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(2) Presentandcounting 9.89%
XP 8
PRESENTANDCOUNTING 9.89% still needs to conclusively prove his stamina for this trip but with forecast conditions in his favour and the likelihood of his own way in front, he could well be the answer. Neither To Be Sure nor Neville's Cross can be discounted, however.
Pick confidence 28%
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(3) To Be Sure 0%
XP 13 In receipt of 23lb from his two opponents,
TO BE SURE 0% gets the vote in a weak race for the grade.
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(3) To Be Sure 0%
XP 13
TO BE SURE 0% struck over C&D on his penultimate run and he followed that effort up when down the field in a class 3 event at Cheltenham, for which he has been dropped 1lb. The eight-year-old looks to have lots in his favour and is fancied to go in once more. Presentandcounting can beat Neville's Cross home for second as he steps up to this distance, which could unlock some improvement, off a 3lb lower mark than when a well-held fourth at Aintree.
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View Race Ffos Las 13:50 Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f
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(2) Swordplay 0%
XP 15
SWORDPLAY 0% made an encouraging start here last week and could be hard to beat with the prospect of more to come over 6f. Fengari struck first time up at Leicester and can also improve over this longer trip.
Pick confidence 29%
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(2) Swordplay 0%
XP 15 This looks set to go the way of
SWORDPLAY 0%, who showed form bordering on useful when second here last week. He should appreciate 6f.
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(2) Swordplay 0%
XP 15
Fengari made her first start a winning one as she scored by a head at Leicester, but that was on much softer ground which could open the door for
SWORDPLAY 0%. The son of Kodiac hit the line well last time over 5f at this track and he would have learned a lot from that first outing. With normal improvement, he could prove very tough to beat. Lincoln Royal is an interesting newcomer.
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View Race Hamilton 14:00 Stakes (Class 5) 6f
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(1) Ajp Kingdom 19.44%
XP 15
Another good opening for
AJP KINGDOM 19.44% and he can get the hat-trick up. Rostello is a risky betting proposition given his sketchy jumping but he might get away with mistakes in this and is preferred to Nearly Perfect for the forecast.
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(1) Ajp Kingdom 19.44%
XP 15 It's extremely difficult to get away from
AJP KINGDOM 19.44% who is the only one in any sort of form at present.
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(1) Ajp Kingdom 19.44%
XP 15
AJP KINGDOM 19.44% has won his last two starts unchallenged and is very hard to oppose in what appears to be a straightforward task in his bid to register a three-timer. He stays, has proven fitness and has the highest official rating. Nearly Perfect and Nitwit have something to prove after both failing to complete in their latest outings, so it might be down to Rostello to provide the selection with the most to think about.
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View Race Uttoxeter 14:10 Novices/Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 23f
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(1) Absolute Ruler 13.7%
XP 5
ABSOLUTE RULER 13.7% holds the clear edge on form and is fancied to defy a 7 lb penalty for his recent Huntingdon success and make it 2-3 in this sphere. River of Joy should build on her Cartmel hurdling debut fifth and appeals as the chief threat to Jennie Candlish's mare ahead of the lightly-raced Designer Destiny.
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(1) Absolute Ruler 13.7%
XP 5 The most solid contender on recent evidence is
ABSOLUTE RULER 13.7%. Designer Destiny has a good chance on peak form.
Pick confidence 20%
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(7) River Of Joy 11.11%
XP 14
Designer Destiny made a decent enough return from the sidelines at Warwick and could be in with a shout. However, preference is for
RIVER OF JOY 11.11%, who shaped well enough on her hurdling debut at Cartmel to suggest she has some ability. Peter Bowen's mare was thought of highly enough to contest a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last year, so better is anticipated. Film D'action completes the shortlist.
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View Race Ffos Las 14:20 Novices/Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f
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(2) Crow's Nest 8%
XP 7 This can go to
CROW'S NEST 8%, who ran well behind two previous winners on debut and he should appreciate the nature of the finish here.
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View Race Hamilton 14:30 Stakes (Class 5) 6f
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(4) Dr Sanderson 4.86%
XP 6
DR SANDERSON 4.86%'s recent hurdles form is clearly a concern, but he has been given a big chance by the handicapper and is an interesting runner back over fences for an in-form yard. Yccs Portocervo remains well treated on old form after his win over C&D last month so is the obvious threat.
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(4) Dr Sanderson 4.86%
XP 6 Courtesy of a drab run of form over hurdles, Ben Haslam's
DR SANDERSON 4.86% is back on a dangerous mark for this return to chasing.
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(2) Yccs Portocervo 32.98%
XP 7
YCCS PORTOCERVO 32.98% was a comfortable winner over C&D and is hard to oppose, despite the imposition of a 6lb higher mark. The eight-year-old has been quite consistent over fences and given this doesn't look any tougher, he has a live chance of notching back-to-back victories for the first time in his career. Pens Man ought to be sharper after his spin around Market Rasen last month, while Dr Sanderson is well handicapped and also dangerous to ignore.
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View Race Uttoxeter 14:40 Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f
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(1) Holerday Ridge 10.4%
XP 7
HOLERDAY RIDGE 10.4% beat a subsequent winner when scoring over C&D 12 days ago so could well follow up. Abaya du Mathan will be suited by the return to this trip so is feared most.
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(1) Holerday Ridge 10.4%
XP 7 Provided he stays in form with the hood removed,
HOLERDAY RIDGE 10.4% holds leading claims. Aces Full is second choice.
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(1) Holerday Ridge 10.4%
XP 7
HOLERDAY RIDGE 10.4% beat a subsequent winner by just over four lengths over C&D and has only been raised 5lb. The Claire Hitch-trained eight-year-old now has the assistance of Harry Cobden in the saddle and he looks difficult to oppose. The main threat might be Aces Full, who takes a step back in trip after being well held in third over the best part of three miles at Huntingdon, although Abaya Du Mathan is also worth a second glance.
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View Race Ffos Las 14:50 Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f
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(5) Shahnaz 12.5%
XP 10
SHAHNAZ 12.5% turned in her best effort of the campaign in a solid-looking handicap at Pontefract 13 days ago and with the cheekpieces refitted/operating below her last winning mark, she could be ready to strike. Last year's winner Havana Party scored at Ayr on Monday and is feared, with Ravenglass and Zarabanda completing the shortlist.
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(5) Shahnaz 12.5%
XP 10 An open handicap can go to
SHAHNAZ 12.5%, who has slipped to a good mark and showed clear signs of a return to form last time.
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(1) Zarabanda 25%
XP 4
Havana Party kept on to score by a length and a half at Ayr on Monday in first-time blinkers and has to be considered under a 5lb penalty, but he could come out second best to
ZARABANDA 25%. The four-year-old filly ran with credit here on her return to action last and was subsequently dropped 2lb in the weights for her latest effort at Ayr. Ravenglass is also one to watch.
Pick confidence 19%
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View Race Hamilton 15:00 Handicap (Class 5) 9f
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(1) Rose Of Siena 0%
XP 12
ROSE OF SIENA 0% took a step forward on handicap debut at Perth 3 weeks ago and there's reason to think she can do better still, so she's preferred to Noonie, who makes her handicap debut from a potentially lenient mark based on Flat form. Toughasoldboots is another one to consider.
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(1) Rose Of Siena 0%
XP 12 Nicky Richards has his string in great order right now and
ROSE OF SIENA 0% ran a pleasing race at Perth following wind surgery.
Pick confidence 26%
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(5) Noonie 20.12%
XP 1
NOONIE 20.12% has shown some ability since switching codes and considering she is open to any amount of progression now she knows more about what is required from her, she looks worth siding with as she steps into handicap company off a competitive mark. As is the case with the selection, Rose Of Siena has scope and warrants consideration, while Toughasoldboots has a touch more experience to call upon and is feared given she is only 2lb above her last winning figure.
Pick confidence 12%
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View Race Uttoxeter 15:10 Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f
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(3) Halifax 0%
XP 15
There were more encouraging signs from
HALIFAX 0% when finishing runner-up at Warwick just over a fortnight ago and, with first-time headgear applied to help sharpen up his jumping, Grace Harris' 6-y-o gets the verdict to double his tally. Loved Out is taking his racing well and he gets the vote for the forecast spot over the retuning Jen's Boy.
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(4) Loved Out 0%
XP 5 With the return to Ffos Las a plus, bottom-weight
LOVED OUT 0% is taken to double his tally. Halifax is second choice.
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(3) Halifax 0%
XP 15
HALIFAX 0% took a step back in the right direction when runner-up on his latest outing at Warwick and the six-year-old, who is only 1lb above his last winning mark, could have more to offer in first-time cheekpieces. Jen's Boy has run well after a break in the past and commands respect, while Loved Out was only beaten a short head here on his penultimate start and is capable of a decent showing.
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View Race Ffos Las 15:25 Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f
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(2) Khanjar 0%
XP 8
KHANJAR 0% ended last term on a low-key note, yet he'd previously looked a sprinter to keep firmly on side and, on the back of an encouraging return at York 3 weeks ago, he could be worth siding with to get back on the up. Edward Cornelius and Walking on Clouds are others to consider.
Pick confidence 19%
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(6) Soldier's Minute 14.29%
XP 0 A few to consider but the suggestsion is
SOLDIER'S MINUTE 14.29%, who has slipped to a good mark and shaped as though coming to hand last time.
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(7) Walking On Clouds 30%
XP 2
This represents a considerable drop in grade for Acklam Express, who sports a first-time tongue-tie following a disappointing run in the Temple Stakes at Haydock last month. However, he does have to shoulder top-weight here, so
WALKING ON CLOUDS 30% is marginally preferred. A game winner over this trip at Ayr most recently, Grant Tuer's four-year-old cannot be dismissed now rated 1lb higher for that win. Khanjar and Edward Cornelius add further spice to the mix.
Pick confidence 34%
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View Race Hamilton 15:35 Handicap (Class 2) 6f
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(4) Annie Nail 0%
XP 12
Off the mark over fences at Fontwell this time last year,
ANNIE NAIL 0% didn't go without encouragement after 10 months off at that venue in May and, entitled to be sharper with that under her belt, she's fancied to make her presence felt from a 2 lb lower mark. Stamina Chope and Cotton End head up the dangers, whilst the betting may prove useful in assessing Presenting Belle on her chase debut.
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(1) Cotton End 0%
XP 11 All five come with risks.
COTTON END 0% has yet to approach her best hurdling form over fences but this looks easier.
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(4) Annie Nail 0%
XP 12
Presenting Belle hasn't been seen to best effect over hurdles recently, but she might take a step forward on her fencing bow. Stamina Chope is now 6lb below her sole winning mark and can't be dismissed following a creditable fourth at Huntingdon, but it could pay to side with
ANNIE NAIL 0%. Alexandra Dunn's mare bolted up in a small field, from 5lb lower, at Fontwell last June, so a similar scenario could help her regain the winning thread.
Pick confidence 26%
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View Race Uttoxeter 15:45 Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f
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(1) Gavin 0%
XP 9
Having signed off with a win on his final outing for Joe Ponting,
GAVIN 0% showed a good attitude to follow up in a C&D handicap recently, so there's reason to think he can complete the hat-trick in what doesn't appeal as a strong contest. Heronord is on an appealing mark and might well bounce back returned to hurdling, so he's feared most ahead of stablemate Sydney Blues.
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(1) Gavin 0%
XP 9 Judged on current form,
GAVIN 0% (nap) holds leading claims and could well complete a hat-trick. Karannelle is second choice.
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(1) Gavin 0%
XP 9
GAVIN 0% arrives in search of a hat-trick having backed up his Fakenham success when making his debut for Peter Bowen here. He only just got up on that occasion but appeals as the type who could progress further. Sydney Blues offered some encouragement at Newton Abbot last summer and has to be of interest, especially with his attentions switched to handicap company for the first time. Karannelle is capable of better based on her two runs in May.
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View Race Ffos Las 16:00 Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f
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(1) Thermoscope 0%
XP 7
The hat-trick beckons for
THERMOSCOPE 0%, who improved when scoring on the all-weather on his sole start for Brian Ellison in October and made a winning start for this yard, too, when routing the opposition over 2m at Musselburgh last month. He looks capable of coping with both this drop back in trip and 11 lb higher mark. Arrange should be all the better for her reappearance spin and is feared most ahead of La Pulga.
Pick confidence 21%
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(2) La Pulga 25%
XP 6 Thermoscope was impressive last time but he's 11lb higher and down in trip so the suggestion is
LA PULGA 25%, who ran well last time
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(1) Thermoscope 0%
XP 7
With just the four runners heading to post, it is hard to look past
THERMOSCOPE 0%, who bolted up over 2m at Musselburgh last month. That was his first run off a break and Keith Dalgleish's five-year-old must enter calculations off 11lb higher. Graces Quest has to defy a 5lb penalty following a three-quarters of a length success at Carlisle last Thursday, but she is still feared, while La Pulga completes the shortlist.
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View Race Hamilton 16:10 Handicap (Class 4) 13f
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(2) Surtitle 11%
XP 7
A case can be made for all of these but the most persuasive one is for
SURTITLE 11% who scored at Huntingdon last time and can defy a 5 lb rise with few miles still on the clock. Copper Beach is next on the list now his stamina is drawn out more, while Rattle Owl can have a say too off an attractive mark.
Pick confidence 17%
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(6) Copper Beach 0%
XP 5 The one who appeals most is
COPPER BEACH 0% who might just be the best handicapped of these if improving for today's step up in trip.
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(3) The Plimsoll Line 14.29%
XP 15
THE PLIMSOLL LINE 14.29% bumped into an improver when filling the runner-up spot at Newton Abbot last month. Jeremy Scott's charge is able to compete from an unchanged mark here and is fancied to go one better. Surtitle left it late to get up at Huntingdon and must enter calculations from a 5lb higher mark, while Copper Beach appeals most of the remainder.
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View Race Uttoxeter 16:20 Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f
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(6) Cresswell Queen 0%
XP 7
CRESSWELL QUEEN 0% made a winning chase debut over C&D last year and has edged back down the weights, so is fancied to show the benefit of a recent pipe-opener and notch a second success here. Easkey Lad showed improved form to score over C&D last time and rates as the biggest danger, with Thundersockssundae also respected from a 2 lb lower mark.
Pick confidence 28%
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(7) Tom O'Roughley 4.86%
XP 7 Easkey Lad is respected after a recent C&D win but
TOM O'ROUGHLEY 4.86% is preferred on the back of his Warwick success.
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(1) Easkey Lad 18.18%
XP 0
EASKEY LAD 18.18% was able to put a fall behind him when winning over C&D 17 days ago and, granted a similar performance, Rebecca Curtis' eight-year-old could repeat the dose. Tom O'Roughley beat a subsequent winner at Warwick so he merits respect from a 6lb raised mark, while the veteran Boagrius remains well treated judged on past exploits and is another who could have a say in proceedings.
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View Race Ffos Las 16:35 Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f
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(4) Thaki 10%
XP 5
THAKI 10% deservedly regained the winning thread over this C&D last week and, now eased slightly in grade under a penalty, the 6-y-o is taken to strike again. He certainly won't have things all his own way, though, with fellow last-time-out winners Novak and Elladora (feared in that order of preference) also strongly respected.
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(5) Elladora 12.5%
XP 9 Katie Scott holds the key to this and front-runner
ELLADORA 12.5% (nap) is taken to follow up her recent C&D win at the expense of Thaki.
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(5) Elladora 12.5%
XP 9
ELLADORA 12.5% bounced back to form with a comfortable success from the front over C&D last time out and a 7lb rise may not be enough to stop her going in again. Similar comments apply to Thaki, who also scored over C&D last week, while Novak is a big danger if handling the drop in trip after his win over further at Ayr.
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View Race Hamilton 16:45 Handicap (Class 5) 6f
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(7) Hollow Ron 0%
XP 9
A winner in points,
HOLLOW RON 0% has shown more sent handicapping under Rules when making the frame on his last 2 starts, so he could still have more to offer as he now goes up in trip. The 5-y-o is taken to get the better of Merveillo, who has dropped to a dangerous mark with cheekpieces on for the first time. Drop Him In is the pick of the remainder.
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(5) Merveillo 9.91%
XP 11 Fitting cheekpieces could be a fillip for
MERVEILLO 9.91% whose three Flat wins in France all came in blinkers and he is not overfaced today
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(7) Hollow Ron 0%
XP 9
HOLLOW RON 0% was outpaced over 2m5f at Ludlow before keeping on to finish fourth. The step up in trip is likely to benefit him in a contest that lacks any kind of depth on paper. Drop Him In switches back to the smaller obstacles and is 10lb lower than his latest effort in this sphere when third at Lingfield in November. Others to note are Merveillo, who sports cheekpieces, and Millie Of Mayo.
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View Race Uttoxeter 16:55 Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f
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(2) Prison Break 5.88%
XP 7
While
PRISON BREAK 5.88% clearly comes with risks attached on the back of a string of lifeless efforts, he's not in the minority in that respect and it could be worth taking a chance on Tim Vaughan's charge off a mark 4 lb lower than when winning this race last year. It wouldn't be a huge surprise were Twilight Prince to step up on his low-key novice form now pitched into a handicap and he is next on the list ahead of recent C&D winner Rock The House and Cumhacht.
Pick confidence 21%
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(3) Cumhacht 0%
XP 8 Low-grade fare in which
CUMHACHT 0% is preferred to recent C&D winner Rock The House.
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(3) Cumhacht 0%
XP 8
Rock The House merits consideration from just 3lb higher than his recent C&D success, but preference is for
CUMHACHT 0%. The five-year-old looked outpaced when third over 2m here but eased 2lb and upped in trip, it would be no surprise were he to produce an improved effort. Twilight Prince makes his handicap debut from a workable mark and must enter calculations too.
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View Race Ffos Las 17:05 Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f
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(5) Prince Achille 7.43%
XP 4
The vote goes to
PRINCE ACHILLE 7.43%, who built on the promise of his reappearance effort when finally getting off the mark at Carlisle recently, displaying a willing attitude in the process. He remains on a workable mark up 2 lb. Buford did well under the circumstances when fourth at Wolverhampton in first-time cheekpeices on Monday and will be a threat if turned out again quickly here. Bouncing Bobby and Termonator both make each-way appeal.
Pick confidence 28%
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(6) Lochnaver 6.67%
XP 5 A few with prospects but this can go to
LOCHNAVER 6.67%, who has a good record here and she's better than she's shown so far this season.
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(5) Prince Achille 7.43%
XP 4
Now that the penny has dropped for
PRINCE ACHILLE 7.43% after a determined win at Carlisle, there should be more to come from Jedd O'Keeffe's charge stepping back up in trip. Termonator (fourth) has over four lengths to make up with him from that contest, but remains fairly handicapped, whereas Samurai Sneddz has a losing streak dating back to May 2022 to overcome.
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View Race Hamilton 17:15 Handicap (Class 6) 12f
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(8) Scarlet Rosie 33.33%
XP 0
A tricky maiden with
SCARLET ROSIE 33.33% chanced first time up for George Boughey before market clues. Lady Ava can build on her first run at Windsor and is respected. Elegant Elloise is another to note for a yard that has enjoyed plenty of success with newcomers this term.
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(4) Lady Ava 11.11%
XP 7 Persian Phoenix can improve on her debut effort but so can
LADY AVA 11.11% and she can make it second time lucky.
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(4) Lady Ava 11.11%
XP 7
LADY AVA 11.11% kept on well for third over this trip at Windsor last month and Ed Dunlop's charge is taken to transfer that form to the all-weather. However, the booking of Oisin Murphy for Persian Phoenix makes her of interest and the daughter of Phoenix Of Spain can give the selection plenty to think about. Vice Captain is another to bear in mind.
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View Race Chelmsford 17:20 Maiden (Class 5) 6f
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(4) Lightening Company 8.7%
XP 13
The vote goes to
LIGHTENING COMPANY 8.7%, who has recent winning form on the Flat to his name and may well step up on his previous hurdles efforts now pitched into a handicap for the first time in this sphere. Shalott's wellbeing needs taking on trust following a 13-month absence but he will be a serious player if ready to roll, while Uggy Uggy Uggy is also of interest now handicapping in first-time headgear.
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(4) Lightening Company 8.7%
XP 13 Given his Flat win this spring, this initial mark should be manageable for handicap debutant
LIGHTENING COMPANY 8.7% (nap).
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(3) Uggy Uggy Uggy 50%
XP 5
UGGY UGGY UGGY 50% has shown ability on both starts to date over hurdles and the five-year-old improved from his jumping debut when fourth at Huntingdon, despite racing keenly. He wears a hood for the first time, which is likely to aid his cause, and gets the vote at the main expense of Lightening Company, who is a useful performer on the Flat and won a decent handicap at Pontefract two starts ago. Shalott rounds out the shortlist.
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View Race Uttoxeter 17:25 Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f
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(1) Buttons 0%
XP 0
Aidan O'Brien's 3 well-bred fillies make the most appeal on paper, namely
BUTTONS 0%, Content and Opera Singer, the first named the pick on jockey bookings.
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(1) Buttons 0%
XP 0 Practically no form to go on so the percentage call is the Ballydoyle pick
BUTTONS 0%
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(1) Buttons 0%
XP 0
Aidan O'Brien introduces three regally bred newcomers, with Ryan Moore aboard
BUTTONS 0%, who is a token choice. Out of 2011 Epsom Oaks runner-up Wonder Of Wonders, she is a half-sister to Listed winner So Wonderful, who was twice-placed at the highest level. Seamie Heffernan takes the ride on Opera Singer, who is out of Group 3 winner Liscanna. She has already produced Hit It A Bomb, winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf in 2015 and 2016 Cheveley Park Stakes victor Brave Anna. Wayne Lordan gets the leg up on Content, who is out of brilliant dual-Group 1 winner Mecca's Angel. Hudson River was her first foal and he managed to win on debut, finishing down the field on his only subsequent start. Tachos is out of a sister to Glorious Empire, a winner at the highest level in America and she looks the most interesting of the remainder.
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View Race Leopardstown 17:30 Maiden 7f
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(7) Eastern Charm 0%
XP 6
EASTERN CHARM 0% upped her game to score comfortably over C&D last time and, with more to come, she's likely to go in again. Panning For Gold also has some potential and Climate Precedent is likely to give his running again.
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(7) Eastern Charm 0%
XP 6 Weakness of the opposition suggests that
EASTERN CHARM 0% is the one to turn to, ahead of Climate Precedent.
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(7) Eastern Charm 0%
XP 6
Royal Design steps up in trip for her handicap debut following a distant eighth over 7f at Southwell in February, when trained by William Haggas. Her dam is a half-sister to Group 1-placed Catch A Glimpse, so she must warrant a market check, but
EASTERN CHARM 0% kept on well to score over C&D on her return to action in April and gets the vote off 3lb higher. Climate Precedent switches back to handicapping following a fair fourth at Salisbury over 1m2f last month and completes the shortlist.
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View Race Yarmouth 17:40 Handicap (Class 6) 8f
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(6) Guns And Flowers 0%
XP 14
GUNS AND FLOWERS 0% showed enough in 2 runs in Ireland to suggest she could have a small race in her and she's taken to make a winning start for Alice Haynes. Mini Magna and Cigar Five Hundred are a couple of interesting newcomers.
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(5) Coastal Sunrise 0%
XP 2 Money for a newcomer would look significant but
COASTAL SUNRISE 0% appeals as the type to take a big step forward on her second run.
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(6) Guns And Flowers 0%
XP 14
This could go the way of
GUNS AND FLOWERS 0%, who makes her stable debut for Alice Haynes following a fair fourth at Dundalk when trained by Adrian Murray. She left the impression there would be more to come up in trip and can get the better of the progressive Mistress Teite, who makes her all-weather debut following a creditable fourth at Windsor. Coastal Sunrise is another to consider.
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View Race Chelmsford 17:50 Maiden (Class 5) 6f
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(3) Helpmeout 11.11%
XP 1
A host in with chances but
HELPMEOUT 11.11% shaped encouragingly after 9 months off when fourth at the Curragh just under a fortnight ago and, having been successful on this card last year, she can repeat that feat and notch career victory number 3. The booking of Colin Keane catches the eye for Dagoda so she may emerge as the main danger, with last-time-out winner Chavajod and Plunkett another couple to consider.
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(3) Helpmeout 11.11%
XP 1 Considering she had not run since last August,
HELPMEOUT 11.11% performed well at the Curragh recently and may now record a third C&D win
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(1) Chavajod 13.33%
XP 1
Fitted with cheekpieces for the first time,
CHAVAJOD 13.33% ran out a convincing winner over the course and distance last month on what was his debut for Denis Coakley. Coakley's son Ross returns home from the UK to partner the Toronado gelding, who will be well-fancied to follow-up, despite an 11lb rise. A case can be made for many others in this wide-open contest. A dual course and distance winner, Helpmeout was fourth of 20 on her return to action at the Curragh last month and it'll come as no surprise if she manages to go a few places better now. Six-time winner Jered Maddox was also fourth in a competitive affair at the Curragh recently and he should give a good account of himself with Declan McDonogh aboard. A fast-finishing second at Cork last month, Dagoda is sure to have plenty of supporters with Colin Keane booked to ride, while others for the shortlist are Fastman, Eloquent Arthur and Jaafel.
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View Race Leopardstown 18:00 Handicap 8f
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(4) Seven Questions 4.17%
XP 10
SEVEN QUESTIONS 4.17% wasn't ideally placed when a promising fourth at Redcar on debut and, with the potential for much better, he gets the nod ahead of Novation, who has shown fair form on both starts to date. Heritage House looks the pick of the newcomers.
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(4) Seven Questions 4.17%
XP 10 Having had only one race and shaped well,
SEVEN QUESTIONS 4.17% is preferred to the other two major form contenders and the newcomers.
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(3) Novation 11.11%
XP 14
NOVATION 11.11% has been consistent on both career starts and George Boughey's inmate can take another step forward dropping in class here from his latest run at Salisbury. He is a half-brother to recent Dash winner Navello and is taken to get the better of White Christmas, who has been eased in distance having not appeared to get home at Newmarket last month. Seven Questions finished a creditable fourth having lost a shoe at Redcar on his racecourse debut and can also improve.
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View Race Yarmouth 18:10 Stakes (Class 5) 5f
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(13) Red Danielle 6.91%
XP 4
Entered in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot,
RED DANIELLE 6.91% shaped very encouragingly when runner-up at Goodwood 12 days ago and, with plenty of improvement to come, she can get off the mark at the second attempt. Heading the list of dangers is Queen of Fairies who is worth another chance to build on her debut success, with Cherry and Opera Forever others who merit consideration.
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(13) Red Danielle 6.91%
XP 4 This looks a competitive affair but the filly with the best credentials is
RED DANIELLE 6.91%. Second choice is Queen Of Fairies.
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(4) Cherry 7.69%
XP 2
Opera Forever sports a first-time hood following a game win at Newbury when last seen in October, but she has to shoulder a 7lb penalty for that success, so
CHERRY 7.69% shades the vote. The daughter of Dubawi is related to several nice types, and her dam was Group 2-placed at Royal Ascot during her career. Red Danielle was only narrowly denied at Goodwood last month and also merits consideration.
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View Race Chelmsford 18:20 Stakes (Class 2) 10f
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(5) Kerkiyra 11.11%
XP 8
Having ended 2022 on the up,
KERKIYRA 11.11% produced a solid comeback effort when third in a Curragh Group 3 in March and with the step back up in trip rating a likely plus, she could be the answer. Moon de Vega, an impressive winner on stable debut at Gowran, can also figure, whilst Salt Lake City remains low-mileage now embarking on his 3-y-o campaign and is respected in receipt of weight all round.
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(6) Moon De Vega 10%
XP 9 A decisive winner on her first start for Paddy Twomey recently,
MOON DE VEGA 10% can land a valuable black-type win for connections
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(6) Moon De Vega 10%
XP 9
MOON DE VEGA 10%, Salt Lake City and Kerkiyra appear the three to focus on, with preference for the Paddy Twomey-trained former. A respectable eighth in the Epsom Oaks last season, she impressed on debut for current connections at Gowran last month. Fitted with cheekpieces and a tongue-strap for the first time at the Co Kilkenny venue, they remain in place now. Kerkiyra is given second preference, after finishing a good third on her return to action in a Group 3 at the Curragh. Successful on Irish Champions Weekend last season, the Johnny Murtagh-trained bay has finished no worse than third on her last eight starts. Salt Lake City was fifth in the Futurity Trophy Stakes when last seen at Doncaster in October, finishing ahead of subsequent Epsom Derby runner-up King Of Steel. Getting a weight allowance on account of his age, the Galileo colt could prove a class apart, but may just need the run.
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View Race Leopardstown 18:30 Listed 9f
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(6) Mellys Flyer 55.56%
XP 8
MELLYS FLYER 55.56% wasn't seen to best effect in the mud when down the field at Chester last time and is worth siding with to bounce back in style off a still handy-looking mark. In-form course winner Society Lion could emerge as the chief threat, although Priscilla's Wish is always to be feared here and enters calculations along with Shades Of Summer and Sir Oliver.
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(2) Priscilla's Wish 36.36%
XP 3 Society Lion is the only one who ran with credit last time.
PRISCILLA'S WISH 36.36% edges the vote with her record at this track
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(3) Sir Oliver 14.29%
XP 3
SIR OLIVER 14.29% looks worth another crack following a disappointing run in stiffer company at Newbury last month. The gelded son of Dark Angel has now dropped to 3lb above his last winning mark and he gets the vote to bounce back. Society Lion was narrowly denied at Newmarket last month and appears to be the selection's biggest danger off 3lb higher, while Shades Of Summer also warrants a market check back on turf.
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View Race Yarmouth 18:40 Handicap (Class 4) 6f
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(7) Inverinate 0%
XP 12
INVERINATE 0% chased home a rejuvenated rival at Lingfield last week and shouldn't need to improve on that effort to get off the mark here. Captain Wentworth didn't get a clear run at Kempton last time but moved through the race smoothly enough and he may well be able to build on that, whilst Midnight Flame boasts the eye-catching booking of Oisin Murphy.
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(7) Inverinate 0%
XP 12 Lingfield runner-up
INVERINATE 0% is taken to go one better turned out quickly. Captain Wentworth is second choice.
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(4) More Than A Grey 0%
XP 7
MORE THAN A GREY 0%, who swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers, appeals at this level and, reunited with Neil Callan, he could provide a bit of value in his bid for a breakthrough success. The handicapper has given the three-year-old every chance from a basement rating and, having acted well on the Polytrack at Kempton last time, the surface holds no fears. Old rival Captain Wentworth is also respected but the improving Inverinate might be more of a threat.
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View Race Chelmsford 18:50 Handicap (Class 6) 7f
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(9) Coeur D'or 0%
XP 0 This could boil down to a rematch of a recent Curragh race. Runner-up
COEUR D'OR 0% may turn the tables on the winner Sirjack Thomas
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(12) Coill Na Sionainne 0%
XP 7
Second in this contest 12-months ago,
COILL NA SIONAINNE 0% might be able to go a place better now. She has been hinting at a return to form of late and ran well to finish fourth at Fairyhouse last week, after being hampered in the early stages. Interestingly, Billy Lee is reunited with the daughter of So You Think for the first time since last July. Just half-a-length separated Sirjack Thomas and Coeur D'or at the Curragh on Guineas weekend, with the latter taken to reverse the form. The Dermot Weld-trained seven-year-old came from the clouds to finish a never nearer second and should appreciate this slightly longer trip. John McConnell is represented by interesting contenders in the shape of Higher Kingdom and Mulgrave. The latter has yet to win on turf but completed a quick hat-trick at Dundalk in February, finishing a close-up fifth in a valuable contest at Lingfield on Good Friday. Longbourn, Malabu Drive and Independent Expert are others for the shortlist.
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View Race Leopardstown 19:00 Handicap 9f
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(2) Trueman 11.11%
XP 5
TRUEMAN 11.11% has started life very well with David O'Meara and is fancied to follow up his ready Carlisle success now going into handicaps for the first time. Million Thanks can't be dismissed off an easing mark while Discretion and Zainalarab are both in the mix if building on recent efforts after an absence.
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(2) Trueman 11.11%
XP 5 Further improvement looks to be on its way from
TRUEMAN 11.11% (nap) and that should secure him a win on his handicap debut.
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(3) Million Thanks 0%
XP 12
It's hard know what Nikovo achieved during his time in France with Andre Fabre, but he has joined another top team at Archie Waton's yard and any support in the betting could be significant as the gelding makes his stable/UK debut. However, preference is for
MILLION THANKS 0%, who is more proven under these conditions and has a lot going for him here. First Officer and recent Carlisle maiden winner Trueman are also considered.
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View Race Yarmouth 19:10 Handicap (Class 4) 8f
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(11) Lucky Fifteen 12.5%
XP 0
LUCKY FIFTEEN 12.5% showed much-improved form when runner-up on handicap debut at Newbury (10f) 3 weeks ago, unlucky to bump into one but nicely clear of the remainder. Open to further progress, he earns the vote to open his account from a 3 lb higher mark. Kodiman, another low-mileage sort, shaped well at Wolverhampton recently and is feared, along with Dabbous and You Saw Brigadoon.
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(9) Penzance 9.09%
XP 1 Covert Legend and
PENZANCE 9.09% look likely improvers now handicapping over a new trip. The latter is marginally preferred.
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(10) Dabbous 45.45%
XP 0
You Saw Brigadoon has done well since upped in trip after joining Stuart Williams and, having won over C&D last month, he is respected off just 3lb higher. However,
DABBOUS 45.45%, who was just a neck away in second that day, looks a good bet to turn that form around on these revised terms. This does looks a slightly deeper race and the likes of Kodiman and Flame Of Kodiac are also taken seriously.
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View Race Chelmsford 19:20 Handicap (Class 5) 10f
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(1) New Variant 0%
XP 12
Cases can be made for all five of these.
NEW VARIANT 0% tops the list on the back of an impressive victory in a minor event at Naas where he looked a potentially pattern-class performer in the making. Joseph O'Brien fields a couple of promising once-raced fillies in Shamwari and Thunder Roll, while Tower of London can be expected to give it a good shot and it's unlikely that Amusement will be far away either.
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(1) New Variant 0%
XP 12 A commanding winner at Naas last month,
NEW VARIANT 0% looks a much improved performer and could prove the one to beat
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(1) New Variant 0%
XP 12
From an initial mark of 79, the progressive
NEW VARIANT 0% is now rated 98. The chestnut gelding made the breakthrough at Tipperary in April and followed-up in style at Naas, winning by no less than 10-lengths. He has a tougher assignment on his hands now, stepping up to Listed company for the first time. The O'Brien family are responsible for the opposition, with Aidan's Tower Of London appearing the main danger. While ultimately disappointing in two starts since winning his maiden on debut, he may appreciate a return to quick ground. Amusement got off the mark over the course and distance last month and she can't be dismissed. Shamwari and Thunder Roll both went close on debut and they are obviously well-regarded to be pitched in at this level as maidens.
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View Race Leopardstown 19:30 Listed 12f
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(7) Blindedbythelights 0%
XP 2
A case can be made for a few of these but Sir Mark Prescott's handicap debutant
BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS 0% starts off on a very workable mark and is fancied to take a sizeable step forward now his stamina is drawn out much more. Denis Anthony holds obvious claims off the same mark as when a good recent Lingfield second with both Baileys Khelstar and Corsican Caper two more who can have a say.
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(6) Denis Anthony 16.67%
XP 13 The pick on recent handicap form is
DENIS ANTHONY 16.67% but the Prescott-trained handicap newcomer Blindedbythelights has to be feared.
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(7) Blindedbythelights 0%
XP 2
BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS 0% runs for a yard that has a remarkable strike-rate with its handicap debutants that are stepping up in trip and the son of Protectionist, who is a half-brother to 1m/1m2f winner Bucephalus, is the most intriguing option on paper. The odds are likely to be prohibitive but he is simply too hard to ignore. Baileys Khelstar is also respected as he debuts in a race of this nature, while Corsican Caper and Ramz head the supporting cast.
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View Race Yarmouth 19:40 Handicap (Class 5) 12f
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(7) Savoy Brown 22.22%
XP 9
Most of these arrive with a question mark against them so
SAVOY BROWN 22.22% is taken to follow up his cosy Lingfield success back in handicap company. Prince Abu is weighted to have a big say if on his A-game, with Dereham another who enters calculations if, as expected, building on his reappearance Pontefract fifth.
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(2) Capricorn Prince 8.33%
XP 11 Most of these have something to prove but
CAPRICORN PRINCE 8.33% is a regular winner and he's preferred to Prince Abu.
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(6) Das Kapital 0%
XP 3
Savoy Brown exploited a good opportunity to win a classified stakes at Lingfield in March and is highly respected back in a handicap off a competitive mark. However, his two previous visits to this circuit yielded little in return and he may be worth taking on over this longer trip. The more proven stayer
DAS KAPITAL 0% is more appealing on these terms, especially with the in-form Oisin Murphy booked for the ride. Dereham is also considered.
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View Race Chelmsford 19:50 Handicap (Class 6) 14f
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(5) Theophilos 11.11%
XP 2
THEOPHILOS 11.11% is on the up and shaped best (conceded first run) when second at Ayr recently, so he's fancied to resume winning ways back on home soil. Last Ammo and Hazy Mehmory are also likely to make their presence felt.
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(4) Last Ammo 0%
XP 6 The extra furlong should help
LAST AMMO 0% who was staying on in the closing stages when third at Roscommon last week
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(3) Morph Speed 0%
XP 4
With Conor Stone-Walsh claiming a valuable 7lb,
MORPH SPEED 0% is the suggestion in this competitive affair. A five-time winner, he claimed this race in 2021 and has hinted at a return to form in two starts since joining Joseph O'Brien. Rated 91 last year, the seven-year-old has been given a chance by the handicapper and is now on a mark of 80. Theophilos came home strongly and went down by just a neck when attempting to follow-up on his Tipperary success at Ayr. He steps up in trip now to 1m4f and this should play to his strengths. Tronador is an interesting contender for Gordon Elliott. A Grade 3 winner over flights, he won on the level at Bellewstown last summer and was twice placed at Dundalk in December. Top-weight Hazy Mehmory was sixth on her return to action here last month and should come on for that effort, while others for the shortlist are Danza Della Luna, Last Ammo and three-time French victor Agenda.
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View Race Leopardstown 20:00 Handicap 13f
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(1) Come On John 27.27%
XP 4
COME ON JOHN 27.27% ran out a convincing winner of a 7-runner handicap at Brighton 9 days ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he looks capable of following up at the likely expense of Queen's Company, who should be suited by the step up in distance. Tables Turned is still relatively unexposed and could post a bigger effort on turf debut.
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(1) Come On John 27.27%
XP 4 A good record at this course puts Habanero Star second on the list to hat-trick seeker
COME ON JOHN 27.27%.
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(5) Habanero Star 0%
XP 7
Come On John racked up a quick-fire double last month and he warrants plenty of respect under a 5lb penalty for his success at Brighton, but a chance can be taken on
HABANERO STAR 0%, who was denied by five lengths over an extended 1m3f at this track last month. She goes off the same mark and could prove tough to pass off the front. Alpha King is also of interest, with Luke Morris booked.
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View Race Yarmouth 20:10 Handicap (Class 6) 10f
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(2) Groundbreaker 11.11%
XP 1
Having run well in listed company last summer,
GROUNDBREAKER 11.11% made an encouraging return having been gelded when fourth in a Chester handicap in May and he can build on that to get back to winning ways. White Wolf could also still have more to offer in handicaps and is feared most, ahead of Misty Dancer.
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(3) White Wolf 11.11%
XP 4 The return to AW can see
WHITE WOLF 11.11% resume winning ways. Dangers abound, with Sun King perhaps the one to chase the selection home.
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(6) Selwan 25%
XP 0
In an open event, in might be worth taking a chance on
SELWAN 25%. A winner on the all-weather when trained in France, he made a low-key stable debut, finishing down the field at Goodwood 12 days ago, but is entitled to take a step forward. The lightly-raced son of Zelzal could be far more potent back on an artificial surface, while Groundbreaker continues to run well in defeat and is considered, along with Misty Dancer.
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View Race Chelmsford 20:20 Handicap (Class 2) 10f
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(14) Cherry Pink 11.11%
XP 1
CHERRY PINK 11.11% rates just about the pick of these weights and with this step up to 1m also a plus she is taken to gain a breakthrough success. Recent Listowel scorer Drop The Dip is next on the list despite saddling a 7 lb penalty, with in-form pair Angel's Feather and Summer Snow two more who merit consideration in a very open-looking handicap.
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(10) Summer Snow 0%
XP 10 Cork 7f winner
SUMMER SNOW 0% may prove even more effective over the extra furlong and can uphold form with runner-up Angel's Feather
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(11) Drop The Dip 0%
XP 0
Tom Gibney has his horses in tremendous form of late, saddling five winners from his last 11 runners.
DROP THE DIP 0% is included amongst those winners, after she landed a gamble at Listowel on Saturday. Encountering quick ground for the first time, the Smooth Daddy filly made virtually all and comfortably accounted for her nine rivals. Upped 8lb for that win, she will carry a 7lb winners penalty here. First and second at Cork last month, Summer Snow and Angel's Feather reoppose and are sure to prove popular with punters. There was a length between them at the Mallow venue and are closer in the weights now. An unlucky third at Roscommon recently, it'll come as no surprise if Cherry Pink gains compensation. The market could speak favourably for one of the eight handicap debutants in the line-up. Ger Lyons saddles two of them, with the well-bred Mobilise of definite interest, being a brother to dual Group 2 winner Threat.
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View Race Leopardstown 20:30 Handicap 8f
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(3) Lordsbridge Girl 21.09%
XP 4
LORDSBRIDGE GIRL 21.09%'s profile is generally progressive and, if there's enough emphasis on stamina over this trip, she could resume winning ways back from a break. Last-time-out Newmarket winner Epic Express looks the main threat, although Ideal Guest could be hard to peg back if he gets his own way in front.
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(3) Lordsbridge Girl 21.09%
XP 4 This race looks tight but
LORDSBRIDGE GIRL 21.09% had a basically progressive record once going handicapping in November.
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(4) Epic Express 20%
XP 5
Lordsbridge Girl has been in fine form on the all-weather since the turn of the year and she is likely to have a say if transferring that form to turf. However,
EPIC EXPRESS 20% just shades the vote for the Chris Dwyer yard after he just got up on the line to score by a neck at Newmarket last time. Matty Too completes the shortlist on his first start for the Ed Dunlop stable.
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View Race Yarmouth 20:40 Handicap (Class 5) 7f
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(7) Invested 0%
XP 4
INVESTED 0% broke her maiden here in February and got up close home at Yarmouth to make a successful switch to handicaps last time. She is only 1 lb higher in the weights here, so gets the nod ahead of Andrew Balding's handicap newcomer Bell Song. Topo Chico and the thriving Anificas Beauty are also respected.
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(9) Kynsa 0%
XP 4 Preference is for
KYNSA 0% (nap), who showed improved form on her second start and looks on a good mark for this handicap debut.
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(6) Bell Song 0%
XP 0
Anificas Beauty came up short in her hat-trick bid last month, but Gary Moore's filly remains of interest off just 2lb higher. Recent Yarmouth scorer Invested, a course winner on her second start, could find further improvement in first-time cheekpieces and merits the utmost respect, though the vote goes to
BELL SONG 0%. The daughter of Saxon Warrior showed a fair level of ability in her three qualifying runs and ought to be capable of better now pitched into handicaps.
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View Race Chelmsford 20:50 Handicap (Class 5) 7f