Friday 15 May 2026 Every horse, A to Z
566 horses 52 races 7 meetings
The day's horses
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5334-1No signal9/1 12/1 15/2SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
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David Probert 13%Michael Bell 13%353-32No signal4/1 9/2 4/10-16 but he'd gone close at 1m and did so again over 1m2f when third of 13 at Yarmouth (good; Beach Point fourth) on his reappearance last month; returning cheekpieces did little harm when second to unexposed sort over that C&D (good to firm; Beach Point third) a fortnight ago; should be thereabouts again.
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Charlie O'Dwyer 10%J P Broderick 13%80400-No signal11/1 16/1 11/1A Grade 1-winning juvenile hurdler in his younger days, far from the force of old but still well capable; latest win came in handicap chase over C&D in September; down the field at Leopardstown and in veterans' event at Wexford last twice; dropped 3lb; 3-6 at this track and each-way player.
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13P12-No signal8/1 7/1 15/2Record of 2-6 over fences and when beaten at Kelso last time that was at the hands of an improver (3m2f, good to soft); gets in off the same mark here and could be a factor
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William Buick 25%Charlie Appleby 33%31-3No signal13/2 8/1 6/1Won at Newmarket (7f, good) last October on second start and kept on for third on reappearance in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn there (7f, good) last month; this half-sister to Group 1 Fillies' Mile winner Ylang Ylang is open to further improvement now tackling 1m and could have a part to play.
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Danny Mullins 11%3P6-76No signal20/1 14/1 18/1Four-time winner over hurdles is yet to score from 12 runs over fences; recent form is concerning, tailed off in a Down Royal handicap chase earlier this month and sixth of eight over hurdles at Kilbeggan latest.
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Neil Callan 14%Oliver Cole 11%0No signal14/1 20/1 14/1Yard still to get on the board for the year and this 30,000gns yearling, who holds a couple of sales race entries, didn't offer a lot on his Newmarket debut last weekend; this race is easier, though, and he's entitled to improve.
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Tom Queally 10%Mike Murphy 12%-94881No signal4/1 6/1 7/2He's seen plenty of action and was with his third trainer when bagging Newmarket handicap (6f, good) last Friday; return to this career-high mark demands more.
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Darragh Keenan 10%George Scott 19%62-008No signal66/1 FCST 50/1Sole success came in France (9.5f, AW) as a 2yo; didn't show enough on his stable debut at Goodwood (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) 13 days ago to make him of immediate interest.
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Sean Levey 13%Owen Burrows 22%321-1No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Has raced on only the AW, with her wins at Southwell (1m) in October and on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in March both coming after five-month layoffs; it's unclear how she will cope with turf but she is undoubtedly progressive.
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Connor Planas 11%Charlie Appleby 33%—No signal4/1 3/1 4/1January foal by Dark Angel; dam 7f 2yo (August debut) winner (RPR 89), sister to winners Wuheida (1m1f Grade 1 BC Filly & Mare Turf) and Winter's Song (1m2f), out of 1m 2yo Group 1 and US 1m2f Grade 1 winner; encouraging his dam went in first time as a juvenile and he's handed the honour of being the first 2yo representative of the season for powerful yard.
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James Doyle 21%Tom Clover 17%323-13No signal12/1 10/1 11/1While form since has not quite reached the heights of 2024, he's still been pretty reliable and got back on the scoresheet at Meydan (1m6f Group 3) in February; third in a 2m Group 2 there in March when last seen; wore cheekpieces on last four starts; should be thereabouts.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%Alan King 16%4214-5No signal13/2 7/1 13/2Bolted up from the front in an Epsom novice (8.5f, good) last September but twice unplaced in handicaps, including on his reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) 13 days ago; should be better for that run, but more is needed.
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Lauren Young(3) 11%Jim Goldie 14%632-No signal22/1 16/1 20/1Improved upon his first two runs when going close for the Gosdens in Newbury maiden (1m2f, good) last May; gelded subsequently and sold for 95,000gns last October; this well-bred 4yo is a very interesting recruit for Jim Goldie but he makes his handicap/stable debut in a hot race following a year off, and it's hard to know what to expect.
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Rowan Scott 12%Harriet Bethell 20%2No signal40/1 18/1 28/1Sister to a Swedish winner; 12-1 when 1l second of five on debut at Ripon (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; could settle better today in a first-time hood and she's open to improvement, but this tough task may be beyond her.
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Faye Bramley 15%28/15-No signal9/2 6/1 9/2Won this off 4lb lower last year (good) not long after a success over hurdles; lightly raced since, with a novice hurdle win in November before well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in December; major player if he's in the same form as 12 months ago and he has run well after a similar break before.
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W. J. Lee 16%M C Grassick 9%5485-0No signal12/1 10/1 11/1Ten-race maiden; has slipped in the ratings from an opening mark of 67 to 55; made no impact on seasonal debut in a Limerick race in which Jurality was fifth.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Ralph Beckett 19%11124-No signal8/13 5/6 4/7Seven races and improved with each one; raised to Group 1 last autumn for his only defeats, when second in the 1m6f Irish St Leger and fourth in the 1m4f Breeders' Cup Turf; one of the top two on form and should have a big shout.
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Oisin Orr 14%Adrian Keatley 15%264-56No signal16/1 9/1 16/1Below-par fifth at Wolverhampton in February; switch to h'caps needs to spark progress
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Kevin Stott 15%Kevin Ryan 12%—No signal20/1 22/1 18/1130,000euros yearling; No Nay Never half-sister to six winners, notably Duneflower (7f/1m including 2yo/Listed; RPR 107); dam Group-placed 7f 2yo scorer (101); sole debutante in the field; check the betting.
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Rossa Ryan 18%William Knight 14%2110-8No signalSPPlenty in hand when winning two in a row at Lingfield last August/September (7f, AW; maiden/handicap); however, well beaten back on turf on both runs since and she has something to prove on grass.
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John Egan 9%Phil McEntee 11%9-7No signal500/1 66/1 200/1Triple-figure prices and soundly beaten in two starts, over 7f on Southwell AW as 2yo for previous yard and 1m2f on this track two weeks ago; can only watch.
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Laura Pearson 10%89No signal200/1 100/1 125/1250,000gns yearling, but well held in two 7f AW novices last month; needs a good deal more.
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Sam James 14%K. R. Burke 20%-41498No signal7/2 9/2 10/3Often a front-runner; won at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in October and December and at Meydan (1m3f, dirt) in January; merely mid-division back in Britain at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) six weeks ago, but that was a hot race; turf form (first three starts) is nowhere near his handicap mark.
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William Pyle 9%Jim Goldie 14%956-87No signal33/1 18/1 28/1Lightly raced 6yo who has yet to offer much, last of seven in 7f Ayr handicap ten days ago.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%Craig Lidster 12%366-06No signal9/1 11/1 17/2It's possible 6f suits better but some of last autumn's good nursery/Listed form came at 5f and she was beaten only 2l from a wide draw when sixth of 12 at Chester (6f, good) last Wednesday; not ruled out each-way.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Diego Dias 6%1No signal13/2 10/1 13/2Bargain purchase at 4,000euros having recouped that amount fourfold at Goodwood (5f, good) two weeks ago when she made all; however, this looks a much stiffer task.
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Billy Loughnane 18%George Boughey 18%27-222No signal10/3 9/2 3/1Second over 1m at Kempton (strong finish), Bath (hung left) and Yarmouth (rallied) in all three of his handicaps; 1m2f now looks worth a go.
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Harry Davies 13%Lucy Wadham 17%84164-No signal33/1 16/1 25/1Exposed 8yo but he's still capable of useful form and scored at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last March; also won over 1m6f on the July course (good to firm; first-time blinkers) in August; returns on a stiff-enough mark with no headgear but they might go a solid gallop which can help.
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Hector Crouch 18%Clive Cox 17%—No signal14/1 FCST 12/1January foal by Supremacy; 65,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Sacred Angel (6f 2yo including Group 3; RPR 102) and Anotherfortheroad (French 1m2f AW); dam 5f (Listed) and 6f 2yo winner (93) out of unraced sister to 6f Group 3 winner Tiger Royal; early foal whose stable often gets them ready first time and he makes plenty of appeal on pedigree.
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Luke Morris 12%Dylan Cunha 13%32-534No signal10/1 8/1 9/1Did well to win at York (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in August but only fourth of five in the Great Metropolitan at Epsom (also 1m4f, good, Topteam behind) 17 days ago; that was a shade underwhelming given he'd won the race in 2025 but was a little weak in the market so maybe better can be expected this time.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%David O'Meara 13%423-83No signal14/1French 2yo winner in 2024 and remains lightly raced; ran well when third of six at Ripon (1m4f, good) last month on his second stable start, when shaping as though this drop back in trip would be a plus, and he could have more to offer for a yard that has excelled with similar types over the years.
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Oisin Orr 14%Tim Easterby 11%023-59No signal4/1 5/1 4/1SR 76 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .
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Luke McAteer 8%P Sweeney 7%0-4170No signal10/1 20/1 9/1Six-time AW winner; no success from 17 turf attempts; down the field when quite well fancied at Sligo 12 days ago; held by Maxwell Smart on that running.
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0183-5No signal10/1 18/1 9/1Ballinrobe maiden win last summer sandwiched by two hurdle sucesses, all on good ground; form this spring below-best under both codes however and others hold stronger claims.
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Jason Watson 13%1739-9No signal22/1 18/1 20/1Quickfire double at Lingfield (2m/1m5f; good) last August when the now-regular cheekpieces first went on; she's fired only once (last September) from her four subsequent starts, however.
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Luke McAteer 8%Jack Foley 11%80No signal100/1 80/1 66/1Big prices and well beaten in two turf maidens; up in trip for AW debut.
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Dylan Hogan 11%Jack Jones 12%3No signal10/3 13/2 10/3March foal; 12-1 and it was an encouraging start when third of six at Goodwood (5f, good) a fortnight ago; looked likely to appreciate an extra furlong that day so he's a big player up to this trip on this second go.
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Wesley Joyce 6%Liam McAteer 3%8-0090No signal66/1 FCST 50/1Nothing of any substance in his form since a 2023 Killarney win; struggling this year on AW; same at Gowran last time.
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210000No signal66/1 28/1 50/1Won modest 7f maiden here in February but soundly beaten on AW and turf since.
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3122-0No signal28/1 18/1 22/1Won twice for James Ferguson last year, including on turf at Nottingham; tailed off on stable debut at Bellewstown when badly hampered; suited by good ground.
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Harry Davies 13%William Haggas 23%1-No signal4/1 9/2 4/1410,000gns yearling; dam bred several winners including in Group 2 (1m) and Listed (7f) races; smooth start to career when winning 7f maiden on Lingfield AW in November (stewards enquired about the running of the second who has done better since) and he looks sure to improve; up the list.
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Oisin Murphy 22%William Knight 14%755-43No signal2/1 7/2 2/1Two Yarmouth runs over 1m2f in April tie in closely with A Major Payne, including when a whisker behind that rival in third a fortnight ago; shouldn't be much between the pair again.
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Ben Harvey 7%6-09No signal66/1 40/1 50/1Well beaten in a point, bumper and sole hurdles start; that form won't be enough.
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Sean Kirrane 11%Tim Easterby 11%315-73No signal8/1 17/2 8/1Third handicap start when she opened her account at Ripon (1m) in September; bettered that form when third of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) 19 days ago; same mark and she should go well again.
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Nigel Tinkler 11%94-422No signalSP FCST 25/10-8 but he's gone close on his last two starts, most recently a head second of 14 at Beverley (5f, good to soft); also effective on good ground; up in grade today but has each-way possibilities once more.
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436No signal17/2 13/2 15/2Respectable C&D debut; keeping-on 3rd at Windsor (1m) last week; toughish task
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Andrew Balding 18%-41458No signal40/1 22/1 28/1Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February in his second handicap; backward steps in his three starts since, admittedly clipping heels early on latest (Madjid's race at Doncaster; 11-2) but doubts are creeping in.
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Finley Marsh 14%Harry Charlton 16%2No signal9/2 5/1 4/18-1 when beaten a length into second of nine on his Kempton debut (1m, AW) last month; the longer trip shouldn't be an issue and he's a player.
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S G Carey 14%5714U-No signal12/1 FCST 11/1Sole win came in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in March, decent effort off 5lb higher at Clonmel next time before unseating after three out 16 days ago at Punchestown; enjoys good ground and being patiently ridden; chase debut; has the hurdle rating to be on the shortlist.
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42U1-4No signal16/1 15/2 14/1Won 18.5f maiden hurdle here last August (good); fit from the Flat when beaten 11l in Kilbeggan handicap hurdle on latest; same mark here; a bit more needed.
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George Downing 10%Ed Walker 16%8No signal80/1 50/1 66/1300,000gns yearling; 12-1 when a tailed-off last of eight on his Newmarket debut (7f, good) last month; bred to be much better than that, but needs the tongue-tie to make a big difference.
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Jack Mitchell 16%—No signal14/1 14/1 12/1First foal; dam Listed-placed 7f 2yo/1m AW winner (RPR 106), sister to winners Benbatl (1m1f/1m2f Group 1) and Modaara (useful 1m2f/1m4f), half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Elmalka (by Kingman), out of 1m2f Group 1/Grade 1 winner; makes plenty of appeal on breeding and stable has a fine record with 3yo newcomers.
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1989F-No signal25/1 18/1 22/1Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.
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Theo Gillard 12%Donald McCain 15%74829-No signal28/1 25/1 22/1Back from wind surgery he bumped into one well handicapped at Bangor (2m4f, good) and it was a strong race in which he struggled at Haydock; he's no forlorn hope on that penultimate effort.
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8No signal150/1 125/1 100/133-1 when beaten a long way into last of eight on his debut here (1m3f, good) last month; a transformation is required.
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Harry Davies 13%646-6No signal14/1 14/1 12/1Best form on debut when sixth of ten in good July course novice (7f, good to firm) in August; hasn't kicked on from there but would have claims on this handicap debut if tapping back into that initial promise.
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Leah Noreci 7%James Moffatt 13%78774-No signalSPOnly 7l away when fourth at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in March and remains on a good mark; without a win since 2023 but has possbilities; Leah Noreci is his regular partner.
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Jack Doughty 13%William Stone 13%527-81No signal18/1 FCST 14/1Turf winner on good to soft in July who won her second AW race when scoring at Southwell (also 1m) a fortnight ago; 2lb nudge no reason to rule her out.
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Connor Beasley 13%Charlie Johnston 13%410-46No signal20/1A fair 7f juvenile scorer but yet to build on that in 2026, very free when only sixth of seven in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last month; more is required.
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Oisin Orr 14%Adrian Keatley 15%6No signal9/2 9/4 9/2Beaten about 8l when sixth of 15 in the Brocklesby (5f, good to soft) at Doncaster in March, but was denied a clear run there and ought to have learnt from the experience.
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Nick Slatter 12%Luke Dace 11%U/213-No signalSP FCST 18/1Has only won a maiden hurdle, when trained by Olly Murphy; two modest runs in low-grade AW races since leaving that yard.
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Harry Reed 14%Tristan Davidson 15%31251-No signal5/2 10/3 5/2Not as good as he was but has still won two of his last four races and has only raced six times for this yard; up 5lb for Kelso but couldn't dismiss.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 24%55424-No signal11/1 15/2 11/1Veteran who finds winning hard these days but on last two starts he held his own in Grade 2s at Fontwell and Fairyhouse, races he had won previously; retains plenty of enthusiasm and can go well back in a handicap.
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Hector Crouch 18%William Knight 14%55-7No signal9/1 16/1 17/2Fifth of nine on debut at Haydock (good to soft) in September has been followed by two lesser shows on AW, all at 1m; has a run under his belt this season and makes handicap debut over new trip.
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Mr Bradley Gibbs 50%Bradley Gibbs 50%21422-No signal17/2 18/1 17/22m4f maiden point winner who has held his form with recent seconds over 3m; respected connections.
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Kathy Turner 18%—No signal300/1 100/1 125/1Half-brother to Slovakian 8.7f/1m2f winner Prufry; dam placed 6f/7f 2yo (RPR 66), half-sister to Group-placed 5f 2yo winner Ahlan Emarati, out of Listed-placed 6f/7f winner; already gelded and a hood is given a go; withdrawn after running loose on his intended debut at Salisbury in October (25-1 at the time); best watched.
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Sam Coen 11%000-16No signal14/1 11/2 12/1Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to score over 1m at Cork; down the field in the charity race at Punchestown; fair sixth when 20-1 shot at Leopardstown last Friday.
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Brian Barry 2%P7/F6/No signal66/1 40/1 66/1Didn't show much in either point-to-point start; weakening when falling on hurdles debut at Limerick; tailed off at Clonmel last time.
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Kevin Stott 15%Kevin Ryan 12%104-05No signal40/1 50/1 33/1Won two in a row at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last spring for George Boughey and he's just 1lb higher than when last successful; effective at 1m2f earlier in career; however, he hasn't been at his best on his last four starts, for this yard on the last two occasions, and he has to raise his game.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 24%52632-No signal13/2 11/2 13/2Just 1-8 over hurdles but returned from break with creditable second behind in-form stablemate at Ffos Las (2m, good) last month and remains on a workable mark; respected.
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Jack Callan 14%David Simcock 14%/475-5No signal20/1 14/1 18/1Scored on his AW/nursery debut in 2024 but wasn't competitive in just three starts last year; did gain plenty of market traction on the last of them, though, and last month's reappearance at Bath wasn't totally devoid of promise; tries 1m2f for just the second time and he's not fully exposed.
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Nicky Henderson 25%1P/11-No signal2/1Didn't hang about over hurdles and now 2-2 over fences, the latter win gained at Sandown (3m, soft) in March; withdrawn three times since then with good ground deemed unsuitable but his first two wins (one over hurdles) were gained on good; probably still has more improvement to come; must be considered.
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Hollie Doyle 14%Gemma Tutty 11%57-521No signal14/1She's improved with each of her three runs for this yard and did well to defy a tricky passage to win at Southwell (5f, AW) last month; based on that evidence a 6lb rise may well not stop her this afternoon, and the expected strong gallop will be a positive for this headstrong filly.
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11-No signal15/2 9/2 15/2Won a point bumper on soft ground in early November and followed up on good at Exeter; had Timmie Two some 9l behind on the latter occasion and that horse was close up behind Island Jetaway the run before.
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Harry Davies 13%Mark Rimell 12%0-8513No signal11/2 9/2 5/1Lightly raced 7yo who can race freely; off the mark for this yard when beating 13 others at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in April; backed that up with creditable third (AW) when 1m3f just looked to stretch him 11 days ago; player.
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Philip Byrnes 12%C Byrnes 12%—No signalSP FCST 18/1Capri gelding; dam well beaten in bumper, half-sister to winners Red House Hill (bumper/11.3f Flat), All Clenched Up (bumper/2m hurdle) and Sand Fly (bumper/2m4f hurdle), out of bumper and useful 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner; market check advised.
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Mason Paetel(3) 11%James Owen 18%231390No signal33/1 22/1 33/1Consistent record on AW features two wins; far less solid on turf form (finishing positions read 790) and can be opposed in a competitive affair kept to this sphere.
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Michael Winters 13%—No signal25/1 33/1 22/1First reserve; dam placed 6f AW (RPR 55), half-sister to 10.6f/1m4f Flat and 2m hurdle winner One For Joules, out of 1m3f/1m4f winning half-sister to winners Orpington (1m6f Listed), Good Of Luck (1m2f Flat and 2m/2m1f hurdle) and Whoopsie (1m4f-2m); best watched
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Mr James King 16%C R Barber 0%41311-No signal7/4 3/1 7/4Three point wins at 2m4f (twice) and 3m, and was favourite for all of those; clearly held in some regard and James King knows him well.
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Jack Callan 14%George Boughey 18%555-No signal33/1 18/1 25/1All starts at 6f; made inauspicious turf debut then modest form in two AW novices; respected yard and step up in trip on handicap debut the straws to clutch at; worth a market check ahead of her return.
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1167-0No signal7/1 10/1 7/1Won Gowran and Naas handicaps last year; needs to step up from a low-key return at Navan; held by Tofino.
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3747-6No signal17/2 9/1 8/1Close third of 15 on stable debut over C&D (good to firm) last August when 3lb higher; he hasn't kicked on subsequently but last month's reappearance sixth at Doncaster gives him something to build on; not discounted.
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Mr O McGill 17%2080P-No signalSP FCST 16/1Two-time chase winner; career-best when second off 131 at Cartmel last June; well beaten four times since; pulled up over longer trip at Fairyhouse 39 days ago; down in trip and dropped 2lb.
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Keith Donoghue 13%Ross O'Sullivan 10%/3923-No signal9/2 10/3 4/1Five-time winner under rules (three over hurdles); took second behind progressive rival on return from 87-day break at Punchestown in October (2m7f, good to yielding); another positive run when third over fences last time at Down Royal (3m, good to yielding); consistent sort but there may be better handicapped contenders.
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Billy Loughnane 18%George Boughey 18%132/1-No signal5/1 9/2 5/1Unexposed 4yo who was returning from seven months off when winning at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April last year; off again since and 9lb higher, but he is clearly proven fresh and his sire should ensure that this longer trip is within range; respected.
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Oliver Stammers 12%Kevin Frost 10%3No signal100/1 FCST 66/1Displayed ability when third of five at 33-1 on debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; open to improvement but a sizeable step forward is needed if he's to threaten in this hot contest.
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Saffie Osborne 14%James Ferguson 14%—No signalSPJanuary foal by Mondialiste; fifth foal; brother to UAE 9.5f dirt winner Withering (RPR 109); dam unraced sister to 5.5f-1m winner Predetermined, half-sister to winners Classic Blade (6f 2yo Group 2), Raadobarg (smart 7f-1m) and Captain Dunne (smart 5f); yard has had only one 2yo runner this season but that was a winner at Newbury on Friday.
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Mark Walsh 21%E Bolger 13%8/670-No signal8/1 10/1 8/1Debut bumper winner for Nicky Henderson in 2024 (good to soft); fair sixth on stable debut at Galway in October and ran better than finishing position suggested in a rated novice chase at Punchestown; tailed off in a Navan maiden hurdle last time at 80-1 (2m, soft to heavy); check market for handicap debut.
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M. P. Sheehy 8%Adrian Keatley 15%3210-7No signal66/1 33/1 40/1Last season's standout performance was a 12-1 Listed win at Ayr (5f) in September on his sole encounter with soft ground; however, that performance has been an outlier and he's on a tough mark judged on the rest of his form; gelded since latest start last month.
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772P4-No signal40/1 20/1 40/1Sole win over fences came in valuable Gowran Park handicap in March 2025 (2m, soft); good second at Naas in January in similar conditions; tailed-off fourth 39 days ago at Cork; up in trip, probably needs softer ground.
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Robson De Aguiar 12%—No signal4/1 11/2 4/1Sea The Stars filly cost 150,000gns as a yearling; fourth foal; sister to winners Space Legend (Group-placed 1m2f; RPR 112) and Newton's Star (US 8.5f turf); dam unraced half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Treasured Isle; yard has already introduced some smart 2yos this season and interesting this filly is pitched in against the colts; seems sure to be ready for a bold bid.
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Reese Holohan(5) 10%Mark Fahey 13%233-02No signal4/1Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; recent Sligo second was on very soft ground; would probably benefit from an ease.
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Micky Hammond 10%67646-No signal80/1 66/1 40/1Promoted to first in 1m4f handicap here (good to firm) last June and he races off 2lb lower today; however, he wasn't at his best last year on his final few runs for Edward Bethell, and failed to threaten over hurdles in the winter on his first two starts for this yard; may be best watched.
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J M Sheridan 11%087400No signal22/1 25/1 20/1Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.
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Mohammed Tabti 14%Iain Jardine 12%213313No signal7/1 11/2 13/2Running well for Iain Jardine since February, including wins at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and Hamilton (5f, good) last week; unpenalised for that latest success, so 3lb well in, as he was when creditable third at Ayr (favourite) yesterday; should go well again if that hasn't taken it out of him.
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David Noonan 8%Henry Oliver 8%41762-No signal18/1 FCST 16/1Enjoys good ground; bumped into the enigmatic Numitor on a good day at Hereford last month (2m5f) but this 10yo also struggles with his consistency; he's capable but risky enough.
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Luke McAteer 8%David Marnane 10%45No signal25/1 28/1 22/1Bated Breath gelding posted okay efforts last month at Dundalk and when slow-starting fifth (Suspicious Mindz second) in stronger Cork contest over today's trip; more required.
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Ben Harvey 7%Cian Collins 9%7F7-No signal22/1 18/1 20/1Slight glimmer of promise when a 35l seventh of 19 on debut at Down Royal at 200-1; still in touch when falling a three out at Fairyhouse; tailed off at Tramore upped to 2m5f last time.
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J P Flavin 5%996-No signal10/1 66/1 8/1Soundly beaten at huge odds in three maiden hurdle runs; others more appealing.
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Tm Obrien 0%1-No signal7/1 17/2 7/1Made all and sauntered home by 20l in a small-field point bumper at Sandon last month.
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0P65-4No signal20/1 12/1 18/1Improved efforts in maidens at Tramore and Kilbeggan the last twice; Darragh O'Keeffe keeps the faith on handicap debut and opening mark looks fair; not discounted.
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Oisin Murphy 22%Andrew Balding 18%622-52No signal5/6 11/10 5/6Yet to score but she looked unlucky when going mighty close on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) in September; bettered that form, despite taking a firm hold and being a little mucked about, when narrowly denied again at Windsor (1m, good to firm; Tamzan second) last Monday; hood added and she's 2lb well-in; key player.
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Shane Foley 11%8/87-3No signalSP FCST 15/2Recent Sligo third, on his 16th outing, was his first time in the frame; ground was soft then; his younger rivals have stronger claims.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Richard Spencer 15%—No signal25/1 11/1 22/1£55,000 yearling; gelded son of City Light; first foal; dam 6f-1m2f maiden (RPR 66), half-sister to 1m5f AW Listed winner, out of 1m5f AW Listed winning half-sister to 5f Group 1 winner Total Gallery; worth a market check but this is a competitive start to his career.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Rod Millman 13%45245-No signal28/1 20/1 25/1Won two 1m6f turf handicaps last June but inconsistent afterwards and unraced since a flop in October; left Charlie Johnston for 6,000gns 16 days later and had wind surgery in March; well handicapped (2lb above last winning mark) if he returns revived for new stable.
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Sam Ewing 12%Gordon Elliott 18%442F2-No signal10/1 6/1 10/1C&D maiden hurdle winner for Liam O'Brien (good to yielding); nothing since for this yard but good runs in defeat; runner-up at Downpatrick before falling at the fourth at Down Royal next time; again took the runner-up spot at Bellewstown last time; rising in the weights, but in the mix again.
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Harry Burns 10%Rebecca Menzies 11%221-50No signalSPDown the field in good-ground handicaps on his two starts this year, the latest at Hamilton on Sunday; however, he won a soft-ground maiden at Ayr (6f) last September and the return to a slow surface may be just what he needs.
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Robson De Aguiar 12%8-2332No signal12/1 9/1 10/1Won the 1m2f Group 3 Ballysax Stakes here in April 2024 (1m2f, heavy); last win was at Dundalk early last year; no match for Leinster in a St Leger trial at the Curragh last August; twice placed in small-field AW events during the winter; stronger form in defeat behind Scandinavia at Navan; not certain to uphold form with Leinster.
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David Probert 13%Des Donovan 8%370-93No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Has finished third five times and that was the case again at Leicester (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; step up in trip might help and will likely go well again while finding one or two too good.
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G. F. Carroll 10%G. M. Lyons 16%5-No signal11/4Kodi Bear half-brother to five winners inc Bobby Bennu (7f/7.6f inc AW; RPR 105), Mattymolls Gaga (7f inc 2yo/HK; 93) and Lord Clenaghcastle (5f-8.5f inc 2yo/AW; 87); dam maiden; definite promise on only 2yo start, staying on well after not clear run in decent Curragh maiden in August; improvement likely and one to consider.
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17-579No signal17/2 20/1 8/1AW winner for current stable but her form has dipped in two starts since returned to turf, despite being previously effective in this sphere; bit to prove at present.
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James Ryan 7%T G McCourt 7%76No signal125/1 50/1 100/1No real threat in maidens both here and at Naas last month; eligible for a mark after this.
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Kaiya Fraser 12%Harry Eustace 13%4-No signal125/1 66/1 100/1100,000gns foal; finished a well-beaten fourth of six on his Yarmouth debut (6f, good; 100-30) in October; major improvement required.
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Paul Mulrennan 14%Tim Easterby 11%594-0No signal18/1 10/1 18/1Signed off as 2yo with a good 7f Catterick fourth but he came in a well-held 12th in 7f Thirsk maiden on his return last month; lots more needed on his handicap debut.
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Cam Hardie 6%Jessica Bedi 4%4/68-6No signal100/1 100/1 66/1Fourth in the 2024 Derby and St Leger; however, well held in Saudi Arabia and Dubai on his only two starts last year, left Owen Burrows for 16,000gns last October, gelded and never dangerous in 2m Ascot Group 3 (150-1) on return, so he seems to be swimming against the tide in this good race.
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Harry Davies 13%Charlie Fellowes 11%2019-2No signal7/1 6/1 7/1Narrowly landed the odds in 7f maiden on AW last September; up against it on final 2yo start but he was gaining with every stride when only just failing on Wolverhampton AW (7f; handicap debut) in April; up 3lb; needs more for the win but should have some improvement in him.
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60-990No signal16/1 28/1 14/1Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f but not for nearly three years; tried over various trips of late without success; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.
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Josh Williamson 11%P6565-No signal66/1 40/1 66/1Well beaten over fences and in point-to-points recently and didn't improve for reversion to hurdles in a Tramore claimer last time; new headgear tried.
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Tom Marquand 16%William Haggas 23%11-0No signal7/2 4/1 7/22-2 last year, both wins in July; absent since but has potential off her opening mark
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Brian Hayes 10%6556-No signal15/2 10/1 7/1Decent sixth of 11 on hurdling bow at Thurles (2m4f, yielding); out of his depth in novice company at Naas next time; respectable efforts, although well beaten in two recent bumpers; tongue tie goes on now; place chance.
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0P0-67No signal18/1 28/1 18/1First reserve; won this last year off 9lb higher and then went close at Uttoxeter in a handicap chase the following month but has completely lost form since; yard amongst winners recently but he's hard to fancy on recent showings; new headgear combo needs to spark.
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George Bass 12%Denis Coakley 11%6-00No signal50/1 40/1 33/1Behind over 1m at Bath, Kempton and Newbury; lacks solid claims for this handicap debut but her family gives hope for middle distances.
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David Egan 13%Julie Camacho 11%2-1730No signal40/1Seven-time AW scorer, mainly over 1m, most recently in January; latest effort (failed to beat a rival) took turf record to 0-16; enough to prove back over 7f for first time in five years.
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Ryan Mania 17%253P3-No signal28/1 12/1 28/1Made the frame in four of his six chases for the Greenall/Guerriero stable last season and reverts to hurdling for new yard on a workable mark but others appeal more all the same; tongue-tie/cheekpieces removed.
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Harry Burns 10%William Haggas 23%17240-No signalSPLow-mileage 5yo who won for Sean Woods on his belated debut at Thirsk (1m, good) last July; not blatantly well treated on the balance of his form (including 1m2f/1m1f handicaps) but now makes his debut for a top trainer having changed hands for 65,000gns; has to be of strong interest.
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/0011-No signalSP FCST 17/2Signed off a summer campaign last year with back-to-back 2m1f wins on good ground at Ballinrobe and Bellewstown; up 7lb for that latest win; could have more to give, but may need this first run back.
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Marco Ghiani 16%John Berry 10%11245-No signal7/2 7/2 10/3Made good progress handicapping for this yard from August onwards, scoring at Southwell (1m6f) then easily defying a penalty at Lingfield (2m, also AW) ten days later; fine effort when fourth in the Old Rowley Cup over C&D (good) in October and had soft-ground excuse on final start of the term; not fully exposed and he's respected on this return.
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Cam Hardie 6%Tim Easterby 11%183-73No signal50/1 50/1 40/1Prominent-racer who won twice during last season's 3yo campaign (1m, good to soft/good to firm) and returned to form when third at Redcar (1m, good) last Thursday on his second start of the season; it's possible this new trip will be within range and he has an each-way shout if seeing it out.
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Sean Levey 13%Richard Hannon 12%—No signal9/2 15/2 9/2April foal by Starman; 48,000euros foal; £82,000 yearling; dam 7f winner (RPR 90), half-sister to winners Arctic Sound (7f 2yo Group 3) and Deep Snow (1m/1m2f), out of 6f 2yo Listed-winning half-sister to 5.5f 2yo Group 2 winner Ocean Ridge; enough on pedigree to make him of interest and his stable has taken three of the last seven runnings, two of them with newcomers.
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Sam James 14%8317-3No signal9/2 5/1 4/1Low-mileage son of Golden Horn who got off the mark at Thirsk (7f) in September; resumed from seven months off with a good third of 13 in another 7f handicap there 27 days ago; could do better still back up in trip with a hood fitted and rates a player.
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Dylan Hogan 11%221862No signal12/1 15/2 12/1Best form on AW and she's 0-7 on turf; exposed filly but she landed her fourth AW handicap when scoring at Southwell (1m) in March and was back in that career-best form when second over that C&D a fortnight ago; chance if she can transfer those efforts to grass.
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Danny Mullins 11%W. P. Mullins 26%54474-No signal17/2 9/2 8/1Wide-margin point winner who hasn't fulfilled that potential in seven starts, six of them over hurdles; fourth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, arguably flattered; similar standard race here down in trip; likely to come good at some point for top connections, but becoming expensive to follow.
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Orla Tynan 12%A. Slattery 11%6-1341No signal9/2 7/2 9/2Enjoyed a good winter AW campaign, winning twice over this trip, including last month when rallying well to hold off an in-form rival; runs off 12lb lower turf mark here and surely major claims given the form of the yard (and rider).
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Luke Morris 12%John Butler 13%3No signal12/1 7/1 10/1February foal; attracted support before promising third of 10 at Kempton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; had a wide trip that day, and pedigree suggests turf will be fine, but Oisin Murphy has jumped ship; still firmly considered.
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Cieren Fallon 18%Ross Burdon 11%2-1102No signal10/1 5/1 9/1AW record since November reads 12112 and he was beaten a nose at Kempton 11 days ago; however, his record on turf is 85000, including a tailed-off run at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last month, so there are loud warning bells today.
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T G McCourt 7%20074-No signal20/1 28/1 20/1Speedy in his early days, winning three times over 5f for Robert Cowell; sole Irish win gained at 1m in a claimer; on a long losing sequence and lacks a recent run.
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Jamie Powell 8%Ross O'Sullivan 10%/9419-No signal16/1AW maiden winner, unplaced on handicap debut; not much experience on turf; stable's current form is a positive.
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T G McCourt 7%74-562No signal12/1 18/1 12/1Behind Jawhary and Copper Craft here in April, taking AW record to 0-9 (no places); more effective on turf, as recent Leopardstown second reminded us.
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John Ryan 9%42-554No signal13/8 7/4 3/20-10 but he's gone close on a couple of occasions, including when beaten a neck in Lingfield nursery (6f, AW) in November; favourite but only fourth of eight behind Akabusi at Newmarket (6f, good) last Friday; needs more.
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Jamie Spencer 12%Oliver Cole 11%42-No signal10/3 5/2 3/1100,000euros yearling; showed ability in both starts over 1m last autumn, the latest when second of seven at Newmarket (good); should stay at least this far and considered if ready to roll.
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Billy Loughnane 18%David Simcock 14%84-No signal50/1 28/1 40/1Both runs at Doncaster (1m, soft) last autumn, faring slightly better when fourth of five on the second occasion; gelded since; not crying out for the longer trip on the dam's side of his pedigree.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%James Fanshawe 18%4No signal14/1 11/1 12/1475,000gns yearling; 3-1 when fourth of nine on his Kempton debut (1m, AW) last month; likely to improve, especially now up in trip, but he has 4l to find with Besieged so he will need to.
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Connor Beasley 13%Charlie Johnston 13%9120-1No signal10/3Inconsistent in his seven handicaps but he's won two of them; gelded before his successful return at Southwell (1m3f, AW) three weeks ago, when asserting by about 2l in six-runner race; 4lb higher today but probably okay on turf and has to be considered seriously.
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Tom Bellamy 16%/2F76-No signal17/2 18/1 15/2Unexposed 5yo who made the frame in both bumpers and showed hurdling ability in his three qualifying runs in February/March; open to improvement on this handicap debut; market may guide.
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Oliver Stammers 12%Grant Tuer 13%9541-1No signalSPMade all at Chester (1m2f, heavy) last September and did likewise to follow up on reappearance at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he had just a head to spare last time and is up 4lb in a higher grade today, but this 5yo is clearly in fine heart and could make another bold bid.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Harry Charlton 16%8-No signal18/1 20/1 16/1260,000gns yearling; some promise when finishing in midfield on his Newmarket debut (7f, good) in October; bred to be better than that, but he may need more time.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Gemma Tutty 11%6346-3No signal17/2 9/1 8/1Unplaced in both nurseries for Andrew Balding and sold for 27,000gns last October; however, she was an encouraging third of 14 at 50-1 on her stable and seasonal debut at Thirsk (5f, good) four weeks ago and could build on that run today; one of two fillies for the yard; interesting contender.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%David O'Meara 13%02-255No signal10/1 FCST 9/1Beaten a head in this last year, despite a highly tactical race; has held his form well (back in Dubai and Saudi Arabia this January-March) and should again be seriously involved, but to win this may require a career best.
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James Bowen 20%Nick Kent 8%P/P44-No signal20/1 25/1 16/1Still runs well now and again but this 11yo is not as good as he was and become inconsistent.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Hamad Al Jehani 20%3400-4No signal7/1 9/1 6/1Novice win came here; signed off for the Gosdens with two poor runs but his reappearance run at Newmarket 12 days ago, following a gelding operation, was promising and strongly suggested that the new trip of 1m4f is what he wants; Billy Loughnane, who is 1-2 for the yard, takes over.
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Billy Loughnane 18%George Boughey 18%32No signal7/2 9/2 10/3Two promising 7f runs on turf this spring, keeping on well into third at Leicester on debut and pressing a useful previous winner at Newbury 12 days ago; may appreciate an extra furlong in due course but has shown enough to think he can win over today's trip at this level.
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Clifford Lee 17%K. R. Burke 20%2No signal14/1 9/1 12/14-1 when runner-up to the experienced, 1-4 favourite on recent debut at Wetherby (1m, good to firm); his attractive pedigree suggests that he will progress and he's in good hands to do just that.
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Shane Gray 15%Ollie Sangster 14%5-3260No signal14/1 FCST 12/1Won two of her first three starts as a juvenile and also went close in a 6f AW handicap in November off today's mark; however, this season is proving more complicated and she was said never to have travelled over 5f at Newmarket recently; now goes in cheekpieces with work to do.
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Jamie Spencer 12%-43332No signal11/1 9/1 10/1Third in his first two handicaps, including at Nottingham (1m2f, good; visored) in his only turf race; better form when beaten a neck at Southwell (1m3f, AW; cheekpieces) latest outing, which he'll need to build on.
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Cieren Fallon 18%William Haggas 23%1-No signal4/5 18/13 4/5185,000euros breeze-up 2yo; sent off 5-2 when coming home 7l clear on his Newcastle debut (6f, AW) in December; the form hasn't really worked out and he has a 7lb penalty, but this St James's Palace Stakes entry shouldn't be underestimated.
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Sam Ewing 12%Gordon Elliott 18%55P-No signal11/1 7/1 10/1Best of three maiden hurdle outings came on debut at Gowran on heavy ground in January when fifth; not at same level since; chance if back to his best; never raced on better ground.
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Brian Hayes 10%1435F-No signal15/2 17/2 15/2Two hurdle wins last year, a maiden here (good) and a three-runner novice event at Tramore; not disgraced in a Cork Listed novice hurdle in November; fell at five out on chasing debut at Tramore last month; not dismissed.
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Eoghan Finegan 10%30/7-No signal12/1 16/1 10/1Favourite for four-runner bumper on debut in sole start for Tom Mullins but too keen when third; similarly enthusiastic at Ballinrobe in first run for this yard; towards rear throughout at Clonmel last time; tongue tie on for hurdles bow now.
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A. Slattery 11%50-946No signal4/1 7/1 4/1Enjoyed a good spell last summer, winning over C&D off 2lb lower; moderate Dundalk run in March; fair return to turf over C&D when fourth of 17; has a bit to find with Monvoe on Limerick running.
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8-No signal150/1 100/1 125/1Half-brother to six winners inc Lord Riddiford (prolific 5f inc 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 107), Mister Freeze (6f/7f AW; 76) and Hope Probe (5f/7f; 71); dam placed 1m1f, out of 1m winning half-sister to Middle Park winner First Trump; never sighted in late-season Gowran 2yo maiden; tongue-tie fitted for return but can only be watched.
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James Doyle 21%1-1No signal10/1 11/2 9/1Odds-on for both starts and impressive each time, at Newcastle (7f, AW) last November and at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; she could do with settling better now at 1m and others have more substance to their form, but she's in top hands (one of two for the yard) and it's hard to identify where the ceiling of her ability will sit; not ruled out.
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Sam Coen 11%Paul Nolan 10%0/926-No signal22/1 20/1 22/1Poor form over hurdles on winter ground; showed promise when a long-priced second of 18 over 1m2f at Fairyhouse last June; on the same mark now.
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000-No signal50/1 28/1 40/1Green when well held in two bumpers over the winter; raced keenly when tailed off for hurdles bow at Clonmel.
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Tim Easterby 11%2550-4No signal40/1 28/1 33/1Runner-up three times last season, including in a big field over C&D (good), and he could improve for last month's reappearance run at Ripon; however, this is a tough contest in which to try to snap a 13-race losing run.
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Peter Atkinson 18%12522-No signal17/2 6/1 17/25lb higher than when a 6l winner of this last year, beating Ike Sport; returns on the back of two solid efforts at Newcastle; chance.
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Kaiya Fraser 12%Harry Eustace 13%40-43No signal14/1Finished last in his only turf race (40-1); getting closer on AW, finishing on the heels of Extraterrestrial when front-running third of seven on handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f) 16 days ago; needs to build on that.
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Sean Bowen 24%Gary Hanmer 12%1P728-No signal14/1 10/1 12/1Well beaten at Haydock last time (behind Genois) in a race he won the previous season; now below par in his last three chases and belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11.
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W. M. Lordan 16%Aidan O'Brien 22%—No signal13/2 9/2 6/1Mehmas colt cost 270,000euros as a foal and 375,000gns as a yearling; second foal; half-brother to French 1m winner Alhama River; dam French 1m1f winner (inc 2yo), half-sister to winners Reggane (Canadian 1m2f Grade 1) and Areen Heart (7f/7.4f inc 2yo), out of Group-placed 1m2f winner; rare runner by this sire for the yard, seemingly second-choice on jockey bookings.
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Ross Coakley 10%Michael Bell 13%—No signal40/1 22/1 40/1Late March foal by Bungle Inthejungle; 30,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 5.7f/6f 2yo winner (RPR 80), half-sister to prolific 5f-6.5f winner Something Lucky, out of 5f winning sister to multiple 5f-6f winner Saxonette; yard yet to strike from a handful of 2yo runners this term, but took this with a 14-1 newcomer in 2024 and that's a speedy pedigree.
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Shane Gray 15%172385No signal11/2 6/1 11/2Ended a long losing sequence at Newcastle (1m) in January and largely in good form since, set a lot to do when fifth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m) 19 days ago; considered.
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4225P-No signal33/1 20/1 28/1Ten-race maiden over hurdles but some good efforts in defeat last year in maidens, most notably when second at Roscommon in August; returned from break at Bellewstown 27 days ago, pulled up before last; needs improvement on chase debut up in trip, but not out of it on pick of form.
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Mr O McGill 17%637/1-No signal11/8 3/1 18/13Subject of a gamble here last time (2-1 fav') when gaining first win back from a 458-day absence on second start (2m3f, good to yielding) for this stable; up 14lb but it was an easy win so he might be up to going in again.
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Connor Beasley 13%Brian Ellison 10%1-3241No signal40/1 33/1 28/1Sprang a 40-1 C&D surprise last week on first start since leaving Archie Watson, finishing fast to lead late on; now 4lb higher but he hasn't had much racing and there may be better still to come.
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Charlie Maggs 14%UPF39-No signalSP FCST 40/1Had smart form when with Gordon Elliott before losing his way and selling for £3,000; outran odds of 100-1 when just behind Regarde at Haydock in April but then finished tailed off at Perth; others safer.
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Sean Quinlan 15%Jedd O'Keeffe 14%65544-No signal12/1 14/1 12/1Continues to hurtle down the weights but latest 13l defeat at Perth was another unconvincing run.
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Gavin Cromwell 11%3-4No signal25/1 10/1 22/1Shaped promisingly on both AW runs over the winter, second occasion slightly hampered when beaten only 1l into fourth over 7f; more needed now upped in trip.
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William Buick 25%Andrew Balding 18%25160-No signal11/1 15/2 11/1Best form winning the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm) last August in good style from Epic Poet; creditable sixth in the St Leger at Doncaster (14.5f) and not disgraced when mid-division for the 2m Melbourne Cup in November when last seen; gelded since; could resume his progress and that would bring him back into serious contention.
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Mr Jack Teal 0%Jack Teal 20%43-No signal12/1 33/1 12/1Beaten 24l and 15l in two points, at 3m and 2m4f respectively.
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Connor Beasley 13%Charlie Johnston 13%25-212No signal6/4 18/13 5/4Record in small-field handicaps reads 212 and he finds himself in another one; may again enjoy the run of the race in front and has a good chance of seeing it out.
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04846-No signal28/1 25/1 28/1Five-time winner, twice over fences; enjoyed a productive summer last year, scoring over C&D in June before finishing a nose second in valuable event in Killarney; too much on his plate backend of last year and returns on an okay mark.
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Harry Cobden 22%51212-No signal6/1 4/1 11/2Had lost his way but very much rejuvenated in his last four races and was closing on the winner, whom he beat the time before, over 2m4f at Haydock last time (good); edging up the weights but firmly in the reckoning.
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A. McCann 8%5/560-No signalSP FCST 20/1No show in bumpers and similar story when soundly beaten on hurdles debut in a Naas maiden when last seen in September; unlikely.
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David Probert 13%Michael Bell 13%13-No signal14/1 15/2 12/1Two runs last September, belying 25-1 odds when quite impressive over 7f on Lingfield AW; had a much stiffer task at Epsom after (about 1m, good), albeit ran as well as could have been expected in a three-runner conditions race; should have some handicap potential off his opening mark.
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Sean Dylan Bowen 11%Lucy Wadham 17%19-851No signal28/1 10/1 25/17yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it 6-12 on AW when winning a competitive 1m2f handicap at Newcastle last month; achieved very little on turf at the start of his career but he's a different model now and he could be in the shake-up if the return to grass isn't an issue.
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Sean Levey 13%Tom Ward 11%445-4No signal10/1 9/1 10/112-1, creditable fourth of nine on handicap/seasonal debut at Nottingham (1m2f, good) five weeks ago; dropped just 1lb, so needs marked improvement but these are early days.
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Hector Crouch 18%Ralph Beckett 19%2-No signal4/1 7/2 3/1110,000euros yearling; green when second of six on his Nottingham debut (1m, good to soft; 7-2) in October (form worked out well); should appreciate this longer trip and high on the list.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%James Ferguson 14%—No signal33/1 14/1 28/1February foal by No Nay Never; 95,000gns yearling; closely related to winners Vincent Rocks (1m including AW; RPR 89) and Must Be Ten (6f AW 2yo; 65); dam placed at 1m2f (65), half-sister to winners Blooming Stars (9.5f) and Nijoom Star (1m 2yo), out of 6f 2yo Group 3 winner; others make more appeal on breeding and stable's 2yos are usually better for a run.
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P Sweeney 7%522-09No signal7/1 22/1 7/1Twice second for this yard after being acquired from a claimer last summer; went close over this trip at the Curragh in October; never involved on her comeback there over 7f; needs to bounce back after a below-par run at Sligo; hooded now.
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5/779-No signal16/1 33/1 16/1Won a Haydock maiden hurdle in 2023 (2m3f, good to soft) and lightly raced in the meantime; tailed off in her last three handicaps and had wind surgery since the latest; risky.
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7212-2No signal6/1 9/2 6/1Regained the winning thread at Brighton (1m, good to soft) last October and has remained competitive in two outings since, close second at Windsor (1m2f) on reappearance latest; due to go up 1lb in future; solid.
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Mr C J Byrne 0%—No signal100/1 25/1 80/1Karaktar gelding who cost 4,000Euros as a foal; half-brother to French winners Grand Akbar (prolific 1m4f-2m) and Grand Beau Fort (2m1f); dam lightly raced, second at 11.5f France, half-sister to French 10.5f-1m6f winner Grand Beau Temps; tough ask on debut.
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Cieren Fallon 18%Warren Greatrex 15%4754-0No signal40/1 28/1 33/1Showed some ability as 2yo, without being that competitive, but tailed off on reappearance in a 1m handicap at Bath (good to soft; 12-1) four weeks ago; dam French 1m6f winner.
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Daniel King 10%89054-No signalSP FCST 20/1Won a hurdle at Limerick (fair fourth in corresponding contest latest) before finishing fourth in this race last year; over three years since latest chase win and struggling in this discipline lately, despite declining mark.
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W. J. Lee 16%W. McCreery 9%25-056No signal9/2 6/1 4/1Won on heavy ground at Gowran last September; has failed to retrieve her best form in three outings this term, though she was aimed high in the Irish Lincoln and was not beaten far in sixth at Limerick on latest.
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Jason Hart 14%Katie Scott 10%41-006No signal66/1 40/1 50/1Campaigned exclusively on AW for current stable; out of sorts since December win; well handicapped on best turf form for previous yard, so has a good chance if the return to this sphere sparks a revival.
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Theo Gillard 12%Donald McCain 15%13067-No signal33/1 25/1 33/1Won twice in blinkers on good ground last summer (2m/2m1f) but was given a break after two disappointing runs in the autumn and made a low-key return without blinkers last month; has blinkers back on today but needs to get back in the groove.
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312-No signal13/8 FCST 31/19Useful on the Flat when trained in France and, after a long absence, has made solid start to British hurdling career this year; followed March's Carlisle novice win (2m1f, soft) with second behind subsequent Scottish Champion Hurdle winner Dedicated Hero in Kelso handicap (2m5f, good) last month; drops back in trip with cheekpieces/tongue-tie added here; good chance.
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Sean Levey 13%Richard Hannon 12%5No signal80/1 50/1 80/116-1 when fifth of seven on her Salisbury debut (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.
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Sam Ewing 12%Gordon Elliott 18%70225-No signal16/1 11/1 14/1Runner-up in two maiden hurdles this year, the form of which is questionable; ran okay when fifth on chase debut at Tramore 25 days ago, 4.75l behind Drop A Threat; needs a lot more but lightly raced.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Harry Charlton 16%/960-7No signal13/2 11/2 6/1Talented 5yo, but has endured some lengthy absences in his career and was returning from another 280 days off when seventh of 24 in the Spring Cup here (1m, good) last month; return to this trip is not a problem and he's interesting down in grade.
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51-No signal11/1 14/1 11/1Has two runs in point bumpers, proving much more competitive in the second which he won by just over 5l; positive jockey booking.
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Tim Easterby 11%256-75No signal25/1 40/1 22/1Two wins from her 11 starts, both last summer; took a step back in the right direction with 2l fifth of 17 at York (5f, good) last Friday and she's back down in grade today; also effective on soft ground; one to consider.
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1210-7No signal25/1 22/1 20/1Strong form at this venue last season, winning three times here, including a C&D Listed race and a 1m5f premier handicap; never a factor in the Irish Cesarewitch; probably unsuited by very soft ground on his seasonal debut at the Curragh six weeks ago.
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Callum Rodriguez 20%Edward Bethell 17%—No signal12/1 11/1 12/1£22,000 yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Bomb Proof (5f including 2yo; RPR 95), Beauty By My Side (7f 2yo/1m AW; 79) and Astimegoesby (Spanish 6f-1m); dam French 1m2f winner, half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Spoil The Fun; stable's first 2yo runner this season.
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Oisin Orr 14%32-1No signal11/10 3/2 10/11Two minor honours over about 1m last October, before battling her way to a novice win at Yarmouth (1m2f, good) five weeks ago; the latter form has taken some knocks and improvement is needed on this handicap debut, but her pedigree (dam won the Oaks) reinforces the already strong impression that 1m3f+ will suit.
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Stephen Hanlon 10%26-324No signal16/1 12/1 14/1Ex-Irish 5yo who has maintained his consistency in two starts for new stable, creditable fourth at Musselburgh (1m) latest; still has a modest strike-rate but is likely to give his running and again holds frame possibilities.
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Oisin Orr 14%6-3557No signal11/2 4/1 11/2In decent nick, fifth at Beverley 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again
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56-310No signal11/1 9/1 10/1Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages.
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Billy Garritty 11%214-51No signal9/1 10/1 9/16yo who is on a career-high mark but he looked better than ever when winning by just over 2l at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; close third in this last year (good to firm) and could again be thereabouts.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Owen Burrows 22%3-2No signal2/1 32/17 2/1Started favourite when placed in both starts, the latest when second of six at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month; finished over 4l clear of the third there and very likely to play a big part.
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S G Carey 14%18P09-No signalSP FCST 20/1Second reserve; Fairyhouse maiden hurdle winner on her second start in October (2m4f, yielding); struggled in a Down Royal Grade 3 next time and similarly underwhelming in three handicap starts.
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Grant Tuer 13%57-511No signal17/2 15/2 17/2Has done all his winning on good ground, including over 1m at Nottingham and Ripon in last two starts; this front-runner switches to a much bigger field, which may not be ideal, but is otherwise at the top of his form; effective at 7f.
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Marco Ghiani 16%Stuart Williams 13%7No signal33/1April foal who was 40-1 for her debut here (5f, good to firm) when blowing the start 12 days ago; contender to step forward if getting away on terms.
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Shane Gray 15%645-35No signal8/1 9/1 15/2Headstrong sort but he's progressing with experience and posted a very good fifth of nine on his first go in handicap company at Doncaster (1m) 13 days ago; not out of things.
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Lauren Young(3) 11%Jim Goldie 14%554422No signal3/1 FCST 11/4Held up; 6yo who is 6-27 on AW surfaces but 1-14 on turf; minor honours back on turf for last four outings and he was second of six in this race last year, but a supporting role again seems likely.
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Theo Gillard 12%Donald McCain 15%24216-No signal25/1 28/1 22/1Progressed in winning a Newcastle maiden (2m4f, good to soft) but didn't look on that lenient a mark for handicap debut at Bangor and was tailed off; down 3lb.
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David Probert 13%—No signal100/1 33/1 80/146,000euros yearling; third foal; by Isfahan out of unraced half-sister to UAE 1m2f Group 3 winner Star Safari, out of useful French 1m 2yo/10.5f winner; has been gelded; market can guide on debut but he'll do well to overcome more experienced rivals.
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Harry Atkins 11%Neil Mulholland 15%26692-No signal4/1 7/2 4/1Ran quite well in the Pertemps Final and then runner-up in a big field handicap here in April (2m4f, good to soft; in this new headgear combination), improving on his fifth place the previous season; also ran second to Fingal's Hill in this 12 months ago; has nothing in hand off his mark but every chance of being involved.
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David Probert 13%Andrew Balding 18%—No signal15/2 11/2 7/1March foal by Sioux Nation; 150,000gns yearling; brother to 5f-8.5f winner Brave Emperor (including 2yo/AW/Italian Group 2; RPR 116), half-brother to 7.4f winner Puella Law (79); dam 6f-1m maiden (67), half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Salouen; leading yard and market should provide some clues.
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Keith Donoghue 13%Gavin Cromwell 11%2285-5No signal11/2 13/2 11/2A long-standing 32-race maiden who has proved frustrating but consistent, finishing runner-up 13 times; 12 chase runs, beaten 5l into fifth at Wexford eight days ago in handicap off 112; one of his best efforts came over this C&D last year; capable of winning a contest of this nature.
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Bruce Lynn 3%Jedd O'Keeffe 14%/5952-No signal11/1 9/1 11/1Failed to win during rather mixed campaign last season but last month's keeping-on second at Newcastle (2m1f, good) was a good effort and the form has been well advertised by the winner since.
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—No signalSPClosely related to 6f turf 2yo/7f AW winner Red Sand (RPR 89), half-brother to three winners including Red Mist (Listed-placed 7f/1m including 2yo; 107); dam Listed-placed 7f/1m winner (103) from family of top middle-distance filly Islington; appealing pedigree, but this looks a tough starting point; market useful.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Gay Kelleway 12%44316-No signal20/1 14/1 16/1Belied market weakness to get off the mark in first-time hood at Musselburgh (7f, soft; fifth start) in November; didn't match that form off this mark when sixth on nursery debut at Southwell (1m, AW) the following month; no hood for this return but any softening of the ground should be in her favour.
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TBAW J Lanigan 7%0/67-No signalSP FCST 20/1Second reserve; nothing shown in two bumpers nor on hurdling debut last time.
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A Oliver 11%521/0No signal10/1 28/1 8/1Easy winner of 1m4f AW maiden just before Christmas 2024; did not appear in 2025; soft ground was probably against her on recent comeback at Sligo, eased after her chance had gone.
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56641-No signal12/1 6/1 11/1Useful on the Flat, of similar ability to Road To Wembley; made hurdle debut in a race won by Sober Glory, after which he had wind surgery; chased home a promising horse at Kempton and shouldn't be far away.
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Mr Joshua Newman 16%M Osborne 0%1-No signal16/1 13/2 16/1Won narrowly at Larkhill (2m); a line through the second suggests Call Me Ken may have her measure.
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Mr A D Bustin 14%C Byrnes 12%2-No signal9/2 11/2 4/1Jukebox Jury gelding; half-brother to two winners on the Flat, including the smart Rubaiyat; made a very encouraging debut when beaten 2l by the useful Minella Emperor at Cork 215 days ago, travelling well and pulling clear with the winner; big player on that run.
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43243-No signal11/2 15/2 11/2Has performed to a similar level in his last four handicaps, from 3m1f to 3m5f; did get outpaced over 3m1f at Haydock last time before staying on admirably to be hot on the heels of My Bobby Dazzler; he could see this out stronger than some.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 24%25231-No signal3/1 11/4 3/1Delivered on earlier promise when winning four-runner Fakenham maiden (2m, good) last month, his fifth start over hurdles; contests much deeper race on this handicap debut but probably still has potential; one to consider.
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801-54No signal12/1 12/1 11/1Modest form in turf maidens before 40-1 win on AW/handicap debut last August; made a pleasing return when staying on for fifth of 15 over 7f at this venue; every chance now after another solid display when fourth at Leopardstown.
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Sean Flanagan 10%Liz Doyle 7%P/1UF-No signalSP FCST 25/1Winner of Gowran handicap hurdle in October; rated 100 over hurdles; held when unseated at the last on chase debut in November; gave way before two out in Tramore beginners' next time; front-runner goes well fresh and could prove difficult to reel in on return.
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Tyrese Cameron 11%Jim Boyle 9%62634-No signal12/1 10/1 12/1Still a maiden but he has performed encouragingly in two runs, albeit both on Lingfield AW in December, since having wind surgery; returns to turf for this reappearance.
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James Bowen 20%5/367-No signal22/1 14/1 16/10-3 in points and has the same strike-rate in both bumpers and on the Flat; he's by no means devoid of ability but needs to step up.
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John Egan 9%Dean Ivory 9%—No signal80/1 40/1 50/122,000gns March foal by first-season sire Perfect Power; 68,000euros yearling, 75,000gns breeze-up 2yo; dam placed 7f/1m1f (RPR 70), half-sister to French 1m2f winners Canndal (useful) and Clariyn (grandam of Calandagan), out of Listed-placed 1m winning close relative to French 2,000 Guineas Clodovil; first juvenile runner of the year for his stable and worth a market check.
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Sam Ewing 12%Noel Meade 11%—No signalSP FCST 2/10-4 on the Flat but went close in maidens at the Curragh (1m, heavy) and Bellewstown (11.5f, soft) the last twice; half-brother to a hurdles winner so should take to this game; good ground is a query, however.
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78/0-No signal66/1 28/1 66/1Moderate French hurdles form in 2023; didn't make the track for Gordon Elliott; tailed off at Naas for belated Irish debut.
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TBAGordon Elliott 18%/2557-No signalSP FCST 12/1Second reserve; ran to just a fair standard in three maiden hurdles; seemingly unsuited by heavy ground when beaten favourite on handicap debut at Thurles 106 days ago; chase debut.
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2-5553No signal7/2 6/1 10/3Remains a maiden after 23 starts (six over hurdles), didn't really warrant his strong favouritism at Leopardstown last week although ran well when third to an all-the-way winner over 1m5f (good); up further in trip here.
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Kevin Healy 10%Adrian Murray 14%2-No signal10/1 9/1 10/1Sholokhov gelding; dam bumper and useful 2m2f-3m hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to useful winners Brackloon High (bumper and 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase) and Native Robin (2m3f-2m5f chase), out of bumper winner; second in point-to-point in October and makes debut under rules.
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Jack Callan 14%Charlie Johnston 13%107-34No signal12/1 12/1 10/1Wide-margin winner of a Lingfield novice (extended 7f, good) last August but she's been vulnerable since, in handicaps and Listed company, and this looks like more hard work for her.
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Jason Watson 13%Charles Hills 14%3214-2No signal9/1 FCST 17/2Form figures of 2142 in handicaps, competitive on turf and AW; should be much more exposed than plenty of these after seven races, but there's enough in his pedigree and performance to give encouragement for this longer trip.
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Cieren Fallon 18%Jack Jones 12%—No signal14/1 10/1 12/1Apiril foal by Minzaal; 100,000gns yearling, 90,000gns breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to winners North Coast (7f-1m including Group 3; RPR 108) and Super Goldendragon (Hong Kong 1m3f); dam US 7.5f-1m1f turf winner, half-sister to useful winners Cook Islands (1m 2yo) and Silky (1m2f); appealing pedigree and stable can get a 2yo ready first time.
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5P852-No signal9/1 FCST 8/10-9 over hurdles; okay run at Punchestown on handicap debut in January (2,4f, soft to heavy) but his run back there next time was a step backwards; good run back in maiden company at Bellewstown last time when runner-up (2m1f, yielding); chance if building on that run.
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Kevin Healy 10%1368F-No signal28/1 25/1 28/1Sligo maiden hurdle winner last year (2m2f, good); fine effort when beaten 9.5l into third by the smart I'll Sort That at Galway after; didn't make it past the first on chase debut at Clonmel 164 days ago; each-way chance.
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Jonny Peate 9%James Ferguson 14%1670-5No signal50/1 25/1 40/1Won Yarmouth maiden (6f, good) in June for Kevin Philippart De Foy but went backwards subsequently; first-time blinkers (retained) when fifth of nine at Southwell (7f, AW) on seasonal/stable debut last month; needs to build on that.
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Harry Vigors(3) 12%Charles Hills 14%92-285No signal12/1Bagged three 1m2f turf handicaps last April-July for other yards and started well for her new handler with two 1m4f seconds this winter; two lesser displays have followed, however, and she now wears headgear first time.
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Marco Ghiani 16%Stuart Williams 13%75No signal150/1 40/1 100/1Has shown signs of ability in 6f and 7f events on the AW this spring but others have achieved more and handicaps are on the horizon after today; now tongue tied.
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Luke Morris 12%Dylan Cunha 13%150597No signal10/1 10/1 17/2Yard won this in 2024; off the mark when making all in 7f Lingfield AW maiden in February on third run for new trainer but he's rarely reached the same level since and has something to prove on the return to 6f.
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4No signal15/8 2/1 3/2St Mark's Basilica colt a 110,000euros yearling; first foal; dam US 5.5f/6f turf 2yo winner (inc stakes; RPR 99), half-sister to US stakes-placed 1m/8.5f winner Tempers Flair; promising enough debut effort at Navan last month, bit green and challenge petering out inside final furlong; upped in trip here.
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Oisin McSweeney 10%Kevin Ryan 12%91374-No signal9/1 13/2 9/1Ran five times last year, winning a novice at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last June and showing good pace when fourth of 15 on nursery debut at Doncaster (6f, good) when last seen in September; gelded since; the drop back to 5f could be a positive on his reappearance and he's a possible player.
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0No signal13/2 6/1 11/2Lost all chance at the start and was behind throughout at Leopardstown (1m, good); didn't appear unfancied in the betting at 13-2 and, if all the wiser this time, could take a marked step forward.
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Sean Levey 13%David Simcock 14%—No signal40/1 FCST 28/125,000euros foal; 110,000gns yearling; half-brother to 1m1f 2yo winner Hippodrome (RPR 91); dam 6f 2yo winner (runner-up in 1,000 Guineas and Irish 1,000 Guineas; 111), half-sister to 2m Group 3 winner Sweet Selection and smart 6f/7f winner Gulliver; something to like on pedigree, but he may need a bit more time.
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Rebecca Menzies 11%190-30No signal28/1 12/1 22/1Had excuses for her Hamilton performance 11 days ago (anticipated the start and hit the gate) having previously made a promising reappearance when third of nine over this C&D (good to firm); 1lb below her last winning mark and very much of interest back in a 0-55.
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George Downing 10%Ed Walker 16%6-55No signal16/1 22/1 16/1Well held at 33-1, 18-1 and 80-1 in his three novice races (1m1f, 1m3f and 1m; last two on AW) but he was a 150,000gns yearling and is well related; needs a market check on this handicap debut.
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Rowan Scott 12%K. R. Burke 20%31No signal11/1 7/1 9/1Persian Force filly who made all for an authoritative success at Bath (5.7f, firm) to build on her Beverley debut (5f, good to soft); looks potentially useful and helps to give Amo Racing a strong hand.
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Tim Easterby 11%216No signal10/1 14/1 9/1Beat four rivals at Beverley (5f, good to soft) earlier this month but came up short in Listed event here last week; needs to get back on track; should stay this extra furlong.
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Stan Sheppard 16%Tom Lacey 19%/9533-No signal7/2 5/1 10/3Unexposed 5yo who might have been stretched by 2m5f when third of nine on handicap debut at Haydock (good to soft; wore cheekpieces) in March; contender if combination of drop back in trip and switch to visor helps.
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006210No signal6/1 5/1 6/1Plenty of placed form here over various trips; had been in good form on turf, including breakthrough win over 1m1f at Musselburgh, before poor run last time when only 5-1 for Leopardstown handicap.
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Shane Fitzgerald 10%J P Flavin 5%40009-No signal40/1 50/1 33/1Leap of faith required to back him after four moderate runs in maiden hurdles.
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Noel Meade 11%6-No signal40/1 16/1 40/1Berkshire gelding who didn't make much of an impression when well beat into sixth on racecourse bow at Navan 55 days ago; bred to appreciate this longer trip, but needs a big step forward.
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Stuart Williams 13%0No signal300/1 66/1 200/1March foal who was 66-1 and always out the back when finishing last of ten at Kempton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago.
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Harry Cobden 22%Faye Bramley 15%8PP70-No signal22/1 18/1 22/1Both hurdles wins when trained by Willie Mullins; has shown little in four starts for current yard and hard to be at all confident.
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Mr Zac Baker 25%1-No signal22/1 12/1 20/1Kept it simple from the front when winning a seven-race point bumper by 7l last month.
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Zak Wheatley 10%Declan Carroll 11%321No signal80/1 28/1 66/1Thrice-raced filly whose consistent but modest form comprises placed efforts at Beverley and a success at Southwell (5f, AW); has the worst chance on the figures upped in grade.
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W. J. Lee 16%W. P. Mullins 26%151/2/No signal33/1 22/1 28/1Formerly trained in Poland and France; finished fifth of seven in a 1m4f Group 1 in Germany in 2023; last seen when second to a useful Andre Fabre-trained horse (later Group 2-placed) in a 1m4f Listed race at Lyon Parilly in June 2024; same ownership as stable's winning hurdler and Ebor sixth Hipop De Loire; interesting with the future in mind.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%David O'Meara 13%U6-862No signal9/1 12/1 9/1Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, but he was second of 22 off a good mark over C&D eight days ago and would surely have gone very close had he not met trouble in running from well off the pace; the problems today are that he's back up 4lb, drawn even wider and has another big field to negotiate his way through; huge player but plenty needs to go right.
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4419-4No signal6/1 8/1 5/1Fourth in Chester Cup and Ascot Stakes last season, won a four-runner St Leger Trial at the Curragh in August, readily brushing aside front-running Dallas Star; failed to do himself justice when tailed off in the Irish St Leger, made late progress into fourth behind Scandinavia at Navan on return; should be sharper now and may reverse form with runner-up Dallas Star.
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Sean Flanagan 10%Liz Doyle 7%4640-No signal33/1Acquitted himself well in three maiden hurdles earlier this year but cut out quickly on handicap debut 57 days ago, finishing tailed off; needs to bounce back, but early days still on chase debut.
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Paddy Cleary 5%Gordon Elliott 18%60-No signal25/1 FCST 22/1Remote sixth on debut at Navan and didn't improve here last time.
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Ciaran Gethings 11%Alastair Ralph 12%13/30-No signal11/1 17/2 11/1Lightly raced 7yo whose form has substance and it was a good handicap at Hereford in which he was third in December; went off favourite in a big field at Ascot in February but never gave his running; could be interesting back from a break.
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Tom Marquand 16%William Haggas 23%1-No signal6/1 8/1 6/17-2, set a steady pace when making all on debut at Doncaster (7f, soft) last October; prevailed by just a neck and is bottom of this pack on RPRs but she's a half-sister to a 7f/1m Listed winner for connections, and her dam was a US 9.5f/1m2f Grade 1 winner; she could have lots more to offer.
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David Egan 13%65No signal22/1 28/1 22/1150,000gns yearling who is a half-brother to six winners but he needs to produce considerably more than he's managed on his first two starts.
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Alan O'Sullivan 10%83724-No signal12/1Two-time chase winner, encouraging run when beaten 0.5l behind Harbour Highway at Leopardstown (2m6f, yielding) in March before well-held fourth at Fairyhouse 41 days ago; ground should suit and place claims.
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44-No signal25/1 16/1 25/1Well beat on debut at Punchestown in February but took a step forward at Limerick 29 days ago, beaten 5.5l into fourth by Sparkling Wit, keeping on well; needs more but trip will suit and can progress again.
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Donagh Meyler 11%M A Molloy 7%89P15-No signal14/1 16/1 12/1Hurdle winner who ran a cracker when second off 120 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary in October (2m, good); form tailed off then but relished the switch to fences when scoring at Downpatrick in March, beating Dee's Lady by 4.25l, below that when fifth behind Coral River but will appreciate this sound surface.
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Harry Atkins 11%12PP5-No signal12/1 8/1 12/1Long in the tooth and no longer the force of old but bounced back from two poor chase runs with respectable effort over hurdles at Haydock (1m7f, good) last month and is now 5lb lower than when going close in this race a year ago; could have a say.
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Jack Callan 14%John Butler 13%5000-6No signal5/1 5/1 9/2Busy 2yo for Richard Hannon, winning a C&D novice last May and sometimes acquitting himself well after, despite having stiff tasks; has dropped down the weights and he ran respectably on yard/AW debut at Newcastle recently (7-2), eased when beaten; may well do much better back on turf.
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6241P-No signal40/1 16/1 40/1Signed off his tenure with a second hurdles win for Declan Queally when landing a Bellewstown claimer last August (2m5f, good); never travelled when pulled up at Tramore on stable debut in November; needs to bounce back.
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Paul Nolan 10%—No signal9/2 10/1 9/2Purchased for 25,000 as a 3yo; dam French 2m1f hurdle winner; worth a market check; hooded for debut.
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P. J. McDonald 14%Andrew Balding 18%6-No signal22/1 16/1 20/1His dam was a German 1m Group 3 winner and he could be much sharper today than at Kempton (7f, AW) last August on sole 2yo start, when slowly away and soundly beaten; however, others have far more obvious claims.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 24%21/87-No signalSP FCST 15/2Very lightly raced but fairly useful hurdles/chase winner for Laura Morgan in 2021/22; just two runs since back from huge absence for this yard and not totally disgraced when seventh over 3m at Ffos Las (soft) in March, prominent to three out; had wind surgery since; tongue-tie now added.
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Clifford Lee 17%K. R. Burke 20%1No signal9/1 12/1 9/1First foal of a 5f 2yo winner and duly showed precocity in beating three opponents at Southwell (5f, AW); goes into deeper waters today but is in excellent hands and could be set for further spring gains.
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David Egan 13%11No signal10/3Amo runner who is two from two, namely 5f wins in Wolverhampton maiden (AW) and Salisbury conditions race (good to firm); leading player on the figures and may continue to make hay while the iron's hot.
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Alice Stevens 14%Tom Lacey 19%51444-No signal12/1 25/1 12/1Won at Exeter and then a close fourth at Sandown (2m4f, good); could put a line through his subsequent races on account of heavy ground and a trip too far; respected.
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Finley Marsh 14%Harry Charlton 16%90-42No signal4/1Four races and marked improvement every time, making his handicap debut when second of nine at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm; 7-1) three weeks ago; still looked a bit green and further progress should make him interesting despite 2lb rise.
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Saffie Osborne 14%William Haggas 23%12125-No signal12/1 8/1 11/1Two 7f wins last July, on AW and at Ayr (soft), but she went up 7lb for the latter success which seemed to put paid to her progress in handicaps; relatively exposed for a 3yo from this yard and likely needs to have done well over the winter to make a winning return.
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Ciaran Gethings 11%Alastair Ralph 12%3/413-No signal15/2 13/2 15/2Very closely matched with Masked Dance on their two Ludlow encounters in February, over 2m5f (soft) and 3m (good to soft); she's fine after a break and should have a part to play.
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2-No signal100/1 40/1 100/1Runner-up in one of these at Milborne St Andrew but trailed the winner by 30l.
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Callum Rodriguez 20%Jack Channon 15%3080-7No signal13/2 5/1 6/1Went close when returned to Britain at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) last August but towards the rear on all four starts since, latest when back on good ground 13 days ago; coming down the weights but best watched at present.
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E Walsh 7%0-No signal40/1 40/1 28/1Tailed off on bumper debut here last month; tremendous improvement required now over hurdles.
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W. J. Lee 16%W. McCreery 9%8No signal33/1 16/1 25/1From off the pace she finished in mid-field at Leopardstown (1m; 25-1), showing some promise; still looks one for another day.
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1U773-No signal8/1 17/2 15/2Dual Flat winner gained both of his hurdle wins consecutively on better ground at this track last season, including in this race; just 3lb above winning mark and his seasonal return here (2m1f, good to yielding) when an 11l third was encouraging.
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Oisin Orr 14%Ruth Jefferson 12%58/223No signal5/1 7/1 5/1In good form over hurdles/on the Flat but may find others better handicapped
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Jason Hart 14%Lemos De Souza 11%41No signal33/1 33/1 28/1Prevailed narrowly at Pontefract (5f, good) to build on her Wolverhampton debut behind Lover Girl, who has since confirmed she's the better of the pair; likely to fall short at this level.
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15-432No signal11/2 7/2 9/2Worth considering on her winter AW form; made the frame in four of her five races after a breakthrough win in November; needs to step up on modest turf form; her regular rider claims a valuable 7lb.
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Robert Havlin 15%251-72No signal7/1 9/2 6/1Can lead; chased home two good ones on his debut at Newbury last April but he hasn't built on that and become expensive to follow; did win three-runner maiden at Lingfield (1m4f) in November but his latest second of six at Southwell (1m3f, also AW) was another reversal for supporters; form chance off same mark but tempting to look elsewhere.
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Mr B T Stone 9%Liz Doyle 7%13500-No signal12/1 9/1 11/1Four-time winner for Henry de Bromhead, including when bolting up by 12l over C&D last May; finished last season with two below-par runs; off 230 days and dropped 4lb on stable debut.
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0/0-55No signal9/2 15/2 4/1Showed some promise when fourth in a juvenile hurdle at Listowel last September; two fifth placings over different trips at Gowran last month were mildly encouraging; needs to find more.
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Alastair Ralph 12%4252-2No signal7/4 2/1 31/19Ran well in defeat at Aintree yesterday; big player if making a quick reappearance
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Mel Rowley 11%51226-No signal4/1 10/3 7/2Won this two years ago and was only a short-head away last year; higher in the weights now but had been in career best form until last run which was in a strong handicap; has to be feared.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Ralph Beckett 19%3110-7No signal9/4 3/1 9/4Won first two starts for this yard (1m2f/1m4f) last September; had a tough first handicap assignment and he may have found it all a bit much; sent off favourite for return at Newmarket 12 days ago and was bang there over 2f out before weakening (finished behind Ernst Blofeld); dropped 3lb and reunited with Rossa Ryan; looks set to leave that run behind.
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762-No signal18/1 6/1 16/1Much improved on final 2yo start when upped to 1m, staying on well into second late on at Thurles (good-to-yielding);
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Charles Bishop 10%George Baker 10%969-00No signalSPThree times down the field in Bahrain for this yard and can't support with confidence, for all moving back up in trip should help.
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James Ryan 7%T G McCourt 7%1256-3No signal15/2 5/1 13/21-28 record is a concern; compiled a sequence of seconds; placed seven times in all, including at Sligo 12 days ago; senior rider aboard, with a very capable apprentice on the stable's other runner Eastern Wind; hard to be sure which one will prove best.
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Luke Morris 12%John Ryan 9%96No signal500/1 66/1 200/1Big prices and has finished remote in both starts this year, well behind Bemersyde over C&D on debut, then dropped to 7f at Yarmouth in April; handicaps more suitable after today.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Owen Burrows 22%—No signal5/6 5/4 4/5April foal by Minzaal; 260,000gns yearling; half-brother to six winners including Queen Of Mougins (Group-placed 6f including 2yo; RPR 108), Pretty Baby (6f/7f including 2yo/AW/Group 3; 105) and Tamaska (6f/7f; 88); dam unraced half-sister to Group 2 winners at 1m3f and 1m4f; his pedigree and the stable's fine record with 2yo newcomers put him high on the list.
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317928No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.
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Jonathan Burke 15%James Owen 18%82P5-1No signal7/2 7/2 10/3Won by 10l last week at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in a race she also won the previous season, when beating Masked Dance on similar terms to today's; clear claims.
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%48083-No signal11/1 11/1 10/1First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up.
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James Smith 9%A. McCann 8%22000-No signal7/2 12/1 10/3Maiden has been unable to repeat the form of her runner-up finish in a Galway festival bumper last season, although highly tried at Listed and Grade 2 level; these are calmer waters for her hurdling bow.
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Kevin Healy 10%P1875-No signal7/1 9/1 7/1Three-time winner under rules, two hunter chases and a handicap chase at Cork off 116 in January; beaten favourite at Gowran Park in March, seemingly unsuited by testing conditions; ran well when beaten 9l over hurdles at Punchestown 16 days ago; definite chance back over fences with ground to suit.
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Greg Fairley 6%Ewan Whillans 11%-64486No signalSP FCST 11/10-24 but returned to form when sixth of 11 in 1m1f handicap at Ayr ten days ago; others still preferred though.
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Mr J L Gleeson 19%John J Nallen 10%U-No signal3/1 4/1 11/4Harzand gelding cost 62,000euros as 3yo; dam dual point winner, sister to winners Glenwood Prince (2m7f chase) and Royal Moll (bumper/2m hurdle), out of unraced half-sister to smart 2m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Calling Brave and smart staying chaser Ottowa; yard gets winners in this sphere and market check essential.
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Jack Callan 14%George Boughey 18%—No signal10/1 9/1 10/1March foal by Mohaather; dam unraced sister to legendary bullet sprinter Battaash, who won four 5f Group 1s in these colours; that alone makes him of interest so interesting to see how he goes in the market.
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Mark Usher 10%-08793No signal18/1 16/1 18/1Inconsistent filly who has raced mainly on AW; posted one of her better efforts when close third in Class 6 at Kempton (1m) last week but isn't guaranteed to back up the form.
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Brian Hayes 10%Steve Jones 0%20/18-No signal80/1 25/1 50/1Returned from a 326-day absence at Ballinrobe last July to make the breakthrough at the seventh time of asking over hurdles (2m6f, good) with easy win; took a mammoth 16lb rise for that and duly struggled at Roscommon in final start for Noel Kelly in August (3m, good to yielding); down 3lb for stable debut.
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Charlotte Jones 14%James Moffatt 13%2248-7No signal16/1 10/1 14/1His last two runs have been disappointing but he could bounce back around here where he was twice runner-up over C&D last summer.
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J M Sheridan 11%3190-0No signal125/1 FCST 100/1Ex-Ballydoyle; 2m1f Killarney winner last August; out of depth in Group 2 Prix Foy and well below form at the Curragh on final start; ran twice over hurdles for this stable before a below-par run on AW/handicap debut last month; up against it here.
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Cam Hardie 6%221-0No signal25/1 33/1 25/1Raced only four times, all over 5f/6f, showing solid AW promise (221) last autumn then posting a duck egg in Newbury handicap on reappearance; may still do better but has enough to prove upped in trip and kept to turf.
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Reese Holohan(5) 10%R P Cody 13%9922-1No signal6/1Finished runner-up at Dundalk on final two starts last year when upped to 7f after two runs in sprint handicaps; built on that when scoring this trip at Limerick last month; can remain competitive.
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Hollie Doyle 14%David Loughnane 12%28-880No signal12/1 14/1 12/1Low-mileage 4yo whose sole attempt over 7f resulted in debut win
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Josh Williamson 11%Gordon Elliott 18%21208/No signal15/8 31/19 32/17Dual hurdles winner was last seen over timber finishing eighth of 24 in the 2025 Martin Pipe (2m5f, good to soft); kept on Flat since then and added a third win in that sphere when successful at Navan last time (1m6f, heavy); most of his wins came on good ground, so leading contender back over obstacles fit and in form.
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Paul W Flynn 9%-11500No signal17/2 5/1 8/1Boasts a fine AW record (4-10, twice second), continues to struggle on turf (0-11); towards the rear in races at Limerick and the Curragh this term.
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Sean Quinlan 15%Iain Jardine 12%58772-No signal4/1 13/2 4/10-8 over hurdles and has a tendency to race too freely but ran by far his best race for Iain Jardine when very close second at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in March, and remains well handicapped on older Irish form.
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Jonny Peate 9%Oli Rix 10%41No signal14/1 17/2 12/1Good step forward from debut AW fourth when beating 11 others at Leicester (also 5f, good to firm; Turnstile third) a fortnight later; still looked a little raw that day and warrants respect up to 6f under 6lb penalty.
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M C Grassick 9%87No signal200/1 40/1 100/1Couple of modest enough runs this term on testing ground, more likely one for handicaps.
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Oisin Murphy 22%George Scott 19%—No signal8/15 5/6 9/17April foal by Mehmas; half-brother to six winners including Fan Club Rules (5f 2yo; RPR 101), Barrington (5f 2yo/6f; 99), Hastalavistababy (5.5f Listed; 97) and Mia Mento (6f 2yo; 91); more importantly he was £620,000 clear of his nearest pursuer when topping the Goffs breeze-up sale at £880,000 last month; likely to be some long faces if he can't make his presence felt.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%James Fanshawe 18%8No signal40/1 FCST 33/140-1 when a well-beaten eighth of ten behind Derby contender Maltese Cross on his debut over C&D (good; tongue tied) four weeks ago; looks one for middle-distance handicaps in due course.
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Kaiya Fraser 12%Harry Eustace 13%718R-0No signal33/1 FCST 28/14-9 over C&D including landing this race three years ago, but his starts have increasingly become a problem, flatly refusing to do so here in October; too risky.
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David Nolan 12%David O'Meara 13%7-24No signal9/2 3/1 9/2Went close at Thirsk (1m, good) on reappearance; failed to improve on that when fourth of six at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in another novice event three weeks later, but he still looks capable of better and his dam was a 2m4f winner, so this extra 3f for handicap debut will surely help.
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Mel Rowley 11%4P312-No signal9/1 7/1 17/2Ended last season in good form, winning at Hereford (3m1f, soft) before good second at Haydock (3m1f, good); ran well (over hurdles) on only previous visit to Cartmel and has possibilities if this new trip suits; refused to line up and withdrawn at Aintree recently (8-1 at the time).
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Leah Noreci 7%James Moffatt 13%1/22-3No signal12/1 15/2 10/1A fairly useful 2m4f hurdles winner for Ben Brookhouse; made a promising start for her new yard after eight months off when third of eight over 2m4f at Aintree eight days ago; she should strip sharper here and rates a player off the same mark.
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41561-No signal4/1Back down in grade with blinkers tried he registered a second chase win when 6l to the good at Bangor (2m4f, good); 6lb rise has elevated him to a career-high mark but it was comfortable last time.
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Daniel G Murphy 11%01P17-No signal2/1 4/1 2/1Point-to-point winner; won a weak Clonmel maiden on her second hurdles start and relished the step up to 3m to land a Cork handicap in March, appreciating better ground under a hold-up ride to win going away; ground possibly on the soft side but still a positive run when seventh of 20 in a Fairyhouse Listed contest (3m, yielding to soft) last time; player.
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Jason Hart 14%Katie Scott 10%221-61No signal14/1 16/1 14/15f AW novice winner for Alice Haynes last October; suffered interference on stable debut last month then comfortably made all in a handicap at Catterick (5f, good) subsequently; today's company is considerably hotter but she could still be well treated up 5lb; on the shortlist.
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027-28No signal33/1 14/1 28/1Three wins have been over shorter trips, including here last summer (1m1f, good); only caught late over this trip on AW over the winter so has to be considered on turf return.
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Rhys Elliott 7%Alan Brown 9%695632No signal6/1 11/2 5/1Yet to score but good third of 14 in 8.5f Beverley handicap 11 days ago; possibilities
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%66406-No signal12/1 7/1 12/1Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit.
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Shay Farmer 8%Donald Whillans 13%990-29No signal22/1 18/1 22/1Reappeared with a good 1m4f Catterick second but only ninth of 12 in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 19 days ago; needs to bounce back.
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David Probert 13%Michael Bell 13%6-23No signal13/2 9/2 6/1All three runs at 6f, doing best when runner-up on Wolverhampton AW in March following a layoff; those either side haven't distinguished themselves since and he himself faded at Newcastle in April but he's been gelded since and handicaps are more realistic now.
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Hollie Doyle 14%Archie Watson 15%1No signal11/2 5/1 11/2Speedily bred filly who prevailed at Thirsk (5f, good) last month where she beat Lake Muritz and contributed to her stable's bright start with 2yos this season; the type to go well in this bigger prize.
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J A Stack 12%—No signal8/1 12/1 15/2Justify colt cost 220,000USD as a yearling; second foal; half-brother to US 1m dirt winner Equal Force; dam maiden half-sister to US 1m winner, out of close relative to US 1m1f Grade 3 winner Andromeda's Hero; market likely best guide on debut.
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Rob Hornby 11%Andrew Balding 18%7No signal28/1 20/1 25/1390,000euros yearling; 4-1 second-favourite when seventh of ten in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; should stay this far, but improvement will be needed.
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Oisin Orr 14%3No signal12/1 14/1 11/1In need of the experience when third in a 6f maiden here 12 days ago; should be more streetwise today but the runner-up in that race has been well beaten since and dropping to 5f isn't sure to suit.
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Gina Mangan 11%Stuart Williams 13%2-1874No signal20/1Fairly useful handicapper whose AW form this year for new yard features a 7f success in January and a creditable effort last time; effective on turf in the past but seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere.
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Danny Mullins 11%W J Lanigan 7%5400-No signal12/1 25/1 10/1Midfield finishes in both bumpers for Andrew Slattery (beaten at 5-2 on both occasions); tailed off in both hurdling starts for new yard.
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Ray Dawson 14%Simon Pearce 13%6167-No signal40/1 40/1 33/1Won at Ayr (5f, good) last April on second start before creditable sixth in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); just one run since, when mid-division in Listed race at Fairyhouse (6f, yielding) in September, and sold for 34,000gns since; may be best watched on stable debut.
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R. P. Cleary 6%Peter Lawlor 13%5-6400No signal33/1 22/1 33/1Beaten a long way on turf in his last two races but he's much better on the AW and wasn't beaten far here in March; considered.
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Clifford Lee 17%Roger Fell 12%1-6440No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Ex-Irish; not a regular winner, but ran a sound race when 2.5l fourth over C&D earlier this month (good); only a pound higher than when winning at Newmarket last autumn (7f, good to soft); place chance.
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Oisin Murphy 22%George Scott 19%21No signal2/1 32/17 2/1Both starts at 6f; another who improved from his debut when taking ten-runner Kempton novice (AW) a fortnight ago; return to turf surely no problem and he's respected under the penalty.
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Ryan Sexton 12%Julie Camacho 11%00089-No signal14/1 20/1 14/1Lacks both consistency and recent match practice (absent for 200 days) but holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form; has gained both handicap wins off 2lb higher, including over C&D (good) last July.
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David Nolan 12%David O'Meara 13%2226-8No signal6/1 11/2 6/1SR 72 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
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Joe Leavy 11%Brian Meehan 9%—No signal50/1 FCST 40/1March foal by Cotai Glory; £55,000 yearling; half-brother to 7f/1m winner Assaranca (including 2yo; RPR 70); dam unraced half-sister to useful 11.5f/1m4f Flat and 2m5f hurdle winner Hamsiyann, out of 7f 2yo Group 3 winning half-sister to Derby winner Harzand; stable's newcomers often better for a run and he may be one for later on.
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Pat Dobbs 14%Richard Hannon 12%6-8No signal10/1 15/2 9/1Out of the frame in both starts, but not disgraced when eighth of 25 on his reappearance here (1m, good) last month (form working out well); may still be one for handicaps after this, though.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%Roger Varian 20%—No signal20/1 12/1 18/1110,000gns foal; 125,000gns yearling; half-brother to 7f AW 2yo winner Char (RPR 87); dam placed 1m AW in France only run (74), half-sister to winners Rahiyah (6f 2yo/French 1,000 Guineas third) and League Champion (useful 5f/6f); stable, also responsible for Race To The Edge, gets plenty of 3yo winners first time out; market useful.
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4418-0No signal15/2 17/2 7/1Heavy-ground winner over this trip at Gowran last September; fair form on better ground; below best on soft on seasonal debut at Gowran.
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Luke Morris 12%Archie Watson 15%12-030No signal25/1 18/1 22/128-1 and well beaten on his stable debut at Newbury eight days ago (1m4f, good); not easily recommended on the back of that.
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Tom Marquand 16%Gemma Tutty 11%0673-5No signal20/1 18/1 20/1Has done all of her winning over 6f, mostly on Southwell AW; perhaps needed her Leicester reappearance effort but she's not the percentage call returned to 7f and kept to this sphere.
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Cam Hardie 6%407-03No signal25/1 22/1 25/1Very useful on his day for previous yard; nowhere near the same force for his current one but his mark reflects that and he looked to be coming to hand when fourth of 22 over 7f at here at last week's Dante meeting, travelling comfortably in the lead for a long way; not discounted back at 6f.
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7P0/P-No signal80/1 50/1 80/1Won back-to-back 2m4f handicap hurdles on testing ground in early 2023; struggled in a light campaign in 2024-2025 and pulled up in sole run last season; hard to fancy.
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Iain Jardine 12%6610-7No signal14/1 16/1 14/1Ex-French; well-beaten last of seven at Hamilton (1m3f, good; 14-1) eight days ago
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Rob Hornby 11%Charles Hills 14%2/11-No signal11/1 8/1 10/1Has raced only three times, all on the AW and winning two 1m novices in the autumn; makes his handicap/turf debut after 200 days off, but the longer trip should suit on breeding.
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42-No signal18/1 9/1 18/1One of the favourites for both his point bumpers and was a lot closer in the second, beaten by his market rival by just under 3l; finished some way behind Island Jetaway on his debut.
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Colin Keane 16%Andrew Balding 18%6122-No signal7/2 9/2 7/2Won at Kempton (7f, AW) last August on second run and, despite slow starts, posted fine efforts when runner-up on next two outings, in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm); leading form claims on return.
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David Nolan 12%Donald Whillans 13%245106No signal28/1 12/1 28/1Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.
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Danny McMenamin 16%Nicky Richards 17%4/441-No signal11/1 11/2 10/1Made the most of a reduced mark to snap his losing run over 2m4f at Newcastle (good) and a 4lb rise should be workable if he can repeat that performance; has held his form in the past.
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Mark Walsh 21%E Bolger 13%/0932-No signal2/1 10/3 2/1Won maiden hurdle at this track last year; well held in two beginners' chases before faring better on handicap debut when third at Naas in January; followed that up at Navan last time when 2.5l second to Moudan, who went on to win valuable contest at Ayr since; up just 1lb and steps up in trip; leading player for in-form trainer.
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Hector Crouch 18%Michael Bell 13%82052-No signal9/1 8/1 9/1Sole success came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo, though he twice finished runner-up last year including at York (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) in October; off since but he has gone well fresh in the past; shortlisted.
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Greg Fairley 6%Ewan Whillans 11%3654-9No signal28/1 FCST 25/1A fair 1m juvenile maiden for Sean Woods; beat only one for his new yard on his return in 1m Musselburgh handicap though; others appeal more.
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2-No signalSP FCST 28/1Ran in a point bumper two months ago and was no match for Wise Maiden, going down by 12l.
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Sean Levey 13%Dylan Cunha 13%775-82No signal11/2 4/1 5/1Consistency seems far less evident in the last year or so but one trend has developed, as he's 3-13 on AW compared to 0-11 on turf; AW second last time was his best effort for a while but he's not the percentage call here.
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Faye Bramley 15%8438-9No signal28/1 12/1 25/1Record is only 1-16 but he's attractively treated, having gained the success (1m, good) off 2lb higher; tally could be doubled if he takes well to first-time visor with Bath reappearance under his belt.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Ralph Beckett 19%—No signal16/1 12/1 14/1Ninth foal; sister to French 1,000 Guineas/French Oaks winner Avenir Certain, half-sister to two winners; dam Group-placed 7f 2yo winner; with a top trainer but this 4yo is in a tough race against males on her belated debut.
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David Loughnane 12%051330No signal11/2 10/1 11/2AW scorer for current stable but form dipped sharply returned to turf last time, despite being previously effective in this sphere; similar type to Dark Rosa.
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682235No signalSPKickstarted 2026 with success at Newcastle (6f) in January and she's continued in good form, fifth of ten in 7f Musselburgh handicap 16 days ago; not out of things.
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David Allan 13%Tim Easterby 11%710-97No signal25/1 20/1 22/1Neck second of 15 over C&D (good to firm) last August and his seventh of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last month can be upgraded as he was slowly away in a race which favoured those ridden more prominently; he's one to consider back up in trip.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Mark Loughnane 10%7558-8No signal25/1 12/1 22/10-21 record on turf contains six 2nds, one of them behind Amancio in this race last year
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P J F Murphy 5%58-004No signal22/1 25/1 20/1Four AW wins; signs of a return to form at Dundalk last time; his record on turf is not very convincing (1-16), though his single success came at this venue in 2024.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%6244-8No signal18/1 28/1 18/1Fair form all five starts but well held in his two handicaps (1m2f) and may not yet have come far enough down the weights.
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Jake Dickson(3) 12%Tim Easterby 11%97-321No signal7/4 3/1 7/4Three good runs this year, following up his good C&D second in April (good to firm, Mayo County 1.5l back in third but 4lb better off) by winning at Hamilton last time (8.5f, good; won by short head for today's rider Jake Dickson); chance off 2lb higher.
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Andrew Balding 18%—No signal20/1 14/1 16/1260,000euros foal; 400,000euros yearling; first foal; dam German 1m-1m3f winner (including German Oaks; RPR 110), sister to French 1m 2yo Listed winner Penny Lane, half-sister to winners Peace Royale (1m Group 3), Peaceful Love (1m Group 3) and Phiz (Group-placed 1m5f); makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and interesting to see what the market says about him; stable also runs Stormy Music.
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Sean Quinlan 15%Jennie Candlish 17%/1/56-No signal40/1 66/1 33/1Won two bumpers, one in the pointing scene and the other under rules; however, nothing positive to take out of his two runs over hurdles.
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Darragh Keenan 10%George Scott 19%—No signalSP340,000euros yearling; closely related to Group-placed French/German 10.5f-12.2f winner Tres Rock Women (including AW; RPR 110), half-brother to French 1m4f winner Tiger Rock; dam 1m4f winner (including Listed; 98), sister to Listed-placed 1m2f/1m3f winner; nicely bred, but already gelded and may need a bit more time.
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32726-No signal80/1 FCST 66/1Placed in two small-field maiden hurdles last year; beaten a long way in point-to-point last month, but fared better when sixth here last time; more needed on chase debut up in trip.
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Jack Nicholls(3) 12%233No signal11/2 9/2 11/2Son of Pinatubo who took a big step forward on his turf debut when third of eight in 1m Wetherby novice 19 days ago; he may do better still now going handicapping.
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Mark Winn 12%David O'Meara 13%845-98No signal7/1 17/2 13/2Useful C&D winner at his best, but this veteran is without a victory since June 2024 and has offered little in a pair of handicaps (around 1m) at Doncaster and Beverley this spring; cheekpieces are retried.
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Paul Nolan 10%75-No signal10/3 2/1 10/3Sent off at 6-1 on debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy), and while only seventh it wasn't a run devoid of promise; returned from break when fading into a 6.25l fifth over 2m4f at Wexford for his hurdling debut (good to yielding); could improve for that run and big player if so.
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Ben Harvey 7%T G McCourt 7%PP0-No signal80/1 100/1 66/1No sign of winning potential in three maiden runs to date; hood on now.
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G. M. Lyons 16%23706-No signal15/2 17/2 7/1Won twice over this trip in 2024 and began last season in form of his life over 1m6f at Navan, touched off in handicap and and fine third in Listed contest; tried over 2m afterwards to no great effect and below form on heavy ground final start; goes well fresh and top-weight respected.
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2No signal4/7 4/7 9/17Sent off 11-2 when second of five on his Yarmouth debut (1m2f, good) last month, running a 101-rated rival to half a length with the third (who has since won a Class 3 handicap) over 3l behind; major player.
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William Buick 25%1No signal6/5 5/6 11/10Belied a market drift, slow start and evident inexperience to win by just over 5l at 7-1 on debut in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket (1m, good) four weeks ago; leading claims under a 6lb penalty for top stable that has won the last three runnings of this race.
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Rob Hornby 11%Harry Derham 20%9232-No signal11/1 15/2 10/1Siyouni half-sister to four winners, three with peak Flat RPRs of 95, 100 and 105; dam French 1m4f winner (including Listed; 101); placed over 2m, 1m3f and 1m4f (touched off) last May/June on the last three of her four starts in France for Francis Graffard; sold for 80,000euros last July and 30,000euros last November, but worth a market check on this British/handicap debut.
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52F06-No signal11/1 25/1 9/1Won maiden hurdle at this course in September 2024, went on to score at Grade 3 level; encouraging start to chasing career when second to Argento Boy at Punchestown in December; below that last time out when sixth here; down in trip and tried in cheekpieces on handicap chase debut off 3lb lower mark than over hurdles.
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Donagh Meyler 11%Noel Meade 11%43300-No signal15/2 6/1 15/2Some promise in bumpers/maidens but offered little on switch to handicap at Leopardstown (14-1).
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Neil Callan 14%Charlie Johnston 13%443113No signal14/1 13/2 12/1Steady improver on AW who won his third race in that sphere when making all at Wolverhampton in April; bit below that under a penalty when third on his turf debut at Thirsk (also 1m4f, good) but that came just six days later; five-week break should have recharged his batteries and pedigree points to grass being no problem.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%David O'Meara 13%15No signal5/2 9/4 5/2SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
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M M Rice 4%0600-9No signal12/1 28/1 12/1Useful form in 2024, winning over this trip at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year; not a bad 7f run here on seasonal debut and may improve over the extra furlong.
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Jonathan England 14%Sam England 15%783-No signal28/1 11/1 28/1Quite useful on the Flat at his best; always behind on first two hurdling starts and didn't achieve huge amount when well-held third in slowly run Southwell maiden (2m, good) last month but is still worth a glance in the betting before this handicap hurdle debut; tongue-tie refitted.
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Oisin Murphy 22%Andrew Balding 18%2No signal8/1 6/1 15/2SR 133 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Charlie Johnston 13%-37474No signal9/2 4/1 7/2Three turf wins at up to about 1m2f (good to soft and soft), most recent in 2024; promising reappearance on AW in February but he hasn't done as well since and there was little in the locker at Hamilton recently.
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Tom Clover 17%2104-7No signal18/1 20/1 16/1Won Beverley maiden (5f, soft) in September; not much between him and Akabusi on an AW run later but he never reached a challenging position on his Bath return (50-1) in April and some weight off his back wouldn't go amiss; visor refitted.
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Robert Havlin 15%1-No signal15/8 2/1 32/17140,000gns yearling; dam won Listed race at 1m; raced freely but stayed on well to beat three rivals (headed by a Haggas runner) on Chelmsford AW debut over 1m in December; has more to come for yard that's won two of the last five runnings; now hooded.
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Edward Greatrex 14%Ralph Beckett 19%43-No signal9/2 7/2 9/2Some promise on debut and she held her position for a long way at Newbury (1m, soft) next time when third to smart Haggas stablemates (winner holds multiple Group 1 entries; the second impressive since) in October; interesting to see what the market says on her return.
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Sean Kirrane 11%Tim Easterby 11%20-955No signal7/1 6/1 7/1Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today.
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08805-No signal40/1 28/1 40/1First reserve; two okay runs in maden hurdles either side of a poor effort this year; needs plenty more to figure on chase debut.
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Rhys Elliott 7%Alan Brown 9%5636-1No signal15/2 11/2 7/1Made light of an eight-month absence for his new yard with victory in 1m handicap here 12 days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.
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Ray Dawson 14%Roger Varian 20%22342-No signal4/1 3/1 4/1Broadly progressive on a range of ground in his first season last year, despite being 0-6 after debut success; beaten a neck from off the pace in the St Leger at Doncaster (14.5f, soft) on final start; that makes him one of the form picks in today's field and, although this trip may eventually turn out to be shorter than ideal, he should be a big player.
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Gavin Sheehan 23%Olly Murphy 24%98000-No signal7/1 13/2 7/1It's been a struggle in some competitive handicaps but he ran well enough here at the National meeting (behind Ike Sport) to merit some attention; others still preferred.
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Paul W Flynn 9%46-900No signal22/1 10/1 20/1Three turf wins, the latest at the Curragh in 2024; added a 6f AW win last September; needs to step up considerably on the form of this season's two outings at the Curragh.
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80090-No signal100/1 33/1 100/1Out of her depth in juvenile hurdles last season after an unpromising Flat campaign; little apparent chance unless cheekpieces make a big difference.
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Paul W Flynn 9%4144-1No signal6/1 5/1 6/1Was gaining his third AW win when ready winner over extended 1m2f in January when last seen; career-high mark now and unproven over this longer trip.
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Charles Bishop 10%Jack Channon 15%6-0No signal66/1 40/1 50/1Down the field in two 7f novices, the latest at Newbury eight days ago; a big step forward is required.
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Charlie Hammond 17%Nick Kent 8%3/No signal80/1 33/1 50/1Had two years off since finishing 14l behind the winner in a 2m maiden at Market Rasen; opposable on a few counts.
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David Probert 13%James Owen 18%—No signal18/1 15/2 16/1March foal by Acclamation; 21,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 7f AW 2yo winner (RPR 98), closely related to winners Encrypted Message (7f/1m3f) and Polished Rock (1m2f), half-sister to useful 1m winner Stay De Night, out of US Grade 3 1m1f winner; yard off the mark with its juveniles and betting can guide.
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P. J. McDonald 14%Andrew Balding 18%7-6164No signal11/2 13/2 11/2Two novice wins on turf and he made it 3-6 when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in February on his second handicap start; solid fourth to The Glen Rovers at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month and, while improvement is necessary today, this is just his ninth run and he may have more left in the tank.
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Gavin Sheehan 23%Jamie Snowden 26%2/352-No signal9/1 10/1 17/2Has had three wind operations and tends to go well when fresh, so might not improve markedly on his latest second at Haydock (3m4f, good) after 144 days away; still ran well though and assured stamina will come in handy.
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Mr H C Swan 19%Gordon Elliott 18%6/No signal5/1 10/3 9/2No Risk At All gelding who cost 100,000euros as 3yo; shaped nicely when beaten 8l into sixth in strong Navan bumper 460 days ago, the form of which has worked out well; leading player if ready to go after long lay-off.
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Tom Dascombe 12%42No signal11/4 32/17 11/4Promise at Bath on debut and again when plugging on for second at Hamilton last week (6f, good); remains capable of better and he's high on the list.
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Ricky Doyle 8%A L T Moore 8%0P/04-No signal16/1Two-time hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott in 2023; out of form for former yard, but there were definite signs of life pn stable debut when fourth of 12 over fences at Tramore, making a bad mistake at the fifth; that is something to build on back over timber now.
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Harry Vigors(3) 12%Faye Bramley 15%003-85No signal9/1 10/1 9/1Not solid on his AW form for current yard and he has regressive results on turf, so chance hinges on physical tweak (gelded since last run) and addition of tongue-tie.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 24%21-No signal8/11 4/5 2/3Four-time winner on the Flat for Richard Hughes and it's been a promising start over hurdles, winning a Southwell maiden last time without too much fuss (good); penalised accordingly but sets the standard.
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Charlie Maggs 14%Donald McCain 15%624-No signalSP FCST 16/1Useful Flat handicapper; best run over hurdles when runner-up in a novice at Newcastle in January; fair form on the Flat since following a wind op; non-runner 8.05 Aintree Friday.
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Henry Daly 17%2P541-No signal9/2 5/1 9/2Quickened up best off a slow pace to prevail in a small field at Chepstow (2m7f, good); unlikely that represented any improvement on previous best efforts but only went up 4lb.
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05-923No signal12/1 14/1 11/1Placed twice at Dundalk during the winter; confidence is somewhat dented by 2-28 record on turf; placed only once from seven runs at this track.
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Luke Morris 12%James Owen 18%42No signal9/1 6/1 17/2March foal by Too Darn Hot who took a small step forward from his debut here when second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; Lion O behind) a fortnight ago; offers a fair standard to aim at but faces a couple of potentially tasty newcomers; cheekpieces added.
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James Smith 9%A. McCann 8%PB712-No signal13/2 8/1 13/2Gained third hurdles victory when landing handicap off 100 at Down Royal in March; good effort off same mark over fences when 3.5l second to Butty O Brien at Wexford 35 days ago; needs improvement back in a beginners', but in good form.
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Jack Mitchell 16%Tom Clover 17%37-122No signal9/1 7/1 8/1Improved with the switch to handicaps and AW with a win at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in January and seconds there and at Lingfield (1m4f) this spring; player if that form is transferred to turf.
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Ross O'Sullivan 10%566-No signal6/1 6/1 11/2Beaten under 20l in his two bumpers and again ran a decent race when a 21l sixth at Roscommon for his hurdling debut last August; makes stable debut now in a moderate race and his middling form puts him thereabouts.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%Ollie Sangster 14%64-0No signal20/1 9/1 20/1Eye-catcher from the rear at Ascot (1m, soft) in the first of two outings as 2yo for David Menuisier; 80-1 for new yard (same owner) on reappearance in maiden at Newbury (1m, good) four weeks ago and raced far too freely held up in rear, before some headway into mid-division; an interesting handicap newcomer but with plenty to learn, including if she's to stay 1m2f.
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Jack Mitchell 16%Tom Clover 17%—No signal13/2 20/1 13/248,000gns foal, 50,000gns yearling; half-brother to 1m AW winner Celestias Comet (RPR 75); dam unraced sister to winners Tobann (7f Group 3), Team Decision (useful 1m-1m2f) and Theophile (7f/1m), half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Vertiginous; probably best watched on debut unless popular in the market.
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43-No signal80/1 20/1 66/1Another runner to have hinted at winning potential with competitive runs in defeat in point bumpers, last time getting outpaced by still only 3l off the winner.
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A. McCann 8%0-No signal125/1 40/1 125/1Didn't show much when down the field on debut at Naas 151 days ago; hard to fancy.
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Jack Gilligan 10%Marco Botti 16%354-3No signal20/1 14/1 16/1All starts on AW; similar form to two of her three 7f qualifying runs when third of five at Southwell (1m) on handicap debut three weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces will need to eke out more but it's still early days.
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Jamie Powell 8%M D O'Callaghan 12%—No signal33/1 18/1 33/1Lucky Vega half-sister to 7f winner Far Ahead (RPR 77); dam 1m2f winner (70), closely related to useful 1m-1m2f winner Sagaciously; yard yet to have a 2yo winner this season.
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Finley Marsh 14%Richard Hughes 15%8No signal28/1 18/1 25/1Stable has a good record with 2yo newcomers, so he's one for the shortlist
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Paul Mulrennan 14%Jim Goldie 14%461-01No signal25/1 FCST 22/1A fair 1m winner in France; only his second run for this yard when much too good for his rivals in a Class 4 at Hamilton (1m1f, good), having made the running; now has to deal with a 6lb rise in stronger company but appeals as the type who will win lots of races for Jim Goldie.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Charlie Clover 21%17-166No signal10/1 13/2 17/21m2f winner who landed a fourth success for this yard when scoring at Lingfield (1m, AW) in March; step back in the right direction when sixth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last time and return to this trip could help.
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James Ferguson 14%4No signal50/1 25/1 33/1300,000gns yearling; sent off 15-2 when fourth of ten on his Southwell debut (1m, AW) in March (held a Derby entry at the time); that was something to build on and the trip shouldn't be an issue, but this will require more.
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Paul Mulrennan 14%Jim Goldie 14%321-53No signal18/1 12/1 16/11m1f winner in Germany; enough promise in his two course runs for his new stable to think he would be winning sooner rather than later; Paul Mulrennan takes over today; interesting.
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Pat Cosgrave 11%Stuart Williams 13%17211-No signal11/1 9/2 11/1Had a fine time of it once handicapping over 1m2f last term, going back-to-back at Chelmsford (AW) and Leicester (good to firm) in the summer before repeating the feat in AW handicaps on her final two starts of the year; still looks competitively handicapped and no obvious reason why she shouldn't resume her progress on this return.
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David Nolan 12%David O'Meara 13%383-3No signalSP FCST 13/2Bettered his novice/maiden form when third of seven in a Doncaster handicap in April (1m, good to firm); that form looks solid and he remains capable of better.
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Ryan Moore 24%Aidan O'Brien 22%5111-1No signal1/5 1/9 1/5Won four of his five races at three; improved with cheekpieces after Queen's Vase fifth, won a 1m5f Group 3 at Newmarket by almost 9l and mastering older stablemate Illinois in the Goodwood Cup (2m, good); dug deep to hold off Rahiebb on soft ground in the St Leger; readily coped with Dallas Star at Navan last month and now continues on the Kyprios route to the Gold Cup.
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P J Rothwell 7%4P1-No signal8/1 14/1 7/1Half-brother to 2m3f hurdle winner Thegraveyardbookie; dam unraced sister to 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner Resolute Bay, out of bumper-winning sister to useful 2m6f-3m hurdle/chase winner The Sliotar; led close to home at Ballyvodock in January and runner-up won twice afterwards.
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TBAU5P9U-No signalSP FCST 80/1Third reserve; weak form in points; triple-figure odds for both maidens, tailed off in first and UR latest.
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0-No signal66/1 66/1 50/1Last of 12 and tailed off in a 2m4 Wexford maiden hurdle on debut; hard to fancy.
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/8988-No signal40/1 50/1 40/1Weak form over hurdles when last seen; 50-1 when in rear at Thurles last October on only handicap start on Flat.
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00860-No signalSP FCST 50/1Never closer than sixth in eight starts; the booking of Nicola Burns is the main positive.
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%Michael Winters 13%16421-No signalevn 31/19 EvsDual winner over hurdles, landed handicap 29 days ago off 102 decisively by 5.5l; two runs over fences, distant fourth in good beginners' chase at Thurles before runner-up in Listed mares company, albeit well held; big run anticipated back up in trip.
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11No signal14/1 9/1 14/1Comfortably won on debut at Southwell (5f, AW) last month and again made all in a novice there (5f) since; she's a likeable prospect and it will be no surprise if she proves to be on a good mark on handicap debut.
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Alex Harvey 10%Neil McKnight 17%471/7-No signal40/1 20/1 28/1Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner in July 2024; considering he was returning from 552 days off, it wasn't a bad effort seventh of 13 at Thurles when badly hampered by a faller in sole start for Natalia Lupini; returns to original trainer now.
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2-No signal10/1 20/1 10/1Led over the last fence in his 2m4f point only to be reeled in late on; only five ran.
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Ryan Kavanagh 11%Ian Williams 11%7334-6No signal40/1 22/1 33/1Dual 2m winner last year; two heavy defeats over hurdles before perking up somewhat on return to Flat in January, but absent since; well handicapped on plenty of turf and AW form, so needs a close look, but the last time he raced over a trip this short was February 2024.
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Charlie Pike 7%100-89No signal80/1 FCST 66/1Two wins last summer for Ger Lyons; however, he's been a long way below his best on his last four starts, the first two for Charles Byrnes and the latest two for this yard; transformation needed in first-time tongue-tie.
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Luke Morris 12%James Owen 18%28130-No signal17/2 15/2 7/1Wore cheekpieces when just holding on in six-runner July course handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in August; visored when he stopped quickly on good to soft at Nottingham in October and not seen since a hurdles debut the following month; cheekpieces back on for this return.
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Jamie Spencer 12%Charles Hills 14%2-7No signal20/1 14/1 18/1Second of eight on his Kempton debut (7f, AW) in October and not disgraced when seventh of 25 on his reappearance here (1m, good) last month; this trip should be within range, but he may be one for handicaps after this.
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Ethan Tindall 10%Linda Perratt 10%9058-8No signal22/1 16/1 20/1Registered most recent success in C&D event last July; not in the same form back here on reappearance but perhaps needed the run.
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R. Mike Smith 10%4159-4No signal16/1 11/1 14/1Has gained all wins in Scotland, including over C&D; respectable fourth at Ayr on seasonal debut; it's still two years since she scored away from Musselburgh, however.
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Danny McMenamin 16%Nicky Richards 17%72512-No signal10/3 4/1 3/1Lightly raced and improving; beat Fingal's Hill by 2l at Newcastle (2m4f) before finding only one too good upped to Class 2 level at Haydock (3m, good); didn't fail for stamina that day but he'll be fine back in trip; player.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%3-11No signal10/3 3/1 10/3Promising third on sole 2yo start (7f, AW) and 2-2 this year following wins in a maiden at Newmarket (1m, good) and novice at Ascot (1m, good to firm); this well-bred filly is in excellent hands to continue to progress (one of two for the stable) and may well take this rise in grade in her stride.
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0323-1No signal15/2 13/2 7/1Lightly-raced 5yo a steady improver on the AW over the winter, getting off the mark over this trip in January under today's rider; 3lb rise looks workable and should go well on turf return; rider/trainer combination won this last year.
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Ricky Doyle 8%Martin Brassil 12%00-No signal20/1 33/1 16/1Decent pedigree but yet to show it; faded from two out on Gowran debut and no impact at Clonmel last time.
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Harry Vigors(3) 12%12104-No signal20/1 33/1 18/12-13, his latest success coming off this mark at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) last September after the first past the post was disqualified for a banned substance; off seven months but has gone well fresh before; each-way possibilities.
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Conor Lamon 0%P/0PF-No signal100/1 FCST 80/113-race maiden and yet to trouble the judge; failed to complete last two starts since tailed off at Clonmel in December.
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Liam Wright(3) 14%3-5413No signal40/1 17/2 28/1Successful handicap debut on Newcastle AW (6f) in March for George Scott but he went up 3lb and was just a onepaced third of five at Kempton after; sold for 10,000gns since; still relatively early days but this might be needed for new trainer on first turf run.
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Brendan Powell 11%33512-No signal7/2 4/1 7/2Finally came good over fences at Kempton (2m2f, good) and nearly followed up at Market Rasen, albeit when odds-on for a four-runner race; nudged up another 3lb for that defeat but still one to consider.
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George Wood 11%Jennie Candlish 17%54443-No signal28/1 28/1 25/1Ended winless 2025 campaign with a placed effort in an above-average seller; starts his 2026 season off 8lb below his last winning mark but chance partly depends on the weather as he's best on ground softer than good.
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Richard Hughes 15%-96899No signal40/1 14/1 33/1Four-time AW winner but holds dismal claims on his 2026 form in that sphere and his unconvincing record on turf adds doubt.
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Joe Leavy 11%Brian Meehan 9%94No signal16/1 12/1 14/1Both starts over 1m, stepping up from last month's debut here (good) when beaten 2l into fourth of 11 at Windsor (good to firm) 11 days ago; each-way claims if taking another step forward.
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37-650No signal8/1 11/1 15/2Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now, although soft/heavy ground not ideal of late; handicapper relenting so don't rule out with ground more in his favour; rider/trainer had a winner at Roscommon on Monday.
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G. O'Leary 11%0-8351No signal12/1 4/1 12/1Was fit from Dundalk when winning an amateur riders' race over 1m1f here a month ago; 9lb rise offset by rider's claim; one for the shortlist.
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Clifford Lee 17%K. R. Burke 20%6415-No signal20/1 11/1 16/1Close fourth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last July on second start and comfortable win at Ripon (5f, good to soft) later that month; fifth in Group 3 at Longchamp (5f, very soft) in August and off since; her attractive pedigree provides optimism that she will have more to offer for her top yard.
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Jason Watson 13%Andrew Balding 18%—No signal22/1 12/1 18/1March foal by Too Darn Hot; 35,000gns foal; 82,000gns yearling; dam well held at 7f/1m 2yo (RPR 42), half-sister to winners Walk Of Stars (9.5f UAE dirt Group 1) and Moon Shimmer (French 1m5f), out of Listed-placed 7f-1m4f winner; something to like on breeding and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the market compared to stablemate Pure Grit.
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Charlie Maggs 14%Donald McCain 15%39110-No signal4/1 6/1 4/1Won at about 2m3f at Haydock (good to soft) and Bangor (good) and the combination of a deep race and the drop back to 2m found him out at Aintree; better expected here off what should still be a realistic mark.
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Joe Leavy 11%Brian Meehan 9%—No signal50/1 50/1 40/1200,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Queen Of The Pride (1m2f-1m4f including Group 2 Lancashire Oaks; RPR 115) and Delta (1m4f; 91); dam 1m4f-14.5f winner (including St Leger; 118), half-sister to 1m4f Group 2 (Ribblesdale) winner Even Song; attractive pedigree, but already gelded and this looks a warm race in which to make his debut.
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David Egan 13%Tim Easterby 11%101-70No signal40/1 22/1 33/12-3 last year; soundly beaten on reappearance last month but may have needed the run
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Rob Hornby 11%Andrew Balding 18%6-8No signal16/1 15/2 14/1Sixth of 11 on her debut here last August; plenty of winners have come out of that race
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367U5-No signal28/1 28/1 25/1Standout effort in six starts under rules came in Punchestown maiden hurdle in February when beaten 15l into third by Ksar Fatal (form working out well); didn't build on that in three starts after, but ran better when well held in fifth at the same track last month; can be involved if rediscovering best form now over fences.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Kevin Frost 10%55431-No signal18/1On a career-high mark but he won well from the front at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November when last seen and may remain competitive; dual scorer on turf and doesn't necessarily need to dominate.
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P. J. McDonald 14%Harriet Bethell 20%61125-No signal14/1 12/1 14/1Broadly progressive record on turf for current yard features good-ground wins at Chester (7.5f) and Pontefract (1m) last June; may still have more to offer and remains of interest, despite an absence since July; market confidence would cement her claims.
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1380-9No signal28/1 14/1 25/1Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; probably a bit high in the ratings now; big price when towards the rear at Leopardstown on seasonal debut.
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A. Slattery 11%74-No signal14/1 20/1 12/1Yard in form but this colt produced two moderate efforts in maidens last season at Tipperary (7f, yielding) and the Curragh (7f, yld-sft); probably best watched upped in trip on seasonal return.
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Mr K O'Neill 0%088P-No signal200/1 100/1 150/1Has shown nothing of note in four starts in bumpers; difficult to make a case for.
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Shane Foley 11%8353-2No signal10/11 3/2 10/11Sets a good standard on his Tipperary Listed third of last season and most recently when second in Cork maiden over this trip last month (third has won since); 6l ahead of Coasting then.
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Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%1No signal10/3 11/4 10/3900,000gns yearling who is a sister to 1m1f/1m2f Group 1 winner Ombudsman and she was sent off the 6-4 favourite when winning a newcomers' race at Newbury (7f, good) last month; she drew nicely clear in the closing stages and the runner-up, fourth and fifth have all won since; looks set to be suited by the step up to 1m and she's an exciting prospect.
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Dougie Costello 10%Charlie Appleby 33%1-5No signal5/2 3/1 5/2Justified short odds in some style on Southwell AW debut (7f) in December but he had nearly the worst of the draw at Kempton recently (first-time hood, now discarded) and was never getting there in time; this 1m trip should suit and he still has potential.
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Pat Dobbs 14%Richard Hannon 12%5-6No signal9/1 12/1 9/1120,000gns foal; out of the frame here in his two starts, but he showed ability on both occasions as when sixth of 25 over 1m last month (second and third have won since); stamina not assured on breeding, but still interesting given the stable won this with a twice-raced colt last year.
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Robert Havlin 15%235-43No signal11/2 17/2 11/2Yet to score but she's been competitive on plenty of occasions and her third at Kempton (1m, AW) in October reads well; encouraging comeback when beaten 2l over that C&D last month and she didn't get the breaks when third at Windsor (1m, good to firm; Crazee Icon second) last Monday; draw possibly asks a question but she goes off the same mark and looks a leading contender.
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Edward Greatrex 14%Ian Williams 11%02254-No signal33/1 FCST 28/1Only made her debut just under a year ago; best effort on second start when runner-up in 7f novice on the July course (good to firm) in June; not badly treated on that form but didn't build on it and ended last term with a whimper when tailed off at Musselburgh in August; market might help on this seasonal/handicap debut.
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Jake Dickson(3) 12%Katie Scott 10%76-765No signal9/1Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once (off 8lb higher); however, attractively weighted and has possibilities if taking well to first-time blinkers, combined with new trip.
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Colin Keane 16%Andrew Balding 18%117-38No signal25/1 18/1 22/1Won the C&D Melrose Handicap (good to firm) last August, before the St Leger proved too tough; gelded soon after and creditable third in Saudi Arabia (1m7f) in February, but he needs to bounce back with a big career best after his heavy defeat in 2m Ascot Group 3 (9-1) two weeks ago.
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Adam Caffrey 9%Noel Meade 11%23121-No signal17/2 7/1 8/1Very reliable in the first half of last season, notching two wins at this venue and three places elsewhere between May and July; wins were over 1m4f and 1m5f, and this trip is shorter than ideal for her seasonal debut.
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Charlie Price 12%Robbie Llewellyn 20%82113-No signal12/1 10/1 11/1Has improved since undergoing wind surgery for her new trainer this year and went back-to-back at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) and Wincanton (3m1f, good); last run was too bad to be true but she did go up 7lb for that last win in a race that fell apart.
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Mr B T Stone 9%4-No signal17/2 16/1 15/2Had a tough ask on rules debut in a competitive maiden hurdle at Gowran Park 90 days ago but acquitted himself well when beaten 23l into fourth, shaping better than the result having been keen; definite claims switched to a bumper for a small yard who has been excelling in this sphere with three winners from six runners last season.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Joseph G Murphy 11%—No signal20/1 33/1 20/1New Bay half-brother to 7f 2yo/1m2f winner Sea Poetry (RPR 91); dam French Group-placed 1m 2yo winner (106), out of sister to French 10.5f Group 3 winner Albisola; likely all the better for the experience but worth a market check on debut.
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Greg Fairley 6%Iain Jardine 12%5135-8No signal12/1 10/1 11/1Gained his first win over C&D in September; has failed to last home over 1m4f on his last two runs, coming in last of eight at Newcastle in March, and not totally dismissed back in trip.
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—No signal16/1 17/2 14/1Night Of Thunder colt is second foal of a Group-placed 9.5f winner (RPR 106), a half-sister to French 1m4f Group 2 winner One Foot In Heaven, family of Champion Stakes winner Pride & 1,000 Guineas winner Speciosa; another nicely-bred debutant for whom market should tell a lot.
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Brian Hayes 10%F7251-No signalSP FCST 20/1Won over C&D last July and came back to form when a comfortable winner of a Tramore claiming hurdle last time; needs to do more back in handicap company but yard is maintaining its good form so respected.
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Charles Bishop 10%—No signal6/1 8/1 6/1Late January foal by Inns Of Court; 20,000euros yearling; half-brother to 7.4f winner Bowen Island (RPR 84); dam runner-up 10.6f AW (61), half-sister to winners Taniyar (7f Group 3) and Tanaza (7f/7.4f Group 3 including 2yo), out of 1m4f Listed winning half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Takali; draw on the wing isn't helpful to a newcomer but yard always to be respected in these events; betting helpful.
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4-No signalSP FCST 28/1Late headway when fourth of ten, beaten just over 7l, at 80-1 on debut in a warm maiden at Doncaster (1m, soft) last September; others have much stronger form but there's plenty of potential in his pedigree and he could be capable of considerably better; not ruled out each-way.
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Tom Midgley(3) 10%Paul Midgley 11%0U8/7-No signal50/1 33/1 50/1Fair on the Flat when based in Ireland but unplaced all five hurdling starts there; made low-key stable debut (on the Flat) last month and has quite a bit more to prove than some of these.
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Leigh Roche 6%M M Rice 4%00-No signal300/1 125/1 200/1Couple of modest AW efforts late last year, easily overlooked now on turf debut.
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Jack Nicholls(3) 12%Adrian Nicholls 13%198-53No signal5/2 10/3 5/2Both wins on soft but has useful form on good to firm; has yet to race on this course but he's versatile track-wise and comes here in good form after finishing close up at Hamilton (5f, good) recently; thereabouts.
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Ricky Doyle 8%A L T Moore 8%22642-No signal11/1 6/1 11/1Sole win in 19 starts came in Naas handicap hurdle in April 2024; 0-12 over fences but placed five times and produced another solid effort when 0.5l second to James The Brave at Wexford 35 days ago; nudged up 2lb.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Roger Teal 13%888-11No signal11/2 4/1 9/2A different proposition since handicapping, with wins at Chelmsford (1m; dead-heated) in January and Wolverhampton (9.4f) five weeks ago; asserted in good style in the final 1f last time, which has earned him an 8lb rise but this longer trip looks a plus if he proves effective on turf debut.
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Clifford Lee 17%K. R. Burke 20%1640-7No signal13/2Disappointing in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final outing last season and same story in Listed race at Kempton on last month's reappearance; however, he's back down to the same mark as when winning this last year (good to firm) and can have a big say if he's back on song.
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Lauren Young(3) 11%Jim Goldie 14%68-972No signal5/1 FCST 9/2Dual course winner (6f) who also notched back-to-back victories at Musselburgh and Newcastle (both 5f) last October; ran her best race since - flashed home after fluffing the start - at Hamilton on Friday evening; sits 1lb lower, and also has the excellent Lauren Young claiming 5lb.
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Paul Mulrennan 14%Iain Jardine 12%44320-No signal9/2 FCST 4/1Five races, all last term and ridden by Paul Mulrennan in four; easily best form when he came from last to be a close third of seven in Listed event at Hamilton (1m3f, good; 150-1) in July; 25-1 and tongue tied when tailed off in the November Handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, heavy) and he's also now had wind surgery; this is just his second handicap and there's a strong sense of unfinished business.
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Jack Dace 10%Ian Williams 11%0-8611No signal13/2 15/2 13/2Ex-Irish 4yo who got back on track when landing an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m, good) last week and followed up in similar conditions at Yarmouth on Wednesday; has a penalty this time but he's on a roll and would be strongly respected if turned out quickly again. -
Owen Lewis 10%Heather Main 12%55115-No signal16/1Rather disappointing in hat-trick attempt when last seen, but this low-mileage 4yo may still have more to offer and can't be written off; gained her two wins over 1m on good ground.
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Robson De Aguiar 12%35130-No signal14/1 16/1 14/1Two wins in Britain were on AW; ground should suit but might prefer a longer trip; hard-earned Newcastle win last September was over an extended 1m4f.
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Eoghan Finegan 10%70/30-No signal25/1 11/1 25/1Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Gavin Cromwell 11%2309-7No signal8/1 12/1 15/2Won a Curragh handicap over 1m on good ground last year; put in a satisfactory effort at Navan last month when tackling this trip for the first time; worth considering.
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Keith Donoghue 13%Gavin Cromwell 11%05669-No signal12/1 25/1 12/1Useful hurdler, latest win came off 124 in handicap at Downpatrick in June; nothing of real note in five chase starts since, well beaten over 3m at Down Royal 195 days ago; needs a lot more after break, but hasn't been out of the first three in as many starts here.
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David Egan 13%0920-6No signal7/2 FCST 10/3Beaten on his last 12 starts going back to May 2024 but he's run some big races in the meantime, including when beaten a head in this last year (good to firm) off the same mark as today; reappeared with solid sixth of 24 on stable debut in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good); can be in the mix.
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Oisin Murphy 22%Andrew Balding 18%147-15No signal5/1 11/2 5/1Normally reliable and gritty performer, as evidenced by his comeback win at Kempton (AW; made all) in April, so his major flop at Epsom (again 1m4f, good) came as quite the surprise three weeks later; maybe that track didn't suit and his previous body of work means he can easily be given another chance.
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Mark Loughnane 10%1837-7No signal28/1 22/1 25/1Sole effort this year took her AW record to 0-6; has form figures of 26221 on turf, the success in Musselburgh maiden (1m, good); return to this sphere is the angle with her.
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Carl Millar 11%Cian Collins 9%74362-No signal15/2 4/1 13/2Three-time hurdle winner who has fared well in three starts over fences, beaten a neck by Kilbrin Rocco at Tramore 26 days ago; step up in trip and ground should suit.
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William Durkan 13%13038-No signal3/1 7/4 11/4Twice a winner over slightly shorter in Bahrain winter before last; bought for 55,000gns last summer and campaigned over hurdles so far by new connections notably touched off in Navan maiden (yielding), too keen and didn't get home on soft at Cheltenham when last seen in November; yard going well, not one to rule out.
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George Bass 12%Jack Channon 15%63270No signal20/1 16/1 18/1Down the field in two Class 5 handicaps this month (1m, good to firm and 1m2f, good); dropped 3lb and now tried in cheekpieces but others look much stronger.
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Eoghan Finegan 10%1/40-No signal66/1 33/1 66/1Yeats mare who hinted at ability when fourth in small field on debut at Naas; tailed off in Graded race at Punchestown; drops in class and a bit to prove.
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Shane Crawley 11%51-523No signal17/2 9/1 17/2Has a fine record at Dundalk, with four wins and seven places from 18 appearances; 0-9 record on turf is a distinct negative, and never placed.
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—No signal12/1 15/2 11/1First foal; dam 7f/1m winner (including Group 2; RPR 111), half-sister to winners Twisting Physics (7f/1m), Marquis Pompeo (7f/1m) and Toussarok (6f/7f), out of 6f/7f winner; plenty to like on pedigree and respected if the market speaks in her favour on debut.
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Jack Kearney 9%Stephen Thorne 12%7-No signal8/1 15/2 8/1Sioux Nation colt never landed a blow on sole 2yo outing but did make late headway when beaten little over 4l in decent Curragh maiden; 1.5l off Daring Heart then so improvement needed and cheekpieces fitted here.
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Donagh Meyler 11%Emmet Mullins 14%6F55-No signal5/4 32/17 5/4Flat-bred ran with credit on debut in an academy hurdle; well held when falling at the last at Haydock (2m, soft); creditable 7.5l fifth of 11 at Limerick (2m, soft) next time but didn't improve at Bellewstown last time when fifth; top-rated and leading contender in a weak race.
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Sean Kirrane 11%Tim Easterby 11%434No signal14/1 9/1 12/1Has had three goes already; faded into fourth of 13 at Newmarket last Friday, not convincing with his stamina on first attempt at 6f; one of three runners for Tim Easterby.
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Tom Bellamy 16%Alan King 16%/313F-No signal8/1 17/2 8/1Low-mileage 5yo who returned from layoff with clear win at Warwick (2m, good) in November; absent since last-flight fall at Newbury in January but has possibilities if fully tuned up after latest break.
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David Nolan 12%David O'Meara 13%54-4No signal12/1 17/2 12/1Has been brought along steadily, going freely when fourth of eight in 1m Wetherby novice 19 days ago; looks to have more to offer now going into handicaps.
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Paul Mulrennan 14%Jim Goldie 14%3222-8No signal9/2 3/1 7/2Ended 2025 in excellent form when runner-up on his last three runs; shaped encouragingly after seven months off when eighth of 11 in 1m1f handicap at Ayr ten days ago, leading until 1f out; should strip sharper now and this low-mileage 4yo merits serious consideration in his bid for a breakthrough victory.
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Rhys Elliott 7%Alan Brown 9%58-736No signal11/2 7/1 11/2Front-runner; two 5f wins on AW; 0-8 on turf but she didn't go down by much when third at Hamilton (5f, good) this month; she produced a much weaker finish there since, though, and her stamina will be tested on this stiffer track; yard won this in 2025.
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Rhys Elliott 7%Alan Brown 9%445623No signal14/1 10/1 14/1Often slowly away; last won in February 2025, with 14 races since; eight of nine wins were on AW, but easily best turf form came on last two starts (minor honours over 1m2f at Redcar) which gives hope; 2lb out of handicap.
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Stephen Hanlon 10%357894No signal8/1 9/1 8/1Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.
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Mr Sean O'Connor 14%Luca Morgan 0%2P-No signalSP FCST 40/1Partnered by James King in his two points but not this evening; ran second in the first but was pulled up in the second.
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Mark Usher 10%4250-6No signal66/1 40/1 50/1Dual 1m2f winner on AW late as 2yo and runner-up in that sphere last May, but turf record is 0-9 and most turf form makes her opposable.
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Rob Hornby 11%5-95No signalSP FCST 20/1Modest form in two AW maidens over 1m at Kempton and one over 1m2f at Lingfield; absent three months and lacks solid claims but going handicapping offers her more of a chance to show her merit.
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Myla Coppins(5) 17%065-36No signal13/2 9/2 6/1Has a stronger record on AW than on turf but produced best effort in this sphere when third off 7lb higher over C&D last June; good chance if that form is repeated.
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R. P. Whelan 9%0946-8No signal20/1 11/1 18/1Fair form on AW in 2024, not at best at Dundalk last winter; weak turf credentials; lacks a recent outing.
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Rian Lane 0%Terence O'Brien 12%68000-No signal100/1 50/1 100/1Placed in a claimer early last season; has failed to make his presence felt in four handicap attempts.
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Joanna Mason 12%22-2No signal12/1 22/1 12/1Runner-up late last year on first two starts (6f/5f, AW) and filled the same position in a maiden at Southwell (5f, AW) two months ago; has improved with each run and further progress is possible but necessary in a warm contest on his handicap debut.
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Sam James 14%K. R. Burke 20%—No signal11/4 11/4 2/170,000euros yearling; 12th foal; brother to 6f 2yo winner Lady Of Andros (RPR 93), half-brother to four winners including Mitraad (7f 2yo/1m; 107) and Nisreen (1m-1m2f including Listed; 106); dam 6f/7f winner (81), closely related to 9.7f Listed winner Haatheq; appeals on paper.
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Andrew Mullen 10%Ben Haslam 14%-99000No signal100/1 66/1 80/1Yet to show anything like his best form since joining new yard
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William Buick 25%21231-No signal11/4Built upon his previous promise (including on turf) to win in good style in a small field at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October on his second handicap start; gelded since and this lightly raced 4yo could have lots more to offer this season for his top stable; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
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Brian Hayes 10%7314U-No signal12/1 10/1 12/1Relished good ground last summer when winning over hurdles at this course and Ballinrobe and ran well in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick off 110; unseated when in contention three out at Tramore 25 days ago on chase debut; definite chance again for in-form trainer.
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Jim Goldie 14%877334No signal15/21-22; third to a stablemate of Classy Clarets over 5f here (12-1) on penultimate start, and better than the bare form suggests - switched left to make solid late headway - when fourth to Classy Clarets at Hamilton (5f apprentices') on Friday evening; 6f looks ideal; player.
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Tom Marquand 16%William Haggas 23%2No signal11/10 11/10 5/6200,000gns yearling who was well backed into 100-30 when runner-up on last month's debut at Yarmouth (1m, good); that form reads very well in view of the subsequent handicap exploits of the first and third and he looks to have a very bright future; one to consider.
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Callum Rodriguez 20%Edward Bethell 17%35-12No signal5/4 Evs 11/10Followed a stylish 1m Southwell novice win in March with an excellent second on his handicap debut at Doncaster (1m) three weeks ago, despite going freely; cheekpieces added now and capable of further progress; big shout.
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Mr Paddy Barlow 13%David Phelan 0%4/1PP-No signal80/1 40/1 80/1Won a point bumper by 7l in December but pulled up since then at 3m and 2m5f.
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Ryan Moore 24%Aidan O'Brien 22%5No signal3/1 3/2 3/1No Nay Never colt a 500,000euros yearling; second foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 81), half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Heliac, out of French 1m5f winning half-sister to winner Meteor Storm (US 1m2f Grade 1); odds-on for last month's Navan debut but never landed a meaningful blow, outpaced some way out when only fifth (3l off fourth-placed King Of Cloughan); interesting Ryan Moore remains loyal and upped in trip here.
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Philip Byrnes 12%C Byrnes 12%53428-No signal16/1 6/1 14/1First reserve; sole win over fences came at Limerick (2m6f, yielding) in December 2024; ran well over hurdles off 2lb higher mark at Limerick on penultimate start; well held at Punchestown 124 days ago but badly hampered; chance after 124 days off.
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Luke Morris 12%Joseph Parr 12%4-32No signal33/1 10/1 25/1Was returning from a layoff when third of six on Chelmsford AW in March and was all the better for that run when hanging on grimly to his lead in a C&D maiden last month, until seen off late by a Listed-class rival; left Andrew Balding for 35,000gns since; form claims on handicap debut.
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Jamie Spencer 12%Harry Eustace 13%—No signal12/1 7/1 11/1March foal by Kingman; 125,000euros foal; 160,000euros yearling; first foal; dam 1m 2yo winner (RPR 93), half-sister to winners Biographer (1m6f Listed) and Petitioner (1m4f), out of unraced close relative of top 2yo/miler Hector Protector and 1m-1m2f Group 1 winner Bosra Sham; stable doesn't have many 2yos go in first time and he may be one for further in due course.
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Marco Ghiani 16%Chris Dwyer 13%487-7No signal50/1 25/1 33/1Didn't progress for Owen Burrows at around 1m last year and her stable/handicap/seasonal debut over 6f offered little encouragement last month; cheekpieces reached for.
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Jack Nicholls(3) 12%Hugo Palmer 13%—No signal10/3 13/2 10/3£50,000 yearling; second foal; dam unplaced 5.5f-8.5f in France, half-sister to winners Chameur (French 1m Listed), Only The Brave (German 1m2f Group 3) and Cashman (German 9.5f Listed); stable's 2yos have made a good start to the season.
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8No signalSPRan a long way below market expectations when beaten over 14l at Doncaster (6f; favourite) in April and comes here with plenty to prove over an extra furlong with a hood fitted.
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Mrs G Andrews 100%31-No signal9/1 11/2 17/2Respected connections and made light work of Pass The Port in a point bumper in March.
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Mr P W Mullins 33%W. P. Mullins 26%2-No signal15/8 7/4 32/17Waldgeist gelding, half-brother to the smart Colonel Mustard; green and shaped well on debut when beaten 6.5l into second by High Kick Kev at Clonmel 43 days ago; hard to gauge the form but should improve plenty and good ground likely to suit even better.
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John Butler 13%347-05No signal11/4 4/1 11/4Has slipped to a career-low mark and well-backed fifth of 15 when returned to turf at Doncaster (1m2f) in March last time wasn't too bad; however, his record over that sort of trip is far more appealing than his two runs at 1m4f and his turf tally is 0-11.
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5614-No signalSP FCST 11/2Lightly raced 3yo was having only third start when landing ordinary 2m Wexford maiden in March, coming home strongly to beat a joint-favourite (pair clear); kept on for decent fourth of 20 on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (2m4f, yielding to soft); this further trip may get more from him.
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Kieran Shoemark 14%Dylan Cunha 13%72-041No signal9/2Finally got the job done in Windsor contest (1m, good to firm) last week and did it comfortably, opening his account at the 18th attempt; great chance under a penalty, provided he's in the same form back down in trip; due to go up 4lb in future.
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Ewan Whillans 11%9-6936No signalSP FCST 22/1SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.
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Harry Davies 13%Charlie Fellowes 11%—No signal20/1 22/1 20/1January 20,000euros foal; 25,000euros yearling; already gelded half-brother to winners Ribee (7f-8.3f; RPR 102) and Signalman (1m1f-1m4f including Bahrain; 97); dam runner-up 1m2f/1m4f (77); yard going nicely with this term's juveniles (3-10) and this son of Kodiac has a foaling date advantage over the field.
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Jason Hart 14%David O'Meara 13%012609No signal40/1 40/1 33/1Two AW wins in the winter (9.4f/1m2f); it's possible he's gone off the boil but when beaten 8l in ninth of 13 at Newmarket a fortnight ago he was denied a clear passage before keeping on nicely; not ruled out each-way back up in trip.
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Sean Levey 13%—No signal66/1 28/1 50/1100,000euros yearling; half-brother to five winners including Zyzzyva (6f-7.5f including 2yo/AW/France/Qatar; RPR 107) and Zarisk (French 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase); dam unraced half-sister to smart South African/UAE 7f-1m2f winner Zanzamar; enough to like on breeding, but already gelded and would need to be above-average to make a winning debut in this field.
No horse matches that.