Thursday 28 May 2026 Every horse, A to Z
453 horses 47 races 7 meetings
The day's horses
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Sean Levey 13%Richard Hannon 12%13No signal13/2 11/2 13/2Won the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) in March and beaten only 1l when third of three to Adaay Of Scarlett at Ascot four weeks ago (5f, good to firm; same terms today); something to find with the winner but might not be far away.
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Gavin Ryan 8%077No signal33/1 28/1 33/1Handicap debutant; huge odds and no show in three 7f maidens on easy ground; best watched in first-time tongue tie.
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Oisin Murphy 22%Hugo Palmer 13%11No signal9/4 5/2 9/4Impressive on debut at Newmarket (5f, good) last month and narrowly followed up in a warm, three-runner conditions race at Ascot (5f, good to firm); he could have improvement in him and is one to consider.
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TBAGordon Elliott 18%0-No signal16/1 FCST 14/1From a good French jumping family; made his debut in a strong bumper at the Punchestown festival; second reserve.
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Sean Quinlan 15%Jennie Candlish 17%4-No signal15/8 7/4 31/19Smart on the Flat at his best but signed off for Karl Burke with two disappointing runs in the autumn and was rather hesitant at some of the flights when disappointing favourite on last month's stable/hurdle debut; subsequently tailed off in major Flat handicap; may yet get his act together over hurdles but he is very tricky to weigh up at the moment.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Clive Cox 17%15214-No signal7/1 9/2 7/1All starts at 5f; fast turf no problem when runner-up at Windsor (latterly promoted to first) in August and he bolted up in Wolverhampton maiden in November having previously gone quite close on handicap debut at Southwell (also AW); underwhelmed on final start of last term but subsequently gelded and he's in the right hands to progress this season.
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Tom Marquand 16%Charlie Appleby 33%1No signal11/10 10/11 11/105-1 and he stabilised a yard wobble when looking green but still coming out on top in six-runner Newmarket novice (6f, good) on his debut a fortnight ago; that form is yet to be tested but the runner-up topped an April breeze-up sale at £880,000 so it will be disappointing if it doesn't work out; the one to aim at under his penalty.
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989-0No signal50/1 50/1 40/1Moderate form in maidens last autumn on easy ground; plenty fresh on recent seasonal return on handicap debut at Roscommon and lots to find with a couple of these on that run.
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082-No signal7/2 7/2 3/1Second runner for stable; no impact in first two maidens but much more like it when a 2l second at Navan (6f, good) when last seen last July; gelded since and returns for handicap debut with yard amongst winners; check market.
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Oisin Murphy 22%Andrew Balding 18%/119-3No signal10/1 17/2 9/1Three wins (1m-1m2f, soft/good to soft) from his first four starts, including two Listed races; his progress has stalled on good going on his two starts since but one was the Group 1 Champion Stakes and the other was last month's reappearance (here); it's too soon to label him a slow-ground specialist and he's not written off in view of his abundant earlier promise.
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Brian Hayes 10%Padraig Butler 13%6043-7No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Has made the frame twice at Tramore; beaten 20l in third on penultimate start; previous fourth was better, not beaten far in a race very well advertised by the winner Pebble Bleu and third-placed Cousin Kate; probably found 2m too sharp at Punchestown; each-way prospect.
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Sean Aherne 5%/734-0No signal80/1 66/1 50/1Well beaten in points; tailed off on rules debut at Killarney this month; safe to rule out.
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M G Quinn 2%/0-039No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Much-improved when third in Dundalk AW maiden in January, following month well held on handicap debut over same C&D; tongue-tie fitted for turf return, others preferred.
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Oisin Murphy 22%21-232No signal13/2 6/1 13/2Listed winner at Dundalk (7f, AW) last October and running well in defeat this year, particularly at the Curragh (1m, good; Listed) this month when 2l runner-up in first-time cheekpieces (retained); with a clear run he'd have finished closer last time and holds each-way claims under a 3lb penalty.
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Tom Eaves 8%Alan Brown 9%-000U9No signal25/1 18/1 20/1Went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December but has struggled for form since.
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Tom Marquand 16%William Haggas 23%1004-7No signal5/2Beaten just over 2l when an encouraging seventh of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) at the start of the month; both of last year's wins came at 6f on a sound surface so has conditions to suit and he's a candidate to step forward.
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Alan O'Sullivan 10%70-0No signal80/1Well beaten in two bumpers last year; same on hurdling debut at Clonmel recently.
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Philip Byrnes 12%C Byrnes 12%8567/No signal5/1 7/1 4/1Last sighted at Fairyhouse in December 2024 when beaten 16l on handicap debut; huge layoff to overcome but is worth a market check on first start for new yard.
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Liam Quinlan 8%Ray Hackett 9%35F7-9No signal18/1 28/1 16/1Maiden from 11 starts over hurdles; set a stiff task in claiming hurdle at Clonmel last time; this a more realistic opportunity; enjoys good ground.
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45-No signal7/1 6/1 13/2Form of debut effort at Cork (16.5f, good) has received a couple of boosts but she didn't build on it when beaten 14.5l back there on latest (2m1f, good); capable of better and too soon to write off.
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Colin Keane 16%E D Delany 8%46-609No signal20/1 20/1 18/1Won twice over 5.5f at Bath in 2023 but has come up dry since; no show in three starts for this stable but handicapper relenting and Colin Keane is 2-9 for this yard.
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Ryan Moore 24%Charlie Appleby 33%305-12No signal20/1 16/1 18/1Beat Bedouin Prince to win handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; this 5yo has had just ten starts and further improvement cannot be ruled out, but a career best is necessary if he's to come out on top today.
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Brendan Powell 11%Joe Tizzard 13%2No signal4/1 3/1 7/2Won over 9.4f on the AW last September for Karl Burke and bought for 67,000gns at the sales; the hood could be a significant addition as he pulled way too hard when beaten 9l behind the favourite at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good).
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Sam Ewing 12%Gordon Elliott 18%P83-No signal11/1 16/1 11/1First two runs at Kilbeggan and Ballinrobe offered little but outran 125-1 odds when remote third of 14 in 2m3f Cork mares' maiden last month; Sam Ewing takes over from claimer; likely improver.
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10070-No signal9/1 11/1 15/2Two wins for Paul Stafford last season, including over C&D (gd-yld) off 6lb lower; lacks a run but won first time out last year; worth market check on debut for new yard.
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Sean Bowen 24%Billy Aprahamian 16%3P31-5No signalSP FCST 13/2Won a point before joining this yard for £10,000; ran well for a long way at Hexham before weakening (2m7f, good); this flatter track could suit and Sean Bowen is booked.
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Donagh Meyler 11%2670-3No signal11/8 3/2 6/5Listed bumper winner at Gowran in 2024; decent efforts in maidens at 2m-2m4f; has been found wanting in handicaps, including valuable mares' race at the DRF; had a big ask at the weights when third to Switch From Diesel at Punchestown on latest (13lb worse than handicap terms); contender.
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John Wainwright 11%/P66-5No signal33/1 28/1 33/1Ex-French mare; fortunate to win small-field Catterick novice (1m7f, good) for Paula Smith on British debut in March 2025 and soundly beaten in all five subsequent handicaps, the last four times for new stable this year; drops back in trip (from 2m4f).
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Ciaran Gethings 11%Alastair Ralph 12%6563-5No signal6/4 7/4 18/13Won three handicap hurdles within the space of four runs last year (all at 2m on goodish ground) and the last of those was off this mark; may have needed the run last time after a break and showed some aptitude for fences when an 18l third at Uttoxeter in October.
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Oisin McSweeney 10%Roger Fell 12%—No signal40/1 22/1 33/1Cost 12,000gns at the breeze-ups and is out of a mare who was runner-up from 1m-1m4f (including 2yo; RPR 78); the Roger Fell stable is going well but isn't a regular source of first-time-out 2yo success.
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Cam Hardie 6%Tim Easterby 11%023-59No signal22/1 14/1 22/1On a losing run and went backwards from C&D reappearance fifth to Spioradalta when well held at Hamilton a fortnight ago; on a career-low mark but need to see more.
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Daniel King 10%7/4P0-No signal16/1 14/1 12/1Ran well at Roscommon in September after a layoff; flopped when favourite at Wexford when well fancied; tailed off on final start; has changed stable; worth a market check.
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J M Sheridan 11%72-1No signal4/1 3/1 7/2Promising effort on second start at Navan (6f, soft) last October; returned to win a Sligo fillies' maiden (6f, yld-sft) 25 days ago; could go well on handicap debut but good ground is a query.
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Dylan Johnston 16%Clare Hobson 4%—No signal150/1 66/1 150/1Well beaten when 200-1 for 1m AW maiden on Flat debut in September; now switched to hurdling with a hood fitted.
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Danny Mullins 11%06700-No signal20/1 40/1 16/1Showed little in maidens; always at the back at Tramore in her first handicap.
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FP-No signal40/1Failed to complete his two point-to-point starts, not an obvious contender.
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Tim Easterby 11%0-0460No signal12/1 10/1 12/1Arrives out of sorts (well beaten at Nottingham just nine days ago) but a revival can't be completely ruled out given he won twice over C&D (good) last May.
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Paddy Cleary 5%08P5-PNo signal20/1 20/1 18/1First sign of ability when hinting this sort of trip would suit when staying on for 28l fifth of 16 at Tramore last month; pulled up after mistake three out at Sligo (3m2f) on latest; this track could suit better.
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Terence O'Brien 12%7300-0No signal22/1 25/1 20/1Record of 1-22 over hurdles, with the win coming in Listowel handicap in May last year (23.5f, good) off 85; lost form in final start for Brian McMahon and two poor efforts for this yard since; best watched.
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Cian Quirke 9%—No signal25/1 22/1 25/1Maxios mare; half-sister to five winners inc Jaime Sommers (2m Flat, RPR 66; useful 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase), Pairc Na Ngael (2m4f-3m1f chase) and Halsafari (2m-2m4f hurdle/chase); dam very tough 1m6f-2m Flat and high-class bumper/2m-2m6f hurdle winner; market can guide.
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Connor Planas 11%Charlie Appleby 33%112-22No signal33/1 28/1 33/1Very lightly raced 4yo who went close in a handicap at Meydan in January (1m2f, good; behind Arabian Light) and did likewise in a Listed race in Bahrain (1m3f, good to firm) in February; however, further improvement is required if he's to make a serious impact this evening.
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Gavin Ryan 8%90-090No signalSP FCST 33/1Third reserve; 0-6 and has yet to show she is capable of winning a race; beaten 8l at Navan on latest; 5lb drop not enough to tempt.
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Harry Skelton 27%Dan Skelton 22%89/P8-No signal7/4 3/2 31/19No show at all in two 2m handicap hurdles following 15 months out, including returned to good ground latest; hardly a solid option, though this is her chase debut and a tongue-tie is added.
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Liam Wright(3) 14%Chris Dwyer 13%1-3321No signal5/1 7/2 9/2Added to his three AW wins when justifying favouritism over C&D (good) last week; goes back up in grade under a penalty but he was as good as ever last time and he's effective on good to firm; shortlisted.
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-32236No signalSPWon the Cesarewitch Handicap (2m2f, good to firm) last October and some very solid AW form this year; he's better than he showed in the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes at Chester (1m5f, good) three weeks ago, when tailed off at 50-1, but on ratings he's down the pecking order in this line-up. -
Charles Bishop 10%Adam Kirby 12%43No signal80/1Fourth of 15 to A Bear Affair in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) and again showed promise when third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) recently; having hung right last time he could appreciate having a rail on his right-hand side today, but others have stronger claims.
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George Wood 11%Harry Charlton 16%—No signal9/1 FCST 17/2Late-March first foal by Too Darn Hot; 325,000gns yearling; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 99), closely related to 1m Group 3 winner Komorebi, half-sister to winners Bright Melody (Group-placed 1m1f/1m2f) and Hawk Power (Listed-placed 1m2f), out of Group 1 Fillies' Mile winner; first juvenile runner of the year for his stable and sales price/pedigree demand a market check.
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Ryan Sexton 12%Julie Camacho 11%344-5No signal15/2 15/2 13/2Made the frame on all three 2yo starts (5f-6f) and again showed clear promise when fifth of 14 on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft), despite racing too freely in the early stages and hanging left at the business end; back up in trip and 2lb lower here; a possible.
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Tim Easterby 11%3No signal50/1 20/1 40/1Minzaal half-sister to six winners but didn't achieve much when beaten just under 8l into third on her 5f Beverley debut (good to firm) 16 days ago; may do better but Fern Clyde is the more obvious of the Tim Easterby pair.
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700-0No signalSPTailed off in three maiden hurdles last year; due to run at Ballinrobe on Tuesday. -
Saffie Osborne 14%Michael Bell 13%73-121No signal13/2 6/1 13/2Dual AW winner this year but he's fine on turf too and ran creditably when second of ten at Musselburgh (again 1m, good) in April; up 5lb for latest Kempton success three weeks ago but likely he can do better again.
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604P7-No signal25/1 FCST 22/1Did not seem to handle the track at Bellewstown last; modest overall credentials; hood fitted now, may improve.
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Pat Dobbs 14%Richard Hannon 12%1456-8No signal4/1 9/2 4/1Consistent across his five starts last year and won off this mark at Nottingham (1m, good) last June; reappeared with close eighth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) and could build on that effort today; chance.
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Oisin Murphy 22%Ismail Mohammed 12%38-62No signal4/1 4/1 7/2Made a big move at halfway but stuck to his task when second of 12 at Windsor (1m, good to firm; winner was completing a four-timer) 17 days ago; that was his handicap debut and first go at 1m so plenty of optimism he can progress again with Oisin Murphy taking over.
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Mr A P Ryan 15%Peter Fahey 11%30-No signal4/1 7/2 4/1Sent off at just 9-1 on debut at Galway last year and ran a fine race to finish a 3.5l third and the winner has since placed in Listed company; out of depth on first run since in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April; could do better returned to calmer waters.
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Liam Harrison 11%Fergal O'Brien 15%/4735-No signal17/2 17/2 8/1Has to bounce back from a poor run at Hereford but prior to that he wasn't far away over 3m at Taunton (good); he's up to winning a race of this nature.
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Rossa Ryan 18%David Menuisier 12%2624-5No signal22/1 33/1 22/1Chased home a subsequent Listed winner at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in August but disappointed in October after a break; plugged on without threatening when fifth at Nottingham on her reappearance in April and she'll need to tap back into that Salisbury promise to make an impact on this handicap debut; newly fitted hood might help, though.
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243/9-No signal16/1 11/1 14/1Both wins came at this trip, most recently at Down Royal in 2024 off 64 under today's rider; absent since moderate second in 2m Tramore handicap hurdle a year ago so may need this.
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39048-No signal18/1 16/1 18/1Things appeared to be picking up when fourth at Uttoxeter (stepped up to 2m4f, good) but she then disappointed over a tad further at Sedgefield; hard to be confident.
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Joshua Thompson 12%Micky Hammond 10%/3328-No signal5/1Reportedly had breathing issue when well beaten at Perth last month and is now 0-9 over hurdles but his clear second to next-time-out winner Ruler Legend over C&D (good) two starts ago was a good effort; big player if back at that level.
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Billy Loughnane 18%George Boughey 18%—No signal4/1 9/2 7/2St Mark's Basilica May (seventh) foal; 65,000euros yearling, 86,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to winners Open Secret (1m6f Flat, RPR 81; 2m3f hurdle) and Lone Fighter (7f AW; 72); dam 7.6f 2yo winner (98), half-sister to a useful 1m-1m6f Flat and 2m/2m5f hurdle winner; foaling date and mixed pedigree muddy the water but yard is off the mark with this year's 2yos and the betting should provide plenty of clues.
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P0000-No signal28/1Weak form in maidens; no apparent chance unless cheekpieces make a big difference.
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Tim Easterby 11%4-6161No signal9/2Made it two wins in last three starts when seeing off seven rivals at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Thursday; a 5lb penalty shouldn't prevent another bold bid in her current mood.
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Luke McAteer 8%David Marnane 10%69950No signal22/1 18/1 20/1All five runs this year have been on the AW, notably fair fifth to Royal County Glory over this trip, most recently last of 10 over a mile last month; return to 7f may suit for turf debut but others make greater appeal.
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Sam James 14%Andrew Crook 9%16-909No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Won 7f/1m2f AW handicaps for Nigel Tinkler last year but has finished tailed off on all three starts this term, including back on turf for new yard 16 days ago.
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Darragh Keenan 10%William Haggas 23%2-5707No signal10/1 10/1 17/2Ended 2025 with two good AW runs at Kempton; down the field in three AW starts this year and he had been given a wind op before weakening on his return to turf at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago; nothing wrong with this mark and he drops in grade but the jury's out at the moment.
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Josh Williamson 11%4No signal11/1 12/1 10/1Cheaply bought Blue Bresil mare but eyecatching debut effort when never-nearer fourth of 18 at Clonmel (16.5f, good to yielding) a fortnight ago, looking in need of this step up in trip.
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PPP-No signal80/1 66/1 80/1Pulled up on both starts in points last October; same outcome in a maiden hurdle at Cork.
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167-02No signal3/1 4/1 5/2Won Gowran and Naas handicaps last year at around this trip and back to form at Leopardstown earlier this month, staying on well when just touched off over this trip; 2lb rise okay, should again be thereabouts.
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James Bowen 20%25P31-No signal11/4 FCST 9/4Front-runner who was left clear just after final fence to score over C&D (good) last month, opening his chase account at the 12th attempt; evidently in good nick and subsequent 4lb rise is not excessive.
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Jonathan Burke 15%Tom George 18%1550F-No signal8/1 6/1 8/1Won a bumper but beaten between 23l and 46l over hurdles (2m); 28-1 for last month's chase debut at Warwick (2m4f, good) where she was still in touch when falling five out; there was still a long way to go but this looks an even weaker race.
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Kevin Brogan 12%16D70P-No signal50/1Won twice in the space of three starts last year but has soon returned to the doldrums; can't be supported with any confidence.
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2F53-5No signal11/2 13/2 9/2Not at his best at Stratford 11 days ago and now 0-6 over fences but he had returned from a break with a pretty good third over C&D (good) last month and his current mark is workable.
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0050/0No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Was entitled to need her comeback run at Sligo after a long absence; one fair run when fifth at Roscommon in 2024; otherwise little of note in her form.
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Tom Kelly 4%78640-No signal40/1 28/1 40/1Well beaten in four bumpers and maiden hurdle; best to look elsewhere on this occasion.
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06087-No signal6/1 8/1 5/1Juvenile form with Michael Mulvany wasn't progressive, never competitive on handicap bow final start on soft; since joined Andy Oliver and handicapper has given him a chance.
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Sean Bowen 24%James Owen 18%4/944-No signal15/8 18/13 7/4Dual hurdle winner who is 0-4 in handicaps; however, he should be on a fair mark given the level of his Flat ability and he ran quite well in a valuable Newmarket handicap at the Guineas meeting; player.
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Tom Marquand 16%David Simcock 14%1-7254No signal12/1 9/1 12/1Gained his fifth AW success when winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December; mixed results in four subsequent runs but he rallied for fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) in March; now returns to turf but he has placed form in this sphere and is not ruled out back up in trip.
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E Walsh 7%John M Burke 3%7387-7No signal10/1 12/1 10/1Some promise in maidens; fair third on handicap debut at Kilbeggan (18.5f) off 100 last summer but failed to build on that; midfield at Clonmel on return; others preferred.
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4PP21-No signal11/4 32/17 11/4In good form; runner up here over 21.5f (soft); breakthrough win on latest at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld), making all to score decisively by 8l; raised 8lb but should make another bold bid; big player.
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Daragh Bourke 11%3368-5No signal11/1 14/1 17/2Didn't run badly when fifth of eight at Kelso (2m5f, good) three weeks ago and continues to slip down the weights but has modest 2-21 strike-rate over hurdles; others appeal more.
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Keith Donoghue 13%6-4No signal50/1 33/1 40/1Soundly beaten at Punchestown on debut; 52l behind Aruntothequeen when fourth at that track on latest; up against it.
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Jonathan Burke 15%Alastair Ralph 12%5223-6No signal11/1 9/1 11/1Bang there in 2m3f/2m6f handicaps (good) in March and feasible excuses since then, as he was pressured up front two runs back and perhaps failed to stay 3m last time; now 0-23 under rules but one to bear in mind.
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J M Sheridan 11%—No signalSP FCST 10/3Olympiad filly cost 65,000USD as a yearling and 300,000USD at the breeze-ups; half-sister to US winners Spirit Maker (1m-1m1f turf inc 2yo) and Not Guilty (5f AW); dam once-raced half-sister to US 8.5f Grade 2 winner Protonico, is granddaughter of US 8.5f Grade 1 winner Wild Spirit; very interesting debutante, likely has ground to suit (holds Group entry next month).
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Richie McLernon 13%F55P-PNo signal18/1 18/1 14/1Not beaten far when fifth of nine in Clonmel maiden (2m, soft) in November but pulled up twice for new stable at Fontwell this spring (2m3f/2m1f); could be considered only if lively in the betting.
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Sean Flanagan 10%E McNamara 10%82229-No signal4/1 11/2 10/3Point winner; runner up in maiden hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m, good), Killarney (20.5f, yld-sft) and Sligo (20.5f, good) last summer; poor when last seen at Listowel in September and probably best watched after break in first handicap unless money comes.
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William Buick 25%Charles Hills 14%42-207No signal15/2 17/2 15/2He needs to produce more than he's managed back on turf on his last two starts but prior to those he was a good second at Kempton (7f, AW) in March, and he won on grass at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last May; capable of having a say if getting back to his best.
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David Nolan 12%David O'Meara 13%276-70No signal14/1 11/1 14/1Eight-race maiden who was safely held over 5f on first two starts for new stable this spring, albeit having encountered traffic on first occasion; ought to be suited by this move back up in trip, though, and may yet come good for David O'Meara.
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PU/80-No signal17/2 20/1 7/1Point winner; displayed promise in maiden hurdles at Punchestown and Thurles; poor form last year in three chase starts; heavy defeat after break on handicap debut at Cork in April; can only be watched in first-time blinkers.
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Cam Hardie 6%-64468No signalSP0-4 for James Ferguson and hasn't threatened in three runs for new yard. -
Sam James 14%Craig Lidster 12%455-67No signal22/1 12/1 20/1Started off for Craig Lidster with two very underwhelming AW runs in January (6f/5f) and is now 0-9 overall; difficult to enthuse over on first start for four months.
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Keith Donoghue 13%Gavin Cromwell 11%80087-No signal28/1 18/1 22/1No impact in maidens; seems a bit high in the ratings on the evidence of handicap runs here and at Kilbeggan.
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Tom Bellamy 16%1F743-No signal9/4 9/4 32/17Confined to good ground for all eight races; a bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner who has been running well in staying handicap hurdles and he may well improve for going chasing, as did his useful dam.
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James Smith 9%08/16-No signal15/2 13/2 15/2Bounced back with a bang when easily winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) off career-low mark on return in March; failed to back that up from 10lb higher at Down Royal but remains fairly treated on pick of old form.
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Carl Millar 11%/059-5No signal22/1 11/1 20/1Both hurdle wins came at Tramore but nothing since 2021; out of form last summer; modest fifth at Wexford on return.
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Harry Cobden 22%/68P5-No signal11/2 6/1 5/1Very useful hurdler/chaser in his prime; well below best during a fairly light campaign last season (four hurdle runs; cheekpieces added last time) but will appreciate this ease in grade and has slipped to a dangerous mark.
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Ray Dawson 14%Matt Crawley 9%211423No signal40/1Won twice on AW within five days in March and carried on his progression back on turf when second of 12 at Nottingham (also about 1m, good) in April; might have found 1m2f a slight stretch when third on his final start for George Scott and subsequently secured for 20,000gns; he's back at 1m but up in grade for this stable debut.
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Bryan Carver 13%Alex Hales 12%7P56-9No signal11/2 9/2 11/2Won a good-ground maiden here last June but hasn't offered much in five handicaps subsequently; his mark is dropping if nothing else.
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Jason Hart 14%Ivan Furtado 10%9637-8No signal4/1 5/1 10/3Seven-race maiden; third on 6f Pontefract handicap debut (soft) last autumn but well held in two AW outings over the winter; revival needed after a break.
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Saffie Osborne 14%David Evans 13%1No signal18/1 12/1 16/1Belied 40-1 odds and evident inexperience to win on last month's debut at Bath (5.7f, firm); likely to improve but others have more substance to their form.
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Harry Burns 10%149-08No signal10/1 12/1 17/2Defied this mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October but he's been out of sorts at Newmarket and Ascot in his two runs this season; now drops back in grade but he's 1-13 on turf and others are more convincing; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces.
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Luke Morris 12%60-200No signal22/1 40/1 18/1Reappeared for new yard with a near-miss at Kempton (6f, AW) in March but he's struggled at 50-1 back on turf in last two runs; got hampered early on at Ascot last time but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best.
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John Egan 9%Michael Wigham 12%1158-8No signal33/1There was no return to his peak form on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (7f, good) but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for that run; might not be far away; watch the betting.
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Cieren Fallon 18%William Haggas 23%51No signal7/1 6/1 7/1Her debut fifth at Newmarket (good) was a promising effort in April and she had little difficulty getting off the mark when scoring at Bath (also 1m, firm) a fortnight ago; still a touch raw that day and she brings plenty of potential to this handicap debut.
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Paul Mulrennan 14%Bryan Smart 12%364436No signal15/2 11/2 15/2AW maiden winner; 0-14 in handicaps but is in a consistent vein of form, reaching the frame three times this spring, including third to Herakles at Nottingham (5f, good); met trouble when a beaten favourite at Carlisle last week and can have that effort ignored.
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Charlie Price 12%PNo signal125/1 FCST 100/1Raced mainly on AW, winning twice in 2024 then eventually regressing; 100-1 when pulled up on his recent hurdle debut.
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Philip Byrnes 12%C Byrnes 12%0-8No signal18/1 FCST 16/1Well held by Game Point on running at Sligo recently; first reserve.
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049521No signal7/1 6/1 7/1Recorded third turf win earlier this month at Roscommon under positive ride from today's rider (1m4f, good), overcoming wide draw and having been hampered; 5lb rise takes her back to a near career-high mark so interesting to see if she can back that up.
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Liam Quinlan 8%E Seymour 5%0No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Sent off at odds of 33-1 when tailed off on bumper debut at Killarney this month; others preferred.
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Keith Donoghue 13%Gavin Cromwell 11%F897-6No signal28/1 14/1 28/1Ordinary form in bumpers/maidens and well beaten in two handicaps; failed to improve for better ground at Downpatrick on latest; cheekpieces are now tried.
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R/5/9-No signal80/1 FCST 50/1Very lightly raced for an 8yo but he was tailed off in the first-time hood on last month's handicap debut (2m3f, good; 18-1).
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Billy Loughnane 18%T. J. Kent 17%21308-No signalSP 12/1 11/1Big improver in the first half of last year, with four wins and latest was in this race; struggled in final two runs last season but he remains feasibly treated on his best form and is still lightly raced on turf; needs a close look back from 273 days off.
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Dylan Whelan 1%P Corkery 0%—No signal50/1Of some interest as a half-sister to Flat/bumper/hurdle winner Getaway Katie Mai; trainer did well with Master McShee some years ago.
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David Probert 13%Saeed bin Suroor 20%366-84No signal28/1 22/1 28/1Won Group 3 (1m6f, good) and Group 2 (2m, good) races at Meydan early last year and he's very much of interest on that form; however, not at the same level subsequently and he was a soundly beaten fourth behind Sweet William in the Group 3 Sagaro at Ascot (2m, good to firm) recently.
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David Egan 14%Michael Bell 13%051-15No signal50/1Progressive on AW in the winter with 2m handicap wins at Kempton and Newcastle; however, only fifth of 12 at Newcastle (2m) last month and the suitability of turf is questionable.
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Jason Watson 13%Andrew Balding 18%—No signal20/1 11/1 20/1By Camelot; January (ninth) foal; 150,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Martlet (1m2f-1m4f including Listed; RPR 110), Stowell (Group-placed 1m4f; 109), Keswick (9.4f/1m2f AW; 87) and Palmerston (1m/8.4f; 86); dam 1m3f winner (90), out of Irish Oaks winner; yard had its first 2yo winner of the year fairly recently; market check essential.
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Ciaran Gethings 11%Robert Stephens 11%4803-7No signal14/1 14/1 12/1Has placed form but she's now 0-17 after finishing well behind Son Of Tyran at Ludlow.
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R. P. Whelan 9%5066-4No signal8/1 10/1 15/2Maiden is 0-14 on turf; best efforts have come over 5f; beaten 0.5l off 13lb higher at Down Royal in May 2025 and comeback at Sligo (6f, yld-sft) was not devoid of promise (denied clear run); eased 2lb; not discounted if backing that up.
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Luke Morris 12%Marco Botti 16%3544-4No signal13/2 11/2 13/20-9 but she's reached the frame in four of her handicaps including when fourth on C&D reappearance (good) two weeks ago; that was behind a major improver and she's a player if he can build on that.
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Hector Crouch 18%Ralph Beckett 19%075-22No signal5/2 7/2 9/4Low-mileage 4yo who has been a good second at Lingfield (7f, AW) and Redcar (1m, good) this spring; hasn't necessarily shaped as if crying out for this trip but he's likely to be bang there again if his stamina holds.
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William Maggs 10%F323-2No signal11/4 2/1 5/2Won twice on good ground (2m5f/2m3f) for this new stable last season and has been placed on last three appearances, most recently when second over C&D (good) three weeks ago; 1lb lower today and seems very likely to be in the thick of things again.
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James Ryan 7%949-65No signal17/2 FCST 15/2Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; just okay efforts in both handicaps this term, latest when didn't seem to quite get home at Roscommon (6l off Fortuity).
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Keith Donoghue 13%Gavin Cromwell 11%09884-No signal3/1 10/3 3/1Promise when winning a point for Jonathan Fogarty; didn't show much in first five hurdle starts but best effort yet at Kilbeggan (19.5f, good to yielding) in first-time tongue-tie (retained) when fourth of 15; in the mix up in trip.
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Daniel Tudhope 18%David O'Meara 13%2-2553No signal9/1 15/2 9/1Beaten in Group races on his last ten starts but went close in the Yorkshire Cup at York (1m6f, good to firm) last May and he was a good third in that same Group 2 a fortnight ago (good); he should be fine back up in trip and might not be far away.
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Clifford Lee 17%K. R. Burke 20%—No signal8/11 5/6 8/11This second foal of a Listed-placed 1m AW winner is a half-sister to French Group-placed 1m AW winner Eponine (including 2yo; RPR 101); the outside stall isn't ideal for a newcomer but she makes obvious paper appeal for her very powerful yard.
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Danny Gilligan 12%Gordon Elliott 18%U8O5-No signal12/1 10/1 12/1Mild promise on second bumper outing for Eoin Griffin, none too fluent and ran out before last on hurdles debut at Leopardstown; remote fifth at Tramore last month on stable debut; does not seem straightforward; others preferred.
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Nigel Tinkler 11%669No signal11/1 10/1 11/1Never dangerous in three outings over 6f/7f this spring but stands a much more realistic chance now handicapping and the Nigel Tinkler team has really hit form; improvement would come as no surprise.
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Ryan Treacy 2%0803-4No signal12/1 15/2 11/1Has made the frame on her two most recent starts in maidens; likely to be competitive here if running to a similar level of form.
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Calum Hogan 7%E McNamara 10%3/P-0No signal66/1 50/1 40/1Remote third in bumper for Willie Mullins; tailed off on stable debut; no impression on hurdling bow in tongue-tie (disgarded); needs to find major improvement but worth a market check nonetheless for local trainer.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Robert Cowell 13%6551-3No signal6/1 13/2 11/2Wasted little time getting off the mark for this yard when scoring at Chelmsford (AW) in December and it was a fine return when flying out of the stalls before finishing third of 18 at Ascot (again 6f, good to firm; Neyva's Angel fourth) 19 days ago; said to look "absolutely superb" in a recent stable tour and he's a must for the shortlist off the same mark.
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Tom Broughton 11%Fergal O'Brien 15%2P04P-No signal6/1 5/1 6/1Ultimately disappointing over hurdles (0-12) but she has some competitive form off this sort of mark and a pointing background bodes well for this switch to fences.
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Tim Easterby 11%64No signal13/2 3/1 11/2Stepped up on her debut when just under 2l fourth of eight over C&D (good) 12 days ago; that form is below the level it usually requires to win a race like this so she'll almost certainly need to improve again.
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32/O-1No signal4/1 3/1 4/1Has his quirks (ran out two runs back) but he made all to floor a subsequent Skelton winner in a 2m maiden at Market Rasen (good) and enters handicaps with an unexposed profile; respected.
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Joey Haynes 10%Chelsea Banham 15%70654-No signal13/2 11/2 13/2Dual fast-ground winner (1m/7f) for Tom Clover, including on his debut at this track in April 2024; shaped quite well at Kempton (6f, AW) in December but failed to build on that next time and has since left Mick Appleby; has bit to prove after six months off but he's had wind surgery and needs watching in market on stable debut.
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Tim Easterby 11%550-40No signal7/1 9/1 6/1Runner-up three times last season, including C&D; respectable fourth of ten to Spioradalta on C&D reappearance (good to soft); well beaten at the York Dante meeting since but should find this a bit easier.
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Julie Camacho 11%3276-4No signal4/1 FCST 7/2Five visits here have resulted in three wins and two places, all at 6f; made an encouraging return when fourth of nine at Ripon three weeks ago and he's slipped to a dangerous mark; tempting.
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Shane Foley 11%799-02No signal9/2 5/1 7/2Much improved back on better ground at Roscommon recently, awkward start but plenty of speed when second to a clear-cut winner over 7.5f; mark unchanged and definite contender.
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Ben Godfrey 11%Ella Pickard 9%P6PP-PNo signal12/1 12/1 10/1Has lost her way badly since her win/place form over fences last summer; cheekpieces tried last time are swiftly removed; couldn't trust.
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/060-0No signal33/1 22/1 28/1Still early days but his chance is not obvious based on his first two handicap attempts at Thurles and Sligo.
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Brian Ellison 10%6No signal25/1 FCST 20/1Showed only a glimmer of promise before weakening into well-held sixth on recent bumper debut at Southwell (good); needs to take a good step forward on this hurdling debut.
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Oisin Murphy 22%Andrew Balding 18%5160-4No signal11/2 FCST 5/1He hasn't kicked on since beating Epic Poet to win the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm) last August and failed to threaten when fourth in the Yorkshire Cup at York three weeks ago; however, he could improve for that first outing since finishing mid-division in the Melbourne Cup (gelded between those starts); this 4yo remains one to be interested in.
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Donagh Meyler 11%R P Cody 13%3No signal3/1 5/2 11/4Useful but frustrating for Ger Lyons on the Flat, runner-up five times in a row in maidens, rated 77; fair third on hurdling debut at Sligo; good chance of reaching the money.
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Sean Flanagan 10%E McNamara 10%75994-No signal9/1 FCST 8/1Second in a Listowel bumper (soft) in 2024 on debut; ordinary hurdles form overall; fourth over 2m here six weeks ago was reasonably promising after a break; one for the shortlist.
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Tim Easterby 11%9-7233No signal11/1 15/2 10/1Front-running 11yo with seven course wins, the latest gained over 1m (good) last spring; creditable placed efforts on his last three starts (including C&D) and should give it another good shot, for all this is a higher grade than he's been contesting.
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Liam Harrison 11%Fergal O'Brien 15%/P54-5No signal18/1 12/1 18/1Placed in two bumpers for Harry Fry; hasn't got a lot going at all for current yard, including a handicap two weeks ago.
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328PP-No signal10/1 12/1 15/2Could feature in this grade if recapturing the solid form she showed last August; however, plenty to prove on account of failures to complete on final start last year and on return last month.
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535/7-No signal11/4 3/1 11/4Placed on chasing debut in December 2024 but raced only once last season, when modest seventh in Sedgefield race won by El Muchacho in November; back from another layoff today; current ability is hard to gauge.
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Kielan Woods 14%John O'Shea 9%08P7-7No signal9/1 18/1 8/1Exposed 8yo who has been out of sorts in five runs following a break; wouldn't be the obvious answer.
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0P/P0-No signal33/1 28/1 25/1Very weak form in previous years; prominent for a long way on stable debut at Bellewstown.
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—No signal40/1 25/1 40/1Getaway mare; half-sister to 2m chase winner Goaheadwiththeplan; dam unraced sister to 2m7f hurdler winner Oscar Maguire, out of sister to 1m6f Flat and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Dante's Battle; Aodha's Arrow probably yard's main hope.
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05428-No signal12/1 17/2 11/1Shock winner at Wexford in 2024; best effort last season when runner-up at Thurles in October; best form has been over shorter than this.
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James Doyle 21%Owen Burrows 22%/122-1No signal3/1 10/3 11/42-2 (heavy/good) prior to finishing second in two Listed races last autumn (1m4f/1m2f, very soft/good to soft); reappeared with convincing Listed win at Kempton (1m2f, AW), an improved performance which bodes very well for his future prospects; acquired by Wathnan Racing since that last run; respected.
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Luke McAteer 8%Jack Foley 11%3-793No signalSP FCST 12/1Close third on debut at Galway last August (7f, soft); promising effort on handicap debut under positive ride at Roscommon last month (7.5f, good); eased 1lb and this shorter trip could suit; in the mix.
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Rob Hornby 11%Mark Rimell 12%878-48No signal9/1 9/1 17/2Eight-race maiden who has not lived up to his initial promise and he's been well held in five handicaps (7f/1m); now 10lb lower than for his opening mark but he needs a transformation at this new trip.
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9-0481No signalevn 2/3 EvsWas gaining a fourth career win when landing similar 7f contest at Gowran eight days ago, beating Profit Surge a shade cosily; similar terms with that rival here but shorter trip a slight concern.
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Alix Balfe 6%00/P-9No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Off for a year before her recent Sligo outing; nothing in her form to encourage support.
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Sean Flanagan 10%0-No signal22/1 FCST 20/1Has shown some ability in low-grade staying handicaps on the Flat; rated 19lb inferior to Game Point; beaten in excess of 60l on hurdling debut.
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Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%41-No signal25/1Promising fourth on debut at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last September and built on that to make all by nearly 2l at Newmarket (1m, good) in October; unexposed and could have more to offer but has plenty to find today.
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Chris Hayes 9%A Oliver 11%51-0No signal18/1 22/1 14/1One of two for yard; Dundalk maiden win in December (7f); tailed off on seasonal return and handicap debut at the Curragh last month (1m, soft); could improve plenty for quicker ground and drop to 6f and yard in form.
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Kieran Shoemark 14%Ed Walker 16%223-15No signal5/1 13/2 4/1In the placings on all five starts on a variety of surfaces as a juvenile (6f/7f) and he deservedly made the breakthrough on his reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month; respectable fifth of 14 at Hamilton on his recent handicap debut and this experiment at 5f looks worth a go.
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7No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Last of 7 on Curragh debut on opening day of the season in testing conditions; best watched.
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Danny Gilligan 12%060-8No signal18/1 14/1 16/1Little sign of ability in maidens; has time on his side and this longer trip may help to produce improvement.
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P6-No signal14/1Pulled up in a point; sixth of eight on hurdling debut at Wexford last month; considerable improvement needed.
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Oisin Orr 14%384-0No signal18/1 FCST 16/1Still unexposed after only four runs but was beaten about 19l after racing too freely on last month's seasonal/handicap debut (7f) and is drawn on the wing for this sprint return.
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J M Sheridan 11%8-0000No signal33/1 FCST 28/1Won two for Owen Burrows in 2024 but no joy yet for this stable; poor form in four runs this term; new blinkers need to transform.
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Jennie Candlish 17%876P-PNo signal33/1 22/1 28/1Hasn't raised his modest profile in two handicaps, pulling up in both; the tongue-tie tried last time is joined by cheekpieces; risky.
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Colin Keane 16%G. M. Lyons 16%322-6No signal11/2 9/2 11/2Placed in all three starts in maidens at 7f-1m on the AW last year; hooded on recent Naas return but too keen and below best over a mile; upped in trip now with questions to answer and lots to find with Mai Dahlia on that run.
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560-55No signal18/1 20/1 18/1Promise in maidens last year at 1m-1m1f; not sure she stayed 1m4f on latest, back in trip here on second handicap attempt.
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W. J. Lee 16%W. McCreery 9%7-3523No signal7/2Maiden has been knocking on the door this season; narrow defeat at Sligo on penultimate and beaten 2l when third of 17 at Naas latest; visor worn at Sligo returns and just 1lb higher here but best form on soft ground.
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Liam Wright(3) 14%Charlie Clover 21%-21113No signal13/2 7/1 11/2Six time winner who won three in a row in January/February and he ran another good race when third at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; won on turf last summer but that was off a much lower mark and he needs to transfer his progress back to this sphere.
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775-0No signal40/1 28/1 33/1Modest form in maidens and beat just one rival home on handicap debut at Naas on seasonal return; may have needed that and dropped 3lb but can only watch for now.
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Oisin McSweeney 10%Roger Fell 12%-53723No signal9/4 7/4 2/1Exposed, having raced 19 times, but has placed three times at up to 1m at Redcar (good/good to firm) this spring; handily drawn for one who tends to race close to the pace; should go well for in-form Roger Fell.
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David Probert 13%7274-7No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Sole start at 5f came at this track and it was his best effort too, when second of nine in a maiden (good) in August; last two runs were at 7f and didn't scream he's desperate for this return to 5f; not handicapped out of things, though.
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Joanna Mason 12%220-49No signal17/2 8/1 17/2Made encouraging seasonal debut when fourth of 13 over C&D (good to soft) last month and had some excuses when below that form over 5f at Beverley 24 days ago (suffered interference in first half of race); on a good mark now and enters calculations.
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025P-4No signal5/1Standout effort a 4.75l second of 20 at Punchestown last October off 80 (2m4f, good to yielding); pulled up on return at Down Royal but much-improved fourth of 21 at Cork (24.5f, good) this month when making good headway from rear; shortlisted.
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Luke Morris 12%Dylan Cunha 13%7-6411No signal11/10 4/5 11/10Lightly raced 4yo; won in good style on handicap debut at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 17 days ago and he followed up with an odds-on win at Lingfield (11.6f, good) last week; only 4lb higher under a penalty here and he's open to more progress in middle-distance handicaps; big player.
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Mark Winn 12%Paul Midgley 11%4-4421No signal11/4 FCST 5/2C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career.
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Saffie Osborne 14%Jamie Osborne 12%5212-0No signal14/1 12/1 14/1Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted.
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48425-No signal7/1 11/1 11/2Frustrating sort, placed in seven of his 21 starts over hurdles; risky and probably just a place chance at best; has had a run on the Flat since a well beaten fifth over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month.
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Danny McMenamin 16%Nicky Richards 17%/4203-No signal4/1 4/1 7/2Didn't see out 3m when well-held third at Doncaster (good to soft) in March but ran well for a long way and is now back on same mark as for his clear second behind a useful rival there (2m3f, soft) in November; also suited by good ground; could be a tough nut to crack if aided by new cheekpieces.
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Gavin Ryan 8%0No signal17/2 10/1 7/1Calyx colt; price rose from 55,000euros as a foal to 150,000gns as a yearling; closely related to 7f 2yo winner Look Around (inc Listed; RPR 105), half-brother to four winners inc Sara Lucille (French Group-placed 5f inc 2yo; 100); dam 2yo Group 3 winner; 10/1, green when never sighted on debut in Curragh maiden early this month; sure to come on from that.
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Josh Williamson 11%4606-1No signal5/1 11/2 9/210yo mare; opened her hurdles account at Clonmel two weeks ago at the 16th attempt; 6lb higher, possibly vulnerable to younger rivals.
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Tim Easterby 11%-07146No signal17/2 15/2 17/2Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April but has failed to back that up twice since (including C&D).
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Jimmy Dalton 6%D Broad 4%-00007No signal11/1 17/2 10/1No win since 1m2f Newbury success two years ago; form this spring poor; handicapper quick to drop him but no improvement; cheekpieces now tried.
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—No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Berkshire mare; dam unraced half-sister to 1m6f Flat and smart 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner Starchitect, out of 1m2f Listed winner; best watched.
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Ethan Tindall 10%Peter Niven 14%167-94No signal11/2 5/1 11/2Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist.
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Paul W Flynn 9%6No signal10/1 20/1 17/2Invincible Army gelding; 10,000euros yearling; second foal; dam runner-up 6f 2yo (RPR 74), half-sister to winners Insignia Of Rank (1m Listed) and Mayleaf Shine (useful 5f inc 2yo); slow to break and green, not disgraced in the circumstances on Curragh debut last Saturday; quick return and should have learnt a lot.
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-58180No signal5/1 11/2 4/1Six-time AW winner remains a maiden on turf (0-22); has placed over C&D (good) off 3lb higher and shaped better than the bare result at the Curragh latest so not dismissed from an each-way perspective.
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25124-No signalSP 11/1 12/1Won in fine style at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in December and went close at Market Rasen (3m, soft) next time; has suffered a heavy defeat since then but a break could have done him good.
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Alexander Ott 11%8-9No signal40/1Fair runs at Tramore and Cork; not a likely winner here, but could be one for handicaps in time.
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Charlie Maggs 14%Mark Walford 11%425-46No signal11/1 12/1 11/1Made a promising chase/handicap debut when clear second at Sedgefield (2m, good; form well advertised by winner since) in March but three lesser efforts have followed and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry.
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Sean Flanagan 10%9P88-4No signal5/1 7/1 5/1Chase winner is rated 4lb lower in this sphere; best handicap hurdle effort yet on latest at Sligo (2m4f, good) when never-nearer fourth of 16 (Love Like This second); the step up in trip on a more galloping track should suit.
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Cian Quirke 9%E Seymour 5%0906-0No signal28/1 FCST 25/1Sole success came in 2m3f Kilbeggan handicap nearly two years ago; fair run in first-time blinkers at Clonmel in March; below that form last time at the same venue.
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George Wood 11%Philip McBride 13%95-19No signal25/1 28/1 22/1Made a proper splash when going in at 50-1 on her reappearance in C&D maiden (good; third start) in April but contrasting fortunes when beaten 18l on her handicap debut at Newmarket 12 days ago; that was too bad to be true but does lower expectations somewhat.
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J P Flavin 5%099P-PNo signalSP 28/1 25/1Modest form in point-to-points and maiden hurdles; pulled up after never counting on last month's handicap debut at Down Royal; headgear combination needs to bring serious improvement; engaged 7.49 Wexford on Wednesday.
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32437-No signal12/1 10/1 11/10-14 on turf but one of better efforts came last June when a 3.5l second over C&D off this mark; off since a below par run at Dundalk last August; might need this run.
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Ben Coen 11%J. P. Murtagh 11%503-4No signal5/1 5/1 9/2Handicap debutante yet to encounter good ground; 2l to find with Baiana on Sligo running latest; hood (ran well in one before) and tongue tie added; in the mix if handles quicker conditions.
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Gavin Sheehan 23%Jamie Snowden 26%/1115-No signal4/1 7/2 4/1Won three consecutive small-field races in the autumn, the latest a Plumpton handicap (2m4f, good); absent since struggling on soft ground there in December but remains lightly raced and could plausibly still have more improvement to come.
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Tom Marquand 16%Oliver Cole 11%1/528-No signal12/1Dual winning juvenile (maiden/nursery) who was off for 324 days before showing mixed form in three starts from September last year, just failing in Newmarket handicap (1m, good) but lesser shows either side of that; it's encouraging that this year's campaign is starting earlier but she comes with risks attached after eight months off; tongue-tie added.
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Callum Rodriguez 20%Edward Bethell 17%0-9454No signal9/1 15/2 8/1Course winner who was runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has been lightly raced since; his keeping-on fifth of 12 over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April suggests most of that ability remains but he failed to build on it tackling 1m2f for the first time when fourth at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn at Redcar are retained.
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Leigh Roche 6%00-159No signal25/1Well-backed when off the mark at third attempt in 6f Dundalk maiden in February; has come up short in two handicaps at 5f-6f back there since; handicapper giving him a chance and blinkers go on but others make more appeal.
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Luke McAteer 8%W J Martin 6%60-120No signal14/1No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; poor on latest back at Dundalk (7f); 5lb lower mark on turf but has run poorly both previous starts over this C&D.
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S Curling 11%69966-No signal9/1 9/2 17/2Yet to make an impact in ten hurdle/chase starts although best hurdles effort was at this course in April last year; disappointed when sent off the well-backed favourite for Killarney handicap chase in October; 235 days off.
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Jack Kearney 9%Stephen Thorne 12%4258No signal16/1 12/1 14/1Lightly raced 4yo touched off in 7f Kempton novice in January before bought out of Ian Williams' yard for 41,000gns; both maiden runs for new yard a bit below that level and now steps up in trip (bred to stay) for handicap debut with new headgear combination tried.
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Robert Dunne 8%/383-2No signal4/1 9/4 10/30-9 over hurdles but went close in Class 5 handicap at Warwick (2m5f, good) this month and should be fine over today's shorter trip; might have been found a good opportunity.
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Alan O'Sullivan 10%0467-8No signal50/1 50/1 40/1Five bumper efforts have amounted to little and a similar tale in her points; hurdles debut.
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Clifford Lee 17%Ben Haslam 14%7-5831No signal10/11 FCST 4/5Came good with an easy 6f win at Ayr (good to firm) under Clifford Lee last week; 5lb well in under a penalty compared to his future mark so his claims are obvious.
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0304-PNo signal28/1 FCST 22/1Placed twice in points; fair fourth at Lisronagh last month, but pulled up at Tattersalls Farm on Sunday; blinkered for the first time.
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4No signal13/8 9/4 3/2Made 85,000gns as a yearling; closely related to Group-placed 1m/1m1f winner Silver Sword (RPR 106), half-brother to winners Ae Fond Kiss (7.3f; 67) and Mister Slovakia (Polish 9.5f); dam 2m AW winner (90); joint favourite, showed plenty of speed but green (hung left) and weakened inside final furlong on recent Roscommon debut over 7.5f; drop back in trip should suit.
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P J Rothwell 7%P000-No signal40/1 28/1 40/1Never a factor in four strong maiden hurdles at 2m-2m1f; could prove to be a different proposition now handicapping; cheekpieces; 3lb wrong; betting will provide clues.
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429-33No signal4/1 7/2 4/10-6 record includes three runs here but he's run well on all of those visits, including when third of six in a hot Class 4 on his April return; filled that position again at Newmarket (also 1m2f, good) 12 days ago and this free-going sort may benefit from today's drop back to 1m; player.
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P J Rothwell 7%4P99P-No signal33/1 33/1 28/1Placed seven times in points; modest form on the track and getting on in years now.
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David Noonan 8%228-23No signal16/1 10/1 14/1Questionable what he's achieved in his recent placings but up in trip for this handicap debut and he won six times in points; a possible improver, for all that he's a 9yo.
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Colin Keane 16%Noel Meade 11%8831-2No signal13/2 7/2 13/2Ended AW campaign winning 6f nursery in December, needing every yard after a slow start; returned to Dundalk in March when again not the best of starts, produced with every chance but just outstayed over a mile; drop back to 7f should suit and leading contender off what appears still a nice mark.
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Ricky Doyle 8%Eoin Griffin 8%7/9-No signal40/1Well beaten in two bumpers; weak form on his last three Dundalk visits after hints of ability on his first two runs at that venue; no hurdling experience.
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Lewis Edmunds 12%Rod Millman 13%23109-No signal13/2 11/2 6/1Improved in three consecutive C&D appearances last summer, finishing third of seven in Listed event before a commanding maiden win (also good; made all) in July; was cast in her box the night before an August assignment after which her trainer recently reported she was never really right; that stable tour also offered hope she's back in a good place and can go well on this handicap debut/reappearance.
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Robert Tyner 12%9-0No signal80/1 FCST 50/1Tailed off in 2m4f maidens at Wexford and Killarney; in good hands but of no interest at this early stage of his career.
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George Wood 11%Martin Dunne 12%988-06No signal7/2Thrown in on his 3yo form but 2025 was disappointing and he's struggled in both runs this year; mark continues to fall but he needs a needs a big turnaround in first-time cheekpieces.
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Sam Ewing 12%Peter Fahey 11%408-8No signal9/1 11/1 9/1Handicap debutant; very modest efforts in maiden hurdles; doesn't look obviously well treated; others have more appealing profiles.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Joseph Parr 12%731241No signal3/1 4/1 5/2Polytrack winner for Sir Mark Prescott in January; two good runs to start off his time with Joseph Parr and he took a step forward when seeing off seven rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good) ten days ago; this is tougher under a penalty but he did well to overcome a slow start last time and he's still unexposed on turf; respected.
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Sean Bowen 24%Olly Murphy 24%4-1No signal1/3 3/10 5/17Useful three-time Flat winner (1m4f/1m5f) and was consistent until getting too high in the weights; his Ludlow run from off the pace was encouraging and he then won comfortably under a more forward ride at Southwell (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie); carries a penalty but has clear claims.
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Jason Watson 13%Ed Dunlop 12%/6990-No signal40/1 FCST 33/1Struggled in six runs for Alice Haynes including three handicaps (7f-8.6f); returns for new yard after 234 days off and she has a lot to prove; equipment removed.
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Philip Byrnes 12%C Byrnes 12%326/8/No signalSP 10/1 11/1Solid bumper form overall, particularly the runner-up finish to Familiar Dreams at Cork in January 2024; well beaten in two course bumpers a year apart; returns from 413-day absence; betting will provide clues on hurdles debut.
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Tom Dascombe 12%541-20No signal13/2 11/2 13/2Landed Hamilton maiden (6f, good to firm) on debut but better form after wind surgery when bagging Haydock handicap (5f, good to soft) in September; subsequently gelded and ran well for second (5f, AW; winner on the middle leg of a hat-trick) on his reappearance, while latest start from a wide stall at Chester can be written off; needs considering.
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%1-3No signalevn 8/11 EvsSent off favourite when winning fair Tipperary bumper (2m, good to yielding) on debut in October; returned from seven-month break when beaten 1.75l into third of 15 on Cork hurdles debut (2m3f, good) 18 days ago; high on the shortlist.
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Sam Ewing 12%Thomas Cooper 14%6009-8No signal16/1 FCST 14/1Fell in two of three points; three maiden hurdle runs offered little; only minor promise when midfield on handicap debut at Clonmel (19.5f) a fortnight ago; needs to find improvement.
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Hector Crouch 18%Michael Bell 13%5No signal7/2 4/1 11/4Sent off favourite for last week's 6f Kempton debut but was trapped wider than ideal from an outside draw and faded inside the final furlong; has the rail draw this time; likely improver.
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7P/5P-No signal7/2 5/2 11/4Unplaced all six hurdle runs, most recently when pulled up in soft-ground handicap on stable debut in January; combination of wind surgery, first-time hood and return to good ground could plausibly prompt a better performance here, though; worth a glance in the betting.
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Ben Coen 11%J. P. Murtagh 11%8-98No signal10/1 11/1 9/1Maiden form has been modest, all three runs on much softer ground; back in trip and blinkered for handicap debut on much quicker ground so plenty of reasons for improvement.
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00800-No signal50/1 25/1 50/1Weak maiden form; last of 16 at Clonmel in her first handicap; cheekpieces tried now.
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Mr J L Gleeson 19%—No signal13/8 32/17 31/19Footstepsinthesand mare; sister to bumper winner Walk On The Beach, half-sister to point winner The Gooner; dam unraced sister to useful 2m4f hurdle/chase winner Go All The Way, half-sister to bumper winner; likely type on paper from top yard.
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0458-9No signal16/1 12/1 14/1Fifth at Clonmel in March was slightly promising; two less satisfactory runs since then at Tramore and Cork.
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Wesley Joyce 6%415No signal15/8 7/4 32/17All three runs have been at the Curragh, big improvement second occasion to beat two subsequent winners in 5f maiden on testing ground; upped to 6f in Group 3 Marble Hill on Sunday, not doing himself justice on quicker ground after racing keenly when beaten over 6l; persisted with at this trip, needs to settle better.
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Eoghan Finegan 10%Gavin Cromwell 11%7696P-No signal12/1 12/1 11/1Modest form overall; ninth of 18 at Punchestown in December (2m1f, yielding) his best effort; pulled up before two out at Kilbeggan last month; new headgear combination.
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Faleh Bughenaim 15%Richard Hannon 12%43-22No signal5/1 6/1 5/1Yet to score but he's been in the frame all four starts and ran well when second at Newbury (1m, good) on his handicap debut 12 days ago; made his bid on a part of the track that was possibly unfavoured that day and looks sure to make his presence felt again.
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William Buick 25%Charlie Johnston 13%1/223-No signal5/1 9/2 5/1Runner-up in the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good) last June and kept on well for third in the Irish Derby at the Curragh (1m4f, good) later that month; absent since but this lightly raced 4yo could be suited by the step up in trip and he's a major player if ready to rumble after his absence.
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Philip Byrnes 12%C Byrnes 12%9/12-0No signal4/1 7/2 10/3Progressive handicap hurdler in March/April; off the mark over 2m5f at Down Royal (yielding) and better again off 11lb higher when clear second to a ready winner over C&D (soft-to-heavy); every chance here if a poor recent chase run is ignored; reservations about good ground.
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—No signal33/1 22/1 33/1Gamut mare; dam 1m3f/1m4f winner (RPR 72), half-sister to German 1m1f/1m2f winner Flick Flack; likely best watched on debut unless the market speaks.
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Ben Jones 17%Ben Pauling 17%8566-4No signal6/4 FCST 18/130-5 over hurdles but shaped well before fading into fourth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good; first run after wind op) this month and Ben Pauling is evidently keen to launch his chasing career; interesting.
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TBA62-No signalSP FCST 12/1Clear of the third when runner-up in a maiden point at Dromahane recently; may need further; third reserve.
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P Cluskey 4%2570-0No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Sole win came over this trip in Curragh handicap in 2024; good second in first-time cheekpieces at Naas last summer but little since; would be much better off with all of these in a handicap.
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William Maggs 10%60P6-PNo signal28/1 FCST 25/1Now 20lb lower than when winning over 2m for Chris Gordon just over a year ago but has badly lost her way; huge leap of faith is required to support her.
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Micky Hammond 10%3532-PNo signal6/1 5/1 11/2Didn't fire over hurdles at Perth a fortnight ago and is now 0-13 in that sphere but he's generally pretty consistent and will be suited by the trip-and-ground combination on this chasing debut.
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R Donohoe 8%8909-4No signalSP FCST 10/1Second reserve; 2-34 on turf; not a bad effort on seasonal return at Navan (6f, yielding); close second in this last year off 4lb higher; could go well if gets in.
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Robert Havlin 15%S. P. C. Woods 12%2216-6No signal66/1 40/1 66/1Gained due reward for a couple of close calls when making all for a convincing win at Lingfield (7f, AW) in September; beaten around 17l on his next two starts, however, including in a warm event at Southwell on his April return (had been gelded); needs to get back on track.
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P. J. McDonald 14%230315No signal14/1 12/1 14/1Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win in April; respectable fifth of nine off this mark at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) three weeks ago.
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Philip Kirby 8%6230-5No signal7/1Capitalised upon some considerable help from the handicapper when winning over C&D (good) just under a year ago and returns here after a decent effort at Kelso this month, but she's nothing like the force of old and has become inconsistent.
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03613-No signal9/2 7/2 9/2Displayed considerable improvement when winning easily by 12l on last month's handicap hurdle debut at Hereford (2m, good); managed only third under 7lb penalty here (2m2f, good) eight days later and is another 5lb higher today, but he moves up in trip again and remains of interest.
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/8P9-9No signal66/1 FCST 50/1Ordinary form in maidens; 50-1 when down the field at Wexford 12 days ago in her first handicap.
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Ray Dawson 14%Roger Varian 20%21-830No signal9/2 9/2 7/2Catterick maiden (good) winner in August who was every bit as good when third at Wolverhampton (also 5f, AW; Kolkata Knight second) in March; didn't look to be making much of an impression when the door slammed in his face at Thirsk last time but it's too soon to write him off.
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0900-8No signal9/1 20/1 15/220-1 when finishing in mid-division at Clonmel two weeks ago; others much preferred.
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Brian Barry 2%00-420No signal22/1 15/2 20/1Still a maiden after 42 starts but solid effort over hurdles at Sligo (2m4f, good) on penultimate when staying on dourly to take second (Island McCoo back in fourth); ran no race here over fences last week; hard to trust.
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59-No signal33/1 28/1 33/1Fair effort at Thurles in his first bumper; not as good at Cork next time; best watched on hurdling debut.
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Keith Donoghue 13%Gavin Cromwell 11%22392-No signal11/8 5/4 18/13Second in seven of his 12 races over hurdles, including when beaten 16l by subsequent Grade 1 winner Zeus Power at Thurles last December; had a Flat run last month; overdue for a win and looks the part here despite his concerning profile.
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%66448-No signal7/2 5/1 7/2Placed over fences in France; has plenty of experience; likely to make his presence felt in a race with little depth.
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Marco Ghiani 16%William Knight 14%412-52No signal5/1 4/1 5/1Picked up a Southwell nursery (AW) in September and after a solid comeback at Newmarket in April he posted his best effort yet when second at Ascot (also 1m, good) three weeks ago; improving colt who is much respected.
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Tom Midgley 10%Sam England 15%70P-3No signal5/2 9/4 5/2Fair Flat racer; yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but was given a lot to do before finishing well for third over C&D (good) on handicap debut three weeks ago, and his recent Flat run was perfectly respectable.
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Jamie Powell 8%J. P. Murtagh 11%—No signal14/1 18/1 14/1Invincible Army filly cost 12,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to Italian 6f winner Nalu; dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (RPR 96), closely related to 5.5f 2yo winner Miss Rosina; yard having a good season so respected but but juveniles tend to benefit from a run.
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Ciaran Gethings 11%Alastair Ralph 12%2/048-No signal80/1 FCST 66/1Only a smidgen of promise in three runs over hurdles and handicaps will be more like it.
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J M Sheridan 11%3No signal11/8 31/19 18/13Too Darn Hot half-sister to winners Ameerat Jumaira (Group-placed 10.6f-1m4f inc AW; RPR 99) and Jujubella (1m2f-12.4f inc AW; 78); dam unraced half-sister to UAE 1m2f Group 1 winner North America; promising Naas debut 11 days ago, coming home strongly from off the pace, having not had a clear run, when beaten a head and neck in fillies' maiden over 1m; longer trip set to suit and could be the one to beat.
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Oisin Murphy 22%George Scott 19%3217-0No signal11/4 7/2 11/4Won a 7f Newmarket maiden (good) in October but finished down the field having led in French heavy-ground Listed race next time; weakened when attempting 1m on his comeback in April but this first start at 5f since his 2yo debut is still something of a surprise; fascinating to see what he makes of it in an additional tongue-tie with Oisin Murphy steering.
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Tom Marquand 16%Chris Dwyer 13%87-057No signal13/2 5/1 13/2Ten-race maiden who has form figures of 0487057 in handicaps; had some traffic issues when prominent in the market at Kempton last week but this is competitive back on turf and he still has stamina to prove at this trip; others preferred.
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Bryan Carver 13%3P72-5No signal12/1 12/1 10/1In this headgear combination for his last three races and went close in the penultimate one at Exeter (2m7f, good); consistency is an issue but has a big run in him.
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Sean Bowen 24%David Pipe 16%7442-4No signal13/2 10/3 13/2French hurdles winner; looks handicapped about right on recent exploits but entitled to be thereabouts once more off his light weight and with Sean Bowen booked.
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—No signal7/2 3/1 7/2Mehmas half-sister to winners Age Of Kings (6f 2yo/7f Group 3; RPR 113) and Dunamase (1m AW 2yo; 85); dam 1m-1m2f winner (inc 2yo Group 2; 110), half-sister to Australian 11.5f Group 3 winner Beyond Thankful; tongue-tied for debut, obvious respect from top yard.
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Oisin McSweeney 10%Tim Easterby 11%5800-5No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Made all in maiden handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last June; disappointing after that in 2025 but more encouraging signs when fifth of nine to Herakles (Dc Cogent third) on Nottingham reappearance 19 days ago, fading late as if the outing was just needed; enters calculations having dipped 2lb below her winning mark.
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Philip Byrnes 12%C Byrnes 12%P080-2No signal9/4 FCST 32/17Beaten only a neck by odds-on chance Spanish Maid over 2m at Punchestown 15 days ago; 5l clear of the third then, 5lb extra may not stop him; good ground seems to have sparked his improvement.
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Daniel King 10%40200-No signal33/1 16/1 33/1Sole success a maiden hurdle win at Clonmel in October 2024; ran respectably back there in March (2m3f, soft) when an 8l second of 15; tailed off twice since; revival needed.
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Conor O'Farrell 12%Neil Mulholland 15%11133-No signal10/1 9/1 10/1Won three handicap chases last season (one over C&D on good) and back on his last winning mark; however, he's finished a remote last in his final two chase starts.
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Shane Foley 11%2No signal4/1 10/3 7/2Calyx filly a 30,000euros foal and 65,000euros yearling; half-sister to French winners Illois (9.5f/1m2f AW) and Imbleville (10.5f AW); dam 9.5f-10.7f winner (inc AW), out of half-sister to 1m2f BC Filly & Mare Turf winner Starine; good introduction in Gowran fillies' maiden early this month, plenty green when chasing home a potentially smart sort over 9.5f; definite player.
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Connor Planas 11%Charlie Appleby 33%5-3235No signal66/1 40/1 66/1Won last May/June on first two starts and some creditable runs since, but he's finished held at Newmarket on both outings this spring (7f, good/good to firm), including behind stablemate Talk Of New York; others preferred.
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Brendan Powell 11%0P65-8No signal40/1 28/1 33/1Has yet to show any notable form over hurdles, including in three handicaps; now tongue tied.
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636608No signal6/1 17/2 9/2Won twice over this trip for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; placed in AW claimer over the winter but generally regressive; visor replaces cheekpieces here and looks to have something to find.
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UP83P-No signal100/1 50/1 66/1Showed some ability on the Flat but was pulled up when 100-1 for handicap hurdle debut here (2m4f, good) in April; drops back in trip today; can't be recommended.
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Darragh Keenan 10%-75222No signal5/1 10/3 3/10-14 but she finished runner-up twice here (1m/1m1f) last month and had another close call at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; on same mark as for her last two runs and she should make another bold bid; cheekpieces added.
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A. Slattery 11%58-68No signal20/1 16/1 18/1Too keen and didn't get home on recent handicap debut at Roscommon (7.5f); lightly raced and could still have more to offer, if settling.
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Tom Broughton 11%Alastair Ralph 12%/P45-1No signal4/1 7/2 4/1Hadn't improved for contesting handicaps but that changed when upped to 3m1f at Warwick (good) where he was well backed; didn't win with loads in hand but only went up 4lb.
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Cian Quirke 9%90237-No signal9/2 17/2 7/2Dual point winner is yet to score from nine runs under rules; claims on the basis of his neck runner-up finish at Naas (3m, soft to heavy); below that level when favourite here eight days later; disappointed in cheekpieces (left off) at Kilbeggan; solid chance if he handles the ground.
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Charles Weld 6%900-0No signal28/1 50/1 25/1Didn't lack market support but ran no sort of race after blowing the start on seasonal return in Gowran handicap early this month; caution advised.
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Ben Harvey 7%P-6No signalSP FCST 16/1Pulled up on sole point run; has a fair pedigree and emerged with credit with sixth placing at 200-1 on recent hurdling debut at Clonmel.
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Danny Mullins 11%W J Lanigan 7%2F46-1No signal3/1 5/2 3/1Breakthrough win at the eighth attempt over hurdles in Clonmel maiden on latest (19.5f, gd-yld); respected on handicap debut off what could be a workable mark.
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/7028-No signal18/1 FCST 16/1AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.
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Mr J M Halford 12%4No signal16/1 12/1 16/1Offered something to build on when fourth on debut at Clonmel but was still beaten 18.5l; should improve for that initial experience and place claims if she does.
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Fern O'Brien(5) 13%Fergal O'Brien 15%1/2P-5No signal11/1 8/1 11/1Dual 2m3f hurdle winner on good ground; pulled up on soft at end of last year but returned from a break with a quite encouraging fifth of 12 at Warwick (2m5f, good) this month and enters calculations here.
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Leigh Roche 6%Paul W Flynn 9%0No signal150/1 66/1 150/1Cotai Glory filly out of a Galileo mare who was a 1m4f winner; never recovered from a slow start on recent Roscommon debut (maiden claimer); best watched in a much stronger race here.
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Andrew Balding 18%89-150No signal66/1 40/1 66/1Took a 7f Lingfield maiden (AW) on his comeback in March but bombed out when strong in the market on his handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) next time; finished 12th of 14 at York a fortnight ago and has a point to prove now.
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Miss J Townend 21%83P8-7No signal17/2 11/1 17/217-race maiden was a decent third over fences at Sligo in October; not a bad effort when two places behind Navy Waves on return at Cork; entitled to come on for that effort.
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Paul W Flynn 9%115005No signal10/1 12/1 10/1Boasts a fine AW record (4 wins) but continues to struggle on turf (0-13); first turf attempt at this trip.
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Ray Dawson 14%Oli Rix 10%417No signal66/1 40/1 66/1Won at Leicester (5f, good to firm) last month on second start; faded when seventh of 13 in Newmarket novice (6f, good) and returns to 5f today, but it seems likely that his limitations will again be exposed.
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/P6F1-No signal8/1 17/2 8/1Seemed to be running well in first-time blinkers before falling at Carlisle and he then made all the running under Gina Andrews at Market Rasen (3m, good); up 4lb but the blinkers have made a difference and should remain competitive.
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Ben Godfrey 11%Ella Pickard 9%95P-PNo signal125/1 66/1 80/1No worthwhile form in two bumpers and as many runs over hurdles.
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David Egan 14%41No signal5/2Built upon the promise on last month's debut fourth at Newbury (5f, good) to win valuable novice at Newmarket (5f, good to firm); did it nicely from the front last time and he's a leading contender today.
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TBA8PU5-8No signalSP FCST 8/1Won a Sligo maiden over 2m2f last summer; unconvincing form in handicaps; reserve.
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Rossa Ryan 18%Charlie Appleby 33%11-No signal15/2 8/1 6/15l win on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last November and made all by 6l in novice there (1m) the following month; takes a steep rise in grade this evening and most of today's rivals have greater substance to their form, including two of his stablemates, but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie and he's an interesting contender.
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8763-5No signalSPStayed on well up the hill when winning at Galway (22.5f, good to yielding) last September off 1lb lower; fair third at Tramore (2m5f) last month; fifth of 21 at Cork on latest (24.5f, good); could get involved. -
Jack Mitchell 16%Martin Dunne 12%-57154No signal7/2 9/4 11/4Broke her duck in a Southwell handicap last month then bungled the start before seeing little daylight when fourth of 18 at Ascot (6f, good to firm; Fantasy Master third) 19 days ago; looked to finish that event with a fair bit more to give and she's a key player.
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Joanna Mason 12%Tina Jackson 11%067/86No signal9/1 10/1 17/2Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer; fared a lot better than on his AW stable debut in February when sixth (Hurstwood fourth) of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago but will need to step forward again.
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Charlie Maggs 14%Mark Walford 11%P5P-2UNo signal10/1 8/1 9/10-7 for current stable (since the autumn) and has a very mixed record but ran well when second in refitted cheekpieces at Kelso (2m5f, good) this month and was unlucky to come to grief at Uttoxeter recently; remains on a good mark; can't be ruled out.
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Jason Hart 14%3231-5No signal11/2 11/2 5/1Ended four-race 2yo season with 5f AW novice win in November and made encouraging reappearance when fifth in Catterick handicap (6f, good; short of room towards finish) this month; contender if that recent outing brought her on.
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Connor Beasley 13%Michael Dods 12%954-08No signal12/1 11/1 10/1Soundly beaten after racing too freely in two AW handicaps (6f/7f) this spring and has now been unplaced all five starts; stable has a much more obvious chance with Simba's Pride.
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Michael Appleby 13%8000-0No signal9/1 FCST 8/1Group 3 runner-up in June 2024; nothing like the same force subsequently but some encouragement can be taken from his stable/seasonal debut in the Victoria Cup at Ascot, where he was soundly beaten overall but was first of seven in the group that raced initially on the far side; he's not ruled out.
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TBAW J Lanigan 7%5400-0No signalSP FCST 18/1Weak maiden hurdle form; not a big price for two bumper starts last August when trained by Andy Slattery; reserve.
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William Buick 25%1212-1No signal4/7 8/13 9/17Second in this last year on his reappearance and he's won three Group 1 races since (1m2f/1m1f, good to firm/good), the latest the Dubai Turf at Meydan in March on his sole outing this year; John Gosden has said that this is "going to bring him on to where we want him at (Royal) Ascot" but he'll be very tough to beat under a 7lb penalty if close to the top of his game.
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0-2447No signal9/1 16/1 17/2Maiden with plenty of experience, notably twice runner-up in AW handicaps; plenty to find with Fortuity on recent Roscommon run though.
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—No signal25/1 18/1 25/1Order Of St George mare; dam point winner, sister to winners Shantou Rock (smart 2m hurdle/chase) and Ever So Cool (2m hurdle); hooded for debut and probably best watched.
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Rowan Scott 12%Tristan Davidson 15%283420No signal13/2 8/1 6/1Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle in March but well held back on turf at Doncaster later that month; freshened up since.
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Finley Marsh 14%Richard Hughes 15%P4529-No signal14/1 8/1 14/1Off the mark on her third start when taking a Windsor maiden (good to firm) in June and it was a fine effort when second of 12 in Listed event at Ayr (also 5f, soft) in September; makes her handicap debut on this reappearance and she warrants respect.
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Wesley Joyce 6%4200-0No signal22/1 22/1 16/1Eight career wins include twice here at 1m4f; probably needed recent Roscommon comeback run, more expected of here with ground in his favour.
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1D05806No signal18/1 18/1 16/1Good effort in 6f maiden on debut at Dundalk (6f) in February but hasn't built on that; yet to show winning potential on turf; others appeal more.
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128No signalSPWon on debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and went close in Listed race (1m, AW) at Newcastle; soundly beaten eighth of 14 at 40-1 in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) this month but he was far from disgraced and is not ruled out back down in grade. -
Rossa Ryan 18%Alan King 16%2-3135No signal20/1 22/1 18/17yo who has a good record here and has been better than ever in AW handicaps this year, and he wasn't beaten far when fifth of six in Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; however, his form needs to go to a new level and he's unraced beyond 1m4f on the Flat.
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Paul O'Brien 14%Pam Sly 12%474-6No signal11/10-11 on the Flat and 0-4 over hurdles; made a fairly encouraging handicap hurdle debut when sixth of 13 at Southwell (2m, good) this month, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces here.
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Ryan Mania 16%Adam Nicol 16%31153-No signal11/8 7/4 5/42-5 for new stable this year; gained the wins on heavy and good to soft ground but coped perfectly well with good ground when close third at Kelso (2m5f; first-time tongue-tie) last month; hood (worn for three of her last four races) is discarded; likely contender again.
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Clifford Lee 17%Michael Bell 13%2052-8No signal7/2 11/4 7/2Sole success came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo, though he twice finished runner-up last year, including at York (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) in October; didn't enjoy the smoothest run and far from disgraced in good Newbury handicap on reappearance; likely to go well.
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Jack Cleary 8%79-000No signal40/1 FCST 28/1Modest form for the Crisfords and nothing so far for current connections under both codes; down 10lb already this term.
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Conor Cusack 9%P J F Murphy 5%8-0047No signal28/1 22/1 28/1Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.
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Tom Marquand 16%William Haggas 23%21No signal1/25 FCST 1/20Dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (including Irish Oaks); made a promising start when a close second at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) last month and she built on that when finishing well to win at Salisbury (1m2f, good) two weeks ago; looks a useful prospect and she has lots in hand on the figures over her sole rival.
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Shane Foley 11%—No signal14/1Cotai Glory filly cost 22,000euros as a foal; first foal; dam 1m winner (RPR 90), half-sister to 1m3f/12.4f winner Sportingsilvermine; market best guide on debut.
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P-No signal33/1 33/1 28/1Fourth foal; half-sister to 2m1f hurdle winner Getaway Henry; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Warrantor and Thebarrowman, out of bumper winner; pulled up sole point outing.
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Ryan Mania 16%Adam Nicol 16%54/5-BNo signal6/4 31/19 18/13Returned from long absence with a promising stable debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March, when he travelled strongly for a long way, and he was unlucky to be brought down fairly early on at Hexham this month; remains well handicapped on old form; might be the answer.
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Harry Skelton 27%Dan Skelton 22%345-U2No signal7/4 3/2 31/19Signs of progress until unseating two out at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and backed that up with a second here last week; half-brother to the stable's smart 2m-2m6f winner Unexpected Party, so this trip should be well within range.
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A. Slattery 11%5P4F0-No signal17/2 14/1 8/1Promise in two of her six runs last season, staying on into fifth over 20.5f (good) at Bellewstown off 95 and again over 22.5f (good to yielding) when fourth at Galway; fell at Clonmel; testing ground an excuse at Gowran; very interesting on return/stable debut for Andy Slattery.
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Rowan Scott 12%Tristan Davidson 15%5-7766No signal5/1 4/1 9/2Went close more than once for Harry Charlton but left that yard an eight-race maiden; hasn't threatened to put that right in four runs for new stable but went with a bit more promise when sixth of 11 over 1m3f at Hamilton 11 days ago, keeping on from off the pace after missing the break again; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend.
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Peter Niven 14%35-6No signal50/1 25/1 33/1Not disgraced in two course bumpers last season but made low-key start to hurdling career when well beaten at 40-1 here (2m) three weeks ago.
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L J Morgan 12%8/55/No signal50/1 FCST 40/1Lightly raced since his two very underwhelming hurdle runs for Derek Shaw in summer 2024 and returned from 318-day absence with 19l defeat off basement Flat mark last month; swaps hood for refitted cheekpieces; tongue-tie a first.
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Jack Dace 10%David O'Meara 13%318-58No signal28/1 20/1 28/1Narrow win at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) for Ralph Beckett last summer; not disgraced on 1m4f course reappearance for new yard but went backwards from that at the York Dante meeting since; the first-time cheekpieces he wore there are quickly discarded; also down in trip.
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Rossa Ryan 18%David O'Meara 13%15No signal11/1 11/1 17/2Easily made all when favourite on debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; did too much too soon when attempting to repeat those tactics in Listed race at York (5f, good) a fortnight ago, finishing fifth of ten, but she's not written off in view of her initial promise.
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Colin Keane 16%Gerard Keane 9%-36632No signal3/1 10/3 3/1Maiden was placed three times in AW handicaps last winter and ran well above her handicap mark when pushing Gloriously Glam close in 7f Gowran claimer eight days ago, albeit when allowed to dictate a steady pace; handicap mark has gone up 9lb but meets that rival on same terms here; blinkers now tried and drops in trip.
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M M Rice 4%600-98No signal14/1 14/1 11/1Useful form in 2024, winning over a mile at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year and lots to find on two efforts this term; tries this longer trip again.
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W. M. Lordan 16%Aidan O'Brien 22%77-0No signal15/2 8/1 13/2Siyouni filly has looked fairly ordinary to-date, most recently when tried blinkered in good-class Leopardstown fillies' maiden last month; tries a new trip.
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Danny Mullins 11%9820S-No signal15/2 13/2 15/2Five-time winner on the Flat in Britain; 0-11 hurdling for this yard, best effort yet when runner-up in a claimer at Clonmel in February; leading when slipped up going to three out at the same venue nine weeks ago; not ruled out.
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Donagh Meyler 11%Eoin Griffin 8%/548-FNo signal16/1 12/1 14/1Maiden ran some good races in defeat after a lengthy absence last season, the standout when beaten 1.5l into fourth at Galway (3m, yielding) off 1lb higher in October; was still travelling okay when a faller four out on 3m Punchestown return 15 days ago.
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Ray Dawson 14%Roger Varian 20%11-No signal5/6 4/5 5/6Won on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last August and easily justified 1-9 odds in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September; his opening mark is a lofty one but he has the potential to be better than it; respected on return.
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Gavin Cromwell 11%8060-6No signal18/1 FCST 16/1Blinkered when placed three times in middle-distance Flat handicaps on a sound surface for Johnny Murtagh; recent Punchestown sixth was best hurdles run so far and mildly encouraging.
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Chris Hayes 9%W P Browne 4%-39036No signal25/1 FCST 22/1First reserve; long standing maiden who has shown her best form on the AW; beaten 6l on return to turf at Sligo latest; others appeal more.
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William Maggs 10%PP/36-No signal33/1 FCST 28/1Belied 80-1 odds when placed off today's mark in this race last year but was well beaten on next hurdling start and has been absent since some disappointing Flat runs in the autumn; too risky.
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Harry Burns 10%375-06No signal66/1 33/1 66/1Promising third at Kempton (7f, AW) last March on his second start but has beaten only one rival in three handicaps since; still lightly raced but he needs a transformation at this new trip; cheekpieces added.
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078-45No signal11/1 9/1 11/1No significant impact in a pair of 1m2f handicaps this year, hanging under pressure at Beverley last time; a drop back in trip needs to help him find more.
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7109-0No signal14/1 14/1 11/1Won a Windsor maiden (6f, good) for Eve Johnson-Houghton; never involved on debut for this yard at the Curragh (6f, sft-hvy); 8lb lower now and these conditions more suitable; new headgear combination goes on.
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Liam Casey 0%0560-0No signal50/1 50/1 40/10-14 on turf; best handicap run came last September at Cork when a 1.25l third of ten over 6f (yielding); 6lb lower now and had excuses for poor seasonal comeback latest but might prefer easier ground.
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Simon Waugh 5%01-807No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December but three heavy defeats have followed, including dropped to 6f back on turf last time.
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A. McCann 8%47-718No signal22/1 16/1 20/1Dundalk winner over this trip in March, her first success at the 15th attempt; faced tough task from out of the handicap at Musselburgh following month, back down in grade here.
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Darragh O'Keeffe 13%/8748-No signal9/1 14/1 9/1Best effort in maidens came at Tramore when she finished 8l fourth (2m5f, good) last August; mistake three out costly when well beaten at Listowel on handicap debut; will enjoy the ground; player on return from 243-day absence.
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Wesley Joyce 6%Michael J Browne 12%070-84No signal10/1 8/1 9/1Maiden whose best efforts have come over 7f on good and soft ground; weakened into a 4.75l fourth under positive ride at Gowran latest (7f, soft); well worth a go at this trip on that evidence and dropped 3lb; could go well.
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024-31No signal6/1 9/2 6/1Mostly campaigned on the AW, making the breakthrough over this trip last month off 57 under today's rider; decent ground should suit and respected off 5lb higher.
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Sean Quinlan 15%Mark Walford 11%P824-8No signal11/1 9/1 11/1Last of four when upped to 2m7f for last month's handicap debut and only eighth of ten (behind Lone Star) when dropped back to 2m5f at Kelso three weeks ago; not beaten far in either of those races but needs to up her game; usual hood is left off.
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Danny McMenamin 16%Gary Hanmer 12%56511-No signalevn 4/5 5/6Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice here (2m/2m2f) on good ground, and is probably still on a workable mark; big chance.
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Josh Williamson 11%67157-No signal16/1 FCST 14/1Probably not suited by testing ground in two runs before a break; won a maiden on good-to-yielding over 2m3f at this venue last October.
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Leigh Roche 6%Laura Hourigan 14%07680-No signalSP 20/1 22/1Knows how to win (6-44 on turf) but losing run stretches back to October 2024; in poor form on AW when last seen in December; best watched on debut for new yard after break.
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Lewis Stones 12%Anthony Day 9%37/7-2No signal4/1 11/2 4/1Maiden hurdler but has twice threatened in handicaps, last time going close over Uttoxeter's 2m7f; that was his second run after a lengthy break; up 4lb.
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Beau Morgan 17%Ben Pauling 17%/9788-No signal17/2 7/1 8/1Last season's light campaign over hurdles did not go well (tried in cheekpieces latterly) but he shouldn't mind getting back on drier ground and is too well handicapped to dismiss on chasing debut.
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—No signal22/1 18/1 20/1Elusive Pimpernel mare; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 59), half-sister to 1m4f Flat and useful 2m hurdle winner Palace Rock, out of 1m1f/1m2f Flat and 2m hurdle winner; yard 0-5 in bumpers last five seasons; watch.
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Daniel Muscutt 14%James Horton 11%6-1113No signal9/1 8/1 9/1He won earlier this year on his first three starts for James Horton (7f/1m, AW); made it 0-9 on turf when 2l third of 11 at Ascot (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago but that was still a positive run and he could be in the mix.
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Jonathan Burke 15%Alastair Ralph 12%2286-4No signal6/1 FCST 5/1Won twice here last summer and some sign of a return to form when fourth at Warwick last week; this mark isn't a gift but has each-way claims.
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Harry Reed 14%Tim Reed 11%/P080-No signal3/1 11/2 11/41-16 over hurdles and lost his way in this discipline when trained in Ireland; however, he's back on track for new yard having finished first and second in 1m6f/2m Flat handicaps this month; could be on a handy mark back over jumps.
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Mason Paetel 11%James Owen 18%9-1434No signal4/1Record of 1-12 but his win came at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March and he's held his form with three creditable efforts since; still looks on a workable mark and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf.
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P J Rothwell 7%0-0No signal200/1 150/1 200/1In rear in maiden hurdles at Wexford and Kilbeggan; safe to rule out.
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Daniel King 10%P/086-No signal11/2 5/1 9/2Has never reached the first three; however, might not be a lost cause judged on Bellewstown sixth, not beaten far on first run after a break.
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David Marnane 10%8770-No signal40/1 33/1 28/1Some promise in 3yo maidens on good ground, softer conditions may not have suited on handicap debut in October; best watched on return.
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James Smith 9%23UF2-No signal18/1 18/1 16/1Remote second on her most recent point-to-point start; placed twice over hurdles last year, including in a claimer at this venue.
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Paul W Flynn 9%94-424No signal11/2 9/2 5/1Returned with a couple of good runs, notably staying today's trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo; didn't get home in more testing conditions at Cork nine days ago (cheekpieces tried but now discarded) but remains of interest back on better ground.
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Rob Hornby 11%—No signal3/1 FCST 5/2March (fifth) foal; 200,000gns yearling; half-brother to winners Luther (7f/1m including 2yo Listed/US Grade 2; RPR 115), Good Gracious (Listed-placed 7f AW 2yo/1m turf; 101) and Offer And Receive (1m 2yo/Swedish 7f; 79); dam 7.6f 2yo/1m2f Group 3 winner (101); many an eye will be trained on this first representative as a sire for brilliant racehorse Baaeed so fascinating to see how he goes in the market before showing what he can do.
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Jack Mitchell 16%067-06No signal9/2 FCST 10/3C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago; very well treated on old form but he's struggled in last five starts including after wind surgery here (1m good; 22-1) two weeks ago; blinkers are now tried and cheekpieces are removed.
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Rian Corcoran(5) 15%Joe Tizzard 13%F42F-UNo signal5/1 6/1 5/14-9 over fences but has departed mid-race in his last two chases and now reverts to hurdling off a 5lb lower mark; 0-10 in this discipline but he has been placed and could go well.
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Mark Winn 12%Michael Dods 12%4-5712No signal9/4Suited by drop back in trip when scoring on this month's handicap debut at Hamilton (6f, good) and probably bettered that performance when close second over C&D (good) a fortnight later; back in action before 1lb nudge takes effect and nicely drawn towards nearside rail; big player.
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Stephen Ryan 3%003P-7No signal16/1 18/1 14/1Sole win came at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) nearly two years ago; third at Thurles over same trip last October her best run since; midfield at Clonmel on return.
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Hector Crouch 18%James Owen 18%8130-5No signal9/4 7/2 9/4This course scorer might have needed his recent reappearance and is well treated if bouncing back to his best, having returned to the mark he defied at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) last August; also went close over C&D last summer; cheekpieces off, visor back on; yard hasn't been as prolific as usual in the last couple of weeks but that's likely to change before long.
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Paul W Flynn 9%09No signal150/1 100/1 150/1Beaten a long way in maidens at Naas and Roscommon earlier this month; eligible for a mark after this.
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Sam Coen 11%Gavin Cromwell 11%4870-4No signal10/3 10/3 3/1Reappeared last month with best handicap effort (well-backed) yet in finishing fourth at Limerick over a mile, staying on; longer trip here could suit and one to consider.
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Fern O'Brien(5) 13%Fergal O'Brien 15%131F3-No signal5/1 5/1 9/2Just did enough to win 2m Ludlow maiden in the autumn and was a very respectable third of six in novice event over that C&D (again on good) last month; moves up in trip for handicap debut; should have more to offer.
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52119-No signal7/1 FCST 13/2Progressed in his first three handicaps, winning over 1m4f on Wolverhampton's Tapeta in November/December; something can't have been right when well held there just before Christmas; absent subsequently and makes first turf start since his debut; remains with potential.
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15-4No signal7/1 FCST 13/2Bought for £100,000 after winning a Haydock bumper for Don Cantillon; beaten a shade over 20l in two maiden hurdles (good to soft/good) but disappointing if he can't raise his game sooner or later.
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Jack Garritty 12%Mark Walford 11%90-040No signal28/1 22/1 28/1Better signs for new stable when fourth at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in a first-time visor in April but the headgear didn't work anywhere near as well at Thirsk 12 days ago and is left off now.
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Jack Garritty 12%Mark Walford 11%66-801No signal6/1 5/1 6/1Started off for new stable with two down-the-field runs last month but bounced back to form with clear C&D (good) win in first-time cheekpices 11 days ago; not ideally drawn today and goes without cheekpieces this time but still respected under 6lb penalty (due to go up that amount anyway).
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Jack Garritty 12%Liam Bailey 9%0-5283No signal9/2 4/1 9/2Made all in this race off 2lb higher on good to soft for Jedd O'Keeffe last year; drew a blank in six outings for Stuart Williams but latest 1m4f Doncaster third on good to firm was respectable; sold for 8,000gns since; could make another bold bid in this race.
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Philip Byrnes 12%58PP-0No signal33/1 FCST 28/1Pulled up in opening two handicap runs and well beaten last time at Clonmel; others preferred.
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Harry Skelton 27%Dan Skelton 22%0005-1No signal11/8 32/17 5/4Second in a 3m point so no major surprise to see him improve for the step up to 3m (from 2m) when justifying favouritism at Ludlow (good); raised 5lb but it could be onwards and upwards.
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85-090No signal40/1 40/1 33/15f AW winner in Britain in August 2024; failed to fire in 2025 and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this stable; dropped 6lb for heavy defeat at Gowran latest (1m, gd-yld); can only watch down in trip.
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Ethan Tindall 10%79-000No signal13/2 7/1 6/1On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, finishing down the field again at Thirsk (Tees Aggregates several places ahead of her) 12 days ago; needs to rediscover her spark.
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Sam James 14%Ollie Sangster 14%—No signal11/2 6/1 4/162,000gns breeze-up buy who is a half-sister to four winners, notably So Majestic (Listed-placed 5f; RPR 97); stable has yet to hit the target with 2yos in 2026 but has enjoyed plenty of first-time-out juvenile success in recent years; would very much enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong.
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William Pyle 9%Jennie Candlish 17%14313-No signal9/4 18/13 7/4Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat.
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Donagh Meyler 11%556F-3No signal11/2 9/2 5/1Back-to-back handicap chase winner at Clonmel in October; unable to take advantage of lower hurdles mark in four recent runs but fair third of 18 at Punchestown (3m, good) on latest; big player again despite inability to win over timber to date a concern.
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Jason Hart 14%Mark Walford 11%03-718No signal5/1 11/2 5/1Enhanced his good Ripon record with a narrow win over this trip on good to soft last month; faded to finish well held at Chester since (Londoner ahead of him) but a revival can't be ruled out back here.
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Jason Watson 13%Andrew Balding 18%67No signal10/1 FCST 8/1Closely related to a 1m4f AW winner but he's struggled at biggish prices at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) and Haydock (11.6f, soft) this month; still early days but this is a daunting task and handicaps will be more suitable.
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Joanna Mason 12%3/019-No signal16/1 12/1 16/1Scored with a fair degree of authority at Ayr (1m2f, good; from 2lb lower) in April 2025; absent since toiling at Chester 362 days ago, which raises concerns, but he did win over C&D on his 2024 reappearance; the betting should help to guide expectations.
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W. J. Lee 16%50-003No signal10/1Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago; best run for some time when placed in Sligo handicap early this month off basement mark of 40; plenty on at the weights against most of her rivals here.
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Lee Edwards 9%Henry Oliver 8%1899-4No signal7/1 9/1 5/1Irish point winner; very quiet in his first three races over hurdles and again on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces), though did appear to perform below market expectations having gone off at 5-1; could be given another chance.
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William Carson 10%Gihan Arnolda 11%563-55No signal9/1 12/1 7/1Won at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last summer and he posted three solid efforts on AW during the winter; returns for new trainer after three months off but he's effective on turf and seems versatile ground-wise in this sphere; dangerous in first-time cheekpieces.
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Ross O'Sullivan 10%5-1713No signal5/1 11/2 5/1Both wins have come on the AW, including over 6f on penultimate; ran on well for a 1l third of 16 off this mark at Naas on latest (5f, good); step back up to 6f a big positive; this a tougher race but looks progressive and leading claims.
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Ms G M Dorgan 14%Padraig Butler 13%/6/45-No signal7/2 7/2 10/3Modest form in both points; definite promise both starts under Rules when beaten around 5l in bumpers at Cork (2m, yielding) and Kilbeggan (16.5f, gd-yld); the form of her Cork run has worked out and she has leading claims on first start for new yard.
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Brian Hayes 10%93215-No signal11/2 5/1 11/2Improved for the switch to chasing; survived a mistake four out on his way to winning at Sligo in October (2m5f, good to yielding); not as good next time when fifth from 5lb higher at Thurles; needed the run on return last year.
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Rose Dawes(3) 13%Chris Dwyer 13%86-926No signal40/1 28/1 40/10-5 on turf; didn't build on his second at Wolverhampton in April when favourite but flopping at Southwell (also 6f, AW) a fortnight later; others hold more pressing claims.
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William Buick 25%Charlie Johnston 13%31-16No signal7/1 6/1 7/1Signed off last term by landing a Musselburgh maiden (7f) and reappeared at that track when making a winning handicap debut (1m, also good) in April; raised to this mark when only sixth at Beverley next time but softer conditions were a plausible excuse; not dismissed back on a sounder surface with William Buick taking over.
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Tom Kelly 4%E McNamara 10%P664-4No signal8/1 7/1 8/1Largely struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging effort off reduced mark at Cork last month, staying on into fourth over 2m (yielding); similar effort when fourth at Clonmel a fortnight ago (19.5f, good to yielding); respected dropped 2lb for local yard.
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Gina Mangan 11%John Berry 10%846-07No signal18/1 40/1 12/1Unexposed 4yo but he's not finished closer than 6l to a winner and was a remote seventh over C&D (good) two weeks ago; dropped another 3lb but he's hard to fancy.
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Jack Hogan 11%Fergal O'Brien 15%34532-No signal9/2 11/2 9/2Yet to make any further progress since winning a 2m Ludlow novice in March 2025 but posted a sound effort when second off today's mark at Hereford (2m, good) last month and is work another crack at this sort of trip.
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Harry Skelton 27%Dan Skelton 22%7542-1No signal11/8 5/4 18/13Hasn't had a lot of racing and he makes his chase debut off the same mark he defied fairly comfortably in a 3m1f handicap hurdle last week at Huntingdon (good to firm); major claims if he takes to his new discipline.
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Rowan Scott 12%04No signal66/1 FCST 50/1Poor form in two outings at Beverley, finishing behind the reopposing Bladey Lady when a remote fourth latterly.
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Robert Havlin 15%3212-1No signal4/6 2/3 8/13Won this in 2024 and has added three more Group-race wins, the latest on reappearance in this month's Sagaro Stakes at Ascot (2m, good to firm) where he was clear with subsequent Group 1 winner Caballo De Mar; leading claims despite 5lb penalty.
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G B Noonan 9%51309-No signal25/1 14/1 25/1Dual-purpose; 4-33 over hurdles; last won at Killarney off 4lb lower last July (20.5f, yld-sft); good ground is fine but lacks a run and overall record when fresh suggests he'll come on for this run.
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Ms M Barcoe 0%P6P4-8No signal25/1 18/1 22/1Dual-purpose; record of 1-31 over hurdles; couple of promising placed efforts after joining this yard last year but modest form so far in 2026 on the Flat and over hurdles; beaten 23l off 2lb higher at Clonmel latest; others preferred.
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William Buick 25%Charlie Appleby 33%1-31No signal11/10 5/4 11/10Impressive at Kempton (1m, AW) last October on sole 2yo start and returned with close Listed third at Meydan (1m, good) before comfortable conditions race win at Newmarket (7f, good) where he settled better in a first-time hood (retained); that latest form hasn't worked out well but he is William Buick's mount of the four Godolphin runners and is a key player.
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J J Slevin 13%070-0No signal66/1 FCST 50/1Beaten long distances at huge odds in maidens; 25-1 when towards the back on handicap debut at Clonmel; cheekpieces fitted now.
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Kyle McHugh 7%Katie Scott 10%6-7658No signal12/1Sole win from 19 starts came over C&D last May but he's falling in the weights without giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers worn last time.
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Jack Cleary 8%Josh Halley 4%3No signal10/1 12/1 9/1Kameko filly; 20,000euros foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Qaroun (useful 7f/1m) and Puerto De Vega (6f/7f); encouraging debut in similar 5f race at Cork nine days ago but plenty more likely needed here.
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17380-No signal11/1 12/1 10/1Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas a year ago before good third at the Curragh; absent since July and looks to have a bit to find with some of these.
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Alex Harvey 10%Thomas Coyle 4%0No signal66/1 50/1 40/1Half-sister to smart 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase winner Duke Of Navan but always in rear on debut at Sligo 16 days ago.
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Jack Nicholls 12%Adrian Nicholls 13%7-5945No signal4/1Doesn't always look the easiest of rides but recent efforts respectable (fifth of 17 at Thirsk latest) and he's been successful on the last two occasions he's dropped into a 0-70; considered.
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Calum Hogan 7%—No signal40/1Kingston Hill gelding, dam showed little but is a half-sister to several winners; fitted with tongue-tie for debut.
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85-09No signal11/1 10/1 8/1Raced on AW; 66-1 when well held on 7f Kempton handicap debut four weeks ago; still early days but a switch to turf needs to spark improvement.
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Cian Quirke 9%8752-0No signal18/1Only one win from 21 starts over hurdles but was generally reliable last summer/autumn; 2m an inadequate test on return at Punchestown this month; better expected with the cobwebs blown away.
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48-40No signal22/1 12/1 20/1Definite signs of ability in three AW starts for Gavin Cromwell; good early speed before dropping away on yard debut in Roscommon handicap earlier this month (7.5f) in first-time cheekpieces (now left off); entitled to come on for that comeback run.
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P0000-No signal10/1 40/1 7/1Weak form in maidens; plenty of improvement needed from handicap debut at this venue.
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Ben Coen 11%050-No signal14/1 FCST 12/1Given a mark of 67 after three maiden runs in second half of last season over different trips; hooded on return for new yard.
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Andrew Mullen 10%Ben Haslam 14%613265No signal13/2 FCST 6/1Short of room before catching the eye with late headway for fifth over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; has done most of his winning on AW but a fast-ground win at Redcar last spring shows he's effective on turf; Jet Warrior has to be considered the stable number one but he's still of interest.
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69P-0No signal150/1 FCST 125/1Poor form thus far and completely tailed off behind La Cote Fleurie at Cork on return; hooded.
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James Doyle 21%Charlie Appleby 33%21181-No signal8/1 8/1 7/1Made it three wins from his six 2yo starts when landing the Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury (7f, soft) last October; has also won on good ground; carries a 5lb penalty on his reappearance and Talk Of New York may be his top yard's chief hope, but he won with something to spare at Newbury and could have a part to play.
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P2434-No signal8/1 6/1 8/10-19 under rules but returned from a break with a clear second over C&D (good to soft) in November and made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; returns from another break today; can make her presence felt.
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Pat Cosgrave 11%Adam Kirby 12%-42112No signal17/2 6/1 17/2Quickly clicked into gear for this yard with an eyeshield fitted, scoring twice on AW in April before close second at Lingfield (also 6f, good) last Monday; due for a 1lb nudge in future and he can't be ignored.
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G. F. Carroll 10%Gavin Cromwell 11%160-03No signal10/3 7/2 3/1Navan maiden winner last season; highly tried to no avail afterwards; poor seasonal return at Naas but back on song in second handicap start in first-time hood (retained) at that venue on latest (6f, good); should give another good account off 1lb higher.
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Charles Bishop 10%613-33No signal20/1 28/1 18/1Leicester maiden (good to soft) winner in October but she's been stuck in third place since, including when she came up against Blues And Royals at Kempton (again 1m, AW) three weeks ago; should give her running while finding one or two stronger again.
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4FP4-8No signal18/1 12/1 18/1Running well when falling on his chase debut but pulled up and tailed off in his last two runs in that discipline; returned to hurdles two runs back at Bellewstown and wasn't beaten far, so could feature.
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Joey Haynes 10%Chelsea Banham 15%-21306No signal25/1 25/1 22/1Tends to lead; started the year well on AW but it all went wrong at Newcastle in March and he could only beat one home in seven-runner 5f course handicap a fortnight ago; easy ground probably no help that day and it's not impossible this C&D winner can stage a revival.
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Ben Coen 11%/040-8No signal9/1 14/1 15/2Standout effort on second start in a Navan maiden (5f, yielding) but nowhere near that level since, including in first two handicaps; drops in trip after modest reappearance run at Leopardstown; others preferred.
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Billy Loughnane 18%Ian Williams 11%7227-6No signal9/4 5/2 7/4Dual turf winner but has mixed record since his emphatic win at Ffos Las (1m, good) last August; didn't live up to market expectations on Doncaster reappearance (good to soft) 12 days ago but he missed the break and may have needed that run; should be sharper this time and has possibilities if he can rediscover his spark.
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Harry Bannister 13%F546-5No signal66/1 50/1 66/1Longstanding maiden who has been struggling over fences and he's out of the weights here.
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Tom Eaves 8%0424-8No signal40/1 FCST 33/1Second in 7f AW nursery on final run for Richard Hannon but well beaten on both starts for new stable, latterly in 6f Doncaster handicap on seasonal reappearance 12 days ago; others have much less to prove.
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Jason Watson 13%Dylan Cunha 13%9-2879No signal28/1 40/1 25/1Two AW wins last year include one at 6f; didn't run at all badly when midfield in a stronger handicap than this at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March but he finished last of nine at Catterick the following month; connections blamed the undulations that day and he'll have no such concerns this time.
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Paul Mulrennan 14%Bryan Smart 12%33035-No signal15/2 8/1 7/10-8 as a 2yo for Richard Fahey, albeit having made the frame six times; changed hands for 20,000gns in the autumn and was subsequently gelding; reappears on a workable mark; market may guide.
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Tim Easterby 11%758-75No signal15/2 13/2 7/1No significant impact in handicaps over 7f at Doncaster and 6f here this spring; still fairly early days but needs a combination of a step up in trip and first-time cheekpieces to make a difference.
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627-43No signal4/1Runner-up in Down Royal nursery for Johnny Murtagh and has returned with two solid efforts for current yard without convincingly staying the mile trip, at the Curragh and when weakening late at Cork, both times on soft; drop back in trip and better ground makes him a major player.
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M C Grassick 9%90-004No signal11/1 11/1 10/1Likeable veteran whose last four wins have come over 7f; not a bad run at Gowran latest and on dangerous mark but probably vulnerable to younger legs at this trip.
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Paul O'Brien 14%Jessica Bedi 4%36-No signal11/10 11/10 5/6Has some useful Flat form and kept on steadily from a long way off the pace to take third on hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) in November; subsequent Grade 2 defeat is easily overlooked but he has become a very awkward ride, often refusing to settle and/or hanging; comes with risk.
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Dylan Johnston 16%Clare Hobson 4%PP5P1-No signal9/2Battled well for narrow success at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, his third start over fences; that form looks modest and he's 4lb higher here but further progress is possible.
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22525-No signal9/2 4/1 9/2Punchestown hurdles winner in May 2024 off 90; record of 0-9 chasing for Paul Nolan in recent times but hit the frame on several occasions; off since November; first run for new yard; market can guide.
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Batt Burke 0%26-692No signal8/1 6/1 7/1Maiden has been running okay this season; narrowly denied off 1lb higher at Cork on latest (5f, soft); handles quicker ground; should be in the mix again back at 6f off 1lb higher.
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I. J. Power 9%Jennie Candlish 17%4252-5No signal28/1 20/1 28/1Weak 16-1 chance on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and never counted; cheekpieces are added.
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Kevin Stott 15%Kevin Ryan 12%1No signal3/1 5/2 11/4Sent off favourite when readily making all at Thirsk (5f, good) last month and that form has been franked by the clear runner-up; this likeable prospect is firmly in calculations.
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93470-No signal9/4 FCST 2/1Point-to-point winner; a staying-on third at Navan last September (2m3f, yielding) was her best run for Matt Daly; failed to build on that on her last two starts before a break; down the field at Clonmel last month; an intriguing amateur-ridden Closutton runner now.
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John Neilan 0%0No signal80/1150-1 and completely tailed off on debut in a 2m2f Sligo bumper 16 days ago; impossible to fancy after that effort.
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Cieren Fallon 18%James Owen 18%42210-No signal16/1 12/1 14/1Admirably consistent in defeat in Group races last year before winning the Grade 3 Nashville Derby at Kentucky (10.5f, firm) last August; well beaten in the Breeders' Cup Turf next time; has an each-way shout if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.
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P J O'Hanlon 7%W J Lanigan 7%0PP-0No signal40/1 33/1 40/1Showed nothing in three maidens last season; a little better at Clonmel after a break; hard to fancy.
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Alan King 5%John Neilan 0%0/U70-No signal20/1 FCST 18/1Third at this venue in January 2025 seems to have been a flash in the pan; down the field here last December and absent since; now a 22-race maiden.
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Robert Havlin 15%1-38No signal14/1 11/1 12/1Promising win at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) last October on sole 2yo start and showed up very well before fading into third in the Group 3 Classic Trial here (1m2f, good) on his reappearance; pulled hard and weakened when finishing last in the Group 2 Dante at York (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip looks the right move and he retains potential.
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Mr O McGill 17%—No signal10/1 14/1 15/2Soldier Of Fortune mare; dam 1m AW 2yo winner (stayed 1m4f), sister to 5f winner Misty Sparkler, half-sister to 1m Listed winner St Moritz, out of US 6f-1m winner; speed on dam side of pedigree; best watched.
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Hector Crouch 18%Michael Bell 13%070-No signal5/1Beat only a couple home in three qualifying runs over 6f last year but rates a potential improver now handicapping over a longer trip on her return; market support would look significant.
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Liam Quinlan 8%Ray Hackett 9%30400/No signal66/1 33/1 66/1Didn't show much in maidens and similar story in first handicap at Thurles (2m6f, good) when tailed off at 80-1 in March 2025; eased 4lb but off since; best watched.
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Andrew Mullen 10%Ben Haslam 14%19-007No signal20/1 20/1 18/1Well backed when winning a 5f handicap at Pontefract (soft) last October but hasn't matched that since, including beating only one home over C&D three weeks ago; back on the mark he defied at Pontefract but would need to see money for him again.
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Ryan Moore 24%311-1No signal4/1 10/3 4/1Two novice wins last autumn (7f, good to soft/good) and he comfortably completed the hat-trick when making all in a warm, three-runner conditions race at Southwell (1m, AW) on last month's reappearance; in top hands (one of two for the yard) and he could take this rise in grade in his stride.
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Charlie Price 12%4451-1No signal12/1 11/1 12/1Won from well out of the weights at Ludlow and off only 3lb higher he followed up at the expense of three rivals (3m, good), taking his record there to 3-5; has another 6lb rise to contend with but has won here and has to be taken seriously.
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Darragh Keenan 10%George Scott 19%85-311No signal2/1 FCST 32/17Progressive 4yo who made the breakthrough when forging clear at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) and he followed up under a penalty at Leicester 19 days ago; up another 4lb but he's on a roll and is still relatively lightly raced; big player.
No horse matches that.