11:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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ARTISAN DANCER has been unlucky to hit the crossbar on each of his last three outings, including over C&D last time for which he was put up 1lb. The son of Mastercraftsman looks well placed to go one better and record his fourth career victory. Tamaris hit the frame over 1m4f here on his latest outing and could easily have a say as he steps back up in trip off the same mark, while Alpine Stroll is an interesting contender on his first start for the Alexandra Dunn yard.

WESTERN STARS has been better than his results suggest since his Windsor win in October and might be able to get his head back in front now dropping back into a Class 5. The thriving Artisan Dancer rates an obvious threat, while Tamaris should benefit from the return to 2m. C&D specialist Smith is also starting to look well treated again so this is quite competitive despite the smallish field.

Tamaris is respected back up in trip but ARTISAN DANCER is fancied to end his dose of seconditis.

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11:50 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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PROFESSOR KLUMP was well found in the market ahead of his hurdling bow last month, but he could only muster up a midfield finish. Fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time and on his second start following wind surgery, a far better performance is expected. He is preferred to Blow The Budget, who performed with credit at Kelso last time, and Spit Spot, who would hold every chance if taking to this new discipline having achieved a peak rating of 73 when trained on the Flat.

Standard-setter LEITRIM CHIEF hails from a stable that has an excellent record with horses returning from lengthy absences, so he's a straightforward choice to open his account. The dangers are headed by the Lucinda Russell-trained pair Blow The Budget and Spit Spot.

A 648-day absence is a concern, but LEITRIM CHIEF should take plenty of beating in this weak race if anywhere near his best.

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12:00 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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Dashing Darcey beat L'Eagle Aid (third) by over four lengths over C&D earlier in the month and it's hard to imagine that form will be overturned. However, the vote goes to CHARACTER TESTING, who has filled the runner-up spot on each of his three career starts to date and he now takes a step up in distance, which can eke out the improvement needed to get off the mark. Any market confidence behind Belarmindar on her debut would also be of interest.

There is more to come from DASHING DARCEY and he can score again over C&D. Character Testing is surely due a change of luck. L'Eagle Aid and newcomer Belarmindar complete the shortlist.

This can go to DASHING DARCEY, who was impressive over C&D two weeks ago and is open to more progress.

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12:05 Ludlow Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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The Height Of Fame is now 7lb higher than when winning at Wincanton in October, but Alice Proctor negates that rise with her claim and another bold bid looks likely. However, the Venetia Wiliams team have continued their fine form in recent weeks and handicap-debutant THE FAMOUS FIVE is fancied to take advantage of a potentially lenient opening mark. The Turtle Said ought to improve on last month's seasonal reappearance and is another to consider.

HAAS BOY would have made a winning handicap debut in this race 12 months ago but for falling at the last and is taken to gain compensation from a 5 lb lower mark. The Famous Five is an unexposed handicap debutant for a red-hot yard and has to be feared, while The Turtle Said shaped as if retaining all his ability on his recent return at Wincanton and completes the shortlist.

Handicap debutant THE FAMOUS FIVE (nap) is interesting back over further and his stable has a terrific record in this race.

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12:15 Newbury Conditions Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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THERAPIST had an official rating of 80 on the Flat when trained by Andrew Balding and this looks a good opportunity to get off the mark at the first time of asking over timber. She looks an interesting recruit for the powerful Nicky Henderson yard. Torneo is feared most after a decent second on his hurdles bow at Catterick last time and is entitled to improve, while Royal Deeside is also noted.

Jamie Snowden's ex-French Flat winner TORNEO shaped well on his yard/hurdling debut when runner-up at Catterick and with improvement very much on the cards he can go one better. Nicky Henderson's Therapist also has some fairly useful Flat form to her name and rates the obvious threat. Through The Ages appeals as the pick of the remainder.

Preference is for TORNEO, who should handle today's ground and made a pretty good start to his hurdling career at Catterick last month.

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12:25 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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FLASH DU PISTOLET was far from disgraced when finishing fourth in a Grade 2 at Haydock last month and an opening mark of 104 could underestimate the gelded son of Westerner. High Roller is another who enters this sphere off a workable rating and Nick Alexander's charge isn't taken lightly. Fellow handicap debutant Am Still Here should prove more competitive under a light weight and he completes the shortlist.

FLASH DU PISTOLET will surely find this a lot easier than the Haydock Grade 2 he contested last time and can make a successful switch to handicaps with the slightly longer trip here likely to be in his favour. Dance Thief is second choice on the back of his second in a Carlisle handicap last time. Am Still Here and Ambush Annie are handicap newcomers who would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks for them.

Selection FLASH DU PISTOLET jumped well when touched off at Kelso in October, so is favoured over Dance Thief and Ambush Annie.

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12:35 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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CLEAR STORM showed her greenness on debut by being slowly away from the stalls, but she shaped well to finish midfield and she would have learned a great deal from that experience. The daughter of Storm The Stars could take a big step forward to shed her maiden tag at the second time of asking. Rosy Kiss could also improve a lot from her first outing at Kempton, while Lightning Bay is worth a market check on his debut.

CLEAR STORM was getting the hang of things in the closing stages on his Kempton debut and could take a significant step forward now. Rosy Kiss hinted at promise on her Kempton debut and might be the one to give her most to do unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding newcomers such as Lightning Bay and/or Wannabeawallaby.

Fram Castle and Lennon can do better but so should CLEAR STORM and she is tentatively selected.

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12:40 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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GABORIOT bolted up at Doncaster last month and a subsequent 9lb hike in the ratings might not be enough to stop the progressive seven-year-old from going in again here. Quoi De Neuf found only an improver too strong at Catterick 26 days ago and he ought to be more than capable of challenging from an unchanged mark. Musical Slave should not be underestimated either.

A good quality handicap with the vote in favour of LATITUDE. Largely progressive over fences, he shaped much better than the bare result on return to action at Cheltenham 32 days ago and the balance of his form in the spring suggests his present mark remains exploitable. Gaboriot arrives in search of the hat-trick and is feared, with Bobhopeornohope fancied to leave his reappearance run at Warwick in his wake returned to this venue.

Competitive. JIMMY THE DIGGER should be happier on this ground than when labouring in the mud at Warwick. He's on a handy mark.

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12:50 Newbury Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

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Arthurian Fable was a more than useful Flat performer and commands a fair amount of respect. However, it wouldn't be a surprise if the outing was needed after more than two years off the track, so the vote, therefore, goes to HOME FREE. Dan Skelton's gelding looked to be a useful prospect in his two bumper starts to date and he can shed the maiden tag on his hurdles bow. Strutter is also worth a closer look for powerful connections.

HOME FREE offered enough in bumpers last season to suggest he can win races over hurdles so he gets the nod for Dan Skelton. Strutter hasn't achieved quite as much as the selection in his 2 bumpers but Nicky Henderson has won 4 of the last 5 runnings of this race so he's a must for the shortlist. Harry Derham's Salvatore has been off a while but he did show plenty on the Flat in 2022. Pyrotechnic looks pick of those with hurdle experience.

The betting moves should give important clues but perhaps this will be the right opening for HOME FREE, who has the best bumper form.

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13:00 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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I LOVE MY BAIE was last seen finishing third in a Grade 2 at Haydock and the five-year-old boasts strong credentials with stepping back up in trip a likely avenue for improvement. Magic Wave returned from a year off when proving a cut above the opposition at Market Rasen. Mark Walford's gelding has to enter calculations with the potential for more to come, while The Kalooki Kid, a winner on his second attempt over hurdles at Musselburgh, appeals most of the remainder.

MAGIC WAVE returned in excellent style with a facile success at Market Rasen and with more to come he looks the way to go. Irish challenger I Love My Baie rates a big threat though now his stamina is drawn out more while Musselburgh victor The Kalooki Kid and newcomer Kandor can't be discounted either.

Having emerged from a 12-month absence with an emphatic all-the-way Market Rasen win, MAGIC WAVE is preferred to I Love My Baie.

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13:10 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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TIARAQUEEN made a very pleasing start to her career when second over 7f at Kempton and she can go one better. William Haggas' charge ran into a more experienced, well-fancied rival on that occasion and any amount of improvement can be expected from this daughter of Kingman. Moonfire is feared most after being well backed on her first racecourse start over 6f at Wolverhampton and she appears likely to be seen to better effect this time, while John and Thady Gosden's newcomer Divine Presence is one to watch.

Probably a good novice, with all the major yards represented, and TIARAQUEEN can build on her promising debut at Kempton 7 weeks ago and come out on top. Newcomer Divine Presence is very interesting for the Gosden stable, while there is surely better to come from Moonfire.

Moonfire is a likely big improver but TIARAQUEEN looked promising when second to a red-hot favourite on her Kempton debut.

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13:15 Ludlow Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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Dameofthecotswolds (winner) defeated Love Tree (second) in a bumper at Huntingdon last time but, while little is expected to separate the pair now sent over hurdles, preference is for VIRGINIA LODGE. Dan Skelton's filly was thrust into Listed company having bolted up at Fakenham in November and she could be capable of carrying a penalty to success now eased in grade.

DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS is taken to confirm last month's bumper superiority over Love Tree and make a successful start to her hurdle career.

Virginia Lodge is penalised for winning a weak race at Fakenham and preference is for DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS.

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13:25 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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An open contest on paper that could go the way of BRAVE KINGDOM, who was a good winner on his seasonal reappearance over 2m3f at Plumpton last time. Raised 5lb, Paul Nicholls' charge can follow up that success. Amrons Sage is feared most after pulling well clear of the remainder when beaten less than a length when second over 2m3f at Exeter last month and he is likely to be on the scene, while Theatre Man is also respected based on his second over C&D to a progressive type of Jonjo O'Neill's last month.

BRAVE KINGDOM looked a natural chaser when making a successful return at Plumpton last month and, with his jumping likely to prove an asset over these fences, he takes marginal preference over Amrons Sage, who should relish the longer trip. Theatre Man also warrants strong consideration.

An interesting race in which Paul Nicholls' BRAVE KINGDOM (nap) gets the vote ahead of Theatre Man and Amrons Sage.

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13:35 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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All of these make some appeal but marginal preference is for MIDNIGHT IT IS, who has not been disgraced on either start since winning over 2m at Clonmel in October and he should appreciate the drop back in trip. The Flier Begley failed to fire in a competitive event at Navan last time but is a player based on previous efforts, while Salamanca Bay and Soft Risk should not be underestimated despite returning from lengthy absences.

Not the easiest of races to assess but SOFT RISK boasted a positive profile over hurdles during the 2021/22 season and could be worth chancing to hit the ground running now switched to chasing on the back of a lengthy absence. Midnight It Is is feared most.

With conditions in his favour, and also the most chasing experience, MIDNIGHT IT IS can win a fascinating feature.

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13:45 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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A tentative vote is for EM JAY KAY, who was only beaten a neck despite being fourth over 6f at Southwell last time. Off the same mark, Phil McEntee's charge looks primed to offer another bold bid. Impeach should also be thereabouts after running on well to get up late over 6f at Chelmsford last month and a 2lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear severe, while Sixties Chic is also likely to be thereabouts.

Lots with chances. HABOOBA still has few miles on the clock and rates the pick at these weights so is taken to gain her breakthrough success. Sixties Chic heads the list of dangers on the back of her recent C&D success, with Tony Carroll's duo Glamorous Express and Mumayaz also well in the mix.

El Hombre ran well here last month but he may well have to give best to the thriving 3yo filly SIXTIES CHIC (nap).

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13:50 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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Gabriel's Getaway failed to justify favouritism at Bangor last time but he was ridden more prominently than usual that day, so he could be seen in a better light with different tactics on this occasion. However, preference is for SACRE COEUR, who was well-held in Listed class at Aintree earlier in the month but she now returns to handicapping off a 5lb higher mark than her victory at Plumpton in October. Dr T J Eckleburg is the pick for third over Feel The Pinch.

SACRE COEUR shaped as if still in good form returned to chasing in a listed contest at Ascot 11 days ago, racing exuberantly under testing conditions, so she is taken to resume winning ways back down in grade. Feel The Pinch has won 3 of his 6 starts over fences and is feared most, ahead of Gabriel's Getaway.

A trappy race but GABRIEL'S GETAWAY could have this run to suit him and he can make it 4-5 over fences.

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14:00 Newbury Conditions Chase (Class 1) 23f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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GALIA DES LITEAUX found the drop in class to her liking when landing a Listed chase at Market Rasen last month. Dan Skelton's mare is entitled to build on that reappearance and she looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to go in again. Pink Legend has just 3lb to find with the selection on the ratings and the nine-year-old shouldn't be far away, with Tweed Skirt making most appeal of the remaining protagonists.

GALIA DES LITEAUX seemed to have returned in top form when landing a 5-runner listed contest at Market Rasen on reappearance and, in a race where her rivals have the odd question to answer, she's a solid choice. Pink Legend is an obvious danger if back on her game and Tweed Skirt is still not fully exposed as a chaser.

This looks another good opportunity for GALIA DES LITEAUX, who's been a fine sight over fences when outside the top grade.

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14:10 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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BALLIN BAY made every yard of the running to deny the reopposing Enemy At The Gate (second) by a length-and-a-half over an extended 2m6f at Kelso last month and he is only 3lb worse off this time around. The son of Milan was returning from a 229-day break prior to that effort and may have more to offer to confirm that form. As for the latter, he ought to show up well once more and prove the main danger again. Cream Of The West completes the shortlist on his handicap debut.

BALLIN BAY and Enemy At The Gate came clear of the remainder when dominating the finish at Kelso three weeks ago and they're taken to fill the first two positions again, with Pauline Robson's charge fancied to confirm that form.

5yo BALLIN BAY (nap) made all at Kelso three weeks ago on his second handicap start and this unexposed contender is taken to follow up.

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14:20 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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EDMUND IRONSIDE was only beaten a neck into second over C&D last time and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. Michael Attwater's charge was only collared on the line on that occasion by a very well backed rival, and a reproduction of that performance off the same mark will make him tough to beat. So Chic is feared most after a narrow win over 7f at this track last time, while Split Elevens should also get involved.

More good times lie ahead for SO CHIC given she did well to overcome a poor position to score here last time and has seen that form franked. C&D scorer Edmund Ironside is feared most with Flying Panther not without interest too on his yard debut.

Keep an eye on Cephalus in the betting but perhaps a return to prominent tactics could pay dividends for H KEY LAILS.

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14:25 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 21f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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LILTING VERSE beat Between Waters (second) by six lengths over 2m5f here last month and she should be able to confirm that form under a 7lb penalty. As for the latter, she could also have more to come on just her second start over hurdles and could prove to be the main threat once again. Of the remainder, Smiling Getaway makes the most appeal on her first start for the Nigel Twiston-Davies yard.

BETWEEN WATERS looked a sure-fire hurdles winner when a promising debut second to Lilting Verse over C&D and in receipt of 7 lb from that rival now she can go one better. Fergal O'Brien's mare still rates the chief threat with Baby Sage, All The Glory and Stuti in the mix for minor honours.

Listed bumper winner LILTING VERSE was nicely in command in the closing stages of her C&D hurdle debut and looks the one to beat.

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14:35 Newbury Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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EAST INDIA EXPRESS created a fine impression when making a winning start over hurdles at Kempton last month and Nicky Henderson's gelding appears one to keep on the right side of. Fellow unbeaten rival Gidleigh Park boasts a similar profile to the selection and the five-year-old isn't taken lightly stepping up in distance. The pair may dominate proceedings, although Fire Flyer has some fair bumper form to his name and is an interesting addition to this sphere.

Penalised pair GIDLEIGH PARK and East India Express marked themselves down as useful novices when winning on their respective hurdling debuts and rate the pair to focus on. The former gets the nod to maintain his 100% record now upped in trip. Fire Flyer, a useful bumper recruit, is also highly respected on hurdles bow. Itseemslikeit is another worth keeping an eye on.

East India Express, Fire Flyer and Itseemslikeit are very promising but GIDLEIGH PARK left a big impression with his wins.

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14:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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Busty Boy exploited an opening mark of 100 over the extended 2m7f at Kelso on his penultimate start before finding a progressive rival too strong last time and he is likely to enter calculations. Having said that, ARTIC ROW could get the better of that rival on his second start over the larger obstacles. Nick Alexander's charge had excuses when pulled up last time, given the saddle slipped, and this may prove to be a solid opportunity. Course specialist Ardera Cross is also respected.

By far the most appealing option here is BUSTY BOY, who made a winning start in this sphere at Kelso and his subsequent second at the same course three weeks ago was no backward step. Artic Row didn't get very far on his chase debut but he is respected based on his hurdles exploits and is preferred to the veteran Ardera Cross for forecast purposes.

Granted a clear round, this looks the perfect opportunity for BUSTY BOY to supplement his October Kelso win. Artic Row is a danger.

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14:55 Lingfield Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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RED TREASURE posted a respectable second at Wolverhampton last month and Ed Dunlop's filly must hold every chance now that Morgan Cole's 5lb claim can be put into use. The three-year-old is effectively racing off a 4lb lower mark and a third career success could be on the horizon. The downgraded Avon Light has posted creditable efforts in defeat of late and she is feared most, ahead of stable debutant Ninth Life.

RED TREASURE signalled she is ready to go in again when a very good second at Wolverhampton so gets the nod. Ciotog wasn't seen to best effect when sixth there last time so rates the chief threat, with Raintown and Goldsmith also in the picture.

The ex-Irish NINTH LIFE starts out for his new yard at a realistic level and can get the better of Ciotog.

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15:00 Ludlow Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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It is hard to oppose CARTONNE, who appeared to have plenty in hand when winning over 2m3f at Doncaster a month ago and a 3lb rise for that success may underestimate the six-year-old. Master Malcolm could prove to be the main danger based on his Huntingdon double in the spring and he may have needed his recent reappearance when pulled up at Warwick, while Minella Choice and Ben Buie are others to note.

CARTONNE took his record to 3 wins from 6 starts over fences when making all at Doncaster last time and he can make a bold bid to add to his tally. Heading the list of dangers is Jobesgreen Lad, who won this race last year off only a 2 lb higher mark, while Mister Marbles is open to improvement as he makes his second chase start on his stable debut.

This looks tough. MINELLA CHOICE has the potential to be one of the better-handicapped runners on his chase debut.

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15:10 Newbury Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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In The Air failed to build on a promising chase debut when being pulled up at Sandown next time, but Gary Moore's charge has scope for further improvement and must not be written off. That said, MR GREY SKY looks a more solid prospect having notched up a brace of fencing victories recently and he should have more to offer from just a 3lb higher mark. Gallic Geordie heads the remainder.

The vote goes to HECOULDBETHEONE, who shaped better than the bare result on his recent chase debut over this C&D and appeals as the type to make his mark in this sphere. Etalon and Gallic Geordie are also considered.

After an encouraging run at Plumpton last month and with cheekpieces refitted, MARTATOR might be poised to open his British account.

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15:20 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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There was plenty to like about AYIKO's first start when filling the runner-up spot at Roscommon in June and Stuart Crawford's gelding gets the vote to put that experience to best use. Malicash shaped with a fair amount of encouragement on his racecourse debut when third at Kelso last month. The four-year-old is entitled to step forward from that display, while Young Getaway boasts a pedigree with more speed than stamina, being related to Morgiana Hurdle winner Iktitaf, and could have a say in proceedings.

AYIKO produced a promising first effort when runner-up at Roscommon back in the summer and with better to come, Stuart Crawford's 4-y-o is fancied to go one better at the expense of Junker d'Allier, who was beaten only a nose by a better-placed rival over C&D last month. Malicash and Cushendun can fight out third spot.

An interesting bumper. AYIKO was a promising second on his debut at Roscommon in June and is taken to go one better today.

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15:30 Lingfield Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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Star Of Epsom gained a fourth C&D victory when landing the spoils here earlier in the month and a 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid from the daughter of Sir Percy. However, she may be worth taking on drawn wide in stall 11, with SUNSET IN PARIS shading the verdict. The selection has been knocking on the door of late and a well-deserved first success looks a distinct possibility. Uther Pendragon and The Conqueror are noted too.

STAR OF EPSOM did well under the circumstances when winning here 15 days ago, leading close home having been denied a run over 1f out, so she can go on to land a fifth C&D success. The Conqueror wasn't beaten far when fourth behind the selection then and could be the main danger, with Uther Pendragon completing the shortlist.

This track may play to SUNSET IN PARIS's strengths and he can get off the mark at the 15th attempt. Uther Pendragon is feared most.

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15:35 Ludlow Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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GO TO WAR sets the standard based on his third in a competitive event at Taunton late last month and a reproduction of that level of form may well be good enough here. That said, Gentleman Jacques has made the frame on both hurdles starts to date and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Myfanwy's Magic and Jour D'evasion also make the shortlist.

GO TO WAR didn't do much wrong when third to Ballee (winner again since) at Taunton and, with the strong likelihood of better to come, he is taken to strike. Myfanwy's Magic and Jour d'Evasion can fill the places, while Gentleman Jacques is also accorded respect.

Jour D'Evasion and Gentleman Jacques should run well but in GO TO WAR they face another formidable opponent.

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15:45 Newbury NH Flat Race (Class 4) 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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A wide-open contest to round off proceedings, in which only a tentative vote can go to MARIA'S FLAME. Fergal O'Brien's filly, who finished a creditable fourth on her debut at Ludlow, could take advantage of the experience gained on that occasion. The Anthony Honeyball pair, Park Princess and Briefly, are worth monitoring in the betting ahead of their respective debuts, while others to note include Dance The Moon and Flighttothestars.

The betting will be informative in this 3-y-o bumper but DANCE THE MOON makes stacks of appeal on paper for Alan King and is chanced before market clues. Maria's Flame made a very promising start at Ludlow and seems to improve and make her presence felt. Anthony Honeyball runs an interesting pair in Briefly and Park Princess, while Chattamento is another newcomer to note.

Only four have run, with Maria's Flame the most eyecatching. DANCE THE MOON's pedigree includes plenty of serious performers.

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16:15 Dundalk Handicap 5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:15 Dundalk Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SAMROGUE could get her revenge on Senado Square. She was a close third behind him over C&D last month, but has a big pull in the weights now and is better drawn on this occasion. Senado Square is a big, strong horse who has really come to himself in winning two of his last three races in Dundalk. He races under the 7lb penalty for winning over 6f last Friday. His trainer, Andy Slattery, has often said he works like a higher-rated horse at home. Havana Notion has to enter the equation having split Senado Square and Samrogue in second in that aforementioned race when only caught close home. He has the best draw in stall one. Loma Larnee showed ability in third on Polytrack debut last week and gets first-time cheekpieces.

SENADO SQUARE, Havana Notion and Samrogue finished 1-2-3 when meeting over C&D at the beginning of the month and a repeat is certainly not beyond the realms of possibility with the selection having won again over 6f here last Friday. Loma Larnee put up an improved effort when third here last week and she's worth a second look fitted with cheekpieces for her handicap debut, too.

Set to go up 12lb as a result of last Friday's 6f win SENADO SQUARE has an obvious chance of defying the mandatory 7lb extra.

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16:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Ger Lyons is having a profitable Winter Series in Dundalk and ALTO SAX looks another likely sort for him. This Saxon Warrior gelding was unplaced over C&D in October, but was only beaten less than two lengths. He had a less than clear route when finishing fourth over 1m on his latest start here, when well backed, and losses could be recovered. Masonbrook Meadow was well fancied for a nursery over 6f at this track last week, but was left trailing in rear after a stalls delay when she anticipated the start. She is well worth another chance to get off the mark. Lyons' second-string Blue Soul avails of James Ryan's 5lb claim and has shown enough in three maidens to be competitive. Signor Ferrari is up in trip after running in sprint maidens won by some useful sorts and has better claims than most while there could be more to come from The Bear Trap on this surface.

ALTO SAX again ran well on just his second start in nurseries when fourth in a stronger contest over 1m here 2 weeks ago and shades the vote to come out on top. Masonbrook Meadow and Gregorina are a couple of others to consider.

The negative of a high draw for ALTO SAX is outweighed by the fact that Colin Keane is arguably the best rider to counteract it

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16:55 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:55 Kempton Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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After recording a comfortable success at Newbury in July, STONKING lost all chance at Wolverhampton last time, having reared upon leaving the stalls. The fact he was sent off as favourite would suggest better was expected, though, so it would come as no surprise were the son of Farhh to step forward now. Way Of Life continues to run well in defeat and is unlikely to be far away, along with recent Lingfield scorer Forge Valley Lad and handicap debutant Sax Appeal, who returns from an absence.

ROMILDA is less exposed than most she meets here and again caught the eye when third at Lingfield 15 days ago. She can confirm recent promise and open her account stepping up further in trip. Ocean Heights, Stonking and Sax Appeal head up the dangers, with the likeable Typical Woman also expected to be thereabouts.

This looks wide open but the William Haggas-trained ROMILDA gets the vote ahead of another 3yo in Sax Appeal.

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17:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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HODD'S GIRL caught a tartar when runner-up over 1m earlier this month. She has winning form over this trip and is certainly on a mark she can be effective off. Dandyville has been in consistent form on the Polytrack in winning over C&D before posting a pair of placed efforts over 6f. He looks sure to be involved on his first start for his new stable. Pier Pressure is a three-year-old going the right way as he guns for a C&D hat-trick. He has won his last two races by half a length, so it is probably tricky for the handicapper to get a handle on him. Vadiana didn't put her best foot forward in Listed company here but previously enjoyed this trip and is definitely one to note.

Quite a useful handicap. The returning MARSA has an excellent course record and might be able to fend off a strong Ado McGuinness challenge, headed by Hodd's Girl and Apache Outlaw.

Hard to rule out any of these. It may be worth taking a chance with MARSA who has won four of her seven races at this venue

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17:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 4) 11f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 4) 11f Race Class Flow

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The vote goes to CLASSIC ENCOUNTER, who bumped into a now 88-rated rival at Newmarket in October. Charlie Appleby's gelding will have no problem with the return to an artificial surface, and first-time cheekpieces are fancied to elicit some improvement. John & Thady Gosden saddle four, of which newcomer Pappano appears to be their leading chance based on jockey bookings. Others to note include Night Horn and Cool Legend.

CLASSIC ENCOUNTER is the form pick and has more improvement in him, so he's preferred to Cool Legend, who shaped well at this course last time. Pappano is a notable newcomer for a top yard.

This can go to CLASSIC ENCOUNTER who improved when second at Newmarket in October. There is likely more to come over this trip.

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17:45 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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CIRCLES needs to break better but, if she does, she is on a dangerous mark. This Holy Roman Emperor filly caught the eye keeping on for fourth after a tardy start last week. Seamie Heffernan, who has been on board for both of her C&D successes, gets the leg up and has ridden five winners at the last two Wednesday meetings in Dundalk. Dutch Glory wasn't beaten far into fifth last week on her first run for almost four months. She is entitled to come on from that, but does have a tough draw to negotiate. John McConnell's stable is beginning to fire the winners in again and his Bellick could run well at a price. He is really sliding down the weights and a first-time visor could reinvigorate him. Sunset Nova is more than capable of running into a place at least off his lowly mark, while champion jockey Colin Keane is a notable booking for C&D winner River Derwent.

Having shaped well back from a four-month break here last week, DUTCH GLORY looks the way to go with Pulse of Shanghai next on the list. Circles is also shortlisted, while River Derwent is not without hope either.

Preference is for RIVER DERWENT, a winner here last month before running well after a slow start last week with Keane booked

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18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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Mulciber was able to make a successful handicap debut when winning at Newcastle last month and another bold bid can be expected from just 2lb higher, but a chance is taken on DIRE WOLF. Adam West's charge failed to trouble the judge on her three qualifying runs, each over shorter, but the combination of a first-time tongue-tie/handicap bow can aid improvement. Compton Bay is another to consider.

The addition of cheekpieces/switch to handicap company sparked immediate improvement in MULCIBER at Newcastle where he displayed a good attitude to narrowly prevail. Going back up in trip round here shouldn't unduly inconvenience him and he could still be on a good mark. Compton Bay also responded well to first-time cheekpieces when runner-up over 7f here last week and he is feared most. Chelmsford scorer Montecristo Gold and Palazzo Persico are others to consider.

The choice is MONTECRISTO GOLD (nap) who showed a fine attitude when narrowly getting off the mark at Chelmsford last time.

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18:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:15 Dundalk Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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The veteran TYNAMITE showed that there could be another victory in him when keeping on for fourth over 1m this month. The winner of that race endorsed the form when going in again the following week. Irish Rumour's third place on penultimate start over C&D is one of the better pieces of recent form and Colin Keane comes in for the ride. Mether has posted a trio of fourth places at three different trips in Dundalk. He represents a shrewd stable and is likely to be heavily involved. Saoirses Lulaby disappointed on her last start and the cheekpieces that were deployed then have been dispensed with. Her previous two efforts in fourth and third at this track would bring her into contention, though.

IRISH RUMOUR ran with credit in a slightly stronger race last time and she's worth chancing with Colin Keane taking over. Mether and Hale Bopp are both feasible dangers but most of the others have something to prove.

The one to be on could well be METHER after a solid effort over C&D last week. A reproduction would see him go close

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18:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:30 Kempton Maiden (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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Lightning Touch and Flying Finn are the pick of those with previous race experience but a chance can be taken on FRIENDLY SOUL. The daughter of Kingman is a half-sister to three Group 1 scorers and it would be no surprise to see her make a winning debut here. Blessed Honour is from the family of the Breeders' Cup winner Dank and is another noteworthy newcomer, while Izipizi and Crimson Coronet also merit consideration.

This may go to a newcomer, with BLESSED HONOUR making plenty of appeal for Charlie Appleby. Friendly Soul is one more to note, while Lightning Touch is a big player after her very encouraging performance at Lingfield.

Irish Oaks entry LIGHTNING TOUCH made a promising debut when fourth at Lingfield in October and she may show even more this time.

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18:45 Dundalk Stakes 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:45 Dundalk Stakes 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SERIOUS NOTIONS has the ability and rating (91) to make the breakthrough. Ger Lyons' filly showed up well on turf when pipped by a nose on debut at Leopardstown and when third in Listed class at the same track in September. In truth, her Polytrack debut fourth was a little underwhelming, but the winner is smart and she gets first-time blinkers which could eke out improvement. Bergamasco was a place in front of Serious Notions in third on his last start. He has C&D winning form and has to rate a danger. Pomeriggio was strong in winning over 7f at this venue and shouldn't have any trouble with the extra furlong on offer here. Barnso won his maiden over 7f at this track in October and is a contender for prize money, while Joseph O'Brien's newcomer Big Dynasty is worth a market check.

The step up to 1m should suit SERIOUS NOTIONS who is given another chance having fluffed her lines when a beaten favourite over 7f here a couple of weeks ago. This race doesn't appear to have as much depth to it and she should prove too strong for previous winners Bergamasco, who was place ahead of the selection last time, and Barnso

Despite a failure to run to market expectations when fourth here two weeks ago, SERIOUS NOTIONS merits the vote in first-time blinkers

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19:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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Talis Evolvere narrowly denied Urban Sprawl in a similar event at Wolverhampton a couple of weeks ago and may be able to confirm that form here. However, marginal preference is for CROWNTHORPE, who was only half a length behind the winner when fourth at Newcastle last time and he is off the same mark now. Others to consider are Marshal Dan and Chantico.

Several to consider in this competitive handicap with CROWNTHORPE shading preference. The 8-y-o put in a good shift when a close fourth off this mark at Newcastle recently, leaving the strong impression that he will be winning again soon. It's probably best to overlook Chantico's heavy-ground defeat on his latest start in April and he could be a threat if fully tuned-up. Urban Sprawl, who was just touched off by Talis Evolvere at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start, is third choice.

The selection is TOP SECRET who returns to Kempton for the first time since winning his last two starts here in November of last year.

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19:15 Dundalk Handicap 11f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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HASTEN SLOWLY swooped to conquer over C&D at the start of the month and the form was boosted when the fourth home came out and won on his next start. A 4lb rise in the weights shouldn't be insurmountable for Hasten Slowly. Picpoul's price almost halved last Friday and the money proved well founded as she bounced back to form in ready fashion. Michael Rice's five-year-old mare came in by an easy three and a half lengths over this trip and, if in the same mood, would be a big player off 8lb higher. Higher Kingdom has definitely been given a chance by the handicapper and signalled a return to form when sixth over a shorter trip earlier this month. Darkened is back with Denis Hogan who trained him to five victories. Paddy Harnett's 5lb claim has him on a competitive mark and he should be in the mix for prize money.

PICPOUL bounced back to capitalise on a reduced mark over C&D a week ago and she's still on a good mark, so she gets the nod over fellow last-time-out winner Hasten Slowly. Darkened will be of serious interest if the market speaks in his favour on debut for a new stable.

The last stride success of HASTEN SLOWLY here last month was the kickstart for the revival in John McConnell's fortunes, she will do

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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COACHELLO arrives here on the back of two victories and a 5lb penalty for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. Probe appreciated a return to the all-weather when scoring at Chelmsford a month ago and he has to be of interest once again, while Chipstead and Tiger Crusade complete the shortlist.

PROBE returned to form in no uncertain terms when cosily accounting for the re-opposing Baldomero and six others at Chelmsford last month, and a 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from making it 3-3 on the all-weather. Baldomero deserves to get his head back in front and is likely to do just that in the coming weeks but hat-trick seeking Irish raider Coachello may emerge as the main danger to the selection on this occasion. Chipstead also merits respect.

This can go to PROBE who made it 2-2 on the AW when comfortably beating Baldomero at Chelmsford last month.

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19:45 Dundalk Maiden 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:45 Dundalk Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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SQUIRE DANAGHER could be worth chancing up in trip on his first run on Polytrack. Andy Oliver's colt is a nicely-bred sort who has performed with credit in three outings on turf, particularly when third at the Curragh and In Navan. Churchill filly New Phenomenon is also up in trip, but has the experience of a third place on Polytrack debut this month. She was also runner-up on the grass at Gowran Park in June and looks to be a leading contender. Garrybello has the advantage of finishing third over C&D at the end of last month and could be the one to profit if there are any stamina frailties with the aforementioned pair.

Lots of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a good opportunity for GARRYBELLO to build on his promising third over C&D and add to his two hurdling successes. Squire Danagher has an absence to overcome but still rates a big threat, with New Phenomenon appealing as the pick of the rest for place purposes.

Slight preference is for GARRYBELLO, a surprise package when a staying third in a C&D maiden last month and could improve again

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:00 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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GLOBAL WARNING had little trouble in justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton recently and a quick-fire double could be in the offing for John Butler's gelding, with a 4lb penalty looking far from insurmountable. Got No Dollars posted a close-up third at Chelmsford last Monday and the five-year-old is feared most racing off the same mark, ahead of fellow in-form rival Sparkling Spirit, who may find some improvement from first-time blinkers.

GLOBAL WARNING easily landed a gamble at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and, shouldering a 4-lb penalty, he should be able to go in again if the race doesn't come too soon. Got No Dollars looks the main danger and Rabinal could feature if he improves.

The most obvious answer is GLOBAL WARNING, who obliged with a sudden return to form when heavily punted last week.

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20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:30 Kempton Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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Freetodream was far from disgraced when finishing fourth at Goodwood in June and Amanda Perrett's inmate likely has more to offer in handicaps. However, DIVINE MESSENGER makes slightly more appeal on his return to 7f after not appearing to stay a mile on his fourth-placed reappearance at Lingfield last week. Vitalline has been knocking on the door of late and the five-year-old should give another good account racing off the same mark.

The market should prove informative but SEAS OF ELZAAM has fallen to a potentially lenient mark and could just be worth chancing given he's gone well on the back of a break previously. Wake Up Harry and Freetodream are next best, ahead of Vitalline.

Wake Up Harry has possibilities but preference is for VITALLINE, who has posted a couple of good recent efforts.

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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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