1 Monday 18th December 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 22 Races on Monday 18th December 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Plumpton, 7 races at Musselburgh, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/1 +18%) Champ Royal	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Champ Royal 9/1, Looked better than ever when making a winning start for this yard at Hexham in October. Beaten 12 lengths when seventh of 11 to Sanosuke over C&D last time. Needs to recapture the form Hexham form. Won on his stable debut at Hexham but he's been well held in both subsequent runs.
6 2nd (6) (7/1 +42%) Just Call Me Al	7 7/1(+42%)	(6) Just Call Me Al 7/1, Won 3 times at Sedgefield in 2021/22 season. Largely disappointing since, but he was entitled to need his latest outing at Kelso after a 5-month break. His last win was over fences 23 months ago and has mixed record this year; down the list.
2 3rd (2) (3/1 -50%) Sanosuke	3 3/1(-50%)	(2) Sanosuke 3/1, Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland. Only modest form over hurdles but he did finally get off the mark in this sphere when seeing off 10 rivals over C&D (soft) 18 days ago. Should remain competitive after a 6 lb rise. Off the mark over hurdles with a clearcut success over C&D latest; big player again up 6lb.
5 4th (5) (11/1 +0%) Reagrove Lord	11 11/1(+0%)	(5) Reagrove Lord 11/1, Placed in points in Ireland and mild encouragement over hurdles to date. Tongue tied for handicap debut and improvement can't be ruled out. Check the betting. Unexposed 5yo who looks a possible improver upped to 3m on handicap debut; interesting.
10 5th (10) (22/1 -120%) Buto	22 22/1(-120%)	(10) Buto 22/1, Belatedly off the mark at Hexham in May and placed at that venue on his next 2 starts. Given a break since a poor run at Bangor in August. Disappointing in final run in the summer and needs to bounce back after a break.
9 6th (9) (28/1 -12%) Gypsey's Secret	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) Gypsey's Secret 28/1, Absent since pulled up in Hexham handicap in May and this maiden is readily passed over. Nine-race maiden who has form figures of P76P in handicaps (2m7f-3m1f); others preferred.
8 7th (8) (9/2 +18%) Blended Stealth	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(8) Blended Stealth 9/2, Remains a maiden after 23 but fared better than of late when 7¾ lengths fourth of 11 to Sanosuke over C&D (soft) 18 days ago. Claims if he can build on that with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. Fair fourth over C&D latest but that was behind Sanosuke and she's now 0-23; new headgear.
7 8th (7) (9/1 +0%) Joanna I'm Fine	9 9/1(+0%)	(7) Joanna I'm Fine 9/1, Got off the mark in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in February. Creditable 5 lengths fifth of 16 at Hexham when last seen in May. Much depends on whether he's primed after 7 months off. Has a patchy profile but she's on a workable mark and needs watching in market on return.
1 9th (1) (3/1 +0%) Haveyougotmymoney	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Haveyougotmymoney 3/1, Gained reward for several good efforts in defeat when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (3m, good to soft) in October. Good runner-up efforts on next 2 starts and stamina seemingly just stretched by 3¼m at Kelso latest. Big player back at 3m. Has had a win and three close calls in his last five runs; respected dropped back in grade.

LTO Selection:

12:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

This can go to SANOSUKE, who was a clearcut winner over C&D 18 days and is open to more progress at staying trips.

12:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (7/4 +13%) Goodwin	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(7) Goodwin 7/4, Ready winner of a Fontwell bumper in February and ran to a fair level on his first start over hurdles when runner-up in novice at this course (20.5f) last month, despite having not always been fluent. Entitled to progress so he looks to hold leading claims. Game effort when second to useful rival here (2m4f) on hurdling debut six weeks ago.
9 2nd (9) (2/1 -21%) Junkanoo	2 2/1(-21%)	(9) Junkanoo 2/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 11.5f) and showed plenty on his hurdling debut when second of 4 in introductory event at Ascot last month. Should have more to offer given his ability on the level, so he's not taken lightly. Fairly useful on the Flat; creditable second on recent hurdle debut at Ascot; good chance.
12 3rd (12) (4/1 +0%) Walks Like The Man	4 4/1(+0%)	(12) Walks Like The Man 4/1, Winner of his second outing in points and made a successful start under Rules in Newton Abbot bumper in October. Found it tougher in listed race at Cheltenham next time (only run for Syd Hosie), but he's one to note on his stable/hurdling debut. Point/bumper winner who looks a good prospect for novice hurdles.
5 4th (5) (22/1 -10%) Deerstalker	22 22/1(-10%)	(5) Deerstalker 22/1, Clear when falling at the last in his sole point. Faded after racing keenly in a Warwick bumper in the spring for Mel Rowley and shaped as if better for the run on yard/hurdles debut at Kempton (21f) in October. This run should reveal more. Not written off just yet but has made a disappointing start to his rules career.
10 5th (10) (18/1 -64%) Kotari	18 18/1(-64%)	(10) Kotari 18/1, Fair maiden on Flat in France and showed promise making his stable debut on the level in October. Much better than the result sent hurdling at Fontwell (17.7f) last time, not getting home faced with testing conditions, so he remains capable of better. Fair on the Flat; struggled to cope with heavy ground on last month's hurdling debut.
11 6th (11) (150/1 -275%) Stick With Me Sam	150 150/1(-275%)	(11) Stick With Me Sam 150/1, £40,000 3-y-o, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including prolific French hurdle/chase winner up to 19f Athena du Berlais and fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Ladybank. Dam, 2¼m hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser Mr Mole. Half-brother to an Italian Grade 1 hurdle winner but probably best watched on debut.
4 7th (4) (40/1 +20%) Crystal Mer	40 40/1(+20%)	(4) Crystal Mer 40/1, Having run to a fair level in bumpers, tailed off on his hurdles debut but showed a bit more when sixth in maiden at Ludlow 3 weeks ago, making late headway albeit finishing well beaten. Still has plenty to find. Second in a bumper in March but no threat in two hurdle races last month.
6 8th (6) (300/1 -100%) Eloso	300 300/1(-100%)	(6) Eloso 300/1, Fair winner on the Flat at up to 12f for Gay Kelleway. However, made a discouraging start over hurdles for his new yard when beaten a long way at Sandown in November. Best watched. Fair on the Flat at up to 1m4f but was tailed off when 200-1 for last month's hurdle debut.
8 9th (8) (66/1 -200%) Je Suis Sacre	66 66/1(-200%)	(8) Je Suis Sacre 66/1, Saint Des Saints gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Inferno Sacree, and half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Emir Sacree, stays 3m. Dam unraced half-sister to dual Champion Chase winner Sprinter Sacre. May just be better for this first outing. Out of a half-sister to Sprinter Sacre; has fairly good standard to reach on debut.
13 10th (13) (200/1 -300%) Guinessed	200 200/1(-300%)	(13) Guinessed 200/1, Mid-field at best in a trio of bumpers and has failed to complete both starts over hurdles so far, though was making steady headway before falling 3 out at Lingfeld 18 days ago. Faces a difficult ask, though. Showed only minor promise in bumpers and has failed to complete first two hurdle races.
1 11th (1) (4/1 +20%) El Saviour	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) El Saviour 4/1, Runner-up on his sole outing in Irish points in April 2022 and went one better in novice at Warwick on his hurdles debut last month, asserting final 100 yds. Enters calculations with improvement to come. Made winning rules debut in run-of-the-mill Warwick novice last month; should progress.
3 12th (3) (250/1 -279%) Crac De Megaudais	250 250/1(-279%)	(3) Crac De Megaudais 250/1, Has offered little in a pair of novice hurdles so far, again finishing well held at Warwick last month. Application of tongue strap not enough to tempt. Not beaten that far at Warwick last month but significant improvement needed here.
2 13th (2) (125/1 -525%) Berlais Du George	125 125/1(-525%)	(2) Berlais Du George 125/1, Down the field only start in bumpers but, after 8 months off, shaped better sent hurdling when fourth of 8 in C&D novice in October. However, well held at Fontwell next time so needs to leave his latest effort behind. Ran quite well over C&D on hurdle debut but others have much stronger claims.

LTO Selection:

12:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Fairly useful Flat-racer JUNKANOO seemed to take very well to hurdling when second at Ascot last month and looks the one to beat.

12:55 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (8/11 +55%) Got Your Back	0.727273 8/11(+55%)	(2) Got Your Back 8/11, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and made an encouraging start to his Rules career when third in a Wetherby bumper for Michael Scudamore in March. Signs of inexperience when 12 lengths third of 15 on his Catterick hurdle debut for new yard last month and likely to step up on that form now. Placed in all three runs including on hurdling debut at Catterick last month; key player.
5 2nd (5) (7/2 -56%) Valleyview Tommy	3.5 7/2(-56%)	(5) Valleyview Tommy 7/2, Half-brother to useful hurdler Ratfacemcdougall. Runner-up completed start in Irish points and made a bright start over hurdles when 5 lengths third of 10 in a Kelso maiden in October. Open to improvement. Promising third on hurdling debut at Kelso (2m) and is open to improvement upped in trip.
4 3rd (4) (10/1 +38%) Jet Patrol	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Jet Patrol 10/1, Placed twice in Irish points but pulled up last time (Oct 22). Valleyview Tommy is likely the yard's first string unless the betting hints otherwise. Had a near-miss in one of his Irish points; needs checking in market on rules debut.
7 4th (7) (25/1 -178%) Fiveafterfour	25 25/1(-178%)	(7) Fiveafterfour 25/1, £80,000 buy after easily winning her sole Irish point. 9/2, dropped away from the home turn when well beaten on her Kelso hurdle debut 19 days ago but she might strip fitter for the outing. Irish point winner but she flopped on her hurdling debut last month; risks attached.
6 5th (6) (50/1 -257%) Bridgetjoans	50 50/1(-257%)	(6) Bridgetjoans 50/1, Better effort in novice hurdles last month when fourth of 11 at Kelso but she was beaten a long way and is more one for handicaps after this. Promising fourth at a massive price at Kelso and has claims if she can build on that.
1 6th (1) (80/1 -220%) Better Be Definite	80 80/1(-220%)	(1) Better Be Definite 80/1, More one for handicaps judged on his 2 efforts in maiden/novice company, latterly after a 7-month break and change of stable. Has struggled in both hurdle runs and needs a transformation upped in trip.
3 7th (3) (3/1 +0%) Heart Above	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Heart Above 3/1, Promise when placed on all 3 starts in bumpers, going down by only a head on Kelso reappearance 37 days ago. Should be up to making his presence felt in a race like this now hurdling. Went close in his last two bumpers and he's an interesting contender on hurdling debut.
8 8th (8) (200/1 -203%) Western Glen	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Western Glen 200/1, Well held in bumpers in recent months and a likely outsider now hurdling. Tailed off at big prices in two bumpers this autumn; can only be watched on hurdling debut.

LTO Selection:

12:55 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Preference is for HEART ABOVE, who went close in his last two bumpers and could have a good future at this new discipline.

13:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/2 -53%) Oxygen	2.5 5/2(-53%)	(7) Oxygen 5/2, Winner of a newcomers' event over hurdles in France in 2021. Made a low-key start for his current connections last season but stepped up massively back over fences when justifying strong support at Lingfield on his return last month. One to keep on the right side of now. French hurdle winner on soft; pleasing chase debut win over 2m4f; up 8lb; has potential.
5 2nd (5) (2/1 +56%) Pepe Le Moko	2 2/1(+56%)	(5) Pepe Le Moko 2/1, Showed fair form over hurdles and proved a different proposition sent chasing after 10 months off when scoring at Warwick (20f, heavy) just under 6 weeks ago. Still lightly raced and capable of going close in his follow-up bid. Looked the part when winning chase debut at Warwick (2m4f, soft); up 10lb; major player.
3 3rd (3) (9/2 +10%) Scarface	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Scarface 9/2, Recorded a brace of small-field novice hurdle victories last year. Return/debut over fences at Ascot was disappointing (made novicey mistakes) but showed more aptitude when third of 4 at Wincanton (15.7f, soft) last month. Should benefit from going back up in trip. Not yet matched best hurdle form at about 2m5f since chasing but likely to progress.
2 4th (2) (28/1 -155%) Mullinaree	28 28/1(-155%)	(2) Mullinaree 28/1, Form took off when equipped with a hood and tongue strap combination, completing a five-timer at Hexham (20.1f) in June. Below par after 4 months off at Chepstow in October (final run for Milton Harris) but didn't jump well enough sent chasing at Kempton recently. Won 5 hurdles in 2023; pulled far too hard on chase debut for new yard and paid the price.
1 5th (1) (5/1 +17%) Hardy Fella	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Hardy Fella 5/1, Progressive over longer trips as a hurdler last year and surpassed his achievements in that sphere at the second attempt over fences when scrambling home at Fontwell (19.5f, soft) last month. Capable of better again. Won 3m hurdle in April; ran well for long way on chase debut; all out for 2m3f win since.
8 6th (8) (33/1 -175%) Godot	33 33/1(-175%)	(8) Godot 33/1, Off the mark in a course maiden in April and decisive when following up in handicap company at Kempton (21f) in May. Not so good on both starts since returning from 6 months off and he looks a likely outside with attentions turned to the larger obstacles. Cheekpieces on. Dual winning hurdler in the spring; below best since break; tough chase debut.
6 7th (6) (9/1 +25%) Monjules	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Monjules 9/1, Progressive for this yard last season, winning 3 handicap hurdles. Given a break and returned at least as good as ever when runner-up at this track (20.5f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago. One to look out for on chasing debut. Hurdling for nearly 3 yrs; good 2m4f run latest; tough chase debut against promising types.

LTO Selection:

13:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A very interesting race with several looking promising over fences. This can lie between Pepe Le Moko and OXYGEN.

13:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (3/1 +50%) Sunday Soldier	3 3/1(+50%)	(11) Sunday Soldier 3/1, Verging on fair in bumpers in Ireland and displayed some promise in mares' novice/maiden hurdles at around 20f during the summer. Switch to handicaps rates a plus and interesting if market vibes proved positive. Unexposed handicap newcomer and she needs watching in market on her return.
2 2nd (2) (15/2 +32%) Cancan	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(2) Cancan 15/2, Landed a mares' novice at Ayr in November 2021 and made frame on 3 of 4 starts thereafter that season. Shaped as if needing first start for 19 months at Carlisle in October and better showing not ruled out now. Missed last season and was pulled up on her comeback in October; has questions to answer.
1 3rd (1) (14/1 -133%) Chicago Gal	14 14/1(-133%)	(1) Chicago Gal 14/1, Fair maiden on Flat who showed ability on 2 of her 3 starts in juvenile hurdles last winter. Clearly not 100% when pulled up on the level at Kempton in March but no surprise to see a better showing back from 9 months off/now handicapping in this sphere. Two runner-up efforts in this sphere and needs watching in market on handicap hurdle debut.
6 4th (6) (6/1 -167%) Maggie O	6 6/1(-167%)	(6) Maggie O 6/1, Irish point winner who got off the mark in this sphere on the back of a wind op in 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 31 days ago. Needs considering given low-mileage profile operating from a 4 lb higher mark. Comfortable win in a Doncaster handicap last month and a 4lb rise looks fair; big player.
8 5th (8) (9/2 -29%) Lenebane	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(8) Lenebane 9/2, Got back on track when fifth of 11 to Maggie O in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good) 31 days ago. Shortlisted off the same mark. 0-10 over hurdles but she ran well at Doncaster last month and yard won this in 2021.
10 6th (10) (11/2 +54%) Asa	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(10) Asa 11/2, French import who went close on sole start for Richard Hobson in a Leicester juvenile hurdle last November. However, she has failed to go on from that since and while her mark continues to slide, others make more appeal. Mark is tumbling but she's a regressive maiden and others are preferred.
9 7th (9) (13/2 +28%) Bella Bluesky	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(9) Bella Bluesky 13/2, Bumper/hurdles winner who ran her best race for some time (following wind surgery) when third of 6 in handicap at Kelso (20.9f) in October. Reportedly lost her action next time and not at best when midfield in 11-runner contest latest. Cheekpieces go on now. On dangerous mark but she's hard to predict and has struggled last twice; down the list.
7 8th (7) (50/1 -100%) Silver Vision	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Silver Vision 50/1, Suited by way the race developed when off the mark in C&D juvenile maiden last winter but essentially disappointing since, sketchy jumping not helping her cause when well beaten at Kelso last month. Won a C&D maiden last November but she's struggled since and has a lot to prove.
3 9th (3) (18/1 +0%) Donso Star	18 18/1(+0%)	(3) Donso Star 18/1, Unplaced in bumpers but promise on 2 of her 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles during second half of last season. Failed to improve for switch to handicaps when sixth of 8 at Perth (16.2f) in May but it does at least remain early days. Still lightly raced but she needs to resume her progress after 214 days off.
5 10th (5) (20/1 -100%) Evita Du Mesnil	20 20/1(-100%)	(5) Evita Du Mesnil 20/1, Won twice during 2021/22 and solid start for new yard when second at Kelso (16.2f) in October. Didn't kick from that in trio of starts thereafter last winter and betting may prove best guide returning from 12 months off. Four-time hurdle winner but has not been at her best in last three runs; needs to step up.
4 11th (4) (22/1 +33%) Milajess	22 22/1(+33%)	(4) Milajess 22/1, Went close in a Clonmel mares maiden in May but subsequent efforts for Michael C. Griffin were below par. Shaped as if better for the run when fourth on yard debut at Hexham (20f, heavy) in October but needs to shrug off a lesser display at Carlisle later that month. Ex-Irish maiden who has struggled in both runs for her current yard; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

13:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Top of the list is the lightly raced MAGGIE O (nap), who returned after wind surgery with a comfortable win at Doncaster last month.

13:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (10/3 -11%) Fierce Warrior	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(6) Fierce Warrior 10/3, Sholokhov gelding who left debut form behind as he got off the mark in 8-runner bumper at Worcester (2m) in May. Didn't look straightforward when midfield in 14-runner maiden hurdle at Market Rasen on return 32 days ago but too soon to be writing him off. Bumper winner; didn't jump well enough when only fifth on hurdle debut; can do better.
10 2nd (10) (10/3 -11%) Menaggio	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(10) Menaggio 10/3, Showed ability amidst greenness when sixth in big-field Newbury bumper on debut in March and similarly offered something to work on when fifth on hurdles bow at Kempton (21f) 5 weeks ago. Can do better again for good yard. Promising fifth in stronger race than this on hurdle debut at Kempton; might be the answer.
2 3rd (2) (10/3 +0%) Bentley's Return	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(2) Bentley's Return 10/3, Showed fair form when reaching the frame on 3 of his 4 bumper starts last season and offered something to work on despite making a bad mistake 4 out when third on hurdles bow at Fontwell (19.2f) in October. Open to improvement. Placed in two spring bumpers and made promising hurdle debut in October; likely contender.
9 4th (9) (9/1 +25%) Koenigsstern	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) Koenigsstern 9/1, Dual winning pointer, fell last time (April 10). Very easy to back but showed plenty of ability making hurdles debut when fourth in an Exeter novice (16.7f) on hurdles debut 4 weeks ago. Entitled to do better stepping up in trip. Dual point winner; moves up in trip after quite promising rules debut last month.
7 5th (7) (9/4 +0%) In D'or	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(7) In D'or 9/4, €140,000 purchase from France who ran below best when third on yard debut at Fontwell (19.2f) in January. However, returns with yard going great guns and pick of his form in this sphere gives him sound claims. Placed twice in France last year and on British debut in January; a possible.
12 6th (12) (150/1 -200%) Vendant	150 150/1(-200%)	(12) Vendant 150/1, Vendangeur gelding. Placed in points but well held only start in bumpers and never threatened on C&D hurdles bow 6 weeks ago. In rear throughout over C&D when switched to hurdling last month.
8 7th (8) (14/1 -100%) Jack Sparrow Grey	14 14/1(-100%)	(8) Jack Sparrow Grey 14/1, Kap Rock gelding. 6/1, fifth of 7 in bumper at Sandown (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 36 days ago, shaping as if the experience would bring him on. Up in trip for hurdles debut. Not beaten far when fifth of seven in Sandown bumper last month; hurdle debut today.
5 8th (5) (200/1 +0%) D'ambonnay	200 200/1(+0%)	(5) D'ambonnay 200/1, Well held in a brace of bumpers 20 months apart and fared no better on last month's hurdling debut at Lingfield (19.5f). Struggled when a big-priced outsider for last month's hurdling debut.
13 9th (13) (200/1 +0%) Vintage Icon	200 200/1(+0%)	(13) Vintage Icon 200/1, Offered little in 3 bumpers and similar story on Lingfield hurdles debut 18 days ago. Hood on now upped in trip. Well beaten in all three bumpers and also on recent hurdle debut at Lingfield.
3 10th (3) (80/1 -60%) Captain Howse	80 80/1(-60%)	(3) Captain Howse 80/1, Modest handicapper on Flat, successful at 2m. Weakened quickly on belated return/stable debut at Lingfield (15.7f) last month and he's probably best watched now hurdling for the first time. Ran very poorly on the Flat last month; can only be watched on hurdling debut.
1 11th (1) (200/1 +0%) Azolo	200 200/1(+0%)	(1) Azolo 200/1, Big prices and well held in bumper/novice hurdle to date. Pulled up when 250-1 for recent hurdle debut at Exeter (2m).
4 \|PU\| (4) (200/1 -506%) Churchtown Gigi	200 200/1(-506%)	(4) Churchtown Gigi 200/1, Vita Venturi gelding. Winning Irish pointer, pulled up last 2 starts (latest Mar 19). Likely outsider on Rules/hurdles debut. Won Irish point on debut but pulled up on next two starts in that sphere; rules debut.
11 \|PU\| (11) (200/1 -100%) No No Espresso	200 200/1(-100%)	(11) No No Espresso 200/1, Little show in a pair of bumpers/sole start over hurdles to date. Showed only glimmers of promise in bumpers and was pulled up on hurdling debut.

LTO Selection:

13:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

This looks weaker than the Kempton novice in which MENAGGIO finished fifth on last month's seasonal/hurdle debut and he gets the nod.

13:55 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/1 +18%) Fete Champetre	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Fete Champetre 9/1, Hasn't stood much racing in recent years and offered little after a further 10 months off when fifth of 9 in handicap chase (9/1) at Carlisle (15.9f, soft) a couple of months ago. Well treated on best form but hard to have much faith in at present. Well treated on form in late 2021; had little racing since with some excuses; could revive.
2 2nd (2) (7/2 -17%) Restandbethankful	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(2) Restandbethankful 7/2, Well served by return to positive tactics when opening account at the first attempt for new yard at Sedgefield (17f) in October. Quickly back to form when runner-up at this course (15.8f, soft) 18 days ago and there's likely to be another race or 2 to be won with him this season. Usually races at about 2m but won over 2m3f in June; useful effort on soft last time.
1 3rd (1) (13/2 -117%) Dancewiththewind	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(1) Dancewiththewind 13/2, Twice a winner over hurdles last season but he's made an inauspicious start to his chasing career, tailed off at Carlisle before taking little interest in first-time headgear at Kelso last month. Cheekpieces discarded and mark continues to tumble. Four hurdle wins; showed no enthusiasm when pulled up early on 2nd chase start last time.
4 4th (4) (15/8 +25%) Hello Judge	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(4) Hello Judge 15/8, Winning hurdler who built on his reappearance effort to run out a good winner at Carlisle in October, displaying a good attitude. Shaped as if still in good form but didn't see his race out at Newcastle (20.1f) last time but he should be in the mix back down in grade. Solid form over 2m4f on last two starts; good chance of benefiting from easier assignment.
7 5th (7) (12/1 -9%) Jackhammer	12 12/1(-9%)	(7) Jackhammer 12/1, Winner on the Flat in June and has matched hurdles form over fences so far, fifth at Kelso last time. Doesn't appear to have anything in hand, however. Multiple Flat/hurdle winner; late start to chase career and not gone on; stamina query.
5 6th (5) (4/1 +27%) Warriors Story	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) Warriors Story 4/1, Went close over fences at Ayr last December and also second over hurdles at Kelso in April. Looked rusty back from 6 months off when well-held fourth in 3m Kelso chase last month and cheekpieces/tongue tie are on for the first time together. Winner at 2m4f; has blown hot and cold in 2023; cheekpieces refitted.
6 7th (6) (28/1 -75%) Marajman	28 28/1(-75%)	(6) Marajman 28/1, Dual chase winner for Charles & Adam Pogson in summer but no impact on both starts for this yard last month. Needs to bounce back quickly. Two chase wins for previous yard in 2023 but right out of luck for new yard in November.

LTO Selection:

13:55 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

A couple of these are potential revivers but HELLO JUDGE is the one with solid claims and he is preferred.

14:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (10/1 +17%) Milan Bridge	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Milan Bridge 10/1, Last of 7 in handicap chase at Leicester (22.7f, good to soft, 9/1) 28 days ago, going in snatches. He's hard to make a case for. Useful staying hurdler for P Nicholls; not same proposition over fences, inc for new yard.
8 2nd (8) (6/1 +25%) Special Acceptance	6 6/1(+25%)	(8) Special Acceptance 6/1, C&D winner who arrives on the back of a good second of 7 in handicap at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to soft) 34 days ago, clear of rest. Player with that form having been franked. Back to form on last 2 starts; has a good course record; this is likely to be run to suit.
7 3rd (7) (6/1 +40%) Henschke	6 6/1(+40%)	(7) Henschke 6/1, Scored over C&D in May but pulled up in handicap chase at Market Rasen (23.9f, soft) 25 days ago. Sort to bounce back. C&D winner in May but pulled up a fair way out on return from break in November.
10 4th (10) (3/1 +45%) Guguss Collonges	3 3/1(+45%)	(10) Guguss Collonges 3/1, Bagged his second win of the season in 15-runner handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, digging deep. This course winner merits serious consideration. In good form back chasing; kept finding over 2m7f latest; easy lead unlikely over new trip.
1 5th (1) (7/1 -27%) I See You Well	7 7/1(-27%)	(1) I See You Well 7/1, 5-time C&D winner, including in this event in 2021. 22/1, only sixth of 9 in handicap chase at Ascot (23.8f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Still merits consideration back here though. Five C&D wins, including two of the last 4 runnings of this race; weighted to go well.
4 6th (4) (18/1 -80%) Sublime Heights	18 18/1(-80%)	(4) Sublime Heights 18/1, C&D winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap chase (14/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 42 days ago so needs to bounce back. Three course wins last winter, two over C&D, but this campaign has not started well.
9 7th (9) (12/1 +40%) Uallrightharry	12 12/1(+40%)	(9) Uallrightharry 12/1, C&D winner. 66/1, below form ninth of 15 to Guguss Collonges in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Unreliable type. Ended losing run with another C&D win last December; mixed since; below best last 3 runs.
3 \|U\| (3) (9/2 +10%) Movethechains	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Movethechains 9/2, Took a step back in the right direction when third of 5 in handicap chase (11/2) at Fontwell (27.7f, soft) 29 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. One to consider. Has needed excuses since latest win in February 2022; now goes in first-time headgear.
5 \|PU\| (5) (17/2 -89%) Almazhar Garde	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(5) Almazhar Garde 17/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (25.2f, good to soft, 11/2) 24 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Four chase wins at up to 2m7f, most recently in early 2021; not in peak form of late.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

I See You Well is respected but this race should set up well for SPECIAL ACCEPTANCE who ran so well on his Huntingdon reappearance.

14:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (15/8 +16%) Lihyan	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(1) Lihyan 15/8, Comfortable winner of Cork maiden hurdle (16.9f) last summer but yet to reproduce his Irish form for his current yard. Never involved in handicap here (15.6f) 18 days ago, but he's an interesting contender having only his second try at this trip from his tumbling mark. Far efforts in last two starts and he looks worth another try at this trip; in the mix.
4 2nd (4) (14/1 -40%) Dot Cotton	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Dot Cotton 14/1, Still looking for her first win and couldn't build on the promise of her fourth at Perth (20.2f) in September when finishing mid-field at Sedgefield last time. Continues to fall in the weights but has work to do to take advantage. 15-race maiden with an uninspiring record of 4937677547 in handicaps; others preferred.
9 3rd (9) (11/2 +0%) Foxwood	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(9) Foxwood 11/2, Runner-up in a Catterick bumper on debut in February but has made a low-key start to his hurdling career, showing his first form over timber when fifth of 8 on his handicap debut at Kelso (18.1f) in September. Has something to find as he goes back up in distance. Has not achieved much over hurdles and he needs to find more after another break.
3 4th (3) (5/1 +9%) Copper Fox	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Copper Fox 5/1, Off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles last summer and matched that level when runner-up on his chase debut in May. Hasn't progressed since, including back hurdling last time (following a wind op), but he's on dangerous mark returned to this longer trip. Well treated on his best jumps form and he's still unexposed at this trip; in the mix.
8 5th (8) (11/1 -120%) Misscarlett	11 11/1(-120%)	(8) Misscarlett 11/1, Best effort of the year when second at this C&D in March, before struggling in a couple of runs back on the Flat. However, not discredited returned to hurdles when mid-field here (23.8f) 18 days ago, so she's one to consider as she drops back down in trip. On long losing run but she ran well for a long way here (3m) last month; not ruled out.
6 6th (6) (14/1 -27%) Balranald	14 14/1(-27%)	(6) Balranald 14/1, Successful over fences back in 2021 and finally opened his account over hurdles in a Bangor handicap (19.6f) in May. Form has been in and out since, though, following a pair of placed efforts with a poor run last time. Others more persuasive. Record of 1-29 over hurdles and was tailed off on soft ground last time; risks attached.
5 7th (5) (7/2 +45%) We Gotta Getaway	3.5 7/2(+45%)	(5) We Gotta Getaway 7/2, Fair form on the second of 2 starts in bumpers, but no better than mid-division in a trio of novice hurdles last season. However, it would be no surprise if he showed more now handicapping, with tongue strap applied on her first start since leaving Fergal O'Brien. Returns from 325 days off and he needs to show a lot more on his handicap/stable debut.
2 8th (2) (25/1 -150%) Darkest Day	25 25/1(-150%)	(2) Darkest Day 25/1, Recorded back-to-back wins at Kelso in September but hasn't been in the same form since, finishing a well-beaten sixth at this course (15.6f) 18 days ago. He's back below his last winning mark as a result, though, so he's capable if on a going day. Two good-ground wins at Kelso in September but he's been well held in last three runs.
7 \|PU\| (7) (33/1 -106%) Melchoir	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Melchoir 33/1, Made more impact than previously when fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (18.1f) on her final start last season. However, after 7 months off (had a wind op) ran no sort of race when pulled up at the same course 19 days ago. Improvement required. Nine-race maiden who has not progressed and was pulled up at Kelso 19 days ago.

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14:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

This looks trappy but the vote goes to LIHYAN, who has run respectably in his last two starts and looks worth another try at this trip.

14:40 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (4/1 +20%) Commanding View	4 4/1(+20%)	(5) Commanding View 4/1, Some promise in 2 bumper outings and progressed with each start over hurdles, sixth of 17 in Warwick novice (2m, heavy) on qualifying run 6 weeks ago. Feasible to think he can do better again now handicapping. Respected for in-form yard. Made quite promising seasonal debut last month; makes handicap debut today; considered.
3 2nd (3) (3/1 +10%) Tellmesomethingood	3 3/1(+10%)	(3) Tellmesomethingood 3/1, Low-mileage 5-y-o who wasn't disgraced following 8 months off when third of 9 on handicap debut at Lingfield (2m) in November. Entitled to come on for that run and worth noting if the betting speaks in his favour again. Unable to justifty favouritim when third on handicap debut, but that was still a good run.
10 3rd (10) (6/1 +25%) Embolden	6 6/1(+25%)	(10) Embolden 6/1, Course winner who made the frame for third successive start when runner-up over C&D in October. Shaped as if still in good form upped in trip when seventh at Lingfield (19.5f) 18 days ago, finding test too much. Not out of things re-united with James Bowen. Didn't fire last time but now 4lb lower than when winning here in April; can't rule out.
4 4th (4) (12/1 -20%) Angel's Dream	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Angel's Dream 12/1, Debut 13f Flat winner in France. Much improved on third hurdles start when landing a C&D maiden in May but well beaten both starts in handicaps upon returning to action in recent weeks. Soundly beaten in two handicaps last month but now back at the scene of his maiden win.
2 5th (2) (5/1 -11%) Atreides	5 5/1(-11%)	(2) Atreides 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who confirmed return to form when third of 11 in handicap at Taunton (19f) 18 days ago, losing second on run-in. Drop in trip won't inconvenience him on that evidence and worth a second look. Placed on last two of three starts for this stable and remains lightly raced; major player.
9 6th (9) (16/1 -60%) Privatory	16 16/1(-60%)	(9) Privatory 16/1, Dual 2m winner but below par in 2022/23 and he ran no sort of race back from 6 months off at Fakenham (2m) 5 weeks ago. Mark has tumbled at least if refitted blinkers can revitalise him. One of 3 runners from this yard. Struggling from fairly early stage on latest outing; blinkers refitted here.
6 7th (6) (25/1 -285%) Super Dawn	25 25/1(-285%)	(6) Super Dawn 25/1, Point winner who has displayed definite signs of promise in mares' novice/maiden hurdles, catching the eye when midfield in 14-runner contest at Lingfield (2m) 18 days ago. Promises to do better again now handicapping. One to note. 1-11 in points; ran quite well on rules debut but yet to build on that performance.
8 8th (8) (66/1 -100%) Martin Spirit	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Martin Spirit 66/1, Winner over fences in France and has hit the crossbar several times over hurdles. However, well held on the Flat at Epsom in October and fared no better back over hurdles at Lingfield (2m) 4 weeks ago, losing touch soon after 3 out. Struggled at Lingfield last month and is now 0-22 over hurdles.
1 9th (1) (15/2 -67%) Tara Iti	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(1) Tara Iti 15/2, C&D winner who recorded a career-best display when adding to his tally at Fontwell (17.7f) in June. Hasn't quite scaled same heights in trio of starts following a break but the assessor has relinquished his grip a little ahead of this. Four-time hurdle winner; not quite at best when fourth on last couple of outings.
7 \|U\| (7) (15/2 +32%) Birdman Bob	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(7) Birdman Bob 15/2, Found some improvement when opening his account on return in a C&D handicap last month but struggled to make an impact upped in grade at Lingfield (2m) subsequently. Present mark demands that bit more. Hard-fought C&D winner on last month's seasonal debut; well held since, though.

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14:40 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

This can go to ATREIDES (nap), who posted two good efforts last month and remains lightly raced. Commanding View is feared most.

14:55 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/1 -100%) Deep Charm	9 9/1(-100%)	(3) Deep Charm 9/1, Largely struggled last season but bounced back to form when landing 6-runner handicap chase at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy) 20 days ago. Needs to back it up from a 5 lb higher mark. Back to form with a bang when scoring at Sedgefield and has claims if he can back that up.
8 2nd (8) (16/1 +11%) Coolkill	16 16/1(+11%)	(8) Coolkill 16/1, Novice hurdle winner in April 2021 but has struggled in a light handicap career since, tried in cheekpieces when only eighth at Perth 7 months ago. Well held on his two previous attemtps chasing too but not ruled out at these weights if resurgent after a break. Has struggled since his hurdle win in 2021 and has a lot to prove at this new trip.
1 3rd (1) (9/1 +36%) Shadows In The Sky	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Shadows In The Sky 9/1, Point winner. Failed to go on over hurdles but he hinted at promise on his chasing bow on the back of a wind op when fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Should progress. Irish point winner but he's been regressive under rules and others are more convincing.
4 4th (4) (3/1 +40%) So They Say	3 3/1(+40%)	(4) So They Say 3/1, Winning pointer who posted easily his best effort over hurdles when second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, heavy) 19 days ago. Interesting chase debutant. Runner-up in last hurdle run and she looks interesting on this switch to fences.
2 5th (2) (9/1 +0%) Get With It	9 9/1(+0%)	(2) Get With It 9/1, Dual chase scorer around 3m in the first half of last season and having slipped back down the weights, ran better than for a while when fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good, 22/1) 44 days ago. Mark is workable if able to build on that. On dangerous mark and was a fair fifth at Ayr last month; possibilities back up in trip.
5 6th (5) (10/1 +0%) Getthepot	10 10/1(+0%)	(5) Getthepot 10/1, Successful twice in handicap chases at Huntingdon in 2022 and back on song of late, seventh of 14 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft, 6/1) 32 days ago. Respected. Now 4lb lower than for last win but he's hard to predict and ideally wants quicker ground.
6 7th (6) (5/1 +33%) Not The Chablis	5 5/1(+33%)	(6) Not The Chablis 5/1, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a creditable sixth of 12 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) 44 days ago, not ideally placed. Can build on it now. Made some late headway at Ayr on his return last month and he's in the mix back up in trip.
11 8th (11) (14/1 +0%) Ingleby Mackenzie	14 14/1(+0%)	(11) Ingleby Mackenzie 14/1, Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead. Best effort for present stable when third in 2m handicap chase here but let down by his jumping at Sedgefield since. Needs to bounce back. Untried at this trip and he took his losing run to 23 when well held at Sedgefield latest.
10 9th (10) (11/2 +75%) West Lawn	5.5 11/2(+75%)	(10) West Lawn 11/2, Winning pointer and successful twice over hurdles at Hexham in 2022. Has looked very limited over fences, though, only mid-field behind Dr Shirocco here last time, and others are preferred. No impact over fences so far and was 29l behind Dr Shirocco here last time.
7 10th (7) (15/2 -67%) Sputnik	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(7) Sputnik 15/2, Placed 5 times since his last win at Ayr 13 months ago, including when third at Ayr latest. Should be thereabouts once more. Dual chase winner who has been placed in four of his last five runs; should go well again.
12 11th (12) (150/1 -275%) Tumbling Dice	150 150/1(-275%)	(12) Tumbling Dice 150/1, Little impact since scoring over fences for Sue Smith back in January 2022 and he was pulled up over hurdles on his yard debut at Kelso 19 days ago. Big ask from 4 lb out of the weights. Pulled up on his comeback last month and has plenty to prove from out of the weights.

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14:55 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

A competitive race in which Sandy Forster's hat-trick seeker DR SHIROCCO gets the vote ahead of Deep Charm and So They Say.

15:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/4 +65%) Sir Rock	2.25 9/4(+65%)	(1) Sir Rock 9/4, Irish point winner who made all over hurdles at Fontwell (21.7f) in May. Refused to race there on his return but got back on track with two solid efforts at Stratford and Huntingdon since. Not discounted now going chasing. Irish point winner; switched to chasing after two good efforts over hurdles this autumn.
9 2nd (9) (7/1 +22%) Shaw's Cross	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Shaw's Cross 7/1, Veteran gained his first success over fences at Plumpton (17f) for Paul Henderson in January. Not disgraced when in the frame in handicaps at Fakenham and Lingfield for his new yard this term. Can go well again. Course winner in January and both runs for new stable last month were very respectable.
4 3rd (4) (16/1 -100%) Brown Bullet	16 16/1(-100%)	(4) Brown Bullet 16/1, Off 6 months/cheekpieces on for 1st time when sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle (13/2) at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) 29 days ago. Switches to fences and no forlorn hope. Won off 5lb higher over hurdles here in March but looks risky on this return to chasing.
7 4th (7) (9/1 +10%) Eurkash	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Eurkash 9/1, Went backwards from a tough race on his reappearance when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 20 days ago. It's now 13 starts since his last success too. Went down fighting at Warwick two runs ago but remains without a win since 2020.
10 5th (10) (11/1 -120%) Cobbs Corner	11 11/1(-120%)	(10) Cobbs Corner 11/1, Handicap hurdle winner last autumn. Made an encouraging start in this sphere when fourth of 10 at Hereford on return. Badly hampered and unseated rider 8th there since so he's well worth another chance. Made quite promising seasonal/chase debut but on the back foot when brought down last time.
3 6th (3) (11/2 -83%) Methusalar	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(3) Methusalar 11/2, Hurdles winner for Alan King (at 19.5f) in spring 2022 and has got back on track of late since switched to fences, still to be asked for his effort when unseating rider 2 out at Sedgefield last month. Player. Was stalking the leaders before coming to grief last time; remains on good mark; respected.
11 7th (11) (16/1 +52%) Noah's Light	16 16/1(+52%)	(11) Noah's Light 16/1, Arrives below par, visored for 1st time when sixth of 12 in handicap chase (33/1) at Hereford (20.9f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Others appeal more. Won over hurdles in Ireland in November 2021 but very disappointing for this stable since.
2 8th (2) (16/1 -220%) Who Is That	16 16/1(-220%)	(2) Who Is That 16/1, Scored at Fontwell in April and running well when fell 3 out in handicap chase at Worcester (20f, good to soft) following month. Off 7 months but still very much one to consider. Triple chase winner last season; not seen since taking a fall in May.
6 9th (6) (5/1 +38%) West Orchard	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) West Orchard 5/1, C&D winner. 9/2, pulled up in handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) 21 days ago though and he's an ureliable individual on the whole. Jumped well and made all here last month but it's not always that straightforward with him.
5 \|PU\| (5) (14/1 +0%) Boys Of Wexford	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Boys Of Wexford 14/1, A fair 2m4f winner at his best but yet to hit top form this term, only fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Ffos Las (19.4f, heavy, 8/1) 26 days ago. Needs to step forward. Travelled well for a long way on latest outing and has become well handicapped.
8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -83%) Elpologreg	33 33/1(-83%)	(8) Elpologreg 33/1, Made a low-key start to his chasing career when a well-held fourth of 5 in handicap chase (25/1) at Fakenham (21.2f, good to soft) on debut over fences 27 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Well beaten when fourth on last month's chase/handicap debut; needs a big step forward.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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

Peter Bowen's METHUSALAR has slipped to a very good mark and might well have taken advantage had he not unseated his rider last time.

15:25 Musselburgh NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (7/4 +75%) Getagin	1.75 7/4(+75%)	(3) Getagin 7/4, In second when falling at the last in an Irish point in April. Subsequently picked up for £25,000. Would enter the reckoning on Rules debut if the betting vibes are strong. Showed promise in his sole Irish point and needs a close look on rules debut.
5 2nd (5) (10/3 -141%) One More Stroke	3.333333 10/3(-141%)	(5) One More Stroke 10/3, Runner-up both starts in Irish points in Feb 2023. Leading stable enjoys plenty of bumper success. Likely type. Runner-up in both Irish points and he looks interesting on his rules debut; had wind op.
7 3rd (7) (9/4 +10%) Yakaleo	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(7) Yakaleo 9/4, €65,000 Buck's Boum gelding. Dam 17f hurdle/chase winner in France. Stable has a healthy 21% strike-rate in bumpers in the last 5 seasons, including winning this with a newcomer in 2020. 65,000euros 3yo; yard 3-6 in bumpers here in recent years and he's an interesting newcomer.
6 4th (6) (13/2 -18%) Walkingoneggshells	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(6) Walkingoneggshells 13/2, Won a point but failed to meet market expectations when only seventh of 15 on Hereford bumper debut 27 days ago. Early days but he'll need to leave that behind. Irish point winner but he didn't live up to market expectations on rules debut at Hereford.
8 5th (8) (16/1 -129%) Callan Queen	16 16/1(-129%)	(8) Callan Queen 16/1, Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler Crushed. Dam maiden hurdler, 7f winner who stayed 1¼m on Flat. Another who would come into it if the betting vibes are strong. Half-sister to a Flat/hurdle winner and she needs watching in market on debut.
4 6th (4) (150/1 -275%) Nae Bother At A'	150 150/1(-275%)	(4) Nae Bother At A' 150/1, Well held in Kelso bumpers 7 months apart. Tailed off at big prices in two Kelso bumpers, most recently on his return last month.
2 7th (2) (20/1 -43%) Fiftyfifty	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Fiftyfifty 20/1, Third both starts in Irish points (latest Apr 21). Stable has had the odd bumper winner. Interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Third in two points and he's out of a useful bumper winner; watch market on rules debut.
1 8th (1) (200/1 -203%) Crawfordjohn	200 200/1(-203%)	(1) Crawfordjohn 200/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding who achieved nothing when a distant last of 4 on his Hexham debur 26 days ago. Finished a tailed-off last of four at Hexham (2m, heavy) on his debut last month.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Musselburgh NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The vote goes to newcomer YAKALEO, who cost 65,000euros and represents a yard with a record of 3-6 in bumpers here in recent years.

15:40 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (7/2 -5%) Lady D'arbanville	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(7) Lady D'arbanville 7/2, Out of a half-sister to high-class hurdler Katchit. Shaped well when chasing home a rival with experience on debut at Bangor in May 2022. Not seen since but still rates a major player on her return. Second to a fair Irish mare at Bangor in May 2022; not seen again since; still shortlisted.
8 2nd (8) (15/2 -15%) Lusso Milan	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(8) Lusso Milan 15/2, €40,000 Milan filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stayed 29f) Bellshill. Stable has a 17% strike-rate in these events in the last 5 seasons. Out of a half-sister to top-class bumper/jumps winner Bellshill; yard does well in bumpers.
10 3rd (10) (9/4 +18%) Realta Liath	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(10) Realta Liath 9/4, Purchased for £100,000 after easily winning his sole Irish point in May. Interesting recruit for new connections. Bought for £100,000 soon after easy Irish point win in May; taken very seriously.
11 4th (11) (9/2 +44%) The Secret Pearl	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(11) The Secret Pearl 9/2, Runner-up on her final start in Irish points and made a solid start to her Rules career when 8 lengths second of 16 at Warwick 32 days ago. Not dismissed. Very promising rules debut when second of 16 at Warwick last month; major player.
9 5th (9) (10/1 -25%) Muriel May	10 10/1(-25%)	(9) Muriel May 10/1, Flemensfirth filly. Sister to modest hurdler Birdman Bob. Dam, bumper/fair 2m hurdle winner, closely related to smart hurdler/top-class chaser (stays 3¼m) Monalee. Betting should help guide to expectations. Out of a well-connected bumper winner; stable has very healthy bumper strike-rate.
5 6th (5) (12/1 +40%) Ellie's Warrior	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Ellie's Warrior 12/1, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Sometimes Always. Dam (c129/h127) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Worth a precautionary market check on debut. Half-sister to a bumper/fairly useful hurdle winner; yard not prolific in bumpers.
3 7th (3) (16/1 -167%) Chase Park	16 16/1(-167%)	(3) Chase Park 16/1, Absent for 18 months after her Ludlow debut fourth but she again showed promise when filling the same position on her return at Huntingdon at the end of October. Now under the care of Anthony Charlton. Considered. Not beaten far when fourth on first two outings; probably needs to improve here.
2 8th (2) (25/1 -56%) Belle Montrose	25 25/1(-56%)	(2) Belle Montrose 25/1, £28,000 buy after finishing runner-up on her sole start in Irish points (Apr 2). Tongue tied for Rules debut. Stable gets the odd bumper winner. The betting should guide. Bought for £28,000 after finishing second on Irish point debut; others appeal more.
4 9th (4) (12/1 -85%) Dance In The Park	12 12/1(-85%)	(4) Dance In The Park 12/1, Only greenness cost her victory on her Fontwell debut in September, collared near the finish after quickening around 10 lengths clear early in the straight. This is probably a stronger race but still respected. Clear second of six on Fontwell debut, form that was recently boosted by the winner.
1 10th (1) (22/1 +33%) A Twist Of Time	22 22/1(+33%)	(1) A Twist Of Time 22/1, Time Test half-sister to 2 winners on Flat, including useful 7f-1½m winner Wyclif. Dam unraced. Yard 0-10 in her bumpers in the last 5 seasons but she makes enough appeal on breeding to warrant a look in the betting. Half-sister to a very useful Australian Flat winner; yard generally very quiet in bumpers.
6 11th (6) (200/1 -300%) Karman Line	200 200/1(-300%)	(6) Karman Line 200/1, 22/1, well-held sixth of 8 in bumper at Fakenham (2m, soft) on debut 35 days ago. Will need to leave that run well behind to figure. Struggled to get competitive on last month's debut at Fakenham.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

After a very promising rules debut in a big field at Warwick last month THE SECRET PEARL appeals most.

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (7/1 +22%) Rhubarb	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Rhubarb 7/1, Latest win at Nottingham in October. 10/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f) 12 days ago. 0-16 on AW and she needs to raise her game a level if she's to come out on top today.
3 2nd (3) (16/5 +42%) Gustav Graves	3.2 16/5(+42%)	(3) Gustav Graves 16/5, Course winner. Two wins from 43 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 11 in C&D handicap 8 days ago but had gone close here prior to that. Considered. Behind a few of these last week but poorly drawn; should have a big run in him.
8 3rd (8) (11/2 -83%) Hannah's Return	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(8) Hannah's Return 11/2, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (7f) 55 days ago. Shorter trip asks a different question but she still looks nicely handicapped Three AW wins over further; not short of speed but dropping to 5f asks a new question.
9 4th (9) (9/2 +63%) Jacquelina	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(9) Jacquelina 9/2, 20/1 and cheekpieces on first time, seventh of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (5f) 12 days ago. The headgear is quickly discarded. Others more persuasive. Down to a winning mark but she hasn't found her best form since returning in October.
10 5th (10) (7/1 +50%) Rockley Point	7 7/1(+50%)	(10) Rockley Point 7/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (5f) 2 days ago. Something to find on form. Veteran on a handy mark; well drawn to attack but others may prove stronger close home.
11 6th (11) (28/1 +30%) Storm Venture	28 28/1(+30%)	(11) Storm Venture 28/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on first time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 26 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Exposed maiden; better drawn than last time and tongue-tie now added; others still safer.
4 7th (4) (13/2 +28%) Basholo	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(4) Basholo 13/2, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Newcastle (5f) 34 days ago. Each-way claims. Conditions shouldn't faze her and she's been threatening on AW since October; e-w shout.
1 7th (1) (25/1 -178%) Monitola	25 25/1(-178%)	(1) Monitola 25/1, Fair form in Ireland for Ger Lyons but made an inauspicious start for new yard after 6 months off when last of 10 at Chelmsford 11 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Eyehields off, hood on first time. Could only consider if backed. Low-key stable debut 11 days ago and something to prove dropped to 5f from widest stall.
2 9th (2) (10/1 -100%) Suanni	10 10/1(-100%)	(2) Suanni 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford in November. Below form sixth of 11 in C&D handicap 8 days ago. Capable of bouncing back. Conditions fine and he won at Chelmsford last month; not at best here last week though.
7 10th (7) (25/1 -79%) Glorious Charmer	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Glorious Charmer 25/1, Five-time course winner, including 3 at the start of this year. Well held since returning from a break but his mark has come back down. Market support worth noting. Five-time course winner and on handy mark; not at best this winter though and drawn wide.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Basholo should make a bold bid but NELLIE FRENCH looks ready to strike and she can gain her third C&D success.

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 1st (12) (12/1 -243%) Royal Velvet	12 12/1(-243%)	(12) Royal Velvet 12/1, Promising individual. 150/1, sixth of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 12 days ago, finishing well. Should have more to offer with that under her belt. Unfancied for 7f Kempton debut but did some good late work; looks sure to improve.
1 2nd (1) (7/4 -46%) Handsome Chap	1.75 7/4(-46%)	(1) Handsome Chap 7/4, Promising type. Second of 11 in maiden at this C&D (18/1) on debut 27 days ago, running on without being unduly punished. Rates a leading player with prospect of more to come. Best work late over C&D on debut last month; good chance of going one better.
7 3rd (7) (10/3 +52%) Super Hit	3.333333 10/3(+52%)	(7) Super Hit 10/3, Foaled February 23. 50,000 gns yearling, 18,000 gns 2-y-o, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Endless Power. Dam unraced half-sister to Oaks winner Qualify. Betting should provide a useful guide on debut. 18,000gns 2yo; useful pedigree and market can guide; yard 13-77 with 2yos on AW in 2023.
6 4th (6) (22/1 +12%) Ravenswell	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Ravenswell 22/1, Twice-raced colt. 200/1, sixth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 5 days ago, headway 2f out and no extra final 1f. Likely type for low-grade handicaps on the back of this. Hint of ability at big prices over 6f here and 7f at Kempton; needs plenty more.
2 5th (2) (9/2 +55%) Liege	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(2) Liege 9/2, Foaled April 21. £80,000 yearling, €30,000 2-y-o, Kingman gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Another Dawn and useful 1m winner Nola. Betting should prove a useful guide on debut. Classy pedigree; worth market check but yard is just 3-86 with 2yos here in last 5 years.
4 6th (4) (100/1 -400%) Atlantic Gamble	100 100/1(-400%)	(4) Atlantic Gamble 100/1, Lightning Spear gelding. Offered little when eighth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) on debut 13 days ago, running green entering straight and not quicken. One for the longer term. 200-1 for 1m debut at Lingfield when only 8th of 11 but didn't look devoid of ability.
3 7th (3) (125/1 -400%) Mr Influence	125 125/1(-400%)	(3) Mr Influence 125/1, Once-raced colt. Ninth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW, 28/1) on debut 13 days ago, driven 3f out and losing place soon after. Best watched for now. 28-1 for his recent 1m debut at Lingfield and dropped right out.
8 8th (8) (16/5 +36%) Wadacre Icarus	3.2 16/5(+36%)	(8) Wadacre Icarus 16/5, Twice-raced colt. Sixth of 13 in maiden (10/1) at Kempton (7f) 28 days ago. Claims of hitting frame from handy draw for all longer trips may suit ideally longer-term (quite stoutly-bred on dam's side). Definite signs of ability over 7f but handicaps over further will open new doors.
9 9th (9) (22/1 -57%) Theworldsnotenough	22 22/1(-57%)	(9) Theworldsnotenough 22/1, Twice-raced filly. 9/2, fifth of 8 in maiden at this C&D 30 days ago, ridden over 2f out and never a threat. Best watched. Glimmers of promise at this trip but bred to come into her own over longer distances.
5 10th (5) (200/1 -700%) Mr Tibbs	200 200/1(-700%)	(5) Mr Tibbs 200/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 11 in minor event (80/1) at this course (8.6f) on debut 23 days ago, slowly into stride and always behind. 80-1 for course debut over 1m when never sighted after a slow start; handicaps more likely.
11 11th (11) (300/1 -50%) Origin Of Storms	300 300/1(-50%)	(11) Origin Of Storms 300/1, Once-raced filly. 200/1, last of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford (7f) on debut 32 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Rank outsider and finished a remote last of ten on recent debut over 7f at Chelmsford.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Newcomers Liege and Super Hit are worth a market check but HANDSOME CHAP looks the one to be on after a promising C&D debut.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (5/2 +50%) Footsy	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(7) Footsy 5/2, Maiden who ran best race following switch to handicaps when third of 12 over C&D 8 days ago, racing freely and no extra only late on. Possible he could have a little more to offer at this level. Still a maiden but not beaten far into third over C&D last time; respected off same mark.
1 2nd (1) (13/2 +19%) Pysanka	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(1) Pysanka 13/2, C&D winner. Winner here in October. 9/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (14f) 14 days ago, having to pick way through. Can give another good account back down in trip. Last two two starts at 0-55 level over C&D have resulted in a win and a second; respected.
2 3rd (2) (18/1 -125%) Black Smoke	18 18/1(-125%)	(2) Black Smoke 18/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, meeting some trouble inside final 1f. Looks competitive on form. Didn't get the clearest of runs over C&D last time; respected down another 1lb.
3 4th (3) (18/1 -50%) Virtual Hug	18 18/1(-50%)	(3) Virtual Hug 18/1, Belatedly shed maiden tag here (14f) in November. Shaped as if still in good form when seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (14f, 13/2) 14 days ago. Mark is steadily easing again. Won over 1m6f here last month and may prefer the longer trip now.
9 5th (9) (6/5 +31%) Reverberation	1.2 6/5(+31%)	(9) Reverberation 6/5, Won 13-runner handicap (6/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 7 days ago, drawing clear final 1f. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and he's one for the shortlist. Impressive winner of a Chelmsford amateurs' event a week ago but has never been this far.
11 6th (11) (12/1 +25%) Zephlyn	12 12/1(+25%)	(11) Zephlyn 12/1, Maiden who ran up to best when third at Hamilton (13f) in July and possible he'll strip fitter for his midfield effort in 12-runner Southwell handicap (14f) back from 5 months off 11 days ago. Each-way claims. Inconsistent 13-race maiden; may find this trip inadequate now.
10 7th (10) (25/1 -56%) Temur Khan	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Temur Khan 25/1, Latest win at Brighton in October. 28/1, never threatened when seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, slowly away. May be sharper with that run under his belt. Won at Brighton in October but held over C&D last time; needs to bounce back.
4 8th (4) (16/1 -14%) Jenny Ren	16 16/1(-14%)	(4) Jenny Ren 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 53 days ago. Fallen 1 lb below last winning mark and she can usually be relied upon to run her race around here. Triple C&D winner, but more will be needed returning from a short break.
5 9th (5) (40/1 -82%) Typical Man	40 40/1(-82%)	(5) Typical Man 40/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. 28/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago, slowly away. Finished behind a couple of these over C&D eight days ago; look elsewhere.
8 10th (8) (40/1 -627%) Hot Team	40 40/1(-627%)	(8) Hot Team 40/1, Resumed winning ways at Hamilton (9f) in May and largely consistent in defeat in turf handicaps thereafter. Recent AW exploits not so inspiring but booking of Oisin Murphy very much catches the eye. Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Record in 0-55 company reads 5131451523; booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye.
6 11th (6) (200/1 -300%) Princess Nieve	200 200/1(-300%)	(6) Princess Nieve 200/1, Landed an AW novice for George Boughey at the start of the year but offered little all 3 starts for present yard. Best watched back from 108 days off. Far form on the AW at the start of the year, but last in three starts for this yard.
12 12th (12) (33/1 -175%) Sociologist	33 33/1(-175%)	(12) Sociologist 33/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Took a step back in right direction when creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted and he's one to keep an eye on. On a losing run of 18 and over 2l behind the less-exposed Footsy over C&D last time.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

It may be worth siding with BLACK SMOKE who remains unexposed on the AW and who would have gone closer with a clear run here last time.

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (10/3 +26%) Composite	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(4) Composite 10/3, Fourth in a bumper before making a promising start to his Flat career when third of 12 over C&D 9 days ago. There's more to come from him. Stayed on for third in C&D contest nine days ago; open to progress.
7 2nd (7) (6/4 +67%) Story Horse	1.5 6/4(+67%)	(7) Story Horse 6/4, Lightly-raced gelding. Improved when second of 12 in C&D handicap last time. Should give another good account. Nearly made all in C&D handicap most recently; enters calculations.
3 3rd (3) (10/3 +5%) Caustic	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(3) Caustic 10/3, Runner-up in 2 bumpers lately. Interesting on Flat debut with Oisin Murphy doing the steering. Runner-up in two bumpers; son of Galileo looks interesting switched to this code.
6 4th (6) (11/1 -175%) Lord Melbourne	11 11/1(-175%)	(6) Lord Melbourne 11/1, Fairly useful form when placed on first 3 starts but he turned in a dismal effort in cheekpieces (which are retained) here last month. Big player on the first 3 runs but that latest performance raises doubts. Had excuses for heavy defeat over C&D last time; leading player on peak effort.
2 5th (2) (40/1 -186%) Thirtyfourstitches	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Thirtyfourstitches 40/1, Useful jumps winner. Fair third over C&D on belated Flat debut in November but not in the same form when only sixth back here 9 days ago. Ten-time hurdles winner; something to find on C&D Flat efforts.
8 6th (8) (40/1 -471%) The Bunt	40 40/1(-471%)	(8) The Bunt 40/1, Better effort in 2 outings for the Crisford stable last December when fourth over 1¼m at Lingfield. Off for 12 months ahead of this first outing for a new stable with a tongue tie added. Showed ability last December for the Crisfords; check the betting.
10 7th (10) (16/1 -60%) Daytona Beach	16 16/1(-60%)	(10) Daytona Beach 16/1, Bumper winner. No impact in a listed bumper at Cheltenham last month but does have some potential for the Flat. Scored decisively on penultimate bumper start; Dubawi filly is one to consider.
9 8th (9) (300/1 -355%) Villazon	300 300/1(-355%)	(9) Villazon 300/1, Twice-raced gelding. 22/1, first run since leaving John & Thady Gosden when ninth of 12 in C&D novice 9 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Well beaten over C&D nine days ago for new stable.
5 9th (5) (300/1 -100%) Implied	300 300/1(-100%)	(5) Implied 300/1, Down the field in 2 starts last month. Booked for another struggle unless cheekpieces spark major improvement. Soundly beaten in both outings.
1 10th (1) (6/1 -50%) Polemon	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Polemon 6/1, Fair form when runner-up in similar events at the start of 2023. Thereabouts if resuming in similar form. Absent since his consistent efforts on Polytrack early this year.
12 11th (12) (250/1 -67%) She's Good For Me	250 250/1(-67%)	(12) She's Good For Me 250/1, Twice-raced filly. Remote fourth of 5 in maiden at this course (9.5f, 100/1) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Outsider. Poor RPRs in a couple of 9.5f contests here.
11 12th (11) (250/1 -67%) Blondelle	250 250/1(-67%)	(11) Blondelle 250/1, Modest maiden. Creditable fourth in a Chelmsford maiden 11 days ago but faces a stiff task here. Inconsistent sort; not guaranteed to back up latest effort.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Several have possibilities in an open-looking maiden. The suggestion is COMPOSITE, ahead of Caustic.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/1 +20%) Gunfighter	4 4/1(+20%)	(2) Gunfighter 4/1, Successful at Newcastle in September and left behind a below-par effort when fifth of 10 in nursery at this course (6.1f, 5/1) 27 days ago. Needs to find more as he goes up in trip. Latest 6f effort suggests he's ready for a crack at further; interesting upped in trip.
1 2nd (1) (6/1 -9%) Neapolitan	6 6/1(-9%)	(1) Neapolitan 6/1, Off the mark at the second attempt at Kempton in October. Creditable second of 7 in minor event (5/2) at Newcastle (6f) 29 days ago, shaping as if a return to 7f will suit. One to consider as he goes handicapping. Solid novice record suggests he can perform well off top weight on handicap debut.
8 3rd (8) (50/1 -317%) Different Breed	50 50/1(-317%)	(8) Different Breed 50/1, After 5 months off, not discredited when second of 8 in minor event at Kempton (6f, 14/1) 28 days ago, though no match for a useful prospect. Has work to do on his first start in a handicap. Runner-up the last twice but needs improvement to go one better; handicap debut.
5 4th (5) (15/8 +66%) Ippotheos	1.875 15/8(+66%)	(5) Ippotheos 15/8, On first start since leaving Paul & Oliver Cole, showed much improved form when winning 11-runner minor event at this course (6.1f) 9 days ago. Makes handicap debut and he can follow up returned to this longer trip. Led close home in 6f novice event here nine days ago on AW/stable debut; shortlisted.
4 5th (4) (3/1 +14%) Debora's Dream	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Debora's Dream 3/1, Had been knocking on the door and opened his account at the sixth time of asking in 12-runner maiden (5/4) at this C&D 34 days ago. Can be thereabouts once more as he makes his handicap debut. Justified favouritism in C&D maiden last month; this is harder but he's consistent.
3 6th (3) (10/1 -67%) Sala Da Ballo	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Sala Da Ballo 10/1, Winner at Pontefract in September. After a lesser run, bounced back when third of 7 in nursery at this C&D (2/1) 25 days ago, despite having been left poorly placed. Could go well with cheekpieces on 1st time. Very solid third (form has major substance) in C&D event last month; commands respect.
7 7th (7) (12/1 -71%) Miami Heat	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Miami Heat 12/1, Making his all-weather/nursery debut, took a step forward when winning 10-runner event (9/2) at Kempton (7f) 47 days ago. Switches to tapeta and he may do better still. Off the mark at Kempton last month on AW/handicap debut; may progress further.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

An interesting event in which SALA DA BALLO (nap) is first choice ahead of Neapolitan, Ippotheos and Gunfighter.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (15/2 +0%) Distinction	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(6) Distinction 15/2, One win from 44 Flat runs. 9/2, creditable 3½ lengths fourth of 10 to Star of St Louis in handicap at this course (8.6f) 52 days ago. Visor back on. Thirty one runs since last win in 2021. Just 1-44 but ties in with Star Of St Louis on latest effort.
8 2nd (8) (4/1 +0%) Casa Luna	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Casa Luna 4/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 7/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 11 days ago, slowly away. Can make presence felt. Placed three times this autumn; beaten favourite last time, taking record to 0-18.
7 3rd (7) (50/1 -100%) Gold Standard	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Gold Standard 50/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap (28/1) at this course (12.2f) 13 days ago. More needed down in trip. Likely needs further now and has poor claims on 2023 form.
2 4th (2) (5/1 +0%) Storm Asset	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Storm Asset 5/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 9/1) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort. Two wins off 2lb lower in June, including over C&D; raced too freely last time.
10 5th (10) (25/1 -25%) Naadyaa	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Naadyaa 25/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Kempton (12f) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. Can give a good account. Holds each-way hopes on penultimate effort but is struggling to win; 0-27.
3 6th (3) (11/8 +50%) Star Of St Louis	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(3) Star Of St Louis 11/8, C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win here in November. 3/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 13 days ago. Merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark. In good form, particularly at Wolverhampton, for new stable; solid chance back here.
4 7th (4) (9/1 -125%) Gypsy Whisper	9 9/1(-125%)	(4) Gypsy Whisper 9/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (18/1) at this course (8.6f) 13 days ago. Not ruled out. In-form mare; tightly matched with Star Of St Louis on penultimate effort; shortlisted.
5 8th (5) (14/1 +0%) Iftikhaar	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Iftikhaar 14/1, 18/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive. Went close at Lingfield in October; inconsistent otherwise for current yard.
11 9th (11) (22/1 -83%) Caracristi	22 22/1(-83%)	(11) Caracristi 22/1, C&D winner. 9/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Won this race off 5lb higher last year; inconsistent of late but can't be ruled out.
12 10th (12) (100/1 -300%) Raffles Rebel	100 100/1(-300%)	(12) Raffles Rebel 100/1, Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. Last of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 11 days ago. 21-race maiden whose form has dipped markedly since returning from layoff.
1 11th (1) (22/1 -83%) Craic At Dawn	22 22/1(-83%)	(1) Craic At Dawn 22/1, 18/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 13 days ago. Has work to do. Still lacks solid claims; second run back from absence.
9 12th (9) (150/1 -50%) Cuttlestone Bridge	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Cuttlestone Bridge 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, 14¼ lengths eleventh of 12 to Star of St Louis in handicap at this C&D 46 days ago, very slowly away. Well behind some of these rivals over C&D last time, having blown the start.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Solid contender STAR OF ST LOUIS gets the vote, ahead of Gypsy Whisper, Caracristi and Distinction.

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (9/2 +18%) Advantage	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(6) Advantage 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Good third of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. One to consider. Promising handicap debut at Southwell 11 days ago; possibilities off same mark.
5 2nd (5) (9/2 +36%) Pallas Lord	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Pallas Lord 9/2, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 10 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Not taken lightly if building on latest effort. All of his AW form is at Newcastle; something to prove on first run here.
2 3rd (2) (9/1 -29%) Kodebreaker	9 9/1(-29%)	(2) Kodebreaker 9/1, In good form until coming in only tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 4/1) 11 days ago. Still enters calculations. Disappointing last time but holds frame possibilities on his C&D efforts in November.
1 4th (1) (13/8 +46%) Kingwell	1.625 13/8(+46%)	(1) Kingwell 13/8, C&D winner. Creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 13 days ago. Can give a good account. Back in good form with placed efforts here the last twice, neck second latest; big player.
11 5th (11) (6/1 +14%) Coconut Bay	6 6/1(+14%)	(11) Coconut Bay 6/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. Respectable second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 13/2) 11 days ago, no match for winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Only 1-24 but is in decent form; ties in with Advantage on latest effort; shortlisted.
12 6th (12) (40/1 -43%) Six Strings	40 40/1(-43%)	(12) Six Strings 40/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 15 in handicap (25/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 27 days ago. Visor back on. Others have achieved more. Hasn't won a handicap since June 2021; others preferred.
8 7th (8) (18/1 -157%) Cheese The One	18 18/1(-157%)	(8) Cheese The One 18/1, Course winner. Latest win here in August. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at this course (7.2f) 30 days ago. Up in trip. Ought to be in the shake-up. Has form figures of 143434, mostly over 7f here, since wearing blinkers.
7 8th (7) (25/1 +0%) Broughtons Flare	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Broughtons Flare 25/1, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1). Off 107 days and needs to bounce back. Chance depends on whether 107-day break has reviving effect.
3 9th (3) (125/1 -89%) Indrapura Star	125 125/1(-89%)	(3) Indrapura Star 125/1, First run since leaving Steph Hollinshead when eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D (80/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Holds weak claims on form; first-time cheekpieces need to make a difference.
9 10th (9) (14/1 -100%) Available Angel	14 14/1(-100%)	(9) Available Angel 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022 but she posted a good fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 34 days ago. Looks competitive on form off an easing mark. 0-14 on AW but made the frame at this venue the last twice; in the mix.

LTO Selection:

20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Kept to an ideal scenario, topweight KINGWELL looks poised to double his career tally. Unexposed Advantage is second choice.

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (4/1 +11%) Pyrrhic Dancer	4 4/1(+11%)	(9) Pyrrhic Dancer 4/1, 25/1, won 11-runner handicap at this C&D 30 days ago, better placed than most. Needs considering. Opened his account in C&D event last month; unexposed at this sort of trip; respected.
1 2nd (1) (6/5 +70%) Weloof	1.2 6/5(+70%)	(1) Weloof 6/5, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 13 days ago, not clear run. Not taken lightly. Six-time AW winner; possibilities off reduced mark dropped to 0-55 level.
6 3rd (6) (18/1 +10%) Kananga	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) Kananga 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Weak claims on form; chance depends on how well he responds to headgear.
2 4th (2) (13/2 -95%) Brave Display	6.5 13/2(-95%)	(2) Brave Display 13/2, Course winner who is knocking on the door, not enjoying the best of runs when second of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Expected to be bang there off the same mark. Ties in with Pyrrhic Dancer on penultimate effort; close second latest; solid claims.
12 5th (12) (11/2 -22%) Marisitta	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(12) Marisitta 11/2, 4/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Can give a good account. Whether she settles better in first-time blinkers is open to question.
5 6th (5) (9/1 -64%) Kenstone	9 9/1(-64%)	(5) Kenstone 9/1, Course winner. 11/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip and needs consdiering. Veteran who went very close (off this mark) over C&D two starts ago; enters calculations.
3 7th (3) (125/1 -213%) Ard Mhacha	125 125/1(-213%)	(3) Ard Mhacha 125/1, First run since leaving Adrian McGuinness when last of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 80/1) 42 days ago. Chance on old form. Ex-Irish maiden; failed to beat a rival here (stable debut) last month.
7 8th (7) (66/1 -32%) Glory And Gold	66 66/1(-32%)	(7) Glory And Gold 66/1, 200/1, seventh of 12 in handicap at Chester (7f, soft). Off 94 days. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Chance if rediscovering old form. Unconvincing form for new yard; first-time headgear needs to work well.
10 9th (10) (22/1 -38%) Brazen Arrow	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) Brazen Arrow 22/1, Course winner. One win from 42 Flat runs. Tenth of 15 in handicap (12/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 27 days ago, slowly away. Twenty eight runs since last win in 2022. Has lacked consistency of late and record is only 1-42.
11 10th (11) (50/1 +24%) Real Quiz	50 50/1(+24%)	(11) Real Quiz 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, first run since leaving David Loughnane when tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 77 days ago. Holds poor claims on form.

LTO Selection:

20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

Being unexposed at this sort of trip, PYRRHIC DANCER may well follow up his course win. Brave Display is feared most.

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Tomform Monday 18th December 2023

Races & Results Monday 18th December 2023

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12:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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12:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:55 Musselburgh Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:55 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Musselburgh Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Musselburgh Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:10 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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15:25 Musselburgh NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:40 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Wolverhampton Maiden (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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20:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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