1 Friday 30th December 2022 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 22 Races on Friday 30th December 2022 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Taunton, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

12:30 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (20/1 -43%) Sacre Coeur	20 20/1(-43%)	(2) Sacre Coeur 20/1, Hurdle/chase winner in France. Not disgraced when sixth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft, 10/1) on return 24 days ago but others are preferred for win purposes.
7 2nd (7) (14/1 -211%) Apple Away	14 14/1(-211%)	(7) Apple Away 14/1, Won mares novice on Rules debut at Bangor and improved her form when third in a stronger event at Kelso last time. Opening mark is reasonable and she could have a say.
3 3rd (3) (7/1 -56%) Ballymagroarty Boy	7 7/1(-56%)	(3) Ballymagroarty Boy 7/1, Sole career came at this course. Produced his best effort of the season when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, soft) 24 days ago and should be in the mix again.
9 4th (9) (4.5/1 +10%) Shighness	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(9) Shighness 4.5/1, Improved for the switch to handicaps when winning 5-runner event at Market Rasen (23.1f, heavy) 43 days ago. 6 lb higher in the weights but holds solid claims again.
6 5th (6) (6/1 +50%) Golden Cosmos	6 6/1(+50%)	(6) Golden Cosmos 6/1, Hit the frame a couple of times for Philip Fenton last winter and stepped forward from his yard debut when third of 8 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Ascot (24.4f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Thorough stayer may find a few too quick again.
4 6th (4) (28/1 +0%) Crossing The Bar	28 28/1(+0%)	(4) Crossing The Bar 28/1, Won at Ffos Las for Philip Hobbs last season but produced a lacklustre display over 20f on stable debut at Worcester last time. Bit to prove now.
10 7th (10) (6/1 +45%) Mr Harp	6 6/1(+45%)	(10) Mr Harp 6/1, Mixed record last season and shaped as if needing the run when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f, good to soft, 9/1) 36 days ago. Still well weighted on his best form, so interesting to see if he attracts any support.
8 8th (8) (40/1 -21%) Happy Hollow	40 40/1(-21%)	(8) Happy Hollow 40/1, Runner-up twice off higher marks than this during the first half of last season. Brought down early last time but there wasn't too much encouragement on his return at Uttoxeter last month and others make more appeal.
11 9th (11) (5.5/1 +21%) Lily Glitters	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(11) Lily Glitters 5.5/1, Resumed progress when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle (9/4) at Ludlow (23.8f, good to soft) 30 days ago. This company is tougher but she's respected from 5 lb higher mark.
1 10th (1) (3.33/1 +39%) Harjo	3.33 3.33/1(+39%)	(1) Harjo 3.33/1, Irish point winner made a promising Rules debut when second at Carlisle in October. Perhaps unsuited by sharper track at Uttoxeter last time and should progress now handicapping over a longer trip, with his opening mark looking workable.
5 \|PU\| (5) (28/1 -100%) Fleurman	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Fleurman 28/1, Market Rasen juvenile winner last term and didn't shape too badly on return from summer break when fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, soft) 56 days ago, tying up only late. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

LTO Selection:

12:30 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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12:45 Taunton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (200/1 +20%) Inspiratrice	200 200/1(+20%)	(13) Inspiratrice 200/1, Looks of little account.
6 2nd (6) (4.5/1 +55%) Fourofakind	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(6) Fourofakind 4.5/1, Fairly useful 12f maiden on Flat for Johnny Murtagh. No forlorn hope on this switch to hurdling for new trainer.
12 3rd (12) (10/1 +64%) Tidal Storm	10 10/1(+64%)	(12) Tidal Storm 10/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m). Below form last 2 starts in that sphere but is related to a couple of winning hurdlers, so worth a market check.
3 4th (3) (125/1 -89%) Archie Macdart	125 125/1(-89%)	(3) Archie Macdart 125/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam (b85), second sole start in bumper, sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Bucking The Trend.
10 5th (10) (40/1 -122%) Mr Rumbalicious	40 40/1(-122%)	(10) Mr Rumbalicious 40/1, Modest maiden on Flat who has run to just a poor level both starts over hurdles. Handicaps more likely to be his bag.
5 6th (5) (20/1 +39%) Edinburgh Rock	20 20/1(+39%)	(5) Edinburgh Rock 20/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Ralph Beckett, stays 1½m. Not discounted now going hurdling for his new yard.
11 7th (11) (11/1 -22%) State Legend	11 11/1(-22%)	(11) State Legend 11/1, Fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner for James Ferguson. Off 6 months but he needs considering on yard/hurdling debut
14 8th (14) (200/1 -33%) Promiseduamiracle	200 200/1(-33%)	(14) Promiseduamiracle 200/1, Showed nothing in a Wincanton bumper on debut 29 days ago.
1 9th (1) (1.38/1 -66%) Blueking D'oroux	1.38 1.38/1(-66%)	(1) Blueking D'oroux 1.38/1, Showed fairly useful over hurdles in France, winning on debut at Fontainebleau and backing that up with a couple of in-frame efforts at Auteuil. Folded tamely on first run for Paul Nicholls in Cheltenham Grade 2 last month but is clearly thought capable of much better.
8 10th (8) (200/1 -100%) Ice N Slice	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Ice N Slice 200/1, Well held both starts to date.
2 \|PU\| (2) (2/1 +0%) Trojan Horse	2 2/1(+0%)	(2) Trojan Horse 2/1, Fairly useful on Flat, stays 12.5f, winning in April. Fair start over hurdles when third at Kempton and duly built on that when off the mark in ready fashion at Fontwell. Open to further improvement.
9 \|PU\| (9) (125/1 -89%) Major Gatsby	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Major Gatsby 125/1, Had a productive time on the Flat this year, winning 4 times over 7f. The obvious concern is whether he'll have the stamina for jumping.
4 \|PU\| (4) (150/1 -127%) Atlantic Breeze	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) Atlantic Breeze 150/1, Fair form at best on Flat, well held in 2022. Sold out of Donnacha O'Brien's yard for only 5,000 gns in July and gelded. Perhaps best watched.
7 \|PU\| (7) (250/1 -658%) Ghyll Manor	250 250/1(-658%)	(7) Ghyll Manor 250/1, Has made a discouraging start to his career and easily passed over.

LTO Selection:

12:45 Taunton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	2 1st (2) (2.12/1 +39%) Iron Bridge		2.12 2.12/1(+39%)																									(2) Iron Bridge 2.12/1, Bumper/dual hurdle winner who took his record to 4-4 when readily winning a warm Carlisle novice handicap on his chase debut in October. Lost his unbeaten record with a bit of a whimper at Chepstow 4 weeks ago but well worth another chance back on soft ground.
	1 \|PU\| (1) (0.36/1 +46%) Crystal Glory		0.36 0.36/1(+46%)																									(1) Crystal Glory 0.36/1, Useful novice hurdler last season (fourth in Aintree Grade 1 final start) and made an impressive winning start to his chase career at Hexham (3m, heavy) last month, jumping like an old hand. Definitely more to come.

LTO Selection:

13:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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13:15 Taunton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (1.1/1 +37%) Timeforatune	1.1 1.1/1(+37%)	(1) Timeforatune 1.1/1, Smart bumper performer who left hurdles debut effort well behind when making all in 15-runner Exeter novice despite repeatedly wandering/hanging approaching his obstacles. Fitted with cheekpieces and creditable efforts in defeat since despite doing a fair bit wrong. Sets the standard.
14 2nd (14) (4.5/1 +31%) Tightenourbelts	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(14) Tightenourbelts 4.5/1, £75,000 5-y-o, Mahler gelding. Third sole start in Irish points and shaped with promise when fourth of 14 on his Chepstow hurdling debut (19.4f) 66 days ago. Entitled to improve.
13 3rd (13) (14/1 +13%) Spago	14 14/1(+13%)	(13) Spago 14/1, Has shown fair form in bumpers 9 months apart (left Paul Nicholls after debut). Upped in trip for hurdles debut.
10 4th (10) (18/1 -125%) Jet Smart	18 18/1(-125%)	(10) Jet Smart 18/1, £80,000 purchase after finishing second in an Irish point in March. Showed plenty when fifth in an Ascot maiden (19.2f) on hurdles bow and possibly found the race coming too soon when well held at Sedgefield just 2 weeks later. Remains open to improvement.
7 5th (7) (3/1 +0%) Great Samourai	3 3/1(+0%)	(7) Great Samourai 3/1, £130,000 5-y-o, Great Pretender gelding. Half-brother to 17f-21f hurdle/chase winner Invincible Fighter and 2¼m-21f winner hurdle/chase winner Bestjump. Disputing lead when fell 2 out sole start in Irish points (May 1). One to note on Rules debut.
5 6th (5) (50/1 +0%) Earth King	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Earth King 50/1, Showed ability when fifth in a Stratford bumper on debut but disappointed at Warwick a month later. Off 20 months. First run for yard after leaving Jack R. Barber.
6 7th (6) (10/1 +0%) Far Sight	10 10/1(+0%)	(6) Far Sight 10/1, Made a winning start to his career in a Newton Abbot bumper in June and shaped encouragingly sent hurdling when 17 lengths third of 15 to Timeforatune in a novice at Exeter (16.7f) 46 days ago, not knocked about. Sure to improve, especially now upped in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
11 8th (11) (66/1 -32%) Let's Go Amigo	66 66/1(-32%)	(11) Let's Go Amigo 66/1, Fetched £52,000 as a 3-y-o and showed plenty when fifth in a bumper at Warwick on debut but his jumping has been far from fluent both starts over hurdles.
4 9th (4) (50/1 -52%) Catuaba	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Catuaba 50/1, Won sole start in Irish points and fared a lot better second time up over hurdles when well held in second at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, though went in snatches.
3 10th (3) (25/1 -150%) Benefact	25 25/1(-150%)	(3) Benefact 25/1, Sholokhov gelding who showed some promise in a Southwell bumper on debut back in May and is bred to excel over obstacles.
2 11th (2) (80/1 -21%) Abbeyhill	80 80/1(-21%)	(2) Abbeyhill 80/1, Is a winning pointer but went as if all wasn't well tongue tied on Rules debut at Kilbeggan in May. Subsequently left Jamie Albert Sloan for £30,000.
12 \|PU\| (12) (80/1 -220%) Prince Nino	80 80/1(-220%)	(12) Prince Nino 80/1, Badly needed experience when well held in Kempton bumper on only outing for Paul Nicholls. Off 22 months and has had a breathing operation.
8 \|PU\| (8) (100/1 -100%) Great Schema	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Great Schema 100/1, Showed just poor form in bumpers for Gordon Elliott but has won both his starts in points subsequently.
9 \|PU\| (9) (250/1 -25%) Hermin D'oudairies	250 250/1(-25%)	(9) Hermin D'oudairies 250/1, Fair form at best in bumpers but made a discouraging hurdling debut when pulled up at Leicester 23 days ago. Up in trip.

LTO Selection:

13:15 Taunton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Haydock Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (2/1 +27%) War Soldier	2 2/1(+27%)	(2) War Soldier 2/1, Point recruit who made a successful start in bumpers at Newcastle last December. Confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut when landing 8-runner maiden there (16.2f, good) last month and no surprise should he improve again.
1 2nd (1) (1.1/1 +20%) Matata	1.1 1.1/1(+20%)	(1) Matata 1.1/1, Half-brother to 5 winners. Successful on his only point outing and made a winning start under Rules in ready fashion at Fakenham in October. Better form in defeat when second at Wetherby and he's a leading player back in a novice.
7 3rd (7) (40/1 -264%) Roccovango	40 40/1(-264%)	(7) Roccovango 40/1, Placed on first couple of outings in bumpers but possibly amiss when last seen in May. Has since left M. M. Lynch and worth a cursory market check ahead of this hurdling debut.
6 4th (6) (50/1 +0%) Playtogetaway	50 50/1(+0%)	(6) Playtogetaway 50/1, Every chance when fell 2 out sole start in Irish points (Feb 27). Failed to see things out when midfield in a Warwick bumper and folded in disconcerting fashion on his first start over timber at Hereford last month. Easy to look elsewhere.
3 5th (3) (20/1 -25%) Cerendipity	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Cerendipity 20/1, Sageburg gelding from good jumping family. Finished mid-field in a pair of bumpers towards the back end of 2021 and the market can guide expectations on return/hurdling debut. Has had a wind op.
8 6th (8) (4/1 +11%) Sleeping Satellite	4 4/1(+11%)	(8) Sleeping Satellite 4/1, Cost £85,000 after winning his sole start in Irish points in February and justified support switched to a bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good to soft) last month, edging ahead final 1f. Makes plenty appeal ahead of this hurdling debut.
5 7th (5) (150/1 -200%) Claras Soldier	150 150/1(-200%)	(5) Claras Soldier 150/1, Only ninth at Ascot first time out and went backwards from that effort at Chepstow earlier this month. Looks one for later on with attentions now switched to hurdling.
9 8th (9) (12/1 -20%) Sonnemoser	12 12/1(-20%)	(9) Sonnemoser 12/1, Showed promise in a pair of bumpers at Chepstow and similar comment applied when finishing runner-up without being given an overly hard time at Ffos Las (15.8f, soft) last month. Better to come.
11 9th (11) (50/1 +0%) Maid Of The Night	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Maid Of The Night 50/1, Point winner at the second attempt but she hasn't made much of an impact in 3 starts under Rules, always out with the washing on hurdles bow at Bangor last time.
10 10th (10) (250/1 -150%) White Rhino	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) White Rhino 250/1, Offered little in novice/maiden hurdle in recent weeks so tough to see him involved.
4 11th (4) (300/1 -100%) Chairman Fitz	300 300/1(-100%)	(4) Chairman Fitz 300/1, €20,000 3-y-o, Califet gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3¾m) Fletchers Flyer. Third sole start in points but no impact in a bumper/novice hurdle recently.

LTO Selection:

13:30 Haydock Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
9 1st (9) (11/1 +31%) Love Actually	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Love Actually 11/1, Winning pointer who doubled her tally over hurdles at this course in November but disappointed (despite strength in the betting) here next time. Now switched to chasing.
8 2nd (8) (4.5/1 +25%) How's The Cricket	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(8) How's The Cricket 4.5/1, Made a winning start over fences in 8-runner handicap at Ffos Las (19.4f) in October and far from disgraced over longer trip at Exeter since. Likely contender.
5 3rd (5) (2.25/1 +18%) Kayf Hernando	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(5) Kayf Hernando 2.25/1, Promising sort who stepped forward from his chasing debut when winning 8-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) 36 days ago, soon clear. Not taken lightly.
11 4th (11) (8.5/1 +53%) Seigneur Des As	8.5 8.5/1(+53%)	(11) Seigneur Des As 8.5/1, Just fair form over fences in France and not a great deal of encouragement to be gleaned from 3 outings for this stable, latest when fourth in Lingfield handicap chase (20f) last month.
7 5th (7) (9/1 +18%) Kakamora	9 9/1(+18%)	(7) Kakamora 9/1, Dual hurdles winner but unable to add to tally over fences since. Been given a chance by the handicapper, though, and recent second at Wincanton was a step back in the right direction. Cheekpieces go on.
4 6th (4) (12/1 -71%) Fawsley Spirit	12 12/1(-71%)	(4) Fawsley Spirit 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler who returned from a long absence with an excellent second at Market Rasen back over fences. Given a bit of time to recover from that and deserves plenty of respect.
3 \|F\| (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Mahon Point	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(3) Mahon Point 4.5/1, Winning pointer who scored in taking style on his hurdles debut in 8-runner novice at Chepstow (19.4f) in January. Better form when runner-up on last month's return and he's very interesting switched to chasing for this handicap debut.
6 \|PU\| (6) (22/1 -38%) Pinnacle Peak	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Pinnacle Peak 22/1, Much improved when the cheekpieces went on in 2021, rattling off the hat-trick with a 21-length success at Southwell (20.4f). Now 14 lb higher for chase debut, though, and hasn't been seen for 17 months.
1 \|PU\| (1) (25/1 -150%) Whydah Gally	25 25/1(-150%)	(1) Whydah Gally 25/1, Front-running fairly useful hurdler who won his last 2 completed starts last term in good style. Let down by jumping on chasing debut at Plumpton but may have learned from that.
10 \|PU\| (10) (33/1 -32%) Mister Sweets	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Mister Sweets 33/1, Fair 21f winner over hurdles and was runner-up on chase debut at Ffos Las in June. However, well beaten both subsequent starts and now has a bit to prove with cheekpieces added to tongue tie.
2 \|PU\| (2) (40/1 -122%) Restandbethankful	40 40/1(-122%)	(2) Restandbethankful 40/1, Bumper winner who gained a third victory over hurdles in a Huntingdon handicap (15.8f) last December. Has shown a similar level form in 4 chase starts this term but mark still looks high enough.

LTO Selection:

13:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (4.5/1 -35%) Easy As That	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(6) Easy As That 4.5/1, Dual bumper winner who made winning handicap hurdle debut at Chepstow (19.4f) in February 2021. After 21 months off (had wind op), jumped sketchily when beaten in match on chase bow at Ffos Las (2m) in November. Can do better back up in trip.
1 2nd (1) (10/1 -25%) Ubetya	10 10/1(-25%)	(1) Ubetya 10/1, Gained first success over fences when making all at Perth in April on final start for Paul Nicholls. Ran up to best when second of 5 in handicap at Bangor (20.3f) last month and he can give another good account.
7 3rd (7) (3.5/1 +22%) Young Bull	3.5 3.5/1(+22%)	(7) Young Bull 3.5/1, Won 3 times over hurdles in 2019 and improved form when placed in handicap chases at Uttoxeter/Ascot in 2020. Having missed last year, some encouragement on both starts over fences earlier this year. Capable of going well on return.
8 4th (8) (10/1 -43%) Thomas Macdonagh	10 10/1(-43%)	(8) Thomas Macdonagh 10/1, Sole success over fences came in 3-runner event at Catterick in early-2021 and, after another win op, made little impact on hurdles reappearance at Haydock last month. Others look stronger.
11 5th (11) (16/1 +20%) Mister Bells	16 16/1(+20%)	(11) Mister Bells 16/1, Fair chase winner in Ireland for Paul Nolan, but below form during the summer. Fared better on his stable debut at Newcastle in November and followed up that effort with a creditable third at Sedgefield (21.1f) earlier this month. More needed.
4 \|F\| (4) (3/1 +65%) Peejaybee	3 3/1(+65%)	(4) Peejaybee 3/1, Strong traveller who progressed well over hurdles last term, scoring 3 times at up to 2m4f. After 9 months off, was given a considerate introduction to chasing in novice at Carlisle (15.9f) last month. Open to improvement.
9 \|PU\| (9) (10/1 -33%) Sirwilliamwallace	10 10/1(-33%)	(9) Sirwilliamwallace 10/1, Had been proving expensive to follow but, back down to his last winning mark, recorded a second success over fences at Kelso (21.6f) in November. Task is now to build on that effort back up 3 lb.
3 \|PU\| (3) (11/1 -83%) Chinwag	11 11/1(-83%)	(3) Chinwag 11/1, Largely progressive over hurdles and scored over fences at Ffos Las and Plumpton last term. After 8 months off, failed to stay when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f) last time. Major player back down in trip with cheekpieces added.
2 \|PU\| (2) (16/1 -14%) Clan Legend	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Clan Legend 16/1, Likeable veteran who made a creditable reappearance when runner-up at Ayr (24.1f) in November. However, not in the same form at Aintree next time when bidding to win the corresponding race for the third year in a row.
10 \|PU\| (10) (28/1 +0%) Luckofthedraw	28 28/1(+0%)	(10) Luckofthedraw 28/1, Successful in handicap chases at Fontwell and Huntingdon last season, though ended the campaign with a couple of below-par efforts. May have needed his return over hurdles at Leicester, but needs to get back on track.
5 \|PU\| (5) (33/1 -18%) Maypole Class	33 33/1(-18%)	(5) Maypole Class 33/1, Took well to fences in 2020/21, winning handicaps at Bangor and Fakenham. Pulled up next 4 starts, though, before bouncing back with success at Carlisle (2m4f) in April. Didn't recover after mistake 2 out at Exeter on return. Others more persuasive.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (4/1 -45%) Credrojava	4 4/1(-45%)	(3) Credrojava 4/1, Maintained her unbeaten record (won point/bumper previously) when accounting for ordinary opposition with plenty in hand on her Fontwell hurdling debut (19.2f) 24 days ago, pushed out. Sure to progress.
7 2nd (7) (0.73/1 +34%) She's A Saint	0.73 0.73/1(+34%)	(7) She's A Saint 0.73/1, Winner of her sole start in Irish points and made a striking impression on her hurdling debut when a wide-margin scorer of a 6-runner novice at Hexham (16.2f). Turned over at short odds at Newbury next time but was beaten only a smart prospect in a listed event there latest. Sets a clear standard.
4 3rd (4) (18/1 -13%) Ilovethenightlife	18 18/1(-13%)	(4) Ilovethenightlife 18/1, Left her bumper efforts behind when making a winning start over hurdles at Ffos Las 4 weeks ago. Shaped as if still in good form in a deeper race at Uttoxeter but this asks for more.
5 4th (5) (2.25/1 +10%) Lutinebella	2.25 2.25/1(+10%)	(5) Lutinebella 2.25/1, Fairly useful form in bumpers, excellent third in Grade 2 company at Aintree on final start of last season. Promising third on return/hurdles debut at Warwick (2m) and built on that when quickening clear to win in good style at Exeter (18.5f) 46 days ago. More to come.
6 5th (6) (28/1 +7%) Magical Maggie	28 28/1(+7%)	(6) Magical Maggie 28/1, Took her record to 3-4 (only defeat in the Aintree Nickel Coin bumper) when making a successful hurdles debut at Uttoxeter on return, untidy 2 out but quickening clear. Proved a disappointment under a penalty at Lingfield since, though.
2 6th (2) (66/1 +18%) Colony Queen	66 66/1(+18%)	(2) Colony Queen 66/1, Useful Flat performer, winning all 3 starts in 2021 for John Mackie. However, has yet to better modest form in this sphere. Blinkers now tried.
8 \|PU\| (8) (100/1 +0%) Free Chakarte	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Free Chakarte 100/1, Fair on the Flat in France and justified strong support on hurdles debut at Hexham in June. However, hasn't gone on as hoped and is firmly up against it at this level.
1 \|PU\| (1) (125/1 -25%) Annie Wicks	125 125/1(-25%)	(1) Annie Wicks 125/1, Modest in bumpers and well held completed start over hurdles. Easily passed over.

LTO Selection:

14:15 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (3/1 +14%) Fine Casting	3 3/1(+14%)	(7) Fine Casting 3/1, Beaten at odds of 8/15 when third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 21 days ago but that was still a creditable enough effort on the form book and his previous second in a big-field Cheltenham handicap means he remains of interest.
1 2nd (1) (1.88/1 +53%) Jungle Jack	1.88 1.88/1(+53%)	(1) Jungle Jack 1.88/1, Winner of 4 of his 5 starts under Rules, picking up where he left off after a summer break to score in 4-runner C&D event 30 days ago. Straightforward sort should be competitive again despite 9 lb rise.
8 3rd (8) (50/1 -213%) Doctor Dex	50 50/1(-213%)	(8) Doctor Dex 50/1, Not seen since winning 11-runner minor event hurdle at Nancy (18.9f, soft) 19 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Tom George. Market should prove valuable guide.
6 4th (6) (8/1 -23%) Romeo Brown	8 8/1(-23%)	(6) Romeo Brown 8/1, Proved better than ever to spring a 50/1 surprise in 13-runner handicap hurdle at Aintree (20f, good to soft, 50/1) 27 days ago, rallying gamely to regain advantage after last. Different test here racing over sharper trip from career-high mark.
5 5th (5) (2/1 +33%) Stainsby Girl	2 2/1(+33%)	(5) Stainsby Girl 2/1, Won back-to-back handicaps at Kelso last season for Donald Whillans and completed the hat-trick with a career best effort over C&D on his stable debut 41 days ago. Nudged up another 5 lb but likeable sort can give another good show.
10 6th (10) (33/1 -32%) Batman For Ever	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Batman For Ever 33/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser at up to 2½m in France in 2021 but has offered little in a couple of starts for current connections here.
3 7th (3) (40/1 +0%) Aramax	40 40/1(+0%)	(3) Aramax 40/1, Became increasingly hard to predict for Gordon Elliott and hasn't beaten a rival in a pair of starts for Ben Haslam this term.
2 \|PU\| (2) (25/1 +11%) Esprit Du Large	25 25/1(+11%)	(2) Esprit Du Large 25/1, Second at Exeter in January but was pulled up on his other 2 outings last term and with an overall chequered record, others are preferred on his return from 11-month absence.
4 \|PU\| (4) (40/1 -43%) Protek Des Flos	40 40/1(-43%)	(4) Protek Des Flos 40/1, Off the track for almost 2 years since winning a 2m handicap chase here in January 2021. Best watched reverted to hurdling after such a long absence.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (4.5/1 -29%) Apple Rock	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(7) Apple Rock 4.5/1, Slipped in weights last term and, with his yard in fine form, has returned to win handicaps at Southwell (3m) and Leicester (20.5f). Raised 9 lb but he was successful off a similar mark earlier in his career. Another to consider.
6 2nd (6) (3/1 +25%) The Changing Man	3 3/1(+25%)	(6) The Changing Man 3/1, Completed a handicap hat-trick when easily seeing off 4 rivals at Uttoxeter (23f) last month. This is a deeper race but he may not have reached his limit yet. High on the shortlist.
3 3rd (3) (12/1 +40%) Presenting Jeremy	12 12/1(+40%)	(3) Presenting Jeremy 12/1, Looked a good prospect when readily off the mark on debut in a Worcester novice hurdle (23f) back in spring 2021. Off 19 months, not unduly knocked about when last of 5 in Ffos Las handicap 5 weeks ago. This should reveal more as to how much ability he retains.
10 4th (10) (22/1 -10%) Republican	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Republican 22/1, Winless since 2019. Shaped as if better for the run after 11 months off when seventh in 3m Kempton handicap last month but others still readily preferred. Cheekpieces on first time.
13 5th (13) (2.5/1 +44%) Iberio	2.5 2.5/1(+44%)	(13) Iberio 2.5/1, Much improved in cheekpieces once sent into handicaps last term, scoring twice over 19f here. Runner-up off this mark both starts this term, latterly chasing home a next-time-out winner at Chepstow (19.5f). Possible he could pull out more now stepping up to 3m. Gets the vote.
9 6th (9) (25/1 +24%) Itacare	25 25/1(+24%)	(9) Itacare 25/1, Took advantage of a reduced mark when off the mark for this yard at Ludlow (21f) in March. Placed a few times since but his last 2 efforts have been disappointing.
1 \|PU\| (1) (7/1 +22%) Time To Tinker	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Time To Tinker 7/1, Dual winner last season, including a Wincanton handicap off 3 lb higher. Better effort this term when fourth of 14 at Newbury (3m) last month. Likely to be thereabouts.
15 \|PU\| (15) (11/1 +8%) Moonamacaroona	11 11/1(+8%)	(15) Moonamacaroona 11/1, Winner of 2 of her 3 starts in bumpers but yet to get her head in front over hurdles after 8 attempts. Her reappearance fifth in a Sandown handicap was respectable enough but the suspicion is that wait for a first hurdle win will go on a bit longer.
4 \|PU\| (4) (14/1 +65%) Moon King	14 14/1(+65%)	(4) Moon King 14/1, Opened his hurdling account at Worcester in August but below par both runs since. Others appeal more.
14 \|PU\| (14) (25/1 -79%) Bobalot	25 25/1(-79%)	(14) Bobalot 25/1, Scored on his handicap debut at Chepstow (3m) in October but only fifth of seven at Lingfield (23f) last month. Needs to get back on track.
12 \|PU\| (12) (40/1 +0%) Huntsmans Jog	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) Huntsmans Jog 40/1, Placed several times over fences last term. Well beaten in 2 chases for Fergal O'Brien this autumn but he was a hurdle winner earlier in his career and is one to keep an eye on in the market back hurdling off a reduced mark for new trainer Milton Harris.
11 \|PU\| (11) (50/1 +0%) Bluffmeifyoucan	50 50/1(+0%)	(11) Bluffmeifyoucan 50/1, Ended last term with success in an Exeter novice hurdle (18.5f) in February but last of 11 on return/handicap debut there last month. Needs to have come on a lot for the run.
8 \|PU\| (8) (66/1 -164%) Invictus Smart	66 66/1(-164%)	(8) Invictus Smart 66/1, Bought to £200,000 after winning a juvenile hurdle at Fontainebleau on debut last November. Dropped away tamely to finish distant last of 5 in Market Rasen novice for new yard in March but clearly early days and he's one to note in the betting now handicapping. Tongue tie he wore in France refitted.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 28f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (16/1 +27%) All About Joe	16 16/1(+27%)	(8) All About Joe 16/1, Made a winning start over fences at Cartmel (21.1f) in June and also successful at Sedgefield (29.2f) in October. Not discredited upped further in trip when fourth of 13 at Kelso (32.4f) at the beginning of the month. Improvement required.
9 2nd (9) (8/1 +0%) Jimmy The Digger	8 8/1(+0%)	(9) Jimmy The Digger 8/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who made a successful debut over fences at Uttoxeter last summer. Back to winning ways in amateurs handicap chase at Cheltenham (25f) in October and not seen to best effect back there the following month. Interesting upped in trip.
13 3rd (13) (3.5/1 +0%) Conquredalofeurope	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(13) Conquredalofeurope 3.5/1, Winning hurdler who made the frame 3 times in handicap chases in Ireland last term. Shaped encouragingly when runner-up on his stable/seasonal debut at Wetherby, making mistake just as race was taking shape. Can gain his first success over fences.
5 4th (5) (8/1 -45%) Morning Spirit	8 8/1(-45%)	(5) Morning Spirit 8/1, Confirmed promise of his reappearance when opening account over fences at Carlisle (24.5f) last month, finding extra having never been far away. Worth another try at this longer distance. Respected.
6 5th (6) (6.5/1 -44%) Hold That Taught	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(6) Hold That Taught 6.5/1, Won at Carlisle (26.1f) on last season's reappearance, but hasn't been able to go on from that effort since. Respectable fourth of 9 back at Carlisle on first start of current campaign last month. Needs to find more.
4 6th (4) (11/1 -22%) Enqarde	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) Enqarde 11/1, Landed the Tommy Whittle here (25.6f) last season and ended the campaign with a creditable second back at the same C&D in April. Let down by jumping in Becher Chase at Aintree last time, but could fare better returned to this course.
7 \|U\| (7) (7.5/1 +63%) Sam's Adventure	7.5 7.5/1(+63%)	(7) Sam's Adventure 7.5/1, Smart chaser at his peak and, after a disappointing 2021/22 campaign, he did manage to stop the slide to an extent when fifth of 9 at this C&D last month (on the back of another wind op). Needs to build on that.
1 \|PU\| (1) (7.5/1 -25%) Good Boy Bobby	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(1) Good Boy Bobby 7.5/1, Successful twice at Wetherby last season, landing a listed handicap in October and the Rowland Meyrick on Boxing Day. Shaped as if he'd come on again for the outing when fourth of 10 here (25.6f) last month. Shortlisted.
11 \|PU\| (11) (10/1 +9%) Danilo D'airy	10 10/1(+9%)	(11) Danilo D'airy 10/1, Showed little over hurdles but proved an entirely different proposition over fences, making it 3-3 in good style in a Ffos Las handicap last December. Pulled up on 2 subsequent outings, though, found to be lame in the Eider at Newcastle when last seen 10 months ago.
10 \|PU\| (10) (10/1 +44%) Samuel Jackson	10 10/1(+44%)	(10) Samuel Jackson 10/1, Devon National winner in 2021 but not so reliable subsequently, pulled up in this year's renewal of that race in February. Respectable third at Bangor on reappearance, but has work to do in this contest.
12 \|PU\| (12) (20/1 +0%) Niceandeasy	20 20/1(+0%)	(12) Niceandeasy 20/1, Took well to fences last season, winning twice, and he looked rusty on his return from 8 months off at Carlisle in October. Fell 2 out at Kelso (32.4f) last time when might have been placed. Others look stronger.
2 \|PU\| (2) (22/1 +0%) Deise Aba	22 22/1(+0%)	(2) Deise Aba 22/1, Goes well at Sandown and wasn't discredited when fifth of 11 in the London National there (28.8f) last time, making effort earlier than ideal. May just find others better treated away from his favourite track.

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15:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 28f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (11/1 +39%) Leading Knight	11 11/1(+39%)	(6) Leading Knight 11/1, Placed in handicap hurdles for Ben Pauling last summer and proved that he retains ability when fifth at Hereford on second start for this stable a couple of months ago. Might need this initial experience over fences.
7 2nd (7) (3/1 +33%) Advantura	3 3/1(+33%)	(7) Advantura 3/1, Poor form over hurdles and fell on chase debut in a handicap at Lingfield, so arrives with a bit to prove.
5 3rd (5) (3.33/1 +17%) Kingsmill Gin	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(5) Kingsmill Gin 3.33/1, Potentially well handicapped and was in the process of running creditably when unseating her rider at Wincanton a month ago. Won this last season and deserves respect.
4 4th (4) (25/1 +38%) Puppet Warrior	25 25/1(+38%)	(4) Puppet Warrior 25/1, Some decent bits and pieces of form to his name but record stands at 0-23 overall and he was well held at Chepstow last month.
10 5th (10) (40/1 +0%) Botus Fleming	40 40/1(+0%)	(10) Botus Fleming 40/1, Appears to be of little account and looks set for another struggle.
12 \|PU\| (12) (4.5/1 -29%) Luckello	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(12) Luckello 4.5/1, Limited hurdler for Olly Murphy but has won both starts in points since last seen under Rules and looks well worthy of interest off a basement mark for a new yard now chasing.
9 \|PU\| (9) (7/1 +56%) Kayf Baha	7 7/1(+56%)	(9) Kayf Baha 7/1, Little sign of encouragement over hurdles last season and likely best watched now switched to fences after 9 months off.
11 \|PU\| (11) (10/1 +29%) Dysania	10 10/1(+29%)	(11) Dysania 10/1, Little show over hurdles/in handicap chase for Kayley Woollacott/Charlie Longsdon. Starts out for another new yard after 13 months off.
2 \|PU\| (2) (12/1 -140%) Minella Voucher	12 12/1(-140%)	(2) Minella Voucher 12/1, Veteran who completed a hat-trick in September and is probably best excused his latest sub-par effort at Sedgefield. Given a break since and could make his presence felt.
3 \|PU\| (3) (18/1 +28%) Havanella	18 18/1(+28%)	(3) Havanella 18/1, Won 3-runner race on completed start in Irish points but yet to show much under Rules, including on handicap/chasing debut at Hereford a couple of months ago. Upped markedly in trip.
8 \|PU\| (8) (25/1 -56%) Yaazaain	25 25/1(-56%)	(8) Yaazaain 25/1, Poor maiden hurdler who didn't have much chance at the weights when fourth in a seller at this course last time. Back over fences now, but others make more appeal.
1 \|PU\| (1) (28/1 -133%) Doyen La Lutte	28 28/1(-133%)	(1) Doyen La Lutte 28/1, Winning pointer who made the frame on several occasions over timber last term. Disappointing start over fences this time around, though.

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15:15 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (4/1 -45%) Pyffo	4 4/1(-45%)	(7) Pyffo 4/1, Half-brother to 3 winners and solid start when runner-up at Southwell a month ago. Open to improvement with the benefit of that initial experience, so should go well.
1 2nd (1) (12/1 -380%) Coniston George	12 12/1(-380%)	(1) Coniston George 12/1, €31,000 3-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam, 5f/6f winner, sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Violet Dancer. One to note on debut for a stable that does well in this sphere.
8 3rd (8) (12/1 -9%) You Some Girl	12 12/1(-9%)	(8) You Some Girl 12/1, Bred to be suited by further but made a successful start at Catterick last month and merits respect under a penalty.
6 4th (6) (8/1 +33%) Pippin Took	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Pippin Took 8/1, Conduit gelding. Dam unraced. One to take seriously on debut, particularly if the market speaks in his favour.
9 5th (9) (125/1 -279%) Jims Apple	125 125/1(-279%)	(9) Jims Apple 125/1, Runner-up a couple of times in points but didn't offer much when last in a bumper at Ayr on debut, so others are preferable.
3 6th (3) (4/1 +60%) Jack Sprat	4 4/1(+60%)	(3) Jack Sprat 4/1, Out of a winning hurdler and showed something to work on when fourth both starts to date. Might strip fitter for latest outing, so not discounted.
4 7th (4) (2.25/1 +55%) Kallow Point	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(4) Kallow Point 2.25/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced, closely related to fair hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stays 2½m) Cornerkova. Runner-up in pair of point bumpers in spring and seems likely to make his presence felt.
2 8th (2) (6/1 +8%) Forcing Bull	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Forcing Bull 6/1, £50,000 5-y-o, Papal Bull gelding. Dam, ran once on Flat abroad, half-sister to smart hurdler/chaser (2m-2½m winner) Farclas. Comfortably off mark in Irish points at sixth attempt (Oct 29). Strong claims.
5 9th (5) (28/1 +44%) Magical Arthur	28 28/1(+44%)	(5) Magical Arthur 28/1, Yeats gelding. Closely related to fairly useful hurdler Fin And Game, stays 19f, and bumper winner Nell's Bells. Makes some appeal on pedigree, so warrants a check in the betting.

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15:30 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 1st (14) (3.5/1 +0%) Fame And Fun	3.5 3.5/1(+0%)	(14) Fame And Fun 3.5/1, Best effort in maiden/novice hurdles when 26 lengths third over 2m here 5 weeks ago and appeals as one who can improve in handicaps. Tongue-tied first time. One to consider.
7 2nd (7) (2.5/1 +38%) Couldbeaweapon	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(7) Couldbeaweapon 2.5/1, Produced a career best when winning at Worcester in October and just as good when placed twice since. Likely to go well again.
15 3rd (15) (5/1 +23%) Karakoram	5 5/1(+23%)	(15) Karakoram 5/1, Won this race 12 months ago and arrives in form again having got his head back in front at Exeter (18.5f) earlier this month. Likely to give another good account of himself.
11 4th (11) (8/1 +64%) Royal Sam	8 8/1(+64%)	(11) Royal Sam 8/1, Point winner. Hasn't bettered modest form in a bumper and maiden/novice hurdles but it's possible he'll make more of an impact now handicapping. One to note in the betting.
3 5th (3) (11/1 +45%) Colonel Manderson	11 11/1(+45%)	(3) Colonel Manderson 11/1, Won 3m Southwell handicap hurdle last winter and runner-up on next 2 outings. However, his last 2 efforts have been disappointing, the latter when returning from a break at Hereford in November.
16 6th (16) (12/1 +52%) Gyllen	12 12/1(+52%)	(16) Gyllen 12/1, One-time smart performer on the Flat in France. Nothing like so good over hurdles in Britain and he failed to build on a slightly more encouraging third at Exeter when a remote fourth at Hereford last week.
2 7th (2) (7.5/1 -50%) Ferdinand Star	7.5 7.5/1(-50%)	(2) Ferdinand Star 7.5/1, Fair maiden hurdler in Ireland for Patrick Magee, finishing second in 2m Tramore maiden on final start there in October. Interesting contender now handicapping for David Pipe, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.
13 8th (13) (12/1 +33%) Muy Bien	12 12/1(+33%)	(13) Muy Bien 12/1, Second in 18.5f Newton Abbot handicap in May but well held both starts since returning to action. A first-time cheekpieces and tongue strap combination needs to help him get his career back on track.
8 9th (8) (28/1 -100%) Ailes D'amour	28 28/1(-100%)	(8) Ailes D'amour 28/1, Showed ability in bumpers/novice hurdles but disappointed when switched to handicap company at Leicester in February. Still early days but would need to see market support to consider on reappearance.
12 \|F\| (12) (33/1 +34%) Pak Army	33 33/1(+34%)	(12) Pak Army 33/1, Modest maiden hurdler in Ireland, leaving Eoin Doyle since finishing well held on AW Flat at Dundalk 7 weeks ago. Possibly best watched unless the betting vibes are strong.
6 10th (6) (66/1 -371%) Ithaka	66 66/1(-371%)	(6) Ithaka 66/1, Largely well held over hurdles for Ronan McNally in Ireland and no impact on Market Rasen stable debut 4 weeks ago. Could only consider if backed.
5 11th (5) (50/1 +24%) Forever Des Long	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Forever Des Long 50/1, Market Rasen winner for Philip Hobbs in March but ended his time with that yard on a low note and remote fourth at Uttoxeter on recent stable debut. Has something to prove for now.
4 \|PU\| (4) (25/1 -150%) Scrappy Jack	25 25/1(-150%)	(4) Scrappy Jack 25/1, Winner of 2 juvenile hurdles at Newton Abbot in July 2021 but absent since finishing a remote fourth at Stratford the following month. Makes handicap debut. Watching brief has to be the percentage call given his length of time off the track.
1 \|PU\| (1) (33/1 -32%) Nobel Joshua	33 33/1(-32%)	(1) Nobel Joshua 33/1, Fortunate winner of 3m handicap here in November 2020. Not seen again until pulling up over C&D 5 weeks ago. Can only be watched after that.
10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -32%) Borak	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Borak 66/1, Course winner but well held over hurdles and on AW Flat last month. Others certainly arrive with more pressing claims.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 12f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (0.29/1 -32%) Percy Jones	0.29 0.29/1(-32%)	(2) Percy Jones 0.29/1, Fairly useful gelding. Bit below form second of 6 in maiden at this C&D (7/4) 18 days ago, not looking the most convincing under pressure. Still yet to put it all together for this yard but won't get many better opportunities than this.
1 2nd (1) (2.5/1 +38%) Wrens Rose	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(1) Wrens Rose 2.5/1, Much improved from debut after 4 months off when won 9-runner minor event (12/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 3 weeks ago, value extra the way things unfolded. That wasn't a strong race but she may have more to offer.
3 3rd (3) (50/1 -79%) Bellshill Beauty	50 50/1(-79%)	(3) Bellshill Beauty 50/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 33/1, first run since leaving Roger Fell when seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (16.6f) 20 days ago. Back down in trip.

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16:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2.75/1 +31%) Johnny Boom	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(1) Johnny Boom 2.75/1, 5/1, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. On a good mark and must enter calculations.
2 2nd (2) (3.5/1 +83%) Bond Boy	3.5 3.5/1(+83%)	(2) Bond Boy 3.5/1, Ungenuine type. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 22/1). Off 113 days. Back up in trip.
4 3rd (4) (8.5/1 -143%) Blue Collar Lad	8.5 8.5/1(-143%)	(4) Blue Collar Lad 8.5/1, Showed a good attitude to come out on top in 11-runner handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 23 days ago, all out. Respected up 2 lb.
7 4th (7) (2.75/1 +0%) Eagle Eyed Freddie	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(7) Eagle Eyed Freddie 2.75/1, 11/4, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 8 days ago. Knocking on the door and sure to go well again.
11 5th (11) (66/1 -100%) Sir Dotti	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Sir Dotti 66/1, Modest maiden who was well held at the Curragh on final outing for John McConnell. Significantly up in trip.
9 6th (9) (33/1 -175%) Street Poet	33 33/1(-175%)	(9) Street Poet 33/1, 4-time C&D winner but is struggling for form at present.
6 7th (6) (4/1 -14%) Vitesse Du Son	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Vitesse Du Son 4/1, Better than ever when resuming winning ways in 10-runner handicap at this C&D (6/4) 18 days ago, pushed out. 3 lb rise fair and can give another good account.
8 8th (8) (33/1 -106%) Captain Pugwash	33 33/1(-106%)	(8) Captain Pugwash 33/1, Won 10f handicap at Lingfield (AW) in April 2021 but hasn't been seen since.
10 9th (10) (22/1 -22%) The Rebel Breen	22 22/1(-22%)	(10) The Rebel Breen 22/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, wasn't disgraced on first run since leaving Noel Meade when sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 28/1) 9 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race.

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16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (2/1 -14%) Man On A Mission	2 2/1(-14%)	(1) Man On A Mission 2/1, Latest win at Lingfield in November. Respectable second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 17 days ago, clear of rest. Shortlist material.
5 2nd (5) (4.5/1 +40%) Glorious Charmer	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(5) Glorious Charmer 4.5/1, Course winner. Creditable second of 9 in C&D handicap 18 days ago. Can give a good account.
3 3rd (3) (66/1 -32%) Iconicdaay	66 66/1(-32%)	(3) Iconicdaay 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 14 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 150/1) 8 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to make a difference.
7 4th (7) (4.5/1 +55%) Nellie French	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(7) Nellie French 4.5/1, C&D winner. 13/2, bit below form third of 9 in handicap over this C&D 18 days ago. Tongue strap on first time.
10 5th (10) (18/1 +28%) Hot Hot Hot	18 18/1(+28%)	(10) Hot Hot Hot 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Brighton in June. Eighth of 11 in handicap over this C&D (8/1). Been off for 92 days.
6 6th (6) (8/1 +33%) Billy Dylan	8 8/1(+33%)	(6) Billy Dylan 8/1, Thirty eight runs since last win in 2018. 40/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy) 66 days ago.
8 7th (8) (11/1 -47%) Elf Rising	11 11/1(-47%)	(8) Elf Rising 11/1, Much improved effort when going down only narrowly over C&D 21 days ago. Perhaps no certainty to back that up but he's a contender if he can.
4 8th (4) (3.5/1 -5%) Toplight	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(4) Toplight 3.5/1, C&D winner. 11/5, respectable second of 10 in C&D handicap 21 days ago. Considered under Probert.

LTO Selection:

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

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17:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 9f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6.5/1 -18%) Siam Fox	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(3) Siam Fox 6.5/1, 13/2, 4¼ lengths sixth of 8 to Visibility in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago.
9 2nd (9) (33/1 +0%) Golden Sands	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Golden Sands 33/1, 3-time C&D winner but is badly out of sorts at present, finishing a well-held last of 11 to Crownthorpe in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
6 3rd (6) (4.5/1 +10%) Baby Steps	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(6) Baby Steps 4.5/1, C&D winner in October and good efforts both starts subsequently. Should continue in form.
2 4th (2) (8/1 +11%) Enough Already	8 8/1(+11%)	(2) Enough Already 8/1, 25/1, ran creditably on first run since leaving Henry Spiller when 2¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Visibility in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago.
8 5th (8) (8.5/1 -6%) Crownthorpe	8.5 8.5/1(-6%)	(8) Crownthorpe 8.5/1, C&D winner in November and not ideally placed when down the field back here 17 days ago.
5 6th (5) (3/1 +45%) Soames Forsyte	3 3/1(+45%)	(5) Soames Forsyte 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 60 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Makes tapeta debut. Merits consideration.
4 7th (4) (2/1 +0%) Roudemental	2 2/1(+0%)	(4) Roudemental 2/1, Latest win at Newcastle in November. Respectable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (11/4) 17 days ago, despite pulling hard/hanging left. Clearly still on a fair mark and one to be interested in.
1 8th (1) (33/1 -50%) Mercurius Power	33 33/1(-50%)	(1) Mercurius Power 33/1, Latest win at Newcastle in September. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap (100/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 10 days ago, albeit better placed than most.

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

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (11/1 -175%) Scriptwriter	11 11/1(-175%)	(1) Scriptwriter 11/1, Useful on Flat for Aidan O'Brien (sold 62,000 gns in July) and has won both starts in juvenile hurdles for current connections (Grade 2 event at Cheltenham last month). Makes handicap debut and fancied to have a say in proceedings back on the level.
3 2nd (3) (1.75/1 +7%) Base Note	1.75 1.75/1(+7%)	(3) Base Note 1.75/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Well-backed 13/8, had plenty in hand when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D 27 days ago, going clear over 1f out. Has built up a solid record on the all-weather so no surprise to see him in the mix.
5 3rd (5) (18/1 +45%) Protected Guest	18 18/1(+45%)	(5) Protected Guest 18/1, Tasted success 3 times earlier this year, the latest at Nottingham (14f) in April. However, he's not the most reliable and largely below form thereafter on turf during the summer. Needs to bounce back returned to AW.
6 4th (6) (5.5/1 +8%) Temporize	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(6) Temporize 5.5/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (16f, 11/1) 23 days ago, never able to fully get in from a wide draw. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlist material.
4 5th (4) (2/1 +33%) Mr Alan	2 2/1(+33%)	(4) Mr Alan 2/1, Latest win at Nottingham in October. Good fifth of 21 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, heavy, 12/1) 55 days ago, taking a bit of time to get going again and finishing with running left. Makes all-weather debut.
2 6th (2) (7/1 +13%) Viola	7 7/1(+13%)	(2) Viola 7/1, 12/1, below form when 4½ lengths eighth of 12 to Pennymoor in listed race at Lingfield (13f, AW) 64 days ago, left poorly placed. More needed.

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (16/1 -45%) Kardinya	16 16/1(-45%)	(4) Kardinya 16/1, Creditable 1½ lengths second of 13 to Approach The City in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 17 days ago. Has been in good form lately and merits consideration.
3 2nd (3) (3/1 -50%) Giorgio Vasari	3 3/1(-50%)	(3) Giorgio Vasari 3/1, Course winner. Latest win here in December. 6/4, good second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 18 days ago, conceding first run. Shortlist material.
11 3rd (11) (28/1 +15%) Quoteline Direct	28 28/1(+15%)	(11) Quoteline Direct 28/1, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 22 days ago. Has been in reasonable form lately and drop back in trip should help.
7 4th (7) (9/1 -64%) Drill To Dream	9 9/1(-64%)	(7) Drill To Dream 9/1, Second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 9/2) 11 days ago, sticking to task. Favourably treated and back in form, so not taken lightly.
2 5th (2) (5/1 +0%) Midnight Train	5 5/1(+0%)	(2) Midnight Train 5/1, 12/1, pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Sandown (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Ran well on his latest Flat outing (for previous stable) and worthy of interest returning to this sphere.
1 6th (1) (4/1 +50%) Approach The City	4 4/1(+50%)	(1) Approach The City 4/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Southwell in December. 9/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 11 days ago.
5 7th (5) (9/1 +25%) Pink Haze	9 9/1(+25%)	(5) Pink Haze 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 11/1) 32 days ago. Back down in trip. Still unexposed and not one to write off.
10 8th (10) (66/1 +0%) Letter Of The Law	66 66/1(+0%)	(10) Letter Of The Law 66/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 18 days ago. Not really firing lately, so others make more appeal.
9 9th (9) (6/1 +57%) Lhebayeb	6 6/1(+57%)	(9) Lhebayeb 6/1, Creditable third of 9 in handicap (7/4) at this C&D 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Merits consideration.
8 10th (8) (8/1 +20%) Tawtheef	8 8/1(+20%)	(8) Tawtheef 8/1, C&D winner. 4/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 11 days ago. Shaped well last time and should be well suited by the drop back in trip.
6 11th (6) (50/1 -25%) Naadyaa	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Naadyaa 50/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 10/1). Off 99 days. Others are more persuasive.
12 12th (12) (40/1 +50%) Cassiel	40 40/1(+50%)	(12) Cassiel 40/1, Good fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 16/1) 25 days ago. Needs to improve.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 1st (7) (1.25/1 -25%) Cicely	1.25 1.25/1(-25%)	(7) Cicely 1.25/1, 6/5, first run since leaving Sylvester Kirk when very good neck second of 9 to City Escape in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago, keeping on well. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has to be taken seriously.
12 2nd (12) (50/1 -25%) Connie R	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) Connie R 50/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 66/1, good third of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 25 days ago, albeit not looking entirely straightforward. Uncertain to back that up.
6 3rd (6) (10/1 +38%) Eltham Palace	10 10/1(+38%)	(6) Eltham Palace 10/1, 5/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 31 days ago, left poorly placed. Can get involved if the pace is sound.
4 4th (4) (12/1 +33%) Irv	12 12/1(+33%)	(4) Irv 12/1, Latest win at Beverley in July. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 17 days ago. Others make more appeal.
11 5th (11) (22/1 +12%) Captain St Lucifer	22 22/1(+12%)	(11) Captain St Lucifer 22/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 28/1) 41 days ago.
3 6th (3) (2.5/1 +17%) City Escape	2.5 2.5/1(+17%)	(3) City Escape 2.5/1, 3 wins from 18 runs this year. 9/2, won 9-runner handicap at this C&D 20 days ago by neck from Cicely, overcoming pace bias. Should go well again.
9 7th (9) (14/1 +44%) Marquis Of York	14 14/1(+44%)	(9) Marquis Of York 14/1, Unreliable sort. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 20/1) 29 days ago. Others have achieved more.
8 8th (8) (100/1 -100%) Endofastorm	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Endofastorm 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 17 days ago. Has work to do.
2 9th (2) (9/1 -13%) Scarborough Castle	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Scarborough Castle 9/1, C&D winner. 11/8, respectable third of 7 in handicap at this course (12.2f), left with too much to do. Off 8 months. Back down in trip. Drawn widest on return.
1 10th (1) (33/1 +18%) Sammy Sunshine	33 33/1(+18%)	(1) Sammy Sunshine 33/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 18/1, last of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Rebecca Menzies. Others more persuasive.
10 11th (10) (16/1 +0%) Headshot	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Headshot 16/1, Course winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
5 12th (5) (33/1 +18%) Reversion	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Reversion 33/1, Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 11 in handicap (200/1) at this course (8.6f) 20 days ago. Others make more appeal.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (11/1 +45%) He's Our Star	11 11/1(+45%)	(10) He's Our Star 11/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago.
3 2nd (3) (4/1 +27%) Eye Of The Water	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Eye Of The Water 4/1, Course winner. Cheekpieces on first time, respectable 2¼ lengths third of 11 to Crocodile Power in C&D handicap 34 days ago. Enters calculations.
9 3rd (9) (14/1 -65%) Desert Dream	14 14/1(-65%)	(9) Desert Dream 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Catterick in September. Creditable 2¼ lengths second of 11 to reopposing Brave Display in C&D handicap 9 days ago, hampered. Drawn widest but still on the shortlist.
1 4th (1) (2.75/1 +8%) Crocodile Power	2.75 2.75/1(+8%)	(1) Crocodile Power 2.75/1, C&D winner in November. 13/2, creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 14 days ago. Ought to be competitive again.
12 5th (12) (66/1 -32%) Romanovich	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Romanovich 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, sixth of 7 in novice at Kempton (6f) 44 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
11 6th (11) (2.75/1 -22%) Brave Display	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(11) Brave Display 2.75/1, Won 11-runner C&D handicap 9 days ago by 2¼ lengths from reopposing Desert Dream, forging clear. Looks nicely treated under a 4lb penalty. Taken to follow up under Kevin Stott.
6 7th (6) (25/1 +11%) May Remain	25 25/1(+11%)	(6) May Remain 25/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2020. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 11/2) 18 days ago. Draw could have been kinder.
5 8th (5) (18/1 +0%) Classy Dame	18 18/1(+0%)	(5) Classy Dame 18/1, Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 14/1) 20 days ago, although she did meet some trouble. Mark continues to slide.
8 9th (8) (6.5/1 -18%) Swiss Rowe	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(8) Swiss Rowe 6.5/1, C&D winner under Billy Loughnane in November and good second back here 9 days ago. Likely to go well again.
7 10th (7) (66/1 -100%) Isladaay	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Isladaay 66/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (11/2) at this course (6f), unsuited by drop in trip. Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Keatley. Cheekpieces back on. Betting should help guide to expectations.
4 11th (4) (33/1 +34%) Mary Pickersgill	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Mary Pickersgill 33/1, Modest maiden in Ireland at 2. Off 12 months, never involved in 6f Southwell handicap on yard debut 24 days ago. Something to prove after that.
2 12th (2) (50/1 +0%) Love Destiny	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Love Destiny 50/1, Fair winner for Mark Johnston last year but well beaten on all 5 outings for current yard, the latest after an 11-month break. First-time cheekpieces need to spark a major upturn in his fortunes.

LTO Selection:

19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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Tomform Friday 30th December 2022

Races & Results Friday 30th December 2022

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12:30 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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12:45 Taunton Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 26f Race Class Flow

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13:15 Taunton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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13:30 Haydock Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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13:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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14:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Haydock Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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14:45 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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15:00 Haydock Handicap Chase (Class 2) 28f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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15:30 Haydock NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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15:45 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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16:00 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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16:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

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

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

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18:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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