 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Can give a good account. Solid fourth over C&D latest but needs to find a bit more; can travel strongly.
8 7th (8) (10/1 +44%) Wishes And Dreams	10 10/1(+44%)	(8) Wishes And Dreams 10/1, Ninth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f, 11/1) 7 days ago. Looks competitive on form if shrugging off latest effort. Beaten 2l into third when behind Obama Army on penultimate when no clear run at 2f pole.
4 8th (4) (33/1 -106%) Figurehead	33 33/1(-106%)	(4) Figurehead 33/1, Fair fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good, 22/1) 15 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on so not ruled out. Three decent turf runs came to an end here in September; best efforts have come over 2m.
2 9th (2) (6/1 +8%) Obama Army	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Obama Army 6/1, 9/1, good third of 12 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 16 days ago. Enters calculations. Didn't see out 10.5f that well when third here latest so step up in trip a worry.
15 10th (15) (33/1 -106%) Churchill Rose	33 33/1(-106%)	(15) Churchill Rose 33/1, 13/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm), nearest finish. Off 95 days. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Fellowes. Not dismissed. RESERVE. Picked up for 4,400gns; first run in Ireland for new yard; career-high mark; reserve.
14 11th (14) (12/1 +52%) Maxwell Smart	12 12/1(+52%)	(14) Maxwell Smart 12/1, 28/1, respectable thirteenth of 20 in handicap at Navan (14f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. No forlorn hope. Some encouraging efforts of late, but ran far too freely when well beaten at Navan latest.
13 12th (13) (66/1 -32%) Brackloon Bay	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) Brackloon Bay 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 23 days ago. Modest form in maidens here and beaten a long way in a pair of handicaps; no chance.
12 13th (12) (125/1 -279%) Sliogan	125 125/1(-279%)	(12) Sliogan 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (16f) 9 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Beaten a long way in 4 maidens; no better on handicap debut when last of 11 around here.
9 14th (9) (100/1 -203%) Audscar	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) Audscar 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this course (10.7f) 77 days ago. No impact in maidens and a similar story in both handicaps, including here on latest.

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20:00 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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BILLIE FRECHETTE hasn't run at today's course since her second career start last April, but has shown form since then. A half-sister to four winners and out of a half-sister to a Group 1 winner, her handicap form this summer has been reasonably encouraging, she likes this distance and while largely unproven on the all-weather, should handle the surface as she likes good ground. She has run satisfactorily over hurdles recently and should compete from her low enough rating. Scott Lang ran well over C&D last month and is again helped by his rider's 7lb claim, while Obama Army also has recent form but tries this distance for the first time.

This could go the way of SCOTT LANG who signalled he is ready to end a losing sequence when a good runner-up over C&D last time out and can race off just a 1 lb higher mark here. Obama Army is next on the list on the back of his good recent third here with Waystar, Chopsticks and Wishes And Dreams also worthy of consideration.

Pat Flynn's fine year can continue with recent eyecatcher JUST ANOTHER EAGLE, whose winning turn is long overdue

20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (25/1 -108%) San Andreas	25 25/1(-108%)	(4) San Andreas 25/1, 3-time C&D winner. 14/1, good second of 7 in minor event at this course (10.7f) 21 days ago, running on. Back down in trip. Stepping back in the right direction. Runner-up here on latest; runs off favourable mark but this trip probably stretch too far.
7 2nd (7) (5/1 +29%) Tribal Star	5 5/1(+29%)	(7) Tribal Star 5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner C&D maiden (5/2) 9 days ago, always holding on. Makes handicap debut. Not taken lightly. Won C&D maiden last week; tough opening mark but lightly raced and entitled to improve.
6 3rd (6) (3/1 +67%) Come On The Lads	3 3/1(+67%)	(6) Come On The Lads 3/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Creditable 3½ lengths second of 9 to En Or in handicap at this course (10.7f, 10/3) 2 days ago. Back down in trip. Won over C&D on penultimate start; only found En Or too good here on Wednesday.
2 4th (2) (5/6 +63%) Slieve Binnian	0.833333 5/6(+63%)	(2) Slieve Binnian 5/6, 4-time course winner. 4/5, career best when winning 9-runner handicap over C&D 35 days ago, readily. Remains of interest. Impressive win over C&D latest; booking of Whelan would suggest he's the yard's 1st string.
1 5th (1) (9/1 -80%) Ceallach	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Ceallach 9/1, 5-time course winner. 11/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good to firm). Off 6 months. All 5 career victories have been around here, four over C&D; won this race in 2022 & 2023.
3 6th (3) (33/1 -175%) Migdam	33 33/1(-175%)	(3) Migdam 33/1, C&D winner. 5/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (10.7f). Off 11 months. Back down in trip. First try at this trip and has lengthy absence to overcome; best watched on this occasion.

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20:30 Dundalk Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SLIEVE BINNIAN is an experienced five-time winner who put in a career-best effort when scoring on his first attempt at this distance last month, so might progress further. He has been raised 8lb and has plenty of weight, but that recent form was boosted by the fourth-placed horse scoring subsequently. Tribal Star won a maiden over C&D last month and being well-bred, might also progress. By Sea The Stars and out of a Listed winner who has produced two black-type performers, he cost 550,000gns as a yearling and should compete from 1lb out of the handicap, under a 3lb claimer. Ceallach is another to consider.

SLIEVE BINNIAN enhanced his excellent record around here when a comfortable winner over C&D 5 weeks ago and remains of interest. Sole 3-y-o Tribal Star didn't need to improve to win his maiden over C&D recently and may emerge as the main threat on handicap bow.

Preference is for SLIEVE BINNIAN (nap), who won a C&D handicap emphatically when strong in the betting latest and will be hard to beat

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Tomform Friday 6th December 2024

Races & Results Friday 6th December 2024

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12:25 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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12:35 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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12:48 Sandown Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:10 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:23 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f Race Class Flow

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13:35 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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13:58 Sandown Novices Hurdle (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 18f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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14:33 Sandown Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

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14:53 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

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15:03 Sandown Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:13 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 31f Race Class Flow

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15:27 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Sandown Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:48 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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15:55 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

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16:20 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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16:50 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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17:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow