11:40 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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KADO DE JOIE had excuses when placed third in a French bumper over 1m4f and he looks the one to beat. The 105,000-euro purchase is an interesting recruit for the Nicky Henderson yard and any amount of improvement can be expected after that first taste of competitive action. Whispering Royal made the frame on his jumping bow at Wincanton and that race is working out well, with the winner following up in Listed company. Ruler Of The River is also noted.

It turns out WHISPERING ROYAL was up against a couple of really useful types when third at Wincanton so he's given a chance to build on that initial promise. Nicky Henderson French bumper recruit Kado de Joie would rate a big threat if the betting vibes are strong, while the fact that Running The Game went off at odds-on for his hurdle debut suggests he's thought capable of a lot better by a stable which does well with juveniles.

Gary Moore's RUNNING THE GAME was all the rage at Fontwell and moved well for a long way before stopping quickly on heavy ground.

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11:55 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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Rockinastorm won over fences at the first time of asking when he overcame a few jumping errors to land a novices' handicap at Warwick last month. However, he was gifted that race by a faller at the last and looks vulnerable as one of three sharing top-weight here. With that in mind, recent Ludlow winner FAMOSO shades preference on these terms, given he is open to further progression over this sterner test of stamina. Supasunrise completes the shortlist.

FAMOSO was in really good form last month and might be up to resuming winning ways under Connor Ring. Supasunrise is effectively having his first run since scoring under Finn Lambert at Warwick early last month and is second choice ahead of Maasai Warrior, who made a positive start for the Chris Gordon stable at Fontwell last month.

A very open starter. SUPASUNRISE was ultra-game when successful at Warwick (form franked) and the tack broke next time.

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12:00 Fairyhouse Maiden Chase 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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It is difficult to look past HUNTERS YARN as he attempts to follow in the footsteps of top-class stablemate El Fabiolo, who took this contest 12 months ago. A winner of two of his five starts last season, and runner-up in a Grade 2 here when last seen in April, the six-year-old just about sets the standard on form and is preferred to Sa Fureur, who didn't look done with when falling three out in a strong contest on his chasing debut at Navan. Not seen in action since the Royal Bond here last year, Polo Lounge cannot be ruled out either.

HUNTERS YARN's connections are responsible for the winners of the last two runnings of this maiden chase, namely Blue Lord and El Fabiolo, and the 6-y-o is taken to follow in the footsteps of his classy stable companions. He chased home fellow Mullins inmate Hercule Du Seuil in a Grade 2 novice hurdle here when last seen in April, and the winner has since scored five times over fences. Sa Fureur is the clear main danger, while Byker is a tempting each-way option.

With his form working out nicely, HUNTERS YARN (nap), could be the one if he takes to fences having proven himself at graded level

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12:05 Cheltenham Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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A well-bred German recruit, KOUROSH made quite the impression on his domestic debut at Wetherby last month, and there should be plenty more to come from the three-year-old. Dan Skelton's charge may have too much for An Bradan Feasa, who arguably sets the standard on form after a respectable runner-up effort in Grade 2 company here on his first start for the Jack Jones stable. A winner at Clairefontaine on his debut and now in the hands of Paul Nicholls, Kabral Du Mathan must be noted for market support.

Given it was only the third start of his career AN BRADAN FEASA should have more to offer on the back of last month's course Grade 2 second and he sets a good standard for the rest to aim at. Kourosh created a good impression on his Wetherby hurdle debut and is second choice ahead of Paul Nicholls French recruit Kabral du Mathan.

The form choice is AN BRADAN FEASA who put up a bold bid here last month when beating all bar Triumph favourite Burdett Road.

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12:15 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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GARDE DES CHAMPS was found to have bled after his third at Wetherby and with the benefit of a short break behind him, he could be the one to beat. Lucinda Russell's charge wasn't given too hard a time and, off the same mark, he can finish a lot closer. Onemorefortheroad is now 11lb below his last winning mark, which came more than two years ago, but he is on too tempting a rating to ignore on his fencing bow. Coastguard Station goes well at this track and completes the shortlist.

Plenty are in with a shout. NO RISK WITH LOU looked a good prospect when going in at Huntingdon and can be forgiven his subsequent Plumpton third given he made a serious mistake so edges the vote. Garde des Champs rates the chief threat if, as expected, building on his Wetherby chasing debut third. Out On The Tear, Coastguard Station and Maninsane all need factoring in too.

An open handicap. OUT ON THE TEAR is one of the oldest contenders but there was lots to like about his comeback run.

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12:25 Hereford Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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PARADE AWAY stands out as the one to be with on form. Granted, he was well held in the Grade 2 Sharp Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in October, but this is a significant enough drop in class to give him the benefit of the doubt. Previous point-to-point winner Handstands is feared most on his debut under Rules, while Mersey Street rates as best of the rest.

PARADE AWAY was a useful bumper scorer and possesses much the best hurdles form on offer too so is hard to side against for his new yard. Winning Irish pointer Handstands could emerge as the chief threat for the in-form Ben Pauling yard, with another hurdling debutante No No Fizz worthy of consideration too.

He's a slightly tricky horse to weigh up but C&D winner PARADE AWAY just about held his own in a Cheltenham Grade 2 in October.

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12:30 Fairyhouse Handicap Chase 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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A major improver on the step up beyond three miles when scoring comfortably at this venue last time out, POTTERS PARTY should have plenty more to come and a mark of 121 looks manageable on his handicap debut. A winner here in a ladies' handicap a couple of weeks ago, So Des Flos is entitled to be thereabouts, along with Clonmeen, who is progressing well. Fairyhouse specialist Where's Frankie is another key player with Rachael Blackmore taking over in the saddle.

POSITIVE THINKER arrives at the top of his game so is fancied to bag a third win of the season back chasing at the chief expense of Gordon Elliott's course-scorer So Des Flos. Old Soul appeals as the pick of the rest for place purposes.

It's hard to rule any of these out but SO DES FLOS having given the impression he had plenty left when winning here last time

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12:40 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 3) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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MOFASA may have joint top-weight to contend with in this competitive affair, but he has done very well since joining the Paul Nicholls yard, and going further up in trip should not inconvenience after a taking success at Huntingdon last month. He can overcome a 5lb rise at the main expense of unexposed Exeter scorer Wiseguy, and Irish raider Midnight Our Fred, who ran a career-best when second here in October. Everything'sontick and Weveallbeencaught have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.

None of these can be ruled out but Paul Nicholls' MOFASA looks the part for chasing and got off the mark in good style at Huntingdon last time so edges the vote. Wiseguy also has better days ahead of him and could emerge as the chief threat, although Weveallbeencaught, Some Scope and Everything'sontick all command plenty of respect too in an intriguing contest.

This looks very tight but EVERYTHING'SONTICK gets the vote ahead of Midnight Our Fred.

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12:50 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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Aazza is the only C&D winner here after scoring in January, but that was off a mark of 90 and she is 13lb higher now. She could make the frame, but preference is for BON RETOUR. Mark Walford's charge has seen her handicap mark tumble in recent starts, leaving the mare 4lb below last September's Hexham triumph. With cheekpieces applied for the first time and a 7lb claimer aboard, she looks to be capable of better. Ludlow third Minniemum may also get involved.

BON RETOUR has returned to form on her last 2 starts and, with cheekpieces on first time, she could be ready to return to winning ways as she goes back up in trip. Heading the list of dangers is Phillapa Sue, who stepped up on her seasonal/stable debut when runner-up at Market Rasen last time, with Our Laura B and Headscarf Lil others to consider.

Having won by 20l over C&D on her sole visit to Doncaster, AAZZA earns the vote ahead of Bon Retour.

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13:00 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 2) 25f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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KESTREL VALLEY wasn't for catching when she made all in a series qualifier over C&D last time and will be difficult to overhaul if allowed to dominate in a similar manner. The handicapper has taken a dim view, though, and a 16lb higher mark (albeit it off-set by James Turner's 7lb claim) makes for a stiffer test. Heva Rose and Lazy Sunday could be the two to capitalise if the assessor's intervention takes a toll on the selection, with the former rated as the bigger threat.

KESTREL VALLEY has been thriving of late, recording another wide-margin success at this C&D when making all on her seasonal/stable debut in October. The 9-y-o is taken to land this series final in her current form, with Heva Rose the main danger as she goes up in trip. Stanley Stanley also enters calculations on her return.

Preference is for DO YOU THINK (nap), who all things considered did well to get within 2l of Shirocco's Dream here last time.

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13:05 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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A winner on the Flat when trained in France, Pacini hasn't been able to replicate that level of form over timber but he's in top hands to progress and must enter the reckoning. However, it might be worth taking a chance on stablemate HEY WHATEVER. She achieved a peak rating of 76 on the level and ought to be more than capable if taking to this new discipline. Green Sky heads the remainder.

PACINI has shown enough on both his starts over hurdles to suggest he can win a race of this nature, so he's fancied to make it third time lucky. Hey Whatever, a stablemate of the selection, is preferred to Green Sky for forecast purposes.

There was plenty to like about GREEN SKY's hurdle debut last month when shaping like she needed it and the yard excel with 3yo hurdlers

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13:15 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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An eye-catcher when staying on from off the pace over slightly shorter here at the October meeting, IN EXCELSIS DEO looks like a winner waiting to happen, and returning to soft ground is another plus for the son of Saddex. A mark of 132 could greatly underestimate his true ability and he gets the vote ahead of the talented Calico, who has finished behind some high-class rivals over the past year, but is far better suited by drier ground. Betfair Hurdle winner Aucunrisque could be dangerous if allowed to dictate in front.

CALICO made a promising return from 7 months off when runner-up here a month ago, worn down only late on, and he can build on that effort to get back to winning ways. The biggest threat could come from In Excelsis Deo, who also shaped encouragingly at this venue on his reappearance, with Aucunrisque not discounted on only his fifth chase start.

Runner-up at the November meeting here, CALICO has very solid credentials, with Funambule Sivola seen as the main threat.

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13:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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The in-form John and Thady Gosen have another strong chance with Quantum Cat, who is an unexposed three-year-old with obvious claims after last month's C&D success. However, this is a step up in class and, with that in mind, it might be worth siding with HAVEYOUMISSEDME, who is highly effective here and runs off 2lb below his last winning mark. Sir Chauvelin won this a couple of years ago and he completes the shortlist.

Lightly-raced 3-y-os FRANBERRI and Quantum Cat top the shortlist. The former finished behind the latter over C&D last time, but she was left with a lot to do and gets the nod to reverse the form on these slightly more favourable terms. Rhythmic Intent shaped well having a rare outing on all-weather at Wolverhampton recently and completes the shortlist.

Progressive 3yos Quantum Cat and FRANBERRI are the pair to focus on, with the latter taken to turn around their latest C&D form.

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13:25 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Pentland Hills may not be the force of old but the 2019 Triumph Hurdle hero has gone well fresh before and could make an impact , despite top weight. However, the 11-year-old GLINGER FLAME is proving that age is just a number, with wins at Kelso and Ayr on his last two starts, and he may yet land his hat-trick off just 4lb higher. Aquila Sky returns after over two years off, but won from 4lb higher in April 2021 and has to be of some interest.

ANYHARMINASKING is generally progressive and, having finished second in a better race at Newbury last time, he's worth a chance to resume winning ways. Glinger Flame and Serious Operator look the main dangers.

The 6yo ANYHARMINASKING was a creditable second when upped in trip to 2m4f at Newbury a fortnight ago and can go one better today.

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13:35 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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There were high hopes for LIME AVENUE on her return at Wincanton last month, but things didn't go according to plan and now she must bounce back. The six-year-old remains unexposed though and is better judged on her impressive success at the same track in February, where she saw off a host of subsequent winners. Not beaten far in a Grade 2 hurdle at Sandown in April, Call Me Lord is the class angle in this contest, while the consistent Copper Coin also needs considering.

Preference is for LUTTRELL LAD, who did the job well when regaining the winning thread at Cartmel in July and his subsequent fifth in a competitive Haydock handicap was no backward step, particularly given that he would've finished closer but for a mistake at the final flight. Copper Coin is entitled to come on for his reappearance spin at Kempton and is next on the list ahead of Lime Avenue, who remains of interest despite a low-key return at Wincanton.

Another chance is given to LIME AVENUE, who probably went off a bit too hard on last month's handicap debut and still has potential.

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13:40 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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MR SOCIAL has been running to a consistent level since winning at Tramore in August and appears to have been found a good opportunity to cash in on that spell of good form. Not Before Time makes her handicap bow from a potentially lenient mark so it would be no surprise were she to take a step forward, while Virtual Oscar and Robindevidastar are just two others to consider.

BRILLIANT QUESTION rates the pick of these weights so looks the way to go on the back of her eye-catching Limerick fourth last time out. Handicap debutante Not Before Time could improve enough to pose the chief threat, with Mr Social and Spanish John two others to consider.

The tentative vote goes to BRILLIANT QUESTION who ran well in similar ground last month and she might have a race in her from this mark

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13:50 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 21f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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IL RIDOTO tends to go well here and ran another cracking race on his reappearance in the Paddy Power Gold Cup when overcoming interference at a crucial stage to grab third place behind his impressive stablemate Stage Star, finishing four lengths ahead of Fugitif. At just six-years-old, there is still improvement to come and he might have it in him to overcome the challenge of Thunder Rock who confirmed himself on the upgrade with a smooth win at Carlisle last month.

THUNDER ROCK's latest success at Carlisle looks a lot better now that the runner-up ran a big race in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury, so he can prove himself ahead of a mark of 146. Monmiral looks capable of better as a chaser on return and So Scottish might well have been lined up for this, so they're also considered.

Monmiral and Thunder Rock may pose the greatest threats to FUGITIF who could finally win one of these Cheltenham 2m4f handicaps.

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13:59 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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An Irish Derby entrant, IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN is an interesting colt for Karl Burke to be introducing at this time of year and given his dam - a half-sister to Queen Anne hero Triple Time among other Pattern race winners - won as a juvenile, there is good reason to expect a big run from the son of Frankel. High Order is also by Frankel and is an obvious alternative given his illustrious connections, with fellow newcomer Open Secret rated the pick of the rest.

HIGH ORDER makes plenty of appeal on paper for his leading connections and, with his yard in excellent form, he is taken to make a winning start. Imperial Sovereign also boasts an eye-catching pedigree and is another to note on debut, with Open Secret the pick of the remainder.

The good record of the Gosden yard with newcomers in this earns HIGH ORDER the vote ahead of fellow Frankel colt Imperial Sovereign.

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14:05 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Harry Fry sends DEEPER BLUE north for his third start over fences, with Lorcan Murtagh back in the saddle. The seven-year-old returned from a year off with an excellent one-length second at Plumpton and if he comes on from that, he could be the one they all have to beat. Mister Who is another to consider after his Lingfield second off 2lb lower last month and he may try to make every post a winning one. Findthetime and Cerendipity as others for the shortlist.

MISTER WHO shaped very well first time up over fences after 11 months off when runner-up at Lingfield last month, and with that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs, Toby Lawes' 6-y-o can go a place better at the expense of Deeper Blue, who looked much more the horse he had when ending his first season hurdling when second at Plumpton on return. Chasing-debutant Henry's Friend and Cerendipity can fight out third spot.

This is competitive. DEEPER BLUE was a promising second on his chase debut at Plumpton in October and this unexposed 7yo gets the nod.

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14:13 Hereford Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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MR GREY SKY has made quite the impression since beginning his career over fences and a 3lb rise for his most recent success at Chepstow may not be enough to prevent him landing the hat-trick. Western Zephyr improved from first to second start over the larger obstacles when second at Sandown last month, and he must be a key player, along with the capable Beau Balko, who is finding his feet in this sphere.

A tricky contest to solve despite the small field but the vote goes to the progressive MR GREY SKY, who was perhaps a shade fortunate to follow up his reappearance success at Chepstow last time but Kim Bailey's charge is fancied to complete the hat-trick at the expense of Western Zephyr, who has taken well to fences this season. Beau Balko is seemingly best of the rest.

His recent form on slow ground is poor but TIMEFORATUNE ought to be seen in a considerably better light on the quicker surface here.

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14:15 Fairyhouse Maiden Hurdle 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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O'MOORE PARK hasn't been seen on a racecourse since finishing third in a warm Punchestown Festival bumper 596 days ago, but it's interesting that connections have opted to keep the Walk In The Park gelding in training. He chased home a couple of useful types that day so if he's anywhere near that level now sent over timber, he could be hard to beat. Chigorin and Zaidi, who could improve for the addition of first-time cheekpieces, are feared most.

O'MOORE PARK has a 19-month absence to overcome but he showed fairly useful form in bumpers and has a pedigree that suggests this much longer trip should suit now hurdling. He gets the nod, ahead of Chigorin, who showed plenty to work on when third on his debut in this sphere at Naas last month. Prince Palace can also have a say if showing something like his debut form.

ZAIDI needs to bounce back from a poor Sligo run but experience and cheekpieces could just give him the edge here

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14:25 Cheltenham Handicap Chase (Class 1) 26f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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An intriguing contest in which Irish raider Malina Girl again has to be considered despite picking up an 11lb rise for a commanding course win last month (City Chief 14 lengths away in fourth). For all that, Nigel Twiston-Davies has made no secret of the high regard in which he holds the novice BROADWAY BOY, who could be well ahead of this opening chase mark on the evidence of an emphatic Listed success over 3m here last month. Of the remainder, Easy As That shaped well in the Pappy Power on his return and looks worth a tilt at this longer trip.

A cracking staying chase in which cases can be made for plenty. However, preference is for THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE, who pulled clear with a progressive sort on return in the Badger Beer at Wincanton 5 weeks ago and Paul Nicholls' charge can register his fifth success over the larger obstacles. Broadway Boy made it 2-3 in this sphere when bolting up here last month, so he looks a serious threat on handicap debut, with Easy As That and City Chief also fancied to feature.

A step up in distance could bring about serious improvement in EASY AS THAT and Venetia Williams' lightly raced 8yo is taken to win.

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14:34 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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A C&D winner off a 2lb lower mark last week, Kalganov has plenty of scope to improve on the all-weather and is respected accordingly, while his stablemate Abruzzo Mia is still of low mileage and is dangerous to rule out. However, ILLUSIONIST appeals most in handicapping terms and off 10lb lower than his last winning mark, the Grant Tuer-trained six-year-old is hard to resist.

BOWOOD has displayed the odd quirk or 2, but he fared best of those ridden close up in a strongly-run handicap won by Kalganov over C&D last week and looks to have a solid chance from only 1 lb higher. Kalganov heads up the opposition along with Swiss Ace, who's interesting returning from a break having gone well fresh in the past.

Katie Scott's BOWOOD is taken to turn the tables on last week's C&D conqueror Kalganov.

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14:40 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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CLEAR WHITE LIGHT might be 6lb worse off with former Betfair Hurdle winner Soaring Glory having defeated him over C&D a fortnight ago, but Adrian Keatley's charge can only improve for that seasonal reappearance and he gets the vote from a handy racing weight. Ben Bromley's claim negates the 4lb rise Gin Coco received for his recent Ascot triumph and is more than capable of mounting another stern challenge, while Matchless and Tommy's Oscar are just two others to consider.

A good-quality handicap and cases can be made for many. NAYATI has dropped below his last successful mark and could show the benefit of a considerate reppearance at Huntingdon now that his yard is going a bit better. Rare Edition disappointed in Grade 1 company at the big Spring Festivals, but could well bounce back returning fresh again (unbeaten first time out in short career), while Clear White Light and Tommy's Oscar are others to note.

The handicap newcomer RARE EDITION could be on a good mark in view of last season's best novice form and he is the selection.

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14:48 Hereford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 26f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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Norton Hill was on target over C&D last month and a subsequent 4lb rise shouldn't prevent him from mounting another bold bid, but preference is for BERTIE WOOSTER. Joe Tizzard's gelding rallied strongly having looked outpaced over an extended 2m5f here last time, but he looks set to improve now upped in trip. I'm A Starman appeals most of the remainder.

NORTON HILL is totally unexposed as a stayer and is selected to defy a 4 lb rise for last month's C&D win. Bertie Wooster is going the right way himself and is sure to pose a big threat to the selection if seeing out this longer trip. Belles Benefit may prove best of the rest.

Joe Tizzard's BERTIE WOOSTER went down by a nostril over 2m5f here last month and he's given the impression that he'll stay this far.

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14:50 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle 23f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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TANGENTAL caught the eye last time out with a Wexford third over three miles off a mark just 1lb lower and if he can be kept that fraction nearer to the early pace here, he appears to have an excellent chance. Ragin Cajun had a bit in hand when successful at Thurles but has an added 10lb, which may stop the follow-up, while Welsh Saint could get his favoured heavy ground and is potentially well handicapped if connections can get him back to his 2020 form.

GREAT ISLAND has had a good spell since switching to handicaps and might be able to get his head back in front. Happy Dreams finished a place ahead of the selection at Limerick last time and is second choice ahead of Ragin Cajun and the returning Tangental.

HAPPY DREAMS has been running well in defeat of late, handles these conditions well and his hurdle mark remains workable

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15:00 Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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It's hard to get away from SHANAGH BOB after the expensively-bought point-to-point scorer made a winning start under rules at Plumpton, despite looking ill at ease on the sharp circuit. This stiffer track should play much more to his strengths and he looks to have more scope than fellow point winner Illico De Cotte, who is bound to improve for the experience of just being touched off at Lingfield last month. Destroytheevidence has already won three times over hurdles and clearly enters the equation too.

ILLICO DE COTTE shaped very promisingly in coming well clear with another in a modestly-run event at Lingfield on his hurdling debut last month and looks destined for better things on that evidence, so he's put forward as the answer with this stiffer test expected to suit. Shanagh Bob landed a weak race under a no-nonsense ride at Plumpton and is open to stacks of improvement, while Ruth Jefferson's Kerryhill impressed at Kelso and shouldn't be taken lightly in these deeper waters.

Plentiful promise. Shanagh Bob made a striking impression with his Plumpton but the more experienced MOON D'ORANGE is preferred.

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15:09 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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A very rare runner for Gordon Elliott at Newcastle, COACHELLO get the nod to follow up his triumph over 7f at Lingfield last month. The five-year-old won more comfortably than the near two-length distance may suggest and a 5lb hike may not be enough to halt his progression. Bielsa is a danger after a good second over C&D, for which a 1lb rise isn't too harsh. Intrinsic Bond's mark is falling so he could also have a say.

A case can be made for all of these but Irish-challenger COACHELLO is hard to side against on the back of his facile Lingfield success. Bielsa looks the one to give Gordon Elliott's raider most to do ahead of Intrinsic Bond and Dubai Station.

The eye is drawn to DUBAI STATION, thrown in on his best form and an encouraging fifth on stable debut last time.

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15:15 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:15 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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Mister Coffey boasts a consistent profile over the larger obstacles and he is likely to prove popular once again, but a chance can be taken on FORWARD PLAN. Anthony Honeyball's charge was thumped by the reopposing Sail Away when the pair met at Ayr in April, but he is now far better off at the weights and encouragement can be drawn from his recent spin in the Badger Beer at Wincanton. Whistleinthedark is also noted.

FORWARD PLAN was unable to match strides with Sail Away at Ayr in April but he's better than he was able to show that day and, now 8 lb better off with that rival, has good prospects of reversing those placings. Anthony Honeyball's charge shaped well in a valuable handicap on his reappearance and should be spot-on with that run under his belt. Sail Away may still pose a threat but Mister Coffey has edged down to an attractive mark and is feared most. Whistleinthedark is another to consider.

The step up in trip is a considerable source of optimism for WHISTLEINTHEDARK (nap), who can bounce back to form with a win.

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15:22 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:22 Hereford NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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Dirty Den romped home at Huntingdon last month and he merits respect under a penalty, but it might pay to side with TOPKAPI. The son of Bobby's Kitten hit the woodwork on his racecourse debut in October, but Andrew Balding's string often improve for that initial experience and he can go one better today. Anthony Honeyball has a commendable record in these types of contests, so Double Dragon is one to look out for on his first start.

TOPKAPI represents a top Flat stable and made an encouraging start a couple of months ago, so he's marginally preferred to debut winner Dirty Den, who is also capable of better. Double Dragon looks the pick of the newcomers.

Huntingdon scorer Dirty Den is highly respected under a penalty but marginal preference is for Andrew Balding's TOPKAPI.

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15:25 Fairyhouse NH Flat Race 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:25 Fairyhouse NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Willie Mullins has won two of the last six renewals and is double-handed, with point-to-point runner-up El Fabienne possibly the stable pick, ahead of the unraced Westerner filly Western Princess. Both are well worth a market watch for signs of confidence, but a chance is taken on DOYEN MAGIC. An easy winner on her sole appearance between the flags, she was snapped up for 140,000 pounds shortly after and as a daughter of Doyen, she is expected to have the speed to be effective at this trip.

EL FABIENNE has shown plenty between the flags, is from a stable knows well and looks the first string on jockey bookings, so he takes preference over Western Prince, who also makes plenty of appeal on paper. Doyen Magic, another point recruit, also has the potential to be above average.

Points' second EL FABIENNE gets the nod to make a winning start under Rules with stablemate Western Princess a likely threat

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15:35 Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Plenty of in-form rivals line up in this field with the nod going to NURSE SUSAN. Dan Skelton's charge was a good fourth in the Mares' Novice Hurdle at this venue in March 2022 when last seen over hurdles and with the benefit of a run over fences at Exeter last month, she looks primed to go close. Bonttay is feared most for the in-form Fergal O'Brien yard, with this step up in trip likely to suit despite a 5lb rise in the ratings for her victory at Hereford, while Good Look Charm makes most appeal of the remainder.

BONTTAY is taken to enhance her already good strike-rate now stepping up to 2½m for the first time. The handicapper was able to get his teeth into Windtothelightning after Wetherby but she remains capable of better and is second choice ahead of Nurse Susan, who is entitled to strip fitter for her comeback run over fences and is well treated on her novice hurdle form of a couple of seasons back.

The best option may well be BONTTAY (nap), who has a fine strike-rate as it is but looks of particular interest stepping up in trip.

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15:44 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:44 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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Moyola won in very taking fashion over C&D in October, exploiting a mark of 59, but having been raised 10lb in the ratings for that success, he may be left susceptible to some better treated rivals. The nod goes to MORNING SUIT, who stayed on best to make it second-time lucky at Lingfield and he can follow up that victory on his handicap bow. Petra Celera should also be in the shake-up.

A competitive nursery. BULLDOG DRUMMOND didn't enjoy the rub of the green at Wolverhampton last time and might prove the answer for the George Boughey team. Morning Suit likely has more to give on the back of his Lingfield maiden success and is second choice ahead of Hearitfortheboys and Petra Celera.

Several promising contenders but MOYOLA relished the step up in trip on his AW debut over C&D and he is marginally preferred.

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16:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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Plenty of in-form contenders line up in this field, with the tentative nod going to WEE FAT MAC. Iain Jardine's charge was always in command when scoring over 6f at Wolverhampton last weekend and a repeat of that effort would see him bang there again under his penalty. Primo's Comet returned to winning ways at Musselburgh in July and he's respected after a break, while Doctor Mozart - another with a penalty for a recent Wolverhampton triumph - is also worthy of a closer look.

Perhaps PHOENIX STAR can land another win at a venue which seems to bring out the best in him. Recent winners Doctor Mozart and Wee Fat Mac head the dangers along with last-time-out C&D runner-up Gowanbuster.

Course regular Phoenix Star should again be on the premises but preference is for NELLIE FRENCH who had an excuse last time.

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16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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A tough one to call but it may be worth chancing ROCKLEY POINT, who is now a 10-year-old but has won four times here. Beaten less than four lengths at Wolverhampton last week, he could surprise them all if the race falls his way. High Opinion won a shade comfortably over C&D last month and could go well again, despite an added 6lb from the handicapper. Top-weight Rory has scored off higher ratings and also arrives in winning form.

HIGH OPINION looked in fine order when scoring with something to spare over C&D last month so is taken to make light of a 6 lb hike in the weights and go in again. C&D winner Henery Hawk heads the list of dangers having not enjoyed the rub of the green when sixth at Southwell last time out, although both Rockley Point and Rory could easily have a say too.

Preference is for HIGH OPINION (nap), who still looks favourably treated. Henery Hawk is feared most.

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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This can go the way of CRYPTOS DREAM, who has been in excellent form of late and should be suited by the slight drop in trip, having run well over further at Chelmsford last time out. A 2lb drop for that prove could prove quite lenient and he is preferred to Copper Mountain, who has been narrowly denied on his last two starts, and Havana Goldrush.

It's been a while since COPPER MOUNTAIN last tasted success but her turn is surely near judged on near misses at Newcastle the last twice and this step back up in trip looks a good move. Cryptos Dream has done well for present connections and looks sure to be on the premises once more, while the likes of Ermin Street, Escobedo and Pink Jazz should be vying for minor honours.

Well-treated PINK JAZZ is taken to build on his latest effort and record a second win in this race. Wilkie is second choicee.

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17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Pembrokeshire did well to win at Musselburgh after being hampered at the start but carries 5lb more, which makes his life trickier. ENOLA GREY has been frustrating to follow with five seconds from her last six starts, but the latest was in a better race at Southwell off 1lb higher and she was beaten less than a length. A repeat of that may be more than enough. Cusack and Whatwouldyouknow might follow them home.

ENOLA GREY is knocking on the door and taken to gain a deserved success now able to race off a 1 lb lower mark than when a slow-starting second at Southwell last time. King Triton is weighted to have a big say and next on the list, with Whatwouldyouknow also well in the mix in a competitive event.

Turned out quickly, ENOLA GREY holds a good chance back down a couple of grades. Ledger is second choice.

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17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:30 Wolverhampton Stakes (Class 5) 9f Race Class Flow

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BIGTIME BRIDGET may have a 7lb penalty to overcome for breaking the maiden over C&D last month, but she did so in taking fashion, and more improvement should be forthcoming from Michael Bell's charge. Not beaten far at Chelmsford last time out, The African Queen could be well suited by going up in trip, while similar comments apply to Expected Arrival, who shaped with encouragement on her debut at Kempton.

Having shaped well when fifth in a potentially useful Kempton novice, EXPECTED ARRIVAL could be the answer with improvement likely now faced with a slightly stiffer test. Next on the list is well-bred newcomer Springbecamesummer, who is marginally second choice ahead of stablemate Bigtime Bridget, a winner over this C&D on her third start last month. The African Queen and Kingmont are others to consider.

A run-of-the-mill novice may go to EXPECTED ARRIVAL who caught the eye on her debut and should be suited by today's longer distance.

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

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Not in action since disappointing in the Queen Mary, this represents a significant drop in grade for OUT OF THE STARS, who has to give weight to her rivals but was a determined winner on her racecourse bow at Kempton in April. The fact she was thought good enough to run at Group level may be enough to see off the likes of recent C&D runner-up Doctor Vuby and Silky Robin, who has run with plenty of credit on both starts at Newcastle.

OUT OF THE STARS was out with the washing in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot when last seen during the summer but she looked promising on debut at Kempton and is of strong interest now back in calmer waters. Newcomer Dawn Success is a likely type and is nominated as the main danger ahead of Doctor Vuby and the selection's stablemate/debutant Jazz State. Scarboroughwarning is one to look out for in handicaps further down the line.

Recent match practice hands DOCTOR VUBY the percentage call ahead of chief form rival Out Of The Stars, who is back from a layoff.

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18:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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BEAUTY CHOICE goes well here and is evidently weighted to score off his present mark judged on an eye-catching fourth over C&D last month which saw him finish with purpose after meeting interference at a crucial stage. The Waiting Game rattled off a five-timer earlier in the year and remains of interest, as does Brazen Idol, who shaped encouragingly on his return from a short layoff earlier in the month.

The vote goes to the consistent BRAZEN IDOL, who wasn't beaten at all far when fourth over this C&D back from a three-month break recently, leaving the impression that his new mark is by no means beyond him. The Waiting Game won four on the bounce during the summer and probably would've added to her tally but for encountering traffic problems here last time. She is feared most ahead of Beauty Choice, Hallowed Time and Starshiba.

Society Lion is respected but narrow preference is for THE WAITING GAME who was unlucky in running over C&D last time out.

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19:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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There was a lot to like about the way CLOUD COVER landed successive victories in the autumn and, assuming James Tate has her tuned up after an eight week break, it looks within her capabilities to overcome a 3lb rise and complete a hat-trick. For all that, Nine Tenths scored on her only previous all-weather start and the combination of a drop in grade and a first-time tongue tie could get her back on track. Finery ran with credit at Southwell last time and looks the pick of the remainder.

CLOUD COVER is improving fast and had something up her sleeve when scoring at Chelmsford a couple of months ago, so she's fancied to add to her already impressive strike rate. Nine Tenths looks the danger back in calmer waters and the in-form Finery can't be ignored.

Progressive CLOUD COVER (nap) has a good strike-rate since handicapping and is taken to win again. Nine Tenths is feared most.

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19:30 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Proven stayer Prince Abu went close last time out and remains of interest off his present mark but this looks a big opportunity for THE CRAFTYMASTER to deservedly get off the mark. Tony Carroll's lightly-raced gelding was only just touched off on his only previous attempt at this distance and advertised his well-being with a second-place effort over an inadequate 1m4f here last week. The veteran Steel Helmet won well on his last visit here and is another potential player.

THECRAFTYMASTER shaped as if a return to this trip was required when runner-up here recently and, from a handy mark, he takes marginal preference over Prince Abu, who also found one too good at Southwell last time. Kemerton is another one to consider.

There should be a race for THE CRAFTYMASTER on what he's been showing for his new trainer and he is preferred to Steel Helmet.

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20:00 Wolverhampton Handicap (Class 6) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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Many of these would need to improve on what they've shown in recent starts, so only a tentative vote can go to BEAR CLAWS. The son of Mukhadram was never involved over 1m4f here last month, but, having performed with credit over 1m6f twice prior, he could find progress upped further in trip. Lilla Cross hit the frame at Lingfield 28 days ago and a similar performance would bring her firmly into the reckoning. Gerrots completes the shortlist.

BEAR CLAWS had been in good form prior to an excusable run (caught very wide) at this course a month ago and, in a weak race, he's worth a chance to get back on track. The remainder all have something to prove but Crystal Guard and Kingston Sunflower are at least well handicapped on their best efforts.

Judged on his encouraging course form since joining Alastair Ralph, BEAR CLAWS earns the vote. Gerrots is second choice.

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

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Win Win Power got back on track with a narrow C&D success last Saturday and he rates highly raised just 2lb in the handicap, but the vote goes to GIRL FROM ITALY. The less exposed three-year-old, a previous course and distance winner, has been running to a consistent level in recent starts, but she could find further improvement for the addition of first-time cheekpieces. Third on each of her last three outings, Storymaker is unlikely to be far away.

WIN WIN POWER did well to get up late over C&D a week ago and, as such, he's worth a chance to follow up. Connected is a danger back up in trip and Pontius can't be dismissed.

Pontius is quite interesting over the new trip but a 2lb rise for WIN WIN POWER's recent C&D win shouldn't be too much for him.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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