Thursday 2 July 2026 Every horse, A to Z
471 horses 48 races 7 meetings 25 with a signal
The day's horses
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Sean Levey 13%Richard Hannon 12%55-21No signal15/2 11/2 15/2Broke through with a narrow neck success in a novice at Kempton on her previous outing, she arrives here after a break but showed enough to suggest handicapping should suit; the concern is the significant step up in trip, 3f beyond her winning distance.
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Stevie Donohoe 12%908825No signal13/2 11/2 13/2Runner-up at Lingfield last time, going down by three lengths off a marginally higher mark, he now races below the level at which he has previously been successful, which gives him something to work with. Acts at 7f but his best form has come on the all-weather.
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Luke Morris 12%Michael Bell 13%879No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Struggled badly at Nottingham last time in unsuitable conditions and has produced nothing encouraging in three outings; hard to make a strong case for her on current evidence, though today's surface and trip may be an improvement on what she has encountered.
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Aigeas20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Harry Davies 13%Oliver Cole 11%18-05No signal20/1 FCST 18/1Ran with a degree of credit at Chepstow last time after a sluggish start, though still beaten nine lengths; his mark has been easing without him matching his earlier French form. Wide draw from stall 11, but acts on the all-weather and might improve as the rating continues to drift.
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Cieren Fallon 18%William Haggas 23%537502No signal5/6 2/1 4/5Produced his best recent form when runner-up at Lingfield on his latest start, having been tried over a longer distance; drops back to 10f here again in cheekpieces and, if he builds on that effort, his rating gives him sound claims at the head of this field.
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Al What19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 7Noel Meade 11%600480No signal16/1 12/1 16/1Well held at Fairyhouse most recently, finishing down the field on a day she failed to run to her level; effective at 10-12f and acts on this going but has been below her best in recent starts. Rated eighth on our figures and hard to make a case for.
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Hector Crouch 18%24TTop Rated Whisper 1 signal5/6 7/4 5/6Caught the eye at the Curragh on his second outing, finishing to claim fourth in a Group 3 beaten 3¼l; acts on good ground at 6f and is a likeable type with more to offer — the one to beat here stepping down in grade.
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Clifford Lee 17%Alan King 16%860-No signal16/1Off the track for over seven months since a below-par effort at Southwell, and sits last on our ratings; wears a first-time hood today and the trainer is in good form, which offers some encouragement — but the long absence means she is taken on trust.
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Annastarzy20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Joe Leavy 11%Richard Hannon 12%4-4811No signal15/2 5/1 7/1Back-to-back successes underline her current form, most recently edging a Goodwood handicap by a nose off a mark 4lb lower; the switch to 7f is a slight query for a filly bred to appreciate further, but she brings sound-surface form and genuine momentum.
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Jimmy Dalton 5%A. Slattery 11%—No signal14/1 16/1 14/1Unraced filly with strong 5f pedigree credentials — a half-sister to a very useful 5f performer out of a dam who excelled at the minimum as a juvenile; she may need the debut experience but as an Equiano filly she has the speed breeding to pose a threat.
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544-18No signal28/1 22/1 28/1Well beaten at Roscommon on her latest start under rules; a winner in point-to-point form who has yet to reproduce that on the track, and the first-time hood is an aid designed to sharpen her focus. Something to find, but distance and going are familiar.
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TBAC Byrnes 12%567/64No signal7/1 13/2 7/1Fourth at Downpatrick latest, held up and left with too much ground to make up in the closing stages; capable of better when getting a cleaner passage through the race. Our figures place him in the leading group and he acts on today's conditions, though he must confirm that promise under a searching test.
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Daniel King 10%Cian Hughes 10%005-6No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Held on his handicap debut at Wexford, though the going could have been on the quick side that day; handles today's softer conditions better and looks the type to progress further now settling into handicap company. Yet to win, but retains scope for improvement on these terms.
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Arctic Wind20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Rossa Ryan 18%David Evans 13%263-33No signal12/1 15/2 12/1Ran creditably at Ffos Las last time despite pulling hard early on, just 3.5l behind at a 2lb higher mark; there is more to come if he settles better, though the step up to 6f could work against that. Trainer in form; wide draw from stall 10.
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David Probert 13%Clive Cox 17%—No signal22/1 11/1 18/1A Palace Pier filly out of a dam smart at 7f as a juvenile and a half-sister to Genealogy, who was effective at a mile; she earns respect on debut for a sharp 2yo yard, though this is a competitive first assignment and the experience of others is a clear disadvantage.
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Artista21:00 Newbury race 6 of 6Ollie Sangster 14%543507No signal16/1 20/1 14/1Well beaten when tried at 6f at Newmarket last time, reverting to 5f here from stall 1 is a positive. Yet to win in recent starts and still needs to find more, though the mark continues to come down in her favour.
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Cieren Fallon 18%—No signal9/4 11/4 2/1A 240,000-euro Blue Point filly who is a full sister to Archer Royal, a smart performer over 8f; merits close attention on her debut and, while there is no previous form to judge her by, the profile alone marks her out as a serious contender.
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George Baker 10%2574-4No signal25/1 12/1 22/1Ran close to her mark on seasonal debut here, beaten 4 lengths off a 1lb higher mark, and should improve for that run; she acts at this distance on this surface, though a wide draw is a minor consideration.
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Darragh Keenan 10%George Scott 20%00No signal66/1 66/1 50/1Beaten 7½l in a maiden on this course last time and yet to win in recent starts, but steps up in trip for the first time today which could prove the key; a hood fits for the first time and her trainer is in good form.
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Michael Bell 13%—No signal18/1 14/1 16/1An 85,000gns St Mark's Basilica filly on debut, she is a half-sister to Royal Scimitar, who showed smart form at a mile, giving her an attractive pedigree profile for this trip; lightly exposed and holds obvious appeal on paper.
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Jason Watson 13%Roger Teal 13%4No signal9/1 11/2 17/2Showed her ability when finishing 3 lengths fourth in a maiden on this course on debut, she handles the 6f trip on good to firm and further progress looks the natural next step; a filly who clearly has ability and should strip sharper for the experience.
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Bacharach20:08 Limerick race 8 of 8Gavin Cromwell 11%0-2No signal11/8 6/5 18/13Second at Ballinrobe last time on just his second career start, though he may have gone to the front a little sooner than ideal; should remain competitive as he develops further. Effective at today's trip on good ground, wearing a tongue-tie today, and has the profile of a horse with more to come.
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Alex Harvey 10%—No signal50/1Modest Flat record at a lowly level, held comfortably in a claimer at Ballinrobe on his latest outing; handles heavy and yielding ground at around a mile, though inconsistency on the level and the switch to hurdles makes this an obvious ask on debut.
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Danny Mullins 11%R Donohoe 8%008-25No signal20/1 16/1 20/1Her second-place finish on her penultimate start showed what she can do on her day, though she ran well below that level at Wexford last time and can be unreliable. Handles today's going and is effective at this trip; yet to score but a threat if she reproduces her better form.
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Noel Meade 11%7No signal13/2 7/1 6/1Well beaten on her only start in an auction race at Cork and a significant improvement is needed to feature here; there is scope as a lightly raced filly and she has been freshened by a break, but the debut evidence leaves plenty to prove.
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000B-6No signal12/1Sixth at Kilbeggan last time on his first start over an extended trip, which was a fair enough effort at the level; acts on today's conditions and holds a reasonable position at the weights. Needs to build further, but the step up in distance appears to suit and he merits respect.
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Balon d'Or20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8Luke Morris 12%Simon Dow 11%06-764No signal18/1 10/1 18/1Set a strong early pace at Lingfield last time and ran creditably for much of the way, just a length behind at the line off a 1lb higher mark; a front-runner who prefers cut underfoot, though stamina over 6f is questionable. First-time cheekpieces from a wide draw.
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Bang Po19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 7Jimmy Dalton 5%Liam McAteer 3%009006No signal25/1 22/1 25/1Beaten four lengths at Navan last time, an improvement on his most recent efforts; handles this going but stamina over today's distance is a question given he finds 13f on the stretch. Rated eleventh on our figures and hard to make a case for.
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Danny Gilligan 11%Gordon Elliott 18%1460-No signal18/1 11/1 18/1Well beaten in a juvenile handicap hurdle most recently, finding the company too strong; progressive on the Flat and a useful recruit in theory for a leading yard, but he needs easier conditions to show that potential — back from a break with first-time tongue-tie and out of his depth here.
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Sean Dylan Bowen 11%468No signal50/1 33/1 50/1Keen and well below par in a novice at Southwell on his latest start, making no impression there; absent for 78 days and steps into handicap company for the first time, though he is bred for middle-distances and may do better in this sphere with experience.
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3P3-42No signal9/1 11/1 17/2Top-rated here and generally reliable in her recent starts, she came up second last time on a shorter trip than she prefers; steps back up to a distance she handles in first-time cheekpieces, and her consistent profile makes her the one they all have to beat.
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Robert Havlin 15%Rod Millman 13%3160No signal7/1 13/2 7/1Ran to a fair level at Ascot last time despite finding the company too hot, beaten nine lengths, and she should be far more competitive in this grade; stays 7f and acts on fast ground, bringing a win to her name in her recent starts. Trainer in fine form.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%Richard Hughes 15%72No signal9/2 9/2 4/1Runner-up beaten 4 lengths at Goodwood last time having moved forward from her debut, but today's faster ground is a potential concern given she has shown her best on soft; ranks fifth on our figures and the switch to firmer conditions is a question worth noting.
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662040No signal9/1 8/1 9/1Placed earlier in the campaign and effective over today's trip on good ground, she returns to a mark from which she has previously shown her best, with the stable having landed this race last year. The trainer's current run of results is the main risk to weigh.
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Hope Regan 2%Mark Loughnane 10%514743No signal5/1 10/3 5/1Returned to his best when a close third at Thirsk on his latest start, inclined to pull hard but still going down by just a length and a half off a 1lb higher mark; effective at 5f on a range of surfaces, though the inconsistency in his profile remains a concern.
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Jason Hart 14%Ross Burdon 12%-75345No signal8/1 15/2 7/1In solid form prior to a well-below-par run at Leicester last time, and the trainer is currently going well; wears first-time cheekpieces today and is effective over 8-12f on a sound surface — if that Leicester effort can be excused, he rates a leading contender.
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Cian Quirke 9%4No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Made her debut at this course and, while a 35l fourth, she at least stayed on to complete the 2.5m trip; she may improve a fraction from that initial experience, but faces a stiff ask to get competitive from this position on such limited evidence.
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Jack Callan 14%Charlie Johnston 13%113298No signalSP 18/1 14/1Back-to-back wins in her recent starts came on all-weather surfaces and her turf ability is unproven, which is the clear obstacle today; gave nothing in the closing stages when well beaten at Redcar on her latest outing and remains hard to trust here.
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Best Rate20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Sean Levey 13%Richard Hannon 12%-46432SSteamer Whisper 1 signal9/2 6/1 7/2Consistently placed lately, going down by 4l at Newmarket off the same official mark; effective over 7/8f on a sound surface and one of the higher-rated in the field — the main doubt is whether he can bridge the gap to the front.
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Danny McMenamin 15%Nicky Richards 17%/P1/33No signal5/1 9/2 5/1Top-rated here and in consistent form — placed twice and with a win from his last four starts; shaped well at Uttoxeter on his most recent outing and handles today's going, suggesting his campaign is building with further improvement a realistic prospect.
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Toby Wynne 16%R. Mike Smith 10%75-313TTop RatedWHTW Nod 2 signals10/3 9/2 3/1Won here off a lower mark at the penultimate start and ran creditably when third last time at the same official rating as today; in form and handles this trip and going, making him a fair each-way prospect at a mark that looks workable.
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2U1-4PNo signal22/1 18/1 20/1Landed a maiden hurdle earlier in the season but the form may have flattered her, and she was found wanting at Ballinrobe on her most recent start; effective at up to 2m2f on good and heavy ground and runs in first-time tongue-tie, though recent evidence raises doubts about her current level.
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5490-7No signal33/1 22/1 33/1Well adrift of the principals in a handicap at Lingfield last time, struggling to match his better efforts, and his rating continues to fall without a win in recent starts; a hood is added today and he has fair form at 7f on a sound surface, but sits at the foot of our ratings.
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Shane Foley 11%-00548No signal7/2 5/2 3/1Shaped honestly in Listed company at Ayr last time and is in her comfort zone at 5f on today's going; first-time blinkers fitted and the mark has eased, though she is yet to score in her last five and consistency remains a question.
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Kieren Fox 10%Rod Millman 13%663222No signal9/1 5/1 17/2Three consecutive runner-up efforts in recent starts reflect his reliability on this surface, and he went particularly close here last time, beaten just 1.25 lengths off the same mark; the trainer is in good form and he rates a genuine danger, despite his tendency to finish just behind.
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Rob Hornby 12%Charlie Johnston 13%438No signal9/1 10/1 9/1Dropped away sharply at Leicester last time and was well beaten in a maiden, a run that leaves plenty of questions; showed ability when in the first four in his two prior starts but must answer questions after that weak display. Acts on this surface and the trip suits.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Gavin Cromwell 11%3444No signal9/4 7/4 9/4Shows consistent form across all four starts and produced his expected level again at Down Royal last time over 5f, finishing fourth beaten 8l; acts on soft and good and gets another chance here — a genuine contender despite being yet to score.
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Rossa Ryan 18%David Evans 13%09-331No signal11/2 5/2 11/2Won his last outing by two lengths at a 6lb lower mark, confirming he is in good shape, and comes here with a trainer who is in fine fettle. Suited by today's trip and all-weather conditions, he tops our figures; the upward revision to his mark is the only concern.
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Sean Quinlan 15%7P334-No signal16/1 9/1 16/1Placed twice in the spring before finishing fourth beaten 11 lengths at Kelso most recently in a novice hurdle. Returns off a break and handles good to soft; should find extra distance of benefit as he develops, with a midfield effort the realistic expectation here.
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Georgia Dobie 10%Craig Benton 11%3-4215No signal28/1 16/1 25/1Won by a nose at Lingfield two starts back off a 2lb lower mark — a gritty effort — but appeared to find the mile beyond him most recently. Acts mainly on the all-weather and carries a mark that looks about right; stamina over today's trip could be a limiting factor.
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—No signal33/1 28/1 33/1Alkaadhem gelding from a pedigree that offers some encouragement — dam showed ability from a mile to 14f and a half-sibling has proved useful over longer trips. The stable rarely makes an impact with newcomers, however, so he is best treated as a watching brief on debut.
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006/49No signal11/1 10/1 11/1Inclined to race too freely, he burned himself out when asked to lead up in class at Listowel on his most recent start, finishing well beaten; an inconsistent record in a short career makes him difficult to trust, though the trip and ground with cut do suit.
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Terry Casey 7%79369No signal8/1 13/2 8/1Beaten over seven lengths at Leopardstown on her most recent start, another below-par effort in a troubled recent spell, and a significant bounce back is required. Tongue-tie applied for the first time; handles the trip and conditions, but whether the gear change sparks improvement is the key question.
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Jack Kennedy 23%Gordon Elliott 18%—No signal9/4 7/4 2/1From a top jumping operation and successful on the Flat, he makes his hurdles bow wearing a first-time hood; his most recent start at The Curragh was compromised by soft ground and a step up beyond his ideal trip, so stamina over this longer distance remains to be proven.
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Jack Kennedy 23%Gordon Elliott 18%21107-No signal11/4Well beaten in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse when the race didn't unfold to suit his style; hugely progressive prior to that setback and now back in handicap company with a first-time hood and a top jockey aboard — he remains a real threat over 2-2 1/4m on any ground.
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Ed Walker 16%07No signal50/1 22/1 40/1Beaten again at Doncaster in his latest outing, though that was a marginal step forward from debut; his pedigree suggests a longer trip may suit in time, and he has lacked the pace required for a mile so far, making him hard to recommend in this company.
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Brazen Idol20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8John Ryan 9%5/2772No signal5/1 3/1 5/1Rallied strongly over 5f last time, just denied by a neck at Ffos Las off this exact mark, and the return to 6f today looks well-timed. Top-rated on our figures, he acts on this surface and the sounder going should suit.
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James Doyle 21%0-2325WHTW Whisper 1 signal5/1 10/3 5/1Ran creditably at Meydan last time, beaten around 3 lengths off a similar mark, but he returns after a 111-day absence carrying top weight from draw 10; ranked last on our figures, the combination of a long break and a stiff mark makes this a tough ask.
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Bruce Lynn 3%R. Mike Smith 10%P50-08No signal28/1 25/1 22/1Failed to see out the trip here last time and her recent record is generally inconsistent; she has shown ability at shorter distances on going that suits, and a first-time hood may help, but she faces a stiff task on these figures.
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Tom Marquand 16%David Menuisier 13%624-50No signal18/1 18/1 16/1Failed to make an impression when well beaten at Sandown last time, unable to get into the race from behind; effective at 7f-1m on sound ground, she wears a hood today with a top jockey in the saddle, though more is clearly still needed to challenge at this level.
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James Ryan 7%T G McCourt 7%0-2970No signal14/1In trouble in running at Down Royal most recently and beaten well, though that effort may be worth discounting given the incident in the race. Her mark continues to fall and she acts with cut in the ground over today's trip; the wide draw from stall 13 will need managing.
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Rob Hornby 12%Jonathan Portman 13%3-3243No signal10/3 5/2 10/3Consistent and versatile, he goes into this in fine trim — ran with credit on soft last time and should find the switch to all-weather conditions even more to his liking. Tops our figures here; yet to score in recent starts but firmly the one to beat.
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R. Mike Smith 10%156-P9No signal17/2 11/1 8/1Went too hard too soon here last time in a handicap hurdle and paid the price, finishing well beaten. His French form hints at better ability on a fair mark; first-time tongue-tie fitted and more tactical restraint in running could help.
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Derek Fox 12%Gordon Elliott 18%8050-6No signal17/2 13/2 17/2Faded and was never within striking distance in a handicap hurdle last time out; without a win in recent starts. Making his chasing debut on a fair Irish-form mark; handles this distance and worth noting if the market speaks in his favour.
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George Downing 10%Ed Walker 16%65No signal16/1 10/1 16/1Beaten three lengths in a novice at Windsor most recently, she shaped with more promise than the finishing position suggests and handles 6f on the softer side of good; more progress is expected and she holds her own here, with further improvement a reasonable expectation.
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4696-6No signal11/1 FCST 10/1Useful form in points and bumpers has not transferred to hurdles; his performances in this sphere have been consistently disappointing and he dropped out badly when stepped up in trip on handicap debut, though his trainer is in good form and he handles today's going.
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Caislean Gear20:08 Limerick race 8 of 8Mr A P Ryan(3) 15%A. Slattery 11%2No signal5/2 2/1 5/2Pulled clear of the remainder on his sole outing at Roscommon, finishing second behind a more experienced rival; top-rated here and looks the type to build on that promising introduction. His connections have a strong record in this sphere, and he handles today's trip well.
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Calum Hogan 7%E McNamara 10%98No signal50/1 33/1 40/1Flat-bred gelding effective over 10-12f on the level but jumping errors proved his undoing at Listowel most recently, where he finished well adrift while showing signs of immaturity; more likely to find his niche in a handicap context in time than make a big impact in a race of this nature.
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Dougie Costello 10%David Simcock 14%177-13No signal2/1Third here on his most recent outing, Campani has landed two races in recent starts and handles this track and today's conditions. He's capable when at his sharpest, and off a 50-day break, he rates as the one to beat on our figures.
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Can Happen20:23 Bellewstown race 7 of 7—No signal14/1 16/1 14/1Shaped well at Ballinrobe last time over hurdles, coming through as the leaders set a strong gallop; all to prove on his Flat debut today but has shown he handles sound ground well over 2m. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time.
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00006-No signal18/1 20/1 16/1Briefly threatened at this course last time before fading when stepped up in trip; returning from a short break and may still need time to fully develop. Acts on heavy ground, but winless in her last five starts and faces strong opposition in a competitive field.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Richard Spencer 15%—No signal6/1 5/1 11/2A 75,000gns Ardad colt on debut, he is a full-brother to Farough, who showed very useful ability at six furlongs, and his dam was smart at the same trip as a juvenile; his trainer is in good form and he has every reason to be considered seriously.
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A. Slattery 11%60No signal50/1 40/1 50/1Trailing throughout when out of the picture in an auction race at Down Royal most recently, and has failed to make an impression in her last two starts. Pedigree suggests the step up to around a mile could help, but significant improvement is needed to feature here.
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Luke McAteer 8%David Marnane 10%699500No signal22/1 20/1 22/1Showed little at Fairyhouse on his most recent outing, finishing down the field, and a bounce back in form is needed. Effective over seven and eight furlongs and handles all-weather; blinkers applied for the first time may help him find more on the day.
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C Byrnes 12%9No signal20/1 FCST 18/1Never in contention on debut at Ballinrobe, well beaten throughout and failing to land a blow; a clear second string for the yard here and seemingly in need of more time and experience before he can be expected to compete meaningfully in maiden hurdle company.
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James Ryan 7%T G McCourt 7%-50009No signal25/1 22/1 25/1Form has been heading in the wrong direction with four unplaced or near-unplaced efforts in his last five starts, and draw 17 adds to the burden in this large field; has course experience at today's distance and going but faces a stiff task from his current trajectory.
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E Sheehy 4%0666P-No signal18/1Off the track for over seven months since a pull-up at Punchestown where she never settled and the ground was against her; cheekpieces fitted for the first time. Most effective on a sound surface over this trip, but her maiden profile looks well exposed at this level.
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Nicola Burns 7%R P Burns 6%90-021No signal9/4Landed a handicap at Limerick 13 days ago by 2l — his sharpest effort in a year — and was placed in second the run before; effective 7f-9f on soft and good, stall 1 gives him the rail advantage and he is the one to beat despite a 6lb rise.
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Gavin Ryan 8%3No signal13/8 5/4 3/2Shaped promisingly on debut at Leopardstown when third, beaten five lengths on soft ground over 7f, with the step up to a mile expected to bring out more from her. She handles the conditions and stands as the clear top-rated runner in this field.
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Wesley Joyce 6%054065No signal13/2 11/2 13/2Consistent in recent starts without threatening the frame, and the step back from ten furlongs to a mile today is expected to suit her. Wears first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces; acts on a range of surfaces and her trip range comfortably covers today's distance.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%David O'Meara 13%463No signal4/1 32/17 7/2Third at a mile in a novice at Ripon on her latest run, a trip shorter than she handles best, and this return to 10f in handicap company looks a positive angle; without a win in recent starts but she enters this sphere with genuine potential and could progress.
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Celestially19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 70-0406No signal12/1 10/1 12/1Beaten over eight lengths at Limerick last time having shown ability over shorter trips; steps up in distance today where she could find more, and her trainer is in good form. Cheekpieces applied and she rates a solid threat despite being yet to score in recent starts.
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Ben Coen 11%J. P. Murtagh 11%4No signal7/4 3/2 7/4Showed inexperience on her Leopardstown debut when fourth, beaten just over five lengths on soft, but enough ability was on show to mark her as a genuine danger. The mile trip looks to suit and her trainer is in form; the risk is the selection may confirm the form.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Ralph Beckett 19%—No signal17/2 9/2 17/2A 110,000gns New Bay gelding with an interesting pedigree — half-brother to Harold Shand, who showed useful form over seven furlongs at two. Wears a hood for the first time on debut; the potential is there but his opening start will likely be an educational run.
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Alex Harvey 10%P/78-8No signal20/1 FCST 18/1Winless in his last four starts, he has struggled since returning from a layoff, being well beaten when outpaced at Ballinrobe last time. Blinkers fitted today as connections try a new angle; effective over today's trip and going, but needs to find considerably more.
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Jason Hart 14%2No signal3/1 FCST 11/4Shaped with encouragement on debut at Ripon, finishing second beaten 2 lengths over 6f on good ground; already handles the conditions and trip, and a filly with just the one run looks open to further progress second time out — a strong danger in this heat.
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Danny McMenamin 15%Gordon Elliott 18%64No signal15/2 4/1 15/2Shaped with promise on debut when fourth beaten eight lengths at Clonmel in a maiden hurdle, and that form has since been given added substance. She should progress further with a strong yard behind her; acts on good ground and handles this trip.
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Luke McAteer 8%P J F Murphy 5%5No signal33/1 FCST 28/1Beaten well on debut at Leopardstown, but it was a first run on soft ground over a shorter trip, and stepping forward markedly from that experience is a reasonable expectation. Her profile makes her a live threat; the main risk is rivals with more experience behind them.
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Jason Watson 13%Charles Hills 15%—No signal40/1 25/1 40/1A Cotai Glory colt with a notable half-brother in Fred On Fire who showed very useful form at 6f; his dam was more effective at 13f, and facing experienced rivals on debut makes this a tough ask — improvement is expected to come in time.
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E McNamara 10%2229-3No signal11/2 13/2 11/2Back to form at this course last time, doing best of those held up to finish third after a break in running; handles good and yielding at today's trip and expected to strip fitter for that outing — first-time hood on and rated here as a lively candidate from what looks a fair mark.
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Commander Of Life20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Hector Crouch 18%243554No signal8/1 11/1 15/2Settles well off the pace and finished strongly at Doncaster last time, beaten 3¼l off a mark a pound higher than here; consistent in placing efforts and our rating gives him fair prospects — the inner draw at stall 1 could limit early options.
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P J Rothwell 7%U/80-PNo signal28/1 18/1 28/1A pattern of declining form since returning from a lay-off, most recently failing to complete at this venue; effective over the trip and first-time blinkers represent a change of approach, but he has been going in the wrong direction and needs a significant improvement in form to get involved.
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Concert20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8George Bass 12%Jack Channon 14%36-403No signal9/2 9/2 4/1Returned to form at Newcastle last time, just 2l adrift at a 1lb higher mark and showing the consistency that has been a hallmark of her career. Effective over this trip on the all-weather; tongue-tie applied for the first time, and she merits respect as second on our ratings.
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—No signal100/1Well beaten in an auction event at Thurles on his only Flat start, showing little inclination to assert when challenged; returning from a lengthy absence to make his hurdles bow, switching codes on the back of a modest debut makes this a difficult assignment.
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Rob Hornby 12%Andrew Balding 18%6No signal16/1 9/1 16/1Beaten in a strong novice event here on his only run, where he showed little; speedily bred and may prefer a drop in trip in time, but the trainer has a fine record at this venue and he should improve considerably for the experience second time out.
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9-7No signal125/1 50/1 100/1Showed a little more at Lingfield in her latest start, beaten around 8 lengths, but still appeared reluctant under pressure; she is bred for this trip and a first-time hood may help, though her attitude remains the chief concern.
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2PP-57No signal20/1 16/1 20/1Dropped in trip at Hexham last time in a handicap chase and was well beaten, a performance short of his best. Trainer in good form and first-time tongue-tie applied; effective over 3m on a sound surface and should be better served by today's conditions.
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Cieren Fallon 18%Tom Lacey 19%675No signal14/1 11/1 14/1Winless in recent starts and sits at the foot of our ratings; his latest at Sandown showed marginal forward movement though he may not have beaten much given the long starting price, and a trainer in decent form is the main encouragement as he goes handicapping.
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Robert Dunne 8%Gordon Elliott 18%13P-45No signal13/2 9/2 6/1Has a win and a place from her recent starts, but was held up after going to the front too early at Perth last time; first-time cheekpieces may encourage a more patient ride, though her inconsistent profile remains a concern.
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William Carson 10%757-59TTop RatedSSteamer Nod 2 signals16/1 40/1 16/1Stays 8-10f on a sound surface and returns after a break of nearly two months; his most recent run on the Flat at Windsor was below par, and more is needed before he can get competitive with this type of company — his mark has been falling but further improvement is required.
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502-25No signal14/1 11/1 14/1On a lengthy losing run but has shown renewed form over fences, and twice placed in recent starts; held at Tramore last time when perhaps ridden too prominently, and first-time blinkers may help him settle — effective at this trip and arguably lenient on earlier figures, though he remains yet to score.
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Kyle McHugh 7%8663-0No signal14/1 18/1 14/1Out of form on his most recent start here on the Flat and has proven most effective over longer distances of 12f to 16f, making today's shorter trip an obvious concern; a first-time hood is fitted after a break of 82 days and he has plenty to find against these rivals.
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Paul Townend 38%W. P. Mullins 26%5292/1No signal10/11 6/5 5/6His connections have landed four of the past ten runnings here, and he returns to hurdles on a sound surface that suits after a recent run on the Flat; consistent at the top level and wearing first-time cheekpieces today, he carries the best form credentials and looks the one to beat.
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Jack Kennedy 23%Gordon Elliott 18%42F2-0No signal15/2 11/2 15/2Jumped poorly and made no impression in a handicap at Kilbeggan on his most recent outing; first-time headwear today as connections seek greater consistency, though an erratic recent profile means he needs a significant step up to take a hand here, despite the trip and going suiting.
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Lisa Harrison 12%554-73No signal10/1 FCST 17/2Landed this contest last year and handles the going well, but was never competitive and faded badly when held last time at this course; generally consistent at this level and ideally wants even further than today's trip, though he has been without a win in his last five starts.
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Dougie Costello 10%Adam Kirby 12%571305SSteamer Whisper 1 signal12/1 18/1 12/1Landed a handicap at Kempton in May and is 1lb lower here than on his most recent outing, which is in his favour. Form has faded since that success though, and a bounce-back is needed over a trip that may stretch him slightly.
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Dannick20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8Tom Queally 10%60-708No signal10/1Ran more creditably at Goodwood last time, just 3l adrift at a 3lb higher mark, though still needs to find more after a run of below-par efforts. Visor applied for the first time today; acts on any surface and the trainer is in good form.
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Conor Rabbitt 11%Andrew Hamilton 15%53-2U8No signal13/2Jumping and travelling were both problems at Cartmel last time, well beaten in a handicap hurdle. Switching to fences, where significant improvement is needed; acts around 2m on good to soft and first-time tongue-tie is the main positive.
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Del Corso20:30 Newbury race 5 of 6Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%66-334No signal9/2 5/1 7/2Raced freely last time but still performed to his usual level at Lingfield, beaten 4 lengths off a mark just 1lb higher than today; effective at a mile to 9f on a variety of surfaces and the return to quicker conditions is a clear plus, making him a credible threat.
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C Byrnes 12%0-88No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Beaten some way off the pace in his three starts to date, though he made small forward strides at this course most recently; the step up in trip on offer today is a positive angle on paper, but he needs to find considerably more to trouble the better-fancied runners.
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Brian Hayes 10%6565-0No signal66/1 50/1 66/1Form has been poor since his return from a lay-off, most recently well beaten at Kilbeggan, and there is little to suggest an immediate revival; first-time cheekpieces bring an element of the unknown and he handles this trip on a sound surface, but hard to recommend in his current state.
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Desert Friend19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 7Conor Cusack 8%P J F Murphy 5%139190No signal14/1 FCST 12/1Two wins in his last six starts demonstrate ability but he currently sits 6lb above his most recent successful mark; trailed badly out of contention on his latest outing and now tries a first-time tongue-tie, dropping 1lb in the weights. Each-way prospects are modest.
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T G McCourt 7%-23277No signal8/1 13/2 8/1Showed his keenness at Leopardstown last time on a longer trip and failed to see it out, but today's drop back to 1m suits better; at his best on a sounder surface, first-time cheekpieces may help him settle, though he sits towards the foot of the ratings.
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Diamond Dreamer20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8Daniel Muscutt 14%326376No signal16/1 12/1 16/1Beaten just over three lengths at Lingfield last time but lost ground negotiating the home bend after getting too far detached early; below his usual level of late overall and yet to win in his last six starts. Blinkers on for the first time today at a mark that looks about right.
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Wesley Joyce 6%31-039No signal15/2 6/1 15/2His most recent effort at Leopardstown came on soft ground after a rapid back-to-back — he had competed just 24 hours earlier — and that run can easily be excused; effective at 7f/1m on a sounder surface and clearly capable of better, he is firmly in the mix.
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Darragh Keenan 10%Michael Wigham 13%441113BBoD Whisper 1 signal4/1Three wins in his last six starts and back just two days after landing at Brighton — the cheekpieces have clearly played their part. Our figures put him down the market, though an in-form yard and course/distance experience keep him of interest.
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William Durkan 13%—No signal6/1 5/1 6/1Inclined to race too freely, he ran to his mark at Down Royal last time, beaten eight and a half lengths in a maiden on a step up in trip; handles good ground and AW over 7f-10f, though a breathing concern adds a further note of caution on his hurdle debut.
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Susan Corbett 10%40606-No signal66/1 FCST 50/1Landed a bumper success but has struggled to build on that over hurdles, no better than fourth in recent starts. Returns off a break; acts on good ground at 2m and needs to find more if she is to get involved.
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69No signal28/1 40/1 25/1Struggled to land a blow at Listowel most recently — the race was run to suit front-runners — and has finished no better than sixth in two starts; has some pace in his breeding which could see him improve, but faces a stiff task on current form.
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Leigh Roche 6%E D Delany 8%06-013No signal7/2 3/1 7/2Third on his most recent start, beaten just over three lengths off a 57 mark and arriving just 1lb lower today with a win on the board over today's trip on similar going. He shapes as the one to beat in this field.
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Charlie Price 12%/2380-No signal22/1 18/1 22/1Disappointed when stepped back up in trip at Musselburgh on his most recent outing, with form tailing off sharply towards the end of last season; returns from 192 days off with a first-time hood and handles the trip and going, but is the lowest-rated in the field on our figures.
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Drymee20:30 Newbury race 5 of 6Tom Marquand 16%James Fanshawe 18%4-71No signal5/2 11/4 5/2Landed a maiden at Lingfield by a neck last time, finding more when the race developed on softer ground; effective at 7f-1m and handles a range of surfaces, with a top jockey booked and further progress expected now embarking on handicapping.
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Colin Keane 16%7869No signal8/1 17/2 8/1Out of her depth at six furlongs in a Fairyhouse handicap last time, beaten eight and a half lengths, but the step back up to a mile today is more in her range. A jockey with a strong record at this venue takes the ride, which is a genuine plus; the form figures suggest more is needed.
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Colin Keane 16%T G McCourt 7%74-047No signal8/1 6/1 8/1Winless in his last five starts but returns to 8f after finding 6f too sharp at Fairyhouse last time; competitively weighted on his official mark and partners a jockey with a strong record at this venue, acts on good ground.
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—No signal33/1Unraced Kodi Bear filly with a half-sibling who has shown smart form at 5f — though her dam was effective at a longer trip; likely needs this debut for the experience and may be better watched until she has had a run under her belt.
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Danny Mullins 11%C Byrnes 12%222-32BBoD Whisper 1 signal9/2 FCST 7/2Placed in each of his last five hurdle starts, second eight lengths off the leader at Tramore most recently when back over a shorter trip; fast ground brings out his best over 2m-2m1/4, and first-time tongue-tie may add a further edge — a consistent performer who is hard to leave out.
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Echo Of Faith20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Charlie Wallis 10%41-877No signal28/1 20/1 28/1Arrived from Ireland with a win to his name but struggled on his British debut at Windsor, well beaten on what may have been an unsuitable trip; all his best form has come at 7f or beyond and the 6f test today looks a concern.
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Terence O'Brien 12%2515-FNo signal11/2A chase fall here last time, and she has been inconsistent across recent outings with a mixed record; the switch back to hurdling may suit better, and she has shown she can win in this sphere. Acts with cut but our figures place her well down the order.
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Danny Gilligan 11%Ross O'Sullivan 10%608-3No signal11/2 4/1 11/2Third on her handicap debut at Wexford most recently, five and a quarter lengths behind the leader in a drop of class; effective over 2m and lightly tried in this sphere, with further progress expected in time, she holds more than an outside chance of getting competitive.
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Jason Hart 14%Ed Dunlop 12%224-39No signal14/1 18/1 14/1Tendency to race keenly held her back when well beaten at Windsor on her latest outing; returns after a short break with first-time blinkers fitted, which may help settle her, though she is yet to prove she stays 10f and faces a stiff task at the weights.
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Cieren Fallon 18%Ed Walker 16%73-83No signal11/10Placed third on his handicap debut here last time, beaten just 1 1/2 lengths off this same mark, and handles today's trip and going well; wears cheekpieces and looks to have more to offer — the top-rated runner in the field and the one to be with.
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Chris Hayes 10%Sean Hayes 0%144-40No signal22/1 FCST 20/1Outpaced at six furlongs at the Curragh most recently, but she has a win on the board and is most effective over seven and eight furlongs — today's mile sits squarely in her range. The first-time hood and blinkers signal connections are looking for a sharper effort; the trip increase is the key.
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Euphonia20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%856116No signal14/1 12/1 14/1Had every chance last time but delivered little, beaten 7l in sixth off the same mark she carries here; the wide berth at stall 15 adds to the task and the handicapper looks to have her measure — a response is overdue.
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Evenepoel20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Luke Morris 12%Archie Watson 15%4-15No signal7/1 FCST 13/2Dropped away over 7f at Lingfield last time, where he looks to need a longer test; a big, powerful type who is likely to be better served by further distances. Acts on the all-weather but 162 days absent adds uncertainty, and 6f looks sharp for him.
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Express Train20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8Robert Havlin 15%Andrew Balding 18%07-639No signal33/1 22/1 33/1Off the track for five months and his last start at Southwell was deeply below par, pulling hard before emptying; has the ability in theory but yet to win in recent starts and rarely runs to it. Trainer in form but a big ask after such a long break.
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Susan Corbett 10%441-P4No signal17/2 10/1 8/1Holds some form claims over this trip and going, and was travelling well before fading in the closing stages last time; the combination of tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time is a potential plus, but his ranking outside the top eight makes him harder to recommend.
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Edward Greatrex 14%—No signal12/1 10/1 12/1A 180,000gns Dark Angel filly out of a dam that was a very smart performer over 6f as a juvenile, and a full-sister to the useful Rum Therapy over this trip; ranks last on our figures on debut, but the strong pedigree makes her one to keep in mind.
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Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%43-22BBoD Whisper 1 signal10/3 10/3 3/1Beaten just a length on her handicap debut at Redcar over this 10f trip, she showed a clean action and has the profile to go higher still; she has finished in the first four on each of her last four starts, acts on this ground and a step forward here looks well within range.
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114655No signal12/1 9/1 12/1Beaten 4 lengths here last time off this mark and comes back quickly, just three days after that run; effective at this trip on any going, but form has slipped in recent starts and the first-time cheekpieces need to do the unlocking.
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Faustus21:00 Newbury race 6 of 6673772No signal7/1 11/2 7/1Went close at Windsor last time, beaten 1¼l off today's mark; he landed this race 12 months ago and goes particularly well when the ground rides fast. First-time cheekpieces could help, though winless in recent starts, a strong showing could see him go well.
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Marco Ghiani 16%Charlie Clover 21%-69052No signal5/2Runner-up at Ripon last time, going down by a length off a 1lb lower mark, he acts at 7f and ranks third on our figures. He has shown his best to date on the all-weather, which adds a small question mark over today's turf conditions.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Rod Millman 13%2No signal15/2 12/1 7/1Runner-up by 2½ lengths on debut in a novice at Bath, she showed enough to suggest there is more to come; trainer in good order and stepping up to 6f should suit, making her a strong threat at this level despite remaining yet to score.
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S Curling 11%4115-PNo signal11/1A pulled-up reappearance at Clonmel last time is best overlooked as a comeback run, with her prior record showing back-to-back wins; first-time tongue-tie applied. Effective at today's distance on a sound surface, and there is form from earlier in the season to build on.
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Rob Hornby 12%K. R. Burke 20%76-670SSteamer Whisper 1 signal12/1 18/1 11/1Below his best last time on turf but the return to the all-weather after a three-month freshener could suit; he acts on this surface well and his current mark looks workable. Yet to score in recent starts, but the conditions appear more in his favour today.
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S Curling 11%177P-4No signal17/2 FCST 8/1Connections have a strong record in this contest, and The First Turn looks a likely type to step forward in handicap company; usually held up and fourth at Punchestown latest having shown he handles this trip on good ground, with the pulled-up effort on his previous start the main question mark.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 23%221-12BBoDWHTW Nod 2 signals7/4 32/17 31/19Landed a short-head success at this venue two starts ago and remains consistent, though jumping errors cost him when runner-up last time off the same mark as today. Blinkers and tongue-tie applied; effective over 3m on a sound surface and the stiff test suits.
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7-0083No signal7/2 10/3 7/2Third, beaten three and a half lengths off her current mark at Down Royal last time, and she looks capable of building on that effort here. Acts on yielding and good ground and is effective at today's trip; the wide draw from stall 15 is the one risk.
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Sean Quinlan 15%956P7-No signalSP FCST 12/1Rates third on our figures and handles both today's trip and going, returning from a break fitted with cheekpieces for the first time; a prolonged run of disappointing efforts and a mark that has been working against him are the main concerns.
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G B Noonan 9%E McNamara 10%19/43-No signal7/1 FCST 13/2Point winner who has produced strong hurdles form at this track, finishing third in a race where a stronger gallop would have suited him better; effective at 2m5f on soft and likely to progress over longer trips as his career develops, adding first-time tongue-tie on return from a break.
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060-0CNo signal9/2 7/2 9/2Denied a chance to complete at this venue most recently after being carried out on ground that was on the soft side, though his earlier record offers little encouragement either; first-time tongue-tie represents a change of tack, but until he shows something more convincing he remains hard to support here.
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080-02No signal15/2 8/1 7/1Stepped up in trip and dropped in class at Tramore last time, finishing second off a lower mark; an encouraging run, and he handles today's distance and going. In cheekpieces today; yet to score in recent starts, but the form is heading in the right direction.
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Frisco Lad20:08 Limerick race 8 of 8Mr J L Gleeson 19%—No signal15/2 15/2 7/1A debut runner by Walk In The Park, from a dam placed in points; the market will be the best guide to his chance on first appearance. In the hands of a top trainer, though a half-brother to a poor performer at an extended trip means ability cannot be assumed.
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Gallant20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Tom Marquand 16%Oli Rix 10%626075No signal16/1 17/2 14/1Posted a decent effort at Newmarket last time, beaten 2l off a stiffer mark; tongue-tie applied for the first time and course and distance experience in hand — yet to score in his last six outings but not without a chance on a sound surface.
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448-43No signal10/3 4/1 10/3Never got into contention and finished 13 lengths back in third at this track last time, needing to bounce back from that effort. Trainer in good form and first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces applied; best at 2m but handles this trip on a sound surface.
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—No signal66/1Debut mare by Lucky Speed with pedigree interest — a half-sister showed ability over longer distances and another half-sibling has gone well over points and hurdles; on known evidence, though, she is best observed rather than backed until she has demonstrated something on a first public start.
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%926-4PNo signal14/1 10/1 14/1Last seen failing to complete at Kilbeggan in a race that appeared to come too soon after a previous engagement, but his chasing form suggests he could be well treated on his hurdle mark; effective over a wide range of trips on any going and simply needs to bounce back to his better level to be a major factor.
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5/7-11No signal3/1 2/1 3/1Back-to-back successes include taking a handicap by 5½ lengths at Market Rasen most recently, and his mark still looks lenient on his best earlier form. First-time cheekpieces applied; stamina over this longer trip is the main doubt, and his trainer's recent results have been modest.
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Ryan Kavanagh 11%Ian Williams 11%-63002No signal6/1Second at Windsor last time, going down by just over two lengths off this very mark, Giant heads our figures in a nine-runner field and acts well across a range of trips. He is yet to win in recent starts but this is a fair opportunity.
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Georgia Dobie 10%Laura Mongan 5%—No signal66/1 40/1 50/1A 10,000gns Sergei Prokofiev filly making her debut — her dam showed useful form over seven furlongs, including as a juvenile, which offers a pedigree pointer to today's trip. Raw on her opening start and hard to assess, she is likely to need the experience.
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Giorgio M20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8Rob Hornby 12%Mark Loughnane 10%764777No signal25/1 18/1 25/1Consistently out of the frame in recent starts and his debut on the all-weather at Wolverhampton last time produced a result much in line with his turf efforts, beaten six lengths. First-time tongue-tie from a wide draw — difficult to fancy on current form.
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M. P. Sheehy 8%Mark Rimell 12%78-480No signal13/2 15/2 13/2Without a win in recent starts, he is effective at this distance on good and soft, and the addition of first-time blinkers for a trainer in good form makes him of interest from stall 4. A poor run at Nottingham last time is the main question.
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Danny Gilligan 11%Ross O'Sullivan 10%078-21No signal11/4 FCST 5/2Flat-bred horse who has been progressing in hurdle handicaps, landing his most recent start by 5l at Clonmel off a mark 9lb lower on better ground; effective at today's distance on good to yielding and runs in first-time hood, with the rise back up the weights now the examination he faces.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%James Fanshawe 18%33-3No signal11/10 9/4 10/11Placed in all three starts on the all-weather, including a solid effort at Southwell on his first outing after a breathing procedure; adds a first-time tongue-tie and acts well up to 7f on this surface, making him a genuine threat.
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I. J. Power 9%P J Breen 0%743-85No signal25/1 22/1 25/1Experienced in bumpers and has shown enough promise over hurdles to rate as a genuine contender; beaten 6l at Tramore most recently in a fair effort and effective at this trip on both good and yielding going, with inconsistency in his recent record the main caveat.
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%357P-BNo signal16/1 14/1 16/1Brought down last time and pulled up the start before — her form figures look worse than they are, with interference accounting for the latest exit; effective over today's trip and acts on good ground. A frustrating maiden, though the trainer's recent record is uninspiring.
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Charlie Fellowes 11%487No signal20/1 18/1 20/1Ran poorly at Bath last time, well beaten in a maiden with little to show for the effort, and must improve significantly to feature here. Acts on this surface, effective at 6f, and cheekpieces on for the first time today may provide a catalyst.
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Connor Planas 11%Charlie Appleby 33%—No signal9/2A Dubawi filly on debut for a top stable, she is a half-sister to Arabian Light, who showed very smart form at a mile and a quarter, with her dam also sharp at seven furlongs; strong on pedigree and commands real respect here.
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Sean Levey 13%Richard Hannon 12%4No signal28/1 18/1 22/1Made pleasing ground towards the finish when an 8-length fourth at Goodwood on debut, having been effective on soft; conditions here are quicker than she has faced before and improvement looks likely if she takes to the firmer surface, though that remains unproven.
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Chris Hayes 10%Archie Watson 15%8No signal14/1 16/1 12/1Beaten a long way on his only run at Nottingham and sits at the foot of our figures; scope to improve with experience but needs a significant step forward to feature in this, and there is little in the form to suggest it is imminent.
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Marco Ghiani 16%Marco Botti 16%31-246No signal11/4 10/3 11/4Well held in a handicap at Newmarket last time, though that run was in keeping with her previous effort, and she had been building a solid record beforehand, including a win in recent starts; effective at 8-9f on good ground and AW, with a first-time hood added today.
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Clifford Lee 17%James Tate 19%—No signal9/2 9/4 7/2A 140,000-euro Churchill purchase from the breeze-ups who arrives with real appeal on debut for a yard firing at 32% in recent weeks; her dam excelled over 8f and this filly has the profile to make an immediate impression — commands the most respect in this field.
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Ray Dawson 14%1237-0TTop RatedSSteamer Nod 2 signals5/2 13/2 2/1His reappearance at York was a gentle introduction — he was eased once held and clearly not fully stretched. Acts on this surface and trip, and a step forward from that run is expected; back-to-back below-par outings mean there is still something to prove, but the profile offers more.
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Sean Bowen 24%Gordon Elliott 18%225-85No signal15/8 3/2 32/17Has shown fair form over hurdles with second-place finishes in recent starts and now gets his first crack at a handicap over fences for a capable yard. First-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces added; effective between 2m and 2m4f with cut and with more to offer at this level.
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George Downing 10%Ed Walker 16%—No signal33/1 28/1 33/1A Sioux Nation colt whose dam was useful at 12f, suggesting stamina will be his stronger suit; longer trips are probably where he will come into his own, and this 6f debut looks a steep ask — one to file away for future reference.
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Dylan Hogan 11%Martin Dunne 12%407-40No signal28/1 16/1 25/1Last at Doncaster on his most recent outing in a clear step backwards, and his better efforts have tended to come on the all-weather. Has shown enough to suggest a revival is possible, but needs to bounce back quickly.
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Charlie Clover 21%211133No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Returned to turf at Yarmouth last time and struggled to maintain his pace, beaten 3¼l off a mark 1lb higher than today's; handles any ground at 10-12f and has a useful run of recent form, with the trainer in good shape and the current mark not without interest.
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R P Cody 13%92540-No signal18/1 14/1 16/1Down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown on his most recent start, where the ground may not have suited — he is more effective on a sounder surface over 2m-2m3f; returns from a break wearing first-time cheekpieces, but inconsistency in a short career leaves doubts.
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TBA09-000No signal33/1Struggled badly at Gowran Park last time after missing the kick and is without a win in five recent starts; most effective at 5-7f so today's 8f trip looks a stretch, and with a wide draw and an unreliable profile, she has plenty to overcome.
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Jason Hart 14%472No signal10/1 8/1 10/1Second beaten three-quarters of a length in a seller at Musselburgh on her latest start back on turf, and the handicap switch may unlock something; rated sixth of seven on our figures and needs to step up to feature here.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%Richard Hughes 15%458No signal17/2 9/1 15/2Well below her best at Sandown last time and the trainer's yard has been in a quiet spell recently; her earlier outings suggested more ability over this trip on a sound surface, and a handicap debut can bring out the best — a return to form is possible if she rediscovers that earlier level.
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Havana Jag21:00 Newbury race 6 of 6Ethan Tindall 10%-53444No signal28/1 20/1 25/1Consistent and handles both turf and AW at the trip; fourth at Brighton last time was below her best on turf. Returning to conditions she handles better, she is a solid contender here, though yet to win in recent starts.
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Ray Dawson 14%621326No signal15/2 FCST 7/1Won here in April off a mark 4lb lower and acts well on this course and trip; last run was a touch below his usual level but he has been largely consistent, and first-time tongue-tie and blinkers could sharpen him up; rates the one to beat on our figures.
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Herculeus20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6100-95No signal11/1 9/1 11/1Showing signs of a revival after a better display at this track last time; first-time cheekpieces can help, and a sound surface suits — though his best form has come over a mile and the drop in trip is a mild question mark.
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Toby Moore 11%Ed Dunlop 12%-72115No signal11/4 2/1 5/2Won by four lengths off a 6lb lower mark at his penultimate start and clearly suited by distances from 9f to 12f; his most recent run was well below that level off the same mark he carries today, but the ground and trip suit and there may still be improvement in him.
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Gavin Ryan 8%3No signal6/5 10/11 6/5Displayed useful early pace on her debut, tracking prominent before keeping on for third in a maiden — a solid introduction from a strong yard; the drop to 5f looks tailored to her strengths, she acts on today's going, and is the one to beat.
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606-12No signal8/1 7/1 8/1Landed a win at Clonmel two starts ago, then ran to her mark when runner-up here last time; off the same official rating now and showing consistency over this distance and ground. Capable of getting into the places off an unchanged mark.
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Jack Doughty 13%Stuart Williams 13%763No signal13/2 8/1 13/2Third in a maiden at Bath on her most recent outing, a result that showed a step forward in form, and this move into handicap company at 5f looks a positive angle; lightly tried and capable of further progress, she is hard to overlook as a handicap newcomer.
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David Probert 13%Hugo Palmer 13%644-38No signal16/1 9/1 14/1Struggled to justify his place in the field when well beaten at Chester last time, but had shown consistent form prior to that setback; he stays 10f on good ground and first-time cheekpieces are fitted today, and he could bounce back if they sharpen his focus.
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009No signal22/1 18/1 22/1Trailed at the back in a Limerick maiden most recently with little to show across recent runs. Wears cheekpieces for the first time here and the switch to handicap company may suit in time, but the trainer is without a result from the last 25 and there is plenty to prove.
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Adrian Nicholls 13%-70398No signal12/1 16/1 12/1Well beaten at Ripon on her most recent start in a manner that suggested she was not at her best that day; handles 5f on a sound surface and has shown better form at this trip, but the last two outings give little grounds for confidence.
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Huscal20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Jason Watson 13%Charles Hills 15%52-084No signal9/1 17/2 9/1Inconsistent gelding who found the extra yardage too demanding when held at Windsor last time; tongue-tie fitted for the first time and the return to 7f on good-to-firm ground helps, but he sits towards the lower end of our ratings.
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Calum Hogan 7%E McNamara 10%995-22No signal3/1A pair of runner-up efforts in his last two outings mark him out as a genuine threat, and he handles today's going well; progressive profile and with more to offer, particularly over a more demanding stamina test. First-time tongue-tie applied; still to get his head in front.
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Alexander Ott 11%26133-No signal11/1 15/2 11/1Third seven lengths off the leader at Cork on his most recent hurdle start, running to his mark; the mark looks more workable over hurdles than fences, but this could be a stiff enough examination on his return and he has more to prove at this level.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Ralph Beckett 19%01No signal3/1 31/19 3/1Ran on strongly to land a novice at Wolverhampton last time despite being out-kicked earlier in the straight, winning by the narrowest of margins; should improve stepping up to 7f today and acts well on the all-weather. Rates a significant danger with further progress likely.
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Initial Blue20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8331723No signal11/2 7/2 11/2Took a 6f handicap here at Kempton in April off a 4lb lower mark, with all his best form on this surface; raced too freely from the front last time, which may explain the subsequent dip in form. First-time tongue-tie and blinkers today at a stiff mark.
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Edward Greatrex 14%Jack Channon 14%621No signal3/1 5/2 11/4Landed a maiden success at Pontefract last time by 1 1/4 lengths and looks open to improvement now stepping into handicap company; effective at 5f with 6f a potential further plus, though a break of over two months may need working through.
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Intense Approach20:23 Bellewstown race 7 of 7Ms L A Byrne 0%—No signal13/2 11/2 13/2Struggled at Cheltenham most recently in a novice handicap chase, failing to travel or settle; has shown ability over fences at up to 3m but faces his Flat debut returning from a break. First-time cheekpieces applied but plenty to prove in this sphere.
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John Dixon 2%4603-6No signal28/1 20/1 25/1Well beaten at Hexham last time on a trip that appeared too short, a horse rated reasonably on older Irish form but labelled unreliable. Acts on soft and good and handles this distance but hard to trust with any confidence.
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Jack Callan 14%Lemos De Souza 11%0495No signal12/1 12/1 10/1Beaten 7 lengths in a maiden at Bath last time and needs to show considerably more to get competitive in handicap company; wears a first-time visor today, which is of interest, and handles the trip on good ground — a significant step forward in performance is required.
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Invincible Speed20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8Ray Dawson 14%Mark Loughnane 10%144425No signal13/2 8/1 13/2All his wins have come on the all-weather and he returns to that surface following a string of turf efforts; the Salisbury run last time was somewhat laboured but the return here can spark improvement. Ranked third on our figures.
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—No signal20/1A Kodi Bear filly on debut, hooded, with pedigree pointing to today's trip and beyond — a half-sister to Lady Of Inishfree, smart at a mile, and the dam very useful at a mile and a half. First-time-out uncertainty limits confidence.
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359-80No signal50/1Below his best in recent starts, his last outing saw him fare poorly in a shorter-trip handicap hurdle on quick ground; form suggests he is better suited over today's distance with some cut. Needs to bounce back sharply on a fair mark.
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Danny Mullins 11%C Byrnes 12%2-33No signal3/1 5/2 11/4Highly promising on hurdles debut at Listowel, reaching the frame 4l third despite jumping poorly throughout; handles this trip on good ground and first-time tongue-tie should help sharpen his technique having learnt a great deal from that initial run — the clear one to beat on merit.
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Charles Bishop 10%Warren Greatrex 15%643-No signal22/1 12/1 22/1Finished 6¼l third at Southwell in his most recent start, performing adequately without threatening the principals; effective at 7f-1m and stepping up to 10f for his handicap bow, a lengthy absence since that run is the chief concern and he must show he has retained his level.
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Sam Ewing 12%Noel Meade 11%225-31TTop Rated Whisper 1 signal5/1 4/1 5/1Landed a chase at Listowel by nine lengths last time, thriving under a positive ride at a shorter trip; successful in this race twelve months ago and a proven operator in Graded company over 2-2 1/2m, he wears first-time tongue-tie and poses a genuine threat if this becomes a thorough examination.
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Charles Bishop 10%2BBoD Whisper 1 signal3/1 10/3 3/1Ran with plenty of promise on debut at this track, going down by only a head in a novice; course-proven at 6f and better expected with that experience now banked — the main risk is whether he can settle more readily second time out.
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M. P. Sheehy 8%Mark Rimell 12%57-761No signal11/2 9/2 11/2Landed a handicap here last time by a length, and drops in trip today which should be a positive. Effective on good ground and fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time, though 3lb higher than for that success is the key test.
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Jurality19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 7Paul W Flynn 9%555321No signal4/1 7/2 4/1Landed a handicap by over two lengths at Navan last time, reverting to a shorter trip with clear authority; progressive through his last three starts and effective on this ground at 12-16f, he tops our ratings in this field. Trainer figures are subdued but the form profile is compelling.
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William Maggs(3) 10%R. Mike Smith 10%3546-5No signal4/1 9/2 7/2Unable to sustain the gallop here last time but stayed on to finish, still beaten without landing a blow in a handicap hurdle. Shows a consistent record at this track over 2m on good ground; needs to find more but holds realistic claims if she improves on latest.
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Just Jump21:00 Newbury race 6 of 6Myla Coppins 17%Tony Carroll 13%3758R1No signal9/4 5/2 2/1Won at Windsor 10 days ago, finishing strongly by 1¼l off a 5lb lower mark; he is adaptable on any surface and effective over a range of trips. Now carries a penalty but tops our ratings and is the one to beat.
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Jack Mitchell 16%Joseph Parr 12%0446-2No signal6/4 FCST 3/2Posted a clear career-best when runner-up here over course and distance last time, going down by just 2¼l off this same mark; cheekpieces fitted for the first time today and, though his best form has come on AW, he heads the ratings with a strong case to make on recent evidence.
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Oisin Orr 14%424407No signal33/1 22/1 33/1Well beaten at Musselburgh last time but showed considerably more in earlier recent starts, including a runner-up effort; suited by a mile on a sound surface, he arrives today wearing first-time cheekpieces — a bounce-back is needed but not without some claims on better form.
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Neil Callan 14%George Baker 10%43No signal7/1 7/2 11/2A bold display when a narrow third in a maiden here on his second start — pressed throughout and beaten half a length — and both runs on the all-weather have come at this course, suggesting he handles the track well. There may be more to come yet; the wide draw in stall nine is the main note.
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Kennington20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6David Probert 13%Hughie Morrison 12%31No signal4/1 4/1 7/2Got his first win at Lingfield last time, landing a turf novice on his debut on grass; the yard in a productive spell and he looks a promising prospect for handicap company — the step up to this level with so few runs is the one caveat.
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Kevin The Great19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 7Gavin Cromwell 11%46-604No signal4/1 11/4 4/1Beaten just over a length at Navan last time in his first start in a tongue-tie, covering 13f well; handles this ground and takes just a 1lb rise in the weights. Effective between 10-13f with cut or on good, he rates a genuine threat here.
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14No signal3/1 10/3 5/2A winner on debut and then fourth beaten two lengths in his most recent start here — both runs on the all-weather — he has shown solid ability at this trip and should have more to offer. The trainer is in form and he rates a genuine threat.
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Joe Leavy 11%Brian Meehan 9%—No signal28/1 FCST 25/1A 38,000gns Australia filly bred on stamina lines as a half-sister to Merveillo, who was smart over a mile and three-quarters; longer distances look her eventual destination and this 6f debut is expected to serve more as an educational outing than a realistic tilt for honours.
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Jason Watson 13%Charles Hills 15%-28545No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Failed to see out the trip at Brighton last time, running below form off a 2lb higher mark having raced too keenly early; suited by 10f and stays further on a sound surface, though the tendency to race freely remains a concern and she has a lot to find on recent evidence.
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Conor Rabbitt 11%Leonard Kerr 0%874-57No signal8/1 11/1 15/2Shaped as if the shorter trip was against him in a handicap hurdle here last time, and the step back up in distance looks vital. Winless of late and last on our figures, though handles the going and extra yardage could unlock more.
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PP/7P-No signal66/1 66/1 50/1Has been pulled up three times in his last four starts over hurdles and has not yet struck upon conditions to show his best in this sphere; returns after 206 days off with a first-time hood and is difficult to recommend on these figures as the lowest-rated in the field.
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Jonathon Bewley 12%George Bewley 11%539-72No signal9/1 13/2 9/1Back to something like his best when runner-up here last time off a 3lb lower mark, and rates fourth on our figures; wears tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time and should be suited by the step up in distance, though his inconsistent record is the main reservation.
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Gordon Elliott 18%31P66-No signal16/1 17/2 16/1Burned himself out when pressed hard in front in a Grade 1 chase last time and was well held; returns from a break with first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces, and while 2m is his best trip, this grade may have found him out and he could fill a pacemaking role.
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Neil Callan 14%George Baker 10%55216-No signal16/1 7/1 16/1His final outing in October came just 24 hours after a win and he paid the price, beaten five lengths; a nine-month break since means he is likely to need this as a reintroduction. First-time tongue-tie; handles the all-weather but our figures make him one of the outsiders.
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Daniel King 10%Cian Hughes 10%/783-6No signal16/1 14/1 16/1Front-running tactics at Wexford last time backfired as she was left well held; tongue-tie and visor fitted for the first time. Effective over this distance range on good and heavy ground, but needs to show more restraint to build on recent efforts.
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Oisin Orr 14%Hugo Palmer 13%9022No signal4/1Fitted with first-time cheekpieces, he was a length second in a maiden here last time and clearly handles the course and today's trip; yet to score but has the ability to be competitive, and he could improve again if he builds on that effort.
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Luke Morris 12%0252No signal4/1 10/3 3/1Narrowly denied at Catterick in her most promising effort, beaten just a neck, and she handles good to soft and the all-weather; effective at this trip, she tops our figures and her recent profile points towards a step forward here.
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009-87No signal14/1 12/1 14/1Well held despite having a clear passage here last time, and the form figures make grim reading across recent starts; cheekpieces fitted for the first time. Rated off a basement mark but needs to find more, and today's extended trip looks likely to stretch her further.
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8No signal150/1 125/1 150/1Well beaten on debut at Newmarket, where she showed very little and looked raw throughout; middle-distance breeding suggests longer trips may prove more suitable in time, but her only run gives scant encouragement and she sits last on our figures.
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Luke Morris 12%Oliver Cole 11%05No signal66/1 33/1 50/1Showed a little more on his most recent outing, beaten just over five lengths, but has displayed an awkward attitude in early runs and there is a lot of maturing still to be done. Should get today's trip and acts on a sound surface; one to approach with some caution at this stage.
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Lark In The Mornin20:23 Bellewstown race 7 of 7Mr P W Mullins 33%/311-0WHTW Whisper 1 signal8/11 4/7 8/13Landed this prize twelve months ago and backed it up with another success shortly after; a shade below his best on reappearance but returns to a course and distance he handles well. Top-rated on our figures and commands clear respect.
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%0/38-2No signal7/4 FCST 31/19Landed a French bumper and has been building on that foundation with her current yard, finishing 3l second at Punchestown most recently when stepped up in distance — her most encouraging outing under rules; effective on good and cut ground over a range of trips and a genuine danger, with a slight drop in distance the only uncertainty.
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3554-1No signal5/1 4/1 5/1Landed a handicap at Listowel last time, going up in trip to score by over two lengths off a lower mark; consistent profile and may have more in reserve now he has opened his account. Effective on today's going, though the further step up to 22 furlongs may test his stamina.
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James Doyle 21%Ralph Beckett 19%0No signal7/2 32/17 7/2Dropped away on debut at Salisbury, where soft conditions likely hindered him, showing little on that evidence; the switch to an all-weather surface should be more suitable and he wears a first-time tongue-tie, but he has much to prove second time out.
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Danny McMenamin 15%Gordon Elliott 18%60-0No signal17/2 11/2 17/2Twice unplaced and sixth in his three most recent starts, yet he rates second on our figures; the case rests on this handicap debut over a longer trip with first-time cheekpieces, which fits his profile as a likely improver once the step up in distance is granted.
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Susan Corbett 10%080-48No signal14/1 10/1 12/1Briefly looked a threat at Hexham last time before fading out of contention; rates fourth on our figures, is down in the weights from recent runs, and wears tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time — but needs a more sustained effort than he has produced recently.
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Harry Cobden 22%036P3-No signal2/1 2/1 32/17Back after nearly four months away, having finished a 4.5-length third at Sedgefield on his last outing. A useful Flat performer who likes to race prominently over hurdles; first-time cheekpieces and better ground could help him show more consistent form on his return.
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Life After Love21:00 Newbury race 6 of 6Ollie Sangster 14%241137No signal14/1 9/1 14/1Beaten over 8 lengths in her latest outing off a mark 1lb higher than today's, and the trainer is in a lean spell. Suited by 5f, she has the distance form, but a significant reversal of that effort is needed to make her presence felt.
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Luke Morris 12%661151No signal20/1 13/2 16/1Won with something to spare at Dundalk last time, landing a claimer by 3.5 lengths, and has been in good heart in Ireland with three wins in recent starts; first-time tongue-tie and blinkers are added here, though he is inclined to do just enough when hitting the front.
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70P-40No signalSP FCST 22/1Down the field at Clonmel most recently, though that outing perhaps arrived before she was ready; still to translate that earlier promise into results and remains winless in recent starts. First-time cheekpieces today; best at 2m on today's going, but hard to trust at this level.
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Clifford Lee 17%Ollie Sangster 14%0-591No signal7/2 31/19 10/3Landed her first win in a handicap by half a length at Ffos Las on her latest start, showing real resolve in the process; faces a 3lb higher mark on quicker ground today and the trainer's current form is a slight caveat.
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Jack Gilligan 10%Rod Millman 13%—No signal66/1 40/1 50/1A Havana Grey filly out of a dam very useful at 7f as a juvenile and a half-sister to Back In Black, who was sharp at that trip; trainer in good form but this debut looks more about gaining experience than immediate impact in what appears a decent field.
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P J Breen 0%U523-6No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Well held at Killarney most recently despite being given every opportunity, though inconsistency has been a feature of his bumper campaign; back after a short break and adaptable to any going at 2m, suggesting the move to hurdles could help him find a more reliable gear.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 23%608-13No signal9/4Won here by four lengths off a 5lb lower mark at the penultimate start and rates second on our figures; shaped to her ability last time carrying the same official mark as today, and wears tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time — she may be even better suited going further.
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The Lost Sock20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Ray Dawson 14%Roger Varian 20%-83076No signal13/2 9/1 6/1Below par in recent starts with his mark gradually coming down; probably stayed the trip last time here despite being pushed along too soon, beaten over five lengths. Blinkers on for the first time; acts on a sound surface and this trip should be within range.
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Nicky Richards 17%/4PPP-No signal50/1 66/1 40/1Off the track for over four months after a series of pulled-up efforts, including at Ayr most recently in a novice hurdle. Has much still to find at this level, though acts on good ground and returns with a break behind him.
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Lucky Luna20:30 Newbury race 5 of 6Sean Levey 13%Richard Hannon 12%461No signal9/2 11/2 4/1Registered her first win in a novice at Salisbury last time, edging clear by half a length, and she has scope to develop further as she steps into handicap company; effective at 6-7f on a range of going, though the step up to 8f here is an unknown.
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0No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Beaten decisively on her only start in an auction race at Fairyhouse, and a significant step forward is required to figure here. The hood applied for the first time is about the only positive angle, with the trainer out of form and her ranking bottom of our figures for this field.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Dylan Cunha 13%700786No signal13/2 7/2 13/2Winless in recent starts but racing off a mark that continues to slide, he acts well at this distance on today's going and is fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time. Nothing more than a mid-division chance at best given the current run of form.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Harry Charlton 16%0-4295No signal17/2 7/1 17/2Ran keenly and performed below his better level at Doncaster last time, beaten 4 lengths; he stays 10f and handles this ground, and there is every chance of improvement if he can settle and race more economically than he has done recently.
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Sean Quinlan 15%Jennie Candlish 17%71-PUPNo signal22/1 18/1 22/1Won by over three lengths at Sedgefield in April off a 2lb lower mark, but his chasing career has stalled since, with errors blighting his last two starts; handles this trip and going, and first-time cheekpieces may help him settle and complete, making midfield a realistic aim.
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Maggies Yard20:08 Limerick race 8 of 8R P Rath 0%—No signal50/1An unraced Pillar Coral filly making her debut here; a half-sister to a moderate performer at an extended trip, though another relative has been successful in points and over hurdles. Faces a stiff ask against more experienced rivals on first appearance.
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Sean Levey 13%Richard Hannon 12%—No signal25/1 16/1 22/1A £45,000 Kodiac colt whose stable has taken 2 of the last 5 renewals here — a credential that makes the debut interesting; his half-brother Believe In Success was only modest at 8f, though, and our figures place him well down the field.
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Olivia Tubb 12%J. S. Moore 7%054No signal40/1 28/1 33/1Wore cheekpieces at Wolverhampton last time and made little impression, beaten eleven lengths in fourth; limited form so far but her running style suggests she needs more than 5f to show her best. Stepping up in trip today may help but plenty to prove.
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Lisa Harrison 12%3232U2No signal5/1 4/1 5/1Placed in each of his last two completions and shaped creditably at Hexham on his most recent outing from a prominent position; yet to win in his last six starts but his figures look fair and he is back running to something like his best.
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P7No signal150/1Well beaten on his hurdles debut at Clonmel while making repeated jumping errors throughout; likely to need considerably more time before realising any potential over hurdles and remains a significant risk in this company at the present stage of his career.
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Chris Dwyer 14%7-0574No signal7/1 6/1 7/1Fourth and beaten 6½l in a handicap on this course most recently, in keeping with his recent form, though the mark has been easing without a win to show for it; a tongue-tie fits for the first time today and the mile trip and sound surface both suit.
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Manly Fireball20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Finley Marsh 14%Richard Hughes 15%2-3721No signal10/1 7/1 9/1Galloped relentlessly to take a Wolverhampton novice by 3½l last time on the all-weather; the switch back to turf and step up to 7f pose questions, and our figures place him mid-field — plenty to prove in this environment.
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Hector Crouch 18%Ralph Beckett 19%—No signal12/1 7/1 11/1A Mehmas filly from a sharp family — half-sister to Palmar Bay and out of a dam who performed with distinction at 7f — she commands respect on debut for a top yard, though this looks a tough assignment first time out in what appears a competitive field.
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Taryn Langley 10%Dylan Cunha 13%475436No signal4/1 7/2 4/1Running well below his best handicap mark and showing fair form in recent starts, he is versatile in terms of conditions and has experience at this distance. The form dipped last time at Newmarket, and whether 8f suits as well as shorter is worth bearing in mind.
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Massimo Blue20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8Neil Callan 14%George Baker 10%249-55No signal17/2 9/1 8/1Struggling for form in recent starts and held up by a flat finish at Newbury last time, beaten five lengths. Effective over today's trip on the all-weather and cheekpieces applied for the first time; a wide draw from stall 11 doesn't help.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Ralph Beckett 19%110-72No signal2/1 5/2 7/4Runner-up here last time by a length and a quarter off a 3lb lower mark — arguably his sharpest run so far — and he returns on a slightly eased weight now. Handles today's trip and surface well; the main risk is whether his current mark leaves enough room for another step forward.
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TBAPaul Nolan 10%F-F0No signal66/1Beaten a long way at Punchestown most recently having made no impact throughout, and while his debut form carries some credentials at a high level, a big jump in performance is needed; looks better suited to lower-grade handicap company in time and hard to be confident about in this field.
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George Baker 10%9-0070No signal9/1 7/1 9/1Rated fourth on our figures with the trip and all-weather surface squarely in his favour — softer ground has clearly not brought out the best in him, and conditions today look considerably more suitable. Reliability has been an issue in recent starts and he has yet to score, but the surface angle makes him a genuine threat.
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5-1482No signal3/1 FCST 11/4A narrow second at Lingfield last time, beaten just a neck off a 1lb lower mark, and clearly in his element stepping up to a mile; today's trip looks ideal. Absent for over three months but acts on the all-weather and carries a workable mark — a genuine danger.
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Maxwell Smart19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 7T G McCourt 7%6-3965No signal10/3 7/2 10/3Placed third over hurdles most recently, showing a useful level of form before reverting to the Flat; suited by cut at 10-14f and second on our ratings in this field. Yet to win in recent starts but holds solid each-way claims on his best form.
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Sam James 14%0-4825No signal8/1 7/2 15/2Runner-up two starts back and handles a mile on good ground; pulled freely at Newbury last time when beaten 4 lengths, which makes first-time cheekpieces today of interest as an aid to settle him — yet to score in recent starts but not without a chance on his best.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Dylan Cunha 13%840No signal11/1 7/1 10/1Finished last in a novice at Wolverhampton most recently, she sits at the foot of our figures in a nine-runner field with questions over trip and experience. The yard landed this race last year, which is of note, but she needs to bounce back significantly.
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The Mediator20:23 Bellewstown race 7 of 7Gordon Elliott 18%9133-3No signal9/2 10/3 9/2Three consecutive placed efforts highlight his consistency and his connections have a strong record in this event; effective at 12-16f and among the stronger profiles in this field. Trainer is out of form at present but first-time blinkers could sharpen his effort.
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Melvin Udall20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6David Egan 14%Grace Harris 10%14-197No signal28/1 16/1 22/1Landed a pair of wins in recent outings but has been well below par in the two runs since; cheekpieces fitted for the first time and his mark continues to ease, though our figures suggest he needs to find more to figure prominently here.
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Mercury Day20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Jack Gilligan 10%Conrad Allen 14%453-78No signal22/1 16/1 20/1Delivers her effort from off the pace, beaten 4l at York last time at a fair level; effective over this sort of trip on sound ground and her mark looks accessible — wide draw at stall 13 is the one concern.
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643112No signal7/2Two wins in her last six starts and beaten only a nose last time off this same mark of 62, showing real tenacity; arrives today wearing first-time blinkers and handles the trip and going — a consistent filly who rates a genuine threat to our top pick.
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Merrimack21:00 Newbury race 6 of 6Chloe Lyons 14%Stuart Williams 13%137323No signal11/2 5/1 11/2Tends to go forward and set the pace, handles any surface and is suited by this trip; placed at Brighton 23 days ago off a 1lb lower mark. First-time tongue-tie applied, but our figures put him well below the main protagonists here.
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05620-No signal14/1 12/1 14/1Absent for 261 days and made no impression in his final run at Dundalk before that lengthy layoff; draw 14 is on the wide side and first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces represent a fresh approach, though a significant step forward is needed given the evidence.
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Noel Meade 11%34312-No signal15/2 7/1 15/2Fine form over both hurdles and fences prior to his lengthy absence, and second at Tipperary on his final run before the break, fading only in the closing stages over a longer trip; his hurdle mark looks lenient given his capabilities, but returning after 269 days off the course is the key unknown.
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Danny Mullins 11%0237-1No signal11/4Landed a handicap here last time, hitting the line 2½l clear off a 7lb lower mark on softer ground; hitting his stride and effective at around 3m. Quicker conditions here could count against him, but he is the type to build on that confidence-booster.
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Jack Mitchell 16%Joseph Parr 12%390006No signal11/4 3/1 11/4Runs to a solid level at this distance and on good ground, going down by three lengths off a slightly higher mark at Doncaster last time. The question is whether he settles — he can be free-running and needs to relax to show his best.
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Daniel King 10%John J Nallen 10%—TTop Rated Whisper 1 signal13/8 FCST 3/2His connections were successful in this contest twelve months ago and he arrives with a respectable level of form from Flat maidens, tiring late on a step up in trip at Dundalk recently; effective at 7f-1m on AW, he is expected to feature on his hurdles debut.
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Miners Cabin19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 760000No signal33/1 25/1 33/1Always held up and failing to get involved at Down Royal most recently; winless in recent outings and has yet to show the ability to feature in a race of this nature. Hard to fancy.
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8-1365No signal5/1 13/2 5/1Fifth beaten four lengths on a mark 1lb higher than today when marginally below her best on her latest start, and she has shown she can compete at this level in recent starts; a return to that form would make her a factor, though a step forward is still required.
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606-17No signal14/1 10/1 14/1Landed a hurdle at Wexford by three and a quarter lengths two runs ago off a 6lb lower mark; well beaten last time when set too stiff a pace up front, she drops 1lb here and has been effective on sound ground over 2m — there may still be mileage in her mark.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%Ollie Sangster 14%047112No signal9/4 7/4 32/17Two wins from his last six starts and only beaten 2 lengths at short odds last time off this same mark; the step up to 10f could bring out more and he looks well treated on a mark that reflects his ability — the one to beat.
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6PP-56No signal12/1 14/1 11/1Held at Listowel last time back in a handicap, and her form has been patchy with two recent pull-ups in her record; best suited to a sound surface and shorter trips than today. Has been inconsistent, and there are questions over how reliable her earlier form was at this level.
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Sean Quinlan 15%1P-643No signal6/1 4/1 6/1Third 16 lengths adrift at Hexham on his most recent outing, he has run at this course and distance before and knows the track. The sound surface suits and first-time cheekpieces could sharpen focus, though his inconsistent record makes him a risk.
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Murray Dodd 12%—No signal20/1 16/1 20/1Struggled in a maiden on his latest start and holds little in the way of credentials for this grade; returning after a lengthy absence adds to the uncertainty. Trainer in good form is about the best that can be said; much to prove.
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Paul Nolan 10%1750-4No signal14/1 10/1 14/1Fourth at Wexford on her most recent start after returning from a break, performing to her level but fading a little in the closing stages over today's trip; effective at 2.5m and could make more of an impact now she steps into handicap company, though she needs to find an extra gear to threaten the principals.
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Pat Dobbs 14%Richard Hannon 12%38-056No signal12/1 12/1 10/1Below par when well beaten in a handicap over this course last time, he is a capable performer at 10-12f on sound ground and now tries first-time blinkers; a return to form is required but the headgear switch could be the catalyst and he commands respect if he bounces back.
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Mountain Sky20:08 Limerick race 8 of 85No signal25/1 28/1 22/1Well beaten on his sole start at Killarney, and as a flat-bred returning from a short break, he faces a significant gap to close against more experienced rivals; tongue-tie applied for the first time today. Lightly raced, but needs to show considerably more to be a factor here.
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Mr Ubiquitous20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Kaiya Fraser 12%Harry Eustace 13%579-15No signal33/1 20/1 25/1Travelled keenly at Yarmouth last time and was well held, beaten over 6l; back from a two-month absence and needs considerably more from this mark to get involved — at least the trip and sound surface are conditions he has handled before.
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Nigel Tinkler 11%9-8006No signal9/1 12/1 17/2Suited by five furlongs on a sound surface and holds a fair official rating, suggesting latent ability; failed to land a blow from well off the pace at Redcar last time and the trainer is going through a lean patch, so a considerable improvement in form is required.
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3-0046No signal14/1Set out too fast in blinkers at Roscommon on his turf return last time and faded badly; better on the all-weather at 7/8f and draw 15 is inconvenient for one who likes to lead, with first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces offering the main new angle here.
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William Buick 25%Charlie Appleby 33%1TTop Rated Whisper 1 signal1/6 2/11 1/7Landed a novice at Newmarket on debut with a narrow margin and showed enough to suggest she can back it up on her second start; a top course jockey takes the ride and she heads the ratings as the clear one to beat.
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Brian Hughes 19%Patrick Neville 19%43P-75No signal6/1 10/1 5/1Tried to dominate at Hexham last time but made jumping errors and was reeled in, beaten six and a half lengths; handles this trip and going as a strong stayer, and first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces may encourage a more settled approach, though she has been without a win in her recent starts.
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Mystic Rose19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 7Terry Casey 7%-64075No signal9/1 FCST 17/2Beaten just over five lengths at Navan last time when tried over 13f; handles this going and has more to offer at staying distances, where she remains relatively lightly tested. Tries a tongue-tie for the first time today and holds a place chance.
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William Buick 25%Charlie Appleby 33%—TTop Rated Whisper 1 signal1/6 1/5 1/7Night Of Thunder colt who cost 850,000gns on debut, a half-brother to Chicago Call, who has shown very smart form at six furlongs, with his dam also sharp at that trip; a top course jockey takes the ride and his price tag alone suggests he is a colt of considerable ability.
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Ben Coen 11%J. P. Murtagh 11%24-314No signal13/8 11/10 31/19Consistent performer who was off the mark two runs back and followed up with a solid handicap debut last time, beaten just 2l in blinkers; his figures put him clear at the top here, effective at 5f on this going and switches to first-time cheekpieces.
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Newsreader20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8236-60SSteamer Whisper 1 signal12/1 16/1 10/1Winless in recent starts and below his best this season, with a below-par effort at Salisbury last time. Blinkers applied for the first time as he returns to 6f; acts on this surface and has placed form over further.
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Rowan Scott 11%—No signal10/1 9/1 10/1A £95,000 Persian Force purchase from the breeze-ups who has much in her favour as a first-time runner; her dam was a very useful performer over 7f and she is a half-sister to Kazakh, giving her a strong speed pedigree — a filly to take seriously on first appearance.
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Paul Nolan 10%—No signal10/1 FCST 9/1Fourth in a handicap at Leopardstown latest, beaten nine lengths on testing ground that may not have suited; he has place form over a mile on soft and yielding going, making him a worthwhile contender on hurdles debut, with stamina the remaining question mark.
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Nifty21:00 Newbury race 6 of 6Richard Hughes 15%3-8056No signal20/1 22/1 18/1Well below her earlier level at Newmarket last time, beaten 7 lengths; has been winless in recent starts, and the trainer is struggling for form. First-time blinkers could sharpen her up, but there is a case to answer before she can be trusted.
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Night Shining20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Billy Loughnane 18%George Boughey 18%6-44No signal10/3 4/1 10/3Ran on a pace that proved too strong at Chester last time and emptied late over 7f, though she showed enough to suggest further progress is possible. Acts on good ground and 6f may suit her better; trainer in fine form and she still has room to progress.
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Jack Doyle 8%F-PNo signal40/1 40/1 33/1Failed to complete at Ballindenisk most recently and showed little in his point-to-point career, so there is plenty to prove before he can be trusted; first-time tongue-tie is a sign connections are seeking a remedy, but he remains very much a work in progress at this stage.
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David Egan 14%Emma Lavelle 18%—No signal125/1 40/1 80/1A Time Test gelding who is a half-brother to Torbay, a fair 6f performer, with a dam that showed smartness at 7f; the pedigree is not without interest but this initial outing is unlikely to see his best and he should come on for the experience.
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Ricky Doyle 8%M D O'Callaghan 12%006-No signal22/1 16/1 22/1Successful on the Flat but struggling to replicate that form for a new yard over both codes; held comfortably in a maiden hurdle at Naas on his latest start, he returns from a break with first-time tongue-tie and is yet to find his feet over hurdles.
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T G McCourt 7%0-70No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Trailing at the back throughout in a Dundalk maiden on his latest outing, he has shown little to recommend him across recent starts. The sire's record at longer trips at least suggests today's mile should be within his reach, but a big step forward is needed to figure.
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Calum Hogan 7%R K Watson 2%—No signal150/1 125/1 150/1Failed to get competitive in an auction race at Fairyhouse on his only outing, well beaten throughout; everything is still to prove over hurdles on debut and it is hard to make a case for him against stronger opponents here.
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Harry Davies 13%Richard Hughes 15%6830-0No signal28/1 14/1 25/1Faded late here last time, clearly needing the outing after several weeks away, but he has solid form over a mile on the all-weather; first-time cheekpieces are added and he should be sharper now, though his running style depends on a genuine pace being set.
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David Egan 14%—No signal7/1 11/2 13/2Well-bred as a 280,000gns Night Of Thunder filly, a half-sister to Attagirl who excelled at 5f, her profile is compelling for a first start; she rates a genuine interest on debut, though the trainer has had limited recent success and that is worth bearing in mind.
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Numidia19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 7Mel Sheridan 7%Peter Lawlor 13%640078No signal10/1 15/2 10/1Well beaten at Down Royal on his latest start, failing to respond when asked; acts on this going up to 16f but looks more comfortable on an all-weather surface nowadays. Mark has been easing and he tries a first-time visor, though hard to be confident.
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%P J Rothwell 7%0F574-No signal9/1 7/1 9/1Held up as usual, he was well beaten at Downpatrick on his latest start, left with too much ground to cover over a shorter trip; first-time cheekpieces today as he returns from a short break. Handles today's distance with cut in the ground, though his trainer is currently going through a lean spell.
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Finley Marsh 14%Richard Hughes 15%—No signal16/1 10/1 16/1A 150,000gns No Nay Never colt and full brother to smart 6f performer His Majesty; the preference lies elsewhere at first asking and the trainer has been in a quiet spell — the pedigree is interesting but it is hard to be confident on this occasion.
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Cieren Fallon 18%J. S. Moore 7%340No signal12/1Well below her best in a Listed event at Ascot on her latest start, a step up in class that proved beyond her; back to 5f in a handicap is a sounder proposition, though the trainer's recent form is a concern and she has shown inconsistency in her last three starts.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Michael Bell 13%2-No signal5/1 FCST 4/1Runner-up at Lingfield on debut, keeping on into second behind a winner that subsequently proved himself in higher-grade company; a large colt who handled the distance and the all-weather surface, and he is open to considerable improvement from his sole start.
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Jack Kennedy 23%Gordon Elliott 18%d4No signal4/1 10/3 4/1A big player at Downpatrick on his second start, travelling with purpose and beaten only 4l in a manner suggesting the longer the trip the better; handles good ground and our figures rate him second here — more scope in the locker and a genuine threat, with today's distance possibly stretching just short of his ideal.
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Our Guy20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Rose Dawes 13%Denis Coakley 11%5-651PNo signal14/1 9/1 14/1Won narrowly at Windsor two starts ago before suffering a mishap last time, taking a bad step and being pulled up; acts on this surface at this trip and should reach that level again if the issue has fully cleared up.
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Over Spiced21:00 Newbury race 6 of 6Ashley Lewis 14%Grace Harris 10%215543No signal7/1 11/2 7/1Third off 69 last time, the same mark she faces here, and this consistent filly has a solid speed figure to her name. First-time cheekpieces fitted; still 2lb above where she last landed a race, and the yard is in a quiet spell.
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—No signal7/2 3/1 10/3A 35,000gns Lucky Vega breeze-up purchase on debut, with her dam showing useful form at seven furlongs and the stable having landed two of the last five runnings of this race — a genuine angle. The only caveat is first-time-out uncertainty.
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Pat Dobbs 14%Richard Hannon 12%—No signal40/1 18/1 33/1A 62,000gns Starman filly from a family more noted for middle-distance talent — a half-sister to the very useful Into Battle, best around 9f — this debut in a competitive event looks a learning exercise and she is probably best assessed once experience on a racecourse has been gained.
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Rowan Scott 11%Jonathan Portman 13%723No signal11/2 4/1 11/2Third in a maiden at Ffos Las on her latest start, handling softer conditions there, and the switch to handicap company may help her show more; acts at 5f and has shown promise in recent starts, though today's quicker ground remains an unknown.
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Faye Bramley 15%38-926No signal7/1Missed the kick at Newmarket last time and never threatened from the rear; today's first-time tongue-tie is of note and he has placed in recent starts, suggesting ability, but he needs things to fall right over this trip and makes more appeal as a speculative each-way entry.
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Tom Ward 11%6No signal80/1 28/1 50/1Well beaten on debut in a novice at Windsor, she is bred for 6f-7f and connections expect her to show more now; the profile suggests she should be more forward on her second start, though she has ground to make up on racecourse merit alone.
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Perfect Location20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Rob Hornby 12%Tom Ward 11%-62781No signal15/2 4/1 15/2Returned to form at Goodwood last time, taking a 6f handicap in cheekpieces off a 5lb lower mark; the key question is whether she can build on that in the same headgear. Acts on this surface, 6f suits, but the wide draw from stall 12 is a slight complication.
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Finley Marsh 14%44-863No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Posted a solid effort when 4 lengths third in a handicap at Goodwood last time, showing he can be competitive at this distance on any surface; his overall form shows variation but there is a chance here if he can build on the most encouraging of recent runs.
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Jennie Candlish 17%4561-1No signal2/1 18/13 32/17Back-to-back winner who took a handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time by two lengths, returning after a short break. Gone up 7lb for that effort but effective at 2m on a sound surface and could continue to progress on summer ground; a clear threat.
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Cieren Fallon 18%Harry Charlton 16%4-8235No signal17/2 9/1 7/1In decent form earlier in the year and handles varied going from soft to firm over 7-9f; his latest at Ffos Las was modest, beaten 6 1/4 lengths, and he wears a tongue-tie today — yet to score in recent starts but place claims are possible on a return to form.
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Eoin Doyle 5%006-64No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Fourth and beaten 9l at Sligo most recently, running to modest form in a pattern that has seen her well held across recent starts; tongue-tie and cheekpieces worn for the first time. An unreliable maiden who has yet to show enough to suggest she can make a significant impact here.
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3070-7No signal16/1 18/1 16/1Disappointing at Gowran Park last time and carries the added concern of a trainer who has gone 0/27 in recent weeks; effective at 7-10f on today's going, first-time cheekpieces offer some hope but more is needed than his current form has produced.
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Alan Persse 4%00856-No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Last seen departing a claiming hurdle at Wexford and has something to prove returning to Flat action on turf; best flat form has come on the all-weather over 8-9f, so today's surface is a concern, and first-time cheekpieces are the only new positive on offer.
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Alfie Redman 9%Joey Ramsden 7%947331No signal10/3 11/4 10/3Won a handicap at Doncaster 12 days ago, scoring by 1¼l off a 3lb lower mark in a performance that underlines his current solid form; effective across 10-14f and first-time cheekpieces are an interesting addition — he heads the ratings with a strong case.
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David Allan 13%Tim Easterby 11%3863No signal11/2 9/2 5/1Third by 2 1/4 lengths in a maiden at Newcastle last time, showing he handles a range of trips up to 7f, and he steps into handicap company today wearing first-time cheekpieces; yet to score but the profile suggests there is more to come off a workable mark.
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Simon Dow 11%9-1618No signal18/1 9/1 16/1Won at Lingfield on his penultimate start but appeared to overdo things in front last time and was well held; handles this course and trip, and the connections have a strong record at this venue. His race management will need to be sharp to be competitive, and our figures suggest he sits towards the foot of the field.
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The President20:08 Limerick race 8 of 8Mr H C Swan 19%Gordon Elliott 18%3No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Third on debut at Listowel, beaten 20 lengths in a mares bumper, though the form has since taken some knocks; represents a top yard and looks capable of showing considerably more with further experience. Handles today's trip and going, and rates as one of the leading threats to the selection.
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David Probert 13%Clive Cox 17%—No signal5/1 9/2 5/1A £100,000 No Nay Never colt with Aloha Star as a smart 6f half-sibling; the sprint pedigree suits this trip well and he rates among the dangers at first asking — debut inexperience is the only caveat.
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Alan Doyle 11%47/8-1No signal8/1 4/1 8/1Back to his best when taking a handicap here by three and a half lengths last time off a 5lb lower mark, and he clearly acts well at this course; fitted with tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time and off a short break, though his inconsistent record is the main reservation.
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Lisa Harrison 12%1F75-4No signal5/1 7/2 9/2Beaten 18 lengths when fourth at this track last time, though she has been successful here and clearly handles the course. Still 4lb above her last winning mark; handles 2m on a sound surface and can go close if back to her best.
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20S-10No signal16/1 14/1 16/1Won a hurdle earlier this season and was in good order before his most recent outing at Punchestown, which perhaps arrived a race too soon — he finished down the field; effective at this trip with cut in the ground and on what looks a fair mark, with first-time cheekpieces applied as connections seek to recapture his earlier form.
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S Curling 11%157-44No signal50/1 40/1 50/1Fourth beaten 17 lengths at Ballinrobe on her latest outing, not at her best back in a handicap; generally on an upward curve and wears first-time cheekpieces today, but the current mark looks to be at the limit of her ability and she must bounce back sharply from that display.
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Toby Wynne 16%R. Mike Smith 10%P-PNo signal250/1 125/1 200/1Has pulled up in both her starts to date and given no real indication of ability in this grade. Returning off a break with first-time tongue-tie applied; everything still to show and ranks last on our figures.
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Harry Davies 13%Richard Hughes 15%4-2No signal15/2 11/2 15/2A step up in trip paid off when she finished second beaten a length and a quarter at Wolverhampton, and her debut form has been boosted since; she handles the all-weather and today's trip suits. Yet to get her head in front but the wide draw in stall ten is the main concern.
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T G McCourt 7%708670No signal12/1 9/1 12/1Effective at 8/9f on today's going but has struggled badly in recent starts and was well held at Leopardstown last time; draw 16 is wide in a big field, and while his mark continues to ease, first-time tongue-tie and visor may help unlock something.
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Danny McMenamin 15%Iain Jardine 12%3549-3No signal9/4 3/1 9/4Third here 25 days ago, beaten just over four lengths in a handicap hurdle — a reliable campaigner who clearly handles this track and distance. First-time blinkers for a trainer in good form; effective on both soft and good ground and heads our ratings.
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0No signal28/1Slow away at Fairyhouse on his only outing and unable to land a blow throughout, but his trainer is in form and the shorter trip today could see him closer; lightly raced with scope to improve, though he has something to prove before posing a genuine threat.
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G Ahern 5%77-443No signal13/2Third at Downpatrick last time when beaten 4l off a 13lb higher mark, suggesting he holds a fair position in this sphere; cheekpieces fitted for the first time. Effective over today's trip and going, though the evidence points to him being a shade better over fences.
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Oliver Stammers 12%Grant Tuer 13%6-5014No signal18/1 16/1 18/1Well beaten over a marathon trip on his latest outing when the extended distance proved beyond him, but that run counts for little; the return to 10f is much more his domain and he arrives 1lb lower with a trainer in good form, having landed a race in his recent starts.
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4351-8No signal12/1 15/2 12/1Well beaten at Ballinrobe last time, jumping errors not helping on what looked a pipe-opener; she has won over 2m-2m1/2 on good ground and wears first-time tongue-tie today — an inconsistent profile but she has the ability to compete when on song.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Ralph Beckett 19%322-05No signal17/2 12/1 8/1Well beaten at Yarmouth last time on soft ground that likely didn't suit her; she has the right trip credentials and acts on the all-weather, but two poor recent efforts leave plenty to prove back on this surface.
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James Doyle 21%Ralph Beckett 19%43No signal7/2 9/2 10/3Ran with plenty of spirit at Doncaster in her latest start, finishing third despite the ground likely not playing to her strengths; her action suggests she will relish cut underfoot and today's surface should suit better. Lightly raced with more to offer, though a wide draw is a drawback.
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River Cartwright20:08 Limerick race 8 of 8—No signal20/1 18/1 20/1An unraced Kew Gardens gelding making his debut; a half-brother to a useful performer at an extended trip, and his stable has a history of landing debutants in this sphere. Ranked lowest on our figures, but the starting price will be the clearest guide to his chance.
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G Ahern 5%6P-5P5No signal25/1 20/1 25/1Showed some potential at Clonmel on his hurdles debut, fading only in the closing stages as though a longer test would suit; today's step up in distance is a clear positive angle, though two pulled-up starts in his recent record leave some doubt about his jumping under pressure.
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Jamie Powell 8%M D O'Callaghan 12%923006No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Ran with greater purpose at Leopardstown last time on quicker ground and operates well at 7-9f on a sound surface; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces could sharpen his focus and the handicapper has given him an opening, though draw 18 is a stiff ask in this large field.
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S M Duffy 2%-44730No signal14/1 12/1 14/1Rates a solid 7/8f performer on good ground and has the figures to suggest he can go close, but his turf reappearance at the Curragh last time was laboured; first-time cheekpieces are a positive on his return from a short break, inconsistency the key reservation.
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Colin Keane 16%221-80No signal15/2 7/1 15/2Has won in recent starts but her 2026 evidence is hard to look past — inclined to be keen, she was well below her best at Epsom last time, beaten 7l; effective at 5/6f on a range of surfaces but needs to rediscover earlier form, and a jockey with a strong record at this venue takes the ride.
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David Egan 14%Ollie Sangster 14%64-026No signal5/2 9/4 5/2Comfortably held at Salisbury last time when conditions were too soft for her liking, she is effective at a mile to 10f and her earlier handicap form reads better in hindsight; a return to drier conditions is a positive here, though she needs to find more on a consistent basis.
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Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%5No signal4/1 5/1 4/1Beaten 7½ lengths in a Leicester maiden on debut, she is bred for trips up to a mile and connections anticipate she will come on considerably for that initial outing; the profile of a filly expected to improve with each run gives her a live chance at this level.
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Sam James 14%Gemma Tutty 11%09-05No signal11/2 9/2 5/1Returned to near his best at Wetherby last time, beaten 2 1/4 lengths off a mark 1lb above today's, and handles 10f on good to firm ground; yet to score in recent starts but the form is moving in the right direction — further improvement is expected.
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Danny Mullins 11%C Byrnes 12%12/2U-No signal20/1 12/1 20/1Lost his rider at a hurdle on his final start before a lengthy absence; a thorough staying type who gets 3m over hurdles and was in good form when last completing — first-time cheekpieces added today, though getting back to his best after such a long layoff is the key question.
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Daniel King 10%00/7No signal150/1Poor form in bumpers has been persistent, most recently finishing well beaten at Listowel, and nothing so far suggests a prompt change of gear now hurdling; a sizeable improvement in his performances is a prerequisite for any involvement here.
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Jason Hart 14%Michael Appleby 13%77-767No signal28/1 25/1 28/1Consistently finishing in the lower half of the field in recent starts, beaten 7 lengths at Carlisle last time while failing to respond when asked; effective over 6f on AW but today's mile on turf poses a stamina question, and more is needed to feature here.
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S Curling 11%01F-01No signal15/2 13/2 15/2Top-rated in the field, she landed a handicap hurdle at Clonmel last time, drawing away by over three lengths off a lower mark and travelling strongly throughout; typically held up and appears to be developing well as she gains more experience over staying trips. Effective over today's trip and going, and the one to beat.
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Martin Dunne 12%159279No signal15/2Off a mark 1lb higher than today on her latest run and beaten three and a half lengths, the reduction in grade here is an advantage; returns with a first-time tongue-tie after 62 days off the track and handles 5f on a sound surface.
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44No signal12/1Finished fourth on both starts in auction races without threatening, and his Cork run matched his opening effort; capable at 5f and has been freshened by a break since, making him a fair each-way prospect in the context of this field.
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A. Slattery 11%8-5300No signal20/1Well beaten at Naas on his most recent run when sent over five furlongs, a trip that appeared too sharp for him, and a significant improvement is needed here. He acts on all-weather and looks at home over six furlongs; the step back up in distance is the one angle in his favour.
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Kieren Fox 10%0No signal125/1 66/1 100/1Ran without enthusiasm on debut at Windsor, struggling to travel and well beaten; it was an unpromising introduction and he has everything to prove. Bottom-rated in our figures and that first outing suggested he was not quite ready — significant improvement is needed to make an impact here.
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523-42No signal6/4 11/4 5/4Travelled smoothly at the front last time at this track, going down by just a head in a handicap hurdle. Consistent and suited to this trip; first-time tongue-tie applied, though yet to get off the mark despite clear ability.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Harry Charlton 16%—No signal50/1 40/1 50/1An 80,000gns Twilight Son colt whose half-sibling Brayden Star showed very useful form at 10f and whose dam was fair at 8f; stamina may be the stronger suit longer term, but the stable is worth respecting on debut and the market move will be worth monitoring.
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Shay Wallace 7%080307No signal10/1 12/1 10/1Fourth in our ratings and a genuine threat; held his level at Leopardstown last time but failed to see out 9f and the return to 8f looks a natural fit; acts on any going, first-time blinkers a positive focus, though he is yet to score.
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6No signal50/1 33/1 50/1Well beaten on her sole start in a maiden point at Dawstown and showed little of note throughout; the switch to hurdles after a short break offers a clean slate, but there is scant evidence she can make an impression on rivals of this quality.
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Edward Greatrex 14%Jack Channon 14%213WHTW Whisper 1 signal6/1 10/3 6/1Third under a penalty at Bath on her latest outing, a result that underlines her soundness in form, and the step into handicap company looks a natural progression for this 5f filly who handles good and firm ground; there is more to come.
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Serenity Dream20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8Billy Loughnane 18%Tony Carroll 13%263856No signal10/3 4/1 10/3Not far off his best at Goodwood last time, just 3l adrift at a 1lb higher mark, and today's 6f on a surface he handles well could bring out more. First-time cheekpieces applied; rated second on our figures and a strong contender.
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PP8-0PNo signal40/1 25/1 40/1Three of her last five starts have ended in a pull-up, form that has deteriorated markedly in recent outings; tongue-tie applied for the first time. Most effective at shorter distances, so today's extended trip poses a significant additional question.
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Liam Wright 14%George Scott 20%738-No signal18/1 12/1 18/1His second outing showed ability that has not fully been reproduced since, and his most recent run here last autumn was a disappointment — he looked to have been deployed too aggressively in front and faded. Ten months off is a significant concern, but if he can recapture that earlier promise he is an interesting runner.
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Shahik20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Daniel Muscutt 14%1-7080No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Failed to travel at the pace in blinkers at Windsor last time over 6f, which raises concerns about his temperament; has won over this trip in recent starts but has since been largely below par. Acts on the all-weather and the trip is fine, but his attitude makes him hard to trust.
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Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%—No signal11/1 6/1 10/1A 210,000gns Golden Pal colt with a strong US pedigree and a dam who was very useful at 7f; he could make his presence felt on debut, though the stable's first-time runners often need the experience before producing their best.
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558-90No signal28/1 18/1 28/1Tailed off at Wolverhampton on her most recent outing, she has questions to answer at this distance in particular and sits bottom of our rankings. The addition of first-time cheekpieces is a small hope, and she acts on any going, but it asks a lot.
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3UF2-0No signal33/1 22/1 33/1Returned to hurdling with a down-the-field effort here most recently, and her record across points and hurdles has been patchy; showed some promise when runner-up in her last few outings, and she handles today's trip and going. Hard to rely on, though not without claims if producing her best.
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TBANoel Meade 11%3200-6No signal9/2Struggled to find his best on his turf return at Limerick last time, and typically operates best at 7f rather than today's extra furlong; that run may have put him sharper for this but he has ground to make up on our figures.
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Luke Morris 12%6-4708No signalSP FCST 33/1Beaten well at Yarmouth last time on turf, which has been a consistent weak point — his form on the all-weather tells a different story and the surface switch back looks a clear positive. Yet to score in recent starts but handles the trip, and a return to a synthetic track could produce a much better showing.
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Darragh Keenan 10%George Scott 20%5No signal12/1 8/1 11/1Well held over nine lengths on his debut at Goodwood, but he should do better and today's extra distance may be what he has been waiting for; a hood goes on for the first time and he heads the ratings here, giving connections reason for greater optimism second time out.
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Josh Halley 4%6/2-5No signal10/1 FCST 17/2Well held at Wexford most recently when faster ground and the extra distance failed to suit, but a placed bumper effort shows he is not without ability; effective at 2m2f on heavy and the move to hurdles looks a sensible direction, with more expected from him in this sphere.
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Patrick T Foley 10%680-51BBoD Whisper 1 signal4/1 5/1 7/2Won a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan by two and a half lengths last time, with traces of inexperience still showing when in front; wearing a first-time hood today and progressing with each run, he is a solid threat over 2 1/2m on good to yielding if that upward curve continues.
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Mason Paetel(3) 11%James Owen 18%130-54No signal7/1 7/2 7/1Fourth and beaten seven lengths at Ripon on his latest start, in line with his previous effort, and has scope to build on his flat-season reappearance runs; switched to a visor today and, while his best form has come over 10-12f, there is ability here if he can translate it over a mile.
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4No signal14/1 FCST 12/1Beaten thirteen lengths into fourth on her only start at Listowel, and now faces a step up of two furlongs in trip that may stretch her further. The experience of that debut outing is useful but there is plenty to prove on both counts.
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Jack Mitchell 16%James Horton 11%—No signal66/1 40/1 50/1A Space Blues filly on debut, she is a half-sister to smart-at-7f Wetsand and her dam showed fair two-year-old ability at a mile; our figures place her at the foot of the field and she has the most to prove in this company, though pedigree is not without appeal.
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Slipper Time20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Henry Candy 12%130-05SSteamer Whisper 1 signal10/1 18/1 10/1Struggled to hold his position at Chepstow last time, beaten 6l; his form is variable but he can show his hand on the right occasion, and course and going experience helps — the question is whether he can reproduce his better work at a similar trip here.
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TBA4P-838No signal11/1 10/1 11/1Back over hurdles and well beaten at Sligo last time, not quite matching his form over fences; does arrive on a fair mark based on his chase performances, and handles today's trip and going. First-time tongue-tie fitted; yet to score over hurdles in recent starts but is versatile across conditions.
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T G McCourt 7%-16020No signal6/1 8/1 11/2Has won in recent starts and is effective at 5-7f on today's going, but was well held at the Curragh just six days ago and needs a swift turnaround in form; a bounce back is required and the quick reappearance adds to the doubt.
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—No signal14/1 16/1 14/1Beaten eight lengths on her handicap debut at Fairyhouse without making any notable impression on the Flat to date; switching to hurdles without meaningful form to build on makes her a difficult choice to support against this opposition.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 23%344-88No signal10/3 11/4 10/3Without a win in his last five starts, he has looked in need of a longer trip in recent outings; makes his handicap debut wearing a tongue-tie for the first time, and this step up in distance on ground he handles gives him a genuine chance of improvement.
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Kyle McHugh 7%0No signal80/1 FCST 66/1Well beaten in a novice on his only start, but that run suggested the trip may not have suited and there is scope to improve with experience; he handles today's course and going and has everything to gain on his second outing if he can build on that debut effort.
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Billy Loughnane 18%George Boughey 18%023000No signal11/1 14/1 11/1Unplaced in three starts in a row since returning from a winter campaign abroad, and his last run was well below his best; the wide draw in stall nine does not help. First-time tongue-tie, but our figures make him the lowest-rated in the field and the recent form is hard to fancy.
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Tony Forbes 4%972758No signal66/1 33/1 66/1Ranked last on our figures and in a difficult spell at present; his most recent outing saw him run too keenly over an excessive distance at Wolverhampton, and while he handles 8-12f and is effective on AW, he needs to rediscover form to land a blow here.
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Jake Dickson 12%Tim Easterby 11%7433-4No signal11/4Placed twice in his last four starts and performed to expectation when fourth at Beverley on his latest outing, off a mark 1lb higher than today; equipped with first-time cheekpieces here and heads this field on our ratings, with 5f on a sound surface clearly his best conditions.
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Daisy Hitchins 10%—No signal100/1 66/1 80/1A 5,000gns Showcasing filly from a family best known for accomplishments at middle distances — a half-sister to Kitty Mcfee and out of a dam smart from 10-12f — her pedigree screams stamina rather than speed and this 6f debut in decent company looks a stiff ask.
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Splash20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6Dean Ivory 9%862-9No signal40/1 25/1 33/1Produced very little when well-beaten at Newmarket last time and is back from a two-month absence; a significant upturn in form is needed to feature here, though the trip and conditions suit based on her profile.
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Adam Caffrey 9%William Durkan 13%106100No signal20/1Has two wins in his last six starts but was comprehensively held in 12th on his most recent outing off a 3lb higher mark; fitted with a first-time visor today, effective at 5/6f on this going, though the handicapper may have his measure now.
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William Stone 13%2653-7No signal16/1 9/1 16/1Set too strong a pace and paid for it when well beaten here last time, she now returns from a 65-day absence with stamina over this distance still to fully prove. Some ability at 8f but needs to settle her running better to feature.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 23%3No signal13/2 11/4 13/2Has a Flat success to his name and made a solid start over hurdles, finishing third 15 lengths back at Uttoxeter on debut. Good ground suits; more is expected with that run in the bank and our figures make him the one to beat.
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James Doyle 21%0036-0No signal8/1 4/1 8/1First-time tongue-tie for a gelding who has struggled for form in recent starts; his last outing here was his first back after a break and he was well beaten, suggesting he was not at his sharpest. Has the trip and handles the all-weather, but there is much still to answer.
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008-0No signal33/1 25/1 33/1Green and never travelling at Clonmel most recently, with no wins in his last four starts; has not shown enough over obstacles in terms of stamina or jumping, and needs significant improvement. Blinkers fitted today, but hard to see him troubling more experienced rivals from this form.
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Paul Traynor 7%809-69No signal25/1 22/1 25/1Well beaten, almost ten lengths adrift at Down Royal last time, and there is ground to make up on that performance. Acts on soft and has experience at today's trip; needs to show more than she has in recent starts to be a factor.
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David Allan 13%Tim Easterby 11%1-7085No signal22/1Won earlier in her recent starts and her latest run at Ayr — beaten 8 lengths over 7f — showed a hint of returning form despite the beaten margin; effective on varied surfaces and with her mark on a downward trend, she merits respect if recapturing that earlier level.
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Rob Hornby 12%Andrew Balding 18%6-8No signal7/2 5/1 10/3Failed to pick up when asked at Newbury last time, beaten over five lengths; her reappearance was a touch below expectations but there should be more to come as she settles into her work. Bred for the mile trip and connections have a good record at this course — not without hope.
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Stratocracy20:00 Newbury race 4 of 6George Downing 10%431-65No signal14/1 11/1 14/1Put in a solid display at Wetherby last time, going down by 3l from a mark a pound stiffer; acts on sound ground, though the wide draw at stall 14 is an obstacle and the official mark remains challenging.
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Peter Smithers 10%R K Watson 2%8147P-No signal40/1Off the track for 232 days, she returns to hurdling in a first-time tongue-tie after pulling up in a chase where the ground proved too soft. Has shown ability at today's distance and conditions at her best, but has plenty to prove after such a lengthy absence.
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Jack Doyle 8%5070-6No signal7/1 6/1 7/1Held in recent outings over shorter trips, she appeared to need a more searching test at Clonmel last time; stepping back up in distance today in a first-time tongue-tie, and she handles today's going and trip. Yet to score in her last five starts, but the return to further looks a positive.
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Swelltime20:23 Bellewstown race 7 of 70/0/8-No signal66/1 FCST 50/1Below par over hurdles at Limerick last time but has shown effectiveness on the Flat over trips up to 14f; steps back to the level where his best form has been recorded and rates a danger on his optimal surface. Yet to win in recent starts but holds claims.
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Danny Gilligan 11%—No signal33/1Showed consistency in soft ground maidens at 7f but made no impression in a handicap at Gowran Park on his most recent start; the step up to a hurdle trip on debut raises a genuine stamina question that he needs to answer.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Ed Dunlop 12%-04804No signal9/2A slight improvement when fourth at Brighton last time, beaten just over 4 lengths in a handicap, though yet to win in recent starts; acts well on any ground and has form at 7f, while first-time cheekpieces today are an addition that could spark further progress.
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Cian Horgan 5%Edward Bethell 17%70265No signal20/1 16/1 20/1Beaten 8 lengths at Leicester last time when unable to find any acceleration, but the step up to 10f today could prove more suitable; wears first-time cheekpieces and acts on good to firm — needs to find more on current form to feature but the trip change offers hope.
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Talking Tough20:23 Bellewstown race 7 of 7Mr C G Ryan 0%S M Duffy 2%00-608No signal80/1 FCST 66/1Well beaten at Down Royal most recently, failing to run to his level; effective at 12f and suited by cut, but his form has been sliding. First-time cheekpieces added and rated last on our figures, he is hard to recommend.
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Alex Harvey 10%Alan King 16%64290-No signal14/1 10/1 14/1Returning from a nine-month absence, he had no answer to the gallop in a strongly run race at Tipperary most recently, failing to see out the distance; first-time hood and tongue-tie applied. A frustrating maiden, but effective over today's range.
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Robert Tyner 12%P020-PNo signal33/1 22/1 33/1Last seen pulled up in a maiden at Ballingarry, and switching back to hurdling as a well-exposed maiden after pointing, he faces a stiff task; two pull-ups in his last five starts are a concern. Wears a first-time tongue-tie and handles 3m, but needs substantial improvement to figure.
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Thanos20:30 Newbury race 5 of 6Lewis Edmunds 12%Harry Charlton 16%22-211No signal13/8 6/5 31/19Cruised to a 5-length success at Chepstow last time, finding further improvement stepping up to a mile off a mark now 10lb lower than the current one; effective at 6f-1m on sound ground and wearing cheekpieces, the form suggests he can complete back-to-back handicap successes despite the stiffer ask.
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Danny McMenamin 15%Gordon Elliott 18%P62-40No signal11/2 5/1 11/2Struggled to get into the race at Downpatrick last time, failing to travel throughout a handicap chase. Inconsistent but on a workable official mark; effective over 3m on a sound surface and first-time blinkers give reason for hope.
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Neil Callan 14%George Baker 10%15313-No signal20/1 10/1 20/1Absent since October and unlikely to be at his sharpest on this reintroduction; his last outing was a third in France, leaving him without a start in Britain for some time. Has the trip and acts on an AW surface, but our figures make him the outsider of the field.
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Jack Nicholls 12%Adrian Nicholls 13%4-0221No signal4/1Opened her account in a handicap at Wetherby last time, landing a neck success over a mile on good to firm ground; arrives here wearing a first-time hood off a slightly higher mark, and she handles both trip and conditions well — she looks well placed on the revised figure.
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J G Coogan 1%0099No signal25/1 22/1 25/1Outpaced and beaten down the field at Gowran Park last time when nine furlongs appeared beyond him, and he has plenty to prove. Wears cheekpieces for the first time here; the return to a mile at least addresses the stamina question, but improvement is needed to feature.
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5700-6No signal14/1 10/1 14/1Lost her place when the pace lifted here last time, comfortably held on her second run after a wind operation. Could do better given a more forward ride; first-time tongue-tie applied, though recent figures put her up against it.
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Time For Talking20:08 Limerick race 8 of 83No signal6/1 9/2 11/2Third on his debut at Ballinrobe despite his jockey losing an iron early in the race; a promising introduction against more seasoned rivals, and he should take a step forward with that experience behind him. Effective at today's trip and going, and rates as a live danger to the top two.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Richard Hughes 15%432No signal9/4 5/2 32/17Moved up to 7f last time at Leicester and showed clear improvement, beaten only 1.5l in second; his profile suggests he lacks a sharp turn of foot but the opening mark is workable and he should be competitive again on a sound surface.
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1P6-45No signal12/1 25/1 10/1Landed this race last year and ran fifth on his return 11 days ago; the step up in trip looks the key angle — he was comfortably held last time in a race that didn't play to his strengths — and first-time cheekpieces could help him travel better.
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Tom Marquand 16%Jack Channon 14%20No signal6/4 7/4 3/2After finishing a close second on her opening start, she tackled a Group 3 at Ascot last time and was beaten 10 lengths stepping up sharply in grade; effective at 6f on sound ground with a top jockey in the plate, she looks well placed back in a more suitable grade and is the one to beat.
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40-F4No signal50/1 33/1 50/1Beaten 11l at Downpatrick latest in a run where a stronger test appeared to be the answer, and she usually settles in the rear waiting for the gallop to quicken; effective at 2m2f and may improve for a longer trip, though a mixed jumping record adds to the risk.
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Luke McAteer 8%A. Slattery 11%83-570No signal33/1Returning from a 139-day absence and her Dundalk claimer run before that break was well off what she can show; most effective at 6/7f, so today's 8f looks a stretch, and her inconsistency leaves her with plenty to find against this field.
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Travel Agent20:53 Kempton (AW) race 8 of 8Kieren Fox 10%Adam Kirby 12%211245SSteamer Whisper 1 signal7/1 11/1 6/1Took a 6f handicap at Lingfield in April but has found form harder to come by since, with the last two outings on turf at 5f not playing to his strengths. Back on the all-weather at his ideal distance today, though our figures suggest he is a shade below the principals.
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Gavin Cromwell 11%034535No signal4/1 10/3 4/1Ran at Down Royal yesterday on ground that appeared on the soft side for her best, and a quicker surface today looks a more favourable proposition; effective up to 6f on good ground but the overnight turnaround and a cold trainer add question marks.
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Trinculo20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Neil Callan 14%George Baker 10%8-33No signal4/1 9/2 10/3Got worked up in the preliminaries at Windsor last time and raced too freely, eventually tiring late despite placing third; top-rated on our figures and capable of showing considerably more if he settles. Acts on the all-weather and has everything in his favour if switched off.
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Gina Mangan 11%Fergal O'Brien 15%743No signal10/3 5/1 10/3Third here last time though well beaten by a high-class rival, making that form hard to assess at face value. The trip and surface suit, and the mark looks workable on a handicap debut — but the trainer is out of form and he has yet to score in recent starts.
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Truly Glamorous21:00 Newbury race 6 of 6Harry Vigors 12%726-41No signal10/3 11/4 10/3Landed a handicap at Windsor last time by ¾l off a 5lb lower mark for a first career win; effective at 5f on a sound surface and clearly progressive. A capable claimer aboard; the penalty is a factor but he rates a solid danger.
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Brian Hughes 19%Emmet Mullins 14%6F55-0No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Showed decent form in Ireland before an unplaced effort on his most recent outing at Kilbeggan. Makes his stable debut here, which brings uncertainty; acts on soft and better may be expected if he adjusts to new surroundings.
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315/1-No signal15/2 7/1 15/2French dual winner, last successful by one and a half lengths in a hurdle at La Teste De Buch; off a long break for his stable debut wearing first-time tongue-tie, and the layoff combined with the switch of yard mean he needs to acclimatise quickly on these terms.
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6U2-60No signal28/1 22/1 28/1In poor form at Kilbeggan last time, well beaten in a handicap hurdle; an exposed maiden who has found little in recent outings despite familiar distance and going. Hard to make a strong case for him at current figures.
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Tom Marquand 16%James Fanshawe 18%4No signalSP FCST 6/1Showed greenness on debut at Nottingham but came alive as the race progressed, finishing a promising fourth beaten 3¼l; handles 6f on good ground and better expected now with that run behind him — a top local jockey in the saddle adds appeal.
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B56-33No signal17/2 7/1 8/1Dropped out and stayed on to finish third 13 lengths back at Uttoxeter last time on a surface faster than he ideally wants. A genuine stayer over 3m+ and fairly treated on his hurdle form; first-time cheekpieces applied, though softer conditions would suit better.
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J J Slevin 13%Eoin Doyle 5%3P3-7PNo signal25/1 20/1 25/1Rates highly on our figures despite a patchy recent record; failed to respond to blinkers when pulled up in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last time. Returns to hurdling today in first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces, and may benefit from stepping slightly beyond two and a half miles in time. Capable of better on his day, but inconsistent.
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Joe Bradnam 6%Michael Bell 13%262432No signalevn 11/10 10/11Just touched off by 1¼l at Newcastle last time off the same mark he carries today, and has been placing consistently across 8-12f on good-to-firm and AW surfaces; tongue-tie and cheekpieces fitted together for the first time suggest connections expect a step forward and he could go close.
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John Egan 9%David Evans 13%422142TTop Rated Whisper 1 signal15/8 11/4 7/4Showed smart form when going down by a neck at 5f in a novice contest at Redcar on his latest outing, and heads into his handicap debut in a first-time visor with a trainer operating in good form; the consistent profile makes him a chief rival.
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Unionville20:17 Kempton (AW) race 7 of 8Kieren Fox 10%4-2178No signal40/1 18/1 40/1Pulled too freely and gave way badly at Windsor last time, beaten eight lengths; has lost the form of his earlier win, with two recent outings well below expectations. Acts on this surface at this trip but needs to recapture his better showing.
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60920/No signal40/1 28/1 33/1Back after an absence of over a year, wearing first-time tongue-tie and visor; his best efforts came on a decent surface and his mark gives him a chance on paper if the ability has been preserved, but the lengthy layoff means everything must be proved anew before he can be backed with confidence.
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Billy Loughnane 18%52No signal11/4 10/3 9/4A clear step forward from her debut when runner-up beaten two lengths at Southwell last time, and further improvement looks likely with experience. Handles the all-weather and the breeding suggests she could get today's trip; the trainer's current form is the main caution.
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Velvet And Vine19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 748/8-0No signal18/1 20/1 16/1Beaten at Down Royal most recently, possibly finding the trip beyond her; effective at 10-12f and today's distance looks a stretch for her stamina. Bottom-rated on our figures and hard to fancy, though first-time cheekpieces provide a small hook.
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—No signal66/1Debut Mahler gelding out of a dam that placed over hurdles, though his half-sibling failed to make much of an impression over extreme distances; no obvious edge in the market and best treated as a watching brief until he has shown something in a first run.
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Venturing20:30 Newbury race 5 of 6David Egan 14%Tony Carroll 13%79-4No signal12/1 17/2 12/1Supported in the market when a 12-length fourth at Dundalk on his most recent outing, he was unable to back that up and his best form has come on soft or AW ground; returning from a lengthy absence and stepping up in class here, he is hard to recommend.
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Village Star20:08 Limerick race 8 of 8—No signal33/1 33/1 28/1Unraced on his debut, his breeding offers limited encouragement for this sphere; a full-brother to a moderate performer at 17 furlongs, with his dam's best form over sprint distances on the Flat. Probably one to monitor rather than actively support on first appearance.
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Luke Catton 12%Hugo Palmer 13%19-030SSteamer Whisper 1 signal8/1 12/1 8/1Well beaten at Chester over an extended trip last time, but dropping back to a mile looks a positive move and he has proven ability at this distance on the all-weather; the first-time visor is an interesting addition, though a wide draw from stall 9 is a complication.
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R. P. Cleary 6%Sean Davis 5%—No signal22/1 FCST 20/1A Cotai Glory filly on debut, with her dam placed at six furlongs at two, giving the family a short-side bias. There is little to go on without a run behind her and she is hard to recommend at face value; needs the market to say otherwise.
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67870-No signal25/1 22/1 25/1Absent for 239 days and his trainer has gone 0/27 in the past fortnight; failed to get into contention at Dundalk before that long break and is yet to win in recent outings, with form at 1m to his credit but plenty to prove on these combined indicators.
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Voice Of Northeast19:51 Bellewstown race 6 of 7Rian Lane 0%Terence O'Brien 12%8000-4No signal15/2 6/1 7/1Fourth at Leopardstown last time off this mark, beaten two and a half lengths in a decent effort; off 48 days now and fitted with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time. Ranked tenth on our figures and hard to fancy despite that brief encouragement.
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Connor Beasley 13%Charlie Johnston 13%985242No signal3/1 9/4 3/1Beaten just a short-head at Beverley last time off this same mark, showing real consistency throughout her career; stays 10f and acts well on fast ground — yet to score but holds a manageable official rating and her persistence makes her a genuine danger.
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Jack Callan 14%Hugo Palmer 13%138No signal7/2 5/2 7/2Landed a race in recent starts and showed useful ability at 5f on good ground; his latest outing in a visor at Beverley was forgettable, though that run came with excuses, and back to his better form he heads this field on our ratings from stall 2.
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P J Rothwell 7%PPP-33No signal11/1 15/2 10/1Third at Downpatrick most recently, matching his established level in a consistent effort at this trip — he handles the distance and is generally reliable over hurdles; first-time blinkers are a new element and he has every right to be a serious rival here, with the three pulled-up runs in his more distant form the only doubt.
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Danny McMenamin 15%Lisa Harrison 12%P84-64No signal9/2 9/2 4/1Familiar with the track and handles the trip and going, but has been well below his best in recent starts, beaten 21 lengths when fourth here last time. First-time cheekpieces could be the prompt for a revival; heads the ratings.
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5-4307No signal16/1 FCST 14/1Beaten well over ten furlongs at Ballinrobe on her most recent run, a trip that appeared to stretch her, and the drop back to a mile here is more within her range. Wears cheekpieces for the first time; acts over seven and eight furlongs, though she has plenty to prove at this level.
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4123-0No signal7/1 11/2 7/1Showed solid form including a win at 7/8f before a 104-day break, then was well held at Dundalk on his comeback in a manner that suggested the run was needed; handles today's going and has more to offer if recapturing that earlier level.
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026-P5No signal22/1 14/1 22/1Finished with running to spare over a below-par trip at Clonmel last time, beaten 4l but seemingly crying out for more emphasis on stamina; top-rated in our assessments and effective over today's distance and going. Tongue-tie fitted for the first time; inconsistency is the only caveat.
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Weston20:23 Bellewstown race 7 of 7H Rogers 10%0300-5No signal6/1 11/2 6/1Comfortably held at Navan last time but has proven form at 12-14f with cut in the ground; returns after 94 days away and would prefer softer conditions than today's, but holds each-way claims at these weights. Third on our figures and yet to win in recent starts.
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Dylan Kidd 4%090-U8No signal25/1 18/1 25/1Well held in his last five outings, including well beaten at Sligo most recently; yet to demonstrate anything at this level and struggling throughout. First-time cheekpieces fitted today, but with his trainer going through a difficult run of results, he holds little appeal here.
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G B Noonan 9%Gerard Kyne 4%0061P-No signal25/1 FCST 22/1Below par on a Flat outing at The Curragh most recently, but she has shown ability over hurdles including a win; cheekpieces applied for the first time. Prone to inconsistency and likely to need this comeback run after a lengthy absence, but effective at around 3m on good ground.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Gavin Cromwell 11%099-40No signal10/1 17/2 9/1Made no impression from rear in a Leopardstown handicap most recently, but steps down in grade here and that is the key angle. Effective over six and seven furlongs on a sound surface, with the tongue-tie applied for the first time; the main caveat is he may be stretched by today's mile.
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Ivan Furtado 10%2836-9No signal16/1Suited to today's trip and surface, he acts over 7-8f on a sound surface, but returns from a near five-month absence with his form having been below par before the layoff. Finding his feet on the comeback is the key question.
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Conor Whiteley 15%Michael Appleby 13%341614No signal11/4 2/1 11/4Fourth despite an untidy exit from the stalls on his latest outing, a run that belies his ability at this trip on good to firm ground; arrives on the same mark with two wins in his recent starts and can go well once more at 5f.
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S Curling 11%—No signal6/1 5/1 6/1An 85,000-euro son of Australia making his debut for a yard known to have their newcomers fit first time, and the field is not particularly strong; the dam showed little at 7f as a two-year-old, so pedigree questions exist, though the market could tell the story.
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Billy Loughnane 18%164163No signal10/1 17/2 10/1Third last time out beaten five lengths off the same mark as today, and two wins in his last six starts point to a horse in decent shape; he does go back in distance slightly, which is worth bearing in mind. Acts on the all-weather and has handled these conditions before — a genuine danger.
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William Cox 5%Tom Dascombe 12%0641No signal9/1 15/2 9/1Landed a narrow win at Newbury last time over 6f on fast ground and brings cheekpieces to add today; with plenty of pace and effective on this surface, she merits respect as a potential improver on her handicap bow.
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Robert Havlin 15%Richard Spencer 15%8No signal66/1 28/1 50/1His debut at Yarmouth was effectively a non-event, missing the break and never put to work on that occasion, but he is sprint-bred and the trainer is in fine form; a first-time hood is fitted and he is capable of considerable improvement if he jumps away cleanly this time.
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C Byrnes 12%15361-No signal10/1 9/1 17/2Back to his best with a narrow chase win at Clonmel last time, despite the jockey dropping the whip late; off a short break now switching back to hurdles, the mark looks lenient given his potential and he handles 2m-2m1/4 on soft or good ground.
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James Doyle 21%James Tate 19%101-No signal5/1 10/3 9/2Won his most recent start in October in impressive style, pulling clear by four lengths, and two victories from three starts point to a horse with genuine ability above his current mark. The nine-month absence and wide draw in stall ten are the concerns, but there is plenty of untapped potential here.
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Billy Loughnane 18%George Boughey 18%2/2417No signal13/8 7/4 31/19Landed it at Lingfield off a mark 4lb lower at his penultimate start, and a return to a mile looks the right call after he failed to stay 10f in his most recent outing; acts on the all-weather and adds a first-time tongue-tie; a genuine danger.
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122No signal4/1 7/2 4/1Useful filly with a win in recent starts; her latest at Wetherby, where she was beaten 2 lengths stepping up slightly in trip, showed she handles a sound surface and the move to 6f looks in her favour — an opening mark of 74 makes her well treated on debut in handicap company.
No horse matches that.