MEETING · TODAY

Sunday 5 July 2026 Market Rasen

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

7 races 58 runners First off 13:50

Going Good Jumps Right-handed Galloping Headline 16:00 · £10,562

13:50

Tom Halliday Memorial Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

Class 5 2m4f139y ·Good ·£3,565 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Bannister

Age 9 · 12-0

66285-

Tom Broughton 11%

Nick Kent 8%

100

12-0

17/2 4/1 17/2

Absent for 234 days and winless in his last five, Bannister returns in a first-time tongue-tie. He can be consistent and handles this ground, but found this course and trip beyond him last time out — today's 20 furlongs poses the same question.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 12-0 with poor recent form of 66285- and a modest Saturday Rating of 92 limits Bannister's winning prospects.

Oneinthewell

Age 5 · 11-13

55733-

Alex Chadwick 24%

James Owen 18%

11-13

5/2 2/1 5/2

Back from 146 days off and stepping down from his latest outing at Catterick, Oneinthewell has form over this distance and sets up as a real threat rated 2nd on our figures. First-time cheekpieces, though all his best form has come on softer surfaces than today.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-13 with moderate recent form (55733-) and a Saturday Rating of 93 limits confidence despite fair 5/2 odds.

Lakefield Flyer

Age 8 · 11-12

F-5271

Paddy Hanlon 5%

John Joseph Hanlon 6%

11-12

10/3 5/2 10/3

Landed a handicap at Stratford last time off a mark 9lb higher than today's, Lakefield Flyer arrives at the top of our ratings having shown he acts over this distance and going. First-time tongue-tie, and the lighter weight makes him even more attractive; inconsistency is his one caveat.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-12 with inconsistent form (F-5271) and a Saturday Rating of 96 limits Lakefield Flyer's appeal despite fair 11/4 odds.

William Of York

Age 10 · 11-8

UP-06P

Charlie Maggs 14%

Rebecca Menzies 11%

11-8

18/1 18/1 16/1

Dropped to a much reduced mark after a run of failures including two pull-ups in recent starts, William Of York returns in first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces. He likes to bowl along from the front and acts over this trip; a badly out-of-form trainer is the concern.

AI verdict

Form reading UP-06P shows repeated failures, and 12/1 odds with a Saturday Rating of just 76 confirm market indifference.

Captain Connor

Age 4 · 10-12

348P-

Tom Midgley 10%

Mark Walford 11%

10-12

14/1

Absent for 127 days and making his handicap debut, Captain Connor was pulled up at Kelso last time and has plenty to find, ranked 7th. First-time cheekpieces; the longer trip should suit, but he needs significant improvement to feature.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 66, poor form (348P-), and 20/1 odds signal Captain Connor has little chance in this contest.

Gone In Sixty

Age 9 · 10-12

26-4F2

Rian Corcoran 16%

Alex Hales 11%

10-12

5/1

Beaten just over a length at Southwell last time off a slightly lower mark, Gone In Sixty arrives in fair shape over a trip he handles on suitable going. A course configuration like this should suit his preferences, and rated 4th on our figures he must be respected.

AI verdict

Solid 79 Saturday Rating and consistent form (26-4F2) at 6/1 give Gone In Sixty fair claims, but 10-12 weight limits upside.

Makinbecon

Age 6 · 10-8

49-513

Callum Pritchard 14%

Barry Murphy 5%

10-8

10/3 5/1 10/3

Third at the same mark as today on his latest outing, Makinbecon also got his head in front at Newton Abbot on his penultimate start and may have more to offer on his point form. Effective over this distance on this ground; first-time tongue-tie, and still on a fair mark.

AI verdict

Mid-range Saturday Rating of 87, inconsistent form (49-513), and 10-8 weight limit chances at 9/2 in an open market.

Time Was

Age 9 · 10-4

434-P8

Oscar Palmer(7) 7%

Philip Kirby 8%

10-4

33/1

Well beaten in a handicap hurdle here last time when asked to tackle this trip, Time Was is ranked last on our figures and has been inconsistent throughout. First-time cheekpieces, and effective at today's distance; but her recent form makes her hard to recommend.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 52, 40/1 odds, and a form line showing a pull-up make Time Was a bottom-tier selection.

14:20

Malton Marquees Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 4 2m4f139y ·Good ·£5,446 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Boom Boom Boris

Age 6 · 11-4

3/3F-4

Harry Bannister 13%

Sara Ender 10%

—

123

11-4

100/1 FCST 80/1

Struggled to raise a gallop on his hurdle debut at Southwell, finishing fourth but a massive 82 lengths adrift, having shown only modest form in points. He may simply need more time to adjust to the rules game and is difficult to fancy at this stage.

AI verdict

Rated 123 but sent off at 80/1 with inconsistent form of 3/3F-4, the market clearly lacks confidence despite reasonable weight.

Brosna Town

Age 5 · 11-4

547-

Conor Rabbitt 11%

Jessica Bedi 4%

108

100

11-4

10/3 17/2 10/3

His flat form over middle distances suggests there's more to come once he finds his feet over hurdles, and he acts on today's going; tongue-tie applied for the first time. Yet to deliver that potential over jumps in three runs, but the underlying form is a reason to keep him in mind.

AI verdict

Rated 100 with outdated form figures of 547-, Brosna Town's 9/1 odds reflect a market unconvinced by its maiden hurdle prospects.

Military Saint

Age 6 · 11-4

624P1-

Tom Bellamy 16%

David Dennis 13%

—

147

11-4

18/1 8/1 16/1

A point winner, having taken a maiden pointing contest by 2.5 lengths most recently on the back of some mixed form, and he makes his rules debut here; one to note in the betting. The step from pointing to the rules game is unproven though and he sits low in our figures.

AI verdict

Form showing a recent win after poor runs, but 17/2 odds and 147 Saturday Rating suggest mid-tier potential at 11-4.

Way Maker

Age 5 · 11-4

10-32U

James Bowen 20%

Mickey Bowen 16%

107

108

11-4

evn 11/10 10/11

Heads our figures as a dual bumper winner who should be hitting his stride over hurdles; connections have a strong record in this event and he has form at this trip on a sound surface. Last run ended in an unseating but first-time cheekpieces mark a fresh angle.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 108 and inconsistent form (10-32U) limit confidence despite strong 5/4 market odds.

Rogue Impact

Age 4 · 10-13

Jonathan Burke 15%

James Owen 18%

—

157

10-13

4/1 7/4 7/2

Solid flat form translates well to this, and on his debut in a hurdle at Worcester he shaped promisingly — second beaten 4.5 lengths despite expending too much energy early on. First-time cheekpieces here should help him settle and he's capable of going one better.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 157 combined with competitive 15/8 odds and consistent form figure of 2 justifies four stars.

Lipstick Traces

Age 6 · 10-11

553-35

Callum Bewley 7%

Justin Landy 11%

10-11

17/2 6/1 8/1

Consistent without threatening in recent starts — her last outing at Cartmel saw her beaten nine lengths but the form was in line with her level — and she handles today's distance and ground well. she's yet to find the improvement her current mark asks for, which is the sticking point.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 95 and inconsistent form (553-35) at 13/2 suggest mid-tier potential without convincing market support.

Little Lady Rock

Age 5 · 10-11

222-8

Ben Poste 3%

Shaun Lycett 14%

—

129

10-11

33/1 22/1 28/1

Her bumper form showed plenty of consistency and she acts on today's going; the hurdling debut at Worcester was rough — she raced green and was well beaten — but there's every reason to expect improvement now she's had that experience. She rates one of the leading threats if her jumping clicks.

AI verdict

Consistent placed form (222) offset by a long odds price of 28/1 and a Saturday Rating of 129 limits confidence to three stars.

14:50

ECIS Say Yes To Solar Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

Class 4 2m125y ·Good ·£4,621 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Fidendum

Age 7 · 12-2

2/O-13

Nick Slatter 12%

David Killahena & Graeme McPherson 17%

112

106

12-2

3/1 4/1 11/4

Went close at Worcester last time, beaten a length despite doing too much early on his first handicap start, which tells you his ability is there; handles 2m on a sound surface. Hood and tongue-tie on for the first time here, which should help him produce his best.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 12-2 with patchy form (2/O-13) and a modest Saturday Rating of 106 limits confidence despite fair 4/1 odds.

Granny Hawkins

Age 7 · 11-12

72111-

Tom Bellamy 16%

Alan King 16%

108

112

11-12

11/4 9/4 11/4

Three wins in her last five, including a two-and-a-half-length handicap success at Stratford last time despite encountering trouble in running — the record speaks and she handles this trip and going well. The trainer is in good form, there's a short layoff to overcome, but she rates the likeliest winner.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (72111-) and competitive 5/2 odds are offset by a hefty 11-12 weight anchoring her Saturday Rating of 112.

Tilehurst

Age 5 · 11-9

23324-

Sean Bowen 24%

Neil Mulholland 15%

105

104

11-9

5/1 5/1 9/2

A consistent placer prior to his Huntingdon flop — beaten 30 lengths there with nothing to mitigate it — and he handles the trip and conditions well enough. A fresh run from a short layoff, but he needs to bounce back from that effort to be competitive here.

AI verdict

Tilehurst's consistent form (23324-) and competitive 5/1 odds are offset by a high 11-9 weight burden limiting upside.

Kaikoura

Age 6 · 11-4

33075-

Nathan Moscrop 9%

Susan Corbett 10%

100

11-4

17/2

His Irish form suggests the mark is workable over this sort of trip, but nine months off the track is a significant question mark; a first run for a new stable adds further uncertainty. He may simply need this to find his footing and is hard to fancy strongly in that context.

AI verdict

Kaikoura's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 94 and modest 7/1 odds suggest fair claims, but inconsistent form (33075-) limits confidence.

Diesel Line

Age 8 · 11-0

3344-F

James Bowen 20%

Charles & Adam Pogson 14%

102

11-0

13/2 9/2 6/1

His latest outing ended in a fall at Uttoxeter, which doesn't reflect his ability — he'd been posting consistent placed finishes prior and handles 2m on a sound surface. Tongue-tie applied for the first time here and a break since; the fall is expected to leave no mark and he's entitled to come on.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-0 with inconsistent form of 3344-F and a modest Saturday Rating of 102 limits confidence at 9/2.

Crown Of India

Age 5 · 10-12

56-912

Bryan Carver 13%

Alex Hales 11%

10-12

5/1 11/2 5/1

Back to something like his best form, with a narrow three-quarter-length win at Worcester two runs back followed by a solid second last time, beaten five lengths off 93; 1lb higher now but handles this distance on good ground well. An inconsistent sort overall, but the recent upturn makes him a genuine contender.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 99 and workable 11/2 odds are offset by inconsistent form (56-912) and a hefty 10-12 weight.

Applejack Poet

Age 9 · 10-7

84F7-3

Callum Pritchard 14%

Barry Murphy 5%

10-7

14/1 10/1 14/1

Third beaten 3.5 lengths at Newton Abbot last time on this exact mark — a fair effort after a break, and he handles the distance well — but he has a tendency to over-race and his reliability is questionable; this form needs building on before he can be trusted.

AI verdict

Weak Saturday Rating of 86, unfancied 10/1 odds, and inconsistent form including a fall make Applejack Poet an unconvincing selection at 10-7.

15:25

Stay At The Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan Park Handicap Hurdle ✓ Result

Class 5 2m7f16y ·Good ·£3,512 · 12 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Beny Nahar Road

Age 7 · 12-0

42F-84

Jamie Hamilton 10%

Henry Hogarth 9%

102

12-0

20/1 18/1 20/1

Well beaten at Hexham last time after apparently hitting a flat spot when asked to quicken — stamina over today's extended trip may be an issue. Consistent on a sound surface, he acts here and a first-time tongue-tie could sharpen him; ranked 4th on our figures.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 71, 20/1 odds, and poor form reading 42F-84 while carrying top weight of 12-0 make Beny Nahar Road a very unconvincing runner.

I Am Spider Man

Age 9 · 11-13

7-2233

James Bowen 20%

Barry Murphy 5%

101

11-13

10/1 15/2 10/1

Beaten 3 lengths at Newton Abbot last time, going well until being worn down in the closing stages, I Am Spider Man has placed in each of his last four starts. Top-rated on our figures, he acts over this distance on good ground and looks capable of going one better.

AI verdict

Rated just 91 with poor recent form showing 7-2233 and carrying a hefty 11-13, this 9/1 shot offers little appeal.

Lunar Morning

Age 5 · 11-11

F/P5-3

Tom Broughton 11%

Max Comley 13%

11-11

18/1 12/1 16/1

Showed better form when stepped up in trip last time here, finishing 9 lengths third in a maiden hurdle while wearing a visor for the first time — that headgear is retained today. Acts on this ground at today's trip and looks the type to progress once handicapping; ranked 5th.

AI verdict

Rated just 75 with weak 14/1 odds and poor form showing a fall, pulled-up, and fifth, Lunar Morning offers minimal winning appeal.

Indian Sunbird

Age 9 · 11-8

615-32

Harry Bannister 13%

Sara Ender 10%

11-8

17/2 15/2 8/1

Back to something like his best at Southwell last time, beaten 3¼l on a slightly lower mark, Indian Sunbird usually settles in the rear and is effective at today's trip and going. Ranked 7th on our figures, his mark looks about right and he can be competitive.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (615-32) and an 85 Saturday Rating are offset by 11-8 weight and 8/1 odds suggesting limited market confidence.

Jack The Savage

Age 9 · 11-7

4414-1

Sean Bowen 24%

Laura Horsfall 12%

11-7

11/2 4/1 11/2

Landed a handicap at Fontwell last time off a 5lb lower mark, making full use of a clear lead and holding on by a neck. Acts over today's trip on sound ground; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces, and looks fairly handicapped on his best despite the rise in mark.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (4414-1) and fair 4/1 odds are offset by a hefty 11-7 weight and a Saturday Rating of just 92.

Copper Beach

Age 9 · 11-6

P2/225

Oscar Palmer(7) 7%

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith 15%

11-6

6/1 13/2 11/2

Beaten 9½l at Southwell last time but that followed three close seconds that show he retains his ability — on his old form he holds a major advantage over these rivals. Effective here and over this distance on sound ground; first-time tongue-tie, and rated 2nd on our figures.

AI verdict

Copper Beach's poor form (P2/225), top weight of 11-6, and weak 15/2 odds signal minimal winning chances with a Saturday Rating of 87.

Larkfield Lusive

Age 7 · 11-4

176-31

Brian Hughes 19%

L J Morgan 12%

11-4

11/2 4/1 5/1

Landed a handicap at Southwell last time off a 4lb lower mark, showing a willing attitude over a longer trip, and has been in good heart since that success. First-time cheekpieces; acts on this ground and distance, but our figures rate him 9th and the mark has stiffened.

AI verdict

Rated 90 with solid 176-31 form and fair 9/2 odds, but 11-4 weight limits winning prospects.

You Did

Age 6 · 11-2

1216P-

Danny McMenamin 15%

Brian Ellison 10%

11-2

10/1 9/1 10/1

Off for 150 days after a pull-up at Doncaster on his last outing, You Did had shown good form prior — landing two races in his last five. Acts here over today's trip; first-time cheekpieces, though he needs to find more off his current mark to get competitive.

AI verdict

Rated 80 with poor recent form showing a pull-up, carrying 11-2 at 11/1 suggests the market lacks confidence in You Did.

Matoury

Age 7 · 10-13

37P-31

William Maggs(3) 10%

Mike Sowersby 6%

10-13

11/2 13/2 11/2

Edged out the runner-up by a short head in a handicap here last time off a 6lb lower mark, Matoury goes well at this track and the trip suits. Inconsistent overall, but his affinity for Market Rasen makes him of interest despite being rated 11th; first-time tongue-tie.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 10-13 and rated just 84, Matoury's inconsistent form 37P-31 at 7/1 limits market confidence.

Star Vantage

Age 9 · 10-8

4445-4

Charlie Maggs 14%

Rebecca Menzies 11%

10-8

10/1

Shaped with encouragement when fourth at Hexham last time, beaten 6 lengths, and remains on a workable mark despite a succession of fourths in recent starts. Stays well, acts here on this going; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces, and consistently competitive — the maiden tag is the one nagging concern.

AI verdict

Rated just 74 with weak 4445-4 form and drifting 11/1 odds, Star Vantage lacks the market confidence to justify support.

The Roc Hopper

Age 7 · 10-2

P67P/2

Nathan Moscrop 9%

Rebecca Menzies 11%

10-2

13/2 FCST 6/1

Beaten less than a length at Cartmel last time off a 3lb lower mark, unable to hold off a racefitter rival, The Roc Hopper can improve on that encouraging effort. Acts at today's distance on this ground; first-time hood and tongue-tie, but trainer badly out of form and rated 10th.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 80 and recent form showing two poor runs bookend a placed effort, with 13/2 odds reflecting market skepticism at 10-2 weight.

Ramaah

Age 5 · 10-2

P38-53

James Best 9%

Sarah-Jayne Davies 6%

10-2

28/1 22/1 25/1

Found the early pace beyond him but stayed on well to take third here last time, shaped as a progressive stayer with room to improve. First-time visor; ranked last on our figures and his best form has come on softer ground, but the trip should suit.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 57 and poor form (P38-53) at 25/1 odds offer little confidence in this 10-2 weighted runner.

16:00

Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Handicap Chase (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 3 2m5f89y ·Good ·£10,562 · 4 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Fringill Dike

Age 9 · 12-0

544-61

Sean Quinlan 15%

Jedd O'Keeffe 13%

127

128

12-0

13/8 7/4 3/2

Dropped in class and down 7lb in the weights, he dominated a handicap here last time by 9 lengths, confirming he sees out this trip on decent ground. First-time blinkers, but he's well treated on his better form and rates a clear danger.

AI verdict

Moderate form (544-61) and top weight of 12-0 limit confidence despite a competitive 128 Saturday Rating at 6/4.

Authorised Speed

Age 9 · 11-12

3F4/5/

Caoilin Quinn 16%

Gary & Josh Moore 11%

125

119

11-12

7/2 4/1 7/2

Tops our figures despite a layoff of more than two years, and holds form over this sort of trip; he's the one to beat if fit and forward. Ground with some give suits him best, and today's conditions may not be entirely ideal, though he remains a genuine threat on the strength of older form.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 11-12 with inconsistent form (3F4/5/) and a mid-range Saturday Rating of 119 limits confidence despite fair 4/1 odds.

Regal Renaissance

Age 8 · 11-5

F42-11

Sean Bowen 24%

Jack Jones 12%

118

128

11-5

15/8 11/10 7/4

Back-to-back handicap successes make her hard to dismiss — including a nine-length display last time off a mark 5lb below today's — and she handles this trip and conditions well. Up only 3lb for that effort, consistent and progressive, she can extend her sequence here.

AI verdict

Recent form of two consecutive wins (11) at a competitive 128 Saturday Rating justifies 4/5 stars despite carrying top weight 11-5.

Gateau De Miel

Age 10 · 11-1

P34-13

Tom Broughton 11%

Fergal O'Brien 15%

114

117

11-1

15/2 8/1 13/2

Showed his potential when landing a handicap by 10 lengths at Stratford two runs back, though he was well off that level in a higher grade last time, beaten a long way. Tongue-tie applied and 1lb lower here, his connections have a strong record in this event; consistency is the main doubt.

AI verdict

Solid recent form (P34-13) and a competitive 117 Saturday Rating are offset by 11-1 weight and 15/2 odds suggesting limited market confidence.

16:35

Wild West Beer Fest Saturday 26th September Handicap Chase ✓ Result

Class 5 2m7f191y ·Good ·£3,829 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Ballydisco

Age 9 · 12-0

473U/2

Stan Sheppard 16%

Tom Lacey 19%

105

12-0

4/1 9/2 4/1

Finished second on his seasonal reappearance at Uttoxeter, running to his level after a layoff, and stays further than today's trip on any ground. First-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces here; he tops our figures but yet to win over fences remains the note of caution.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 12-0 with a Saturday Rating of 95 and uninspiring form of 473U/2 limits Ballydisco's claims at 9/2.

Zestful Hope

Age 9 · 11-11

9563-4

James Bowen 20%

Charlie Longsdon 16%

102

11-11

10/1 11/1 9/1

His Warwick run last time was more of a blowout — fourth beaten 38 lengths — and he's inconsistent, but he handles this distance and going well and first-time cheekpieces add a new variable. A fresher look could revive him, though confidence in his reliability is limited.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 86, weak 9563-4 form, and 11/1 odds suggest the market holds little confidence in Zestful Hope's prospects.

Ribeye

Age 11 · 11-6

27P6-P

Callum Bewley 7%

Peter Atkinson 18%

11-6

33/1 20/1 28/1

Has a strong record in this event — successful here last year — but the form since has been poor, pulling up twice in recent starts. He acts on today's ground and is held up, but needs to drop in grade to compete here and rates an unlikely winner at present.

AI verdict

Ribeye's 64 Saturday Rating, 22/1 odds, poor form of 27P6-P, and heavy 11-6 weight make this a near-unbackable outsider.

Queens Wish

Age 7 · 11-3

343-42

Robert Dunne 8%

Charles & Adam Pogson 14%

11-3

6/1 5/1 11/2

A consistent performer who handles this distance and going, she was runner-up at Uttoxeter last time, beaten nine lengths while making the running on an easy lead. That form is about her level but she sits low in our figures and looks an unlikely winner in this company.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 92 and consistent form figures of 343-42 at 11/2 odds suggest solid mid-field potential without market dominance.

Galway Reel

Age 7 · 11-2

182-2P

Sean Bowen 24%

Ian Williams 11%

11-2

11/2 5/1 11/2

A course-and-distance winner over hurdles and fences on a fair mark, but his last outing at Uttoxeter was one where he was arguably asked to reappear too quickly. First-time cheekpieces now with conditions to suit, he's capable of running a big race back at a venue where he's proven himself.

AI verdict

Galway Reel's modest Saturday Rating of 86, a pull-up in recent form, and 11-2 weight burden undermine confidence despite fair 5/1 odds.

Just A Memory

Age 7 · 11-0

4PP-23

Liam Harrison 11%

Fergal O'Brien 15%

11-0

16/1 9/1 16/1

Her chase mark is fair enough but reliability is the question — her latest Newton Abbot run saw her pushed forward too hard, finishing a remote third by 43 lengths. Acts on this going and should get the trip, but being overworked in front could recur.

AI verdict

Rated just 86 with inconsistent form showing two pulls and a win, carrying 11-0 at 9/1 makes Just A Memory an unconvincing proposition.

Friends Don't Ask

Age 11 · 10-9

-33242

Charlie Maggs 14%

Clare Ellam 3%

10-9

8/1 7/1 8/1

Back to his best last time at Bangor-on-Dee, runner-up beaten 2.25 lengths off this exact mark — he races off the front foot and handles 3m on good ground well. Quick turnaround from nine days ago but first-time cheekpieces add a new dimension; inconsistency is the caveat but the recent form is encouraging.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 88 and consistent form figures of -33242 at 7/1 suggest fair each-way claims without inspiring full confidence.

Huckleberry Sting

Age 7 · 10-7

771-23

Jack Andrews 13%

Tom Ellis 13%

10-7

9/4

Held up in his races, he landed a five-length success at Bangor-on-Dee three starts back off a mark 10lb lower, and ran with credit last time — third beaten four lengths — on the same mark as today. First-time tongue-tie here; consistent enough in form but the handicapper may have caught up with him.

AI verdict

Mid-table Saturday Rating of 91, inconsistent form (771-23), and 10-7 weight limit the appeal despite fair 5/2 odds.

On The Platform

Age 10 · 10-5

P/1P/5

Lee Edwards 9%

Belinda Clarke 8%

10-5

12/1 10/1 11/1

Tired late at Bangor-on-Dee last time after a break, finishing fifth beaten 8.25 lengths but running to his level; handles this distance on a sound surface. First-time cheekpieces and a short layoff since — inconsistent but should come on from that run.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 80 and winning form offset by 10/1 odds and inconsistent P/1P/5 form justify a mid-tier three stars.

17:10

Boxing Day At The Races On Sale Now! Open Maiden NH Flat Race (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 5 2m125y ·Good ·£2,178 · 11 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Don De La Frontera

Age 5 · 11-4

78-

Jonathan Burke 15%

Toby Bulgin 28%

—

137

11-4

12/1 FCST 11/1

Beaten out of sight in his latest point outing and making little impression in points overall, Don De La Frontera is hard to recommend ranked last on our figures. The stable has produced bumper debut winners this year — market support would be the trigger to reconsider.

AI verdict

Modest form figures of 78- and 12/1 odds suggest mid-tier potential, but 137 Saturday Rating keeps him competitive.

Ifyouhaveaplan

Age 5 · 11-4

6U-42

Jack Quinlan 15%

Louise Allan 6%

—

120

11-4

40/1 28/1 40/1

Showed much better form when runner-up at Tabley latest, beaten 3 lengths in a maiden point, and returns after a short break. Placed in a point race, he may still be learning the Rules game, but has enough about him to be considered at 5th on our figures.

AI verdict

Long odds of 28/1 and inconsistent form figures of 6U-42 undermine confidence despite a competitive weight of 11-4.

Litaque

Age 5 · 11-4

F-13

James Bowen 20%

Mickey Bowen 16%

—

147

11-4

11/2 7/2 11/2

Made a pleasing debut at Worcester, 8¼l third in a bumper, and has winning form in points. The stable has a strong record in this race, and rated 2nd on our figures, Litaque is a serious contender — the modest nature of the point win is his only reservation.

AI verdict

Strong 147 Saturday Rating and competitive 4/1 odds offset slightly by inconsistent F-13 form and 11-4 weight burden.

Masterius

Age 4 · 11-0

Jack Tudor 13%

David Pipe 16%

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155

11-0

evn 6/5 10/11

Narrowly denied on his debut at this course and trip, beaten just a head in a bumper here 16 days ago, Masterius is the form pick with scope to build further. Rated 1st on our figures, he acts on this going and looks the one to beat.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 22, a competitive 6/4 market price, and a strong Saturday Rating of 155 justify the four-star assessment.

Parisian Fair

Age 4 · 11-0

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Caoilin Quinn 16%

Gary & Josh Moore 11%

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147

11-0

5/1 7/2 9/2

A debut run from a stable capable of landing bumpers first time out, Parisian Fair is a Way To Paris gelding out of a dam who stayed at 14 furlongs. His market moves on the day are worth following.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 147 at 5/1 odds makes Parisian Fair a compelling each-way market alternative carrying 11-0.

Secret Message

Age 4 · 11-0

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Charlie Hammond 17%

Michael Attwater 9%

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123

11-0

33/1 FCST 28/1

A Flat-bred Ghaiyyath gelding making his debut, Secret Message has a half-brother who landed a Listed prize and a dam who showed smart ability on the level. Stamina questions remain, though betting interest on the day would make him more compelling.

AI verdict

Long odds of 33/1 and no recognised form make Secret Message a 2/5 outsider despite carrying 11-0.

Ayla's Star

Age 5 · 10-11

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Callum Pritchard 14%

Barry Murphy 5%

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125

10-11

80/1 50/1 66/1

A Yorgunnabelucky mare making her debut in a first-time tongue-tie, Ayla's Star is bred from staying bloodlines — her dam showed moderate form from 10 to 19 furlongs. This initial run looks likely to be a learning experience, though the pedigree has staying potential for the future.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 125 and 50/1 odds mark Ayla's Star as a long-shot outsider with little market support.

Guerdale

Age 5 · 10-11

Tom Broughton 11%

Max Comley 13%

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124

10-11

66/1 40/1 66/1

Unable to match the early gallop on her bumper debut at Southwell, Guerdale was well beaten and has plenty to find against more exposed rivals here. With just the one run behind her, she needs significant improvement to feature.

AI verdict

Long odds of 40/1, a single sixth-place form figure, and unfavoured market position leave Guerdale with little to recommend.

Parish Girl

Age 4 · 10-7

Marc Goldstein 7%

Karen Jewell 4%

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141

10-7

28/1 14/1 28/1

Showed plenty on her bumper debut at Plumpton, finishing third with the form subsequently validated by later events. Acts on this going and suits today's trip; rated 4th on our figures, she looks set to build on that experience and is a genuine danger.

AI verdict

A single third-place form effort and 14/1 odds suggest mid-tier potential, reflected in a 141 Saturday Rating.

Poppieholla

Age 4 · 10-7

Jack Andrews 13%

Tom Ellis 13%

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147

10-7

11/1 8/1 10/1

Well beaten on her only start — an Amateurs' bumper at Worcester where she couldn't match the early pace — Poppieholla arrives with little form to assess but was well fancied on debut, suggesting connections expect better. A step up on that initial effort is expected.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 147 and single form figure of 8 suggest ability, but 8/1 odds and non-favourite status limit confidence.

Zandahar

Age 4 · 10-7

Brendan Powell 11%

Karen Jewell 4%

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152

10-7

7/1 11/2 7/1

Finished runner-up on her bumper debut at Plumpton, beaten 5½l, with subsequent events backing up that debut form. Acts on this going at today's trip and should progress; rated 3rd on our figures, she is one of the stronger dangers in this field.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 152 and solid form figure of 2 at 11/2 odds make Zandahar a compelling each-way contender at 10-7.