1 Tuesday 21st December 2021 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 20 Races on Tuesday 21st December 2021 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Ayr, 7 races at Plumpton, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (3/1 -9%) Minella Buster	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) Minella Buster 3/1, £45,000 Irish point winner who showed more than on hurdling debut under a positive ride when fourth in a 19.5f maiden at Lingfield last month. May do better still and must enter calculations.
5 2nd (5) (0.73/1 +23%) Wells Glory	0.73 0.73/1(+23%)	(5) Wells Glory 0.73/1, €13,000 foal, Fame And Glory gelding. Won 6-runner course bumper in clear-cut fashion on debut in May so has to be of interest now going hurdling in an ordinary-looking affair.
1 3rd (1) (3.5/1 +22%) Barest Of Margins	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(1) Barest Of Margins 3.5/1, €10,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Dam closely related to top-class hurdler/very smart chaser Oscar Whisky. Clearly signs of ability in 2 bumpers and longer trip should suit now hurdling.
3 4th (3) (200/1 -33%) Message Man	200 200/1(-33%)	(3) Message Man 200/1, Little impact in a trio of points and went with little encouragement when pulled up on recent Rules debut at Warwick.
8 5th (8) (40/1 -186%) The Real Jet	40 40/1(-186%)	(8) The Real Jet 40/1, Won second of 2 starts in Irish points (Dec 2020) and should strip fitter for recent Rules debut at Lingfield, but needs to leave that effort well behind.
2 6th (2) (8.5/1 -6%) Keep It Brief	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(2) Keep It Brief 8.5/1, Fair Flat winner, including on AW in July, but has shown just modest form in 2 hurdle starts so far and has his stamina to prove now moving up in trip.
6 7th (6) (50/1 +50%) What's My Line	50 50/1(+50%)	(6) What's My Line 50/1, Modest in bumpers and offered little on last month's hurdling debut at Fontwell.
7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 -50%) Style Council	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Style Council 150/1, Last of 4 sole outing in points and tailed off both starts over hurdles.

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

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12:30 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 -78%) Ballycoose	4 4/1(-78%)	(1) Ballycoose 4/1, Irish raider who looks an interesting recruit to hurdling after running out a cosy winner of a Down Royal bumper on debut in May. Needs monitoring closely in the betting.
5 2nd (5) (1.38/1 +31%) Parisencore	1.38 1.38/1(+31%)	(5) Parisencore 1.38/1, Runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers and has matched that form when filling same spot both starts over hurdles, still looking a bit raw under pressure at Newcastle latest. Leading contender.
3 3rd (3) (11/1 +8%) Douglas Talking	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Douglas Talking 11/1, Bumper winner who looks a work in progress over hurdles, shaping much better than the distance beaten suggests at Aintree prior to finishing fifth at Newcastle. Tongue tie on for the 1st time.
6 4th (6) (1.88/1 +6%) Sure Touch	1.88 1.88/1(+6%)	(6) Sure Touch 1.88/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who wasn't seen to best effect when second in 4-runner maiden at Southwell (15.8f, good) on hurdles debut 28 days ago, running on after set plenty to do. Sure to improve.
2 5th (2) (33/1 +50%) Bridge Road	33 33/1(+50%)	(2) Bridge Road 33/1, Has merely hinted at ability in a bumper/Uttoxeter maiden hurdle and is probably one for handicaps at longer trips.
7 6th (7) (12/1 -20%) Travail D'Orfevre	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Travail D'Orfevre 12/1, Course bumper winner who shaped with some encouragement on the back of a wind operation sent hurdling when fourth in a C&D novice 35 days ago. Should improve.
10 7th (10) (250/1 -25%) Gustav's Dream	250 250/1(-25%)	(10) Gustav's Dream 250/1, Looks more one for low-grade handicaps a bit further down the line.
8 8th (8) (150/1 -50%) Annies Regatta	150 150/1(-50%)	(8) Annies Regatta 150/1, Achieved little in bumpers and did likewise sent hurdling at Doncaster (19.4f) 24 days ago.
4 9th (4) (300/1 -50%) Euchan Falls	300 300/1(-50%)	(4) Euchan Falls 300/1, Well held in a pair of bumpers.

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12:30 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:50 Plumpton Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	3 1st (3) (1.88/1 +53%) Pasvolsky		1.88 1.88/1(+53%)																									(3) Pasvolsky 1.88/1, Progressive form over hurdles last season, gaining third win in 2m novice at Kempton. Left reappearance well behind when fifth at Cheltenham but showed limited aptitude for chasing at Wincanton since.
	1 2nd (1) (0.4/1 +71%) Burrows Edge		0.4 0.4/1(+71%)																									(1) Burrows Edge 0.4/1, Useful hurdler who won Lanzarote at Kempton in January 2020. Showed aptitude for chasing before falling on chase bow 2 years ago and looked rusty back over fences after 21 months off at Haydock.

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12:50 Plumpton Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:05 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (3.5/1 +22%) Foster'sisland	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(7) Foster'sisland 3.5/1, Is going firmly the right way, and he made it 2-3 this season with stylish success in 19.5f handicap here 29 days ago by 1¼l from Blow By Blow. Expected to be bang there again despite 7 lb rise.
5 1st (5) (3.5/1 +68%) Glentruan	3.5 3.5/1(+68%)	(5) Glentruan 3.5/1, Fairy useful 20f winner in Ireland but he didn't impress with attitude when fifth in Carlisle novice (20f) 61 days ago. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler.
10 3rd (10) (7.5/1 +25%) Blow By Blow	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(10) Blow By Blow 7.5/1, Unreliable type who turned in one of his lesser efforts when sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (20.4f) 9 days ago. It's now eighteen runs since his last win in 2018.
2 4th (2) (12/1 -20%) Grand Morning	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Grand Morning 12/1, C&D winner but he came in last of 5 in 3m handicap chase here 22 days ago. Back over hurdles with something to prove now.
1 5th (1) (5/1 -25%) Lord Of Kerak	5 5/1(-25%)	(1) Lord Of Kerak 5/1, Quickly made into a fairly useful hurdler last term but off since last in 3m listed event at Perth in April. Not discounted returning after a wind op going into handicaps for in-form yard.
8 6th (8) (6/1 -80%) Serious Ego	6 6/1(-80%)	(8) Serious Ego 6/1, Off 7 months before posting promising second of 14 in 2m handicap hurdle at Hexham 34 days ago, nearest at the finsih. Can make his presence felt again nudged up just 1 lb.
9 7th (9) (33/1 +18%) Calivigny	33 33/1(+18%)	(9) Calivigny 33/1, Veteran is 4-time course winner but he ran poorly after 7 months off when ninth over C&D 22 days ago. Cheekpieces replace visor now.
3 8th (3) (22/1 +0%) Lignou	22 22/1(+0%)	(3) Lignou 22/1, Fairly useful ex-Irish 20f winner. Yet to hit form in two runs for current yard, patiently-ridden seventh in 2m Wetherby handicap 17 days ago. Not written off from a reduced mark.
6 9th (6) (10/1 +29%) Quest For Life	10 10/1(+29%)	(6) Quest For Life 10/1, Dual scorer early in 2021 who got back on song when third in 20f handicap hurdle at Wetherby 38 days ago. He can give another good account.

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13:05 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:25 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (1.2/1 +31%) On My Command	1.2 1.2/1(+31%)	(3) On My Command 1.2/1, Course bumper winner who struck at the fourth time of asking over hurdles when making a successful return for new trainer Harry Fry in Market Rasen novice in October. Opening handicap mark fair.
2 2nd (2) (8.5/1 -21%) Golden Emblem	8.5 8.5/1(-21%)	(2) Golden Emblem 8.5/1, Dual winner and big improver last season. Much better effort this term when third of 4 at Hereford last month. Being eased another 2 lb can only help.
4 3rd (4) (11/1 +0%) Ruby Yeats	11 11/1(+0%)	(4) Ruby Yeats 11/1, Successful at Exeter last winter. Not at best on both starts this term but has dropped to 5 lb below that winning mark so dangerous if staging a revival.
5 4th (5) (4.5/1 +0%) Shantung	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(5) Shantung 4.5/1, Gained her first win since 2018 when bagging 2m Fakenham handicap in January. Back to form at second time of asking this season when third of 12 at Sandown 27 days ago.
1 \|F\| (1) (3.5/1 -27%) Sacre Coeur	3.5 3.5/1(-27%)	(1) Sacre Coeur 3.5/1, Hurdle/chase winner in France. Drew a blank for Charlie Mann last term but back to best when runner-up at Bangor in October on just second run for new yard. Claims with a repeat.
6 \|PU\| (6) (16/1 -60%) Blarney Bateleur	16 16/1(-60%)	(6) Blarney Bateleur 16/1, Much improved when striking on handicap debut at Market Rasen (20.5f) in February. Also runner-up at Warwick (21f) in May and capable of playing a part if primed after 7 months off.

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13:25 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 (9) (7/1 +0%) Salvino	7 7/1(+0%)	(9) Salvino 7/1, Winning pointer who posted a fairly useful effort on only his second run over hurdles when 2¼l second of 13 to Bill Baxter in 20f novice here 35 days ago. Likely to do better still.
7 1st (7) (5/1 +41%) Half Track	5 5/1(+41%)	(7) Half Track 5/1, In frame on both his starts over hurdles, staying-on third of 13 to Bill Baxter in 20f novice here 35 days ago. One for the shortlist with this longer trip a plus.
2 2nd (2) (3/1 -33%) Nells Son	3 3/1(-33%)	(2) Nells Son 3/1, Useful bumper scorer who made a winning start in this sphere in 11-runner novice at Kelso (16.2f) 59 days ago, well on top at the finish. Open to improvement over this longer trip. Player.
4 4th (4) (12/1 +0%) Fame Valley	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Fame Valley 12/1, Only second run over hurdles when very good fourth of 12 in 2m novice here 22 days ago. He should be suited by further than 2m, so can't be ruled out.
1 5th (1) (0.91/1 +34%) Bill Baxter	0.91 0.91/1(+34%)	(1) Bill Baxter 0.91/1, Useful bumper winner who opened his account in this sphere in 20f novice hurdle here 35 days ago by 2¼l from Salvino, responding well. Has more to offer over this longer trip. Firmly in the picture.
5 7th (5) (25/1 -25%) Firth Of Forth	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Firth Of Forth 25/1, Fair form in bumpers before (14/1) encouraging fourth of 15 in novice at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) on hurdles bow 43 days ago. Sure to progress granted this stiffer test of stamina.
8 8th (8) (100/1 +20%) Largy Fix	100 100/1(+20%)	(8) Largy Fix 100/1, Well held both outings in this sphere, tenth of 13 to Bill Baxter in 20f novice here 35 days ago. Has lots to find on form.

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13:40 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (0.29/1 +28%) Chanceux	0.29 0.29/1(+28%)	(1) Chanceux 0.29/1, Made a promising start over hurdles when second at Hereford and went one better in impressive fashion at Chepstow (2m) last month, dictating and in command after last. Hard to beat under a penalty.
6 2nd (6) (28/1 -180%) Russian Virtue	28 28/1(-180%)	(6) Russian Virtue 28/1, Half-brother to fairly useful 2½m chase winner Russian Epic (by Diktat). Fairly useful maiden on Flat, stays 1¼m, below form last 3 starts. Sold from David Menuisier for 10,000 gns in October.
7 3rd (7) (4.5/1 +18%) Sami Bear	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(7) Sami Bear 4.5/1, Fair form in bumpers and reasonable start over hurdles when fifth of 12 at Fontwell prior to unseating over C&D last week. Should do better at some stage.
2 4th (2) (12/1 -20%) Ballycorr	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Ballycorr 12/1, No great shakes between the flags and modest form in 2 bumpers in Ireland in March. More encouragement when second at Hereford on hurdling/stable debut but failed to repeat that effort at Chepstow.
8 5th (8) (33/1 -106%) Systemic	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Systemic 33/1, Fairly useful but temperamental on Flat (stays 1¾m) and showed nothing on last week's C&D hurdling debut.
3 6th (3) (80/1 -400%) Blakey Bear	80 80/1(-400%)	(3) Blakey Bear 80/1, £4,500 3-y-o, Trans Island gelding. Dam 5f/5.7f winner. Market best guide to expectations on debut.
5 \|PU\| (5) (250/1 -25%) Kalakawa Enki	250 250/1(-25%)	(5) Kalakawa Enki 250/1, Little impact in novice hurdles nearly 2 years apart, in hood (lost shoe) on latest.

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14:00 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (16/1 +20%) Beat Box	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Beat Box 16/1, Winning hurdler who ended last season below par over fences and again showed little in that sphere on return at Hexham last month. Undergone wind surgery since and betting may prove a good guide here.
1 2nd (1) (3.33/1 +5%) Cancan	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(1) Cancan 3.33/1, Fair sort who, well backed settled better than of late and got off the mark in a C&D mares' novice last month, produced to lead last and driven out. Possibilities back in a handicap.
9 3rd (9) (16/1 -113%) Wheelbahri	16 16/1(-113%)	(9) Wheelbahri 16/1, Maiden who didn't go without promise when fourth over fences at Kelso (17f) in October. However, not for the first time his jumping looked a cause for concern back over hurdles at Newcastle latest.
6 4th (6) (9/1 -13%) Ardera Cross	9 9/1(-13%)	(6) Ardera Cross 9/1, Fair handicap chaser who won 3 times here last season. Hasn't been shaping like a winner in waiting in that sphere of late but operating from reduced mark back over hurdles at least.
8 5th (8) (2/1 +33%) Killane	2 2/1(+33%)	(8) Killane 2/1, Scored on handicap debut here (19.5f) in October and quickly dispelled his Southwell blip (ran out approaching 3 out) when going in again at Newcastle (2m) recently. Big player from 5 lb higher.
2 6th (2) (3/1 +10%) Spark Of Madness	3 3/1(+10%)	(2) Spark Of Madness 3/1, 5-y-o who justified strong support when opening his account in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago, coping well with the test of speed. Rider's claim more than offsets weight rise and claims once more.
3 7th (3) (20/1 -167%) Saryshagann	20 20/1(-167%)	(3) Saryshagann 20/1, Fairly useful but ungenuine on Flat (stays 11f). Fair form at best over hurdles but proved too free when seventh on belated return/yard debut in a Newcastle maiden 12 days ago. This should reveal more
4 8th (4) (80/1 -60%) Tintern Theatre	80 80/1(-60%)	(4) Tintern Theatre 80/1, Not the force of old and not much short-term encouragement to glean from his return/yard debut effort at Hexham a couple of weeks ago, pulled up after 2 out.
5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 +25%) Fraughan Hill	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Fraughan Hill 12/1, 5-y-o who showed more than previously over hurdles when midfield in a 10-runner Southwell maiden (15.8f) 3 weeks ago. Possible he can build on that now sent handicapping.

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14:15 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2.5/1 +0%) Can Can Girl	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(4) Can Can Girl 2.5/1, Temperamental sort but in good form at present, winning over C&D last month and placed on all 3 runs since, including at Wolverhampton on Saturday. Visor goes back on.
3 2nd (3) (8/1 -33%) Raiff	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Raiff 8/1, Bumper winner. Best run on Flat when third of 5 over 1¼m here 18 days ago. Claims if he can build on that now stepping back up in trip.
5 3rd (5) (40/1 -60%) Battle Of Wills	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Battle Of Wills 40/1, Course winner at the start of his career but has made no impact in his 4 runs this year. Mark on the slide but can still only watch.
1 4th (1) (7/1 +22%) Lopes Dancer	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Lopes Dancer 7/1, Four-time C&D winner, lastest in February. Well beaten in 2 comeback runs last month so he needs a return to this venue to help spark a revival.
2 5th (2) (1.75/1 +42%) Major Snugfit	1.75 1.75/1(+42%)	(2) Major Snugfit 1.75/1, C&D winner in October. Also successful twice over hurdles since and another fine run when second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton 13 days ago. Should give another good account.
6 6th (6) (4/1 -60%) Nastasiya	4 4/1(-60%)	(6) Nastasiya 4/1, Fit from hurdling, ran besty race on Flat when third over 2m here 10 days ago, travelling well. Has the speed to cope with the drop back in trip.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (2.5/1 -11%) Full Of Light	2.5 2.5/1(-11%)	(6) Full Of Light 2.5/1, Fairly useful ex-Irish bumper winner who has posted promising second placings on both his starts over hurdles at Ludlow and Uttoxeter. Goes handicapping now upped in trip with more to offer. Player.
9 2nd (9) (16/1 +0%) Antony	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Antony 16/1, Winless since early 2018, and he turned in modest fifth of 7 in 25f handicap here 36 days ago. Others appeal more.
5 3rd (5) (4.5/1 +31%) Bourbali	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(5) Bourbali 4.5/1, Returned with 20f Chepstow handicap win before good fourth in 2m Exeter handicap 30 days ago. He can give another good account now back up in trip.
7 4th (7) (12/1 -20%) Methag	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Methag 12/1, It's now thirteen runs since her last win in 2019, and below-par fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Leicester (20.5f) 36 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
2 5th (2) (40/1 -60%) Novis Adventus	40 40/1(-60%)	(2) Novis Adventus 40/1, Fairly useful 20f winner at his best. Turned in poor effort when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f) 30 days ago, but no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces refitted.
1 6th (1) (7/1 -27%) Neverbeen To Paris	7 7/1(-27%)	(1) Neverbeen To Paris 7/1, C&D winner who comes here on back of a good second in 14f handicap at Chelmsford City on the Flat 8 days ago. Well in the mix back in this sphere.
10 7th (10) (10/1 +38%) Lightonthewing	10 10/1(+38%)	(10) Lightonthewing 10/1, Fair 21f winner who shaped as if needing the run after 7 months off when seventh of 10 in 19f handicap at Chepstow 32 days ago. Weighted to go well off 4 lb lower mark here.
3 8th (3) (8/1 -78%) Mr Jack	8 8/1(-78%)	(3) Mr Jack 8/1, Course winner who posted creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces back on, and he's shortlisted.
11 \|PU\| (11) (7.5/1 -7%) Where's Tom	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(11) Where's Tom 7.5/1, Fair 12f winner on Flat. Has hinted at promise in his three runs over hurdles, fifth of 10 in 2m Kempton novice 43 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap debut and not ruled out.
8 \|PU\| (8) (28/1 +15%) Sameer	28 28/1(+15%)	(8) Sameer 28/1, Ex-German 10f Flat winner, but he's yet to score in this sphere and turned in below-par fifth on yard bow in 22f Fontwell handicap 14 days ago. Has plenty to find on form.
4 \|PU\| (4) (66/1 -313%) Ramore Will	66 66/1(-313%)	(4) Ramore Will 66/1, C&D winner. Off 16 months since below-form third in handicap chase at Fontwell (19.5f), so he has his fitness to prove on comeback run back over hurdles.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (7/1 -8%) Scoop The Pot	7 7/1(-8%)	(7) Scoop The Pot 7/1, Veteran who took advantage of his sliding mark at Newcastle (3m) 12 days ago. 4 lb rise looks manageable.
9 (9) (11/1 +0%) Asking For Answers	11 11/1(+0%)	(9) Asking For Answers 11/1, Won first 2 starts last term (C&D first occasion). Returned with good second at Hexham and perhaps best to ignore his subsequent Borders National run as he was a long way out of the handicap.
8 1st (8) (4.5/1 +44%) Manetti	4.5 4.5/1(+44%)	(8) Manetti 4.5/1, A winner over fences here and he's recorded 2 respectable efforts over hurdles this winter. Another who could play a part.
3 2nd (3) (8/1 +27%) Bob Mahler	8 8/1(+27%)	(3) Bob Mahler 8/1, Useful staying chaser in his prime but those days look behind him on the evidence of his 2 runs this term. Fair bit to prove.
6 3rd (6) (2.25/1 +55%) Behindthelines	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(6) Behindthelines 2.25/1, Won 3m Newcastle novice hurdle in April 2018. Limited to just 4 starts (all over fences) since, but his pair of in-the-fame efforts at Kelso this winter show he retains plenty of ability.
1 4th (1) (6/1 -80%) Juge Et Parti	6 6/1(-80%)	(1) Juge Et Parti 6/1, Has done well over fences this year, winning at Bangor (final run for Archie Watson) and Perth in the summer. Fair return to action when third at Carlisle at the end of October.
4 5th (4) (6/1 +40%) Strong Economy	6 6/1(+40%)	(4) Strong Economy 6/1, Dual winner in the mud here last season, including this race. Creditable fourth on Carlisle return. Pulled up in Borders National since but respected returned to venue which clearly suits.
2 \|F\| (2) (4/1 -20%) Shanroe Al C	4 4/1(-20%)	(2) Shanroe Al C 4/1, Irish raider who has 4 wins and a second to show from his 5 visits to Britain. Saw off 7 rivals over C&D for his latest victory 35 days ago and 6 lb rise unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (40/1 -43%) Selecto	40 40/1(-43%)	(9) Selecto 40/1, 15/2, below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft). Off 92 days. Back up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Mick Channon.
2 2nd (2) (2.5/1 +38%) Eleven Eleven	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(2) Eleven Eleven 2.5/1, Hooded first time, career best when winning 5-runner course novice (1m) 41 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Unexposed sort who could have more to come.
6 3rd (6) (11/1 -38%) Paddy Elliott	11 11/1(-38%)	(6) Paddy Elliott 11/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (11f, 8/1) 11 days ago.
7 4th (7) (18/1 -80%) Saulire Star	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Saulire Star 18/1, Modest maiden. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (9/4) at Kempton (12f). Off 99 days. First run for yard after leaving Mick Channon.
3 6th (3) (8/1 -60%) Engles Rock	8 8/1(-60%)	(3) Engles Rock 8/1, Course winner in October. Second back here next time and best excused latest below-par run here. Back up in trip. Can make presence felt.
4 7th (4) (9/1 +10%) International Law	9 9/1(+10%)	(4) International Law 9/1, Course winner. 13/2, good second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 8 days ago. Needs considering.
8 8th (8) (25/1 -79%) Zealous	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Zealous 25/1, Latest win at Carlisle in August. 16/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (1m) 42 days ago. Back up in trip.
1 9th (1) (14/1 -56%) Mahanakhon Power	14 14/1(-56%)	(1) Mahanakhon Power 14/1, Won at Chelmsford in August. Creditable second at Yarmouth (1¼m) next time. No impact over hurdles for Martin Keighley since but may do better back on Flat for new yard.
10 10th (10) (6/1 +14%) Cosa Sara	6 6/1(+14%)	(10) Cosa Sara 6/1, 40/1, fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (1m) 7 days ago. Back up in trip.
14 11th (14) (14/1 -155%) Rose Of Lancashire	14 14/1(-155%)	(14) Rose Of Lancashire 14/1, Remains a maiden after 16 starts but she was second at Wolverhampton earlier this month and things didn't go her way when fifth back there since. Considered.
12 13th (12) (33/1 -65%) Gold Ring	33 33/1(-65%)	(12) Gold Ring 33/1, Cheekpieces on first time, eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (1m) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Back up in trip. Tongue strap on first time.
13 14th (13) (50/1 -100%) Danking	50 50/1(-100%)	(13) Danking 50/1, 28/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 22 days ago. Down in trip. Not easy to make a case for.

LTO Selection:

14:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

15:05 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2.25/1 +36%) Moroder	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(4) Moroder 2.25/1, Bumper winner who opened hurdles account at Fakenham (23.4f) in February. Not convinced either start over fences, including at Exeter in November but that did come on the back of 8 months off.
5 2nd (5) (6/1 -20%) Rose Of Aghaboe	6 6/1(-20%)	(5) Rose Of Aghaboe 6/1, Four-time winner around 3m last term but well held on return at Exeter (24.2f) and it was all rather laboured when fourth in the Southern National (27.7f) on her latest start in November.
2 3rd (2) (22/1 -100%) Cheque En Blanc	22 22/1(-100%)	(2) Cheque En Blanc 22/1, Twice a winner at Fontwell last season but below par when last seen in the spring and his record when fresh isn't anything to write home about.
1 4th (1) (8/1 -23%) Wigglesworth	8 8/1(-23%)	(1) Wigglesworth 8/1, Hurdles winner who struck at first time of asking over fences at Worcester (23f) in October. Jumping has let him down both starts since though, and he'll need to be sharper in that department here.
3 5th (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Tea Time On Mars	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Tea Time On Mars 4.5/1, Dual chase winner who ran well on the back of 6 months off when third at Exeter (24.2f) in November, outpaced after 5f out but rallying to go third run-in. Eased 2 lb subsequently and considered here.
6 6th (6) (2.5/1 +9%) Exod'ela	2.5 2.5/1(+9%)	(6) Exod'ela 2.5/1, Fair hurdler who stepped up on his return/chase debut effort when fourth over 31.9f at Hexham last month, third 2 out but no extra from last. Not ruled out from 2 lb lower mark back down in trip.
7 \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -100%) Good Man Vinnie	22 22/1(-100%)	(7) Good Man Vinnie 22/1, One-time fairly useful chaser who proved he retains ability when second in a veterans' chase at Uttoxeter last month. Struggled in a stronger race at Exeter (30.7f) since and cheekpieces go on now.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

15:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (3/1 +40%) Dubai Days	3 3/1(+40%)	(4) Dubai Days 3/1, Enjoyed a good 2020/21 season over hurdles, winning 3 times. Improved on chase debut effort when third over 2m here 4 weeks ago and he's another who may yet have more to offer in this sphere.
2 2nd (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Royal Arcade	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(2) Royal Arcade 3.5/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 6 on return/chase debut at Ayr (16.5f) last month, outpaced 5 out and never on terms. Entitled to do better.
1 3rd (1) (1.62/1 -103%) Linelee King	1.62 1.62/1(-103%)	(1) Linelee King 1.62/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who looks the part for chasing and duly made a winning debut in this sphere when landing an Aintree novices' handicap (19.9f) last month. Big player with more to come.
3 4th (3) (3.5/1 +36%) Heartbreak Kid	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(3) Heartbreak Kid 3.5/1, Dual hurdles winner who has returned in good order, a late blunder derailing his bid when third at Southwell (15.8f) 3 weeks ago. Eased further 1 lb ahead of this and he should go well again.

LTO Selection:

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

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

15:25 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (0.8/1 -19%) Alhammaam	0.8 0.8/1(-19%)	(2) Alhammaam 0.8/1, Fair maiden. Hooded for 1st time, excellent second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 19 days ago. Makes tapeta debut, and the one to beat on form.
1 2nd (1) (8/1 -33%) Blackjack	8 8/1(-33%)	(1) Blackjack 8/1, 50/1, won 6-runner minor event at this C&D on his belated debut 21 days ago by 1½l from Canzone. More is needed if he's to follow up under a 6 lb penalty, though.
5 3rd (5) (10/1 +44%) Due A Win	10 10/1(+44%)	(5) Due A Win 10/1, Modest gelding. 9/2, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (5f) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time with work to do.
4 4th (4) (14/1 +0%) Clear Angel	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Clear Angel 14/1, Off 16 months on first run since leaving Andre Fabre when never-dangerous eighth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 43 days ago. Hooded for 1st time now with more needed.
3 5th (3) (10/1 -82%) Canzone	10 10/1(-82%)	(3) Canzone 10/1, Fair gelding. 9/2, respectable 1½l second of 6 to Blackjack in minor event at this C&D 21 days ago. In the mix.
9 6th (9) (4/1 +64%) Forever's Lady	4 4/1(+64%)	(9) Forever's Lady 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Ann Duffield when fourth of 10 in minor event at this C&D (22/1) 88 days ago, nearest finish. Considered.
6 7th (6) (100/1 -150%) The Last Knight	100 100/1(-150%)	(6) The Last Knight 100/1, 100/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 10 in claimer at Dundalk (6f) 48 days ago on his final run for Paul Stafford. Big step forward is required on his tapeta debut.
7 8th (7) (28/1 -100%) Tistaahal	28 28/1(-100%)	(7) Tistaahal 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (5f, AW) on his final run for Marcus Tregoning. Off 118 days with fair bit more required on his yard bow.

LTO Selection:

15:25 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

15:35 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1.1/1 +33%) Delta Run	1.1 1.1/1(+33%)	(1) Delta Run 1.1/1, Better effort in bumpers 6 months apart when second over 2m at Uttoxeter 38 days ago. Longer trip now promises to play to strengths. Leading claims.
4 2nd (4) (3/1 -60%) Red Windsor	3 3/1(-60%)	(4) Red Windsor 3/1, 12/1, promising start when 9 lengths second of 9 at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) on debut 53 days ago, staying on from off the pace. Likely to go well again.
6 3rd (6) (4/1 +33%) Sallyann	4 4/1(+33%)	(6) Sallyann 4/1, Soldier of Fortune half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chase winner Watcombe Heights and fairly useful chaser Old Pals Act. Trainer 8-68 in bumpers in last 5 seasons.
5 4th (5) (14/1 -17%) The Big Red One	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) The Big Red One 14/1, Indian Haven gelding. Dam (c99/h92) 23f-3¼m hurdle/chase winner. Yard does pop up with the odd bumper winner so no surprise were he to play a part.
3 5th (3) (8/1 +11%) Mac Be Lucky	8 8/1(+11%)	(3) Mac Be Lucky 8/1, Yorgunnabelucky half-brother to 5 winners, including bumper winner Mac Gregory. Dam 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Stable not a regular source of bumper winners but still needs a betting check.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

16:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1/1 +20%) Kaboo	1 1/1(+20%)	(1) Kaboo 1/1, Highly tried before easily landing odds in 5-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 89 days ago, forging clear. Holds good claims on form.
10 2nd (10) (50/1 -150%) Olivia's Choice	50 50/1(-150%)	(10) Olivia's Choice 50/1, Elzaam filly. Half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Virtual Hug. Dam modest 1m maiden. In very good hands, so newcomer is no forlorn hope. Market can guide.
2 3rd (2) (1.88/1 +46%) Instinction	1.88 1.88/1(+46%)	(2) Instinction 1.88/1, Made it 2-5 this year when striding 6l clear in 8-runner minor event (85/40) at this C&D 42 days ago. Well in the mix once more.
7 4th (7) (9/1 -100%) Alia Choice	9 9/1(-100%)	(7) Alia Choice 9/1, Dark Angel filly. Dam very useful Group 2 5f/6f juvenile winner. Catches eye on paper and yard can ready them. Interesting debutante who needs a market check.
4 5th (4) (5/1 +9%) Sassy Rascal	5 5/1(+9%)	(4) Sassy Rascal 5/1, Winner at Lingfield in September before fair fourth of 9 after a 12-week break in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 26 days ago. Much respected now making her tapeta bow.
5 6th (5) (40/1 -100%) Top Notch Tommy	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Top Notch Tommy 40/1, Twice-raced maiden and modest form shown thus far, fifth of 9 in minor event at this course (6f) 43 days ago. Needs to step forward.
8 7th (8) (40/1 +0%) Hello Power	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Hello Power 40/1, Slade Power filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Al Reeh. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Albabilia. Bred to be no back number and in very good hands. Considered newcomer.
3 8th (3) (50/1 -257%) Lucy Lulu	50 50/1(-257%)	(3) Lucy Lulu 50/1, Fair filly who posted respecteable 6l second of 8 to Instinction in minor event (8/1) at this C&D 42 days ago. One for the shortlist.
6 9th (6) (66/1 +18%) Waverley Star	66 66/1(+18%)	(6) Waverley Star 66/1, Peace Envoy colt. Dam sprint maiden half-sister to useful 6.7f-8.4f winner If Per Chance. Other newcomers appeal more on this occasion.
9 10th (9) (150/1 +0%) Mad Artymaise	150 150/1(+0%)	(9) Mad Artymaise 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at this course (6f) 43 days ago. Has lots to find on form.

LTO Selection:

16:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 -50%) Masked Identity	3 3/1(-50%)	(1) Masked Identity 3/1, Is thriving at present and completed the hat-trick with a decisive success in 6-runner handicap (4/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago. Likely to continue in form.
3 2nd (3) (2.75/1 +0%) Star Shield	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(3) Star Shield 2.75/1, Confirmed promise of last run to gain a first success of the season in 11-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Should remain competitive.
4 3rd (4) (2.25/1 +18%) Vindobala	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(4) Vindobala 2.25/1, Proved at least as good as ever when winning 12-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. A subsequent 2 lb rise looks lenient, so she's fancied to follow up.
2 4th (2) (3/1 +25%) Teston	3 3/1(+25%)	(2) Teston 3/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020 but back on track in a first-time visor when second in 7-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 2 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (4/1 -33%) Lead Story	4 4/1(-33%)	(4) Lead Story 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 6/1, good neck second of 7 to Maywake in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Getting better with each recent run.
3 1st (3) (1.25/1 +44%) Maywake	1.25 1.25/1(+44%)	(3) Maywake 1.25/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D (9/4) 21 days ago by neck from Lead Story.
1 2nd (1) (1.88/1 +37%) Orbaan	1.88 1.88/1(+37%)	(1) Orbaan 1.88/1, Useful gelding. Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. 7/1, fifth of 6 in conditions event at Lingfield (7f, AW) 4 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Given chance by the handicapper.
5 3rd (5) (10/1 +17%) Tommy Taylor	10 10/1(+17%)	(5) Tommy Taylor 10/1, Two wins from 54 Flat runs. Forty four runs since last win in 2017. 9/1, 6¾ lengths sixth of 7 to Maywake in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago.
2 4th (2) (4.5/1 -29%) Sanaadh	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(2) Sanaadh 4.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. 6/1, last of 7 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, not knocked about. Tongue strap back on.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (18/1 +0%) Teruntum Star	18 18/1(+0%)	(3) Teruntum Star 18/1, 13½ lengths eleventh of 15 to King's Lynn in listed race at Doncaster (6f, soft, 300/1) 45 days ago, having little chance at the weights. This more suitable and the assessor has afforded him a chance.
1 1st (1) (8/1 -60%) Good Earth	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Good Earth 8/1, Latest win at Brighto (5.2f) n in October. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 15 days ago, meeting trouble over 1f out but running on. Should give another good account.
7 2nd (7) (2/1 +56%) Sugar Baby	2 2/1(+56%)	(7) Sugar Baby 2/1, 9/1, good second of 13 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, challenging final 1f and staying on. Remains relatively low-mileage and entitled to remain competitive.
6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +31%) For Peat's Sake	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(6) For Peat's Sake 4.5/1, C&D winner. 10/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Should give another good account.
8 4th (8) (3.5/1 +30%) Bridgetown	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(8) Bridgetown 3.5/1, 9/5 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW) 38 days ago, that despite running wide home turn. Not discounted returned to handicaps.
5 5th (5) (9/1 -50%) Tanasoq	9 9/1(-50%)	(5) Tanasoq 9/1, C&D winner. 4/1, respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, weakening inside final 1f. Certainly not ruled out of things from this sort of mark.
2 6th (2) (11/1 -57%) Mutabaahy	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Mutabaahy 11/1, C&D winner. 12/1 and visored for 1st time, good fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 8 days ago, that despite meeting repeated trouble. Losing run is mounting up but worth considering.
4 7th (4) (8.5/1 -70%) Ubahha	8.5 8.5/1(-70%)	(4) Ubahha 8.5/1, Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 7/2) 5 days ago, nearest finish having had no room 2f out. One to bear in mind.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

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Tomform Tuesday 21st December 2021

Races & Results Tuesday 21st December 2021

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

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12:30 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:50 Plumpton Maiden Chase (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:05 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:25 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Plumpton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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14:35 Plumpton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Plumpton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

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

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15:25 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:35 Plumpton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

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17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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