1 Friday 27th December 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 43 Races on Friday 27th December 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Kempton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

11:50 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (11/1 -10%) The Big Breac	11 11/1(-10%)	(9) The Big Breac 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden who posted a good second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, soft) 16 days ago. Can give another good account. No match for the winner at Hexham (2m7f, soft) but kept boxing on.
6 2nd (6) (11/2 +31%) Geordie Night	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Geordie Night 11/2, Shaped encouragingly with a hood removed after 6 months off when second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) 43 days ago, finishing well. Likely player in his bid for a maiden success. Second at Market Rasen (2m7f) and hasn't had many chances as a stayer.
14 3rd (14) (10/1 +38%) Star Vantage	10 10/1(+38%)	(14) Star Vantage 10/1, Remains a maiden after 16 runs but he shaped encouragingly when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Must enter calculations. His first try over 3m at Musselburgh and seemed to stay the trip fine in finishing fourth.
12 4th (12) (9/1 +25%) Mersey Street	9 9/1(+25%)	(12) Mersey Street 9/1, In good nick until pulled up in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 40 days ago. Needs to get back on track if he's to gain a breakthrough victory. Still a maiden but has the ability to win off this mark, especially under a 10lb claimer.
8 5th (8) (10/1 +38%) Paddy O'mahler	10 10/1(+38%)	(8) Paddy O'mahler 10/1, Still a maiden and cheekpieces on for 1st time when a solid seventh of 16 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Needs considering. Extended losing sequence to 14 when beaten about 12l in new cheekpieces at Newcastle.
1 6th (1) (4/1 +11%) Let's Go Joe	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Let's Go Joe 4/1, Ended a losing sequence with a career best in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 28 days ago. Up 5 lb but he's not taken lightly over this longer trip. A winner last time and open to improvement now raised in distance (second in a point).
16 7th (16) (28/1 -40%) Royle Steel	28 28/1(-40%)	(16) Royle Steel 28/1, Yet to fire in three runs this term, coming in a well-held fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Last win was over fences in October 2023 and current wellbeing looks an issue.
13 8th (13) (20/1 -43%) Bergentown	20 20/1(-43%)	(13) Bergentown 20/1, It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2023 but he comes here on the back of a solid sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 13 days ago. One for the shortlist. Poor strike-rate and was behind Supreme Authority last time at Newcastle.
15 9th (15) (66/1 -89%) Atlanticexpress	66 66/1(-89%)	(15) Atlanticexpress 66/1, Remains winless and he was in rear when fell 8th in handicap hurdle at Hexham (23.3f, soft) 16 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Not had a lot of racing but has yet to threaten and she fell mid-race the last time.
10 \|U\| (10) (6/1 +40%) Glengolly	6 6/1(+40%)	(10) Glengolly 6/1, Off 7 months/yard debut (formerly with Paul Webber) when a promising fifth of 13 to Let's Go Joe in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 28 days ago. Up in trip and big shout off a 2 lb lower mark. Encouraging latest run; unraced beyond 2m4f but there's stamina in his pedigree.
5 10th (5) (22/1 -267%) The Questioner	22 22/1(-267%)	(5) The Questioner 22/1, C&D winner who shaped well when second in handicap at Huntingdon (25f) 14 months ago. Yard is going well so he's very much one to consider despite his long absence. Long-time absent but was running well when last seen and isn't badly handicapped.
4 11th (4) (14/1 +72%) Almuhit	14 14/1(+72%)	(4) Almuhit 14/1, Fairly useful maiden hurdler at his best but proving disappointing for this yard. Back up significantly in trip now with tonge tie added and cheekpieces also refitted. Two-time Flat winner who is now 0-12 over hurdles and tailed off in his last two handicaps.
2 12th (2) (10/1 -25%) Perculator	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Perculator 10/1, C&D winner who posted a good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) 26 days ago. Back up in trip and can go well again off the same mark. On a tough mark but a consistent mare who likes it around here.
3 13th (3) (100/1 -100%) Good Bye	100 100/1(-100%)	(3) Good Bye 100/1, Proved a model of consistency during 2022/23 campaign for this yard but he hasn't shown much spark in 4 starts since returning from a 17-month absence in June. Cheekpieces are retried here. Last three runs have been poor and went off at 100-1 the last time at Hexham.
7 14th (7) (50/1 -25%) Jelski	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Jelski 50/1, Back-to-back winner over fences at Cartmel last summer but it's been a struggle for the most part this year over fendes and hurdles, treid in a visor on last two. Cheekpieces go back on now. Has won four times at up to 3m over hurdles but doesn't appear to be in top form right now.
11 15th (11) (17/2 +23%) Supreme Authority	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(11) Supreme Authority 17/2, Maiden hurdler but he recorded a good third of 16 in handicap at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Can't be discounted off an unchanged mark. Worth trying over this far after keeping on for third at Newcastle (2m4f); possible.

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11:50 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

A 5lb rise in the ratings for LET'S GO JOE's victory at Doncaster last month looks more than workable and a third career triumph could be on the cards. The six-year-old has improved with each outing this year and he may be able to repel chief threat The Big Breac. The Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith-trained gelding posted his best effort under Rules when runner-up at Hexham 16 days ago, while Glengolly is also noted.

This is wide open but the vote goes to GLENGOLLY who shaped well on his stable debut when fifth at Doncaster and can build on it here off a reduced mark. Let's Go Joe, who scored at Doncaster that day, is feared most, although Geordie Night, Perculator and Star Vantage all need factoring into this very open contest too.

Let's Go Joe is feared but the stoutly bred GLENGOLLY could be a sharp improver over this longer distance.

12:00 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (1/1 +50%) Julius Des Pictons	1 1/1(+50%)	(2) Julius Des Pictons 1/1, French recruit who struck at the second time of asking for Jamie Snowden in 20.5f Plumpton maiden 25 days ago. Should be competitive under a penalty back down in trip. Clear winner of 2m4f Plumpton maiden this month; big player if drop back to 2m suits.
7 2nd (7) (13/2 -8%) Shade Of Winter	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(7) Shade Of Winter 13/2, Finished last of 2 finishers in an Irish point. Didn't achieve much when 14 lengths second in a course bumper in the spring but showed promise when 9 lengths third on C&D hurdle debut with a hood added (retained) 5 weeks ago. Open to progress. Made promising hurdle debut when keeping-on third over C&D last month; big player.
1 3rd (1) (9/5 +20%) Clap Of Thunder	1.8 9/5(+20%)	(1) Clap Of Thunder 9/5, Placed on 3 of 4 starts in bumpers last season. Struck at the second time of asking over hurdles when readily seeing off 5 rivals in a 2m Ascot novice last month. Shaped better when result when fifth of 15 in 2m Cheltenham handicap a fortnight later. Remains capable of better and the one to beat. Emphatic winner of Ascot novice last month and has since run well in a Cheltenham handicap.
9 4th (9) (200/1 -100%) Wild Nephin	200 200/1(-100%)	(9) Wild Nephin 200/1, Took 7 attempts to get off the mark in points. Has offered something to work on in a pair of Hereford novice hurdles in recent weeks but looks more one for handicaps. 1-7 in Irish points; has not shown enough on first two rules runs to warrant consideration.
3 5th (3) (100/1 +0%) Diamond Days	100 100/1(+0%)	(3) Diamond Days 100/1, Last in a bumper and pulled up in a Fontwell novice hurdle in recent months. Can't make a case for. Finished last on bumper debut and looked wayward before being pulled up on hurdle debut.
11 6th (11) (6/1 -20%) Piper Park	6 6/1(-20%)	(11) Piper Park 6/1, £205,000 Irish point recruit who made an encouraging enough start under Rules with a hood fitted (not on here) in Wetherby bumper in February. Interesting hurdles prospect. Irish point winner; placed on bumper debut in February; makes hurdle debut after layoff.
4 7th (4) (40/1 -233%) Lanesborough	40 40/1(-233%)	(4) Lanesborough 40/1, Placed both starts in Irish points. Only modest form when doing likewise in 2m maiden hurdles this winter but there's a bigger performance in him at some point. Fair fifth at Southwell 11 days ago but needs to take a big step forward here.
5 8th (5) (125/1 -150%) Montana Golden	125 125/1(-150%)	(5) Montana Golden 125/1, Fair form in bumpers in the summer but won't be of interest over hurdles until handicapping judged on his 2 effort this winter. Placed in a bumper but soundly beaten on both hurdling starts (2m5f/2m3f).
8 9th (8) (300/1 -50%) Tigers Moon	300 300/1(-50%)	(8) Tigers Moon 300/1, Down the field in 2 maiden hurdles at Southwell this month and more one for the longer term. Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for first two hurdling starts.
10 10th (10) (10/1 -43%) Yhprum's Law	10 10/1(-43%)	(10) Yhprum's Law 10/1, Kayf Tara gelding who could only manage sixth in his sole bumper last season but promising third in 2m Uttoxeter maiden on his completed start over hurdles this time round. Capable of better again for top yard. Placed at Uttoxeter this month; needs to improve here but has potential.
6 \|PU\| (6) (250/1 -279%) On The Oche	250 250/1(-279%)	(6) On The Oche 250/1, Out of a close relation of smart hurdler/high-class chaser Mister McGoldrick but makes a very belated debut just a few days shy of his tenth birthday. Has good standard to reach on debut and seems unlikely to hit the bullseye.

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12:00 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Julius Des Pictons justified his short odds to score at the second time of asking for Jamie Snowden at Plumpton and he should mount another bold bid, despite his 6lb penalty. However, the vote goes to SHADE OF WINTER, who made the frame on his first start in this sphere over C&D and is likely to have plenty more to offer. With normal improvement, he can get off the mark. Clap Of Thunder is the pick of the remainder.

CLAP OF THUNDER shaped quite well in a warm Cheltenham handicap last month and might be up to defying a penalty with further progress likely. Evan Williams tasted success in this race a couple of years ago and his Shade of Winter is respected after making a sound start to his hurdling career over C&D last month. Yhprum's Law and Tom Lacey's Piper Park are others who could have a say.

Clap Of Thunder and Julius Des Pictons have shown fairly useful hurdling form but SHADE OF WINTER can improve past both.

12:05 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (3/1 +33%) Wendrock	3 3/1(+33%)	(9) Wendrock 3/1, Promising type. First run since leaving Lucinda Russell when third of 11 in juvenile hurdle (9/2) at Navan (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 40 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress with that run under his belt and he's a big player. Showed promise when third on hurdles and stable debut at Navan, leading chance.
11 2nd (11) (2/1 +27%) Galileo Dame	2 2/1(+27%)	(11) Galileo Dame 2/1, Useful Flat winner. 5 lengths second of 17 to Hamish in listed race (6/1) at the Curragh (12f, good to soft) 54 days ago. Potentially exciting recruit to this sphere and she will be a serious contender if jumping fluently (bound to have been well-schooled by her top yard). Hurdles debutante, rated 96 on the Flat, Listed placed last two starts, check market.
13 3rd (13) (20/1 -11%) Money Dancer	20 20/1(-11%)	(13) Money Dancer 20/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. May well make her mark in this sphere but there will be far easier opportunities than this. 7f maiden winner on the Flat, stamina a query on pedigree for hurdles debut, best watched.
6 4th (6) (11/4 -83%) Last Kingdom	2.75 11/4(-83%)	(6) Last Kingdom 11/4, Won 7-runner bumper on sole start for previous connections at Le Lion-d'Angers (11.9f, good to soft, 33/10) 145 days ago. Since joined top yard ahead of this hurdles debut and he could be a very nice prospect. French AQPS winner, top yard, entitled to maximum respect on hurdles debut.
4 5th (4) (6/1 +57%) Hudson	6 6/1(+57%)	(4) Hudson 6/1, Fair maiden on the Flat, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Sixth of 10 in maiden (21/10) at Le Touquet (13.4f, soft). First run for yard after leaving Christophe Ferland and the market should point the way. Ability on the Flat in France, stamina in pedigree, yard won this in 2020, interesting.
3 6th (3) (150/1 -50%) Babich	150 150/1(-50%)	(3) Babich 150/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat. Thrice-raced maiden in this sphere. 28/1, ninth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Others preferred. Jumping issues first two runs over timber, well beaten on latest, others appeal more.
1 7th (1) (80/1 -100%) Aswellasabentley	80 80/1(-100%)	(1) Aswellasabentley 80/1, Walk In The Park gelding. Dam, bumper/2m-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to very smart hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3m) Sam Spinner. Doesn't have the look of a probable first-time-out winner on paper. Walk In The Park gelding is related to a couple of point winners, best watched on debut.
15 8th (15) (200/1 -33%) Promo Queen	200 200/1(-33%)	(15) Promo Queen 200/1, Modest Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Eighth of 11 in juvenile hurdle (150/1) at Navan (16f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Readily passed over. Mild promise on hurdling debut at Fairyhouse, no impact on latest, may need more time.
2 9th (2) (33/1 -32%) Autumn Twist	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Autumn Twist 33/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat for Andre Fabre in France. Second of 8 in minor event at Chantilly (9f, good, 64/10) when last seen 14 months ago. Gelded ahead of this hurdles/stable debut and and he's one to note in the betting. Ex Andre Fabre, off since close second at Chantilly last year, check the market; gelded.
14 \|U\| (14) (22/1 -100%) Pepper Noir	22 22/1(-100%)	(14) Pepper Noir 22/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Won 12-runner handicap at Dundalk (12f, 7/4) 14 days ago, cosily. Likely to win races over hurdles (provided of course that she takes to this game), but this is a tough starting point. Hurdling debutante, won her last two starts on the AW at 1m4f, not discounted.
12 10th (12) (150/1 +0%) Miss Gitana	150 150/1(+0%)	(12) Miss Gitana 150/1, Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Eleventh of 20 in juvenile hurdle (100/1) at Cork (15.7f, soft) 19 days ago. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Wendrock. Two-time Flat winner in the UK, no show in three hurdles runs, others appeal more.
5 11th (5) (150/1 +25%) King Of The Bronx	150 150/1(+25%)	(5) King Of The Bronx 150/1, Fair Flat winner. Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. 250/1, twelfth of 20 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (15.7f, soft) 19 days ago. Big step forward needed. Won claimer on the Flat for former yard, no impact in three hurdles runs, others preferred.
7 12th (7) (11/1 -10%) Raydamann	11 11/1(-10%)	(7) Raydamann 11/1, Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f, 10/3) 63 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh. Wendrock is clealry the stable No 1. 0-7 on the Flat but showed ability, interesting on hurdles bow for new yard, check market.
10 13th (10) (125/1 -213%) Bella Colombia	125 125/1(-213%)	(10) Bella Colombia 125/1, Fair Flat winner. 16/1, last of 7 in handicap on the level at Dundalk (8f) 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving W. McCreery and probably best watched on hurdles debut. Flat winner at 6f, finished last of seven latest start in that sphere, best watched.
17 14th (17) (300/1 -50%) Stiltellinemnuttin	300 300/1(-50%)	(17) Stiltellinemnuttin 300/1, Once-raced maiden. Slipped up in juvenile hurdle (100/1) at Punchestown (16.7f, soft) on NH debut 34 days ago. Hard to fancy. Slipped up early when 100-1 for her debut at Punchestown; can only be watched.
8 15th (8) (250/1 -25%) Rockys Favourite	250 250/1(-25%)	(8) Rockys Favourite 250/1, 200/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in maiden on the Flat at Dundalk (12f) 9 days ago. Best watched on hurdles debut. Not much promise in two runs on the Flat, can only be watched on hurdling debut.

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12:05 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

GALILEO DAME was the pick of these on the Flat and hopefully will take well to hurdles. The Joseph O'Brien-trained filly won a Leopardstown maiden earlier this year and has been quite highly tried since, including when runner-up behind Hamish in a 1m4f Curragh Listed race. Last Kingdom won a 1m4f French bumper in August and is another interesting recruit to hurdles, along with Pepper Noir, who has gained two recent wins when upped to 1m4f at Dundalk. Wendrock was placed on both Flat outings for Lucinda Russell before fetching 82,000gns and boasts the best piece of hurdles form, when placed behind Total Look at Navan last month.

GALILEO DAME is taken to follow in the footsteps of stablemate Intellotto, who made a winning hurdles debut in this 12 months ago. The Galileo Gold filly ended her Flat campaign by chasing home smart performers in 1½m listed events at Naas and the Curragh during the autumn and, if she takes to this game, she could be a real force in the juvenile hurdle division. Wendrock shaped very well indeed on his debut in this sphere at Navan and is feared most ahead of French bumper winner Last Kingdom.

Preference is for WENDROCK who ran a promising race behind a subsequent maiden winner on his hurdles debut at Navan.

12:19 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 20f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
16 1st (16) (7/2 -5%) Uhavemeinstitches	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(16) Uhavemeinstitches 7/2, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, second of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft) 24 days ago. Big player if backing that up. Encouraging second at Clonmel and she's bred to do better again.
18 2nd (18) (40/1 -186%) Workinonadream	40 40/1(-186%)	(18) Workinonadream 40/1, Fair hurdler. 2/1, below form fifth of 9 in novice hurdle at Sligo (25.7f, soft) 63 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip. Back down in trip. 0-9 overall so more exposed than some of these; rated 102 and shouldn't be good enough.
13 3rd (13) (10/3 -78%) Sainte Tartare	3.333333 10/3(-78%)	(13) Sainte Tartare 10/3, Half-sister to 5 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Petit Tartare. Hooded, second of 13 in novice hurdle (7/4) at Tramore (21f, heavy) on debut 31 days ago, clear of rest. More to come and probably the one to beat. Pulled hard and found one too good at Tramore, though the pair were clear.
15 4th (15) (10/1 +50%) Slotty Dotty	10 10/1(+50%)	(15) Slotty Dotty 10/1, 16/1, creditable third of 13 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy) 31 days ago. Has some 15l to find with Sainte Tartare on their recent Tramore encounter.
5 5th (5) (12/1 -71%) Rue Taylor	12 12/1(-71%)	(5) Rue Taylor 12/1, Emphatic debut winner in bumper at Hexham in May for Toby Bulgin. 7/1, second of 10 in novice hurdle at Wexford (20f, heavy) on hurdles bow 61 days ago, left with lot to do. Promising. Hexham bumper winner; second on hurdle debut but that wasn't a strong race.
17 6th (17) (125/1 -150%) Whatsupnellie	125 125/1(-150%)	(17) Whatsupnellie 125/1, 20/1, tenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) on hurdles bow 14 days ago. Has twice finished well behind Neon Diamond and there are others to worry about.
4 7th (4) (14/1 +30%) Neon Diamond	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Neon Diamond 14/1, Fair winner at 19f in bumpers. Fourth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 9/2) on hurdles bow 14 days ago. Yard in good form. Should have more to offer. Course bumper winner; ran only okay on her switch to hurdling at Cork.
7 8th (7) (150/1 +0%) Alright Darling	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Alright Darling 150/1, Fifth of 13 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Tramore (21f, heavy) 31 days ago. Insufficient promise in two Tramore maidens (2m5f) to warrant a second look here.
1 9th (1) (5/2 +69%) Barnahash Primrose	2.5 5/2(+69%)	(1) Barnahash Primrose 5/2, Fairly useful bumper winner (struck at this meeting last year). 24 lengths sixth of 7 to Familiar Dreams in listed bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 2/1) 9 months ago. Could be up to making her presence felt in a race like this now hurdling. Course bumper winner and later placed in a Grade 2; could be useful over hurdles.
2 \|B\| (2) (300/1 -100%) Huscari	300 300/1(-100%)	(2) Huscari 300/1, Modest Flat winner. Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fifteenth of 21 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, good to soft, 250/1) 40 days ago. Back up in trip. It was low-level stuff on the Flat and she's finished tailed off in both hurdle starts.
8 \|F\| (8) (200/1 +0%) Artic Dais	200 200/1(+0%)	(8) Artic Dais 200/1, Twelfth of 15 in juvenile hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.3f, good to soft, 50/1) on NH debut. Off 7 months. Up in trip. Tailed off in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in May and couldn't recommend.
11 10th (11) (200/1 -33%) Mountrivers Lass	200 200/1(-33%)	(11) Mountrivers Lass 200/1, Poor hurdler. 125/1, eighth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 14 days ago. Weak bumper form and now 0-5 over hurdles; held by Neon Diamond on a recent Cork clash.
3 11th (3) (80/1 -300%) Meitheal	80 80/1(-300%)	(3) Meitheal 80/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Latest win in bumper at Cork in October. Ninth of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 8/1) on hurdles bow 14 days ago. Dual bumper winner; perhaps failed to do herself true justice on hurdling debut.
10 12th (10) (66/1 -100%) Je Suis	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Je Suis 66/1, Fourth of 18 in novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 25/1) 24 days ago. She was beaten 26l when fourth of 18 in a maiden hurdle at Clonmel; opposable.
14 13th (14) (150/1 0%) She'll Be Kept	150 150/1(0%)	(14) She'll Be Kept 150/1, First run since leaving Desmond Kenneally, 125/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, pulled up in novice hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) on hurdles bow 14 days ago, pulled up after 4 out. Tailed off in a bumper and pulled up in a maiden at Cork; held by some of these.
12 14th (12) (50/1 -25%) Regards To Rose	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) Regards To Rose 50/1, Ran out in bumper at Wexford (16f, heavy, 13/2) 61 days ago. Point winner and her hurdles debut was more promising. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Remote third in a maiden hurdle before running out when beaten in a bumper.
6 \|PU\| (6) (3/1 +75%) Twentyfourcarrot	3 3/1(+75%)	(6) Twentyfourcarrot 3/1, 5/2, career best when winning 11-runner bumper at this course (16f, soft) 38 days ago, soon clear. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. Fulfilled earlier promise when running away with a bumper here last month.

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12:19 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SAINTE TARTARE can go one better on her second outing for Willie Mullins. The Saint des Saints mare ran freely on her Irish debut at Tramore last month and was collared in the closing stages by The Great Nudie. The winner has run respectably in a Listed event since. With the run under her belt, Sainte Tartare may settle a bit better now. Barnahash Primrose had some strong bumper form and could the danger on her hurdling debut. The Malinas mare was third in Grade 2 company at Leopardstown's Dublin Racing Festival. Uhavemeinstitches improved when runner-up at Clonmel and is another who has to be on the shortlist.

This should boil down to just a few, with SAINTE TARTARE hard to get away from after her promising second at Tramore on debut. Uhavemeinstitches is the obvious danger if backing up her Clonmel performance. Rue Taylor completes the shortlist.

Uhavemeinstitches looks a lovely prospect but she may find another Mullins horse too strong in the shape of SAINTE TARTARE

12:25 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/4 +71%) Maghlaak	1.75 7/4(+71%)	(6) Maghlaak 7/4, Fairly useful Flat winner for Charle Hills, including a Class 2 Goodwood handicap in May. Some promise in 3 starts over hurdles for current yard, making late headway at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Remains with potential in this sphere. Useful on the Flat; hasn't hit same heights over hurdles but could still be a player today.
1 2nd (1) (5/4 +44%) Kingston James	1.25 5/4(+44%)	(1) Kingston James 5/4, Made a successful start under Rules in an Ayr bumper and struck at first time of asking over hurdles at Hexham (16.2f, good) in October. Hasn't gone on from effort since, though unsuited by slowly-run race last time. Enters calculations with hood applied. Hasn't kicked on from Hexham win but still a leading player in what may be a weak novice.
3 3rd (3) (10/1 +29%) Born In The West	10 10/1(+29%)	(3) Born In The West 10/1, Point winner who made an encouraging start under Rules when runner-up in a Newton Abbot bumper in June. Hasn't built on that effort since, leaving David Pipe after his second bumper start, but he could yet do better given his initial bumper promise. Point winner and bumper runner-up but hasn't really threatened on his two hurdle starts.
8 4th (8) (11/2 -175%) Solent Gateway	5.5 11/2(-175%)	(8) Solent Gateway 11/2, Useful handicapper at best on the Flat who has largely struggled for form this year, though finished runner-up on two occasions. Lesser efforts the last twice, but he's one to note as he goes hurdling on first run for yard after leaving Hugo Palmer. Useful stayer on the Flat; major player if taking to this game at the first attempt.
5 5th (5) (25/1 -56%) Farmer Jimmy	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Farmer Jimmy 25/1, Showed ability when third in bumper here on debut in March but went backwards from that effort on return. No threat from a long way out when seventh of 8 in novice at this C&D (heavy) on hurdles bow 20 days ago, so much more needed. Promising third on debut in bumper here but soundly beaten on both runs since.
2 6th (2) (33/1 -136%) Big Storm Brewing	33 33/1(-136%)	(2) Big Storm Brewing 33/1, Failed to beat a rival only start in bumpers and well held in 2 novice hurdles so far, though offered a bit more when sixth of 12 at Carlisle (17f, soft) 12 days ago. However, he'll be of more appeal in handicaps. Small hint of promise at Carlisle 12 days ago but needs a sizeable step forward here.
7 7th (7) (40/1 -100%) Soldier Dan	40 40/1(-100%)	(7) Soldier Dan 40/1, Placed on 2 of 5 starts in points, but having been unraced since April 2023 he probably needed the run when eighth of 10 in maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 17 days ago. This run should reveal more. Third in a point; soundly beaten at 125-1 on recent rules debut, after a long absence.
9 8th (9) (80/1 -567%) Lazy Bones	80 80/1(-567%)	(9) Lazy Bones 80/1, Some encouragement sole outing in bumpers and fair form on second start over hurdles when third in maiden at Navan (16f, heavy) in March. However, well held at Cork (19.2f, good) when last seen 7 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Promise in Irish maiden hurdles but well beaten in May on final run for Gordon Elliott.
4 9th (4) (28/1 -56%) Burglar's Dream	28 28/1(-56%)	(4) Burglar's Dream 28/1, Fair maiden on the Flat (stays 1¼m), but with tongue strap retained from the level he finished a well-beaten sixth of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (16.2f, good) on hurdling debut in October. Likely to need more time in this sphere. Fair maiden on the Flat but tailed off on hurdle debut at Newcastle in October.

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12:25 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A return to 2m should see Kingston James in a better light after failing to see out 2m4f on his last two outings. However, smart Flat performer SOLENT GATEWAY ticks plenty of the right boxes now debuting over hurdles and he may take some stopping if taking to this discipline. Maghlaak has failed to threaten on his three appearances over timber, but he may fare best of the remainder.

A fairly useful winner on the Flat, MAGHLAAK caught the eye when staying on for fourth at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago and he is taken to build on that effort to open his hurdles account. Kingston James could bounce back in a first-time hood and is feared most, ahead of hurdling-debutant Solent Gateway.

Preference is for useful Flat stayer SOLENT GATEWAY, who has been found a winnable race for his hurdle debut.

12:30 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (18/1 +10%) She's My Shadow	18 18/1(+10%)	(10) She's My Shadow 18/1, Placed on the last of 3 starts in points back in 2022. Promising return to action when runner-up novice/maiden hurdles here (2m/19.5f) in April. Something amiss when pulled up (odds-on favourite) at Southwell in May. Switches to handicap company back from a break. Betting informative. Absent since odds-on flop in May but was placed here on first two hurdling starts.
2 1st (2) (12/1 +57%) Castelfort	12 12/1(+57%)	(2) Castelfort 12/1, Showed fairly useful form when winning a pair of juvenile events last season but has struggled in his 2 handicaps, including the Gerry Feilden on Newbury reappearance 4 weeks ago. Still early days but bounce back needed. C&D winner last season; always behind on reappearance outing but this race is much easier.
3 2nd (3) (28/1 -180%) Bucephalus	28 28/1(-180%)	(3) Bucephalus 28/1, Came good in this sphere when taking a 2m Newbury handicap in March. Runner-up twice later in the spring but fell first back hurdling at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. In good form in the spring; fell heavily at first flight when back over hurdles this month.
5 3rd (5) (7/1 -56%) Gold For Alec	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) Gold For Alec 7/1, Improved model in handicaps this autumn, building on his C&D second in October when landing 9-runner contest at Huntingdon (2m) 5 weeks ago. Needs considering up 5 lb given his low-mileage profile. Readily opened account at Huntingdon last month and could easily have more to offer.
6 4th (6) (10/1 -11%) Tommie Gun	10 10/1(-11%)	(6) Tommie Gun 10/1, Southwell maiden hurdle winner last December and has made the frame on 3 of 4 handicap hurdle starts, on the latest finishing 4 lengths third of 9 at Leicester (20.5f). Back down in trip. Ran well when third at Leicester this month but is not making any progress.
12 5th (12) (11/1 +21%) Double Click	11 11/1(+21%)	(12) Double Click 11/1, Ended last season with a win and second over this C&D. Off 7 months, creditable third of 9 at Leicester (2m, heavy) 26 days ago. Respected back at a venue which suits. Not always enthusiastic but ran well on seasonal debut and was a C&D winner last term.
1 6th (1) (5/4 +64%) King William Rufus	1.25 5/4(+64%)	(1) King William Rufus 5/4, Likeable front-runner who put an end to a frustrating run of seconds when the dominant winner of what had looked a competitive handicap hurdle at Ascot (2m, good to soft) last Friday. A penalty may not stop him if showing up here in the same form. 5lb ahead of the handicapper after winning easily at Ascot a week ago.
11 7th (11) (16/1 +0%) Melton Mossy	16 16/1(+0%)	(11) Melton Mossy 16/1, Gained a fourth win of a very productive first half of the season when striking under Eleanor Williams at Ludlow (21f, good to soft) in November. Two creditable placed efforts back there since and no reason why he won't give his running again. Four hurdle wins this season; went close last week; reappears before 3lb rise kicks in.
13 8th (13) (10/1 +17%) Passing Kate	10 10/1(+17%)	(13) Passing Kate 10/1, Gained third handicap hurdle win (all on soft/heavy) when comfortably seeing off 5 rivals on 2m Leicester reappearance 3 weeks ago. Hit with an 8 lb rise for winning an uncompetitive race but ground conditions should be in her favour again. Up 8lb after dominating from front at Leicester this month; today's race is much stronger.
9 9th (9) (20/1 -150%) Korus	20 20/1(-150%)	(9) Korus 20/1, Half-brother to 4 winners. Shaped well in bumpers in the spring and placed in maiden/novice hurdles on return this winter. Unexposed now making a quick switch to handicaps. Placed on both hurdling starts; not obviously well handicapped but may have potential.
8 10th (8) (17/2 -13%) Razzle Dazzle Boy	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(8) Razzle Dazzle Boy 17/2, Solid sixth of 15 in handicap at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) in November before coming good at Sandown (2m, soft) 3 weeks ago, showing a willing attitude to fend off one who ran well again when chasing home King William Rufus at Ascot last week. Came good with hard-fought Sandown win this month and remains lightly raced; shortlisted.
7 11th (7) (22/1 -57%) Royal King	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Royal King 22/1, Capable of fair form over fences in France. Better efforts over hurdles for new yard when second of 8 in 2m Wetherby handicap (heavy) 3 weeks ago. Needs to build on that now. Ex-French maiden; made the frame on both British starts; considered each-way.
15 12th (15) (50/1 +24%) Demilion	50 50/1(+24%)	(15) Demilion 50/1, Fairly useful handicapper at best on Flat (stays 12.5f) for Charlie Johnston but ended 2023 out of sorts. Yet to get near that level over hurdles. not showing enough when fifth in handicaps in recent weeks to be positive about his prospects here. 0-5 over hurdles; not beaten far at Exeter recently but others have more obvious claims.
4 13th (4) (40/1 -21%) Farmer's Gamble	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Farmer's Gamble 40/1, Exeter handicap hurdle winner in February 2023 but has found life tough since, pulling up for the third time in his last 4 starts on Southwell reappearance 24 days ago. Could only consider if backed. Well handicapped on old form but has failed to complete his last four races.
14 \|PU\| (14) (80/1 -100%) Hedera Park	80 80/1(-100%)	(14) Hedera Park 80/1, Benefitted from a patient ride when winning 18-runner course handicap (19.5f, good to soft) in November. Creditable third at Taunton (19f, good) the following week but below par twice since. A return to Chepstow needs to spark a revival. Course winner last month but has very mixed record this year and is on fairly tough mark.

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12:30 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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PASSING KATE returned to winning ways in smart style at Leicester on her comeback and she is only 8lb higher for that triumph. Matt Sheppard's seven-year-old is fancied to complete a double, with her main threat possibly recent Ascot scorer King William Rufus, who carries a 7lb penalty but it would be no surprise to see him get into contention. Gold For Alec is the best of the rest.

If KING WILLIAM RUFUS is in the same form as when dominating another big-field handicap at Ascot last Friday he'll likely take a bit of pegging back. Gold For Alec has made a positive start to his handicap career in recent months and is second choice ahead of fellow 4-y-o Razzle Dazzle Boy, whose latest Sandown defeat of Fasol looks solid.

It's worth chancing CASTELFORT, who was a fairly useful juvenile last season and will find this much easier than Newbury last time.

12:35 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (150/1 +0%) Jeannot Lapin	150 150/1(+0%)	(4) Jeannot Lapin 150/1, £3,000 5-y-o, Doctor Dino gelding. Dam, placed over fences in France, half-sister to Champion Hurdle winner Epatante. Placed both completed starts between the flags but best watched on this Rules debut. Placed in one of three starts in points, pulled up latest start in that sphere, watch.
11 2nd (11) (16/1 0%) What's Up Darling	16 16/1(0%)	(11) What's Up Darling 16/1, Promising individual. Useful 2m winner over hurdles. 11/2, fourth of 18 in novice chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) on debut over fences 20 days ago. Open to progress in this sphere and he's a strong each-way candidate. Point and bumper winner, 1-7 over hurdles, trip may have been too far latest, may go well.
7 3rd (7) (50/1 +50%) No Flies On Him	50 50/1(+50%)	(7) No Flies On Him 50/1, Useful hurdler. 50/1, thirteenth of 18 in novice chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) 20 days ago. Perhaps better judged on his encouraging chase debut sixth at the same course last month, albeit he has plenty to find with Nurburgring and Birdie Or Bust on that evidence. Still, there is potential there. Course winner over timber at this meeting last year, poor in both chases, watch market.
10 4th (10) (16/1 -33%) Western Diego	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Western Diego 16/1, Useful hurdler. Latest win at Fairyhouse in January. Off 9 months ahead of this chase debut. Winner of sole start between the flags, which augurs well ahead of this switch to the larger obstacles. Interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting, particularly in relation to his 3 stablemates. Chasing debutant, placed in a Grade 2 novice hurdle latest, might prefer softer ground.
14 5th (14) (11/4 +39%) Birdie Or Bust	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(14) Birdie Or Bust 11/4, Promising sort. Fourth of 9 in novice chase (11/2) at Navan (17f, good to soft) on debut over fences 41 days ago, not knocked about. Yard has won this twice in recent years and she's a strong candidate. Dual hurdles winner, shaped as though in need of the run on chase debut, should go well.
1 6th (1) (40/1 -60%) Backtonormal	40 40/1(-60%)	(1) Backtonormal 40/1, Useful chaser. 1 win from 3 runs this season. Below form ninth of 18 in novice chase at Navan (20.7f, soft, 12/1) 20 days ago. Looks vulnerable in a field consisting of some potentially smart novices. Punchestown hurdles winner in May, didn't jump fluently latest, may need more experience.
9 7th (9) (28/1 +0%) The Big Doyen	28 28/1(+0%)	(9) The Big Doyen 28/1, Useful hurdler. Hooded for 1st time, respectable fourth of 12 in novice chase at Tipperary (17.3f, good to soft, 10/3) 178 days ago. Should win races in this sphere but unlikely that he will prove good enough on this occasion. Bumper winner, has some smart hurdles form, goes well fresh, check the market.
2 8th (2) (200/1 -33%) Doctor Glide	200 200/1(-33%)	(2) Doctor Glide 200/1, Fair hurdler. 150/1, fifth of 10 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Maiden hurdler, 0-2 over fences, beaten 42l on latest at Fairyhouse, unlikely winner.
13 9th (13) (10/3 +33%) Nurburgring	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(13) Nurburgring 10/3, Promising individual. Useful 13f winner on the Flat and smart novice over hurdles last season, winning 3 of his 7 starts in that sphere. Creditable 8¼ lengths third of 8 to Touch Me Not in Craddockstown Novices' Chase at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft, 3/1) 33 days ago. Big player. Talented dual-purpose sort, won the Galway Hurdle, gets weight from older rivals, claims.
6 10th (6) (66/1 -371%) Mint Boy	66 66/1(-371%)	(6) Mint Boy 66/1, Useful hurdler. 4/1, seventh of 9 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (21f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Should have more to offer, albeit he may well come into his own in handicaps later on. Two-time hurdles winner, 0-2 in chases, well beaten latest, down in trip, others preferred.
8 11th (8) (33/1 -50%) Shanbally Kid	33 33/1(-50%)	(8) Shanbally Kid 33/1, Useful hurdler. 16/1, eighth of 12 in novice chase at Naas (20.1f, good to soft) 11 days ago. May well do better in time but, of the yard's 4 runners in this contest, he is perhaps the one with the least scope for improvement. Bumper and maiden hurdle winner, placed in the Coral Cup, needs to jump better.
12 12th (12) (150/1 -50%) In The Trenches	150 150/1(-50%)	(12) In The Trenches 150/1, Fair hurdler. Eighth of 10 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft, 80/1) on debut over fences 13 days ago. Readily passed over. 0-12 over hurdles but has run well in defeat, well beaten on chase debut, others preferred.
3 \|PU\| (3) (11/8 +21%) It's For Me	1.375 11/8(+21%)	(3) It's For Me 11/8, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Form of the maiden hurdle he won at Punchestown (16.5f, soft) when last seen in November 2023 looks strong (second has since won a Grade 1) and he looks the pick of the 4 Willie Mullins-trained representatives, a yard which has won this race 3 times since 2019. Off since maiden hurdle win in November 2023, obvious chance on chase debut for top yard.

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12:35 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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IT'S FOR ME may prove the pick of four runners from Willie Mullins' yard. The point-to-point winner was also a smart sort in bumpers and made a successful start over hurdles when beating Caldwell Potter in a 22-runner Punchestown maiden over a year ago. The French-bred is without a run since but remains a gelding of considerable potential. Lisnagar Fortune also won a Punchestown maiden hurdle in good style, while Shanbally Kid, third in the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, has failed to impress with his jumping in two chase starts. There is little to choose between Galway Hurdle winner Nurburgring and Birdie Or Bust on running behind Down Memory Lane at Navan, while What's Up Darling and Western Diego are others to consider.

This has the makings of an informative race and BIRDIE OR BUST could be the answer. She signed off her novice hurdle campaign by finishing third in a Grade 2 at the Cheltenham Festival and wasn't far behind Nurburgring, who had race-fitness on his side, when fourth on chase debut at Navan. Nurburgring is a much-respected main danger, while It's For Me, who took the notable scalp of Caldwell Potter on his sole hurdles start 13 months ago, is a fascinating chasing debutant.

NURBURGRING gets weight from his older rivals, he has shaped with promise in both chase starts and JJ Slevin is back on board

12:45 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (15/2 +32%) Knight Templar	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(2) Knight Templar 15/2, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f), recorded hat-trick for this yard in second half of 2024. Flattered by proximity to comfortable winner in 3-runner affair at Huntingdon on his recent hurdling debut but may do better. Record of 3-4 on Flat for current stable; not disgraced at Huntingdon on hurdles debut.
3 2nd (3) (17/2 +15%) Lucky Bere	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(3) Lucky Bere 17/2, Fair on the Flat (successful twice at 1½m in the spring) in France and showed promise sent hurdling after 7 months off when second in 8-runner event over C&D 31 days ago, considerately handled. Entitled to do better. Two wins on Flat in France; ran encouragingly at this course on hurdles debut; respected.
6 3rd (6) (13/8 +54%) Risk It All	1.625 13/8(+54%)	(6) Risk It All 13/8, Easy 6-length winner of 2m minor event at Nort-sur-Erdre, only outing on Flat for Elisabeth Allaire. Needs a market check now setting out over hurdles for Gary & Josh Moore. Recorded a 6l success on sole Flat outing in France; brings potential to this sphere.
5 4th (5) (5/1 -300%) Nardaran	5 5/1(-300%)	(5) Nardaran 5/1, Showed fair form when third in 1½m newcomers race at Saint-Cloud only outing on Flat. Left Francis-Henri Graffard €135,000 in July. Interesting hurdling debutant. Third in Flat maiden in France; mentioned favourably in Stable Tour; potentially useful.
1 5th (1) (7/2 +42%) Inappropriate	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(1) Inappropriate 7/2, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m) and thriving in the autumn, made a smooth transition to hurdling when coming from last to first in a steadily-run race at Newcastle (16.2f) last month. Open to improvement. Steadily progressive on Flat this year; won well at Newcastle on the switch to hurdles.
4 6th (4) (10/1 -100%) Midnight Rumble	10 10/1(-100%)	(4) Midnight Rumble 10/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1¼m), successful once in 2024, below form last time. In the right hands do well over hurdles, so must enter calculations. Fairly useful on Flat; looks the type to do well in juvenile hurdles; interesting.
7 7th (7) (25/1 +0%) Kinetic	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Kinetic 25/1, Scored 4 times around 1m4f on the level during the summer, showing fairly useful form, but isn't an obvious hurdler on looks and ran to just a modest level first time up at Newbury last week. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this sphere. Modest and never-dangerous fourth at Newbury, albeit with soft ground possibly not ideal.

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12:45 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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Nardaran was purchased for 135,000 euros following his debut effort on the Flat when third at Saint-Cloud and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the son of Waldgeist proved to be a useful recruit to this discipline. Inappropriate made a winning start to his hurdling career at Newcastle, but the form can be questioned and the vote, therefore, goes to RISK IT ALL. The yard boasts a fine record with juveniles and this doesn't look to be the strongest of renewals on paper.

Paul Nicholls took this race in 2021 with Iceo and NARDARAN could be another good prospect for the yard having changed hands for €135,000 in July after showing promise on his sole outing on the Flat. He gets the nod ahead of Inappropriate, who created a good impression in coming from last to first in a steadily-run race at Newcastle on his hurdling debut. Midnight Rumble is in good hands and is also of interest.

Potentially useful recruit NARDARAN is taken to enhance the excellent record of hurdles/British debutants in this race.

12:52 Limerick Handicap Chase 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (7/2 -27%) Big Debates	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) Big Debates 7/2, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 40/1, fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Cork (28f, good) 54 days ago. Booking of Smith a plus. One to consider. Ran a surprise race when fourth in the Cork Grand National latest, beaten around 4l.
2 2nd (2) (7/4 +61%) Donkey Years	1.75 7/4(+61%)	(2) Donkey Years 7/4, Latest win in hurdle at Listowel in September. Respectable ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Punchestown (24.1f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and on a good mark. Dual chase winner respected back over fences for local yard who target this meeting.
3 3rd (3) (11/2 -22%) Enjoy D'allen	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(3) Enjoy D'allen 11/2, Unreliable individual. Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. 33/1, creditable fourth of 13 in chase at Punchestown (24f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Respectable 4th behind Stumptown on the cross-country course at Punchestown latest.
7 4th (7) (12/1 -167%) Weihnachts	12 12/1(-167%)	(7) Weihnachts 12/1, Won 11-runner handicap chase (22/1) at Down Royal (26.2f, good to soft) 8 months ago. Goes well fresh and worth considering. Bounced back to form when winning 3m2f handicap chase at Down Royal in April.
5 \|PU\| (5) (4/1 +71%) Jacksons Gold	4 4/1(+71%)	(5) Jacksons Gold 4/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 10 in handicap chase (22/1) at Naas (20f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Yet to win over fences but placed 4 times; potentially well handicapped on his best form.
4 \|PU\| (4) (14/1 +13%) Aarons Day	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Aarons Day 14/1, 33/1 and visored for 1st time, pulled up in handicap chase at Wexford (19.7f, heavy) 61 days ago, pulled up before last. Lost his form in last eight runs; pulled up in his last three starts over fences; avoid.

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12:52 Limerick Handicap Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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James Smith takes a useful 7lb off the back of top-weight BIG DEBATES and he looks to have a big shout in this company. The Sholokhov gelding ran much better back over fences when fourth in the Cork Grand National early last month and remains on the same mark. Weihnachts comes here in winning form, but that was back in April. The Beat Hollow gelding won well at Down Royal, when up in trip, and is capable off this kind of mark. He is one of three in the JP McManus colours. Donkey Years is another to note for local trainer Eric McNamara.

BIG DEBATES caught the eye when finishing strongly in the Cork National and can strike back in trip with a promising conditional up. Donkey Years is on a good mark back chasing, while the returning Weihnachts can go well after scoring at Down Royal when last seen in the spring.

BIG DEBATES hasn't won in two years but a repeat of his Cork Grand National fourth should suffice in a weak contest.

13:00 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (5/1 +17%) Lawrenny	5 5/1(+17%)	(5) Lawrenny 5/1, Progressive in bumpers, opening his account at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy) in March, staying on to lead post. In need of the experience sent hurdling after 9 months off when fifth of 9 at Leicester 22 days ago. Down in trip and may need a bit more time to fulfil his potential in this sphere. Bumper winner; well beaten on hurdle debut at Leicester but could improve for the run.
4 2nd (4) (7/2 -5%) Idaho Valley	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(4) Idaho Valley 7/2, Won his only start in Irish points in February. Failed to repeat his first effort over hurdles when third at Sedgefield (16.8f) 3 weeks ago but it remains early days. Took a backward step last time but he's respected in view of his previous promise.
1 3rd (1) (2/5 +52%) Campaign Trail	0.4 2/5(+52%)	(1) Campaign Trail 2/5, Progressive stayer on Flat for Ralph Beckett in 2023. 200,000 gns purchase in the autumn of that year and overcame a sizeable absence fitted with a tongue strap (also had breathing op) in tidy fashion on his Doncaster hurdling debut last month. Sure to progress and can defy a penalty. Useful on the Flat and won by 6l on his stable and hurdle debut; appealing claims.
9 4th (9) (80/1 -60%) Goddess Afrana	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Goddess Afrana 80/1, Modest in bumpers and well held both starts over hurdles, albeit out of depth last time. Displayed some ability in bumpers but well beaten at big odds on both hurdle starts.
6 5th (6) (33/1 +0%) Moonlight Monarch	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Moonlight Monarch 33/1, Bred more for the Flat but a good sort physically and second of 5 on debut at Kelso January 2023. Understandably shaped as if needing the run 23 months on over C&D recently. Fair second on debut in January 2023 but well beaten three weeks ago on sole run since.
3 6th (3) (80/1 -220%) Good Company	80 80/1(-220%)	(3) Good Company 80/1, Hinted at ability prior to falling 2 out at Bangor on hurdling debut in November but was always behind in a similar event back there 2 weeks ago. Hasn't shown enough at Bangor on his two starts to suggest he'll be a factor today.
8 7th (8) (125/1 -279%) Mythical	125 125/1(-279%)	(8) Mythical 125/1, Modest handicapper nowadays on Flat (stays 1¾m), one of better recent efforts last time. Makes little appeal on hurdle debut. Hurdle debut; sole Flat win (from 25 attempts) came in September 2019; others preferred.
2 8th (2) (50/1 -150%) Arnie	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Arnie 50/1, Malinas gelding. Third of 4 finishers sole outing in points in May and offered little in a Sedgefield bumper on his Rules debut 3 weeks ago. Third in British maiden point but soundly beaten when fifth of six on recent bumper debut.
7 \|PU\| (7) (50/1 -317%) Mr Mistoffelees	50 50/1(-317%)	(7) Mr Mistoffelees 50/1, Dam half-sister to useful hurdler (2m winner) Improvisation. Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m), well below form last 2 starts. Has left Hughie Morrison ahead of hurdle debut. Market can point the way. Useful Flat form as recently as May but tailed off when last seen; may be best watched.

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13:00 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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Useful Flat performer CAMPAIGN TRAIL made a seamless transition to hurdling when scoring at Doncaster last month, on what was also his first start for the Kim Bailey team. The son of Mastercraftsman wouldn't appear to have much more on his plate under a penalty here, and he can find improvement to go in again. Mr Mistoffelees was no slouch on the level either and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the betting on his NH debut, although point-to-point winner Idaho Valley might be the bigger threat.

CAMPAIGN TRAIL, a progressive stayer on the Flat, overcame a lengthy absence in tidy fashion on his Doncaster hurdling debut last month and looks to have been found a good opportunity under a penalty. Idaho and Lawrenny can battle it out for minor honours.

Three-time Flat winner CAMPAIGN TRAIL made an impressive start to his jumps career at Doncaster and can make it 2-2 in this code.

13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (2/1 +20%) Lowry's Bar	2 2/1(+20%)	(4) Lowry's Bar 2/1, Winner of his first 4 starts over hurdles last term and confirmed chase debut promise when narrow winner at Exeter 3 weeks ago. Likely more to come in this sphere yet. Lightly raced 6yo who has improved for fences and is respected up 4lb for his Exeter win.
8 2nd (8) (5/1 +55%) Can You Call	5 5/1(+55%)	(8) Can You Call 5/1, Fairly useful hurdles/chase winner who ran well on 3 of his 4 starts returned to fences last term, including when runner-up at this C&D on reappearance. Below par here both starts this season, though was at least better for return when fifth last time. Well handicapped on last season's form but he's yet to shine this term.
3 3rd (3) (13/2 +7%) Le Milos	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(3) Le Milos 13/2, Big improver over fences for this yard in 2022/23, winning the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury. Disappointed last season, however, and hasn't shown enough both starts this term to suggest he's about to take advantage of his reduced mark. Form has deteriorated since 2022 Coral Gold Cup win but his mark continues to fall.
6 4th (6) (22/1 +12%) Eden Du Houx	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Eden Du Houx 22/1, Doubled his tally in this sphere at Ffos Las back in November 2022 but very lightly raced since and there were no positives to take from last month's reappearance spin at Haydock. Well treated on 2023 form but pulled up last month on his sole outing this year.
7 5th (7) (9/2 +18%) Georges Saint	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Georges Saint 9/2, Drew a blank over hurdles for current connections but upped his game sent chasing last term, scoring at Ffos Las (19.4f) and Fakenham (21.2f). Ran no sort of race at Ludlow final start but type to bounce back Progressive last season until a blip on his final start; trainer has fine record in race.
2 6th (2) (12/1 -20%) Fidelio Vallis	12 12/1(-20%)	(2) Fidelio Vallis 12/1, Ended last season with a career-best win at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft) on New Year's Day. Shaped as if needing the run on first outing since at Newbury 4 weeks ago and better expected now. Pulled up on reappearance but may have needed the run; last season ended with a win.
1 7th (1) (22/1 -10%) Paint The Dream	22 22/1(-10%)	(1) Paint The Dream 22/1, Three of 4 wins over fences have come at Newbury, including Grade 3 handicap in 2022. Not disgraced when third in bid to win that same race 12 months later but looked very much in need of run for new yard having been off the best part of 2 years at Cheltenham 2 weeks ago. Likely to need this again. Well handicapped on form from 2022-23 season but well beaten recently after long absence.

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13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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Venetia Williams has a fine record in this race so Georges Saint has to be considered on his return to the fray. LOWRY'S BAR has the more scope for improvement, though, and confirmed the promise of his chasing debut second when going one better in determined fashion at Exeter. He excels when the ground is testing so conditions could be perfect for him. Le Milos has been in the handicapper's grip since lifting the 2022 Coral Gold Cup, but his latest Newbury fourth was a bit better.

With so much to like about his profile, improving novice LOWRY'S BAR looks the way to go. Georges Saint is the type to bounce back.

Venetia Williams has won four of the last nine runnings of this race and the reappearing GEORGES SAINT earns the vote.

13:10 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 17f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (28/1 +15%) Solness	28 28/1(+15%)	(8) Solness 28/1, Smart chaser. C&D winner. Five wins from 17 NH runs. Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in October. 18/1, 25¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Jonbon in Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown (15.4f, soft) 20 days ago. Not without an each-way squeak. 4-15 over fences, struggled on first start in Gr 1 company at Navan, career best needed.
4 2nd (4) (13/8 -48%) Gaelic Warrior	1.625 13/8(-48%)	(4) Gaelic Warrior 13/8, Top-class chaser. 2¼ lengths second of 4 to Il Etait Temps in Barberstown Castle Novices' Chase (Colliers) (1/3) at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft) on final start of last season. Beat Found A Fifty by 8½ lengths in the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival on his penultimate start. Sets the standard. 3-5 over fences, beat Found A Fifty by 8.5l in the Arkle, goes well fresh, the one to beat.
6 3rd (6) (9/2 +31%) Marine Nationale	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(6) Marine Nationale 9/2, Smart chaser. C&D winner. 8/11, respectable 7½ lengths second of 5 to Quilixios in Poplar Square Chase at Naas (16f, good to soft) last time. Yet to scale the heights he did as a hurdler (winner of Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival) but certainly not one to write off just yet. Top class Grade 1 winning hurdler, suffered defeat last two chase starts, a bit to prove.
10 4th (10) (4/1 +43%) Dinoblue	4 4/1(+43%)	(10) Dinoblue 4/1, Very smart chaser. Creditable 10 lengths second to Energumene in Hilly Way Chase at Cork (16.7f, good to soft, 5/2) recently. Winner of this 12 months ago and while her task is tougher this time round with Gaelic Warrior in opposition, she may well rise to the challenge. Tongue strap on 1st time. Won this last year, winless since and tongue tie goes on, place claims at her best.
2 5th (2) (11/1 +31%) Captain Guinness	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) Captain Guinness 11/1, High-class chaser, notably winning the Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March. 5/2, pulled up in Fortria Chase at Navan (16f, good to soft) won by Found A Fifty 41 days ago, tailed off when pulled up 3 out. May well bounce back with a bold show but he looks vulnerable nonetheless. Won the Champion Chase last season, pulled up on latest at Navan, others look more solid.
1 6th (1) (25/1 +24%) Blue Lord	25 25/1(+24%)	(1) Blue Lord 25/1, Smart chaser. C&D winner. Seven wins from 17 NH runs. 10/1, below form 28 lengths fourth of 8 to Energumene in Hilly Way Chase at Cork (16.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, finishing some way adrift of re-opposing stable companion Dinoblue. Arguably the most unlikely winner of the 4 Mullins runners. Six-time chase winner, last win this race in 2022, poor effort on latest, needs revival.
5 7th (5) (33/1 +0%) Gentleman De Mee	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Gentleman De Mee 33/1, Smart chaser. C&D winner. Five wins from 19 NH runs. 11/1, well-beaten fifth of 6 to Found A Fifty in Fortria Chase at Navan (16f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Clearly has work to do. Won a Grade 1 here in February 2023, winless since, well beaten latest, others more likely.
9 8th (9) (150/1 -50%) Visionarian	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Visionarian 150/1, Smart chaser. Seven wins from 25 NH runs. Pulled up in handicap chase (10/1) at Fairyhouse (17f, good) 27 days ago, tailed off when pulled up early in straight. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 5-14 over fences, won a Grade 2 in October, pulled up latest, up against it; cheekpieces.
3 \|PU\| (3) (4/1 +11%) Found A Fifty	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Found A Fifty 4/1, High-class chaser. C&D winner. Didn't need to be at best when taking the Fortria Chase at Navan (16f, good to soft, 11/8) 41 days ago by neck from Solness. Held by Gaelic Warrior judged on their clash at the Cheltenham Festival but he's a solid, reliable type and can be expected to run a big race. On a four-timer, hung right when winning at Navan, may struggle to beat Gaelic Warrior.

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13:10 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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DINOBLUE was a model of consistency last season, including when taking this race in decisive fashion, and should benefit from her reappearance behind Energumene at Cork. Stablemate Gaelic Warrior is the obvious threat and impressed when easily beating Found A Fifty in the Arkle at Cheltenham. However, he did disappoint at this venue last term and is probably best suited by a right-handed track. Found A Fifty has won all three outings since that Cheltenham Festival reverse and beat Solness (now 7lb worse off) by a neck over 2m at Navan last month. 2023 Supreme Novices' Hurdle winner Marine Nationale had a curtailed campaign over fences last season and should progress from his reappearance at Naas last month.

DINOBLUE was the Willie Mullins first-string when winning this race last year and while that won't be the case this time round with Gaelic Warrior on the prowl, she has race-fitness on her side having chasing home another classy stablemate in Energumene on her recent reappearance at Cork and will be spot-on for this assignment. Gaelic Warrior was so impressive when brushing Found A Fifty aside in the Arkle and, if able to deliver a performance akin to that, he will obviously be a big threat.

GAELIC WARRIOR was a spectacular winner of last year's Arkle and if he reproduces that level of form, he'll be very hard to beat.

13:20 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (7/2 +36%) Della Casa Lunga	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Della Casa Lunga 7/2, Back-to-back handicap winner at Ludlow in February before being found out in a warmer race at Punchestown in May. Almost certainly needed the run at Bangor on reappearance and filled the position he was entitled to when second in listed company here a month ago. Since had a breathing op. Listed runner-up here last month and she's firmly in calculations now back in a handicap.
8 2nd (8) (11/1 +21%) Holly Hartingo	11 11/1(+21%)	(8) Holly Hartingo 11/1, Bounced back to her best to win a 15-runner Chepstow handicap in October (19.5f). That race worked out quite well and up 5 lb, she gave a pretty good account of herself when third over same C&D a month ago. 4 lb out of the weights. Ran well when fifth in this last year and she arrives in good form; not ruled out.
5 3rd (5) (4/1 +64%) Royale Margaux	4 4/1(+64%)	(5) Royale Margaux 4/1, Prolific in France but 0-13 for this yard. Last couple of runs have been more encouraging though, finishing with running left having met trouble at Cheltenham a fortnight ago. One to consider. Running well in defeat of late and the step back up in trip looks the right move.
1 4th (1) (12/1 -41%) West Balboa	12 12/1(-41%)	(1) West Balboa 12/1, Very useful winning hurdler. Sent chasing this term and almost unseated rider last when fourth at Worcester before considerately handled when fifth at Bangor. Also disappointing in listed company returned to timber a fortnight ago but he's on a tempting mark on pick if his form. Good case can be made on April's third at Aintree but she hasn't shone this season.
7 4th (7) (25/1 -25%) Looking As You Are	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Looking As You Are 25/1, Runner-up 3 times in bumpers and struck in maiden/novice hurdles around 21f in the spring. May have needed the run on last month's reappearance/handicap debut but she'll need to leave that effort well behind. 3 lb out if the weights. Two novice wins last season but needs to improve upon last month's handicap debut.
9 6th (9) (9/1 +44%) Fortuna Ligna	9 9/1(+44%)	(9) Fortuna Ligna 9/1, Signed off last term with a win at Perth and back at that sort of level when third at Ascot a month ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces and no easy task from out of the handicap. Ran well when fourth in this last year but she's 6lb out of the handicap today.
6 7th (6) (3/1 +33%) Larchmont Lass	3 3/1(+33%)	(6) Larchmont Lass 3/1, Returned from wind surgery to land a 21f Wincanton handicap on last month's reappearance. Held back by a couple of errors when third at Sandown 3 weeks ago but she remains unexposed and the return to 3m looks worth exploring. Hood left off. Reappeared with a win at Wincanton and could build on her last-time-out third at Sandown.
3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +9%) Pawapuri	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Pawapuri 5/1, Useful 11f Flat winner for William Haggas who landed a maiden and a novice at up to 18.9f around this time last year. Sound second back on the level at Salisbury in May and while she was well behind Della Casa Lunga here last time, that was her first run in 6 months. Up in trip. Won Listed mares' novice hurdle last December; may have needed last month's run here.

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13:20 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

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DELLA CASA LUNGA improved plenty from her return at Bangor with a decent second here in Listed company last time, and the step back up in trip may see the six-year-old get back to winning ways. Pawapuri shaped in need of her reappearance when a place behind the selection here and is unexposed stepping up in distance. Royale Margaux may represent some each-way value.

The presence of WEST BALBOA keeps a trio of these out of the handicap and while she hasn't been at her best this term (started out over fences) she can call upon plenty of very solid form in better races than this. She therefore receives the vote in favour of Royale Margaux and Larchmont Lass.

The in-form ROYALE MARGAUX could be favoured by the step up in trip and is the selection ahead of Della Casa Lunga.

13:27 Limerick Maiden Chase 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (4/5 +54%) Bioluminescence	0.8 4/5(+54%)	(2) Bioluminescence 4/5, Won Shannon Spray Mares Novices' Hurdle here (22.3f, heavy, 7/4) in March. 13/2, possibly amiss when pulled up in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) won by Jade De Grugy when last seen. Off 9 months. Will do well over fences. Pulled up in Mares' Novice at Cheltenham; best when the mud is flying; should love chasing.
6 2nd (6) (13/2 -86%) Paggane	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(6) Paggane 13/2, Fairly useful hurdler, latest win at Kilbeggan in June. Respectable seventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f, soft, 11/2) 20 days ago. Makes chase debut. One to note. Needs to improve tackling fences but stable has a fine record in this contest.
1 3rd (1) (5/2 -11%) Shecouldbeanything	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Shecouldbeanything 5/2, Got a 4-timer up over fences in the autumn. 4¾ lengths last of 5 to Croke Park in Drinmore Novices' Chase at Fairyhouse (20f, good, 14/1) 26 days ago. Won't stay down for long and obvious claims. Not beaten far in the Drinmore despite finishing last latest; the only concern is the trip.
5 4th (5) (125/1 -89%) Maid On The Moon	125 125/1(-89%)	(5) Maid On The Moon 125/1, Modest chaser. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy, 20/1) 31 days ago. Can't be fancied. Solid 3rd in Tramore handicap hurdle but 87-rated hurdler has plenty to find with these.
4 5th (4) (15/2 +17%) Kiltealy Park	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(4) Kiltealy Park 15/2, Fairly useful winner at 21f over hurdles. 11/2, won 15-runner novice chase at Clonmel (17.3f, soft) on debut over fences 24 days ago. Open to progress. On top close home to make a winning chase debut at Clonmel; step up in trip will suit.
7 \|PU\| (7) (40/1 +20%) Pebble Bleu	40 40/1(+20%)	(7) Pebble Bleu 40/1, Winner in chase at Punchestown in October. 4/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (21.5f, good) 27 days ago. More needed. Won 2m7f Punchestown handicap in October but is up against different class of opposition.
3 \|PU\| (3) (100/1 +0%) Implicit	100 100/1(+0%)	(3) Implicit 100/1, Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in April. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving W. P. Mullins when eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good) 6 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Stiff task. No show on first start for new yard over hurdles at Thurles last Saturday; passed over.

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13:27 Limerick Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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BIOLUMINESCENCE is an exciting prospect over fences. The Walk In The Park mare was impressive when winning a Grade 3 over timber here in March and it's no surprise to see her back for an ease in the ground. She disappointed on her last start in Grade 1 company at Fairyhouse, but her future has always looked to be over fences. Shecouldbeanything is the one to beat on chase form. She was far from disgraced, despite finishing last, in the Drinmore at the start of the month and already has a Listed and Grade 3 win under her belt. Paggane was a decent sort over hurdles, but needs to improve for a fence to beat the aforementioned pair.

BIOLUMINESCENCE is very much the type to do well over fences and is taken to make a successful start. Shecouldbeanything had her wings clipped in a Fairyhouse Grade 1 against the males last month but should bounce back. Kiltealy Park did it nicely at Clonmel and isn't discounted up in trip.

BIOLUMINESCENCE won a Grade 3 hurdle here and she bolted up on her sole point outing so is expected to improve sent chasing.

13:35 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (15/8 +6%) Grand Albert	1.875 15/8(+6%)	(4) Grand Albert 15/8, Winning Irish pointer who improved with each start over hurdles last term and made a decent start to his chase career when third at Carlisle on return this month. Return to further will suit and sure to improve switched to a handicap. 3m point winner; ran well over 2m on chase debut and now up to 3m in a handicap.
2 2nd (2) (2/1 -33%) Dare To Shout	2 2/1(-33%)	(2) Dare To Shout 2/1, A fairly useful winning hurdler who built on a promising chase debut when landing a 4-runner contest at Carlisle last month. Excellent second behind an exciting prospect at Kelso since and good chance he can resume winning ways. Bumped into a progressive one off 1lb lower at Kelso (2m7f, soft); solid chance.
3 3rd (3) (9/1 +0%) Whatdeawant	9 9/1(+0%)	(3) Whatdeawant 9/1, Useful novice hurdler for Willie Mullins during 2021/22 campaign, best effort when third in the Ballymore at the Cheltenham Festival. Has never stood much racing, however, and below par both starts over fences for this yard 7 months apart. Headgear on now. Well held in his two races for current yard and last time was a backward step.
1 \|U\| (1) (9/4 +44%) The Four Sixes	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(1) The Four Sixes 9/4, Found improvement on debut for Olly Murphy when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle on Boxing Day here 12 months ago. Placed all 3 subsequent completed starts that season but disappointed on chase bow/return at Kempton last month. Stopped quickly on chase debut but hurdle form brings him into it off this mark.

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13:35 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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Having found only a progressive chaser too strong at Kelso earlier in the month, DARE TO SHOUT holds leading claims in this small-field affair. A 1lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold showing from Ann Hamilton's charge and compensation could be on the cards. Grand Albert made a promising chase bow when third to the highly-touted Caldwell Potter at Carlisle 26 days ago and he's feared most, ahead of The Four Sixes.

DARE TO SHOUT has improved switched to fences this season and holds solid claims as he bids to resume winning ways. Grand Albert made a decent start in this sphere when third at Carlisle and is the obvious threat stepping back up in trip.

The 6yo GRAND ALBERT ran a nice first race in this discipline and he's up to a more suitable trip for his handicap debut.

13:40 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/10 +27%) Nietzsche Has	1.1 11/10(+27%)	(1) Nietzsche Has 11/10, Raced only at Auteuil on soft/heavy, winning a 17.5f Group 3 in May. Best effort yet when good 1¼ lengths second of 8 to Sain d'Esprit in Group 1 Prix Cambaceres there (2¼m) last month. Sets a good standard. French raider; carries a penalty but has very strong form claims.
5 2nd (5) (14/1 0%) Marche D'aligre	14 14/1(0%)	(5) Marche D'aligre 14/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in France and struck at the first time of asking over hurdles in 2m Wetherby juvenile last month. Probably didn't beat much but he did it easily and rates a sure-fire improver. 1m2f winner in France; won a weak race with ease on hurdling debut at Wetherby.
8 3rd (8) (40/1 -21%) Torrent	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Torrent 40/1, Fair on Flat and has quickly reached a higher level over hurdles, winning twice. However, limitations seemingly exposed when third in Wetherby listed and Cheltenham Grade 2 (beaten 18½ lengths) on last 2 outings. Likeably consistent but behind Static in his last two races; hard to see him winning.
2 4th (2) (11/2 +21%) Hot Fuss	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(2) Hot Fuss 11/2, Useful Flat performer who chased home subsequent Cheltenham Grade 2 winner East India Dock on his Wincanton hurdle debut in October before making all at Sandown (2m, soft) 3 weeks ago. May do better again. Useful Flat performer and has made a solid start over hurdles; won easily last time.
4 5th (4) (9/1 +0%) Static	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) Static 9/1, Dual winner over hurdles in France and runner-up both starts in Britain, albeit he was beaten 18 lengths by East India Dock in Cheltenham Grade 2 latterly. Beaten 18l in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time and again looks vulnerable.
6 6th (6) (10/1 +0%) Melon	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Melon 10/1, Much improved on the Flat when making a successful handicap debut over 1¾m on heavy ground at Haydock in September. Created a good impression when following up on Doncaster hurdle debut a fortnight ago and there's definitely more to come. 1m6f winner; did it comfortably on hurdling debut but will need considerably more here.
9 7th (9) (7/2 +22%) Opec	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(9) Opec 7/2, Has left her Flat form behind since switched to hurdling, winning all 3 completed starts, the latest a fillies' listed race at Newbury by 8 lengths from Prairie Angel. Soft ground woulds be an unknown but still much respected for a stable doing so well in juvenile hurdles this season. No great shakes on the Flat but she's won all her completed starts over hurdles.
7 8th (7) (33/1 -18%) My Noble Lord	33 33/1(-18%)	(7) My Noble Lord 33/1, Four-time Flat winner for Michael Bell in 2024. Also made a successful start over hurdles for new connections in C&D juvenile in October but could only manage a remote fifth when pitched into a Cheltenham Grade 2 the following month, not jumping with fluency. Limitations were ruthlessly exposed when behind some of these in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham.
3 \|PU\| (3) (40/1 -43%) Mister Cessna	40 40/1(-43%)	(3) Mister Cessna 40/1, Quite useful form in juvenile hurdles in France, including a win at Dax in June. Third in a Clairefontaine chase on final start there in August. Pitched in quite deep on this first start for new yard. Winning hurdler in France and close up over fences on final start; faces tough UK debut.

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13:40 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Nietzsche Has found only one too strong in a Grade 1 at Auteuil last month and the French raider looks likely to launch a serious challenge, but is taken on with OPEC. James Owen's progressive filly won a Listed race in fine style at Newbury and is a full-sister to the smart Allmankind, who won this contest in 2019. Static went agonisingly close in Listed company at Wetherby before chasing home Triumph Hurdle fancy East India Dock at Cheltenham, while Hot Fuss is not totally discounted either.

NIETZSCHE HAS is clear on form and can become the first French-trained winner of this since 2006. Opec hasn't done anything wrong and is second choice ahead of Melon, who looked potentially useful when sluicing up at Doncaster a couple of weeks ago.

French challenger NIETZSCHE HAS was second in a Grade 1 at Auteuil last time and that's a persuasive piece of form.

13:45 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/4 +36%) Romeo Coolio	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(6) Romeo Coolio 7/4, Promising type. 1/2, good 2½ lengths second of 8 to Tounsivator in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) 26 days ago. Probably capable of better still and he's a leading contender. Champion Bumper runner-up; maiden hurdle winner before respectable Gr 2 earlier this month.
1 2nd (1) (9/4 +10%) Bleu De Vassy	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) Bleu De Vassy 9/4, Promising sort. Career best when winning 7-runner For Auction Novices' Hurdle (4/6) at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) 41 days ago by 5 lengths from Mr Percy, pushed out. Strong contender for the yard (also represented by Romeo Coolio) that has won 3 of the last 5 renewals of this contest. Taken form to a new level this term after wide margin maiden hurdle success and Gr 3 win.
3 3rd (3) (22/1 +56%) Eastern Legend	22 22/1(+56%)	(3) Eastern Legend 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Useful Flat winner. Very good second of 18 in novice hurdle at Naas (19.5f, good to soft, 7/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Will surely get his head in front over hurdles before long but probably biting off more than he can chew here. Not far behind Kargese at Punchestown and step back in right direction at Naas last time.
4 4th (4) (10/1 -67%) Karafon	10 10/1(-67%)	(4) Karafon 10/1, Fair maiden on the Flat. Fairly useful hurdler. Won 18-runner novice hurdle at Clonmel (19.4f, soft, 7/4) 24 days ago, cosily. Yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Karniquet. French recruit who was a promising 5th here last year and beat odds on stablemate latest.
5 5th (5) (11/2 -57%) Karniquet	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(5) Karniquet 11/2, Useful hurdler. First run since leaving Mme I. Pacault when winning 15-runner novice hurdle at Tramore (16.2f, heavy, 4/5) on debut for new yard 31 days ago, forging clear. Open to improvement and he shouldn't be underestimated. 2nd at Auteuil before winning yard debut at Tramore; form of those races hasn't worked out.
2 6th (2) (250/1 -100%) Court Of Appeal	250 250/1(-100%)	(2) Court Of Appeal 250/1, Fair Flat winner. Fourteenth of 16 in handicap (22/1) at Gowran (8f, good). Off 15 months ahead of this hurdles bow and sports a first-time hood. Faces a very tall order. Dual winner at a modest enough level on the Flat and this looks like an impossible task.
7 \|PU\| (7) (5/1 +50%) Sea Of Sands	5 5/1(+50%)	(7) Sea Of Sands 5/1, Twice-raced winner over hurdles. 5¼ lengths third of 8 to Tounsivator in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good, 11/1) 26 days ago. The betting should help point to where he sits in the pecking order, being one of 3 from the Willie Mullins yard. Bright start for this yard and back to form when 3rd behind Romeo Coolio latest.

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13:45 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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ROMEO COOLIO had Sea Of Sands staying on about three lengths back in third when beaten at odds-on in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last time. The Kayf Tara gelding, a smart bumper performer last season, was a wide-margin winner on his hurdling debut at Down Royal and is given another chance to show his class. Stablemate Bleu De Vassy has impressed on both hurdle starts this term, including when staying on strongly to land a Grade 3 over this trip at Navan last month. Karniquet is certainly in the 'could be anything' bracket after an easy win on his Irish debut at Tramore, while Karafon also won with some authority at Clonmel.

Though this represents a big step up in class, KARNIQUET may well take it in his stride having looked a fine prospect when making a winning start for his powerful new connections in a Tramore maiden last month. Gordon Elliott fields two strong candidates in Romeo Coolio and Bleu de Vassy, with the former marginally preferred of the duo, despite failing to land the odds in the Royal Bond last time. The selection's stablemates Karafon and Sea of Sands should also make their presence felt.

A tentative vote goes to KARAFON who always looked like the winner in the closing stages at Clonmel and ran with credit here last term

13:55 Kempton Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (8/13 +51%) Sir Gino	0.615385 8/13(+51%)	(4) Sir Gino 8/13, Strong-travelling 4-y-o maintained his unbeaten record over hurdles with a facile success in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle (16.2f, good) last month. A chaser on looks and the sky could well be the limit for him now switched to fences. Unbeaten; won on this card last year; Ballyburn's stiffest test yet if he takes to chasing.
1 2nd (1) (7/4 +100%) Ballyburn	1.75 7/4(+100%)	(1) Ballyburn 7/4, Developed into last season's leading novice hurdler, recording hat-trick of Grade 1s at Leopardstown, Cheltenham and Punchestown. Jumped accurately when producing a near-flawless chase debut at the last-named course last month and he's a most-exciting chasing prospect. Top novice hurdler and his sketchy jumping on chasing debut is the only quibble.
2 3rd (2) (100/1 +0%) Brookie	100 100/1(+0%)	(2) Brookie 100/1, Useful sort over hurdles and found improvement when winning 4-runner handicap chase at Sandown (15.4f, good, 11/2) on his debut over fences in November. Not in same form at Newbury since and he's surely out of his depth against such exciting opposition. Winning start over fences, but ran flat last time and a huge step up is required.
3 \|F\| (3) (12/1 +14%) Rubaud	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Rubaud 12/1, Made up into a smart hurdler last term and even better in 2 starts since returning to action in October, latterly landing the Elite Hurdle for the second year running at Wincanton (15.2f, good). A notch below Ballyburn and Sir Gino in that sphere, so may have his work cut out on chase bow. Prolific winning hurdler, including here; plenty on with the big two on chasing debut.

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13:55 Kempton Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Two of the brightest prospects in the division clash with Ballyburn and SIR GINO taking centre stage. Willie Mullins takes the unusual approach to send a top-notch novice prospect over before Cheltenham and Ballyburn's chasing debut at Punchestown was safe without being spectacular. The return to the minimum distance against a rival in the calibre of Sir Gino will need him to be a lot sharper in the jumping department and Nicky Henderson's four-year-old, already a comfortable winner of the Fighting Fifth this season, has reportedly schooled very well over fences. Rubaud looks booked for third.

A mouthwatering clash between perhaps the most exciting horses on either side of the Irish Sea, with narrow preference on this occasion given to BALLYBURN, who produced a near-faultless display sent chasing at Punchestown last month, though Sir Gino is almost certainly the most formidable rival he'll have faced in any sphere to date and Nicky Henderson's Fighting Fifth winner should prove top-class now making the switch to chasing. Rubaud, a horse of some talent himself, can finish third.

The chase experience BALLYBURN gained at Punchestown gives him the edge over Sir Gino in a truly heavyweight clash.

14:02 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (9/1 +25%) Meet And Greet	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) Meet And Greet 9/1, Useful hurdler at his best. Off 20 months, sixth of 8 at Punchestown (16.6f, soft, 16/1) 17 days ago. Up in trip. This should reveal more. Can improve stepping up in trip but hard to know how much of his former ability remains.
1 2nd (1) (9/2 +0%) Jigoro	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Jigoro 9/2, Useful hurdler. 4/9, second of 5 in novice chase at Thurles (22.4f, good) on debut over fences 36 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Could figure back down in trip and over hurdles. Beaten at odds-on on chase bow at Thurles on reappearance; needs to improve back hurdling.
2 3rd (2) (13/8 +68%) Karl Des Tourelles	1.625 13/8(+68%)	(2) Karl Des Tourelles 13/8, Useful hurdler. 10/1, very good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.1f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Decent shout on that showing. Stayed on well when 2nd in 3m Punchestown handicap hurdle latest; intriguing runner.
5 4th (5) (11/4 +8%) Jalila Moriviere	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(5) Jalila Moriviere 11/4, Well held in bumper for Paul Nicholls 13 months ago but got the hang of hurdling in France, much improved when 5 lengths second of 11 to promising Jour de Gloire in listed event at Auteuil (17.9f, soft, 17/1) when last seen in May. Clearly of interest now starting out for the Mullins yard. First run for Mullins & McManus, the combination who won this last year with Sa Majeste.
3 5th (3) (4/1 -129%) Kilcruit	4 4/1(-129%)	(3) Kilcruit 4/1, Very smart winner at 21f in chases. Off 17 months. Good record fresh and no surprise to see him go well back over hurdles. Off the track 513 days but great record fresh and will take all the beating if he's fit.

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14:02 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This looks like a nice opportunity for KILCRUIT on his return from a lengthy absence. The Stowaway gelding hasn't been seen since a beaten favourite in the Galway Plate in August 2023. He hasn't quite reached the heights that he promised when runner-up in the Cheltenham Champion Bumper, and winning the Grade 1 contest at Punchestown, but has some smart form nonetheless and could prove the class act in this. Stablemate Jalila Moriviere is an interesting rival. The Joshua Tree filly was last seen finishing second in a Listed hurdle at Auteuil in May. Karl Des Tourelles ran well in handicap company at Punchestown last time and is another to consider.

JALILA MORIVIERE quickly got to grips with hurdling in France, running a cracker behind a promising one at Auteuil when last seen, and she could be the way to go in this tricky contest. Stablemate Kilcruit is feared most ahead of Karl des Tourelles.

KARL DES TOURELLES, who went close in a good 3m Punchestown handicap when last seen, is the most solid option in this contest.

14:10 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (4/1 -33%) Woodie Flash	4 4/1(-33%)	(1) Woodie Flash 4/1, Made a winning return at Ffos Las (3m) and backed it up with a very good second of 11 at Newbury (3m, good to soft) 28 days ago. Big player again. First and second over 3m in his two races this season; up another 5lb but progressing well.
4 2nd (4) (9/2 +36%) Tune In A Box	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(4) Tune In A Box 9/2, Most progressive switched to handicaps last season, making it 4 wins from 5 starts when taking big-field contest at Punchestown (19.5f) in April. Last month's fourth of 16 in a warm race at Cheltenham (21f) suggests the handicapper may not have got him yet. Stays 3m. Resumed improvement when fourth of 16 at Cheltenham (2m5f); more to give back up in trip.
5 3rd (5) (16/1 +20%) Dans Le Vent	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Dans Le Vent 16/1, Made a promising return from 19 months off when a considerately-handled fourth of 7 over 2m here in October and not seen to best effect when sixth of 14 at Haydock (19f) since. The step back up in trip should suit this former 3m winner. Another who can't be discounted. Latest start was a step back in the right direction (2m3f); thrown in on his 2021-22 form.
3 4th (3) (10/3 +17%) Phantomofthepoints	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(3) Phantomofthepoints 10/3, Posted a fairly useful effort when a wide-margin winner of a 2m course novice (soft) in April. Up markedly in trip, made an excellent return to action when third of 13 in valuable 3m handicap at Haydock on reappearance. Much respected for his in-form stable. Made most to finish good third of 15 in valuable 3m race at Haydock (soft) five weeks ago.
6 5th (6) (11/1 +21%) Bill Baxter	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Bill Baxter 11/1, Winner of the Topham at Aintree in 2023. Lost his way over fences subsequently but better signs back hurdling when second of 7 at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) last month. 2nd when trying to make the most of his lower hurdles mark last month (2m7f, soft).
2 6th (2) (8/1 -45%) Major Fortune	8 8/1(-45%)	(2) Major Fortune 8/1, Big improver when stepped up to 2½m+ last season, winning 5 on the spin. Picked up where he left off when scoring with plenty in hand at Newton Abbot (17f) in October but a further 9 lb rise found him out in a stronger race at Cheltenham since. Disappointment latest; no shock if he's much more potent back under today's conditions.
8 7th (8) (18/1 -100%) Rickety Bridge	18 18/1(-100%)	(8) Rickety Bridge 18/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and made a successful debut over hurdles in 9-runner maiden at Southwell (20.5f, heavy) in March, making most. Let down by a clumsy round of jumping when a well-held third at Ludlow 7 months later but unexposed now handicapping for top yard with a hood added. Flop on reappearance (second hurdle start) but these are very early days; first-time hood.
7 \|PU\| (7) (7/2 +42%) Madaket	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(7) Madaket 7/2, Won a 19.5f course handicap last October last season and added to his tally at Wincanton (3m) in March. Resumed from 8 months off with an encouraging third (Woodie Flash second) of 11 at Newbury (3m, good to soft) 28 days ago. Another to consider in this warm race. Running creditably; although extra is needed to win this, he is not dismissed.

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14:10 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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A winner at Ffos Las in November, Woodie Flash ran well again when second in a competitive handicap at Newbury but has been raised a further 5lb. Major Fortune is another with a bit to prove off his current mark, so a chance is taken on PHANTOMOFTHEPOINTS. The David Pipe-trained six-year-old finished a creditable third in a Grade 3 handicap hurdle at Haydock last time and a repeat effort could see him bang there at the finish. Tune In A Box may prove best of the rest.

A good handicap, featuring a few on the up. WOODIE FLASH gets the vote but Phantomofthepoints, Tune In A Box and Madaket, who was a place behind the selection at Newbury, have similarly progressive profiles. Bill Baxter's latest Uttoxeter second also shows he can be very competitive from his lower hurdle mark.

In a competitive renewal, preference is for TUNE IN A BOX who looks set for more success judged on his run at Cheltenham six weeks ago.

14:15 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (8/11 +74%) Hosaamm	0.727273 8/11(+74%)	(8) Hosaamm 8/11, Useful performer on Flat (stays 1½m) for Owen Burrows. New connections acquired him for 78,000 gns in October and made a satisfactory start over hurdles despite failing to justify his short price at Catterick. Cheekpieces off and he seems sure to improve. Odd mistake but stuck to task well when second at Catterick; open to improvement.
1 2nd (1) (7/2 -17%) Cruden	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Cruden 7/2, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 11.5f) winning maiden at Limerick in May. Well prepared to make a winning hurdles debut at Cork in October, finding plenty. Left Mrs J. Harrington 25,000 gns later that month and while he has a penalty to carry, he's entitled to progress. Seemed revitalised by switch to hurdling when winning gamely at Cork; leading contender.
4 3rd (4) (40/1 -60%) Benvoy	40 40/1(-60%)	(4) Benvoy 40/1, Fair maiden on Flat (sold from Henry de Bromhead £6,500 in July). Half-brother to useful 2m hurdle winner Arabian Revolution (scored first time up in this sphere) but he was in need of the experience at Market Rasen in September. Tongue strap on. No immediate promise on hurdling debut at Market Rasen in September; tongue-strap goes on.
7 4th (7) (9/1 +25%) Fine Point	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Fine Point 9/1, Fair maiden at up to 10.5f on the Flat in Ireland and showed benefit of his hurdles debut experience when second of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Newcastle in October. Found out in a deeper race at Fontwell. 0-7 Flat and jumps; faded into fifth at Fontwell six weeks ago; improvement required.
12 5th (12) (80/1 -142%) Scotland The Brave	80 80/1(-142%)	(12) Scotland The Brave 80/1, Showed fair form when mid-division on second of 2 starts in minor events on Flat. Hurdles bow. Bit more promise on second Flat start when sixth at Newcastle; not dismissed now hurdling.
9 6th (9) (12/1 -243%) Livano Bello	12 12/1(-243%)	(9) Livano Bello 12/1, Showed plenty when 4¾ lengths third of 11 to Static in claimer at Auteuil on hurdling debut, racing keenly and chasing leaders. Claimed from Hugo Merienne after for €30,600 and should do better for new connections. Third of 11 in French 3yo hurdle in September; may well make an impact on British debut.
3 7th (3) (7/1 +30%) Belcamo	7 7/1(+30%)	(3) Belcamo 7/1, From the family of fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Hawkhill and scored on the Flat at Goodwood in June. Promising start over hurdles last month but not in the same form at Leicester since. Some promise on hurdling debut; might have been unsuited by heavy ground next time.
10 8th (10) (40/1 -186%) Normandy Legend	40 40/1(-186%)	(10) Normandy Legend 40/1, A fair 1m Flat maiden for James Ferguson. Changed hands for 20,000 gns in July but looks one for handicaps over hurdles on what he's displayed so far. Eight-race maiden under both codes; others appeal more.
6 9th (6) (18/1 +18%) Catalan King	18 18/1(+18%)	(6) Catalan King 18/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 15f) for Ed Bethell, well held in handicap last time. Work to do on hurdles debut. Disappointing last two Flat outings; needs to be revived by stable switch and obstacles.
2 \|PU\| (2) (50/1 -150%) Amancio	50 50/1(-150%)	(2) Amancio 50/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 10.5f), well below form last time. Sold from Jack Channon for 16,000 gns later in October and had plenty of racing prior to this hurdles debut. Tongue tie on. Reliable in main on Flat for Jack Channon; not without a chance if taking well to hurdling.
11 \|PU\| (11) (125/1 -150%) Rained Off	125 125/1(-150%)	(11) Rained Off 125/1, Little show in minor events/maiden on Flat. Cheekpieces on for hurdles debut. Beaten out of sight in three Flat races; needs to be transformed by cheekpieces/hurdles.

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14:15 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Cruden recorded a narrow win at Cork on his hurdles debut in October and he is of considerable interest now in the care of James Ewart, but HOSAAMM gets the vote. The son of Zoffany achieved a peak rating of 93 on the Flat before finishing second on his hurdling bow at Catterick earlier this month. The three-year-old ought to have learnt plenty from that experience and he is taken to go one place better. Belcamo and Fine Point are others to consider.

HOSAAMM looked in need of the experience when second starting out over hurdles at Catterick and, given his Flat ability, above-average improvement is surely forthcoming. Livano Bello is also open to progress so is second choice, ahead of Cruden, who must carry a penalty.

Fairly useful Flat racer HOSAAMM took well enough to the new discipline at Catterick to suggest he could go one better today.

14:20 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (9/1 +36%) Enniskerry	9 9/1(+36%)	(3) Enniskerry 9/1, Good second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good, 13/2) 26 days ago. One to consider. 3l ahead of Surprise Package latest; up 2lb and went close over fences last term off 147.
7 2nd (7) (6/1 +14%) Pinot Gris	6 6/1(+14%)	(7) Pinot Gris 6/1, Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 4-runner novice hurdle at Naas (16f, good to soft, 2/1) 47 days ago, hard held. Should have more to offer. Won in good style at Naas last month; more needed to defy his new mark though.
17 3rd (17) (11/2 +61%) Lieber Nicc	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(17) Lieber Nicc 11/2, Respectable fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (16.9f, good to soft, 11/2) 55 days ago. Still early days for this 5-y-o and he has to enter calculations. Landed maiden hurdle before novice hurdle 2nd but not as good on h'cap debut since.
5 4th (5) (12/1 +0%) Gaucher	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Gaucher 12/1, 22/1, 9½ lengths sixth of 8 to Tounsivator in Royal Bond Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) 26 days ago. More needed now pitched into a handicap. Justified his short price in Gr 3 before low-key Gr 2 effort; fair mark now handicapping.
16 5th (16) (25/1 -25%) Cappucino	25 25/1(-25%)	(16) Cappucino 25/1, Two wins from 3 runs this season. Twelfth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good, 8/1) 26 days ago. Hood and tongue strap on 1st time. Uphill task. Bumper and maiden hurdle winner before lesser effort on h'cap debut; mark may be high.
14 6th (14) (33/1 +18%) Indiana Jones	33 33/1(+18%)	(14) Indiana Jones 33/1, 22/1, ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, soft) 127 days ago. Others preferred. Best form has come over fences and tailed off in three handicap hurdle starts this summer.
9 7th (9) (11/2 +15%) Lark In The Mornin	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(9) Lark In The Mornin 11/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Successful at the Cheltenham Festival in March. 9/4, respectable fifth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, good to firm), going in snatches. Off 7 months. Merits respect. Fred Winter winner; no-show in the Swinton when last seen; needs to prove he acts on good.
19 8th (19) (6/1 +50%) Jacovec Cavern	6 6/1(+50%)	(19) Jacovec Cavern 6/1, Respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Cheltenham (16.4f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Worth a look. Good Flat run on yard debut; Greatwood 8th needs improving on but intriguing runner.
10 9th (10) (22/1 -10%) Aeros Luck	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Aeros Luck 22/1, Seventeenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, good, 11/1) 27 days ago. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive. Progressive in summer with 2 placed efforts; tailed off having not jumped well since.
6 10th (6) (33/1 -106%) Glan	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Glan 33/1, Good sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good) 26 days ago, left poorly placed. Cheekpieces on 1st time over jumps. Needs to raise her game a touch. Not fully firing this term and 5lb above last winning mark but ground is fine.
13 11th (13) (80/1 -142%) Ballystone	80 80/1(-142%)	(13) Ballystone 80/1, Well-beaten last of 5 to Slade Steel in Navan Novices' Hurdle (80/1) at Navan (20f, heavy). Off 12 months ahead of this debut for new yard/handicap bow. Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner in 2023; tailed off in two graded runs since; new yard.
18 12th (18) (20/1 +0%) Clarens	20 20/1(+0%)	(18) Clarens 20/1, 9/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) 41 days ago. This is more demanding up 7 lb but he's a player all the same. Struggling for form before bouncing back at Navan last month; up 7lb and this is tougher.
21 13th (21) (22/1 +33%) Metamorpheus	22 22/1(+33%)	(21) Metamorpheus 22/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, below form 21¼ lengths eighth of 15 to Clarens in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Navan (16.2f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and needs to bounce back. Maiden hurdle winner in January 2023; promise at Galway festival but low-key return.
8 14th (8) (12/1 +14%) Batman Girac	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Batman Girac 12/1, 40/1, bit below form 9¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Kargese in Champion Juvenile Hurdle at Punchestown (16f, soft). Off 7 months but he could have a part to play if on-song and fully tuned-up for this. French recruit; best run yet when last seen at Punchestown festival; more needed again.
4 15th (4) (11/1 -120%) Ethical Diamond	11 11/1(-120%)	(4) Ethical Diamond 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Useful winner on the Flat. Fourth of 19 in handicap (7/4) at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm). Switches from Flat to hurdles and very much of interest on his handicap debut in this sphere. Beaten 6l by Kargese in Punchestown Gr 1 last term; could be well treated now handicapping.
11 16th (11) (100/1 +0%) Little Mixup	100 100/1(+0%)	(11) Little Mixup 100/1, 50/1, respectable tenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (16.1f, good) 6 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Very hard to make a case for. Won at Thurles in January but has lost his way, failing to complete in 4 of last 5 runs.
12 17th (12) (12/1 +40%) Special Cadeau	12 12/1(+40%)	(12) Special Cadeau 12/1, Creditable second of 25 in novice hurdle (12/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 27 days ago, running on. Stable having good spell and each-way claims on this handicap debut. Yard also saddles Lieber Nicc. Sole win came in 2021 bumper but several good runs since inc' maiden hurdle 2nd latest.
1 18th (1) (80/1 -60%) Best Years Yet	80 80/1(-60%)	(1) Best Years Yet 80/1, 20/1 and hooded, first run since leaving A. Chaille-Chaille when seventh of 8 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f, soft) on Irish debut 17 days ago. Big step forward needed on this handicap bow. Auteuil winner but tailed off on yard debut and his mark looks stiff.
2 \|PU\| (2) (28/1 -100%) Suprise Package	28 28/1(-100%)	(2) Suprise Package 28/1, Very good fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good, 25/1) 26 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Won Sandown's Imperial Cup from this mark in 2022; hinted at return to form latest.

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14:20 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ETHICAL DIAMOND is a useful sort on the Flat and may now open his account over hurdles switching to handicap company after a break of six months and fitted with a hood for the first time. He was bought for 320,000gns after winning a Limerick maiden and only gave best in the closing stages last time when placed in a 1m4f handicap at Royal Ascot. Enniskerry had Suprise Package three lengths behind when runner-up to UK raider Washington in a valuable handicap at Fairyhouse, while Batman Girac was highly tried last season and may benefit from this switch to a handicap. Special Cadeau has shown promise in maidens, while Pinot Gris, Lieber Nicc and Cheltenham Festival winner Lark In The Mornin are others for the shortlist.

Cases can be made for any number of these but few arrive here in better form than WEE CHARLIE, who has sprouted wings since joining this yard and the way he went through the race when runner-up at Thurles recently strongly suggested that he is still ahead of his mark. Unexposed trio Diamond Nora, Ethical Diamond and Pinot Gris are all feared (in that order of preference), while Enniskerry and Lieber Nicc are also appealing. Jacovec Cavern hails from a shrewd yard and needs a second look, too.

DIAMOND NORA got her head back in front at Limerick on return and the form is working out; she's entitled to come on for that run

14:30 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 1) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (16/1 -14%) Soul Icon	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Soul Icon 16/1, Multiple winner over hurdles who filled runners-up spot for fifth consecutive time over fences in Wincanton Grade 2 in November. Up against it when last of 4 in Grade 1 company at Sandown (15.5f) 3 weeks ago and no surprise to see him give a good account despite operating from out of the weights. Held form well until his most recent start; plenty on from 4lb out of the weights.
1 2nd (1) (7/2 +0%) Edwardstone	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Edwardstone 7/2, Classy chaser who won Grade 2 Game Spirit at Newbury (16.4f) in February. Creditable third on return in Shloer Chase in November and yet to be asked for his effort when falling 4 out behind Jonbon in Tingle Creek 3 weeks ago. Respected having just his second handicap start in this sphere. Has struggled against the very best in his division; claims on last season's form.
3 3rd (3) (2/1 +20%) Martator	2 2/1(+20%)	(3) Martator 2/1, Upwardly-mobile handicap chaser who brought up the 5-timer with plenty to spare in 8-runner Ascot handicap (16.7f) 5 weeks ago, travelling powerfully and clear last. Handicapper applies further pressure but feasible to think he could well be up to the task. Big shout. On a six-timer and another clear personal best last time; has a big shout in current form.
7 4th (7) (33/1 +0%) Traprain Law	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Traprain Law 33/1, Progressed into a useful chaser last season, his second victory coming at Ayr (16.5f, heavy) in February. Shaped up well when third at 7 months off at Carlisle (20f) in November so shade disappointing he failed to see things out when fourth at Kelso latest. This tougher again. Dual heavy-ground winner last season; yet to catch light this time around.
4 5th (4) (15/2 +32%) Editeur Du Gite	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(4) Editeur Du Gite 15/2, Bold-jumping front runner who landed C&D Desert Orchid Chase for second consecutive season 12 months ago. Not been in anything like the same form in 5 subsequent runs but fallen plenty in weights if return to this venue/drop back in trip sparks a revival. Won this race last year after a similarly quiet build-up; market check advised.
2 \|F\| (2) (5/1 -82%) Boothill	5 5/1(-82%)	(2) Boothill 5/1, C&D Grade 2 winner 2 years ago who landed back-to-back Ascot handicaps (16.7f) last winter. Fell on 2 of his 3 starts thereafter but returned (following wind op) with a good second behind Jonbon in Shloer Chase at Cheltenham (15.9f) 6 weeks ago. One to consider back in handicaps. This is more his level than facing Jonbon but handicapper has him where he wants him.
8 \|PU\| (8) (4/1 +53%) Sans Bruit	4 4/1(+53%)	(8) Sans Bruit 4/1, Ex-French gelding who ran out a fine winner of the Red Rum Handicap at Aintree in April. Showed all his usual zip when third on return in the Haldon Gold Cup and not disgraced when filling same spot behind Martator in handicap chase at Ascot (16.8f) 34 days ago. Each-way claims. Red Rum winner in the spring and remains more open to improvement than most of these.

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14:30 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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Boothill (second) got the better of Edwardstone (third) when the pair met in the Shloer chase at Cheltenham last month, and the former can confirm his superiority over that rival once again. That said, MARTATOR is fancied to come out on top. Venetia Williams' seven-year-old impressed when scoring comfortably over 2m1f at Ascot latest and there is no telling where his ceiling may be at this stage.

MARTATOR showed no signs of his progression coming to a halt when bringing up the 5-timer in fine style at Ascot 5 weeks ago and, despite the handicapper applying further pressure, Venetia Williams' 7-y-o could well be up the task. Edwardstone, having a rare crack in a handicap in this sphere, and Boothill head up the dangers, with Editeur du Gite another not dismissed lightly returned to this C&D from a much-reduced mark.

It is hard to see MARTATOR (nap) being far away, with Sans Bruit the danger. Look out for money for Editeur Du Gite.

14:36 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 20f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (2/1 -7%) Strutter	2 2/1(-7%)	(8) Strutter 2/1, 9/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) when last seen 7 months ago. First run for top yard after leaving Nicky Henderson. Up in trip and plenty to like. Won his final race for Nicky Henderson; has to be of interest on debut for Wille Mullins.
4 2nd (4) (18/1 +28%) Storm Mahler	18 18/1(+28%)	(4) Storm Mahler 18/1, Won at this meeting last year. Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 19 days ago, again said to have bled. Won at the Christmas meeting here 12 months ago but has been out of form ever since.
6 3rd (6) (25/1 -108%) My Friend The Wind	25 25/1(-108%)	(6) My Friend The Wind 25/1, Well-backed 3/1, just fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Killarney (23.4f, soft) 82 days ago. Could figure back over hurdles. 0-10 over fences but two hurdles and went close on final run in this discipline.
12 4th (12) (12/1 +40%) Rose Boum	12 12/1(+40%)	(12) Rose Boum 12/1, 12/1, creditable seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft) 119 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut and could do better. Bumper/maiden form not devoid of promise and a tongue-tie is added for handicap debut.
2 5th (2) (5/2 +55%) Sundial	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(2) Sundial 5/2, 8/1, respectable tenth of 23 in handicap hurdle at Navan (22.4f, good to soft) 40 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Cheekpieces back on. Not the easiest to catch right. Below-par last time but fourth in a Cheltenham handicap when last in cheekpieces.
5 6th (5) (18/1 -13%) King Ferdinand	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) King Ferdinand 18/1, Creditable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 25/1) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive. Was found wanting back over hurdles at Cork earlier this month; others appeal more.
7 7th (7) (7/1 +42%) Optional Mix	7 7/1(+42%)	(7) Optional Mix 7/1, Latest win in chase at Kilbeggan in June. 5/1, better when fourth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Won this in 2022 under this rider and could be set for a big run. 2022 winner off this mark and returned to some form when fourth at Thurles.
11 8th (11) (100/1 -203%) Not So Simple	100 100/1(-203%)	(11) Not So Simple 100/1, Latest win in hurdle at Sligo in July 2022. Off over 2 years. Three-time winner but off since September 2022 and turns 11 next week.
1 \|F\| (1) (6/1 +45%) Sarah Beara	6 6/1(+45%)	(1) Sarah Beara 6/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, fifteenth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Navan (25.2f, soft) 20 days ago. Down in trip and should bounce back. Two good runs before struggling in a valuable handicap at Navan; this is easier.
10 \|F\| (10) (9/1 +10%) Doyen For A Drink	9 9/1(+10%)	(10) Doyen For A Drink 9/1, Won at Cartmel in August. Fifth of 10 in novice chase at Tramore (20.4f, good to soft, 5/1) on debut over fences 78 days ago. Back over hurdles. May prefer further and deeper ground, but not dismissed in current form.
9 \|U\| (9) (33/1 -106%) Cooltubrid Eva	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Cooltubrid Eva 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, below form sixth of 13 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21f, heavy) on return 31 days ago, going in snatches. Went close first time out at this meeting last year and wouldn't be a surprise to see a better showing on handicap debut. Runner-up in a bumper here; minor hurdle form but now makes her handicap debut.

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14:36 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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STRUTTER is an interesting recruit for Willie Mullins. The Racinger gelding won a handicap hurdle for Nicky Henderson when last seen at Uttoxeter in May and is still relatively unexposed. There may be a bit to work with off his mark of 104. Optional Mix won this race off the same mark a couple of years ago and ran a solid race at Thurles last time. She could be the danger. Doyen For A Drink won on her first outing for Ger O'Leary before a decent effort over fences at Tramore. She's another for the shortlist.

There is a good chance STRUTTER remains ahead of his mark starting out for Willie Mullins and he gets the vote over 2022-winner Optional Mix and Billy Lee Swagger.

The eyes are drawn to Strutter but the last time SUNDIAL (nap) ran in cheekpieces, he finished fourth in the Boodles at Cheltenham

14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (11/4 0%) Harper's Brook	2.75 11/4(0%)	(3) Harper's Brook 11/4, Has his quirks but plenty of ability, too, as he displayed when a good second at Ascot last December before going one better at Sandown (left clear at the last) for Ben Pauling. First 2 runs for present yard were low-key but much more like it when second at Newbury last time. Big player. Quirky sort but runner-up at Newbury recently and could be thereabouts once more.
4 2nd (4) (11/8 +39%) Parisencore	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(4) Parisencore 11/8, Did the job well when opening chase account at Perth (2½m, good to firm) in June and arrives here on the back of a string of creditable efforts in defeat, including when dropping back to 2m at Aintree last time. Possibilities here off an unchanged mark. Has run well in defeat on his last three starts; every chance he'll be in the mix.
2 3rd (2) (4/1 -88%) Pay The Piper	4 4/1(-88%)	(2) Pay The Piper 4/1, Went close in the novices' handicap on this card in 2021 and done little wrong in 4 starts this season, winning twice at Kelso and runner-up on 2 occasions here, including over C&D in October. Rising 10, he holds no secrets from the handicapper but the fact that he's in good form counts for plenty. Two wins at Kelso this autumn and runner-up here most recently; solid claims.
1 \|F\| (1) (9/2 +0%) Malystic	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(1) Malystic 9/2, Ended last term with a couple of solid efforts in defeat and good start to this season when going close in a Kelso handicap in which the first 2 pulled clear of the rest. Has failed to fire both subsequent starts but now back down to the mark off which he landed this in 2022 and he's 2-2 over C&D. Below par on last two starts but won this two years ago and is worth a second look.

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14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f Race Class Flow

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Following a facile triumph over 2m1f at Kelso, PAY THE PIPER had to settle for the silver medal off his revised mark over the extended 2m3f here last month. However, this drop back in trip will suit and he is taken to record a second track-and-trip victory, possibly at the main expense of fellow course winner Parisencore, who has been running well in defeat. Harper's Brook hinted at a return to form when runner-up at Newbury last week.

Supporting HARPER'S BROOK may not be for the faint-hearted but he is nevertheless appealing having returned to form when second to an unexposed 5-y-o at Newbury last time. That was just third third run for Dan Skelton (and his first since cheekpieces were refitted, headgear in which he had performed well on two of the three previous occasions worn) and he's on a winning mark. 2022 winner Malystic will be a threat if able to bounce back, while both Pay The Piper and Parisencore have claims, too.

The consistent PAY THE PIPER (nap) won twice in the autumn and earns the vote ahead of Parisencore.

14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 1) 31f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (8/1 +43%) Val Dancer	8 8/1(+43%)	(11) Val Dancer 8/1, Much improved for fitting of cheekpieces, making it wins 4 in 6 starts when seeing off 8 rivals on 3¼m Carlisle reappearance in November. Could step up again now moving into his first long-distance handicap. Up another 5lb but looks sure to stay beyond 3m2f and has clear scope for further progress.
10 2nd (10) (6/1 +20%) Jubilee Express	6 6/1(+20%)	(10) Jubilee Express 6/1, Progressive over fences in cheekpieces last season, culminating with a win over 3½m at Haydock (heavy) in March. Not seen since but likely this low-mileage 7-y-o has more to offer. One of 2 interesting contenders for the yard. Raised his game upped to 3m5f and an extended 3m4f on soft on last two starts last season.
2 3rd (2) (10/1 +29%) Iwilldoit	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Iwilldoit 10/1, Won this in 2021 and third to Nassalam last year. Has a good record fresh so the fact this is his first outing of the season might be a plus if anything. At the veteran stage now but another bold show in this race would come as no surprise under a jockey who is excellent value for his 7 lb claim. Won this in 2021 and Warwick Classic (clear best form) in January 2023; 3rd in this 2023.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -67%) Monbeg Genius	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Monbeg Genius 10/1, Most progressive novice chaser in 2022/23, winning 3 handicaps before good third in Ultima. Also placed in the Coral Gold Cup at the start of last winter and bounced back from a couple of disappointing performances in the spring when 12 lengths second to Fontaine Collonges on Haydock reappearance. Rallying second to Fontaine Collonges at Haydock looked an excellent confidence-booster.
4 5th (4) (8/1 -23%) Galia Des Liteaux	8 8/1(-23%)	(4) Galia Des Liteaux 8/1, Listed/Graded winner who showed she can also mix it in competitive handicaps when second in the Classic Chase at Warwick (29f) in January. Shaped well when second in 2½m Carlisle mares' listed chase on reappearance but only a respectable seventh in the Coral Gold Cup since. Same mark as when a close second in the Classic at Warwick (3m5f, soft) in January.
8 6th (8) (20/1 -11%) Your Own Story	20 20/1(-11%)	(8) Your Own Story 20/1, Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when 10 lengths second in the 4m Borders National at Kelso (soft) 19 days ago, the fourth time he's finished runner-up in his last 5 starts. One win and eight seconds among his 13 chases but there's no doubting his stamina.
15 7th (15) (10/1 +50%) Evies Vladimir	10 10/1(+50%)	(15) Evies Vladimir 10/1, Won handicaps at Clonmel and Fairyhouse last winter. Off 9 months, shaped as if in good form back at Fairyhouse (3¾m) 13 days ago, yet to make his move when falling 3 out. His Irish stable has tasted success in this before. In serious contention when falling four out on 3m5f return; dark horse from respected yard.
14 8th (14) (15/2 +63%) Atlanta Brave	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(14) Atlanta Brave 15/2, Irish point winner who scored twice over hurdles in January 2023 but latest 3m Uttoxeter fourth took his chase record to 0-6. His stable is no stranger to success in this but he'll need to find improvement for a longer trip and first-time cheekpieces. Strong candidate for long distances; wears headgear first time; needs a very close look.
16 9th (16) (50/1 +60%) Classic Concorde	50 50/1(+60%)	(16) Classic Concorde 50/1, Prolific over hurdles last season, winning 6 handicaps. Probably needed his Cheltenham reappearance in October but only 1-17 over fences and hard to see a second chase success arriving in this hot race. Sparkled over hurdles last term but reappearance, chasing and trip leave plenty to prove.
6 \|PU\| (6) (6/1 +40%) Iron Bridge	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Iron Bridge 6/1, Useful handicapper who was a remote second to Nassalam in this last year. Also third in the Grand National Trial at Haydock last winter. Made an encouraging return to action at Carlisle 8 weeks ago and place claims again. 6lb lower than when a remote 2nd in this 12 months ago but may still need to find extra.
7 \|PU\| (7) (10/1 -25%) Where It All Began	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Where It All Began 10/1, Won at Punchestown (27f) in February. Respectable fourth in Kim Muir at Cheltenham before excuses in Irish Grand National. Off 8 months. Unexposed in these marathon events with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. Player. Much the strongest to win the 3m3f Grand National Trial at Punchestown (heavy) in February.
1 \|PU\| (1) (11/1 +0%) Fontaine Collonges	11 11/1(+0%)	(1) Fontaine Collonges 11/1, Recorded a smart handicap performance when adding to her good record fresh with 12-length defeat of the reopposing Monbeg Genius on Haydock reappearance (25.5f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. An 8 lb rise looks manageable for a yard which continues in good form. Mightily impressive last Christmas and five weeks ago; weakened quickly in 3m5f Classic.
9 \|PU\| (9) (12/1 +25%) The Newest One	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) The Newest One 12/1, Capitalised on a lower chase mark when making a winning return in 18-runner Cheltenham handicap chase (25f, good) in October. Creditable efforts back there twice since and is a course hurdle winner. Better than ever this term; stays 3m2f but a bit below form in March 2022 when trying 3m5f.
13 \|PU\| (13) (14/1 +22%) No Hubs No Hoobs	14 14/1(+22%)	(13) No Hubs No Hoobs 14/1, Ended last season with a hat-trick of staying handicap chase wins in the mud. Below-form fourth on a quicker surface on Wincanton reappearance in October but should come on for the run and the return to deeper ground will play to his strengths. Goes very well on heavy; drew 6l clear over extended 3m6f at Exeter final start last term.
12 \|PU\| (12) (125/1 -25%) Amateur	125 125/1(-25%)	(12) Amateur 125/1, Unreliable type who won at Ffos Las in May but has been pulled up on 6 times either side of it, including this race last year. Outsider. Veteran; pulled up in six of last seven starts; Ffos Las in the spring is more his thing.

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14:50 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 1) 31f Race Class Flow

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Runner-up last year behind a runaway winner, IRON BRIDGE returns off 6lb lower and may be value for a trainer who has won this twice. The eight-year-old's return third at Carlisle was encouraging and he gets the vote ahead of Galia Des Liteaux, who is much better than she showed in the Coral Gold Cup. She shaped well for a long way in the Grand National and finished second in the Classic Chase at Warwick last term. Unbeaten in three starts at this track and a stablemate of the selection, Monbeg Genius is 8lb better off with his Haydock conqueror Fontaine Collonges and could have a say. Jubilee Express was last seen scoring comfortably at Haydock in March, while Troytown winner Stuzzikini looks the pick of the Irish.

FONTAINE COLLONGES was better than ever when too strong for Monbeg Genius at Haydock and can add to the haul of valuable chase wins for Venetia Williams this winter. Iwilldoit's good record fresh and in this race makes him a possible threat with Callum Pritchard taking 7 lb off. His stablemate Jubilee Express has a very different profile as a lightly-raced 7-y-o but he looks progressive and this has likely been the target for a while. Gordon Elliott's Where It All Began completes the shortlist.

Kerry Lee's ATLANTA BRAVE (nap) catches the eye with the promise shown over 3m2f at Newbury this time last year, which is strong form.

15:00 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 24f - 27 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 1st (14) (17/2 +39%) Perceval Legallois	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(14) Perceval Legallois 17/2, 10/1, creditable fourth of 18 in handicap chase at Navan (24.2f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Mark Walsh's pick of the JP McManus-owned contingent and this 7-y-o has to be high on the shortlist. 1-8 over fences; hung around for 4th in the Troytown but doesn't look well treated.
26 2nd (26) (10/1 +50%) Midnight Our Fred	10 10/1(+50%)	(26) Midnight Our Fred 10/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Gowran (20f, good to firm, 2/1) 83 days ago, going clear. Back up in trip and he's in with an each-way shout. Winner over fences at Gowran when last seen; longer trip fine; worth a try at this class.
6 3rd (6) (11/1 +8%) Pinkerton	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Pinkerton 11/1, 2 wins from 3 runs this season. Latest win in chase at Galway in July. Good 2¼ lengths second of 5 to Found A Fifty in Skymas Chase at Down Royal (19.6f, good to soft, 5/4) 55 days ago. Up in trip and should make his presence felt. Galway Plate winner and Gr 2 2nd latest; could be more to come at this trip.
1 4th (1) (25/1 -127%) Nick Rockett	25 25/1(-127%)	(1) Nick Rockett 25/1, Creditable third of 20 in handicap chase (7/1) at Sandown (28.7f, good) when last seen in April. One of 10 representatives from the Willie Mullins yard. Strong each-way chance. Won a beginners' and good runs at higher level since; may want real stamina test though.
27 5th (27) (5/1 +58%) Will Do	5 5/1(+58%)	(27) Will Do 5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, very good second of 7 in novice chase at Fairyhouse (20f, good, 6/5) 45 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and, on a fair mark for his handicap debut in this sphere (fourth off the same mark in a strong handicap hurdle at Punchestown in May), he's one to consider. Good runs in defeat over fences and looks like a major player now h'capping; Ewing on.
24 6th (24) (33/1 +0%) History Of Fashion	33 33/1(+0%)	(24) History Of Fashion 33/1, 2 wins from 4 runs this season. 10/1, improved to win 13-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.7f, good) 26 days ago. Much more on his plate as he goes in search of the hat-trick off 7 lb higher in this much tougher race. Hat-trick seeker; 3m5f win latest; this demands a career best from his revised mark though.
4 7th (4) (17/2 -6%) Three Card Brag	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(4) Three Card Brag 17/2, 5/2, third of 4 in minor event hurdle at Clonmel (24f, soft) 24 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and sports first-time blinkers on 1st time. One of 5 from the Gordon Elliott yard and he's of strong interest on this handicap debut. Promising start to his chase career last term including 3rd in Gr 1 novice; fair mark.
9 8th (9) (33/1 +0%) Favori De Champdou	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Favori De Champdou 33/1, 8/13, didn't need to be at best when winning 5-runner Grade 3 chase at Limerick (24.6f, heavy) by neck from Donacheady Gale, all out. Off 8 months and cheekpieces on 1st time. Likely to find a few too good. Non-runner due to going on forecast quicker ground in 4 runs since Limerick chase win.
5 9th (5) (20/1 -25%) Horantzau D'airy	20 20/1(-25%)	(5) Horantzau D'airy 20/1, Course winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap chase at Newbury (26f, good to soft, 14/1) 27 days ago. Place possibilities. Good runs in Kerry and Munster Nationals; never got into a rhythm at Newbury; vulnerable.
3 \|F\| (3) (22/1 +33%) Janidil	22 22/1(+33%)	(3) Janidil 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, bit below form seventh of 15 in handicap chase (40/1) at Cheltenham (20.2f, good) 41 days ago. Back up in trip. Yard saddles several candidates with more appealing claims. Hasn't achieved much in last year but flying down weights and Kelly is value for his 5lb.
17 \|F\| (17) (40/1 0%) Hartur D'arc	40 40/1(0%)	(17) Hartur D'arc 40/1, Unseated rider in handicap chase (18/1) at Ascot (23.8f, soft) 6 days ago too far out to suggest outcome. Others look stronger. Bright start for this yard last season but lost his way; beaten when unseating on Saturday.
18 \|U\| (18) (50/1 +0%) Aime Desjy	50 50/1(+0%)	(18) Aime Desjy 50/1, 14/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) 20 days ago, pulled up soon after. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Won beginners' before Topham 5th but not in same form since.
28 10th (28) (50/1 +24%) Galon De Vauzelle	50 50/1(+24%)	(28) Galon De Vauzelle 50/1, Course winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap chase at Aintree (21.1f, good, 40/1) 48 days ago. Looks set for another struggle. Didn't take to the Sefton last time; good run prior but tough ask from 3lb wrong.
10 11th (10) (20/1 -25%) Desertmore House	20 20/1(-25%)	(10) Desertmore House 20/1, 8/1, good third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (24.1f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase and likely to find this too competitive. Last year's Kerry National winner but looks on a tough mark at present.
12 12th (12) (7/1 +30%) Panda Boy	7 7/1(+30%)	(12) Panda Boy 7/1, 11/1, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap chase at Limerick (24f, good to soft) 68 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and likely to give another good account in a race in which he finished fourth last year and third in 2022 (also a winner over hurdles at this meeting in 2021). Respected. Back to his best when 2nd in this last term but remains 3lb higher and may want it soft.
16 13th (16) (40/1 -100%) Spanish Harlem	40 40/1(-100%)	(16) Spanish Harlem 40/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (24.5f, soft, 11/1), behind when pulled up 5 out. Off 7 months and entitled to come on for the run. Never got into it from rear when 6th in Scottish National; pulled up since; tough mark.
2 14th (2) (20/1 -150%) Meetingofthewaters	20 20/1(-150%)	(2) Meetingofthewaters 20/1, Creditable seventh of 32 in the Grand National at Aintree (34.3f, soft, 11/1) on final run of last season. Dropping back in trip will help and, though 19 lb higher in the weights compared to when winning this 12 months ago, he has to be high on the shortlist. Bolted up in this last season before Ultima 3rd and Grand National 7th; may want it softer.
19 15th (19) (33/1 +18%) Toss Again	33 33/1(+18%)	(19) Toss Again 33/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, good, 11/2) 76 days ago, folding from end of back straight. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has work to do. Won Blazers at Galway last season but pulled up both starts this term and second-string.
21 16th (21) (25/1 +0%) Mars Harper	25 25/1(+0%)	(21) Mars Harper 25/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, excellent second of 19 in handicap chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) 20 days ago. Can make his presence felt off the same mark here, provided he gets home (slight question mark remains over the suitability of this trip). Won twice early last term and back to form with Navan 2nd but up 3lb and may want it soft.
7 17th (7) (50/1 -52%) Adamantly Chosen	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Adamantly Chosen 50/1, Below form ninth of 19 in handicap chase at Navan (20.7f, soft, 16/1) 20 days ago. Doesn't appear to be towards the top of the Mullins pecking order in this race. Back to best with beginners' win last term; not at same level since; others better treated.
11 18th (11) (28/1 +15%) Life In The Park	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Life In The Park 28/1, Twelfth of 18 in handicap chase at Navan (24.2f, good to soft, 11/1) 40 days ago. Trainer going well and he's capable of playing a part if on-song. 1-13 over fences; respectable runs in Plate at Cheltenham and Galway Plate but tough mark.
15 19th (15) (9/1 +25%) Hgranca De Thaix	9 9/1(+25%)	(15) Hgranca De Thaix 9/1, Promising individual. 2/1, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Galway (21.9f, good to soft) 62 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Remains open to improvement in this sphere and he merits consideration. Beat Perceval Legallois at Punchest'; may have needed return; new mark demands career best.
13 20th (13) (33/1 -65%) Macdermott	33 33/1(-65%)	(13) Macdermott 33/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (33/1) at Navan (20.7f, soft) 20 days ago and, all in all, his top yard saddles stronger contenders. Got better as last season went on culminating in Scottish National win; may want it soft.
22 21st (22) (66/1 +0%) Chavez	66 66/1(+0%)	(22) Chavez 66/1, 20/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f, soft) when last seen 9 months ago and he's hard to warm to on this occasion. Bolted up beginners' despite not jumping well; achieved very little last season.
8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 +0%) Lucid Dreams	33 33/1(+0%)	(8) Lucid Dreams 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable sixth of 19 in handicap chase (9/1) at Navan (20.7f, soft) 20 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Ran a cracker in Troytown before Navan 6th down in trip; may be in h'capper's grip.
23 \|PU\| (23) (50/1 +0%) Klarc Kent	50 50/1(+0%)	(23) Klarc Kent 50/1, 50/1, below form tenth of 19 in handicap chase at Navan (20.7f, soft) 20 days ago, not knocked about. Risky proposition at present. Well ridden when 4th in Scottish National but little since and best form on soft.
20 \|PU\| (20) (66/1 0%) Fakir D'alene	66 66/1(0%)	(20) Fakir D'alene 66/1, 33/1, ninth of 18 in handicap chase at Navan (24.2f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Brought down in this race 12 months ago. Continues to edge down the weights but he has a fair bit to prove at present. Good 3rd in 2023 Troytown from 6lb higher; poor form in 4 runs since.

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15:00 Leopardstown Handicap Chase 24f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

PANDA BOY can hopefully make it third-time lucky in this valuable handicap. The Martin Brassil-trained gelding won a 3m handicap hurdle at the Christmas Festival here in 2021 and has been placed in the latest two renewals of this race, including when runner-up to Meetingofthewaters (now 16lb worse off) 12 months ago. Stablemate Desertmore House had a nice prep for this over hurdles last time, while Will Do stayed well over hurdles and will benefit from this step up in trip on his handicap chase debut after just three runs over fences. Galway Plate winner Pinkerton, Nick Rockett, Perceval Legallois and Midnight Our Fred are others to consider in a wide-open event.

THREE CARD BRAG is armed with an appealing profile having shaped well on each of his three starts over fences last season, including when third to Spillane's Tower in a Punchestown Grade 1 during the spring. On that evidence he is starting off in a handicap on a fair mark and a recent spin over hurdles will have teed him up nicely for this. There could be more to come from Hgranca de Thaix this season and he is second choice ahead of Perceval Legallois and last year's winner Meetingofthewaters.

Gordon Elliott has solid claims in this with WILL DO (nap) who has been running well over shorter and should improve now handicapping

15:08 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (10/1 +38%) Beachcomber	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Beachcomber 10/1, Dual 25f hurdles winner who stepped up on his chasing debut form when runner-up at Exeter last month. Had cheekpieces on but found his jumping failing to pass muster at Cheltenham (25.2f, good to soft) just under a fortnight ago. More severe headgear enlisted (first-time blinkers). Two 3m1f hurdle wins but he can look awkward and brings mixed chase form this winter.
5 2nd (5) (11/4 +8%) Frero Banbou	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(5) Frero Banbou 11/4, Tumbled in the weights and ended a long losing run for a stable that's quickly resumed its habit of landing big handicap chases in Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) last month, jumping well over the longest trip he'd faced. Remains well handicapped after a 7 lb rise, so can go in again. Right down weights when suited by new 2m7f trip latest; back up 7lb but still well treated.
6 3rd (6) (9/1 +36%) Golden Son	9 9/1(+36%)	(6) Golden Son 9/1, Got off the mark over fences at this track in February and running well in blinkers when fell 2 out in handicap chase at Sandown (20f, good) in April. Had a wind op but added to a decidedly patchy record back from 7 months off at Newbury (19.8f, good to soft) recently so not one to trust. Good win over 2m4f here (soft) in February but he blows hot and cold; risky.
10 4th (10) (13/2 -63%) Dreaming Blue	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(10) Dreaming Blue 13/2, Capitalised on a reduced mark with plenty to spare at Fontwell in March and followed up back there 3 weeks later. Good third of 4 at Wincanton on return and back to winning ways reverted to front-running tactics at Ludlow (25.6f, soft) earlier this month. 3 lb higher and should be in the mix. Steady progress over fences; convincing over 3m1f latest; up in grade; can inch higher.
8 5th (8) (16/1 -100%) Weveallbeencaught	16 16/1(-100%)	(8) Weveallbeencaught 16/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Fantastic start in novices at Worcester and Cheltenham (handicap) for new yard this autumn but found the effort of trying to go the gallop in a tougher environment from out of the weights all too much at latter track last time. 0-8 over fences but has shown enough over 3m and 2m4f to put him in this picture.
3 6th (3) (7/2 +56%) Highstakesplayer	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(3) Highstakesplayer 7/2, Likeable sort who notched his fourth success over fences at this C&D in April. Solid reappearance when second at Ascot but just like last season, he went backwards from that when well held at Newbury (22.4f, good to soft) subsequently. No surprise to see him get back on the up. 2-2 over C&D; solid form when 2nd at Ascot in November but lesser run since.
2 7th (2) (20/1 -25%) Jet Plane	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) Jet Plane 20/1, Gained a fourth victory of 2023/24 in comfortable style at Market Rasen (19f) in April. Gave his all after 6 months off when third at Wetherby in October but was last of those still going when unseating his rider 3 out at Newcastle (23.4f, good) last month. Others more compelling. Five chase wins at up to 3m2f; below par latest; conditions may be quicker than ideal.
1 8th (1) (20/1 -25%) Kitty's Light	20 20/1(-25%)	(1) Kitty's Light 20/1, Scottish National hero in 2022/23 and an excellent fifth in Grand National last term. Well held all 3 runs so far this season, though, and it could be that his campaign is again being fine-tuned around another trip to Aintree during the spring. Excellent stayer; ran well over C&D in 2022 but needs further now; regular aids left off.
4 9th (4) (6/1 +57%) Slipway	6 6/1(+57%)	(4) Slipway 6/1, Strong stayer who dispelled a couple of low-key efforts when resuming winning ways over C&D in March. Just a creditable return/cross-country debut when fifth at Cheltenham last month and probably found the race coming too soon when well held at Ascot (29.4f, good to soft) 8 days later. Has more peaks than troughs but was a good winner on sole C&D start in April.
7 10th (7) (25/1 -25%) Deise Aba	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Deise Aba 25/1, Useful but unpredictable chaser for Philip Hobbs. Successful in 4 of 6 starts in points since. Sold from Francesca Poste £10,000 in May and decent start for this yard when just failing at Wincanton in October. Showed up well for a long way at Cheltenham since, so not without each-way hope. Capable over 3m in his prime; good start for new yard in October; less convincing since.
11 \|PU\| (11) (14/1 -17%) Bass Rock	14 14/1(-17%)	(11) Bass Rock 14/1, Useful chase/hurdles winner at his best but struggled for form over fences last season for Sandy Thomson and offered little on yard bow in 2m4f Cheltenham handicap hurdle in October. Showed the benefit of that comeback when third at Ludlow earlier in the month but likely to struggle in this. Long spell of mediocre form; recent Ludlow 3rd was better; may come on again.

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15:08 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

FRERO BANBOU stripped fitter for his reappearance sixth in the Grand Sefton at Aintree when running out a ready winner of a hot handicap chase at Newcastle most recently. That form has a strong look to it and the suspicion is that a 7lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Dreaming Blue impressed when making all over an extended 3m1f at Ludlow earlier this month and another bold bid off 3lb higher looks assured, while C&D winner Highstakesplayer is also noteworthy.

FRERO BANBOU added another big-race success to Venetia Williams' CV in the Rehearsal Chase at Newcastle last month and, remaining with handicapping scope even judged on last season's form, he's likely to prove a tough nut to crack. Dreaming Blue made it 3 wins from his last 4 starts at Ludlow recently, so he's put forward as the main danger, with Highstakesplayer and Weveallbeencaught taken to fight out minor honours.

Although FRERO BANBOU has been hard to place in recent times he was well suited by the step up to nearly 3m last time and can follow up.

15:11 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (12/1 +25%) Apologise	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Apologise 12/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (9/1) at Huntingdon (20.7f, good to soft) 13 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero. A winner when last seen in Nov 2023 but has since changed hands for £1,000.
9 2nd (9) (20/1 +0%) Snow Punt	20 20/1(+0%)	(9) Snow Punt 20/1, Below form ninth of 16 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Tipperary (24f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Tongue strap back on. Perhaps failed to stay 3m last time and had previously hit the frame over 2m1f here.
2 3rd (2) (4/1 +38%) Collaborative	4 4/1(+38%)	(2) Collaborative 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (18/1) at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 24 days ago. Not ruled out after that showing. Fourth of 15 on handicap debut and would have been closer but for hitting traffic.
15 4th (15) (7/1 -8%) She's On Line	7 7/1(-8%)	(15) She's On Line 7/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft, 6/1) 29 days ago. Went close over C&D before that. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Second in handicaps at Tramore and here before a below-par effort in Scotland.
5 5th (5) (7/1 +50%) Bridie's Beau	7 7/1(+50%)	(5) Bridie's Beau 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 100/1, twentieth of 25 in hot novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 27 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut and open to progress. Interesting. Tailed off in maidens but showed ability in bumpers and this is his handicap debut.
6 6th (6) (50/1 -150%) Scarlet Purse	50 50/1(-150%)	(6) Scarlet Purse 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Ninth of 25 in novice hurdle (150/1) at Navan (16f, soft) 20 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. May well do better and one to note. Needs to find something from somewhere to play a part on handicap debut.
17 7th (17) (33/1 -32%) Lily Of Dromard	33 33/1(-32%)	(17) Lily Of Dromard 33/1, Off 18 months and 33/1, first run since leaving Michael John O'Connor when fourteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24.7f, soft) 35 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Has won a handicap but needed to run better on her return from a long absence.
19 8th (19) (33/1 -32%) One Horse Army	33 33/1(-32%)	(19) One Horse Army 33/1, 40/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 11 months ago. RESERVE. Could be glad to see the back of fences and has the form to feature; reserve.
14 9th (14) (33/1 -136%) Sea The Sunset	33 33/1(-136%)	(14) Sea The Sunset 33/1, Off 14 months, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 33/1) 14 days ago, pulled up 3 out. Has won a handicap but needed to run better 14 days ago after a long absence.
3 \|F\| (3) (5/4 +62%) Mount Ferns	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(3) Mount Ferns 5/4, Winner at Listowel in September first time up for this yard. 11/4, below form seventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.3f, good to soft) 54 days ago, not ideally placed. This is easier. C&D winner on soft and got warm before disappointing at Cork (on good).
8 10th (8) (22/1 -83%) Let Him B	22 22/1(-83%)	(8) Let Him B 22/1, 66/1, sixteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft) 19 days ago. Ground was soft when tailed off on handicap debut (66-1); may prefer this surface.
13 11th (13) (66/1 -32%) Olord	66 66/1(-32%)	(13) Olord 66/1, First run since leaving Eoin Christopher McCarthy, 66/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.4f, good to soft) 109 days ago, pulled up before 5 out. Down in trip. Returned from a mammoth absence three months ago and was pulled up in a Galway handicap.
12 12th (12) (22/1 +12%) Mellem	22 22/1(+12%)	(12) Mellem 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Positives thin on the ground but he's still lightly raced and now enters handicap company.
1 13th (1) (10/1 -33%) Ricky Bobby	10 10/1(-33%)	(1) Ricky Bobby 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Off 7 months. Should be competitive if ready to go. Sole success was well over three years ago but hasn't been in bad form this year.
18 14th (18) (25/1 0%) Chartwell's Lady	25 25/1(0%)	(18) Chartwell's Lady 25/1, Twelfth of 14 in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16.5f, good to soft, 150/1) 13 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Placed on the Flat; some promise in one of her maidens and handicaps now a better option.
11 15th (11) (28/1 -12%) Dylan's Chance	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Dylan's Chance 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (soft, 28/1) 38 days ago. Failed to raise his profile on handicap debut over C&D last month when a 28-1 chance.
4 16th (4) (22/1 -10%) Kobalt St Georges	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Kobalt St Georges 22/1, Hooded for 1st time, seventeenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, soft, 20/1) 19 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Tailed off in both his handicaps over 2m4f, with and without a hood.
16 \|PU\| (16) (80/1 -60%) Kanpai	80 80/1(-60%)	(16) Kanpai 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 100/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft) 13 days ago. 100-1 for his recent handicap debut at Fairyhouse and performed accordingly; lots to prove.

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15:11 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

MOUNT FERNS may be able to strike again back on softer ground. Conor McNamara reported that his mount didn't handle the better ground at Cork last month having won impressively on his first outing for the yard on easier going at Listowel. He could still be nicely treated. She's On Line was narrowly beaten on her last visit here and could be a danger, despite not showing that form at Musselburgh last time. Cheekpieces are tried now. Apologise was picked up for just 1,000 pounds at the sales in July and is an interesting one, with trainer Gary McGill making the long trip down from County Derry.

BRIDIE'S BEAU could be ready to take a big step forward now handicapping and gets the vote. Scarlet Purse has a similar profile and is one to note, while Mount Ferns can bounce back to form to get in the hunt.

Wide-open. BRIDIE'S BEAU has been quiet in his maidens but handicaps are now a better option and he showed promise in bumpers

15:20 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (9/2 -13%) Harbour Island	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) Harbour Island 9/2, €70,000 3-y-o, Ultra gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chase winner Jon Snow and fair French hurdler Cookilayone. Of obvious interest given connections and looks the first string. 70,000euros 3yo; from family of Champion Hurdle winner Binocular; interesting debutant.
3 2nd (3) (8/1 -33%) Drayton Flyer	8 8/1(-33%)	(3) Drayton Flyer 8/1, £56,000 3-y-o, Lauro gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam, pulled up in point, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (winner at around 2m) Herons Heir. Noteworthy newcomer. £56,000 3yo; half-brother to a point winner; one of two appealing newcomers for this yard.
4 3rd (4) (5/2 +90%) Geordie Mackem	2.5 5/2(+90%)	(4) Geordie Mackem 5/2, Jack Hobbs gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Lunar Shadow. Out of a bumper winner and not a forlorn hope on debut. £40,000 yearling; has a plausible pedigree for a race like this; well worth a market check.
2 4th (2) (8/1 -167%) Blue Bellamy	8 8/1(-167%)	(2) Blue Bellamy 8/1, Placed 3 times from 4 completed starts in points and bright start under Rules, confirming promise of his Worcester debut third when runner-up at Market Rasen (16.6f) a month ago. Should go well again. Placed three times in points and twice in bumpers; should be in the thick of things again.
5 5th (5) (18/1 -80%) Godfrey Bouillon	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Godfrey Bouillon 18/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam (c130/h128), 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Danny Whizzbang. Interesting if the market speaks in his favour. Bred to be useful; yard does well in this sphere; has had wind surgery.
1 6th (1) (4/1 +0%) Full Force Gale	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Full Force Gale 4/1, Out of a winning hurdler and made the ideal start when landing a 7-runner bumper at Ffos Las on debut. More to come and should be involved. Made winning start at Fontwell in October; should go well under a penalty.
9 7th (9) (40/1 -82%) Syfonic Sam	40 40/1(-82%)	(9) Syfonic Sam 40/1, Black Sam Bellamy gelding. Brother to useful hurdler/chaser Captain Cattistock, and closely related to 3 winners, including fairly useful staying chaser Bretney. Worth a market check. Yard has bumper winners but this one is bred to excel over obstacles and longer distances.
8 8th (8) (8/1 +0%) Midnight Potter	8 8/1(+0%)	(8) Midnight Potter 8/1, Blue Bresil gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/useful hurdler Midnight Tour and bumper winner Miss Fleming. Bred to go well in this sphere. £52,000 2yo; yard has had three wins from just 13 attempts in bumpers in recent seasons.
10 9th (10) (16/1 +27%) The Final Brig	16 16/1(+27%)	(10) The Final Brig 16/1, Doyen gelding. Closely related to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdle winner/smart chaser Into Overdrive and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Over To Sam. Interesting on pedigree. Stoutly bred and may be more of a long-term prospect.
11 10th (11) (125/1 -279%) Timely Approach	125 125/1(-279%)	(11) Timely Approach 125/1, Bred for the Flat but only a hint of ability when seventh at Newcastle on debut 13 days ago. Needs to step forward plenty from that. Never better than midfield when seventh at Newcastle two weeks ago; others preferred.
13 11th (13) (28/1 +15%) Sun Rising Legacy	28 28/1(+15%)	(13) Sun Rising Legacy 28/1, £5,000 3-y-o, Ocovango mare. Half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser Dromore Lad and bumper winner Sun Rising Hill. Wears cheekpieces. Fetched only £5,000 as a 3yo but has quite a useful pedigree; yard 7-64 in bumpers of late.
12 12th (12) (40/1 -21%) Anna's Lady	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Anna's Lady 40/1, Monsieur Bond filly. Dam of little account on Flat. Doesn't make much appeal on paper. Flat-bred filly; rare bumper runner for this yard.

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15:20 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

The in-form Olly Murphy takes the wraps off a couple of expensive newcomers in the shape of Drayton Flyer (56,000 pounds) and Harbour Island (70,000 euros) and they must be respected. Full Force Gale repaid some of his 60,000-pound price tag by scoring first time out at Ffos Las, but he may struggle to successfully concede 7lb to BLUE BELLAMY, who stepped up on his Rules debut when a close second at Market Rasen.

HARBOUR ISLAND and Drayton Flyer are both appealing on pedigree and represent the same connections that do well in this sphere, so they might be the pair to concentrate on, with the first name marginally preferred. Blue Bellamy has experience and should go well again.

Brian Ellison's newcomer GEORDIE MACKEM gets a tentative vote, with Blue Bellamy and Full Force Gale also considered.

15:25 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/2 0%) David's Well	3.5 7/2(0%)	(6) David's Well 7/2, A fair winner in a brief spell hurdling and justified short odds sent chasing after 9 months off in weak contest at Leicester (2m), readily coming clear. Open to improvement and respected. Won modest race fairly comfortably on seasonal/chase debut and remains unexposed.
2 2nd (2) (12/1 -200%) Dr T J Eckleburg	12 12/1(-200%)	(2) Dr T J Eckleburg 12/1, Showed the benefit of his reappearance when proving too strong for his 6 rivals at Haydock (16.3f, soft) last month. Runner-up that day has bolted up since so he's got to be high on the shortlist despite a 7 lb rise. Kept on dourly to prevail at Haydock last month; 7lb rise might leave him vulnerable here.
4 3rd (4) (15/2 +25%) Royal Jewel	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(4) Royal Jewel 15/2, Won 2m maiden hurdle at Exeter last season and good start over fences in front of Dr T J Eckleburg at Newton Abbot on return. Too free next time but it's still early days. Below form after racing too freely last time but ran well on chasing debut in October.
1 4th (1) (4/1 +27%) Zambezi Fix	4 4/1(+27%)	(1) Zambezi Fix 4/1, His good record here includes victory in this last year from the same mark and he's been ticking over nicely over hurdles this term. Can go well. In fair form over hurdles this autumn; won this race by 5l off today's mark a year ago.
5 5th (5) (13/2 -160%) King Of Tara	6.5 13/2(-160%)	(5) King Of Tara 13/2, Fairly useful 2m novice hurdle winner who is the type to make a better chaser and, back on testing ground, confirmed the promise of his last run to make a successful debut over fences in smooth fashion at Carlisle (2m) recently. More to come and set to go well again under a penalty. Clearcut winner on recent chasing debut at Carlisle; must be considered here.
8 \|F\| (8) (13/2 +54%) Lucky Lugger	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(8) Lucky Lugger 13/2, Goes well here, runner-up on first 2 starts, although held in useful well-run novice handicap at Warwick a fortnight ago. This isn't much easier. 0-12 overall but began chasing career with two good second over C&D last month.
7 \|F\| (7) (40/1 +39%) Feel The Pinch	40 40/1(+39%)	(7) Feel The Pinch 40/1, Out of sorts since scoring at Newton Abbot (16.7f) in July and this looks tough. Lurks on a good mark but has been out of form since returning from a break in October.
3 \|PU\| (3) (5/1 +33%) Doyouknowwhatimean	5 5/1(+33%)	(3) Doyouknowwhatimean 5/1, Scored in the mud at Lingfield and Stratford last winter and ran creditably after 8 months off at Newton Abbot in October. Back in trip and capable of winning off this mark. Ended last season in good form and ran well on reappearance; may still be improving.

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15:25 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

DAVID'S WELL could not have done much more when landing the odds on his chase debut at Leicester and a 7lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Chris Gordon's charge is narrowly preferred to Dr T J Eckleburg, who drops in class having scored at Haydock last time out. Last year's winner Zambezi Fix and recent Carlisle scorer King Of Tara are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

Quite a warm-looking handicap with KING OF TARA taken to follow up his smooth Carlisle success. David's Well, Dr T J Eckleburg and last year's winner Zambezi Fix should all be in the hunt too.

Topweight ZAMBEZI FIX stayed on well to win this race by 5l a year ago and is selected to defend his crown from the same mark.

15:30 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (18/1 -157%) Karate Kid	18 18/1(-157%)	(5) Karate Kid 18/1, Once-raced maiden. 6/1, second of 8 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good) on NH debut 81 days ago. Up in trip on debut for new yard. More will be needed if he's to go one better here. Runner up in a Fairyhouse bumper in October, has moved yards, not discounted.
1 2nd (1) (7/1 -100%) American Jukebox	7 7/1(-100%)	(1) American Jukebox 7/1, Promising type. Fourth of 7 in bumper at Fairyhouse (16f, good, 5/1) on NH debut 45 days ago, needing stiffer test. Up in trip and he's open to improvement. Placed in sole start in points, beaten 4l on Rules' debut at Fairyhouse, can't discount.
2 3rd (2) (40/1 -60%) Coolberrin Hill	40 40/1(-60%)	(2) Coolberrin Hill 40/1, €24,000 3-y-o, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Mount Benbulben. Made it third time lucky in points when last seen in May. Won a point in May at the third attempt, dam a half-sister to Mount Benbulben, watch.
9 4th (9) (40/1 +20%) Meetmeinstlouis	40 40/1(+20%)	(9) Meetmeinstlouis 40/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, tenth of 25 in novice hurdle at Navan (16f, soft) on NH debut 20 days ago. Makes bumpers debut and steps up in trip. Beaten 40l on debut in a maiden hurdle, sister to Ballyburn could do better, check market.
7 5th (7) (33/1 -65%) Matter Of Opinion	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Matter Of Opinion 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden under Rules. Respectable third of 8 in bumper at Galway (16.6f, good to soft, 6/1) 80 days ago. Back up in trip and he looks vulnerable. Three decent efforts in bumpers since joining this yard, more needed in this company.
3 6th (3) (1/1 +43%) Eclipse Chaser	1 1/1(+43%)	(3) Eclipse Chaser 1/1, Jet Away gelding. Brother to fairly useful 2m hurdler winner Jet Powered, and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chaser Westerner Lady. In the lead when falling 2 out on sole point start. Top yard also saddles Leaky Cauldron. In front when falling late on in sole point, yard has fine record in this race, big chance.
4 7th (4) (10/3 +72%) God Help Me	3.333333 10/3(+72%)	(4) God Help Me 10/3, Joshua Tree gelding. Half-brother to useful 9f/9.5f winner in France Ironwithers. Dam unraced. Second in a maiden point in February and he's one to note in the betting. Placed in sole point back in February, form has worked out, each way claims at least.
6 8th (6) (9/2 -35%) Leaky Cauldron	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(6) Leaky Cauldron 9/2, €42,000 3-y-o, Well Chosen gelding. Dam 2½m hurdle/chase winner. Did the job well when winning sole point start and it'll be interesting to see how he shapes up in the betting, particularly in relation to stable companion Eclipse Chaser. Won a point by 5l in October 2023, top yard but Patrick Mullins prefers his stablemate.
8 9th (8) (200/1 0%) Katie's World	200 200/1(0%)	(8) Katie's World 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, 109 lengths last of 13 to Aruntothequeen in listed bumper at Gowran (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 84 days ago. Up in trip. Always out the back when 100-1 for her debut in a listed heat at Gowran, hard to fancy.

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15:30 Leopardstown NH Flat Race 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ECLIPSE CHASER is out of a bumper winner who has already produced four useful winners, notably Grade 2 scorer Westerner Lady. The son of Jet Away was unlucky not to collect on his only point-to-point start when falling in the lead two out and riding arrangements suggest he's preferred to stable companion Leaky Cauldron, who won in good style between the flags for Colin Bowe last year. American Jukebox is a half-brother to American Mike and should benefit from his debut under Rules behind the selection's stablemate Full Confession at Fairyhouse last month. Karate Kid was supported on debut when staying on well behind Belle Le Grand at Fairyhouse.

Jockey bookings suggest that ECLIPSE CHASER is the Willie Mullins first-string and he is taken to make a winning Rules debut. The 4-y-o appeared to be holding all the aces when coming down at the second-last on his sole start between the flags in March. American Jukebox should come on for his spin at Fairyhouse last month and, with this stiffer test likely to be in his favour, he is feared most ahead of Eclipse Chaser's stablemate Leaky Cauldron. God Help Me is also shortlisted.

A chance is taken on GOD HELP ME. A 4l runner up in a Kirkistown point, that race has already produced two winners under Rules.

15:38 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (7/1 +50%) Ooh Betty	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Ooh Betty 7/1, Useful mare who had a breathing operation prior to making a successful reappearance in 7-runner handicap at Sandown (2m) before disappointing in stronger race at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) 27 days ago. This is another competitive event and she's likely to find a couple too good here. Well held last time but won at Sandown earlier in November and is usually consistent.
8 2nd (8) (20/1 -43%) Big Boy Bobby	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Big Boy Bobby 20/1, Ran well here when second in 2022 but things haven't gone to plan since, pulled up at Fakenham (though shaped okay) before disappointing at Haydock 20 months ago. His best form over hurdles has come at right-handed tracks so he's not dismissed from out of the handicap and is worth a market check. Went close in this race two years ago but now badly lacks recent match practice.
4 3rd (4) (14/1 +30%) Glory And Fortune	14 14/1(+30%)	(4) Glory And Fortune 14/1, Another former Betfair Hurdle winner. Lost his way in spring 2023, well-held fifth of 8 (hooded) in 2m Kempton listed race on comeback and failed to build on that in a weaker race (hood removed) when fifth at Wetherby (16f) 41 days ago. No hood again and tough ask in a much stronger contest today. Could prove resurgent off this reduced mark and with Cameron Iles taking off 7lb.
1 4th (1) (11/1 -100%) Hansard	11 11/1(-100%)	(1) Hansard 11/1, Smart hurdler who landed the Gerry Feilden at Newbury in December. Decent fifth in stronger contest at Ascot (15.7f, good) later that month, travelled well and not ideally placed the way the race unfolded, ran on. Market should give some clues and is respected if ready to roll on his comeback. Won last season's Gerry Feilden and could still have further progress in him; interesting.
5 5th (5) (6/4 +20%) Willmount	1.5 6/4(+20%)	(5) Willmount 6/4, Expensive pointer created a good impression when winning his first 3 starts under Rules. Pulled up in Grade 1 Challow (20f soft) in December 2023 and was easy to back on return from a year off. falling 3 out (14 days ago) having raced enthusiastically. Would be a huge player if back to his best. Fell on reappearance; impressive in his only completed start over hurdles; not written off.
3 6th (3) (4/1 +0%) Aucunrisque	4 4/1(+0%)	(3) Aucunrisque 4/1, Betfair Hurdle winner in 2023. Twice third in 2m handicaps at Plumpton and Cheltenham this autumn, before improved effort when landing a decent Ascot handicap (15.7f, good) 35 days ago, ridden positively as is often the case. Respected C&D winner but could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival. Has resurrected his former consistency this term; still favourably treated on peak form.
2 7th (2) (15/2 -114%) Valgrand	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(2) Valgrand 15/2, Last three runs at Cheltenham including victory in Grade 2 novice but unable to live with Potters Charm in a 21f Grade 2 last month. Back in trip (17f) on handicap debut at same venue two weeks ago, finding less than looked likely. Remains in excellent hands however, and not ruled out. Disappointing last time (h'cap debut) but otherwise very consistent; could well rebound.
7 8th (7) (12/1 -33%) Jet Powered	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Jet Powered 12/1, 350,000 gns purchase after sole success in Irish point and impressed when making winning hurdles debut but disappointing on two runs since, latest when pulled up at Newbury (too keen) a year ago. He's clearly not been straightforward to train and market should convey stable expectations on return. Back from another absence; connections are persevering and market support should be noted.

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15:38 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Prior to his subdued effort in the Challow at Newbury last year, WILLMOUNT looked a novice hurdler potentially out of the top drawer. Nicky Henderson's charge was still going well when falling three out on his handicap debut at Cheltenham recently and, off an unchanged mark, he gets the vote to atone for that mishap and return to winning ways. Aucunrisque took advantage of a sliding mark when landing the spoils over 2m at Ascot last month and another bold showing looks likely nudged up 4lb. The unexposed Jet Powered and Valgrand are a couple of others to consider.

A strong 8-runner contest for the grade, and it will be fascinating to see how the market moves with a few talented horses returning from long absences. WILLMOUNT should have some race fitness on his side, having travelled well for a long way at Cheltenham before falling three out. Assuming he's none the worse for his tumble, he can confirm the promise he showed as a novice last year. Hansard is very much respected having gone well fresh in the past while Big Boy Bobby could outrun his odds.

Useful HANSARD, whose form last December reads well, is taken to defy top weight on his reappearance. Aucunrisque is second choice.

15:41 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (11/1 +31%) Liberated Light	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Liberated Light 11/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, good to soft, 4/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 5lb lower than Cork third but this trip looks too sharp for this hold-up performer.
11 2nd (11) (7/2 +22%) Wardens Whisper	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(11) Wardens Whisper 7/2, 6/1, good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Cork (16.2f, soft) under this rider 14 days ago. Strong claims. Good second at Cork when last seen, no match for the winner; entitled to be bang there.
7 3rd (7) (8/1 +33%) Aboy Joey	8 8/1(+33%)	(7) Aboy Joey 8/1, 5/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft) 24 days ago, not knocked about. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Better than bare result when eighth at Clonmel; one of the more likely candidates.
14 4th (14) (28/1 +30%) Eikonix	28 28/1(+30%)	(14) Eikonix 28/1, 10/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving John Joseph Hanlon when creditable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16.6f, good to soft) 131 days ago. Hood goes on. Unreliable. Wasn't without support when midfield on stable debut; much more needed to figure.
4 5th (4) (66/1 -313%) Malbay Madness	66 66/1(-313%)	(4) Malbay Madness 66/1, First run since leaving Emmet Mullins when ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft, 33/1) 92 days ago. Galway festival winner never figured on first run for new yard at Listowel; jury is out.
8 6th (8) (3/1 +54%) On Your Way	3 3/1(+54%)	(8) On Your Way 3/1, Good ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.4f, soft, 6/1) 24 days ago, not knocked about. Behind Aboy Joey at Clonmel latest; won't need to improve much to figure; watch the market.
12 7th (12) (9/1 +36%) Bid Up	9 9/1(+36%)	(12) Bid Up 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Cork (16.2f, soft) 14 days ago, behind Wardens Whisper. Shortlisted. Late mistakes when 5th at Cork; this stiff track should play to his strengths; chance.
2 8th (2) (22/1 -120%) Therellbguddaysyet	22 22/1(-120%)	(2) Therellbguddaysyet 22/1, 20¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Pray Tell in Gr 3 hurdle (80/1) at Cork (24.4f, soft) 19 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not taken lightly. Drop in trip should suit on his handicap debut but might want good ground.
13 9th (13) (9/1 +64%) Fear The Deere	9 9/1(+64%)	(13) Fear The Deere 9/1, 22/1, creditable fifth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (20.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Back down in trip. 5th at Thurles over 2m4f; he is difficult to recommend taking everything into account.
6 10th (6) (8/1 +0%) New York Style	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) New York Style 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Off 6 months. Suspect first time out could be the time to catch her (second in bumper and Tipperary mares' maiden hurdle after absences). Strong in the betting when poor at Listowel on handicap debut but it's still early days.
1 11th (1) (7/1 +13%) Musta Lovea Lovea	7 7/1(+13%)	(1) Musta Lovea Lovea 7/1, Remains a maiden. Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Navan (20.2f, good to soft, 10/1) 41 days ago, tailing off entering straight. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. 3rd behind Slade Steel last term; below best in 2m4f handicap latest but could bounce back.
5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 -43%) Nathan Wells	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Nathan Wells 20/1, Maiden. Last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Naas (19.3f, soft, 11/1) 8 months ago. Note market support on return. Tailed off at Naas in April; with a top yard but still difficult to recommend on return.
10 \|PU\| (10) (80/1 -142%) Island Mccoo	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Island Mccoo 80/1, First run since leaving Barry T. Murphy when fourteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Cork (20f, soft) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Maiden hurdle form is not without merit but well beaten on his first two handicap starts.

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15:41 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

WARDENS WHISPER has run well on his last couple of outings and looks up to winning a race at this level. The Youmzain gelding chased home the well-backed Robbies Rock on his last outing at Cork, a fortnight ago, and a similar performance may be enough now. Bid Up made a couple of mistakes in the closing stages when fifth in that race and could be a danger on his second handicap outing. Therellbguddaysyet wasn't disgraced in Grade 3 company at Cork last time and doesn't look badly treated on his handicap debut. He's another for the shortlist.

WARDENS WHISPER is going the right way and can strike for his in-form yard. New York Style is interesting on her return for top connections, while 3-y-o Bid Up might not be far away again.

It will be interesting to see what the market thinks of the Charles Byrnes-trained ON YOUR WAY, whose best run came over C&D in October

16:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (15/8 +25%) Havana Sky	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(1) Havana Sky 15/8, Five wins from 11 runs this year, completing 4-timer when landing 7-runner handicap at this C&D (13/2) 6 days ago. Carries penalty but can make a bold bid to extend his winning sequence. Thriving at present; widest stall/penalty to deal with in bid for a five-timer; big chance.
7 2nd (7) (10/3 -11%) Southbank	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(7) Southbank 10/3, Four wins from 16 runs this year, including at this C&D. Bounced back to best when winning 13-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 7/2) 8 days ago, scoring with a good deal in hand. Respected under a penalty. Easy win at Chelmsford last week (6f); strong claims despite his 6lb penalty; C&D winner.
6 3rd (6) (6/1 +50%) Shamardia	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Shamardia 6/1, Successful at Lingfield and over C&D in September. Raced freely back up in trip when sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 22/1) 37 days ago, so she could fare better returned to this shorter distance. Two wins in September, including C&D; should run her race back sprinting.
4 4th (4) (22/1 -120%) Collusion	22 22/1(-120%)	(4) Collusion 22/1, Improved when second at Yarmouth (6f) on handicap debut, but not in same form when sixth of 9 at Nottingham (5f, soft, 7/2) 58 days ago (gelded since). Back up in trip on first run for yard after leaving James Tate. New yard should find races for him but makes his stable debut in a fair race for the grade.
9 5th (9) (12/1 +0%) State Of Madness	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) State Of Madness 12/1, Remains a maiden but ran well when third of 9 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 11/4) 18 days ago, slowly away and bumped start. On a workable mark if building on latest performance back up in trip. Nine-race maiden but he's been threatening something bigger of late; tricky draw.
11 6th (11) (6/1 +25%) Apache Star	6 6/1(+25%)	(11) Apache Star 6/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023, but returned to form when second of 9 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft, 5/1) 57 days ago. Task is now to build on that effort back up in trip. C&D winner; good second at Bath when last seen eight weeks ago; good apprentice booked.
12 7th (12) (10/1 -25%) Outer Edge	10 10/1(-25%)	(12) Outer Edge 10/1, Winner at Chepstow in August and, after 11 weeks off, left behind a lesser effort when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 46 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Can make his presence felt. Recorded a personal best when 2nd over C&D last month; up 2lb and needs more progress.
5 8th (5) (50/1 -150%) Savannah Smiles	50 50/1(-150%)	(5) Savannah Smiles 50/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 21 runs this year. Latest win at Chepstow in September but below form since, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 39 days ago. Others preferred. Four wins this year, including C&D; traffic issues here last time; others look stronger.
8 9th (8) (20/1 -43%) Lion Ring	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Lion Ring 20/1, Made it 4 wins from 5 starts when scoring at Chelmsford City in October. Shaped as if back in form when fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 11/1) 13 days ago, facing competition for the lead. Not ruled out. Four AW wins this autumn; not beaten far here last time but others are more appealing here.
3 10th (3) (20/1 -25%) El Hibri	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) El Hibri 20/1, Three wins from 15 runs this year, with latest success at Chelmsford City in May. However, form has gone the wrong way since, eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 14/1) 17 days ago. Recent AW efforts need bettering but on a dangerous mark and he's the type to revive soon.
2 11th (2) (18/1 -29%) It's Showtime	18 18/1(-29%)	(2) It's Showtime 18/1, Sole success at Lingfield in May. After just 6 days off, below form when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to soft, 25/1) 56 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to this longer distance. Infrequent winner; two AW runs this autumn need bettering if she's to feature.
10 12th (10) (200/1 -506%) Himawari	200 200/1(-506%)	(10) Himawari 200/1, Has finished well held both starts since leaving Marco Botti, in first-time cheekpieces when last of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good, 40/1) in August. Has enough to prove to prove after 4 months off. Well beaten in two turf runs for her new yard; back from a break with headgear left off.

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16:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Having won his last four races with more in hand than the winning margins may have suggested, HAVANA SKY has gone from strength to strength since reverting to the all-weather and a fifth consecutive success could be within his reach, despite him being 18lb above his mark when the winning run started last month. Fellow last-time-out winner Southbank commands respect under a 6lb penalty, while Apache Star lurks on a dangerous rating and cannot be ruled out on these terms.

HAVANA SKY has thrived since the headgear has been removed, making it 4 wins in a row when scoring over C&D last week, and he is taken to add to his tally in his current form. Southbank also carries a penalty and isn't taken lightly after his easy success at Chelmsford 8 days ago, with Outer Edge completing the shortlist.

The thriving Havana Sky isn't opposed lightly despite stall 12 but SOUTHBANK won easily last week and he can follow up.

16:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (6/5 +64%) Enacting	1.2 6/5(+64%)	(4) Enacting 6/5, Sioux Nation colt who proved much sharper second time up when fourth of 10 in novice (8/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 44 days ago, running on. In good hands and feasible to think he can do better again. Shortlisted. Badly needed debut experience; good fourth at Lingfield next time; high on the list.
11 2nd (11) (3/1 -20%) Purple Rainbow	3 3/1(-20%)	(11) Purple Rainbow 3/1, Foaled February 14. Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to smart 1½m-13.3f winner Perfect Alibi. Dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Bold Sniper. Noteworthy newcomer. Has useful middle-distance pedigree; no surprise if she's up to making a successful debut.
3 3rd (3) (3/1 -33%) Cluster One	3 3/1(-33%)	(3) Cluster One 3/1, Foaled February 14. €80,000 yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 8.3f Almarin and winner up to 1m Scatterling. Noteworthy newcomer from leading yard for all his draw could have been kinder. Wears tongue strap. 80,000euros yearling; tongue-tied for debut; represents top yard; well worth market check.
9 4th (9) (50/1 -150%) Yellow Card	50 50/1(-150%)	(9) Yellow Card 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 8 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, pulling hard and never on terms. No real encouragement in two AW runs, 200-1 when sixth of eight at Southwell on latest.
5 5th (5) (22/1 -83%) Mckenna	22 22/1(-83%)	(5) Mckenna 22/1, Kodi Bear gelding. Half-brother to 12.4f winner Yakhabar. Definite promise when fifth on debut in a Lingfield maiden (1m) at the start of the month and whilst he failed to build on that at Kempton 16 days ago, he appeals as the type to make his mark when handicapping. Just modest form at Lingfield and Kempton; may be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
10 6th (10) (22/1 -38%) Love You More	22 22/1(-38%)	(10) Love You More 22/1, Foaled May 4. Bated Breath filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to Ascot Gold Cup/Prix Royal-Oak winner Subjectivist. By Bated Breath; dam maiden half-sister to two high-class performers over 1m4f+.
7 7th (7) (16/1 +36%) Triple Double A	16 16/1(+36%)	(7) Triple Double A 16/1, Mohaather colt who failed to improve from debut when last of 10 in novice at Newcastle (8f) 24 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Little encouragement thus far; needs first-time tongue-tie to have a transformative effect.
6 8th (6) (40/1 -60%) Ta Craic Ann	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Ta Craic Ann 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, showed more than first time up when sixth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW) 24 days ago. Another who will be better suited to handicaps in due course. Huge odds in two maidens, some improvement when sixth at Lingfield; needs more progress.
8 9th (8) (22/1 -38%) Ventura Dream	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Ventura Dream 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. Went backwards from debut when sixth of 8 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 18/1) 17 days ago, hampered 4f out and never a threat. Low-grade handicaps will be more his thing. Didn't build on debut run when only sixth at Southwell but he's not discounted here.
12 10th (12) (100/1 -300%) Sandinyourshoes	100 100/1(-300%)	(12) Sandinyourshoes 100/1, Foaled February 20. 38,000 gns yearling, Footstepsinthesand filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Real Gain and useful winner up to 7.5f Real Force. Dam unraced. 38,000gns yearling; stable 0-31 with juveniles in the last five seasons.
2 11th (2) (150/1 -200%) Arctic Mission	150 150/1(-200%)	(2) Arctic Mission 150/1, 10,000 gns 2-y-o, El Kabeir gelding. 66/1, went with little promise when tenth of 12 in maiden at this C&D on debut 11 days ago. No immediate promise when tenth of 12 over C&D (66-1) 11 days ago; improvement required.
1 12th (1) (80/1 -300%) Ancient State	80 80/1(-300%)	(1) Ancient State 80/1, Foaled March 19. Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to winner abroad Briery Boy. Dam 7f winner. Dandy Man half-brother to a winner in Serbia; stable is 1-39 with 2yos since 2020.

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16:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

CLUSTER ONE, who cost 80,000 euro as a yearling and is a half-brother to four winners on a variety of surfaces, runs for a yard with an impeccable record in juvenile races this year and could be well placed to make a winning debut. Enacting has hinted at ability and, having shown some improvement from his Kempton debut when upped to 1m at Lingfield, James Fashawe's colt rates the pick of those with experience. Ancient State is another interesting newcomer to consider.

ENACTING proved much sharper with his debut effort under his belt when fourth in a Lingfield novice (1m) 44 days ago and with further progress possible, he gets the nod to come out on top. Purple Rainbow and Cluster One are a couple of appealing newcomers from leading yards and may emerge as the chief threats.

Purple Rainbow and Cluster One are interesting newcomers but ENACTING is taken to continue his progress and get off the mark.

17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (3/1 -50%) Best Rate	3 3/1(-50%)	(1) Best Rate 3/1, Promising type. 16/1, shaped well again when fifth of 12 in novice at Lingfield 44 days ago, never nearer. That had the look of a decent event and he's open to further progress. Leading claims despite widest draw. Clear promise in AW contests over 7f/1m, latest at Lingfield; major player on form.
9 2nd (9) (13/8 +84%) Tawasol	1.625 13/8(+84%)	(9) Tawasol 13/8, Sales price shot up to 240,000 gns as a yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart 6f winner Tabdeed from family of Derby runner-up Walk In The Park. Well backed but very green when eleventh of 13 in novice at Windsor (6f, soft, 9/2, tongue tied) on debut 125 days ago. In good hands and should step up on his Windsor effort; had wind surgery since that run.
8 3rd (8) (7/2 +13%) Stage Winner	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) Stage Winner 7/2, Promising individual. 6/1, sixth of 10 in novice at this course (6.1f) on debut 39 days ago, slowly away. Should have more to offer. Showed some promise here last month; form has been boosted; likely to improve; respected.
2 4th (2) (13/2 -160%) City Of God	6.5 13/2(-160%)	(2) City Of God 13/2, Foaled February 12. 135,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner in Qatar Moyet. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¾m), half-sister to 1000 Guineas/ Irish Oaks winner Blue Bunting. Looks the pick of the newcomers on paper. 135,000gns yearling; by Kodiac; major stable; the pick of the newcomers.
4 5th (4) (16/1 +36%) Leadenhall Street	16 16/1(+36%)	(4) Leadenhall Street 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1, last of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut. Off 140 days/gelded. Hooded for 1st time. Trailed home last of 12 at Newmarket in August; gelded since and now wears hood.
12 6th (12) (18/1 -50%) Rogue Dynasty	18 18/1(-50%)	(12) Rogue Dynasty 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 8/1) 17 days ago. Probably has races in her. Made the frame at Southwell the last twice but likely needs some improvement to win.
7 7th (7) (80/1 -264%) Prodigal Son	80 80/1(-264%)	(7) Prodigal Son 80/1, Foaled May 15. Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 2m winner Cloud Thunder and 6f-7f winner Island Cloud. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Related to many winners for his yard but all were unplaced on debut.
10 8th (10) (33/1 -50%) Thurso	33 33/1(-50%)	(10) Thurso 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice (16/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago, not ideally placed. Looks the type who'll be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
6 9th (6) (66/1 -200%) My Friend Charles	66 66/1(-200%)	(6) My Friend Charles 66/1, Foaled March 16. 20,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel gelding. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart 1m winner Glaswegian out of useful 6f winner (stayed 1m) Starfan. 20,000gns yearling; by Dark Angel; yard is not a huge source of debut scorers.
5 10th (5) (20/1 +0%) March To The Band	20 20/1(+0%)	(5) March To The Band 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. 17/2, fourth of 7 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 16 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John S. O'Donoghue. Ex-Irish gelding who has a modest RPR but could take another step forward.
11 11th (11) (100/1 -100%) Little Bittern	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Little Bittern 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at this C&D 11 days ago. Likely to find better opportunities in handicaps soon.
3 12th (3) (40/1 -186%) Jazzit	40 40/1(-186%)	(3) Jazzit 40/1, Foaled April 23. Harry Angel gelding. Brother to winner up to 8.6f Jazzy Angel. Dam French 9.5f winner. Brother to an AW handicap winner for his connections; looks one for later on.

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17:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

CITY OF GOD, who cost 135,000gns as a yearling, is yet another notable two-year-old form the Karl Burke yard to take seriously on his racecourse bow. A half-brother to a 7f juvenile winner, the son of Kodiac ticks the right boxes on paper and could be worth chancing in a race where those with experience don't appear to be anything out of the ordinary. Best Rate could be the pick of those, although March To The Band and Stage Winner are potential improvers to consider.

BEST RATE has been shaping up nicely and can open his account if not stymied by a wide draw. Stage Winner should have more to offer, while Rogue Dynasty can probably find a race.

The vote goes to STAGE WINNER, whose debut effort has substance. Interesting newcomer City Of God is second choice.

17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (10/11 +55%) Merchant	0.909091 10/11(+55%)	(7) Merchant 10/11, 3/1, much improved from debut when second of 10 in novice at Newcastle (8f) 24 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Well bred and will go on improving. Leading claims with experience on his side. Both runs have been promising; still looked green for latest Newcastle 2nd; strong claims.
6 2nd (6) (4/1 -220%) Mallorca	4 4/1(-220%)	(6) Mallorca 4/1, Foaled April 26. Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including high-class 7f/1m winner Too Darn Hot, 1¼m-1½m winner Lah Ti Dar and winner up to 10.4f So Mi Dar. Dam 1¼m-12.5f winner. Stacks to like. Top-class pedigree; yard have sent out several exciting winning newcomers in recent weeks.
10 3rd (10) (40/1 -150%) Wanderlust	40 40/1(-150%)	(10) Wanderlust 40/1, Foaled April 17. Soldier Hollow gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to winner up to 11f Cima Fire and 1m/9f winner Dame de Coeur (both useful). Respected on debut (hooded). Unraced dam from a good Italian family; hooded for debut; yard going well; check betting.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -43%) Joseph	10 10/1(-43%)	(3) Joseph 10/1, 3/1, couldn't quite match his debut effort when fourth of 9 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Promising second on debut; slow pace didn't suit last time; should appreciate the new trip.
4 5th (4) (50/1 -52%) Kokanee	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Kokanee 50/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut when fifth of 8 in novice (50/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this. Two runs this winter haven't been without hope but others are stronger for win purposes.
5 6th (5) (15/2 +77%) Komodo Island	7.5 15/2(+77%)	(5) Komodo Island 15/2, 22/1, held back by inexperience when eighth of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut 23 days ago. Has a couple of Group 1 winners in recent family tree and should leave that form behind in due course. Top-class pedigree; green when midfield on recent Kempton debut; can do much better.
2 7th (2) (80/1 -142%) Island Hero	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Island Hero 80/1, Foaled March 25. €25,000 foal, Sottsass colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 8.3f winner Clemmie C and 1½m winner Kesia. Dam, useful French 1m-9.5f winner, closely related to 13f-15f winner Destruct. 25,000euros half-brother to six winners out of a useful winning mare; others preferred.
1 8th (1) (14/1 +0%) Hachiman	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Hachiman 14/1, Foaled January 25. 100,000 gns yearling, Frankel gelding. Dam, 5f winner, closely related to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Chessman. Yard also saddles another newcomer in Pebble Island. 100,000gns yearling; dam a 5f AW winner (RPR 99); one of two newcomers for connections.
8 9th (8) (6/1 +20%) Pebble Island	6 6/1(+20%)	(8) Pebble Island 6/1, Foaled April 20. 200,000 gns yearling, Cracksman colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Bold Act and 2-y-o 7f winner Wakening. Dam 1m winner. Yard also saddles another newcomer in Hachiman. 200,000gns yearling; lots to like on pedigree and he needs a close market check.
9 10th (9) (250/1 -150%) Spuddling	250 250/1(-150%)	(9) Spuddling 250/1, Little show in minor event/maidens. Best watched. Modest form in two completed starts; minor handicaps will prove more suitable after this..

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17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 4) 9f Race Class Flow

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

JOSEPH has shown promise on both previous starts and the son of Earthlight could be hard to beat in a race of this nature. Merchant hit the crossbar over a mile at Newcastle last time and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Mallorca is a son of Dar Re Mi and the well-bred newcomer should not be underestimated.

MERCHANT left his debut form well behind when finishing runner-up at Newcastle earlier this month and, with further improvement in the pipeline, William Haggas' colt gets the nod to make it third time lucky. There are a few well-bred newcomers in opposition however, with Mallorca, Pebble Island and Hachiman looking the pick of those before the benefit of market clues.

Joseph should appreciate the longer trip but MERCHANT looked a surefire future winner when second at Newcastle 24 days ago.

18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (40/1 -60%) Banderas	40 40/1(-60%)	(7) Banderas 40/1, First run since leaving Michael Bell when last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f slowly away) and below-par again when 66/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 18 days ago. Regressive for Michael Bell this year; has run poorly in two starts for his current yard.
9 2nd (9) (18/1 -125%) Green Team	18 18/1(-125%)	(9) Green Team 18/1, Below par over longer trip here in October but had made the frame in five of six most recent starts, latest when second of 5 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and warrants respect. This more competitive than the C&D handicap in which he finished second six weeks ago.
3 3rd (3) (8/1 +27%) Percy Jones	8 8/1(+27%)	(3) Percy Jones 8/1, C&D winner who opened his account for the year in 7-runner handicap at this course (16.6f) but wasn't on a going day (jockey said horse never travelling) last month when seventh of 10 over this C&D. Was strong in the betting that day, so clearly better was expected and could bounce back. Said to have never travelled when a beaten-favourite over C&D a month ago; is capable.
10 4th (10) (10/11 +55%) Currumbin	0.909091 10/11(+55%)	(10) Currumbin 10/11, Good second of 11 (1½m) at beginning of month and successful on first run after leaving Hilal Kobeissi 8 days ago (Southwell 14.1f) slowly away, travelled smoothly and won easily. That was his trainer's first winner as sole licensee, and this could be win number two. Big player. Won with a deal in hand on his first crack at this trip last Thursday; leading claims.
1 5th (1) (16/1 -60%) Haaland	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Haaland 16/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in October. 16/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) before rare below-par effort on final start for Gay Kellaway. First run for new yard on comeback today. Hasn't been seen in a year and will need a career-best effort for his new yard.
5 6th (5) (18/1 -80%) Mount Olympus	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Mount Olympus 18/1, Temperamental for Eve Johnson Houghton but thrived for a yard switch last term, winning 3 of his 5 starts on the Flat. Minor promise in couple of hurdle outings in the autumn but disappointing on two most recent flat outings following wind surgery. Lost his way either side of a wind op last winter; needs a career-best off this mark.
4 7th (4) (5/1 +0%) Destinado	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Destinado 5/1, Often slowly away. Improved on recent efforts to win handicap at Lingfield in November. Held his form when back up in trip (fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f) and again when finishing well from off the pace having dwelt at start at Southwell (12.1f) last week. Course winner can go well. Eight wins this year; latest third in a race not run to suit showed him still competitive.
6 8th (6) (11/1 -10%) Le Rouge Chinois	11 11/1(-10%)	(6) Le Rouge Chinois 11/1, Confirmed return to form when fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) but appeared to have very little in hand from this mark when last of 5 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 14 days ago. Looked to have no excuses from the front in a small field latest; others make more appeal.
8 9th (8) (8/1 +33%) Bulldog Spirit	8 8/1(+33%)	(8) Bulldog Spirit 8/1, Latest win at Haydock (14f) in August. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 9/1) 17 days ago. Each-way possibilities. Been below his best in a couple of starts back on the AW; needs a revival.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

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

CURRUMBIN bolted up over 1m6f at Southwell last week and the three-year-old merits the utmost respect as a 6lb penalty may still underestimated him. Green Team was second over C&D when last seen and is likely to be in the mix once again off the same mark. Two Auld Pals edges out Percy Jones and Destinado to be best of the rest.

CURRUMBIN won with authority on stable debut eight days ago and he can follow up under a penalty. Consistent-performer Destinado should be thereabouts along with Two Auld Pals who ran well here on his last Flat outing.

The step up from 1m in a hood has been the making of CURRUMBIN. Prolific winner Destinado rates the main danger.

18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (5/2 -11%) Michaela's Boy	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Michaela's Boy 5/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 but he shaped well for his current yard when second of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 48 days ago. Weighted to go close. Best run for new yard when front-running 2nd at Chelmsford 7 weeks ago; claims with repeat.
4 2nd (4) (1/1 +43%) Existent	1 1/1(+43%)	(4) Existent 1/1, C&D winner. Thirty runs since last win in 2022. 5/4, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 22 days ago. Can give a good account. No excuses when 3rd at Chelmsford on this month's return to AW (strong fav); e-w shout.
7 3rd (7) (50/1 -213%) Strong Power	50 50/1(-213%)	(7) Strong Power 50/1, Course winner. 100/1, last of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago. Twenty three runs since his last win in 2022. Down in weights; huge prices and no impact in two AW runs this winter; check betting.
6 4th (6) (5/1 +58%) Bang On The Bell	5 5/1(+58%)	(6) Bang On The Bell 5/1, 4-time C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 12/1) 22 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Conditons to suit; edging down weights & latest run a bit better than bare figures; claims.
5 5th (5) (17/2 +15%) Pure Angel	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(5) Pure Angel 17/2, C&D winner in 2022 but lightly raced since and only eighth of 10 on the back of a wind op in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 48 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Unexposed 4yo; C&D winner; sharper for last month's return from long absence; interesting.
1 6th (1) (11/1 -83%) One Night Stand	11 11/1(-83%)	(1) One Night Stand 11/1, C&D winner, latest win here in November. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago so needs to bounce back. Not at best last time but conditions suit and he's capable off this mark; drawn widest.
3 7th (3) (12/1 -71%) King Of Stars	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) King Of Stars 12/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021 but hinted at a revival when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Needs considering. Solid effort from the front over C&D 18 days ago; other pace here but should go well.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

EXISTENT was only beaten a length when third over this trip at Chelmsford on his most recent outing and the son of Kingman tops the shortlist off the same mark here. Michaela's Boy also arrives with very strong form claims following his close second last time, while King Of Stars and Bang On The Bell appear best of the rest.

MICHAELA'S BOY is fancied to build on a promising Chelmsford City second for his current yard and end a losing sequence off a handy-looking mark. King of Stars could emerge as the main danger if, as expected, taking a step forward from his recent C&D fifth. C&D scorers Bang On The Bell and Existent can also have a say in a competitive sprint.

This should be well run and the unexposed PURE ANGEL (nap) is taken to leave her reappearance behind her. Existent is next best.

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (8/1 +11%) Moon Over The Sea	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) Moon Over The Sea 8/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 12 at this course (9.5f) 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Back up in trip. Enters calculations. Three-time course winner who hasn't had much luck in two starts back from a break; player.
3 2nd (3) (1/1 +43%) Come On John	1 1/1(+43%)	(3) Come On John 1/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell (11f) in October. Placed all 3 outings since and should go well again for the excellent James Owen stable. Turned over at short prices three times since his Southwell win; needs to find a bit more.
7 3rd (7) (10/1 -43%) Letmeseethecolts	10 10/1(-43%)	(7) Letmeseethecolts 10/1, 14/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) 15 days ago. That was her first outing in 6 months so she may come on for it. Better since upped to this trip; low mileage compared to most of these and one to consider.
11 4th (11) (12/1 -41%) Rubellite	12 12/1(-41%)	(11) Rubellite 12/1, Course winner. Bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (1m) 60 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Has only been this far twice (both C&D), when not looking to see it out; stamina the worry.
1 5th (1) (16/1 +20%) Rose Light	16 16/1(+20%)	(1) Rose Light 16/1, One win from 25 starts. 16/1, seventh of 10 over C&D 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Others more persuasive. C&D seventh earlier in the month was nothing exciting; needs to improve a deal on that.
2 6th (2) (11/1 -57%) Starfighter	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Starfighter 11/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 10 over C&D 11 days ago. Can give a good account. Usually gives his running round here; is one to consider under 7lb claimer Mason Paetel.
6 7th (6) (11/1 +8%) Sneaky Blinder	11 11/1(+8%)	(6) Sneaky Blinder 11/1, 13/2, fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. Yet to convince on the stamina front over this far and a wide stall won't help.
12 8th (12) (33/1 -32%) Duchess	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Duchess 33/1, 20/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton 53 days ago. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Break won't have hurt, but she'll need to improve on recent efforts from the outside stall.
9 9th (9) (14/1 +0%) Where Is The Love	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Where Is The Love 14/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell 55 days ago. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. C&D fourth in October better than it looked; subsequent Southwell blowout needs forgiving.
4 10th (4) (66/1 -371%) Desejada	66 66/1(-371%)	(4) Desejada 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 over C&D (25/1) 63 days ago. Improvement needed and could only consider if backed. Still to show much; would want to see some support this time before considering her.
8 11th (8) (40/1 -186%) Pittsburg	40 40/1(-186%)	(8) Pittsburg 40/1, 14/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Catterick (2m, good) 10 days ago. Modest on the Flat, respectable fifth over C&D on last Flat outing in October. Big price when behind Rose Light over C&D in the autumn and only holds outside claims.
10 12th (10) (10/1 +0%) Sassy Glory	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) Sassy Glory 10/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this course (9.5f) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. Won't mind going back up in trip from a handy stall; no obvious reason she won't go well.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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

COME ON JOHN deserves to get his head in front again as he's held his form really well since scoring at Southwell in October. He boasts good form at this track too and gets the nod ahead of Starfighter, an experienced C&D winner who showed a bit more when third here last time. Throw Letmeseethecolts into the mix as well.

COME ON JOHN has held his form really well of late and can provide James Owen with yet another winner. Low-mileage 3-y-o Letmeseethecolts might step forward on her recent comeback run and is second choice ahead of Moon Over The Sea and Starfighter.

Starfighter can go well but LETMESEETHECOLTS made a solid return from a break recently and should have a bit of improvement in her.

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (10/1 +0%) Finn Russell	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) Finn Russell 10/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. Latest win at Carlisle in August. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/2) 44 days ago. Capable off this mark on his fay but can be a hard ride. Won twice here last year and is handily drawn for a potential front-runner; can do better.
2 2nd (2) (11/4 +39%) Master Of Combat	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(2) Master Of Combat 11/4, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in September. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/4) 13 days ago. Merits consideration. Four-time course winner; has won over this trip but could argue he's best over shorter.
8 3rd (8) (9/1 +36%) Visibility	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Visibility 9/1, Tricky customer. 6-time course winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 22/1) 7 days ago. Can't be completely ruled out. Has to improve on recent runs but the step back up in trip won't hurt in an open handicap.
6 4th (6) (12/1 +0%) Young Fire	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Young Fire 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at York in September. 22/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, nearest finish. Needs things to drop right. Now 2lb lower than when winning at York in September and holds each-way claims.
1 5th (1) (14/1 -65%) Youarenotforgiven	14 14/1(-65%)	(1) Youarenotforgiven 14/1, 25/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not discounted. Can miss the break and will need some luck if dropped in as usual from a wide stall.
9 6th (9) (7/1 -211%) Palazzo Persico	7 7/1(-211%)	(9) Palazzo Persico 7/1, Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 12-runner handicap (9/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 22 days ago, keeping on well. Big player if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Three-time Polytrack winner who hasn't shone in four Tapeta runs; that's the main question.
11 7th (11) (10/3 +58%) English Spirit	3.333333 10/3(+58%)	(11) English Spirit 10/3, 5-time course winner. Latest win here in October. Shaped as if still in form when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 11/4) 53 days ago. Very much remains of interest. Landed a fifth win here when going in over C&D off 5lb lower in October; player.
12 8th (12) (18/1 -13%) L'ennemi	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) L'ennemi 18/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 25/1) 57 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others make more appeal. Hard-pulling maiden who's struggled in handicaps for this yard; has it all to prove.
4 9th (4) (10/1 -11%) Timetobenice	10 10/1(-11%)	(4) Timetobenice 10/1, 6/1, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 24 days ago. Shaped well on penultimate outing and isn't one to be writing off. Hit traffic when not beaten far over C&D last month; wouldn't be a shock were he to pop up.
3 10th (3) (25/1 +11%) Bizarre Law	25 25/1(+11%)	(3) Bizarre Law 25/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, first run since leaving Andrew Balding when eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Uphill task. No signs of a revival when well held for new yard over C&D recently (behind Young Fire).
7 11th (7) (22/1 -57%) Sense Of Worth	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Sense Of Worth 22/1, 10/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 8 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Fine with this trip when second twice over C&D early in the year; each-way shout.
5 12th (5) (40/1 -100%) Jacques Cartier	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Jacques Cartier 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 22 days ago. Hard to fancy. Ex-Crisford maiden who was picked up for 6,500gns in September; comes right down in trip.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

PALAZZO PERSICO won with a bit in hand over a similar trip at Chelmsford latest and connections have found their gelding another very winnable opening as he bids for a double. He might not need to improve much in order to land the spoils, although C&D winner Master Of Combat could go well back at this venue following his latest Southwell fourth. Keep an eye on Youarenotforgiven too.

ENGLISH SPIRIT scored in good style here in October and was undone by a wide trip last time so, following a short break, he's fancied to resume winning ways at the possible expense of Palazzo Persico, who clicked in a first-time visor recently. Master of Combat is also respected.

Plenty to consider in an open race, headed by TIMETOBENICE, who gets the nod. Finn Russell and English Spirit are feared most.

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

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (5/2 +29%) Forever Proud	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(9) Forever Proud 5/2, Three wins from 17 runs this year, the latest at Chelmsford in December. Good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 6 days ago and she's likely to be on the premises once again under her penalty. Chelmsford winner and a close 2nd over C&D the last twice; should be involved again.
1 2nd (1) (7/2 +56%) Al Baahy	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(1) Al Baahy 7/2, One win from 33 Flat runs. 9/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 18 days ago. Back up in trip and he's not without an each-way chance. Poor strike-rate but often runs well and this is a slight ease in grade; each-way shout.
2 3rd (2) (10/3 +39%) Port Noir	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(2) Port Noir 10/3, Six-time course winner. 3 wins from 28 runs this year, the latest here in October. Good second of 11 in handicap back here (9.5f, 4/1) 6 days ago, pulling clear of the rest. Solid claims. Two course wins in October and she's held her form well since; set to be bang there again.
10 4th (10) (11/1 -120%) Rising Force	11 11/1(-120%)	(10) Rising Force 11/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in December. 7/1, good neck second of 12 to Forever Proud in handicap over a mile at the same course 8 days ago. Encountered traffic problems at a crucial stage on that occasion and he has a good chance of reversing the placing with Forever Proud on these terms. Comes here in top form and he should make another bold bid under suitable conditions.
12 5th (12) (20/1 -43%) Storm Asset	20 20/1(-43%)	(12) Storm Asset 20/1, Course winner. Twenty-one runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, last of 11 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. Probably best to look elsewhere. Needs to bounce back from a poor run here last week but that's quite possible.
11 6th (11) (20/1 -11%) Mr Slicker	20 20/1(-11%)	(11) Mr Slicker 20/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago. This veteran will need to find improvement from somewhere if he's to emerge on top. Engaged 5.40 here Thursday. Close fourth at Southwell last week but no excuses over 7f here yesterday.
7 7th (7) (25/1 -39%) Ashford Hill	25 25/1(-39%)	(7) Ashford Hill 25/1, Winner at Lingfield in November. 11/4, below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 24 days ago. Back up in trip and she's likely to again find a few too good. Shock win at Lingfield last month (7f); less good in her follow up bid 24 days ago.
5 8th (5) (4/1 +53%) Plumette	4 4/1(+53%)	(5) Plumette 4/1, Five-time course winner. Twenty-four runs since last win in 2023. 13/8, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 11 days ago, not clear run. Remains one to be interested in and this step back up in trip will be no bad thing. Met major traffic issues here 11 days ago & still looked in form; more appealing than many.
8 9th (8) (33/1 -267%) Twistaline	33 33/1(-267%)	(8) Twistaline 33/1, C&D winner. Good third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 14/1) 14 days ago, having run of race. That represented a step back in the right direction but it remains to be seen if she'll be be able to build on that. Back in form when a close 3rd at Southwell two weeks ago; C&D winner; capable of a big run.

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

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

FOREVER PROUD won at Chelmsford recently and almost followed up just two days later at this venue. Over the same C&D as that second-placed effort, when beaten less than a length, the James Owen inmate is taken to strike. Port Noir is a model of consistency and won't go down without a fight, while another to be interested in is Plumette.

RISING FORCE looked unlucky when narrowly failing to get to grips with Forever Proud at Chelmsford City recently and, granted better luck-in-running this time, Robert Eddery's charge can resume winning ways. Forever Proud lost little caste in defeat when runner-up at the same course since and should give another good account, while his lightly-raced stablemate Jaamir and Port Noir also merit respect. However, Plumette, who also encountered traffic problems on her latest start, is feared most.

No obvious pace on the cards and FOREVER PROUD is only tentatively preferred to Rising Force and Plumette.

Racecard Key

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

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

Tomform Friday 27th December 2024

Races & Results Friday 27th December 2024

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11:50 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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12:00 Chepstow Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:05 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:19 Limerick Maiden Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:25 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:30 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:35 Leopardstown Maiden Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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12:45 Kempton Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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12:52 Limerick Handicap Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:00 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:05 Chepstow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:10 Leopardstown Conditions Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:20 Kempton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

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13:27 Limerick Maiden Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:35 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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13:40 Chepstow Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Leopardstown Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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13:55 Kempton Maiden Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:02 Limerick Conditions Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:10 Chepstow Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:20 Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:30 Kempton Handicap Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:36 Limerick Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

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14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 2) 15f Race Class Flow